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Pokémon
Gotta catch 'em all!
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
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TV DNA
How Pokémon actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Pokémon reads strongest on Spectacle, World Building and Bingeability.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
The story
What it's about
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
The run
Seasons
25 seasons · 1235 episodes.

Season 0 · Complete
Specials
199756 episodes
Various TV specials, shorts, and movie shorts related to Pokémon the Series. Other content include recaps, clip shows, and promotional material.
Best episode · S00E38 Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I

Season 1 · Complete
Indigo League
199782 episodes
7.3IMDbIt’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
Best episode · S01E11 Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

Season 2 · Complete
Adventures in the Orange Islands
199936 episodes
7.2IMDbWith his Kanto journey completed, Ash finds there’s still plenty to see and do when Professor Oak sends him and his friends to the Orange Islands. Brock falls head-over-heels for the attractive Professor Ivy and decides to stay with her, leaving Ash and Misty alone as a dynamic duo—at least until they meet intrepid Pokémon watcher Tracey Sketchit!
Best episode · S02E32 Enter the Dragonite

Season 3 · Complete
The Johto Journeys
199941 episodes
6.9IMDbUpon returning to Pallet Town, Ash and Misty reunite with Brock and set out on the next stage of their Pokémon journey—the Johto region! Though he still has an errand to run for Professor Oak, Ash jumps with both feet into the Johto League, taking on a couple of Gym Leaders and adding Pokémon like Totodile and Chikorita to his team.
Best episode · S03E18 Charizard's Burning Ambitions

Season 4 · Complete
Johto League Champions
200052 episodes
6.2IMDbFrom the sprawling metropolis of Goldenrod City to the icy peak of Snowtop Mountain, the Johto region presents Ash, Misty, and Brock with exciting new adventures—along with a few familiar faces like their old friends Todd, Duplica, and Suzie! Johto’s rich past means plenty of Pokémon mysteries for our heroes to solve, and its exciting present means some tough challenges—Ash tackles three more Gyms, while handling competitions like the Pokémon Sumo Conference along the way.
Best episode · S04E04 The Bug Stops Here

Season 5 · Complete
Master Quest
200165 episodes
6.2IMDbWith the Olivine City Gym temporarily out of commission, our heroes are off to the Whirl Cup Competition—and Misty wants in on the action! Resuming their journey, they find that Jessie, James, and Meowth aren’t the only members of Team Rocket they need to worry about, though that dastardly trio still has a few tricks up their collective sleeve. After a heated battle with the final Gym Leader, Ash moves on to the Silver Conference, but does he have the mettle to take on his old rival, Gary?
Best episode · S05E63 Johto Photo Finish

Season 6 · Complete
Advanced
200240 episodes
5.1IMDbPolishing off the Silver Conference, Ash heads toward his next challenge—the far-off Hoenn region! While he must say goodbye to old friends, he makes the acquaintance of May, a Trainer just starting out on her Pokémon journey. Along with her little brother Max and the ever-reliable Brock, this pack of Pokémon Trainers begin pursuing their dreams—with Ash racking up three Gym Badges, while May changes tack to follow the Contest path of a Pokémon Coordinator.

Season 7 · Complete
Advanced Challenge
200352 episodes
5.1IMDbA shadow hovers over Ash, May, and friends as they continue their journey through the Hoenn region, and it’s not just that of Mt. Chimney—both Team Magma and Team Aqua put plans into action with our heroes caught in the middle! When not foiling evil schemes, Ash and May chase their personal goals, with Ash battling for three more Gym Badges and May winning her first three Contest Ribbons. The group also gains new Pokémon like Torkoal and Bulbasaur, but could they be too much to handle?

