Seasons & episodes

S0 · E49Hoopa, the Mischief Pokémon 2015-06-19 · 15 min＋

After Baraz sets off to find the Prison Bottle for Hoopa, Meray remembers how the three of them grew up together. The young Baraz decides that Hoopa should use its rings to help people instead of playing tricks on them, but it doesn't always go as planned.

S0 · E50Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special IV 2015-10-29 · 23 min＋

Alain has returned to Kalos with Lysandre to be tested in a match against ten Mega Evolved Pokémon. Alain loses his Mega Stone and Key Stone if he fails. Meanwhile, Chespin discovers scientists performing experiments on an unknown Pokémon, which leads it to fall victim to a mysterious illness.

S0 · E51Uncover All the Mysteries! The Pocket Monsters XY&Z Complete Overview Special!! 2015-12-31 · 47 min＋

A look back at all the adventures in Pocket Monsters XY&Z.

S0 · E52Distant Blue Sky! 2022-12-23 · 24 min＋

Ash travels a mountain pass to a nearby town to meet up with his dad. Along the way, he runs into a mysterious young boy with a keen interest in Pokémon.

S0 · E53Let's Liven Up Satoshi and Pikachu's Adventure Special 2023-01-06 · 25 min＋

A special episode that will make you "100,000 times" more excited for "Pocket Monsters: Mezase Pokémon Master," the final chapter of Satoshi and Pikachu's adventure! What are the memorable scenes and songs that have left a lasting impression on celebrities who love Pokémon?

(Never Aired) Ash and friends help Chōta get rid of the Barboach and Whiscash causing tremors on Jojo Island, when Team Rocket gets an idea to use the Pokémon for themselves.

Original 23rd episode of the Best Wishes! (Black & White) anime that was delayed indefinitely due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. While initially planned to be broadcast at a later date, the episode was never aired and was subsequently written out of continuity with the release of "Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!".

Original 24th episode of the Best Wishes! (Black & White) anime that was delayed indefinitely due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster. While initially planned to be broadcast at a later date, the episode was never aired and was subsequently written out of continuity with the release of "Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!".

S1 · E1Pokémon - I Choose You! 8.3 / 10 · 2 published ratings 1997-04-01 · 23 min＋

Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old from Pallet Town, is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon! However, he oversleeps, and the only remaining Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab is a strong-willed Pikachu!

S1 · E2Pokémon Emergency! 6.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-04-08 · 23 min＋

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves like Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, a group of bad guys dedicated to stealing valuable Pokémon.

S1 · E3Ash Catches a Pokémon 6.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-04-15 · 23 min＋

Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree.

S1 · E4Challenge of the Samurai 5.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-04-22 · 23 min＋

Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samurai and calling himself (naturally) Samurai. Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash gets the advantage when his Metapod defends itself against Samurai's Pinsir. Samurai sends out his own Metapod—and a standoff begins.

S1 · E5Showdown in Pewter City 7.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-04-29 · 23 min＋

Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive at Pewter City and meet a curious fellow named Flint, who notices that Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center.

S1 · E6Clefairy and the Moon Stone 5.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-05-06 · 23 min＋

Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And is the legend of the Moon Stone true?

S1 · E7The Water Flowers of Cerulean City 5.5 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-05-13 · 23 min＋

Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock show up, the city is buzzing about a break-in that just took place—and are initially accused of the crime!

S1 · E8The Path to the Pokémon League 4.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-05-20 · 23 min＋

On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They battle, and Ash is surprised that AJ's Ground-type Sandshrew can easily beat his Flying-type Pokémon.

S1 · E9The School of Hard Knocks 4.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-05-27 · 23 min＋

While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe.

S1 · E10Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village 7.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-06-03 · 23 min＋

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the Oddish runs off into the woods.

S1 · E11Charmander - The Stray Pokémon 7.4 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-06-10 · 23 min＋

Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to return.

S1 · E12Here Comes the Squirtle Squad 6.0 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-06-17 · 23 min＋

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.

S1 · E13Mystery at the Lighthouse 7.3 / 10 · 1 published rating 1997-06-24 · 23 min＋

A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Rocket lurking in the background cooking up another one of their schemes.

S1 · E14Electric Shock Showdown 1997-07-01 · 23 min＋

Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during battles with Lt. Surge, the Vermillion City Gym Leader.

S1 · E15Battle Aboard the St. Anne 1997-07-08 · 23 min＋

Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but familiar-looking people. We soon learn that they're actually Jessie and James in disguise!

S1 · E16Pokémon Shipwreck 1997-07-15 · 23 min＋

The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside their differences in order to escape.