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Pokémon(TV show/series, 1997-)

Original title: "ポケモン" (Japanese/JA)
FSK: 6+ years
| 22min per episode | Genres: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Scripted Reality in 23 seasons with 1,090 episodes

PokémonRating: 3.3/5 (with 128 votes) 536
Pokémon, abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters, and currently branded in English as Pokémon the Series, is a Japanese anime television series, part of The Pokémon Company's Pokémon media franchise, which premiered on TV Tokyo in April 1997. The anime franchise consists of eight sequential series in Japan, each based on a main installment of the Pokémon video game series. In the international broadcasts, these series are split across 26 seasons. The show originally followed Ash Ketchum, a young trainer of fictional creatures called Pokémon. Joined by his partner Pokémon Pikachu and a rotating cast of human characters, Ash goes on a journey to become a "Pokémon Master", traveling through the various regions of the Pokémon world and competing in various Pokémon-battling tournaments known as the Pokémon League. However, by the 26th season, a new cast is featured, with new protagonists Liko and Roy. The anime series is accompanied by spin-off programming; including Pokémon Chronicles, a series of side stories; and the live-action variety and Pokémon-related news shows; such as Pocket Monsters Encore, Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station, Pokémon☆Sunday, Pokémon Smash!, Pokémon Get☆TV, Meet Up at the Pokémon House? and Where are we going with Po... ()
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Where to watch Pokémon (streaming/download)?

"Pokémon" is currently available on 1 providers. Pokémon can be streamed on Netflix as part of a subscription.

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Duration: 23min
Genres: Für Kinder / Anime nach Videospielen / Animeserien
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Awards & Nominations for Pokémon

Synergy Award Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Cartoon

About Pokémon

Join Ash Ketchum, 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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Trailer for Pokémon + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Teaser Trailer(Trailer, 1:26)

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Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Teaser Trailer (Trailer) | Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Trailer (Trailer) | Alola (Season 22) (Opening Credits) | Alola (Seasons 20-21) (Opening Credits) | Kalos (Seasons 17-19) (Opening Credits) | Unova (Seasons 14-16) (Opening Credits) | Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13) (Opening Credits) | Hoenn (Seasons 6-9) (Opening Credits) | Johto (Seasons 3-5) (Opening Credits) | Kanto (Seasons 1-2) (Opening Credits)

