Original
04/01/1997 - 11/14/2002 Finished
Pokemon (ポケットモンスター)
Also known as: Pokémon
Pokémon are peculiar creatures with a vast array of different abilities and appearances; many people, known as Pokémon trainers, capture and train them, often with the intent of battling others. Young Satoshi has not only dreamed of becoming a Pokémon trainer but also a "Pokémon Master," and on the arrival of his 10th birthday, he finally has a chance to make that dream a reality. Unfortunately for him, all three Pokémon available to beginning trainers have already been claimed and only Pikachu, a rebellious Electric-type Pokémon, remains. However, this chance encounter would mark the start of a lifelong friendship and an epic adventure! Setting off on a journey to become the very best, Satoshi and Pikachu travel across beautiful, sprawling regions with their friends Kasumi, a Water-type trainer, and Takeshi, a Rock-type trainer. But danger lurks around every corner. The infamous Team Rocket is always nearby, seeking to steal powerful Pokémon through nefarious schemes. It'll be up to Satoshi and his friends to thwart their efforts as he also strives to earn the eight Pokémon Gym Badges he'll need to challenge the Pokémon League, and eventually claim the title of Pokémon Master.
276
Total episodes
197
Canon episodes
79
Filler episodes
28.62%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 197 Filler episodes · 79
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Pokemon have? Well, currently Pokemon has a total of 12 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Pokemon has 79 filler episodes out of 276 (28.62%), grouped into 47 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
28.62% Filler
Episodes you can skip
8
1 episodes
20
1 episodes
34
1 episodes
37–38
2 episodes
41–42
2 episodes
47
1 episodes
54
1 episodes
60
1 episodes
65
1 episodes
69–70
2 episodes
74
1 episodes
90–94
5 episodes
98
1 episodes
100
1 episodes
102–103
2 episodes
106
1 episodes
111
1 episodes
124–125
2 episodes
127
1 episodes
130
1 episodes
135
1 episodes
137
1 episodes
139–141
3 episodes
150–152
3 episodes
155
1 episodes
157–158
2 episodes
164–166
3 episodes
168–169
2 episodes
172
1 episodes
174–176
3 episodes
179
1 episodes
181–182
2 episodes
186–188
3 episodes
192–194
3 episodes
197
1 episodes
199–200
2 episodes
204–205
2 episodes
207–209
3 episodes
213–214
2 episodes
234–236
3 episodes
241
1 episodes
245–246
2 episodes
248
1 episodes
250
1 episodes
252
1 episodes
258
1 episodes
262
1 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 215 to 233: 19 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
276 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pokémon! I Choose You!04/01/1997 | 04/01/1997 | Canon |
| 2 | Pokemon Emergency!04/08/1997 | 04/08/1997 | Canon |
| 3 | Ash Catches a Pokemon04/15/1997 | 04/15/1997 | Canon |
| 4 | Challenge of the Samurai04/22/1997 | 04/22/1997 | Canon |
| 5 | Showdown in Pewter City04/29/1997 | 04/29/1997 | Canon |
