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Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series is the twenty-fifth season of Pokémon the Series, and the third and final season of Pokémon Journeys: The Series. It continues the adventures of Ash and Goh as they travel through various regions. This season also contains 12 episodes part of a special storyline referred to as Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master, in which Ash parts ways from Goh to continue his journey, where he reunites with Misty and Brock, as they travel together once again. Eventually, the three go their separate ways again to return home. After spending some time at home, Ash decides to have more adventures and meet more Pokémon in order to become a Pokémon Master, as he leaves his hometown, once again, to resume his journey.

Synopsis[]

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The stakes are higher than ever for Ash, Goh, and Chloe as they advance toward their goals! As the Pokémon World Coronation Series Tournament heats up, intensive training is in store for Ash, Pikachu and their Pokémon friends. Meanwhile, Goh embarks on a series of challenging trial missions to become a member of Project Mew. And as Chloe and Eevee learn about the different evolutionary paths that Eevee can take, will they be able to come to a decision about its future? Get ready for nonstop action, familiar faces from journeys past and more Pokémon discoveries to be made![1]

Major characters[]

Human[]

Pokémon[]

Ash's[]

Goh's[]

Chloe's[]

Brock's[]

Misty's[]

May's[]

Dawn's[]

Iris'[]

Cilan's[]

Clemont's[]

Serena's[]

Lana's[]

Lillie's[]

Sophocles'[]

Mallow's[]

Kiawe's[]

Team Rocket's[]

Episodes[]

Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series[]

Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series list
Overall №Ep. CodeTitle(s)Airdates(s)Image(s)
1188PJ091
  • "The Spectral Express!"
  • ゴースト列車(れっしゃ)出発(しゅっぱつ)だよ…
  • Ghost Ressha, Shuppatsuda yo…
  • (Ghost Train, Departure…)
  • Flag of Japan: December 17, 2021
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ091
Ash and Goh are headed to Stow-on-Side in the Galar region, but when it’s time to transfer, they accidentally board the Ghost Train! While on board, they encounter an eerie stone that seems to have an odd effect on Ash—now he won’t stop picking on Goh. They eventually meet a boy wearing a mask, and he says Ash has been possessed by an ill-natured spirit belonging to a Spiritomb. With the boy’s help, the spirit leaves Ash’s body, and Gengar manages to grab it and return it to Spiritomb. The train arrives in Stow-on-Side, but Ash and Goh are puzzled when it suddenly disappears, along with the masked boy…
1189PJ092
  • "The Winding Path to Greatness!"
  • ゲンガー(がん)()る!キョダイマックスへの(みち)!!
  • Gangar Ganbaru! Kyodaimax e no Michi!!
  • (Gengar Does Its Best! The Road to Gigantamax!!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 24, 2021
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ092
Ash and Goh have arrived in Stow-on-Side. Their goal? Help Gengar to Gigantamax! They once again cross paths with the masked boy they met on the Ghost Train—he’s Allister, one of the town’s Gym Leaders! He joins our heroes on a quest through a spooky forest in search of Max Mushrooms—the main ingredient in the Max Soup that allows Pokémon to Gigantamax. After several ghostly encounters, they gather enough ingredients for Allister to make the Max Soup needed for Gengar to achieve its gigantic goal. Then it’s back to the train as Ash and Goh say farewell to their new friend and set off for their next adventure!
1190PJ093
  • "It's All in the Name!"
  • (きみ)()はフランソワーズ
  • Kimi no Naha Françoise
  • (Your Name Is Francois)
  • Flag of Japan: January 14, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ093
When magnetic waves from a malfunctioning satellite cause the Magnemite in Vermilion City to start acting strangely, Ren is determined to protect his partner Francois. Ash and Goh try to escort Ren and Francois out of the city, but other Magnemite attack and eventually cause Francois to assimilate into a massive, Magnemite-like being. During the ordeal, Ren recalls how he met Francois and reflects on the bond they’ve formed since then. A struggle ensues, but Ren stands his ground, and Francois snaps out of its confusion! The other Magnemite also stop rampaging, and Ren and Francois return to the place they met, now with an even stronger friendship.
1191PJ094
  • Flag of Japan: January 21, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ094
When Lilligant joins the other Pokémon at Cerise Laboratory, Heracross, who was infatuated with Pinsir, is now smitten with Lilligant! While Goh tries to cheer Pinsir up, Chloe discovers a Pokémon flower-arranging class. It seems like a great way to lift Pinsir’s spirits, so our heroes want to join in, too! Guided by Celadon City’s Gym Leader, Erika, the group learns about the importance of flower decorating with Pokémon! But Team Rocket wants to “pick flowers,” too…and steal Pikachu. Team Rocket attacks, but when Pinsir steps in to protect Heracross, their relationship is restored! Now no one will ever forget the connection between Pokémon and flower arranging!
1192PJ095
  • Flag of Japan: January 28, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ095
After the Prize Master lends Team Rocket some unhelpful Pokémon, the group chases Pelipper to find out who’s responsible for the machine. The pursuit leads them to a café run by their former rival Cassidy, who’s no longer in Team Rocket. As James stays behind at the café, Jessie and Meowth press on, ending up at a bakery run by Butch. Meowth becomes smitten with a familiar-looking female Meowth, so Jessie and Wobbuffet leave him behind to continue chasing Pelipper. But a series of mishaps brings Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet back together again, and they realize that their life in Team Rocket is all about luck—good and bad!
1193PJ096
  • "Lighting the Way Home!"
  • 宇宙(うちゅう)にとどけ!デンリュウの(ひかり)!!
  • Uchuu ni Todoke! Denryu no Hikari!
  • Flag of Japan: February 4, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ096
Ash and Goh have reunited with Sophocles at the Mossdeep Space Center in Hoenn! Sophocles is joined by his cousin Molayne’s Ampharos, who he borrowed for a project to bring a research satellite back home from space. Ampharos’s powerful tail light reaches the satellite, but a malfunction puts the mission on hold. Sophocles and Ampharos worry that the malfunction was their fault, and Ampharos becomes so discouraged that its tail won’t light up. But when Grookey gets lost, Ampharos saves the day, and its confidence returns. Back at the Space Center, Sophocles devises a plan to get the satellite safely home despite a course correction—and it works!
1194PJ097
  • "An Evolution in Taste!"
  • ヤドキング! カレーなる遭遇(そうぐう)!!
  • Yadoking! Karee Naru Sougou!!
  • (Slowking! Curry Encounter!!)
  • Flag of Japan: February 11, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ097
Ash and Goh pay another visit to Slowpoke Island, where the masses of Slowpoke are as spaced out as ever. After Goh catches a Slowpoke of his own, he and Ash discover another group of Slowpoke, as well as a Slowbro and a Slowking, who look a little different. They’re from the Galar region, and they want to make friends with the Slowpoke, Slowbro, and Slowking from Kanto. After offering to help, Ash and Goh once again end up with Shellder clamped on to their heads, and an ensuing rap battle results in the creation of a delicious curry noodle dish that everyone absolutely adores![1]

