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|caption=Logo for Pokémon TV
|caption=Logo for Pokémon TV
|provider=[[The Pokémon Company International]]
|provider=[[The Pokémon Company International]]
|launched=November 2010 (Website);<br> February 12, 2013 (Application)<ref>[http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2013/02/pokemon-app-launch/ Wired - February 2013]</ref>
|launched=November 2010 (website)<br>February 12, 2013 (application)<ref>[https://www.wired.com/2013/02/pokemon-app-launch/ Official Free Pokémon TV App Launches Today! | WIRED]</ref><br>August 26, 2021 (Nintendo Switch)
|shutdown=March 28, 2024
|serviceprovided=Video streaming of Pokémon episodes
|serviceprovided=Video streaming of Pokémon episodes
|accessableby=Internet, Application
|accessableby=Internet, Application
|externallink=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/pokemon-episodes/ American website]<br>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-episodes/ United Kingdom website]<br>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pokemon-tv/id594261405?mt=8 iOS Application]<br>[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pokemontv Android Application]<br>[http://www.amazon.com/The-Pok%C3%A9mon-Company-International-TV/dp/B00J43WTR6/ Amazon Application]<br>[https://channelstore.roku.com/details/50867/pokmon-tv Roku channel]
|externallink=[https://watch.pokemon.com/ Official website]
}}
}}
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'''Pokémon TV''' is a free video service provided by [[The Pokémon Company International]] that provides select episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] to viewers. It was first accessible to users in November 2010.  Episodes are divided by [[series]] or by [[season]]s with the viewable episodes being rotated out over time. It can be viewed through the internet with a web browser or by downloading the free "Pokémon TV" app on the {{wp|App Store (iOS)|App Store}} for {{wp|iOS}} (with {{wp|Chromecast}} support) and {{wp|tvOS}} ({{wp|Apple TV#4th_generation|Apple TV 4th generation}}), on {{wp|Google Play}} for {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}} (with Chromecast support), on the {{wp|Amazon Appstore}} for the {{wp|Amazon Fire TV}}, and on the {{wp|Roku}} Channel Store for Roku devices.
'''Pokémon TV''' was a free video service provided by [[The Pokémon Company International]] that provides select episodes of the [[Pokémon anime]] to viewers. It was first accessible to users in November 2010. It could be viewed through the internet with a web browser, by downloading the free "Pokémon TV" app on the {{wp|App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store}} for {{wp|iOS}} and iPadOS (with {{wp|Chromecast}} support), on the {{wp|App Store (tvOS)|App Store}} for {{wp|tvOS}} ({{wp|Apple TV#4th generation|Apple TV 4th generation}}), on {{wp|Google Play}} for {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}} (with Chromecast support), on the {{wp|Amazon Appstore}} for the {{wp|Amazon Fire TV}}, on the {{wp|Roku}} Channel Store for Roku devices, and on the [[Nintendo Switch]] Nintendo eShop.
 
Beginning January 8, 2024, the app could no longer be viewed with a web browser or downloaded, though users who had already downloaded the app could still view available content through March 28, 2024.


==Available content==
==Available content==
Pokémon TV is available both in [[Pokémon.com|the official Pokémon website]] and as an app in a total of 12 languages: English ({{pmin|the United States|United States}} and {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}), {{pmin|France|French}}, {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, {{pmin|Spain|European Spanish}}, {{pmin|Denmark|Danish}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Dutch}}, {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}}, {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}}, {{pmin|Russia}}n, and {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}}. {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} is also available on the official website. Episodes on the service are divided into a number of categories:
[[File:TPC market world map.png|thumb|250px|Pokémon TV was available in areas shaded in '''{{color|33a02c|green}}''']]
* ''The Beginning'' and ''Gold and Silver'', which feature episodes from the [[original series]]
Pokémon TV is available both in [[Pokémon.com|the official Pokémon website]] and as an app in a total of 13 languages: English ({{pmin|the United States|United States}} and {{pmin|the United Kingdom|United Kingdom}}), {{pmin|France|French}}, {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, {{pmin|Spain|European Spanish}}, {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}}, {{pmin|Denmark|Danish}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands|Dutch}}, {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}}, {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}}, {{pmin|Russia}}n, and {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}}.
* A category for each of the other 5 [[series]]
* A category for the currently airing [[season]]
* A category each for ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Generations]]''
* Special categories which are only available for a limited time.
 
