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10For the ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' remixes, see '''[[AwesomeMusic/SuperSmashBros here.]]''' Smash Bros unite! Now, back to the awesome music! '''Unmarked spoilers below.'''
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16[[folder:Pokémon Title Theme]]
17* The original [[https://youtu.be/oaaFap2G1-4 Pokémon Theme]] itself. ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue FireRed and LeafGreen]]'' brought about [[https://youtu.be/PcsOSKBZOgA their own great remix]].
18* ''Gold and Silver''[='s=] is [[https://youtu.be/m1KVDI7vbEM pretty great as well]].
19** ''[[UpdatedRerelease Crystal]]''[='s=] [[https://youtu.be/_LK8lOPxvtk title theme]] slightly differs at the beginning from the ''Gold/Silver'' version, but soon becomes the traditional ''Gold/Silver'' title theme. It's just as good.
20** Awesomeness driven up with the simply wonderful [[https://youtu.be/CUnPnQzIL-Q HeartGold/SoulSilver remix]]. In one minute we have: Gold and Silver's intro music, New Bark Town, Goldenrod City, Burned Tower, and the Rival and Eusine's leitmotifs.
21* ''[[https://youtu.be/jL2vM32-b1A Ruby and Sapphire]]''[='s=] and its remix in ''[[https://youtu.be/UYm-ybpiwl8 Colosseum]]''.
22** There's an [[https://youtu.be/wNfXP_DEk6k uncompressed MIDI version]] of the original hidden in the obscure game ''Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire''.
23** [[https://youtu.be/JMwxF-vqQDc The orchestrated remix]] in ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire'' is a truly grandiose song.
24** In ''Diamond and Pearl'', [[https://youtu.be/Q_s4ilFzmHs an unused track in the game is the theme.]]
25* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonDiamondAndPearl Diamond and Pearl]]''[='s=] [[https://youtu.be/qLt6KzC61f8 title theme]] is great, too, although it plays more during the introduction ''video'' rather than on the title screen itself.
26* The [[https://youtu.be/CudEQjPKSNs epic remix]] from ''[[VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite Black and White]]'' when you [[NearVictoryFanfare face a Gym Leader's last Pokémon]].
27** ''Especially'' when the music plays during the Gym Leaders' BigDamnHeroes moment in N's Castle.
28** ''Black and White''[='s=] [[https://youtu.be/tFC8xLYNCcY title theme]] itself is great as well.
29** ''Black 2 and White 2'' version also [[https://youtu.be/7KwyG9HhwHA does the job]].
30** ''Black 2 and White 2''[='=]s [[https://youtu.be/MXpaSjI2DH0 title screen]].
31* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X & Y]]'''s [[https://youtu.be/j1lpJF2KFgI title theme]] is a great update to the classic.
32* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonSunAndMoon Sun and Moon]]'''s [[https://youtu.be/QvKtHflrQdI title theme]] is just as magnificent as ever, and appears to take characteristics from every generation's title theme, with some chanting added at the end for good measure.
33* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield Sword and Shield]]'''s [[https://youtu.be/BEqwRdxsOyI Title Screen]]. First used in the announcement trailer, this theme begins with a cool synth rendition of the Hall of Fame music, then suddenly transitions into an electric guitar version of the traditional Title Screen music, which also alludes to the fact that there is no Hall of Fame records like in the previous games, but you get to see the team members you used to beat the champion at the title screen.
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36[[folder:''Red''/''Blue''/''Yellow'']]
37* The wonderfully calm [[https://youtu.be/cOWRNLaCMJg Pallet Town]], where it all began.
38* [[https://youtu.be/EjA4SgVDmh4 The Rival's Encounter Theme,]] an instantly recognizable theme that tells you everything you need to know about your Rival's character.
39* [[https://youtu.be/u0G12EBW4KY Route 1.]] You step outside, you get your starter and you leave your little pokey town and venture into the world full of hope and ambition. This tune nicely conveys that child-like sense of wonder and playfulness.
40* Aaand... the [[https://youtu.be/NrS523dOHU4 very first wild Pokémon battle theme]].
41* The [[https://youtu.be/wgdBcvzcQNY Viridan/Pewter/Saffron City Theme.]] This music is classic!
42* The [[https://youtu.be/-TB-xa6CChA Pokémon Center Theme]].
43* The [[https://youtu.be/UH7YJGheDUU Trainer battle Theme]], a classic that re-appears every generation.
44* The [[https://youtu.be/Wufz_8FOMzE Viridian Forest]] is damned creepy! And so addicting...
45* [[https://youtu.be/biLeC5D4S48 The music that plays inside the Pokémon Gyms]], another classic that gets you pumped up to fight the strongest trainers.
