List of Pokémon episodes (seasons 1–13) explained

Pokémon, known in Japan as, is a Japanese anime television series produced by animation studio OLM for TV Tokyo. It is adapted from the Pokémon video game series published by Nintendo. The series follows the young ten-year-old Pokémon trainer Ash Ketchum and his adventures with his electric mouse partner Pikachu (voiced by Ikue Ōtani), and a varying group of friends in his quest to become a Pokémon Master.

The division between seasons of Pokémon is based on the Japanese version openings of each episode and reflect the actual production season. The English episode numbers are based on their first airing either in syndication, on Kids' WB, Cartoon Network, Disney XD or on Netflix. Subsequent episodes of the English version follow the original Japanese order, except where banned episodes are shown.

Episode list

Season 1: Indigo League (1997–99)

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Season 2: Adventures on the Orange Islands (1999)

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Season 3: The Johto Journeys (1999–2000)

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Season 4: Johto League Champions (2000–01)

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Season 5: Master Quest (2001–02)

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Season 6: Advanced (2002–03)

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Season 7: Advanced Challenge (2003–04)

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Season 8: Advanced Battle (2004–05)

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Season 9: Battle Frontier (2005–06)

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Season 10: Diamond and Pearl (2006–07)

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Season 11: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (2007–08)

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Season 12: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (2008–09)

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Season 13: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (2010)

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Home media releases

DVD

Volume!Episodes!Release Date
Season 1: Indigo League (1997–1999)I Choose You! Pikachu1–3December 13, 1998
The Mystery of Mount Moon4–6March 9, 1999
The Sisters of Cerulean City7–9March 9, 1999
Poké-Friends10–12May 18, 1999
Thunder Shock!13–15May 18, 1999
Seaside Pikachu16–17, 19July 20, 1999
Psychic Surprise20–22July 20, 1999
Primeape Problems23–25September 21, 1999
Fashion Victims26–28September 21, 1999
Fighting Tournament29–31September 21, 1999
The Great Race32–34November 23, 1999
Pikachu Party36–37, 39November 23, 1999
Wake Up Snorlax!40–42January 18, 2000
Jigglypuff Pop43–45January 18, 2000
Charizard!46–48February 22, 2000
Totally Togepi49–51February 22, 2000
Picture Perfect54–57May 30, 2000
Water Blast!58–60May 30, 2000
Our Hero Meowth52–53, 61July 18, 2000
The Final Badge62–64July 18, 2000
The Po-Ké Corral!65–67September 19, 2000
Hang Ten, Pikachu68–70September 19, 2000
Show Time!71–73November 14, 2000
Into the Arena74–76November 14, 2000
ROUND ONE!77–79January 23, 2001
Friends & Rivals80–82January 23, 2001
Season 2: Adventures in the Orange Islands (1999)Adventures On The Orange Islands 183–94November 12, 2002
Adventures On The Orange Islands 295–106September 23, 2003
Adventures On The Orange Islands 3107–118November 18, 2003
Season 3: The Johto Journeys (1999-2000)A Brand New World119–121March 27, 2001
Midnight Guardian122–124March 27, 2001
Mission Spinarak125–127May 29, 2001
Snow Rescue128–130May 29, 2001
Flying Ace131–133July 31, 2001
Fire Power134–136July 31, 2001
Team Green!137–139September 25, 2001
Crimson Warrior140–142September 25, 2001
Azalea Adventures143–145November 27, 2001
Buggy Boogie146–148November 27, 2001
The Squirtle Squad149–151January 29, 2002
Midnight Heroes152–154January 29, 2002
Ursaring Rampage155–157March 26, 2002
Season 4: Johto League Champions (2000–01)Journey to the Johto League Champion160–166December 10, 2002
Road to the Johto League Champion167–173December 10, 2002
Distance to the Johto League Champion174–180June 24, 2003
Path to the Johto League Champion181–187August 26, 2003
Way to the Johto League Champion188–194October 28, 2003
Circuit to the Johto League Champion195–201December 2, 2003
Journey's End202–211February 10, 2004
Season 6: Advanced (2002–03)A Ruin with a View277–281July 20, 2004
Tree's a Crowd282–286July 20, 2004
A Bite to Remember287–291September 21, 2004
Stairway to Devon292–296September 21, 2004
A Hole Lotta Trouble297–301November 9, 2004
A Three Team Scheme302–306November 9, 2004
Abandon Ship307–311January 25, 2005
Jump for Joy312–316January 25, 2005
Season 7: Advanced Challenge (2003–04)Love at First Flight317–321September 6, 2005
Maxxed Out!322–326September 6, 2005
Cheer Pressure327–331November 29, 2005
Manectric Charge332–336November 29, 2005
Take the Lombre Home337–341January 24, 2006
Go Go Ludicolo!342–346January 24, 2006
A Six Pack Attack347–351March 14, 2006
That's Just Swellow352–356March 14, 2006
Sky High Gym Battle!357–362May 9, 2006
Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry363–368May 9, 2006
Season 8: Advanced Battle (2004–05)Gaining Groudon369–373September 19, 2006
The Scuffle of Legends374–378September 19, 2006
Absol-ute Disaster379–383November 7, 2006
Eight Ain't Enough384–388November 7, 2006
Berry, Berry Interesting!389–393January 9, 2007
Deceit and Assist394–395, 397–399January 9, 2007
Shocks and Bonds400–404March 6, 2007
A Judgment Brawl405–409March 6, 2007
Numero Uno Articuno410–415May 1, 2007
Hail to the Chef!416–421May 1, 2007

