Pokémon the Series: Ruby & Sapphire

Ash and friends must rely on Grovyle, Torkoal, and Corphish, as they approach Petalburg City.

When May and Max's father, Norman, reaches near celebrity status, Team Rocket pretends to be a part of the family.

Rumors arise of an affair between Nurse Joy and an area man, but Ash and friends reveal the man is in fact simply seeking Joy's help to prepare for his wedding anniversary.

Using Pikachu, Torkoal, and Grovyle, Ash wins his fifth gym battle, earning the Balance Badge.

When Professor Oak makes a surprise appearance in Hoenn, bringing along Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, Ash joins forces with them to battle Team Rocket.

When Ash and May face a duo in a double Pokémon battle, a falling out between these two friends causes them to lose--but they soon resolve their differences.

When May accidentally enters a forbidden spot where only grass Pokémon live, she quickly befriends a friendly Bulbasaur.

Ash briefly trains May's newfound Bulbasaur before sending it off to Professor Oak's Park.

In a land famous for its fishing, Team Rocket catches numerous Feebas, but quickly throw them back, unaware of their value.

Ash and Pikachu meet up with an aspiring archaeologist who leads them to an ancient and mystical site.

May prepares to enter her first contest open only to ribbon holders, but remains confident despite seeing the contest favorite and his powerful Masquerain.

Despite her powerful Bulbasaur, May's overconfidence costs her her fourth badge.

When a Spoink loses the pearl on its head, Ash and friends volunteer to help search for it.