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For the series this season is part of, see Pokémon Journeys: The Series (series).

Pokémon Journeys: The Series is the twenty-third season of Pokémon the Series and the first season of Pokémon Journeys: The Series. It follows the adventures of Ash and Goh as they travel through various regions.

Synopsis[]

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Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon![1]

Major characters[]

Human[]

Pokémon[]

Ash's[]

Goh's[]

Lana's[]

Kiawe's[]

Lillie's[]

Sophocles'[]

Mallow's[]

Team Rocket's[]

Episodes[]

Pokémon Journeys: The Series list
Overall №Ep. CodeTitle(s)Airdates(s)Image(s)
1098PJ001
  • "Enter Pikachu!"
  • ピカチュウ誕生(たんじょう)!
  • Pikachu Tanjou!
  • (Pikachu Is Born!)
  • Flag of Japan: November 17, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ001
In Pallet Town, a young Ash Ketchum is beside himself with anticipation—he's going to Professor Oak's Pokémon Camp! But when the day arrives, he oversleeps, and Professor Oak and the other campers leave without him. Two of the young campers, Goh and Chloe, become separated from the group and encounter the Mythical Pokémon Mew—and Goh vows to catch it someday!
1099PJ002
  • "Legend? Go! Friends? Go!"
  • サトシとゴウ、ルギアでゴー!
  • Satoshi to Gō! Lugia de Goo!
  • (Satoshi and Gō, Lugia at Go!)
  • Flag of Japan: November 24, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ002
Ash is attending the opening of Professor Cerise's new research laboratory in Vermilion City, but the day's events take an unexpected turn when the Legendary Pokémon Lugia appears nearby! Ash rushes to battle it, but when he jumps onto the massive Pokémon's back, he finds he's not alone! A boy named Goh is there, too, documenting everything he can about Lugia. The Pokémon takes Ash and Goh on an amazing adventure, with Goh capturing it all on camera. Professor Cerise is so impressed with the results, he offers Ash and Goh positions as research fellows at the lab—which they both gladly accept!
1100PJ003
  • Flag of Japan: December 1, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ003
Ash and Goh are embarking on their first full day as research fellows at Professor Cerise's Laboratory, and the excitement starts right away! There's an outbreak of Ivysaur and Bulbasaur in Vermilion City, and armed with their new Rotom Phones, our heroes set out to investigate. It turns out the Pokémon are trying to reach a favorite sunbathing spot, but the land is now a construction site for a Gym. Ash and Goh follow as the Pokémon climb the Gym tower—but Team Rocket isn't far behind! Ash, Pikachu, and the Ivysaur send the trio packing…and then our heroes watch in awe as the triumphant Ivysaur evolve into Venusaur!
1101PJ004
  • "Settling the Scorbunny!"
  • ()くぜガラル()(ほう)! ヒバニーとの()()い!!
  • Ikuze Galar Chihou! Hibanny to no Deai!!
  • (Let's Go to the Galar Region! An Encounter with Hibanny!!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 8, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ004
Ash and Goh head to the Galar region to see a phenomenon where Pokémon grow giant-sized, but it'll be a while before their train departs. Making the best of the layover, they grab a snack, but a mischievous Scorbunny and a trio of Nickit distract them and make off with their food—along with Ash's backpack! Our heroes pursue the Pokémon, but when Scorbunny gets caught by an angry shopkeeper, Goh tries to help the Pokémon by claiming to be its Trainer! The shop keeper knows the truth, but he lets the Pokémon go, and Ash and Goh eventually return to the train…with Scorbunny secretly trailing close behind!
1102PJ005
  • "Mind-Boggling Dynamax!"
  • カビゴン(きょ)(だい)()!? ダイマックスの(なぞ)!!
  • Kabigon Kyodai-ka!? Daimax no Nazo!
  • (Kibagon Grew Gigantic!? The Mystery of Dynamax!!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 15, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ005
It's time for research fellows Ash and Goh to explore the Galar region's Wild Area, known for Dynamax—a phenomenon in which Pokémon can grow to many times their normal size. Our heroes' train ride there is filled with anticipation…and that mischievous Scorbunny has secretly come along for the ride.
1103PJ006
  • "Working My Way Back to Mew!"
  • ポケモン大量(たいりょう)ゲットだぜ!ミュウへの(みち)!!
  • Pocket Monsters Tairyou Gettoda Ze! Mew e no Michi!
  • (Get A Lot of Pokémon! The Road to Mew!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 22, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ006
After catching Scorbunny and learning about his Pokédex, Goh is determined to catch lots more Pokémon! But it's slow going at first when Scorbunny becomes overly excited, causing Pokémon after Pokémon to flee the commotion. Goh's luck changes when he focuses on Bug-type Pokémon that live in Kanto, and he catches a Caterpie, Metapod, and Venomoth, followed by a Paras, Parasect, and Butterfree. After several more catches, he has just two Bug-type Pokémon to go: Venonat and Scyther. Goh and Scorbunny battle it out with both, and they succeed! Along with Ash and Pikachu, they return to the Cerise Laboratory, where all of Goh's new Pokémon settle right in!
