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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23

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...

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  1. 8.3/10(169 votes)

    #1 - A Festival Reunion!

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  2. 8.2/10(260 votes)

    #2 - Enter Pikachu!

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    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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  3. 8.2/10(123 votes)

    #3 - Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!

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    S23:E45

    At the stadium, Leon and Team Rocket are no match for Eternatus. Ash takes on Chairman Rose while Goh battles Oleana to break through and end the chaos.

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  4. 8.1/10(146 votes)

    #4 - Flash of the Titans!

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    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!

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  5. 8.1/10(137 votes)

    #5 - Caring for a Mystery!

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    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.

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  6. 8.0/10(172 votes)

    #6 - Legend? Go! Friends? Go!

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    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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  8. 8.0/10(121 votes)

    #7 - A Test in Paradise!

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    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.

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    Director:Tomoe Makino
  9. 8.0/10(165 votes)

    #8 - The Climb to Be the Very Best!

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    S23:E13

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

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  10. 8.0/10(127 votes)

    #9 - Destination: Coronation!

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    S23:E18

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

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  11. 8.0/10(138 votes)

    #10 - That New Old Gang of Mine!

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    S23:E37

    Ash and Goh head to the Alola region and reunite with Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and Ash's human and Pokémon friends at the Pokémon School.

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  12. 7.9/10(92 votes)

    #11 - Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!

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    S23:E39

    Goh and Ash travel to the Cianwood Gym in the Johto region so Ash can take on Bea in a World Coronation Series rematch.

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  13. 7.9/10(136 votes)

    #12 - Getting More Than You Battled For!

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    S23:E46

    When Psychic energy is detected on Cero Island, Ash and Goh head out in hopes of finding Mew. When they get there, they meet an old foe: Mewtwo!

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  14. 7.8/10(104 votes)

    #13 - Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!

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    S23:E42

    Ash and Goh set out for the Galar region to investigate the Dynamax phenomenon. During a train delay, they meet strange Pokémon in a mysterious forest.

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  15. 7.8/10(106 votes)

    #14 - Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!

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    S23:E43

    While Goh and Sonia investigate the Darkest Day in Turffield, Team Rocket infiltrates the Galar Energy Plant, with Ash and Leon heading there too.

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  16. 7.8/10(115 votes)

    #15 - Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!

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    S23:E44

    Ash heads to Stow-on-Side to meet Sonia and Goh, who conclude that the Darkest Day is a Pokémon. At the Energy Plant, Leon encounters it directly.

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  17. 7.7/10(106 votes)

    #16 - Toughing It Out!

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    S23:E27

    Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to a World Coronation Series Master Class battle in Galar, with challenger Raihan battling champion Leon.

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  18. 7.7/10(89 votes)

    #17 - A Crackling Raid Battle!

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    S23:E40

    When a hot day in Vermilion City turns thunderous, Ash, Goh and Professor Cerise suspect that the Legendary bird Pokémon Zapdos is somewhere nearby.

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  19. 7.6/10(142 votes)

    #18 - Serving Up the Flute Cup!

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    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.

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    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Deko Akao
  20. 7.6/10(107 votes)

    #19 - Raid Battle in the Ruins!

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    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.

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  21. 7.6/10(113 votes)

    #20 - A Chilling Curse!

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    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.

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  22. 7.6/10(102 votes)

    #21 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!

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    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.

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  23. 7.6/10(112 votes)

    #22 - Time After Time!

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    S23:E32

    Goh joins his parents for a family vacation in the Johto region. Walking through the woods, he recalls meeting another trainer there three years ago.

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  24. 7.6/10(115 votes)

    #23 - Solitary and Menacing!

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    S23:E34

    Ash travels to Saffron City to battle his next opponent, but when he learns that the Karate Master has been defeated, he challenges the victor instead.

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  25. 7.5/10(107 votes)

    #24 - A Snow Day for Searching!

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    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.

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  26. 7.5/10(117 votes)

    #25 - Goodbye, Friend!

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    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.

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"A Festival Reunion!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 23. It scored 8.3/10 based on 169 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 6/21/2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Enter Pikachu!".