Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモン, Hepburn: Pokémon), abbreviated from the Japanese title of Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター, Poketto Monsutā) and currently branded in English as Pokémon the Series (テレビアニメ「ポケットモンスター」シリーズ, Terebi Anime 'Poketto Monsutā' Shirīzu, TV Anime "Pocket Monsters" Series), 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.
These special episodes includes Mini series, Pikachu shorts, television specials etc.
Pikachu shorts
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English title
Japanese title
Japanese release date
English release date
1
Pikachu's Vacation
Pikachu's Summer Vacation (ピカチュウのなつやすみ, Pikachū no Natsuyasumi)
July 18, 1998
November 12, 1999
When Ash Ketchum and his friends stumble upon a Pokémon-only vacation resort, they decide to let their Pokémon have a day of fun and relaxation and let all their Pokémon out as the trainers go relax on their own.
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Christmas Night
Let's Play on Christmas (クリスマスであそぼ!, Kurisumasu de Asobo!)
December 22, 1998
November 25, 2006
Pikachu, Togepi, and more of Ash, Misty and Brock's Pokémon cause havoc on Christmas Eve.
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Kanga Games
Let's Play in the Snow! (雪であそぼ!, Yuki de Asobo!)
December 22, 1998
November 25, 2006
The Pokémon go exploring the mountain.
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Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
The Pikachu Expedition (ピカチュウたんけんたい, Pikachū Tankentai)
July 17, 1999
July 21, 2000
Ash, Misty, and Tracey's Pokémon sneak away on vacation and find an area with a nice waterfall and a huge tree. Suddenly, a storm kicks up.
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Winter Games
Let's Play on the Ice! (こおりであそぼ!, Koori de Asobo!)
December 22, 1999
November 23, 2004
Pikachu and his friends join their first winter games.
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Stantler's Little Helpers
Christmas Night (クリスマスの夜, Kurisumasu no Yoru)
December 22, 1999
November 23, 2004
Pikachu and his friends wants to help Stantler to be on a Sleigh team.
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Pikachu & Pichu
Pichu and Pikachu (ピチューとピカチュウ, Pichū to Pikachū)
July 8, 2000
April 6, 2001
While in a city, Pikachu wanders off and meets a pair of mischievous Pichu brothers.
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Delibird's Dilemma
Delibird's Present (デリバードのプレゼント, Deribādo no Purezento)
December 22, 2000
June 17, 2006
Ash's, Misty's, and Brock's Pokémon must find Santa's missing presents before midnight.
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Snorlax Snowman
White Story (ホワイトストーリ, Howaito Sutōrī)
December 22, 2000
June 17, 2006
A retelling of Frosty the Snowman, starring the same Pokémon and featuring a Snorlax-shaped snowman.
10
Pikachu's PikaBoo
Pikachu's Exciting Hide-and-Seek (ピカチュウのドキドキかくれんぼ, Pikachū no Dokidoki Kakurenbo)
July 7, 2001
March 18, 2003
Pikachu and Ash and Misty's other Pokémon play hide-and-seek in a mansion and its gardens.
Pikachu reunites with the Pichu brothers, and they all have a campout with Ash and Misty's other Pokémon.
12
Gotta Dance!
Secret Base of the Dancing Pokémon (おどるポケモンひみつ基地, Odoru Pokemon Himitsu Kichi)
July 19, 2003
June 1, 2004
Pikachu and Ash, May, and Brock's other Pokémon have a dance with Meowth.
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Pikachu's Summer Festival (ピカチュウのなつまつり, Pikachū no Natsumatsuri)
August 1, 2004
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Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the festival.
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Pokémon 3D Adventure: Find Mew! (ポケモン3Dアドベンチャー ミュウを探せ!, Pokémon 3D Adobencha: Myū o Saga se!)
March 18, 2005
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Pikachu and his friends are going to find Mew.
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Pikachu's Ghost Carnival (ピカチュウのおばケカーニバル, Pikachū no oba Karnibaru)
August 1, 2005
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Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the Ghost Festival.
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Pokémon 4D: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure
Pokémon 3D Adventure 2: Pikachu's Grand Ocean-Floor Adventure (ポケモン3Dアドベンチャー2 ピカチュウ海底大冒険, Pokémon 3D Adobencha 2: Pikachū Kai Soko o Bōken)
May 20, 2006
July 1, 2008
Pikachu and his friends are going to the ocean adventure.
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Pikachu's Island Adventure
Pikachu's Naughty Island (ピカチュウのわんぱくアイランド, Pikachū no Wan Airando)
August 1, 2006
April 1, 2007
Pikachu and his friends are going to an island adventure.
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Pikachu's Exploration Club (ピカチュウの探検クラブ, Pikachū no Saga Ken Kurabu)
August 1, 2007
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Pikachu and his friends are joining the exploration club.
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Pikachu's Ice Adventure (ピカチュウ 冰の大冒険, Pikachū Hi no o Bōken)
August 1, 2008
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Pikachu and his friends are going to an ice adventure.
