Pokémon has long been one of the most successful anime and video game franchises, but it isn't always easy to find the full series online to binge. In recent years, the series has seen its various seasons split up across numerous streaming platforms. As a result, if you don't own the series on DVD or Blu-Ray, you'll need multiple subscriptions to watch every season.

In Japan this April, Pokémon will kick off its twenty-seventh season, spinning off its current series, Pokémon Horizon. A North American release has yet to be announced, so there's still plenty of time to catch up on the newest adventures. Now would also be a great time to see where the series began and experience Ash's original adventures across several regions.

Where to Watch Classic Pokémon Adventures

Indigo League and Beyond!

To watch the beginning of Pokémon and see where everything began, Netflix and Amazon Prime both have Pokémon the Series: Indigo League. On Amazon Prime, it is titled Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, and it is broken down into four parts. Pokémon the Series: Indigo League and Adventures in the Orange Islands are also available to watch on YouTube, via Pokémon's official channel, Pokémon TV. Pokémon: Gold and Silver and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can also be found on Amazon Prime. The available seasons there have been known to rotate, so be sure to keep an eye on which seasons are included and which would need to be rented for full viewing.

Pokémon Sun and Moon, featuring one of Ash's greatest accomplishments, is available on Disney+ and Hulu, including the first season and its spin-off adventures: Sun and Moon: Ultra Adventures and Sun and Moon: Ultra Legends. Unfortunately, streaming options for other seasons are incredibly limited, such as Pokémon: Advanced, requiring renting fees or purchasing the season. Eventually, Pokémon TV may offer these later series, now that it has made a triumphant return to YouTube. Pokémon Black and White is currently available on Tubi, a free, ad-ed streaming service.

Where to Watch the Latest Pokémon Releases

Pokémon Journeys, Pokémon Horizons, and Beyond!

With the anime still being as popular as ever, new seasons are currently being released. The latest adventure, Pokémon Horizons: The Series, is available on Netflix. This has been the exclusive platform for new releases in the franchise since the previous series, Pokémon Journeys, and its spin-off series, Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys, Pokémon: To Be A Master: Ultimate Journeys, and Pokémon: Master Journeys. Each of these series is also available to watch on Netflix.

Although several different streaming sites offer Pokémon seasons, there is currently no centralized location to binge the entire series.

The newest season, Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua, is similarly being released on Netflix. The series continues following new trainers, Liko and Roy, in a continuing adventure. It will carry on the latest significant change of removing Ash from the forefront of the series, creating a completely new generation of heroes to follow. This is the first time this has happened since the original animated series began releasing back in the late 1990s. Currently, half of the season is available to watch in the US.

Additional Pokémon Content You Shouldn't Miss

Pokemon's YouTube Channels are Severely Underrated

While Hulu doesn't have a large amount of Pokémon content, it's one of the few places where some of the full-length animated feature films can be streamed. As of writing, the service includes Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, and Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Some of the older Pokémon movies are available to watch through the streaming app, Hoopla, which is available through select public libraries using s associated with s' library cards. This currently includes the first three full-length animated feature films in the franchise.

The Official Pokémon YouTube channel on YouTube has also ed other original content taking place in various regions using familiar characters, as well as original ones created especially for these projects. Assorted animated series include: Pokémon Evolutions, Pokémon Generations, Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, Pokémon Origins, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, and Pokémon: Twilight Wings. There is no shortage of Pokémon shows to stream and enjoy while awaiting the rest of Pokemon Horizon season 2.

A Breakdown of Pokémon Streaming & What to Expect

Keep an Eye on Rotating Offerings!

Although several different streaming sites offer Pokémon seasons, there is currently no centralized location to binge the entire series. Additionally, these offerings are regularly changing. For example, Amazon Prime continuously rotates the seasons that are included in its service. Previously, Pokémon: Black and White and Pokémon: XY were available to watch there, but have since been made into only rentable series. As a result, keeping an eye on Amazon Prime's offerings is highly recommended, particularly since a season currently being watched could shift out and become unavailable at times. The following outline highlights the current locations of grouped Pokémon series and where to stream them.

Pokémon TV is likely to go into a broader rotation of offerings in the future. Previously, a Pokémon TV feature was available on the official website for the franchise. However, it was eventually removed, leaving fans without very many free options for viewing. It's return via YouTube is very welcome, providing original fans and newcomers to the franchise to revisit and experience the early beginnings of Ash Ketchum and his trusted companion Pikachu. Keeping an eye on streaming rotations and Pokémon TV offerings will provide the widest range of viewing options for the series as a whole.