1104PJ007
  • "Serving Up the Flute Cup!"
  • 激闘(げきとう)のホウエン()(ほう)! 挑戦(ちょうせん)バトルフロンティア!!
  • Gekitou no Hoenn Chihou! Chousen Battle Frontier!!
  • (Fierce Battle of Hoenn! Challenge the Battle Frontier!!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 29, 2019
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ007
Ash and Goh are off to the Hoenn region to compete in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, and when they arrive, Goh catches a Taillow! They soon meet Hodge, an imposing Trainer who's confident he'll win the competition—and sure enough, his Mightyena quickly defeats Goh's Scyther and Scorbunny. But it's a different story in the final round, when Ash and Mimey face off against Hodge and his Hariyama. Mimey's calm battling style results in a victory, but when it declines to battle Mightyena, Ash sends in Pikachu—who uses a unique strategy to land the final blow and clinch the grand prize for Ash!
1105PJ008
  • "The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!"
  • ()けるなポッチャマ! シンオウ()(ほう)(りゅう)(ひょう)レース!!
  • Makeruna Potchama! Sinnoh Chihou no Ryuuhyou Reesu!!
  • (Don't Lose, Potchama! The Drift Ice Race in the Sinnoh Region!!)
  • Flag of Japan: November 12, 2020
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ008
Ash and Goh are checking out some Tentacool when a Pokémon races toward them from across the sea—it's an exhausted, ravenous Piplup! They learn that its Trainer, Lauren, has been searching for it after it swam away from her in the Sinnoh region. It turns out the proud Piplup is engaged in a fierce rivalry with Lauren's other Pokémon, a Croagunk who loves being spoiled. Back in Sinnoh, Piplup challenges Croagunk to a Pokémon Iceberg Race, but Team Rocket throws the event into chaos! When Lauren finds herself in danger, the two Pokémon set aside their differences to save their Trainer—and they become good friends as a result!
1106PJ009
  • "Finding a Legend!"
  • あの(にち)(ちか)い! ジョウト()(ほう)のホウオウ(でん)(せつ)!!
  • Ano-nichi no Chikai! Johto Chihou no Ho-Oh Densetsu!!
  • Flag of Japan: January 19, 2020
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ009
Ash and Goh head to Ecruteak City in Johto to investigate rumors of a Ho-Oh sighting, and when they arrive, they see something that looks like Ho-Oh flying in the sky! But it's actually an imitation created by a boy named Chad, whose grandfather Jaye has been unsuccessfully searching for the Legendary Pokémon for years. Jaye has become convinced that Ho-Oh isn't real, but Ash knows otherwise. Our heroes accompany Chad and Jaye to the top of Bell Tower, where they call out for Ho-Oh. Nothing happens, but just as Ash, Goh, and Chad start to leave, Jaye takes one last look toward the sky…and finally sees Ho-Oh for himself!
1107PJ010
  • "A Test in Paradise!"
  • カイリューの(らく)(えん)、ハクリューの()(れん)!
  • Kairyu no Rakuen, Hakuryu no Shiren!
  • (Kairyu's Paradise, Hakuryu's Ordeal!)
  • Flag of Japan: January 26, 2020
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ010
After Professor Cerise tells Ash and Goh about a rumor of an island inhabited by Dragonite, our heroes set out to find it. But they get caught in a storm, only to be rescued by a group of Dragonite who take them straight to Dragonite Island! While exploring, they come across a Dragonair who's having trouble learning how to fly. Determined to help, Ash does some training with Dragonair, and soon it's flying high. When Team Rocket attacks, it springs into action, evolving into Dragonite to rescue Ash—and then it happily joins his team! Our heroes return to the Cerise Laboratory with some amazing stories…and a new friend!
1108PJ011
  • "Best Friend… Worst Nightmare!"
  • コハルとワンパチと、時々(ときどき)、ゲンガー
  • Koharu to Wanpachi to, Tokidoki, Gangar
  • (Koharu and Wanpachi, Sometimes Gangar Too)
  • Flag of Japan: February 2, 2020
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ011
It's a typical morning as Professor Cerise and his family prepare for their day, and Yamper is excitedly waiting—it won't accept food from anyone but Chloe, much to her surprise! Later, at the Cerise Laboratory, an aggressive Gengar is up to no good! As Chloe thinks about her own future, Gengar wreaks havoc in the lab, and no one seems to be able to stop it. When Chloe gets home from school, Gengar turns its attention to her, but Yamper is ready to battle! At her dad's suggestion, Chloe tells Yamper to use Spark against Gengar—it works, and Chloe and Yamper's bond is now stronger than ever!
1109PJ012
  • "Flash of the Titans!"
  • ダイマックスバトル! 最強(さいきょう)王者(おうじゃ)ダンデ!!
  • Daimax Battle! Saikyou Ouja Dande!!
  • (Dynamax Battle! Dande, The Greatest Monarch!!)
  • Flag of Japan: February 9, 2020
  • Flag of United States: June 12, 2020
PJ012