| 6 | Clefairy and the Moon Stone05/06/1997 | 05/06/1997 | Canon |
| 7 | The Water Flowers of Cerulean City05/13/1997 | 05/13/1997 | Canon |
| 8 | The Path to the Pokémon League05/20/1997 | 05/20/1997 | Filler |
| 9 | The School of Hard Knocks05/27/1997 | 05/27/1997 | Canon |
| 10 | Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village06/03/1997 | 06/03/1997 | Canon |
| 11 | Charmander – The Stray Pokémon06/10/1997 | 06/10/1997 | Canon |
| 12 | Here Comes the Squirtle Squad06/17/1997 | 06/17/1997 | Canon |
| 13 | Mystery at the Lighthouse06/24/1997 | 06/24/1997 | Canon |
| 14 | Electric Shock Showdown07/01/1997 | 07/01/1997 | Canon |
| 15 | Battle Aboard the St. Anne07/08/1997 | 07/08/1997 | Canon |
| 16 | Pokémon Shipwreck07/15/1997 | 07/15/1997 | Canon |
| 17 | Island of the Giant Pokémon07/22/1997 | 07/22/1997 | Canon |
| 18 | Beauty and the Beach07/29/1997 | 07/29/1997 | Canon |
| 19 | Tentacool & Tentacruel08/05/1997 | 08/05/1997 | Canon |
| 20 | The Ghost of Maiden's Peak08/12/1997 | 08/12/1997 | Filler |
| 21 | Bye Bye Butterfree08/19/1997 | 08/19/1997 | Canon |
| 22 | Abra and the Psychic Showdown (Part 1)08/26/1997 | 08/26/1997 | Canon |
| 23 | The Tower of Terror (Part 2)09/02/1997 | 09/02/1997 | Canon |
| 24 | Haunter vs. Kadabra (Part 3)09/09/1997 | 09/09/1997 | Canon |
| 25 | Primeape Goes Bananas09/16/1997 | 09/16/1997 | Canon |
| 26 | Pokémon Scent-sation!09/23/1997 | 09/23/1997 | Canon |
| 27 | Hypno's Naptime09/30/1997 | 09/30/1997 | Canon |
| 28 | Pokémon Fashion Flash10/07/1997 | 10/07/1997 | Canon |
| 29 | The Punchy Pokémon10/14/1997 | 10/14/1997 | Canon |
| 30 | Sparks Fly for Magnemite10/21/1997 | 10/21/1997 | Canon |
| 31 | Dig Those Diglett!10/28/1997 | 10/28/1997 | Canon |
| 32 | The Ninja-Poké Showdown11/04/1997 | 11/04/1997 | Canon |
| 33 | The Flame Pokémon-athon!11/11/1997 | 11/11/1997 | Canon |
| 34 | The Kangaskhan Kid11/18/1997 | 11/18/1997 | Filler |
| 35 | The Legend of Dratini11/25/1997 | 11/25/1997 | Canon |
| 36 | The Bridge Bike Gang12/02/1997 | 12/02/1997 | Canon |
| 37 | Ditto's Mysterious Mansion12/09/1997 | 12/09/1997 | Filler |
| 38 | Cyber Soldier Porygon12/16/1997 | 12/16/1997 | Filler |
| 39 | Pikachu's Goodbye04/16/1998 | 04/16/1998 | Canon |
| 40 | The Battling Eevee Brothers04/16/1998 | 04/16/1998 | Canon |
| 41 | Wake Up Snorlax!04/23/1998 | 04/23/1998 | Filler |
| 42 | Showdown at Dark City04/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | Filler |
| 43 | The March of the Exeggutor Squad05/07/1998 | 05/07/1998 | Canon |
| 44 | The Problem with Paras05/14/1998 | 05/14/1998 | Canon |
| 45 | The Song of Jigglypuff05/21/1998 | 05/21/1998 | Canon |
| 46 | Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon05/28/1998 | 05/28/1998 | Canon |
| 47 | A Chansey Operation06/04/1998 | 06/04/1998 | Filler |
| 48 | Holy Matrimony!06/11/1998 | 06/11/1998 | Canon |
| 49 | So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd06/18/1998 | 06/18/1998 | Canon |
