Ep. 52: Ash and friends reunite with Trip who mentions Champion Adler
Aired on October 13, 2011
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While departing Nimbasa City, Ash, Iris, and Cilan encounter Trip. Trip explains that his motivation stems from a trainer named Adler, who holds the title of Unova League Champion. This meeting occurs as the group continues their journey away from the city, providing context for Trip's current drive and aspirations within the narrative.
Episodes
- Ep. 48 · Underground Battle with Team Rocket and Dr. Zager
- Ep. 49 · Ash arrives in Nimbasa City to challenge Gym Leader Elesa for his fourth badge.
- Ep. 50 · Ash devises a ground-type strategy to defeat Elesa's electric Pokémon
- Ep. 51 · Cilan seeks stamps for a Subway Master challenge while Ash and Iris help a lost Axew.
- Ep. 52 · Ash and friends reunite with Trip who mentions Champion Adler
- Ep. 53 · Ash and friends help Tobio's Maractus overcome its fear of heights during a musical practice.
- Ep. 54 · Ash and friends meet a photographer seeking Sawsbuck's four seasonal forms
- Ep. 55 · Ash faces Katharine's Gothita challenge while traveling toward Driftveil City
- Ep. 56 · Ash and Iris encounter three troublesome Deino at a Pokémon Day Care run by Bobby