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Pokémon: XYZ

49 episodes Premiered Oct 29, 2015 Updated Oct 2, 2026

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region. Team Flare makes plans for the Legendary Pokemon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Meanwhile, Alain continues his search for the source of Mega Evolution, leading his path to intersect with the adventures of Ash and his companions. True to a prediction made by Gym Leader Olympia, Ash and his Frogadier work together to reach surprising n

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Season 19 Lore Primer

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

  • ⚡ Ash travels through regions accompanied by his partner Pikachu on a quest to become a Pokemon Master and the greatest Pokemon trainer in the world.
  • ⚡ Ash faces tough Gym battles, meets new friends, and faces new challenges.
  • ⚡ Alain engages in an ongoing search for the source of Mega Evolution.
  • ⚡ Team Flare holds plans for the Legendary Pokemon Zygarde and its secrets.
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Season overview

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region. Team Flare makes plans for the Legendary Pokemon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Meanwhile, Alain continues his search for the source of Mega Evolution, leading his path to intersect with the adventures of Ash and his companions. True to a prediction made by Gym Leader Olympia, Ash and his Frogadier work together to reach surprising new heights during their journey.

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S19·E1 Mytharc

From A to Z!

Oct 29, 2015 · 23 min

Bonnie makes a new friend, Ash runs into an old friend, and a terrifying premonition begins to unfold!

S19·E2 Core

Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!

Nov 5, 2015 · 23 min

While Eevee deals with some unwanted attention, Team Rocket turns its attention to Squishy!

S19·E3 Core

A Giga Battle with Mega Results!

Nov 12, 2015 · 23 min

There's trouble at the local Pokémon Center, but our heroes and Professor Sycamore are there to help!

S19·E4 Core

A Fiery Rite of Passage!

Nov 19, 2015 · 23 min

As our heroes continue their journey to Snowbelle City, they encounter a young Pokémon faced with the challenges of growing up!

S19·E5 Core

Dream a Little Dream from Me!

Nov 26, 2015 · 23 min

A nighttime campout brings some interesting adventures for our heroes' Pokémon!

S19·E6 Core

The Legend of the Ninja Hero!

Dec 3, 2015 · 23 min

Our heroes' friend Sanpei is showing them Ninja Village, his home, but its peace and tranquility is soon to be threatened!

S19·E7 Core

A Festival of Decisions!

Dec 10, 2015 · 23 min

On the eve of the village festival, the fate of Ninja Village hangs in the balance!

S19·E8 Core

A Dancing Debut!

Dec 17, 2015 · 23 min

Our heroes are in Couriway Town for Serena's next Pokémon Showcase, and her third Princess Key win is at stake!

S19·E9 Core

Meeting at Terminus Cave!

Dec 24, 2015 · 23 min

Our heroes are visiting Terminus Cave with hopes of seeing new Pokémon, but they're not alone!

S19·E10 Core

A Cellular Connection!

Jan 14, 2016 · 23 min

A courageous rescue during our heroes' search for Squishy leaves one of their friends in danger!

S19·E11 Core

A Windswept Encounter!

Jan 21, 2016 · 23 min

An expansive field of flowers provides our heroes with a beautiful setting to witness a blooming friendship!

S19·E12 Core

Party Dancecapades!

Jan 28, 2016 · 23 min

Serena is invited to a dance party for Pokémon performers, and there are many surprises in store!

S19·E13 Core

A Meeting of Two Journeys!

Feb 4, 2016 · 23 min

A fierce battle between two powerful Pokémon is about much more than just who wins!

S19·E14 Core

An Explosive Operation!

Feb 11, 2016 · 23 min

As Team Flare continues to advance Operation Z, they get help from an unexpected source!

S19·E15 Core

A Watershed Moment!

Feb 18, 2016 · 23 min

Traversing a vast expanse of parched land, our heroes discover a small group of dedicated individuals in need!

S19·E16 Core

Master Class Choices!

Feb 25, 2016 · 23 min

It's Pokémon Showcase time for Serena, and winning her third Princess Key is on the line!

S19·E17 Core

An Electrifying Rage!

Mar 3, 2016 · 23 min

Our heroes are about to take part in an exciting celebration, but the guest of honor is not happy!

S19·E18 Core

Unlocking Some Respect!

Mar 10, 2016 · 23 min

Our heroes plan to visit a gem exhibition - but they run into a mystery instead!

S19·E19 Core

Master Class is in Session!

Mar 17, 2016 · 23 min

The Pokémon Showcase Master Class is under way and Serena is competing with friends and rivals galore!

S19·E20 Core

Performing a Pathway to the Future!

Mar 24, 2016 · 23 min

The Pokémon Showcase Master Class is in full swing and Serena's quest to become Kalos Queen is shifting into high gear!

S19·E21 Core

A Keeper for Keeps?

Apr 7, 2016 · 23 min

Bonnie has been looking for someone to take care of her big brother, but what will happen when she finds that someone?

