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Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension

52 episodes Premiered Nov 8, 2007 Updated Oct 2, 2026

Ash works toward earning his next three Gym Badges in his ongoing journey alongside his partner Pikachu. Meanwhile, Dawn faces challenges after coming off a pair of contest defeats. Both trainers strive to improve their skills by entering the Wallace Cup competition and attending Professor Rowan's Pokemon Summer Academy. They hope the new tactics they acquire will provide the tools needed to succeed against the lates

Previously on Pokémon

Season 11 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Ash Ketchum travels with his partner Pikachu on a quest to become a Pokemon Master.
  • ⚡ Ash works to earn Gym Badges and challenge various leagues.
  • ⚡ Dawn experiences recent setbacks following a pair of contest defeats.
  • ⚡ Ash and Dawn encounter ongoing challenges from threats such as Pokemon Hunter J and Team Galactic.
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Season overview

Ash works toward earning his next three Gym Badges in his ongoing journey alongside his partner Pikachu. Meanwhile, Dawn faces challenges after coming off a pair of contest defeats. Both trainers strive to improve their skills by entering the Wallace Cup competition and attending Professor Rowan's Pokemon Summer Academy. They hope the new tactics they acquire will provide the tools needed to succeed against the latest plot by Pokemon Hunter J, as well as the emerging threat of Team Galactic, while they continue facing new challenges on their quests.

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S11·E1 Mytharc

Tears for Fears!

Nov 8, 2007 · 23 min

On the way to Veilstone City and Ash's next Gym battle, a trio of angry Zangoose force Chimchar to face its fearful past.

S11·E2 Core

Once There Were Greenfields

Nov 15, 2007 · 23 min

James must decide whether to keep his beloved Cacnea or allow it to train and grow strong with Gardenia, the Eterna Gym Leader.

S11·E3 Core

Throwing the Track Switch

Nov 22, 2007 · 23 min

As our heroes draw closer to Ash's next Gym battle and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, they consider the pros and cons of a Pokémon trade!

S11·E4 Core

The Keystone Pops!

Nov 29, 2007 · 23 min

Continuing on their way to Solaceon Town and then Veilstone City, our heroes accidentally free a mean-spirited Spiritomb from the keystone that had held it captive for 500 years.

S11·E5 Core

Bibarel Gnaws Best!

Nov 29, 2007 · 23 min

On their way to Solaceon Town, our heroes run into a worried stonecutter who's working on a stone bridge that must be completed within three days. Can they help her?

S11·E6 Core

Nosing 'Round the Mountain!

Dec 6, 2007 · 23 min

Ash and friends come across a feisty young Trainer named Alan, whose newly evolved Probopass is Team Rocket's latest target!

S11·E7 Core

Luxray Vision!

Dec 13, 2007 · 23 min

On their way to Solaceon Town, our heroes meet a young detective who is struggling to cope with her angry Luxray.

S11·E8 Core

Journey to the Unown!

Dec 20, 2007 · 23 min

Arriving in Solaceon Town, site of Dawn's upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes come across Team Galactic in the process of stealing a valuable treasure guarded by a group of Unown.

S11·E9 Core

Team Shocker!

Dec 20, 2007 · 23 min

The Solaceon Pokémon Contest is finally under way! Can Dawn and her newly evolved Ambipom take on her old friend Kenny and "Jessilina"?

S11·E10 Core

Tanks for the Memories!

Jan 10, 2008 · 23 min

On the way to Veilstone City for Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes stop at a Maid Café, where one of the owners is having some trouble with her Miltank.

S11·E11 Core

Hot Springing a Leak!

Jan 17, 2008 · 23 min

Dawn introduces our heroes to her old friend Leona, whose family runs a hotel built around a hot spring. Unfortunately, business seems to be drying up.

S11·E12 Core

Riding the Winds of Change!

Jan 24, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes find themselves in a sprawling city that has been overrun by a group of lost Gligar and their leader Gliscor.

S11·E13 Core

Sleight of Sand!

Jan 31, 2008 · 23 min

On their way to Veilstone City, our heroes must cross a desert, where they meet a massive Hippowdon-a friend of the Hippopotas they once rescued!

