Original
11/17/2016 - 11/03/2019 Finished
Pokemon Sun & Moon (ポケットモンスター サン＆ムーン)
Also known as: Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
After his mother wins a free trip to the islands, Pokémon trainer Satoshi and his partner Pikachu head for Melemele Island of the beautiful Alola region, which is filled with lots of new Pokémon and even variations of familiar faces. Eager to explore the island, Satoshi and Pikachu run wild with excitement, quickly losing their way while chasing after a Pokémon. The pair eventually stumbles upon the Pokémon School, an institution where students come to learn more about these fascinating creatures. At the school, when he and one of the students—the no-nonsense Kaki—have a run-in with the nefarious thugs of Team Skull, Satoshi discovers the overwhelming might of the Z-Moves, powerful attacks originating from the Alola region that require the trainer and Pokémon to be in sync. Later that night, he and Pikachu have an encounter with the guardian deity Pokémon of Melemele Island, the mysterious Kapu Kokeko. The Pokémon of legend bestows upon them a Z-Ring, a necessary tool in using the Z-Moves. Dazzled by their earlier battle and now in possession of a Z-Ring, Satoshi and Pikachu decide to stay behind in the Alola Region to learn and master the strength of these powerful new attacks. Enrolling in the Pokémon School, Satoshi is joined by classmates such as Lillie, who loves Pokémon but cannot bring herself to touch them, Kaki, and many others. Between attending classes, fending off the pesky Team Rocket—who themselves have arrived in Alola to pave the way for their organization's future plans—and taking on the Island Challenge that is necessary to master the Z-Moves, Satoshi and Pikachu are in for an exciting new adventure.
146
Total episodes
133
Canon episodes
13
Filler episodes
8.9%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 133 Filler episodes · 13
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Pokemon Sun & Moon have? Well, currently Pokemon Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon has 13 filler episodes out of 146 (8.90%), grouped into 12 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
8.90% Filler
Episodes you can skip
6
1 episodes
11
1 episodes
16
1 episodes
23
1 episodes
28–29
2 episodes
57
1 episodes
71
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83
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86
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93
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113
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126
1 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 30 to 56: 27 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
146 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alola to New Adventure!11/17/2016 | 11/17/2016 | Canon |
| 2 | The Guardian's Challenge!11/17/2016 | 11/17/2016 | Canon |
| 3 | Loading the Dex!11/24/2016 | 11/24/2016 | Canon |
| 4 | First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!11/24/2016 | 11/24/2016 | Canon |
| 5 | Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!12/01/2016 | 12/01/2016 | Canon |
| 6 | A Shocking Grocery Run!12/08/2016 | 12/08/2016 | Filler |
| 7 | That's Why the Litten Is a Scamp!12/15/2016 | 12/15/2016 | Canon |
| 8 | Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!12/22/2016 | 12/22/2016 | Canon |