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Pikachu's Sparkle Search! (ピカチュウのキラキラだいそうさく!, Pikachū no Kira Kira dai Sō Saku!)
August 1, 2009
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Pikachu and his friends are searching for something during an adventure.
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Pikachu's Strange Wonder Adventure (ピカチュウのふしざな大冒険, Pikachū no Fushi Zana o Bōken)
August 1, 2010
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Pikachu and his friends are going to a wonderful strange adventure.
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Pikachu's Summer Bridge Story (ピカチュウのサマー・ブリッジ・ストーリー, Pikachū bo Sama Burijī Sutori)
August 1, 2011
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Pikachu and his friends will enjoy the summer bridge story.
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Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries (うたえメロエッタ リンカのみをさがせ, Uta e Meroetta: Rinka no mi o saga se)
July 3, 2012
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Pikachu and his friends along with Meloetta are going to search for Rinka berries.
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Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade
Meloetta's Sparkling Recital (メロエッタのキラキラリサイタル, Meroetta no Kirakira Risaitaru)
July 14, 2012
February 15, 2013
Pikachu, Pansage, Oshawott, Snivy, their trainers' Pokémon and the Pokémon from other regions help Meloetta retrieve a tree's special berries.
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Eevee & Friends
Pikachu and its Eievui Friends (ピカチュウとイーブイ☆フレンズ, Pikachū to Ībui Furenzu)
July 13, 2013
December 6, 2013
Pikachu and friends meet an Eevee and its evolved brothers and sisters, including the new Pokémon Sylveon.
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Pikachu, What's This Key?
Pikachu, What's This Key For? (ピカチュウ、これなんのカギ?, Pikachū, Kore Nan no Kagi?)
July 19, 2014
February 2, 2015
Pikachu and the other Pokémon of Ash and his friends meet a Klefki who has keys that open up portals to other worlds.
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Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad
Pikachu and the Pokémon Band (ピカチュウとポケモンおんがくたい, Pikachū to Pokémon on gaku Tai)
July 18, 2015
December 21, 2015
Pikachu and the other Pokémon of Ash and his friends want to sing and dance together.
Pikachu's Winter Vacation
Pikachu's Winter Vacation is a series composed of several Pikachu shorts that are related to Winter and Christmas. There are three different sets of segments.
EP#
Title
Original air date
English air date
1
"Pikachu's Winter Vacation" (ピカチュウのふゆやすみ)
December 22, 1998
November 25, 2006
This episode is split into two parts:
"Christmas Night" (クリスマスであそぼ!, Kurisumasu de Asobo!, Let's Play at Christmas!): Pikachu, Togepi, and more of Ash, Misty and Brock's Pokémon cause havoc on Christmas Eve.
"Kanga Games" (雪であそぼ!, Yuki de Asobo!, Let's Play in the Snow!): The Pokémon go exploring the mountain.
2
"Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2000 or Pokémon Pikachu's Winter Vacation 2" (ピカチュウのふゆやすみ2000)
December 22, 1999
November 23, 2004
This episode is split into two parts:
"Winter Games" (こおりであそぼう!, Koori de Asobou!, Let's Play on the Ice!): Pikachu and his friends join their first winter games.
"Stantler's Little Helpers" (クリスマスの夜, Kurisumasu no Yoru, Christmas Night): Pikachu and his friends wants to help Stantler to be on a Sleigh team.
"Delibird's Dilemma" (デリバードのプレゼント, Deribādo no Purezento, Delibird's Present): Ash's, Misty's, and Brock's Pokémon must find Santa's missing presents before midnight.
"Snorlax Snowman" (ホワイトストーリー, Howaito Sutōrī, White Story): A retelling of Frosty the Snowman, starring the same Pokémon and featuring a Snorlax-shaped snowman.
"Trouble in Big Town" (ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ・風船騒動, Bokutachi Pichū Burazāzu – Fūsen Sōdō, We're The Pichu Brothers: Balloon Disturbance): When playtime turns into a fight, the Pichu Brothers get separated. Compounding this, Pichu Little is soon miles above the ground with only balloons on a string keeping him up, and a wild Murkrow bent on popping the balloons is flying around.
Special episodes from main anime series
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Special (2011)
No. in season
Japanese title
Original air date
1
"Hikari - Setting Off on a New Journey!" Transliteration: "Hikari - Atarata Naru Tabidachi!" (Japanese: ヒカリ・新たなる旅立ち!)
February 3, 2011 (2011-02-03)
After concluding her journey with Ash and Brock, Dawn returns home and has to decide which of her Pokémon to take with her on her journey to become a Top Coordinator. The morning after, Johanna goes to Dawn's bed and tries to wake her up, only to find that Dawn had already woken up. Johanna goes outside to check if Dawn is there, and sees that Dawn is practicing with Cyndaquil. Cyndaquil uses a Swift and Flame Wheel combination which impresses Johanna.
