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If you haven't heard of Pokemon by now you are seriously missing out. Chances are you have so I'll skip the summary. Here is the details you probably don't know. The original Pokemon anime came out in spring 1997. OLM studio adapted the masterpiece and the series has had many spin-offs, movies, and episodes. Here is the full guide for the release order of Pokemon. Since the list is very long I will be splitting it into sections based on seasons.
Pokemon: Indigo League
1. Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League - Episodes 1-54
The first 54 episodes of the Indigo League. Keep in mind that episodes 35 and 38 only aired in Japan.
2. Pokemon Movie 1: Mewtwo Strikes Back
The first movie comes partway through the first season featuring Mewtwo on July 18, 1998.
3. Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League - Episodes 55-75
The next 20 episodes of the Indigo League
4. Pokemon Short 1: Pikachu Short: Christmas Night
A Christmas special featuring Pikachu airing on December 22, 1998.
5. Pokemon Short 2: Pikachu Short: Kanga Games
A second short airing on the same date.
6. Pokemon Season 1: Indigo League - Episodes 76-80
The last five episodes of the first season of Pokemon
Pokemon: Orange Islands
1. Pokemon Season 2: Orange Islands - Episodes 81-104
The first 23 episodes of the Orange Islands.
2. Pokemon Movie 2: Pokemon 2000 - The Power of One
The second movie comes partway through the second season featuring the legendary bird trio Zapdos, Moltres, and Arcticuno, as well as the sea guardian Lugia on July 17, 1999.
3. Pokemon Season 2: Orange Islands - Episodes 105-116
The finale of the Orange Islands season.
Pokemon: Johto Journeys
1. Pokemon Season 3: Johto Journeys - Episodes 117-128
The first 11 episodes of Johto Journeys.
2. Pokemon Short 3: Slowking's Day
The third Pokemon short featuring Slowking airing on January 1, 2000
3. Pokemon Season 3: Johto Journeys - Episodes 129-155
The next 26 episodes of Johto Journeys.
4. Pokemon Short 4: Pikachu Short - Pikachu and Pichu
The third Pikachu short and fourth in total featuring Pikachu and Pichu airing on July 8, 2000.
5. Pokemon Movie 3: Spell of the Unown
Following the short on the same day, the third movie in the Pokemon series featuring Unown airing on July 8, 2000.
6. Pokemon Season 3: Johto Journeys - Episodes 156, 157
The final two episodes of Johto Journeys.
Pokemon: Johto League Champions
1. Pokemon Season 4: Johto League Champions - Episodes 158-178
The first 20 episodes of Johto League Champions and a continuation of the Johto region.
2. Pokemon Chronicles: Trouble in Big Town
The Pokemon Chronicles was released in an interesting order. The episode that got released first is actually episode 20. There will be places to watch the other Chronicles so start with this one. This special aired on December 22, 2000.
3. Pokemon Special: Mewtwo Returns
The a full movie-length special in the series coming partway in Johto League Champions. The movie features Mewtwo again and aired on December 30, 2000.
4. Pokemon Season 4: Johto League Champions - Episodes 179-205
The next 26 episodes of Johto League Champions.
5. Pokemon Movie 4: Pokemon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest
The fourth movie in the Pokemon series and a personal favourite, Pokemon 4Ever features Celebi airing on July 7, 2001.
6. Pokemon Season 4: Johto League Champions - Episodes 206-209
The final four episodes of Johto League Champions.
Pokemon: Master Quest
1. Pokemon Season 5: Master Quest - Episodes 210-256
The first 46 episodes of Master Quest. Keep in mind that episode 250 only aired in Japan.
2. Pokemon Movie 5: Pokemon Heroes
The fifth movie in the Pokemon series featuring the Eon Pokemon Latios and Latias airing July 13, 2002.
3. Pokemon Season 5: Master Quest - Episodes 257-274
The final 17 episodes of Master Quest and the end of the Johto arc.
Pokemon: Advanced
1. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 275, 276
The first two episodes of Advanced.
