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The Worst Episodes of Pokémon

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Pokémon Season 9 Episode 26 - Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys' Crisis!
    0.0/10(135 votes)

    #1 - Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys' Crisis!

    S9:E26

    After witnessing strange behavior from several kinds of Pokemon on their way to Pewter City, our heroes and Pokemon Ranger Solana encounter an electromagnetic disturbance, which leads them to the discovery of a troubled Deoxys!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pokémon Season 25 Episode 49 - Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!
    0.0/10(83 votes)

    #2 - Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!

    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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  3. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 28 - Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!
    1.0/10(91 votes)

    #3 - Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!

    S8:E28

    This is a clipshow Unaired outside of Japan of Satoshi's (Ash's) gym battles and Haruka's (May's) contest battles. The heroes are still on the boat looking towards the Grand Festival. Ash remembers all of his Hoenn Gym Battles with Roxanne, Norman, Brawly, Juan, Tate and Lisa, while May remembers her Contests with Drew, Grace, Kelly, Harley, Erica and Savannah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 10 Episode 48 - Satoshi and Hikari! Head for a New Adventure!!
    1.0/10(87 votes)

    #4 - Satoshi and Hikari! Head for a New Adventure!!

    S10:E48

    A clip show unaired outside of Japan summarizing the important events of the first 47 Diamond and Pearl episodes, including Satoshi's (Ash's) victories over Hyouta (Roark) and Natane (Gardenia) and the introductions of new rivals Shinji (Paul) and Nozomi (Zoey). On their way to Hearthome City, Ash, Dawn and Brock recall their adventures together so far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 16 - The Mysterious Creatures, Pokémon!
    1.0/10(78 votes)

    #5 - The Mysterious Creatures, Pokémon!

    S12:E16

    The friends travel toward Snowpoint City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 1 - To Train, or Not to Train!
    1.0/10(121 votes)

    #6 - To Train, or Not to Train!

    S24:E1

    A mysterious Eevee runs away from the Eevee Evolution Laboratory and meets Chloe. Meanwhile, Team Rocket makes a plan to steal some students' Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 3 - Trials of a Budding Master!
    1.0/10(121 votes)

    #7 - Trials of a Budding Master!

    S24:E3

    Investigating an outbreak of Geodude in Rock Tunnel, Ash and Goh meet a trainer who accepts Ash's challenge to a World Coronation battle with Gurdurr!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 4 - How Are Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?
    1.0/10(103 votes)

    #8 - How Are Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?

    S24:E4

    When Professor Cerise's former student asks for help with some Diglett and Dugtrio wreaking havoc on his farm, Goh, Ash and Chloe go check it out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 5 - Healing the Healer!
    1.0/10(110 votes)

    #9 - Healing the Healer!

    S24:E5

    Hearing rumors that the legendary Suicune has been spotted at a lake, Ash and Goh travel to the Johto region, where they find a human polluting plot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 7 - The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!
    1.0/10(119 votes)

    #10 - The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!

    S24:E7

    Chloe, Ash and Goh head to Glimwood Tangle to learn more about Galarian Ponyta and Rapidash. Separated in the forest, they have storybook adventures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 8 - Searching for Chivalry!
    1.0/10(100 votes)

    #11 - Searching for Chivalry!

    S24:E8

    After hearing about Wikstrom of the Kalos Elite Four, Ash and Goh travel to his castle to take his test alongside their Farfetch'd and Scyther.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 9 - Memories of a Warming Kindness
    1.0/10(97 votes)

    #12 - Memories of a Warming Kindness

    S24:E9

    While Ash and Goh take advantage of a cold snap to search for Ice Pokémon, Chloe enjoys some girls' time with lab assistant Chrysa at her apartment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 10 - A Rollicking Roll…Eyes on the Goal!
    1.0/10(89 votes)

    #13 - A Rollicking Roll…Eyes on the Goal!

    S24:E10

    When Team Rocket's Pelipper dispenses too many Gulpin from the Prize Master, trouble rolls through Vermilion City. Then, the race is on with Chewtle!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 12 - Beyond Chivalry…Aiming to Be a Leek Master!
    1.0/10(127 votes)

    #14 - Beyond Chivalry…Aiming to Be a Leek Master!

    S24:E12

    Ash runs into Rinto, who's also in the World Coronation Series, at the Pokémon Center. He and Farfetch'd challenge Rinto and Gallade to a rematch!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 16 - Absol Absolved
    1.0/10(87 votes)

    #15 - Absol Absolved

    S24:E16

    Goh and Ash travel to Lavaridge Town to help their old friend Hodge, whose uncle's hot springs have gone dry — perhaps due to an Absol spotted nearby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 21 - Errand Endurance!
    1.0/10(93 votes)

    #16 - Errand Endurance!

    S24:E21

    Goh and Chloe dispatch their Grookey and Eevee on an errand together but secretly follow them to supervise. Team Rocket do the same with Pelipper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 23 - Leaping Toward the Dream!
    1.0/10(101 votes)

    #17 - Leaping Toward the Dream!

    S24:E23

    Goh travels to the Sinnoh region for his first mission with Project Mew, accompanied by Ash. It turns out, becoming a full team member is quite a trial!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 24 - Everybody's Doing the Underground Shuffle!
    1.0/10(89 votes)

    #18 - Everybody's Doing the Underground Shuffle!

    S24:E24

    Ash, Goh and Chloe travel to Driftveil City after hearing about a Klink. Surprised in a cave by Team Rocket, the two groups' members get mixed up!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 27 - A Midsummer Night's Light!
    1.0/10(115 votes)

    #19 - A Midsummer Night's Light!

    S24:E27

    Dawn and Chloe find an injured Cresselia and are able to give it first aid. Ash and Goh are still on Darkrai's trail, and so is Team Rocket.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 28 - All Out, All of the Time!
    1.0/10(94 votes)

    #20 - All Out, All of the Time!

    S24:E28

    Ash and Goh race through the mountains on a deserted island in the Alola region — where they meet the lively All-Out brothers, Phil and Mayshure.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 30 - Detective Drizzile!
    1.0/10(91 votes)

    #21 - Detective Drizzile!

    S24:E30

    Something has caused the Cerise Lab's data to suddenly vanish. Drizzile helps the team track down the mysterious culprit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 31 - Night and Day, You Are the Ones!
    1.0/10(92 votes)

    #22 - Night and Day, You Are the Ones!

    S24:E31

    Adam, Goh and Chloe arrive at Eclipse Castle to meet Espeon and Umbreon and see their special Pokémon powers firsthand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 32 - Trial on a Golden Scale!
    1.0/10(93 votes)

    #23 - Trial on a Golden Scale!

    S24:E32

    In search of Volcarona, the Sun Pokémon, Ash and Goh head to the Colossus Ruins in the Unova region for Goh's first trial mission from Project Mew.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 33 - Mad About Blue!
    1.0/10(121 votes)

    #24 - Mad About Blue!

    S24:E33

    The crew spies the rare and spherical Voltorb and bumps into Gorman, a blue Pokémon fanatic. But Team Rocket plots to ruin the fun with this new friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 24 Episode 35 - Star Night, Star Flight!
    1.0/10(124 votes)

    #25 - Star Night, Star Flight!

    S24:E35

    Ash and Goh run into champion Cynthia while investigating strange phenomena in the Johto region, where daytime has plunged into total darkness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pokémon Ranger! Deoxys' Crisis!" is the worst rated episode of "Pokémon". It scored /10 based on 135 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/13/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!".