Discover how to untangle the nail-biting journey of Ash and Pikachu to becoming World Champions. Experience nostalgia, emotions, and action with your favorite Satoshi Tajiri's Pokémon anime.
The 26-season run, adapted from one of the most successful video games, the Pokémon series, is a global sensation. Fans still cherish how Ash Ketchum and his electric companion, Pikachu, encounter challenges, trainers, and friends on their journey to becoming champions.
However, Pokémon offers more of an episodic narrative instead of a continuous plot. It has standalone events progressing toward the championship. So, it's only natural that audiences get overwhelmed by so many releases, not to mention that the series is split across platforms.
But no worries—here is your quick, one-stop Pokémon series timeline. With this timeline, you can enjoy the mega-hit Pokémon anime series in the right order.
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Pokémon Timeline Series in Chronological Order
Season 1: Indigo League - 1997
Indigo League started it all, packed with many suspenseful moments. The season begins with Ash catching gym badges in Kanto and acquiring a Pikachu. The final episodes conclude Ash's journey in the Pokémon League.
Season 2: Adventures in the Orange Islands - 1999
These 1999-released 36 episodes are yet another exciting Pokémon adventure. The Orange League tournament witnessed Ash's growth as a trainer. So, get ready for many solo adventures. This season also introduces a new friend in Tracey Sketchit.
Season 3: The Johto Journeys - 1999
The trio is back with Brock returning. Now, they are all set for the Johto adventures. This season marks the beginning of a new set of Pokémon in Japan, the Gold and Silver.
Season 4: Johto League Champions - 2000
After concluding their adventures in Johto, the trio makes their way to Cianwood City in this 52-episode Johto finale. The plot begins with Ash, Misty, and Brock meeting a few old friends. Along their way, they handle the Sumo Conference, solve mysteries, and prepare for future fights.
Season 5: Master Quest - 2001
The 2001 Master Quest ends the original Pokémon series as the first anime adventure. This series unravels the Silver Conference with fierce challenges for Ash. Here, he confronts Gary Oak, his oldest rival. As we see many emotional farewells, Ash is all set for Hoenn.
Season 6: Advanced - 2002
After saying goodbye to almost all his friends, Ash meets May and her little brother Max in Hoenn. She is a trainer at the beginning of her Pokémon journey. Together with Brock, they all collect three more badges and set off for the new fight.
Season 7: Advanced Challenge - 2003
While May is eager to take on the role of a Pokémon coordinator, the 10-year-old Ash becomes her mentor. Both go through several challenges in Hoenn. A new battle with Team Magma and Aqua awaits them by the end.
Season 8: Advanced Battle - 2004
The 54-episode Advanced Battle features Ash getting two more badges. This opens his avenues for the Hoenn League Championship. May accompanies him for the final battles. The series concludes with Ash reuniting with old friends and reaching the Battle Frontier challenge.
Season 9: Battle Frontier - 2005
The 2005-released Battle Frontier marks the end of the Advanced seasons. Finally, the big tournament is here, and fans see a lot of cool battles. Ash and Brock are all set to compete in Kanto. Bonus - we all get surprised by the return of Pokémon Ranger.
Season 10: Diamond & Pearl - 2006
Undoubtedly an upgrade from the previous season, Diamond and Pearl is where Ash meets Dawn. He is a more experienced Pokémon coordinator than May. The plot gets thrilling with the presence of a new rival trainer, Paul.
Season 11: Diamond & Pearl: Battle Dimension - 2007
The Battle Dimension is about Ash and Dawn being challenged in bizarre ways. They are all set to enter the Wallace Cup Competition and the Summer Academy of Professor Rowan. Meanwhile, they are to face a looming threat from Team Galactic.
Season 12: Diamond & Pearl: Galactic Battles - 2008
You get to experience the nerve-wrecking Ash vs. Paul faceoff in the Galactic Battles. This is where you can explore their differing Pikachu ideology. The series also witnesses the Galactic offense in the Pokémon world. Now, Ash must take action.
Season 13: Diamond & Pearl: Sinnoh League Victors - 2010
The 2010-released Sinnoh League Victors opens with the Rocket Team returning to the Sinnoh region. They have wreaked havoc in the Pokémon world. Meanwhile, Ash is busy reaching the Sinnoh League. In parallel, fans see Dawn competing in the Grand Festival.
Season 14: Black and White - 2010
The Black and White series begins with a new Pokémon land. Here, Ash meets two new companions, Iris and Cilan, on a new adventure. The plot continues with Professor Oak, Ash, and his mother's journey to the Unova region.
Season 15: Black and White: Rival Destinies - 2011
The Rival Destinies picks up from the 2010 release, where Ash competes against Unova's gym leaders. He has an ultimate showdown with Alder, the Master of Unova champion. The series concludes with Ash and his companions against three formidable Pokémon.
Season 16: Black and White: Adventures in UNOVA and Beyond - 2012
While still in Unova, Ash destroys Team Rocket's evil plan. Now, he is all set for the Unova League battle. In parallel, his friend, Iris, is struggling to control a Dragonite.
Season 17: XY - 2013
The XY series, launched in 2013, starts with Ash trading his companion. Clemond, the inventor, his sister Bonnie, and Serena, the new Pokémon performer, accompany him. Along the way in the Kalos region, they encounter several new Pokémon.
Season 18: XY: Kalos Quest - 2013
Fans consider the Kalos Quest the peak Pokémon experience. It shows Ash in an entirely heroic avatar, where he must enter the Kalos League. Now, he is on his journey to collect eight new badges. The other companions are set for their separate adventures.