Episode Plot.[]

Ash and Goh have returned to Slowpoke Island, with Goh being determined to catch himself a Slowpoke this time around. They quickly find the island's Slowpoke, and while Ash feels like just relaxing with them, Goh quickly shakes off this distraction and accomplishes what he came here to do, easily catching himself a Slowpoke. However, he barely has time to celebrate his newest capture before the entire island is shaken by another island making contact with it.

A new group of Slowpoke appears, with Goh's Rotom Phone identifying them as Galarian Slowpoke. One of them takes a taste at a local Slowpoke's tail, but is disappointed by its sweet taste. When the regular Slowpoke returns the gesture, it is overwhelmed by the Galarian Slowpoke's spices. Grookey does the same and is equally overwhelmed. Consulting Goh's Rotom Phone again, Ash and Goh learn that Galarian Slowpoke's diet of Galarica seeds is the reason for their tails' spicy flavor. The two boys then spot a Slowbro and follow it as it tries and fails to knock down a coconut from a tree. It receives unexpected help from a Galarian Slowbro, who uses Shell Side Arm to shoot down a coconut, but the Kantonian Slowbro mistakes this for getting its food stolen and leaves.

A loud cry suddenly echoes across the island, which Ash and Goh follow to find the Galarian Slowpoke and Slowbro being joined by a Galarian Slowking. Goh is creeped out by it, especially when his Rotom Phone tells him that with Galarian Slowking, the Shellder is the one in control. Slowking uses Psychic to bring over a big pile of Galarica nuts from its island, but the island's resident Slowpoke and Slowbro leave before it can offer them any. Galarian Slowking's group heads back to their island, with Ash and Goh following them and only now noticing the new landmass that's appeared next to Slowpoke Island. Galarian Slowking notices the two and shows them the island it and its subjects call their home. It then offers the boys and their Pokémon some Galarica seeds, which, while very spicy, they also find delicious. Goh figures that Slowking was trying to offer the island's Slowpoke Galarica seeds to make friends with them, and Ash agrees to help it in that.

Seeing Ash's like of Galarica seeds and willingness to help, Galarian Slowking suddenly detaches its Shellder crown. Goh barely has time to be horrified at the realization of having to relive the nightmarish experience of their last Slowpoke Island visit, when the crown already lands on Ash's head and turns him into "Galarian Ashking," who starts speaking in rap-style rhymes. Remembering Galarian Slowking's Pokédex entry, Goh realizes, to his horror, that Shellder is now controlling Ash. "Galarian Ashking" requests Goh's help in making friends with Slowpoke Island's Slowpoke, boasting that he's got a master plan to make it happen. Goh, while creeped out by Ash being possessed, agrees to help and tries to tell the Slowpoke that while Galarian Slowking's group may look scary, they're not mean and just want to meet them again. However, the Slowpoke just respond with their usual blank stare, leaving Goh unable to figure out if they actually understood what he said.

Goh then notices another Pokémon approaching, which he recognizes as the udon-loving Slowking from their previous visit to the island. However, just when he tries to ask for its help, the possessed Ash returns, tossing Goh a ladle and challenging him to a rap battle, much to Goh's bewilderment. Seeing this, Slowking detaches its own crown and, ignoring Goh's horrified protests, has it land on his head and turn him into "Gohking." While both kinds of Slowpoke watch, Ash and Goh begin their rap battle, with "Galarian Ashking" expressing his love of curry, while "Gohking" refuses it in favor of udon. In the midst of the battle, the two side's dishes suddenly fuse together to form curry udon, which both sides find tasty. Ash and Goh join all the Slowpoke in eating this new dish, and once they're finished, the Shellder crowns return to their respective Slowking, releasing the boys from their possession.

