The first season of the Pokémon anime was a different beast than the rest of the series, and Ash's loss to Ritchie embodies ...

The quick but embarrassing battle between Ash and Elese in the Black & White anime proves why fans don't like this era.

Pokemon TV, the official platform, shut down on March 28, 2024. In the US, Netflix has season 1 and seasons 23-25 (The Beginning and Journeys respectively) and Pokemon Horizons (seasons 26 and 27).

In the meantime, Pokémon fans can watch the entirety of Pokémon Concierge season 1 on YouTube for free for a limited time, with all four episodes available until March 7, 2025.

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Early this year, The Pokemon Company International announced it would be phasing out ...