Pokémon Seasons and Episodes

11/17/2019Sword and Shield - 3 episodes
#1 | 11/17/2019Enter Pikachu!
2.8/5 (with 8 votes)
Though he's excited to attend Professor Oak's Pokémon camp, Ash oversleeps when the day arrives. Newcomer Goh is just as excited — and on time.
#2 | 11/24/2019Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
Professor Oak invites Ash to the opening ceremony for Professor Cerise's new lab in Vermilion City. Goh sets out to catch a legendary Pokémon.
#3 | 12/01/2019Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Professor Cerise asks Ash and Goh to investigate the sudden appearance of Ivysaur in Vermilion City, but the two researchers disagree on their methods.
#4 | 12/08/2019Settling the Scorebunny!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Goh head to the Galar region on assignment. During their stopover, some Pokémon steal Ash's backpack — with Ash and Goh's train tickets inside!
#5 | 12/15/2019Mind-Boggling Dynamax!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Once they get off the train, Ash and Goh set out on the hunt for Dynamax Pokémon. Meanwhile, a Scorbunny is hot on their trail.
#6 | 12/22/2019Working My Way Back to Mew!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
After learning more about the Pokédex functions on their Rotom Phones from Professor Cerise, Ash and Goh head out to catch some local Pokémon.
#7 | 12/29/2019Serving Up the Flute Cup!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Goh travel to the Hoenn region, where Ash has entered Goh into the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. Their first opponents are Hodge and his Hariyama.
#8 | 01/12/2020The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!
2.4/5 (with 3 votes)
The internet is full of reports that legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh has been seen in the Johto region. The researchers head to Ecruteak City to check it out.
#9 | 01/19/2020Finding a Legend!
2.6/5 (with 4 votes)
#10 | 01/26/2020A Test in Paradise!
2.7/5 (with 2 votes)
After a ship's captain reports being saved by a Dragonite, Goh and Ash set out in search of the Dragonite island that they believe exists ... somewhere.
#11 | 02/02/2020Best Friend... Worst Nightmare!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
While the laboratory staff deal with a mysterious power outage, Chloe contemplates her future and her relationship with Pokémon.
#12 | 02/09/2020Flash of the Titans!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to the World Coronation Series finals in the Galar region, where the strongest trainers battle for glory!
#13 | 02/16/2020The Climb to Be the Very Best!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
When a Gigantamax Drednaw interrupts the World Coronation finals in pursuit of Team Rocket, Ash, Goh and their Pokémon spring into action!
#14 | 02/23/2020Raid Battle in the Ruins!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Goh travel to the Unova region, where they head to the newly discovered Ruins of the Titan site at Desert Resort to search for Pokémon.
#15 | 03/01/2020A Snow Day for Searching!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
After snow in Vermilion City forces Professor Cerise to shut down the lab for system maintenance, Goh heads home for a few days to visit his family.
#16 | 03/08/2020A Chilling Curse!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Gengar's hauntings at the lab resume. Ash and Goh vow to capture the poltergeist Pokémon, and Professor Cerise explains the lab's paranormal history.
#17 | 03/15/2020Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!
4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
After Darmanitan taunts Scorbunny in a practice battle, Scorbunny is determined to learn the Ember attack, but getting Goh's attention is a challenge.
#18 | 03/22/2020Destination: Coronation!
3.8/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Goh head to the Vermilion Gym, where Ash challenges the substitute Gym Leader as his first World Coronation Series opponent.
#19 | 03/29/2020A Talent for Imitation!
2.9/5 (with 2 votes)
Goh and Ash visit a film set, where the star, a Ditto, flees after a fight with the director. They search for her, but she's fallen in with Team Rocket!
#20 | 04/05/2020Dreams Are Made of These!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Pokémon Orienteering day dawns bright and early, with Ash, Goh and Professor Cerise each leading a group of kids on a trek through Vermilion City.
#21 | 04/12/2020Caring for a Mystery!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
After learning about Pokémon Eggs, Goh wants to find one. Ash's latest World Coronation Series match ends with him feeling like someone is calling him.
#22 | 04/19/2020Goodbye, Friend!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Goh head to the Hoenn region to witness the annual migration of Beautifly, but first they have to find them. Goh's Raboot starts acting out.
#23 | 06/07/2020Panic in the Park!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Someone seems to be stealing the food that the researchers leave out for Pokémon in Cerise Park. To catch the culprit, Ash and Goh camp out.
#24 | 06/14/2020A Little Rocket R & R!
3.0/5 (with 3 votes)
Team Rocket are sent to the Sinnoh region for a vacation, but their break is interrupted by the arrival of Ash and Goh looking for a special Pokémon.
#25 | 06/21/2020A Festival Reunion!
2.8/5 (with 4 votes)
