History AwesomeMusic / Pokemon

%%* [[https://youtu.be/elCTHNj3W0Q The Prime Cup Semifinals.]]
%%* [[https://youtu.be/XAU5loWSJNs Poké Cup Semifinals]] (of the Master Ball ranking/category).
%%* [[https://youtu.be/Zt7yLAIUzjE Prime Cup Final Battle]] and [[https://youtu.be/JK0GL1R3j9w Rival]], two awesome remixes of ''Red''/''Blue''/''Yellow'''s Champion theme.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/ND5QfuMyEyI Poké Cup Final Battle]], [[https://youtu.be/pT0qc2b3ttk Pika Cup Battles 4-6]], and [[https://youtu.be/z2Nr8na3pf4 Gym Trainer Battle]], which remixed the Kanto trainer theme.
%%* They remixed the Kanto Gym Leader theme three times. The first remix was for [[https://youtu.be/3qu2IB7mykU the actual Gym Leaders]], the second was for the [[https://youtu.be/iCC2vu9Clkk Pika Cup Semifinal]], and the third for the [[https://youtu.be/WHo11IgA6L8 Petit Cup Battles 4-6]].
%%* [[https://youtu.be/12WQ9PUNTGU The Hall of Fame music]].
%%* [[https://youtu.be/ayrtKNc_XTE The Stadium selection music]].

%%* [[https://youtu.be/a6hGZGB7Mro Prime Cup Battles 4-6.]]

* 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 ''Pokémon'' 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.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdq4MfOThnsOgerpon'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.

* Wally's battle theme is back. While an already amazing theme, [[https://youtu.be/SMOs8xisTec Masters improves upon it.]]

* Cynthia's encounter theme has been remixed into a battle theme proper, combining elements of Giratina's theme. [[https://youtu.be/HT56kUyhIzo Listen here.]]

** [[https://youtu.be/y1hBm4LRZRw Hoenn]] with its rockin' [[AutobotsRockOut electric guitars]] and rhythmic clapping brings to mind a stadium filled with thousands of screaming fans cheering for their favorite trainer.
** [[https://youtu.be/yZv5NzYzAgw Sinnoh.]]

* [[https://youtu.be/_Fa8elz8tzc Prayer]]'s a TearJerker song.

* [[https://youtu.be/o8cY6fQ0O3Q Hoenn Victory Road]], sadly cut from the dubs.
* [[https://youtu.be/huoOfIBZmFw Dazzlingly Beautiful Girl]], an eerie piece from the original series.

* [[https://youtu.be/rrRSzvdUPoo Raid!]] from the original series is an intense one.

* "[[https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/pok%C3%A9mon-destroy-ed-sheeran-s-home-in-scarlet-violet-music-video/ar-AA12pcdT Celestial]]" by Music/EdSheeran is an upbeat AwardBaitSong in his own style that plays over the credits. In contrast to "KISEKI" from ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', it's the first true vocal end credits theme in a ''Pokémon'' game, and marks a satisfying, peaceful ending to your journey through Paldea.

** [[https://youtu.be/JPgb8hP8h8s 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/y1hBm4LRZRw Hoenn.]]

* [[https://youtu.be/vlDnSOCb3Fs The Victory Road theme]] of the game is a resounding triumphant piece, which fits the change of this game's Victory Road from a sprawling maze to a linear last stretch towards the League.

* [[https://youtu.be/iPFAojdnutc Penny's Battle theme]] is an intense rave theme despite Penny herself being rather quiet and shy.
* [[https://youtu.be/et_9brBBqn8 The Team Star Grunts' battle theme]] is a rocking, upbeat theme tailor-made for probably the most relatable villain team seen so far in the main series.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUGzVsLnXb8 Team Star boss theme]] opens with wailing guitars before diving headlong into a hard-hitting rock anthem that would make Piers from ''[=Sword/Shield=]'' nod with approval.

* [[https://youtu.be/gNNxKyivsW0 The final boss theme]]. A very brass and drum heavy that emphasizes that you will fighting one of the most difficult battles in the history of the franchise.

* [[https://youtu.be/itXFPpAISMo VS Battle 1]], a remix of the Hoenn battle theme with better instruments and adding in some bright chimes and even a little bit that sounds like the Hoenn Elite Four theme at the end.
* [[https://youtu.be/J6Ka6TX9q_U VS Battle 2]], which plays during free play mode. It's an energetic orchestral remix of the Hoenn Gym Leader theme with less of the infamous "Hoenn trumpets".
* [[https://youtu.be/nNyCF5FR8Yk VS Battle 3]], which plays during free play mode. It's an orchestral remix of the ''RSE'' Champion battle theme with a truly brilliant section in the middle with clashing instruments that really emphasizes the frantic pace of battling against the Hoenn champion.

* Golden Sun and Silver Moon: Pokémon Remix Album is a a two disc Japan only album with remixes of various songs from all across the franchise (as of 2009). Some standouts include:
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BtsTUFr8qM Sky Tower]], a remix of the song of the same name from ''Videogame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorersOfSky'' but punched up with a snappy drums and vocals.

