Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl
If Gary Oak is headed for the Sinnoh region, then Ash Ketchum won't be far behind. Ready to take on the Sinnoh League, Ash brings along Pikachu and meets up with Brock in Sinnoh, where the pair of trainers are soon joined by a third named Dawn. Dawn is a novice Pokemon Coordinator who is determined to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Both Ash and Dawn struggle with their respective paths, but it is easy for the
Season 10 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Ash Ketchum begins his Pokemon journey on his 10th birthday with an unexpected Pikachu by his side.
- Ash seeks to become the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world by catching new Pokemon and challenging various leagues.
- Ash faces tough gym battles and finds support along the way from Brock.
- Gary Oak is also headed for the Sinnoh region, prompting Ash to follow him to take on the Sinnoh League.
Season overview
If Gary Oak is headed for the Sinnoh region, then Ash Ketchum won't be far behind. Ready to take on the Sinnoh League, Ash brings along Pikachu and meets up with Brock in Sinnoh, where the pair of trainers are soon joined by a third named Dawn. Dawn is a novice Pokemon Coordinator who is determined to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Both Ash and Dawn struggle with their respective paths, but it is easy for them to make new friends while gaining new Pokemon such as Turtwig and Piplup.
Episode Guide
Season 10 Progress Shield
Following a Maiden's Voyage!
Sep 28, 2006 · 23 min
While Ash, Pikachu, and Aipom head toward the Sinnoh region, where lots of new adventures await them, a young Trainer named Dawn is just beginning her own Pokémon journey.
Two Degrees of Separation!
Sep 28, 2006 · 23 min
As Dawn sets off to find an injured Pikachu's Trainer, Ash hears the story from Professor Rowan and sets off to find Dawn-and reunites with Brock along the way!
When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
Sep 28, 2006 · 23 min
As Ash and Brock finally meet up with Dawn and are reunited with Pikachu, a Trainer named Paul challenges Ash to a battle.
Dawn of a New Era!
Oct 5, 2006 · 23 min
Dawn has her very first battle with Nando, a Pokémon bard who's torn between two possible paths on his journey.
Gettin' Twiggy with It!
Oct 19, 2006 · 23 min
After Team Rocket makes off with Ash's Pikachu once again, a feisty Turtwig appears to rescue Pikachu and later takes a bit of time to warm up to our heroes.
Different Strokes for Different Blokes!
Oct 26, 2006 · 23 min
After showing up again seemingly out of nowhere, Paul is pitted against Ash in a series of battles that reflect just how different they are as Trainers and people.
Like It or Lup It!
Nov 2, 2006 · 23 min
On their way to Jubilife City and Dawn's first Pokémon Contest, Piplup decides to help a group of Pokémon in need.
Gymbaliar!
Nov 9, 2006 · 23 min
Our heroes come across a phony Pokémon Gym run by a disguised Team Rocket, who are plotting to steal as many Pokémon as they can!
Setting the World on Its Buneary!
Nov 16, 2006 · 23 min
Our heroes discover a Buneary in the forest on the way to Jubilife City, and Dawn decides she just has to catch it!
Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!
Nov 30, 2006 · 23 min
When our heroes arrive in Jubilife City for Dawn's first Pokémon Contest, they run into some fake Pokétch peddlers with an evil scheme!
Mounting a Coordinator Assault!
Dec 7, 2006 · 23 min
Ash decides to join Dawn in their very first Pokémon Contest, and Dawn finds a new friend and rival in a fellow Coordinator named Zoey!
Arrival of a Rival!
Dec 14, 2006 · 23 min
The Jubilife City Pokémon Contest is in full swing! Can Ash and Dawn make it to the finals? And what will happen if they face each other?
A Staravia Is Born!
Dec 21, 2006 · 23 min
On their way to Oreburgh City, our heroes discover that something is happening to the flying Pokémon who live in the forest, and they decide to investigate.
Leave It to Brocko!
Dec 21, 2006 · 23 min
When our heroes help an injured Nuzleaf, Team Rocket tries to steal it-and ends up nabbing Brock in the process!
Shapes of Things to Come!
Jan 11, 2007 · 23 min
When Ash arrives at the Oreburgh Gym for his first Gym battle in the Sinnoh region, he discovers that his rival Paul has beaten him to the challenge!
A Gruff Act to Follow!
Jan 18, 2007 · 23 min
After Paul's victory at the Oreburgh Gym, it's Ash's turn to face Gym Leader Roark and his powerful Rock-type Pokémon.
Wild in the Streets!
Jan 25, 2007 · 23 min
When a Team Rocket scheme unleashes ancient Pokémon upon Oreburgh City, our heroes must pitch in to round them up!
O'er the Rampardos We Watched!
Feb 1, 2007 · 23 min
Ash is back at the Oreburgh Gym for a rematch with Roark-who has a newly evolved Rampardos on his team! Can our hero win his first Sinnoh Gym badge?
Twice Smitten, Once Shy!
Feb 8, 2007 · 23 min
As our heroes travel toward Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, she catches an adorable Pachirisu-who might turn out to be more than she can handle!
Mutiny in the Bounty!
Feb 22, 2007 · 23 min
When our heroes encounter the ruthless Pokémon Hunter J, they are forced into an unusual alliance to deal with the threat!
Ya See We Want an Evolution!
Mar 1, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes come across two Trainers who are dedicated to their unevolved Pokémon-and must protect them when Team Rocket is determined to steal those Pokémon and make them evolve!
Borrowing on Bad Faith!
Mar 8, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes come across an unofficial Pokémon Contest in a small village-and after an unusual good deed, Team Rocket's Jessie wants to borrow Ash's Aipom to compete!
Faced with Steelix Determination!
