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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 25 Episode 42 - Partners in Time! (4)
    9.7/10(1569 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.

    Directors:Ayumi Moriyama, Makoto Ooga
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  6. Pokémon Season 13 Episode 31 - Battling a Thaw in Relations!
    9.0/10(303 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 47 - Till We Compete Again!
    9.0/10(394 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 22 Episode 16 - Memories in the Mist!
    9.0/10(324 votes)

    #8 - 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 37 - Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
    8.9/10(282 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 43 - Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.9/10(349 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 35 - A Riveting Rivalry!
    8.8/10(323 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 21 - One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.8/10(271 votes)

    #12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 43 - When Regions Collide!
    8.8/10(251 votes)

    #13 - When Regions Collide!

    S20:E43

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 22 Episode 47 - Enter the Champion!
    8.8/10(262 votes)

    #14 - 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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 41 - Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
    8.8/10(191 votes)

    #15 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 42 - Alola, Kanto!
    8.7/10(195 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 21 - The Homecoming Crown!
    8.7/10(281 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 35 - Whittle While You Work! (4)
    8.7/10(182 votes)

    #18 - 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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 13 Episode 29 - Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
    8.6/10(207 votes)

    #19 - Familiarity Breeds Strategy!

    S13:E29

    Quarter finals begin. Ash vs Paul, part 1.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 19 Episode 34 - Analysis Versus Passion!
    8.6/10(207 votes)

    #20 - Analysis Versus Passion!

    S19:E34

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 39 - A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
    8.6/10(162 votes)

    #21 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 40 - Toying with Your Motions! (2)
    8.6/10(166 votes)

    #22 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 1 Episode 1 - Pokémon - I Choose You!
    8.5/10(2347 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 28 - Evolving Strategies!
    8.5/10(153 votes)

    #24 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 13 Episode 30 - A Real Rival Rouser!
    8.5/10(205 votes)

    #25 - A Real Rival Rouser!

    S13:E30

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

    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!".