Paralysis! Confusion! Poison! Status afflictions are all tools of the ninja, who aim to incapacitate their foes without mercy!

Ash faces Koga's nasty tricks, in "Koga I - Destiny Bond!"

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It's a legendary battle, with legendary power! Thawed from their isolation by Ash's noble heart, and freed from boredom by his rising reputation, Articuno challenges Ash, in "Lorelei III - Sheer Cold!" Will the flames of determination be enough!?

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The battle with Lorelei continues, and the icy Elite offers no quarter! She commands a cold grip on the battle, setting the pace as she pleases. Can Ash break her clutches, and turn the tide!? Find out for yourself, in "Lorelei II - Blast Burn."

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The Champion's League begins! First up — Lorelei! The beautiful stoic who flows like water, but is solid and unforgiving like ice sets her own tempo for battles.

Can Ash and his Pokémon overcome her freeze!?

Find out in "Lorelei I - Encore."

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Short King With A Big Heart.

*Mardu speech bubble*

With their Pokémon under Ultima's tutelage, Ash and Dawn launch into some training of their own to unlock the full power of Zippy Zap . . . Which really needs a new name, by the way. See their best combined efforts, in "The Bond Phenomenon!"

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Ash and Dawn passed their first two trials with flying colors, but the third presents a problem — Ultima will only teach the Ultimate Moves to one of them! Ash and Dawn clash with their full power for the prize, in "The Path of Battling!"

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