2
"Nibi Gym - The Greatest Crisis Ever!" Transliteration: "Nibi Jimu - Shinjō Saidai no Kiki!" (Japanese: ニビジム・史上最大の危機!)
February 3, 2011 (2011-02-03)
After his journey with Ash and Dawn, Brock has returned home to Pewter City to take care of his siblings as well as studying towards gaining entry to a training school for Pokémon Doctors. Two of Brock's younger siblings come into his room and let him know that it is time for lunch. Brock gathers his siblings to the kitchen so that he can make them lunch, since their parents are away on yet another vacation.
Pokémon Black and White Special (2013-2014)
No. in season
Japanese title
Original air date
1
"Dent and Takeshi! Gyarados's Imperial Rage!!"[a] Transliteration: "Dento to Takeshi! Gyaradosu no Gekirin!!" (Japanese: デントとタケシ!ギャラドスのげきりん!!)
October 3, 2013 (2013-10-03)
After bidding farewell to Ash and Iris, Cilan goes fishing at a lake in Johto only to reel in a Gyarados that hurts his Pansage during battle. When he heads to the local Pokémon Center, he meets up with a Pokémon Doctor named Brock, although neither of them know that they have both met Ash.
2
"Iris VS Ibuki! The Road to Become a Dragon Master!!"[a] Transliteration: "Airisu Bui Esu Ibuki! Doragon Masutā e no Michi!!" (Japanese: アイリスVSイブキ!ドラゴンマスターへの道!!)
March 27, 2014 (2014-03-27)
Iris heads to Fusube City to meet up with Ibuki once again to have a battle. On the way to meet Ibuki, she befriends and helps a Fukamaru which Iris considers capturing.
Pokémon XY Special (2014-2016)
No. in season
English title Japanese title
Original air date
English air date
1
"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special I"(The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act I) Transliteration: "Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act I~" (Japanese: 最強メガシンカ~Act I~)
April 3, 2014 (2014-04-03)
May 31, 2014
Pokémon Trainer Alain wishes to battle every single Mega Evolution there is. He travels around the world to accomplish his goal. He first seeks out Elite Four member Siebold, who he has heard possesses a Mega Stone.
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"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special II"(The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act II) Transliteration: "Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act II~" (Japanese: 最強メガシンカ~Act II~)
November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06)
February 7, 2015
Alain continues his journey to find and defeat all of the Mega Evolutions in the world. He next meets up with Hoenn Region Champion, Steven Stone, who has also been traveling to understand the secrets of Mega Evolution and the Mega Stones, but both are caught off guard when Rayquaza appears in the skies.
3
"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special III"(The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act III) Transliteration: "Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act III~" (Japanese: 最強メガシンカ~Act III~)
March 19, 2015 (2015-03-19)
August 15, 2015
Alain and Steven must find a way to stop an apocalyptic clash between Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza before these titans turn the Hoenn Region into a ruin.
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"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special IV"(The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act IV) Transliteration: "Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act IV~" (Japanese: 最強メガシンカ~Act IV~)
October 29, 2015 (2015-10-29)
December 26, 2015
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.
5
"The Legend of X, Y, and Z!"(XYZ's Legend!) Transliteration: "XYZ no densetsu!" (Japanese: XYZの伝説!)
November 3, 2016 (2016-11-03)
January 28, 2017
Professor Sycamore investigates the origins of the XYZ legend with Alexa about the story of a man named Jan and his love interest named Aila. A prophecy made long ago predicted that Yveltal would appear and drain all life from Kalos. Upon the arrival of Yveltal, Aila becomes fossilized as a statue while defending Jan. Afterwards, Yveltal enters into its long term sleep. Jan searches out Xerneas to restore life to Kalos. Years later, Xerneas reappears and restores life to Kalos. However, Aila is left as a statue. Many years later, Jan can be seen as an old and blind man. Jan discusses how he sleeps in the same spot every night. Jan talks to the Aila statue about how Xerneas and Zygarde made the forest so beautiful. Jan cuts an image of the "Z" symbol for Zygarde with a Zygarde Cell on it. Jan falls asleep for the last time. Jan says, "I want to be with her. I will sleep a little".
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"The Strongest Duo! Citron and Cilan!!" Transliteration: "Saikyō no futari! Citron to Dent!!" (Japanese: 最強の二人!シトロンとデント!!)
November 10, 2016 (2016-11-10)
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Eureka and Citron meet Dent while at a fishing competition. Once acquainted, they head towards Prism Tower. Eureka becomes trapped in a malfunctioning automated train thanks to a damaged control unit preventing the automated controls taking commands from the command center. With the help of Dent, Eureka and Dedenne manages to bring the train to a stop. Just as Citron and Dent arrive at the train, a Shibirudon uses Plasma Shower to make the train commence operation again. Eureka is once again taken away before being fished to safety using Dent's fishing rod and Citron's Eipam arm. Dedenne uses its cheeks to discharge excessive electricity from Shibirudon, which had been causing it pain. Shibirudon is taken back outside the metro system and dives into the river.