Season 8 · Complete
Advanced Battle
200453 episodes
5.2IMDbAsh earns his final two Badges and secures himself a spot in the Hoenn League Championships, while May comes dangerously close to not getting her final Ribbon—setting the stage for epic showdowns with both of her rivals in the Grand Festival. Ash meets two Trainers that become his own Hoenn rivals, facing off against both of them during the course of the tournament. Upon returning to Kanto and reuniting with old friends, Ash is recruited for a new challenge—the Battle Frontier!
Best episode · S08E22 Date Expectations

Season 9 · Complete
Battle Frontier
200546 episodes
5.3IMDbThe territory might be familiar, but even Ash and Brock can find more than a few surprises in their home region of Kanto, like a Pokémon Ranger hot on the cases of two Legendary Pokémon! May’s back on the Contest path, blazing a trail to the Kanto Grand Festival, while Ash seeks out the hidden facilities of the Battle Frontier. If finding them wasn’t hard enough, he’s still got battles with the Frontier Brains to deal with—much tougher than any Gym Leader he’s ever faced.
Best episode · S09E44 Pace - The Final Frontier!

Season 10 · Complete
Diamond and Pearl
200652 episodes
5.3IMDbIf Gary Oak is headed for the Sinnoh region, then Ash Ketchum won’t be far behind! Ready to take on the Sinnoh League, Ash brings along Pikachu and meets up with Brock in Sinnoh, where the pair of Trainers are soon joined by a third—Dawn, a novice Pokémon Coordinator determined to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Both Ash and Dawn struggle with their respective paths, but it’s easy for them to make new friends, gaining new Pokémon like Turtwig and Piplup.

Season 11 · Complete
Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
200752 episodes
5.2IMDbIt’s looking good for Ash as he works on his next three Gym Badges, but not so good for Dawn, coming off a pair of Contest defeats. Both will do what they can to become better Trainers, from entering the Wallace Cup competition to attending Professor Rowan’s Pokémon Summer Academy. Hopefully, the new tactics they pick up will give them the tools they need to succeed against the latest plot by Pokémon Hunter J—as well as the emerging threat of Team Galactic!
Best episode · S11E39 One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!

Season 12 · Complete
Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles
200853 episodes
5.5IMDbAs the menace of Team Galactic continues to loom over the Sinnoh region, Ash and Dawn keep getting caught up in the schemes of this mysterious group of villains—as well as facing some other unexpected challenges! Dawn’s got her hands full dealing with the many problems of her Pokémon, while Ash’s ongoing rivalry with Paul finally comes to a head in a full 6-on-6 battle! It might be the ultimate test of training styles—will our heroes come out on top?
Best episode · S12E48 The Battle Finale of Legend!

Season 13 · Complete
Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors
201034 episodes
5.6IMDbWatch Ash, Dawn, and Brock travel across the Sinnoh region to face challenges, battles, and the antics of Team Rocket! With Team Galactic out of the way, Ash can now focus on qualifying for the Sinnoh League. And Dawn will train to compete for her final Contest Ribbon, which would allow her to compete in the Grand Festival!
Best episode · S13E31 Battling a Thaw in Relations!

Season 14 · Complete
Black & White
201048 episodes
4.9IMDbWhen Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region, Ash discovers Pokémon that he’s never seen before… and that he can’t wait to catch! He may have Pikachu at his side together with new friends Iris and Cilan, but he’ll still need plenty of new Pokémon on his team if he wants to challenge Unova’s expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master just got even tougher!

Season 15 · Complete
Black & White: Rival Destinies
201149 episodes
5.0IMDbAs Ash and his friends continue to explore the Unova region, he’ll find himself up against the ultimate battle challenge: Alder, the Champion Master of Unova! His friends also face their own trials, one fighting for the right to continue her travels, another confronting a returning challenge from the past—and all three of them must team up to save an island from the clashing forces of three powerful and mysterious Legendary Pokémon!
Best episode · S15E49 Unova's Survival Crisis

Season 16 · Complete
Black & White: Adventures in Unova
201245 episodes
4.4IMDbAsh and his friends Iris and Cilan have foiled Team Rocket’s latest evil plan, but a new danger lurks on the horizon! But first, with eight Gym badges in hand, Ash is ready to take on the region’s ultimate challenge: the Unova League, where he’ll face familiar rivals and new opponents in his ongoing quest to become a Pokémon Master! Meanwhile, Iris has been having some trouble connecting with her powerful and stubborn Dragonite—can a visit home to the Village of Dragons help sort things out for the aspiring Dragon Master? And what exciting new adventures await our heroes beyond the Unova League? The answers to come, as the journey continues!
Best episode · S16E19 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!