S11·E14 Core

Lost Leader Strategy!

Feb 7, 2008 · 23 min

When they arrive in Veilstone City, our heroes face several important challenges-but Ash's long-awaited Gym battle isn't one of them!

S11·E15 Core

Crossing the Battle Line!

Feb 14, 2008 · 23 min

In an attempt to help Gym Leader Maylene through her crisis of confidence, Dawn issues a challenge. It's Dawn's very first Gym battle!

S11·E16 Core

A Triple Fighting Chance!

Feb 28, 2008 · 23 min

Veilstone Gym Leader Maylene is back in action and ready to accept Ash's challenge for his third Sinnoh region Gym badge!

S11·E17 Core

Enter Galactic!

Mar 6, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes are all set to head out toward their next destination when the mysterious Team Galactic appears, with an evil plot to establish a new world!

S11·E18 Core

The Bells Are Singing!

Mar 13, 2008 · 23 min

On their way to Pastoria City, our heroes meet a Pokémon magician with a trio of singing Chingling that have caught Team Rocket's eye!

S11·E20 Core

Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (2)

Mar 20, 2008 · 23 min

After stealing Riolu for her latest client, Pokémon Hunter J must face Top Ranger Kellyn and our heroes as they attempt to return Riolu to its home!

S11·E21 Core

Crossing Paths

Apr 3, 2008 · 23 min

Team Rocket is hot on the trail of our heroes when Jessie's Dustox has an encounter that leaves her with a tough decision!

S11·E22 Core

Pika and Goliath!

Apr 3, 2008 · 23 min

Ash and Pikachu meet an unusual Trainer who would really like to add a Pikachu to his team of Pichu and Raichu!

S11·E23 Core

Our Cup Runneth Over!

Apr 17, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes learn about the Wallace Cup, a prestigious Pokémon Contest hosted by Contest Master Wallace-and then Dawn unexpectedly gets to meet the man himself!

S11·E24 Core

A Full Course Tag Battle!

Apr 24, 2008 · 23 min

As they prepare for the Wallace Cup, our heroes meet someone else who's getting ready for the same event: Ash and Brock's friend May, from the Hoenn region!

S11·E25 Core

Staging a Heroes' Welcome!

May 8, 2008 · 23 min

It's the first stage of the Wallace Cup, and Ash, May, Dawn, and Zoey are all competing! Can all four of them make it to the next round?

S11·E26 Core

Pruning a Passel of Pals!

May 8, 2008 · 23 min

The second round of the Wallace Cup has arrived, and Dawn, Ash, May, and Zoey are all in the victory hunt!

S11·E27 Core

Strategy with a Smile!

May 15, 2008 · 23 min

Dawn faces the prospect of battling against her rival Zoey or her new friend May in the final round of the prestigious Wallace Cup!

S11·E28 Core

The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!

May 22, 2008 · 23 min

On their way to Pastoria City, our heroes meet a beginning Trainer named Tyler, who's trying to catch his first wild Pokémon.

S11·E29 Core

Chim-Charred!

May 29, 2008 · 23 min

When our heroes encounter Ash's rival Paul outside Pastoria City, Chimchar-who joined Ash's team after Paul left it behind-is itching for a battle!

S11·E30 Core

Cream of the Croagunk Crop!

Jun 5, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes arrive in Pastoria City and meet Gym Leader Crasher Wake, who introduces them to the annual Croagunk Festival!

S11·E31 Core

A Crasher Course in Power!

Jun 19, 2008 · 23 min

It's time for Ash to go up against Pastoria City Gym Leader Crasher Wake in an attempt to win his fourth Sinnoh region Gym badge!

S11·E32 Core

Hungry for the Good Life!

Jul 3, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes are heading back to Hearthome City so Ash can challenge the Gym Leader there when they meet a very hungry wild Swinub who's causing problems for its neighbors!

S11·E33 Core

Fighting Fear with Fear!

Jul 3, 2008 · 23 min

After being defeated by Paul, Ash's Gligar wants to do some special training-and they find an unexpected ally to help!

S11·E34 Core

Arriving in Style!

