The BEST episodes of Pokémon season 20

Every episode of Pokémon season 20, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pokémon season 20!

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: 10/11/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
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The Lonely Hatenna
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8.29
51 votes

#1 - The Lonely Hatenna

Season 20 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/8/2023

After rescuing a wild Hatenna, Liko contemplates her own feelings—and makes a new friend!

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A Challenge from the Explorers
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8.07
44 votes

#2 - A Challenge from the Explorers

Season 20 - Episode 43 - Aired 3/15/2024

While shopping in a seaside town, Liko and Roy receive a strange invitation to battle!

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The Treasure After the Storm!
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7.86
90 votes

#3 - The Treasure After the Storm!

Season 20 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2023

As Liko settles in on the Brave Olivine, the Fuecoco who lives on the ship goes missing!

For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!
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7.76
87 votes

#4 - For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!

Season 20 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2023

Liko, Friede and the other Rising Volt Tacklers set out to rescue Sprigatito.

Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin
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7.73
49 votes

#5 - Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin

Season 20 - Episode 42 - Aired 3/8/2024

Hero of the Seas, Palafin During a day at the beach, Liko and Roy meet a Pokémon with a superhero secret!

Special Training with Cap!
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7.73
74 votes

#6 - Special Training with Cap!

Season 20 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/19/2023

Liko and Roy learn a thing or two about Pokémon battles from Friede and Captain Pikachu!

Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?!
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7.64
56 votes

#7 - Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?!

Season 20 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/28/2023

Liko has gone missing, so Dot calls on a celebrity connection for help!

The Ancient Poké Ball!
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7.64
64 votes

#8 - The Ancient Poké Ball!

Season 20 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2023

A Rayquaza suddenly emerges from Roy’s Ancient Poké Ball, leaving everyone with questions!

The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One
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7.59
182 votes

#9 - The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One

Season 20 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2023

Liko arrives at Indigo Academy and meets her partner Pokémon, Sprigatito.

Welcome to Paldea!
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7.59
63 votes

#10 - Welcome to Paldea!

Season 20 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/2/2023

Back in Paldea, the time has come for Liko to part ways with the Rising Volt Tacklers.

The Bittersweet Truth
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7.56
50 votes

#11 - The Bittersweet Truth

Season 20 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/25/2023

A stop at the Battle Café in Motostoke brings back painful memories for Murdock.

Quaxly, We Can Do It!
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7.52
52 votes

#12 - Quaxly, We Can Do It!

Season 20 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/4/2023

Officially a trainer, Dot teams up with Quaxly to help take back Liko’s stolen pendant!

Fuecoco... Becomes a Crook?!
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7.51
35 votes

#13 - Fuecoco... Becomes a Crook?!

Season 20 - Episode 37 - Aired 1/26/2024

Fuecoco does its best to quell a group of angry wild Pokémon with song and dance!

The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two
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7.50
111 votes

#14 - The Pendant That Starts It All: Part Two

Season 20 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2023

Friede, Captain Pikachu and the Rising Volt Tacklers step up to help protect Liko.

Fly! Wattrel!!
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7.46
50 votes

#15 - Fly! Wattrel!!

Season 20 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/21/2023

As Friede tracks suspicious activity, Roy comes up with some special training for Wattrel.

The Door That Never Opens!
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7.43
74 votes

#16 - The Door That Never Opens!

Season 20 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2023

While the rest of the crew goes shopping, Liko ramps up her efforts to befriend Dot.

Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer
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7.43
35 votes

#17 - Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer

Season 20 - Episode 39 - Aired 2/9/2024

Dot befriends a Tinkatink that is determined to make just the right hammer!

Special Training Time!
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7.36
44 votes

#18 - Special Training Time!

Season 20 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/11/2023

Fuecoco and Wattrel aren't getting along, so Roy sets up some teamwork training!

Nemona and Brassius and...
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7.35
60 votes

#19 - Nemona and Brassius and...

Season 20 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/9/2023

Liko and Roy arrive in Artazon, but gym leader Brassius, is in an artistic slump!

A Wild Mom Appears!
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7.34
32 votes

#20 - A Wild Mom Appears!

Season 20 - Episode 41 - Aired 3/1/2024

The Rising Volt Tacklers are visited by Dot's mum, and she's here to take Dot home!

The SOS is from Tandemaus?
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7.33
36 votes

#21 - The SOS is from Tandemaus?

Season 20 - Episode 38 - Aired 2/2/2024

Liko, Mollie and their Pokémon set out to save a Tandemaus pair separated by a storm.

Kabu's Battle Training!
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7.30
43 votes

#22 - Kabu's Battle Training!

Season 20 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/1/2023

Liko, Roy and their Pokémon receive some red-hot training from Gym Leader Kabu!

Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!
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7.27
37 votes

#23 - Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!

Season 20 - Episode 36 - Aired 1/19/2024

Nidothing, Liko and Roy help a female Oinkologne win the attention of a popular male.

Roar of the Black Rayquaza
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7.26
35 votes

#24 - Roar of the Black Rayquaza

Season 20 - Episode 33 - Aired 12/15/2023

Amethio challenges the black Rayquaza, and Terapagos displays some of its true power.

As Long As I'm with My Friends
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7.25
48 votes

#25 - As Long As I'm with My Friends

Season 20 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/3/2023

A visit to the Wild Area turns into a curry-making adventure for the Rising Volt Tacklers!