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Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest

45 episodes Premiered Nov 13, 2014 Updated Oct 2, 2026

While Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League, he and his traveling companions make new friends, forge new rivalries, and meet brand-new Pokemon. Serena, with her partner Fennekin and new friend Pancham, takes on the Pokemon Showcase world. Clemont continues to create inventions and hopes some of them are a hit. Meanwhile, Bonnie tries to find someone to take care of her big b

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Season 18 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Ash pursues a quest to win eight Gym badges in order to enter the Kalos League.
  • ⚡ Serena participates in the Pokemon Showcase world alongside her partner Fennekin and her new friend Pancham.
  • ⚡ Clemont continues to build inventions.
  • ⚡ Bonnie attempts to find someone to take care of her big brother Clemont.
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Season overview

While Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League, he and his traveling companions make new friends, forge new rivalries, and meet brand-new Pokemon. Serena, with her partner Fennekin and new friend Pancham, takes on the Pokemon Showcase world. Clemont continues to create inventions and hopes some of them are a hit. Meanwhile, Bonnie tries to find someone to take care of her big brother.

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Season 18: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S18·E1 Mytharc

Pathways to Performance Partnering!

Nov 13, 2014 · 23 min

After a squabble between friends, a chance meeting gives our heroes a chance for some unexpected teamwork!

S18·E2 Core

An Undersea Place to Call Home!

Nov 20, 2014 · 23 min

Before Ash's Cyllage City Gym battle, a visit to the Muraille Coast set our heroes on an aquatic adventure filled with undersea Pokémon!

S18·E3 Core

When Light and Dark Collide!

Nov 27, 2014 · 23 min

After Ash makes a mistake, his Hawlucha finds itself in the performance of a lifetime!

S18·E4 Core

A Stealthy Challenge!

Dec 11, 2014 · 23 min

After running into a friend, our heroes embark upon an adventure filled with stealth and surprise!

S18·E5 Core

A Race for Home!

Dec 18, 2014 · 23 min

A visit to a Skiddo ranch provides our heroes with some unexpected challenges!

S18·E6 Core

Facing the Grand Design!

Dec 25, 2014 · 23 min

The entire world is in danger, and an unlikely group of long time foes must join forces to save it!

S18·E7 Core

A Slippery Encounter!

Jan 8, 2015 · 23 min

A chance encounter with a Pokémon in need leads our heroes into an unexpected adventure!

S18·E8 Core

One for the Goomy!

Jan 15, 2015 · 23 min

The newest member of our heroes' Pokémon family is in trouble, but their smallest member steps in to help!

S18·E9 Core

Thawing an Icy Panic!

Jan 22, 2015 · 23 min

Our heroes have arrived in Coumarine City, and they are immediately confronted by a crisis with bone-chilling consequences!

S18·E11 Core

Under the Pledging Tree!

Feb 5, 2015 · 23 min

A Coumarine City tradition is in jeopardy, and our heroes are faced with averting a major crisis!

S18·E12 Core

A Showcase Debut!

Feb 12, 2015 · 23 min

It's Serena's Pokémon Showcase debut, surrounded by friends and rivals, old and new!

S18·E13 Core

An Oasis of Hope!

Feb 19, 2015 · 23 min

There's a bully in the Lumiose Badlands, and many helpless Pokémon are depending on our heroes for their freedom!

S18·E16 Core

Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!

Mar 12, 2015 · 23 min

A chance meeting with a mystery Pokémon performer provides Serena and her Pokémon with some priceless advice and support!

S18·E17 Core

Good Friends, Great Training!

Mar 26, 2015 · 23 min

A surprise reunion with an old friend give Ash the perfect opportunity for training - and even more surprises!

S18·E18 Core

Confronting the Darkness!

Apr 2, 2015 · 23 min

Ash is finally in Lumiose City for his Gym battle with Clemont, but a major crisis threatens the proceedings!

S18·E19 Core

The Moment of Lumiose Truth!

Apr 9, 2015 · 23 min

The long-awaited Gym battle between Ash and Gym Leader Clemont is off and running, and lots of intense training is being put to the test!

S18·E20 Core

Garchomp's Mega Bond!

Apr 16, 2015 · 23 min

When our heroes visit Professor Sycamore on their way out of Lumiose City, they're in for a surprise of mega proportions!

S18·E21 Core

Defending the Homeland!