Not every category is available in all languages.
 
=== Series-based categories ===
 
The [[series]]-based categories make up 7 of the available categories. For these categories, each week, there are ten episodes available for each series. Every Friday, they are rotated, removing the earliest five episodes and adding the next five.
 
====''The Beginning''====
''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' to ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', with the exception of ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. The entirety of Season 1, divided into 5 volumes, was added along with the 2019 revamp update for the app on February 21st on 2019. Season 2 was added on April 5th 2019 and is divided into 5 volumes as well.
 
====''Gold and Silver''====
''Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver''is divided into 2 seasons, each containing 4 volumes. Season 3 was May 3rd 2019 and Season 4 was released on June 7th 2019. All dubbed episodes from ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'' to ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'' are available. Seasons are added each month and seem to be available for a limited time.
 
====''Ruby and Sapphire''====
''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[AG001|Get the Show On the Road!]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''. This series has been fully rotated in English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish. In Finnish, only the episodes from seasons [[S08|8]] and [[S09|9]] are rotated, while in Norwegian, only the episodes from season 9 are rotated.
 
====''Diamond and Pearl''====
''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'' to ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. This series has been fully rotated in all languages.
 
====''Black and White''====
''Pokémon the Series: Black and White'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' to ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. This series has been fully rotated in all languages.
 
====''XY''====
''Pokémon the Series: XY'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' to ''[[SS036|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''. This series has been fully rotated in English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Russian, and Swedish. In Brazilian Portuguese, the episodes from seasons [[S17|17]] and [[S18|18]] are rotated with the series, and season [[S19|19]] is available on a separate section, with one episode being removed and another one added each week.
 
====''Sun & Moon''====
 
''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'' includes all dubbed episodes from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'' to ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''. Later episodes are not included, as they are part of the category for the currently-airing [[season]]. All seasons are divided into 4 volumes, Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon - Ultra Legends which is still currently airing only consists of one volume.
 
===Currently-airing season===
 
''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon — Ultra Legends'' is being rotated differently than the series-based categories. It has included all dubbed episodes from ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]'' to the most recently available episode. In English, French, German, Italian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish, one episode is being removed and one added each Friday. In Russian, one episode is being added each Friday. And in European Spanish, only the first two episodes of this series are available.
 
===''Pokémon Origins'' and ''Pokémon Generations''===
 
Currently, ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' is available in English, French, German, Italian, and European Spanish, and ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' is available in English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese. Both miniseries are available in their entirety.
 
===Special categories===
 
Movies, special episodes, and selections of episodes are also made available in the service for a limited time.
 
====Movies====
One [[Pokémon movie]] is made available for one or two weeks per month in release order, with the exception of ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', whose rights are owned by [[Miramax Films]]. In English, French, German, Italian, and European Spanish, movies 1-3 and 8-21 are available. In Danish and Swedish, movies 2-3 and 10-21 are available. In Dutch and Russian, movie 1-3 and 8-21 are available. In Finnish, movies 1-3, 10-12, and 14-21 are available. In Norwegian, movies 1-4 and 10-21 are available. In Brazilian Portuguese, movies 1-3, 8-10, and 12-21 are available.


====Specials====
As the service is operated by The Pokémon Company International, it is region-locked so that is not available in Asian countries where [[The Pokémon Company]] retains distribution rights. In particular, it is not available in Japan, {{pmin|Greater China|Hong Kong}}, {{pmin|Vietnam}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Nepal}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Bangladesh}}, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, Brunei, Cambodia, North Korea, {{pmin|South Korea}}, Samoa, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Malaysia}}, {{pmin|South Asia|India}}, Mongolia, Myanmar, {{pmin|Greater China|Macau}}, Laos, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Pakistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Afghanistan}}, {{pmin|South Asia|Sri Lanka}}, Papua New Guinea, {{pmin|Greater China|Mainland China}}, and {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}. The Nintendo Switch version is currently unavailable in Russia and New Zealand but is due to be released in both.