46* [[https://youtu.be/Vk9T241KnF0 The Original Gym Leader Music]]. Awesomeness on a stick. You knew it was time to get serious when you heard it.
47* [[https://youtu.be/3rj2Tsp_DVM Mt. Moon]], the franchise's very first cave theme. Creepy sounding? Yes, owing to how dark the caves are. And it still manages to showcase that darkness.
48* [[https://youtu.be/hLcJois9yTs The Main Kanto Route Theme]]. [[http://www.viddler.com/v/d1e634b3 A certain glitch Pokémon causes audio glitches, presented in the linked video as a simplified version of Route 4's music playing at Lavender Town's speed.]] It somehow makes one of the most inspiring songs in the series be slightly depressing.
49* The happy and energetic [[https://youtu.be/xpPWNOhJtqs Cerulean City]].
50* [[https://youtu.be/pX9scc13gMw Route 24 and 25]], first heard in the game's opening and then again in said routes (between Cerulean City and Bill's House), just has that perfect adventure sound to it.
51* [[https://youtu.be/h7yDXSq18mY Vermilion City,]] best described as "departures, arrivals and goodbyes" in musical form. Made better in ''Gold and Silver''.
52* The [[https://youtu.be/WGJglX2t5YM S.S. Anne]] music. And since you hear it only once in the game, you will ''miss'' it.
53* [[https://youtu.be/nxU2UjAjN24 The Bike Theme from the original R/B/Y games]] is so unbelievably catchy...
54* [[https://youtu.be/7bRctqZpTM8 Route 11,]] the seaside boardwalk famous for tying Lavender Town, Vermilion City and Fuchsia City together. It's also famous for the awesomely carefree feel embodied by its BGM.
55* [[https://youtu.be/JNJJ-QkZ8cM Lavender Town]] is awesome in a scary way.
56* The [[https://youtu.be/u8NktOkmRvM Pokémon Tower music]], simultaneously saddening and damned creepy.
57* [[https://youtu.be/iMyDrhNf2t0 Celadon City]] and the [[https://youtu.be/XqGEL64BiXU original Game Corner]]. So catchy and wonderful. Kind of jarring when you think about Team Rocket's presence there.
58* [[https://youtu.be/5kiKM2f2j_o Team Rocket's Hideout]]. The true theme of Team Rocket?
59* The one, the only, the original [[https://youtu.be/oUTW3hJx52U Surfing tune]].
60* [[https://youtu.be/PwyjgQgYo68 Silph Co.]] is, in a few words, creepy, chaotic, and totally awesome.
61* For the old school, the original [[https://youtu.be/VBby1E3tWwo Cinnabar Island]] theme. Kinda makes you feel like you're walking on a low-bit beach, huh?
62* [[https://youtu.be/qFtCQNfbEss Pokémon Mansion]], an amazingly tense and atmospheric song that helps set the mood as you pick through Mewtwo's backstory.
63* The one, the only, the [[https://youtu.be/2Q2et9q17eM original Victory Road]]. Short song, but packs an unbelievable amount of awesome into the time you spend with it.
64* [[https://youtu.be/5I3Cm9necF0 The League Champion Theme]]. After conquering the Elite Four, your Pokemon are exhausted after four long and difficult fights, but one final challenge lies ahead. Your rival awaits for the ultimate battle, and this theme underscores both the tension of the moment that all of your training has led up to, and your Pokemon's determination to push through the pain and score one last victory.
65* [[https://youtu.be/5DIZ6MoMuoA The Hall of Fame Music]]. So simple, so iconic, it got brought back in every main series game.
66* The [[https://youtu.be/LzmlpAjMpHs Ending Credits Theme]]. Even better, up until ''Diamond and Pearl'', the ending credits themes ''always'' ended with a short callback to this original.
67* Even a song as basic as [[https://youtu.be/IFdKj-9w0dE the Printer error theme]] in ''Yellow'' is surprisingly cute and catchy.
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71* [[https://youtu.be/D0j9AOEhzO8 New Bark Town]]. Probably the best starter town music in the Pokémon games. As good as the ''HGSS'' version is, there's something about the original version that just can't be topped.
72* [[https://youtu.be/m1ud5-glY6M Professor Elm's Lab]], a lighthearted song which tells you everything you need to know about the scatterbrained professor.
73* Your Johto adventure begins with [[https://youtu.be/rxqHQ9nOZcc Route 29]] and [[https://youtu.be/o09AO8OH8BU Route 30]].
74* The Johto Wild Pokémon Theme:
75** [[https://youtu.be/VGuuR0kQIgg By day]]...