Pokémon Journeys Special (2022)
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English title Japanese title
Japanese air date
English air date
1
"The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)"(Satoshi and Go! Let's Go to the Sinnoh Fest!!) Transliteration: "Satoshi to gō! Shin'oufesu ni gō! !" (Japanese: サトシとゴウ!シンオウフェスにゴー!!)
January 21, 2022 (2022-01-21)
September 23, 2022
Ash and Goh goes to Canalave City, they met Dawn. Meanwhile, Team Galactic cornered Heatran and Saturn catches Heatran to bring back Cyrus.
Ash, Goh and Dawn meets with Brock. Team Galactic begins to open a portal to bring back Cyrus then Saturn's Heatran goes on a rampage and escapes.
3
"The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)"(The Fierce Fighting at Mount Tengan!!) Transliteration: "Tengansan no dai nessen! !" (Japanese: テンガン山の大熱戦!!)
January 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)
September 23, 2022
Ash, Dawn, and Goh tries to stop Heatran then Arceus appears to stop the rampaging.
4
"The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)"(Miraculous Radiance! The Legend of Sinnoh!) Transliteration: "Kiseki no kagayaki! Shin'ō densetsu!" (Japanese: 奇跡の輝き!シンオウ伝説!)
January 28, 2022 (2022-01-28)
September 23, 2022
Ash, Goh and Dawn stops Heatren from rampaging and Team Galactic Commanders got rearrested.
5
"Distant Blue Sky! (The Distant Blue Sky)" Transliteration: "Haruka Naru Aoi Sora" (Japanese: 遥かなる青い空)
December 23, 2022 (2022-12-23)
September 8, 2023
Set in the same continuity as I Choose You, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle instead of the anime TV series, Ash and Pikachu continue their adventure as they help out a boy named Sunny.
"A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!" (タケシ!ニビジムをすくえ!, Takeshi! Nibi Jimu wo Sukue!, Takeshi! Save Nibi Gym!)
December 3, 2002
Brock returns to Pewter City, but is shocked to discover that his mother has returned, and has turned the Pokémon Gym into a Water-type Gym. He now has to battle to save the Gym for his brother, Forrest.
2
"Cerulean Blues" (ハナダジムのリベンジマッチ!, Hanada Jimu no Ribenji Matchi!, Revenge Match at Hanada Gym!)
December 10, 2002
Misty returns home to become the leader of the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym, but has to deal with a number of problems that have cropped up during her absence, including a rampaging Gyarados and her rivals the Invincible Brothers seeking control of the Gym.
3
"We're No Angels!" (がんばれ!前向きロケット団, Ganbare! Maemuki Roketto-dan!, Tough Battle! Stay Positive, Team Rocket!)
December 17, 2002
Team Rocket lands in a village where they are mistaken for Team Righteous (a vintage TV superhero duo wearing identical uniforms), and face a dilemma deciding between building a robot army or living up to the high expectations of the villagers.
4
"Showdown at the Oak Corral" (オーキド邸だいけっせん!!, Ōkido-yashiki Daikessen!, Epic Battle at Okido's Lab)
"The Blue Badge of Courage" (カスミ!ブルーバッジをゲットせよ!, Kasumi! Burū Bajji o Getto se yo!, Kasumi! Get the Blue Badge!)
February 25, 2003
Tracey and Sakura visit Misty at the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym, so that Sakura can battle Misty for a Gym Badge. Misty is out of Gym Badges, however, so the three of them travel to the home of the badge maker.
6
"Of Meowth and Pokémon" (出会いのミレニアムタウン / アルバイトはたいへんニャース!?, Deai no Mireniamu Taun / Arubaito wa taihen Nyāsu!?, The Millennium Town Encounter! / Nyarth with a Part-Time Job!?)
March 4, 2003
Meowth takes a break from trying to capture Pikachu to spend time in Big Town. But his dream project to build a golden statue gets off to a bad start when he loses his picnic basket in a series of mix-ups. And then to pay for it he gets some jobs, but makes the Pichu possé to do the work. This story is continued in "Trouble In Big Town."
7
"Oaknapped!" (ポケモン捜査網!オーキド博士をさがせ!!, Pokémon Sōsa! Ōkido-hakase o Sagase!!, Pokémon Investigation! Search For Professor Okido!)
April 8, 2003
Butch and Cassidy kidnap Professor Oak in order to learn about Pokérus for Professor Nanba's evil plans, and Tracey and Ritchie have to rescue him.
8
"Big Meowth, Little Dreams" (迷探偵ニャース参上! / メイッコルリリは大迷惑, Meitantei Nyāsu Sanjō! / Meikko Ruriri daimeiwaku?, Calling Great Detective Nyarth / Ruriri the Niece is a Great Nuisance?)
June 17, 2003
With two days left in Big Town, Meowth gives up on his statue, and just wants to eat his tuna fish sandwich, which then mysteriously runs away from him. Then, the next day, he tries to woo a Skitty while the Pichu Brothers chase after an Azurill.
