Pokémon Theme

Pokémon Theme is the first opening theme music from the English dub of the Pokémon anime. It was introduced in EP001 and was replaced with Pokémon World in EP084. Being featured in 83 episodes makes it the most-used dub opening theme.

It was written and produced by John Loeffler. The lead vocals were sung by Jason Paige in English, and Jana Bianchi in the Brazillian dub.

A full version of the song is the first track on the Pokémon 2.B.A. Master audio CD, and includes a second verse not usually heard in the show. Another full version sung by Billy Crawford was the theme played during the opening credits of Mewtwo Strikes Back, and is the first track on the movie's soundtack.

On YouTube, a group known as Smosh made a music video of this song, and it got YouTube mentioned in the newspapers.

Pokémon Theme is one of the songs featured in the American release of Donkey Konga.

Characters

Humans

• Ash
• Misty
• Brock
• Jessie
• James
• Girl in miniskirt, possibly Lass or anime counterpart of Leaf
• Gary Oak
• Delia Ketchum
• Professor Oak
• Nurse Joy
• Officer Jenny

Pokémon

• Mewtwo
• Mew
• Cubone (Giselle's)
• Pidgeotto (Ash's)
• Squirtle (Ash's)
• Bulbasaur (Ash's)
• Charmander (Ash's)
• Haunter (Ash's)
• Arcanine
• Rapidash
• Zapdos
• Articuno
• Lapras
• Gyarados
• Dragonair
• Caterpie (Ash's)
• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Onix (Brock's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Ekans (Jessie's)
• Koffing (James's)
• Venusaur
• Charizard
• Blastoise
• Zubat (Brock's)
• Butterfree (Ash's)

Lyrics

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside

Pokémon...it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon...a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Pokémon
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all!

Yeah...

Ev'ry challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle ev'ry day
To claim my rightful place

Come with me, the time is right
There's no better team, yeah
Arm in arm, we'll win the fight
It's always been our dream

Pokémon...it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon...a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Pokémon
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em
Pokémon

Pokémon...it's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokémon...ooh, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokémon...a heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me, and I'll teach you
Pokémon
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon

Credits

• Lead Vocal: Jason Paige
• BG Vocals: Kati Mac, Jason Paige, John Loeffler, Ken Cummings, Louis Cortelezzi
• Guitars: Larry Saltzman, David Rolfe
• Co-produced and arranged by John Siegler

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English opening themes of the Pokémon animated series OS: Pokémon Theme • Pokémon World • Pokémon Johto • Born to Be a Winner • Believe in Me AG: I Wanna Be a Hero • This Dream • Unbeatable • Battle Frontier DP: Diamond and Pearl • We Will Be Heroes • Battle Cry - (Stand Up!) • We Will Carry On! BW: Black and White • Rival Destinies • It's Always You and Me XY: Pokémon Theme (Version XY) • Be a Hero • Stand Tall SM: Under The Alolan Sun • Under The Alolan Moon • The Challenge of Life JN: The Journey Starts Today • Journey to Your Heart • With You • Gotta Catch Em All HZ: Becoming Me / We Go (English Ver.) Other: Side by Side • Pokérap GS / Pokémon Chronicles theme • Always Safe