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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 Memories in the Mist!
    8.9/10(297 votes)

    #5 - Memories in the Mist!

    S22:E16

    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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Battling a Thaw in Relations!
    8.7/10(261 votes)

    #6 - Battling a Thaw in Relations!

    S13:E31

    Ash vs Paul part 3. The battle of these arch-rivals concludes with the winner advancing to the semi-finals.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Till We Compete Again!
    8.7/10(321 votes)

    #7 - Till We Compete Again!

    S19:E47

    Our heroes are going their separate ways, and it's time for goodbyes, fond memories, and eyes to the future!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.7/10(256 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for When Regions Collide!
    8.7/10(237 votes)

    #9 - 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
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  11. Background image for Enter the Champion!
    8.7/10(242 votes)

    #10 - Enter the Champion!

    S22:E47

    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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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for A Riveting Rivalry!
    8.6/10(295 votes)

    #11 - 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!

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
    8.6/10(236 votes)

    #12 - 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!

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.6/10(312 votes)

    #13 - 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!

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Alola, Kanto!
    8.6/10(184 votes)

    #14 - 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
  16. Background image for Pokémon - I Choose You!
    8.5/10(2.2k votes)

    #15 - 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!

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  17. Background image for Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/10(1.1k 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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    8.4/10(414 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
    8.4/10(192 votes)

    #18 - Familiarity Breeds Strategy!

    S13:E29

    Quarter finals begin. Ash vs Paul, part 1.

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  20. Background image for A Real Rival Rouser!
    8.4/10(187 votes)

    #19 - A Real Rival Rouser!

    S13:E30

    After Ash's early lead, Paul begins his counter attack.

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  21. Background image for The Synchronicity Test!
    8.4/10(171 votes)

    #20 - The Synchronicity Test!

    S19:E23

    Ash and Greninja have displayed some amazing and mysterious traits in battle, and Clemont wants to find out why!

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Analysis Versus Passion!
    8.4/10(188 votes)

    #21 - Analysis Versus Passion!

    S19:E34

    The semifinals of the Kalos League have arrived, bringing two intense battles!

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for A Battle of Mega Versus Max!
    8.4/10(122 votes)

    #22 - 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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  24. Background image for Evolving Strategies!
    8.3/10(140 votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Defending the Homeland!
    8.3/10(189 votes)

    #24 - 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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  26. Background image for All Eyes on the Future!
    8.3/10(164 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!".