| 50 | Who Gets to Keep Togepi?06/25/1998 | 06/25/1998 | Canon |
| 51 | Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden07/02/1998 | 07/02/1998 | Canon |
| 52 | Princess vs. Princess07/09/1998 | 07/09/1998 | Canon |
| 53 | The Purr-fect Hero07/09/1998 | 07/09/1998 | Canon |
| 54 | The Case of the K-9 Caper!07/16/1998 | 07/16/1998 | Filler |
| 55 | Pokémon Paparazzi07/23/1998 | 07/23/1998 | Canon |
| 56 | The Ultimate Test07/30/1998 | 07/30/1998 | Canon |
| 57 | The Breeding Center Secret08/06/1998 | 08/06/1998 | Canon |
| 58 | Riddle Me This08/13/1998 | 08/13/1998 | Canon |
| 59 | Volcanic Panic08/20/1998 | 08/20/1998 | Canon |
| 60 | Beach Blank-Out Blastoise08/27/1998 | 08/27/1998 | Filler |
| 61 | The Misty Mermaid09/03/1998 | 09/03/1998 | Canon |
| 62 | Clefairy Tales09/10/1998 | 09/10/1998 | Canon |
| 63 | The Battle of the Badge09/17/1998 | 09/17/1998 | Canon |
| 64 | It's Mr. Mime Time!09/24/1998 | 09/24/1998 | Canon |
| 65 | Holiday Hi-Jynx10/05/1998 | 10/05/1998 | Filler |
| 66 | Snow Way Out10/05/1998 | 10/05/1998 | Canon |
| 67 | Showdown at the Po-ké Corral10/08/1998 | 10/08/1998 | Canon |
| 68 | The Evolution Solution10/15/1998 | 10/15/1998 | Canon |
| 69 | The Pi-Kahuna10/22/1998 | 10/22/1998 | Filler |
| 70 | Make Room for Gloom10/29/1998 | 10/29/1998 | Filler |
| 71 | Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!11/05/1998 | 11/05/1998 | Canon |
| 72 | Go West, Young Meowth11/12/1998 | 11/12/1998 | Canon |
| 73 | To Master the Onixpected!11/19/1998 | 11/19/1998 | Canon |
| 74 | The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis11/26/1998 | 11/26/1998 | Filler |
| 75 | Bad to the Bone!12/03/1998 | 12/03/1998 | Canon |
| 76 | All Fired Up!12/10/1998 | 12/10/1998 | Canon |
| 77 | Round One: Begin!12/17/1998 | 12/17/1998 | Canon |
| 78 | Fire and Ice12/24/1998 | 12/24/1998 | Canon |
| 79 | The Fourth Round Rumble01/01/1999 | 01/01/1999 | Canon |
| 80 | A Friend in Deed01/07/1999 | 01/07/1999 | Canon |
| 81 | Friend and Foe Alike01/14/1999 | 01/14/1999 | Canon |
| 82 | Friends to the End01/21/1999 | 01/21/1999 | Canon |
| 83 | Pallet Party Panic01/28/1999 | 01/28/1999 | Canon |
| 84 | A Scare in the Air02/04/1999 | 02/04/1999 | Canon |
| 85 | Pokéball Peril02/11/1999 | 02/11/1999 | Canon |
| 86 | The Lost Lapras02/18/1999 | 02/18/1999 | Canon |
| 87 | Fit to Be Tide02/25/1999 | 02/25/1999 | Canon |
| 88 | Pikachu Re-Volts03/04/1999 | 03/04/1999 | Canon |
| 89 | The Crystal Onix03/11/1999 | 03/11/1999 | Canon |
| 90 | In the Pink03/18/1999 | 03/18/1999 | Filler |
| 91 | Shell Shock03/25/1999 | 03/25/1999 | Filler |
| 92 | Stage Fight04/01/1999 | 04/01/1999 | Filler |
| 93 | Bye Bye Psyduck04/08/1999 | 04/08/1999 | Filler |
| 94 | The Joy of Pokémon04/15/1999 | 04/15/1999 | Filler |
| 95 | Navel Maneuvers04/22/1999 | 04/22/1999 | Canon |
| 96 | Snack Attack04/29/1999 | 04/29/1999 | Canon |
| 97 | A Shipful of Shivers05/06/1999 | 05/06/1999 | Canon |
| 98 | Meowth Rules!05/13/1999 | 05/13/1999 | Filler |