2. Pokemon Chronicles: A Family that Battles Together, Stays Together
Episode five of the Chronicles series airing on December 3, 2002.
3. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episode 277
The third episode of Advanced.
4. Pokemon Chronicles: Cerulean Blues
Episode six of the Chronicles series airing on December 10, 2002.
5. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episode 278
The fourth episode of Advanced.
6. Pokemon Chronicles: We're no Angels
Episode seven of the Chronicles series airing December 17, 2002.
7. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 279-281
The next three episodes of Advanced.
8. Pokemon Chronicles: Showdown at the Oak Corrall
Episode eight of the Chronicles series airing January 14, 2003.
9. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 282-287
The next six episodes of Advanced.
10. Pokemon Chronicles: The Blue Badge of Courage
Episode nine of the Chronicles series airing February 25, 2003.
11. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 288-293
The next six episodes of Advanced.
12. Pokemon Chronicles: Oaknapped
Episode 10 of the Chronicles series airing April 8, 2003.
13. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 294-303
The next 10 episodes of Advanced.
14. Pokemon Chronicles: Big Meowth, Little Dreams
Episode 21 of the Chronicles series is split into two parts. Both parts aired on June 17, 2003.
15. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 304-308
The next five episodes of Advanced.
16. Pokemon Movie 6: Jirachi - Wish Maker
The sixth movie of the Pokemon series featuring Jirachi and Groudon airing on July 19, 2003.
17. Pokemon Season 6: Advanced - Episodes 309-314
The next six episodes of Advanced.
18. Pokemon Chronicles: A Date with Delcatty
Episode 11 of the Chronicles series airing on September 2, 2003.
Pokemon: Advanced Challenge
1. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge Episodes 315-318
The first four episodes of Advanced Challenge.
2. Pokemon Chronicles: Training Daze
Episode 13 of Chronicles airing on September 30, 2003.
3. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge - Episode 319
The fifth episode of Advanced Challenge.
4. Pokemon Chronicles: Celebi and Joy
Episode 12 of the Chronicles series airing on October 7, 2003.
5. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge - Episode 320
The sixth episode of Advanced Challenge.
6. Pokemon Chronicles: Journey to the Starting Line
Episode 14 of the Chronicles series airing October 14, 2003.
7. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge - Episode 321-341
The next 21 episodes of Advanced Challenge.
8. Pokemon Chronicles: Putting the Air back in Aerodactyl
Episode 15 of the Chronicles series airing on March 16, 2004.
9. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge - Episodes 341-358
The next 18 episodes of Advanced Challenge.
10. Pokemon Movie 7: Destiny Deoxys
The seventh movie of the Pokemon series and another personal favourite, Destiny Deoxys features Deoxys and Rayquaza airing on July 17, 2004.
11. Pokemon Season 7: Advanced Challenge - Episode 359-365
The final seven episodes of Advanced Challenge.
Pokemon: Advanced Battle
1. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episode 366
The first episode of Advanced Battle.
2. Pokemon Chronicles: Luvdisc is a Many Splendored Thing
Episode 16 of the Chronicles series airing on September 14, 2004.
3. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episode 367
The second episode of Advanced Battle.
4. Pokemon Chronicles: Those Darn Electabuzz
Episode 17 of the Chronicles series airing on September 21, 2004.
5. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episode 368
The third episode of Advanced Battle.
6. Pokemon Chronicles: The Search for a Legend
Episode 18 of the Chronicles series airing on September 28, 2004.
7. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episodes 369-407
The next 39 episodes of Advanced Battle. Keep in mind that episodes 375 and 395 only aired in Japan.
8. Pokemon Movie 8: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
The eighth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Lucario and Mew airing on July 16, 2005.
9. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episodes 408-417
The next eight episodes of Advanced Battle.
10. Pokemon Chronicles: Of Meowth and Pokemon
Episode 19 of the Chronicles series is split into two parts both airing on September 14, 2005.
11. Pokemon Season 8: Advanced Battle - Episodes 418-420
The final three episodes of Advanced Battle.
