Pokémon Theme is the opening theme song for Pokémon: Indigo League, and the first opening theme song of the English anime series, as well as the first track in Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master. It is used through episodes "TB001" to TB085". It is also used in the opening of "Mewtwo Strikes Back", and of "I Choose You!" Owing to its extensive use, it is the most iconic theme music of the English Dub of the franchise.
Lyrics[]
TV version[]
♪ I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Each Pokémon to understand The power that's inside
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Po-ké-mon! ♪
Short version[]
♪ I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Po-ké-mon! ♪
Movie version[]
♪ I want to be the very best Like no one ever was, To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause, I will travel across the land Searching far and wide, Each Pokémon to understand The power that's inside! (Power inside!)
Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all It's you and me, I know it's my destiny! Pokémon! Oh you're my best friend In a world we must defend! Pokémon! A heart so true Our courage will pull us through! You teach me and I'll teach you Pokémon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!
Every challenge along the way With courage I will face I will battle everyday To claim my rightful place! Come with me; the time is right! There's no better team Arm in arm, we'll win the fight! It's always been our dream!
Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all It's you and me. I know it's my destiny! Pokémon! Oh you're my best friend In a world we must defend! Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all! A heart so true Our courage will pull us through, You teach me and I'll teach you Pokémon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all (Pokémon!)
[Instrumental break]
Pokémon! It's you and me. I know it's my destiny! Pokémon! Oh you're my best friend In a world we must defend! Pokémon! A heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me and I'll teach you Pokémon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all! Pokémon! ♪
Full Version[]
♪ I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Each Pokémon to understand The power that's inside
CHORUS: Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all!
Yeah
Every challenge along the way With courage I will face I will battle every day To claim my rightful place
Come with me, the time is right There's no better team Arm in arm, we'll win the fight It's always been our dream
CHORUS
Gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all Yeah
CHORUS
Pokémon! ♪
Localizations in other languages[]
Appearances[]
Humans[]
Pokémon[]
- Articuno
- Ash's Bulbasaur
- Ash's Caterpie/Butterfree
- Ash's Charmander/Charizard
- Ash's Pidgeotto
- Ash's Squirtle
- Brock's Onix
- Brock's Zubat
- Giant Tentacruel
- James' Koffing
- Jessie's Ekans
- Lt. Surge's Raichu
- Sabrina's Haunter
- Team Rocket's Meowth
Videos[]
Remix[]
