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XYZ – Pokémon the Series

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"Indigo League" is where it all began as the first season of the long-running "Pokémon" animated series. Young Ash Ketchum is just beginning his Pokémon training as he reaches his 10th birthday. Things don't go as expected for the youngster, who gets a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon. Winning gym badges is also tougher than Ash thought it would be. He's not alone in his quest for the badges, though, as former gym leaders Brock and Misty are by his side, along with some new friends.

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Abdulmohsen A @RT47416480 05/07/2025 Best show ever must see See more Abdulmohsen s @RT33368967 05/05/2025 best show ever must see See more Diesel G @RT06440264 12/07/2024 THIS IS EASILY THE BEST POKEMON ANIME. See more Epic N @PokeMadness1996 05/14/2023 Absolutely a delight with a lot of heart creativity and whimsy See more 04/24/2022 The best Pokemon series yet! See more 12/04/2021 The kalos league finale ruined this show. Amourshipping is the only redeeming quality See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Oct 29, 2015 From A to Z! Bonnie discovers a small green Pokémon hiding in her bag; the group encounters Sawyer and his Grovyle, but the reunion is quickly disrupted by a bunch of people who are determined to get their hands on Bonnie's new friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 5, 2015 Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes! Ash and the others call Professor Sycamore to learn more about Bonnie's new friend as Team Rocket gets excited upon hearing that it might be a new kind of Pokémon. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 12, 2015 A Giga Battle With Mega Results! After rescuing a woman whose leg is stuck in a rocky crevice, the group is taken to meet Professor Sycamore at the Pokémon Center. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2015 A Fiery Rite of Passage! Ash wants to intervene when the group encounters a young Litleo being forced to leave a Pyroar pride. But when Team Rocket attacks, Litleo steps up and is determined to fight them off. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 26, 2015 Dream a Little Dream From Me! After camping out to watch a meteor shower, Pikachu and Team Rocket's Meowth run into each other on their way to find water -- and a very strange adventure ensues. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 3, 2015 The Legend of the Ninja Hero! The gang encounters old friend Sanpei and his Greninja, who are heading home to Ninja Village. After joining them for the journey, the group meets Sanpei's brothers, Ippei and Nihei, as well as the village chief Hanzo and his assistant. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 10, 2015 A Festival of Decisions! Chief Hanzo is captured by a group of mysterious ninjas and Sanpei and his brothers, with the help of Ash, Serena and Clemont, are determined to free their chief. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 17, 2015 A Dancing Debut! Serena, Nini and Jessie compete in the Couriway Pokémon Showcase, a baking, talent, and dance contest as Eevee makes her Showcase debut. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 24, 2015 Meeting at Terminus Cave! As the group enters Terminus Cave, Squishy takes off and sends a message to a similar-looking Pokémon; Team Flare arrives and tries to capture Squishy and friend. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 14, 2016 A Cellular Connection! While continuing the search for Squishy after an encounter with Team Flare, angry Toxicroak force the group off a cliff injuring Bunnelby. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 21, 2016 A Windswept Encounter! Ash's Noibat runs into a Breloom and is attacked with poisonous spores, but a passing Floette sees Noibat in distress and uses aromatherapy to cure it. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 28, 2016 Party Dancecapades! When Serena receives an invitation to Pokémon Showcase emcee Pierre's dance party, the whole gang wants to go, but every attendee must have a date. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 4, 2016 A Meeting of Two Journeys! When Ash and Sawyer meet up for a battle, Greninja and Sceptile are excited about their rematch, but Alain is very intrigued when Greninja seems to transform just before defeating Sceptile and wants to see more of what Greninja can do. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 11, 2016 An Explosive Operation! While searching for Team Flare and Squishy, Team Rocket meets a similar-looking Pokémon known as Z2 -- and Team Flare is right behind it. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 18, 2016 A Watershed Moment! The group discovers an old-fashioned robot planting seeds in the wasteland and assist it in its mission to regrow the forest. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 25, 2016 Master Class Choices! While in Fleurrh City, Serena looks to win the next Pokémon Showcase and her third Princess Key and qualify for the Master Class, but she's got to face a hometown favorite who puts on an excellent show. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 3, 2016 An Electrifying Rage! While trying to keep up with Clemont as he rushes toward a festival, Ash, Serena and Bonnie seek shelter from a storm in a cave, where they meet an injured paramedic who asks them to deliver some medicine. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 10, 2016 Unlocking Some Respect! A gem exhibition the group was hoping to visit is canceled after master thief Keyes picks the lock, but Ed the Locksmith thinks he knows Keyes' true identity. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 17, 2016 Master Class Is in Session! The Pokémon Showcase Master Class is under way and Serena competes against friends and rivals alike and, for the first time, the performers must compete simultaneously in a freestyle performance. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 24, 2016 Performing a Pathway to the Future! The Pokémon Showcase Master Class reaches the semifinals and Serena's quest to become Kalos Queen shifts into high gear. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 7, 2016 A Keeper for Keeps? Someone agrees to take care of Bonnie's brother; Lilia looks for a partner who can take over her father's robotics company; during a Team Rocket attack, Clemont comes to Bonnie's rescue. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 14, 2016 Battling at Full Volume! Rock guitarist Jimmy and his Pikachu seek out Ash for a battle, but Ash is in bed with a fever and he needs his rest. Details Episode 23 Aired Apr 21, 2016 The Synchronicity Test! Clemont wonders about the mysterious change that sometimes happens to Ash and Greninja during battle, and he plans to get to the bottom of it with science. Details Episode 24 Aired Apr 28, 2016 Making Friends and Influencing Villains! Team Rocket finds some delicious macaroons in the forest and happily dig in, only to be attacked by a group of Phantump who think the treats are theirs. Details Episode 25 Aired May 5, 2016 Championing a Research Battle! Champion Diantha visits the group just as Ash and Greninja are doing some special training and challenges them to find out more about the bond they share in battle. Details Episode 26 Aired May 12, 2016 A Full-Strength Battle Surprise! On their way to Snowbell City, the group runs into Sawyer, who has won his eighth Gym badge; Ash and Sawyer decide it's time for a battle. Details Episode 27 Aired May 19, 2016 All Hail The Ice Battlefield! Sawyer and the gang arrive in Snowbelle City and Ash is excited to go after his final badge at the freezing Gym. Details Episode 28 Aired May 26, 2016 Seeing the Forest for the Trees! Following his defeat at the Snowbelle Gym, Ash ventures alone into the forest but must take refuge from a snowstorm in a cave with some frightened Pokémon. Details Episode 29 Aired Jun 2, 2016 A Real Icebreaker! Ash returns to the Snowbelle City Gym for a rematch with Wulfric, who challenges Ash to show him a fiery battle. Details Episode 30 Aired Jun 9, 2016 A Diamond in the Rough! While visiting the wetland where Ash's friend Goodra lives, the group helps some Carbink try to find a friend in hiding. Details Episode 31 Aired Jun 16, 2016 A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness! Ash, Serena and Bonnie have a tough time keeping up with Clemont as he rushes to the Gadget Festival -- where Team Rocket is celebrating with some gadgets of their own. Details Episode 32 Aired Jun 30, 2016 A League of His Own! The gang meets up with Tierno, Trevor, Sawyer and Alain after finally arriving in Lumiose City for the Kalos League; Ash is detained by a persistent challenger. Details Episode 33 Aired Jul 7, 2016 Valuable Experience for All! Ash defeats Astrid and her Mega Absol to move into the Kalos League semifinals where he will face either Tierno or Sawyer. Details Episode 34 Aired Jul 21, 2016 Analysis Versus Passion! The Kalos League reaches its semifinals as Alain battles Remo and Ash takes on Sawyer for the Full Battle they've been waiting for. Details Episode 35 Aired Jul 28, 2016 A Riveting Rivalry! The semifinal battle between Ash and Sawyer continues as the audience witnesses a rivalry rarely seen. Details Episode 36 Aired Aug 4, 2016 Kalos League Passion With a Certain Flare! Before the Kalos League final between Ash and Alain begins, the group meets Alain's young friend Mairin after she rescues Clemont's wayward Chespin; Team Flare is in Lumiose City preparing for a secret operation. Details Episode 37 Aired Aug 11, 2016 Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted! The long-anticipated Kalos League final gets under way as Ash faces off against Alain in a full six-on-six battle -- and the two seem evenly matched. Details Episode 38 Aired Aug 18, 2016 Down to the Fiery Finish! As all eyes are on the continuing Kalos League final between Ash and Alain, Team Flare puts their plan into motion as panic fills Lumiose City. Details Episode 39 Aired Aug 25, 2016 A Towering Takeover! The Kalos League award ceremony is interrupted as giant creeping vines engulf the stadium and threaten to take over Lumiose City; Lysandre broadcasts Team Flare's manifesto to create a new world order. Details Episode 40 Aired Sep 1, 2016 Coming Apart at the Dreams! Lysandre's attempt to take over continues and the group is doing what they can to defeat him; Alain rescues Ash and the two join forces to challenge Lysandre. Details Episode 41 Aired Sep 8, 2016 The Right Hero for the Right Job! Lysandre's threat to the world continues and the gang fights back on several fronts; Ash, Alain and Malva battle Lysandre as Bonnie confronts the menacing Zygarde. Details Episode 42 Aired Oct 8, 2016 Rocking Kalos Defenses! After Clemont destroys their control system and Alain and Ash have battled Lysandre to a standstill, Team Flare appears to be defeated, but as the villain disappears, he promises that his new world will come to pass. Details Episode 43 Aired Oct 15, 2016 Forming A More Perfect Union! An amazing assembly of powerful Pokémon and Trainers, including the Kalos Gym Leaders and two Champions, have come to help stop Team Flare; Ash and Alain rescue Chespie from inside the Giant Rock. Details Episode 44 Aired Oct 22, 2016 Battling With A Clean Slate! Everyone works together to get Lumiose Gym up and running again, but when someone arrives to challenge the gym, Clembot experiences its first Pokémon battle all over again. Details Episode 45 Aired Dec 31, 2016 The First Day of the Rest of Your Life! With Lumiose City nearly back to normal, Serena has an idea for a celebration and, with Professor Sycamore's help, she and Shauna put on a special performance for everyone. Details Episode 46 Aired Jan 14, 2017 Facing the Needs of the Many! After returning Goodra to its home, the gang is confronted by a giant creeping vine like the ones Team Flare unleashed on Lumiose City. Details Episode 47 Aired Jan 21, 2017 Till We Compete Again! Dedenne throws a tantrum and runs off at the Lumiose airport as the time comes to say goodbye and the group goes their separate ways. Details Episode 48 Aired Jan 28, 2017 The Legend of X, Y, and Z! Professor Sycamore and Alexa explore some ruins and discover a stone statue and a story of three legendary Pokémon. Details
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Season Info

Director
Tetsuo Yajima, Kunihiko Yuyama
Creator
Satoshi Tajiri, Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori
Network
The WB
Rating
TV-Y7
Genre
Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 29, 2015