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===Episodes===
For the American English service, episodes from ''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning]]'' (seasons [[S01|1]] and [[S02|2]]), ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' (seasons [[S20|20]], [[S21|21]], and [[S22|22]]), ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' (season [[S23|23]]), and ''[[Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]]'' (season [[S24|24]]) (UK, German, French only, first 13 episodes only in America) are available.  


The ''Trick or Treat Channel'' has been available in the English service from October 9 to October 31, 2017 to celebrate Halloween, featuring six episodes: ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'', ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'', ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]'', ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'', ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', and ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]''.
''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver]]'' (season [[S03|3]], [[S04|4]], and [[S05|5]]), ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' (seasons [[S06|6]], [[S07|7]], [[S08|8]], and [[S09|9]]), ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' (seasons [[S10|10]], [[S11|11]], [[S12|12]], and [[S13|13]]), ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' (season [[S14|14]], [[S15|15]] and [[S16|16]]), and ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' (seasons [[S17|17]], [[S18|18]], and [[S19|19]]) were previously available, but have since been rotated out.


The ''Haunted Houses Channel'' has been available in the English service from October 2 to 8, 2017 and from October 20 to October 31, 2017 to celebrate Halloween, featuring one episode from each series: ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', ''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]'', ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'', and ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]''.
Currently, episodes have been added monthly by [[season]] and rotated out by [[series]], with the exception of the series that are always available being shown above, Prior to the February 2019 overhaul, the service made ten episodes available for each series, rotating every Friday to remove the earliest five episodes and add the next five.


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The episodes below are excluded from rotations in the following languages:
* Danish: Seasons 3, 4, 5
* Finnish: Seasons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
* Norwegian: Seasons 3, 4, 5, 6
* Swedish: Seasons 3, 4, 5
* Russian: Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5


Other special categories are available for limited times, to mark special events or to air particular special episodes.
The other language services otherwise have identical availability to the American English service with the exception of the currently airing season.


Currently, two additional categories are available: ''Trick Channel'' and ''Treat Channel'', to mark Halloween.
===Movies===
One [[Pokémon movie]] is normally made available for one or two weeks per month in release order. ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' are not shown on the service due to their rights being owned by [[Miramax Films]]. ''Pokémon 4Ever'' was previously shown on the service, but has since been skipped in rotations.


The ''Trick Channel'' features eight episodes: ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', ''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]'', ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'', ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'' and ''[[SM022|A Shivering Shovel Search!]]''.
The movies below are excluded from rotations in the following languages:
* Dutch: Movie 4
* Danish: Movies 1, 8, 9
* Finnish: Movies 8, 9
* Norwegian: Movies 8, 9
* Russian: Movie 4
* Swedish: Movies 1, 8, 9
* Brazilian Portuguese: Movie 11


The ''Treat Channel'' features nine episodes: ''[[AG033|Now That's Flower Power!]]'', ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'', ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]'', ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'', ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'', ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'' and ''[[SM059|Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!]]''.
===Specials===
''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]'' are available on the English, French, German, Italian, and European Spanish services. ''[[Pokémon Generations]]'' is available on the English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese services. ''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]'' is available on the English, French, German, Italian, Latin and European Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese services.


==Episode debuts==
The following specials premiered on Pokémon TV in the United States:
* ''[[SS022|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part One)]]''
* ''{{OBP|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|animated special}}''
* ''[[SS023|Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (Part Two)]]''
* ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''
* ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''
* ''[[PK25|Eevee and Friends]]''
* ''[[PK25|Eevee and Friends]]''
* ''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
* ''[[Pokémon Origins]]''
* ''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]''
* ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]''
* ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]''
* ''[[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short]]s''
* ''[[Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures]]''
* ''[[Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon]]''
* ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''
* ''[[PK27|Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad]]''
The following specials were also shown on Pokémon TV:
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''
* ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]]''
* ''[[Mega Evolution Specials]]''
===Junior===
Nursery rhymes, songs and a series called Pokémon Fun is available in the English, French, German, Latin and European Spanish and Italian services.
===More===
Play! Pokémon content, specifically [[Players Cup]] I-III, Top Deck Academy season 1 and 2, the 2019 World and North America International Championships are available in the English services.
==COVID-19 pandemic==
Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], on April 3, 2020, two [[Pokémon movie]]s began to be added weekly to Pokémon TV as part of a Pokémon Movie Marathon. However, ''[[M01|Pokémon: The First Movie]]'', ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', and ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' have been removed.


