List of Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest episodes

Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest

Pokémon: XY logo
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 45
Release
Original network TV Tokyo
Original release November 6, 2014 (2014-11-06) – October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)

The eighteenth season of the long running Pokémon animated series is known as Pocket Monsters: XY (ポケットモンスター エックスワイ Poketto Monsutā Ekkusu Wai) in Japan and internationally as Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest (advertised as Pokémon the Series: XY: Kalos Quest). Well into their journey through the Kalos Region, Ash Ketchum and his friends continue seeking out the Pokémon gyms for his ambition to enter the Kalos League. At the same time, Serena begins her goal of becoming a full-fledged Pokémon Performer.

The season premiered in Japan between November 6, 2014 and October 22, 2015 on TV Tokyo. The season aired its premiere in the United States between February 7, 2015 and December 19, 2015 on Cartoon Network.

The Japanese version features four pieces of theme music. The first block of six episodes used the song "Mega (Volt)" (メガV(ボルト) Megaboruto) performed by Yusuke for the opening theme. It continues with "DreamDream" (ドリドリ DoriDori) performed by Shoko Nakagawa for the next nineteen episodes as the ending theme. Starting with the seventh episode of the season, the opening theme changed to "Mad-Paced Getter" (ゲッタバンバン Getta Banban) performed by Tomohisa Sako. The ending theme changed to "Roaring All-Stars" (ガオガオ・オールスター Gaogao Ōrusutā) performed by Little Glee Monster from the twentieth episode onwards. For the international English language broadcasts, the theme song is "Be a Hero".

Season 18 – Pokémon: XY: Kalos Quest (2014–2015)

