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: Led by Ghetsis and the scientist Colress, Team Plasma attempts to use a mind-control device to awaken the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram at the White Ruins.

Season 16 of the Pokémon anime, titled , serves as the grand finale for the Black & White era. It is divided into two distinct narrative halves: the conclusion of the Unova League and the high-stakes battle against Team Plasma, followed by a nostalgic island-hopping cruise toward Kanto. Arc 1: The Vertress Conference (Unova League) season16PokГ©mon

With Team Plasma defeated, Ash decides to return home to Kanto, taking a scenic boat route through the with Iris and Cilan. : Led by Ghetsis and the scientist Colress,

: N is introduced as a traveler who can "hear" the voices of Pokémon and initially opposes Pokémon battling. It is later revealed he is a former member of Team Plasma. Arc 1: The Vertress Conference (Unova League) With

: Ash finally settles his score with his main rival, Trip, defeating him in the qualifying round. He also faces familiar faces like Bianca, Stephan, and the eccentric Cameron.

: In a dramatic quarterfinal match, Ash is eliminated by Cameron after Cameron's Riolu evolves into Lucario mid-battle.

Following the league, the story shifts to a darker, more philosophical plot involving the villainous and the mysterious young man, N .