* [[https://youtu.be/usuKnzJLoHU Fire Island Volcano]] is absurdly epic, opening with a low-key didgeridoo before abruptly kicking into high-gear with strings and bagpipes.

* [[https://youtu.be/XvONFCf5RMo Kyurem Approaching!]] When you hear this, you know something '''[[WhamEpisode bad]]''' is about to happen.

* [[https://youtu.be/nxS8YDjTpeg Dialga's Fight to the Finish!]], the final boss of both the main story and the fifth special episode. In the latter, it actually begins to play well before the battle actually begins, serving to make the prior scene even more epic. It even reappears for ''Super Mystery Dungeon''!

%%** [[https://youtu.be/tq6wCcg6QzA An orchestrated version]].

* [[https://youtu.be/xwmw51sz7Vc Black City]], and its counterpart, [[https://youtu.be/WvXmOyV8gqc White Forest]]. The former is a haunting techno melody that seems to emphasize just how much the city is corrupted (heck, a few openly admit to being greedy), while the latter is a happy, upbeat tune with a cheerful innocence to it--perfect for a nature-filled forest. Certainly a harsh contrast, much like the opposing themes for Opelucid City.

* The [[https://youtu.be/hvhx2409c4c final battle theme]] is even better than the previous game's.

* [[https://youtu.be/gNNxKyivsW0 The final boss theme]]. A very brass and drum heavy that emphasizes that you will fighting one of the most difficult battles in the history of ''Franchise/Pokemon''.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/itXFPpAISMo VS Battle 1]] remixed the Hoenn Trainer theme.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/J6Ka6TX9q_U VS Battle 2,]] ''Colosseum'''s remix of the Hoenn Gym Leader theme.
%%* [[https://youtu.be/nNyCF5FR8Yk VS Battle 3,]] the ''Colosseum'' remix of the ''RSE'' Champion battle theme is pretty great.

* [[https://youtu.be/gNNxKyivsW0 The final boss theme.]] Trumpets and horns really drive home that this battle is going to be a serious one.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrD3crA7fho Battle! Noble Pokémon]] is an insanely intense and bombastic remix of the regular wild battle theme. Of particular note is the intro, which features alarming piano, followed by horn blasts punctuating each phrase. It perfectly captures the feeling of imminent DEATH by insane Pokémon. And just when you think you're done for, you manage to throw enough balms to stun the damn thing. ''Then'' you get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_r1EqrGgZs a second, triumphant phase]]. The intro is given an added punch of horns compared to the start of the fight. The feeling of satisfaction is palpable, as for the first time, the Pokémon-to-Pokémon part of a boss is the ''relaxing'' bit.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrD3crA7fho Batte! Noble Pokémon]] is an insanely intense and bombastic remix of the regular wild battle theme. Of particular note is the intro, which features alarming piano, followed by horn blasts punctuating each phrase. It perfectly captures the feeling of imminent DEATH by insane Pokémon. And just when you think you're done for, you manage to throw enough balms to stun the damn thing. ''Then'' you get [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_r1EqrGgZs a second, triumphant phase]]. The intro is given an added punch of horns compared to the start of the fight. The feeling of satisfaction is palpable, as for the first time, the Pokémon-to-Pokémon part of a boss is the ''relaxing'' bit.

** [[https://youtu.be/euzRjM4bfcQ Final Battle Theme]] with Hop at the Pokemon League semifinals sounds much more tense, and it tells you how he pulled himself together after a series of frustrating defeats and that he's going to take you on seriously. The chants also implies that he has made some fans.

* [[https://youtu.be/7_Pr3HPgVH8 Origin Forme Dialga/Palkia]], an aggressive Eurobeat remix of Dialga and Palkia's battle theme from ''Diamond and Pearl'', serves as a wildly heart-pumping backdrop to the final boss of the pre-credits story.

* "[[https://youtu.be/xQVvrCwfBr4 We Will Meet Again]]" is the ultimate tribute to the friendship of Lucario and Sir Aaron from Movie 8.

* [[https://youtu.be/DUt8UwXhsnk?si=oADk5sdHqPgFBE9Y The capture tutorial music]] in the first game is [[MundaneMadeAwesome way cooler than it has any right to be]]. It later gets remixed into...

-->'''Song:''' From the stars and the ancient past/They come to play but they'll never last!

* [[https://youtu.be/8aTOaRB_XX4 Through the Sea of Time]], most famously played for Grovyle's HeroicSacrifice against Dusknoir just before Temporal Tower. The tune's slow wistful and energetic use of flute and brass puts energy to a desperate scene, as if saying "don't go, please!" to Grovyle when you need him most.
** The song is called "Through the Sea of Time", by the way, because it first plays when Lapras lifts off from the sea of water and begins swimming [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin through the sea of time]] to carry your group to the Hidden Land. The fact that this one song can convey both the sense of wonder and adventure from seeing the Hidden Land for the first time, and the emotional weight of Grovyle's final act in the main story, is incredible.

** [[https://youtu.be/RsIS9695K9M? 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.