9
"A Date With Delcatty" (カスミ真剣勝負!命かけます!?, Kasumi Shinken Shōbu! Inochi Kakemasu!?, Kasumi Fights For Real! Risking A Life!?)
September 2, 2003
Casey visits Cerulean City to visit Misty and watch a baseball match with the Electabuzz. Meanwhile, Butch and Cassidy receive orders to steal the Delcatty of a trainer who also happens to have a crush on Misty and tickets to see the Electabuzz.
10
"Training Daze" (ロケット団 愛と青春の原点, Roketto-dan Ai to Seishun no Genten, Team Rocket! Origin of Love and Youth!)
September 30, 2003
Jessie recounts how she met up with James and Meowth, and how they became members of Team Rocket. Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
11
"Celebi and Joy!" (もうひとつのセレビィ伝説, Mō Hitotsu no Serebī Densetsu, Another Celebi Legend!)
October 7, 2003
Ritchie arrives in a town where the Mayor plans to demolish the Pokémon Center, but an old Nurse Joy does not want to lose the memories it contains. Celebi sends Ritchie back in time to make things right.
12
"Journey to the Starting Line!" (マサラタウン、ポケモントレーナーの旅立ち, Masara Taun, Pokémon Torēnā no Tabidachi!, Masara Town, A Pokémon Trainer Sets Off)
October 14, 2003
Ash's Tauros stampede through Professor Oak's lab causing a baby Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander to run away on the same day that the mayor's son, Gilbert, is about to start his Pokémon Journey.
13
"Putting The Air Back In Aerodactyl!" (ポケモン研究者シゲルと復活のプテラ, Pokémon Kenkyūsha Shigeru to Fukkatsu no Putera, Pokémon Researcher Shigeru & The Revived Ptera!)
March 16, 2004
Professor Oak and Tracey visit Gary, who is researching prehistoric Pokémon. They have successfully brought an Aerodactyl to life, but must gain control of it before anyone is endangered (or before Butch and Cassidy can steal it).Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
14
"Luvdisc Is A Many Splendored Thing!" (カスミとラブカス!ラブバトル!, Kasumi to Rabukasu! Rabu Batoru!, Kasumi and Lovecus! Love Battle!)
September 14, 2004
Misty and Daisy each have a new Luvdisc, but only one loves the other. To make matters worse, Butch and Cassidy steal them for Professor Nanba, who plans to use them to rid the world of love forever. Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
15
"Those Darn Electabuzz!" (ナナコとリザードン!炎の猛特訓!, Nanako to Rizādon! Honō no Mōtokkun!, Nanako & Lizardon! Intensive Fire Training!)
September 21, 2004
Casey meets the pitcher for her favourite baseball team, the Electabuzz. He left due to a shoulder injury, but has lost the fire to perform, while his Charizard has literally lost its fire and ability to fly. She must restore the fighting spirit to both of them.
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"The Search for the Legend" (天駆ける伝説 ヒロシとファイヤー!, Amakakeru Densetsu Hiroshi to Faiyā!, Galloping Sky Legend – Hiroshi & Fire!!)
September 28, 2004
While taking a voyage on the SS Anne, Ritchie meets a trainer called Silver, who is on his way to battle Moltres with two Professors from the Bogus Fake University of Science. However, the "professors" are really Butch and Cassidy, and they want to capture Moltres for Team Rocket.
A three-part episode. On his Pokémon Journey, Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
2
"The Legend of Thunder (Part 2)" (ライコウ 雷の伝説, Raikou – Ikazuchi no Densetsu, Raikou Legend of Thunder)
June 10, 2006
A three-part episode. On his Pokémon Journey, Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
3
"The Legend of Thunder (Part 3)" (ライコウ 雷の伝説, Raikou – Ikazuchi no Densetsu, Raikou Legend of Thunder)
June 10, 2006
A three-part episode. On his Pokémon Journey, Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
4
"Pikachu's Winter Vacation"
June 24, 2006
This episode is split into two parts:
"Delibird's Dilemma" (デリバードのプレゼント, Deribādo no Purezento, Delibird's Present): Ash's, Misty's, and Brock's Pokémon must find Santa's missing presents before midnight.
"Snorlax Snowman" (ホワイトストーリー, Howaito Sutōrī, White Story): A retelling of Frosty the Snowman, starring the same Pokémon and featuring a Snorlax-shaped snowman.
5
"A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!" (タケシ!ニビジムをすくえ!, Takeshi! Nibi Jimu wo Sukue!, Takeshi! Save Nibi Gym!)
July 1, 2006
Brock returns to Pewter City, but is shocked to discover that his mother has returned, and has turned the Pokémon Gym into a Water-type Gym. He now has to battle to save the Gym for his brother, Forrest.
6
"Cerulean Blues" (ハナダジムのリベンジマッチ!, Hanada Jimu no Ribenji Matchi!, Revenge Match at Hanada Gym!)
