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'''Pokémon: Battle Frontier''' is the ninth season of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the fourth & final season of the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} English-language dub, consisting of episodes 146-192 of the original Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation series. It follows [[Ash Ketchum]] as he continues to collect Symbols from the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} while {{an|May}} participates in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. It began with ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 2006 in the United States, and ended with ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', which originally aired on March 3, 2007. | '''Pokémon: Battle Frontier''' is the ninth season of the [[Pokémon anime]] and the fourth & final season of the {{series2|Advanced Generation}} English-language dub, consisting of episodes 146-192 of the original Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation series. It follows [[Ash Ketchum]] as he continues to collect Symbols from the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} while {{an|May}} participates in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. It began with ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 2006 in the United States, and ended with ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', which originally aired on March 3, 2007. | ||
It originally aired in the United States as part of the 2006-2007 {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} Saturday morning line-up. The English dub underwent many changes at the start of the season. [[4Kids Entertainment]]'s licensing rights to the dub expired and in an agreement with {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}} they decided not to renew. Meanwhile, {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} (a broadcast network) dropped all anime from its lineup leading to {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} (a cable network) picking up the series. It | It originally aired in the United States as part of the 2006-2007 {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} Saturday morning line-up. The English dub underwent many changes at the start of the season. [[4Kids Entertainment]]'s licensing rights to the dub expired and in an agreement with {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}} they decided not to renew. Meanwhile, {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} (a broadcast network) dropped all anime from its lineup leading to {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} (a cable network) picking up the series, where it remained until [[S19|season 19]]. It began broadcasting on {{wp|CITV}}/{{wp|Action Stations!}} on October 30, 2008 in the UK, this is the first time this series has been shown on {{wp|Freeview (UK)|Freeview}}. | ||
It is preceded by ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' and is succeeded by ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', the first season of the dub of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, which is based on the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}. | It is preceded by ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' and is succeeded by ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'', the first season of the dub of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, which is based on the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}. | ||
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==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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''The territory might be familiar, but even Ash and Brock can find more than a few surprises in their home region of Kanto, like a Pokémon Ranger hot on the cases of two Legendary Pokémon! May’s back on the Contest path, blazing a trail to the Kanto Grand Festival, while Ash seeks out the hidden facilities of the Battle Frontier. If finding them wasn’t hard enough, he’s still got battles with the Frontier Brains to deal with—much tougher than any Gym Leader he’s ever faced.'' | |||
==Important events== | ==Important events== | ||
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** {{an|May}}, [[Drew]], [[Harley]], and [[Solidad]] get past the preliminary [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. ([[AG180]]) | ** {{an|May}}, [[Drew]], [[Harley]], and [[Solidad]] get past the preliminary [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. ([[AG180]]) | ||
** May defeats Harley in the [[Contest Battle]]s, putting her in the Top 8. Drew and Solidad also make it to the Top 8. ([[AG181]]) | ** May defeats Harley in the [[Contest Battle]]s, putting her in the Top 8. Drew and Solidad also make it to the Top 8. ([[AG181]]) | ||
** May defeats Drew but loses to Solidad | ** May defeats Drew in the quarterfinals but loses to Solidad in the semifinals, finishing in the Top 4. ([[AG182]]) | ||
** Solidad wins the Grand Festival, receiving the [[Ribbon Cup]] and becoming a [[Top Coordinator]]. ([[AG182]]) | |||
* Ash and his friends learn from {{an|Professor Oak}} about [[Sinnoh]], a region located north of [[Kanto]]. ([[AG187]]) | * Ash and his friends learn from {{an|Professor Oak}} about [[Sinnoh]], a region located north of [[Kanto]]. ([[AG187]]) | ||
* May learns that Drew, Harley, and Solidad plan to enter Pokémon Contests in the [[Johto]] region. ([[AG187]]) | * May learns that Drew, Harley, and Solidad plan to enter Pokémon Contests in the [[Johto]] region. ([[AG187]]) | ||
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* Ash is offered a position as a [[Frontier Brain]], but he declines. ([[AG190]]) | * Ash is offered a position as a [[Frontier Brain]], but he declines. ([[AG190]]) | ||
* Ash enters his first Pokémon Contest at [[Terracotta Town]]. ([[AG191]]) | * Ash enters his first Pokémon Contest at [[Terracotta Town]]. ([[AG191]]) | ||
* | * Ash and his friends go their separate ways. Brock and Max go back home in [[Pewter City]] and [[Petalburg City]], respectively. May plans to compete in Johto Pokémon Contests. Ash returns to [[Pallet Town]]. ([[AG192]]) | ||
* Ash meets up with {{Gary}}, who came from Sinnoh. | * Ash meets up with {{Gary}}, who came from Sinnoh. The two have a battle, with [[Ash's Pikachu]] losing to [[Gary's Electivire]]. ([[AG192]]) | ||
* Ash decides to | * Ash decides to travel to Sinnoh, and leaves {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|all his Pokémon}}, except Pikachu, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. However, {{TP|Ash|Aipom}} quickly follows Ash and rejoins him. ([[AG192]]) | ||
* {{TRT}} continues to follow Ash into Sinnoh. ([[AG192]]) | * {{TRT}} continues to follow Ash into Sinnoh. ([[AG192]]) | ||
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====Evolutions==== | ====Evolutions==== | ||
The following Pokémon evolve: | The following Pokémon evolve: | ||
* Brock's {{p|Mudkip}} [[AG148|→]] {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}} | * Brock's {{p|Mudkip}} [[AG148|→]] {{TP|Brock|Marshtomp}} ([[AG148]]) | ||
* Ash's {{p|Phanpy}} [[AG154|→]] {{AP|Donphan}} | * Ash's {{p|Phanpy}} [[AG154|→]] {{AP|Donphan}} ([[AG154]]) | ||
* Ash's {{p|Grovyle}} [[AG161|→]] {{AP|Sceptile}} | * Ash's {{p|Grovyle}} [[AG161|→]] {{AP|Sceptile}} ([[AG161]]) | ||
* Brock's {{p|Onix}} | * Brock's {{p|Onix}} → {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} (while under [[Forrest]]'s care; between [[AG133]] and [[AG177]]) | ||
* May's {{p|Combusken}} [[AG191|→]] {{TP|May|Blaziken}} | * May's {{p|Combusken}} [[AG191|→]] {{TP|May|Blaziken}} ([[AG191]]) | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Battle Frontier is the only English season to have its own [[Pokémon Go! (song)|ending theme]], instead of just a shortened version of the opening theme. | * Battle Frontier is the only English season to have its own [[Pokémon Go! (song)|ending theme]], instead of just a shortened or instrumental version of the opening theme. | ||
* Battle Frontier is the only English season of the Advanced Generation series not to contain the word Advanced in its title. | * Battle Frontier is the only English season of the Advanced Generation series not to contain the word Advanced in its title. | ||
* In Flanders (Dutch-speaking part of Belgium), this season was skipped, and the broadcast of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series started immediately after [[AG145]] with the Dutch dub. However, in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, Battle Frontier was broadcasted. It was eventually aired in Flanders. | * In Flanders (Dutch-speaking part of Belgium), this season was skipped, and the broadcast of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series started immediately after [[AG145]] with the Dutch dub. However, in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, Battle Frontier was broadcasted. It was eventually aired in Flanders. | ||
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