The World Coronation Series is here, and Ash and Goh have tickets to watch the final match! In a thrilling battle, Lance of the Kanto Elite Four and his red Gyarados go up against Leon, the undefeated Champion of the Galar region, and his Charizard. The action kicks into high gear when Gyarados becomes Dynamax Gyarados and Charizard becomes Gigantamax Charizard. The two Pokémon trade overwhelming attacks, but Charizard’s G-Max Wildfire stops Gyarados in its tracks, giving Leon yet another victory! But just as the battle wraps up, a Gigantamax Drednaw appears and starts to wreak havoc on the stadium. What will happen next?
1110PJ013
  • "The Climb to Be the Very Best!"
  • サトシ(たい)ダンデ!最強(さいきょう)への(みち)!!
  • Satoshi Tai Dande! Saikyou e no Michi!!
  • (Satoshi Against Dande! The Path to Power!!)
  • Flag of Japan: February 16, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ013
After the World Coronation Series finals and the crowning of Monarch Leon, an aggressive Gigantamax Drednaw threatens the stadium! Our heroes spring into action, and Pikachu suddenly Gigantamaxes, saving the stadium and everyone in it! Leon is impressed, and he’s also amazed that Ash doesn’t have a Dynamax Band. When Ash and Goh finally meet the Monarch, Ash challenges him to a battle…and Leonagrees! He lends Ash a Dynamax Band, and the battle between Pikachu and Charizard begins. With both Pokémon Gigantamaxing, the excitement reaches a new level! Leon wins, but Ash is grateful for the opportunity, and he looks forward to a rematch someday…in an official tournament!
1111PJ014
  • "Raid Battle in the Ruins!"
  • (はつ)イッシュ()(ほう)()(せき)でレイドバトル!!
  • Hatsu Isshu Chihou! Iseki de Raid Battle!!
  • (First Visit to the Isshu Region! Raid Battle at the Ruins!!)
  • Flag of Japan: February 23, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ014
Upon arriving in the Unova region, Ash and Goh hear about a place they just have to explore: Colossus Ruins! First, they must cross the fiery-hot Desert Resort, which seems impossible. But an explorer named Kira shows them how to glide across it, and soon they land at their destination. After a perilous journey through the ruins, they discover the identity of the Colossus: a giant Golurk! Designed to protect an ancient city at all costs, the awakened Golurk attacks with devastating power, but Ash, Goh, and the other explorers take it on in a Raid Battle—and Goh succeeds at catching it!
1112PJ015
  • "A Snow Day for Searching!"
  • (ゆき)()、カラカラのホネはどこ?
  • Yuki no Hi, Karakara no Hone wa Doko?
  • (It's a Snowy Day, And Where Is Karakara's Bone?)
  • Flag of Japan: March 1, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ015
Snowy weather forces Professor Cerise to temporarily close the lab for repairs, so he asks Ash and Goh to return to their homes in the meantime. Goh is happy to see his grandma again, but his parents are busy working elsewhere, so he decides to go meet up with them. Walking through a park, he encounters a Cubone being teased by a trio of Mankey. The Mankey steal Cubone’s bone, and the poor little Pokémon’s despair prompts Goh to help. Ash eventually arrives, and with some help from their Pokémon, our heroes successfully return the bone. The formerly lonely Cubone is so thankful, it insists on joining Goh’s team!
1113PJ016
  • "A Chilling Curse!"
  • (のろ)われたサトシ…!
  • Norowareta Satoshi…!
  • (Cursed Ash…!)
  • Flag of Japan: March 8, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ016
Gengar has resumed its pranks on the Cerise Laboratory…giving our heroes another opportunity to catch it! But when Ash suddenly comes down with a case of bad luck, Goh says it could be Gengar’s curse. Ash goes for a jog to try to snap out of it, and he runs into Gengar’s former Trainer—prompting Gengar itself to emerge from Ash’s shadow! Gengar is furious because its Trainer abandoned it long ago, but after helping Ash and Pikachu battle Team Rocket, it makes it clear that it now wants to join Ash’steam. Ash is happy to oblige—and Gengar’s anger finally subsides!
PJ017
  • Flag of Japan: Did not air
  • Flag of United States: Did not air
PJ017
When Goh’s Darmanitan challenges Scorbunny to use a Fire-type move, Scorbunny tries as hard as it can but comes up short. It begins training hard so it can use the move Ember, but Goh sees things differently and thinks Scorbunny should focus on the moves it already knows—much to Scorbunny’s sadness and anger. Later, during a run-in with Team Rocket, Goh devises a way for Scorbunny to use its own version of Ember. The move works, and Scorbunny defeats Team Rocket…and also evolves into Raboot! Goh is thrilled, but Raboot seems aloof and walks past its Trainer. What could be wrong?
1115PJ018
  • "Destination: Coronation!"
  • サトシ参戦(さんせん)! ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス!!
  • Satoshi Sansen! Pokémon World Championships!!
  • (Ash Participates! Pokémon World Championships!!)
  • Flag of Japan: March 22, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ018
