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Season 12
12x1
Get Your Rotom Running!
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Air date
Dec 04, 2008
Ash contacts Professor Oak who tells them about a hotel in the city that serves a delicious dessert. They head to the hotel, but it is closed. As they turn to leave the door mysteriously .. show full overview
12x2
A Breed Stampede!
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Dec 11, 2008
While awaiting the return of the Canalave Gym Leader, Ash decides to train. Dawn also decides to begin training her newly evolved Piloswine for its contest debut. However, Piloswine .. show full overview
12x3
Ancient Family Matters!
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Dec 18, 2008
Roark, the Oreburgh Gym Leader, and son of Byron, the Canalave Gym Leader, is visiting his father. The two of them, both users of Fossil Pokémon, are having an argument about who likes .. show full overview
12x4
Dealing With Defensive Types!
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Dec 25, 2008
Ash finally gets to battle the Canalave City Gym Leader, Byron. In the first round Byron chooses his Bronzor, while Ash uses Chimchar. Ash tries to use Chimchar's type-advantage to score .. show full overview
12x5
Leading a Stray!
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Jan 08, 2009
Ash and friends are having lunch when all of a sudden a Luxio comes along and steals all of their food. They follow it into the sewers where they discover a Wailmer that is trapped in the sewer and can't make it back to the ocean.
12x6
Steeling Peace of Mind!
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Jan 15, 2009
Everyone is getting prepared to leave Canalave City to head to Dawn's next contest. Before they leave, Ash calls Barry to tell him of his win at the Canalave Gym. Barry is at Iron .. show full overview
12x7
Saving the World from Ruins
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Jan 22, 2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock, along with their new friend Riley search for the source of the mysterious waves affecting the Steel Pokémon, and find Team Galactic. What is Team Galactic's plan, and what do they want with the ruins on Iron Island?
12x8
Cheers on Castaways Isle!
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Jan 29, 2009
Ash and friends decide to take a boat to the location of the next contest. On the ride Team Rocket appear and steal Pikachu and Piplup. They manage to escape but they wind up on a deserted island. Will they be able to make it back to their trainers?
12x9
Hold the Phione!
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Feb 05, 2009
Ash and friends arrive in the town where Dawn will enter her next Pokémon Contest. They find out that a lot of people have come to the town in order to see the legendary Pokémon Phione, .. show full overview
12x10
Another One Gabites the Dust!
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Feb 12, 2009
Dawn is getting ready to participate in her next contest. She meets a girl with a Gabite who is not so friendly. She believes that Dawn's victory in the Wallace Cup was pure luck and is .. show full overview
12x11
Stealing the Conversation!
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Feb 19, 2009
Ash and friends arrive in a town where an Officer Jenny and her Chatot are working hard to find Team Rocket and arrest them. Jenny wants Ash and friends to help.
12x12
The Drifting Snorunt!
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Feb 26, 2009
Ash and friends are lost in a blizzard when they run into a Froslass. Froslass leads the trainers to a small lodge, where it provides them with warm soup and a bath. But is it as friendly as it seems?
12x13
Noodles Roamin' Off!
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Mar 05, 2009
After yet another failed attempt to steal Ash's Pikachu, Team Rocket wind up at a Ramen shop. Jessie and James are surprised when they discover that the shop owner was one of their underclassmen from their days at the Team Rocket training facility.
12x14
Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
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Mar 12, 2009
On the way to Snowpoint City, Ash and friends stop in a town where a PokéRinger competition is to be held. Ash is eager to participate in the contest with Staravia. However, he soon finds out that Paul is also entering with his Honchkrow.
12x15
Trials and Adulations!
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Mar 26, 2009
On the way to the next town, Ash and friends decide to stop and take a break. Dawn heads to a river to fill up her canteen, but is attacked by a wild Aggron and falls into the river. She .. show full overview
12x16
The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!
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Mar 26, 2009
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12x16
The Lonely Snover!
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Apr 02, 2009
On the way to Snowpoint City, Ash and friends suddenly find themselves stuck in a bunch of traps. Soon a Snover pops out of the bushes. It's is very playful and wants to be with someone. Team Rocket, however, want to steal Snover for themselves.
12x17
Stopped in the Name of Love!
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Apr 02, 2009
On the way to Dawn's next contest, Piplup suddenly begins to show signs of evolving. When they arrive at the next Pokémon Center, Kenny and Barry are there as well. Dawn and Piplup must .. show full overview
12x18
Old Rivals, New Tricks!
