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 - 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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#3 - 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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#4 - A Conspiracy to Conquer!
Season 16 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/13/2014
After Team Rocket attempts to consult the mysterious "Madame X" for help in capturing Pikachu, they are brainwashed by her Malamar, with only Meowth escaping and going to Ash and his friends for help. When Pikachu is captured and brainwashed as well, Ash, Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and Meowth go to save him and Team Rocket. However, everyone but Ash and Meowth gets brainwashed, leaving them with no idea on how to stop Madame X.
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#5 - Climbing the Walls!
Season 16 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/24/2014
Ash and his friends make it to Cyllage City, where Ash plans on challenging the Gym Leader Grant. Having already seen his strategy with Onix at the Battle Chateau, Ash plans on having Froakie face the Rock Pokémon in battle, and later Pikachu against Tyrunt.
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#6 - 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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#7 - 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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#8 - 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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#9 - The Bonds of Mega Evolution!
Season 16 - Episode 33 - Aired 7/3/2014
The group heads into the mountains around Pomace Mountain and meet with Mabel, a flower arranger who has mastered the art of Mega Evolution herself with her Mawile, prompting Korrina to have a friendly match.
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#10 - A Battle by Any Other Name!
Season 16 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/8/2014
While on the road, Serena makes some Poké Puffs for Pikachu and Fennekin, but her cooking skills are attacked by Miette, who has the Meringue Pokémon Slurpuff. The two decide to head to the next town and hold a Poké Puffs Contest to see who is the better pastry chef.
#11 - Breaking Titles at the Chateau!
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/20/2014
Ash and his friends make it to the Battle Chateau where they participate in some matches while waiting for the battle between Viola and Cyllage City's Gym Leader Grant.
#12 - 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.
#13 - A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/2014
Ash and his friends meet up with Ninja Trainer Sanpei who owns a Frogadier. Ash challenges Sanpei to a series of ninja-training exercises, as Froakie learns a new move.
#14 - A PokéVision of Things to Come!
Season 16 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/27/2014
After watching a popular celebrity making a "PokéVision" video with her Pokémon, Serena tries to make one with her Fennekin.
#15 - The Bamboozling Forest!
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/19/2013
While on their journey, the group stops for lunch when they are interrupted by two Pancham. However when Team Rocket attacks, the Pokémon get separated from their trainers. As Ash and his friends try to reach Pikachu, so does Team Rocket, but they cross paths with a Pangoro along the way.
#16 - 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.
#17 - Coming Back into the Cold!
Season 16 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/17/2014
Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie meet up with Alexa again, who is covering the new fossil exhibit at the Ambrette Town Museum, meeting the revived fossil Pokémon Amaura and Aurorus in the museum's cold storage. However, Team Rocket arrives to steal Amaura, leaving Ash and his friends on a rescue mission.
#18 - Kindergarten Chaos!
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2014
Ash and the group comes across a girl named Penelope who asks to battle Ash and if she wins he has to go out with her.
#19 - 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.
#20 - The Forest Champion!
Season 16 - Episode 34 - Aired 7/10/2014
Continuing on their journey to Shalour City, Ash and his friends come across the Wrestling Pokémon Hawlucha who is protecting a group of Pokémon in the forest from stronger Pokémon like Machamp, Conkeldurr and a Ursaring.
#21 - Going for the Gold!
Season 16 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/10/2014
Ash and his friends make it to Ambrette Town and marvel at its aquarium. They meet the aquarium's director Rodman and his partner Clauncher, and they try to help him complete the aquarium's collection by capturing a gold-colored Magikarp.
#22 - Seeking Shelter from the Storm!
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/30/2014
When Ash and his friends are caught in a rain storm, they find a nearby abandoned mansion to take refuge, but unbeknownst to them Team Rocket has as well. And both groups are frightened by strange occurrences through the house, all centered on a mysterious shadow.
#23 - Calling from Beyond the Aura!
Season 16 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/19/2014
Korrina's grandfather Gurkinn tasks her with more training to rein in Mega Lucario, and Ash and company accompany her as they travel to Pomace Mountain only to fall into a trap laid by Team Rocket.
#24 - Forging Forest Friendships!
Season 16 - Episode 37 - Aired 8/7/2014
While practicing for his upcoming Gym battle against Korrina with Hawlucha, Froakie, and Clemont, Ash is kidnapped by the Elder Tree Pokémon Trevenant, leaving Froakie and Hawlucha to trust each other in saving Ash, as Trevenant keeps the others at bay with its power over the forest.
#25 - 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.