
Based on the already-popular game series, the PokĂŠmon anime became a cultural phenomenon almost immediately after it was first released in the '90s. A quarter-century later, the franchise is about as long as legendary anime like One Piece.
Unlike something like One Piece or Dragon Ball, which have a continuous, serialized story, PokĂŠmon is more of an episodic narrative with mostly standalone episodes. Even though there is a progression from series to series, you could theoretically skip around and watch the ones that interest you the most without being completely lost.
Still, the era of streaming splitting everything up between multiple platforms makes finding (let alone watching) the entirety of PokĂŠmon a mighty task. That's why we're here: to round up where you can watch every PokĂŠmon season and movie online.
How Long Is the PokĂŠmon Series?
The PokĂŠmon series so far includes over 1300 episodes across 27 seasons. There are also 23 animated PokĂŠmon movies and the live-action Detective Pikachu film. In addition to the streaming links listed below, most of the PokĂŠmon series is available on DVD.
How to Watch PokĂŠmon Online (in Order)
For American audiences, the PokĂŠmon series is split across quite a few streaming services. The original series as well as the most recent seasons can be found on U.S. Netflix, while some seasons can be found on free streaming sites like Tubi. Hoopla, which requires a library card but is otherwise free, has a "PokĂŠmon Bingepass" that includes Seasons 6-13 of the anime series and is the only way to stream seasons 6-10 online.
Otherwise, Prime Video has a PokĂŠmon channel add-on for $2.99/month that lets you stream a decent chunk of the series that isn't available elsewhere. Prime Video subscriptions, including the PokĂŠmon channel, offer a seven-day free trial for those trying to watch a specific movie or series for free. Just remember to cancel your subscription before it auto-renews.
1. PokĂŠmon Indigo League (1997)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 1
The season that started it all! This one is full of exciting moments, but also rather emotional ones â including a final heartbreak that sets the stage for PokĂŠmon's approach to winning and losing.
Where to Stream: Netflix
2. PokĂŠmon: The First Movie (1998)
One of the best PokĂŠmon movies, this is as big a '90s time capsule as they come, with a bangin' soundtrack and some big tear-jerking sequences ("Brother My Brother" never fails to hit hard).
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
3. PokĂŠmon Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution (2019)
A CGI remake of the first movie, it notoriously removes what made the original so endearing, namely, the soundtrack. But it does have more Mewtwo than the U.S. version of the original.
Where to Stream: Netflix
4. PokĂŠmon Adventures in Orange Islands (1999)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 2
A downgrade from the first season, but nevertheless an exciting PokĂŠmon adventure. Here we meet a new companion in Tracy, and the Orange League tournament is one of the show's best.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with PokĂŠmon add-on) or YouTube
5. PokĂŠmon The Movie 2000 â The Power of One (1999)
A fascinating villain, world-ending stakes, and some cool visuals make this one of the best PokĂŠmon movies. Plus, it gives Team Rocket arguably their best arc in the whole franchise.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
6. PokĂŠmon The Johto Journeys (1999)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 3
The start of the Gold and Silver series, this one has a very underrated opening song, and a whole new set of PokĂŠmon! It can't be understated how cool it was to see this in 1999, before it became an obvious and expected tradition.
Where to Stream: Prime Video
7. PokĂŠmon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown (2000)
Aside from some very dated CGI, this film has an interesting WandaVision-esque cosmic story that's more introspective than the previous two. The relationship between Entei and Molly makes the movie work.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with PokĂŠmon add-on)
8. PokĂŠmon Johto League Champions (2000)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 4
The finale of the Johto adventures, this season sees Ash reach the Johto League tournament aka the Silver Conference, with expected results.
Where to Stream: Prime Video
9. PokĂŠmon 4Ever: Celebi- Voice of the Forest (2001)
Time-travel shenanigans in PokĂŠmon! The movies were already weird before, but this one turns it up to 11 and paves the way for the extremely weird stories to come.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
10. PokĂŠmon Master Quest (2001)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 5
The end of the original PokĂŠmon franchise, and the first one to be animated digitally, the season features a thrilling fight with Gary.
