Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies
As Ash and his friends continue to explore the Unova region, Ash finds himself up against the ultimate battle challenge with Alder, the Champion Master of Unova. Along the way, his friends face their own distinct trials, including one fighting for the right to continue her travels and another confronting a returning challenge from the past. Furthermore, all three of them must team up to save an island from the clashi
Season 15 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Ash begins his Pokémon journey on his 10th birthday with an unexpected Pikachu.
- Ash's overarching quest is to become the greatest Pokémon trainer and a Pokémon Master by catching new Pokémon and challenging various leagues.
- Ash travels through many regions, meeting new friends and facing new challenges.
- Ash has previously been joined by companions such as Brock and Misty, alongside Pokémon like Bulbasaur and Squirtle.
Season overview
As Ash and his friends continue to explore the Unova region, Ash finds himself up against the ultimate battle challenge with Alder, the Champion Master of Unova. Along the way, his friends face their own distinct trials, including one fighting for the right to continue her travels and another confronting a returning challenge from the past. Furthermore, all three of them must team up to save an island from the clashing forces of three powerful and mysterious Legendary Pokémon. Throughout these adventures, Ash is accompanied by his partner Pikachu as he travels through regions, meets new friends, and faces new challenges on his quest.
Episode Guide
Season 15 Progress Shield
Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
Sep 22, 2011 · 23 min
After meeting the Nimbasa City Gym Leader, Elesa, our heroes encounter an old friend with a surprise guest!
Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
Sep 29, 2011 · 23 min
The stakes are high for Ash winning his fourth Unova Gym Badge at the Nimbasa Gym, and our hero's taking no chances!
Lost at the Stamp Rally!
Oct 6, 2011 · 23 min
Spending the day in Nimbasa City after Ash's fourth Unova Gym Badge win, Cilan has a special challenge in mind, while our heroes discover a fellow Trainer in need!
Ash Versus the Champion!
Oct 13, 2011 · 23 min
As our heroes prepare to leave Nimbasa City, they bump into Ash's rival Trip, who introduces them to someone they had only dreamed of meeting!
A Maractus Musical!
Oct 27, 2011 · 23 min
On their way to Driftveil City, our heroes meet an enterprising young man with three dedicated friends and a dream!
The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!
Nov 3, 2011 · 23 min
Stopping at a Pokémon Center on their way to Driftveil City, out heroes meet a young Pokémon photographer on the mission of a lifetime!
Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!
Nov 10, 2011 · 23 min
On their way to Driftveil City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our heroes meet a demanding Gothita with a crush on Scraggy!
The Lonely Deino!
Nov 24, 2011 · 23 min
On their way to Driftveil City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our heroes come across some very special Pokémon in a very special place!
The Mighty Accelguard to the Rescue!
Dec 1, 2011 · 23 min
Arriving in Driftveil City, our heroes meet a fascinating hometown resident with a secret!
A Call for Brotherly Love!
Dec 8, 2011 · 23 min
While Ash prepares for his upcoming Gym Battle with Clay, a surprise visitor with a dilemma offers both Ash and Cilan the opportunity to help!
Stopping the Rage of Legends! (1)
Dec 15, 2011 · 23 min
What started as a trip to Milos Island to find Revival Herbs has turned into a cataclysmic battle of legendary proportions!
Stopping the Rage of Legends! (2)
Dec 22, 2011 · 23 min
In search of scarce Revival Herbs, our heroes are now faced with the potential destruction of Milos Island!
Battling the King of the Mines!
Jan 5, 2012 · 23 min
With a bag full of revival herbs, our heroes have returned to Driftveil City and Ash is raring to battle Gym Leader Clay!
Crisis at Chargestone Cave!
Jan 12, 2012 · 23 min
Continuing their journey to Mistralton City, our heroes encounter Chargestone Cave and a dilemma for its occupants!
Evolution Exchange Excitement!
Jan 19, 2012 · 23 min
After witnessing a dramatic Pokémon trade and evolution, Ash and his friends' excitement has just begun!
Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!
Jan 26, 2012 · 23 min
The elder Professor Juniper has invited our heroes to join him in what he promises will be an exciting adventure...and he keeps his promise!
Battling the Bully!
Feb 2, 2012 · 23 min
An encounter with Pikachu's rival from the past puts our heroes in the middle of a bullying confrontation!
Baffling the Bouffalant!
Feb 16, 2012 · 23 min
An encounter with some very angry Bouffalant forces our heroes to take some unexpected precautions!
Cilan Takes Flight!
Feb 23, 2012 · 23 min
Arriving at the Mistralton City Gym, our heroes are shocked to discover a Gym Leader with a battle style they never would have imagined!
An Amazing Aerial Battle!
Mar 1, 2012 · 23 min
Not only is the Mistralton City Gym Jet Badge on the line, but the Gym Leader's method of battling as well!
Climbing the Tower of Success!