==Version history==
==Version history==
 
===iOS & iPadOS===
===iOS===
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! style="background:#ddf" | Release date
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! style="background:#ddf" | Official note
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| 1
| 1
| February 8, 2013
| February 8, 2013
| N/A
| N/A
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.0.21
| 1.0.21
| March 1, 2013
| March 1, 2013
| This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.
| This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1
| 1.1
| December 3, 2013
| December 3, 2013
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1.1
| 1.1.1
| December 26, 2013
| December 27, 2013
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1.2
| 1.1.2
| January 26, 2014
| January 26, 2014
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
| This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1.8
| 1.1.8
| March 25, 2014
| March 25, 2014
| The latest version removes the Location Services requirement.
| The latest version removes the Location Services requirement.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1.9
| 1.1.9
| August 6, 2015
| August 6, 2015
| The new Pokémon TV app is now {{wp|Google Cast}}™-enabled for {{wp|Chromecast}}.
| The new Pokémon TV app is now {{wp|Google Cast}}™-enabled for {{wp|Chromecast}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.2.0
| 1.2.0
| October 19, 2015
| October 19, 2015
| Bug Fixes - {{wp|iOS 9|iOS9}}
| Bug Fixes - {{wp|iOS 9|iOS9}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0
| 2.0
| April 20, 2016
| April 20, 2016
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Rate Your Favorite Episodes!<br>
Rate Your Favorite Episodes!<br>
Easy Access with My Channel!
Easy Access with My Channel!
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0.1
| 2.0.1
| June 10, 2016
| June 10, 2016
| Bug fixes
| Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0.2
| 2.0.2
| August 2, 2016
| August 2, 2016
| Bug fixes.
| Bug fixes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.1.0
| 2.1.0
| March 2, 2017
| March 3, 2017
| Bug fixes
| Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.2.0
| 2.2.0
| November 7, 2017
| November 7, 2017
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• Improved notifications<br>
• Improved notifications<br>
• {{wp|iOS 11}} updates
• {{wp|iOS 11}} updates
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 3.0
| 3.0
| February 20, 2019
| February 20, 2019
| Pokémon TV has a new and dynamic look and feel to help our fans find and play their favorite Pokémon episodes. The app now offers cross-device syncing with login and Pokémon TV is now available in 12 new languages.
| Pokémon TV has a new and dynamic look and feel to help our fans find and play their favorite Pokémon episodes. The app now offers cross-device syncing with login and Pokémon TV is now available in 12 new languages.
|-
|-
! style="background:#ddf; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3" |
| 3.0.2
| April 8, 2019
| Bug fixes
|-
| 3.1
| September 24, 2019
| Bug fixes
|-
| 3.2
| December 10, 2019
|
{{wp|iOS 13}} support<br>
Added {{wp|AirPlay|AirPlay 2}} support<br>
Added social sharing functionality to channels and episodes
|-
| 3.3
| March 31, 2020
| Bug Fixes
|-
| 3.3.1
| April 14, 2020
| Bug Fixes
|-
| 3.4
| June 18, 2020
|
- Customer support links/locale links updated<br>
- Bug fixes
|-
| 3.4.1
| August 18, 2020
| - Bug fixes
|-
| 4.0
| December 2, 2020
| Download the re-designed Pokémon TV app, complete with awesome new features and even easier navigation! Watching your favorite Pokémon animated adventures on all of your devices has never been easier. Stream movies, episodes and special animated features starring Ash, Pikachu, and all of their friends, all for free!
|-
| 4.1
| March 29, 2021
| Bug fixes
|-
| 4.1.1
| July 29, 2021
| - Bug fixes
|-
| 4.2
| November 16, 2021
| - Bug fixes
|-
| 4.2.1
| December 15, 2021
| - Bug fixes
|-
| 4.3
| May 17, 2022
| Bug fixes
|-
| 4.3.1
| September 20, 2022
| Bug fixes
|-
| 4.4
| November 15, 2022
| Bug fixes
|-
| 4.5
| February 21, 2023
| Bug fixes
|}
|}


