Issue: #16
Team Plasma leader N shakes Black's faith in his relationship with his Pokémon. Then, just when Black is about to call it quits and go home, he gets a last-minute chance to earn the final Pokemon badge he needs to be eligible to compete in the Pokemon League!How will Black regain his confidence in time to win this crucial gym battle...?Chapter TitlesAdventure 52: A Wretched ReunionAdventure 53: Dr...
First appearances: Deino, Beheeyem, Colress, Golurk, Leo
Creators: Fawn Lau, Hidenori Kusaka, Miguel Riebman, Bryant Turnage, Annette Roman, Susan Daigle-Leach, Satoshi Yamamoto, Tetsuichiro Miyaki
Characters: Alder, Samurott, Serperior, Scrafty, Emboar, Tympole, Basculin, Golett, Seismitoad, Escavalier, Pawniard, Looker, Amanita, Purrloin, Rufflet, Iris, Cubchoo, Bouffalant, Drayden, Accelgor