Ash and friends are forced to put Paul’s recently concluded battle with Brandon out of their minds for the time being, as Maria, the maiden of the Snowpoint Temple, arrives to tell them that something is wrong at the temple. Ash and friends, as well as Brandon and Maria, get into the Battle Pyramid and head toward the temple to find out what it is. On their way there, Brandon tells Ash and friends the legend of Regigigas and the Snowpoint Temple, and how Regigigas does actually exist. When they arrive at the temple, they’re shocked to find none other than Pokémon Hunter J, who came to capture Regigigas. Ash and the others try to stop her, but after being held back by J’s henchmen, they arrive too late, and J awakens Regigigas, which goes on a rampage. Can Ash and the others calm the legendary Colossal Pokémon and halt its path of destruction before it reaches Snowpoint City, and protect it from J at the same time?

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Ash and his team are on the road and come across Sho, a lad having a Pichu and a Raichu. Sho is eager to have a fight with Ash’s Pikachu. Ash concurs and in the fight Sho’s Raichu defeats Pikachu completely and also impairs it severely. Paul, who is passing through the vicinity meet Sho and they agree that Pikachu is pretty weak considering its transformed form.

In the meantime, Pikachu is recuperating at the Pokemon Centre. Ash considers the prospect of transforming Pikachu. After training Pikachu, Ash decides to have a rehash of the fight, where Pikachu wins over Sho’s Raichu.



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So Pokémon is all set to start with another brand new season. The series, that has become a cult in itself, is currently airing Season 11, and even though the current season still has some episodes left to be aired, the next season is all set to take the audience on yet another adventurous rollercoaster ride. I know you all are excited about what the newest season of Pokémon will hold in store for us. But for that we will have to wait for some time more. But as per my cousin who is currently in Japan, and where the season has already started airing, the new season is full of mystery, fun adventure, action and excitement. Also this being the final season of the Sinnoh Era, we do expect a highly volatile climax, in keeping with the traditional climaxes of the previous eras across various seasons. How I wish I could be transported to Japan every week just for watching the latest episodes of Pokémon. But, since that is something which is quite beyond my reach I will do the next best thing, I will watch the remaining episodes of Season 11 and will eagerly wait for 13^th June, when my favorite show, Pokémon, will start off with the next season.

To tell you frankly, I first saw PokémonTV show only in the early 2000′s, when my cousin recommended the show to me. The show not only entertains through the small screen but also through the huge variety of merchandise available in the market.  I even have a whole collection of toys, trading cards and the other stuff. Until recently, I was certain that having a collection of over a thousand Pokémon toys, I was the biggest collector of the same, but then I learnt that some lady has collected 8000 Pokemon toys. Now that is really cool guys, isn’t it? As for me I have been in love with Pokémon since the day I saw it. I just had to watch one episode and then I was completely hooked. And now everybody in my family knows that nothing can intervene with my date with Pikachu and his gang, every Saturday morning!

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Dealing With Defensive Types!
Season 12, Episode 4

Ash finally gets to battle the Canalave City Gym Leader, Byron. In the first round Byron chooses his Bronzor, while Ash uses Chimchar. Ash tries to use Chimchar’s type-advantage to score an early victory, but this begins to prove ineffective when he learns that Byron has a defensive style of battling.

Trivia

-Byron had Steelix use Screech the same way Roark had his Onix use it when Ash battled him, indicating that Byron taught Roark that move.

-This gym battle is similar to Ash’s Gym battle against Jasmine of the Olivine Gym. Both Gym Leaders were fought in the 108th (however in the dub Byron is the 107th) episode of that saga. They both specialize in Steel-Types and own a Steelix. Each Gym Leader’s Steelix was defeated by that regions fire type starter.

-Ash defeats Byron and earns the Mine Badge.

We all love the animated series Pokemon and we also know that it has become so vast that it is now an enterprise in itself. The series, which originated in Japan, has crossed the boundaries of nations and cultures to win the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. Pokemon has become such a huge phenomenon that its every single entity has a huge fan following.

The series is currently airing its Season 12 in US. Apart from that the markets are flooded with numerous Pokemon games, toys, trading cards, movies and other merchandise to help build a huge fan base. All this has definitely affected the popularity of the animated series in a great manner and has ensured that not only kids, but people from all age groups are hooked to Pokemon.

But, this is not all. As there are various other features associated with the Pokemon enterprise that most people are unaware of. For example, not many people know that the series has resulted in various spin-offs which are aired in its country of origin, Japan. In addition, there have been at least twelve Pokemon specials, which are basically shorts based on the animated series and range between a few minutes to an hour in duration.

Then there are a few episodes of Pokemon which have been banned, due to the ill effects they had on the kids who watched the same. Yet another fact is that, in 2006, China put a permanent ban on the airing of the series in the country. Finally, I am sure that all of you know that there are innumerable Pokeman to collect, but what most of you don’t know is that not every Pokemon is worth catching. It is no use catching Pokemon that are not strong enough to survive.

But all the above factors just give a glimpse of the enormity of the series, which some might pass off as kids stuff. If you also think that Pokemon is just another fantasy show meant for kids, then I am sure that the above write up must have helped you realize how absolutely wrong you have been. But as they say, it’s never too late. You can still join the fun ride anytime!

Season: 11    Episode: 47    First Aired: 3/28/2009    Prod Code: 1147

On the way to Hearthome City, Ash and friends stop in a town where it turns out that Aaron of the Sinnoh Elite 4 is hosting a public practice session. They decide to watch, and then Aaron unexpectedly invites them to his training center. There they learn a little bit about Aaron and his pokémon. However, Team Rocket has plans to take Aaron’s pokémon.

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Season: 11    Episode: 46    First Aired: 3/21/2009    Prod Code: 1146

Making their way back to Hearthome City, Ash and friends stop in Solaceon Town again. There they meet up with Angie from the Pokémon Summer Academy. Her parents own the daycare center in town, so they decide to check it out. In town, a newspaper begins telling stories about a mysterious creature roaming town. Ash and friends decide to go find it.

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Season: 11    Episode: 45    First Aired: 3/7/2009        Prod Code: 1145

Team Galactic launches a full scale attack on the Celestic Museum in hopes of obtaining the Lustrous Orb. The Galactic commanders surround the entire museum and are ready to fight. With the help of Cynthia, can Ash, Dawn, and Brock stop Team Galactic from achieving their evil goal? Read more on Pokemon

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Season: 11    Episode: 44    First Aired: 2/28/2009    Prod Code: 1144



Following Dawn’s contest victory, Ash and friends decide to visit Celestic Town’s museum before leaving. There they run into Cynthia and her grandmother. Then a middle-aged man shows up. Everyone heads into the museum where they see the mysterious Lustrous Orb. Meanwhile, a sinister plot is unfolding as Team Galactic is gathering in Celestic Town. Read more on Pokemon

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