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8.5/10 (277 votes)
#1

Gotta Catch Ya Later!

S5:E64

With his Johto League adventure behind him, Ash has decided to head back to Pallet Town. But it's all too soon before he has to say goodbye to Brock and Misty, and head out alone for a new adventure!

8.4/10 (238 votes)
#2

Can't Beat the Heat!

S5:E61

The ultimate battle continues as Ash and Gary face off. Ash will have to come up with a new plan to beat Gary's Blastoise. Can he do it with the Pokémon he's got, and if Ash beats Gary, who will be his next opponent?

8.0/10 (185 votes)
#3

Better Eight Than Never

S5:E45

Ash and Clair finally face off in a Gym battle that will push Ash's skills as a Trainer to the limit! Can he win his final Johto Gym badge?

8.0/10 (214 votes)
#4

The Ties That Bind

S5:E60

It's Ash versus his oldest rival, Gary, in the Johto League Silver Conference, and both Trainers are ready to give it all they've got. But who will come out on top?

7.9/10 (217 votes)
#5

Playing with Fire!

S5:E62

After defeating Gary in the last round, Ash has to take on his new friend Harrison in the Johto League Silver Conference. Will our hero be able to stop the challenger from the Hoenn region?

7.8/10 (176 votes)
#6

Great Bowls of Fire!

S5:E44

Team Rocket has taken the Blackthorn City Dragon Fang and holed up deep within the Dragon's Den. Things look bad for the ancient relic, but help comes in the form of an old friend!

7.7/10 (181 votes)
#7

Tie One On!

S5:E59

The battle between Ash and Macy is over and Ash wins, but the next battle will determine if he will or will not go to the victory tournament. He faces off against Jackson, a trainer from Twinleaf Town who has a Meganium like Casey. Will Ash be able to win this final battle of the elimination block?

7.7/10 (186 votes)
#8

Johto Photo Finish

S5:E63

The scorching battle between Ash and Harrison rages on, with Charizard taking on Blaziken, a Pokémon from the Hoenn region!

7.5/10 (171 votes)
#9

Nerves of Steelix!

S5:E15

After several interruptions, including yet another Team Rocket scheme, Ash's battle against Jasmine at the Olivine Gym is finally getting under way!

7.5/10 (184 votes)
#10

Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!

S5:E16

When the Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab in Kanto have a hard time getting along, the professor asks Ash to send his Bulbasaur to the lab so it can help keep the peace.

7.5/10 (173 votes)
#11

For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!

S5:E18

When our heroes investigate a sudden pealing of bells, they discover that the Crystal Bells, which are said to ring only when the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh returns, are missing! The researcher Eusine seems to know something...

7.5/10 (177 votes)
#12

Love, Pokémon Style

S5:E58

As the Johto League Silver Conference heats up, Ash will have to rely on some old friends to fight off the affections of his next opponent!

7.4/10 (180 votes)
#13

The Mystery Is History

S5:E11

While two sets of Team Rocket villains set out to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, Ash runs into his old friend Richie and his partner, a Pikachu named Sparky!

7.4/10 (167 votes)
#14

Rage of Innocence (2)

S5:E27

Things look bad for our heroes, who have been captured by Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage. With the fate of the world's Pokémon at stake, can Ash rise to the occasion and save the day?

7.4/10 (169 votes)
#15

Nice Pryce, Baby!

S5:E29

Pryce and Ash are about to clash in a cold contest in the Mahogany Town Gym. Will Ash be able to show what he and his Pokémon are made of and earn his seventh Johto region Gym badge?

7.3/10 (175 votes)
#16

The Perfect Match!

S5:E8

It's the second round of the Whirl Cup, and Ash and Misty have been paired up against each other! Who will come out on top? And will Team Rocket's plan to distract the police be successful?

7.3/10 (176 votes)
#17

A Parent Trapped!

S5:E12

The little Lugia named Silver has fallen into the hands of Butch and Cassidy of Team Rocket, and with Richie's help, Ash must win the adult Lugia's trust before it gets caught in the same trap!

7.3/10 (172 votes)
#18

A Promise Is a Promise

S5:E13

While trying to rescue the two Lugia from Team Rocket, Ash and friends have been taken prisoner! Now, they must figure out a way to escape...and to free the captured Pokémon as well!

7.3/10 (163 votes)
#19

Fangs for Nothin'

S5:E43

Facing off against Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair, Ash is finding it difficult to overcome the power of her Dragon-type Pokémon. Things are harder still when Team Rocket shows up to steal Blackthorn City's prized Dragon Fang relic!

7.3/10 (160 votes)
#20

A Claim to Flame!

S5:E57

The Johto League Silver Conference has begun, and Ash and his rivals are getting serious about what the future has in store!

7.3/10 (180 votes)
#21

Hoenn Alone!

S5:E65

The Hoenn region is on Ash's mind, and he's preparing to board a ship bound there when Team Rocket strikes! With Pikachu missing and time running out before the boat leaves, can Ash get his adventure back on track?

