The BEST episodes of Pokémon season 12
Every episode of Pokémon season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pokémon season 12!
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.
#1 - The Treasure is All Mine!
Season 12 - Episode 48 - Aired 11/26/2009
With only one more badge needed to enter the Sinnoh League, Ash and friends resume their journey to Sunyshore City. Meanwhile, James stumbles upon a treasure chest that holds a big secret.
#2 - A Pyramiding Rage!
Season 12 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/21/2009
At the Snowpoint City Pokémon Center, Ash and friends run into Paul, who has come to town to challenge Candice. Surprisingly Paul's brother Reggie also arrives at the center. To add to the surprises, Pyramid King Brandon arrives in Snowpoint City. After Ash and Reggie talk about their great battles in Kanto, Paul becomes upset and challenges Brandon to a battle.
#3 - Frozen on Their Tracks
Season 12 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/4/2009
While on a train heading to Lake Acuity, Ash and his friends meet Looker; an International Police Officer who is currently tracking Team Galactic.
#4 - The Battle Finale of Legend!
Season 12 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/12/2009
Cyrus has succeeded in his goal of awakening Dialga and Palkia and now the entire Sinnoh region is in danger. Cyrus plans to rebuild the world in his image, but that means the destruction of everything. Can Ash, Dawn, Brock, Looker, and Cynthia stop Team Galactic and save Sinnoh?
#5 - Uncrushing Defeat
Season 12 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/25/2009
With all of his Pokémon weak and injured from the battle with Paul, Ash rushes to the Pokémon Center in order to get them healed. Nurse Joy does not, however, have the berry needed to properly heal Monferno. Brock decides to help and heads to Lake Acuity to find it. While at the lake, something strange happens....
#6 - Evolving Strategies!
Season 12 - Episode 27 - Aired 6/18/2009
Ash and Paul continue their 6-on-6 battle. With both teams fighting extremely hard it could be anyone's match, so Paul calls out his newly evolved Magmortar, hoping it will secure him victory.
#7 - Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/2/2009
Dawn decides to start training for the next Pokemon Contest with Mamoswine. However, despite overcoming its disobedience, Mamoswine still won't battle. Things turn bad when Mamoswine runs into a forest and Dawn chases after it.
#8 - Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2009
On the way to Snowpoint City, Ash and friends stop in a town where a PokéRinger competition is to be held. Ash is eager to participate in the contest with Staravia. However, he soon finds out that Paul is also entering with his Honchkrow.
#9 - Battling A Cute Drama!
Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2009
Ash and friends stop in a town on the way to Snowpoint City. There they meet a girl who only likes cute Pokémon. After she insults Dawn's Piplup, Dawn challenges her to a battle.
#10 - Steeling Peace of Mind!
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2009
Everyone is getting prepared to leave Canalave City to head to Dawn's next contest. Before they leave, Ash calls Barry to tell him of his win at the Canalave Gym. Barry is at Iron Island, and something is currently wrong with his Empoleon. Ash, Dawn, and Brock head to Iron Island to see him, but all of the steel pokémon are going crazy. A man named Riley appears and helps them, and they decide to find the source of the problem.
#11 - Saving the World from Ruins
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2009
Ash, Dawn, and Brock, along with their new friend Riley search for the source of the mysterious waves affecting the Steel Pokémon, and find Team Galactic. What is Team Galactic's plan, and what do they want with the ruins on Iron Island?
#12 - The Drifting Snorunt!
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/26/2009
Ash and friends are lost in a blizzard when they run into a Froslass. Froslass leads the trainers to a small lodge, where it provides them with warm soup and a bath. But is it as friendly as it seems?
#13 - Pillars of Friendship
Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/28/2009
Pokémon Hunter J arrives in Snowpoint City and targets the legendary Pokémon Regigigas, which is sleeping inside the Snowpoint Temple. After J commands her henchmen to launch an attack, a maiden from the shrine asks Ash and his friends for help. But Ash and the others come too late; Regigigas has been reawakened and starts rampaging.
#14 - To Thine Own Pokemon Be True!
Season 12 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2009
After learning about a Pokemon Ping Pong Tournament from Barry, Dawn decides to enter. The previous champion sees them preparing and notes that Dawn is a shoe-in for victory with her Ambipom, who seems to have a natural talent for the game.
#15 - Mastering Current Events!
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/3/2009
While on the way to Sunyshore City, Ash and friends meet a master of air battles. Hoping to improve Gliscor's flying, Ash decides to have a battle with him, and the results may be more than he expected.
#16 - Dealing With Defensive Types!
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/25/2008
Ash finally gets to battle the Canalave City Gym Leader, Byron. In the first round Byron chooses his Bronzor, while Ash uses Chimchar. Ash tries to use Chimchar's type-advantage to score an early victory, but this begins to prove ineffective when he learns that Byron has a defensive style of battling.
#17 - Pedal to the Mettle!
Season 12 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/11/2009
Ash and friends arrive at Lake Acuity, the site where Ash and Paul will have their full 6-vs-6 battle. After healing his Pokémon, Ash meets up with Paul and the two begin their long awaited battle. Who will ultimately be victorious?
#18 - Cheers on Castaways Isle!
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/29/2009
Ash and friends decide to take a boat to the location of the next contest. On the ride Team Rocket appear and steal Pikachu and Piplup. They manage to escape but they wind up on a deserted island. Will they be able to make it back to their trainers?
#19 - Sliding Into Seventh!
Season 12 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/14/2009
Ash finally arrives at Snowpoint Gym for his battle with Candice. This gym will be different from his previous gym challenges, with each trainer using 4 pokémon each. Can Ash defeat Candice and win his seventh badge?
#20 - Double-Time Battle Training!
Season 12 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/10/2009
Knowing that the next contest is going to be a double performance, Dawn begins training Mamoswine and Cyndaquil. Zoey arrives and decides to help Dawn with her training.
#21 - Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/10/2009
The Twinleaf Town Festival has concluded, and Ash and friends continue their journey to the town hosting Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. The three soon fall into yet another one of Team Rocket's traps. However, things are not what they seem. A mischievous Togepi stirs up trouble for everyone and in the end they must work together in order to stop Togepi.
#22 - Old Rivals, New Tricks!
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/16/2009
Ash and friends have arrived at the location of Dawn's next Pokémon Contest. With only one more ribbon needed to enter the Grand Festival, she is extremely excited. With both Jessie and Kenny entering the contest, however, will Dawn be able to pull off a win?
#23 - Historical Mystery Tour
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/27/2009
Ash and friends are still enjoying the Twinleaf Festival when they run into Barry. Wanting to see how the other one has improved, Ash and Barry decide to have a battle. However, plans are put on hold when the mysterious Xatu appears out of nowhere.
#24 - Another One Gabites the Dust!
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/12/2009
Dawn is getting ready to participate in her next contest. She meets a girl with a Gabite who is not so friendly. She believes that Dawn's victory in the Wallace Cup was pure luck and is determined to defeat Dawn. Dawn is now determined to defeat her and prove that her win was not just luck.
#25 - Bagged Then Tagged!
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/15/2009
Following the pokémon contest, Ash and friends decide to take a break. While they rest, they decide to have a tag battle since Lyra and Khoury have to return to Johto soon. However, before that happens Team Rocket shows up and steals Pikachu and Piplup, putting their plans on hold.