As a sign of their new friendship, the two Slowking exchange gifts in the form of a Galarica tree and an udon bowl. With the friendship established, Galarian Slowking uses Psychic to make its island float as its kind resumes its journey, with Ash and Goh joining the Slowpoke Island's residents in waving them goodbye and hoping they'll meet again someday.

Debuts[]

Pokémon[]

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "An Evolution in Taste! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.


1195PJ098
  • "Out of Their Elements!"
  • ポケモンサーカス! ブースターとサンダース
  • Pokemon Saakasu! Booster to Thunders
  • (Pokémon Circus! Flareon and Jolteon)
  • Flag of Japan: February 18, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ098
Ash and Goh are guest performers at the Pokémon Circus! Chloe tags along, hoping to see a Jolteon and Flareon who are also set to perform. But it turns out the two Pokémon are still Eevee—and when their Trainers go to evolve them, their Evolution stones get switched! Now, Harmony the Fire-type Trainer has a Jolteon, and Billy the Electric-type Trainer has a Flareon. The performances they’ve planned are in shambles, but the newly evolved Pokémon are determined to set things right. With the help of Chloe’s Eevee and our heroes, they find a way to work together with their Trainers and put on a great show!
1196PJ099
  • Flag of Japan: February 25, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ099
Ash is continuing his quest to challenge Leon, but when he and Goh arrive at Spikemuth Gym for his next Pokémon World Coronation Series battle, they discover they’ve been given the wrong directions! Gym Leader Piers gives him a ride to Wyndon, where Piers’s little sister Marnie is patiently waiting to battle. The match gets off to a roaring start, and both Marnie’s Grimmsnarl and Ash’s Gengar show off their massive powers in Gigantamax form. Although Grimmsnarl is a powerhouse, Ash and Gengar execute an unusual strategy to win the battle, catapulting Ash’s World Coronation Series ranking to 15!
1197PJ100
  • "Meeting Up With the Monarch!"
  • 密着(みっちゃく)! ダンデのスペシャルトレーニング!!
  • Mitchaku! Dande no Special Training!!
  • (Close Contact! Leon's Special Training!!)
  • Flag of Japan: March 4, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ100
Following Ash’s victory over Marnie at the Galar region’s Wyndon Stadium, our hero’s ranking is 15th!
1198PJ101
  • "A One-Stick Wonder!"
  • スティック一本(いっぽん)、バチンキー!
  • Stick Ippon, Bachinkii!
  • (The Thwackey with One Stick!)
  • Flag of Japan: March 11, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ101
Ash and Goh are in the Galar region’s Wild Area as Goh continues his quest to catch every kind of Pokémon. They make curry for dinner, hoping the delicious smell will attract wild Pokémon. A Thwackey appears, and it gets along well with Goh’s Grookey, but it has a problem—it has only one stick instead of the usual two, so it can’t keep up with the drumming of the other Thwackey in its troop. Inspired by Grookey, the Thwackey practices until it’s able to tap just as fast—or faster—using its single stick. As it rejoins its troop, Goh considers letting Grookey stay with them—what will it decide?
1199PJ102
  • "Battling in the Freezing Raid!"
  • トライアルミッション! 氷結(ひょうけつ)のレイドバトル!!
  • Trial Mission! Hyouketsu no Raid Battle!!
  • (Trial Mission! A Freezing Raid Battle!!)
  • Flag of Japan: March 18, 2022
  • Flag of United States: October 21, 2022
PJ102
Goh’s quest to join Project Mew continues in high gear! His next mission? A Raid Battle!
1200PJ103
  • "The Future Is Now, Thanks to Strategy!"
  • サトシとシトロン! 友情(ゆうじょう)(だい)特訓(とっくん)!
  • Satoshi to Citron! Yuujou dai Tokkun!
  • (Ash and Clemont! Great Friendship Training!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 1, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ103
Ash’s next World Coronation Series battle is against Drasna of the Kalos Elite Four! But first, he pays a visit to his old friends Clemont and Bonnie at the Lumiose City Gym, and Goh takes a detour to catch a new Pokémon. At the Gym, Ash’s Sirfetch’d seems to be struggling to master a new move, Meteor Assault, so Clemont performs an analysis to find out what’s holding it back. It turns out some special training with Dracovish is the key! Ash and Clemont have a Double Battle, giving Sirfetch’d a chance to perfect Meteor Assault…and Dracovish learns a new move of its own, too!
1201PJ104
  • "Taking Two for the Team!"
  • ハイパークラス! VS四天王(してんのう)ドラセナ!!
  • Hyper Class! VS Shitennou Dracaena!!
  • (Hyper Class! VS Drasna of the Elite Four!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 1, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ104
