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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!

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...
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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 1 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!".

  • Getting to the Heart of It All!
    10.0/101 votes
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    #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

  • Rocket Revengers!
    10.0/101 votes
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    #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

  • Ash and Latios!
    10.0/101 votes
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    #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

  • The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
    10.0/102 votes
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    #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

  • Partners in Time! (4)
    9.7/101,235 votes
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    #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

  • Memories in the Mist!
    8.7/10276 votes
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    #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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battling a Thaw in Relations!
    8.6/10233 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • A Riveting Rivalry!
    8.6/10266 votes
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    #8 - 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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.6/10281 votes
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    #9 - 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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.6/10240 votes
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    #10 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Alola, Kanto!
    8.6/10172 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • When Regions Collide!
    8.6/10221 votes
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    #12 - 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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Enter the Champion!
    8.6/10224 votes
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    #13 - 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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Homecoming Crown!
    8.6/10241 votes
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    #14 - 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

  • Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
    8.6/10143 votes
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    #15 - 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

  • Pokémon - I Choose You!
    8.5/102,039 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
    8.5/10205 votes
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    #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

  • Till We Compete Again!
    8.5/10276 votes
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    #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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Whittle While You Work! (4)
    8.5/10143 votes
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    #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?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toying with Your Motions! (2)
    8.5/10119 votes
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    #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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/101,035 votes
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    #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

  • Enter the Dragonite
    8.4/10385 votes
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    #22 - Enter the Dragonite

    Season 2 Episode 32 - Aired 9/9/1999

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Analysis Versus Passion!
    8.4/10168 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)
    8.4/10118 votes
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    #24 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
    8.4/10120 votes
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    #25 - 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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A