7.2/10 (179 votes)
#22

Dueling Heroes

S5:E7

After winning their preliminary rounds, Ash and Misty face formidable opponents in the Whirl Cup. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio have their eyes on stealing the tournament's prize!

7.2/10 (177 votes)
#23

Just Waiting On a Friend

S5:E23

When thick fog interrupts our heroes' journey, a girl and her Ninetales invite them to rest at a nearby mansion...where Brock and their host fall into a romance that could turn out to be ghostly!

7.1/10 (167 votes)
#24

Extreme Pokémon!

S5:E19

When Ash runs into his old rival Gary preparing to enter his Arcanine in a race, he decides to compete as well! But first, he'll have to chase Team Rocket away from the Pokémon Day Care.

7.1/10 (169 votes)
#25

Hatching a Plan

S5:E21

The moment has finally come: a Phanpy has hatched from Ash's Pokémon Egg! The little Pokémon is full of energy and soon charging off...with our heroes and Team Rocket in tow!

7.1/10 (174 votes)
#26

Dues and Don'ts

S5:E22

Jessie, James, and Meowth take time to lick their wounds and dream of stealing Pikachu for the glory of Team Rocket. After a chance meeting with a Team Rocket scout, it seems these dreams are blasting off before their eyes!

7.1/10 (165 votes)
#27

Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)

S5:E26

Reaching the Lake of Rage, Pikachu and Togepi begin to feel sick, and our heroes are attacked by an enraged red Gyarados. When Team Rocket appears on the scene, things look a lot more dangerous for Ash and friends...

7.1/10 (168 votes)
#28

As Cold as Pryce

S5:E28

Finally reaching Mahogany Town, Ash is warming up for his next Gym battle. But after getting the cold shoulder from Gym Leader Pryce, can our hero convince his frosty opponent to give him a chance?

7.0/10 (104 votes)
#29

The Ice Cave!

S5:E41

Ash and friends enter an ice cave as it's a shortcut to Blackthorn City. After a watery run-in with Team Rocket, Brock catches a cold and the gang finds a Pokémon Center in the cave. While a Jynx working there is taking care of Brock, Nurse Joy tells Ash and Misty that the cave is cold because of a big building working there as a refrigerator. Team Rocket finds the building and they cause trouble by reversing the structure, heating the cave and cooling the jungle outside, and make their attempt to steal the Ice-type Pokémon as well.

7.0/10 (154 votes)
#30

Hatch Me If You Can

S5:E49

Professor Elm's Pokémon Egg hatches into a Larvitar! The Pokémon is unresponsive even after being checked over at the Pokémon Center, and Ash tries to cheer it up, but soon Team Rocket arrives to ruin all his hard work.

7.0/10 (160 votes)
#31

Entei at Your Own Risk

S5:E50

On their way to Mt. Silver, our heroes relax at a hot spring and meet a young Trainer who's tracking the Legendary Pokémon Entei. Trouble arises when Team Rocket follows them with a plan to steal Pikachu and Larvitar!

6.9/10 (183 votes)
#32

Fly Me to the Moon

S5:E2

The Pidgey on a protected island don't have to worry about being attacked, so most have lost interest in flying. But one of them still dreams of soaring beyond the stars! Can Ash and friends help?

6.9/10 (166 votes)
#33

An EGG-sighting Adventure!

S5:E20

When the Pokémon Egg given to Ash goes missing, our heroes call on the help of a hapless Officer Jenny. It isn't long before they realize that if they want the Egg back, they'll have to find it themselves!

6.9/10 (157 votes)
#34

One Trick Phony!

S5:E39

Hearing of a nearby amusement park for battling, Ash is eager to test his skills. But the Team Rocket trio have recently joined the park, and they have a few ideas in store to test this Trainer's mettle!

6.9/10 (153 votes)
#35

Lapras of Luxury

S5:E48

Ash barely makes it back to New Bark Town before he is off again, retrieving a Pokémon Egg for Professor Elm. However, things get interesting when he meets an old friend and Team Rocket shows up with more mischief!

6.9/10 (164 votes)
#36

Address Unown!

S5:E54

With Mt. Silver a few yards away, Ash and co. soon spot an Unown, which quickly becomes friends with Larvitar. After which, it was attacked by Team Rocket and soon Ash and friends are swept into another dimension. Where are they now and where is Larvitar? And how did Pikachu and Togepi become giants?

6.9/10 (158 votes)
#37

Mother of All Battles

S5:E55

After finally arriving at Mt. Silver, Ash and co. find the Preserve where Larvitar was born. There they encounter Larvitar's mother, the same Tyranitar that was in Larvitar's visions. The reunion is not a happy one however, even after they get reunited. The three men from Larvitar's visions were also the ones responsible for stealing its Egg and they managed to capture the Tyranitar. Can they get mother and child reunited with the help of Ranger Mason?

6.8/10 (181 votes)
#38

Around the Whirlpool

S5:E1

In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands! Can they escape the powerful whirlpools that threaten to drag them down?

6.8/10 (166 votes)
#39

Espeon, Not Included

S5:E17

In Ecruteak City, our heroes meet up with their friend Sakura and her newly evolved Espeon. Sakura and her sisters are preparing for a dance competition, but Team Rocket is lurking in the wings, hoping to steal their Pokémon...