| 99 | Tracey Gets Bugged05/20/1999 | 05/20/1999 | Canon |
| 100 | A Way Off Day Off05/27/1999 | 05/27/1999 | Filler |
| 101 | The Mandarin Island Miss Match06/03/1999 | 06/03/1999 | Canon |
| 102 | Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?06/10/1999 | 06/10/1999 | Filler |
| 103 | Get Along, Little Pokémon06/17/1999 | 06/17/1999 | Filler |
| 104 | The Mystery Menace06/24/1999 | 06/24/1999 | Canon |
| 105 | Misty Meets Her Match07/01/1999 | 07/01/1999 | Canon |
| 106 | Bound for Trouble07/15/1999 | 07/15/1999 | Filler |
| 107 | Charizard Chills07/22/1999 | 07/22/1999 | Canon |
| 108 | The Pokémon Water War07/29/1999 | 07/29/1999 | Canon |
| 109 | Pokémon Food Fight08/05/1999 | 08/05/1999 | Canon |
| 110 | Pokémon Double Trouble08/12/1999 | 08/12/1999 | Canon |
| 111 | The Wacky Watcher08/19/1999 | 08/19/1999 | Filler |
| 112 | The Stun Spore Detour08/26/1999 | 08/26/1999 | Canon |
| 113 | Hello Pummelo09/02/1999 | 09/02/1999 | Canon |
| 114 | Enter the Dragonite09/09/1999 | 09/09/1999 | Canon |
| 115 | Viva Las Lapras09/16/1999 | 09/16/1999 | Canon |
| 116 | The Underground Round-Up09/23/1999 | 09/23/1999 | Canon |
| 117 | A Tent Situation09/30/1999 | 09/30/1999 | Canon |
| 118 | The Rivalry Revival10/07/1999 | 10/07/1999 | Canon |
| 119 | Don't Touch That 'dile10/14/1999 | 10/14/1999 | Canon |
| 120 | The Double Trouble Header10/21/1999 | 10/21/1999 | Canon |
| 121 | A Sappy Ending10/28/1999 | 10/28/1999 | Canon |
| 122 | Roll On, Pokémon!11/04/1999 | 11/04/1999 | Canon |
| 123 | Illusion Confusion!11/11/1999 | 11/11/1999 | Canon |
| 124 | Flower Power11/18/1999 | 11/18/1999 | Filler |
| 125 | Spinarak Attack11/25/1999 | 11/25/1999 | Filler |
| 126 | Snubbull Snobbery12/02/1999 | 12/02/1999 | Canon |
| 127 | The Little Big Horn12/09/1999 | 12/09/1999 | Filler |
| 128 | The Chikorita Rescue12/16/1999 | 12/16/1999 | Canon |
| 129 | Once in a Blue Moon12/23/1999 | 12/23/1999 | Canon |
| 130 | The Whistle Stop01/01/2000 | 01/01/2000 | Filler |
| 131 | Ignorance is Blissey01/06/2000 | 01/06/2000 | Canon |
| 132 | A Bout with Sprout01/13/2000 | 01/13/2000 | Canon |
| 133 | Fighting Flyer with Fire01/20/2000 | 01/20/2000 | Canon |
| 134 | For Crying Out Loud01/27/2000 | 01/27/2000 | Canon |
| 135 | Tanks a Lot!02/03/2000 | 02/03/2000 | Filler |
| 136 | Charizard's Burning Ambitions02/10/2000 | 02/10/2000 | Canon |
| 137 | Grin to Win!02/17/2000 | 02/17/2000 | Filler |
| 138 | Chikorita's Big Upset02/24/2000 | 02/24/2000 | Canon |
| 139 | Foul Weather Friends03/02/2000 | 03/02/2000 | Filler |
| 140 | The Superhero Secret03/09/2000 | 03/09/2000 | Filler |
| 141 | Mild 'n Wooly03/16/2000 | 03/16/2000 | Filler |
| 142 | Wired for Battle!03/23/2000 | 03/23/2000 | Canon |
| 143 | Good 'Quil Hunting03/30/2000 | 03/30/2000 | Canon |
| 144 | A Shadow of a Drought04/06/2000 | 04/06/2000 | Canon |
| 145 | Going Apricorn!04/13/2000 | 04/13/2000 | Canon |
| 146 | Gettin' the Bugs Out04/20/2000 | 04/20/2000 | Canon |