The Pokémon World Coronation Series is in full swing! After training with his old friend Clemont, Ash is ready to battle with Dracovish and Sirfetch’d by his side. They’re facing Drasna of the Kalos Elite Four. She may seem sweet, but she’s totally serious about victory! As the battle progresses, Drasna becomes increasingly impressed with Ash and his Pokémon, and both sides show off intense moves. It doesn’t look good for Ash when Drasna has her Altaria Mega Evolve, but as usual, our hero comes up with a strategy to propel himself to victory and raise his Ultra Class ranking to ninth place!
1202PJ105
  • "Reuniting for the First Time!"
  • イーブイとニンフィア! 出会(であ)いと再会(さいかい)!
  • Eievui to Nymphia! Deai to Saikai!
  • (Eevee and Sylveon! Encounters and Reunions!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 8, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ105
Chloe heads to Lilycove City to meet up with Ash and Goh and watch a Sylveon compete in a Pokémon Contest. There, she’s approached by Contest Idol Lisia, who encourages her to enter. She then runs into Serena, Sylveon’s Trainer and Ash’s former traveling companion, and the two go to the Contest Hall. Meanwhile, Ash and Goh get delayed because Gym Leader Wallace insists on battling Ash! Chloe, Serena, and Lisia all give amazing performances with their Pokémon, and as Serena bids Chloe goodbye, Ash and Goh finally arrive. Although their reunion is short, Ash and Serena promise to keep cheering each other on as they pursue their goals!
1203PJ106
  • "Radio Lulled the Mischievous Stars!"
  • (しん)番組(ばんぐみ)! ロケット(だん)ないしょ王国(おうこく)ラジオ!!
  • Shin Bangumi! Rocket-dan Naisho Oukoku Rajio!!
  • (A New Show! The Team Rocket Undercover Kingdom Radio!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 15, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ106
Team Rocket may be up to their usual tricks, but their latest plot to recruit new members involves something uniquely entertaining: a late-night web radio show! But “Team Rocket’s Undercover Kingdom” isn’t just unpopular—it has no listeners. So Jessie, James, and Meowth reformat the show into “Dum-Dum-Dum Z”, which becomes a success with games, giveaways, and listener questions. Meanwhile, Ren and Professor Cerise have become huge fans of the show, not realizing the true identities of its charismatic hosts. Team Rocket’s original goal of finding new members may have faded, but their web radio show is a big hit!
1204PJ107
  • Flag of Japan: April 22, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ107
Ash and Goh are in Cerise Park, looking after the Pokémon living there. Chloe is also there photographing Pokémon, and Yamper’s scurrying around helping everyone. They discover two groups of Pokémon who are fighting because dirty water has driven one group from their usual spot. With Yamper’s help, our heroes find the source of the pollution: Grimer and its nest under the waterfall. As our heroes build Grimer a new nest, Suicune suddenly appears, summoning a gentle rain and restoring the waters of Cerise Park. Before departing, it shares a moment with Yamper, whose efforts helped save the day. Then, Ash receives a message—his next battle opponent is Raihan!
1205PJ108
  • "Catching the Aura of Fate!"
  • ルカリオとゲッコウガ! 運命(うんめい)波導(なみしるべ)!!
  • Lucario to Gekkouga! Unmei no Nami Shirube!!
  • (Lucario and Greninja! The Aura of Fate!!)
  • Flag of Japan: April 29, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ108
Ash is training fiercely for his upcoming Masters Eight entrance battle against Raihan, and when he sees Goh’s Froakie evolve into Frogadier, he gets an idea! Realizing that his friendship with Lucario is similar to the bond he shares with Greninja, he and Goh travel to Kalos. They find Greninja, who runs circles around Lucario in battle, but eventually Lucario learns how to focus its Aura powers and connect with Ash on a closer level. And when gigantic roots attack, the Pokémon show their strengths and defeat them together! With Lucario boasting newfound strength, Greninja once again departs—but Ash knows they’ll always be close despite being regions apart!
1206PJ109
  • "Aim for the Eight!"
  • VSキバナ! マスターズエイトの(たたか)い!!
  • VS Kibana! Masters Eight no Tatakai!!
  • (VS Raihan! Battle for the Masters Eight!!)
  • Flag of Japan: May 6, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ109
It’s time for Ash’s battle against Raihan—the winner gets to compete in the Masters Eight Tournament! As Leon watches, the three-on-three battle begins with Raihan’s Flygon versus Ash’s Dragonite. But Flygon overwhelms Dragonite, and Raihan is in the lead! Then, Ash chooses Gengar. Flygon attacks fiercely, but after recovering from an attack, Gengar Gigantamaxes! Flygon is taken down, and then Gengar and Raihan’s Goodra knock each other out! With one Pokémon left on each side, Raihan chooses Duraludon, while Ash chooses Lucario. Although Duraludon Gigantamaxes, it’s no match for Ash and Lucario’s new technique: G-Max Aura Sphere. Ash wins the battle, officially becoming a member of the Masters Eight![2]

