Which Episodes Feature Steven Pokémon In The Hoenn Arc?

I still get excited talking about the Hoenn saga — there’s something so nostalgic about the sound of surf and the look of Route 110 — and Steven (Stone) pops up a few times with his trademark heavy-hitters. If you’re hunting for episodes in the Hoenn arc where Steven’s Pokémon show up, think of two categories: full appearances (where Steven is on-screen and using his team) and cameo/brief appearances (where one of his Pokémon — usually Metagross or a Metang/Beldum — shows up without him).

Steven’s core Hoenn lineup in the anime frequently centers on Metagross (and its earlier forms Beldum/Metang), plus occasional appearances by Pokémon like Claydol, Skarmory and Lairon/Aggron-family lines. Those Pokémon turn up across the 'Pokémon: Advanced'/'Pokémon: Advanced Challenge'/'Pokémon: Advanced Battle' seasons, mostly in episodes connected to major Hoenn plot beats — contests, Champion cameos, or Team Magma/Aqua arcs. For exact episode titles and the type of appearance (battle vs. cameo), the quickest way is to cross-reference episode guides on Bulbapedia or Serebii: search for "Steven Stone" or check the episode pages for 'Pokémon: Advanced' era episodes.

If you want, tell me whether you want every cameo listed, only the episodes where Steven physically appears, or only his Metagross battles, and I’ll pull a clean list and mark whether it’s a full fight, a short cameo, or just a flashback — I’ve cataloged this stuff before and can format it however you like.

If you just want a fast pointer: the Hoenn arc (the 'Advanced' era) is where Steven’s team — especially Beldum/Metang/Metagross — shows up most often. Rather than guessing episode titles off the top of my head, I’d check a reliable wiki like Bulbapedia or Serebii and search for "Steven Stone" or filter episodes from the 'Pokémon: Advanced' seasons. Those pages usually list which of his Pokémon appear and whether they take part in battles or are only seen briefly. Tell me whether you need every cameo listed or only full battles and I’ll pull the exact episode names and note the scenes you’ll care about.

I’m a bit of a checklist person, so here’s a tidy way to find Steven’s Pokémon during the Hoenn arc without getting lost in episode numbers. First, Steven’s most recognizable Hoenn-era Pokémon are Beldum/Metang/Metagross, Claydol, and sometimes steel types like Skarmory or Aggron-family Pokémon. Those show up when the story touches the Champion, rare Pokémon, or Team Magma/Aqua schemes.

Second, limit your search to the three 'Advanced' seasons: 'Pokémon: Advanced', 'Pokémon: Advanced Challenge', and 'Pokémon: Advanced Battle'. Use Bulbapedia’s "Appearances by character" feature or Serebii’s episode lists and search for "Steven (Stone)"; both sites tag episodes with guest characters and the Pokémon used in battles. If you’re watching on a streaming service, the episode descriptions often mention special guests. If you prefer, I can compile an exact episode-by-episode breakdown (with timecodes if available) that distinguishes cameos from full battle appearances — say the word and I’ll get it together for you.