| 147 | A Farfetch'd Tale04/27/2000 | 04/27/2000 | Canon |
| 148 | Tricks of the Trade05/04/2000 | 05/04/2000 | Canon |
| 149 | The Fire-ing Squad!05/11/2000 | 05/11/2000 | Canon |
| 150 | No Big Woop!05/18/2000 | 05/18/2000 | Filler |
| 151 | Tunnel Vision05/25/2000 | 05/25/2000 | Filler |
| 152 | Hour of the Houndour06/01/2000 | 06/01/2000 | Filler |
| 153 | The Totodile Duel06/08/2000 | 06/08/2000 | Canon |
| 154 | Hot Matches!06/15/2000 | 06/15/2000 | Canon |
| 155 | Love, Totodile Style06/22/2000 | 06/22/2000 | Filler |
| 156 | Fowl Play!06/29/2000 | 06/29/2000 | Canon |
| 157 | Forest Grumps07/06/2000 | 07/06/2000 | Filler |
| 158 | The Psychic Sidekicks!07/13/2000 | 07/13/2000 | Filler |
| 159 | The Fortune Hunters07/27/2000 | 07/27/2000 | Canon |
| 160 | A Goldenrod Opportunity (Part 1)08/03/2000 | 08/03/2000 | Canon |
| 161 | A Dairy Tale Ending (Part 2)08/10/2000 | 08/10/2000 | Canon |
| 162 | Air Time!08/17/2000 | 08/17/2000 | Canon |
| 163 | The Bug Stops Here08/24/2000 | 08/24/2000 | Canon |
| 164 | Type Casting08/31/2000 | 08/31/2000 | Filler |
| 165 | Fossil Fools09/07/2000 | 09/07/2000 | Filler |
| 166 | Carrying On09/14/2000 | 09/14/2000 | Filler |
| 167 | Hassle in the Castle09/21/2000 | 09/21/2000 | Canon |
| 168 | Two Hits and a Miss09/28/2000 | 09/28/2000 | Filler |
| 169 | A Hot Water Battle10/05/2000 | 10/05/2000 | Filler |
| 170 | Hook, Line, and Stinker10/12/2000 | 10/12/2000 | Canon |
| 171 | Beauty and the Breeder10/19/2000 | 10/19/2000 | Canon |
| 172 | A Better Pill to Swallow10/26/2000 | 10/26/2000 | Filler |
| 173 | Power Play!11/02/2000 | 11/02/2000 | Canon |
| 174 | Mountain Time11/09/2000 | 11/09/2000 | Filler |
| 175 | Wobbu-Palooza11/16/2000 | 11/16/2000 | Filler |
| 176 | Imitation Confrontation11/23/2000 | 11/23/2000 | Filler |
| 177 | The Trouble with Snubbull11/30/2000 | 11/30/2000 | Canon |
| 178 | Ariados, Amigos12/07/2000 | 12/07/2000 | Canon |
| 179 | Wings 'N' Things12/14/2000 | 12/14/2000 | Filler |
| 180 | The Grass Route12/21/2000 | 12/21/2000 | Canon |
| 181 | The Apple Corp!01/04/2001 | 01/04/2001 | Filler |
| 182 | Houndoom's Special Delivery01/11/2001 | 01/11/2001 | Filler |
| 183 | A Ghost of a Chance01/18/2001 | 01/18/2001 | Canon |
| 184 | From Ghost to Ghost01/25/2001 | 01/25/2001 | Canon |
| 185 | Trouble's Brewing02/01/2001 | 02/01/2001 | Canon |
| 186 | All That Glitters!02/08/2001 | 02/08/2001 | Filler |
| 187 | The Light Fantastic02/15/2001 | 02/15/2001 | Filler |
| 188 | UnBEARable02/22/2001 | 02/22/2001 | Filler |
| 189 | Moving Pictures03/01/2001 | 03/01/2001 | Canon |
| 190 | Spring Fever03/08/2001 | 03/08/2001 | Canon |
| 191 | Freeze Frame03/15/2001 | 03/15/2001 | Canon |
| 192 | The Stolen Stones!03/22/2001 | 03/22/2001 | Filler |
| 193 | The Dunsparce Deception03/29/2001 | 03/29/2001 | Filler |
| 194 | The Wayward Wobbuffet04/05/2001 | 04/05/2001 | Filler |
| 195 | Sick Daze04/12/2001 | 04/12/2001 | Canon |
| 196 | Ring Masters04/19/2001 | 04/19/2001 | Canon |