Pokemon: Battle Frontier
1. Pokemon Season 9: Battle Frontier - Episodes 421-458
The first 38 episodes of Battle Frontier.
2. Pokemon Movie 9: Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
The ninth movie of the Pokemon series featuring Manaphy airing on July 15, 2006.
3. Pokemon Season 9: Battle Frontier - Episodes 459-467
The final nine episodes of Battle Frontier.
Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl
1. Pokemon Season 10: Diamond and Pearl - Episodes 468-490
The first 23 episodes of Diamond and Pearl.
Note: After watching these first 23 episodes of Diamond and Pearl, an Advanced Battle special aired. I am putting it here in the Diamond and Pearl section since it is one episode, but keep in mind that it is a Season 8: Advanced Battle Special.
2. Pokemon Special: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon - Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate
A one episode 20 minute special featuring the Mystery Dungeon side series in Pokemon airing on March 23, 2007.
3. Pokemon Season 10: Diamond and Pearl - Episodes 490-506
The next 17 episodes of Diamond and Pearl.
4. Pokemon Movie 10: The Rise of Darkrai
The tenth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Darkrai, Dialga, and Palkia airing on July 14, 2007.
5. Pokemon Season 10: Diamond and Pearl - Episodes 507-512
The next six episodes of Diamond and Pearl.
Note: After watching these six episodes of Diamond and Pearl, a Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (Season 11) special aired. Similar to before, I am putting the special in the Diamond and Pearl section since it is one episode, but keep in mind that it is a Season 11 episode.
6. Pokemon Special: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of Time and Darkness
A one episode 20 minute special featuring a sequel to the first Mystery Dungeon side series in Pokemon airing on September 9, 2007.
7. Pokemon Season 10: Diamond and Pearl - Episodes 513-519
The final seven episodes of Diamond and Pearl. Keep in mind episode 515 only aired in Japan.
Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension
1. Pokemon Season 11: Battle Dimensions - Episodes 520-553
The first 32 episodes of Battle Dimensions.
2. Pokemon Movie 11: Giratina and the Sky Warrior
The eleventh movie in the Pokemon series featuring Giratina, Dialga, and Shaymin-Sky airing on July 19, 2008.
3. Pokemon Season 11: Battle Dimensions - Episodes 554-571
The final 18 episodes of Battle Dimensions.
Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl - Galactic Battles
1. Pokemon Season 12: Galactic Battles - Episodes 572-589
The first 18 episodes of Galactic Battles. Keep in mind episode 587 only aired in Japan.
Note: After watching these 18 episodes of Galactic Battles, a Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (Season 11) special aired. Similar to before, I am putting the special in the Galactic Battles section since it is one episode, but keep in mind that it is a Season 11 episode.
2. Pokemon Special: Mystery Dungeon - Explorers of the Sky: Beyond Time and Darkness
A one episode 20 minute special featuring a sequel to the second Mystery Dungeon side series in Pokemon airing on April 12, 2009.
3. Pokemon Season 12: Galactic Battles - Episodes 590-602
The next 13 episodes of Galactic Battles.
4. Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
The twelfth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Arceus, Dialga, Giratina, and Palkia airing on July 18, 2009.
5. Pokemon Season 12: Galactic Battles - Episodes 603-624
The final 22 episodes of Galactic Battles.
Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl - Sinnoh League Victors
1. Pokemon Season 13: Sinnoh League Victors - Episodes 625-650
The first 26 episodes of Sinnoh League Victors.
2. Pokemon Movie 13: Zoroark - Master of Illusions
The thirteenth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Zoroark, Entei, Suicune, and Raikou airing on July 10, 2010.
3. Pokemon Season 13: Sinnoh League Victors - Episodes 651-658
The final eight episodes of Galactic Battles.
Pokemon: Black and White
1. Pokemon Season 14: Black and White - Episodes 659-698
The first 40 episodes of Black and White. Keep in mind, episode 681 and 682 only aired in Japan.