Episode plot[]

After recalling Dragonite, Ash chooses Gengar as his second Pokémon. While Gengar manages to evade Flygon's Steel Wing, his Ice Punch fails to land, leaving Gengar just as vulnerable against Flygon's hit-and-run strategy as Dragonite had been. Following a series of Dragon Claws, Gengar is struck by a super effective Crunch, dealing heavy damage to it. Goh is getting worried, since losing Gengar now would leave Ash with just one Pokémon against Raihan's three, putting him in a severe disadvantage. As Gengar wearily stands back up, Raihan asks Ash why he wants to battle Leon, because to him, the desire to challenge Leon needs to be supported by a desire to defeat him, a desire that he has in spades. Ash, however, declares that he too wants to defeat Leon, and refuses to lose here in order to realize that goal.

Seeing that Gengar is getting tired, Ash changes his initial plans, apologizing to Lucario for not being able to Mega Evolve it now as he slips on his Dynamax Band and Gigantamaxes Gengar. Using Gigantamax Gengar's giant mouth, Ash has it suck away the sandstorm, leaving Flygon exposed and wide open for G-Max Terror, which scores a direct hit. Raihan attempts a counterattack with Crunch, but Flygon is stopped on its tracks by a super effective Max Starfall, defeating it and evening the odds.

Raihan selects Goodra to be his second Pokémon and has it use Rain Dance, further demonstrating his weather-based strategies. Utilizing the rain to its advantage, Goodra launches a rapid-fire offensive with Thunder, Surf and Hydro Pump, all of which deal devastating blows. Ash considers recalling Gengar, but as he sees its willingness to keep going, Ash decides to keep it out. Goodra attempts another Surf, but this time, Gengar is able to deflect it with its tongue. Gengar attacks with Max Starfall, while Goodra uses Hydro Pump, both moves hitting their targets. Gengar reverts to its normal size as both Pokémon collapse, resulting in a double knockout and leaving both Trainers with one Pokémon each.

Both sides recall their Pokémon and send out their last fighters, Lucario and Duradludon. While Ash has already used his once-in-a-battle power-up, Raihan still has his Dynamax to use, and he puts it to use by immediately Gigantamaxing Duraludon. Lucario uses Double Team to confuse Duraludon, before using Aura Sphere, which, however, doesn't faze the Gigantamax Pokémon at all despite the move being super effective. After a second Aura Sphere provides equally lackluster results, Raihan starts his counteroffensive with Max Steelspike, which Lucario is unable to completely avoid. Raihan then has Duraludon unleash its strongest attack; G-Max Depletion, which envelops the fatigued Lucario in a swirling tornado of energy. To Raihan's surprise, however, Ash is perfectly calm about this situation, as is Lucario, who is standing still inside the vortex and charging up an Aura Sphere.

Ash and Lucario's Auras are in perfect sync as Lucario raises the growing Aura Sphere over its head, causing the G-Max Move to dissipate around it, much to Raihan's shock. Goh realizes that this Aura Sphere is similar to what Lucario did after its training with Greninja, except that it's even bigger than last time despite Lucario not being Mega Evolved. Drawing power from the Aura of its teammates, Goh and his partners, and even Greninja all the way back in Kalos, Lucario's Aura Sphere grows to a gigantic size, and Ash dubs it "G-Max Aura Sphere". Raihan orders a counterattack with Max Rockfall, but the abnormally large Aura Sphere powers through it and hits Duraludon, knocking it out. Dan declares Ash the winner of the match, causing his and Raihan's rankings to swap. Ecstatic at the victory, Ash and Pikachu congratulate Lucario for the win. Raihan approaches Ash and concedes defeat before taking a selfie with him, swearing to defeat both him and Leon one day and that he had better not lose until then.

With the season's final Promotion Match completed, the eight Trainers advancing to the Masters Tournament have been decided. In addition to Ash, who is now ranked eighth, said Trainers include Unova Champion Iris; Lumiose Conference winner Alain; Kalos Champion Diantha; the combined Champion of Kanto and Johto, Lance; Hoenn Champion Steven Stone; Sinnoh Champion Cynthia; and Leon, the undefeated Monarch and Galar Champion.

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Trivia[]

  • This marks the first World Coronation Series battle promotion that Ash won with a Pokémon other than Dragonite.
  • The title is a reference to the manga Aim for the Ace!.

Gallery[]