6.8/10 (166 votes)
#40

As Clear as Crystal

S5:E33

After yet another close encounter with Team Rocket, Pikachu is left exhausted and weak. Thankfully, a passerby takes our heroes to a nearby lake that helps recharge Electric types...but also hides a great secret!

6.2/10 (160 votes)
#1

Same Old Song and Dance

S5:E34

Our heroes take time out to enjoy the entertainment of a young Trainer and her Igglybuff variety act. But it's not long before Team Rocket arrives and tries to steal the show!

6.3/10 (157 votes)
#2

Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?

S5:E36

A lavish celebrity event inspires Jessie and James to pretend to be the VIPs and fill their rumbling tummies. But it's not long before their disguises are put to the test by the real guest of honor: Professor Oak!

6.4/10 (158 votes)
#3

Whichever Way the Wind Blows

S5:E30

Our heroes encounter battling groups of Bellossom and Vileplume, who have only recently evolved. As each group fights with increasing number and intensity, can our heroes put an end to the quarrelling?

6.4/10 (154 votes)
#4

Enlighten Up!

S5:E35

A chance trip to a Slowpoke temple gives our heroes an opportunity to seek enlightenment...and gives Team Rocket the chance to lighten some pockets!

6.4/10 (154 votes)
#5

Wish Upon a Star Shape

S5:E37

When our heroes spot an object falling from the night sky, they rush to investigate. Soon, they find themselves joining forces with a Pokémon mystery club to uncover the secrets shared by the fallen Cleffa and the stars above!

6.4/10 (153 votes)
#6

I Politoed Ya So!

S5:E40

It's a case of mistaken identity for Misty's Politoed when it gets roped into replacing the leader of a Pokémon Cheer team...but where has the other Politoed gone?

6.5/10 (169 votes)
#7

Plant It Now... Diglett Later

S5:E9

Our heroes are asked to help protect a village from marauders who threaten to make off with the Diglett who live there-and thanks to a delicious dinner, Team Rocket offers to help, too!

6.5/10 (164 votes)
#8

A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

S5:E24

Near Mt. Mortar, our heroes run into a Trainer who is trying to curb a Tyrogue's wild ways. But when Team Rocket gets involved, will they be able to save the troublesome Tyrogue from the villains' clutches?

6.5/10 (161 votes)
#9

Xatu the Future

S5:E25

Our heroes meet a young girl watching over a group of Xatu, whose psychic powers let them predict the future of a local village. When the villagers begin doubting their warnings, can the Xatu prove the truth of their visions?

6.5/10 (158 votes)
#10

Hocus Pokémon

S5:E32

Ash and the gang bump into a Pokémon magician, and soon they're on the hunt to find components for her greatest spell yet!

6.6/10 (169 votes)
#11

Takin' It on the Chinchou

S5:E3

Our heroes pass a small mountain village just in time for the annual Chinchou migration. The village always sends Trainers to protect the Chinchou on their journey-but will they be enough to stop Team Rocket?

6.6/10 (170 votes)
#12

Mantine Overboard!

S5:E5

After our heroes miss a ferry, they meet a diver who offers to take them to the next island...but they're soon distracted by tales of treasure aboard a sunken ship!

6.6/10 (170 votes)
#13

Octillery the Outcast

S5:E6

When they're not competing in the Whirl Cup, Ash and Misty try to help a young Trainer whose Octillery has been rejected by its Remoraid friends after evolving.

6.6/10 (170 votes)
#14

Hi Ho Silver... Away!

S5:E10

Our heroes meet a jewelry maker who tells them the legend of the fourth Whirl Island...and who soon finds himself embroiled in a Team Rocket plot!

6.6/10 (150 votes)
#15

A Crowning Achievement

S5:E51

Our heroes find a group of Slowpoke guarding a dried-up stream and hear the tale of a similar drought long ago, when one Slowpoke took the initiative to evolve into Slowking and save everyone. Can the same thing happen here?

6.7/10 (173 votes)
#16

A Corsola Caper!

S5:E4

When a family's home is threatened by the Corsola who live nearby, it's Ash and friends to the rescue...and maybe Misty can finally catch that Corsola she's been after!

6.7/10 (170 votes)
#17

Throwing in the Noctowl

S5:E14

Ash and friends are on a plane back to Olivine City when they get caught in a terrible storm that also sweeps up Team Rocket's balloon! They'll have to work together to land safely...but can they manage it?

6.7/10 (160 votes)
#18

Some Like It Hot

S5:E31

The heat is rising in our heroes' journey when Misty and her Water-type Pokémon go head to head with a willful Fire-type Trainer!

6.7/10 (149 votes)
#19

Why? Wynaut!

S5:E46

A Team Rocket trick takes all of Ash's hard-earned Johto Gym badges from him, but it's not long before the troublesome trio get a taste of their own medicine. What tricksy Pokémon could have beaten them at their own game?

