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Pokémon Season 23 Episodes
Season 23 Episode Guide
48 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Pikachu is Born!
Fri, Jun 12, 202025 mins
Four years prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey, a six-year-old Ash rushes downstairs to show his mother a poster advertising Professor Oak's Pokémon camp. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, Delia agrees to sign him up but admits he will have to get himself up and make his own way since she has things to do. Meanwhile, in the forested outskirts of Pallet Town, a young Pichu observes his surroundings.
Episode 2
Satoshi and Go, Let's Go by Lugia!
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
While Ash travels with his Mother and Professor Oak, Go awaits a special encounter with a legendary Pokemon. Little do these two boys know, their first adventure together is about to begin.
Episode 3
Fushigisou, Isn't it Mysterious?
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
Professor Cerise asks Ash and Goh to investigate the sudden appearance of Ivysaur in Vermillion City, but the two researchers disagree on their methods.
Episode 4
Let's Go to the Galar Region! An Encounter with Hibanny!!
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
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.
Episode 5
Kabigon Became Gigantic!? The Mystery of Daimax!!
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
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.
Episode 6
Catch a Lot of Pokémon! The Path to Mew!!
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Go shows Professor Sakuragi the problem with his screen on his rotom phone. Sakuragi explains that it is a Pokédex that has two functions: describe a Pokémon's typing and characteristics or lists the Pokémon a trainer has caught. Sakuragi states that the list will fill up as he catches more Pokémon and record their data. This surprised Ash and Go. Go decides to catch loads of Pokémon in order to fill out the Pokédex, Ash suggests that they should start doing it right away. Go agrees, and they head out to Viridian Forest. The boys arrive in Viridian Forest where they begin to catch Pokémon for Go's Pokédex. Go brought many Poké Balls to be able to catch all the pokémon that he can find in the forest. Go asks Scorbunny to help him find Pokémon. Ash's Pikachu heard one nearby. The boys find a Pidgey. Go attempts to catch it straight away, but miss with the throw. The wild Pidgey used Gust which blew them away. Ash warns Go that sometimes, you can't catch a Pokémon without a fight and that they can even fight back. Scorbunny heard a Pidgeotto nearby and rushes to it but it already flew away when it heard Scorbunny running. Go warns Scorbunny that Pokémon will run away if they're too loud and also tells Scorbunny to stay calm.
Episode 7
The Hoenn Region, Site of Fierce Fights! The Battle Frontier Challenge!!
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
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.
Episode 8
Don't Lose, Pochama! The Drift Ice Race in the Sinnoh Region!!
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
After the teams finds an exhausted Piplup, they set out for Snowpoint City in the Sinnoh region to reunite it with its trainer. Team Rocket follows.
Episode 9
The Promise We Made That Day! The Ho-Oh Legend of the Johto Region!!
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
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.
Episode 10
The Dragonite Paradise and the Dragonair Ordeal!!
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
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.
Episode 11
Koharu, Wanpachi and Sometimes Gangar Too
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
While the laboratory staff deal with a mysterious power outage, Chloe contemplates her future and her relationship with Pokémon.
Episode 12
Dynamax Battle! Leon, The Greatest of Them All!!
Fri, Jun 12, 202021 mins
Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to the World Coronation Series finals in the Galar region, where the strongest trainers battle for glory.
Episode 13
Ash VS Leon! The Path to Power!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Ash and his Gigantamax Pikachu save the World Coronation Series from a Gigantamax Drednaw. As a reward, Leon allows Ash to battle him.
Episode 14
The First Visit to the Unova Region! Raid Battle at the Ruins!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Ash and Goh encounter difficulties when exploring a ruined city in the Teselia region.
Episode 15
It's a Snowy Day, And Where is Cubone's Bone?
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Goh goes back home to find a Cubone who has its bone stolen and wants to help it. Ash tries to give back Goh's present for his parents.
Episode 16
Ash Has Been Cursed...!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
A prankster Gengar has been haunting the Cerise Laboratory for many years. Now aware of the power of Ash and Pikachu, Gengar decides to curse Ash.
Episode 17
Scorbunny, Use Your Flaming Kick! Face Tomorrow!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Scorbunny tries to learn a fire attack, which causes friction with Goh, who just wants Scorbunny to keep using the attacks they're familiar with.
Episode 18
Ash Takes Part! The Pokémon World Championships!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Ash wants to increase his rank online, which takes him back to Vermilion City.
Episode 19
I Am Ditto!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
A Ditto with a case of stage fright gets some help from the most unlikely of sources.
Episode 20
Go Towards Your Dream! Ash and Go!!
Fri, Sep 11, 202021 mins
Ash and Goh participate in an orientation course as teachers, but their respective goals keep them distracted from teaching the students.
Episode 21
Hit Your Mark, Aura! Ash and the Mysterious Egg!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
While Battling another trainer, Ash feels a strange sensation. Later on, he and Goh find an unhatched Pokémon egg, and Ash is convinced it was meant for him. After Nurse Joy allows Ash to return home with the egg, he is awoken to see a strange glow radiating from the egg...