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1207PJ110
  • Flag of Japan: May 13, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ110
At the Sea Mauville nature preserve, Goh is tackling his next Project Mew trial mission—survival in battle! With only Inteleon, he must battle other challengers until just one Trainer remains. Luckily for Goh, Horace appears, and the two of them team up. Many of the other challengers form teams, too, and one pair in particular threatens to end the boys’ winning streak. In the end, only Goh and Horace remain, but only one can win. Horace reluctantly battles and defeats Goh, winning three Project Mew tokens. Goh receives two, but he’s discouraged when he finds out the Chaser selection will happen soon—he has some catching up to do.
1208PJ111
  • "The Homecoming Crown!"
  • モーンとリーリエ、雪原(せつげん)再会(さいかい)
  • Moon to Lillie, Setsugen no Saikai
  • (Mohn and Lillie, Tundra Reunion)
  • Flag of Japan: May 20, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ111
Ash, Goh, and Chloe visit the frigid mountains of the Crown Tundra to investigate a report of an unusual Pokémon. Coincidentally, Lillie and Gladion are there, too, still searching for their missing father, Mohn. Along with Lusamine, they press on and find Mohn living in a cabin, but he has amnesia and doesn’t recognize them. It turns out he’s been living with a Nihilego who he believes to be his human daughter. Worried that Mohn would send it away, Nihilego did everything possible to keep him from remembering his previous life. But his memory finally returns, and the happy family asks Nihilego to join them!
1209PJ112
  • "Helping the Hometown Hero!"
  • 凱旋(がいせん)! アローラチャンピオン!!
  • Gaisen! Alola Champion!!
  • (A Triumphant Return! The Alola Champion!!)
  • Flag of Japan: May 27, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
PJ112
With Lillie’s family reunited, Ash, Goh, and Chloe accompany them home to Alola. The visit gives Ash a chance to show how much his skills have grown since he became the region’s Champion: a Battle Royal has been scheduled, and Professor Kukui, Gladion, and Kiawe are his opponents! The battling is intense, and the Battle Royal Dome is packed with people cheering for Ash and wishing him success in the upcoming Masters Eight Tournament. After the event, Ash heads to the beach, where he’s soon joined by Professor Kukui and Tapu Koko. The Island Guardian gives Ash a show of support, and our hero vows to give it his all!
1210PJ113
  • "Chasing to the Finish!"
  • ラストミッション! レジエレキ・レジドラゴをゲットせよ!!
  • Last Mission! Regieleki Regidrago o Get Seyo!!
  • (Last Mission! Get Regieleki and Regidrago!!)
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  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
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Goh has been working tirelessly to become a Project Mew Chaser, and now he’s down to his last mission: catch Regieleki and Regidrago!
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  • "Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!"
  • (ほのお)特訓(とっくん)バトル! サトシ(たい)シンジ!!
  • Honoo no Tokkun Battle! Satoshi tai Shinji!!
  • (Training Battle of Flames! Ash Against Paul!!)
  • Flag of Japan: June 10, 2022
  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
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With the Masters Eight Tournament approaching, Ash is training hard when he receives a call from Professor Oak encouraging him to visit all his Pokémon at the lab. So, he and Goh set off to Pallet Town. There, Ash’s current team begins training with his other Pokémon, but when Gengar ends up in the forest, our heroes unexpectedly run into Paul, Ash’s rival from Sinnoh! Although Paul isn’t in the World Coronation Series, he agrees to battle Ash using his Gyarados, Garchomp, and Metagross—all Pokémon used by members of the Masters Eight. Though Paul’s skills are formidable, Ash wins after Gengar unleashes a fiery new move!
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  • "Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!"
  • 開幕(かいまく)! マスターズトーナメント!!
  • Kaimaku! Masters Tournament!!
  • (Opening! Masters Tournament!!)
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  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
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Excitement is in the air as the Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is about to start! Ash and Goh are there, of course, and so is Leon’s younger brother, Hop. After Hop challenges Ash to a quick unofficial battle (Hop loses), the tournament begins. The Masters Eight are introduced, and then the first match gets underway—it’s Leon versus Alain! Both Trainers are formidable indeed, but Leon’s command of his Pokémon’s skills give him the edge and the victory. Next up? It’s a battle between Lance and Diantha, and the winner will get to battle Leon. Who will be victorious?
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  • "Pride of a Champion!"
  • チャンピオンの(ほこ)り!ワタルVSカルネ!!
  • Champion no Hokori! Wataru VS Carne!!
  • (A Champion's Pride! Lance VS Diantha!!)
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  • Flag of United States: February 24, 2023
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The Masters Eight Tournament continues as the action moves to the second match of the first round: Lance, Champion of Kanto and Johto, versus Kalos Champion Diantha! Ash, Goh, and Hop watch from the stands, and there’s plenty of action. It’s three on three, starting with Lance’s Dragonite and Diantha’s Aurorus. Both teams are skilled, but the first bout goes to Lance! Next, Diantha brings out Gourgeist, while Lance switches Dragonite out and sends in Gyarados. Diantha wins, and the battle continues until finally it’s down to Lance’s Dynamax Dragonite versus Diantha’s Mega Gardevoir. Mega Gardevoir is victorious, and Diantha advances to the semifinals! Next up? Iris versus Cynthia!
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  • "The Fiery Road to Mastership!"
  • VSシロナ! アイリスドラゴンマスターへの(みち)
  • VS Shirona! Iris Dragon Master e no Michi
  • (VS Cynthia! Iris' Road to Be a Dragon Master)
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The third match of the Masters Eight Tournament is Sinnoh Champion Cynthia versus Unova Champion Iris. They already know each other well—Cynthia has been a helpful mentor to Iris for some time. The first win goes to Iris and Excadrill, using a powerful Horn Drill move on Cynthia’s Gastrodon. That’s followed by a victory for Cynthia’s Milotic, giving both sides one loss! Iris brings out Dragonite, who is defeated, so she calls on Haxorus, who eliminates Milotic. That leaves both sides with one Pokémon each! The last bout is Garchomp versus Haxorus, and the Dragon-type matchup is ferocious. But Mega Garchomp proves too much for Haxorus, and Cynthia wins!
