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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 12

Every episode of Pokémon Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 12!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 12 Episode 28 - Evolving Strategies!
    8.5/10(172 votes)

    S12:E28

    The 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul is raging on at Lake Acuity when a sudden development turns things upside down!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 27 - Pedal to the Mettle!
    8.3/10(165 votes)

    S12:E27

    The time for the 6-on-6 full battle between Ash and Paul has arrived, and Paul's well-thought-out strategy has Ash struggling!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 46 - Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!
    8.1/10(129 votes)

    S12:E46

    When our heroes take a break on their way to Sunyshore City, they again cross paths with Team Galactic, whose evil plans finally begin to reveal themselves!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 52 - A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!
    8.0/10(87 votes)

    S12:E52

    Ash, Dawn, and Brock meet an elderly woman training an Altaria (which Team Rocket wants to steal, of course), while a curious Gible is keeping an eye on everyone!

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 23 - Sliding into Seventh!
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    S12:E23

    The moment of Ash's Snowpoint City Gym battle is finally here, and he now must face Candice and her formidable Pokémon!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 24 - A Pyramiding Rage!
    7.9/10(138 votes)

    S12:E24

    Our heroes run into their old friend Brandon from the Battle Pyramid-and Ash's rival Paul, who challenges Brandon to a battle on the spot!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 25 - Pillars of Friendship!
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    S12:E25

    The evil Pokémon Hunter J and her henchmen are on the loose again, and this time they're planning to capture the Legendary Pokémon Regigigas!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 4 - Dealing with Defensive Types!
    7.7/10(141 votes)

    S12:E4

    The day of Ash's battle with Byron at the Canalave Gym has arrived, and battling with this Gym Leader is something Ash will never forget!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 7 - Saving the World from Ruins!
    7.5/10(121 votes)

    S12:E7

    Our heroes have joined forces with Riley and his Lucario to battle Team Galactic for the fate of Iron Island!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 29 - Uncrushing Defeat!
    7.5/10(124 votes)

    S12:E29

    Ash is feeling pretty down after losing to Paul, but another Team Rocket attempt to steal Pikachu brings Ash and his Pokémon together like never before!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 45 - Sticking with Who You Know!
    7.5/10(133 votes)

    S12:E45

    Our heroes' journey to Sunyshore City comes to an unexpected stop when Pikachu and Piplup get stuck on each other-literally!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 6 - Steeling Peace of Mind!
    7.4/10(122 votes)

    S12:E6

    After rushing to Iron Island to help out their friend Barry and his struggling Empoleon, our heroes discover that all the island's Steel-type Pokémon are in the same state!

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 48 - The Battle Finale of Legend!
    7.4/10(113 votes)

    S12:E48

    As our heroes battle against Team Galactic and its quest to build a new world order, the fate of the Sinnoh region and the entire world hangs in the balance!

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 51 - Double-Time Battle Training!
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    S12:E51

    As Dawn prepares for her Double Battle Contest in Daybreak Town, a little help from her friends brings some new and surprising inspiration!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 10 - Another One Gabites the Dust!
    7.2/10(114 votes)

    S12:E10

    The day of the Chocovine Contest has finally arrived, and Dawn is faced with an opponent angrily determined to settle an old score!

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 14 - Pursuing a Lofty Goal!
    7.1/10(121 votes)

    S12:E14

    On their way to Snowpoint City and Ash's next Gym battle, our heroes make a stop in Squallville for a Pokéringer competition-a special event for flying Pokémon!

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 34 - Strategy Begins at Home!
    7.1/10(108 votes)

    S12:E34

    Our heroes have arrived at Dawn's home in Twinleaf Town, where festival planning is in full swing-and Dawn challenges her mom to a Pokémon Contest Battle!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 38 - Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
    7.1/10(115 votes)

    S12:E38

    Jessie, James, and Meowth lure our heroes inside Team Rocket's new state-of-the-art secret base, but it can't protect them from the antics of a mischievous Togepi!

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 8 - Cheers on Castaways Isle!
    7.0/10(111 votes)

    S12:E8

    After being kidnapped by Team Rocket, Pikachu and Piplup are stranded on a deserted island, where they meet a lot of friendly Pokémon-and one that's friendly and mysterious!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 15 - Trials and Adulations!
    7.0/10(114 votes)

    S12:E15

    Continuing toward Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a fierce Aggron who provides Dawn and Mamoswine with a chance to learn and grow together.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 3 - Ancient Family Matters!
    6.9/10(119 votes)

    S12:E3

    Canalave Gym Leader Byron is back in town, and our heroes are all fired up for Ash's battle with him-only to discover that it's going to have to wait!

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 12 - The Drifting Snorunt!
    6.9/10(111 votes)

    S12:E12

    After getting lost in a blinding snowstorm on their way to Snowpoint City, our heroes come across a Froslass desperate to find its lost pal Snorunt.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 18 - Stopped in the Name of Love!
    6.9/10(115 votes)

    S12:E18

    As Dawn prepares for her entry into the Sandalstraw Contest, something appears to be wrong with Piplup-and this ends up profoundly affecting Dawn and Piplup's relationship!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 37 - Challenging a Towering Figure!
    6.9/10(112 votes)

    S12:E37

    Our heroes participate in the Twinleaf Festival Battle Challenge-and first prize is a battle against Tower Tycoon Palmer from the Sinnoh Battle Frontier!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Pokémon Season 12 Episode 40 - Gone with the Windworks!
    6.9/10(107 votes)

    S12:E40

    New friends Lyra and Khoury have joined our heroes on their journey, and soon Lyra's Marill wanders off unannounced and finds itself in trouble at the Valley Windworks!

    Director:Unknown
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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Evolving Strategies!" is the best rated episode of Pokémon season 12. It scored 8.5/10 from 172 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 18, 2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Pedal to the Mettle!".