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Pokémon: Black & White

48 episodes Premiered Sep 23, 2010 Updated Oct 2, 2026

When Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region, Ash discovers Pokémon that he has never seen before and that he cannot wait to catch. He may have Pikachu at his side together with new friends Iris and Cilan, but he still needs plenty of new Pokémon on his team if he wants to challenge Unova's expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master just got even tougher as he travels thro

Previously on Pokémon

Season 14 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 his quest to become a Pokémon Master and the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world.
  • ⚡ Ash is joined by new friends Iris and Cilan in the Unova region.
  • ⚡ Ash must catch new Pokémon and challenge expert Gym Leaders and various leagues.
  • ⚡ Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region.
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Season overview

When Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region, Ash discovers Pokémon that he has never seen before and that he cannot wait to catch. He may have Pikachu at his side together with new friends Iris and Cilan, but he still needs plenty of new Pokémon on his team if he wants to challenge Unova's expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master just got even tougher as he travels through the region, meets new friends, and faces new challenges on his ongoing journey.

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S14·E1 Mytharc

In the Shadow of Zekrom!

Sep 23, 2010 · 23 min

Arriving in the Unova region, Ash must suddenly deal with the loss of Pikachu's Electric-type powers!

S14·E2 Core

Enter Iris and Axew!

Sep 23, 2010 · 23 min

Continuing their journey in the Unova region, Ash and Pikachu come across some new friends, as well as some old rivals!

S14·E3 Core

A Sandile Gusher of Change!

Sep 30, 2010 · 23 min

On their way to Striaton City and Ash's first Unova Gym Battle challenge, our Heroes come across a family whose hotel is in dire need of help!

S14·E4 Core

The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!

Oct 7, 2010 · 23 min

On his way to Striaton City and Ash's first Gym Battle challenge in the Unova Region, our Hero discovers the Pokémon Battle Club, and a new friend as well!

S14·E5 Core

Triple Leaders, Team Threats!

Oct 14, 2010 · 23 min

As Ash faces off against a most unusual Gym Leader challenge at the Striaton Gym, Team Rocket prepares to embark on the mission of a lifetime!

S14·E6 Core

Dreams by the Yard Full!

Oct 21, 2010 · 23 min

As Ash's first Unova region Gym Battle challenge continues, Ash discovers a kindred spirit in Cilan - one of the three Striaton City Gym Leaders!

S14·E7 Core

Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!

Oct 28, 2010 · 23 min

Continuing onto Nacrene City and his second Gym Battle challenge, Ash comes across an amazing Snivy that proves difficult to catch indeed!

S14·E8 Core

Saving Darmanitan from the Bell!

Nov 4, 2010 · 23 min

As our Heroes head toward Nacrene City and Ash's next Gym Battle, they come across a pair of Darumaka behaving in a most peculiar manner!

S14·E9 Mytharc

The Bloom Is on Axew!

Nov 11, 2010 · 23 min

A surprise Battle between Iris, Axew, Cilan and Pansage reveals the story of a promise made not so long ago...

S14·E10 Core

A Rival Battle for Club Champ!

Nov 18, 2010 · 23 min

Stopping at a Battle Club on his way to the Nacrene City Gym, Ash is surprised to find that his Unova region rival, Trip, is there as well!

S14·E11 Core

A Home for Dwebble!

Dec 2, 2010 · 23 min

On their way to the Nacrene City Gym, our Heroes come across a Dwebble with an unusual housing problem!

S14·E12 Core

Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!

Dec 9, 2010 · 23 min

Continuing to Nacrene City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our Heroes meet a boisterous Kindergarten class and its beloved Trubbish, as well as the Kindergarten teacher who does not sha

S14·E13 Core

Minccino-Neat and Tidy!

Dec 16, 2010 · 23 min

On their way to Nacrene City, our Heroes run into Professor Juniper's helper, Bianca, offering up one surprise after another!

S14·E15 Core

The Battle According to Lenora!

Jan 6, 2011 · 23 min

The day for Ash's Nacrene City Gym Battle challenge is here, and Lenora isn't about to go easy on our Hero!

S14·E16 Core

Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!

Jan 13, 2011 · 23 min

With Ash's rematch challenge at the Nacrene City Gym coming soon, the first order of business is some serious special training!

S14·E17 Core

Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!

Jan 20, 2011 · 23 min

Ash's Pokémon Egg is ready to hatch, and our Heroes are in for some surprising adventures as a result!

S14·E18 Core

Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!

Jan 27, 2011 · 23 min

After our Heroes get lost in a large forest on their way to Castelia City, what they find more than makes up for being lost!

S14·E19 Core

A Connoisseur's Revenge!

