The Best Episodes of Pokémon
Every episode of Pokémon ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into 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 a Pokémon Master.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Pokémon" is "Getting to the Heart of It All!", rated 10/10 from 1 user votes. It was directed by Yasuhiro Noda and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya. "Getting to the Heart of It All!" aired on 3/3/2023 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Rocket Revengers!".
10.0/10 1 votes#1 - Getting to the Heart of It All!
Season 25 Episode 54 - Aired 3/3/2023
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.
Director: Yasuhiro Noda
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
10.0/10 1 votes#2 - Rocket Revengers!
Season 25 Episode 55 - Aired 3/10/2023
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.
Director: Fumihiro Ueno
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
10.0/10 1 votes#3 - Ash and Latios!
Season 25 Episode 56 - Aired 3/17/2023
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
10.0/10 2 votes#4 - The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
Season 25 Episode 57 - Aired 3/24/2023
As the group splits up, Ash and Pikachu return to Pallet Town, where they get some much-needed relaxation — before Team Rocket shows up.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.7/10 1,185 votes#5 - Partners in Time! (4)
Season 25 Episode 42 - Aired 11/11/2022
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.
Director: Ayumi Moriyama, Makoto Ooga
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
8.7/10 271 votes#6 - Memories in the Mist!
Season 22 Episode 16 - Aired 2/10/2019
Get your tissues ready, because this episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends is a real tearjerker. On Poni Island, Hapu tells Ash and friends about a strange mist created by Tapu Fini. When people and Pokémon venture into the fog, they can be temporarily reunited with loved ones who have passed on. Ash, Mallow, and Hapu herself all encounter the mist, and when Lillie and Gladion emerge from it, a shocking revelation sets the stage for an exciting mystery!
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8.6/10 273 votes#7 - Forming a More Perfect Union!
Season 19 Episode 43 - Aired 9/15/2016
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!
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8.6/10 234 votes#8 - One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
Season 20 Episode 21 - Aired 4/6/2017
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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8.6/10 168 votes#9 - Alola, Kanto!
Season 20 Episode 42 - Aired 9/14/2017
A celebratory Pokémon School class trip turns out to be a reunion no one will ever forget!
Director: Maki Kodaira
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 217 votes#10 - When Regions Collide!
Season 20 Episode 43 - Aired 9/21/2017
The Cerulean Gym is the setting for old and new friends, battling old and new skills!
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Writer: N/A
8.6/10 215 votes#11 - Enter the Champion!
Season 22 Episode 47 - Aired 9/15/2019
As the Alola Pokémon League races toward the finish line, Gladion and Zoroark unleash the Z-Move Never-Ending Nightmare against Pikachu. But Pikachu stops in its tracks to meet the threat head-on with Breakneck Blitz: a strategy that’s pure Ash! The clash of Z-Moves leaves both Pokémon unable to battle, and Ash and Gladion both respond by sending out their Lycanroc for the final stretch of the match. The two Lycanroc battle to new levels of intensity, ending with a Counter-versus-Counter showdown—and a momentous, hard-earned win for Ash! At long last, our hero is crowned the Champion of the first-ever Alola Pokémon League!
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8.6/10 235 votes#12 - The Homecoming Crown!
Season 25 Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2022
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.6/10 136 votes#13 - Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
Season 25 Episode 41 - Aired 11/4/2022
The fierce battle to determine who the strongest trainer is continues. Will Ash manage to see himself through to the ultimate victory?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 1,980 votes#14 - Pokémon - I Choose You!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/1/1997
Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus the desire to become a Pokémon Master!
Director: Masamitsu Hidaka
Writer: Takeshi Shudo
8.5/10 224 votes#15 - Battling a Thaw in Relations!
Season 13 Episode 31 - Aired 8/19/2010
Ash vs Paul part 3. The battle of these arch-rivals concludes with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 261 votes#16 - A Riveting Rivalry!
Season 19 Episode 35 - Aired 7/28/2016
As the Kalos League semifinal round continues between Ash and Sawyer, the audience witnesses a rivalry few have ever experienced!
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8.5/10 197 votes#17 - Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
Season 19 Episode 37 - Aired 8/11/2016
It's time for the Kalos League finals and it's Ash versus Alain in their much anticipated battle!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/10 270 votes#18 - Till We Compete Again!
Season 19 Episode 47 - Aired 10/27/2016
Our heroes are going their separate ways, and it's time for goodbyes, fond memories, and eyes to the future!
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Writer: N/A
8.5/10 136 votes#19 - Whittle While You Work! (4)
Season 25 Episode 35 - Aired 9/16/2022
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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8.5/10 113 votes#20 - Toying with Your Motions! (2)
Season 25 Episode 40 - Aired 10/28/2022
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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8.4/10 1,012 votes#21 - Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/10/1997
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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Junki Takegami
8.4/10 166 votes#22 - Analysis Versus Passion!
Season 19 Episode 34 - Aired 7/21/2016
The semifinals of the Kalos League have arrived, bringing two intense battles!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/10 112 votes#23 - Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)
Season 25 Episode 34 - Aired 9/9/2022
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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8.4/10 114 votes#24 - A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
Season 25 Episode 39 - Aired 10/21/2022
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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8.4/10 59 votes#25 - This Could Be the Start of Something Big!
Season 25 Episode 46 - Aired 12/16/2022
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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