Season 17 · Complete
XY
201348 episodes
7.2IMDbIt’s time for Ash and Pikachu to set off on their adventures in the Kalos region! Along the way, they’re joined by some new friends—a genius inventor named Clemont, his little sister Bonnie, and Serena, a Trainer on her first journey. Ash immediately tries to challenge the Gym in Lumiose City, but doesn’t get very far before a robot throws him out! In between Gym battles, Ash and friends will be exploring this unique region, meeting all kinds of new Pokémon, and looking into a fascinating new Pokémon mystery!
Best episode · S17E43 Showdown at the Shalour Gym!

Season 18 · Complete
XY: Kalos Quest
201445 episodes
7.1IMDbWhile Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League, he and his traveling companions will make new friends, forge new rivalries, and, of course, meet some brand-new Pokémon! Serena, with her partner Fennekin and new friend Pancham, will take on the Pokémon Showcase world; Clemont will continue to create inventions and hope some of them are a hit; and Bonnie, as ever, will try to find someone to take care of her big brother!
Best episode · S18E45 All Eyes on the Future!

Season 19 · Complete
XYZ
201549 episodes
7.7IMDbFollow Ash, Pikachu, and their friends as they explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region! Team Flare has plans for the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Alain's ongoing search for the source of Mega Evolution intersects with our heroes' adventures. And true to Gym Leader Olympia's prediction, Ash and his Frogadier will work together to reach surprising new heights!
Best episode · S19E49 The Strongest Duo! Citron and Dent!!

Season 20 · Complete
Sun & Moon
201643 episodes
7.3IMDbWhat starts as a summer vacation in the tropical Alola region turns into the next exciting chapter in Ash Ketchum’s quest to become a Pokémon Master! There’s plenty for Ash and Pikachu to explore in this sunny new region, with exciting new Pokémon to discover and interesting people to learn from along the way—including the cool Professor Kukui and the fun-loving Samson Oak. More new faces will help guide Ash’s Alolan adventure, in the form of a group of skilled Trainers—Kiawe, Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles—and a mysterious research assistant called Lillie. Frequent foes Team Rocket have also made the trip to Alola, looking to swipe some high-powered new Pokémon. But they have some heavy competition on the villainy front: the ruffians of Team Skull, who delight in causing chaos and may have more sinister intentions…
Best episode · S20E21 One Journey Ends, Another Begins...

Season 21 · Complete
Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures
201749 episodes
6.5IMDbWhen Ash sees the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala in a dream, he makes a promise to them. But when he wakes up, he can’t remember what it was! Will the strange Pokémon called Nebby help jog his memory? Along with their new friend and the rest of the students at the Pokémon School, Ash and Pikachu explore the Aether Foundation, an organization dedicated to Pokémon conservation and care. But it may not be as innocent as it seems, and Ash and his friends will have to work together to protect the people and Pokémon they care about as they face a mysterious power like nothing they have ever seen.
Best episode · S21E11 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!

Season 22 · Complete
Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends
201854 episodes
7.7IMDbAsh has completed three of his four grand trials in the Alola region, and more adventures await as he and his classmates acquire new Z-Crystals, make new Pokémon friends, and learn how to Mantine Surf! In their role as Ultra Guardians, the Pokémon School students take on an important mission to protect Wela Volcano. Ash meets a new rival, Hau, whose Dartrix offers Rowlet quite a challenge. Even Rotom Dex gets an adventure of its own when our heroes visit the set of its favorite TV show! And Professor Kukui's dream of starting a Pokémon League in Alola just might be getting closer to reality...
Best episode · S22E21 This Magik Moment!

Season 23 · Complete
Journeys
201948 episodes
5.8IMDbPokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!
Best episode · S23E18 Destination: Coronation!

