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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 25

Every episode of Pokémon Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 25!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 25 Episode 42 - Partners in Time! (4)
    9.8/10(2076 votes)

    S25:E42

    The mysterious appearance of a legendary Eternatus above Wyndon Stadium grants Ash and Leon a bonus round, where it comes down to partner versus partner.

    Directors:Ayumi Moriyama, Makoto Ooga
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  2. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 41 - Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)
    8.9/10(245 votes)

    S25:E41

    The fierce battle to determine who the strongest trainer is continues. Will Ash manage to see himself through to the ultimate victory?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 21 - The Homecoming Crown!
    8.8/10(308 votes)

    S25:E21

    In a frozen land, Ash, Goh and Chloe search for a rare Pokémon while Lillie and her family hope to reunite with their missing father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 35 - Whittle While You Work! (4)
    8.8/10(222 votes)

    S25:E35

    The battle rages on, but Ash is down to his last Pokémon: Lucario. Can the power of their bond see them through to a victory over the Sinnoh champion?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 34 - Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (3)
    8.7/10(188 votes)

    S25:E34

    As the epic battle continues, underdog Ash struggles to keep up with champion Cynthia's aggressive strategy — but he won't go down without a fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 39 - A Flood of Torrential Gains! (1)
    8.7/10(208 votes)

    S25:E39

    While Goh answers an emergency call from Project Mew, Ash heads into the finals of the Masters Eight Tournament, where Leon requests a full power battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 40 - Toying with Your Motions! (2)
    8.7/10(214 votes)

    S25:E40

    With each competitor down to their final five Pokémon, the battle wages. Ash fights to get an advantage over Leon, who effortlessly sets the pace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 57 - The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!
    8.4/10(95 votes)

    S25:E57

    As the group splits up, Ash and Pikachu return to Pallet Town, where they get some much-needed relaxation — before Team Rocket shows up.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 24 - Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!
    8.3/10(147 votes)

    S25:E24

    To prepare for the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash reunites with his many Pokémon partners to battle an old rival and get as strong as possible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 33 - Bewitch, Battle, and Bewilder! (2)
    8.3/10(149 votes)

    S25:E33

    In the semifinals, the Sinnoh region champion Cynthia battles the very first Alola region champion Ash for the chance to take on the undefeated Leon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 46 - This Could Be the Start of Something Big!
    8.3/10(116 votes)

    S25:E46

    An epic battle with a legendary Pokémon reignites the fire in both Ash and Goh's hearts. But before they set out on new journeys, they must say goodbye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 18 - Catching the Aura of Fate!
    8.2/10(152 votes)

    S25:E18

    Hoping to help his Lucario grow stronger, Ash heads to the Kalos region to reconnect with Greninja, who teaches its protégé a thing or two.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 22 - Helping the Hometown Hero!
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    S25:E22

    Back in the Alola region, Ash joins a Battle Royal with three other trainers. But when any team can attack any Pokémon, who will survive?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 49 - Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!
    8.2/10(94 votes)

    S25:E49

    To cheer up a heartsick Brock, Ash and his friends take him to a nearby flower field, where he gets lost chasing after a tricky Psychic-type Pokémon.

    Director:Yuji Asada
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  15. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 52 - The Same Moon, Now and Forever!
    8.2/10(98 votes)

    S25:E52

    When Team Rocket causes Pikachu to get separated from the rest of his group, Ash relies on their strong connection to track down his best friend.

    Director:Junya Kobayashi
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  16. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 53 - Ride, Lapras, Ride!
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    S25:E53

    A friendly Lapras takes Ash to a remote island, where a fellow Water-type needs the trainer's help. But Ash can't rescue the trapped Pokémon alone.

    Director:Tazumi Mukaiyama
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  17. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 56 - Ash and Latios!
    8.2/10(97 votes)

    S25:E56

    Latias takes Ash on a journey to figure out what happened to Latios. But rescuing the legendary Pokémon becomes a bigger battle than they bargained for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 45 - Heroes Unite!
    8.1/10(98 votes)

    S25:E45

    Goh has a new ambition to become a trainer worthy of partnering with Mew — but he's not sure how to broach the topic while camping with Ash and Chloe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 50 - Bearing Down Easy!
    8.1/10(93 votes)

    S25:E50

    On a snowy mountaintop, Ash and the team try to help a gloomy Beartic by encouraging it to regain control of its ice powers.

    Directors:Ayumi Moriyama, Makoto Ooga
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  20. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 54 - Getting to the Heart of It All!
    8.1/10(90 votes)

    S25:E54

    When a supernatural entity starts stealing heart-shaped objects from houses in a small town, Ash, Brock and Misty team up to solve the mystery.

    Director:Yasuhiro Noda
    Writer:Michihiro Tsuchiya

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  21. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 55 - Rocket Revengers!
    8.1/10(86 votes)

    S25:E55

    Team Rocket goes on a revenge mission to capture more Pokémon for their boss. The first step? Sending a Mime Jr. to gain Pikachu's trust.

    Director:Fumihiro Ueno
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  22. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 27 - The Fiery Road to Mastership!
    8.0/10(141 votes)

    S25:E27

    Ash and his friends cheer on Cynthia and Iris in the third battle of the Masters Eight Tournament. With only one match left, will Ash's training pay off?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 12 - Battling in the Freezing Raid!
    7.9/10(111 votes)

    S25:E12

    As he takes on his latest Project Mew trial mission, Goh and a few allies challenge the legendary Pokémon Articuno to a raid battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 48 - A Fated Face-Off!
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    S25:E48

    Misty believes she's connected to a wild Clauncher by fate. Ash thinks his Corphish called dibs on it first. The only solution? A fishing battle!

    Director:Makoto Nakata
    Writer:Atsuhiro Tomioka

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  25. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 10 - Meeting Up with the Monarch!
    7.8/10(127 votes)

    S25:E10

    While Goh goes to look for Pokémon in the Galar region, Ash ends up training with one of the world's greatest trainers, Leon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Partners in Time! (4)" is the best rated episode of Pokémon season 25. It scored 9.8/10 from 2,076 votes. Directed by Ayumi Moriyama, Makoto Ooga and written by Atsuhiro Tomioka, it aired on November 11, 2022. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Paring Pokémon While Parrying! (3)".