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Pokémon Season 16 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Ended: Thursday, September 26, 2013

When does Pokémon Season 16 come out?

Pokémon Season 16 premiered Thursday, October 11, 2012 on TV Tokyo and ended Thursday, September 26, 2013. The season has 45 episodes.

Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan have foiled Team Rocket’s latest evil plan, but a new danger lurks on the horizon! But first, with eight Gym badges in hand, Ash is ready to take on the region’s ultimate challenge: the Unova League, where he’ll face familiar rivals and new opponents in his ongoing quest to become a Pokémon Master! Meanwhile, Iris has been having some trouble connecting with her powerful and stubborn Dragonite—can a visit home to the Village of Dragons help sort things out for the aspiring Dragon Master? And what exciting new adventures await our heroes beyond the Unova League? The answers to come, as the journey continues!

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Pokémon Season 16 release schedule

Pokémon Season 16 episode release dates
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1. Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!

On their way to the site of the upcoming Unova League, our heroes take on an unexpectedly messy battle challenge!

Thursday · 14 years ago

2. A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!

As our heroes continue their trek to Vertress City and the Unova League, they're challenged to a Tag Battle the likes of which they've never experienced!

Thursday · 14 years ago

3. A Village Homecoming!

Our heroes are visiting the Village of Dragons on their way to Vertress City, where Iris is confronted with several life-changing challenges!

Thursday · 14 years ago

4. Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!

As Iris takes on her battle challenge issued by the Opelucid City Gym Leader Drayden, little does she know what's truly in store!

Thursday · 14 years ago

5. Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!

Traveling to Vertress City and the Unova League, our heroes are introduced to a brave family on a mission of service!

Thursday · 13 years ago

6. Curtain Up, Unova League!

The Unova League is off and running, old friends and rivals are reuniting, and the battle action is unrelenting!

Thursday · 13 years ago

7. Mission: Defeat Your Rival!

As the battle excitement in Vertress City builds to a fever pitch, the Unova League pairs friends and rivals, old and new!

Thursday · 13 years ago

8. Lost at the League!

While the Unova League prepares to move to the third round, our heroes are faced with a case of lost and found!

Thursday · 13 years ago

9. Strong Strategy Steals the Show!

As the Unova League makes its way through the third round and barrels toward the quarterfinals, strategy and friendship lead the way!

Thursday · 13 years ago

10. Cameron's Secret Weapon!

It's the fourth round of the Unova League, and Cameron's "secret weapon" turns out to be more than anyone thought, including Cameron!

Thursday · 13 years ago

11. A Unova League Evolution!

As the Unova League roars toward the final match, the competition becomes more fierce, and the strength and skill levels more amazing!

Thursday · 13 years ago

12. New Places... Familiar Faces!

Now that the Unova League is over, our heroes contemplate what the future holds, while a new friend helps them deal with a blast from the past!

Thursday · 13 years ago

13. The Name's N!

On a ship heading to meet Professor Cedric Juniper at the White Ruins, our heroes are introduced to a young man with an unusual gift and an equally unusual point of view!

Thursday · 13 years ago

14. There's a New Gym Leader in Town!

After arriving in Aspertia City at the request of Professor Juniper, our heroes pay a visit to one of the most unusual Gyms they've ever seen!

Thursday · 13 years ago

15. Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!

Continuing their journey to the White Ruins, our heroes encounter a mysterious organization with a sinister plot!

Thursday · 13 years ago

16. The Light of Floccesy Ranch!

As our heroes continue their journey to the White Ruins, they come across a Mareep ranch with some fog and leadership issues!

Thursday · 13 years ago

17. Saving Braviary!

Team Plasma is on the move, and so is N!

Thursday · 13 years ago

18. The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!

Arriving in Virbank City, our heroes and N encounter another group of heroes with some surprising results!

Thursday · 13 years ago

19. The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!

After discovering a festival celebrating the sights and sounds of the Kanto region, Ash reunites with an old friend, who shows what real staying power is all about!

Thursday · 13 years ago

20. Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!

Team Plasma is determined to execute its evil plans, but our heroes and N have other ideas!

Thursday · 13 years ago

21. Secrets from Out of the Fog!

As our heroes continue their journey to the White Ruins, they learn startling secrets about N and Team Plasma!

Thursday · 13 years ago

22. Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!

