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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 Battling a Thaw in Relations!
    8.8/10(270 votes)

    #5 - 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
  6. Background image for Alola, Kanto!
    8.7/10(4 votes)

    #6 - 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
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  8. Background image for Pokémon - I Choose You!
    8.5/10(2.2k votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/10(1.1k votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for Enter the Dragonite
    8.4/10(428 votes)

    #9 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
    8.4/10(197 votes)

    #10 - Familiarity Breeds Strategy!

    S13:E29

    Quarter finals begin. Ash vs Paul, part 1.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for A Real Rival Rouser!
    8.4/10(192 votes)

    #11 - A Real Rival Rouser!

    S13:E30

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

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Evolving Strategies!
    8.3/10(143 votes)

    #12 - 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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  14. Background image for Defending the Homeland!
    8.3/10(193 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for Bye Bye Butterfree
    8.2/10(1.1k votes)

    #14 - Bye Bye Butterfree

    S1:E21

    When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the Butterfree's egg-laying season.

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  16. Background image for All Eyes on the Future!
    8.2/10(166 votes)

    #15 - 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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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for The Legend of X, Y, and Z!
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #16 - 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!

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Electric Shock Showdown
    8.1/10(1.0k votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
    8.1/10(703 votes)

    #18 - Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

    S1:E46

    Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find wave upon wave of people also heading for Grampa Canyon.

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  20. Background image for Charizard Chills
    8.1/10(416 votes)

    #19 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Hello, Pummelo!
    8.1/10(385 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  22. Background image for A Pyramiding Rage!
    8.1/10(112 votes)

    #21 - A Pyramiding Rage!

    S12:E24

    Following Ash's victory at the Snowpoint City Gym against the Gym Leader Candice, who should appear out of nowhere but Ash's rival Paul! Asking for a Battle with Candice as well, Paul is told he'll have to wait until the following day. But suddenly Paul's brother Reggie appears, and also - none other than the Kanto Frontier Brain from the Battle Pyramid, Brandon! Knowing that the only challenge Reggie ever made in his career as a Trainer that wasn't successful was when he challenged Brandon, Paul immediately challenges Brandon on the spot, vowing to beat him and ...

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    Director:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Pedal to the Mettle!
    8.1/10(139 votes)

    #22 - Pedal to the Mettle!

    S12:E27

    Ash and friends arrive at Lake Acuity, the site where Ash and Paul will have their full 6-vs-6 battle. After healing his Pokémon, Ash meets up with Paul and the two begin their long awaited battle. Who will ultimately be victorious?

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - 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
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for The Tower of Terror
    8.0/10(894 votes)

    #24 - The Tower of Terror

    S1:E23

    In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

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  26. Background image for Pikachu's Goodbye
    8.0/10(779 votes)

    #25 - Pikachu's Goodbye

    S1:E39

    Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing others of its kind in the wild?

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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!".