Pokémon: Advanced
Following the Silver Conference, Ash directs his path toward the distant Hoenn region. While bidding farewell to some old friends, he meets May, a trainer beginning her own journey, along with her little brother Max. Accompanied by the ever-reliable Brock, the group of trainers pursues their respective goals. Ash focuses on collecting Gym Badges, successfully earning three during this phase, while May shifts her dire
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Ash Ketchum starts his Pokémon journey on his 10th birthday with an unexpected Pikachu as his partner.
- Ash aims to become a Pokémon Master and the greatest Pokémon trainer in the world by catching new Pokémon and challenging various leagues.
- Brock is an ever-reliable companion who travels alongside Ash on his adventures.
- Ash faces tough Gym battles and travels through many regions while meeting new friends and facing new challenges.
Season overview
Following the Silver Conference, Ash directs his path toward the distant Hoenn region. While bidding farewell to some old friends, he meets May, a trainer beginning her own journey, along with her little brother Max. Accompanied by the ever-reliable Brock, the group of trainers pursues their respective goals. Ash focuses on collecting Gym Badges, successfully earning three during this phase, while May shifts her direction to pursue the Contest path of a Pokémon Coordinator. Throughout these endeavors, Ash travels alongside his partner Pikachu, meeting new friends and confronting new challenges as part of his ongoing journey.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Get the Show on the Road!
Nov 21, 2002 · 23 min
Pikachu is suffering from a serious electrical overload! Can Ash and Professor Birch find a solution before it's too late?
A Ruin with a View
Nov 28, 2002 · 23 min
A power failure at the Pokémon Center leads Ash and his new friend May to an astonishing discovery!
There's No Place Like Hoenn
Dec 5, 2002 · 23 min
Ash is ready for his first Gym battle in the Hoenn region--and the Gym Leader he must face is none other than May's father!
You Never Can Taillow!
Dec 12, 2002 · 23 min
When Team Rocket turns a flock of Taillow against our heroes, an old friend comes to the rescue!
In the Knicker of Time!
Dec 19, 2002 · 23 min
Ash and friends meet an eccentric Trainer who challenges May to her very first Pokémon battle!
A Poached Ego!
Dec 26, 2002 · 23 min
Our heroes are on the trail of a Pokémon poacher, and Team Rocket is close behind!
Tree's a Crowd
Jan 9, 2003 · 23 min
When Ash gets lost in the woods, he meets a Treecko who's determined to save its forest home.
A Tail with a Twist
Jan 16, 2003 · 23 min
Ash's Treecko takes on a wild Seviper, but things don't go so well...
Taming of the Shroomish
Jan 23, 2003 · 23 min
Stopping in Rinshin Town, our heroes investigate the mystery of a haunted mansion!
You Said a Mouthful!
Jan 30, 2003 · 23 min
Ash can't resist challenging a Trainer who claims to have the world's most powerful Pokémon, but there's something odd about this battle...
A Bite to Remember
Feb 6, 2003 · 23 min
After meeting a group of Mightyena, Max befriends a Poochyena who hasn't evolved yet and decides to train it himself!
The Lotad Lowdown
Feb 13, 2003 · 23 min
Our heroes meet three sisters who grow berries with the help of a nearby group of Lotad!
All Things Bright and Beautifly!
Feb 20, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends discover a whole new kind of Pokémon competition, and it seems May has found her calling!
All in a Day's Wurmple
Feb 27, 2003 · 23 min
As May sets out to catch a Wurmple for her first Pokémon Contest, Ash receives a Double Battle challenge!
Gonna Rule the School!
Mar 6, 2003 · 23 min
Our heroes check out the Pokémon Trainer's School in Rustboro City, where Max has a run-in with a classmate!
The Winner by a Nosepass!
Mar 13, 2003 · 23 min
Armed with Pikachu's new Iron Tail attack, Ash challenges Gym Leader Roxanne!
Stairway to Devon
Mar 20, 2003 · 23 min
As our heroes tour the massive Devon Corporation, a mysterious intruder tries to steal an important piece of equipment!