Where to Stream: Prime Video
11. PokĂŠmon Heroes: Latias and Latios (2002)
This movie has a gorgeous Venice-inspired location, an exciting PokĂŠmon race, and a rather bizarre final twist involving shapeshifting.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
12. PokĂŠmon Advanced (2002)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 6
Ash moves to a new region, meets new friends in May and Max, and meets even more new PokĂŠmon after abandoning all his friends (except Pikachu).
Where to Stream: Hoopla
13. PokĂŠmon: Jirachi, Wish Maker (2003)
This is where PokĂŠmon start getting terrifying when you stop to think about them. An ancient PokĂŠmon awakens and a kaiju PokĂŠmon is resurrected to cause devastation.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
14. PokĂŠmon Advanced Challenge (2003)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 7
May's quest to become a PokĂŠmon Coordinator makes for an interesting parallel to Ash's story, putting 10-year-old Ash in a sort of mentor role. At the same time, the Team Magma and Team Aqua subplots are quite entertaining.
Where to Stream: Hoopla
15. PokĂŠmon: Destiny Deoxys (2004)
The one where they go to a city based on Vancouver, this movie features an alien PokĂŠmon coming from space to conquer the Earth. This is the kaiju era of the franchise, and it rules.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
16. PokĂŠmon Advanced Battle (2004)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 8
The adventure continues with Ash trying to gather enough medals to enter the Battle Frontier tournament.
Where to Stream: Hoopla
17. PokĂŠmon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005)
Mew is back! And we get one of the best PokĂŠmon of them all in Lucario (fight me). This movie has one of the most emotional climaxes in the franchise.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
18. PokĂŠmon Battle Frontier (2005)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 9
The final part of the Advanced seasons is all about the big tournament, with plenty of cool battles and the return of fan-favorite PokĂŠmon.
Where to stream: Hoopla
19. PokĂŠmon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006)
What if PokĂŠmon did Atlantis: The Lost Empire? Or, more accurately, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water? The result is a movie full of pirates, environmental themes, and water-themed fun.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
20. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 10
A vast improvement over the previous season, this time Ash's new PokĂŠmon Coordinator companion, Dawn, is much more developed than May, and we get a fascinating new rival trainer in Paul.
Where to Stream: The Roku Channel or Prime Video
21. PokĂŠmon: The Rise of Darkrai (2007)
The first part of a fantastic trilogy, this movie is close to being a full-on cosmic horror film. The titular Darkrai is quite Lovecraftian in nature, making for a darker, more sinister movie.
Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
22. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension (2007)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 11
This is where the dynamic between Ash and Dawn pays off as we see them being challenged in unique ways. Plus, the emergence of Team Galactic raises the stakes and stands apart from previous evil teams.
Where to Stream: The Roku Channel
23. PokĂŠmon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008)
The second chapter in the trilogy ups the trippy ante, trapping Ash and his friends in a bizarre mirror dimension. Giratina is a terrifying creature, a kaiju-like god of chaos whose ability to manipulate reality elevates it above other PokĂŠmon villains.
Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
24. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles (2008)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 12
Team Galactic is on the offensive and they threaten to wreak havoc on the PokĂŠmon world. Meanwhile, Ash fights Paul in a thrilling duel that's not just about their skills, but their opposing philosophies about PokĂŠmon.
Where to Stream: The Roku Channel
25. PokĂŠmon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009)
The end of the movie trilogy goes takes the franchise to a theological place, with Arceus presenting itself as an actual PokĂŠGod. This is a very wild movie, essentially a biblical epic, but with PokĂŠmon, plus there is a lot of time-travel.
Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
26. PokĂŠmon Diamond and Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors (2010)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 13
Team Rocket is back! And they are up to no good. Meanwhile, Ash tries to qualify for the Sinnoh League while Dawn trains to compete in the Grand Festival.
Where to Stream: The Roku Channel
27. PokĂŠmon Zoroark â Master of Illusions (2010)
Another movie about trying to control a powerful PokĂŠmon and upsetting the balance of nature, leading to widespread destruction. It's not the most original of the movies.