July 8, 2006
Misty returns home to become the leader of the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym, but has to deal with a number of problems that have cropped up during her absence, including a rampaging Gyarados and her rivals the Invincible Brothers seeking control of the Gym.
7
"We're No Angels!" (がんばれ!前向きロケット団, Ganbare! Maemuki Roketto-dan!, Tough Battle! Stay Positive, Team Rocket!)
July 15, 2006
Team Rocket lands in a village where they are mistaken for Team Righteous (a vintage TV superhero duo wearing identical uniforms), and face a dilemma deciding between building a robot army or living up to the high expectations of the villagers.
8
"Showdown at the Oak Corral" (オーキド邸だいけっせん!!, Ōkido-yashiki Daikessen!, Epic Battle at Okido's Lab)
"The Blue Badge of Courage" (カスミ!ブルーバッジをゲットせよ!, Kasumi! Burū Bajji o Getto se yo!, Kasumi! Get the Blue Badge!)
July 22, 2006
Tracey and Sakura visit Misty at the Cerulean City Pokémon Gym, so that Sakura can battle Misty for a Gym Badge. Misty is out of Gym Badges, however, so the three of them travel to the home of the badge maker.
10
"Oaknapped!" (ポケモン捜査網!オーキド博士をさがせ!!, Pokémon Sōsa! Ōkido-hakase o Sagase!!, Pokémon Investigation! Search For Professor Okido!)
July 29, 2006
Butch and Cassidy kidnap Professor Oak in order to learn about Pokérus for Professor Nanba's evil plans, and Tracey and Ritchie have to rescue him.
11
"A Date With Delcatty" (カスミ真剣勝負!命かけます!?, Kasumi Shinken Shōbu! Inochi Kakemasu!?, Kasumi Fights For Real! Risking A Life!?)
August 5, 2006
Casey visits Cerulean City to visit Misty and watch a baseball match with the Electabuzz. Meanwhile, Butch and Cassidy receive orders to steal the Delcatty of a trainer who also happens to have a crush on Misty and tickets to see the Electabuzz.
12
"Celebi and Joy!" (もうひとつのセレビィ伝説, Mō Hitotsu no Serebī Densetsu, Another Celebi Legend!)
August 12, 2006
Ritchie arrives in a town where the Mayor plans to demolish the Pokémon Center, but an old Nurse Joy does not want to lose the memories it contains. Celebi sends Ritchie back in time to make things right.
13
"Training Daze" (ロケット団 愛と青春の原点, Roketto-dan Ai to Seishun no Genten, Team Rocket! Origin of Love and Youth!)
August 19, 2006
Jessie recounts how she met up with James and Meowth, and how they became members of Team Rocket. Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
14
"Journey to the Starting Line!" (マサラタウン、ポケモントレーナーの旅立ち, Masara Taun, Pokémon Torēnā no Tabidachi!, Masara Town, A Pokémon Trainer Sets Off)
August 26, 2006
Ash's Tauros stampede through Professor Oak's lab causing a baby Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander to run away on the same day that the mayor's son, Gilbert, is about to start his Pokémon Journey.
15
"Putting The Air Back In Aerodactyl!" (ポケモン研究者シゲルと復活のプテラ, Pokémon Kenkyūsha Shigeru to Fukkatsu no Putera, Pokémon Researcher Shigeru & The Revived Ptera!)
September 2, 2006
Professor Oak and Tracey visit Gary, who is researching prehistoric Pokémon. They have successfully brought an Aerodactyl to life, but must gain control of it before anyone is endangered (or before Butch and Cassidy can steal it).Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
16
"Luvdisc Is A Many Splendored Thing!" (カスミとラブカス!ラブバトル!, Kasumi to Rabukasu! Rabu Batoru!, Kasumi and Lovecus! Love Battle!)
September 23, 2006
Misty and Daisy each have a new Luvdisc, but only one loves the other. To make matters worse, Butch and Cassidy steal them for Professor Nanba, who plans to use them to rid the world of love forever. Notable for the one of only three times that Butch is called by his proper name.
17
"Those Darn Electabuzz!" (ナナコとリザードン!炎の猛特訓!, Nanako to Rizādon! Honō no Mōtokkun!, Nanako & Lizardon! Intensive Fire Training!)
September 23, 2006
Casey meets the pitcher for her favourite baseball team, the Electabuzz. He left due to a shoulder injury, but has lost the fire to perform, while his Charizard has literally lost its fire and ability to fly. She must restore the fighting spirit to both of them.
18
"The Search for the Legend" (天駆ける伝説 ヒロシとファイヤー!, Amakakeru Densetsu Hiroshi to Faiyā!, Galloping Sky Legend – Hiroshi & Fire!!)
September 30, 2006
While taking a voyage on the SS Anne, Ritchie meets a trainer called Silver, who is on his way to battle Moltres with two Professors from the Bogus Fake University of Science. However, the "professors" are really Butch and Cassidy, and they want to capture Moltres for Team Rocket.
