Battle Frontier
Episodes
S9 · E1 · 6 Oct 2005 · 23 min
Fear Factor Phony
Ash and friends wander into a ghost town, where they try to help settle a dispute between a group of Ghost-type Pokémon and a group of Psychic-type Pokémon.
S9 · E2 · 13 Oct 2005 · 23 min
Sweet Baby James
When May's Munchlax gets sick, Ash and friends seek the help of a kindly couple who specialize in healing Pokémon...and who just happen to be James's Nanny and Pop-Pop!
S9 · E3 · 20 Oct 2005 · 23 min
A Chip Off the Old Brock
After Brock's Mudkip evolves into a Marshtomp and causes some trouble, Ash and friends befriend an elderly medicine-maker and help her assistants fight off Team Rocket's thieving advances.
S9 · E4 · 27 Oct 2005 · 23 min
Wheel of Frontier
At the Battle Arena, Ash battles Frontier Brain Greta for his second Frontier Symbol!
S9 · E5 · 3 Nov 2005 · 23 min
May's Egg-Cellent Adventure!
May helps the daughter of a family of Pokémon Egg ranchers start her own Pokémon Contest journey, and receives her own Pokémon Egg as a thank-you gift.
S9 · E6 · 10 Nov 2005 · 23 min
Weekend Warrior
May competes against a former rock'n'roll guitarist and band leader in the Silver Town Pokémon Contest for her second Kanto ribbon!
S9 · E7 · 17 Nov 2005 · 23 min
On Olden Pond
Taking a break from Ash's training regimen to do a little fishing, our heroes help a young woman keep the ownership of her family's lake from a land developer.
S9 · E8 · 24 Nov 2005 · 23 min
Tactics Theatrics!!
At the Battle Dome, Ash challenges Frontier Brain Tucker, a master of both battle tactics and showbiz savvy, for his third Frontier Symbol.
S9 · E9 · 1 Dec 2005 · 23 min
Reversing the Charges
On their way to the Battle Pike, Ash and friends meet a supercharged Elekid who's on a rampage, attacking everything in sight--including Max!
S9 · E10 · 8 Dec 2005 · 23 min
The Green Guardian
The Mythical Pokémon Celebi has been injured in the forest, and Ash and friends, along with a Pokémon Ranger, nurse Celebi back to health.
S9 · E11 · 15 Dec 2005 · 23 min
From Cradle to Save
On their way to the Battle Pike, our heroes come across a Pokémon ninja school, where they help the students rescue their Pokémon from Team Rocket's clutches.
S9 · E12 · 22 Dec 2005 · 23 min
Time Warp Heals All Wounds
At an abandoned train station, May meets a woman who lost the love of her life thanks to a sad twist of fate.
S9 · E13 · 5 Jan 2006 · 23 min
Queen of the Serpentine!
At the Battle Pike, Ash must further hone his on-the-spot strategy skills to defeat a soft-spoken, fierce Frontier Brain named Queen Lucy and win his fourth Frontier Symbol.
S9 · E14 · 12 Jan 2006 · 23 min
Off the Unbeaten Path
After arriving on Potpourri Island, our heroes discover the Pokémon Orienteering competition just about to take place and decide to enter, vying for the coveted Pokémon Teamwork medal!
S9 · E15 · 19 Jan 2006 · 23 min
Harley Rides Again
In the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest, May discovers she is to compete against her old rival Harley.
S9 · E16 · 26 Jan 2006 · 23 min
Odd Pokémon Out!
As our heroes continue toward May's next Pokémon Contest, Ash's Grovyle finds itself nursing a crush on Nurse Joy's Meganium!
S9 · E17 · 2 Feb 2006 · 23 min
Spontaneous Combusken!
After meeting a new Coordinator named Brianna who's a fan of hers and an even bigger fan of Drew's, May discovers she must battle her in order to win her third Pokémon Contest ribbon.
S9 · E18 · 9 Feb 2006 · 23 min
Cutting the Ties that Bind!
After a frustrated Sceptile runs off into the forest, Ash and Pikachu go after it and run into a swarm of angry Beedrill--and the next Frontier Brain!
S9 · E19 · 16 Feb 2006 · 23 min
Ka Boom with a View!
It's time for Ash's next Battle Frontier challenge: a battle in the impressive outdoor arena at the Battle Palace, against Frontier Brain Spenser!
S9 · E20 · 23 Feb 2006 · 23 min
King and Queen for a Day!
On their way to Ash's next Battle Frontier challenge, our heroes come across a couple of Pokémon TV stars who aren't feeling well, so Brock's Bonsly and James's Mime Jr. act as stand-ins!
S9 · E21 · 2 Mar 2006 · 23 min
Curbing the Crimson Tide!
After hearing stories about many Trainers and Pokémon being defeated and taunted by a mysterious talking Pokémon known as Red Lightning, our heroes decide to find out what's really going on.
S9 · E22 · 9 Mar 2006 · 23 min
What I Did for Love!
When Brock meets up with a lovely Pokémon breeder who used to be a Coordinator, she talks him into competing against May in the Gardenia Pokémon Contest!
S9 · E23 · 16 Mar 2006 · 23 min
Three Jynx and a Baby!
On their way to the Battle Tower for Ash's next challenge, our heroes come across a cute little Smoochum who is fiercely guarded by three Jynx, and Ash has to convince them he's on their side!
