After defeating Brandon and declining the offer to be a Frontier Brain, Ash sets off to travel through the far away land of Sinnoh. Once he gets there, he meets up with Hikari, a local trainer from the region, and they decide to travel together.

After participating in the Johto League, Ash decides to begin anew in yet another journey; this time by himself and Pikachu, in the land of Hoenn. Though he isn't alone for long, as 10-year-old May (whom dislikes Pokemon, but just wants to come along to see the world) travels with him after Pikachu destroys her bicycle. Ash also meets up with his old companion, Brock, and May's younger brother, Max. Together, they travel along in Hoenn, battling Gym Leaders, entering Contests, and other events on the way to the Hoenn League. 
(Source: Anime News Network)

As with both the Advanced Generation and Diamond &amp; Pearl series before it, the Best Wishes! series begins with only Ash Ketchum, headed off to the Unova region, located far away from Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh, with his Pikachu. After he meets up with the new trainer and rival Trip and the region's Professor Juniper, he gains traveling companions in Iris, a girl from a town known for its Dragon Pok&eacute;mon, and Cilan, Pok&eacute;mon Connoisseur and the Grass Pok&eacute;mon specialist of the three Straition City Gym Leaders. 

While touring Alamos Town-home of the Space-Time Tower- with the beautiful Alice, Ash and his friends discover that the town's special garden has been decimated! Baron Alberto, a dashing but arrogant fellow, immediately blames the destruction on Darkrai. 
As if it just overheard the accusation, Darkrai appears and confronts our heroes! 
Who is Darkrai? Is is a fiend... or a friend in disguise? And as a battle between Legendary Pokemon Dialga and Palkia rages directly abouve Alamos Town-and threatens to tear a hole in the space-time continuum- will Ash and his friends survive this showdown and learn Darkrai's true nature? 
(Source: DVD Cover [English Version])

On the other side of the world, there exists another mysterious, mirror-like dimension known as the Reverse World. In this unique space lives the legendary Pokemon Giratina, a god-like Pokemon who soon finds itself in a great struggle with the legendary Pokemon Dialga! Why are these two Pokemon fighting? And what is the secret of this Reverse World? 
Meanwhile, Satoshi and his friends are traveling when they are greeted by yet another legendary Pokemon, Shaymin. This cute and somewhat cheeky Pokemon holds the secret to the battle between the two god Pokemon, but something unexpected happens to it during its journey. In order to save both worlds, Satoshi joins forces with it to stop the fighting once and for all!

Many millennia ago, a meteor from space which threatened to destroy the world was stopped by Arceus who intervened to protect the world. While attempting to protect the world, Arceus was badly injured and Damos (&#12480;&#12514;&#12473;) took care of it. As gratidude, Arceus promised to help make the desolate land of Mich&#299;na rich and prosperous so it gave Damos the Jewel of Life (&#21629;&#12398;&#23453;&#29577;). 
Arceus let Damos borrow 16 parts of its body to create the Jewel of Life which were to be returned to it on a specific date. Arceus was betrayed when it was not returned and it vowed to judge humans when it awakens. 
Many millennia after these events, Satoshi, Hikari and Takeshi arrive in the riverside town of Mich&#299;na (&#12511;&#12481;&#12540;&#12490;) which is surrounded by nature's beauty. They decide to go the ruins of Mich&#299;na which are at the summit of a large rock. There is a large and beautiful lake at its shores and Satoshi and friends are fascinated by the lake, but suddenly, waves begin to form in the lake and tornado of water begins to wreak havoc. 
A descendant of Damos, a girl called Sheena, runs out from the ruins of Mich&#299;na. Sheena saw what was happening and she summoned Dialga and she says "Dialga, please!" and Dialga manages to stop the tornado. 
Satoshi and his friends finally get to see the ruins and Kevin and Sheena tell the old legend of Mich&#299;na to Satoshi and his friends. Moments after they explain the legend, the fighting between Dialga, Palkia and Giratina becomes fierce and the ruins of Mich&#299;na are destroyed. Arceus is awoken... 
(Source: Pocketmonsters)