EP#[lower-alpha 1] English title
Japanese title
Original air date
J# E# Japan[1] United States[2]
"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special II" (The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act II)
"Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act II~" (最強メガシンカ~Act Ⅱ~) 
November 6, 2014February 7, 2015
Alain continues his journey to find and defeat all of the Mega Evolutions in the world. He next meets up with Hoenn Region Champion, Steven Stone. Steven has also been traveling to understand the secrets of Mega Evolution and the Mega Stones, but both are caught off guard when Rayquaza appears in the skies. 
851844 "Pathways to Performance Partnering!" (Dance, Yancham — Captivate, Fokko! The Dance for Tomorrow!!)
"Odore Yanchamu, Misero Fokko! Ashita e no Suteppu!!" (踊れヤンチャム、魅せろフォッコ!明日へのステップ!!) 
November 13, 2014February 7, 2015
After Pancham and Chespin get into a fight, Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie meet Nini, a Pokémon Performer preparing for the Pokémon Showcase. Serena becomes inspired to add performances to her battle style as well and has to use it quickly when Team Rocket kidnaps Chespin, Fennekin, Pancham, and Nini's Pokémon: Smoochum and Farfetch'd. 
852845 "An Undersea Place to Call Home!" (The Undersea Castle! Kuzumo and Dramidoro!!)
"Kaitei no Shiro! Kuzumō to Doramidoro!!" (海底の城!クズモーとドラミドロ!!) 
November 20, 2014[lower-alpha 2]February 7, 2015
After encountering the Mock Kelp Pokémon Skrelp on the Muraille coastline, Ash and his friends join two marine archaeologists on an expedition to the sunken luxury liner known as the Cussler where Skrelp, Dragalge, and several marine Pokémon live. However, Team Rocket has their sights set on capturing the treasure inside the luxury liner 'Cussler'. 
853846 "When Light and Dark Collide!" (Luchabull and Dark Luchabull!)
"Ruchaburu to Dāku Ruchaburu!" (ルチャブルとダークルチャブル!) 
November 27, 2014February 7, 2015
Ash with the intention of helping a Snubbull disrupts a play rehearsal. This sends its star Gallade out of commission. Ash's Hawlucha and the Pokemon Theatre Director Carl's shiny Hawlucha must work together to get the play back on track while trying to deal with Team Rocket. 
854847 "A Stealthy Challenge!" (Ninja Arts Showdown! Gekogashira VS Gamenodes!)
"Ninpō Taiketsu! Gekogashira Tai Gamenodesu!!" (忍法対決!ゲコガシラ対ガメノデス!!) 
December 11, 2014February 28, 2015
Ash and his friends meet up with Sanpei and his Greninja who comes to them for help in dealing with another Ninja Trainer. They help Sanpei out, but something happens to Ash's Froakie. 
855848 "A Race for Home!" (Serena's Earnest! The Wild Meecle Race!!)
"Serena no Honki! Gekisō Mēkuru Rēsu!" (セレナの本気!激走メェークルレース!) 
December 18, 2014March 7, 2015
When Serena's mother Grace visits the group on their journey and learns of her daughter's new goal of becoming a Pokémon Performer, Grace wonders if her daughter is truly dedicated to her goals and challenges her to a Skiddo race to prove her determination. 
856849 "Facing the Grand Design!" (Calamanero VS Maaiika! The Bonds that Would Save the World!!)
"Karamanero Tai Māīka! Kizuna wa Sekai o Sukuu!!" (カラマネロ対マーイーカ!絆は世界を救う!!) 
December 25, 2014March 14, 2015
Clemont and James must work together to save their friends from the evil Malamar that they last encountered when it controlled Officer Jenny and made her assume the role of "Madame X". 
857850 "A Slippery Encounter!" (The Weakest Dragon!? Numera Appears!!)
"Saijaku no Doragon!? Numera Tōjō!!" (最弱のドラゴン!?ヌメラ登場!!) 
January 8, 2015March 21, 2015
Ash and his friends encounter an extremely timid but friendly Goomy, which finds itself in a dangerous situation when Team Rocket sets their eyes on capturing Pikachu. 
858851 "One for the Goomy!" (Do Your Best, Dedenne! Do it for Numera!!)
"Dedenne Ganbaru! Numera no Tame ni!!" (デデンネがんばる!ヌメラのために!!) 
January 15, 2015March 28, 2015
Team Rocket kidnaps Goomy, but Dedenne fights against them in order to save it. 
859852 "Thawing an Icy Panic!" (Vanipeti Panic! An Ice-Covered Whiteout!!)
"Baniputchi Panikku! Howaitoauto wa Kōrigōri!!" (バニプッチ・パニック!ホワイトアウトはこおりごおり!!) 
January 22, 2015April 4, 2015
