History AwesomeMusic / Pokemon

** [[https://youtu.be/RsIS9695K9M?si=93X0xK-FsclQUTh- The theme that plays]] while battling [[VillainWithGoodPublicity the so-called "Loyal Three"]]. A frantic mix of techno and traditional music with clashing meanings for both parties involved: somewhat ominous for the player and their team, and the Loyal Three's twisted belief that they are the heroes of Kitakamian legend.
** [[https://youtu.be/JPgb8hP8h8s?si=GPs18yB8YLKwopHr Ogerpon's battle theme]]. An intense blend of electric guitars and traditional music appears to be very fitting for a fierce Pokémon challenging you to a BossRush-esque challenge with all four of its forms at once.

* [[https://youtu.be/mIC6Y5SLU_w The Pokémon Village theme.]] Very quirky, and very [[VideoGame/{{Earthbound}} Saturn Valley-esque]].

* The theme of [[https://youtu.be/EK0bG9GFI6s Area Zero]] is a haunting, ethereal sounding track that perfectly fits the mysterious nature of the Great Crater of Paldea, with its droning synths and vocals really helping emphasize that there is something ''wrong'' with this place, with 'mons being displaced from their time periods just freely roaming about. The track itself even feels like it's out of the much darker and bleak ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'' series rather than anything Pokemon has done before. The [[https://youtu.be/0BXwbIkr6QU battle theme]] is a lot more urgent and frantic, but still fitting the rather alien feeling theme of the place. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCW87VOrjzM&t=183s Paradox version]] of the battle theme is slower-paced than the normal Wild Battle but it's nonetheless intense.

* The Teal Mask DLC has its fair share of songs worthy of the series.
** [[https://youtu.be/RsIS9695K9M?si=93X0xK-FsclQUTh- The theme that plays while battling]] [[VillainWithGoodPublicity the so-called "Loyal Three"]]. A frantic mix of techno and traditional music with clashing meanings for both parties involved: somewhat ominous for the player and their team, and the Loyal Three's twisted belief that they are the heroes of Kitakamian legend.

* The theme of [[https://youtu.be/EK0bG9GFI6s Area Zero]] is a haunting, ethereal sounding track that perfectly fits the mysterious nature of the Great Crater of Paldea, with its droning synths and vocals really helping emphasize that there is something ''wrong'' with this place, with 'mons being displaced from their time periods just freely roaming about. The track itself even feels like it's out of the much darker and bleak ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTensei'' series rather than anything Pokemon has done before. The [[https://youtu.be/0BXwbIkr6QU battle theme]] is a lot more urgent and frantic, but still fitting the rather alien feeling theme of the place. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCW87VOrjzM&t=183s Paradox version]] of the battle theme is slower-paced than the normal Wild Battle but it's nonetheless intense.

* The [[https://youtu.be/51pmFhr0buk Legendary Quartet Battle Theme]] is another haunting theme, with instruments that sound like bells and has a strong Ancient Chinese influence mixed in as well, perfect for Pokemon that are just called the Treasures of Ruin whom are based off of Ancient China's Four Perils.

* The [[https://youtu.be/51pmFhr0buk Legendary Quartet Battle Theme]] is another haunting theme, with instruments that sound like bells and has a strong Ancient Chinese influence mixed in as well, perfect for Pokemon that are just called the Treasures of Ruin.

* The [[https://youtu.be/51pmFhr0buk Legendary Quartet Battle Theme]] is another haunting theme, with instruments that sound like bells, perfect for Pokemon that are just called the Treasures of Ruin.

* In a notable shakeup, it is none other than the ''Korean'' dub of ''Pokémon Horizons'' that delivers a catchy song in the form [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0JBkd3mJ74 We Go]], a theme which screams adventure, excitement, confidence, and looking to a bright future ahead. Very fitting for the anime series it is representing, as it perfectly captures the emotions and feels of our two main characters Liko and Roy, and the icing on the cake it was made by none other than aespa!

* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonTrozei Pokémon Shuffle]]'' has [[https://youtu.be/48-7MTCsocA this standout track]] play whenever you face another trainer and their Mega Pokémon. It probably won't play for long, since there's [[https://youtu.be/Yy569ekVLVc an entirely different song]] for [[BackgroundMusicOverride when YOUR OWN Pokémon Mega Evolve]] [[MoodWhiplash that is completely different in tone.]]

* [[https://youtu.be/y7hUlM6wIkY Kyurem's Battle of Destiny]] is often compared to [[Film/StarWars Duel of the Fates]] with the choir, heavy drums and fierce brass.

* [[https://youtu.be/OEGsLn59yGw Battle! Zero Lab.]] The DarkReprise of Tera Raid Battle Theme above, [[TheReveal revealing Sada's/Turo's fate]] that led up to it coming as a genuine surprise to players, it is because of this theme that many praise it to be [[BestBossEver the greatest battle in the game, if not]] ''[[BestBossEver the entire series.]]''

* [[https://youtu.be/PMVzCbx8atA The battle theme for the AI duplicate of either Professor Sada or Turo.]] Despite TheReveal that led up to it coming as a genuine surprise to players, it is because of this theme that many praise it to be [[BestBossEver the greatest battle in the game, if not]] ''[[BestBossEver the entire series.]]''

* The [[https://youtu.be/w12R_PmXHEM Deoxys theme]], which is also in ''Emerald'', begins with a haunting series of beeps before transitioning into an exciting space-themed battle tune. Unfortunately, very few people were able to listen to this piece as it required the event-only AuroraTicket. The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjtC6R5WOp8 theme]] that plays just before the fight is also unnerving, with high pitched whining and an ominous background motif playing. Sets the state for battling something other worldly.

* [[https://youtu.be/3dQXfWF-b18 Wild Pokemon Battle]], [[https://youtu.be/vsYOlDzo2rI Mission]]
* [[https://youtu.be/Zy_9u7v5zWQ Vien Forest]] is an amazing road tune.

* [[https://youtu.be/HJcOZU7XjzM The Go-Rock Quads' music]] and [[https://youtu.be/0vlujQHSZUo their concert at the end]].

* [[https://youtu.be/nF6XeEtG9no Namida, Nochi Hare/Tears After the Cloudy Weather]]. Not to mention it always accompanies a moment that normally manages both Heartwarming and Awesome at once. Notable examples are Pikachu charging through the lightning to defend Ash in the first episode, the Pokemon breaking out to save Ash's life in "Snow Way Out," and Charizard waking up to see Ash massaging him out of an Ice Beam in "Charizard Chills."

* [[https://youtu.be/05obJF68_S8 Oracìon Theme ~Let's Walk Together~]], the ending theme to ''I Choose You''. They brought back Asuca Hayashi, singer of "Chiisaki Mono", and wrote a song for her based off "Oracíon" from ''The Rise of Darkrai'', basically making the song 100% musical fanservice. And it is glorious. [[https://youtu.be/qVROPgtMrlE The English variant]] is just as beautiful, but for different reasons. It's sung by Haven Paschall, Serena's dub actress, and it even sounds like the song is saying how special Ash is. Because of these factors, it's hard not to hear it as a declaration of love to him. With the phrasing of some of the lines, and the reappearance of all of Ash's previous travelling companions during the credits, it sounds less like a song about romance, and more like the strong bond between Ash and Pikachu, where, despite how different their story is, they are still the closest friends imaginable, and how, eventually, they might meet their other friends in this different universe.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWa3RgEOjOg The original Oracion]] deserves a mention as well. The opening bells grab the listener's attention, then switch to the sort of quiet, soothing melody that you'd believe has all the calming power of the song in the film. It also features the masterful use of violins to deepen the effect, plus a horn at the end to underscore the song's preceding sections. The result is beautiful, peaceful without being dull, a masterpiece of emotion.

* [[https://youtu.be/PLlCFo0wxrE Rival Encounter]]. Not quite as smug sounding as the games, per se, but a lot more subdued and serene. As the song progresses, however, it starts to sound like Gary Motherf**king Oak's just grinning and getting ready to wreck your team.
* [[https://youtu.be/9Yf0GpAueUc Champion Battle]]. The final battle against Gary has never sounded so epic since the original games.

