Episode 1
Pathways to Performance Partnering!
23m6.4 / 10
After a squabble between friends, a chance meeting gives our heroes a chance for some unexpected teamwork!
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TV series
Pokémon
1997TV-Y25 seasons8.0 / 10
Gotta catch 'em all!
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
Season 18 episodes
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Episode 2
An Undersea Place to Call Home!
23m6.9 / 10
Before Ash's Cyllage City Gym battle, a visit to the Muraille Coast set our heroes on an aquatic adventure filled with undersea Pokémon!
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Episode 3
When Light and Dark Collide!
23m6.6 / 10
After Ash makes a mistake, his Hawlucha finds itself in the performance of a lifetime!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 4
A Stealthy Challenge!
23m6.7 / 10
After running into a friend, our heroes embark upon an adventure filled with stealth and surprise!
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Episode 5
A Race for Home!
23m6.8 / 10
A visit to a Skiddo ranch provides our heroes with some unexpected challenges!
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Episode 6
Facing the Grand Design!
23m7.0 / 10
The entire world is in danger, and an unlikely group of long time foes must join forces to save it!
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Episode 7
A Slippery Encounter!
23m6.5 / 10
A chance encounter with a Pokémon in need leads our heroes into an unexpected adventure!
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Episode 8
One for the Goomy!
23m6.8 / 10
The newest member of our heroes' Pokémon family is in trouble, but their smallest member steps in to help!
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Episode 9
Thawing an Icy Panic!
23m6.5 / 10
Our heroes have arrived in Coumarine City, and they are immediately confronted by a crisis with bone-chilling consequences!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 10
The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!
23m6.8 / 10
The time for Ash's Coumarine City Gym battle is here, and with it the chance to learn and grow!
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Episode 11
Under the Pledging Tree!
23m7.7 / 10
A Coumarine City tradition is in jeopardy, and our heroes are faced with averting a major crisis!
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Episode 12
A Showcase Debut!
23m6.7 / 10
It's Serena's Pokémon Showcase debut, surrounded by friends and rivals, old and new!
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Episode 13
An Oasis of Hope!
23m6.5 / 10
There's a bully in the Lumiose Badlands, and many helpless Pokémon are depending on our heroes for their freedom!
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Episode 14
The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!
23m6.5 / 10
When the Kalos Power Plant is held under siege, the safety of Lumiose City and many Pokémon hangs in the balance!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 15
A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!
23m6.8 / 10
A conflict of heartfelt emotions threatens the future of a longstanding partnership!
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Episode 16
Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
23m6.7 / 10
A chance meeting with a mystery Pokemon performer provides Serena and her Pokemon with some priceless advice and support!
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Episode 17
Good Friends, Great Training!
23m6.5 / 10
A surprise reunion with an old friend give Ash the perfect opportunity for training - and even more surprises!
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Episode 18
Confronting the Darkness!
23m6.5 / 10
Ash is finally in Lumiose City for his Gym battle with Clemont, but a major crisis threatens the proceedings!
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Episode 19
The Moment of Lumiose Truth!
23m7.3 / 10
The long-awaited Gym battle between Ash and Gym Leader Clemont is off and running, and lots of intense training is being put to the test!
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Episode 20
Garchomp's Mega Bond!
23m6.8 / 10
When our heroes visit Professor Sycamore on their way out of Lumiose City, they're in for a surprise of mega proportions!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 21
Defending the Homeland!
23m7.2 / 10
With Goodra's beloved wetlands in imminent danger, our heroes are faced with a must-win situation for the sake of the many Pokémon who live there!
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Episode 22
Beyond the Rainbow!
23m7.2 / 10
Team Rocket deceives Florges into an alliance and then double crosses it when they attempt to drain all of the Spring water of the wetlands.
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Episode 23
So You're Having a Bad Day!
23m6.5 / 10
The daily fortune in Serena's guidebook predicts a bad day for our heroes, and that prediction turns out to be accurate!
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Episode 24
Scary Hospitality!
23m6.5 / 10
A rainy night and an old mansion combine to give our heroes an evening to remember, or not!