As Team Plasma's mission to control Pokémon continues, Team Rocket's mission takes aim at Team Plasma!

Thursday · 13 years ago

23. Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!

As our heroes unite with Professor Cedric Juniper at the White Ruins, it soon becomes obvious that they're not the only ones on a quest for information about Reshiram!

Thursday · 13 years ago

24. Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!

As Team Plasma's plan to steal the Light Stone unfolds, our heroes and their friends are doing everything they can to stop it!

Thursday · 13 years ago

25. What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!

As the evil plan to control Reshiram continues to unfold, the survival of the world lies in Team Plasma's defeat. But can they be defeated?!

Thursday · 13 years ago

26. Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!

As our heroes prepare to enjoy the next chapter of their exciting adventures, others have different plans!

Thursday · 13 years ago

27. Danger, Sweet as Honey!

As our heroes begin exploring the Decolore Islands, their first stop starts off as a not-so-sweet experience!

Thursday · 13 years ago

28. Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!

As our heroes continue their Decolore Island-hopping cruise, a shipboard theft calls for some super-Connoisseur sleuthing!

Thursday · 13 years ago

29. Crowning the Scalchop King!

Arriving on Scalchop Island, our heroes decide to participate in an unusual competition!

Thursday · 13 years ago

30. The Island of Illusions!

A deserted island gives our heroes the opportunity to witness what enduring friendship is all about!

Thursday · 13 years ago

31. To Catch a Rotom!

Arriving on Torom Island, our heroes meet up with an old friend on an important research mission!

Thursday · 13 years ago

32. The Pirates of Decolore!

As our heroes continue their cruise through the Decolore Islands, a surprise visit by a quartet of unusual pirates changes everyone's course!

Thursday · 13 years ago

33. Butterfree and Me!

As our heroes continue their tour of the Decolore Islands by ship, one island in particular offers them a chance to change a life for the better-forever!

Thursday · 13 years ago

34. The Path That Leads to Goodbye!

Exploring Capacia Island on their way to the Kanto region, little do our heroes know that the path they're on leads to a place they never imagined!

Thursday · 13 years ago

35. Searching for a Wish!

Visiting a seemingly lifeless part of Capacia Island, our heroes come upon a life-giving solution to its dilemma!

Thursday · 13 years ago

36. Capacia Island UFO!

A bright light in the night sky gives our heroes a strange change of pace...and face!

Thursday · 13 years ago

37. The Journalist from Another Region!

As our heroes continue their tour of the Decolore Islands, they encounter a windfall of delicious berries and unexpected new friends!

Thursday · 13 years ago

38. Mystery on a Deserted Island!

Arriving on a deserted island on a quest for treasure, our heroes find something much more precious than they anticipated!

Thursday · 13 years ago

39. A Pokémon of a Different Color!

When Ash runs into an old friend en route to the Kanto region, Iris discovers a true kindred spirit!

Thursday · 13 years ago

40. Celebrating the Hero's Comet!

As our heroes continue their tour of the Decolore Islands, an upcoming celestial event sets the stage for celestial intrigue and delight!

Thursday · 13 years ago

41. Go, Go, Gogoat!

Visiting a Pokémon Center while touring the Decolore Islands, a surprise detour challenges our heroes to help some new friends in need!

Thursday · 13 years ago

42. Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!

A playful island moment turns into a big misunderstanding, and our heroes are about to face a major challenge!

Thursday · 13 years ago

43. Survival of the Striaton Gym!

Cilan's brothers arrive for a surprise visit, bringing with them the challenge of a lifetime!

Thursday · 13 years ago

44. Best Wishes! Until We Meet Again!

As our heroes near Vermilion City and the end of their shipboard adventures, one familiar challenge forces them to spring into action!

Thursday · 13 years ago

45. The Dream Continues! Finale

A visit to Pallet Town to see family and friends shows just how enduring Ash's dreams really are!

Thursday · 13 years ago

Pokémon Season 16 FAQ

When does Pokémon Season 16 come out?

Pokémon Season 16 premiered Thursday, October 11, 2012 on TV Tokyo.

How many episodes are in Pokémon Season 16?

Pokémon Season 16 has 45 episodes.

Are new episodes of Pokémon Season 16 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Pokémon Season 16 finale?

The Pokémon Season 16 finale (Episode 45) aired Thursday, September 26, 2013.

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