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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23

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Every episode of Pokémon Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23!

The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23

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 Enter Pikachu!
    8.2/10(271 votes)

    #1 - Enter Pikachu!

    S23:E1

    Though he's excited to attend Professor Oak's Pokémon camp, Ash oversleeps when the day arrives. Newcomer Goh is just as excited — and on time.

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  2. Background image for Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
    8.0/10(182 votes)

    #2 - Legend? Go! Friends? Go!

    S23:E2

    Professor Oak invites Ash to the opening ceremony for Professor Cerise's new lab in Vermilion City. Goh sets out to catch a legendary Pokémon.

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  3. Background image for Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!
    7.2/10(135 votes)

    #3 - Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!

    S23:E3

    Professor Cerise asks Ash and Goh to investigate the sudden appearance of Ivysaur in Vermilion City, but the two researchers disagree on their methods.

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  4. Background image for Settling the Scorebunny!
    7.4/10(137 votes)

    #4 - Settling the Scorebunny!

    S23:E4

    Ash and Goh head to the Galar region on assignment. During their stopover, some Pokémon steal Ash's backpack — with Ash and Goh's train tickets inside!

    Writer:Deko Akao
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  5. Background image for Mind-Boggling Dynamax!
    7.4/10(129 votes)

    #5 - Mind-Boggling Dynamax!

    S23:E5

    Once they get off the train, Ash and Goh set out on the hunt for Dynamax Pokémon. Meanwhile, a Scorbunny is hot on their trail.

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  6. Background image for Working My Way Back to Mew!
    7.0/10(123 votes)

    #6 - Working My Way Back to Mew!

    S23:E6

    After learning more about the Pokédex functions on their Rotom Phones from Professor Cerise, Ash and Goh head out to catch some local Pokémon.

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  8. Background image for Serving Up the Flute Cup!
    7.6/10(148 votes)

    #7 - Serving Up the Flute Cup!

    S23:E7

    Ash and Goh travel to the Hoenn region, where Ash has entered Goh into the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. Their first opponents are Hodge and his Hariyama.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Deko Akao
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  9. Background image for The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
    6.6/10(117 votes)

    #8 - The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!

    S23:E8

    The internet is full of reports that legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh has been seen in the Johto region. The researchers head to Ecruteak City to check it out.

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  10. Background image for Finding a Legend!
    7.0/10(115 votes)

    #9 - Finding a Legend!

    S23:E9

    The internet is full of reports that legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh has been seen in the Johto region. The researchers head to Ecruteak City to check it out.

    Director:Saori Den
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  11. Background image for A Test in Paradise!
    8.0/10(128 votes)

    #10 - A Test in Paradise!

    S23:E10

    After a ship's captain reports being saved by a Dragonite, Goh and Ash set out in search of the Dragonite island that they believe exists ... somewhere.

    Director:Tomoe Makino
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  12. Background image for Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!
    7.1/10(118 votes)

    #11 - Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!

    S23:E11

    While the laboratory staff deal with a mysterious power outage, Chloe contemplates her future and her relationship with Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Flash of the Titans!
    8.2/10(152 votes)

    #12 - Flash of the Titans!

    S23:E12

    Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to the World Coronation Series finals in the Galar region, where the strongest trainers battle for glory!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Climb to Be the Very Best!
    8.0/10(172 votes)

    #13 - The Climb to Be the Very Best!

    S23:E13

    When a Gigantamax Drednaw interrupts the World Coronation finals in pursuit of Team Rocket, Ash, Goh and their Pokémon spring into action!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Raid Battle in the Ruins!
    7.5/10(112 votes)

    #14 - Raid Battle in the Ruins!

    S23:E14

    Ash and Goh travel to the Unova region, where they head to the newly discovered Ruins of the Titan site at Desert Resort to search for Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for A Snow Day for Searching!
    7.2/10(112 votes)

    #15 - A Snow Day for Searching!

    S23:E15

    After snow in Vermilion City forces Professor Cerise to shut down the lab for system maintenance, Goh heads home for a few days to visit his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for A Chilling Curse!
    7.6/10(118 votes)

    #16 - A Chilling Curse!

    S23:E16

    Gengar's hauntings at the lab resume. Ash and Goh vow to capture the poltergeist Pokémon, and Professor Cerise explains the lab's paranormal history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!
    7.6/10(107 votes)

    #17 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!

    S23:E17

    After Darmanitan taunts Scorbunny in a practice battle, Scorbunny is determined to learn the Ember attack, but getting Goh's attention is a challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Destination: Coronation!
    8.1/10(132 votes)

    #18 - Destination: Coronation!

    S23:E18

    Ash and Goh head to the Vermilion Gym, where Ash challenges the substitute Gym Leader as his first World Coronation Series opponent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for A Talent for Imitation!
    7.3/10(110 votes)

    #19 - A Talent for Imitation!

    S23:E19

    Goh and Ash visit a film set, where the star, a Ditto, flees after a fight with the director. They search for her, but she's fallen in with Team Rocket!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Dreams Are Made of These!
    7.3/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Dreams Are Made of These!

    S23:E20

    Pokémon Orienteering day dawns bright and early, with Ash, Goh and Professor Cerise each leading a group of kids on a trek through Vermilion City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Caring for a Mystery!
    8.1/10(142 votes)

    #21 - Caring for a Mystery!

    S23:E21

    After learning about Pokémon Eggs, Goh wants to find one. Ash's latest World Coronation Series match ends with him feeling like someone is calling him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Goodbye, Friend!
    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #22 - Goodbye, Friend!

    S23:E22

    Ash and Goh head to the Hoenn region to witness the annual migration of Beautifly, but first they have to find them. Goh's Raboot starts acting out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Panic in the Park!
    7.5/10(124 votes)

    #23 - Panic in the Park!

    S23:E23

    Someone seems to be stealing the food that the researchers leave out for Pokémon in Cerise Park. To catch the culprit, Ash and Goh camp out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for A Little Rocket R & R!
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #24 - A Little Rocket R & R!

    S23:E24

    Team Rocket are sent to the Sinnoh region for a vacation, but their break is interrupted by the arrival of Ash and Goh looking for a special Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for A Festival Reunion!
    8.3/10(175 votes)

    #25 - A Festival Reunion!

    S23:E25

    Ash and Goh head to the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch Kalos Pokémon and Ash sets his sights on a World Coronation Series Battle Festival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Enter Pikachu!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 23. It scored 8.2/10 based on 271 votes. Directed by Yoshitaka Makino and written by Reiko Yoshida, it aired on 11/17/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!".