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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23

Every episode of Pokémon Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 23!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 23 Episode 25 - A Festival Reunion!
    8.4/10(210 votes)

    S23:E25

    Ash and Goh head to the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch Kalos Pokémon and Ash sets his sights on a World Coronation Series Battle Festival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 45 - Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!
    8.3/10(160 votes)

    S23:E45

    At the stadium, Leon and Team Rocket are no match for Eternatus. Ash takes on Chairman Rose while Goh battles Oleana to break through and end the chaos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 12 - Flash of the Titans!
    8.2/10(186 votes)

    S23:E12

    Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to the World Coronation Series finals in the Galar region, where the strongest trainers battle for glory!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 21 - Caring for a Mystery!
    8.2/10(171 votes)

    S23:E21

    After learning about Pokémon Eggs, Goh wants to find one. Ash's latest World Coronation Series match ends with him feeling like someone is calling him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 37 - That New Old Gang of Mine!
    8.2/10(172 votes)

    S23:E37

    Ash and Goh head to the Alola region and reunite with Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and Ash's human and Pokémon friends at the Pokémon School.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 1 - Enter Pikachu!
    8.1/10(364 votes)

    S23:E1

    Though he's excited to attend Professor Oak's Pokémon camp, Ash oversleeps when the day arrives. Newcomer Goh is just as excited — and on time.

    Director:Yoshitaka Makino
    Writer:Reiko Yoshida

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  7. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 18 - Destination: Coronation!
    8.1/10(163 votes)

    S23:E18

    Ash and Goh head to the Vermilion Gym, where Ash challenges the substitute Gym Leader as his first World Coronation Series opponent.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 2 - Legend? Go! Friends? Go!
    8.0/10(250 votes)

    S23:E2

    Professor Oak invites Ash to the opening ceremony for Professor Cerise's new lab in Vermilion City. Goh sets out to catch a legendary Pokémon.

    Director:Makoto Nakata
    Writer:Shouji Yonemura

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  9. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 10 - A Test in Paradise!
    8.0/10(161 votes)

    S23:E10

    After a ship's captain reports being saved by a Dragonite, Goh and Ash set out in search of the Dragonite island that they believe exists ... somewhere.

    Director:Tomoe Makino
    Writer:Yuka Miyata

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  10. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 13 - The Climb to Be the Very Best!
    8.0/10(204 votes)

    S23:E13

    When a Gigantamax Drednaw interrupts the World Coronation finals in pursuit of Team Rocket, Ash, Goh and their Pokémon spring into action!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 44 - Sword and Shield: From Here to Eternatus!
    8.0/10(144 votes)

    S23:E44

    Ash heads to Stow-on-Side to meet Sonia and Goh, who conclude that the Darkest Day is a Pokémon. At the Energy Plant, Leon encounters it directly.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 46 - Getting More Than You Battled For!
    8.0/10(173 votes)

    S23:E46

    When Psychic energy is detected on Cero Island, Ash and Goh head out in hopes of finding Mew. When they get there, they meet an old foe: Mewtwo!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 32 - Time After Time!
    7.9/10(148 votes)

    S23:E32

    Goh joins his parents for a family vacation in the Johto region. Walking through the woods, he recalls meeting another trainer there three years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 7 - Serving Up the Flute Cup!
    7.7/10(186 votes)

    S23:E7

    Ash and Goh travel to the Hoenn region, where Ash has entered Goh into the Battle Frontier Flute Cup. Their first opponents are Hodge and his Hariyama.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Deko Akao

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  15. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 16 - A Chilling Curse!
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    S23:E16

    Gengar's hauntings at the lab resume. Ash and Goh vow to capture the poltergeist Pokémon, and Professor Cerise explains the lab's paranormal history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 24 - A Little Rocket R & R!
    7.7/10(150 votes)

    S23:E24

    Team Rocket are sent to the Sinnoh region for a vacation, but their break is interrupted by the arrival of Ash and Goh looking for a special Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 27 - Toughing It Out!
    7.7/10(138 votes)

    S23:E27

    Professor Cerise gives Ash and Goh tickets to a World Coronation Series Master Class battle in Galar, with challenger Raihan battling champion Leon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 34 - Solitary and Menacing!
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    S23:E34

    Ash travels to Saffron City to battle his next opponent, but when he learns that the Karate Master has been defeated, he challenges the victor instead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 39 - Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!
    7.7/10(121 votes)

    S23:E39

    Goh and Ash travel to the Cianwood Gym in the Johto region so Ash can take on Bea in a World Coronation Series rematch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 40 - A Crackling Raid Battle!
    7.7/10(117 votes)

    S23:E40

    When a hot day in Vermilion City turns thunderous, Ash, Goh and Professor Cerise suspect that the Legendary bird Pokémon Zapdos is somewhere nearby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 43 - Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!
    7.7/10(134 votes)

    S23:E43

    While Goh and Sonia investigate the Darkest Day in Turffield, Team Rocket infiltrates the Galar Energy Plant, with Ash and Leon heading there too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 22 - Goodbye, Friend!
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    S23:E22

    Ash and Goh head to the Hoenn region to witness the annual migration of Beautifly, but first they have to find them. Goh's Raboot starts acting out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 23 - Panic in the Park!
    7.6/10(150 votes)

    S23:E23

    Someone seems to be stealing the food that the researchers leave out for Pokémon in Cerise Park. To catch the culprit, Ash and Goh camp out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 42 - Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!
    7.6/10(131 votes)

    S23:E42

    Ash and Goh set out for the Galar region to investigate the Dynamax phenomenon. During a train delay, they meet strange Pokémon in a mysterious forest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Pokémon Season 23 Episode 14 - Raid Battle in the Ruins!
    7.5/10(140 votes)

    S23:E14

    Ash and Goh travel to the Unova region, where they head to the newly discovered Ruins of the Titan site at Desert Resort to search for Pokémon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"A Festival Reunion!" is the best rated episode of Pokémon season 23. It scored 8.4/10 from 210 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 21, 2020. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!".