Pokémon watch order

A new series with new leads, Liko and Roy, and an ongoing story about a mysterious pendant. Its arcs include the search for Laqua and a one-year time skip in 2025; still airing in Japan in 2026.

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu set out from Pallet Town through Kanto, the Orange Islands and Johto. English seasons 1–5: Indigo League, Adventures in the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions and Master Quest.

The first film: a cloned Pokémon, Mewtwo, challenges the world's strongest trainers. Fits around the middle of the original series' Kanto episodes.

Ash travels Hoenn with May and Max, then takes on the Battle Frontier back in Kanto. English seasons 6–9: Advanced, Advanced Challenge, Advanced Battle and Battle Frontier.

Ash, Brock and Dawn in Sinnoh, with Team Galactic as the villains. English seasons 10–13.

Ash starts over in Unova with Iris and Cilan. Aired in Japan as Best Wishes, Best Wishes Season 2, Episode N and Decolora Adventure; English seasons 14–16.

Ash travels Kalos with Serena, Clemont and Bonnie. English seasons 17–18 (XY and Kalos Quest).

The second half of the Kalos journey, with Zygarde, Team Flare and the Kalos League. English season 19.

Ash attends a Pokémon school in Alola, with a lighter, more comedic style. English seasons 20–22.

Ash and new friend Goh travel every region, as Ash climbs the World Coronation Series toward Leon. English seasons 23–25 (Journeys, Master Journeys, Ultimate Journeys).

An 11-episode farewell to Ash and Pikachu, reuniting them with old friends. Part of the English season Ultimate Journeys.

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu set out from Pallet Town through Kanto, the Orange Islands and Johto. English seasons 1–5: Indigo League, Adventures in the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions and Master Quest.

The first film: a cloned Pokémon, Mewtwo, challenges the world's strongest trainers. Fits around the middle of the original series' Kanto episodes.

Ash gets caught up in a prophecy about the legendary birds and Lugia. Set during the Orange Islands.

A lonely girl's wishes, made real by the Unown, trap Ash's mother. Set during the early Johto episodes.

A TV special sequel to the first film, as Team Rocket hunts Mewtwo. Set during Johto. Optional.

A boy from 40 years in the past is pulled into the present by Celebi. Set during Johto.

A three-part special with a new cast (Jimmy and Marina) based on the Gold, Silver and Crystal games; Ash doesn't appear. Optional.

Ash meets Latios and Latias in the water city of Alto Mare. Set late in the Johto episodes.

Side stories about supporting characters, packaged for English TV with The Legend of Thunder! and two holiday shorts. Ash only cameos. Optional.

Ash travels Hoenn with May and Max, then takes on the Battle Frontier back in Kanto. English seasons 6–9: Advanced, Advanced Challenge, Advanced Battle and Battle Frontier.

Max befriends Jirachi, which wakes for one week every thousand years. Set during Advanced Generation.

Deoxys and Rayquaza clash over a high-tech city. Set during Advanced Generation.

A Lucario sealed for centuries wakes to find its master gone. Set during the Battle Frontier.

A 10th-anniversary TV special in which Ash faces illusory Pokémon created by a scientist. Set during the Battle Frontier. Optional.

Ash's group helps a Pokémon Ranger protect a Manaphy egg. Set at the end of Advanced Generation.

Ash, Brock and Dawn in Sinnoh, with Team Galactic as the villains. English seasons 10–13.

Dialga and Palkia's battle threatens a town guarded by Darkrai. The first of a linked trilogy set during Diamond & Pearl.

Shaymin and the Reverse World of Giratina. Continues from The Rise of Darkrai.

Arceus's ancient grudge against humans. Ends the Dialga, Palkia and Giratina trilogy.

Zorua searches for its captured partner, Zoroark. Set late in Diamond & Pearl.

Ash starts over in Unova with Iris and Cilan. Aired in Japan as Best Wishes, Best Wishes Season 2, Episode N and Decolora Adventure; English seasons 14–16.

Released alongside a second version, Black—Victini and Reshiram; the two tell the same story with different legends, so watch either. Set early in Black & White.

Keldeo trains to face Kyurem. Set during Black & White.

A TV special introducing the new Mewtwo, leading into movie 16. Optional.

A swarm of Genesect and a new Mewtwo clash in a big city. Set late in Black & White.

Ash travels Kalos with Serena, Clemont and Bonnie. English seasons 17–18 (XY and Kalos Quest).

Four specials starring Alain, a trainer chasing the secrets of Mega Evolution. They run alongside XY and lead into XY&Z. Optional.

Princess Diancie seeks the Xerneas to save her home. Set during XY.

Hoopa's rings summon legendary Pokémon from across the world. Set during XY.

The second half of the Kalos journey, with Zygarde, Team Flare and the Kalos League. English season 19.

Ash is chained to Volcanion as they try to rescue the artificial Pokémon Magearna. Set during XY&Z.

Two specials that aired after XY&Z ended. Optional.

Ash attends a Pokémon school in Alola, with a lighter, more comedic style. English seasons 20–22.

Ash and new friend Goh travel every region, as Ash climbs the World Coronation Series toward Leon. English seasons 23–25 (Journeys, Master Journeys, Ultimate Journeys).

Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia face a crisis involving Arceus in Sinnoh. Released as four episodes in Japan and as one film on Netflix. Set during Journeys.

An 11-episode farewell to Ash and Pikachu, reuniting them with old friends. Part of the English season Ultimate Journeys.

