Pokemon TV Series, Movies, and Specials
Anime
The most complete guide for the Pokemon anime.
I'm using the japanese episode list for this. You can find it in wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_1-9)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_10-19)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_20-present)
I'm using the japanese episode list for this. You can find it in wikipedia:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_1-9)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_10-19)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pokémon_episodes_(seasons_20-present)
TV, 1997,
276 eps
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The first Pokemon anime, in the west it's divided into 5 seasons and covers the 1st and 2nd generation.
Indigo League | Episode 1-82
Orange Islands | Episode 83-118
The Johto Journeys | Episode 119-159
Johto League Champions | Episode 160-211
Master Quest | Episode 212-276
Nowadays there are 7 episodes missing in the western version (originally there were only 3 missing episodes), so when you get to an episode called "Hoenn Alone!" then you are finished with the original series.
Indigo League | Episode 1-82
Orange Islands | Episode 83-118
The Johto Journeys | Episode 119-159
Johto League Champions | Episode 160-211
Master Quest | Episode 212-276
Nowadays there are 7 episodes missing in the western version (originally there were only 3 missing episodes), so when you get to an episode called "Hoenn Alone!" then you are finished with the original series.
Movie, 1998,
1 ep
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Set after episode 67, but before episode 76 when the pokemon league starts.
Look for the japanese version, it has 10 minutes of footage trimmed out in the western version.
Look for the japanese version, it has 10 minutes of footage trimmed out in the western version.
Movie, 2019,
1 ep
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CG Remake of the 1st movie.
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
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Set probably between episode 107 and 112.
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
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There is no way to obtain an approximate set to this movie, the only certainity is that it takes place after episode 136, so watch it after episode 157, last one released before the movie.
TV Special, 2000,
1 ep
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Sequel to the 1st movie, set (or at leas released) after episode 180.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
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Again, there is no way to obtain an approximate set to this movie either, so watch it after episode 207.
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
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This one was released after episode 258.
TV Special, 2001,
1 ep
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It was released in western territories as the episodes 1-3 of Pokemon Chronicles.
This is an special episode completely disconnected from the main series, you can watch it after you're finished with Johto, or you can just ignore it.
But i have to say that one character appeared in the Johto League, that started in episode 267, so maybe you want to watch it before that.
It was released after episode 232 btw.
This is an special episode completely disconnected from the main series, you can watch it after you're finished with Johto, or you can just ignore it.
But i have to say that one character appeared in the Johto League, that started in episode 267, so maybe you want to watch it before that.
It was released after episode 232 btw.
TV, 2002,
192 eps
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The second anime covers the 3rd generation, and is divided into 4 seasons in the west.
Advanced | Episode 277-316
Advanced Challenge | Episode 317-368
Advanced Battle | Episode 369-422
Battle Frontier | Episode 423-468
There is one episode missing in the western version, it was a recap. You are finished with Advanced when you get to the episode "Home is Where the Start Is!".
Advanced | Episode 277-316
Advanced Challenge | Episode 317-368
Advanced Battle | Episode 369-422
Battle Frontier | Episode 423-468
There is one episode missing in the western version, it was a recap. You are finished with Advanced when you get to the episode "Home is Where the Start Is!".
TV, 2002,
16 eps
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These are special episodes starred by supporting characters such as Misty and Brock. If you want to watch them chronologically then look for the japanese airing dates.
It was released in the west as Pokemon Chronicles.
It was released in the west as Pokemon Chronicles.
Movie, 2003,
1 ep
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It was released after episode 310.
Movie, 2004,
1 ep
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Released after episode 361.
Movie, 2005,
1 ep
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Released after episode 410.
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
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Released after episode 459.
ONA, 2006,
1 ep
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This 10th anniversary special was aired when the anime was already in DP so you can just ignore any attempt to place it withtin the main series. The only certainity is that it happens before episode 467, which is the second to last episode of Advanced, so that really doesn't help too much.
TV, 2006,
191 eps
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Diamond & Pearl is the anime for the 4th generation, and is divided into 4 seasons.
Diamond & Pearl | Episode 469-520
Battle Dimension | Episode 521-572
Galactic Battles | Episode 573-625
Sinnoh League Victors | Episode 626-659
In this case there are 2 recap episodes missing in the western version, so again, when you get to an episode called "Memories Are Made of Bliss!" then you are finished with DP.