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Apr 16, 2009
Ash and friends have arrived at the location of Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. With only one more ribbon needed to enter the Grand Festival, she is extremely excited. With both Jessie and .. show full overview
12x19
To Thine Own Pokemon Be True!
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Apr 23, 2009
After learning about a Pokemon Ping Pong Tournament from Barry, Dawn decides to enter. The previous champion sees them preparing and notes that Dawn is a shoe-in for victory with her Ambipom, who seems to have a natural talent for the game.
12x20
Battling A Cute Drama!
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Apr 30, 2009
Ash and friends stop in a town on the way to Snowpoint City. There they meet a girl who only likes cute Pokémon. After she insults Dawn's Piplup, Dawn challenges her to a battle.
12x21
Classroom Training
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May 07, 2009
Ash and friends finally arrive in Snowpoint City. They are welcomed by the Gym Leader, Candice. She offers to show them around town. She brings them to a trainer's school where she is a teacher.
12x22
Sliding Into Seventh!
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May 14, 2009
Ash finally arrives at Snowpoint Gym for his battle with Candice. This gym will be different from his previous gym challenges, with each trainer using 4 pokémon each. Can Ash defeat Candice and win his seventh badge?
12x23
A Pyramiding Rage!
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May 21, 2009
At the Snowpoint City Pokémon Center, Ash and friends run into Paul, who has come to town to challenge Candice. Surprisingly Paul's brother Reggie also arrives at the center. To add to .. show full overview
12x24
Pillars of Friendship
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May 28, 2009
Pokémon Hunter J arrives in Snowpoint City and targets the legendary Pokémon Regigigas, which is sleeping inside the Snowpoint Temple. After J commands her henchmen to launch an attack, .. show full overview
12x25
Frozen on Their Tracks
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Jun 04, 2009
While on a train heading to Lake Acuity, Ash and his friends meet Looker; an International Police Officer who is currently tracking Team Galactic.
12x26
Pedal to the Mettle!
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Jun 11, 2009
Ash and friends arrive at Lake Acuity, the site where Ash and Paul will have their full 6-vs-6 battle. After healing his Pokémon, Ash meets up with Paul and the two begin their long awaited battle. Who will ultimately be victorious?
12x27
Evolving Strategies!
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Jun 18, 2009
Ash and Paul continue their 6-on-6 battle. With both teams fighting extremely hard it could be anyone's match, so Paul calls out his newly evolved Magmortar, hoping it will secure him victory.
12x28
Uncrushing Defeat
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Jun 25, 2009
With all of his Pokémon weak and injured from the battle with Paul, Ash rushes to the Pokémon Center in order to get them healed. Nurse Joy does not, however, have the berry needed to .. show full overview
12x29
Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!
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Jul 02, 2009
Dawn decides to start training for the next Pokemon Contest with Mamoswine. However, despite overcoming its disobedience, Mamoswine still won't battle. Things turn bad when Mamoswine runs into a forest and Dawn chases after it.
12x30
Beating the Bustle and Hustle!
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Jul 09, 2009
Dawn's favorite television show, Pokémon Hustle, is searching for actors near their current locations, and Dawn decides to try out for the show. Ash and Brock decide to try out, as well.
12x31
Gateway to Ruin!
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Jul 23, 2009
Ash and friends are on their way to the town where Dawn's next contest will be held. They arrive at Mt. Coronet, the massive mountain that divides the Sinnoh region in half. The mountain .. show full overview
12x32
Three Sides to Every Story!
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Aug 06, 2009
While on the way to Twinleaf Town, Piplup falls in love with a Marill. However, an Elekid also has its sights on Marill. What will become of this love triangle, especially when Team Rocket show up?
12x33
Strategy Begins at Home!
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Aug 13, 2009
Ash and friends go to Dawn's hometown of Twinleaf. Upon arrival, they find that they made it in time for the Twinleaf Town Festival, where a Pokémon Contest is about to be held. Dawn .. show full overview
12x34
A Faux Oak Finish!