===Android===
===Android===
 
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! style="background:#ddf" | Release date
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! style="background:#ddf" | Changes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.0.17
| 1.0.17
| March 15, 2013
| March 15, 2013
|  
|  
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.1.12
| 1.1.12
| December 4, 2013
| December 4, 2013
|  
|  
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.2.2
| 1.2.2
| March 25, 2014
| March 25, 2014
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* The app no longer requires Location Services
* The app no longer requires Location Services
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 1.2.4
| 1.2.4
| August 6, 2015
| August 6, 2015
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* The app is now Google Cast enabled for use with Chromecast
* The app is now Google Cast enabled for use with Chromecast
* Android versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 2.3.3 or higher
* Android versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 2.3.3 or higher
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0.0
| 2.0.0
| April 20, 2016
| April 20, 2016
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* Push notifications are now supported
* Push notifications are now supported
* Android versions 2.3.3 through 4.1.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.2.0 or higher
* Android versions 2.3.3 through 4.1.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.2.0 or higher
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0.1
| 2.0.1
| June 9, 2016
| June 9, 2016
|  
|  
* Bug fixes and improvements
* Bug fixes and improvements
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.0.2
| 2.0.2
| August 1, 2016
| August 1, 2016
|  
|  
* Bug fixes
* Bug fixes
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.2.0
| 2.2.0
| November 7, 2017
| November 7, 2017
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* Enhanced notifications
* Enhanced notifications
* Android versions 4.2.0 through 4.3.1 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.4.0 or higher
* Android versions 4.2.0 through 4.3.1 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.4.0 or higher
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 2.3.0
| 2.3.0
| June 29, 2018
| June 29, 2018
| ''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
| ''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| 3.0.0
| 3.0.0
| February 20, 2019
| February 20, 2019
|  
|  
|-
|-
! style="background:#ddf; {{roundybottom|5px}}" colspan="3" |
| 3.0.1
| March 15, 2019
|
|-
| 3.0.2
| April 8, 2019
|
|-
| 3.1.0
| September 24, 2019
|
|-
| 3.1.1
| September 28, 2019
|
|-
| 3.2.0
| December 10, 2019
|
* Added social sharing functionality to channels and episodes
* Android versions 4.4.0 through 5.1.1 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 6.0 or higher
|-
| 3.3.0
| March 31, 2020
|
|-
| 3.4.0
| June 18, 2020
|
|-
| 3.4.1
| September 22, 2020
| ''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
|-
| 3.6.0
| January 19, 2021
|
* Bug fixes
''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
|-
| 3.6.1
| February 10, 2021
| ''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
|-
| 3.7.0
| March 16, 2021
| ''(This release is only for Android TV devices.)''
|-
| 4.0.0
| December 2, 2020 {{tt|*|Android}}<br>{{tt|July 14, 2021|July 8, 2021 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android TV}}
|
* {{tt|Bug fixes|Android TV}}
|-
| 4.0.1
| December 18, 2020
|
|-
| 4.1.0
| {{tt|March 29, 2021|March 25, 2021 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android}}<br>{{tt|November 15, 2021|November 9, 2021 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android TV}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.1.1
| {{tt|July 29, 2021|July 26, 2021 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android}}<br>{{tt|March 1, 2022|February 18, 2022 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android TV}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.1.2
| {{tt|September 8, 2021|September 3, 2021 on Google Play}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.2.0
| {{tt|November 15, 2021|November 9, 2021 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android}}<br>{{tt|May 31, 2022|May 24, 2022 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android TV}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.3.0
| {{tt|May 17, 2022|May 6, 2022 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android}}<br>{{tt|October 11, 2022|October 6, 2022 on Google Play}} {{tt|*|Android TV}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.4.0
| {{tt|November 15, 2022|November 11, 2022 on Google Play}}
|
* Bug fixes
|-
| 4.5.0
| {{tt|February 21, 2023|February 14, 2023 on Google Play}}
|  
* Bug fixes
|}
|}
==Compatibility==
Minimum system requirements for '''web browsers''':<ref name="compatibility">[https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360023098511 Pokémon TV system requirements and compatibility – Pokémon Support]</ref>
* {{wp|Google Chrome|Chrome}} version 84.0
* {{wp|Microsoft Edge|Edge}} version 84.0
* {{wp|Firefox}} version 79.0
* {{wp|Safari (software)|Safari}} version 13.0
* {{wp|Samsung Internet|Samsung Browser}} 12.0
Minimum system requirements for '''Apple iOS''' and '''Android''' operating systems:<ref name="compatibility"/>
* Apple {{wp|iOS 12}}
* {{wp|Android Marshmallow|Android 6.0}}
Minimum system requirements for the '''Nintendo Switch''':<ref name="compatibility"/>
* 12.1.0
Minimum system requirements for supported '''"Over the Top" (OTT)''' streaming devices:<ref name="compatibility"/>
* {{wp|Android TV}} 5.1
* Amazon {{wp|Fire OS}} 5 (Stick & TV)
* Apple {{wp|tvOS}} 13
* {{wp|Roku}} 7.70