6.7/10 (150 votes)
#20

Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid

S5:E52

A cheeky Elekid starts to bother Larvitar, but soon both Pokémon are in the clutches of Team Rocket. Ash's rival Casey wants to catch Elekid for herself, but can they mount a rescue before the villains get away?

6.7/10 (158 votes)
#21

Pop Goes the Sneasel

S5:E56

Our heroes are called into action to save the Johto League Silver Conference's opening ceremony from being stopped by a territorial Sneasel!

6.8/10 (181 votes)
#22

Around the Whirlpool

S5:E1

In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands! Can they escape the powerful whirlpools that threaten to drag them down?

6.8/10 (166 votes)
#23

Espeon, Not Included

S5:E17

In Ecruteak City, our heroes meet up with their friend Sakura and her newly evolved Espeon. Sakura and her sisters are preparing for a dance competition, but Team Rocket is lurking in the wings, hoping to steal their Pokémon...

6.8/10 (166 votes)
#24

As Clear as Crystal

S5:E33

After yet another close encounter with Team Rocket, Pikachu is left exhausted and weak. Thankfully, a passerby takes our heroes to a nearby lake that helps recharge Electric types...but also hides a great secret!

6.8/10 (156 votes)
#25

Outrageous Fortunes

S5:E38

Ash and Misty get into an argument over who can take on a powerful Trainer and his Poliwrath. When he accepts both challenges, the tough battles that follow give Misty some ideas for her own Poliwhirl!

6.8/10 (161 votes)
#26

Beauty Is Skin Deep

S5:E42

On the outskirts of Blackthorn City, Ash meets Gym Leader Clair, who is busy training her Dratini for a ceremony. But Team Rocket has other plans for the Dragon-type Pokémon, and Ash and Clair must work together to stop them!

6.8/10 (157 votes)
#27

Just Add Water

S5:E47

Discovering a nearby Pokémon synchronized swim team, Misty goes to check it out, and soon finds herself heading below the surface to take on the team's Trainer in an exciting underwater battle!

6.8/10 (152 votes)
#28

You're a Star, Larvitar!

S5:E53

Our heroes have reached Mt. Silver, and Ash wastes no time starting his training for the Johto League Silver Conference. But all the Trainers around provide the perfect prey for Team Rocket, who arrive to swipe all the rare Pokémon!

6.9/10 (183 votes)
#29

Fly Me to the Moon

S5:E2

The Pidgey on a protected island don't have to worry about being attacked, so most have lost interest in flying. But one of them still dreams of soaring beyond the stars! Can Ash and friends help?

6.9/10 (166 votes)
#30

An EGG-sighting Adventure!

S5:E20

When the Pokémon Egg given to Ash goes missing, our heroes call on the help of a hapless Officer Jenny. It isn't long before they realize that if they want the Egg back, they'll have to find it themselves!

6.9/10 (157 votes)
#31

One Trick Phony!

S5:E39

Hearing of a nearby amusement park for battling, Ash is eager to test his skills. But the Team Rocket trio have recently joined the park, and they have a few ideas in store to test this Trainer's mettle!

6.9/10 (153 votes)
#32

Lapras of Luxury

S5:E48

Ash barely makes it back to New Bark Town before he is off again, retrieving a Pokémon Egg for Professor Elm. However, things get interesting when he meets an old friend and Team Rocket shows up with more mischief!

6.9/10 (164 votes)
#33

Address Unown!

S5:E54

With Mt. Silver a few yards away, Ash and co. soon spot an Unown, which quickly becomes friends with Larvitar. After which, it was attacked by Team Rocket and soon Ash and friends are swept into another dimension. Where are they now and where is Larvitar? And how did Pikachu and Togepi become giants?

6.9/10 (158 votes)
#34

Mother of All Battles

S5:E55

After finally arriving at Mt. Silver, Ash and co. find the Preserve where Larvitar was born. There they encounter Larvitar's mother, the same Tyranitar that was in Larvitar's visions. The reunion is not a happy one however, even after they get reunited. The three men from Larvitar's visions were also the ones responsible for stealing its Egg and they managed to capture the Tyranitar. Can they get mother and child reunited with the help of Ranger Mason?

7.0/10 (104 votes)
#35

The Ice Cave!

S5:E41

Ash and friends enter an ice cave as it's a shortcut to Blackthorn City. After a watery run-in with Team Rocket, Brock catches a cold and the gang finds a Pokémon Center in the cave. While a Jynx working there is taking care of Brock, Nurse Joy tells Ash and Misty that the cave is cold because of a big building working there as a refrigerator. Team Rocket finds the building and they cause trouble by reversing the structure, heating the cave and cooling the jungle outside, and make their attempt to steal the Ice-type Pokémon as well.

7.0/10 (154 votes)
#36

Hatch Me If You Can

S5:E49

Professor Elm's Pokémon Egg hatches into a Larvitar! The Pokémon is unresponsive even after being checked over at the Pokémon Center, and Ash tries to cheer it up, but soon Team Rocket arrives to ruin all his hard work.

7.0/10 (160 votes)
#37

Entei at Your Own Risk

S5:E50

On their way to Mt. Silver, our heroes relax at a hot spring and meet a young Trainer who's tracking the Legendary Pokémon Entei. Trouble arises when Team Rocket follows them with a plan to steal Pikachu and Larvitar!