Episode 22
Farewell, Raboot!
Fri, Sep 11, 202021 mins
Goh's and Raboot's strained friendship is put to the test during a research trip to the Hoenn region.
Episode 23
A Massive Panic! Sakuragi Park!!
Fri, Sep 11, 2020
When the Pokémon on Cerise's Laboratory grow hungrier than usual, Ash and Goh suspect it's because someone is stealing their food supply.
Episode 24
A Little Rocket R&R!
Fri, Sep 11, 202024 mins
Team Rocket takes a few days off for a little R&R, but they keep crashing onto Ash and Goh who are searching for a giant Pokémon.
Episode 25
A Battle Festival Exploding With Life! VS Mega Lucario!!
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
While visiting the Kalos region, Ash reunites with Korrina, for a rematch against her Lucario.
Episode 26
Jump! Koiking/Put it On! Yadoking
Fri, Dec 4, 202030 mins
Goh enters his Magikarp in a jumping competition.
Episode 27
Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!!
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Ash and Goh attend to one of the tournaments in the Galar region. This will further encourage Ash to strengthen his team.
Episode 28
Sobbing Messon
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
After meeting a Sobble, Goh catches it. When he used it for a battle, he lost it and have to find it back.
Episode 29
Electrifying Jealousy! Wanpachi's Feelings
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Yamper finds an injured Pidove and brings it to the Cerise family to treat it until its trainer arrives. Then Yamper becomes jealous from the Cerises giving Pidove more attention than it. Chloe then gets reminded of the time when she gets jealous of Yamper getting more attention than her.
Episode 30
The Reluctant Pikachu and the Exasperated Barrierd
Fri, Dec 4, 202021 mins
Pikachu starts to become jealous when Ash gives Riolu training sessions instead of him. After Delia took a trip to meet Ash, Pikachu intends to go back to Pallet Town with Mimey tailing him.
Episode 31
Hinbass and the Beautiful Scale
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Ash and Goh help Jinny participate in a talent show for water type Pokémon.
Episode 32
Celebi: A Timeless Promise
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
A family road trip takes Goh down memory lane, to when he made his first friend.
Episode 33
Would You Like To Do a Pokémon Trade?
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Ash and Goh attend a Pokémon trading event, where Goh is offered to exchange his Pinsir for a Heracross.
Episode 34
The Solitary Fighter Saito! The Threatening Otosupus!!
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
While visiting Saffron city, Ash and Goh drop by the Dojo, where Ash faces against Bea, a Gym Leader from Galar.
Episode 35
I'll Get You, Pikachu!!
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Ash and Goh go to an area overrunning with Pikachus so Goh can catch one for himself.
Episode 36
Satoshi and Go, Crawl Up From the Sand Hell!
Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Ash and Goh go into a sandstorm to find out what causes it.
Episode 37
I'm Back! Nice to Meet You, Alola!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash and Goh go to the Alola Region to reunite with Ash's friends and Pokémon there.
Episode 38
The Colossal Restoration and the Fossil Pokémon!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash, Goh and Chloe go to the museum of Fossil Pokémon to discover some Fossil Pokémon.
Episode 39
Satoshi VS Saitou! Overcome Octopus Hold!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash and Goh go to the Johto Region so Ash can have a rematch with Bea.
Episode 40
VS Thunder! A Legendary Raid Battle!!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash and Goh look through a huge storm in the sky, meeting Zapdos along the way.
Episode 41
The Great Pikachu Dubbing Operation!/Half, Numacraw.
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Team Rocket try to decipher what Pikachu may be saying through the recordings while Meowth is sick. / Ash and Goh find a Marshtomp stuck in dried soil and has to get it out.
Episode 42
Sword & Shield I: Slumbering Forest
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash and Goh return to Galar to investigate reports of Pokémon Dynamaxing in unusual locations. When their train stops due to fog, they disembark and get separated.
Episode 43
Sword & Shield II: Black Night
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
While Ash and Leon battle the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon, Goh and Sonia seek answers about the legends of Galar and the Darkest Day.
Episode 44
Sword & Shield III - Mugendina
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
As Goh and Sonia unravel the mysteries of Galar's hero legend, Leon suspects Chairman Rose is up to no good.
Episode 45
Sword & Shield IV: The Ultimate Sword and Shield
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Chairman Rose is determined to use the destructive Legendary Pokémon Eternatus to produce unlimited energy, and Ash and Goh are battling hard to stop that from happening.
Episode 46
Battling & Getting! The Revival of Mewtwo
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash and Goh go to a remote island to search for Mew.
Episode 47
Pokémon Champion! Gluttony King Decision Battle!!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Ash, Goh and Team Rocket compete in the food-eating contest for Pokemon.
Episode 48
A Close Call with Practically Pikachu!
Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Team Rocket create a plan to use Practically Pikachu as a decoy to capture Pikachu while Ash and Goh are distracted from eating their food.