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|sv=Pokémon-TV
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}}
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==External links==
* [https://apps.apple.com/app/594261405 Pokémon TV on the App Store]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pokemontv Pokémon TV on Google Play]
* [https://amazon.com/dp/B00J43WTR6 Pokémon TV on the Amazon Appstore]
* [https://channelstore.roku.com/details/50867/pokmon-tv Pokémon TV on the Roku Channel Store]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 2 September 2024

Pokémon TV
Pokémon TV.png
Logo for Pokémon TV
Provider The Pokémon Company International
Launched November 2010 (website)
February 12, 2013 (application)[1]
August 26, 2021 (Nintendo Switch)
Shutdown March 28, 2024
Service provided Video streaming of Pokémon episodes
Accessible by Internet, Application
Website Official website
Bulbanews
If you were looking for the segment that occurs after XY&Z saga episodes, see Poké TV.

Pokémon TV was a free video service provided by The Pokémon Company International that provides select episodes of the Pokémon anime to viewers. It was first accessible to users in November 2010. It could be viewed through the internet with a web browser, by downloading the free "Pokémon TV" app on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (with Chromecast support), on the App Store for tvOS (Apple TV 4th generation), on Google Play for Android (with Chromecast support), on the Amazon Appstore for the Amazon Fire TV, on the Roku Channel Store for Roku devices, and on the Nintendo Switch Nintendo eShop.

Beginning January 8, 2024, the app could no longer be viewed with a web browser or downloaded, though users who had already downloaded the app could still view available content through March 28, 2024.

Available content

Pokémon TV was available in areas shaded in green

Pokémon TV is available both in the official Pokémon website and as an app in a total of 13 languages: English (United States and United Kingdom), French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Swedish.

As the service is operated by The Pokémon Company International, it is region-locked so that is not available in Asian countries where The Pokémon Company retains distribution rights. In particular, it is not available in Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Samoa, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Mongolia, Myanmar, Macau, Laos, the Philippines, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Mainland China, and Taiwan. The Nintendo Switch version is currently unavailable in Russia and New Zealand but is due to be released in both.

Episodes

For the American English service, episodes from Pokémon the Series: The Beginning (seasons 1 and 2), Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon (seasons 20, 21, and 22), Pokémon Journeys: The Series (season 23), and Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series (season 24) (UK, German, French only, first 13 episodes only in America) are available.