Ash and his friends team up with the Coumarine City's Gym Leader to stop Team Rocket from stealing a Vanillite, which incurred the anger of its fellow Pokémon, Vanillish and Vanilluxe. 
860853 "The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!" (Hiyoku Gym Battle! Gekogashira VS Gogoat!!)
"Hiyoku Jimu Sen! Gekogashira Bui Esu Gōgōto!" (ヒヨクジム戦!ゲコガシラVSゴーゴート!!) 
January 29, 2015April 11, 2015
Ash challenges Ramos for the Plant Badge and gets backed into a corner by his powerful Grass-type Pokémon. 
861854 "Under the Pledging Tree!" (Satoshi and Serena's First Date!? The Tree of Promises and the Presents!!)
"Satoshi to Serena Hatsu Dēto!? Chikai no Ki to Purezento!!" (サトシとセレナ初デート!?誓いの樹とプレゼント!!) 
February 5, 2015April 18, 2015
Coumarine City holds an annual festival to celebrate the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. However, when Ash has trouble deciding on a present for his Pokémon, Serena helps inspire him on their shopping trip. 
862855 "A Showcase Debut!" (Aim to be the Kalos Queen! Serena Makes her Debut!!)
"Mezase Karos Kwīn! Serena, Debyū Desu!!" (目指せカロスクィーン!セレナ、デビューです!!) 
February 12, 2015April 25, 2015
The day of the Coumarine City Showcase arrives. Ash and his friends reunite with Shauna. Serena makes a step towards her dream. She quickly learns that first times can be tough. 
863856 "An Oasis of Hope!" (Decisive Battle in the Wilderness! Fight, Numera!!)
"Kōya no Kettō! Tatakae Numera!!" (荒野の決闘!戦えヌメラ!!) 
February 19, 2015May 2, 2015
The gang encounters a Grumpig in the badlands, which uses its superior strength to dominate the Spoink in the area's oasis. When they end up getting captured by Team Rocket, Goomy steps up to the occasion to defend its friends. 
864857 "The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!" (Protect the Future of Science! The Electric Labyrinth!!)
"Saiensu no Mirai o Mamore! Denki no Meikyū!!" (サイエンスの未来を守れ!電気の迷宮!!) 
February 26, 2015May 9, 2015
Clemont and the others arrive at the Kalos Power Plant and discover Team Rocket is manipulating the Electric Pokémon in the area. 
865858 "A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!" (A Fork in the Path of Indecision!? Musashi and Sonans!!)
"Mayoimichi Wakaremichi!? Musashi to Sōnansu!!" (迷い道は分かれ道!?ムサシとソーナンス!!) 
March 5, 2015May 16, 2015
Jessie and Wobbuffet are separated from James and Meowth after being sent flying by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. A doctor named White saves Jessie from drowning in a river. Jessie seems to fall in love with him. 
866859 "Battling with Elegance And a Big Smile!" (Fokko VS Mahoxy! A Splendid Performance Battle!!)
"Fokko VS Mafokushī! Karei Naru Pafōmansu Batoru!!" (はフォッコVSマフォクシー!華麗なるパフォーマンスバトル!!) 
March 12, 2015May 23, 2015
Pancham and Fennekin start fighting while training with Serena for their next Pokémon Showcase, and she inadvertently yells at them. However, a person calling herself Ariana offers to teach Serena a thing or two about performance battling. 
"Pokémon: Mega Evolution Special III" (The Strongest Mega Evolution: Act III)
"Saikyō Mega Shinka ~Act III~" (最強メガシンカ~Act Ⅲ~) 
March 19, 2015August 15, 2015
Alain and Steven must find a way to stop an apocalyptic clash between Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza before these titans turn the Hoenn Region into a ruin. 
867860 "Good Friends, Great Training!" (Kameil and Raichu Appear! Good Luck Numeil!!)
"Kamēru, Raichuu Tōjō! Numeiru Ganbaru!!" (カメール、ライチュウ登場!ヌメイルがんばる!!) 
March 26, 2015May 30, 2015
Ash reunites with Tierno and decides to prepare for his Lumiose Gym match by challenging his friend to a double battle. When Team Rocket attacks with their new mecha, Sliggoo summons a new power. 
868861 "Confronting the Darkness!" (The Miare City Investigation! Citroid VS Black Citroid!!)
"Miare Shiti Sōsasen! Shitoroido tai Burakku Shitoroido!!" (ミアレシティ走査線!シトロイド対ブラック・シトロイド!!) 
April 2, 2015June 6, 2015
Ash and the others arrive in Lumiose City and reunite with Clemont and discover that a mad scientist, Belmondo, had invented a Dark Clembot robot, which he had been using to commit crimes all over the city. Teaming up with Officer Jenny, the gang try to get to the bottom of the occurrence and clear Clembot's name. 
869862 "The Moment of Lumiose Truth!" (Miare Gym Battle! Satoshi VS Citron!!)
