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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 16

Every episode of Pokémon Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 16!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 16 Episode 1 - Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!
    3.4/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!

    S16:E1

    On their way to the site of the upcoming Unova League, our heroes take on an unexpectedly messy battle challenge!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 2 - A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!

    S16:E2

    As our heroes continue their trek to Vertress City and the Unova League, they're challenged to a Tag Battle the likes of which they've never experienced!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 3 - A Village Homecoming!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - A Village Homecoming!

    S16:E3

    Our heroes are visiting the Village of Dragons on their way to Vertress City, where Iris is confronted with several life-changing challenges!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 4 - Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!

    S16:E4

    As Iris takes on her battle challenge issued by the Opelucid City Gym Leader Drayden, little does she know what's truly in store!

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 5 - Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!

    S16:E5

    Traveling to Vertress City and the Unova League, our heroes are introduced to a brave family on a mission of service!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 6 - Curtain Up, Unova League!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Curtain Up, Unova League!

    S16:E6

    The Unova League is off and running, old friends and rivals are reuniting, and the battle action is unrelenting!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 7 - Mission: Defeat Your Rival!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Mission: Defeat Your Rival!

    S16:E7

    As the battle excitement in Vertress City builds to a fever pitch, the Unova League pairs friends and rivals, old and new!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 8 - Lost at the League!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - Lost at the League!

    S16:E8

    While the Unova League prepares to move to the third round, our heroes are faced with a case of lost and found!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 9 - Strong Strategy Steals the Show!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Strong Strategy Steals the Show!

    S16:E9

    As the Unova League makes its way through the third round and barrels toward the quarterfinals, strategy and friendship lead the way!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 10 - Cameron's Secret Weapon!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Cameron's Secret Weapon!

    S16:E10

    It's the fourth round of the Unova League, and Cameron's "secret weapon" turns out to be more than anyone thought, including Cameron!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 11 - A Unova League Evolution!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - A Unova League Evolution!

    S16:E11

    As the Unova League roars toward the final match, the competition becomes more fierce, and the strength and skill levels more amazing!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 12 - New Places... Familiar Faces!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - New Places... Familiar Faces!

    S16:E12

    Now that the Unova League is over, our heroes contemplate what the future holds, while a new friend helps them deal with a blast from the past!

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 13 - The Name's N!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Name's N!

    S16:E13

    On a ship heading to meet Professor Cedric Juniper at the White Ruins, our heroes are introduced to a young man with an unusual gift and an equally unusual point of view!

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 14 - There's a New Gym Leader in Town!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #14 - There's a New Gym Leader in Town!

    S16:E14

    After arriving in Aspertia City at the request of Professor Juniper, our heroes pay a visit to one of the most unusual Gyms they've ever seen!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 15 - Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!

    S16:E15

    Continuing their journey to the White Ruins, our heroes encounter a mysterious organization with a sinister plot!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 16 - The Light of Floccesy Ranch!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - The Light of Floccesy Ranch!

    S16:E16

    As our heroes continue their journey to the White Ruins, they come across a Mareep ranch with some fog and leadership issues!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 17 - Saving Braviary!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Saving Braviary!

    S16:E17

    Team Plasma is on the move, and so is N!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 18 - The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!

    S16:E18

    Arriving in Virbank City, our heroes and N encounter another group of heroes with some surprising results!

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 19 - The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #19 - The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!

    S16:E19

    After discovering a festival celebrating the sights and sounds of the Kanto region, Ash reunites with an old friend, who shows what real staying power is all about!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 20 - Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!

    S16:E20

    Team Plasma is determined to execute its evil plans, but our heroes and N have other ideas!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 21 - Secrets from Out of the Fog!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Secrets from Out of the Fog!

    S16:E21

    As our heroes continue their journey to the White Ruins, they learn startling secrets about N and Team Plasma!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 22 - Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!

    S16:E22

    As Team Plasma's mission to control Pokémon continues, Team Rocket's mission takes aim at Team Plasma!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 23 - Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!

    S16:E23

    As our heroes unite with Professor Cedric Juniper at the White Ruins, it soon becomes obvious that they're not the only ones on a quest for information about Reshiram!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 24 - Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!

    S16:E24

    As Team Plasma's plan to steal the Light Stone unfolds, our heroes and their friends are doing everything they can to stop it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 16 Episode 25 - What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!

    S16:E25

    As the evil plan to control Reshiram continues to unfold, the survival of the world lies in Team Plasma's defeat. But can they be defeated?!

    Director:Unknown
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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 16. It scored 3.4/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/11/2012. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!".