Mar 8, 2012 · 23 min
After reuniting with two old friends, our heroes prepare to participate in a competition that takes making a wish to a higher level!
The Clubsplosion Begins! (1)
Mar 15, 2012 · 23 min
Don George's Clubsplosion Tournament is getting underway, and our heroes obviously have several rivals with scores to settle!
Search for the Clubultimate! (2)
Mar 22, 2012 · 23 min
Round one of the Clubsplosion Tournament rages on, and the explosive action more than lives up to its name!
A Clubsplosion of Excitement! (3)
Mar 29, 2012 · 23 min
As round one of the Clubsplosion nears completion, round two promises even more excitement with every match!
Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown! (4)
Apr 5, 2012 · 23 min
The Clubsplosion Tournament is all about intense head-to-head battling, but the final round is about to raise the battle bar high!
Battling the Leaf Thieves!
Apr 12, 2012 · 23 min
As our heroes continue toward Icirrus City, a joyous event precedes a kidnapping crisis!
A Restoration Confrontation! (1)
Apr 19, 2012 · 23 min
Ash, Cilan, and Iris make their way to Twist Mountain where they come across a fossil dig that has discovered a fossil Tirtouga. However, Team Rocket arrives and steals the fossil.
A Restoration Confrontation! (2)
Apr 26, 2012 · 23 min
As our heroes battle to save their new Pokémon friends, the survival of an entire world is at stake!
Evolution by Fire!
May 3, 2012 · 23 min
Stopping for the night at Don George's Pokémon Battle Club on their way to Icirrus City, our heroes come across a Trainer with a surprising connection to their past!
Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!
May 10, 2012 · 23 min
As our heroes near Icirrus City and Ash's next Gym Battle, they find themselves face to face with the star-studded stuff of legends!
Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!
May 17, 2012 · 23 min
The chance for Ash to earn his seventh Unova Gym badge is here, and it's a slippery slope indeed!
Clash of the Connoisseurs!
May 24, 2012 · 23 min
While pursuing Ash's eighth Unova Gym badge and subsequent entry into the Unova League, our heroes are summoned to a place where Cilan's Connoisseur skills are in high demand!
Crisis at Ferroseed Research!
May 31, 2012 · 23 min
On their way to Virbank City, our heroes run into a familiar face and an icy emergency!
An Epic Defense Force!
Jun 7, 2012 · 23 min
Arriving in Virbank City, an old friend gives our heroes a taste of movie making they will never forget!
Rocking the Virbank Gym! (1)
Jun 14, 2012 · 23 min
Ash's quest for his eighth Gym badge gets underway-and the battle turns out to be a multimedia event indeed!
Rocking the Virbank Gym! (2)
Jun 14, 2012 · 23 min
The Gym is jumping, the fans are cheering, and the quest for Ash's eighth Unova Gym badge is red-hot and rocking!
All for the Love of Meloetta!
Jun 21, 2012 · 23 min
An unexpected encounter with an old friend in Virbank City presents our heroes with unexpected challenges galore!
Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!
Jun 28, 2012 · 23 min
With Cynthia's help, our heroes have begun training for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, and a couple of old friends come along for the wild ride!
Expedition to Onix Island!
Jul 5, 2012 · 23 min
When our heroes take a break from special training, a mysterious island offers much more than they bargained for!
The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!
Jul 19, 2012 · 23 min
As our heroes train for the upcoming Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, a worried neighbor of Cynthia's comes by for help!
Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!
Jul 26, 2012 · 23 min
While our heroes continue preparations for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup, a sudden emergency and a Pokémon in need change their lives forever!
Jostling for the Junior Cup! (1)
Aug 2, 2012 · 23 min
The Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup is off to a roaring start, while our heroes are faced with rivals old and new!
Battling Authority Once Again! (2)
Aug 23, 2012 · 23 min
The second round of the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup is off and running, while a battle between the winner and Alder waits in the wings!
Ash, Iris, and Trip: Then There Were Three! (3)
Aug 30, 2012 · 23 min
The exciting Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup continues, and the semi-finals and finals hang in the balance of the results of these last two matches!
Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure! (4)
Sep 6, 2012 · 23 min
The Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup may be winding down, but new adventures are just beginning!
The Road to Humilau!
Sep 13, 2012 · 23 min
Our heroes' new friend Cameron needs to win his eighth Gym badge in order to enter the Unova League, and that sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure!
Unrest at the Nursery!
Sep 20, 2012 · 23 min
While Ash trains for entry into the Unova League, our heroes discover a Pokémon nursery that urgently needs their help!
Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!
Sep 27, 2012 · 23 min
A sinister plot to take over the Unova region is taking shape, and our heroes are caught in the middle of it!
Unova's Survival Crisis!
Oct 4, 2012 · 23 min
Team Rocket's "Operation Tempest" is under way with a fierce vengeance, and the fate of the Unova region hangs in the balance!