Season 19: XYZ - 2013
The 19th season of Pokémon begins with Team Flare making its move against Zygarde, which is tasked to destroy all of Kalos. Ash meets Team Flare and aids the mission while also successfully entering the Kalos League Conference.
Season 20: Pokémon Sun and Moon - 2016
This 2016 release, Sun and Moon, got mixed reviews from fans for its unique art style and emotional narration. The plot revolves around Ash's journey across the Aloha island. You will also witness some new characters like Lana, Sophocles, and Mallow.
Season 21: Pokémon Sun and Moon: Ultra Adventures - 2017
In the Ultra Adventures, Ash finally goes to school and learns about a shady organization dedicated to Pokémon conservation. You will also see him make a promise to Lunala and Solgaleo, two legendary Pokémon, in a dream, and get visions of legendary Pokémon.
Season 22: Pokémon Sun and Moon: Ultra Legends - 2018
If you are following the Pokémon series for tournaments, the Ultra Legends is for you. It follows Ash competing in the Alola region trials and continuing his quest for the Z-crystals. Later, we discover that the Alola region is in danger, and Ash saves the day with his friends.
Season 23: Pokémon Journeys - 2019
The Pokémon Journeys is the beginning of the series finale. This is where Ash, along with Professor Cerise and Goh, becomes the official researcher of the Pokémon world. Together, they launch the Cerise Lab to unlock the Pokémon history across the regions.
Season 24: Pokémon Master Journeys - 2020
The research continues in the Master Journeys. Ash and Goh travel across different regions to research for the Cerise lab. Along their way, the team discovers strange happenings, including Pokémon devolving and clones.
Season 25: Pokémon Ultimate Journeys - 2021
Ultimate Journey is about the emotional end of Ash and Pikachu's story. Congratulations, Ash is now officially the Pokémon World Champion. The season witnesses the return of old friends like Brock and Misty, followed by some crazy action anime sequences.
Season 26: Pokémon Horizons - 2023
Now that fans bid Ash and Pikachu farewell, let's meet our new protagonists, Liko and Roy. The story starts with them meeting Frede and Captain Pikachu, beginning a new adventure.
Season 27: Pokémon Horizons – The Search for Laqua - 2024
Finally, the 2024 release of Pokémon Horizons takes on a more traditional anime approach. It has numerous challenges to solve, battles to fight, and enemies to take over for Liko and Roy.
How to Make a Similar Timeline Using EdrawMind?
See how easy it was to capture the complex and scattered events in a chronological timeline. You can do the same with these easy-to-create timeline infographics. Plot a structure, add milestones, insert images, and done.
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Step 1Access the Editing Panel
- Sign up for a Wondershare account if it is your first time.
- You can also access the software using social media accounts (Facebook, Google, etc).
- Explore the dashboard and click Local Mind Map under the Create tab. This will take you to the editing panel.
Step 2Plot the Structure
Once on the editing panel,
- The first step is plotting the structure of the timeline.
- Visit the right-side customization panel to adjust the layout to the timeline.
- Choose whether your data requires horizontal, vertical, or snake format. As this outline demands extensive data, let's use a snake structure.
- You can also adjust the spaces between the topics (vertical and horizontal) and the positioning.
- Go to the Start tab at the top and click Topic > Subtopic, Floating Topic, etc. to expand the layout.
Step 3Add Milestones
Satisfied with the structure? Let's proceed and add our milestones.
- Double-click any box on the canvas and start typing. Do not overcrowd the boxes, as this will disturb the viewing experience.
- You can adjust the font size, style, color, and more from the on-screen prompt or the customization panel on the right side.
Step 4Add Descriptions
Now, how do you add small descriptions for the milestone? It's easy.
- Click More from the on-screen prompt and select your desired way to emphasize these milestones. For instance, choose the summary or callout option.
- You can also modify the tone, structure, and length of these summaries with the intelligent AI algorithms.
- To do this, click Generate from the on-screen prompt and select the desired option.
Step 5Let's Insert Images
Pictures are an excellent way to transform your timelines. They keep your audience hooked and make the infographics appealing to the eyes.
- Visit the Insert tab at the top, click Pictures, and browse the images from the device.
- Alternatively, copy and paste the desired pictures directly onto the canvas.
- Drag the image and place it over your topic box to include it in the milestone box. You can position it in the center, right, or left.
- Want more control over the image positioning? Crop, rotate the image, or retouch directly from the on-screen prompt.
Step 6Add Visual Clues
If you don't want to overcrowd your timeline with images,
- Another excellent way to gauge your audience is clipart. It aids the information and helps the viewers make sense of the flow of events better.
- So, visit the customization panel on the right side and add your desired clipart. You can resize it accordingly.
Step 7Modify Design Elements
Rest assured, most of it is done. All you need to do is modify the design.
- Visit the right-side customization panel and modify the diagram's theme, color scheme, and background image.
- Alternatively, go to the Page Style tab from the top to do the same.
Step 8Download Your Timeline
Congratulations, your timeline is already ready to be downloaded. Visit the Export icon from the quick-access toolbar to select your desired format.
- Graphics (PNG, JPG, JPEG, etc).
- MS Office (Word, Visio, Excel, PPT).
- PDF for documentation.
Step 9Get Instant Feedback!
While many ignore it, feedback is a crucial element of drawing and helps you improve your infographics. Thankfully, EdrawMind lets you share work with others so everyone can give input in real time.
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