Ash and Goh head to the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch Kalos Pokémon and Ash sets his sights on a World Coronation Series Battle Festival.
#26 | 06/28/2020Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! / Slowking's Crowning!
2.5/5 (with 3 votes)
Goh enters his giant Magikarp in the tenth annual Magikarp High Jump Tournament. Then he and Ash head to Slowpoke Island, hoping to catch a Slowpoke.
#27 | 07/05/2020Toughing It Out!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to a World Coronation Series Master Class battle in Galar, with challenger Raihan battling champion Leon.
#28 | 07/12/2020Sobbing Sobble!
2.4/5 (with 3 votes)
A Sobble sneaks up on Ash and Goh while they're eating at the Wyndon Pokémon Center. To catch it, they have to follow a trail of crying people.
#29 | 07/19/2020There's a New Kid in Town!
2.5/5 (with 3 votes)
Yamper brings home an injured Pidove, so Professor Cerise and his family decide to nurse it back to health. Chloe has her hands full keeping the peace!
#30 | 07/26/2020Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!
2.4/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash and Riolu are on a roll after the latest World Coronation Series battle, and Pikachu is jealous! When Ash's mom visits, Pikachu follows her home.
#31 | 08/02/2020The Cuteness Quotient!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Chloe asks Ash and Goh to step in at her younger brother Parker's school: His friend Nami is upset that other kids say her Feebas isn't cute.
#32 | 08/09/2020Time After Time!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Goh joins his parents for a family vacation in the Johto region. Walking through the woods, he recalls meeting another trainer there three years ago.
#33 | 08/16/2020Trade, Borrow, and Steal!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
The local Pokémon Center is hosting a Pokémon trading event. When Ash and Goh head over to check it out, they meet a trainer who's a Bug-type enthusiast.
#34 | 08/23/2020Solitary and Menacing!
2.9/5 (with 3 votes)
Ash travels to Saffron City to battle his next opponent, but when he learns that the Karate Master has been defeated, he challenges the victor instead.
#35 | 08/30/2020Gotta Catch a What?!
2.7/5 (with 3 votes)
Goh decides to catch a Pikachu, and Professor Cerise informs him about a mass outbreak of Pikachu in the mountains. But Team Rocket is on the hunt too!
#36 | 09/06/2020Making Battles in the Sand!
2.3/5 (with 2 votes)
After Ash battles new opponents in the World Coronation Series, the Cerise Laboratory researchers head to the Hoenn region to investigate a sandstorm.
#37 | 09/13/2020That New Old Gang of Mine!
1.8/5 (with 2 votes)
Ash and Goh head to the Alola region and reunite with Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and Ash's human and Pokémon friends at the Pokémon School.
#38 | 09/20/2020Restore and Renew!
2.3/5 (with 2 votes)
With Chloe in tow, Ash and Goh visit the Pewter Museum of Science. Goh heads to a public dig site to find a Fossil Pokémon, but Team Rocket is there!
#39 | 09/27/2020Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!
1.8/5 (with 2 votes)
Goh and Ash travel to the Cianwood Gym in the Johto region so Ash can take on Bea in a World Coronation Series rematch.
#40 | 10/09/2020A Crackling Raid Battle!
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)
When a hot day in Vermilion City turns thunderous, Ash, Goh and Professor Cerise suspect that the Legendary bird Pokémon Zapdos is somewhere nearby.
#41 | 10/16/2020Pikachu Translation Check! / Up to Your Neck!
1.8/5 (with 2 votes)
While Meowth battles a cold, Jessie and James review a video of Ash's Pikachu. On a forest walk, Ash and Goh try to help a wild Marshtomp.
#42 | 10/23/2020Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Ash and Goh set out for the Galar region to investigate the Dynamax phenomenon. During a train delay, they meet strange Pokémon in a mysterious forest.
#43 | 10/30/2020Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!
2.3/5 (with 2 votes)
While Goh and Sonia investigate the Darkest Day in Turffield, Team Rocket infiltrates the Galar Energy Plant, with Ash and Leon heading there too.
#44 | 11/06/2020Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!
2.3/5 (with 2 votes)
Ash heads to Stow-on-Side to meet Sonia and Goh, who conclude that the Darkest Day is a Pokémon. At the Energy Plant, Leon encounters it directly.
#45 | 11/13/2020Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!
1.8/5 (with 2 votes)
At the stadium, Leon and Team Rocket are no match for Eternatus. Ash takes on Chairman Rose while Goh battles Oleana to break through and end the chaos.
#46 | 11/20/2020Getting More Than You Battled For!
2.3/5 (with 2 votes)
When Psychic energy is detected on Cero Island, Ash and Goh head out in hopes of finding Mew. When they get there, they meet an old foe: Mewtwo!
#47 | 11/27/2020Crowning the Chow Crusher!
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)
The Vermilion City Pokémon Eating Contest is on, and Ash, Goh and their Pokémon are competing for a trip to Unova. Team Rocket wants to win too.
#48 | 12/04/2020A Close Call... Practically!
2.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Setting out on Goh's prize trip, Ash and Goh arrive in Castelia City. Unbeknownst to them, Team Rocket is lying in wait to kidnap Pikachu!
#49 | 12/06/2020Episode 49
#49 | 12/11/2020Chloe And The Very Mysterious Eevee
Chloe catches an Eevee (her first capture) and becomes a trainer. This Eevee cannot evolve no matter what method people use. Meanwhile. Goh goes back to school so he can do his tests like he promised to his teacher.
