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The Worst Episodes of Pokémon

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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...
  1. Background image for A Squad's Worth of Passion!
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    #1 - A Squad's Worth of Passion!

    S25:E51

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Same Moon, Now and Forever!
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    #2 - The Same Moon, Now and Forever!

    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.

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  3. Background image for Turning the Other Mask!
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Turning the Other Mask!

    S21:E49

    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!

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  4. Background image for Fiery Surprises!
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Fiery Surprises!

    S22:E51

    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?

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  5. Background image for From Z to Shining Z!
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    #5 - From Z to Shining Z!

    S22:E52

    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!

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  6. Background image for Dreaming of the Sun and Moon!
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Dreaming of the Sun and Moon!

    S22:E53

    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!

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  8. Background image for Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!
    1.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!

    S22:E54

    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?

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  9. Background image for A Home for Dwebble!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #8 - A Home for Dwebble!

    S14:E11

    Ash and company encounter a Dweeble who has his shell stolen from him by other Dweeble. They aide him reclaiming his home.

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  10. Background image for Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!

    S14:E12

    Ash and friends come across a group of kindergarten students who have befriended a Trubbish after rescuing it from a junkyard.

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  11. Background image for Minccino-Neat and Tidy!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Minccino-Neat and Tidy!

    S14:E13

    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

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  12. Background image for A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!

    S14:E14

    Arriving in Nacrene City, our Heroes discover the Gym has a most unusual location and situation!

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  13. Background image for The Battle According to Lenora!
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    #12 - The Battle According to Lenora!

    S14:E15

    The day for Ash's Nacrene City Gym Battle challenge is here, and Lenora isn't about to go easy on our Hero!

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  14. Background image for Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!
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    #13 - Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!

    S14:E16

    After some special training, Ash challenges Lenora to re-match.

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  15. Background image for Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!
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    #14 - Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!

    S14:E17

    Ash's Pokemon egg finally hatches revealing a Scraggy.

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  16. Background image for Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!
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    #15 - Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!

    S14:E18

    Ash and company get lost in Pinwheel Forest and encounter a wild Swaddle and Burgh, the next gym leader Ash wants to challenge.

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  17. Background image for A Connoisseur's Revenge!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #16 - A Connoisseur's Revenge!

    S14:E19

    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.

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  18. Background image for Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!

    S14:E20

    A previously encountered Sandile wants to battle Ash's Pikachu. But their battle is interrupted by some wild Duckletts.

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  19. Background image for The Lost World of Gothitelle!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - The Lost World of Gothitelle!

    S14:E21

    The adventurers cross a foggy bridge and seemingly into the past where they meet a young girl and her Gotitelle.

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  20. Background image for A Venipede Stampede!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - A Venipede Stampede!

    S14:E22

    The adventurers arrive in Castilla City and find that it's overrun with Venipede.

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  21. Background image for Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!
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    #20 - Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!

    S14:E23

    Ash battles Burgh for his third badge.

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  22. Background image for Emolga the Irresistible!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Emolga the Irresistible!

    S14:E24

    The adventurers try to help Bianca capture an Emolga.

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  23. Background image for Emolga and the New Volt Switch!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Emolga and the New Volt Switch!

    S14:E25

    Iris attempts a training battle with her newly-acquired Emolga. But Emolga has other ideas.

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  24. Background image for Scare at the Litwick Mansion!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #23 - Scare at the Litwick Mansion!

    S14:E26

    While taking cover from the rain, the adventurers encounter Team Rocket and some seemingly helpful Litwick.

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  25. Background image for The Dragon Master's Path!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #24 - The Dragon Master's Path!

    S14:E27

    The adventurers meet Emmy, a trainer who has yet to start her journey. Iris reveals her dream to be a Dragon Master.

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  26. Background image for Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!
    4.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!

    S14:E28

    During a battle with another trainer, Oshawott loses his scalchop, causing Oshawott to run off to search for it mid-battle.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Squad's Worth of Passion!" is the worst rated episode of "Pokémon". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Hiromichi Matano and written by Michihiro Tsuchiya, it aired on 2/10/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Same Moon, Now and Forever!".