7.1/10 (167 votes)
#38

Extreme Pokémon!

S5:E19

When Ash runs into his old rival Gary preparing to enter his Arcanine in a race, he decides to compete as well! But first, he'll have to chase Team Rocket away from the Pokémon Day Care.

7.1/10 (169 votes)
#39

Hatching a Plan

S5:E21

The moment has finally come: a Phanpy has hatched from Ash's Pokémon Egg! The little Pokémon is full of energy and soon charging off...with our heroes and Team Rocket in tow!

7.1/10 (174 votes)
#40

Dues and Don'ts

S5:E22

Jessie, James, and Meowth take time to lick their wounds and dream of stealing Pikachu for the glory of Team Rocket. After a chance meeting with a Team Rocket scout, it seems these dreams are blasting off before their eyes!

6.8/10 (181 votes)

Around the Whirlpool

S5:E1

In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands! Can they escape the powerful whirlpools that threaten to drag them down?

6.9/10 (183 votes)

Fly Me to the Moon

S5:E2

The Pidgey on a protected island don't have to worry about being attacked, so most have lost interest in flying. But one of them still dreams of soaring beyond the stars! Can Ash and friends help?

6.6/10 (169 votes)

Takin' It on the Chinchou

S5:E3

Our heroes pass a small mountain village just in time for the annual Chinchou migration. The village always sends Trainers to protect the Chinchou on their journey-but will they be enough to stop Team Rocket?

6.7/10 (173 votes)

A Corsola Caper!

S5:E4

When a family's home is threatened by the Corsola who live nearby, it's Ash and friends to the rescue...and maybe Misty can finally catch that Corsola she's been after!

6.6/10 (170 votes)

Mantine Overboard!

S5:E5

After our heroes miss a ferry, they meet a diver who offers to take them to the next island...but they're soon distracted by tales of treasure aboard a sunken ship!

6.6/10 (170 votes)

Octillery the Outcast

S5:E6

When they're not competing in the Whirl Cup, Ash and Misty try to help a young Trainer whose Octillery has been rejected by its Remoraid friends after evolving.

7.2/10 (179 votes)

Dueling Heroes

S5:E7

After winning their preliminary rounds, Ash and Misty face formidable opponents in the Whirl Cup. Meanwhile, the Team Rocket trio have their eyes on stealing the tournament's prize!

7.3/10 (175 votes)

The Perfect Match!

S5:E8

It's the second round of the Whirl Cup, and Ash and Misty have been paired up against each other! Who will come out on top? And will Team Rocket's plan to distract the police be successful?

6.5/10 (169 votes)

Plant It Now... Diglett Later

S5:E9

Our heroes are asked to help protect a village from marauders who threaten to make off with the Diglett who live there-and thanks to a delicious dinner, Team Rocket offers to help, too!

6.6/10 (170 votes)

Hi Ho Silver... Away!

S5:E10

Our heroes meet a jewelry maker who tells them the legend of the fourth Whirl Island...and who soon finds himself embroiled in a Team Rocket plot!

7.4/10 (180 votes)

The Mystery Is History

S5:E11

While two sets of Team Rocket villains set out to capture the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, Ash runs into his old friend Richie and his partner, a Pikachu named Sparky!

7.3/10 (176 votes)

A Parent Trapped!

S5:E12

The little Lugia named Silver has fallen into the hands of Butch and Cassidy of Team Rocket, and with Richie's help, Ash must win the adult Lugia's trust before it gets caught in the same trap!

7.3/10 (172 votes)

A Promise Is a Promise

S5:E13

While trying to rescue the two Lugia from Team Rocket, Ash and friends have been taken prisoner! Now, they must figure out a way to escape...and to free the captured Pokémon as well!

6.7/10 (170 votes)

Throwing in the Noctowl

S5:E14

Ash and friends are on a plane back to Olivine City when they get caught in a terrible storm that also sweeps up Team Rocket's balloon! They'll have to work together to land safely...but can they manage it?

7.5/10 (171 votes)

Nerves of Steelix!

S5:E15

After several interruptions, including yet another Team Rocket scheme, Ash's battle against Jasmine at the Olivine Gym is finally getting under way!

7.5/10 (184 votes)

Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!

S5:E16

When the Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab in Kanto have a hard time getting along, the professor asks Ash to send his Bulbasaur to the lab so it can help keep the peace.

6.8/10 (166 votes)

Espeon, Not Included

S5:E17

In Ecruteak City, our heroes meet up with their friend Sakura and her newly evolved Espeon. Sakura and her sisters are preparing for a dance competition, but Team Rocket is lurking in the wings, hoping to steal their Pokémon...

7.5/10 (173 votes)

For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!

S5:E18

When our heroes investigate a sudden pealing of bells, they discover that the Crystal Bells, which are said to ring only when the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh returns, are missing! The researcher Eusine seems to know something...

7.1/10 (167 votes)

Extreme Pokémon!