19
"Of Meowth and Pokémon" (出会いのミレニアムタウン / アルバイトはたいへんニャース!?, Deai no Mireniamu Taun / Arubaito wa taihen Nyāsu!?, The Millennium Town Encounter! / Nyarth with a Part-Time Job!?)
October 7, 2006
Meowth takes a break from trying to capture Pikachu to spend time in Big Town. But his dream project to build a golden statue gets off to a bad start when he loses his picnic basket in a series of mix-ups. And then to pay for it he gets some jobs, but makes the Pichu possé to do the work. This story is continued in "Trouble In Big Town."
20
"Trouble in Big Town" (ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ・風船騒動, Bokutachi Pichū Burazāzu – Fūsen Sōdō, We're The Pichu Brothers: Balloon Disturbance)
October 14, 2006
When playtime turns into a fight, the Pichu Brothers get separated. Compounding this, Pichu Little is soon miles above the ground with only balloons on a string keeping him up, and a wild Murkrow bent on popping the balloons is flying around. This story is continued in "Big Meowth, Little Dreams."
21
"Big Meowth, Little Dreams" (迷探偵ニャース参上! / メイッコルリリは大迷惑, Meitantei Nyāsu Sanjō! / Meikko Ruriri daimeiwaku?, Calling Great Detective Nyarth / Ruriri the Niece is a Great Nuisance?)
October 21, 2006
With two days left in Big Town, Meowth gives up on his statue, and just wants to eat his tuna fish sandwich, which then mysteriously runs away from him. Then, the next day, he tries to woo a Skitty while the Pichu Brothers chase after an Azurill.
22
"Pikachu's Winter Vacation"
November 25, 2006
This episode is split into two parts:
"Christmas Night" (クリスマスであそぼ!, Kurisumasu de Asobo!, Let's Play at Christmas!): Pikachu, Togepi, and more of Ash, Misty and Brock's Pokémon cause havoc on Christmas Eve.
"Kanga Games" (雪であそぼ!, Yuki de Asobo!, Let's Play in the Snow!): The Pokémon go exploring the mountain.
Cube-Shaped Pokémon on Cubie Island?! (Japanese: マルジャナイ島のシカクなポケモン!?Square Pokémon on Not-Round Island!?) is a series of animated shorts which was released to promote Pokémon Quest.
#
Title
Japanese release date
US release date
1
A Chance Encounter (きぐうな であい, A Chance Encounter)
April 8, 2023
April 9, 2023
2
Eyes In the Cave (どうくつの め, Eyes In the Cave)
April 28, 2023
May 1, 2023
3
Spooky Forest (ぶきみな もり, Spooky Forest)
June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023
4
An Opening in the Night Sky (よぞらにあいた あな, An Opening in the Night Sky)
September 23, 2023
October 3, 2023
5
My Precious Friends (たいせつな なかま, Precious Friends)
September 30, 2023
October 4, 2023
Pokémon: Path to the Peak (2023)
Pokémon: Path to the Peak (Japanese: PATH TO THE PEAK 頂へのきずなPath to the Peak: Bonds to the Peak) is a series of animated shorts which are based on Pokémon Trading Card Game.
"I’m Haru, the New Concierge!" Transliteration: "I'm Supposed to Start Working Here Today!" (Japanese: 今日からこちらで働かせていただきます!)
December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)
Following a series of unfortunate life events, Haru decides to start anew at the Pokemon Resort working as a concierge. Her supervisor, Ms. Watanabe, implores her to spend her first day enjoying what the resort has to offer, but Haru is certain the task can't be that simple.
2
"What’s on Your Mind, Psyduck?" Transliteration: "So, Were You Having Fun Just Now?" (Japanese: どう?いま楽しい?)
December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)
Ms. Watanabe asks Haru to find a Pokemon partner of her own. Although she initially struggles with the assignment, she quickly bonds with a shy Psyduck suffering from uncontrollable headaches.
3
"I Hope I Can Evolve Too…" Transliteration: "I Want to Evolve Too, Right Now..." (Japanese: 私も早く進化したい…)
December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)
Upon witnessing a Pokemon's evolution, Haru wishes she could "evolve" too, believing she lacks any talents in her current form. When a Magikarp who cannot swim loses his floatie, Haru is given the opportunity to discover where she excels.
4
"Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!" Transliteration: "Welcome to the Pokémon Resort!" (Japanese: ようこそポケモンリゾートへ!)
December 28, 2023 (2023-12-28)
Haru meets a timid Pikachu and his trainer, Nao, who hopes the Pokemon Resort can encourage Pikachu to be louder and more outgoing. After several activities fail to persuade Pikachu to raise his voice, Haru reconsiders her approach.
Standalone ONAs
EP#
Title
Original air date
English air date
1
A Ripple in Time (時の波紋)
February 12, 2022
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2
Bidoof's Big Stand (ビッパ、キミにきめた!, Bippa, I Choose You!)