S19·E22 Core

Battling at Full Volume!

Apr 14, 2016 · 23 min

While Ash battles a fever, another Trainer comes along to challenge him to a Pokémon battle!

S19·E23 Core

The Synchronicity Test!

Apr 21, 2016 · 23 min

Ash and Greninja have displayed some amazing and mysterious traits in battle, and Clemont wants to find out why!

S19·E25 Core

Championing a Research Battle!

May 5, 2016 · 23 min

Ash wants to learn more about what happens when he and Greninja merge during battle, and the Champion Diantha is the right person to help!

S19·E26 Core

A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!

May 12, 2016 · 23 min

During our heroes' final leg of their journey to Snowbelle City, a chance meeting with an old friend and rival gives Ash a surprising battle opportunity!

S19·E27 Core

All Hail the Ice Battlefield!

May 19, 2016 · 23 min

The time for Ash's Snowbelle City Gym battle is here, and his eighth Gym badge hangs in the balance!

S19·E28 Core

Seeing the Forest for the Trees!

May 26, 2016 · 23 min

Following Ash's defeat at the Snowbelle Gym, some not-so-quiet introspection turns into some real inspiration!

S19·E29 Core

A Real Icebreaker!

Jun 2, 2016 · 23 min

Ash is back at the Snowbelle City Gym for a rematch, but will Gym Leader Wulfric feel the heat?

S19·E30 Core

A Diamond in the Rough!

Jun 9, 2016 · 23 min

A visit to the home of friends confronts our heroes with a most unusual group of challenges!

S19·E31 Core

A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!

Jun 16, 2016 · 23 min

Clemont has invited the rest of our heroes to experience one of his true passions, while a certain group of uninvited guests are along for the ride!

S19·E32 Core

A League of His Own!

Jun 30, 2016 · 23 min

The Kalos League is just getting underway, and the battle temperature is already turned way up!

S19·E33 Core

Valuable Experience for All!

Jul 7, 2016 · 23 min

The Kalos League rages on toward the semifinals, and the red-hot battling never ceases to excite and amaze!

S19·E34 Core

Analysis Versus Passion!

Jul 21, 2016 · 23 min

The semifinals of the Kalos League have arrived, bringing two intense battles!

S19·E35 Core

A Riveting Rivalry!

Jul 28, 2016 · 23 min

As the Kalos League semifinal round continues between Ash and Sawyer, the audience witnesses a rivalry few have ever experienced!

S19·E37 Core

Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!

Aug 11, 2016 · 23 min

It's time for the Kalos League finals and it's Ash versus Alain in their much anticipated battle!

S19·E38 Core

Down to the Fiery Finish!

Aug 18, 2016 · 23 min

The final round of the Kalos League is in high gear and surprises are in abundance; from the first second to the very last!

S19·E39 Core

A Towering Takeover!

Aug 25, 2016 · 23 min

Lysandre and Team Flare are attempting to take over Lumiose City and the world and our heroes are in the middle of the chaos!

S19·E40 Core

Coming Apart at the Dreams!

Sep 1, 2016 · 23 min

Lumiose City is on the verge of ruin, but our heroes and their friends are not about to stand by and do nothing!

S19·E41 Core

The Right Hero for the Right Job!

Sep 8, 2016 · 23 min

The fate of Kalos and the world depends on the outcome of Team Flare's plans, and our heroes are doing their best to stop them!

S19·E42 Core

Rocking Kalos Defenses!

Sep 15, 2016 · 23 min

The fate of Chespie and the world rests in the hands of an extraordinarily powerful group of friends and allies!

S19·E43 Mytharc

Forming a More Perfect Union!

Sep 15, 2016 · 23 min

The moment of truth has arrived, as our heroes and their friends must face the final challenge that will decide the fate of the world!

S19·E44 Core

Battling with a Clean Slate!

Oct 6, 2016 · 23 min

The Lumiose City Gym is still being repaired, but a battle challenge from a young Trainer is just the thing to get everyone and everything up and running!

S19·E46 Core

Facing the Needs of the Many!

Oct 20, 2016 · 23 min

As our heroes prepare to go their separate ways, they face the return of a danger that wasn't quite defeated!

S19·E47 Core

Till We Compete Again!

Oct 27, 2016 · 23 min

Our heroes are going their separate ways, and it's time for goodbyes, fond memories, and eyes to the future!

S19·E48 Mytharc

The Legend of X, Y, and Z!

Nov 3, 2016 · 23 min

A trip to some newly discovered ruins in Kalos reveals a rich history of compassion and caring from three Legendary Pokémon!

S19·E49 Mytharc

The Strongest Duo! Citron and Dent!!

Nov 10, 2016 · 23 min

Citron visits Kalos to sight-see and enters a fishing competition. Dent uses a fishing machine. Citron calls it deplorable and dismisses him as ignorant. Although unimpressed with

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