76** ...and [[https://youtu.be/NlG-uj4GMnQ by night]]. [[GoddamnedBats Hoot hoot!]]
77* The [[https://youtu.be/GDcIDTCgdew Tour Music]]. A catchy little tune that fits so perfectly for tutorials that it was even reused in ''Black and White 2'' and ''X and Y''.
78* The [[https://youtu.be/opXXFAl8lkY Pokémon Center Theme]] and the [[https://youtu.be/chmAMxlhh7o Pokémon Communication Center Theme]] can only be heard in the Japanese version of ''Crystal''. Sweet sounding melodic healing to show how hardworking and compassionate Nurse Joy is and a neat tune to get your companions healed.
79* The [[https://youtu.be/iFwXt1PAEOg Rival Trainer music]]. [[https://youtu.be/PK1yjBgxgho The Rival Trainer's leitmotif]] is just as good as the first games' rival's theme. If not better.
80* The [[https://youtu.be/gZJMSZGzo7Y Johto Trainer Battle Theme]]. ''GSC'' managed to make the second most-heard theme in the games epic. So much so that it's used as the Poké Cup [[https://youtu.be/wYDY_UOor7k semi-final theme]] in ''Stadium 2''.
81* The [[https://youtu.be/LG0-UMOljBU Violet City/Olivine City Music]], a moody piece which contrasts nicely with the more upbeat Kanto city themes.
82* [[https://youtu.be/VFnJ-UN48vU The music that plays inside the Pokémon Gyms]]. You knew that this theme had to show up eventually.
83* The [[https://youtu.be/ZvkYZSrwgjQ Johto Gym Leader Theme]], an intense and driven boss theme.
84* The music used in [[https://youtu.be/fbcjFvXGXYQ Azalea Town/Blackthorn City]], setting a laid-back atmosphere for Johto with its "[[Music/GeorgeMichael Last Christmas]]"-esque tune.
85* [[https://youtu.be/46LXLha2FEY Team Rocket's Battle Theme]], combining just the right amount of intensity and sliminess.
86* [[https://youtu.be/S1-VyHIx_SY Goldenrod City]], perhaps the best town theme EVER.
87** Its awesomeness grows with the [[https://youtu.be/6KFILUFqcjE Bike Theme REMIX!]]
88** It's even better [[https://youtu.be/0XNCDv-PbFU#t=178 if you take the train from Saffron into Goldenrod]]. They just meld perfectly into one another.
89* The exciting and addictive [[https://youtu.be/iWbUtdx827g Lucky Channel/Game Corner Music]].
90* The soothing [[https://youtu.be/2XjouKSkSeM National Park Theme]], serenity in audio form.
91* [[https://youtu.be/4P4b_YTNC7c The Bug Catching Contest music]], a remix of the first-gen Bike Theme.
92* ''Gold and Silver'' probably has the most elegant [[https://youtu.be/aP0m-PJozWo surf theme]] in the entire series.
93* [[https://youtu.be/Be-AZvSOhP4 Ecruteak/Cianwood City's theme]] is one of the most beautiful tunes on the Game Boy/Game Boy Color.
94* [[https://youtu.be/SMZ_8tL9TxM The Route 38/39 music]], It has a particularly triumphant vibe to it as if the game itself was telling you, "You're doing great, keep going!".
95* [[https://youtu.be/VSa_TGbJjCg Eusine's Leitmotif]] from ''Crystal'' really captures his energy to find the Legendary Dogs.
96* [[https://youtu.be/uMzC3RpYHGg The Route 42/43/44 and Lake of Rage music]] is just incredible.
97* [[https://youtu.be/AOZL3kkCUBQ Team Rocket Hideout]]. For when you want tension in your cute {{Mons}} series, and a JumpScare when a Rocket Grunt spots you and the next theme kicks in.
98* [[https://youtu.be/k5Z3642mwt0 Team Rocket Radio Tower Takeover]]; so catchy, it basically got shanghaied into being Team Rocket's BootstrappedLeitmotif.
99* [[https://youtu.be/JWsLm7mND1k Dark Cave]], awesome enough to make you WANT to go in there. Also played in the [[FrictionlessIce Ice]] [[SlippySlideyIceWorld Path]], making it less [[BlockPuzzle tedious]].
100* From ''Crystal'', the franchise's first--and memorable--wild legendary theme music: [[https://youtu.be/y8Pgfp4JYW0 Raikou/Entei/Suicune Theme]].
101* [[https://youtu.be/HA9Ws-_iCEw THE. TIN. TOWER.]] Almost impossible not to like this.
