The BEST episodes of Pokémon season 11

Every episode of Pokémon season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pokémon season 11!

A young boy named Ash Ketchum embarks on a journey to become a "Pokemon Master" with his first Pokemon, Pikachu. Joining him on his travels are Brock, a girl-obsessed Rock Pokemon Trainer, and Misty, a tomboyish Water Pokemon Trainer who may have a crush on him. Ash and Co. end up traveling through various regions, including Kanto, the Orange Islands, and Johto, and then enter the Pokemon League competitions there. Along the way, they run into many confrontations with Jessie, James, and Meowth, a trio of Pokemon thieves who are apart of an evil organization called "Team Rocket". But everytime Team Rocket try to do their evil deeds, they fail thanks to Ash and his Pokemon.

Last Updated: 11/17/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
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Tears for Fears
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7.49
128 votes

#1 - Tears for Fears

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/8/2007

On the way to Veilstone City, Ash and the other decide to have a picnic. When Chimchar sees the happy environment, it seems confused since Paul never treated it this way.

Pokemon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu (2)
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7.24
55 votes

#2 - Pokemon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu (2)

Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/20/2008

J has managed to capture Riolu and delivers it to her client. In order to help get it back, Ash is reunited with his old Ranger friend Solana, and together they agree to save Riolu.

A Full Course Tag Battle!
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7.21
56 votes

#3 - A Full Course Tag Battle!

Season 11 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/24/2008

At a pier near Lake Valor, Ash, Dawn, and Brock wait for a ship to come which has their old friend May on it. The boat lands and they greet each other. As they leave the pier May talks about Max, reveals her new Glaceon and tells about her travels in Johto. When Ash gets hungry, she tells them she made reservations at the Seven Stars Restaurant. Once they get there, they find out they must win a tag battle before they can eat. Ash and Brock win their battle easily, but before Dawn and May can battle Team Rocket steals food from the restaurant and they decide to find them and get it backd Dawn.

Throwing the Track Switch!
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7.21
118 votes

#4 - Throwing the Track Switch!

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2007

On the way to the next town, Ash and the others run into Zoey. She reveals that the new contest will be held in Solaceon Town. Ash and Dawn decide to start training. However, both Aipom and Buizel seem to be distracted by the training of the other trainer, so Zoey says that they should trade them.

Pokemon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu (1)
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7.15
53 votes

#5 - Pokemon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu (1)

Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/20/2008

On the way to the next town, Ash and friends encounter a Pokmon Ranger named Kellyn who is working undercover to protect a Riolu that can use Aura before it evolves from Pokmon Hunter J. Soon J returns, and she is not happy about seeing Ash again. Ash and friends agree to help the Ranger protect Riolu, but J is more persistent then ever.

A Triple Fighting Chance
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7.12
83 votes

#6 - A Triple Fighting Chance

Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2008

Maylene has regained her confidence and accepts Ash challenge request. As the battle begins, Maylene begins with Machoke, while Ash chooses to use Staravia to show off its new training skills.

Team Shocker!
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7.09
54 votes

#7 - Team Shocker!

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/2007

The day of the Solaceon Contest has finally arrived, and Dawn, Kenny, and Jessie are all determined to win. As the contest gets underway, all of them pull off dazzling appeals. When the final eight are selected, Dawn is not included. Dawn congratulates Kenny and Jessie. The final match comes down to Kenny and Jessie, and in a startling upset, Jessie defeats Kenny and wins her first ribbon. Kenny leaves town for the next destination that evening, while Dawn begins to sulk, trying to figure out why she keeps losing. The next day Zoey shows up and is ready to get Dawn back to winning form.

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Once There Were Greenfields
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7.06
119 votes

#8 - Once There Were Greenfields

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2007

On the way to Veilstone City, Ash and the others arrive in a town where the once again see Gardenia, the Eterna Gym Leader. Team Rocket also arrives in town. Gardenia asks Ash and friends to have a tag battle between her and James. Gardenia then tells James that he is not using Cacnea to its full potential, and offers to take Cacnea and help train it.

Journey to the Unown!
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7.04
85 votes

#9 - Journey to the Unown!

Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/2007

Ash and friends arrive in Solaceon Town for Dawn's next contest. Dawn is training and shows off Aipom's new move, Double Hit. Brock reveals that this means Aipom is close to evolving. Soon Kenny arrives and reveals his new Breloom. Ash wants to battle him, and Kenny agrees. During the battle Kenny shows off the move Energy Ball, which Ash immediately wants to teach Turtwig. Kenny agrees and the battle is called off to begin training. Meanwhile Team Galactic Commander Saturn as his two henchman arrive at the Sloaceon Ruins and retrieve a special cube, and before leaving, they upset all of the ruins' Unown. Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Kenny arrive at the ruins, and are then unexpectedly caught in the Unown's warped dimension and must figure out a way to stop them.

Tanks for the Memories!
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7.00
85 votes

#10 - Tanks for the Memories!

Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/2008

On the way to Veilstone City, Brock brings the group to the Mountain Hut Maid Café where they meet the owners, sisters Spring, Summer, and Autumn. The sisters show them how they produce the milk, which is where they learn that Autumn's Miltank, Ilta, does not like to listen. Brock agrees to help Autumn and Ilta, so Ash and Dawn decide to help Spring and Summer with the café in their absence. Brock then bestows all his breeding knowledge to help Autumn and Ilta get along and cooperate. Meanwhile, Team Rocket try to have their own café, but when that fails they decide to steal Ilta instead.

