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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 17

Every episode of Pokémon Season 17 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Season 17 Ratings Summary

"Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 17. It scored 7.3/10 based on 211 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/17/2013. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Lumiose City Pursuit!".

  • Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
    7.3/10211 votes

    #1 - Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!

    Season 17 Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lumiose City Pursuit!
    7.7/10171 votes

    #2 - Lumiose City Pursuit!

    Season 17 Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Battle of Aerial Mobility!
    7.0/10135 votes

    #3 - A Battle of Aerial Mobility!

    Season 17 Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!
    6.8/10123 votes

    #4 - A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!

    Season 17 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!
    7.3/10123 votes

    #5 - A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!

    Season 17 Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Battling on Thin Ice!
    7.5/10126 votes

    #6 - Battling on Thin Ice!

    Season 17 Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
    7.1/10127 votes

    #7 - Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!

    Season 17 Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grooming Furfrou!
    6.4/10109 votes

    #8 - Grooming Furfrou!

    Season 17 Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Clemont's Got a Secret!
    7.1/10113 votes

    #9 - Clemont's Got a Secret!

    Season 17 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!
    6.6/10107 votes

    #10 - Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!

    Season 17 Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Junki Takegami

  • The Bamboozling Forest!
    6.4/10106 votes

    #11 - The Bamboozling Forest!

    Season 17 Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
    6.7/10107 votes

    #12 - To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!

    Season 17 Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kindergarten Chaos!
    6.0/10111 votes

    #13 - Kindergarten Chaos!

    Season 17 Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seeking Shelter from the Storm!
    7.1/10114 votes

    #14 - Seeking Shelter from the Storm!

    Season 17 Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • An Appetite for Battle!
    6.6/10105 votes

    #15 - An Appetite for Battle!

    Season 17 Episode 15 - Aired 2/6/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Junki Takegami

  • A Jolting Switcheroo!
    6.4/10102 votes

    #16 - A Jolting Switcheroo!

    Season 17 Episode 16 - Aired 2/13/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!
    7.2/10108 votes

    #17 - A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!

    Season 17 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Awakening the Sleeping Giant!
    6.4/10105 votes

    #18 - Awakening the Sleeping Giant!

    Season 17 Episode 18 - Aired 2/27/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Junki Takegami

  • A Conspiracy to Conquer!
    7.3/10111 votes

    #19 - A Conspiracy to Conquer!

    Season 17 Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breaking Titles at the Chateau!
    7.2/10110 votes

    #20 - Breaking Titles at the Chateau!

    Season 17 Episode 20 - Aired 3/20/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Pokévision of Things to Come!
    6.5/10102 votes

    #21 - A Pokévision of Things to Come!

    Season 17 Episode 21 - Aired 3/27/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Going for the Gold!
    6.1/10104 votes

    #22 - Going for the Gold!

    Season 17 Episode 22 - Aired 4/10/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Coming Back into the Cold!
    6.0/1098 votes

    #23 - Coming Back into the Cold!

    Season 17 Episode 23 - Aired 4/17/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Climbing the Walls!
    6.5/1086 votes

    #24 - Climbing the Walls!

    Season 17 Episode 24 - Aired 4/24/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Battle by Any Other Name!
    7.4/10108 votes

    #25 - A Battle by Any Other Name!

    Season 17 Episode 25 - Aired 5/8/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A