Jul 10, 2008 · 23 min

After they learn that the Hearthome City Gym Leader is still away, Ash and Dawn discover a different kind of competition to keep them busy!

S11·E35 Core

The Psyduck Stops Here!

Jul 24, 2008 · 23 min

Following a narrow ravine on their way to Celestic Town, our heroes find themselves blocked by a trio of determined and powerful Psyduck.

S11·E36 Core

Camping It Up!

Aug 7, 2008 · 23 min

Professor Rowan invites our heroes to participate in his Pokémon Summer Academy, where Trainers are randomly paired with Pokémon so they can learn to work together!

S11·E37 Core

Up Close and Personable!

Aug 14, 2008 · 23 min

At Pokémon Summer Academy, our heroes are working on a report about the Water-type Pokémon in a nearby lake when a mystery begins to unfold!

S11·E38 Core

Ghoul Daze!

Aug 21, 2008 · 23 min

Our heroes continue their studies at Pokémon Summer Academy, where a close encounter with Ghost-type Pokémon proves challenging for Ash and his new rival Angie!

S11·E39 Core

One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!

Aug 28, 2008 · 23 min

Pokémon Summer Academy is drawing to a close, and that means it's time for all the students to participate in the Pokémon Triathlon!

S11·E40 Core

A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!

Sep 4, 2008 · 23 min

Dawn and Piplup are getting serious about their training-maybe too serious. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio are trying to get back in shape after their cushy Summer Academy job.

S11·E41 Core

Playing the Leveling Field!

Sep 11, 2008 · 23 min

On their way to Celestic Town, our heroes run into two people they didn't expect to see: Dawn's rival Zoey, battling the elusive Hearthome City Gym Leader, Fantina!

S11·E42 Core

Doc Brock!

Sep 25, 2008 · 23 min

When Brock goes to run an errand, Ash and Dawn suddenly find themselves dealing with a very sick Pachirisu-and their usual doctor isn't in the house!

S11·E43 Core

Battling the Generation Gap!

Sep 25, 2008 · 23 min

While competing in the Celestic Town Pokémon Contest, Dawn meets a Coordinator of legend: one who once defeated Top Coordinator Johanna, Dawn's mom!

S11·E44 Core

Losing Its Lustrous!

Oct 2, 2008 · 23 min

The evil Team Galactic is back on the scene once again, this time to steal the Adamant and Lustrous Orbs!

S11·E45 Core

Double Team Turnover!

Oct 2, 2008 · 23 min

As Team Galactic continues its evil quest to steal the Lustrous Orb, Champion Cynthia and our heroes discover they must battle both Team Galactic and Team Rocket to protect it!

S11·E46 Core

If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!

Oct 16, 2008 · 23 min

Taking some time off to visit their friend Angie on their way to Hearthome City, our heroes investigate the mystery of the Scarf Monster!

S11·E47 Core

A Trainer and Child Reunion!

Oct 23, 2008 · 23 min

A surprise encounter with Aaron, a member of the Elite Four, gives our heroes the unique opportunity to witness an emotional reunion between Aaron and his first Pokémon.

S11·E48 Core

Aiding the Enemy!

Oct 30, 2008 · 23 min

While Ash is training for his rematch with Fantina at the Hearthome Gym, his rival Paul interrupts him for a battle!

S11·E49 Core

Barry's Busting Out All Over!

Nov 6, 2008 · 23 min

On the eve of Ash's long-awaited rematch against Fantina at the Hearthome Gym, a confident new rival suddenly appears to challenge our hero!

S11·E50 Core

Shield with a Twist!

Nov 13, 2008 · 23 min

After two previous visits to her empty Gym and an unexpected battle on the road, Ash finally gets to challenge Gym Leader Fantina in Hearthome City!

S11·E51 Mytharc

Jumping Rocket Ship!

Nov 20, 2008 · 23 min

After an explosion separates Trainers and Pokémon, Meowth entertains the idea of quitting Team Rocket and joining up with our heroes!

S11·E52 Mytharc

Sleepless in Pre-Battle!

Dec 4, 2008 · 23 min

Traveling through Canalave City, our heroes come across an island where everyone is mysteriously having restless nights and nonstop nightmares!

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