Best Episodes
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 12, 2023.
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As the gang fight off against the evil ninjas, help soon starts to rise when Ash's Greninja retrieves a power.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 55 votes.
Ash battles Sawyer again. Another trainer named Alain, accompanied by his Mega Charizard, sees the unique power of Ash's Greninja and challenges him to a battle.
The episode was rated 8.00 from 39 votes.
Ash competes with Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.
The episode was rated 8.06 from 34 votes.
Fuladari and the Flare-Dan's plan for a beautiful new world has finally begun. Everyone from Satoshi to Alan is caught in the crossfire and soon Satoshi gets captured by Fuladari. Meanwhile Puni-Chan prepares to fight Z-2 in order to snap him out of the Flare-Dan's control.
The episode was rated 8.08 from 37 votes.
Team Flare continues on changing the world and ruining Luminous city. Ash and his friends are in trouble.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 28 votes.
Ash battles against Sawyer once again, who has earned all eight Gym Badges.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 32 votes.
The Kalos League Final continues and it is getting tense. With Alain just having Bisharp and Charizard left, Ash has the upper hand with Goodra, Pikachu and Greninja still in reserve. With Pikachu already worn out after taking out Tyranitar and Metagross, it may not last long. Who will emerge triumphant in this battle and become the Kalos League Champion?
The episode was rated 8.17 from 35 votes.
Ash battles Sawyer in the semi-finals of the Kalos League.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 32 votes.
After meeting up with old friends, Ash starts battling in the Lumiose Conference and he faces Alan as first his first opponent..
The episode was rated 8.20 from 30 votes.
Ash issues a rematch battle against Wulfric to obtain his eighth Kalos Gym Badge. He has a big challenge in front of him as he has to battle against Mega Abomasnow. With the help of Ash-Greninja, Ash defeats Wulfric and receives his eighth and final Kalos Gym Badge.
The episode was rated 8.22 from 36 votes.
As the Kalos Gym Leaders are trying to stop the crystal, Ash and Alan are successful in saving Harimaron. The Crystal Zygarde is still able to function without Harimaron. They realize that Fleur-De-Lis is taking control of the crystal. With no other option, Puni-chan and Z-2 join forms with every Zygarde Cell in the world to transform into the 100% Zygarde Complete Form. The Zygarde Complete Form is able to destroy the Crystal Zygarde and kill Fleur-De-Lis in a devastating Core Enforcer move. The Zygarde Complete Form repairs the damage caused by the battle. Puni-chan shares a tearful goodbye with Eureka before returning to the planet with Z-2.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 24 votes.
Alain encounters the gang at the Pokémon Center. Ash and Alain once again have a battle.
The episode was rated 8.32 from 34 votes.
With their journey in Kalos finally over, Ash and his friends decide to part ways in order to walk their own respective paths. At the airport, the group promises to meet each other again someday, but when it is almost time to board the plane, Dedenne runs away as he doesn't want to part ways with everyone. Meanwhile, what is Team Rocket up to?
The episode was rated 8.34 from 50 votes.
As Ash and the gang are separated each one is trying to help others in different ways.
The episode was rated 8.40 from 30 votes.
Champion Diantha visits Ash and his friends in order to discuss the prophecy foretold by Olympia. Diantha's Mega Gardevoir pushes Ash and Greninja to their limit.
The episode was rated 8.79 from 38 votes.
