Pokémon timeline
when each title takes placeKanto
Ash's first journey, across Kanto
Pokémon · S1: Indigo LeagueAsh, Pikachu and Kanto's eight badges
late in S1, in Kanto
Pokémon: The First MovieMewtwo summons the best trainers
Orange Islands
right after the Indigo League
Pokémon · S2: Adventures in the Orange IslandsAsh, Misty and Tracey in the Orange Archipelago
during S2, in the Orange Islands
Pokémon the Movie 2000Lugia and the three legendary birds
Johto
after the Orange Islands
Pokémon · S3: The Johto JourneysAsh heads to a brand-new region
during S3, in Johto
Pokémon 3: The MovieEntei and a girl who bends reality
right after S3
Pokémon · S4: Johto League ChampionsThe Johto badge hunt continues
during S4, in Johto
Pokémon 4EverCelebi brings a boy from the past
right after S4
Pokémon · S5: Master QuestFrom the last badge to the Johto League
during S5, in Johto
Pokémon HeroesThieves and legends in a canal city
Hoenn
after the Johto League
Pokémon · S6: AdvancedHoenn, May, Max and Brock back in the group
during S6, in Hoenn
Pokémon: Jirachi Wish MakerJirachi wakes up for seven days
right after S6
Pokémon · S7: Advanced ChallengeBadges for Ash, Contests for May
during S7, in Hoenn
Pokémon: Destiny DeoxysA Pokémon from space invades a city
right after S7
Pokémon · S8: Advanced BattleTeam Magma, Team Aqua and the Hoenn League
during S8, near the Battle Frontier
Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of MewA Lucario tied to the past, and Mew
Kanto: Battle Frontier
after the Hoenn League, back in Kanto
Pokémon · S9: Battle FrontierAsh takes on the Frontier Brains
during S9
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaA Manaphy egg and a temple under the sea
Sinnoh
after the Battle Frontier
Pokémon · S10: Diamond and PearlSinnoh, Dawn and a cold rival, Paul
during S10, in Sinnoh
Pokémon: The Rise of DarkraiDialga, Palkia and nightmare-bringer Darkrai
right after S10
Pokémon · S11: DP Battle DimensionTeam Galactic makes its move
during S11, in Sinnoh
Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky WarriorShaymin and Giratina's other dimension
right after S11
Pokémon · S12: DP Galactic BattlesThe fight against Team Galactic
during S12, in Sinnoh
Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of LifeArceus comes to settle an ancient betrayal
right after S12
Pokémon · S13: DP Sinnoh League VictorsAsh and Paul reach the Sinnoh League
during S13, in Sinnoh
Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of IllusionsZoroark's illusions and Celebi in danger
Unova
after the Sinnoh League
Pokémon · S14: Black & WhiteAsh starts over in Unova with Iris and Cilan
during S14, in Unova
Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and ZekromVictini and an ancient kingdom (Black version too)
right after S14
Pokémon · S15: BW Rival DestiniesTeam Plasma and the Unova League
during S15, in Unova
Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of JusticeKeldeo challenges Kyurem
right after S15
Pokémon · S16: BW Adventures in Unova and BeyondTeam Plasma's endgame and the road to Kalos
during S16, in Unova
Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend AwakenedFive Genesect and a different Mewtwo
Kalos
after Unova
Pokémon · S17: XYKalos, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie
during S17, in Kalos
Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of DestructionDiancie, Xerneas and Yveltal's awakening
right after S17
Pokémon · S18: XY Kalos QuestMega Evolution and Serena's dream
during S18, in Kalos
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of AgesHoopa's rings summon legendaries
right after S18
Pokémon · S19: XYZAsh-Greninja, Zygarde and the Kalos League
during S19, in Kalos
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical MarvelAsh chained to Volcanion
Alola
after the Kalos League
Pokémon · S20: Sun & MoonAsh goes to school in Alola
right after S20
Pokémon · S21: Sun & Moon – Ultra AdventuresUltra Beasts, Nebby and the Aether Foundation
right after S21
Pokémon · S22: Sun & Moon – Ultra LegendsAlola's first Pokémon League
Galar and the world (Journeys)
after Alola, based in Kanto
Pokémon · S23: Pokémon JourneysAsh and Goh travel every region
right after S23
Pokémon · S24: Pokémon Master JourneysAsh climbs the World Coronation Series
right after S24
Pokémon · S25: Pokémon Ultimate JourneysThe World Coronation Series reaches its finals
right after the World Coronation SeriesPokémon: To Be a Pokémon MasterAsh and Pikachu's farewell arc
Horizons
after Ash's era
Pokémon Horizons · S1Liko, Roy and a mysterious pendant
right after Horizons S1Pokémon Horizons · S2: The Search for LaquaThe Explorers and the Six Heroes
right after Horizons S2Pokémon Horizons · S3: Rising HopeThe voyage to Laqua comes to a head
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