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The Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 8

Every episode of Pokémon Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pokémon Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pokémon Season 8 Episode 44 - The Symbol Life
    8.1/10(215 votes)

    S8:E44

    Ash calls in his old friend Charizard to help in his battle against Frontier Brain Noland and his friend Articuno!

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 37 - A Judgment Brawl (2)
    7.8/10(182 votes)

    S8:E37

    Ash has fallen behind in his full battle against Katie! Can he recover and make it to the second round?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 41 - The Right Place and the Right Mime
    7.8/10(163 votes)

    S8:E41

    Max and May come to visit Ash in Pallet Town, along with Misty and Brock, and they all make plans for another journey together-this time, to the Battle Frontier!

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 5 - Gaining Groudon (1)
    7.7/10(177 votes)

    S8:E5

    After a rescue at sea, our heroes find themselves aboard Team Magma's submarine and learn more about the group's plan for world domination!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 6 - The Scuffle of Legends (2)
    7.7/10(183 votes)

    S8:E6

    Team Aqua and Team Magma have awakened the ancient Legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre! Can Ash and friends escape?

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 19 - Eight Ain't Enough (2)
    7.7/10(164 votes)

    S8:E19

    Ash and Juan battle it out in the Sootopolis Gym! Can Ash win his eighth Gym badge to qualify for the Hoenn League?

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 36 - Shocks and Bonds (1)
    7.6/10(177 votes)

    S8:E36

    Ash has made it through the qualifying rounds, but now he faces an impressive Trainer named Katie in a full battle, where both of them will use all six of their Pokémon!

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 39 - At the End of the Fray (4)
    7.6/10(183 votes)

    S8:E39

    Ash goes up against his rival Tyson in the quarterfinals of the Hoenn League!

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 17 - Do I Hear a Ralts?
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    S8:E17

    Max finds an injured Ralts and tries to get it to a Pokémon Center, but its friends Gardevoir and Kirlia think our heroes are trying to steal it!

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 35 - From Brags to Riches
    7.5/10(164 votes)

    S8:E35

    In the qualifying rounds, Ash faces a serious challenge: he has to win three matches in a row, and each match is a Double Battle!

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 38 - Choose It or Lose It! (3)
    7.5/10(183 votes)

    S8:E38

    Ash faces his friend and rival Morrison in the second round of the Hoenn League!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 40 - The Scheme Team
    7.5/10(160 votes)

    S8:E40

    The Hoenn League is over, and it's time for Ash to bid farewell to his traveling companions and head home-but he can't resist one more challenge from a Gym Leader along the way!

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  13. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 43 - Numero Uno Articuno
    7.4/10(158 votes)

    S8:E43

    On the way to Ash's first match at the Battle Frontier, our heroes see the Legendary Pokémon Articuno flying through a snowstorm!

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 16 - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snorunt
    7.3/10(158 votes)

    S8:E16

    When a mischievous Snorunt steals Ash's hard-earned Gym badges, Ash chases after it-right into a raging snowstorm!

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  15. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 18 - The Great Eight Fate! (1)
    7.3/10(155 votes)

    S8:E18

    Ash gets ready for his final Gym battle in the Hoenn region: a Double Battle against Gym Leader Juan, who used to be a Pokémon Coordinator!

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 31 - Rhapsody in Drew (3)
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    S8:E31

    May is up against Harley in the second round of the Grand Festival! Can she triumph over his treacherous tactics?

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 30 - Deceit and Assist (2)
    7.2/10(160 votes)

    S8:E30

    Ash meets a Coordinator whose ribbons have been stolen, and May listens to some bad advice before her first performance in the Grand Festival!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 34 - Saved by the Beldum
    7.2/10(158 votes)

    S8:E34

    Ash, Morrison, and Tyson register for the Hoenn League, and it appears that Tyson's Meowth has an unfortunate past...

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 8 - Solid As a Solrock
    7.1/10(170 votes)

    S8:E8

    Ash takes on the Mossdeep Gym, going up against two Gym Leaders at once!

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 9 - Vanity Affair
    7.1/10(164 votes)

    S8:E9

    After winning his seventh Gym badge, Ash can't stop bragging about his battle skills...until he runs into a member of the Elite Four!

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 11 - A Cacturne for the Worse
    7.1/10(163 votes)

    S8:E11

    May competes in a Pokémon Contest, where another Coordinator tries to sabotage her performance!

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 33 - Like a Meowth to a Flame
    7.1/10(159 votes)

    S8:E33

    While training for the Hoenn League, Ash meets fellow Trainer Tyson and his Meowth in boots, and they discover that the ceremonial torch has been stolen!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 42 - A Real Cleffa-Hanger
    7.1/10(149 votes)

    S8:E42

    Our heroes stop for a picnic at the base of Mt. Moon, where they encounter the rarely seen Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable!

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 12 - Claydol Big and Tall
    7.0/10(152 votes)

    S8:E12

    When our heroes discover an enormous Poké Ball on an island, Team Rocket's meddling unleashes an ancient destructive force!

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Pokémon Season 8 Episode 25 - Berry, Berry Interesting
    7.0/10(152 votes)

    S8:E25

    When our heroes stumble upon a wonderful berry harvest, May takes the opportunity to make some Pokéblocks for the Grand Festival, drawing the attention of a hungry Munchlax!

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"The Symbol Life" is the best rated episode of Pokémon season 8. It scored 8.1/10 from 215 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 28, 2005. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Judgment Brawl (2)".