S5:E19

When Ash runs into his old rival Gary preparing to enter his Arcanine in a race, he decides to compete as well! But first, he'll have to chase Team Rocket away from the Pokémon Day Care.

6.9/10 (166 votes)

An EGG-sighting Adventure!

S5:E20

When the Pokémon Egg given to Ash goes missing, our heroes call on the help of a hapless Officer Jenny. It isn't long before they realize that if they want the Egg back, they'll have to find it themselves!

7.1/10 (169 votes)

Hatching a Plan

S5:E21

The moment has finally come: a Phanpy has hatched from Ash's Pokémon Egg! The little Pokémon is full of energy and soon charging off...with our heroes and Team Rocket in tow!

7.1/10 (174 votes)

Dues and Don'ts

S5:E22

Jessie, James, and Meowth take time to lick their wounds and dream of stealing Pikachu for the glory of Team Rocket. After a chance meeting with a Team Rocket scout, it seems these dreams are blasting off before their eyes!

7.2/10 (177 votes)

Just Waiting On a Friend

S5:E23

When thick fog interrupts our heroes' journey, a girl and her Ninetales invite them to rest at a nearby mansion...where Brock and their host fall into a romance that could turn out to be ghostly!

6.5/10 (164 votes)

A Tyrogue Full of Trouble

S5:E24

Near Mt. Mortar, our heroes run into a Trainer who is trying to curb a Tyrogue's wild ways. But when Team Rocket gets involved, will they be able to save the troublesome Tyrogue from the villains' clutches?

6.5/10 (161 votes)

Xatu the Future

S5:E25

Our heroes meet a young girl watching over a group of Xatu, whose psychic powers let them predict the future of a local village. When the villagers begin doubting their warnings, can the Xatu prove the truth of their visions?

7.1/10 (165 votes)

Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)

S5:E26

Reaching the Lake of Rage, Pikachu and Togepi begin to feel sick, and our heroes are attacked by an enraged red Gyarados. When Team Rocket appears on the scene, things look a lot more dangerous for Ash and friends...

7.4/10 (167 votes)

Rage of Innocence (2)

S5:E27

Things look bad for our heroes, who have been captured by Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage. With the fate of the world's Pokémon at stake, can Ash rise to the occasion and save the day?

7.1/10 (168 votes)

As Cold as Pryce

S5:E28

Finally reaching Mahogany Town, Ash is warming up for his next Gym battle. But after getting the cold shoulder from Gym Leader Pryce, can our hero convince his frosty opponent to give him a chance?

7.4/10 (169 votes)

Nice Pryce, Baby!

S5:E29

Pryce and Ash are about to clash in a cold contest in the Mahogany Town Gym. Will Ash be able to show what he and his Pokémon are made of and earn his seventh Johto region Gym badge?

6.4/10 (158 votes)

Whichever Way the Wind Blows

S5:E30

Our heroes encounter battling groups of Bellossom and Vileplume, who have only recently evolved. As each group fights with increasing number and intensity, can our heroes put an end to the quarrelling?

6.7/10 (160 votes)

Some Like It Hot

S5:E31

The heat is rising in our heroes' journey when Misty and her Water-type Pokémon go head to head with a willful Fire-type Trainer!

6.5/10 (158 votes)

Hocus Pokémon

S5:E32

Ash and the gang bump into a Pokémon magician, and soon they're on the hunt to find components for her greatest spell yet!

6.8/10 (166 votes)

As Clear as Crystal

S5:E33

After yet another close encounter with Team Rocket, Pikachu is left exhausted and weak. Thankfully, a passerby takes our heroes to a nearby lake that helps recharge Electric types...but also hides a great secret!

6.2/10 (160 votes)

Same Old Song and Dance

S5:E34

Our heroes take time out to enjoy the entertainment of a young Trainer and her Igglybuff variety act. But it's not long before Team Rocket arrives and tries to steal the show!

6.4/10 (154 votes)

Enlighten Up!

S5:E35

A chance trip to a Slowpoke temple gives our heroes an opportunity to seek enlightenment...and gives Team Rocket the chance to lighten some pockets!

6.3/10 (157 votes)

Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?

S5:E36

A lavish celebrity event inspires Jessie and James to pretend to be the VIPs and fill their rumbling tummies. But it's not long before their disguises are put to the test by the real guest of honor: Professor Oak!

6.4/10 (154 votes)

Wish Upon a Star Shape

S5:E37

When our heroes spot an object falling from the night sky, they rush to investigate. Soon, they find themselves joining forces with a Pokémon mystery club to uncover the secrets shared by the fallen Cleffa and the stars above!

6.8/10 (156 votes)

Outrageous Fortunes

S5:E38

Ash and Misty get into an argument over who can take on a powerful Trainer and his Poliwrath. When he accepts both challenges, the tough battles that follow give Misty some ideas for her own Poliwhirl!

6.9/10 (157 votes)

One Trick Phony!

S5:E39

Hearing of a nearby amusement park for battling, Ash is eager to test his skills. But the Team Rocket trio have recently joined the park, and they have a few ideas in store to test this Trainer's mettle!

6.4/10 (153 votes)

I Politoed Ya So!