Where to Stream: Hulu or Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
28. PokĂŠmon Black and White (2010)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 14
We have a new land, new PokĂŠmon, and two new companions! Iris and Cilan join Ash on their new adventure as he also encounters Team Plasma â who actually oppose Team Rocket and want to free PokĂŠmon!
Where to Stream: Tubi
29. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Black â Victini and Reshiram (2011)
Now, this is an interesting experiment. Two parts of the same story, the "Reshiram/Zekrom" movies, much like the game, feature virtually the same story only swapping out the central PokĂŠmon.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
30. PokĂŠmon the Movie: White â Victini and Zekrom (2011)
Virtually the same movie, but rather than Ash encountering Reshiram, he sees the legendary PokĂŠmon Zekrom. There's an island on the verge of destruction, an angry PokĂŠmon, and a world to save.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
31. PokĂŠmon Black and White: Rival Destinies (2011)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 15
Much like the Black and White games served as a soft reboot of the game series, so is this season also a reboot of sorts. Sadly, this means Ash is no longer a veteran with a bad track record, but a rookie once again.
Where to Stream: Tubi
32. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Kyurem vs the Sword of Justice (2012)
A rare PokĂŠmon movie that focuses not on the humans, but a critter named Keldeo who wishes to join a PokĂŠmon supersquad. It's a heartfelt story about PokĂŠmon and their goals and dreams.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
33. PokĂŠmon Black and White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond (2012)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 16
Though they have foiled Team Rocket, there is new danger lurking in the shadows. Meanwhile, Ash is ready to face the Unova League while Iris heads to a Village of Dragons to help inspire her Dragonite.
Where to Stream: Tubi
34. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013)
The one where PokĂŠmon becomes Jurassic Park. An ancient PokĂŠmon species is resurrected and they immediately start wreaking havoc â until a familiar face arrives to save the day.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
35. PokĂŠmon XY (2013)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 17
Ash once again trades his companions, this time being joined by the inventor Clemond, his little sister Bonnie, and the PokĂŠmon performer Serena. Together they venture through the Kalos region and encounter numerous new PokĂŠmon.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
36. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014)
Greedy collectors try to capture a gem-based PokĂŠmon princess, and only Ash can stop them. It's another movie with a rather basic plot that's been repeated better elsewhere on this list.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
37. PokĂŠmon XY: Kalos Quest (2013)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 18
There is a reason this series is considered peak PokĂŠmon. It has a rather heroic portrayal of Ash, some of the best battles in the entire anime, and quite a lot of excitement when it comes to the new Mega Evolutions.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
38. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015)
An imp-like PokĂŠmon imprisoned in a bottle is released and starts playing pranks, but his shadow starts growing into a giant evil version of itself. This is one of the most fun PokĂŠmon deities, and reason enough to watch this movie.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
39. PokĂŠmon XYZ (2013)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 19
Team Flare makes its move against the legendary Zygarde which is prophesied to destroy all of Kalos. Meanwhile Ash finally competes in the Kalos League Conference.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
40. PokĂŠmon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016)
A steampunk location gives this movie a unique look that matches the more mechanical PokĂŠmon that are the stars of the show. It also features a villain on a flying fortress war machine, making one cool fantasy movie.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
41. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon (2016)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 20
A big departure from the seasons that preceded it, this season boasts a unique art style and a more emotional journey for Ash than we've seen before. This is considered either the pinnacle of the series or a huge letdown, depending on who you ask.
Where to Stream: Hulu or The Roku Channel
42. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon: Ultra Adventures (2017)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 21
After 20 years, PokĂŠmon remembers Ash is still a 10-year-old, so he finally goes to school rather than live in the wilderness. Meanwhile, an organization all about PokĂŠmon conservation turns out to be quite shady, and Ash also has visions of legendary PokĂŠmon.