Diamond & Pearl | Episode 469-520
Battle Dimension | Episode 521-572
Galactic Battles | Episode 573-625
Sinnoh League Victors | Episode 626-659
In this case there are 2 recap episodes missing in the western version, so again, when you get to an episode called "Memories Are Made of Bliss!" then you are finished with DP.
TV Special, 2011,
2 eps
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These 2 special episodes are epilogues for Dawn and Brock.
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
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Released after episode 507.
OLM made an experiment during this generation and this one and movie 11 and 12 are a trilogy.
OLM made an experiment during this generation and this one and movie 11 and 12 are a trilogy.
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
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Released after episode 554.
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
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Released after episode 603.
Movie, 2010,
1 ep
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This movie is set between episode 640 and 650, i'd watch it after episode 645.
TV, 2010,
84 eps
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The 5th generation was unusually aired in Japan divided into 2 seasons, and the 2nd season is divided in 3 parts. This first season is about the 8 gyms.
In the west it is divided into 4 seasons, because the 3rd season is also divided in 2 parts.
Black & White | Episode 660-707
Rival Destinies | Episode 708-756
Adventures in Unova | Episode 757-801
There are no missing episodes this time, but just in case, the las episode of BW is called "The Dream Continues!".
In the west it is divided into 4 seasons, because the 3rd season is also divided in 2 parts.
Black & White | Episode 660-707
Rival Destinies | Episode 708-756
Adventures in Unova | Episode 757-801
There are no missing episodes this time, but just in case, the las episode of BW is called "The Dream Continues!".
TV, 2012,
24 eps
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The 1st part of the 2nd season is about Meloetta, the Forces of Nature, and the Unova League.
In the west half of the season is part of Rival Destinies and the other half is part of Adventures in Unova.
In the west half of the season is part of Rival Destinies and the other half is part of Adventures in Unova.
TV, 2013,
14 eps
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The 2nd part of the 2nd season is about N and the Team Plasma.
In the west is part of Adventures in Unova.
In the west is part of Adventures in Unova.
TV, 2013,
20 eps
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And the 3rd part of the 2nd season is the Journey back to Kanto.
In the west is the 2nd part of Adventures in Unova.
In the west is the 2nd part of Adventures in Unova.
TV Special, 2013,
1 ep
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Like the DP sepcials, these are epilogues for Cilan and Iris.
This is the Cilan one.
This is the Cilan one.
TV Special, 2014,
1 ep
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And this is Iris' one.
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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I'd say this movie comes after episode 690.
OLM made another experiment with these movies, and they made 2 different versions of the same movie as the games.
The main difference is which character uses Reshiram and which one Zekrom.
OLM made another experiment with these movies, and they made 2 different versions of the same movie as the games.
The main difference is which character uses Reshiram and which one Zekrom.
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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I'd say this movie comes after episode 690.
OLM made another experiment with these movies, and they made 2 different versions of the same movie as the games.
The main difference is which character uses Reshiram and which one Zekrom.
OLM made another experiment with these movies, and they made 2 different versions of the same movie as the games.
The main difference is which character uses Reshiram and which one Zekrom.
Movie, 2012,
1 ep
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You know something good about the seasons division? It's easier to set the movies.
Set after episode 743, episode 84 of B&W, end of the japanese 1st season.
Set after episode 743, episode 84 of B&W, end of the japanese 1st season.
TV Special, 2013,
1 ep
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Prologue to the 16th movie.
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Set after episode 781, last episode of Episode N.
TV, 2013,
93 eps
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Pokemon XY is the anime for the 6th gneration, and is also divided in 2 seasons, and in the west, the first season is divided into 2 seasons too.
Pokemon XY | Episode 802-849
Kalos Quest | Episode 850-894
Pokemon XY | Episode 802-849
Kalos Quest | Episode 850-894
TV Special, 2014,
4 eps
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These 4 special episodes were aired throughout XY but you can watch it all now as a prologue to the 2nd season.
TV, 2015,
47 eps
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The 2nd season is the 3rd one in the west.
XY&Z | Episode 895-941
There is an extra episode in the western version, one of the special episodes was aired as the last episode.