#50 | 12/11/2020Episode 50
#50 | 01/08/2021Galar's Fossils! Stick 'em Together!!
Ash, Goh and Chloe meet Gasattsu, who is on a dig to excavate fossils. Our heroes find The Fossil Restoration Machine, which they use to restore the fossils.
#51 | 12/13/2020Episode 51
#51 | 01/15/2021The Great Farfetch'd Trial!
Ash has gone to the Rock Tunnel in order to train with Farfetch'd for the Pokémon World Coronation Series. When there, they meet a trainer partnered with Gurdurr and decide to have a match. Will Ash and Farfetch'd manage to get through and beat this trainer?
#52 | 12/18/2020Episode 52
#52 | 01/22/2021Hands-On Agriculture Studies! Where is Diglett?!
Ash, Goh and Chloe go visit a former student of Professor Cerise who has become a farmer. He's recently been having issues with Diglett and Dugtrio coming into his fields and causing issues so it's up to Ash, Goh and Chloe to find out what the cause is. Will they be successful?
#53 | 12/20/2020Episode 53
#53 | 01/29/2021Getting a Legend?! Search for Suicune, the Guardian Deity of Water!!
News has come that the Legendary Pokémon Suicune is staying at a specific lake rather than travelling across the world. Goh is excited and he and Ash go off so that Goh can try and catch Suicune. However, when they get to the lake, they see it is under attack from Pokémon Hunters and Suicune is there trying to protect the lake and the wild Pokémon around. The hunters try to stop Suicune and take it. Will Ash & Goh stop them?
#54 | 12/25/2020Episode 54
#54 | 02/05/2021Sobble:Impossible!!
A shocking true story that leaves all of Kanto in tears.
#55 | 12/27/2020Episode 55
#55 | 02/12/2021The Tale of You and Me in Glimwood Tangle!
Chloe finds a book about Galarian Ponyta and Rapidash, given her an image of an injured Rapidash.
#56 | 01/01/2021Episode 56
#56 | 02/19/2021Elite Four Wikstrom! The House of Chivalry
Ash goes to the Kalos Region to further train Galarian Farfetch'd, while also growing a stronger bond. Wikstrom challenges Ash to a Pokémon battle with an Aegislash. Goh's Scyther evolves into a Scizor.
#57 | 01/03/2021Episode 57
#57 | 02/26/2021Love is a Psyduck!
#58 | 01/08/2021Episode 58
#58 | 03/05/2021Panic! Gulpin Ball!! Come on, Chewtle - The Turtle Race!
A ton of Gulpin form into a giant ball Chewtle and Turtwig enter the Turtle Race, with a lot more turtle Pokémon appearing out of nowhere
#59 | 01/10/2021Episode 59
#59 | 03/12/2021The Lost Grookey! Who is the Trainer!?
#60 | 01/15/2021Episode 60
#60 | 03/19/2021Aim to Be a Leek Master! Charge with Chivalry!!
#61 | 01/17/2021Episode 61
#61 | 04/09/2021Leave It to Us! Plusle Minun Handymen!!
#62 | 01/22/2021Episode 62
#62 | 04/16/2021Damp Drizzile
#63 | 01/24/2021Episode 63
#63 | 04/23/2021Challenge! The Pokémon Marine Obstacle Course!!
#64 | 01/29/2021Episode 64
#64 | 04/30/2021The Hated Absol
#65 | 01/31/2021Episode 65
#65 | 05/07/2021Dragon Battle! Satoshi vs Iris!!
#66 | 02/05/2021Episode 66
#66 | 05/14/2021Episode 66
#67 | 02/07/2021Episode 67
#67 | 05/21/2021Episode 67
#68 | 02/12/2021Episode 68
#68 | 05/28/2021Episode 68
#69 | 02/14/2021Episode 69
#69 | 06/04/2021Episode 69
#70 | 02/19/2021Episode 70
#71 | 02/21/2021Episode 71
#72 | 02/26/2021Episode 72
#73 | 02/28/2021Episode 73
#74 | 03/05/2021Episode 74
#75 | 03/07/2021Episode 75
#76 | 03/12/2021Episode 76
#77 | 03/14/2021Episode 77
#78 | 03/19/2021Episode 78
#79 | 03/21/2021Episode 79
#80 | 03/26/2021Episode 80
10/21/2018Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends - 54 episodes
10/05/2017Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures - 49 episodes
11/17/2016Sun & Moon - 43 episodes
10/29/2015XYZ - 49 episodes
11/13/2014XY: Kalos Quest - 45 episodes
10/17/2013XY - 48 episodes
10/11/2012Black & White: Adventures in Unova - 45 episodes
09/22/2011Black & White: Rival Destinies - 49 episodes
09/23/2010Black & White - 48 episodes
01/07/2010Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors - 34 episodes
12/04/2008Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles - 53 episodes
11/08/2007Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension - 52 episodes
08/28/2006Diamond and Pearl - 52 episodes
10/06/2005Battle Frontier - 45 episodes
09/09/2004Advanced Battle - 53 episodes
09/04/2003Advanced Challenge - 52 episodes
11/21/2002Advanced - 40 episodes
08/09/2001Master Quest - 65 episodes
08/03/2000Johto League Champions - 52 episodes
10/14/1999The Johto Journeys - 41 episodes
01/28/1999Adventures on the Orange Islands - 36 episodes
04/01/1997Indigo League - 82 episodes
06/06/1998Specials - 43 episodes

Additional Information

Official websites:
Production country: Japan
Plays in: Pokémon world
Based on: "Pokémon video games" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 29 languages: Arabic (AR), Bulgarian (BG), Czech (CS), Danish (DA), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Finnish (FI), French (FR), Hebrew (HE), Hindi (HI), Croatian (HR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Dutch (NL), Norwegian (NO), Polish (PL), Portuguese (PT), Romanian (RO), Russian (RU), Slovak (SK), Swedish (SV), Turkish (TR), Ukrainian (UK), Vietnamese (VI), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Returning series
First episode released on: 04/01/1997
Latest episode released on: 12/01/2019
Appearing Characters: Brock
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"ポケットモンスター"
"神奇寶貝"

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