Apr 23, 2015 · 23 min

With Goodra's beloved wetlands in imminent danger, our heroes are faced with a must-win situation for the sake of the many Pokémon who live there!

S18·E22 Core

Beyond the Rainbow!

Apr 30, 2015 · 23 min

With Goodra's beloved wetlands in imminent danger, our heroes are faced with a must-win situation for the sake of the many Pokémon who live there!

S18·E23 Core

So You're Having a Bad Day!

May 7, 2015 · 23 min

The daily fortune in Serena's guidebook predicts a bad day for our heroes, and that prediction turns out to be accurate!

S18·E24 Core

Scary Hospitality!

May 14, 2015 · 23 min

A rainy night and an old mansion combine to give our heroes an evening to remember, or not!

S18·E25 Core

A Fashionable Battle!

May 21, 2015 · 23 min

Our heroes have arrived in Laverre City, and the Gym Leader there has a wardrobe of surprises in store!

S18·E26 Core

Fairy-Type Trickery!

May 28, 2015 · 23 min

It is time for Ash's battle with Valerie at the Laverre Gym, and it appears thinking on his feet could be our hero's key to victory!

S18·E27 Core

Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!

Jun 4, 2015 · 23 min

After Ash's fierce battle with Valerie at the Laverre Gym, young Sawyer has a lot of questions!

S18·E28 Core

A Not-So-Flying-Start!

Jun 11, 2015 · 23 min

A chance discovery on their way to Anistar City gives our heroes a challenging teaching moment!

S18·E29 Core

A Relay in the Sky!

Jun 18, 2015 · 23 min

An unexpected race provides our heroes with an opportunity to give their newest member a chance to spread its wings!

S18·E30 Core

Lights! Camera! Pika!

Jun 18, 2015 · 23 min

A masterpiece is in the making, and our heroes can't wait to be involved!

S18·E31 Core

A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!

Jun 25, 2015 · 23 min

A tour of the Poké Ball Factory provides our heroes with much more than just Poké Balls!

S18·E32 Core

Performing with Fiery Charm!

Jul 2, 2015 · 23 min

Serena's next Pokémon Showcase appearance is taking place in Dendemille Town, and she's faced with some stiff competition!

S18·E33 Core

Rotom's Wish!

Jul 9, 2015 · 23 min

A visit to a peculiar hotel gives our heroes the chance to right a wrong from long ago!

S18·E35 Core

Over the Mountain of Snow!

Jul 30, 2015 · 23 min

A trip over a snow-covered mountain gives our heroes the chance to truly help those in need!

S18·E36 Core

Adventures in Running Errands!

Aug 13, 2015 · 23 min

When the power goes out at a Pokémon Center, our heroes and their Pokémon come to the rescue!

S18·E37 Core

Mending a Broken Spirit!

Aug 20, 2015 · 23 min

A crisis in confidence leads to renewed strength and determination!

S18·E38 Core

A Legendary Photo Op!

Aug 27, 2015 · 23 min

A chance reunion with an old friend gives our heroes an experience of legendary proportions!

S18·E39 Core

The Tiny Caretaker!

Sep 10, 2015 · 23 min

A Pokémon in need provides a heartfelt lesson in caring, and letting go.

S18·E40 Core

A Trip Down Memory Train!

Sep 17, 2015 · 23 min

An emergency situation offers the perfect opportunity to recall a heartwarming story of times past!

S18·E41 Core

A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!

Sep 24, 2015 · 23 min

A beautiful meadow provides our heroes with the perfect spot to take a break and witness a surprising performance!

S18·E42 Core

Tag Team Battle Inspiration!

Oct 1, 2015 · 23 min

A friendly Tag Battle provides Eevee and Serena with some confidence and inspiration!

S18·E43 Core

A Performance Pop Quiz!

Oct 8, 2015 · 23 min

It's time for the Anistar City Pokémon Showcase, and a second Princess Key hangs in the balance for Serena!

S18·E44 Mytharc

Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!

Oct 15, 2015 · 23 min

As our heroes look to Ash's next battle at the Anistar City Gym, they discover things about its Gym Leader they never could have imagined!

S18·E45 Mytharc

All Eyes on the Future!

Oct 22, 2015 · 23 min

The time for Ash's Anistar City Gym battle has arrived, but in this case, time has some unexpected meanings!

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