Ghoul Daze
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7.00
82 votes

#11 - Ghoul Daze

Season 11 - Episode 38 - Aired 8/21/2008

On the fifth day of Summer School, the trainers must learn how to behave correctly when handling Ghost pokémon. The trainers must team up with someone and find a special treasure in a nearby mountain. While there, Conway is attacked by the mysterious pokémon Dusknoir.

Crossing Paths!
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6.99
82 votes

#12 - Crossing Paths!

Season 11 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/3/2008

On the way to Pastoria City, Ash and friends encounter a Pokémon Ranger who is working undercover to protect a Riolu that can use Aura before it evolves from Pokémon Hunter J. Soon J returns, and she is not happy about seeing Ash again.

Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
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6.98
51 votes

#13 - Cream of the Croagunk Crop!

Season 11 - Episode 30 - Aired 6/5/2008

Ash and his friends have arrived in Pastoria City and head to the Gym. The Gym Leader Crasher Wake comes out but denies Ash's request for a Gym Battle because of an urgent matter. The group decides to accompany him instead and follow him.

Camping It Up!
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6.98
85 votes

#14 - Camping It Up!

Season 11 - Episode 36 - Aired 8/7/2008

Ash and friends have decided to participate in a Pokémon summer school. At this event, many trainers gather and spend time together for one week while learning various things about Pokémon. The trainers' first task is to choose a random Pokeball, raise/train the Pokémon contained and battle with it.

Lost Leader Strategy!
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6.98
83 votes

#15 - Lost Leader Strategy!

Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/7/2008

Ash & friends finally arrive at Veilstone City. In the forest outside the town, they witness a battle between a female martial-artist and a Lucario. The girl is revealed to be Maylene, Gym Leader of the city. Ash asks for a gym battle immediately, but Maylene isn't feeling up to it. Meanwhile, Ash and friends also meet someone unexpected.

Strategy With a Smile!
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6.96
53 votes

#16 - Strategy With a Smile!

Season 11 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/15/2008

As the finals of the Wallace Cup begin, Dawn begins her first match. After winning, she must now battle May (who has defeated Zoey) for the Wallace Cup Ribbon!

The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!
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6.96
53 votes

#17 - The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!

Season 11 - Episode 28 - Aired 5/22/2008

The group meet a young boy who is chasing after a Yanma. They learn that he is a beginning trainer, just having started his journey. He tells them that he has been running after the Yanma for three days, but the Pokémon constantly escapes. Ash and his friends agree to help him make his first capture.

Pruning a Passel of Pals!
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6.96
52 votes

#18 - Pruning a Passel of Pals!

Season 11 - Episode 26 - Aired 5/8/2008

After everyone passes the first round of the Wallace Cup, the group returns to the lake resort to talk about their journeys. Ash and Pikachu head down to the lake where see a glow in the lake, and a shadow emerges and then disappears. Ash heads back to tell Dawn about it. The next day the contest resumes.

Aiding the Enemy
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6.95
56 votes

#19 - Aiding the Enemy

Season 11 - Episode 48 - Aired 10/30/2008

Ash and friends stop at a pokémon center so they can watch Cynthia's champion match on TV. Paul is also there. Ash and Paul quickly get into another argument which results in them having a battle. Paul uses his Honchkrow while Ash uses Turtwig. During the battle, Turtwig evolves into Grotle, and it immediately learns that it has lost its speed. Grotle must now figure out a way to deal with its lose of speed.

Bibarel Gnaws Best!
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6.94
53 votes

#20 - Bibarel Gnaws Best!

Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2007

As the others continue their travels, they come across some people who are set to build a new stone bridge. However, they are having problems with their employee: Bibarel, who doesn't want to work anymore.

Shield with a Twist!
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6.94
82 votes

#21 - Shield with a Twist!

Season 11 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/13/2008

The time has finally come for Ash's rematch against Hearthome City Gym Leader Fantina. The battle will be a three-on-three battle with Gengar and Buizel as the first match-up. Will Ash be able to overcome Fantina's powerful Ghost-type Pokémon and win his 5th Badge?

Crossing the Battle Line!
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6.93
83 votes

#22 - Crossing the Battle Line!

Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/14/2008

Following Dawn's two contest losses, and Maylene's loss to Paul, both girls have lost their confidence in battle. The two of them decide to have a battle to regain their spirits.

Up Close and Personable!
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6.93
83 votes

#23 - Up Close and Personable!

Season 11 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/14/2008

While continuing at the summer school, everyone's pokémon seems to be become hypnotized when they go near a lake. Ash and friends decide to investigate.

Staging A Heroes' Welcome!
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6.91
82 votes

#24 - Staging A Heroes' Welcome!

Season 11 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/8/2008

The Wallace Cup is finally beginning and the competition is going to be fierce with Ash, Dawn, May, Zoey, and Jessie all competing for the prestigious Aqua Ribbon, which can be used in any region's Grand Festival. As the appeals start, May, Zoey, and Ash all put on great appeals, but Dawn is till nervous about her two previous failed contest bids and wonders if she really can make it past the appeals.

Arriving in Style!
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6.91
82 votes

#25 - Arriving in Style!

Season 11 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/10/2008

Ash and friends return to Hearthome City to challenge the Gym Leader who was gone during their last visit. However, they hear that the Gym Leader is still gone, making Ash unable to have his Gym Battle. The group meets an Idol Pokémon Stylist and her Lopunny. Upon seeing Dawn's Buneary, the woman suggests her to enter the Pokémon Collection, a famous fashion show.