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Pokémon: Advanced Battle is the eighth season of the Pokémon anime, and the third season of the dub of the Advanced Generation series. It is comprised of episodes 93-145 of the original Advanced Generation series. This season showcases the end of the adventures of Ash, May, Brock and Max in Hoenn, and the beginning of their adventures on Ash's second adventure through Kanto while challenging the Battle Frontier; from Lilycove City to Saffron City.
It originally aired in the United States as part of the 2005-2006 Kids' WB! Saturday morning line-up. The season began with Clamperl Of Wisdom, which originally aired on September 17, 2005, and ended with Pasta La Vista, which originally aired on July 8, 2006.
Jamie Davyous Owens joins the cast this season providing the voice of Officer Jenny from Lee Quick.
It is preceded by Pokémon: Advanced Challenge and followed by Pokémon: Battle Frontier.
See the list of Pokémon: Advanced Battle episodes for a list of episodes aired this season.
Important events
- Teams Magma and Aqua awaken Groudon and Kyogre, only to realize the true danger in unleashing their power. Lance helps to resolve the situation. (AG097, AG098)
- Ash tries his luck against the Hoenn Elite Four member Drake. (AG101)
- May meets a new rival Harley, not knowing of his penchant for trickery. (AG103)
- On the way to Slateport City, Ash meets Morrison, who becomes his rival. (AG118)
- Ash and friends stop Brodie, now independent, from stealing the Ribbon Cup. (AG119)
- May, Drew, and Harley compete in the Hoenn Grand Festival. (AG121, AG122, AG123)
- May defeats Harley in the battle rounds, but loses to Drew, ending up in the top eight.
- Drew loses in the finals against Robert, the champion.
- Upon arriving at Ever Grande City, Ash and friends meet Tyson, an Ever Grande Conference participant and torch runner. (AG125)
- The Ever Grande Conference takes place (AG126 - AG131)
- Ash, Morrison, and Tyson make it past the preliminary round. (AG126)
- Ash, Morrison, and Tyson make it through the qualifying rounds. (AG127, AG128)
- Ash battles Katie and wins. (AG128, AG129)
- Ash battles Morrison and wins. (AG129, AG130)
- Ash battles Tyson, and loses. Ash comes in the top eight in the Hoenn League, while Tyson becomes the Ever Grande Conference champion. (AG130, AG131)
- Ash and company part ways. Ash later meets Scott, and Agatha at the Viridian Gym. Scott tells Ash of the Battle Frontier. (AG132)
- Ash, May, Max, and Brock reunite at Professor Oak's lab. (AG133)
- Misty makes an appearance for three episodes. (AG132, AG133, AG134)
- Ash and May begin their quests to participate in the Battle Frontier and Kanto Pokémon Contests, respectively. (AG133)
Party changes
Additions
The following Pokémon are obtained:
- Ash's Snorunt (AG108)
- May's Munchlax (AG117)
- May's Squirtle (AG133)
- Misty's Azurill (prior to AG132)
Evolutions
The following Pokémon evolve:
Releases
- None
Other
- Ash's Torkoal (left at Professor Oak's lab AG133)
- Ash's Glalie (left at Professor Oak's lab AG133)
- May's Skitty (left at Petalburg Gym AG133)
- May's Beautifly (left at Petalburg Gym AG133)
- May's Bulbasaur (left at Professor Oak's lab AG133)
- Brock's Ludicolo (left at Pewter Gym before AG134)
Returns
The following Pokémon return to their Trainer:
Gym Battles
Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:
- Tate and Liza (AG100)
- Juan (AG111)
Pokémon Contests
May wins a Pokémon Contest in each of the following locations:
Battle Facilities
Ash defeats the following Frontier Brains:
DVD Release
North America releases
The following single releases contain five episodes each.
- Volume 1: Gaining Groudon (AG093-AG097)
- Volume 2: The Scuffle of Legends (AG098-AG102)
- Volume 3: Absol-ute Disaster (AG103-AG107)
- Volume 4: Eght Ain't Enough (AG108-AG112)
- Volume 5: Berry, Berry Interesting (AG113-AG117)
- Volume 6: Deceit and Assist (AG118-AG123)
- Volume 7: Shocks and Bonds (AG124-AG128)
- Volume 8: A Judgment Brawl (AG129-AG133)
Australian DVD Releases
Individual Volumes
- Pokémon - Advanced Battle 8.1/8.2: The Evolutionary War (AG093-AG100)
- Pokémon - Advanced Battle 8.3/8.4: Vanity Affair (AG101-AG108)
- Pokémon - Advanced Battle 8.5/8.6: Showdown At Linoone! (AG109-AG116)
- Pokémon - Advanced Battle 8.7/8.8: Deceit And Assist (AG117-AG119, AG121-AG131)
- Pokémon - Advanced Battle 8.9/8.10: The Scheme Team (AG132-AG145)
In other languages
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 Brazilian Portuguese
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Pokémon: Batalha Avançada | |
 Latin American Spanish
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Pokémon: Batalla Avanzada | |
Trivia
- For reasons unknown, this season was never aired on New Zealand television. However DVDs were made available, which at the time was unusual for recent season in New Zealand. It was also aired on the Australian Cartoon Network, which can be viewed in New Zealand through Sky.
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