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Episode 25
A Fashionable Battle!
23m6.5 / 10
Our heroes have arrived in Laverre City, and the Gym Leader there has a wardrobe of surprises in store!
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Episode 26
Fairy-Type Trickery!
23m6.8 / 10
It is time for Ash's battle with Valerie at the Laverre Gym, and it appears thinking on his feet could be our hero's key to victory!
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Episode 27
Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!
23m6.5 / 10
Season 18 - Episode 27 After Ash's fierce battle with Valerie at the Laverre Gym, young Sawyer has a lot of questions!
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Episode 28
A Not-So-Flying-Start!
23m6.8 / 10
A chance discovery on their way to Anistar City gives our heroes a challenging teaching moment!
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Episode 29
A Relay in the Sky!
23m8.0 / 10
An unexpected race provides our heroes with an opportunity to give their newest member a chance to spread its wings!
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Episode 30
Lights! Camera! Pika!
23m6.8 / 10
A masterpiece is in the making, and our heroes can't wait to be involved!
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Episode 31
A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!
23m6.8 / 10
A tour of the Poké Ball Factory provides our heroes with much more than just Poké Balls!
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Episode 32
Performing with Fiery Charm!
23m6.5 / 10
Serena's next Pokémon Showcase appearance is taking place in Dendemille Town, and she's faced with some stiff competition!
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Episode 33
Rotom's Wish!
23m6.5 / 10
A visit to a peculiar hotel gives our heroes the chance to right a wrong from long ago!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 34
A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?
23m6.5 / 10
During a visit to a popular festival, our heroes fall victim to several cases of mistaken identity!
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Episode 35
Over the Mountain of Snow!
23m6.5 / 10
A trip over a snow-covered mountain gives our heroes the chance to truly help those in need!
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Episode 36
Adventures in Running Errands!
23m6.5 / 10
When the power goes out at a Pokémon Center, our heroes and their Pokémon come to the rescue!
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Episode 37
Mending a Broken Spirit!
23m6.5 / 10
A crisis in confidence leads to renewed strength and determination!
Episode credits
Written by Junki Takegami
Episode 38
A Legendary Photo Op!
23m6.8 / 10
A chance reunion with an old friend gives our heroes an experience of legendary proportions!
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Episode 39
The Tiny Caretaker!
23m6.5 / 10
A Pokémon in need provides a heartfelt lesson in caring, and letting go.
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Episode 40
A Trip Down Memory Train!
23m6.7 / 10
An emergency situation offers the perfect opportunity to recall a heartwarming story of times past!
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Episode 41
A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!
23m6.8 / 10
A beautiful meadow provides our heroes with the perfect spot to take a break and witness a surprising performance!
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Episode 42
Tag Team Battle Inspiration!
23m6.8 / 10
A friendly Tag Battle provides Eevee and Serena with some confidence and inspiration!
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Episode 43
A Performance Pop Quiz!
23m6.4 / 10
It's time for the Anistar City Pokémon Showcase, and a second Princess Key hangs in the balance for Serena!
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Episode 44
Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!
23m7.3 / 10
As our heroes look to Ash's next battle at the Anistar City Gym, they discover things about its Gym Leader they never could have imagined!
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Episode 45
All Eyes on the Future!
23m8.2 / 10finale
The time for Ash's Anistar City Gym battle has arrived, but in this case, time has some unexpected meanings!
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More about Pokémon
Cast
Rica MatsumotoSatoshi (voice)
Ikue OtaniPikachu (voice)
Mayumi IzukaKasumi (voice)
Daiki YamashitaGou (voice)
Kenyu HoriuchiNarrator (voice)
Mayuki MakiguchiSerena (voice)
Unsho IshizukaNarrator (voice)
KAORIHaruka (voice)Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 1,235
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- ポケットモンスター
Networks & production
TV TokyoJapan
TV AichiJapan
TVQJapan
TV OsakaJapan
TVhJapan
TSCJapan
Themes
adventureadventureranimebased on video gamecreaturefantasy worldquesttournament
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