102* [[https://youtu.be/-1KBQTGSDFA Route 26 and 27]]. Beat all Johto's Gyms, go back home to New Bark, Surf to your right for a few seconds, and fasten your damn seat belt, because you're in Kanto now, [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch Bitch.]]
103* [[https://youtu.be/mlhA6i7Ynd0 Victory Road]]. Wandering through a [[AnticlimaxLevel challenge-less, empty cave]] has never felt so epic.
104* The [[https://youtu.be/_a3hoWJDXSs Indigo Plateau]] theme. A very short song, but it still makes you feel like the biggest badass around when it plays.
105* [[https://youtu.be/ZarvXCld42w The theme for the battle against Lance/Red]] [[RecurringRiff borrows from RBY's main theme]]. One of the best final boss themes in video game history.
106* The [[https://youtu.be/nU263Ud3LM4 Credits Theme]] sticks the most out of all the tracks in the game.
107* [[https://youtu.be/gY47oNWC7q0 The S.S. Aqua]]. You've just beaten the champion, Professor Elm has given you a boat ticket, and then you're on your way! To...
108* [[https://youtu.be/DAXA2qWwnKU Vermillion City]]! The nostalgic feeling of being in Kanto again. The sense of achievement of coming this far, on your long journey from Johto. How could this not be awesome?
109* [[https://youtu.be/IgVA5wqmskg The Kanto Trainer Battle Theme]]. Because the original wasn't enough already.
110* [[https://youtu.be/MTC_B8E7a84 Kanto's wild battle]] theme makes encountering Rattata seem like a legendary has arrived.
111* The Kanto Gym Leader theme. Dear Lord, as awesome as the ''HG/SS'' version of this song is, [[https://youtu.be/oBx4pEiNJ7Q the GSC version's]] first few seconds tells you just two things: you're going against the original gym leaders, and SHIT. JUST. GOT. REAL.
112* [[https://youtu.be/h9SFxVFKZw0 The main Kanto Route Theme]] is the perfect song for revisiting old haunts.
113* Pallet Town once again. You have all 16 badges, [[https://youtu.be/H9bDN_aZvNI you're heading down Route 1]], and you know exactly what music is coming... [[https://youtu.be/eaK564p5ksc and it's still awesome]].
114* The [[https://youtu.be/ChIF8RW_b2Y Battle]] [[https://youtu.be/ytMr1MDPSPw Tower]] Music is happy, yet still gets you pumped up to fight.
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117[[folder:''Ruby''/''Sapphire''/''Emerald'']]
118->Themes that debuted in ''[=FireRed=]'' and ''[=LeafGreen=]'' are in those games' folder.
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120The SNES-like audio for the GBA did wonders for the music of Pokémon, and the whole soundtrack doesn't disappoint. Plus, you can experience those [[MemeticMutation glorious trumpets]]!
121* The laid-back cheerfulness that is [[https://youtu.be/im6tbN9SZXs Littleroot Town]].
122* [[https://youtu.be/zf9rqmkXCFA Route 101]] is yet another great first-route tune.
123* The [[https://youtu.be/7Lj16YwWrHk Wild Pokémon Battle]] theme is a great showcase of the [=GBA=]'s qualities compared to previous hardware.
124* One of the cheeriest tracks in the soundtrack: [[https://youtu.be/aZ5HREsFcUg Oldale Town, shared with Lavaridge Town]].
125* The [[https://youtu.be/Rqco9nxyc8g Pokémon Center theme]] has its unique flavor to it by being a unique arrangement of the Gen 1 Pokémon Center theme.
126* [[https://youtu.be/_Y0zo3CxroI Friendly Shop]], the Poké Mart theme. So awesome, it's appeared in every game since ''Emerald''.
127* The rival theme, both for [[https://youtu.be/XJTV7kVTe5M Brendan]] and [[https://youtu.be/148DtdZn3wI May]]. Variations hint at slight differences between the characters.
128* The [[https://youtu.be/Mp8cQ5Ob3oE Rival Battle Theme]]. For the first time that the player's rival is friendly, this theme is both upbeat and epic at the same time!
129* [[https://youtu.be/hTNgiLmjuZo Pokémon Trainer Battle]] theme. Awesome, and yet surprisingly sinister for a battle theme.
130* [[https://youtu.be/Wkgh4CgYSYk Petalburg City]]. This link here is 7 minutes of upbeat pleasantry.
131* [[https://youtu.be/ZOoqKHz_D0w Route 104]] is a fantastic piece for the first beach you see in the game.
132* The [[https://youtu.be/QS7e5u61CMs Magma/Aqua Grunt Themes]] were the most awesome pieces in the game.
133** [[https://youtu.be/kU4UYsKsMmM Team Magma Appears!]]
