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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!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Pokémon Season 25 Episode 54 - 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.

    Director:Yasuhiro Noda
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  2. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 55 - 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.

    Director:Fumihiro Ueno
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  3. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 56 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 57 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 42 - Alola, Kanto!
    8.7/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Alola, Kanto!

    S20:E42

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

    Director:Maki Kodaira
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 11 - Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #6 - 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.

    Director:Kiyotaka Isako
    Writer:Junki Takegami

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  7. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 14 - Electric Shock Showdown
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Masamitsu Hidaka
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  8. Pokémon Season 2 Episode 32 - Enter the Dragonite
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #8 - Enter the Dragonite

    S2:E32

    As if a gym battle with a Dragonite isn't challenge enough for one day, Team Rocket secretly surveys the weakened state of Ash's battling Pokémon and plots to turn the situation to their advantage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 18 Episode 45 - All Eyes on the Future!
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #9 - 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 48 - The Legend of X, Y, and Z!
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #10 - The Legend of X, Y, and Z!

    S19:E48

    A trip to some newly discovered ruins in Kalos reveals a rich history of compassion and caring from three Legendary Pokémon!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 2 Episode 31 - Hello, Pummelo!
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Hello, Pummelo!

    S2:E31

    After winning his way to the final competition for the Orange League Winner's Trophy, victory seems a long shot for Ash as the Gym Leader deploys a powerful Gengar that topples one of Ash's Pokémon after another.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 43 - Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Forming a More Perfect Union!

    S19:E43

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 3 - Ash Catches a Pokémon
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Ash Catches a Pokémon

    S1:E3

    Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree.

    Director:Yuji Asada
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  14. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 77 - Round One - Begin!
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Round One - Begin!

    S1:E77

    Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor, Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, who he then uses against Mandy's remaining Seadra and Golbat, winning the match and moving onto the next preliminary round.

    Director:Shigeru Omachi
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  15. Pokémon Season 2 Episode 25 - Charizard Chills
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Charizard Chills

    S2:E25

    After hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader, another trainer seeks him out for a battle. When Pikachu is knocked out during the battle, Ash turns to his Charizard, but he struggles to make the unruly Pokémon listen to him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 18 Episode 29 - A Relay in the Sky!
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - A Relay in the Sky!

    S18:E29

    An unexpected race provides our heroes with an opportunity to give their newest member a chance to spread its wings!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 35 - A Riveting Rivalry!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #17 - A Riveting Rivalry!

    S19:E35

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 37 - Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!

    S19:E37

    It's time for the Kalos League finals and it's Ash versus Alain in their much anticipated battle!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 49 - The Strongest Duo! Citron and Dent!!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - The Strongest Duo! Citron and Dent!!

    S19:E49

    Citron visits Kalos to sight-see and enters a fishing competition. Dent uses a fishing machine. Citron calls it deplorable and dismisses him as ignorant. Although unimpressed with his company, Citron agrees to being shown around Lumiose.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 17 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!

    S23:E17

    After Darmanitan taunts Scorbunny in a practice battle, Scorbunny is determined to learn the Ember attack, but getting Goh's attention is a challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 53 - Ride, Lapras, Ride!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Ride, Lapras, Ride!

    S25:E53

    A friendly Lapras takes Ash to a remote island, where a fellow Water-type needs the trainer's help. But Ash can't rescue the trapped Pokémon alone.

    Director:Tazumi Mukaiyama
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  22. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 1 - Pokémon - I Choose You!
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #22 - Pokémon - I Choose You!

    S1:E1

    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:Toshiaki Suzuki
    Writer:Takeshi Shudo

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  23. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 72 - Go West Young Meowth
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Go West Young Meowth

    S1:E72

    Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon were cast in. Team Rocket follows them to find out that Meowth has history in this town; It is here where he was a member of a gang of street Meowths led by the Persian. He learned to speak and walk upright to win the heart of a female Meowth who was abandoned by her owner. Upon returning, he challenges Persian who was once his mentor for the female Meowth he thought he lost years before.

    Director:Toshiaki Suzuki
    Writer:Takeshi Shudo

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  24. Pokémon Season 3 Episode 10 - The Chikorita Rescue
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #24 - The Chikorita Rescue

    S3:E10

    Ash encounters a wild Chikorita and engages it in battle, thinking to add it to his team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 41 - The Right Hero for the Right Job!
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #25 - The Right Hero for the Right Job!

    S19:E41

    As Ash and the gang are separated each one is trying to help others in different ways.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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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!".