Pokémon: Advanced
- 2002
- 40 episodes
Polishing off the Silver Conference, Ash heads toward his next challenge—the far-off Hoenn region! While he must say goodbye to old friends, he makes the acquaintance of May, a Trainer just starting out on her Pokémon journey. Along with her little brother Max and the ever-reliable Brock, this pack of Pokémon Trainers begin pursuing their dreams—with Ash racking up three Gym Badges, while May changes tack to follow the Contest path of a Pokémon Coordinator.
Advanced of Pokémon premiered on November 21, 2002 and has 40 episodes, from "Get the Show on the Road!" to "Watt's with Wattson". The last episode aired on August 28, 2003.
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 the Show on the Road!Aired November 21, 2002
Pikachu is suffering from a serious electrical overload! Can Ash and Professor Birch find a solution before it's too late?
Episode 2A Ruin with a ViewAired November 28, 2002
A power failure at the Pokémon Center leads Ash and his new friend May to an astonishing discovery!
Episode 3There's No Place Like HoennAired December 5, 2002
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!
Episode 4You Never Can Taillow!Aired December 12, 2002
When Team Rocket turns a flock of Taillow against our heroes, an old friend comes to the rescue!
Episode 5In the Knicker of Time!Aired December 19, 2002
Ash and friends meet an eccentric Trainer who challenges May to her very first Pokémon battle!
Episode 6A Poached Ego!Aired December 26, 2002
Our heroes are on the trail of a Pokémon poacher, and Team Rocket is close behind!
Episode 7Tree's a CrowdAired January 9, 2003
When Ash gets lost in the woods, he meets a Treecko who's determined to save its forest home.
Episode 8A Tail with a TwistAired January 16, 2003
Ash's Treecko takes on a wild Seviper, but things don't go so well...
Episode 9Taming of the ShroomishAired January 23, 2003
Stopping in Rinshin Town, our heroes investigate the mystery of a haunted mansion!
Episode 10You Said a Mouthful!Aired January 30, 2003
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...
Episode 11A Bite to RememberAired February 6, 2003
After meeting a group of Mightyena, Max befriends a Poochyena who hasn't evolved yet and decides to train it himself!
Episode 12The Lotad LowdownAired February 13, 2003
Our heroes meet three sisters who grow berries with the help of a nearby group of Lotad!
Episode 13All Things Bright and Beautifly!Aired February 20, 2003
Ash and friends discover a whole new kind of Pokémon competition, and it seems May has found her calling!
Episode 14All in a Day's WurmpleAired February 27, 2003
As May sets out to catch a Wurmple for her first Pokémon Contest, Ash receives a Double Battle challenge!
Episode 15Gonna Rule the School!Aired March 6, 2003
Our heroes check out the Pokémon Trainer's School in Rustboro City, where Max has a run-in with a classmate!
Episode 16The Winner by a Nosepass!Aired March 13, 2003
Armed with Pikachu's new Iron Tail attack, Ash challenges Gym Leader Roxanne!
Episode 17Stairway to DevonAired March 20, 2003
As our heroes tour the massive Devon Corporation, a mysterious intruder tries to steal an important piece of equipment!
Episode 18On a Wingull and a Prayer!Aired March 27, 2003
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?
Episode 19Sharpedo Attack!Aired April 3, 2003
When a school of Sharpedo attacks, Ash and friends are stranded on an uncharted island!
Episode 20Brave the WaveAired April 10, 2003
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 there be more to this Gym Leader than meets the eye? And does May even have a shred of decency?
Episode 21Which Wurmple's Which?Aired April 17, 2003
May and Jessie of Team Rocket both have a Wurmple, and the two Pokémon accidentally get swapped during a battle!
Episode 22A Hole Lotta TroubleAired April 24, 2003
Ash and friends meet Steven Stone in Granite Cave, where they quickly fall into one of Team Rocket's traps!
Episode 23Gone Corphishin'Aired May 1, 2003
A mysterious Pokémon keeps burrowing through the beach near our heroes' camp and knocking over everything in its way!
Episode 24A Corphish Out of WaterAired May 8, 2003
When Ash's rowdy new Corphish eats something it shouldn't, he goes on a dangerous journey to get it to the Pokémon Center!
Episode 25A Mudkip MissionAired May 15, 2003
Ash and friends come across a lake full of Mudkip and soon find themselves protecting the Pokémon from a Team Rocket scheme!
Episode 26Turning Over a NuzleafAired May 22, 2003
When our heroes get separated from their Pokémon in a deep, dark cave, both groups find themselves in trouble!
Episode 27A Three Team Scheme!Aired May 29, 2003
Ash and the others meet up with Professor Birch for a day of exploration and end up in the middle of a villainous confrontation!
Episode 28Seeing Is Believing!Aired June 5, 2003
Jessie of Team Rocket is sure her Pokémon will evolve into a lovely Beautifly someday, but she could be in for a rude awakening!
Episode 29Ready, Willing, and SableyeAired June 12, 2003
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...
Episode 30A Meditite Fight!Aired June 19, 2003
The approach of a dangerous storm calls a halt to Ash's latest battle challenge!
Episode 31Just One of the GeysersAired June 26, 2003
In a secret island arena with an unusual battlefield, Dewford Gym Leader Brawly welcomes Ash for a rematch!
Episode 32Abandon Ship!Aired July 3, 2003
Our heroes find themselves aboard an abandoned ship...and then start disappearing one by one!
Episode 33Now That's Flower Power!Aired July 10, 2003
While May trains for the Pokémon Contest in Slateport City, Torchic's appetite for berries gets her in trouble!
Episode 34Having a Wailord of a TimeAired July 17, 2003
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!
Episode 35Win, Lose or Drew!Aired July 24, 2003
It's time for May's first Pokémon Contest! Does her Beautifly have what it takes to win a ribbon?
Episode 36The Spheal of ApprovalAired July 31, 2003
A day of relaxation in Slateport City turns into a confrontation between Team Rocket and Team Magma!
Episode 37Jump for Joy!Aired August 7, 2003
Ash and friends stop at a Pokémon Center for directions, but there's no sign of Nurse Joy! What could have happened to her?
Episode 38A Different Kind of Misty!Aired August 14, 2003
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!
Episode 39A Poké-BLOCK PartyAired August 21, 2003
Ash and friends join the Trick House Contest, which sends them through a maze full of tricks and traps--and, of course, Team Rocket!
Episode 40Watt's with WattsonAired August 28, 2003
When Ash challenges the Mauville City Gym, he soon finds himself face to face with the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, or so it would seem...
Season cast
Rica MatsumotoSatoshi (voice)
Ikue OtaniPikachu (voice)
Megumi HayashibaraMusashi (voice)
Shin-ichiro MikiKojirou (voice)
Inuko InuyamaNyarth (voice)
Yuji UedaTakeshi (voice)
Unsho IshizukaNarrator (voice)
KAORIHaruka (voice)