The Worst Episodes of Pokémon
Every episode of Pokémon ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Pokémon!
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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Pokémon" is "A Squad's Worth of Passion!", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by Hiromichi Matano and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya. "A Squad's Worth of Passion!" aired on 2/10/2023 and is rated NaN point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Same Moon, Now and Forever!".
NaN/10 0 votes#1 - A Squad's Worth of Passion!
Season 25 Episode 51 - Aired 2/10/2023
Ash and friends decide to cheer on their old pal Squirtle at the Firefighting Squad Show, but the famous Pokémon's managers won't let the group say hi.
Director: Hiromichi Matano
Writer: Michihiro Tsuchiya
NaN/10 0 votes#2 - The Same Moon, Now and Forever!
Season 25 Episode 52 - Aired 2/17/2023
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
1.0/10 1 votes#3 - Turning the Other Mask!
Season 21 Episode 49 - Aired 10/14/2018
Everyone is excited when the Masked Royal announces a meet and greet at the mall! But things get complicated when Professor Burnet and Ash want to take Professor Kukui to the event… Kukui enlists Molayne’s help to switch places and keep his secret. But James and Faba, who are both big fans, catch Molayne “stealing” the royal mask and tie him up. Unfortunately, a rival shows up for a revenge match, forcing Faba to don the mask and take to the ring! It all works out in the end—Molayne escapes and helps Kukui get his mask back, the rival is defeated, and the Masked Royal’s secret identity is safe!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
1.0/10 1 votes#4 - Fiery Surprises!
Season 22 Episode 51 - Aired 10/13/2019
With three Pokémon left on each side during the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match, Ash’s Naganadel is up against Professor Kukui’s Lucario. A strategic Dragon Pulse lands another win for Ash—and the first-ever battle victory for Naganadel! Then, it’s Torracat’s rematch with Incineroar. The flames burn hotter than ever, and when the smoke clears, Torracat is on top! Triumphant, it suddenly evolves and becomes an Incineroar itself! But all the excitement leaves it too exhausted to continue. Just as Professor Kukui is about to send out his final Pokémon, Tapu Koko appears—and decides that it wants to battle Ash instead! Just how will Ash approach this history-making matchup?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
1.0/10 1 votes#5 - From Z to Shining Z!
Season 22 Episode 52 - Aired 10/20/2019
As the Alola Pokémon League’s exhibition match nears its conclusion, Tapu Koko appears—it wants to team up with Professor Kukui and battle Ash! Our hero responds by sending out Naganadel, and the clash of Island Guardian and Ultra Beast powers is an amazing sight. But Tapu Koko manages to overpower Naganadel, so Ash turns to Pikachu, his last Pokémon standing! Tapu Koko raises the stakes as it and Professor Kukui unleash a legendary Z-Move reserved for Island Guardians, but Ash and Pikachu rise to the challenge with their own Z-Move: 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt! Once the dust clears, Tapu Koko falls, and Ash and Pikachu are victorious!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
1.0/10 1 votes#6 - Dreams of the Sun and Moon!
Season 22 Episode 53 - Aired 10/27/2019
With the Alola Pokémon League behind them, our heroes are deciding how to spend their upcoming vacation! Kiawe is determined to finally have an all-out battle against Ash, while Sophocles is going to take the first steps toward his dream of becoming an astronaut. Lana plans to help her dad with his ocean research, and Mallow wants to create a menu for Pokémon at the Family Restaurant. Meanwhile, Lillie continues her efforts to awaken Magearna…and succeeds! But what about Ash? After receiving some wise advice from Olivia, he decides to explore the world—first stop, Pallet Town!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
1.0/10 1 votes#7 - Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!
Season 22 Episode 54 - Aired 11/3/2019
As their vacation approaches, our heroes’ plans move closer to reality! Kiawe has decided to assist Olivia with her kahuna duties, while Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles continue to work toward their own goals. Now that Magearna is awake, Lillie and her family are setting out to find Mohn, and Ash is embarking on a new adventure of his own—he wants to see new places and meet new Pokémon! The Pokémon School class, Professor Kukui, and Professor Burnet are sad to see him leave Alola, but they wish him all the best for the future. And with Team Rocket also departing Alola, just what might that future hold?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#8 - A Home for Dwebble!
Season 14 Episode 11 - Aired 12/2/2010
Ash and company encounter a Dweeble who has his shell stolen from him by other Dweeble. They aide him reclaiming his home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#9 - Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
Season 14 Episode 12 - Aired 12/9/2010
Ash and company encounter a Dweeble who has his shell stolen from him by other Dweeble. They aide him reclaiming his home.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#10 - Minccino-Neat and Tidy!
Season 14 Episode 13 - Aired 12/16/2010
Ash and company meet Bianca, Professor Juniper's helper. She gives Ash a badge case, which is promptly stolen by a Minccino. Now the group tries to catch the Pokemon
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#11 - A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!
Season 14 Episode 14 - Aired 12/23/2010
Arriving in Nacrene City, our Heroes discover the Gym has a most unusual location and situation!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#12 - The Battle According to Lenora!
Season 14 Episode 15 - Aired 1/6/2011
The day for Ash's Nacrene City Gym Battle challenge is here, and Lenora isn't about to go easy on our Hero!
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#13 - Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
Season 14 Episode 16 - Aired 1/13/2011
After some special training, Ash challenges Lenora to re-match.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#14 - Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!
Season 14 Episode 17 - Aired 1/20/2011
Ash's Pokemon egg finally hatches revealing a Scraggy.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#15 - Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!
Season 14 Episode 18 - Aired 1/27/2011
Ash and company get lost in Pinwheel Forest and encounter a wild Swaddle and Burgh, the next gym leader Ash wants to challenge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#16 - A Connoisseur's Revenge!
Season 14 Episode 19 - Aired 2/17/2011
The adventurers encounter a Pokemon Connisuser who insists that Ash replace all his Pokémon. They soon discover she has a past with Cilan. And a Pokemon battle ensues.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#17 - Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!
Season 14 Episode 20 - Aired 2/24/2011
A previously encountered Sandile wants to battle Ash's Pikachu. But their battle is interrupted by some wild Duckletts.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#18 - The Lost World of Gothitelle!
Season 14 Episode 21 - Aired 3/3/2011
The adventurers cross a foggy bridge and seemingly into the past where they meet a young girl and her Gotitelle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#19 - A Venipede Stampede!
Season 14 Episode 22 - Aired 3/10/2011
The adventurers arrive in Castilla City and find that it's overrun with Venipede.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#20 - Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!
Season 14 Episode 23 - Aired 3/17/2011
Ash battles Burgh for his third badge.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#21 - Emolga the Irresistible!
Season 14 Episode 24 - Aired 3/24/2011
The adventurers try to help Bianca capture an Emolga.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#22 - Emolga and the New Volt Switch!
Season 14 Episode 25 - Aired 3/31/2011
Iris attempts a training battle with her newly-acquired Emolga. But Emolga has other ideas.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#23 - Scare at the Litwick Mansion!
Season 14 Episode 26 - Aired 4/7/2011
While taking cover from the rain, the adventurers encounter Team Rocket and some seemingly helpful Litwick.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#24 - The Dragon Master's Path!
Season 14 Episode 27 - Aired 4/14/2011
The adventurers meet Emmy, a trainer who has yet to start her journey. Iris reveals her dream to be a Dragon Master.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.3/10 3 votes#25 - Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
Season 14 Episode 28 - Aired 4/21/2011
During a battle with another trainer, Oshawott loses his scalchop, causing Oshawott to run off to search for it mid-battle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A