Mar 15, 2007 · 23 min
On their way to Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, our heroes come across a village of Bidoof whose safety is threatened by a rampaging Steelix!
Cooking Up a Sweet Story!
Mar 29, 2007 · 23 min
When the elderly Abigail's Pikachu goes missing, Ash's Pikachu reluctantly agrees to fill in until Abigail's niece can locate the missing Pokémon.
Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!
Mar 29, 2007 · 23 min
Dawn convinces Ash and Brock to join her in a cooking class, where they learn how to make Pokémon snacks called Poffins-and meet the fascinating Pokémon Roserade!
Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!
Apr 5, 2007 · 23 min
As she prepares for the Pokémon Contest in Floaroma Town, Dawn gets a surprise visit from her childhood friend Kenny!
Settling a Not-So-Old Score!
Apr 5, 2007 · 23 min
In the Floaroma Pokémon Contest, Dawn finds herself facing off against not only "Jessilina" but also her old friend Kenny!
Drifloon on the Wind!
Apr 12, 2007 · 23 min
On their way to Eterna City, our heroes meet an unusual Nurse Joy who has a family: two little girls who want to be just like their mom!
The Champ Twins!
Apr 12, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes meet twin Trainers who have won 15 Tag Battles in a row-and the boys challenge Ash and Dawn to battle number 16!
Some Enchanted Sweetening!
Apr 19, 2007 · 23 min
In the Eterna Forest, our heroes meet a treasure hunter named Cheryl who's on a mission to discover the Amber Castle, which holds a special Enchanted Honey!
The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!
Apr 26, 2007 · 23 min
As our heroes help treasure-hunter Cheryl with her quest for the Enchanted Honey, they meet a Trainer named Gardenia who adores Grass-type Pokémon.
An Angry Combeenation!
May 3, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes, along with treasure-hunter Cheryl, discover a mysterious cave that might hold the answers to the Enchanted Honey they've been looking for!
All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go!
May 10, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes discover the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest, a unique event where Pokémon compete by disguising themselves as other kinds of Pokémon!
Buizel Your Way Out of This!
May 17, 2007 · 23 min
On their way to Eterna City, our heroes meet up with Dawn's friend and contest rival Zoey-plus an impressive Buizel that Dawn would love to catch!
An Elite Meet and Greet!
May 24, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes run into Lucian, a member of the Sinnoh region's Elite Four, who agrees to help Dawn train her new friend Buizel.
A Secret Sphere of Influence!
May 31, 2007 · 23 min
When our heroes arrive in Eterna City for Ash's next Gym battle, they witness the aftermath of a major theft at the local museum of history!
The Grass Menagerie!
Jun 7, 2007 · 23 min
Ash challenges Gym Leader Gardenia, a Grass-type expert who defeated him in battle when they first met in Eterna Forest! Can he come out on top this time?
One Big Happiny Family!
Jun 21, 2007 · 23 min
When Brock's Pokémon Egg starts to hatch, our heroes make a fateful stop at a run-down Pokémon Center along the Cycling Road.
Steamboat Willies!
Jul 5, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes board a steamboat headed to Hearthome City-but when they have to run back into town for supplies, the boat accidentally takes off with their Pokémon!
Top-Down Training!
Jul 19, 2007 · 23 min
On their way to Hearthome City, our heroes cross paths with Cynthia, the Champion of the Sinnoh League-and she's battling Ash's rival Paul!
A Stand-Up Sit-Down!
Jul 26, 2007 · 23 min
When Dawn runs into an injured Zoey on the way to Hearthome City, she learns about a whole new style of contest that uses two Pokémon at once!
The Electrike Company!
Aug 9, 2007 · 23 min
At a Pokémon Training Center, our heroes meet a Pokémon Breeder who's having some difficulty with his powerful but undisciplined Electrike.
Malice in Wonderland!
Aug 16, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes pass through a mysterious gate and are sent to a strange place where all their dreams seem to be coming true-courtesy of a mischievous Mismagius!
Mass Hip-Po-Sis!
Aug 23, 2007 · 23 min
Our heroes rescue a terrified Hippopotas who's gotten stranded on a ledge, and they set off to return their new friend to its herd.
Ill-Will Hunting!
Aug 30, 2007 · 23 min
Ash unexpectedly runs into Gary Oak, his old rival from Kanto, and the two Trainers team up to protect a rare Shieldon from Pokémon Hunter J!
A Maze-Ing Race!
Sep 13, 2007 · 23 min
When Dawn decides to take a detour to upgrade her Pokétch, our heroes find themselves in a maze of Team Rocket's making!
Sandshrew's Locker!
Sep 27, 2007 · 23 min
A Trainer named Mira offers to send our heroes straight to Hearthome City using her Abra's Teleport move, but first she needs them to do her a favor.
Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!!
Sep 27, 2007 · 23 min
A clip show unaired outside of Japan summarizing the important events of the first 47 Diamond and Pearl episodes, including Satoshi's (Ash's) victories over Hyouta (Roark) and Nata
Dawn's Early Night!
Oct 4, 2007 · 23 min
It's time for the Hearthome Contest! Dawn faces some stiff competition: her rival Zoey, Pokémon bard Nando, and Team Rocket's Jessie are all determined contenders!
Tag! We're It...! (1)
Oct 4, 2007 · 23 min
Right on the heels of the Pokémon Contest, Ash, Dawn, and Brock all decide to enter Hearthome City's Tag Battle Competition, where teams of two Trainers face off!
Glory Blaze! (2)
Oct 18, 2007 · 23 min
Ash has been paired up with his rival Paul for the Tag Battle Competition-but Paul is pushing his Chimchar way too hard!
Smells Like Team Spirit! (3)
Oct 25, 2007 · 23 min
The Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition is coming to an exciting conclusion, as all of our heroes are set to face each other in the last few rounds!