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver (season 3, 4, and 5), Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire (seasons 6, 7, 8, and 9), Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl (seasons 10, 11, 12, and 13), Pokémon the Series: Black & White (season 14, 15 and 16), and Pokémon the Series: XY (seasons 17, 18, and 19) were previously available, but have since been rotated out.

Currently, episodes have been added monthly by season and rotated out by series, with the exception of the series that are always available being shown above, Prior to the February 2019 overhaul, the service made ten episodes available for each series, rotating every Friday to remove the earliest five episodes and add the next five.

The episodes below are excluded from rotations in the following languages:

  • Danish: Seasons 3, 4, 5
  • Finnish: Seasons 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
  • Norwegian: Seasons 3, 4, 5, 6
  • Swedish: Seasons 3, 4, 5
  • Russian: Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The other language services otherwise have identical availability to the American English service with the exception of the currently airing season.

Movies

One Pokémon movie is normally made available for one or two weeks per month in release order. Pokémon 4Ever, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, Jirachi: Wish Maker, and Destiny Deoxys are not shown on the service due to their rights being owned by Miramax Films. Pokémon 4Ever was previously shown on the service, but has since been skipped in rotations.

The movies below are excluded from rotations in the following languages:

  • Dutch: Movie 4
  • Danish: Movies 1, 8, 9
  • Finnish: Movies 8, 9
  • Norwegian: Movies 8, 9
  • Russian: Movie 4
  • Swedish: Movies 1, 8, 9
  • Brazilian Portuguese: Movie 11

Specials

Pokémon Origins and Pokémon: Twilight Wings are available on the English, French, German, Italian, and European Spanish services. Pokémon Generations is available on the English, French, German, Italian, European Spanish, Dutch, and Brazilian Portuguese services. Pokémon Evolutions is available on the English, French, German, Italian, Latin and European Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese services.

The following specials premiered on Pokémon TV in the United States:

The following specials were also shown on Pokémon TV:

Junior

Nursery rhymes, songs and a series called Pokémon Fun is available in the English, French, German, Latin and European Spanish and Italian services.

More

Play! Pokémon content, specifically Players Cup I-III, Top Deck Academy season 1 and 2, the 2019 World and North America International Championships are available in the English services.

COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on April 3, 2020, two Pokémon movies began to be added weekly to Pokémon TV as part of a Pokémon Movie Marathon. However, Pokémon: The First Movie, The Power of One, and Spell of the Unown: Entei have been removed.

Version history

iOS & iPadOS

Version Release date Official note
1 February 8, 2013 N/A
1.0.21 March 1, 2013 This release includes bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.1 December 3, 2013 This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.1.1 December 27, 2013 This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.1.2 January 26, 2014 This release includes localization, bug fixes and performance enhancements.
1.1.8 March 25, 2014 The latest version removes the Location Services requirement.
1.1.9 August 6, 2015 The new Pokémon TV app is now Google Cast™-enabled for Chromecast.
1.2.0 October 19, 2015 Bug Fixes - iOS9
2.0 April 20, 2016

Stay Up to Date with Push Notifications!
Watch Offline!
Rate Your Favorite Episodes!
Easy Access with My Channel!

2.0.1 June 10, 2016 Bug fixes
2.0.2 August 2, 2016 Bug fixes.
2.1.0 March 3, 2017 Bug fixes
2.2.0 November 7, 2017

• Improved notifications
• iOS 11 updates

3.0 February 20, 2019 Pokémon TV has a new and dynamic look and feel to help our fans find and play their favorite Pokémon episodes. The app now offers cross-device syncing with login and Pokémon TV is now available in 12 new languages.
3.0.2 April 8, 2019 Bug fixes
3.1 September 24, 2019 Bug fixes
3.2 December 10, 2019

iOS 13 support
Added AirPlay 2 support
Added social sharing functionality to channels and episodes

