The BEST episodes of Pokémon season 14

Every episode of Pokémon season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pokémon season 14!

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: 4/25/2025Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!
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#1 - Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!

Season 14 - Episode 55 - Aired 11/10/2011

On the way to Driftveil City, Ash and Iris decide to have a Pokémon battle with Scraggy and Axew. After knocking each other out, they take a break and play with each other. Scraggy runs into a Gothita which immediately gets fixated on Scraggy. They meet its trainer, Katharine. They eat lunch together after introducing themselves. Gothita takes a liking to Scraggy that it wants Katharine to trade Scraggy with one of her Pokémon. Ash explains that he is not interested in trading and that he wishes to raise them on his own. Gothita gets upset and wants to have a battle and the winner gets Scraggy. Ash refuses but gets taunted by Katharine. He accepts the challenge and chooses Tepig while Katharine chooses Mandibuzz. They battle it out with Tepig winning the battle and Scraggy staying with Ash. It begins to rain and they all spend the night in a cabin together. Gothita wakes up and wakes Scraggy and they leave the cabin together. Gothita tries to charm Scraggy into coming with it.

Ash Versus the Champion!
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#2 - Ash Versus the Champion!

Season 14 - Episode 52 - Aired 10/13/2011

As Ash, Iris, and Cilan leave Nimbasa City, they pass through a street festival and meet back up with Trip. Ash shows that he has won his fourth Gym Badge, but Trip shows that he has five Badges. He retells his story of what pushes him to be a Pokémon Master when they spot the Unova League's Champion Alder bothering an Officer Jenny, and hitting on her. After introductions, Ash challenges Alder to a match: Bouffalant vs. Pikachu. Bouffalant's strong defenses prevent Pikachu from winning, but a badly-targeted Afro Break from Bouffalant hits Alder, ending the match abruptly. The event causes Trip to lose faith in his idol, and he leaves. At a Pokémon Center, Alder hits on Nurse Joy, before he has lunch with Ash and his friends. ey.

A Call for Brotherly Love!
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#3 - A Call for Brotherly Love!

Season 14 - Episode 58 - Aired 12/8/2011

Ash is training for the upcoming gym battle with Clay until Cilan's brother Chili shows up. Chili challenges Cilan to a Pokémon battle and he accepts. Chili uses Pansear while Cilan uses Pansage. They begin to battle and Pansear loses the match. Pansear gets angry at Chili,Chili gets angry at Pansear and Pansear runs away. Cilan calls Cress who claims Chili ran away after contemplating why Chili lost gym battles one after another. They go to a doughnut shop where they find Chili eating his stress away. They are able to calm Chili down. After Chili explains what happens they set out to find Pansear. They find it eats its stress away too. Cilan sends Pansage to talk to it. Chili soon follows and asks Pansear for another chance.

The Lonely Deino!
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#4 - The Lonely Deino!

Season 14 - Episode 56 - Aired 11/24/2011

Continuing their journey to Driftveil City, Ash and Cilan are about to have a practice battle. However, two Deino run into the area and start wrecking all their stuff and running out of control. Ash and Iris decide to capture them, but it fails. Soon a man named Bobby comes by and reveals that he is watching these Deino for other trainers at his Daycare Center. They follow him back to his Daycare Center and see all the Pokémon he is taking care of. They also see that there is a third Deino at the center, but it is very shy. As Ash and Cilan help Bobby take care of the other pokémon, Iris makes it her personal mission to help the shy Deino come out of its shell.

The Battle According to Lenora!
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#5 - The Battle According to Lenora!

Season 14 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/6/2011

With their museum adventure behind them, Ash finally gets to challenge the Nacrene City Gym Leader, Lenora. Lenora specializes in Normal-type Pokémon and is no pushover. Will Ash be able to defeat Lenora and earn his second badge?

Baffling the Bouffalant!
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#6 - Baffling the Bouffalant!

