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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!

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 23 Ratings Summary

"Enter Pikachu!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 23. It scored 8.2/10 based on 252 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/17/2019. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!".

  • Enter Pikachu!
    8.2/10252 votes

    #1 - Enter Pikachu!

    Season 23 Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
    7.9/10165 votes

    #2 - Legend? Go! Friends? Go!

    Season 23 Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!
    7.2/10122 votes

    #3 - Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!

    Season 23 Episode 3 - Aired 12/1/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Settling the Scorebunny!
    7.4/10124 votes

    #4 - Settling the Scorebunny!

    Season 23 Episode 4 - Aired 12/8/2019

    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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mind-Boggling Dynamax!
    7.3/10116 votes

    #5 - Mind-Boggling Dynamax!

    Season 23 Episode 5 - Aired 12/15/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Working My Way Back to Mew!
    7.0/10111 votes

    #6 - Working My Way Back to Mew!

    Season 23 Episode 6 - Aired 12/22/2019

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Serving Up the Flute Cup!
    7.5/10137 votes

    #7 - Serving Up the Flute Cup!

    Season 23 Episode 7 - Aired 12/29/2019

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
    6.6/10106 votes

    #8 - The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!

    Season 23 Episode 8 - Aired 1/12/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finding a Legend!
    7.0/10104 votes

    #9 - Finding a Legend!

    Season 23 Episode 9 - Aired 1/19/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Test in Paradise!
    7.9/10116 votes

    #10 - A Test in Paradise!

    Season 23 Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: Yuka Miyata

  • Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!
    7.4/10107 votes

    #11 - Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!

    Season 23 Episode 11 - Aired 2/2/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Flash of the Titans!
    8.1/10141 votes

    #12 - Flash of the Titans!

    Season 23 Episode 12 - Aired 2/9/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Climb to Be the Very Best!
    8.0/10160 votes

    #13 - The Climb to Be the Very Best!

    Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Raid Battle in the Ruins!
    7.5/10101 votes

    #14 - Raid Battle in the Ruins!

    Season 23 Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Snow Day for Searching!
    7.5/10102 votes

    #15 - A Snow Day for Searching!

    Season 23 Episode 15 - Aired 3/1/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Chilling Curse!
    7.7/10108 votes

    #16 - A Chilling Curse!

    Season 23 Episode 16 - Aired 3/8/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!
    7.6/1097 votes

    #17 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!

    Season 23 Episode 17 - Aired 3/15/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Destination: Coronation!
    8.0/10122 votes

    #18 - Destination: Coronation!

    Season 23 Episode 18 - Aired 3/22/2020

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Talent for Imitation!
    7.3/10100 votes

    #19 - A Talent for Imitation!

    Season 23 Episode 19 - Aired 3/29/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dreams Are Made of These!
    7.3/1097 votes

    #20 - Dreams Are Made of These!

    Season 23 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Caring for a Mystery!
    8.1/10132 votes

    #21 - Caring for a Mystery!

    Season 23 Episode 21 - Aired 4/12/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Goodbye, Friend!
    7.6/10111 votes

    #22 - Goodbye, Friend!

    Season 23 Episode 22 - Aired 4/19/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Panic in the Park!
    7.4/10114 votes

    #23 - Panic in the Park!

    Season 23 Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Little Rocket R & R!
    7.5/10113 votes

    #24 - A Little Rocket R & R!

    Season 23 Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Festival Reunion!
    8.3/10164 votes

    #25 - A Festival Reunion!

    Season 23 Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/2020

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A