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S12 E31 Gateway to Ruin!

Children & Family

TV-Y7

21m

Dec 18, 2009

When our heroes find a lost Shellos on the wrong side of Mt. Coronet and vow to take it back home, they discover the evil Team Galactic’s latest dastardly operation!

Season 12, 52 Episodes

season 12 (52 episodes)

Get Your Rotom Running!,

After hearing about a delicacy called Old Gateau, our heroes pay a visit to the Old Chateau house, where it’s made. Soon after, they encounter some spooky surprises!

A Breed Stampede!,

As Dawn trains in preparation to enter the Chocovine Pokémon Contest with her Piloswine, she is caught off guard by the challenges that present themselves.

Ancient Family Matters!,

Canalave Gym Leader Byron is back in town and our heroes are all fired up for Ash’s battle with him, only to discover that it’s going to have to wait!

Dealing With Defensive Types!,

The day of Ash’s battle with Byron at the Canalave Gym has arrived, and battling with this Gym Leader is something Ash will never forget!

Leading a Stray!,

When our heroes find a group of Wailord blocking the boat that was to take them to Chocovine Town, Ash discovers an ailing Wailmer with a big problem!

Steeling Peace of Mind!,

After rushing to Iron Island to help out their friend Barry and his struggling Empoleon, our heroes discover that all the island’s Steel-type Pokémon are in the same state!

Saving the World From Ruins!,

Our heroes have joined forces with Riley and his Lucario to battle Team Galactic for the fate of Iron Island!

Cheers on Castaways Isle!,

After being kidnapped by Team Rocket, Pikachu and Piplup are stranded on a deserted island, where they meet a lot of friendly Pokémon—and one that's friendly and mysterious!

Hold the Phione!,

Our heroes discover that Chocovine Town is one of the few places where the rare Pokémon Phione can be seen!

Another One Gabites the Dust!,

The day of the Chocovine Contest has finally arrived, and Dawn is faced with an opponent angrily determined to settle an old score!

Stealing the Conversation!,

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes come across a most unusual Officer Jenny and her buddy Chatot!

The Drifting Snorunt!,

After getting lost in a blinding snowstorm on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a Froslass desperate to find its lost pal Snorunt.

Noodles! Roamin’ Off!,

When our heroes and Team Rocket find themselves in a gourmet noodle shop, a chain of circumstances leads to a Team Rocket breakup!

Pursuing a Lofty Goal!,

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes make a stop in Squallville for a Pokéringer competition, a special event for flying Pokémon!

Trials and Adulations!,

Continuing toward Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a fierce Aggron who provides Dawn and Mamoswine with a chance to learn and grow together.

The Lonely Snover!,

On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes discover a lonely Snover who offers Grotle an unexpected gift!

Stopped in the Name of Love!,

As Dawn prepares for her entry into the Sandalstraw Contest, something appears to be wrong with Piplup. This ends up profoundly affecting Dawn and Piplup’s relationship!

Old Rivals, New Tricks!,

It’s the day of the Sandalstraw Pokémon Contest. Dawn and her old friend, also rival, Kenny are going head to head!

To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!,

When our heroes decide to participate in the Pokémon Ping Pong competition, Ambipom’s exceptional talent presents Dawn with an exceptional dilemma!

Battling a Cute Drama!,

Stopping at Shelter Town on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes meet a young girl who judges all Pokémon by their cuteness!

Classroom Training!,

After arriving in Snowpoint City and meeting up with Dawn’s rival Zoey, our heroes discover that Snowpoint Gym Leader Candice also teaches at the Pokémon Training School!

Sliding Into Seventh!,

The moment of Ash’s Snowpoint City Gym battle is finally here and he now must face Candice and her formidable Pokémon!

A Pyramiding Rage!,

Our heroes run into their old friend Brandon from the Battle Pyramid, as well as Ash’s rival, Paul, who challenges Brandon to a battle on the spot!

Pillars of Friendship!,

The evil Pokémon hunter, J, and her henchmen are on the loose again and this time they’re planning to capture the Legendary Pokémon Regigigas!

Frozen on Their Tracks!,

On their way by rail to Lake Acuity and Ash’s scheduled battle with Paul, a mysterious train stop prompts a fellow passenger to secretly spring into action!

Pedal to the Mettle!,

The time for the 6 on 6 full battle between Ash and Paul has arrived and Paul’s well-thought-out strategy has Ash struggling!