S5:E40

It's a case of mistaken identity for Misty's Politoed when it gets roped into replacing the leader of a Pokémon Cheer team...but where has the other Politoed gone?

7.0/10 (104 votes)

The Ice Cave!

S5:E41

Ash and friends enter an ice cave as it's a shortcut to Blackthorn City. After a watery run-in with Team Rocket, Brock catches a cold and the gang finds a Pokémon Center in the cave. While a Jynx working there is taking care of Brock, Nurse Joy tells Ash and Misty that the cave is cold because of a big building working there as a refrigerator. Team Rocket finds the building and they cause trouble by reversing the structure, heating the cave and cooling the jungle outside, and make their attempt to steal the Ice-type Pokémon as well.

6.8/10 (161 votes)

Beauty Is Skin Deep

S5:E42

On the outskirts of Blackthorn City, Ash meets Gym Leader Clair, who is busy training her Dratini for a ceremony. But Team Rocket has other plans for the Dragon-type Pokémon, and Ash and Clair must work together to stop them!

7.3/10 (163 votes)

Fangs for Nothin'

S5:E43

Facing off against Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair, Ash is finding it difficult to overcome the power of her Dragon-type Pokémon. Things are harder still when Team Rocket shows up to steal Blackthorn City's prized Dragon Fang relic!

7.8/10 (176 votes)

Great Bowls of Fire!

S5:E44

Team Rocket has taken the Blackthorn City Dragon Fang and holed up deep within the Dragon's Den. Things look bad for the ancient relic, but help comes in the form of an old friend!

8.0/10 (185 votes)

Better Eight Than Never

S5:E45

Ash and Clair finally face off in a Gym battle that will push Ash's skills as a Trainer to the limit! Can he win his final Johto Gym badge?

6.7/10 (149 votes)

Why? Wynaut!

S5:E46

A Team Rocket trick takes all of Ash's hard-earned Johto Gym badges from him, but it's not long before the troublesome trio get a taste of their own medicine. What tricksy Pokémon could have beaten them at their own game?

6.8/10 (157 votes)

Just Add Water

S5:E47

Discovering a nearby Pokémon synchronized swim team, Misty goes to check it out, and soon finds herself heading below the surface to take on the team's Trainer in an exciting underwater battle!

6.9/10 (153 votes)

Lapras of Luxury

S5:E48

Ash barely makes it back to New Bark Town before he is off again, retrieving a Pokémon Egg for Professor Elm. However, things get interesting when he meets an old friend and Team Rocket shows up with more mischief!

7.0/10 (154 votes)

Hatch Me If You Can

S5:E49

Professor Elm's Pokémon Egg hatches into a Larvitar! The Pokémon is unresponsive even after being checked over at the Pokémon Center, and Ash tries to cheer it up, but soon Team Rocket arrives to ruin all his hard work.

7.0/10 (160 votes)

Entei at Your Own Risk

S5:E50

On their way to Mt. Silver, our heroes relax at a hot spring and meet a young Trainer who's tracking the Legendary Pokémon Entei. Trouble arises when Team Rocket follows them with a plan to steal Pikachu and Larvitar!

6.6/10 (150 votes)

A Crowning Achievement

S5:E51

Our heroes find a group of Slowpoke guarding a dried-up stream and hear the tale of a similar drought long ago, when one Slowpoke took the initiative to evolve into Slowking and save everyone. Can the same thing happen here?

6.7/10 (150 votes)

Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid

S5:E52

A cheeky Elekid starts to bother Larvitar, but soon both Pokémon are in the clutches of Team Rocket. Ash's rival Casey wants to catch Elekid for herself, but can they mount a rescue before the villains get away?

6.8/10 (152 votes)

You're a Star, Larvitar!

S5:E53

Our heroes have reached Mt. Silver, and Ash wastes no time starting his training for the Johto League Silver Conference. But all the Trainers around provide the perfect prey for Team Rocket, who arrive to swipe all the rare Pokémon!

6.9/10 (164 votes)

Address Unown!

S5:E54

With Mt. Silver a few yards away, Ash and co. soon spot an Unown, which quickly becomes friends with Larvitar. After which, it was attacked by Team Rocket and soon Ash and friends are swept into another dimension. Where are they now and where is Larvitar? And how did Pikachu and Togepi become giants?

6.9/10 (158 votes)

Mother of All Battles

S5:E55

After finally arriving at Mt. Silver, Ash and co. find the Preserve where Larvitar was born. There they encounter Larvitar's mother, the same Tyranitar that was in Larvitar's visions. The reunion is not a happy one however, even after they get reunited. The three men from Larvitar's visions were also the ones responsible for stealing its Egg and they managed to capture the Tyranitar. Can they get mother and child reunited with the help of Ranger Mason?

6.7/10 (158 votes)

Pop Goes the Sneasel

S5:E56

Our heroes are called into action to save the Johto League Silver Conference's opening ceremony from being stopped by a territorial Sneasel!

7.3/10 (160 votes)

A Claim to Flame!

S5:E57

The Johto League Silver Conference has begun, and Ash and his rivals are getting serious about what the future has in store!

