Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles
- 2008
- 53 episodes
As the menace of Team Galactic continues to loom over the Sinnoh region, Ash and Dawn keep getting caught up in the schemes of this mysterious group of villains—as well as facing some other unexpected challenges! Dawn’s got her hands full dealing with the many problems of her Pokémon, while Ash’s ongoing rivalry with Paul finally comes to a head in a full 6-on-6 battle! It might be the ultimate test of training styles—will our heroes come out on top?
Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles of Pokémon premiered on December 4, 2008 and has 53 episodes, from "Get Your Rotom Running!" to "Gotta Get a Gible!". The last episode aired on December 24, 2009.
Where to watch Pokémon
In the United States, you can stream Pokémon on Netflix, Disney Plus and YouTube TV. It is also free on Tubi TV. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It is on streaming services in 124 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Get Your Rotom Running!Aired December 4, 2008
After hearing about a delicacy called Old Gateau, our heroes pay a visit to the Old Chateau, where it's made, and encounter some spooky surprises!
Episode 2A Breed Stampede!Aired December 11, 2008
As Dawn trains in preparation to enter the Chocovine Pokémon Contest with her Piloswine, she is caught off guard by the challenges that present themselves.
Episode 3Ancient Family Matters!Aired December 18, 2008
Canalave Gym Leader Byron is back in town, and our heroes are all fired up for Ash's battle with him-only to discover that it's going to have to wait!
Episode 4Dealing with Defensive Types!Aired December 25, 2008
The day of Ash's battle with Byron at the Canalave Gym has arrived, and battling with this Gym Leader is something Ash will never forget!
Episode 5Leading a Stray!Aired January 8, 2009
When our heroes find a group of Wailord blocking the boat that was to take them to Chocovine Town, Ash discovers an ailing Wailmer with a big problem!
Episode 6Steeling Peace of Mind!Aired January 15, 2009
After rushing to Iron Island to help out their friend Barry and his struggling Empoleon, our heroes discover that all the island's Steel-type Pokémon are in the same state!
Episode 7Saving the World from Ruins!Aired January 22, 2009
Our heroes have joined forces with Riley and his Lucario to battle Team Galactic for the fate of Iron Island!
Episode 8Cheers on Castaways Isle!Aired January 29, 2009
After being kidnapped by Team Rocket, Pikachu and Piplup are stranded on a deserted island, where they meet a lot of friendly Pokémon-and one that's friendly and mysterious!
Episode 9Hold the Phione!Aired February 5, 2009
Our heroes discover that Chocovine Town is one of the few places where the rare Pokémon Phione can be seen!
Episode 10Another One Gabites the Dust!Aired February 12, 2009
The day of the Chocovine Contest has finally arrived, and Dawn is faced with an opponent angrily determined to settle an old score!
Episode 11Stealing the Conversation!Aired February 19, 2009
On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes come across a most unusual Officer Jenny and her buddy Chatot!
Episode 12The Drifting Snorunt!Aired February 26, 2009
After getting lost in a blinding snowstorm on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a Froslass desperate to find its lost pal Snorunt.
Episode 13Noodles! Roamin' Off!Aired March 5, 2009
When our heroes and Team Rocket find themselves in a gourmet noodle shop, a chain of circumstances leads to a Team Rocket breakup!
Episode 14Pursuing a Lofty Goal!Aired March 12, 2009
On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes make a stop in Squallville for a Pokéringer competition-a special event for flying Pokémon!
Episode 15Trials and Adulations!Aired March 26, 2009
Continuing toward Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a fierce Aggron who provides Dawn and Mamoswine with a chance to learn and grow together.
Episode 16The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!Aired March 26, 2009
The friends travel toward Snowpoint City.
Episode 17The Lonely Snover!Aired April 2, 2009
On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes discover a lonely Snover who offers Grotle an unexpected gift!
Episode 18Stopped in the Name of Love!Aired April 2, 2009
As Dawn prepares for her entry into the Sandalstraw Contest, something appears to be wrong with Piplup-and this ends up profoundly affecting Dawn and Piplup's relationship!
Episode 19Old Rivals, New Tricks!Aired April 16, 2009
It's the day of the Sandalstraw Pokémon Contest, and Dawn and her old friend and rival Kenny are going head to head!
Episode 20To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!Aired April 23, 2009
When our heroes decide to participate in the Pokémon Ping Pong competition, Ambipom's exceptional talent presents Dawn with an exceptional dilemma!
Episode 21Battling a Cute Drama!Aired April 30, 2009
Stopping at Shelter Town on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes meet a young girl who judges all Pokémon by their cuteness!
Episode 22Classroom Training!Aired May 7, 2009
After arriving in Snowpoint City and meeting up with Dawn's rival Zoey, our heroes discover that Snowpoint Gym Leader Candice also teaches at the Pokémon Training School!
Episode 23Sliding into Seventh!Aired May 14, 2009
The moment of Ash's Snowpoint City Gym battle is finally here, and he now must face Candice and her formidable Pokémon!
Episode 24A Pyramiding Rage!Aired May 21, 2009
Our heroes run into their old friend Brandon from the Battle Pyramid-and Ash's rival Paul, who challenges Brandon to a battle on the spot!
Episode 25Pillars of Friendship!Aired May 28, 2009
The evil Pokémon Hunter J and her henchmen are on the loose again, and this time they're planning to capture the Legendary Pokémon Regigigas!