Ash has entered the World Coronation Series so he can have a rematch with Leon! But first, he needs to challenge a strong Trainer with a high ranking so he can work his way up the competitive ladder. Luckily for him, the acting Vermilion Gym Leader, Visquez, is hoping to challenge someone, too! Each Trainer can use two Pokémon, so Ash chooses Pikachu and Gengar, while Visquez teams up with Raichu and Electrode. Visquez has outstanding battle skills, but as always, Ash is thinking outside the box when it comes to strategies. He wins the match, immediately raising his rank to 3,763! On to the next challenge!
1116PJ019
  • Flag of Japan: February 29, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ019
Ash and Goh are excited to watch a movie being made! They meet one of the stars, a Ditto who’s developed a fear of performing. Fleeing the movie set, it ends up with Team Rocket. As a self-proclaimed actress, Jessie finds a soft spot in her heart for Ditto, and together they work on conquering its fears. That’s when Ditto learns how to snap out of it—by giving itself a brisk slap on the face!
1117PJ020
  • "Dreams Are Made of These!"
  • (ゆめ)()かってゴー!サトシとゴウ!!
  • Yume e Mukatte Gou! Satoshi to Gō!!
  • (Go Towards Your Dreams! Satoshi and Gō!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 5, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ020
It’s time for Professor Cerise’s Pokémon Orienteering session! Three teams of young kids will head to Vermilion Port, and the team that arrives first (while spotting the most Pokémon en route) wins! Ash and Goh serve as guides: Goh’s team marvels at how many Pokémon he’s caught, and Ash’s team is delighted when he shows off his battling skills. But when Team Rocket threatens to steal everyone’s Pokémon, Ash and Goh come up with a combination move that sends the villains blasting off again! The kids are full of admiration for Ash and Goh, and the professor declares this Pokémon Orienteering session a rousing success!
1118PJ021
  • "Caring for a Mystery!"
  • とどけ()(どう)! サトシと()()()なタマゴ!!
  • Todoke-ha Shirube! Satoshi to Fushigina Tamago!!
  • (Deliver Aura! Satoshi and a Mysterious Egg!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 12, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ021
As Professor Cerise discusses Pokémon Eggs, Goh reveals he’s never seen one before, so he and Ash set off to find one! Along the way, Ash wins another World Coronation Series battle, but Pikachu needs to visit the Pokémon Center to recover. There, our heroes learn that Nurse Joy is caring for a Pokémon Egg that won’t hatch. Feeling a connection with the Egg, Ash agrees to care for it. It finally hatches into a Riolu, who runs off and ends up in over its head in battles with wild Pokémon. After Ash arrives and helps it battle, a bond forms, and Riolu becomes a part of Ash’s Pokémon family!
1119PJ022
  • "Goodbye, Friend!"
  • さよなら、ラビフット!
  • Sayonara, Rabbifuto!
  • (Farewell, Rabbifuto!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 19, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ022
Our heroes are in Hoenn to research the migration of Beautifly—the window of time to do this is small, so when a north wind appears, Ash and Goh must be ready!
1120PJ023
  • "Panic in the Park!"
  • (だい)パニック! サクラギパーク!
  • Dai Panic! Sakuragi Park!
  • (Massive Panic! Sakuragi Park!)
  • Flag of Japan: June 7, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ023
It’s a beautiful day in Cerise Park, and Goh sets out to feed the resident Pokémon. Suddenly, our heroes realize that every tray of Pokémon food is empty, and the Pokémon are still hungry! Accusations fly, and a huge brawl erupts, so Ash and Goh are determined to solve the mystery of the missing food. Even Golurk goes on a rampage, but when Goh’s trio of Cascoon are put in a perilous situation, the park Pokémon join forces to help them evolve! As peace returns to Cerise Park, Ash and Goh finally discover the culprit—cheeky little Skwovet has been hiding all the food for itself!
1121PJ024
  • Flag of Japan: June 14, 2020
  • Flag of United States: September 11, 2020
PJ024
Team Rocket’s Matori has a big mission coming up, and she does not want any incompetence! The solution? Send Jessie, James, and Meowth (and Wobbuffet) on a vacation! They’re happy for a break, but just as they get settled in, the Twerps appear! Ash and Goh are searching for a giant Pokémon who’s rumored to live in a nearby lake—it turns out to be a Magikarp, who Goh catches with the disguised Team Rocket trio’s help! Then, Matori suddenly attacks, but the trio can’t stand seeing her get the upper hand, so they help Ash and Goh defeat her! Perhaps she’ll think twice before excluding them again?
1122PJ025
  • "A Festival Reunion!"
  • (いのち)爆発(ばくはつ)バトルフェス!VSメガルカリオ!!
  • Inochi Bakuhatsu Batoru Fesu! VS Mega Lucario!!
  • (Fate Explosion - Battle Festival! VS Mega Lucario!!)
  • Flag of Japan: June 21, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ025
Ash and Goh arrive in the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch new Pokémon, while Ash wants to raise his World Coronation Series ranking by competing in the Battle Festival Challenge!
1123PJ026
  • Flag of Japan: January 6, 28
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ026 A

