The BEST episodes of Pokémon season 16
Every episode of Pokémon season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pokémon season 16!
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 - An Undersea Place to Call Home!
Season 16 - Episode 50 - Aired 11/20/2014
After encountering the Mock Kelp Pokémon Skrelp on the Muraille coastline, Ash and his friends join two marine archaeologists on an expedition to the sunken luxury liner known as the Cussler where Skrelp, Dragalge, and several marine Pokémon live. However, Team Rocket has their sights set on capturing all of the Pokémon that call the Cussler home.
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#2 - Showdown at the Shalour Gym!
Season 16 - Episode 43 - Aired 9/25/2014
Ash challenges Korrina for the Shalour Gym's Rumble Badge, with his Hawlucha, Fletchinder, and Pikachu facing off against her Mienfoo, Machoke, and Mega Lucario.
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#3 - When Light and Dark Collide!
Season 16 - Episode 51 - Aired 11/27/2014
Ash unknowingly disrupts a play rehearsal, sending its star Gallade out of commission. Ash's Hawlucha and the odd-colored Hawlucha "villain" must work together to get the play back on track while trying to deal with Team Rocket.
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#4 - A Campus Reunion!
Season 16 - Episode 47 - Aired 10/23/2014
Clemont returns to his old school where he relives his younger years and reminisces about a Shinx he had befriended, but was forced to leave it behind after his graduation celebration. When he reunites with it, it has evolved into Luxio ever since and Clemont tries to heal the rift that was caused a few years ago.
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#5 - Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!
Season 16 - Episode 40 - Aired 8/28/2014
The summer campers participate in a Pokémon Orienteering stamp rally where they must use their Pokémon to navigate through a course to get stamps at various stations. However, Bonnie and Pikachu get lost in the foggy woods and come across a mysterious Pokémon.
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#6 - Origins of Mega Evolution!
Season 16 - Episode 42 - Aired 9/18/2014
Before they have their Gym Battle, Ash and Korrina must stop Team Rocket after they have stolen a scroll on Mega Evolution from the Tower of Mastery.
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#7 - Bonnie for the Defense!
Season 16 - Episode 48 - Aired 10/30/2014
While walking by herself, Bonnie comes across a group of children who are protecting an injured Lapras from intruders while it rests up before returning to the sea. Bonnie soon joins them in protecting Lapras from Team Rocket.
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#8 - A Stealthy Challenge!
Season 16 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/11/2014
Ash and the others meet up with Sanpei and his Greninja who comes to them for help in dealing with another Ninja Trainer. They help Sanpei out, but something happens to Ash's Froakie.
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#9 - A Race for Home!
Season 16 - Episode 53 - Aired 12/18/2014
When Serena's mother Grace visits the group on their journey and learns of her daughter's new goal of becoming a Pokémon Performer, Grace wonders if her daughter is truly dedicated to her goals and challenges her to a Skiddo race to prove her determination.
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#10 - Dreaming a Performer's Dream!
Season 16 - Episode 46 - Aired 10/16/2014
After a Pancham disrupts a Pokémon Showcase and steals Ash's hat and Clemonts's glasses, Serena battles it with her Fennekin in an attempt to capture it and teach it some manners.
#11 - Pathways to Performance Partnering!
Season 16 - Episode 49 - Aired 11/13/2014
After Pancham and Chespin get into a fight, Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie meet Nini, a Pokémon Performer preparing for the Pokémon Showcase. Serena becomes inspired to add performances to her battle style as well, and has to use it quickly when Team Rocket kidnaps Chespin, Fennekin, Pancham and Nini's Pokémon.
#12 - Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2013
Before heading to Cyllage City, the group decides to stop by the Sycamore Pokémon Lab. Team Rocket decides to kidnap Professor Sycamore, as well as Serena and Bonnie, to pry the professor's mind for the secrets behind Mega Evolution, while Ash and Clemont have to deal with a gluttonous little Chespin with a penchant for macarons.
#13 - Clemont's Got a Secret!
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2013
Upon returning to Lumiose City, the group meets up with Clemont's and Bonnie's father Meyer who reveals to Ash and Serena that Clemont is Lumiose City's Gym Leader. Meyer also reveals that the Clembot, a robot Clemont had built to look after the gym in his absence, has gone haywire. Ash and Clemont infiltrate the gym to beat the Clembot in a Pokémon battle to take back the Lumiose Gym.
#14 - Grooming Furfrou!
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/28/2013
In the next town, the guidebook reveals that it is home to Charisma Trimmers, people whose expertise is styling the Pokémon Furfrou. Jessica, a Charisma Trimmer in training, is having problems with her confidence, which is only exacerbated by the expert Charisma Trimmer Moussalli, but she is not all who she appears to be.
#15 - Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2013
Ash is introduced to the world of Rhyhorn racing, and Serena, whose mother is a famous Rhyhorn racer, coaches Ash in the upcoming race. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has their sights on capturing Pikachu and the Racing Rhyhorn.
#16 - Battling on Thin Ice!
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2013
Ash challenges Viola to a rematch, now ready for Surskit's freezing strategy.
#17 - A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2013
Clemont tries to capture the Dedenne that keeps stealing their food.
#18 - A Battle of Aerial Mobility!
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2013
After Ash registers for the Kalos League, he encounters a Pokémon called Dedenne and a Fletchling, whom his newly captured Froakie does his best to battle.
#19 - Lumiose City Pursuit!
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2013
Ash heads to Professor Sycamore's laboratory, where he discovers the professor is investigating a strange looking Garchomp. Team Rocket overhears the conversation and tries to steal Garchomp for themselves.
#20 - A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2013
Ash and his new group of friends finally meet up with Alexa in Santalune City where she introduces Ash to her sister, the Gym Leader Viola. Ash has his first Gym Battle in the Kalos Region, but he is defeated when Viola's Bug-type Pokémon put up too good a fight. Afterwards, an old friend reunites with Ash.
#21 - Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/17/2013
Ash arrives in the Kalos Region with Alexa, who reveals her sister is a Gym Leader, but she seems to be away.
#22 - The Clumsy Crier Quiets the Chaos!
Season 16 - Episode 45 - Aired 10/9/2014
On their way to Coumarine City, the group goes to a Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy is assisted by a Wigglytuff with bad luck. However, they all soon find themselves having to deal with a Salamence that has gone out of control, and Wigglytuff is the only one who can save Joy.
#23 - Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!
Season 16 - Episode 75 - Aired 6/4/2015
After Ash’s victory at the Laverre Gym, our heroes are walking with Sawyer, who’s completely focused on his battle notebook and not watching where he’s going—until he trips and falls, dropping his notebook in the process!
#24 - Fairy-Type Trickery!
Season 16 - Episode 74 - Aired 5/28/2015
After observing the talents and skills of Laverre Gym Leader Valerie in action, it’s time for Ash to challenge her for his sixth Kalos Gym badge!
#25 - A Fashionable Battle!
Season 16 - Episode 73 - Aired 5/21/2015
When our heroes arrive in Laverre City, Serena tells Ash that Gym Leader Valerie is also a renowned fashion designer. Unfortunately for Ash and another would-be challenger named Sawyer, this means the Gym is closed for a fashion show and there are no battles to be found!