7.5/10 (177 votes)

Love, Pokémon Style

S5:E58

As the Johto League Silver Conference heats up, Ash will have to rely on some old friends to fight off the affections of his next opponent!

7.7/10 (181 votes)

Tie One On!

S5:E59

The battle between Ash and Macy is over and Ash wins, but the next battle will determine if he will or will not go to the victory tournament. He faces off against Jackson, a trainer from Twinleaf Town who has a Meganium like Casey. Will Ash be able to win this final battle of the elimination block?

8.0/10 (214 votes)

The Ties That Bind

S5:E60

It's Ash versus his oldest rival, Gary, in the Johto League Silver Conference, and both Trainers are ready to give it all they've got. But who will come out on top?

8.4/10 (238 votes)

Can't Beat the Heat!

S5:E61

The ultimate battle continues as Ash and Gary face off. Ash will have to come up with a new plan to beat Gary's Blastoise. Can he do it with the Pokémon he's got, and if Ash beats Gary, who will be his next opponent?

7.9/10 (217 votes)

Playing with Fire!

S5:E62

After defeating Gary in the last round, Ash has to take on his new friend Harrison in the Johto League Silver Conference. Will our hero be able to stop the challenger from the Hoenn region?

7.7/10 (186 votes)

Johto Photo Finish

S5:E63

The scorching battle between Ash and Harrison rages on, with Charizard taking on Blaziken, a Pokémon from the Hoenn region!

8.5/10 (277 votes)

Gotta Catch Ya Later!

S5:E64

With his Johto League adventure behind him, Ash has decided to head back to Pallet Town. But it's all too soon before he has to say goodbye to Brock and Misty, and head out alone for a new adventure!

7.3/10 (180 votes)

Hoenn Alone!

S5:E65

The Hoenn region is on Ash's mind, and he's preparing to board a ship bound there when Team Rocket strikes! With Pikachu missing and time running out before the boat leaves, can Ash get his adventure back on track?

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
19 ★ 7.7 48
★ 8.7 A Riveting Rivalry!
★ 6.7 A Giga Battle with Mega Results!
25 ★ 7.7 57
★ 9.7 Partners in Time! (4)
★ 5.3 Koharu and Eievui - The Miracle of Evolution
22 ★ 7.6 54
★ 8.8 Memories in the Mist!
★ 6.3 Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!
23 ★ 7.5 48
★ 8.4 A Festival Reunion!
★ 4.9 Pikachu Translation Check! / Up to Your Neck!
24 ★ 7.5 42
★ 8.5 A Battle of Mega Versus Max!
★ 5.0 Mad About Blue!
20 ★ 7.4 43
★ 8.7 When Regions Collide!
★ 6.5 Getting the Band Back Together!
1 ★ 7.4 82
★ 8.5 Pokémon - I Choose You!
★ 6.4 The Kangaskhan Kid
9 ★ 7.4 45
★ 8.2 Pace - The Final Frontier!
★ 6.0 Fear Factor Phony
21 ★ 7.3 49
★ 8.1 Showering the World With Love!
★ 5.5 Satoshi and Nagetukesaru! Touchdown of Friendship!!
18 ★ 7.3 44
★ 8.6 All Eyes on the Future!
★ 6.6 An Undersea Place to Call Home!
13 ★ 7.3 34
★ 8.7 Battling a Thaw in Relations!
★ 6.4 Piplup, Up and Away!
8 ★ 7.3 53
★ 8.1 The Symbol Life
★ 5.7 Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles in Hoenn!!
2 ★ 7.3 36
★ 8.4 Enter the Dragonite
★ 6.6 Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon
10 ★ 7.2 52
★ 8.0 Smells Like Team Spirit!
★ 6.4 Satoshi and Hikari! Head for a New Adventure!!
11 ★ 7.1 50
★ 7.9 A Triple Fighting Chance!
★ 6.2 Bibarel Gnaws Best!
5 ★ 7.0 65
★ 8.5 Gotta Catch Ya Later!
★ 6.2 Same Old Song and Dance
3 ★ 7.0 41
★ 8.0 Charizard's Burning Ambitions
★ 6.4 Flower Power
12 ★ 7.0 50
★ 8.3 Evolving Strategies!
★ 6.1 The Mysterious Creatures, Pokémon!
7 ★ 6.9 52
★ 7.5 A Togepi Mirage!
★ 6.3 Love at First Flight
17 ★ 6.9 48
★ 8.0 The Aura Storm!
★ 5.9 A Battle by Any Other Name!
16 ★ 6.9 45
★ 8.2 The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!
★ 5.6 Lost at the League!
4 ★ 6.9 52
★ 7.7 From Ghost to Ghost
★ 6.2 The Dunsparce Deception
15 ★ 6.8 49
★ 8.0 Unova's Survival Crisis
★ 6.1 Baffling the Bouffalant!
6 ★ 6.8 40
★ 7.5 A Poached Ego!
★ 6.3 Taming of the Shroomish
14 ★ 6.5 47
★ 7.0 Archeops in the Modern World!
★ 6.2 A Rival Battle for Club Champ!