PJ026 B
The Magikarp high jump competition is here, and Goh and his Magikarp want to beat Kasukarp and his partner, Shinegoldie! After some intense training, Goh’s Magikarp leaves Shinegoldie in its wake—but it jumps so high that it enters the stratosphere and doesn’t come back, leaving it disqualified. Then, our heroes visit Slowpoke Island, where they meet lots of Slowpoke and a Slowking! Goh wants to catch Slowking, but the Shellder on its head comes off, and one by one, our heroes find it on top of their heads, resulting in some strange behavior! When the chaos clears, the Shellder ends up back on Slowking’s head—along with Goh’s Magikarp!
1124PJ027
  • "Toughing It Out!"
  • 英雄(えいゆう)伝説(でんせつ)! ダンデ最強(さいきょう)バトル!!
  • Hideodensetsu! Dande Saikyou Batoru!!
  • (Legends of Heroes! Leon's Strongest Battle!!)
  • Flag of Japan: July 5, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ027
With tickets to see Leon battle Galar’s Dragon-type Gym Leader Raihan in the World Coronation Series, our heroes couldn’t be more excited! Both competitors are strong, but the undefeated Leon wins again!
1125PJ028
  • Flag of Japan: July 12, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ028
Continuing their Galar region trip, Ash and Goh are perplexed when their food disappears in front of their eyes! It’s the work of a timid Pokémon named Sobble, who becomes invisible whenever it touches water. And when it cries, everyone cries! Goh catches it, but when he sends it into battle, Sobble becomes overwhelmed and runs away. It gets captured by Team Rocket, who can’t resist crying along with it. Luckily, Goh thinks of a way to block the effects of Sobble’s tears, so he and Ash send Team Rocket blasting off again! Goh apologizes to Sobble, and the little Pokémon is once again overwhelmed—this time with joy!
1126PJ029
  • "There's a New Kid in Town!"
  • パチパチやきもち!ワンパチのきもち
  • Pachipachi Yaki Mochi! Wanpachi no Kimochi
  • (The Crackling Jealousy! Yamper's Feelings)
  • Flag of Japan: July 19, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ029
A terrified Pidove flees at rapid speed, crashing into Chloe’s window with a thud! Then, to Chloe and her family’s surprise, Yamper drags the injured Pidove inside! The Cerise family wants to help the Pokémon recover, but Yamper becomes jealous of the attention Pidove receives, especially from Chloe. Meanwhile, Pidove is content to stay perched on Yamper’s back—which annoys Yamper even more! But when a menacing Fearow attacks, Chloe draws upon her bond with Yamper to defeat it in battle. Soon after that, Pidove’s Trainer arrives to take his beloved Pokémon home. The Cerise family will never forget Pidove…and Chloe’s appreciation for Pokémon has grown just a bit more!
1127PJ030
  • "Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!"
  • いやいやピカチュウ、やれやれバリヤード
  • Iyaiya Pikachu, Yareyare Barrierd
  • (The Reluctant Pikachu and the Exasperated Mr. Mime)
  • Flag of Japan: July 26, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ030
Ash and Riolu are training hard for the World Coronation Series…perhaps a bit too hard, as Pikachu ends up feeling lonely and jealous. When Delia comes for a visit, her love for Pikachu is abundantly clear, and Pikachu cheers up a bit. After she leaves, Pikachu decides to follow her to Pallet Town. Mimey tries to get Pikachu to return to Ash, but Pikachu refuses, so the two Pokémon begin their journey. Although it’s perilous at times, they finally arrive—and who should suddenly appear but Ash and Goh! Ash apologizes to Pikachu for making it feel lonely, and all returns to normal as Delia welcomes everyone with a meal.
1128PJ031
  • Flag of Japan: August 2, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ031
Parker calls Chloe with a problem concerning his friend Jinny: Jinny’s other friends are making fun of her Feebas, saying it’s not cute. Our heroes take Jinny and Feebas to visit Cerise Laboratory, where Chrysa suggests the pair enter a special competition for kids and Water-type Pokémon. The problem is, Jinny can’t swim…but after some hard work and training, Jinny and Feebas put on a fabulous performance! Meanwhile, Team Rocket is after all the Pokémon they can steal. Just in time, Feebas evolves into a beautiful Milotic, and it sends the trio blasting off! Jinny and Milotic receive a special award, and Chloe’s appreciation for Pokémon continues to grow!
1129PJ032
  • "Time After Time!"
  • セレビィ (とき)()えた約束(やくそく)
  • Celebi: Toki o Koeta Yakusoku
  • (Celebi: A Timeless Promise)
  • Flag of Japan: August 9, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ032
Goh’s family is vacationing in Azalea Town for the first time in three years! But when Goh thinks about the last time, he remembers a boy named Horace. Goh and Horace became fast friends, sharing their knowledge of Pokémon as they searched for a shrine where Celebi was sighted. But after promising to meet up again, Horace didn’t return.
1130PJ033
  • "Trade, Borrow, and Steal!"
  • ポケモン交換(こうかん)しませんか?
  • Pokemon Koukan Shimasen Ka?
  • (Would You Like To Do A Pokémon Trade?)
  • Flag of Japan: August 16, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ033
It’s an exciting day for our heroes: Goh visits his first Pokémon trading event, and Ash has an official battle against a Bug-type Trainer named Kricketina. Kricketina wants to trade her Heracross for Goh’s Pinsir, but Goh can’t bring himself to do it. Trying to lure a wild Pinsir, Kricketina sets out a batch of homemade treats, but the food ends up attracting a ravenous Team Rocket instead! When Team Rocket gets caught, they try to steal our heroes’ Pokémon—but Heracross steps in and saves the day! Then, after Goh catches a wild Pinsir, he’s ready to trade with Kricketina, and Heracross is happy to join his team!
1131PJ034
  • "Solitary and Menacing!"
  • 孤高(ここう)(とう)()サイトウ!オトスパスの脅威(きょうい)!!
  • Kokou no Toushi Saitou! Otosupasu no Kyoui!!
  • (The Solitary Fighter, Bea! The Threat of Grapploct!!)
