Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
The English title screen from the Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension season.
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	52
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	November 8, 2007 (2007-11-08) – December 4, 2008 (2008-12-04)

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension is the eleventh season of the exciting Pokémon animated series. In Japan, it was known as Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl. This season is the second part of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

It first aired in Japan from November 8, 2007, to December 4, 2008, on TV Tokyo. In the United States, it aired from April 12, 2008, to May 2, 2009, on Cartoon Network. The season follows the continuing adventures of the main hero, Ash Ketchum. He travels through the Sinnoh region with his friends Dawn, Pikachu, and Brock.

The Japanese opening songs for this season included "Together" and "Together 2008" by Fumie Akiyoshi. Another opening song was "High Touch!" by Rika Matsumoto and Megumi Toyoguchi. The ending songs featured "By Your Side 〜Hikari's Theme〜 (Winter. Version)" by Grin, and "Message of the Wind" by Mai Mizuhashi. "Surely Tomorrow" by Kanako Yoshii was also an ending song. The English opening song was "We Will Be Heroes" by Kirsten Price. An instrumental version of this song played during the end credits.

Exciting Episodes of Battle Dimension

This season has many thrilling episodes where Ash and his friends meet new Pokémon and face tough challenges.

Ash's Journey and Gym Battles

Ash continues his journey to become a Pokémon Master. He battles Gym Leaders to earn Gym Badges.

Chimchar's Tears and Growth

• Tears for Fears! (Episode 521): Ash's Chimchar cries because Ash is kind to it, unlike its former trainer, Paul. Chimchar faces its fear of Zangoose and becomes stronger.
• Lost Leader Strategy (Episode 534): Ash meets Maylene, the Veilstone City Gym Leader. She is sad after losing to Paul. Paul's brother, Reggie, helps Ash's Staravia learn a new move.
• A Triple Fighting Chance! (Episode 536): Ash finally battles Maylene at the Veilstone Gym. He uses Staravia, Chimchar, and Buizel. The battle is intense, and Ash earns the Cobble Badge.
• A Crasher Course in Power! (Episode 551): Ash challenges Crasher Wake at the Pastoria Gym. He uses Pikachu, Turtwig, and Buizel. After some teamwork, Ash wins the Fen Badge.
• Fighting Fear with Fear! (Episode 553): Ash trains his Gligar, which is scared of battles. With help from Gary and a special item, Gligar evolves into the powerful Gliscor.
• Aiding the Enemy! (Episode 568): Ash battles Paul again. Ash's Turtwig evolves into Grotle but loses its speed. Paul's Torterra helps Grotle learn to use its defense.
• Shield with a Twist! (Episode 570): Ash has his Gym battle against Fantina in Hearthome City. He uses a new "counter-shield" strategy. Ash wins the Relic Badge, making Barry see him as a rival.

Pokémon Evolutions and Trades

• Throwing the Track Switch (Episode 523): Ash's Aipom and Dawn's Buizel are more interested in each other's training styles. They decide to trade Pokémon!
• Journey to the Unown (Episode 528): Ash and friends visit the Solaceon Ruins. Aipom evolves into Ambipom during an exciting adventure with the Unown and Team Galactic.
• The Thief That Keeps on Thieving! (Episode 548): Team Rocket's Jessie catches a Yanma. It quickly evolves into a strong Yanmega.
• Hungry for the Good Life! (Episode 552): Dawn catches a hungry Swinub that loves Poffins.
• Sleepless in Pre-Battle (Episode 572): Dawn's Swinub evolves into Piloswine while helping to stop Team Rocket.

Dawn's Contest Challenges

Dawn aims to become a Top Coordinator by winning Pokémon Contests.

Tough Losses and Big Wins

• Team Shocker (Episode 529): Dawn competes against her friend Kenny in the Solaceon Town Contest. She loses, and Jessie wins her first ribbon.
• Tanks for the Memories (Episode 530): Dawn feels down after losing two contests. She helps out at a Maid Café and learns to deal with her feelings.
• Our Cup Runneth Over! (Episode 543): Ash, Brock, and Dawn meet Wallace, a famous Contest Master. He inspires Dawn and even suggests Ash enter a contest.
• A Full Course Tag Battle! (Episode 544): Ash and Brock's old friend May visits Sinnoh. She and Dawn team up in a tag battle, showing off amazing moves.
• Staging a Heroes' Welcome! (Episode 545): The Wallace Cup begins! Dawn, May, and Zoey compete. Ash also enters with Buizel.
• Pruning a Passel of Pals! (Episode 546): The Wallace Cup continues. Dawn, May, and Zoey reach the semi-finals. Ash loses to a strong coordinator named Kyle.
• Strategy with a Smile! (Episode 547): Dawn beats Kyle and May beats Zoey. Dawn and May face off in the finals of the Wallace Cup. Dawn wins her second Ribbon! May then heads back to Johto.
• Battling the Generation Gap! (Episode 563): Dawn enters a contest in Celestic Town. She battles her mother's old rival, Lila, in the finals.

