Pokémon TV is now available to download for free on the Nintendo Switch.
Watch most episodes and seasons of Pokémon the Series, joining Ash, Pikachu, and their friends for adventures “from Kanto to Galar and everywhere in between,” according to The Pokémon Company.
Broadcast year-round as seven sequential series in its home country of Japan, the long-running anime is split into 24 seasons (and counting) for international viewers. Pokémon TV for Switch appears to feature the first 23 seasons so far. “The Pokémon TV app is a great way for fans to enjoy their favorite episodes and relive incredible battles from Championship competitions,” according to Nintendo’s website.
Use the Joy-Con controllers to navigate the Pokémon TV interface, scrolling through all the free episodes, watching Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) matches, and joining sing-alongs in the Junior category, aimed at young fans and trainers.
Download the Pokémon TV app from the Nintendo Switch eShop, which only offers a handful of streaming apps, including YouTube, Hulu, Funimation, and now Pokémon TV. Popular streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are not available yet. Those who don’t have a Nintendo Switch (or can’t pry it out of someone else’s hands) will also find episodes of the animated Pokémon series on Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video.
Pokémon is a staple of Nintendo gaming, starting with the Game Boy in 1996 and subsequently appearing on each generation of the company’s handhelds. Upcoming titles Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are scheduled for release on the Switch this year, ahead of Pokémon Legends: Arceus in early 2022.
