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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 17

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Every episode of Pokémon Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 17!

The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 17

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 Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
    7.4/10(246 votes)

    #1 - Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!

    S17:E1

    Ash and Pikachu have arrived in the Kalos region, and they waste no time building excitement and adventure to a fever pitch!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Lumiose City Pursuit!
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #2 - Lumiose City Pursuit!

    S17:E2

    After helping an ailing Pokémon, Ash puts everything he's got on the line, while an entire city bears witness!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for A Battle of Aerial Mobility!
    7.1/10(161 votes)

    #3 - A Battle of Aerial Mobility!

    S17:E3

    Ash is eager to catch some Kalos Pokemon, and he's definitely not alone!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!
    6.9/10(147 votes)

    #4 - A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!

    S17:E4

    As our heroes continue their Kalos region journey, exciting new Pokemon friendships are the order of the day!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!
    7.4/10(148 votes)

    #5 - A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!

    S17:E5

    Ash is vying for his first Kalos Gym badge, but has our hero gotten more than he bargained for?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Battling on Thin Ice!
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    #6 - Battling on Thin Ice!

    S17:E6

    Never one to give up, Ash sets his sights on a rematch with Gym Leader Viola in order to win his first Kalos region Gym badge!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
    7.2/10(149 votes)

    #7 - Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!

    S17:E7

    There's an opportunity to be part of an exciting Rhyhorn race, and Ash can't wait to give it a try!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Grooming Furfrou!
    6.6/10(128 votes)

    #8 - Grooming Furfrou!

    S17:E8

    Seeing a superstar Pokemon groomer in their tour guide, our heroes are later shocked to meet him and his assistant in person!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Clemont's Got a Secret!
    7.3/10(132 votes)

    #9 - Clemont's Got a Secret!

    S17:E9

    As our heroes arrive back in Lumiose City, Clemont and Bonnie reveal a secret that has everyone else in shock!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!
    6.8/10(125 votes)

    #10 - Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!

    S17:E10

    During a visit with Professor Sycamore while in Lumiose City, our heroes encounter a surprising foe of mega-mega proportions!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Bamboozling Forest!
    6.7/10(124 votes)

    #11 - The Bamboozling Forest!

    S17:E11

    As our heroes traverse a forest on their way to Cyllage City, some new Pokemon give them quite a challenge, and some old foes do, too!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
    6.9/10(125 votes)

    #12 - To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!

    S17:E12

    As our heroes continue their journey to Cyllage City and Ash's next Gym battle, they must confront a most unsavory character in a most unsavory line of work!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Kindergarten Chaos!
    6.4/10(129 votes)

    #13 - Kindergarten Chaos!

    S17:E13

    What starts out as a typical battle challenge between two Trainers in the middle of the forest leads to a life-changing experience for one young boy!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Seeking Shelter from the Storm!
    7.3/10(134 votes)

    #14 - Seeking Shelter from the Storm!

    S17:E14

    A powerful rainstorm brings our heroes to a scary mansion seeking shelter, but with an unexpected outcome!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for An Appetite for Battle!
    6.9/10(123 votes)

    #15 - An Appetite for Battle!

    S17:E15

    A misunderstanding while camping out for the night turns out to be the perfect opportunity for some serious Pokemon-and-Trainer bonding!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for A Jolting Switcheroo!
    6.4/10(120 votes)

    #16 - A Jolting Switcheroo!

    S17:E16

    A visit to the local Pokemon Center results in a mix-up that has our heroes scrambling to undo it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!
    7.4/10(127 votes)

    #17 - A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!

    S17:E17

    Continuing to Cyllage City, our heroes encounter a powerful young ninja and his equally powerful Frogadier, and both have much to share!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Awakening the Sleeping Giant!
    6.5/10(123 votes)

    #18 - Awakening the Sleeping Giant!

    S17:E18

    Arriving in Camphrier Town, our heroes find themselves in the middle of a dilemma of epic proportions!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for A Conspiracy to Conquer!
    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #19 - A Conspiracy to Conquer!

    S17:E19

    Team Rocket may still be after Pikachu, but for now, everyone's got another powerful Pokemon on their minds!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Breaking Titles at the Chateau!
    7.3/10(128 votes)

    #20 - Breaking Titles at the Chateau!

    S17:E20

    A visit to an incredible Kalos region battling institution presents our heroes with lasting memories, and a surprising revelation!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for A Pokévision of Things to Come!
    6.6/10(119 votes)

    #21 - A Pokévision of Things to Come!

    S17:E21

    Our heroes are exploring the world of Pokevision, and it's chock-full of epic productions and cinematic surprises!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Going for the Gold!
    6.1/10(121 votes)

    #22 - Going for the Gold!

    S17:E22

    A visit by our heroes to an amazing aquarium turns out to reveal the stuff of legends!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Coming Back into the Cold!
    6.1/10(115 votes)

    #23 - Coming Back into the Cold!

    S17:E23

    After running into an old friend, our heroes are about to witness a major discovery they'll never forget!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Climbing the Walls!
    6.6/10(103 votes)

    #24 - Climbing the Walls!

    S17:E24

    Ash and his friends make it to Cyllage City, where Ash plans on challenging the Gym Leader Grant. Having already seen his strategy with Onix at the Battle Chateau, Ash plans on having Froakie face the Rock Pokémon in battle, and later Pikachu against Tyrunt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for A Battle by Any Other Name!
    7.7/10(126 votes)

    #25 - A Battle by Any Other Name!

    S17:E25

    While on the road, Serena makes some Poké Puffs for Pikachu and Fennekin, but her cooking skills are attacked by Miette, who has the Meringue Pokémon Slurpuff. The two decide to head to the next town and hold a Poké Puffs Contest to see who is the better pastry chef.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 17. It scored 7.4/10 based on 246 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/2013. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Lumiose City Pursuit!".