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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 20

Every episode of Pokémon Season 20 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 20!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 20 Episode 1 - Alola to New Adventure!
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #1 - Alola to New Adventure!

    S20:E1

    What begins as a vacation for our hero on Melemele Island in the Alola region turns into the promise of many, many exciting adventures to come!

    Director:Tomoya Takahashi
    Writer:Aya Matsui

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  2. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 2 - The Guardian's Challenge!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #2 - The Guardian's Challenge!

    S20:E2

    Ash and Pikachu are adjusting to life in the Alola region-and it's about to give them a powerful push in a new direction!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 3 - Loading the Dex!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Loading the Dex!

    S20:E3

    Ash's journey in the Alola region is just getting under way, and our hero has a new partner to share it with!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 4 - First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #4 - First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!

    S20:E4

    Ash is after his first Pokémon in the Alola region, and the adventure that ensues is typical Ash!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 5 - Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #5 - Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!

    S20:E5

    Ash's Pokémon class is off to the sea for some fishing, but Team Rocket has a completely different kind of fishing in mind!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 6 - A Shocking Grocery Run!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #6 - A Shocking Grocery Run!

    S20:E6

    Ash's first day off from Pokémon School was supposed to be a relaxing break, but things don't go quite as expected!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 7 - That's Why the Litten Is a Scamp!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #7 - That's Why the Litten Is a Scamp!

    S20:E7

    A feisty Litten is determined to steal food from others, and Ash and Pikachu are determined to find out why!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 8 - Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!

    S20:E8

    Lillie has a Pokémon Egg to care for until it hatches, but will fear get in her way?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 9 - To Top a Totem!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #9 - To Top a Totem!

    S20:E9

    Ash wants a new Z-Crystal, but he must face some formidable tasks first!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 10 - Trial and Tribulation!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Trial and Tribulation!

    S20:E10

    The Melemele Island grand trial is imminent, and Ash must square off against the power and wisdom of Kahuna Hala!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 11 - Young Kiawe Had a Farm!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Young Kiawe Had a Farm!

    S20:E11

    Ash has time off from school for training, but a fellow student's activities away from school have our hero wanting to find out all about it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 12 - The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!

    S20:E12

    While our heroes enjoy a class on the beach, familiar and unfamiliar troubles are brewing behind the scenes!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 13 - Racing to a Big Event!
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Racing to a Big Event!

    S20:E13

    An Alolan tradition whets everyone’s appetite for fun, and Ash decides to join in!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 14 - Getting to Know You!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Getting to Know You!

    S20:E14

    The time has come for Lillie to address her fears, and having a new friend is the perfect way to do it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 15 - Rocking Clawmark Hill!
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Rocking Clawmark Hill!

    S20:E15

    Rockruff's current behavior may be a mystery, but Ash and Professor Kukui are determined to get to the bottom of it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 16 - They Might Not Be Giants!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #16 - They Might Not Be Giants!

    S20:E16

    Team Rocket has their eyes on our heroes' Pokémon, but a mysterious third Pokémon has a different idea!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 17 - Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #17 - Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!

    S20:E17

    There's a mystery that needs solving, and there's also a surprising sleuth who's determined to solve it!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 18 - A Seasoned Search!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - A Seasoned Search!

    S20:E18

    Our heroes are hungry indeed, but a quest to find the missing ingredient is keeping them that way!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 19 - A Guardian Rematch!
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    #19 - A Guardian Rematch!

    S20:E19

    Ash is looking for a very important rematch, and his training regimen is breaking new ground!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 20 - Partner Promises!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Partner Promises!

    S20:E20

    A pleasant day trip for our heroes turns into an unforgettable adventure!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 21 - One Journey Ends, Another Begins...
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #21 - One Journey Ends, Another Begins...

    S20:E21

    The ending of one chapter in the life of a determined Pokémon ushers in the beginning of a brand-new one!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 22 - A Shivering Shovel Search!
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #22 - A Shivering Shovel Search!

    S20:E22

    A day at the beach offers up our heroes much more than they bargained for!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 23 - Getting the Band Back Together!
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #23 - Getting the Band Back Together!

    S20:E23

    A major force in Alolan popular music is in the verge of collapse!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 24 - Alolan Open House!
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Alolan Open House!

    S20:E24

    It's the Open House day at the Pokémon School, and a surprising group of people has gathered for all the fun!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 20 Episode 25 - A Team-on-Team Tussle!
    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #25 - A Team-on-Team Tussle!

    S20:E25

    There's a Z-Crystal ripe for the picking, but are the unlikely pickers up to the task?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 20 Ratings Summary

"Alola to New Adventure!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 20. It scored 7/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Tomoya Takahashi and written by Aya Matsui, it aired on 11/17/2016. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Guardian's Challenge!".