Canon Pokémon Watch Order
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A simple watch order for the Ash Ketchum saga of the Pokémon Anime.
1.Only includes the base show, important specials, and movies; go elsewhere for a stack of 5000 commercials and recaps.
2.Order is simplified with movies coming at the end of seasons as opposed to in the middle of seasons. 99% of the time you can watch the movies earlier than I mention. Due to the highly episodic nature of the show, this will be barely noticeable but if you're a purist feel free to search up a more comprehensive guide mentioning the exact release dates.
3.Episodes will be based on the TV series entry the movies go with!
4. Movies 20 and up not included due to being set in a different canon
1.Only includes the base show, important specials, and movies; go elsewhere for a stack of 5000 commercials and recaps.
2.Order is simplified with movies coming at the end of seasons as opposed to in the middle of seasons. 99% of the time you can watch the movies earlier than I mention. Due to the highly episodic nature of the show, this will be barely noticeable but if you're a purist feel free to search up a more comprehensive guide mentioning the exact release dates.
3.Episodes will be based on the TV series entry the movies go with!
4. Movies 20 and up not included due to being set in a different canon
TV, 1997,
276 eps
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Pokémon Indigo League 1-82 (82 Episodes)
Pokémon Orange Island Adventures 83-118 (36 Episodes)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys 119-159 (41 Episodes)
Pokémon Johto League Champions 160-211 (52 episodes)
Pokémon Master Quest 212-276 (65 Episodes)
Pokémon Indigo League 1-82 (82 Episodes)
Pokémon Orange Island Adventures 83-118 (36 Episodes)
Pokémon The Johto Journeys 119-159 (41 Episodes)
Pokémon Johto League Champions 160-211 (52 episodes)
Pokémon Master Quest 212-276 (65 Episodes)
Movie, 1998,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Indigo League (After Episode 82)
Movie, 1999,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Orange Island Adventures (After episode 118)
Movie, 2000,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon The Johto Journeys (After episode 159)
TV Special, 2000,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon The Johto League Champions (After episode 211)
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon The Johto Champions (After episode 211)
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Master Quest (After episode 276)
TV, 2002,
192 eps
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Split up between:
Pokémon Advanced 1-40 (40 Episodes)
Pokémon Advanced Challenge 41-92 (52 Episodes)
Pokémon Advanced Battle 93-145 (53 Episodes)
Pokémon Battle Frontier 146-192 (47 Episodes)
Pokémon Advanced 1-40 (40 Episodes)
Pokémon Advanced Challenge 41-92 (52 Episodes)
Pokémon Advanced Battle 93-145 (53 Episodes)
Pokémon Battle Frontier 146-192 (47 Episodes)
Movie, 2003,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Advanced (After episode 40)
Movie, 2004,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Advanced Challenge (After episode 92)
Movie, 2005,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Advanced Battle (After episode 145)
Movie, 2006,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Battle Frontier (After episode 192)
TV, 2006,
191 eps
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl 1-51 (51 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Battle Dimension 52-103 (52 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Galactic Battles 104-157 (53 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Sinnoh League Victors 158-190) (34 Episodes)
I'm unsure what the 191st episode is, the episode counts don't allot for a 191st episode.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl 1-51 (51 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Battle Dimension 52-103 (52 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Galactic Battles 104-157 (53 Episodes)
Pokémon DP Sinnoh League Victors 158-190) (34 Episodes)
I'm unsure what the 191st episode is, the episode counts don't allot for a 191st episode.
Movie, 2007,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (After episode 51)
Movie, 2008,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon DP Battle Dimension (After episode 103)
Movie, 2009,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon DP Galactic Battles (After episode 157)
Movie, 2010,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon DP Sinnoh League Victors (After episode 190)
TV, 2010,
84 eps
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MyAnimeList did the episode counts in a very weird way. While I won't outright say It's incorrect because the episodes do add up correctly and I'm sure it aligns with some Japanese airing schedule or something, I WILL say its very confusing for anyone watching in the modern day of streaming. My recommendation would just be to follow the below order instead, as that's what you'll likely have access to.
Split up between:
Black & White 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Black & White: Rival Destinies 49-97 (49 Episodes Total)
Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond 98-143 (45 Episodes Total)
Split up between:
Black & White 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Black & White: Rival Destinies 49-97 (49 Episodes Total)
Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond 98-143 (45 Episodes Total)
TV, 2012,
24 eps
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Read Message on Pokémon: Black & White entry!
TV, 2013,
14 eps
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Read Message on Pokémon: Black & White entry!
TV, 2013,
20 eps
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Read Message on Pokémon: Black & White entry!
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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Watch After Pokémon Black and White Season 1 (After episode 48)
Note: Duel Release with Black: Victini and Reshiram
Watch whichever one you feel like or both, they're very similar.
Note: Duel Release with Black: Victini and Reshiram
Watch whichever one you feel like or both, they're very similar.
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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Watch After Pokémon Black and White Season 1 (After episode 48)
Note: Duel Release with White: Victini and Zekrom
Watch whichever one you feel like or both, they're very similar.
Note: Duel Release with White: Victini and Zekrom
Watch whichever one you feel like or both, they're very similar.
Movie, 2012,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies (After Episode 97)
Movie, 2013,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond (After episode 143)
TV, 2013,
93 eps
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Split up between:
Pokémon XY 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Pokémon XY Kalos Quest 48-93 (45 Episodes Total)
Pokémon XY 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Pokémon XY Kalos Quest 48-93 (45 Episodes Total)
Movie, 2014,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon XY (After Episode 48)
Movie, 2015,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon XY Kalos Quest (After episode 93)
TV, 2015,
47 eps
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Not on MyAnimeList, but it's important to watch the episode 48 special "The Legend of X, Y, and Z" after episode 47. Should be included in most places as a normal episode.
Movie, 2016,
1 ep
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Watch after Pokémon XYZ (After episode 48)
TV, 2016,
146 eps
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Split up between:
Pokémon Sun & Moon 1-43 (43 Total Episodes)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures 44-92 (49 Total Episodes)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Legends 93-146 (54 Total episodes)
Pokémon Sun & Moon 1-43 (43 Total Episodes)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures 44-92 (49 Total Episodes)
Pokémon Sun & Moon Ultra Legends 93-146 (54 Total episodes)
TV, 2019,
136 eps
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Pokémon Journeys 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Pokémon Master Journeys 49-90 (42 Episodes Total)
Pokémon Ultimate Journeys 90-132 (42 Episodes Total)
Note: Once again my episode count doesn't align with MAL's, I believe it's due to some unaired episodes in the US dub that aren't available on Netflix or other streaming websites. Feel free to search for the remaining 4 subbed episodes yourself, I can't be bothered.
Pokémon Journeys 1-48 (48 Episodes Total)
Pokémon Master Journeys 49-90 (42 Episodes Total)
Pokémon Ultimate Journeys 90-132 (42 Episodes Total)
Note: Once again my episode count doesn't align with MAL's, I believe it's due to some unaired episodes in the US dub that aren't available on Netflix or other streaming websites. Feel free to search for the remaining 4 subbed episodes yourself, I can't be bothered.
TV, 2023,
11 eps
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Pokémon Ultimate Journeys 133-143 (11 Episodes Total)
The Road Most Traveled! - The Rainbow and Pokémon Master
Thus concludes the journey of Ash.
The Road Most Traveled! - The Rainbow and Pokémon Master
Thus concludes the journey of Ash.
