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Pokémon Season 18 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Ended: Thursday, October 22, 2015

When does Pokémon Season 18 come out?

Pokémon Season 18 premiered Thursday, November 13, 2014 on TV Tokyo and ended Thursday, October 22, 2015. The season has 45 episodes.

While Ash continues his quest to win eight Gym badges so he can enter the Kalos League, he and his traveling companions will make new friends, forge new rivalries, and, of course, meet some brand-new Pokémon! Serena, with her partner Fennekin and new friend Pancham, will take on the Pokémon Showcase world; Clemont will continue to create inventions and hope some of them are a hit; and Bonnie, as ever, will try to find someone to take care of her big brother!

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Pokémon Season 18 release schedule

Pokémon Season 18 episode release dates
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1. Pathways to Performance Partnering!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

2. An Undersea Place to Call Home!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

3. When Light and Dark Collide!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

4. A Stealthy Challenge!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

5. A Race for Home!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

6. Facing the Grand Design!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

7. A Slippery Encounter!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

8. One for the Goomy!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

9. Thawing an Icy Panic!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

10. The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!

The time for Ash's Coumarine City Gym battle is here, and with it the chance to learn and grow!

Thursday · 11 years ago

11. Under the Pledging Tree!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

12. A Showcase Debut!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

13. An Oasis of Hope!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

14. The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!

When the Kalos Power Plant is held under siege, the safety of Lumiose City and many Pokémon hangs in the balance!

Thursday · 11 years ago

15. A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!

A conflict of heartfelt emotions threatens the future of a longstanding partnership!

Thursday · 11 years ago

16. Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

17. Good Friends, Great Training!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

18. Confronting the Darkness!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

19. The Moment of Lumiose Truth!

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!

Thursday · 11 years ago

20. Garchomp's Mega Bond!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

21. Defending the Homeland!

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!

Thursday · 11 years ago

22. Beyond the Rainbow!

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!

Thursday · 11 years ago

23. So You're Having a Bad Day!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

24. Scary Hospitality!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

25. A Fashionable Battle!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

26. Fairy-Type Trickery!

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!

Thursday · 11 years ago

27. Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

28. A Not-So-Flying-Start!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

29. A Relay in the Sky!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

30. Lights! Camera! Pika!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

31. A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

32. Performing with Fiery Charm!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

33. Rotom's Wish!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

34. A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?

During a visit to a popular festival, our heroes fall victim to several cases of mistaken identity!

Thursday · 11 years ago

35. Over the Mountain of Snow!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

36. Adventures in Running Errands!

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

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37. Mending a Broken Spirit!

A crisis in confidence leads to renewed strength and determination!

Thursday · 11 years ago

38. A Legendary Photo Op!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

39. The Tiny Caretaker!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

40. A Trip Down Memory Train!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

41. A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

42. Tag Team Battle Inspiration!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

43. A Performance Pop Quiz!

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

44. Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!

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!

Thursday · 11 years ago

45. All Eyes on the Future! Finale

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

Thursday · 11 years ago

Pokémon Season 18 FAQ

When does Pokémon Season 18 come out?

Pokémon Season 18 premiered Thursday, November 13, 2014 on TV Tokyo.

How many episodes are in Pokémon Season 18?

Pokémon Season 18 has 45 episodes.

Are new episodes of Pokémon Season 18 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Pokémon Season 18 finale?

The Pokémon Season 18 finale (Episode 45) aired Thursday, October 22, 2015.

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