OrderToWatch Pokémon Journeys poster

Pokémon Journeys

Series, 2019, Every region, Set in All eight regions

Pokémon Journeys is #30 of 32 in release order and #30 of 32 in chronological order in the Pokémon.

The story

Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum has a new plan: see the world! But first, he and his partner Pikachu are headed to the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, a research facility dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of Pokémon in every region. Ash meets Goh, another boy with boundless curiosity about Pokémon, and both are overjoyed when Professor Cerise asks them to become official research fellows. With Ash as determined as ever to become a Pokémon Master, and Goh aiming to catch one of every Pokémon (including the Mythical Mew), our heroes are in for adventure and excitement as they explore the wide world of Pokémon!

Pokémon Journeys recap

Ash moves to Vermilion City and becomes a research fellow at Professor Cerise's new lab with Goh, a boy who wants to catch every Pokémon, Mew above all. Their work sends them to every region from Kanto to Galar, often meeting old friends. Ash catches a Riolu that evolves into Lucario, raises Gengar, Dragonite and Dracovish among others, and learns to Dynamax and Gigantamax. He enters the World Coronation Series, a global ranking of trainers, and climbs from the bottom to the Masters Eight, while Goh joins Project Mew and Chloe, Professor Cerise's daughter, finds her own path with an Eevee. The legendary Eternatus wakes and nearly drains Galar of power before Ash and Goh help Zacian and Zamazenta stop it. Team Rocket still trail Ash and Goh everywhere. In the Masters Tournament, Ash beats Steven, then Cynthia in the semifinal, setting up a final against Leon, the unbeaten Champion of Galar.

Pokémon Journeys ending explained

Ash defeats Leon in the final at Wyndon Stadium and becomes World Monarch, the strongest trainer in the world. He realises that being champion is not the same as being a Pokémon Master, and that his dream is something he will keep chasing. Goh and Chloe go their own ways, and in the closing episodes Ash and Pikachu reunite with Misty and Brock and old Pokémon friends before walking on together. His story ends there, and Horizons begins with new heroes.

Where to watch Pokémon Journeys

Pokémon Journeys is streaming on Netflix, Disney+, YouTube TV, and Tubi in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.

Ratings

IMDb 7.1/10, MyAnimeList 7.54

Where it fits

What to watch before Pokémon Journeys

In release order, 25 Pokémon essentials come before Pokémon Journeys (2019), from Pokémon: The Original Series (1997) to Pokémon: Sun & Moon (2016).

Cast