Feb 17, 2011 · 23 min

Discovering a brand new Poké Mart on their way to Castelia City, our Heroes come across a most unusual Pokémon Connoisseur!

S14·E20 Core

Dancing with the Ducklett Trio!

Feb 24, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Castelia City, our heroes come across their old Pokémon friend Sandile, and three mischievous Pokémon who are anything but friendly!

S14·E21 Core

The Lost World of Gothitelle!

Mar 3, 2011 · 23 min

City, crossing the Skyarrow Bridge proves more complicated then they thought it would be!

S14·E22 Core

A Venipede Stampede!

Mar 10, 2011 · 23 min

After arriving in Castelia City, our heroes discover an enormous colony of Venipede swarming the city and threatening its citizens!

S14·E24 Core

Emolga the Irresistible!

Mar 24, 2011 · 23 min

As our heroes, along with their old friend Bianca, continue toward the Nimbasa Gym, they come across a Pokémon that Bianca just has to catch!

S14·E25 Core

Emolga and the New Volt Switch!

Mar 31, 2011 · 23 min

As our heroes continue toward Nimbasa City, Iris's new friend Emolga proves just how amazing and unpredictable a Pokémon can be!

S14·E26 Core

Scare at the Litwick Mansion!

Apr 7, 2011 · 23 min

Seeking shelter from a raging rain storm, our heroes enter what appears to be an empty mansion, but what turns out to be anything BUT empty!

S14·E27 Core

The Dragon Master's Path!

Apr 14, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City and Ash's fourth Gym Battle challenge, our heroes meet a fledgling Trainer with an important decision to make!

S14·E28 Core

Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!

Apr 21, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes come across a Trainer and his Blitzle who put Oshawott to the battle test!

S14·E29 Core

Cottonee in Love!

Apr 28, 2011 · 23 min

As our heroes continue their journey to Nimbasa City, they encounter a lovesick Cottonee with confidence issues!

S14·E30 Core

A UFO for Elgyem!

May 5, 2011 · 23 min

Continuing to Nimbasa City, our heroes witness a mysterious UFO and Pokémon, with even more mysterious origins!

S14·E31 Core

Ash and Trip's Third Battle!

May 12, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes run into Ash's rival Trip, leading to a third battle between two very determined Trainers!

S14·E32 Core

Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!

May 19, 2011 · 23 min

Many of our heroes' Pokémon have fallen ill from the poison spores of a group of Foongus, and Oshawott must face its fear in order to help provide the cure!

S14·E33 Core

Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!

May 26, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes meet a Dragon Buster named Georgia, who unexpectedly changes the relationship between Iris and Excadrill forever!

S14·E34 Core

Gotta Catch a Roggenrola!

Jun 2, 2011 · 23 min

While on their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes' lunch is interrupted by a feisty Roggenrola, which leads them to thwart another sinister Team Rocket plan!

S14·E35 Core

Where Did You Go, Audino?

Jun 9, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes get involved in an investigation of disappearing Audino and meet a couple of budding young sleuths in the process!

S14·E36 Core

Archeops in the Modern World!

Jun 16, 2011 · 23 min

Reuniting with their old friends, Professor Juniper and Dr. Fennel, our heroes witness the restoration of the ancient Pokémon Archen!

S14·E39 Core

Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!

Jul 7, 2011 · 23 min

The day of the Nimbasa Town Pokémon Battle Tournament is here for our heroes, and it's a happy meeting of lots of old friends as well!

S14·E43 Core

Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!

Aug 18, 2011 · 23 min

A surprise appearance by none other than Meowth has helped our heroes to solve one problem after another!

S14·E44 Core

Purrloin, Sweet or Sneaky?

Aug 25, 2011 · 23 min

Continuing their journey and still accompanied by Meowth, our heroes come across a Purrloin in distress, though not everyone is buying its pleas for help!

S14·E45 Core

Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!

Sep 1, 2011 · 23 min

On their way to Nimbasa City, our heroes, along with Meowth, have found themselves in a dream they can't seem to awaken from!

S14·E46 Core

The Beartic Mountain Feud!

Sep 8, 2011 · 23 min

As our heroes, traveling with Meowth, approach Nimbasa City, they discover a lost Cubchoo, which leads them into a dangerous confrontation!

S14·E47 Mytharc

Crisis from the Underground Up! (1)

Sep 15, 2011 · 23 min

Our heroes have arrived in Nimbasa City, unaware that a crisis of major proportions is about to be unleashed!

S14·E48 Mytharc

Battle for the Underground! (2)

Sep 15, 2011 · 23 min

As Team Rocket continues their attempt to steal the Pokémon from the Nimbasa City Pokémon Center, our heroes must successfully stop Team Rocket's escaping Ghost Train - at all cost

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