134** [[https://youtu.be/1f8k0WQJjbY Team Aqua Appears!]]
135* The [[https://youtu.be/g8hmfdAzDes R/S/E Gym Leader Theme]] is perhaps one of the BEST battle themes the series has!
136* The Gym Leader victory theme in every Pokémon game is super-happy, but [[https://youtu.be/kyEa55PImc4 its Generation III rendition]] is probably the best of all of them; it actually makes you feel like you've accomplished something. Bask in your victory!
137* [[https://youtu.be/9H16EEEGZns Crossing the Sea]]? No you aren't. You're going to sit on this boat for the next HOUR and listen to this incredibly awesome track loop over and over and over again.
138* [[https://youtu.be/l0yo32iVGA0 Slateport City]]. One of the best town themes from the series.
139* [[https://youtu.be/gXDpynALaFM The Oceanic Museum]], a remix of the S.S. Anne theme from the first generation.
140* As with all other route themes, [[https://youtu.be/dKW-reR_jUQ Route 110]] captures the air of adventure.
141%%* The [[https://youtu.be/97STwclAPrQ Trick House]] theme, and the [[https://youtu.be/XJFapb-CC_A vocal version]].
142* [[https://youtu.be/rrhFuLPLlNk The Rustboro City theme]] is a delightfully cheerful, bossa nova-inspired tune that makes you feel you're in a seaside resort.
143* [[https://youtu.be/e2MgCTyU8bw Mauville Game Corner]] is a cheerfully upbeat track fitting the high stakes of a game corner
144* The [[https://youtu.be/gexTc0YbYx8 Cycling theme]] is so unbelievably happy and fast paced.
145* [[https://youtu.be/MHFBO-ASaE8 Verdanturf Town]]. One of the most beautiful tracks in R/S/E, which is saying a lot.
146* [[https://youtu.be/wfARFF9S5Jg Route 113]] from R/S/E, an utterly amazing track reminiscent of "Snowman" from ''VideoGame/{{Mother}}''.
147* The music that plays while in [[https://youtu.be/i3GrO6kxJCw Meteor Falls]] (and the Cave of Origin) is just awesome to listen to.
148* [[https://youtu.be/oY6ZwstAUnM The Mt. Chimney/Sky Pillar music]]. Hard-sounding, like you're climbing the side of a volcano, and yet funky at the same time.
149* [[https://youtu.be/n9x1KWP9Apc Route 111.]] Almost made the endless sandstorm damage in battle worth it.
150* One kickass [[https://youtu.be/Pyyis1fasd0 Surf theme]] coming right up. Made the massive amounts of surfing required in the game quite tolerable for some people.
151* The [[https://youtu.be/sFU8mrXb9LY Abandoned Ship]] had some great music. Sad, considering the place was never really plot-important.
152* [[https://youtu.be/o_WkWaoBgNY Route 119]]. Can't take your bike through the tall grass, which people also happen to be hiding in. Not to mention that it's usually raining - and don't bother with an umbrella, lest you get ''struck by lightning.'' You're earning your way through this route.
153* [[https://youtu.be/jcERfBtAS9E Route 120, one of the most epic route themes in the series.]]
154* The [[https://youtu.be/DMavg1Y6wBg Mt.Pyre/Shoal Cave/New Mauville theme]] provides just the right mix of ambience and adventure to suit its locations, and is criminally underestimated when people talk about the best music of the series.
155* [[https://youtu.be/TEtlhq1PxI4 Mt. Pyre (Peak)]]. A bouncy song, which is odd for a mountain graveyard, but it sounds great.
156* [[https://youtu.be/s2ut8s2hdSc Lilycove City/Pacifidlog Town]]. A complex, yet simple and lovely sounding water waltz.
157* The theme of the [[https://youtu.be/ZaZiqrnoabM Art Museum]] in Lilycove City is one classy tune.
158* The [[https://youtu.be/8p93ra1ZAKs Team Magma/Aqua Hideout theme]] is much more "stealthy" than the Rocket Hideout themes from before.
159* The [[https://youtu.be/Z9vqvfxoRBg Diving theme]] shows the beauty of underwater life with a beautiful, yet quiet song.
160* [[https://youtu.be/8s8IAxtFhE0 The Sealed Chamber]]. A tranquil song that evokes the mystery and echoes the power of the Legendary Golems of long ago.
161* [[https://youtu.be/i7SrUYEKMOg Regirock, Regice, and Registeel's battle theme]]. Appropriately, it sounds like a ten thousand-year old golem awakening and stomping around.
162* The [[https://youtu.be/A4_tiCzlGGM Archie and Maxie]] Battles are under-appreciated.