"Miare Jimu Sen! Satoshi VS Shitoron!!" (ミアレジム戦!サトシVSシトロン!!) 
April 9, 2015June 13, 2015
Ash and Clemont finally begin their promised Gym battle at the Prism Tower and show off their strategies for countering the other's unique battle style. 
870863 "Garchomp's Mega Bond!" (The Coveted Mega Evolution! Gaburias's Bonds!!)
"Neraware ta Megashinka! Gaburiasu no Kizuna!!" (狙われたメガシンカ!ガブリアスの絆!!) 
April 16, 2015June 20, 2015
Ash and the others visit Professor Sycamore to observe his experiment with a Key Stone and a Mega Stone. However, when Team Rocket crashes the experiment and gets away with the Mega Stone and Garchomp. 
871864 "Defending the Homeland!" (Battle in the Wetlands! Numelgon VS Florges!!)
"Shicchi tai no Tatakai! Numerugon tai Furājesu!!" (湿地帯の戦い!ヌメルゴン対フラージェス!!) 
April 23, 2015June 27, 2015
Ash and his friends meet a man named Keanan while on their way to Laverre City and they learn about Goodra's history. At the same time, they encounter a Florges and its army of Bug-type Pokémon who had once terrorized Goodra's home in the wetlands. 
872865 "Beyond the Rainbow!" (Conclusion! Numelgon, Go Over the Rainbow!!)
"Kecchaku! Numerugon Niji no Kanata e!!" (決着!ヌメルゴン虹の彼方へ!!) 
April 30, 2015July 4, 2015
Team Rocket deceives Florges into an alliance and then double crosses it when they attempt to drain all of the Spring water of the wetlands. 
873866 "So You're Having a Bad Day!" (The Worst Luck? Eureka VS Nyarth!!)
"Unsei Saiaku? Yurīka tai Nyāsu!!" (運勢最悪? ユリーカ対ニャース!!) 
May 7, 2015July 11, 2015
After an ambush by Team Rocket and a group of Pangoro, the gang gets separated from each other and Bonnie finds herself lost in the forest with Meowth. 
874867 "Scary Hospitality!" (The Scary House's Welcoming Services!)
"Kowaiie no Omotenashi!" (こわいイエのおもてなし!) 
May 14, 2015July 18, 2015
Ash and his friends find themselves lost in the forest and happen upon a creepy house of folklore. They are invited in by its host Lon and despite his warm welcome, something else lurking in the house intends to give them the scare of their lives. 
875868 "A Fashionable Battle!" (Battle at the Fashion Show! Tatsubay VS Shushupu!!)
"Fasshonshō de Batoru desu! Tatsubei VS Shushupu!!" (ファッションショーでバトルです!タツベイVSシュシュプ!!) 
May 21, 2015July 25, 2015
Ash and his friends finally arrive in Laverre City and immediately head over to the Gym only to find that it's closed due to its seasonal Fashion Show. They instead meet Sawyer, who had a Gym battle with Clemont recently and gets to challenge the Gym Leader Valerie during the show. 
876869 "Fairy-Type Trickery!" (Kunoe Gym Battle! The Beautiful Fairy Trap!!)
"Kunoe Jimu Sen! Utsukushiki Fearī no Wana! !" (クノエジム戦!美しきフェアリーの罠!!) 
May 28, 2015August 1, 2015
Ash challenges Valerie to a battle for the Fairy Badge and finds that appearances aren't everything when he faces her Fairy-type Pokémon. 
877870 "Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!" (Three-Match Rival Battle! Towards the Future!!)
"Raibaru Batoru San hon Shōbu! Ashita ni Mukatte!!" (ライバルバトル3本勝負! 明日に向かって!!) 
June 4, 2015August 8, 2015
Before parting ways, Ash and Sawyer decide to have a three on three battle where the former helps give the novice trainer gain useful experience. 
878871 "A Not-So-Flying Start!" (The Wind, the Egg and Onbat!)
"Kaze to Tamago to Onbatto!" (風とタマゴとオンバット!) 
June 11, 2015August 22, 2015
The gang helps a newly hatched Noibat learn how to fly, but Team Rocket tries to take it for themselves, leaving Hawlucha to keep Noibat safe. 
879872 "A Relay in the Sky!" (The Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge! Fly, Onbat!!)
"Chōsen Pokemon Sukai Rirē! Tobe, Onbatto!!" (挑戦ポケモンスカイリレー!飛べ、オンバット!!) 
June 18, 2015August 29, 2015
While training Noibat to fly, Ash and the gang learn about a competition called the Pokémon Sky Relay. Ash decides to compete in it with his three Flying-types in hopes for Noibat to fly properly. Team Rocket has other plans up their sleeve when they enter as well. 
880884 "Lights! Camera! Pika!" (Pikachu Becomes a Star!? Its Movie Debut!!)
(How to Pikachu The Movie! OK! Action!!) The Lightning-fast Hero! Super Pikachu!!
"Pikachu no dokidoki NG taishō" (ピカチュウはスター!?映画デビュー!!
How to ピカチュウ・ザ・ムービー!よーい!アクション!!
迅雷のヒーロー!スーパーピカチュウ!!)
 