Evolving Strategies!,

The 6 on6 full battle between Ash and Paul is raging on at Lake Acuity when a sudden development turns things upside down!

Uncrushing Defeat!,

Ash is feeling pretty down after losing to Paul, but another Team Rocket attempt to steal Pikachu brings Ash and his Pokémon together like never before!

Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!,

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s next Pokémon Contest, our heroes come across an amazing Tangrowth whose concern for its forest home is causing strange things to happen!

Beating the Bustle and Hustle!,

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s next Pokémon Contest, an event called the Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle intrigues our heroes! But all is not as it seems.

Gateway to Ruin!,

When our heroes find a lost Shellos on the wrong side of Mt. Coronet and vow to take it back home, they discover the evil Team Galactic’s latest dastardly operation!

Three Sides to Every Story!,

Our heroes come across an expansive berry orchard on the way to Lilypad Town and Piplup falls in love with the orchard owner’s Marill!

Strategy Begins at Home!,

Our heroes have arrived at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, where festival planning is in full swing. There, Dawn challenges her mom to a Pokémon Contest Battle!

A Faux Oak Finish!,

On the first day of the Twinleaf Festival, keynote speaker Professor Oak runs into some trouble when someone else tries to take his place!

Historical Mystery Tour!,

As the Twinleaf Festival winds down, our heroes encounter a Natu and a Xatu that provide them with a mysterious and puzzling adventure they’ll never forget!

Challenging a Towering Figure!,

Our heroes participate in the Twinleaf Festival Battle Challenge and first prize is a battle against Tower Tycoon Palmer from the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!

Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!,

Jessie, James, and Meowth lure our heroes inside Team Rocket’s new state-of-the-art secret base, but it can’t protect them from the antics of a mischievous Togepi!

An Egg Scramble!,

As our heroes continue toward Lilypad Town and Dawn’s next Pokémon Contest, an unexpected stop in a small village brings surprising new friends and the Johto Festival!

Gone With the Windworks!,

New friends Lyra and Khoury have joined our heroes on their journey. Soon Lyra’s Marill wanders off unannounced and finds itself in trouble at the Valley Windworks!

A Rivalry to Gible On!,

As Dawn’s next Pokémon Contest in Lilypad Town draws near, our heroes, along with Lyra and Khoury, cross paths with an ornery, powerful, and irresistible Gible!

Dressed for Jess Success!,

On the day of the Lilypad Town Pokémon Contest, an out-of-sorts Jessilina forces James and Meowth to take emergency action!

Bagged Then Tagged!,

Ash and Dawn are preparing to have a Tag Battle with their friends Lyra and Khoury, but Team Rocket has other plans!

Try for the Family Stone!,

On their way to Sunyshore City for Ash’s next Gym battle, our heroes come across two Trainers who are brother and sister, but who also have some troubling family issues!

Sticking With You Know Who!,

Our heroes’ journey to Sunyshore City comes to an unexpected stop when Pikachu and Piplup get stuck on each other—literally!

Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!,

When our heroes take a break on their way to Sunyshore City, they again cross paths with Team Galactic, whose evil plans finally begin to reveal themselves!

The Needs of the Three!,

Now that the villains of Team Galactic have everything they need to accomplish their evil plan, is there any way our heroes can stop them?

The Battle Finale of Legend!,

As our heroes battle against Team Galactic and its quest to build a new world order, the fate of the Sinnoh region and the entire world hangs in the balance!

The Treasure Is All Mine!,

When our heroes discover a buried treasure chest in the forest, little do they realize the disaster that waits for them inside it!

Mastering Current Events!,

On their way to Dawn’s next Pokémon Contest in Daybreak Town, our heroes meet an Air Battle Master, who presents Ash’s Gliscor with a challenge and an opportunity!

Double-Time Battle Training!,

As Dawn prepares for her Double Battle Contest in Daybreak Town, a little help from her friends brings some new and surprising inspiration!

Details

Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles

Children & Family

1 Season

21m

As the menace of Team Galactic continues to loom over the Sinnoh region, Ash and Dawn keep getting caught up in the schemes of this mysterious group of villains—as well as facing some other unexpected challenges! Dawn’s got her hands full dealing with the many problems of her Pokémon, while Ash’s ongoing rivalry with Paul finally comes to a head in a full 6-on-6 battle! It might be the ultimate test of training styles—will our heroes come out on top?

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