  • Flag of Japan: August 23, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ034
Ash and Goh are visiting the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City, where the Karate Master has just suffered a rough defeat at the hands of Bea, a stoic Fighting-type Gym Leader from the Galar region. Eager to raise his World Coronation Series ranking and continue his winning streak, Ash challenges Bea to an official battle. Ash’s Pokémon have trained hard, but Bea and her Pokémon prove to be an unexpected challenge. After Bea’s Hawlucha takes down Ash’s Farfetch’d, Riolu is eager to jump in; however, Bea’s intimidating Grapploct overwhelms it and wins…handing Ash his first Pokémon World Coronation Series loss!
1132PJ035
  • "Gotta Catch a What?!"
  • ピカチュウ、ゲットだぜ!!
  • Pikachu, Gettoda Ze!!
  • (I Caught Pikachu!!)
  • Flag of Japan: August 30, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ035
Goh has caught lots of Pokémon so far! But what to catch next? Admiring the camaraderie between Ash and Pikachu, he decides to catch a Pikachu of his own. Coincidentally, Professor Cerise wants our heroes to research a Pikachu outbreak, so they’re off! When they arrive, Goh catches a female Pikachu, whose friends are digging Thunder Stones out of the nearby rocks. But Team Rocket arrives, and they manage to round up not just the wild Pikachu, but Ash’s Pikachu, too! Goh’s Pikachu knows just what to do, using a Thunder Stone to evolve into Raichu to rescue its Pikachu friends—who launch a massive Thunderbolt, sending Team Rocket packing!
1133PJ036
  • "Making Battles in the Sand!"
  • サトシとゴウ、(すな)地獄(じごく)から()(うえ)がれ!
  • Satoshi to Gō, Suna Jigoku Kara Hai Agare!
  • (Saotshi and Gō, Crawl Up from the Sand Tomb!)
  • Flag of Japan: September 6, 2020
  • Flag of United States: December 4, 2020
PJ036
Ash is in a slump—after three straight losses, he’s dropped down a class in the World Coronation Series. Meanwhile, a mysterious whirling sandstorm has appeared in Mauville City, drawing people in with a strange singing noise. Ash and Goh investigate—inside, they discover a sprawling desert, and Goh catches a Trapinch and a Vibrava. They also find the source of the singing noise: a powerful Flygon! As Ash gets caught up in his own thoughts, Goh confidently defeats Flygon…and catches it, too! Then, when Goh reveals that his unconventional strategy was inspired by Ash, Ash starts feeling better and vows to train hard again so he can battle Leon!
1134PJ037
  • "That New Old Gang of Mine!"
  • ただいま、はじめましてアローラ!
  • Tadaima, Hajimemashite Aroora!
  • (I'm Back, Nice To Meet You Alola!)
  • Flag of Japan: September 13, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ037
When Goh evolves his Exeggcute into Exeggutor, Ash tells him about the incredibly tall Exeggutor who live in Alola. Professor Cerise suggests the two pay a visit to the region, so they’re off! Goh is nervous about meeting Professor Kukui and Ash’s friends, and tensions rise when Kiawe challenges him to a battle. Things look bad when Kiawe uses a Z-Move, but he has Marowak whisk Goh and Raboot out of danger just in time! With Goh demonstrating his determination, he and Kiawe become friends, and our heroes enjoy the rest of their visit. Before they head home, though, Goh accomplishes what he wanted to do—catch an Alolan Exeggutor!
1135PJ038
  • "Restore and Renew!"
  • 奇跡(きせき)復元(ふくげん)化石(かせき)のポケモン!
  • Kiseki no Fukugen, Kaseki no Pokemon!
  • (The Colossal Restoration and the Fossil Pokémon!)
  • Flag of Japan: September 20, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ038
Ash and Goh have Fossil Pokémon on their mind and Chloe has a science project, so it’s off to the Pewter Museum of Science! There, they meet a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to the excavation leader our heroes met in Unova. But he insists he’s the Museum of Science curator!
1136PJ039
  • "Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!"
  • サトシ(たい)サイトウ!攻略(こうりゃく)たこがため!!
  • Satoshi Tai Saitou! Kouryaku Takogatame!!
  • (Ash Against Bea! Overcome the Octolock!!)
  • Flag of Japan: September 27, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ039
Ash and Goh are off to the Johto region, where Ash is hoping for a rematch against Bea. They find Bea training with Gym Leader Chuck at the Cianwood City Gym. Bea accepts Ash’s challenge, and their two-on-two battle begins! First up are Pikachu and Bea’s Hitmontop; Pikachu wins, but then Bea’s Grapploct overwhelms it with Octolock. Next, Ash sends in Riolu, but things are different from the last battle—this time, Riolu doesn’t struggle, and instead focuses its power so it can use Force Palm and break free! After a dizzying exchange of blows, both Pokémon are down, and the battle is declared a draw!
1137PJ040
  • "A Crackling Raid Battle!"
  • VSサンダー!伝説(でんせつ)レイドバトル!!
  • VS Thunder! Densetsu Raid Battle!!
  • (VS Zapdos! Legendary Raid Battle!!)
  • Flag of Japan: October 9, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ040
Just as Professor Cerise tells our heroes that the presence of a Legendary Pokémon has been detected nearby, thunder strikes, and Goh is certain that can mean only one thing: Zapdos! A blackout adds to that evidence, and when Ash and Goh visit the Power Plant, Goh is proven correct! After briefly (and unsuccessfully) joining forces with Team Rocket, our heroes battle the Legendary Pokémon! Of course, Goh tries to catch it, but it breaks free—and before flying away, it shares some of its electricity with the Electric-type Pokémon gathered nearby. Later, Professor Cerise shares his theory: Zapdos had been using the Power Plant to recharge its own electricity!
1138PJ041
  • "Pikachu Translation Check… / Up to Your Neck!"
  • ピカチュウアテレコ大作戦(だいさくせん)半分(はんぶん)、ヌマクロー
  • Pikachu Atereko dai Sakusen / Hanbun, Numacraw
  • (Pikachu's Great Dubbing Operation / Half a Marshtomp)
  • Flag of Japan: October 16, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ041 A