February 9, 2022
January 11, 2022
3
Journey of Shared Dreams (同梦之旅, Tóngmèng-zhī Lǚ)[c]
—
—
4
Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan (名探偵ピカチュウ ~華麗なるモーニングルーティン~, Detective Pikachu ~Splendid Morning Routine~)
Mewtwo! I Am Here (ミュウツー! 我はココニ在リ, Myūtsū! Ware wa Koko ni Ari)
December 30, 2000
December 4, 2001
Mewtwo, who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by Giovanni. Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes.
Pokemon: The Legend of Thunder
Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder (ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ 雷の伝説, Poketto monsuta kurisutaru: Raikou kaminari no densetsu)
December 30, 2001
June 3, 2006 June 10, 2006
Jimmy meets his old friend, Marina, at a Pokémon Center. The two of them, later teaming up with Vincent, discover and attempt to foil an attempt by Hun and Attila to steal Raikou.
Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon (戦慄のミラージュポケモン, Senritsu no Mirāju Pokemon)
October 13, 2006
April 29, 2006
Ash, May, Max, and Brock meet up with Misty and Professor Oak to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage Mewtwo, Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (2007-2009)
The Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series (Japanese: ポケモンふしぎのダンジョンPokémon Mystery Dungeon, also ポケダンPokédan is an animated shorts of Pokémon anime based on the game with the same name. They were made for explaining parts of the games.
#
Title
Japanese release date
US release date
1
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate! (ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 出動!ポケモン救助隊ガンバルズ!, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Setting Out! Pokémon Rescue Team Ganbarus!)
March 23, 2007
September 8, 2006
2
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness (ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 時の探検隊・闇の探検隊, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness)
September 9, 2007
September 1, 2008
3
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness (ポケモン不思議のダンジョン 空の探検隊 時と闇をめぐる 最後の冒険, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: The Final Adventure Crossing Time and Darkness)
April 12, 2009
October 9, 2009
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (2010)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Japanese: ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light) is an original short animation of the Pokémon anime based on the game with the same name.
#
Title
Japanese release date
US release date
1
"Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Part 1" (ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<前編>, Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light Part 1)
February 28, 2010
November 10, 2010
2
"Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Part 2" (ポケモンレンジャー 光の軌跡<後編>, Pokémon Ranger: Traces of Light Part 2)
It is an anime short about three minutes long. The special is based on the life of the Slowking that was featured in Pokémon: The Movie 2000. Slowking's life on Shamouti Island is very simple and carefree. It was intended to be an extra for Pokémon: The Movie 2000.
2
Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening (ミュウツー ~覚醒への序章~, Mewtwo: The Prologue to its Awakening)
Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon (おでまし小魔神フーパ, The Mini Djinn Appears: Hoopa)
June 19, 2015
December 3, 2015
It is a special episode that serves as a prologue to Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. It was available in Japan along with the purchase of a ticket for Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures (2015)
Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures (Japanese: フーパのおでまし大作戦!!Hoopa's Appear Plan!!) is a series of short episodes that was released to promote Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.
#
Title
Japanese release date
US release date
1
Flying in the Air (そらをとぶ, Fly)
April 23, 2015
December 11, 2015
2
Wake Up (めざまし, Alarm Clock)
April 30, 2015
December 11, 2015
3
Ball Pickup (たまひろい, Ball Boy)
May 7, 2015
December 11, 2015
4
Heated Battle (あついバトル, Hot Battle)
May 14, 2015
December 11, 2015
5
Shooting Star (ながれぼし, Shooting Star)
May 21, 2015
December 11, 2015
6
In the Dark (くらやみ, Darkness)
May 28, 2015
December 11, 2015
Planetarium specials
This is a list of special episodes that were shown exclusively at planetariums and museums in Japan.
#
Title
Japanese air date
1
Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation: Planetarium: Challenge from the Sky (ポケットモンスターアドバンスジェネレーション プラネタリウム 天空からの挑戦)
May 29, 2004
2
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Get Together! Pokémon Planet Center (ポケットモンスターダイヤモンドパール・あつまれ!ポケモンプラネットセンター)
June 3, 2006
3
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Get Together! Pokémon Star Festival (ポケットモンスターダイヤモンドパール・あつまれポケモン星まつり)
May 31, 2008
4
Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!: Celestial Globe of Light and Shadow (ポケットモンスター ベストウイッシュ 光と影のテンキュウギ)
Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon: Planetarium (ポケットモンスター サン&ムーン プラネタリウム)
September 10, 2017
7
Pocket Monsters: Message from the Aurora (ポケットモンスター オーロラからのメッセージ)
August 29, 2020
Other special episodes
EP#
Title
Original air date
English air date
1
Pichu Bros. in Party Panic (ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ・パーティはおおさわぎ!のまき, We are the Pichu Brothers - The 'Great Party Uproar!' Chapter)
July 18, 2003
December 1, 2003
Notes
^ abThese episodes are labeled as "extra episodes" in Japan, but were broadcast under the Decolora Adventures title and are included within this season.
^ abcInformation is taken from the ending credits of each episode.
^This episode was aired on February 28, 2023 in mainland China.