Summer! Everyone is full of energy today. Pikachu and friends play with their beach ball! Pikachu and Pochama are chasing and diving in a river when they drift over and see a metropolis. "Where are we?" they said, searching from the rooftops of the buildings. Suddenly, with a bang, jagged-eared Pichu and Muchul collide. The two argue in an angry mood. "Sparkling is gone! It was the present to give to Kireihana..." Besides, today is her birthday!? This is troublesome! We must hurry and search. Moreover, Nyarth-tachi are aiming too! Thus, the Great Sparkling Search begins! 
(Source: Pocketmonsters)

The fourth short premiered on ANA flights on August 1, 2007. 
(Source: Wikipedia)

The Fury of Zoroark Has Been Unleashed! 
The Pok&eacute;mon Baccer World Cup. 
It is the most anticipated event of the year, and as hundreds flock to Crown City to watch the exciting competition unfold, Ash, Pikachu, and his friends encounter a mysterious new Pok&eacute;mon they have never seen before. 
But when the three Legendary Pok&eacute;mon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune suddenly arrive and begin rampaging through the streets, it&rsquo;s up to Ash and his companions, along with their new Pok&eacute;mon friend Zorua, to uncover the secret behind the immense and powerful forces at work. 
What strange and dangerous powers are afoot in Crown City? Why did Celebi suddenly return after vanishing for twenty years? And why is the mighty Zoroark unleashing its fury upon the town? The quest for these answers leads down an uncertain path filled with peril&mdash;can Ash and his companions find enough courage, strength, and friendship to unearth the mystery in time to save Crown City? 
(Source: Pokemon.com)

While playing in the ocean near a tropical resort, Pikachu &amp; Co. get in a scuffle with Team Rocket's Pok&eacute;mon. This scuffle causes the Pok&eacute;mon to wind up miles away in an Ice-covered Paradise. However, when they get there, they are seperated soon find that certain Pok&eacute;mon in the area require their assistance. Will they be able to reunite with their friends and help these Pok&eacute;mon out? 
(Source: Serebii)

While being let out to play by their trainers, Pikachu and Piplup wind up separated from their Pok&eacute;mon friends and wind up travelling with a Skitty into a strange dimension, unknowingly followed by Croagunk, Team Rocket's Pok&eacute;mon and a Marill that's desperate to have someone hear her sing... 
(Source: Bulbapedia)

Based on Nintendo DS game; Pok&eacute;mon Mystery Dungeon 2: Time &amp; Darkness. 
(Source: AniDB)

The Pok&eacute;dans team's adventure begins one day when a boy, who has transformed from a human into a Pocchama (Piplup) creature in the world where Pok&eacute;mon live, meets a Hikozaru (Chimchar) creature. The team joins a Juptile (Grovyle) and go to the "Lost Continent" to save the world with the "Time Gears."
 
(Source: Anime News Network)

Two five minute specials based on homonym games. Natsuya receives a mission from Professor Hastings to protect Pok&eacute;mon and destroy the Pok&eacute;mon Nappers, who poach and control wild Pok&eacute;mon.

Two special episodes during the airing of Pokemon Best Wishes! featuring the old characters from the Diamond & Pearl series Hikari and Takeshi with their Pokemon. 
 
Episode 1: Hikari - Setting off on a New Journey! (ヒカリ・新たなる旅立ち!) 
 
Episode 2: Nibi Gym - The Greatest Crisis Ever! (ニビジム・史上最大の危機!)

Pokémon Generations looks back at each generation of the Pokémon video game series, diving into the stories of the games more deeply and getting to know characters and Pokémon better. Visit each region, from Kanto to Kalos, to relive the world of Pokémon like never before!

An animated music video from Project Pochama, a special medley called It'll be fine! performed by Megumi Toyoguchi. The songs featured consists of "Kimi no Soba de ~Hikari no Theme~" (君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜), "Ashita wa Kitto" (あしたはきっと), "Kimi no Mune ni LaLaLa" (君の胸にLaLaLa), and "Kaze no Message" (風のメッセージ) all of which were ending theme songs used in the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl anime.

Many new Pokemon dwell in the Sinnoh Region. Satoshi and Pikachu journey with a new Trainer, Hikari. What awaits these two on their journey?
 
(Source: Shogakukan, translated)

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