A new series with new leads, Liko and Roy, and an ongoing story about a mysterious pendant. Its arcs include the search for Laqua and a one-year time skip in 2025; still airing in Japan in 2026.

A 20th-anniversary retelling of how Ash and Pikachu met, with new companions. Starts an alternate continuity separate from the TV series.

Ash and Pikachu help townspeople at a wind festival. Continues the alternate continuity of I Choose You!

Coco, a boy raised by Pokémon in the jungle, meets Ash. Part of the alternate-continuity trilogy with I Choose You! and The Power of Us.

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu set out from Pallet Town through Kanto, the Orange Islands and Johto. English seasons 1–5: Indigo League, Adventures in the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions and Master Quest.

The first film: a cloned Pokémon, Mewtwo, challenges the world's strongest trainers. Fits around the middle of the original series' Kanto episodes.

Ash gets caught up in a prophecy about the legendary birds and Lugia. Set during the Orange Islands.

A lonely girl's wishes, made real by the Unown, trap Ash's mother. Set during the early Johto episodes.

A TV special sequel to the first film, as Team Rocket hunts Mewtwo. Set during Johto. Optional.

A boy from 40 years in the past is pulled into the present by Celebi. Set during Johto.

A three-part special with a new cast (Jimmy and Marina) based on the Gold, Silver and Crystal games; Ash doesn't appear. Optional.

Ash meets Latios and Latias in the water city of Alto Mare. Set late in the Johto episodes.

Ash travels Hoenn with May and Max, then takes on the Battle Frontier back in Kanto. English seasons 6–9: Advanced, Advanced Challenge, Advanced Battle and Battle Frontier.

Side stories about supporting characters, packaged for English TV with The Legend of Thunder! and two holiday shorts. Ash only cameos. Optional.

Max befriends Jirachi, which wakes for one week every thousand years. Set during Advanced Generation.

Deoxys and Rayquaza clash over a high-tech city. Set during Advanced Generation.

A Lucario sealed for centuries wakes to find its master gone. Set during the Battle Frontier.

A 10th-anniversary TV special in which Ash faces illusory Pokémon created by a scientist. Set during the Battle Frontier. Optional.

Ash's group helps a Pokémon Ranger protect a Manaphy egg. Set at the end of Advanced Generation.

Ash, Brock and Dawn in Sinnoh, with Team Galactic as the villains. English seasons 10–13.

Dialga and Palkia's battle threatens a town guarded by Darkrai. The first of a linked trilogy set during Diamond & Pearl.

Shaymin and the Reverse World of Giratina. Continues from The Rise of Darkrai.

Arceus's ancient grudge against humans. Ends the Dialga, Palkia and Giratina trilogy.

Zorua searches for its captured partner, Zoroark. Set late in Diamond & Pearl.

Ash starts over in Unova with Iris and Cilan. Aired in Japan as Best Wishes, Best Wishes Season 2, Episode N and Decolora Adventure; English seasons 14–16.

Released alongside a second version, Black—Victini and Reshiram; the two tell the same story with different legends, so watch either. Set early in Black & White.

Keldeo trains to face Kyurem. Set during Black & White.

A swarm of Genesect and a new Mewtwo clash in a big city. Set late in Black & White.

A TV special introducing the new Mewtwo, leading into movie 16. Optional.

Ash travels Kalos with Serena, Clemont and Bonnie. English seasons 17–18 (XY and Kalos Quest).

A short retelling of the original Red and Green games, starring Red rather than Ash. Optional.

Four specials starring Alain, a trainer chasing the secrets of Mega Evolution. They run alongside XY and lead into XY&Z. Optional.

Princess Diancie seeks the Xerneas to save her home. Set during XY.

Hoopa's rings summon legendary Pokémon from across the world. Set during XY.

The second half of the Kalos journey, with Zygarde, Team Flare and the Kalos League. English season 19.

Ash is chained to Volcanion as they try to rescue the artificial Pokémon Magearna. Set during XY&Z.

Short web episodes, each a moment from one of the game regions. Optional.

Ash attends a Pokémon school in Alola, with a lighter, more comedic style. English seasons 20–22.

Two specials that aired after XY&Z ended. Optional.

A 20th-anniversary retelling of how Ash and Pikachu met, with new companions. Starts an alternate continuity separate from the TV series.

Ash and Pikachu help townspeople at a wind festival. Continues the alternate continuity of I Choose You!

A full CG remake of the first film.

Ash and new friend Goh travel every region, as Ash climbs the World Coronation Series toward Leon. English seasons 23–25 (Journeys, Master Journeys, Ultimate Journeys).

Short episodes set in Galar, from the Sword and Shield games. Optional.

Coco, a boy raised by Pokémon in the jungle, meets Ash. Part of the alternate-continuity trilogy with I Choose You! and The Power of Us.

Eight episodes revisiting a moment from each game region. Optional.

Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia face a crisis involving Arceus in Sinnoh. Released as four episodes in Japan and as one film on Netflix. Set during Journeys.

A three-part WIT Studio short set in Hisui, from Legends: Arceus. Optional.

An 11-episode farewell to Ash and Pikachu, reuniting them with old friends. Part of the English season Ultimate Journeys.

A new series with new leads, Liko and Roy, and an ongoing story about a mysterious pendant. Its arcs include the search for Laqua and a one-year time skip in 2025; still airing in Japan in 2026.

A four-part WIT Studio short about students at a Paldea academy, from Scarlet and Violet. Optional.

A cozy stop-motion Netflix series about a concierge at a Pokémon resort. Two parts of four episodes each. Optional.