| 9 | To Top a Totem01/05/2017 | 01/05/2017 | Canon |
| 10 | Trial and Tribulation!01/12/2017 | 01/12/2017 | Canon |
| 11 | Young Kiawe Had a Farm!01/19/2017 | 01/19/2017 | Filler |
| 12 | The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!01/26/2017 | 01/26/2017 | Canon |
| 13 | Racing to a Big Event!02/02/2017 | 02/02/2017 | Canon |
| 14 | Getting to Know You!02/09/2017 | 02/09/2017 | Canon |
| 15 | Rocking Clawmark Hill!02/23/2017 | 02/23/2017 | Canon |
| 16 | They Might Not Be Giants!03/02/2017 | 03/02/2017 | Filler |
| 17 | Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!03/09/2017 | 03/09/2017 | Canon |
| 18 | A Seasoned Search!03/16/2017 | 03/16/2017 | Canon |
| 19 | A Guardian Rematch!03/23/2017 | 03/23/2017 | Canon |
| 20 | Partner Promises!04/06/2017 | 04/06/2017 | Canon |
| 21 | One Journey Ends, Another Begins...04/06/2017 | 04/06/2017 | Canon |
| 22 | A Shivering Shovel Search!04/13/2017 | 04/13/2017 | Canon |
| 23 | Getting the Band Back Together!04/20/2017 | 04/20/2017 | Filler |
| 24 | Alolan Open House!04/27/2017 | 04/27/2017 | Canon |
| 25 | A Team-on-Team Tussle!05/04/2017 | 05/04/2017 | Canon |
| 26 | So Long, Sophocles!05/11/2017 | 05/11/2017 | Canon |
| 27 | A Glaring Rivalry!05/18/2017 | 05/18/2017 | Canon |
| 28 | Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!05/25/2017 | 05/25/2017 | Filler |
| 29 | Lulled to La-La Land!06/08/2017 | 06/08/2017 | Filler |
| 30 | The Ol' Raise and Switch!06/15/2017 | 06/15/2017 | Canon |
| 31 | The Island Whisperer!06/22/2017 | 06/22/2017 | Canon |
| 32 | Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!06/29/2017 | 06/29/2017 | Canon |
| 33 | Big Sky, Small Fry!07/06/2017 | 07/06/2017 | Canon |
| 34 | A Crowning Moment of Truth!07/20/2017 | 07/20/2017 | Canon |
| 35 | Currying Favor and Flavor!07/27/2017 | 07/27/2017 | Canon |
| 36 | Trials and Determinations!08/03/2017 | 08/03/2017 | Canon |
| 37 | Rising from the Ruins!08/10/2017 | 08/10/2017 | Canon |
| 38 | Mimikyu Unmasked!08/17/2017 | 08/17/2017 | Canon |
| 39 | Mallow and the Forest Teacher!08/24/2017 | 08/24/2017 | Canon |
| 40 | Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!08/31/2017 | 08/31/2017 | Canon |
| 41 | Mounting an Electrifying Charge!09/07/2017 | 09/07/2017 | Canon |
| 42 | Alola, Kanto!09/14/2017 | 09/14/2017 | Canon |
| 43 | When Regions Collide!09/21/2017 | 09/21/2017 | Canon |
| 44 | A Dream Encounter!10/05/2017 | 10/05/2017 | Canon |
| 45 | Now You See Them, Now You Don't!10/12/2017 | 10/12/2017 | Canon |
| 46 | Deceiving Appearances!10/19/2017 | 10/19/2017 | Canon |
| 47 | A Masked Warning!10/26/2017 | 10/26/2017 | Canon |
| 48 | Night of a Thousand Poses!11/02/2017 | 11/02/2017 | Canon |
| 49 | Mission: Total Recall!11/09/2017 | 11/09/2017 | Canon |
| 50 | Faba's Revenge!11/16/2017 | 11/16/2017 | Canon |
| 51 | Family Determination!11/23/2017 | 11/23/2017 | Canon |
| 52 | Revealing the Stuff of Legend!11/30/2017 | 11/30/2017 | Canon |
| 53 | Rescuing the Unwilling!12/07/2017 | 12/07/2017 | Canon |
| 54 | 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!12/14/2017 | 12/14/2017 | Canon |
| 55 | The Professors' New Adventure!12/21/2017 | 12/21/2017 | Canon |
| 56 | Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!12/28/2017 | 12/28/2017 | Canon |
| 57 | The Dex Can't Help It!01/11/2018 | 01/11/2018 | Filler |
| 58 | Fighting Back The Tears!01/18/2018 | 01/18/2018 | Canon |