163* [[https://youtu.be/AdTgSwO_o0Y Heavy Rain]] is excellent for the situation, tense and ominous.
164* [[https://youtu.be/kzeGusU8z_s The Drought]] puts [[MemeticMutation Lavender Town]] to shame.
165* [[https://youtu.be/GSYUacOWP8w Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza's battle theme]]. Those first five seconds tell you SHIT IS GOING DOWN.
166* [[https://youtu.be/h7uhGk494uA Sootopolis City]]. It may be calmed and relaxing, but this song does tell you that you're in a legendary town. In the middle of a volcano.
167* The theme in [[https://youtu.be/Hhks9l_oFjo Ever Grande City]] is a good piece to hear, especially after going though Victory Road.
168* [[https://youtu.be/tVImEZA_4a0 Victory Road]] from ''Ruby/Sapphire'' is an intense song fitting its rough elements and encouraging listener to keep pushing through to the Elite Four.
169* The [[https://youtu.be/h92NII_daioR/S/E Elite Four theme]] is an upbeat song with determined clapping that keeps pushing the player to do their best against the Elite Four.
170* The Champion's [[https://youtu.be/p-NylYukMv4 battle theme]], [[https://youtu.be/8mcTV77e1TY encounter theme]], and [[https://youtu.be/Knsvxnihk1A victory theme]] all qualify as awesome tracks.
171* Even the [[https://youtu.be/NChkATzr9P4 "Room of Glory"]] music is incredible... sadly, as always, [[LongSongShortScene it only plays when Steven Stone/Wallace is recording the player's League-triumphing feat in the Hall of Fame Room.]]
172* All of the ending themes have a triumphant note to them, but [[https://youtu.be/8UzM1PxXCbg Hoenn's Ending]] is a complete TearJerker.
173* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U730ft9yESk The Battle Frontier theme]] from ''Emerald'', particularly the opening few notes. The whole thing just screams "triumphant."
174* The individual battle facilities in the Battle Frontier all have their own themes, some of which stray from the rest of the soundtrack, and all of which fit in well with their respective motifs.
175** [[https://youtu.be/F4IVJ4S9s7I Battle Factory's]] is very techno-y.
176** [[https://youtu.be/eYjatnkBcEw Battle Arena's]] has a medieval Japan feel to it.
177** [[https://youtu.be/Bv8SwSzQ7Ss The Battle Dome's]] gets you fired up to WIN.
178** [[https://youtu.be/cp5LU6YM5fM Battle Pike's]] is more seedy, more antsy. Fitting for trying your luck in a huge Seviper, hoping that darn Kirlia won't jump you and poison somebody on your team.
179** Between the Egyptian and ancient temple themes, [[https://youtu.be/t-zuHOcsWBo Battle Pyramid's]] definitely says "Pyramid adventure".
180%%** The [[https://youtu.be/iA7QFVy7fCA Battle Tower theme]], a slower version of [[https://youtu.be/wIhwjacXUVI the Battle Tower theme from Ruby/Sapphire]].
181%%** [[https://youtu.be/_ojuXMtt9dw Battle Palace.]]
182%%* [[https://youtu.be/MqDcd9-Ov6o The Frontier Brain battle theme]] is no slouch either.
183%%* There's a [[https://youtu.be/yxDQmBZQ-ak remix]] of ''Crystal'''s Raikou/Entei/Suicune theme hidden in the data of the games.
184%%* Another hidden theme: [[https://youtu.be/qHBpU_K9Zuw Johto's Route 38/39 theme]].
185* More hidden themes: [[https://youtu.be/KWPmqykhGrM Pokémon Communication Center]], [[https://youtu.be/wxHWHO9qDwQ Viridian City]], [[https://youtu.be/yZ16idg4QRg Team Rocket Radio Tower Takeover]], and the beta version of [[https://youtu.be/9LMf8gx631M Littleroot Town]].
186[[/folder]]
187
188[[folder:''[=FireRed=]''/''[=LeafGreen=]'']]
189* [[https://youtu.be/dfRLeXXsdnM Pallet Town]] is calming and nostalgic, fitting the first town of the first region.
190%%* [[https://youtu.be/M7xyJO-fde8 The Rival's encounter theme]].
191%%* [[https://youtu.be/8RGDdRFxkco Route 1.]]
192%%* [[https://youtu.be/8RJZIEVsDVE The Pokémon Center theme]].
193%%* [[https://youtu.be/M3o5-Ny4eU0 The Trainer battle theme]].
194%%* [[https://youtu.be/MM8qhyxwIQo Viridian Forest.]]