S9 · E24 · 23 Mar 2006 · 23 min
Talking a Good Game!
On their way to the Battle Tower, our heroes meet an amazing person who seems to be able to communicate with Pokémon by sensing their feelings...and more surprises await!
S9 · E25 · 30 Mar 2006 · 23 min
Second Time's the Charm!
After losing to Frontier Brain Anabel, Ash buckles down for some unusual special training--and Anabel joins him! Can he defeat her in the rematch?
S9 · E26 · 13 Apr 2006 · 46 min
Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys' Crisis!
After witnessing strange behavior from several kinds of Pokémon on their way to Pewter City, our heroes and Pokémon Ranger Solana encounter an electromagnetic disturbance, which leads them to the discovery of a troubled Deoxys!
S9 · E27 · 20 Apr 2006 · 23 min
All That Glitters Is Not Golden!
On their way to Ash's final Frontier Battle and Brock's hometown of Pewter City, our heroes discover a wandering golden Sudowoodo and the estranged Trainer who caused its unusual coloring.
S9 · E28 · 27 Apr 2006 · 23 min
New Plot, Odd Lot!
May is going after her fifth Contest Ribbon to qualify for the Grand Festival, but when her shady rival Harley teams up with Team Rocket, things don't look good!
S9 · E29 · 4 May 2006 · 23 min
Going for Choke!
After a shaky start in the Mulberry Pokémon Contest, May makes it through to the finals, where she goes up against "Jessebella"--Team Rocket's Jessie in disguise!
S9 · E30 · 11 May 2006 · 23 min
The Ole' Berate and Switch!
After a squabble causes Jessie and James to part ways, they team up with fellow Team Rocket agents Butch and Cassidy for a Poké Ball-swiping scheme!
S9 · E31 · 18 May 2006 · 23 min
Grating Spaces!
Upon arriving in Pewter City, our heroes learn that Brock's old Gym is being remodeled by none other than Team Rocket in disguise, and Brock and Ash must battle them to put a stop to it!
S9 · E32 · 25 May 2006 · 23 min
Battling the Enemy Within!
In the ancient ruins beneath the Battle Pyramid, Ash is mysteriously possessed by the spirit of an ancient and evil king, who challenges Frontier Brain Brandon to a battle for all of his Pokémon.
S9 · E33 · 8 Jun 2006 · 23 min
Slaking Kong!
On their way to the Grand Festival, our heroes help a berry farmer reclaim his stolen crop.
S9 · E34 · 15 Jun 2006 · 23 min
May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!
As the Grand Festival gets under way at the Indigo Plateau, May has her hands full trying to compete with the best Coordinators in the world, including Harley, Drew, and new friend Solidad!
S9 · E35 · 22 Jun 2006 · 23 min
Thinning the Hoard!
The Grand Festival is going strong as May faces down one impressive competitor after another!
S9 · E36 · 29 Jun 2006 · 23 min
Channeling the Battle Zone!
May faces Drew in the quarterfinals of the Grand Festival, and the two seem to be very evenly matched! Can May come out ahead?
S9 · E37 · 6 Jul 2006 · 23 min
Aipom and Circumstance!
On their way to Ash's rematch with Brandon at the Battle Pyramid in Fennel Valley, our heroes come across a village taking part in the annual ritual of choosing a king, and Ash's Aipom becomes a most unwilling candidate!
S9 · E38 · 20 Jul 2006 · 23 min
Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!
Our heroes meet an aspiring comedian named Audrey and her showbiz sidekick and Pokémon partner, Chatot.
S9 · E39 · 27 Jul 2006 · 23 min
Duels of the Jungle!
Our heroes find themselves embroiled in Pokémon politics as two Weavile face off for leadership of a group of Sneasel!
S9 · E40 · 3 Aug 2006 · 23 min
Overjoyed!
When our heroes arrive at the Battle Pyramid for Ash's battle with Brandon, they discover a Nurse Joy who's a big fan of Ash and May!
S9 · E41 · 10 Aug 2006 · 23 min
The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!
After their recent defeats in important matches at the Battle Pyramid and the Grand Festival, Ash and May are feeling a little down, until several old friends come together to support them.
S9 · E42 · 17 Aug 2006 · 23 min
Pinch Healing!
When Nurse Joy becomes too ill to take care of the Pokémon Center, our heroes pitch in, coming to the aid of a Pokésitter and his charges after a bus accident.
S9 · E43 · 24 Aug 2006 · 23 min
Gathering the Gang of Four!
Ash prepares for his final rematch with Brandon at the Battle Pyramid by rounding up the Pokémon he's been with the longest, spending his time sharing old memories with them and training intensely.
S9 · E44 · 31 Aug 2006 · 23 min
Pace - The Final Frontier!
Ash has lost to Brandon in two previous battles, and now his Charizard has been defeated! Can he battle back to claim the final Frontier Symbol?
S9 · E45 · 7 Sept 2006 · 23 min
Once More with Reeling! (1)
Ash has beaten the Battle Frontier, but his competitive spirit won't let him rest for long, and he and May both sign up for an unofficial Pokémon Contest in Terracotta Town!
S9 · E46 · 14 Sept 2006 · 23 min
Home Is Where the Start Is! (2)
After one last contest battle between Ash and May, our heroes go their separate ways, and Ash discovers his next adventure!
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