| 59 | Tasting the Bitter With The Sweet!01/25/2018 | 01/25/2018 | Canon |
| 60 | Getting A Jump On The Competition!02/01/2018 | 02/01/2018 | Canon |
| 61 | A Mission of Ultra Urgency!02/08/2018 | 02/08/2018 | Canon |
| 62 | Acting True to Form!02/15/2018 | 02/15/2018 | Canon |
| 63 | Pushing the Fiery Envelope!02/22/2018 | 02/22/2018 | Canon |
| 64 | Satoshi and Nagetsukesaru! A Touchdown of Friendship!!03/01/2018 | 03/01/2018 | Canon |
| 65 | Turning Heads and Training Hard!03/08/2018 | 03/08/2018 | Canon |
| 66 | Smashing with Sketch!03/15/2018 | 03/15/2018 | Canon |
| 67 | Love at First Twirl!03/22/2018 | 03/22/2018 | Canon |
| 68 | Real Life... Inquire Within!04/05/2018 | 04/05/2018 | Canon |
| 69 | Rise and Shine, Starship!04/12/2018 | 04/12/2018 | Canon |
| 70 | The Young Flame Strikes Back!04/19/2018 | 04/19/2018 | Canon |
| 71 | Dewpider Ascending!04/26/2018 | 04/26/2018 | Filler |
| 72 | Sours for the Sweet!04/26/2018 | 04/26/2018 | Canon |
| 73 | Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?05/03/2018 | 05/03/2018 | Canon |
| 74 | Tough Guy Trials!!!05/10/2018 | 05/10/2018 | Canon |
| 75 | Some Kind of Laziness!!05/17/2018 | 05/17/2018 | Canon |
| 76 | A Battle Hand-Off!05/24/2018 | 05/24/2018 | Canon |
| 77 | Guiding an Awakening!05/31/2018 | 05/31/2018 | Canon |
| 78 | Twirling with a Bang!06/07/2018 | 06/07/2018 | Canon |
| 79 | Showering the World with Love!06/14/2018 | 06/14/2018 | Canon |
| 80 | Not Caving Under Pressure!06/28/2018 | 06/28/2018 | Canon |
| 81 | A Young Royal Flame Ignites!07/05/2018 | 07/05/2018 | Canon |
| 82 | All They Want To Do Is Dance Dance!07/19/2018 | 07/19/2018 | Canon |
| 83 | Dummy, You Shrunk The Kids!07/26/2018 | 07/26/2018 | Filler |
| 84 | The Shape Of Love To Come!08/02/2018 | 08/02/2018 | Canon |
| 85 | The Long Vault Home!08/09/2018 | 08/09/2018 | Canon |
| 86 | I Choose Paradise!08/16/2018 | 08/16/2018 | Filler |
| 87 | Filling the Light with Darkness!08/23/2018 | 08/23/2018 | Canon |
| 88 | Full Moon and Many Arms!08/30/2018 | 08/30/2018 | Canon |
| 89 | The Prism Between Light and Darkness!09/06/2018 | 09/06/2018 | Canon |
| 90 | Securing the Future!09/13/2018 | 09/13/2018 | Canon |
| 91 | A Plethora of Pikachu!10/07/2018 | 10/07/2018 | Canon |
| 92 | Turning the Other Mask!10/14/2018 | 10/14/2018 | Canon |
| 93 | Lillier and the Staff!10/21/2018 | 10/21/2018 | Filler |
| 94 | A Haunted House for Everyone!10/28/2018 | 10/28/2018 | Canon |
| 95 | Sparking Confusion!11/04/2018 | 11/04/2018 | Canon |
| 96 | Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!11/11/2018 | 11/11/2018 | Canon |
| 97 | No Stone Unturned!11/18/2018 | 11/18/2018 | Canon |
| 98 | Bright Lights, Big Changes!11/25/2018 | 11/25/2018 | Canon |
| 99 | We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!12/02/2018 | 12/02/2018 | Canon |
| 100 | Battling the Beast Within!12/09/2018 | 12/09/2018 | Canon |
| 101 | Parallel Friendships!12/16/2018 | 12/16/2018 | Canon |
| 102 | Alola, Alola!12/23/2018 | 12/23/2018 | Canon |
| 103 | Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!01/06/2019 | 01/06/2019 | Canon |
| 104 | That's Some Spicy Island Research!01/13/2019 | 01/13/2019 | Canon |
| 105 | Showdown on Poni Island!01/20/2019 | 01/20/2019 | Canon |
| 106 | Evolving Research!01/27/2019 | 01/27/2019 | Canon |
| 107 | Run, Heroes, Run!02/03/2019 | 02/03/2019 | Canon |