| 197 | The Poké-Spokesman04/26/2001 | 04/26/2001 | Filler |
| 198 | Control Freak!05/03/2001 | 05/03/2001 | Canon |
| 199 | The Art of Pokémon05/10/2001 | 05/10/2001 | Filler |
| 200 | The Heartbreak of Brock05/17/2001 | 05/17/2001 | Filler |
| 201 | Current Events05/24/2001 | 05/24/2001 | Canon |
| 202 | Turning Over a New Bayleef05/31/2001 | 05/31/2001 | Canon |
| 203 | Doin' What Comes Natu-rally06/07/2001 | 06/07/2001 | Canon |
| 204 | The Big Balloon Blow-Up06/14/2001 | 06/14/2001 | Filler |
| 205 | The Screen Actor's Guilt06/21/2001 | 06/21/2001 | Filler |
| 206 | Right On, Rhydon!06/28/2001 | 06/28/2001 | Canon |
| 207 | The Kecleon Caper07/05/2001 | 07/05/2001 | Filler |
| 208 | The Joy of Water Pokémon07/12/2001 | 07/12/2001 | Filler |
| 209 | Got Miltank?07/19/2001 | 07/19/2001 | Filler |
| 210 | Fight for the Light07/26/2001 | 07/26/2001 | Canon |
| 211 | Machoke, Machoke Man!08/02/2001 | 08/02/2001 | Canon |
| 212 | Around the Whirlpool08/09/2001 | 08/09/2001 | Canon |
| 213 | Fly Me to the Moon08/16/2001 | 08/16/2001 | Filler |
| 214 | Takin' It on the Chinchou08/23/2001 | 08/23/2001 | Filler |
| 215 | A Corsola Caper!08/30/2001 | 08/30/2001 | Canon |
| 216 | Mantine Overboard!09/06/2001 | 09/06/2001 | Canon |
| 217 | Octillery the Outcast09/13/2001 | 09/13/2001 | Canon |
| 218 | Dueling Heroes09/20/2001 | 09/20/2001 | Canon |
| 219 | The Perfect Match!09/27/2001 | 09/27/2001 | Canon |
| 220 | Plant It Now... Diglett Later10/04/2001 | 10/04/2001 | Canon |
| 221 | Hi Ho Silver... Away!10/11/2001 | 10/11/2001 | Canon |
| 222 | The Mystery Is History10/18/2001 | 10/18/2001 | Canon |
| 223 | A Parent Trapped!10/25/2001 | 10/25/2001 | Canon |
| 224 | A Promise is a Promise11/01/2001 | 11/01/2001 | Canon |
| 225 | Throwing in the Noctowl11/08/2001 | 11/08/2001 | Canon |
| 226 | Nerves of Steelix!11/15/2001 | 11/15/2001 | Canon |
| 227 | Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!11/22/2001 | 11/22/2001 | Canon |
| 228 | Espeon, Not Included11/29/2001 | 11/29/2001 | Canon |
| 229 | For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!12/06/2001 | 12/06/2001 | Canon |
| 230 | Extreme Pokémon!12/13/2001 | 12/13/2001 | Canon |
| 231 | An EGG-sighting Adventure!12/20/2001 | 12/20/2001 | Canon |
| 232 | Hatching a Plan12/27/2001 | 12/27/2001 | Canon |
| 233 | Dues and Don'ts01/10/2002 | 01/10/2002 | Canon |
| 234 | Just Waiting On a Friend01/17/2002 | 01/17/2002 | Filler |
| 235 | A Tyrogue Full of Trouble01/24/2002 | 01/24/2002 | Filler |
| 236 | Xatu the Future01/31/2002 | 01/31/2002 | Filler |
| 237 | Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution02/07/2002 | 02/07/2002 | Canon |
| 238 | Rage of Innocence02/14/2002 | 02/14/2002 | Canon |
| 239 | As Cold as Pryce02/21/2002 | 02/21/2002 | Canon |
| 240 | Nice Pryce, Baby!02/28/2002 | 02/28/2002 | Canon |
| 241 | Whichever Way the Wind Blows03/07/2002 | 03/07/2002 | Filler |
| 242 | Some Like It Hot!03/14/2002 | 03/14/2002 | Canon |
| 243 | Hocus Pokémon03/21/2002 | 03/21/2002 | Canon |