June 18, 2015November 21, 2015
Ash and his friends arrive at a village, where they meet a group of Pikachu and their owners, Frank and Jean. Impressed with Ash's Pikachu, Frank wants to cast him in a movie with the Cosplay Pikachu. 
"Hoopa, The Mischief Pokémon" (The Minidjinni of the Word "Appear!": Hoopa)
"O Demashi ko Majin Fūpa" (おでまし小魔神フーパ) 
June 19, 2015December 3, 2015
The story is set when Hoopa's companions, Baraz and Meray, were still children. The three of them lived happily together with the villagers in a far away place from Désser City known as "Arkhē Valley", where Hoopa later met Ash and his friends. Everyone there loved Hoopa's rings, which could make anything and everything appear! One day, the three of them were helping an old woman make donuts. Hoopa's eyes started glittering at the sight of these round treats it had never seen before! When Hoopa's rings get used to make donuts, could things get silly? 
881873 "A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!" (Fierce Battle in the Monster Ball Factory! Pikachu VS Nyarth!!)
"Gekitō Monsutā Bōru Kōjō! Pikachuu VS Nyāsu!!" (激闘モンスターボール工場!ピカチュウVSニャース!!) 
June 25, 2015September 5, 2015
When Ash and his friends arrive at a factory where workers make Poké Balls, Team Rocket appears in another plot to steal all the Poké Balls made in the Poké Ball Factory as well as the gang's Pokémon, including Pikachu. 
882874 "Performing with Fiery Charm!" (Tairenar and Yancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!)
"Tērunā to Yanchamu!! Misero Honoo no Pafōmansu!!" (テールナーとヤンチャム!!魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス!!) 
July 2, 2015September 12, 2015
The time has come for Serena's second Pokémon Showcase. Only this time, she faces a tougher competition when a familiar face also appears entering the Showcase to back Serena into a corner. 
883875 "Rotom's Wish!" (Satoshi Leaps Through Time! Rotom's Wish!!)
"Toki o Kakeru Satoshi! Rotomu no Negai!!" (時をかけるサトシ!ロトムの願い!!) 
July 9, 2015September 19, 2015
Ash and the others spend the night at a run-down hotel and find it under the control of a gang of thugs who wager Pokémon as prizes for battles. However, when they meet a timid Rotom, they learn that the hotel was not always so dark. 
884876 "A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?" (The Pumpjin Festival! Farewell, Bakeccha!?)
"Panpujin Fesutibaru! Sayonara Bakeccha!?" (パンプジンフェスティバル!さよならバケッチャ!?) 
July 23, 2015September 26, 2015
Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket arrive at a costume festival to have fun. During the festivities, Jessie witnesses a Pumpkaboo falling in love with her Pumpkaboo and decides to do something to help it. 
885877 "Over the Mountain of Snow!" (Crossing the Snow Mountains! Mammoo and Yukinooh!!)
"Yukiyama o Koete! Manmū to Yukino ō!!" (雪山をこえて!マンムーとユキノオー!!) 
July 30, 2015October 3, 2015
While continuing on their next adventure, Ash and his friends ride on Mamoswine through the hills as it has heavy snow and come across an Abomasnow, who asked for their help to help his sick Snover. 
886878 "Adventures in Running Errands!" (Harimaron! Its First Errand!!)
"Harimaron! Hajimete no o Tsukai!!" (ハリマロン !はじめてのつかい!!) 
August 13, 2015October 10, 2015
When a Pokémon Center suddenly loses power, Clemont sends Chespin and Bunnelby on an errand to pick up a part so he can fix the generator. 
887879 "Mending a Broken Spirit!" (A Broken Twig and a Broken Heart! Tairenar's Strong Feelings!!)