PJ041 B
Meowth has a cold, so Jessie and James decide to practice their Pikachu translation skills by watching a video of Pikachu and guessing what it says! Jessie goes first, portraying Pikachu as a snob; James offers a friendlier version. They agree that Pikachu loves them, but Meowth’s not about to reveal the truth… Then, Ash and Goh find a Marshtomp buried in hard, dry ground! Realizing that it had been playing in the mud when the ground dried out, our heroes decide to help as its friends look on. After some failed attempts, a Ludicolo appears; it uses Rain Dance to soften the ground…but then Marshtomp’s friends get stuck, too!
1139PJ042
  • "Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!"
  • ソード(アンド)シールドⅠ「まどろみの(もり)
  • Soodo ando Shiirudo I: "Madoromi no Mori"
  • (Sword & Shield I: "Slumbering Weald")
  • Flag of Japan: October 23, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ042
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. Each of them has a strange encounter with a mysterious Pokémon, then falls asleep. After awakening, Ash arrives on the scene of a rampaging Gigantamax Centiskorch—and Leon shows up to defeat it! The two of them set off to stop the rest of the out-of-control Dynamax Pokémon. Meanwhile, Goh runs into Sonia, and they head to Turffield to check out some ruins that could be associated with the ongoing crisis. Although our heroes are on separate paths for now, their journey continues!
1140PJ043
  • "Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!"
  • ソード(アンド)シールドⅡ「ブラックナイト」
  • Soodo & Shiirudo II: "Burakku Naito"
  • (Sword & Shield II "Darkest Day")
  • Flag of Japan: October 30, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ043
While Ash and Leon battle the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon, Goh and Sonia seek answers about the legends of Galar and the Darkest Day. Then, Ash meets Chairman Rose, the president of Macro Cosmos. Rose supported Leon as a young Trainer, but when he makes a similar offer to Ash, our hero politely declines.
1141PJ044
  • Flag of Japan: December 6, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ044
As Goh and Sonia unravel the mysteries of Galar’s hero legend, Leon suspects Chairman Rose is up to no good. Rose provided support for Leon as an up-and-coming Trainer, but when Leon and Ash confront him about the rampaging Pokémon, they learn that his mentorship of Leon was all part of his plan to restore the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus—otherwise known as the Darkest Day! Rose wants to use Eternatus’s limitless energy for Galar, no matter what gets destroyed in the process. As Leon prepares to catch and seal away Eternatus, Ash battles Rose; elsewhere, Goh is challenged by Rose’s secretary Oleana. Battling on different fronts, will our heroes prevail?
1142PJ045
  • "Sword and Shield: The Legends Awaken!"
  • ソード(アンド)シールドⅣ「最強(さいきょう)(けん)(たて)
  • Soodo & Shiirudo IV: "Saikyou no Ken to Tate"
  • (Sword & Shield IV: "The Ultimate Sword and Shield")
  • Flag of Japan: November 13, 2020
  • Flag of United States: May 5, 2021
PJ045
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! Although Rose seems to have the upper hand, Ash’s Riolu suddenly evolves into Lucario and defeats Rose’s Pokémon! Elsewhere, Goh and Raboot battle Rose’s secretary Oleana. Things seem bleak for Goh…until Raboot evolves into Cinderace! Rejoining forces, our heroes realize the sword and shield from Galar’s hero legend are actually Zacian and Zamazenta—who appear just in time to help defeat Eternatus again! Goh catches Eternatus, and after adding it to his Pokédex, he leaves its Poké Ball with Professor Magnolia for safekeeping.
1143PJ046
  • "Getting More Than You Battled For!"
  • バトル(アンド)ゲット!ミュウツーの復活(ふっかつ)
  • Batoru & Getto! Mewtwo no Fukkatsu
  • (Battling & Getting! The Revival of Mewtwo)