Episode 26Frozen on Their Tracks!Aired June 4, 2009
On their way by rail to Lake Acuity and Ash's scheduled battle with Paul, a mysterious train stop prompts a fellow passenger to secretly spring into action!
Episode 27Pedal to the Mettle!Aired June 11, 2009
The time for the 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul has arrived, and Paul's well-thought-out strategy has Ash struggling!
Episode 28Evolving Strategies!Aired June 18, 2009
The 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul is raging on at Lake Acuity when a sudden development turns things upside down!
Episode 29Uncrushing Defeat!Aired June 25, 2009
Ash is feeling pretty down after losing to Paul, but another Team Rocket attempt to steal Pikachu brings Ash and his Pokémon together like never before!
Episode 30Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!Aired July 2, 2009
On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, our heroes come across an amazing Tangrowth whose concern for its forest home is causing strange things to happen!
Episode 31Beating the Bustle and Hustle!Aired July 9, 2009
On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, an event called the Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle intrigues our heroes! But all is not as it seems.
Episode 32Gateway to Ruin!Aired July 23, 2009
When our heroes find a lost Shellos on the wrong side of Mt. Coronet and vow to take it back home, they discover the evil Team Galactic's latest dastardly operation!
Episode 33Three Sides to Every Story!Aired August 6, 2009
Our heroes come across an expansive berry orchard on the way to Lilypad Town and Piplup falls in love with the orchard owner's Marill!
Episode 34Strategy Begins at Home!Aired August 13, 2009
Our heroes have arrived at Dawn's home in Twinleaf Town, where festival planning is in full swing-and Dawn challenges her mom to a Pokémon Contest Battle!
Episode 35A Faux Oak Finish!Aired August 20, 2009
On the first day of the Twinleaf Festival, keynote speaker Professor Oak runs into some trouble when someone else tries to take his place!
Episode 36Historical Mystery Tour!Aired August 27, 2009
As the Twinleaf Festival winds down, our heroes encounter a Natu and a Xatu that provide them with a mysterious and puzzling adventure they'll never forget!
Episode 37Challenging a Towering Figure!Aired September 3, 2009
Our heroes participate in the Twinleaf Festival Battle Challenge-and first prize is a battle against Tower Tycoon Palmer from the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!
Episode 38Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!Aired September 10, 2009
Jessie, James, and Meowth lure our heroes inside Team Rocket's new state-of-the-art secret base, but it can't protect them from the antics of a mischievous Togepi!
Episode 39An Egg Scramble!Aired September 17, 2009
As our heroes continue toward Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, an unexpected stop in a small village brings surprising new friends-and the Johto Festival!
Episode 40Gone with the Windworks!Aired September 17, 2009
New friends Lyra and Khoury have joined our heroes on their journey, and soon Lyra's Marill wanders off unannounced and finds itself in trouble at the Valley Windworks!
Episode 41A Rivalry to Gible On!Aired October 1, 2009
As Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Lilypad Town draws near, our heroes, along with Lyra and Khoury, cross paths with an ornery, powerful, and irresistible Gible!
Episode 42Dressed for Jess Success!Aired October 1, 2009
On the day of the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest, an out-of-sorts "Jessilina" forces James and Meowth to take emergency action!
Episode 43Bagged Then Tagged!Aired October 15, 2009
Ash and Dawn are preparing to have a Tag Battle with their friends Lyra and Khoury, but Team Rocket has other plans!
Episode 44Try for the Family Stone!Aired October 22, 2009
On their way to Sunyshore City for Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes come across two Trainers who are brother and sister-and who have some troubling family issues!
Episode 45Sticking with Who You Know!Aired October 29, 2009
Our heroes' journey to Sunyshore City comes to an unexpected stop when Pikachu and Piplup get stuck on each other-literally!
Episode 46Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!Aired November 5, 2009
When our heroes take a break on their way to Sunyshore City, they again cross paths with Team Galactic, whose evil plans finally begin to reveal themselves!
Episode 47The Needs of the Three!Aired November 12, 2009
Now that the villains of Team Galactic have everything they need to accomplish their evil plan, is there any way our heroes can stop them?
Episode 48The Battle Finale of Legend!Aired November 12, 2009
As our heroes battle against Team Galactic and its quest to build a new world order, the fate of the Sinnoh region and the entire world hangs in the balance!
Episode 49The Treasure Is All Mine!Aired November 26, 2009
When our heroes discover a buried treasure chest in the forest, little do they realize the disaster that waits for them inside it!
Episode 50Mastering Current Events!Aired December 3, 2009
On their way to Dawn's next Pokémon Contest in Daybreak Town, our heroes meet an Air Battle Master, who presents Ash's Gliscor with a challenge-and an opportunity!
Episode 51Double-Time Battle Training!Aired December 10, 2009
As Dawn prepares for her Double Battle Contest in Daybreak Town, a little help from her friends brings some new and surprising inspiration!
Episode 52A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!Aired December 17, 2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock meet an elderly woman training an Altaria (which Team Rocket wants to steal, of course), while a curious Gible is keeping an eye on everyone!
Episode 53Gotta Get a Gible!Aired December 24, 2009
Ash and Barry both want to catch the Gible who's been following them around-and of course Team Rocket has an eye on it as well!
