Pokémon Anime watch order

Every series, film, and special in the correct viewing order.

43 entries·~570 hrs total runtime·1997–2023

Ash's regional journeys form one continuing story; Pokémon Horizons starts a new one with new leads.

Original Series

1

Pokémon: The Original Series

TV Series276 episodes · 1997–2002

Ash Ketchum's journey through Kanto, the Orange Islands and Johto, marketed internationally through Indigo League, Orange Islands, Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions and Master Quest.
2

Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back

Movie75 min · 1998

The first theatrical Pokémon film, released during the Kanto portion of Ash's journey.
3

Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One

Movie82 min · 1999

Released during the Orange Islands storyline.
4

Pokémon 3: The Movie – Spell of the Unown

Movie74 min · 2000

Released during the Johto portion of the original series.
5

Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns

Special63 min · 2000

A television continuation of Mewtwo's storyline from the first film.
6

Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi – Voice of the Forest

Movie75 min · 2001

The fourth theatrical Pokémon film and a Johto-era story.
7

Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias

Movie71 min · 2002

The final theatrical film associated with the original Johto-era television series.

Advanced Generation

8

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

TV Series192 episodes · 2002–2006

Ash travels through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier alongside May, Max and Brock.
9

Pokémon Chronicles

TV Series22 international episodes · 2002–2004

A collection of side stories following supporting characters outside Ash's main journey.
10

Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker

Movie81 min · 2003

The first theatrical film associated with the Advanced Generation era.
11

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Movie98 min · 2004

Released during Ash's Hoenn journey.
12

Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew

Movie100 min · 2005

Released during the later Advanced Generation storyline.
13

Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea

Movie105 min · 2006

The final theatrical film associated with the Advanced Generation era.

Diamond and Pearl

14

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

TV Series191 episodes · 2006–2010

Ash travels through Sinnoh alongside Dawn and Brock.
15

Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

Movie90 min · 2007

The first film in the Diamond and Pearl theatrical trilogy involving Dialga, Palkia and Arceus.
16

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

Movie96 min · 2008

Continues thematic and character connections from The Rise of Darkrai.
17

Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Movie94 min · 2009

Concludes the connected Diamond and Pearl theatrical trilogy.
18

Pokémon: Zoroark – Master of Illusions

Movie95 min · 2010

The final film associated with the Diamond and Pearl television era.

Black & White

19

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

TV Series142 episodes · 2010–2013

Ash travels through Unova alongside Iris and Cilan.
20

Pokémon the Movie: Black – Victini and Reshiram

Movie96 min · 2011

One of two alternative versions of the same central Victini story.
21

Pokémon the Movie: White – Victini and Zekrom

Movie96 min · 2011

An alternative version of the Victini film with changed Pokémon, scenes and visual details.
22

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice

Movie71 min · 2012

Released during the Black & White television era.
23

Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened

Movie72 min · 2013

The final theatrical film associated with the Black & White series.

XY

24

Pokémon the Series: XY

TV Series140 episodes · 2013–2016

Ash travels through Kalos alongside Serena, Clemont and Bonnie.
25

Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction

Movie76 min · 2014

The first theatrical film associated with Pokémon XY.
26

Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Movie78 min · 2015

Released during Ash's Kalos journey.
27

Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Movie95 min · 2016

The final theatrical film set within the main Ash continuity before the alternate-continuity movie trilogy.

Sun & Moon and Alternate-Continuity Films

28

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

TV Series146 episodes · 2016–2019

Ash attends the Pokémon School in Alola and competes in the region's first Pokémon League.
29

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!

Movie98 min · 2017

Begins an alternative film continuity by retelling Ash and Pikachu's first meeting with different subsequent events.
30

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us

Movie100 min · 2018

Continues the alternative film continuity established by I Choose You!.
31

Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back – Evolution

Movie98 min · 2019

A computer-animated remake of the first Pokémon film.
32

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle

Movie99 min · 2020

A further story associated with the alternate film continuity.

Pokémon Journeys

33

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

TV Series147 episodes · 2019–2023

Ash and Goh travel across multiple regions, culminating in Ash's World Coronation Series campaign and final adventures.
34

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

Special4 episodes, also presented as a 64-minute special · 2022

A Journeys-era story involving Ash, Goh, Dawn, Brock and Arceus.

Pokémon Horizons

35

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

TV SeriesOngoing · 2023–present

Begins a new principal anime storyline following Liko and Roy after the conclusion of Ash Ketchum's journey.

Major Web and Game-Related Spin-offs

36

Pokémon Origins

TV Series4 episodes · 2013

A separate adaptation based closely on the original Pokémon Red and Green games.
37

Pokémon Generations

TV Series18 short episodes · 2016

An anthology depicting events inspired by the first six generations of Pokémon games.
38

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

TV Series8 short episodes · 2020

A web series set in the Galar region and based on Pokémon Sword and Shield.
39

Pokémon Evolutions

TV Series8 short episodes · 2021

An anthology revisiting stories and characters from eight game regions.
40

Pokémon: Hisuian Snow

TV Series3 short episodes · 2022

A web series set in the historical Hisui region.
41

Pokémon: Path to the Peak

TV Series4 short episodes · 2023

A separate story centred on competitive Pokémon Trading Card Game play.
42

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

TV Series4 short episodes · 2023

A web series based on the Paldea region from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
43

Pokémon Concierge

TV Series8 episodes · 2023–present

A stop-motion spin-off following Haru at a resort for Pokémon.

How many Pokémon episodes and movies are there?

The Pokémon anime has more than 1,300 main-series episodes, 23 principal animated theatrical films and numerous television, web and direct-to-video specials.

Do I need to watch Ash's Pokémon series before Pokémon Horizons?

Pokémon Horizons begins with new protagonists and a new central storyline, so it does not continue Ash's journey as its main narrative.

What order should a first-timer watch Pokémon Anime in?

A first-time viewer following Ash should watch the regional television series in release order from the Original Series through Journeys, inserting each film at its release position, before beginning Pokémon Horizons.

Is Pokémon Anime finished or still ongoing?

The Pokémon anime is still ongoing through Pokémon Horizons and additional animated spin-off productions.

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Last updated 13 September 2026