  • Flag of Japan: November 20, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ046
After learning that a signal thought to come from Mew was detected on a distant island, Ash and Goh set off to investigate. There they find a forest filled with wild Pokémon, including a group of Pokémon who are inexplicably afraid. They follow the Pokémon—and to their surprise, Mewtwo appears! They share their respective goals with Mewtwo, and it agrees to a battle, but its sheer power is overwhelming. After being defeated, Ash and Goh realize that Mewtwo has been protecting Pokémon who were mistreated by humans. Mewtwo and the Pokémon take their leave, and Ash and Goh find themselves in total awe of all they’ve experienced!
1144PJ047
  • "Crowning the Chow Crusher!"
  • ポケモンチャンピオン!大食(おおぐ)(おう)決定戦(けっていせん)!!
  • Pokemon Chanpion! Oukui-ou Kettei-sen!!
  • (Pokémon Champion! The Battle of Big Eaters!!)
  • Flag of Japan: November 27, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ047
It’s the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest, and our heroes are hungry to compete! Ash and Dragonite, along with Goh and Skwovet, are up against several previous eating contest winners, including the world-renown Emperor Blaziken. And rounding out the contestants? Team Rocket and Morpeko, who’s hangrier than ever! One by one, contestants are eliminated until two remain: Skwovet and Morpeko. But after pushing Morpeko too far, Team Rocket blasts off again—which means Skwovet has to eat just one more plate of food to win! Although it seems Skwovet has already eaten its fill, it suddenly evolves into a Greedent, surpasses Morpeko’s food plate tally, and wins the contest!
1145PJ048
  • "A Close Call… Practically!"
  • ほぼほぼピカチュウ危機一髪(ききいっぱつ)!
  • Hobo Hobo Pikachu Kiki Ippatsu!
  • (A Close Call for Almost Pikachu!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 4, 2020
  • Flag of United States: March 5, 2021
PJ048
While Ash and Goh eat delectable treats (thanks to Greedent’s eating contest victory), Team Rocket plans to steal Pikachu by switching it with a lookalike called “Practically Pikachu.” When they appear to succeed and make their getaway via bicycle, Lucario and Cinderace chase after them! In response, Meowth shoots a bouncy glue at the two Pokémon, and they end up stuck together. Although this presents real challenges, Lucario and Cinderace figure out a way to work together and send Team Rocket flying. But when they return to Ash and Goh, the two Pokémon are shocked—the real Pikachu had been safely by Ash’s side all along!

Trivia[]

  • This is the first season:
    • since season 8 to focus on more than one region (and the first TPCi season to do so), and the fifth season overall (after seasons 2, 3, 6, and 8).
    • to focus on more than two regions.
    • It is also the first dub season to air on Pop, a channel owned by Sony Pictures Television, in the United Kingdom. CITV, a channel owned by ITV plc, aired all previous seasons.
    • to be focused on journeys instead of having the lyric "Pokémon" in the English opening song's lyrics.
    • to be streamed on Netflix exclusively in the United States, instead of airing on television. However, it is still aired on television internationally.
    • to feature an episode with two separate sub-segments, in this case Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, and the second one to feature an episode with multiple segments, after Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest which featured "Lights! Camera! Pika!".
    • Where none of Ash's travelling companions are a Gym Leader or Trial Captain.
      • Additionally, this is also the first season where Ash travels with one companion, while also not being one introduced in the games.
  • In the UK on the POP Player, the series is called Pokémon Journeys: The Animated Series.

Trailer[]

See also[]

References[]

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