195* [[https://youtu.be/yylKlV2Wij8 The Gym Leader battle theme]] gets intense, with heavy percussion to pump up the player.
196%%* [[https://youtu.be/pxaiWfCBXjg Cerulean City.]]
197%%* [[https://youtu.be/eNK6f_-Qzzs Welcome to the World of Pokémon]], which is also the Route 24/25 theme.
198* [[https://youtu.be/0DsVkkHH51E The main Route theme.]] Uplifting and great for adventure.
199%%* [[https://youtu.be/Y42IIwqfgkE Vermillion City]].
200%%* [[https://youtu.be/Aq3gneejUg4 The S.S. Anne music]].
201%%* [[https://youtu.be/dJ02Yk8U7d0 The Bike theme]].
202%%* [[https://youtu.be/crAYEScFaEc Route 11.]]
203%%* [[https://youtu.be/WzW9Xf08GaI Lavender Town]].
204%%* If anything, Pokémon Tower's [[https://youtu.be/DZjtFCucL-8 even scarier]] in ''FR/LG''.
205%%* [[https://youtu.be/NJRghphCHmg Celadon City.]]
206%%* [[https://youtu.be/edL6I9cKZkI Team Rocket's Hideout.]]
207%%* [[https://youtu.be/LR3JGxLfxoc The Surf theme]].
208%%* [[https://youtu.be/7OJjPcIKArI Silph Co.]]
209%%* [[https://youtu.be/fPmVzG4RSIQ Cinnabar Island]], one of the best non-battle themes in the game.
210%%* [[https://youtu.be/7H6Opt94-Rs Power Plant/Pokémon Mansion]].
211* The Sevii Islands bring us some fantastic remixes of music from ''Gold and Silver''. [[https://youtu.be/fm7HjS747mM Four and Five Island]] use Azalea Town's theme, [[https://youtu.be/RQxXjR0bEMI Six and Seven Island]] have Violet City's, and the [[https://youtu.be/PaNP4mWg7Vo other areas]] feature a stunning rendition of Route 42/Lake of Rage.
212%%* [[https://youtu.be/DMai9ra6BCA Indigo Plateau.]]
213%%* [[https://youtu.be/JhfJO366AM4 The Champion theme]].
214* [[https://youtu.be/qTASi6CR04g The FireRed/LeafGreen end credits]] is even better than the original, containing nods to the Team Rocket, Pokémon Center and Pallet Town themes.
215* 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.
216[[/folder]]
217
218[[folder:''Diamond''/''Pearl''/''Platinum'']]
219* ''[=DPPt=]'' may just have the best professor's lab theme in the entire franchise due to its lovely use of pianos and strings in a low-key, calming tone. Both versions of [[https://youtu.be/0Bq_tYRBzdg Professor Rowan's Lab]] are excellent pieces, with one sounding calming and lax, the other sounding a bit more rousing, but still very tranquil. It is musical perfection for an academic environment like a lab.
220* [[https://youtu.be/Q0AwE8EjpDs Route 201]] just gets stuck in budding Pokémon Trainers' heads.
221* The [[https://youtu.be/ecL2DZjfujM Rival battle theme]] perfectly fits your rival. Serious in parts, but mostly quick and goofy.
222* [[https://youtu.be/GHk6bNwL6Iw Sandgem Town]] is an early town theme that feels faster and more upbeat.
223%%* The [[https://youtu.be/FqnLgVA7Xsc daytime Pokémon Center theme]]. [[https://youtu.be/iWIXdXK3mnA And at night]].
224%%* [[https://youtu.be/4F2_QMD7M2k The Trainer Battle music]].
225%%* [[https://youtu.be/lAKZZYNb8YI Jubilife City at night]].
226* On the subject of ''Platinum'': [[https://youtu.be/37G8nBsVLwQ Looker's theme]] is powerful, with high-tempo drums and flashy guitar fitting an International Police officer.
227* [[https://youtu.be/nZzN9_lifMM Oreburgh City]]. A fast-paced song, with a backing acoustic guitar having a good time.
228* The [[https://youtu.be/IjDQ4po2nDQ Gym Leader battle theme.]] An intense song, primarily due to the bass and constant drum beats.
229* The [[https://youtu.be/LGMf-72v7bo Team Galactic Battle Theme]]. Not only was it epic, so was its [[https://youtu.be/L3UOD7bhVvs Admin variant]].
230* [[https://youtu.be/YIAlVDLZJ_k Route 205]] is a great and upbeat theme. Sets the mood for adventure.
231* [[https://youtu.be/y0Fg9xtjFxk Eterna Forest]] is eerily calm, lulling the player into a forest hidden away.