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  • "Battling as Hard as Stone!"
  • サトシ出陣(しゅつじん)! VSダイゴ!!
  • Satoshi Shutsujin! VS Daigo!!
  • (Ash Heads Into Battle! VS Steven!!)
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is in full swing, and the final match of the first round is between Ash and Steven Stone, the Champion of Hoenn! First, Steven’s Metagross takes on Ash’s Dracovish, but when Steven realizes that Ash is predicting his moves, he switches out Metagross for Aggron. Aggron takes down Dracovish, so Ash brings out Gengar to get revenge. Next, Steven’s Cradily defeats Gengar, meaning Ash has one Pokémon left—Pikachu! It defeats Cradily, but then Steven Mega Evolves his Metagross. It seems Pikachu can’t land a single attack…until Ash uses 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, winning and securing his spot in the semifinals!
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  • "Infinite Possibilities!"
  • コハルとイーブイ、可能性(かのうせい)無限大(むげんだい)!
  • Koharu to Eievui, Kanousei wa Mugendai!
  • (Chloe and Eevee, the Possibilities are Endless!)
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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A Cerise family discussion about Pokémon Evolution prompts Professor Cerise to suggest a camping trip! On the way, he and Chloe stop to visit Grover, who knew Professor Cerise when he was a young child. The reunion causes the Professor to recall his friendship with a wild Clefairy and the emotional moment when they parted ways. Later, the family watches a group of Clefairy dancing in an Evolution ceremony under the full moon. After the Pokémon depart, Professor Cerise is certain that one of the evolved Clefable was his old friend. The experience helps Chloe realize that when it comes to herself and Eevee, the possibilities are infinite.
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  • "It's… Champion Time!"
  • セミファイナルⅠ「圧勝(あっしょう)
  • Semifainaru I: "Asshou"
  • (The Semifinals I: "Victory")
  • Flag of Japan: August 26, 2022
  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The semifinals of the Masters Eight Tournament are about to begin, with Galar Champion Leon set to battle Kalos Champion Diantha. Nearby, Ash and his Pokémon are training hard when they bump into their upcoming opponent—Cynthia! They’re soon joined by a young brother and sister with lots of enthusiasm for Pokémon, but when the sister wanders off on her own, our heroes are determined to help. After finding her, everyone returns to the stadium to see that Leon is already far ahead of Diantha, having eliminated several of her Pokémon. Leon goes on to win, claiming a spot in the finals. Next up: Ash versus Cynthia!
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The second match of the Masters Eight Tournament semifinals is here, and it’s Ash versus Cynthia! Our hero wants to battle Leon in the finals, but Cynthia’s determined to keep that from happening. It’s a six-on-six battle, and first is Ash’s Dragonite versus Cynthia’s Spiritomb, who eliminates Dragonite. Then Cynthia switches out Spiritomb, and the next matchup is Roserade versus Gengar. But Roserade is switched out for Spiritomb again, and Gengar goes down. Ash calls out Pikachu, and Cynthia rotates through several of her Pokémon until she reaches Spiritomb again. Pikachu almost lands a win, but Spiritomb has the last laugh with Destiny Bond. Can Ash make a comeback?
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The Masters Eight Tournament battle between Ash and Cynthia is underway, and Ash has three Pokémon left, while Cynthia has four. After switching her Pokémon repeatedly to gain the advantage, Cynthia calls Garchomp to the field, while Ash calls on Dracovish. Cynthia soon switches to Roserade, and it’s defeated by Dracovish, but Dracovish ends up poisoned. Refusing to retreat, Dracovish goes up against Cynthia’s Milotic. The two Pokémon clash, but Milotic wins, and Ash’s Sirfetch’d is up next. Overcoming hazards on the battlefield, Sirfetch’d defeats Milotic but falls to Garchomp. Now Ash is down to his final Pokémon, Lucario, and Cynthia switches out Garchomp for Togekiss—who starts to Dynamax!
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  • "Whittle While You Work!"
  • セミファイナルⅣ「勝負(しょうぶ)
  • Semifainaru IV: "Shoubu"
  • (The Semifinals IV: "Battle")
  • Flag of Japan: September 16, 2022
  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The second match of the Masters Eight Tournament semifinals continues with Ash battling Sinnoh Champion Cynthia. The six-on-six Full Battle has promised lots of action…and it has certainly delivered! With five of Ash’s Pokémon already eliminated, it’s now up to Mega Lucario. First up is Cynthia’s Dynamax Togekiss, and Lucario wins, leaving Cynthia with only Garchomp. This is the last battle of the match, and both Pokémon fight hard, but Lucario’s endurance gives Ash the victory! Moving on to the finals round, our hero now must prepare for his toughest battle yet—against Leon!
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  • "Just a Scone's Throw From Here!"
  • ゴウとエースバーン! はじまりの場所(ばしょ)!!
  • Gō to Aceburn! Hajimari no Basho!!
  • (Gō and Aceburn! The Place Where It All Began!!)
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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It’s the day before Ash and Leon’s battle, and our heroes are meeting up with Leon, Sonia, and Professor Magnolia—and Eternatus! Leon has been working to calm the Legendary Pokémon’s rage, for which Goh is grateful. Ash and Goh then visit the scone shop where Goh first met Scorbunny, and the since-evolved Cinderace reunites with its Nickit friends. However, chaos ensues when Team Rocket joins forces with a Perrserker and two Galarian Meowth—but the Nickit evolve into Thievul, and with a little help from Goh’s Pokémon, they send Team Rocket blasting off again. Goh then receives a message from Project Mew: it’s time for his next mission!
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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Following an emergency communication from Project Mew, Goh is off to Hoenn, while Ash battles Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. It’s a six-on-six Full Battle, and although each Trainer can typically use Dynamax, a Z-Move, or Mega Evolution only once, Leon insists that Ash use all three. Leon first sends out his Cinderace, who spars with Pikachu, and then Leon’s Inteleon battles Ash’s Gengar. After Gigantamaxing, Gengar takes down Inteleon, but Leon’s Mr. Rime manages to defeat it. Ash and Leon are now back on equal footing, and this massive battle promises to keep going strong!