| 108 | Memories in the Mist!02/10/2019 | 02/10/2019 | Canon |
| 109 | A Grand Debut!02/17/2019 | 02/17/2019 | Canon |
| 110 | Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!02/24/2019 | 02/24/2019 | Canon |
| 111 | Show Me the Metal!03/03/2019 | 03/03/2019 | Canon |
| 112 | Got Meltan?03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 | Canon |
| 113 | This Magik Moment!03/17/2019 | 03/17/2019 | Filler |
| 114 | Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!03/24/2019 | 03/24/2019 | Canon |
| 115 | The Dealer of Destruction!03/31/2019 | 03/31/2019 | Canon |
| 116 | The Secret Princess!04/07/2019 | 04/07/2019 | Canon |
| 117 | Drawn with the Wind!04/14/2019 | 04/14/2019 | Canon |
| 118 | Aiming for the Top Floor!04/21/2019 | 04/21/2019 | Canon |
| 119 | A High-Speed Awakening!04/28/2019 | 04/28/2019 | Canon |
| 120 | The One That Didn't Get Away!05/05/2019 | 05/05/2019 | Canon |
| 121 | A Recipe For Success!05/12/2019 | 05/12/2019 | Canon |
| 122 | Spying For The Big Guy!05/19/2019 | 05/19/2019 | Canon |
| 123 | A Fiery Training Camp Trick!05/26/2019 | 05/26/2019 | Canon |
| 124 | Living on the Cutting Edge!06/02/2019 | 06/02/2019 | Canon |
| 125 | A Timeless Encounter!06/09/2019 | 06/09/2019 | Canon |
| 126 | Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!06/16/2019 | 06/16/2019 | Filler |
| 127 | Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!06/23/2019 | 06/23/2019 | Canon |
| 128 | League Offenders and Defenders!06/30/2019 | 06/30/2019 | Canon |
| 129 | Battle Royal 151!07/07/2019 | 07/07/2019 | Canon |
| 130 | Battling Besties!07/14/2019 | 07/14/2019 | Canon |
| 131 | The Battlefield of Truth and Love!07/21/2019 | 07/21/2019 | Canon |
| 132 | Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!07/28/2019 | 07/28/2019 | Canon |
| 133 | Battling on the Wing!08/04/2019 | 08/04/2019 | Canon |
| 134 | The Road to the Semi-Finals!08/11/2019 | 08/11/2019 | Canon |
| 135 | The Final Four!08/18/2019 | 08/18/2019 | Canon |
| 136 | Getting Down to the Ire!08/25/2019 | 08/25/2019 | Canon |
| 137 | The Wisdom Not To Run!09/01/2019 | 09/01/2019 | Canon |
| 138 | Final Rivals!09/08/2019 | 09/08/2019 | Canon |
| 139 | Enter the Champion!!09/15/2019 | 09/15/2019 | Canon |
| 140 | Z-Move Showdown!09/22/2019 | 09/22/2019 | Canon |
| 141 | Exhibition Unmasked!09/29/2019 | 09/29/2019 | Canon |
| 142 | A Full Battle Bounty!10/06/2019 | 10/06/2019 | Canon |
| 143 | Fiery Surprises!10/13/2019 | 10/13/2019 | Canon |
| 144 | From Z to Shining Z!10/20/2019 | 10/20/2019 | Canon |
| 145 | Dreams of the Sun and Moon!10/27/2019 | 10/27/2019 | Canon |
| 146 | Thank you Alola! The Journey Continues!11/03/2019 | 11/03/2019 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Pokemon Sun & Moon have?
Pokemon Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon have?
In total, Pokemon Sun & Moon has 146 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 Sun & Moon?
It is recommended to watch Pokemon Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon online?
Pokemon Sun & Moon is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Pokemon Sun & Moon a complete anime?
Yes, Pokemon Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon have?
Yes, Pokemon Sun & Moon has 13 filler episodes, which represents 8.90% of its 146 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.
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