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The Best Episodes of Pokémon

Every episode of Pokémon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Pokémon!

The Best Episodes of Pokémon

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...
  1. Background image for Getting to the Heart of It All!
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Getting to the Heart of It All!

    S25:E54

    When a supernatural entity starts stealing heart-shaped objects from houses in a small town, Ash, Brock and Misty team up to solve the mystery.

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  2. Background image for Rocket Revengers!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Rocket Revengers!

    S25:E55

    Team Rocket goes on a revenge mission to capture more Pokémon for their boss. The first step? Sending a Mime Jr. to gain Pikachu's trust.

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  3. Background image for Ash and Latios!
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Ash and Latios!

    S25:E56

    Latias takes Ash on a journey to figure out what happened to Latios. But rescuing the legendary Pokémon becomes a bigger battle than they bargained for.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!

    S25:E57

    As the group splits up, Ash and Pikachu return to Pallet Town, where they get some much-needed relaxation — before Team Rocket shows up.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Partners in Time! (4)
    9.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #5 - Partners in Time! (4)

    S25:E42

    The mysterious appearance of a legendary Eternatus above Wyndon Stadium grants Ash and Leon a bonus round, where it comes down to partner versus partner.

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  6. Background image for One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.7/10(258 votes)

    #6 - One Journey Ends, Another Begins...

    S20:E21

    Ash and Pikachu run into Litten again, but this time something's very wrong with its friend the old Stoutland. Ash carries Stoutland to the Pokémon Center, where Ash, Pikachu, and Rotom-Dex learn that Stoutland is dying. Litten and Stoutland escape from the Pokémon Center and return to the riverside, where Stoutland passes away in the night. After realizing what has happened, Litten is heart-broken and refuses to be comforted by anyone. After Litten finally comes to terms with the loss of its friend, Ash asks Litten to join him. Litten decides to test him by battling against Pikachu. When the battle ends in a draw, Litten chooses to become one of Ash's Pokémon. Team Rocket's Meowth, who for reasons of his own has been secretly watching everything, seems pleased by the outcome.

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. Background image for When Regions Collide!
    8.7/10(239 votes)

    #7 - When Regions Collide!

    S20:E43

    The Cerulean Gym is the setting for old and new friends, battling old and new skills!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for The Homecoming Crown!
    8.7/10(264 votes)

    #8 - The Homecoming Crown!

    S25:E21

    In a frozen land, Ash, Goh and Chloe search for a rare Pokémon while Lillie and her family hope to reunite with their missing father.

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    Director:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Whittle While You Work! (4)
    8.7/10(165 votes)

    #9 - Whittle While You Work! (4)

    S25:E35

    The battle rages on, but Ash is down to his last Pokémon: Lucario. Can the power of their bond see them through to a victory over the Sinnoh champion?

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    Director:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
    8.7/10(174 votes)

    #10 - Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)

    S25:E41

    The fierce battle to determine who the strongest trainer is continues. Will Ash manage to see himself through to the ultimate victory?

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Alola, Kanto!
    8.6/10(186 votes)

    #11 - Alola, Kanto!

    S20:E42

    A celebratory Pokémon School class trip turns out to be a reunion no one will ever forget!

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    Director:Maki Kodaira
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)
    8.5/10(134 votes)

    #12 - Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)

    S25:E34

    As the epic battle continues, underdog Ash struggles to keep up with champion Cynthia's aggressive strategy — but he won't go down without a fight.

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  14. Background image for A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
    8.5/10(145 votes)

    #13 - A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)

    S25:E39

    While Goh answers an emergency call from Project Mew, Ash heads into the finals of the Masters Eight Tournament, where Leon requests a full power battle.

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Toying with Your Motions! (2)
    8.5/10(147 votes)

    #14 - Toying with Your Motions! (2)

    S25:E40

    With each competitor down to their final five Pokémon, the battle wages. Ash fights to get an advantage over Leon, who effortlessly sets the pace.

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    Director:Unknown
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  16. Background image for This Could Be the Start of Something Big!
    8.5/10(76 votes)

    #15 - This Could Be the Start of Something Big!

    S25:E46

    An epic battle with a legendary Pokémon reignites the fire in both Ash and Goh's hearts. But before they set out on new journeys, they must say goodbye.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

    S1:E11

    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.

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  18. Background image for A Battle of Mega Versus Max!
    8.4/10(124 votes)

    #17 - A Battle of Mega Versus Max!

    S24:E38

    With a contentious back-and-forth battle with Bea, Ash brings out Sirfetch'd, Pikachu and Lucario to bolster his attacks and defensive strength.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!
    8.4/10(107 votes)

    #18 - Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!

    S25:E24

    To prepare for the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash reunites with his many Pokémon partners to battle an old rival and get as strong as possible.

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Evolving Strategies!
    8.3/10(142 votes)

    #19 - Evolving Strategies!

    S12:E28

    Ash and Paul continue their 6-on-6 battle. With both teams fighting extremely hard it could be anyone's match, so Paul calls out his newly evolved Magmortar, hoping it will secure him victory.

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    Director:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Defending the Homeland!
    8.3/10(193 votes)

    #20 - Defending the Homeland!

    S18:E21

    With Goodra's beloved wetlands in imminent danger, our heroes are faced with a must-win situation for the sake of the many Pokémon who live there!

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for In the Palms of Our Hands!
    8.3/10(67 votes)

    #21 - In the Palms of Our Hands!

    S25:E44

    On Faraway Island, the Chasers make a startling discovery and find themselves transported to a mysterious realm, where Goh connects with an old friend.

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Electric Shock Showdown
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Electric Shock Showdown

    S1:E14

    Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during battles with Lt. Surge, the Vermillion City Gym Leader.

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  24. Background image for A Pyramiding Rage!
    8.2/10(111 votes)

    #23 - A Pyramiding Rage!

    S12:E24

    Following Ash's victory at the Snowpoint City Gym against the Gym Leader Candice, who should appear out of nowhere but Ash's rival Paul! Asking for a Battle with Candice as well, Paul is told he'll have to wait until the following day. But suddenly Paul's brother Reggie appears, and also - none other than the Kanto Frontier Brain from the Battle Pyramid, Brandon! Knowing that the only challenge Reggie ever made in his career as a Trainer that wasn't successful was when he challenged Brandon, Paul immediately challenges Brandon on the spot, vowing to beat him and ...

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
    8.2/10(136 votes)

    #24 - The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!

    S16:E19

    Ash and his friends come across the Kanto Fair, and seeing a Charmander perform on stage reminds him of his old friend Charizard. He tells Iris, Cilan and N about his and Charizard's history, with Misty and Brock making cameos during the tale. Professor Oak sends Charizard over, and after he meets Iris' Dragonite, the two trainers agree to have a friendly match. Ash's offer to let Charizard rejoin his team is met with approval from all parties involved.

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  26. Background image for All Eyes on the Future!
    8.2/10(166 votes)

    #25 - All Eyes on the Future!

    S18:E45

    The time for Ash's Anistar City Gym battle has arrived, but in this case, time has some unexpected meanings!

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Best Episodes Summary

"Getting to the Heart of It All!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Yasuhiro Noda and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 3/3/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rocket Revengers!".