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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!

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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 Fan Favorite
5.1/10(9 votes)
#1 - Enter Pikachu!
S23:E111/17/2019
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:Yoshitaka Makino
Writer:Reiko Yoshida
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Director:Yoshitaka Makino
Writer:Reiko Yoshida
6.0/10(3 votes)
#2 - Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
S23:E211/24/2019
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:Makoto Nakata
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
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Director:Makoto Nakata
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
5.7/10(3 votes)
#3 - Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!
S23:E312/1/2019
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:Ryohei Horiuchi
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
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Director:Ryohei Horiuchi
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
5.7/10(3 votes)
#4 - Settling the Scorebunny!
S23:E412/8/2019
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:Hiroaki Takagi
Writer:Deko Akao
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Director:Hiroaki Takagi
Writer:Deko Akao
5.3/10(3 votes)
#5 - Mind-Boggling Dynamax!
S23:E512/15/2019
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:Yasuhiro Noda
Writer:Junichi Fujisaku
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Director:Yasuhiro Noda
Writer:Junichi Fujisaku
6.0/10(3 votes)
#6 - Working My Way Back to Mew!
S23:E612/22/2019
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:Yuji Asada
Writer:Shouji Yonemura
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Director:Yuji Asada
Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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5.3/10(3 votes)
#7 - Serving Up the Flute Cup!
S23:E712/29/2019
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:Naoki Murata
Writer:Deko Akao
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Director:Naoki Murata
Writer:Deko Akao
4.7/10(3 votes)
#8 - The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
S23:E81/12/2020
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:Fumihiro Ueno
Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya
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Director:Fumihiro Ueno
Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya
5.2/10(4 votes)
#9 - Finding a Legend!
S23:E91/19/2020
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:Saori Den
Writer:Touko Machida
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Director:Saori Den
Writer:Touko Machida
5.3/10(2 votes)
#10 - A Test in Paradise!
S23:E101/26/2020
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:Tomoe Makino
Writer:Yuka Miyata
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Director:Tomoe Makino
Writer:Yuka Miyata
5.7/10(3 votes)
#11 - Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!
S23:E112/2/2020
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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Writer:Unknown
6.0/10(3 votes)
#12 - Flash of the Titans!
S23:E122/9/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
5.7/10(3 votes)
#13 - The Climb to Be the Very Best!
S23:E132/16/2020
When a Gigantamax Drednaw interrupts the World Coronation finals in pursuit of Team Rocket, Ash, Goh and their Pokémon spring into action!
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.7/10(3 votes)
#14 - Raid Battle in the Ruins!
S23:E142/23/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.3/10(3 votes)
#15 - A Snow Day for Searching!
S23:E153/1/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.3/10(3 votes)
#16 - A Chilling Curse!
S23:E163/8/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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8.0/10(2 votes)
#17 - Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!
S23:E173/15/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.5/10(3 votes)
#18 - Destination: Coronation!
S23:E183/22/2020
Ash and Goh head to the Vermilion Gym, where Ash challenges the substitute Gym Leader as his first World Coronation Series opponent.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.7/10(2 votes)
#19 - A Talent for Imitation!
S23:E193/29/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.3/10(3 votes)
#20 - Dreams Are Made of These!
S23:E204/5/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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6.0/10(3 votes)
#21 - Caring for a Mystery!
S23:E214/12/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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6.0/10(3 votes)
#22 - Goodbye, Friend!
S23:E224/19/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.3/10(3 votes)
#23 - Panic in the Park!
S23:E236/7/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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6.0/10(3 votes)
#24 - A Little Rocket R & R!
S23:E246/14/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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5.5/10(4 votes)
#25 - A Festival Reunion!
S23:E256/21/2020
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:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Enter Pikachu!" is the best rated episode of "Pokémon" season 23. It scored 5.1/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Yoshitaka Makino and written by Reiko Yoshida, it aired on 11/17/2019. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!".