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is currently in its dazzling final round, and both Ash and Leon are waging an extraordinary battle, displaying powerful and creative back-and-forth strategies. But soon, Ash realizes that every time he takes the lead, his opponent never fails to catch up! After Mega Lucario takes down Leon’s Mr. Rime, it struggles against Dragapult, so Ash switches in Dracovish instead. Dragapult’s Dragon Tail attack causes Ash’s Pokémon to switch in and out until Dragonite is on the field. With a powerful Dragonite Meteor attack, Ash scores another win, and the battle continues!
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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During the finals of the Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament, Ash and Leon continue to enjoy their fierce battle! Noticing the match’s back-and-forth rhythm, Dawn points out that both Champions have similar battling styles. The battle action is as intense as can be. First, Leon’s Rillaboom takes down Ash’s Dragonite and Sirfetch’d, but Dracovish gets revenge. Then, Leon brings out Cinderace, who eliminates Dracovish. With Ash down to only Pikachu, Leon switches in his Charizard, who was his first partner Pokémon, just like Pikachu was Ash’s. After Gigantamaxing, Charizard attacks, while Ash and Pikachu counter with a Z-Move—and the combined power causes Eternatus to appear! But why?
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  • "Partners in Time!"
  • ファイナルIV「相棒(あいぼう)
  • Fainaru IV: "Aibou"
  • (The Finals IV: "Partner")
  • Flag of Japan: November 11, 2022
  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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The final round of the Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament is roaring along, and the power generated by 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt and G-Max Wildfire causes a storm of Galar particles! But the Legendary Pokémon Eternatus appears, quelling the disturbance and recharging Leon and Ash’s Dynamax bands. Leon Gigantamaxes his Cinderace, and Ash has Pikachu Gigantamax, too. Pikachu wins the matchup, leaving it and Leon’s Charizard to battle to the end. The battle is like nothing anyone has seen before, and all of Ash’s friends and Pokémon show him and Pikachu their support. In the end, Pikachu wins, and Ash becomes the new World Champion!
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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While Ash was battling in the Masters Eight Tournament, Goh took on his biggest challenge yet as a member of Project Mew! He joins up with Danika, Quillon, Horace, and Gary, and his excitement mounts as he considers the possibility of finding Mew…or even catching it! But the expedition to Table Mountain is fraught with challenges, detours, and wild Pokémon who aren’t happy to see humans in their territory. Eventually, the Chasers are confronted by two Legendary Pokémon—Groudon and Kyogre. With powerful Pokémon standing in the way, will Goh and the others finally get to meet Mew?
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  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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Project Mew is embarking on its most important mission—finally encountering Mew! After the rampaging Groudon and Kyogre are revealed to actually be Mew, the Mythical Pokémon shows Goh and the other Chasers a vision of the beginning of the universe. It then starts to battle them with overwhelmingly powerful attacks, but Goh thinks it’s only playing around. He tells Mew that it’s been the inspiration for so much of his life and adventures and that he’s grateful. Vowing to see it again someday, he’s shocked when Mew suddenly appears in the palm of his hand—literally! Mew then departs, and the Chasers return to a grateful Professor Amaranth.
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  • "Heroes Unite!"
  • ポケモン! きみにあえてよかった!
  • Pokemon! Kimi ni Aete Yokatta!!
  • (Pokémon! I'm Glad I Got to Meet You!)
  • Flag of Japan: December 9, 2022
  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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Now that Ash has won his battle against Leon and Goh has encountered Mew, our heroes have reunited. But Goh wants to become a more capable Trainer, so he contemplates going on his own journey, unsure of what Ash’s reaction might be. The two go camping with Chloe, and they all catch up and share memories of their lives with Pokémon. Suddenly, Ash declares that he wants to start a new journey with Pikachu, causing Goh to storm off in anger. After a heart-to-heart talk with Chloe, Ash meets back up with Goh, and all is peaceful again—but then Lugia appears! That means it’s time for a raid battle!
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  • Flag of Japan: December 16, 2022
  • Flag of United States: June 23, 2023
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A camping trip becomes even more exciting when Ash and Goh challenge the Legendary Pokémon Lugia to a Raid Battle! The action is fierce but friendly, and eventually Ash and Goh ride on Lugia’s back as it flies over Kanto. The boys are filled with wonder at the Pokémon they see, and it reinforces their own decisions to go on separate journeys. The next day, Ash and Goh depart Cerise Laboratory, with Chloe taking over their work as research fellows, and then they part ways when they reach a fork in the road. The future is in the palms of their hands—as the journey continues!

Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master[]

For the episodes of the sub-season, see here.

Trivia[]

  • This is the fourth season to use two opening themes, after seasons 2, 3, and 6.
  • This is the first season to contain an episode that is considered to be a non-main series special in Japan, in this case "Distant Blue Sky!".

Trailers[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ (n.d.) . "Aim for the Eight! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
  2. ^ (n.d.) . "Aim for the Eight! | Pokémon TV (pokemon.com)". From The Official Pokémon Website | Pokemon.com. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
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