At the ruins dedicated to the Pokémon Reshiram, N steals the Light Stone from Cedric Juniper, and Ash's attempt to stop him ends with them separated from the others. Team Plasma move to attack the White Ruins while Team Rocket watch on in anticipation, and Iris, Cilan and Looker attempt to fight off the enemy forces.
| Name | Pokémon Season 16 Episode 23: Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! |
|---|---|
| Air Date | April 4th, 2013 |
| Genres | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Production Companies | The Summit Media Group, Inc., Shogakukan Production, The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, TV Tokyo, 4Kids Entertainment |
| Plot Keywords | pokémon, children, creature, based on video game, fantasy world, adventurer, pikachu, anime |
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