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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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  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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  5. Background image for Partners in Time! (4)
    9.7/10(1.4k 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.

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  6. Background image for Memories in the Mist!
    8.9/10(308 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Battling a Thaw in Relations!
    8.8/10(271 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. Background image for Till We Compete Again!
    8.8/10(340 votes)

    #8 - 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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  10. Background image for A Riveting Rivalry!
    8.7/10(302 votes)

    #9 - 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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    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!
    8.7/10(249 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. Background image for Forming a More Perfect Union!
    8.7/10(325 votes)

    #11 - 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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  13. Background image for One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.7/10(260 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.

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  14. Background image for When Regions Collide!
    8.7/10(241 votes)

    #13 - 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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  15. Background image for Enter the Champion!
    8.7/10(248 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!

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  16. Background image for The Homecoming Crown!
    8.7/10(268 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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  17. Background image for Whittle While You Work! (4)
    8.7/10(168 votes)

    #16 - 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?

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  18. Background image for Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
    8.7/10(177 votes)

    #17 - 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?

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  19. Background image for Alola, Kanto!
    8.6/10(188 votes)

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

    #19 - 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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  21. Background image for Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)
    8.5/10(136 votes)

    #20 - Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)

    S25:E34

    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.

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  22. Background image for A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
    8.5/10(148 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.

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  23. Background image for Toying with Your Motions! (2)
    8.5/10(150 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.

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  24. Background image for Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
    8.4/10(1.2k votes)

    #23 - 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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  25. Background image for Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
    8.4/10(198 votes)

    #24 - Familiarity Breeds Strategy!

    S13:E29

    Quarter finals begin. Ash vs Paul, part 1.

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  26. Background image for A Real Rival Rouser!
    8.4/10(194 votes)

    #25 - A Real Rival Rouser!

    S13:E30

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

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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!".