Season 14 - Episode 66 - Aired 2/16/2012

While on the way to Mistralton City, the group stops to have lunch. However, a heard of Bouffalant stampedes towards them and causes Iris, Axew, Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott to get get separated from everyone else. While trying to find Ash and Cilan Iris runs into Nurse Joy who explains that the Bouffalant and very territorial and will attack anyone who is not a Bouffalant. In order to find each other and get out of the area everyone must now wear disguises to avoid being attacked.

Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!!
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#7 - Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!!

Season 14 - Episode 40 - Aired 7/21/2011

The next round of the Club Battle tournament begins with a battle between Cilan and Trip. Meanwhile, Ash, Iris, and Bianca wait in the wings for their upcoming battles. Who will progress to the next round?

Battling the Bully!
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58 votes

#8 - Battling the Bully!

Season 14 - Episode 65 - Aired 2/2/2012

While on the way to Mistralton City, the Sunglasses Krokorok appears and demands to battle with Pikachu. However, the resulting battle sends both Pokémon flying. Ash, Iris, and Cilan manage to track them down to a nearby town where they find Pikachu with a kid name Mick. Mick and his friends Glenn and Sean like to battle but Glenn never lets Mick battle since he has no strong Pokémon. Mick asks Ash if he can borrow Pikachu and battle his friends and Ash agrees. Ash then begins to train with Mick so he can battle properly.

Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!
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#9 - Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!

Season 14 - Episode 64 - Aired 1/26/2012

Professor Juniper's father Cedric arrives at Chargestone Cave where he reveals that he is trying to find some ruins nearby that are said to be related to the Hero's Legend and Zekrom. Ash, Iris, and Cilan are eager to see the ruins as well as ask Cedric if they can join him. He agrees and they all set out for the ruins. Once they get there they get more than they bargained for when they stumble upon trap after trap on their way to ruins secret treasure.

Evolution Exchange Excitement!
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#10 - Evolution Exchange Excitement!

Season 14 - Episode 63 - Aired 1/19/2012

Ash and friends have joined Professor Juniper at Chargestone Cave so that Juniper and Bianca can trade their Karrablast and Shelmet so they may evolve. Before the trade they decide to have a battle. However, the battle is soon interrupted by a strange electric disturbance in one of the caves areas. After investigating and discovering and helping an injured Klinklang, they return to base camp and proceed with the trade. However, Bianca's new Escavalier wont' listen to Bianca. Professor Juniper decides they should have a tag battle with Ash and Cilan to get Bianca and Escavalier in sync.

Crisis at Chargestone Cave!
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#11 - Crisis at Chargestone Cave!

Season 14 - Episode 62 - Aired 1/12/2012

After winning his fifth badge, Ash and friends begin heading for Mistralton City. On the way they notice a Joltik has taken all of Pikachu, Emolga, and Stunfisk's electric energy, leaving them severely weak. Upon healing them at the Pokémon center they run into Bianca who had the battery in her Xtransceiver drained as well. Nurse Joy determines that something must have happened in Chargestone Cave to make the Joltik and Galvantula appear in the forest. Bianca, who was already heading for the cave to see Professor Juniper, joins the group as they try to figure out what is happening at the cave.

Battling the King of the Mines!
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#12 - Battling the King of the Mines!

Season 14 - Episode 61 - Aired 1/5/2012

After returning to Driftveil City with a bunch of Revival Herbs, Clay finally accepts Ash's gym challenge. Clay's first Pokémon is Krokorok, who quickly proves Clay and his Ground-Type pokémon are all about power. Ash must overcome Clay's powerful and tactful attacks if he wishes to earn his fifth badge.

Stopping the Rage of Legends! (2)
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#13 - Stopping the Rage of Legends! (2)

Season 14 - Episode 60 - Aired 12/22/2011

Ash and friends have succeeded in summoning Landorus.Team Rocket alert Dr. Zager of this and he begins his journey to the island. Despite the legend saying Landorus is key to the battle being stopped, Landorus begins to become overwhelmed by the combined forces of Tornadus and Thundurus. Before Ash and friends can figure out what to do, Dr. Zager arrives and captures the Kami trio. Everyone must now figure out how to save the trio and restore Milos Island.