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Volume!Episodes!Release date!Ref.
Season 1: Indigo League (1997–1999)First EditionPart 1: Episodes 1–261–17, 19–27November 21, 2006
Part 2: Episodes 27–5228–34, 36–37, 39–51, 54–57November 13, 2007
Part 3: Episodes 53–7952–53, 58–82February 18, 2008
Second EditionVolume 11–17, 19–27November 5, 2013
Volume 228–34, 36–37, 39–51, 54–57October 28, 2014
Volume 352–53, 58–64, 66–82October 28, 2014
The Complete Collection1–17, 19–34, 36–37, 39–64, 66–82October 28, 2014
Season 2: Adventures in the Orange Islands (1999)Box Set83–118May 20, 2008
The Complete Collection83–91, 93–100, 102–118May 5, 2015
Season 3: The Johto Journeys (1999–2000)The Complete Collection119–159November 10, 2015
Season 4: Johto League Champions (2000–01)The Complete Collection160–211May 31, 2016
Season 5: Master Quest (2001–02)Box SetsQuest 1: Episodes 1–32212–243October 26, 2004
Quest 2: Episodes 33–64244–251, 253–276February 15, 2005
The Complete Collection212–251, 253–276October 11, 2016
Season 6: Advanced (2002–03)Box SetsVolume 1277–296October 25, 2005
Volume 2297–316August 22, 2006
The Complete Collection277–316May 16, 2017
Season 7: Advanced Challenge (2003–04)The Complete Collection317–368December 5, 2017
Season 8: Advanced Battle (2004–05)The Complete Collection369–395, 397–421June 12, 2018
Season 9: Battle Frontier (2005–06)Box SetsVolume 1: Episodes 1–24422–445June 24, 2008
Volume 2: Episodes 25–47446–468September 16, 2008
The Complete Collection422–468January 8, 2019
Season 10: Diamond and Pearl (2006–07)Box SetsBox Set 1: Episodes 1–17469–485September 16, 2008
Box Set 2: Episodes 18–34486–502November 4, 2008
Box Set 3: Episodes 35–51503–515, 517–520March 17, 2009
The Complete Season469–515, 517–520August 20, 2019
Season 11: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (2007–08)Box SetsBox Set 1: Episodes 1–17521–537June 23, 2009
Box Set 2: Episodes 18–34538, 541–556August 25, 2009
Box Set 3: Episodes 35–52539–540, 557–572October 27, 2009
The Complete Season521–572January 7, 2020
Season 12: Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (2008–09)Box SetsBox Set 1: Episodes 1–15573–587March 15, 2011
Box Set 2: Episodes 16–27589–600May 10, 2011
Box Set 3: Episodes 28–39601–612August 30, 2011
Box Set 4: Episodes 40–52613–625November 22, 2011
The Complete Season573–587, 589–625August 18, 2020
Season 13: Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (2010)Box SetsSet 1: Episodes 1–11626–635, 637February 28, 2012
Set 2: Episodes 12–22636, 638–647May 1, 2012
Set 3: Episodes 23–34648–659September 4, 2012
The Complete Season626–659February 23, 2021