Team Galactic's Plans

The mysterious Team Galactic tries to cause trouble in the Sinnoh region.

• Enter Galactic! (Episode 537): Team Galactic tries to steal special meteoric stones in Veilstone City.
• Losing Its Lustrous! (Episode 564): Commander Mars and Cyrus try to steal important items called the Lustrous Orb and Adamant Orb from a museum.
• Double Team Turnover! (Episode 565): Ash and his friends, with help from Cynthia, try to stop Team Galactic. But Team Galactic is very powerful and manages to escape.

Other Adventures and Friends

Ash, Dawn, and Brock meet many new people and Pokémon on their journey.

• Once There Were Greenfields (Episode 522): James from Team Rocket decides to leave his Cacnea with Gardenia for special training.
• The Keystone Pops! (Episode 524): A Spiritomb is accidentally released and causes trouble. Ash and Pikachu work together to seal it away.
• Bibarel Gnaws Best! (Episode 525): The group helps a Pokémon Breeder and her Bibarel build a stone bridge.
• Nosing 'Round the Mountain (Episode 526): Ash helps a trainer whose Nosepass evolves into Probopass. Team Rocket tries to steal it.
• Luxray Vision (Episode 527): Ash and friends help a young Officer Jenny and her Luxray, who can't use its electric moves.
• Hot Springing a Leak (Episode 531): The group helps Dawn's friend Leona find out why her hot spring has no water.
• Riding the Winds of Change (Episode 532): Ash catches a Gligar while Paul catches a Gliscor.
• Sleight of Sand (Episode 533): Dawn's Pachirisu accidentally falls into a Hippowdon's mouth!
• The Bells Are Singing! (Episode 538): Ash meets a magician and her Chingling, helping one of them improve its attitude.
• Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Episode One (Episode 539): Ash and friends meet Pokémon Ranger Kellyn and a special Riolu. Hunter J tries to kidnap Riolu.
• Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Episode Two (Episode 540): Ash, Kellyn, and Solana work together to rescue Riolu from Hunter J.
• Crossing Paths (Episode 541): Jessie releases her Dustox so it can mate with another Dustox.
• Pika and Goliath (Episode 542): Ash's Pikachu battles a Raichu. Ash remembers his past and decides not to evolve Pikachu.
• Chim-Charred! (Episode 549): Ash and Paul have another big argument and battle. Chimchar's powerful "Blaze" ability goes out of control.
• Cream of the Croagunk Crop! (Episode 550): Ash and friends visit Pastoria City and discover a fun Croagunk Festival.
• Arriving in Style! (Episode 554): Ash and friends return to Hearthome City. Dawn enters a fashion show called the Hearthome Collection.
• The Psyduck Stops Here! (Episode 555): A group of Psyduck block a road to protect their hatching eggs.
• Camping it Up! (Episode 556): Ash and friends attend a Pokémon Academy and meet new trainers like Angie and Conway.
• Up Close and Personable! (Episode 557): At the Academy, Pokémon become hypnotized near a lake, leading to a mystery.
• Ghoul Daze! (Episode 558): Students at the Summer Academy learn about Ghost-Type Pokémon and search for hidden treasure.
• One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! (Episode 559): Trainers compete in a Pokémon Triathlon. Ash and Pikachu win for their team!
• A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine! (Episode 560): Team Rocket realizes they've become lazy and decide to get back in shape.
• Playing the Leveling Field! (Episode 561): Ash has an unofficial battle with Fantina, the Hearthome City Gym Leader. He loses but learns a lot.
• Doc Brock! (Episode 562): Brock goes on an errand, and the others struggle without him. Gliscor gets left behind!
• If the Scarf Fits, Wear It! (Episode 566): The group meets Angie again and helps her find her Lickilicky.
• A Trainer and Child Reunion! (Episode 567): Ash and friends help Aaron, an Elite Four member, find his long-lost Wurmple, which has evolved into Beautifly.
• Barry's Busting Out All Over! (Episode 569): Ash meets Barry, a fast-paced trainer who admires Paul. Ash wins a battle against him.
• Jumping Rocket Ship! (Episode 571): Team Rocket tries to kidnap all the Pokémon, but they get separated in the chaos. Meowth even thinks about leaving Team Rocket!

Home Media Releases

The Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension season was released on DVD in the United States. Viz Media and Warner Home Video released it in six separate volumes. They also released it as part of two box sets.

The complete season, titled Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension – The Complete Season, was released on DVD on January 7, 2020. This was the first Pokémon DVD released after Viz Media and Warner Home Video started working together on home video releases.