* The ''Poémon Ultimate Journeys'' opening song, [[https://youtu.be/tPZUDnrY_II "With You"]], is a lovely song that perfectly describes the bond between Ash and Goh. For bonus points, it was done by Music/{{Echosmith}}!

* "[[https://youtu.be/ajjN7eAnyZE 1,2,3]]", the Japanese opening to the ''Sword and Shield'' series, kicks off the theme of revisiting all the previous regions with the ultimate nostalgia trip, the one sound every single original game fan would have heard - ''the Game Boy startup sound''. There's also [[https://youtu.be/utPawXk6s_0 the instrumental remix]] used for Ash's battle theme in ''VideoGame/PokemonMasters'', which does a great job in selling the hype about the anime's main character finally appearing in Pokemon's biggest in-universe crossover (as well as the first time he himself has appeared in a game not explicitly linked to the anime continuity).
* The English version of Pokemon Journeys (aka ''Sword and Shield'' series) gives us "[[https://youtu.be/lVht3F3t0IA The Journey Starts Today]]" as a way to kick off Ash and Goh's journey all around the world! It helps that it is covered by Music/WalkOffTheEarth themselves. The [[https://youtu.be/D9OJ0wSAzNE full version]] of the song makes it even more epic and catchy.

* [[https://youtu.be/JTXOvSaBeDM The legendary Pokémon battle music]]. It’s loud and grand and definitely helps convey the feeling that you’re fighting a very powerful Pokémon. The drums in particular add to the intensity of the battle.

* From ''VideoGame/PokemonUNITE'', Theia Sky Ruins introduces two awesome soundtracks: one being the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzJnR-EcRmg standard battle theme]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFMIs6QdGMY final stretch theme]].

* To commemorate Ash and Pikachu's retirement as main characters, Jason Paige, the original English dub opening singer, wrote and performed ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck9Qm0k6oks Last Goodbye]]'', a song about how while their time may be ending, the memories will never leave and they'll always be together in spirit.

* To commemorate Ash and Pikachu's retirement as main characters, Jason Paige wrote and performed ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck9Qm0k6oks Last Goodbye]]'', a song about how while their time may be ending, the memories will never leave and they'll always be together in spirit.

* Approximately twp weeks before the airing of ''Aim to be a Pokémon Master'''s final episode, the Japanese and English Pokémon Youtube channels posted "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtQALspc4uA Pokémon Mezase Catch Em All!]]", a remix of the English Pokémon theme song and "Mezase Pokémon Master" by Night Tempo. Not only is this an incredibly rare acknowledgement of each other's themes from both sides, the remix also serves as a nostalgia trip rave party for the 90s and Noughties kids who grew up with the anime, now grown up and having to bid farewell to Ash Ketchum before he passes on the baton to Liko, Roy and the next generation of Pokémon fans who're going to grow with them.

* Approximately 2 weeks before the airing of ''Aim to be a Pokémon Master'''s final episode, the Japanese and English Pokémon Youtube channels posted ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtQALspc4uA Pokémon Mezase Catch Em All!]]'', a remix of the English Pokémon theme song and ''Mezase Pokémon Master'' by Night Tempo. Not only is this an incredibly rare acknowledgement of each other's themes from both sides, the remix also serves as a nostalgia trip rave party for the 90s and Noughties kids who grew up with the anime, now grown up and having to bid farewell to Ash Ketchum before he passes on the baton to Liko, Roy and the next generation of Pokémon fans who're going to grow with them.

* Approximately 2 weeks before the airing of the final episode of ''Aim to be a Pokémon Master'', the Japanese and English Youtube channels posted ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtQALspc4uA Pokémon Mezase Catch Em All!]]'', a remix of the English Pokémon theme song and ''Mezase Pokémon Master'' by Night Tempo. Not only is this an incredibly rare acknowledgement of each other's themes from both sides, the remix also serves as a nostalgia trip rave party for the 90s and Noughties kids who grew up with the anime, now grown up and having to bid farewell to Ash Ketchum before he passes on the baton to Liko, Roy and the next generation of Pokémon fans who're going to grow with them.