Stopping the Rage of Legends! (1)
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#14 - Stopping the Rage of Legends! (1)

Season 14 - Episode 59 - Aired 12/8/2011

Ash tries to challenge Clay to a gym battle again but Clay refuses because he has to find some Revival Herbs for Driftviel City. He says if Ash can find some, he will battle him. Ash, Iris, and Cilan learn that they grow on Milos Island and head there to find some. Upon arriving on the island they find out that the herbs have all dried up for some reason. They meet Lewis who decides to pray to Landorus in order to save the island. However, things go unexpectedly wrong when the Legendary Weather pokémon Tornadus and Thundurus show up and begin rampaging.

The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!
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#15 - The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!

Season 14 - Episode 54 - Aired 11/3/2011

On the way to Driftveil City, Ash and friends stop at a Pokémon Center where they meet a Pokémon Photographer named Robert. Robert shows them his photographs and everyone is impressed. Robert then shows them his grandfather's photobook. Iris and Cilan are shocked at one of the pictures. The pictures shows all four seasonal forms of Sawsbuck together in one place. Believing this to be impossible, they question Robert and he says he wants to try and find the place the picture was taken and prove that the picture is real. Ash, Iris, and Cilan, wanting to see the Sawsbuck as well, join Robert on his journey.

Battle For The Underground!
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56 votes

#16 - Battle For The Underground!

Season 14 - Episode 48 - Aired 9/15/2011

Crisis from the Underground Up!
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#17 - Crisis from the Underground Up!

Season 14 - Episode 47 - Aired 9/15/2011

Ash and friend finally arrive in Nimbasa City. Before heading to gym they decide to check out the Battle Subway. However, a mysterious event causes the Subway System to halt. They head to the Pokmon Center where strange events begin...

The Beartic Mountain Feud!
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#18 - The Beartic Mountain Feud!

Season 14 - Episode 46 - Aired 9/8/2011

While on the way to Nimbasa City, Ash and friends come across a Cubchoo that has been separated from its pack. They decide to help find the pack, but that proves difficult when another group of Beartic constantly attacks them.

Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!
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#19 - Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!

Season 14 - Episode 45 - Aired 9/1/2011

On the way to Nimbasa City, Ash and friends encounter a Beheeyem. After discovering it's secret ability, they decide to try and test it out. Meanwhile, Officer Jenny shows up and reveals that she is investigating the Beheeyem.

Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?
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#20 - Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?

Season 14 - Episode 44 - Aired 8/25/2011

While continuing to Nimbasa City, Ash and friends come across a Purrloin. Meowth and Oshawott fall for the little pokémon and soon begin to follow whatever it says. However, Cilan doesn't trust Purrloin and follows everyone reluctantly.

Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!
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#21 - Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!

Season 14 - Episode 43 - Aired 8/18/2011

On the way to Nimbasa City, Ash and friends find Meowth of Team Rocket lying in a bush. Meowth says he botched a Team Rocket operation and was fired and disowned. He then joins Ash, Iris, and Cilan. Meanwhile a Scrafty comes by and kidnaps Axew.

The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!
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#22 - The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!

Season 14 - Episode 42 - Aired 8/11/2011

The Club Battle semi-finals conclude with Ash and Iris as the victors. Now the two friends are set to go head to head in the tournament finale. Who will be crowned the victor?

The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!
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#23 - The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!

Season 14 - Episode 41 - Aired 8/4/2011

The Club Battle tournament continues with Ash and Georgia's battle ending. Next up is Cilan vs Luke and Iris vs Stephan. With tough opponents ahead of them will Cilan and Iris continue to advance in the tournament?

A Restoration Confrontation! (2)
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#24 - A Restoration Confrontation! (2)

Season 14 - Episode 76 - Aired 4/26/2012

Team launch their plan to revive the Tirtouga fossil and use it to open the Gate of Time.

Rocking the Virbank Gym! (2)
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#25 - Rocking the Virbank Gym! (2)

Season 14 - Episode 84 - Aired 6/14/2012

Ash’s battle against Roxie continues after her Koffing knocks out Ash’s Boldore and Unfezant. Koffing is then knocked out by Ash’s Leavanny and then Roxie sends out her Scolipede.