Where to watch · US · June 2026

Where can I watch the Pokémon anime?

The short answer: Netflix is the main home for current Pokémon, including the active series, Pokémon Horizons. It carries Horizons, all of Journeys, Sun & Moon, and XY / XYZ. For the classic Ash and Pikachu eras for free, the official Pokémon YouTube channel drip-feeds full episodes daily. Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ fill in specific eras, and you can buy seasons outright to own them. No single service has everything, so most fans mix two or three.

Pikachu official artwork
Coming June 26

Pokémon Horizons: The Series: Rising Hope Part 3 hits Netflix June 26, 2026

The next batch of Horizons episodes lands on Netflix in the US on June 26, 2026. Liko, Roy, and the Rising Volt Tacklers know they need to train harder to take down the Explorers and stop the spread of Laquium for good. Training becomes the priority at Blueberry Academy, where Elite Four members are eager for their next battle, while the crew investigates how Terapagos and Laquium connect. If you are caught up on the earlier Rising Hope parts, this is the one to watch for.

By platform · where each service stands

Every legal streaming home.

No single service hosts the complete catalog. Here is what each platform carries in 2026, from the current series down to the classic Ash run.

Netflix

Best for the current series

The primary home for current Pokémon in 2026. Carries Pokémon Horizons (the active series), all of Journeys, Sun & Moon, XY / XYZ, the Pokémon Concierge stop-motion ONA, several films, and the first 52 episodes of the Indigo League.

  • Pokémon Horizons (current)
  • Journeys (full run)
  • Sun & Moon
  • XY / XYZ
  • Pokémon Concierge S1 + S2
  • Indigo League (first 52 eps)
Open Netflix →

Official Pokémon YouTube

Free, no subscription

The free successor to the old Pokémon TV app (which shut down March 28, 2023). The official channel drip-feeds full classic episodes daily and keeps every web spinoff online permanently. Best free starting point for the early eras.

  • Rotating classic full episodes (free)
  • Indigo League, Orange Islands, Johto
  • All web spinoffs (Twilight Wings, Evolutions, Hisuian Snow)
Open Official Pokémon YouTube →

Amazon Prime Video

Deep classic catalog

Hosts Diamond & Pearl and Sun & Moon, plus a 24/7 Pokémon FAST channel covering the early seasons. Some older seasons sit behind a Pokémon channel add-on. Also the main path to buy individual seasons and films outright.

  • Diamond & Pearl
  • Sun & Moon
  • 24/7 Pokémon FAST channel
  • Season + film purchases
Open Amazon Prime Video →

Hulu and Disney+

Sun & Moon era

Both carry the Alola-region Sun & Moon era, a carryover from its US Disney XD broadcast run, including the Ultra Adventures and Ultra Legends arcs where Ash finally wins a regional league.

  • Sun & Moon
  • Sun & Moon: Ultra Adventures
  • Sun & Moon: Ultra Legends
Open Hulu and Disney+ →

Free ad-supported channels

Free, no subscription

Pluto TV, Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, and The Roku Channel all run rotating Pokémon episodes and 24/7 channels at no cost. Selection rotates, so it is better for casual watching than for following a specific arc start to finish.

  • Pluto TV
  • Tubi
  • Samsung TV Plus
  • The Roku Channel
Open Free ad-supported channels →

Digital purchase

Own it outright

Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Google Play sell most seasons and all 23 theatrical films. This is the only way to permanently own the catalog rather than rent access through a subscription that can drop titles.

  • Most TV seasons
  • All 23 theatrical films
  • Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play
Open Digital purchase →

By era · find a specific series

Where each era streams.

Looking for one particular run? Find the era below and the service that carries it. Each title links to its full series guide.

Horizons representative Pokémon
2023 to now · Paldea, Galar, Kanto, Kitakami, Blueberry Academy

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Watch on. Netflix (current). New parts arrive on Netflix a few months after Japan.

Journeys representative Pokémon
2019 to 2023 · All eight prior regions plus Hisui flashbacks

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Watch on. Netflix carries the full Journeys, Master Journeys, and Ultimate Journeys run.

Sun & Moon representative Pokémon
2016 to 2019 · Alola

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Watch on. Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ all carry the Alola era. Amazon Prime Video too.

XY representative Pokémon
2013 to 2016 · Kalos

Pokémon the Series: XY / XYZ

Watch on. Netflix carries XY and XYZ, including the Kalos League finals.

Diamond & Pearl representative Pokémon
2006 to 2010 · Sinnoh

Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl

Watch on. Amazon Prime Video is the main home for the Sinnoh era.

Black & White representative Pokémon
2010 to 2013 · Unova, Decolora Islands

Pokémon: Best Wishes (Black & White)

Watch on. Rotating availability on Amazon Prime Video and the free ad-supported channels.

Advanced Generation representative Pokémon
2002 to 2006 · Hoenn, Kanto Battle Frontier

Pokémon: Advanced Generation

Watch on. Rotating free episodes on the official Pokémon YouTube channel; also via digital purchase.

Original representative Pokémon
1997 to 2002 · Kanto, Orange Archipelago, Johto

Pokémon: The Original Series

Watch on. First 52 episodes on Netflix; the wider classic run rotates free on official Pokémon YouTube.

Common questions.

Where can I watch Pokémon right now?

Netflix is the primary home for current Pokémon in 2026. It carries Pokémon Horizons (the active series), all of Journeys, Sun & Moon, and XY / XYZ. For the classic Ash eras for free, the official Pokémon YouTube channel drip-feeds full episodes daily. Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Disney+ fill in specific eras.

When does Pokémon Horizons Rising Hope Part 3 come to Netflix?

Pokémon Horizons Season 3, Rising Hope Part 3, arrives on Netflix on June 26, 2026. Liko, Roy, and the Rising Volt Tacklers train to take down the Explorers and stop the spread of Laquium, with training becoming a top priority at Blueberry Academy alongside its Elite Four members.

Can I watch Pokémon for free?

Yes. The official Pokémon YouTube channel hosts rotating full episodes for free with no subscription, and keeps every web spinoff online permanently. Free ad-supported services like Pluto TV, Tubi, Samsung TV Plus, and The Roku Channel also run rotating Pokémon episodes and 24/7 channels.

Is Pokémon TV still available?

No. The official Pokémon TV app was shut down on March 28, 2023. Its free-episode role moved to the official Pokémon YouTube channel, which now drip-feeds the classic seasons daily.

Where can I watch the original Ash and Pikachu series?

The first 52 episodes of the original Indigo League are on Netflix. The wider classic run, including the Orange Islands and Johto, rotates for free on the official Pokémon YouTube channel. You can also buy seasons outright through Apple TV, Amazon Video, or Google Play.

Is there one service with every Pokémon episode?

No single service hosts the complete catalog. Netflix covers the current and recent eras, Amazon Prime Video carries deep classic seasons, and the official Pokémon YouTube channel rotates the oldest eras for free. Most viewers mix two or three services, or buy specific seasons digitally to own them.

Streaming availability hand-verified June 2026 against Pokemon.com (the official where-to-watch guide and the Rising Hope Part 3 announcement), Netflix listings, and aggregator coverage. Platform deals change often; confirm on the service before subscribing. Pokémon, character names, and series titles © Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., The Pokémon Company, OLM Inc., and respective studio partners. This is an unofficial fan reference.