Episode 941, the last episode of XY&Z, is called "Till We Compete Again!".
XY&Z | Episode 895-941
There is an extra episode in the western version, one of the special episodes was aired as the last episode.
Episode 941, the last episode of XY&Z, is called "Till We Compete Again!".
Special, 2016,
2 eps
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One episode is about the legends of Kalos (this one was aired as the last XY&Z episode in the west), and the other one is an epilogue for Clemont.
Movie, 2015,
1 ep
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Released after episode 882.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
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Set before episode 926, start of the Kalos League.
TV, 2016,
146 eps
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Sun & Moon covers the 7th generation and is divided into 3 seasons in the west.
Sun & Moon | Episode 942-984
Ultra Adventures | Episode 985-1033
Ultra Legends | Episode 1034-1087
There is a missing episode in the west because TPC thought it would be controversial.
The last episode of SM is called "Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!".
Sun & Moon | Episode 942-984
Ultra Adventures | Episode 985-1033
Ultra Legends | Episode 1034-1087
There is a missing episode in the west because TPC thought it would be controversial.
The last episode of SM is called "Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!".
TV, 2019,
136 eps
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Pokemon Journeys is very strange within the series, it's not like any of the previous series and doesn't follow the story of the game it is supposedly based in.
It's divided into 3 seasons in the west.
Journeys | Episode 1088-1135
Master Journeys | Episode 1136-1177
Ultimate Journeys | Episode 1178-1234
If you do the math you'll notice there are 11 episodes more than the 136 listed on MAL, and that's because the last season (of 11 episodes) is part of Ultimate Journeys in the west.
Also, there are 4 recap episodes missing in the west.
So, more than ever, when you get to an episode called "This Could be the Start of Something Big!" (episode 1223) you are finished with japanese version of Journeys.
It's divided into 3 seasons in the west.
Journeys | Episode 1088-1135
Master Journeys | Episode 1136-1177
Ultimate Journeys | Episode 1178-1234
If you do the math you'll notice there are 11 episodes more than the 136 listed on MAL, and that's because the last season (of 11 episodes) is part of Ultimate Journeys in the west.
Also, there are 4 recap episodes missing in the west.
So, more than ever, when you get to an episode called "This Could be the Start of Something Big!" (episode 1223) you are finished with japanese version of Journeys.
ONA, 2022,
4 eps
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4 Special episodes made for the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus.
Let's say it takes place after episode 1177, the last episode of Master Journeys.
Let's say it takes place after episode 1177, the last episode of Master Journeys.
TV, 2023,
11 eps
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This last 11-episodes season was a farewell to the original series.
In the west is part of Ultimate Journeys as i said previously.
The last episode of this season, and the original Pokemon series overall, is 1234th and is called "The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!".
In the west is part of Ultimate Journeys as i said previously.
The last episode of this season, and the original Pokemon series overall, is 1234th and is called "The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!".
Movie, 2017,
1 ep
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After the 19th movie, and for the 20th anniversary they decided to try and make a reboot instead of the typical in-series movies. This became it's own saga, but it was ultimately left out by OLM and TPC.
It is an alternate version of the start of Ash's journey but featuring Pokemon of later generations.
It is an alternate version of the start of Ash's journey but featuring Pokemon of later generations.
Movie, 2020,
1 ep
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Last movie of the reboot and last movie overall before TPC decided to stop making movies.
TV Special, 2022,
1 ep
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Special episode released between the end of Journeys and the start of To be a Pokemon Master. It takes place in an alternate continuity very similar to the movies' one.
In the west it was released after To be a Pokemon Master as the last episode.
In the west it was released after To be a Pokemon Master as the last episode.
TV, 2023,
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New anime, maybe part of the same continuity or maybe not, starred by new characters. Following Journeys' style, it doesn't follow the story of the game it is supposedly based in.
In the west it is currently divided into 3 seasons.
Horizons | Episode 1235-1279
The Search for Laqua | Episode 1280-1323
Rising Hope | Episode 1324-????
As of today (December 28th, 2025), there is no episodes missing in the west.
In the west it is currently divided into 3 seasons.
Horizons | Episode 1235-1279
The Search for Laqua | Episode 1280-1323
Rising Hope | Episode 1324-????
As of today (December 28th, 2025), there is no episodes missing in the west.