Season 24 · Complete
Master Journeys
202042 episodes
3.2IMDbIt’s a big, big world, but you know where to find Ash and Goh—battling and catching Pokemon from Kanto to Galar! With Pikachu, Cinderace, and their other Pokémon beside them, our heroes continue to travel all over the world to research Pokemon for Cerise Laboratory. Along the way, Ash climbs higher in the World Coronation Series rankings, and Goh adds more Pokemon to his Pokedex in his quest to catch Mew. Meanwhile, Chloe takes her first steps as a Pokemon Trainer when she meets a mysterious Eevee. New friends, returning rivals, and exciting adventures await—as the journey continues!
Best episode · S24E26 Nightfall? Nightmares!

Season 25 · Complete
Ultimate Journeys
202157 episodes
7.1IMDbThe stakes are higher than ever for Ash, Goh and Chloe as they advance toward their goals! As the Pokémon World Coronation Series Tournament heats up, intensive training is in store for Ash, Pikachu and their Pokémon friends. Meanwhile, Goh embarks on a series of challenging trial missions to become a member of Project Mew. And as Chloe and Eevee learn about the different evolutionary paths that Eevee can take, will they be able to come to a decision about its future? Get ready for nonstop action, familiar faces from journeys past and more Pokémon discoveries to be made!
Best episode · S25E57 The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S19E48
The Legend of X, Y, and Z!
A trip to some newly discovered ruins in Kalos reveals a rich history of compassion and caring from three Legendary Pokémon!

S19E37
Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
It's time for the Kalos League finals and it's Ash versus Alain in their much anticipated battle!

S19E35
A Riveting Rivalry!
As the Kalos League semifinal round continues between Ash and Sawyer, the audience witnesses a rivalry few have ever experienced!

S19E43
Forming a More Perfect Union!
The moment of truth has arrived, as our heroes and their friends must face the final challenge that will decide the fate of the world!

S01E11
Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to return.
- Directed by Kiyotaka Isako
- Written by Junki Takegami

S19E38
Down to the Fiery Finish!
The final round of the Kalos League is in high gear and surprises are in abundance; from the first second to the very last!
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Latest Episodes

S25E57
The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!

S25E56
Ash and Latios!

S25E55
Rocket Revengers!
- Directed by Fumihiro Ueno
- Written by Atsuhiro Tomioka

S25E54
Getting to the Heart of It All!
- Directed by Yasuhiro Noda
- Written by Michihiro Tsuchiya

S25E53
Ride, Lapras, Ride!
- Directed by Tazumi Mukaiyama
- Written by Atsuhiro Tomioka

S25E52
The Same Moon, Now and Forever!
- Directed by Junya Kobayashi
- Written by Shouji Yonemura
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

Reiko Yoshida
Writer

Atsuhiro Tomioka
Writer
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Hideki Sonoda
Writer
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Aya Matsui
Writer
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Yukiyoshi Ôhashi
Writer
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Junki Takegami
Writer
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Michihiro Tsuchiya
Writer
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Shouji Yonemura
Writer

Deko Akao
Writer

Touko Machida
Writer
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Junichi Fujisaku
Writer
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Yuka Miyata
Writer

Shinzo Fujita
Writer

Takeshi Shudo
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Takayuki YanagisawaProducer
- Keisuke IwataProducer
- Takemoto MoriProducer
Writing
- Reiko YoshidaWriter
- Atsuhiro TomiokaWriter
- Hideki SonodaWriter
- Aya MatsuiWriter
- Yukiyoshi ÔhashiWriter
- Junki TakegamiWriter
Direction
- Saori DenDirector
- Shigeru UedaDirector
- Masamitsu HidakaDirector
- Shigeru OmachiDirector
- Yoshitaka MakinoDirector
- Hideki HiroshimaDirector
Cinematography
- Yuko OrikasaDirector of Photography
- Motoaki IkegamiDirector of Photography
Music
- Shinji MiyazakiOriginal Music Composer
- Yuki HayashiOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
1 win · 1 nomination
Synergy Award
1 win · latest 2007
- WinnerSynergy Award2007
Pokémon · Pokémon
Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Cartoon
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeKids' Choice Award for Favorite Cartoon2000
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