| 244 | As Clear as Crystal03/28/2002 | 03/28/2002 | Canon |
| 245 | Same Old Song and Dance04/11/2002 | 04/11/2002 | Filler |
| 246 | Enlighten Up!04/18/2002 | 04/18/2002 | Filler |
| 247 | Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?04/25/2002 | 04/25/2002 | Canon |
| 248 | Wish Upon a Star Shape05/02/2002 | 05/02/2002 | Filler |
| 249 | Outrageous Fortunes05/09/2002 | 05/09/2002 | Canon |
| 250 | One Trick Phony!05/16/2002 | 05/16/2002 | Filler |
| 251 | I Politoed Ya So!05/23/2002 | 05/23/2002 | Canon |
| 252 | The Cave of Ice05/30/2002 | 05/30/2002 | Filler |
| 253 | Beauty Is Skin Deep06/06/2002 | 06/06/2002 | Canon |
| 254 | Fangs for Nothin'06/13/2002 | 06/13/2002 | Canon |
| 255 | Great Bowls of Fire!06/20/2002 | 06/20/2002 | Canon |
| 256 | Better Eight Than Never06/27/2002 | 06/27/2002 | Canon |
| 257 | Why? Wynaut!07/04/2002 | 07/04/2002 | Canon |
| 258 | Just Add Water07/11/2002 | 07/11/2002 | Filler |
| 259 | Lapras of Luxury07/18/2002 | 07/18/2002 | Canon |
| 260 | Hatch Me If You Can07/25/2002 | 07/25/2002 | Canon |
| 261 | Entei at Your Own Risk08/01/2002 | 08/01/2002 | Canon |
| 262 | A Crowning Achievement08/08/2002 | 08/08/2002 | Filler |
| 263 | Here's Lookin' at You Elekid!08/15/2002 | 08/15/2002 | Canon |
| 264 | You're a Star, Larvitar!08/22/2002 | 08/22/2002 | Canon |
| 265 | Address Unown!08/29/2002 | 08/29/2002 | Canon |
| 266 | Mother of All Battles09/05/2002 | 09/05/2002 | Canon |
| 267 | Pop Goes the Sneasel09/12/2002 | 09/12/2002 | Canon |
| 268 | A Claim to Flame!09/19/2002 | 09/19/2002 | Canon |
| 269 | Love, Pokémon Style09/26/2002 | 09/26/2002 | Canon |
| 270 | Tie One On!10/03/2002 | 10/03/2002 | Canon |
| 271 | The Ties That Bind10/10/2002 | 10/10/2002 | Canon |
| 272 | Can't Beat the Heat!10/17/2002 | 10/17/2002 | Canon |
| 273 | Playing with Fire10/24/2002 | 10/24/2002 | Canon |
| 274 | Johto Photo Finish10/31/2002 | 10/31/2002 | Canon |
| 275 | Gotta Catch Ya Later!11/07/2002 | 11/07/2002 | Canon |
| 276 | Hoenn Alone!11/14/2002 | 11/14/2002 | Canon |
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Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Pokemon have?
Pokemon has a total of 12 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Pokemon have?
In total, Pokemon has 276 episodes distributed across its 12 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Pokemon?
It is recommended to watch Pokemon in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Pokemon online?
Pokemon is available on the following streaming platforms: Netflix. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Pokemon a complete anime?
Yes, Pokemon is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Pokemon have?
Yes, Pokemon has 79 filler episodes, which represents 28.62% of its 276 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
Where can I see Pokemon's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Pokemon directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.