Where to Stream: Hulu
43. PokĂŠmon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017)
A loose reboot of the anime's pilot episode, this movie is good for those who want to relive the most iconic moments from the show's early days and those who want to enter the franchise. Also, this is the movie where Pikachu talks, and it is absolutely terrifying.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
44. PokĂŠmon Sun and Moon: Ultra Legends (2018)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 22
It's tournament time! But that's not Ash has on his mind, because the Alola region is in danger and it is up to Ash and his friends to save it from destruction.
Where to Stream: Hulu
45. PokĂŠmon The Power of Us (2018)
A continuation of the reboot timeline of I Choose You, this movie is a loose remake of PokĂŠmon: The Movie 2000, just never as good as the original.
Where to Stream: Prime Video (with Pokemon add-on)
46. PokĂŠmon Journeys (2019)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 23
The beginning of the end, with Ash becoming an official PokĂŠmon researcher exploring the wide world of PokĂŠmon.
Where to Stream: Netflix
47. PokĂŠmon: Detective Pikachu (2019)
Though not at all part of the official PokĂŠmon order, this is the single best movie in the franchise. The first live-action/animation hybrid, the movie is a hugely entertaining adventure filled with Easter Eggs, and a clear love letter to the franchise.
Where to Stream: You have to rent or purchase this one digitally (see at Prime Video)
48. PokĂŠmon Master Journeys (2020)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 24
This is where things get very interesting. While Ash is climbing the rankings of the World Coronation Series, he and his friends discover strange occurrences happening in the Galar region, including clones and PokĂŠmon devolving. Stakes don't get higher than literal gods intervening.
Where to Stream: Netflix or Prime Video
49. PokĂŠmon Secrets of the Jungle (2020)
Small stakes, a more intimate movie, and a Tarzan-like story make this a standout PokĂŠmon movie. In short, it rules.
Where to Stream: Netflix
50. PokĂŠmon Ultimate Journeys (2021)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 25
This is it. The moment of truth. At this point, there's no hiding it, if you aren't aware that Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town becomes the PokĂŠmon World Champion, you've been living under a rock. This is the culmination of nearly a quarter-century's worth of PokĂŠmon, a highly emotional season that reintroduces old friends like Misty and Brock, has some spectacular action animation, the return of a fan-favorite song, and a perfect end to the story of Ash and Pikachu.
Where to Stream: Netflix or Prime Video
51. PokĂŠmon Horizons (2023)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 26
After saying goodbye to Ash and Pikachu, we meet two new protagonists â Liko and Roy, who are joined by Frede and his companion Captain Pikachu. It's a brand new PokĂŠmon adventure!
Where to Stream: Netflix
52. PokĂŠmon Concierge (2023)
One of the best PokĂŠmon series ever isn't even part of the main story, or even in traditional animation. Instead, this stop-motion show follows Haru as she arrives to work at a PokĂŠmon resort and encounters all kinds of PokĂŠguests and PokĂŠemployees.
Where to Stream: Netflix
53. PokĂŠmon Horizons â The Search for Laqua (2024)
PokĂŠmon the Series: Season 27
Part of the appeal of Horizons is that it's a more traditional anime, with an arc-based structure and a bigger focus on adventure. There are mysteries to solve, new challenges, battles, and enemies.
Where to Stream: Netflix
Whatâs Next for the PokĂŠmon Series?
The second season of PokĂŠmon Horizons, The Search for Laqua, arrived on Netflix this past February. It continues the more recent trend of PokĂŠmon seasons being distinct from the ongoing game generations. We'll likely see a third Horizons season (or even a new series) at some point in 2026.
More PokĂŠmon Updates
A lotâs been happening in the world of PokĂŠmon. The next mainline game, PokĂŠmon Legends Z-A, is arriving later this year for Switch and Switch 2. The PokĂŠmon trading card game is bigger than ever, for better or worse. The next TCG expansion, Destined Rivals, releases in just a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, the digital version of the trading card game, PokĂŠmon TCG Pocket, continues to release frequent updates, most recently the Celestial Guardians expansion based on the Sun and Moon generation.
Rafael Motamayor is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything anime and animation.