On a Wingull and a Prayer!
Mar 27, 2003 · 23 min
Mr. Briney the sailor offers to take our heroes to Dewford Island for Ash's next Gym battle, but then changes his mind. What's going on?
Sharpedo Attack!
Apr 3, 2003 · 23 min
When a school of Sharpedo attacks, Ash and friends are stranded on an uncharted island!
Brave the Wave
Apr 10, 2003 · 23 min
Ash challenges the Dewford Gym, but Gym Leader Brawly seems more interested in surfing!ets the Gym Leader Brawly, who would rather surf than battle, which infuriates Ash. Could the
Which Wurmple's Which?
Apr 17, 2003 · 23 min
May and Jessie of Team Rocket both have a Wurmple, and the two Pokémon accidentally get swapped during a battle!
A Hole Lotta Trouble
Apr 24, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends meet Steven Stone in Granite Cave, where they quickly fall into one of Team Rocket's traps!
Gone Corphishin'
May 1, 2003 · 23 min
A mysterious Pokémon keeps burrowing through the beach near our heroes' camp and knocking over everything in its way!
A Corphish Out of Water
May 8, 2003 · 23 min
When Ash's rowdy new Corphish eats something it shouldn't, he goes on a dangerous journey to get it to the Pokémon Center!
A Mudkip Mission
May 15, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends come across a lake full of Mudkip and soon find themselves protecting the Pokémon from a Team Rocket scheme!
Turning Over a Nuzleaf
May 22, 2003 · 23 min
When our heroes get separated from their Pokémon in a deep, dark cave, both groups find themselves in trouble!
A Three Team Scheme!
May 29, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and the others meet up with Professor Birch for a day of exploration and end up in the middle of a villainous confrontation!
Seeing Is Believing!
Jun 5, 2003 · 23 min
Jessie of Team Rocket is sure her Pokémon will evolve into a lovely Beautifly someday, but she could be in for a rude awakening!
Ready, Willing, and Sableye
Jun 12, 2003 · 23 min
Deciding it's time to teach his unruly Corphish a lesson, Ash leads the Pokémon into an abandoned mine, where things are not as they seem...
A Meditite Fight!
Jun 19, 2003 · 23 min
The approach of a dangerous storm calls a halt to Ash's latest battle challenge!
Just One of the Geysers
Jun 26, 2003 · 23 min
In a secret island arena with an unusual battlefield, Dewford Gym Leader Brawly welcomes Ash for a rematch!
Abandon Ship!
Jul 3, 2003 · 23 min
Our heroes find themselves aboard an abandoned ship...and then start disappearing one by one!
Now That's Flower Power!
Jul 10, 2003 · 23 min
While May trains for the Pokémon Contest in Slateport City, Torchic's appetite for berries gets her in trouble!
Having a Wailord of a Time
Jul 17, 2003 · 23 min
A new Trainer is stopping by a Pokémon Center to choose her first partner Pokémon, and Nurse Joy asks Ash and Max to take care of Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip for her!
Win, Lose or Drew!
Jul 24, 2003 · 23 min
It's time for May's first Pokémon Contest! Does her Beautifly have what it takes to win a ribbon?
The Spheal of Approval
Jul 31, 2003 · 23 min
A day of relaxation in Slateport City turns into a confrontation between Team Rocket and Team Magma!
Jump for Joy!
Aug 7, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends stop at a Pokémon Center for directions, but there's no sign of Nurse Joy! What could have happened to her?
A Different Kind of Misty!
Aug 14, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends visit a lighthouse, where they try to return a stolen item they recovered from Team Rocket--but the lighthouse keepers think our heroes are the thieves!
A Poké-BLOCK Party
Aug 21, 2003 · 23 min
Ash and friends join the Trick House Contest, which sends them through a maze full of tricks and traps--and, of course, Team Rocket!
Watt's with Wattson
Aug 28, 2003 · 23 min
When Ash challenges the Mauville City Gym, he soon finds himself face to face with the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, or so it would seem...