3.3 March 31, 2020 Bug Fixes
3.3.1 April 14, 2020 Bug Fixes
3.4 June 18, 2020

- Customer support links/locale links updated
- Bug fixes

3.4.1 August 18, 2020 - Bug fixes
4.0 December 2, 2020 Download the re-designed Pokémon TV app, complete with awesome new features and even easier navigation! Watching your favorite Pokémon animated adventures on all of your devices has never been easier. Stream movies, episodes and special animated features starring Ash, Pikachu, and all of their friends, all for free!
4.1 March 29, 2021 Bug fixes
4.1.1 July 29, 2021 - Bug fixes
4.2 November 16, 2021 - Bug fixes
4.2.1 December 15, 2021 - Bug fixes
4.3 May 17, 2022 Bug fixes
4.3.1 September 20, 2022 Bug fixes
4.4 November 15, 2022 Bug fixes
4.5 February 21, 2023 Bug fixes

Android

Version Release date Changes
1.0.17 March 15, 2013
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements
1.1.12 December 4, 2013
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements
1.2.2 March 25, 2014
  • The app no longer requires Location Services
  • Bug fixes and performance enhancements
1.2.4 August 6, 2015
  • The app is now Google Cast enabled for use with Chromecast
  • Android versions 2.3.0 through 2.3.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 2.3.3 or higher
2.0.0 April 20, 2016
  • "My Channel" feature added, to more easily access episodes the user has been watching before
  • Ability to watch offline added
  • Ability to rate episodes added
  • Push notifications are now supported
  • Android versions 2.3.3 through 4.1.2 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.2.0 or higher
2.0.1 June 9, 2016
  • Bug fixes and improvements
2.0.2 August 1, 2016
  • Bug fixes
2.2.0 November 7, 2017
  • Support for additional features if the user is running Android Oreo, including "picture in picture"
  • Enhanced notifications
  • Android versions 4.2.0 through 4.3.1 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 4.4.0 or higher
2.3.0 June 29, 2018 (This release is only for Android TV devices.)
3.0.0 February 20, 2019
3.0.1 March 15, 2019
3.0.2 April 8, 2019
3.1.0 September 24, 2019
3.1.1 September 28, 2019
3.2.0 December 10, 2019
  • Added social sharing functionality to channels and episodes
  • Android versions 4.4.0 through 5.1.1 are no longer supported; the user must have Android version 6.0 or higher
3.3.0 March 31, 2020
3.4.0 June 18, 2020
3.4.1 September 22, 2020 (This release is only for Android TV devices.)
3.6.0 January 19, 2021
  • Bug fixes

(This release is only for Android TV devices.)

3.6.1 February 10, 2021 (This release is only for Android TV devices.)
3.7.0 March 16, 2021 (This release is only for Android TV devices.)
4.0.0 December 2, 2020 *
July 14, 2021 *
  • Bug fixes
4.0.1 December 18, 2020
4.1.0 March 29, 2021 *
November 15, 2021 *
  • Bug fixes
4.1.1 July 29, 2021 *
March 1, 2022 *
  • Bug fixes
4.1.2 September 8, 2021
  • Bug fixes
4.2.0 November 15, 2021 *
May 31, 2022 *
  • Bug fixes
4.3.0 May 17, 2022 *
October 11, 2022 *
  • Bug fixes
4.4.0 November 15, 2022
  • Bug fixes
4.5.0 February 21, 2023
  • Bug fixes

Compatibility

Minimum system requirements for web browsers:[2]

Minimum system requirements for Apple iOS and Android operating systems:[2]

Minimum system requirements for the Nintendo Switch:[2]

  • 12.1.0

Minimum system requirements for supported "Over the Top" (OTT) streaming devices:[2]

In other languages

Language Title
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon TV
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Pokémon TV
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon TV
France Flag.png European French TV Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon TV
Italy Flag.png Italian TV Pokémon
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokémon TV
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese TV Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Покемон ТВ Pokémon TV
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America TV Pokémon
Spain Flag.png Spain TV Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon-TV

External links

References

  1. ↑ Official Free Pokémon TV App Launches Today! | WIRED
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Pokémon TV system requirements and compatibility – Pokémon Support


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Purchase: Prime Video • Google TV (YouTube) • iTunes Store
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Previous: Pokémon TV • Nintendo Anime Channel*
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Japan only: Free: GYAO! • Net mo TeleTo • NicoNico • TVer
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