Season 8, Episode 42 - "Numero Uno Articuno"
22 April, 2006
During the night, Ash and the others encounter the legendary Articuno. The next day Scott takes them to the Battle Factory for Ash's first Battle Frontier battle. Ash meets with Noland, the Frontier Brain and learns that Articuno is his friend. Then, Team Rocket attacks in hopes of catching Articuno.