"Ore ta sae Ore ta Kokoro! Tērunā no Tsuyoki Omoi!!" (折れた小枝、折れた心!テールナーの強い思い!!) 
August 20, 2015October 17, 2015
When Braixen accidentally breaks her branch while practicing for the next Pokémon Showcase, Serena seeks help after seeing that the branch meant so much to her Pokémon. 
888880 "A Legendary Photo Op!" (Photo Op on Fire! Snap the Legend!!)
"Shattā Chansu wa Faiyā! Densetsu o Tore!!" (シャッターチャンスはファイヤー !伝説を撮れ!!) 
August 27, 2015October 24, 2015
Ash and the gang reunite with Trevor. He explains his interest in snapping a picture of the legendary Moltres rumored to have been spotted nearby on Mt. Molteau. 
889881 "The Tiny Caretaker!" (Eureka the Caretaker! The Spoiled Chigoras!!)
"Yurīka Osewa desu! Amaenbō no Chigorasu!!" (ユリーカお世話です!甘えん坊のチゴラス!!) 
September 10, 2015October 31, 2015
When Team Rocket tries and fails to capture a Tyrunt, Ash and the gang help to protect it. 
890882 "A Trip Down Memory Train!" (Memories of the Train! Citron and Horubee!!)
"Tsuioku no Torein! Shitoron to Horubī!!" (追憶のトレイン!シトロンとホルビー!!) 
September 17, 2015November 7, 2015
After defeating Team Rocket, Clemont and Bonnie tell Ash and Serena a story of how they first met Bunnelby. 
891883 "A Frolicking Find in the Flowers!" (The Eievui Who is Shy of Strangers!? Capture at the Flower Garden!!)
"ībui wa Hito Mishiri!? Ohanabatake de Tsukamae te!!" (イーブイはひとみしり!?お花畑でつかまえて!!) 
September 24, 2015November 14, 2015
Serena finds an Eevee who loves dancing and performing, but it turns out to be shy and afraid of people. Serena sets out to bond with it. 
892885 "Tag Team Battle Inspiration!" (A Tag Battle is a Friendship Battle! Eievui's First Time in a Fight!!)
"Taggu batoru wa Yūjō Batoru! ībui Hatsu Sansen!!" (タッグバトルは友情バトル!イーブイ初参戦!!) 
October 1, 2015November 28, 2015
While Serena helps her newly captured Eevee, Tierno and Shauna, along with their newly evolved Blastoise and Ivysaur, appear and help her to attempt to address Eevee's shyness. 
893886 "A Performance Pop Quiz!" (The Happy Dance Comes After the Quiz!? The Hyakkoku TriPokalon Tournament!!)
"Happī Dansu wa Kuizu no Ato de!? Toraipokaron Hyakkoku Taikai!!" (ハッピーダンスはクイズのあとで!?トライポカロン・ヒャッコク大会!!) 
October 8, 2015December 5, 2015
The time has come for Serena's third Pokémon Showcase. Serena gets ready to begin her next performance hoping to obtain her second key in the Showcase. 
894887 "Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!" (The Crisis in Kalos! The Battle of the Giant Sundial!!)
"Karosu no Kiki! Kyodai Hidokei no Tatakai!!" (カロスの危機!巨大日時計の戦い!!) 
October 15, 2015December 12, 2015
With the Showcase a success for Serena, Ash and his friends continue their visit to Anistar City for Ash's next gym battle with Olympia. After meeting her and learning about Frogadier's past, the Anistar sundial seems to be in trouble. 
895888 "All Eyes on the Future!" (The Double Battle in the Hyakkoku Gym! Gojika's Future Sight!!)
"Hyakkokujimu no Daburu Batoru! Gojika no Mirai Yochi!!" (ヒャッコクジムのダブルバトル!ゴジカの未来予知!!) 
October 22, 2015December 19, 2015
The time for Ash's Gym Battle has finally arrived. He gets prepared to win his next Gym Badge. 

Notes

  1. The English episode numbers are based on their first airing in the United States in syndication on Cartoon Network. Other English-speaking nations largely follow either this order or the Japanese order.
  2. Due to sinking of the MW Sewol, the April 24, 2014, broadcast of this episode was delayed until November 20, 2014 due to its inclusion of a sunken ship.[3][4]

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