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Aug 20, 2009
As the Twinleaf Town Festival continues, Ash and friends are surprised when they find that one of the upcoming Pokémon courses is to be hosted by none other than Professor Oak. Trouble .. show full overview
12x35
Historical Mystery Tour
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Aug 27, 2009
Ash and friends are still enjoying the Twinleaf Festival when they run into Barry. Wanting to see how the other one has improved, Ash and Barry decide to have a battle. However, plans are put on hold when the mysterious Xatu appears out of nowhere.
12x36
Challenging A Towering Figure!
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Sep 03, 2009
Ash and friends find out that the main event for the Twinleaf Town Festival is a battle tournament, and the winner gets to have a battle with the Sinnoh Battle Frontier Brain, Palmer. .. show full overview
12x37
Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
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Sep 10, 2009
The Twinleaf Town Festival has concluded, and Ash and friends continue their journey to the town hosting Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. The three soon fall into yet another one of Team .. show full overview
12x38
An Egg Scramble!
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Sep 17, 2009
Ash and friends arrive at a festival promoting the Johto region where they meet two trainers from the Johto Region and their starters, Chikorita and Totodile. At the festival, Dawn and .. show full overview
12x39
Gone With the Windworks!
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Sep 17, 2009
The two Johto trainers decide to join Ash, Dawn, and Brock on their journey. While on the way to Dawn's next contest, the group stops near the Valley Windworks for Dawn to do some .. show full overview
12x40
A Rivalry to Gible On!
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Oct 01, 2009
While on the way to the Dawn's contest, Ash and friends encounter a wild Gible, a very rare Dragon-Type Pokémon. Ash and Kazunari are both interested in capturing one, and they both go after it. Who will catch Gible?
12x41
Dressed for Jess Success!
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Oct 01, 2009
The time for the Lilypad Pokémon Contest has finally arrived. Dawn is excited for the contest since she still only needs one more ribbon in order to get into the Grand Festival. .. show full overview
12x42
Bagged Then Tagged!
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Oct 15, 2009
Following the pokémon contest, Ash and friends decide to take a break. While they rest, they decide to have a tag battle since Lyra and Khoury have to return to Johto soon. However, .. show full overview
12x43
Try for the Family Stone!
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Oct 22, 2009
Still on the way to Sunyshore City so Ash can battle for his final Sinnoh Gym Badge, Ash and friends meet a female trainer and her Misdreavus who are battling a Murkrow for a Dusk Stone, .. show full overview
12x44
Sticking With You Know Who!
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Oct 29, 2009
On the way to Sunyshore City, Ash and friends stop in a forest. Things start to get chaotic, however, as Pikachu gets upset with Piplup in a debate over which of them Ash likes best. .. show full overview
12x45
Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!
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Nov 05, 2009
On the way to Sunyshore City, Ash and friends are walking through a grassland and come across Meowth of Team Rocket, who is injured. When they ask him what happened while treating his .. show full overview
12x46
The Needs of the Three!
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Nov 12, 2009
Team Galactic has almost achieved its ultimate goal. In order to complete their plan, Cyrus hires Pokémon Hunter J to catch the legendary Lake Guardians, Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit. Will J .. show full overview
12x47
The Battle Finale of Legend!
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Nov 12, 2009
Cyrus has succeeded in his goal of awakening Dialga and Palkia and now the entire Sinnoh region is in danger. Cyrus plans to rebuild the world in his image, but that means the .. show full overview
12x48
The Treasure is All Mine!
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Nov 26, 2009
With only one more badge needed to enter the Sinnoh League, Ash and friends resume their journey to Sunyshore City. Meanwhile, James stumbles upon a treasure chest that holds a big secret.
12x49
Mastering Current Events!
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Dec 03, 2009
While on the way to Sunyshore City, Ash and friends meet a master of air battles. Hoping to improve Gliscor's flying, Ash decides to have a battle with him, and the results may be more than he expected.
12x50
Double-Time Battle Training!
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Dec 10, 2009
Knowing that the next contest is going to be a double performance, Dawn begins training Mamoswine and Cyndaquil. Zoey arrives and decides to help Dawn with her training.
12x51
A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!
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Dec 17, 2009
On the way to Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, Ash and friends come across a wild Gible. Gible is determined to learn the powerful move Draco Meteor, so Ash decides to help by doing some special training with it.
12x52 Season finale
Gotta Get a Gible!
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Dec 24, 2009
Ash and friends continue on their way to the next town when they notice that the Gible they helped has been following them. Ash decides to try and catch it, but Barry shows up and wants to catch it too. Now the two trainers race to capture it first.

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