Pokémon

Pokémon (1997 – 2023)

1997 • 25 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-Y7

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Episode 40 — Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!

Season 22 • Pokémon

Released: 2019-07-28 • Animation/Action & Adventure/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Rowlet is determined to battle Decidueye in Ash’s Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals match against Hau, but first it needs some additional training. And just in the nick of time, Toucannon and its flock arrive to teach Rowlet a new move! Meanwhile, at Manalo Stadium, Gladion and his Lycanroc defeat James and Mareanie…and then Ash is up next! Rowlet enters the battlefield dressed in a Decidueye costume, which ends up becoming a decoy against the real Decidueye’s Sinister Arrow Raid attack! With Rowlet still standing, how will the rest of the match play out?

Episodes

Episode 1
Lillier and the Staff!
2018-10-21

Episode 2
A Haunted House for Everyone!
2018-10-28

Episode 3
Sparking Confusion!
2018-11-04

Episode 4
Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!
2018-11-11

Episode 5
No Stone Unturned!
2018-11-18

Episode 6
Bright Lights, Big Changes!
2018-11-25

Episode 7
We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!
2018-12-02

Episode 8
Battling the Beast Within!
2018-12-09

Episode 9
Parallel Friendships!
2019-07-15

Episode 10
Alola, Alola!
2019-07-16

Episode 11
Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!
2019-07-17

Episode 12
That's Some Spicy Island Research!
2019-07-18

Episode 13
Showdown on Poni Island!
2019-07-22

Episode 14
Evolving Research!
2019-07-23

Episode 15
Run, Heroes, Run!
2019-02-03

Episode 16
Memories in the Mist!
2019-02-10

Episode 17
A Grand Debut!
2019-02-17

Episode 18
Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!
2019-02-24

Episode 19
Show Me the Metal!
2019-03-03

Episode 20
Got Meltan?
2019-03-10

Episode 21
This Magik Moment!
2019-03-17

Episode 22
Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!
2019-03-24

Episode 23
The Dealer of Destruction!
2019-03-31

Episode 24
The Secret Princess!
2019-04-07

Episode 25
Drawn with the Wind!
2019-04-14

Episode 26
Aiming for the Top Floor!
2019-04-21

Episode 27
A High-Speed Awakening!
2019-04-28

Episode 28
The One That Didn't Get Away!
2019-05-05

Episode 29
A Recipe for Success!
2019-05-12

Episode 30
Spying for the Big Guy!
2019-05-19

Episode 31
A Fiery Training Camp Trick!
2019-05-26

Episode 32
Living on the Cutting Edge!
2019-06-02

Episode 33
A Timeless Encounter!
2019-06-09

Episode 34
Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!
2019-06-16

Episode 35
Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!
2019-06-23

Episode 36
League Offenders and Defenders!
2019-06-30

Episode 37
Battle Royale 151!
2019-07-07

Episode 38
Battling Besties!
2019-07-14

Episode 39
The Battlefield of Truth and Love!
2019-07-21

Episode 40
Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!
2019-07-28

Episode 41
Battling on the Wing!
2019-08-04

Episode 42
The Road to the Semifinals!
2019-08-11

Episode 43
The Final Four!
2019-08-18

Episode 44
Getting Down to the Ire!
2019-08-25

Episode 45
The Wisdom Not to Run!
2019-09-01

Episode 46
Final Rivals!
2019-09-08

Episode 47
Enter the Champion!
2019-09-15

Episode 48
Z-Move Showdown!
2019-09-22

Episode 49
Exhibition Unmasked!
2019-09-29

Episode 50
A Full Battle Bounty!
2019-10-06

Episode 51
Fiery Surprises!
2019-10-13

Episode 52
From Z to Shining Z!
2019-10-20

Episode 53
Dreaming of the Sun and Moon!
2019-10-27

Episode 54
Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!
2019-11-03

Information

Episode air date	28.07.2019
Episode runtime	23 min
Episode rating	7.75
Genres	Animation / Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	8.0
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	7+
Country	JP

Trailer

Additional videos

Alola (Season 22)

Alola (Season 22)

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Alola (Seasons 20-21)

Alola (Seasons 20-21)

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Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

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Unova (Seasons 14-16)

Unova (Seasons 14-16)

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Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

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Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

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Johto (Seasons 3-5)

Johto (Seasons 3-5)

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Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

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Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

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Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

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Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

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Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita
Gou (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi
Narrator (voice)

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