2. Pokemon Movie 14: Victini and Reshiram / Zekrom
Two simultaneous released movies featuring Victini, Reshiram, and Zekrom airing on July 16, 2011. The story is the same up to a certain point where one film follows Reshiram and the other Zekrom.
3. Pokemon Season 14: Black and White - Episodes 699-707
The final nine episodes of Black and White.
Pokemon: Black and White - Rival Destinies
1. Pokemon Season 15: Rival Destinies - Episodes 708-746
The first 39 episodes of Rival Destinies.
2. Pokemon Movie 15: Kyurem vs. The Swords of Justice
The fifteenth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Kyurem, Terrakion, Virizion, Cobalion, and Keldeo airing on July 14, 2012.
3. Pokemon Season 15: Rival Destinies - Episodes 747-756
The final 10 episodes of Rival Destinies.
Pokemon: Black and White - Adventures in Unova
1. Pokemon Season 16: Adventures in Unova - Episodes 757-781
The first 25 episodes of Adventures in Unova. Keep in mind that Adventures in Unova becomes Adventures in Unova and Beyond after this point.
2. Pokemon Season 16: Adventures in Unova and Beyond - Episodes 782-792
The first 11 episodes of Adventures in Unova and Beyond.
3. Pokemon Special: Mewtwo - Prologue to Awakening
A one episode special that aired on July 11, 2013.
4. Pokemon Movie 16: Genesect and The Legend Awakened
The sixteenth movie in the Pokemon series featuring Genesect and Mewtwo airing on July 13, 2013.
5. Pokemon Season 16: Adventures in Unova and Beyond - Episodes 793-801
The next 9 episodes of Adventures in Unova and Beyond.
6. Pokemon Origins: File 1 - Red, File 2 - Cubone, File 3 - Giovanni, File 4 - Charizard
A four episode series about the origins of Pokemon. This series more closely follows the manga than keeping in line with the show airing on October 2, 2013.
7. Pokemon Season 16: Adventures in Unova and Beyond - Episode 802
The final episode of Adventures in Unova and Beyond.
Pokemon: XY
1. Pokemon Season 17: XY - Episodes 803-822
The first 20 episodes of XY.
Note: After watching these 20 episodes of XY, an Adventures of Unova and Beyond (Season 16) episode aired. Similar to before, I am putting the episode in the XY section since it is one episode, but keep in mind that it is a Season 16 episode.
2. Pokemon Season 16: Adventures in Unova and Beyond - Episode 823
A one episode special showcasing the battle between Iris and Ibuki airing on March 27, 2014.
3. Pokemon Season 17: XY - Episodes 824-838
The next 15 episodes of XY.
4. Pokemon Movie 17: Diancie and the Cacoon of Destruction
The seventeenth movie in the Pokemon Series featuring Diancie, Xerneas, and Yveltal airing on July 19, 2014.
5. Pokemon Season 17: XY - Episodes 839-852
The final 14 episodes of XY.
Pokemon: XY - Kalos Quest
1. Pokemon Season 18: Kalos Quest - Episodes 853-883
The first 31 episodes of Kalos Quest
2. Pokemon Movie 18: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
The eighteenth movie in the Pokemon Series featuring Hoopa, Arceus, Dialga, Palkia, Kyurem Primal Groudon, and Primal Kyogre.
3. Pokemon Season 18: Kalos Quest - Episodes 884-896
The final 13 episodes of Kalos Quest.
Pokemon: XYZ
1. Pokemon Season 19: XYZ - Episodes 896-928
The first 33 episodes of XYZ.
2. Pokemon Movie 19: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
The nineteenth movie in the Pokemon Series featuring Volcanion and Magearna.
3. Pokemon Season 19: XYZ - Episodes 929-944
The final 16 episodes of XYZ.
Pokemon: Sun and Moon
1. Pokemon Season 20: Sun and Moon - Episodes 945-987
The first 43 episodes of Sun and Moon.
Pokemon: Sun and Moon: Ultra Adventures
1. Pokemon Season 21: Ultra Adventures - Episodes 945-Present
The current airing season of Pokemon.
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