232* The [[https://youtu.be/8JJy3SWa53g Bicycle Theme]]. Despite the drums giving some intensity, the tune remains light and bouncy.
233* [[https://youtu.be/t03CRBZS7p8 Hearthome City]] is a happy-sounding show tune, which is appropriate for the home of Super Contests.
234* [[https://youtu.be/W-NHrwJgWzM Route 209]] is also a lovely theme: slower and triumphant-sounding with a large amount of changing harmony.
235* [[https://youtu.be/c8UkrNo4k2s Route 210]] is a speedy track which allows the guitars to cut loose.
236* [[https://youtu.be/Wdc4SgpLTXs Veilstone City]]. A slower track that shows unique blues chops.
237%%* Its [[https://youtu.be/owghgsl_z5o Game Corner]] theme is probably the most energetic of all the Game Corner themes.
238* The encounter themes are usually sped through after three seconds or so (barring Cynthia) but if you listen to them they're often extremely good. For example, the [[https://youtu.be/87ROZP4oiRY Fisherman/Sailor]] theme.
239* [[https://youtu.be/qvCboyezCWw Canalave City]]. Nice, relaxing, and it's basically a slowed-up version of the credits music from Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal!
240* [[https://youtu.be/1NALkdPuHDQ Route 216]] starts out soft for a snowy area, until about 40 seconds in, where it decides it wants to be a ''funky'' snow area.
241%%* [[https://youtu.be/UhmygATFpLI Mt.Coronet.]]
242%%* The [[https://youtu.be/r6c99c4HKq8 Spear Pillar theme.]]
243* [[https://youtu.be/2zpITTJiw7Q Dialga and Palkia's battle theme]], a fast-paced piano and techno [[BossRemix version of the Spear Pillar theme]] that really drives home their [[OlympusMons Legendary status]].
244* The music for [[https://youtu.be/XLn9WlR_A80 the battle with Team Galactic leader Cyrus]] might be even better than that of his subordinates.
245* [[https://youtu.be/xyAp8JhtNCI The Distortion World's background music]]. The perfect blend of unnerving, surprisingly peaceful, and awesome.
246* [[https://youtu.be/EfFqkIsn88U Platinum Giratina]] is both bombastic and utterly chaotic, fitting given Giratina's nature.
247* [[https://youtu.be/OOmznKTv74M The Acuity/Valor/Verity Lakefront theme.]] A bouncy, yet calming track for the lakes.
248* [[https://youtu.be/fZaa0LqKY6w Cavern in the Lake]] plays in the areas you find the Lake Trio. It's a slower version of their battle theme and serves as great buildup.
249* The [[https://youtu.be/uD4zs_xaFBQ Lake Trio's battle theme]] is amazing, having a great mix of a frantic melody, constant background bass, and loud drums making the song sound both tense and grand.
250* [[https://youtu.be/bU44Yk659qo Sunyshore City]] is a light, fast-paced city theme. Especially appropriate after you beat the gym and Volkner gets some of his enthusiasm back.
251* The [[https://youtu.be/Mxb7chtXGBE music that plays outside of the Pokémon League]] as well as its [[https://youtu.be/7dzZl8ge1z0 more soft nighttime equivalent]] are both beautiful pieces that perfectly capture the feeling of having traveled so far and grown so much. It really makes you feel proud of you and your Pokémon.
252%%* [[https://youtu.be/CnootczJj_0 Pokémon League Building.]]
253%%* The [[https://youtu.be/hLyZVUTUUoM Elite 4 battle theme.]]
254* [[https://youtu.be/whX6TVUDF-E Challenging Cynthia]]. Given how she's got possibly the best temperament out of all the Champions (Steven Stone in ''Ruby/Sapphire'' a close second), the sheer difficulty in fighting her (with mostly exhausted Pokémon, mind you) and the ''what-do-I-do-what-do-I-do-what-do-I-do-what-do-I-do?!'' feel of the music makes for one epic Championship battle.
255** [[https://youtu.be/JkhOikfcqDg "battle gene M"]] is a song performed by MTM, a group consisting of Junichi Masuda on keyboards, Shinji Miyazaki on bass, and Hirokazu Tanaka on drums. This song is based off of Cynthia's battle theme, as noted in a [[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=438 blog posting by Junichi Masuda]]. More information can be found in [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Battle_gene_M this article]].
256** The [[https://youtu.be/cho2NsCKZZc music before the fight]] is also epic, and provides the perfect build-up to an incredibly tough fight. Many a trainer still has their hearts pound on hearing this.
257* Do ''Diamond and Pearl'' have the best ending themes? Ehh, well, [[https://youtu.be/C05_abrtlBM judge for yourself]].
258* [[https://youtu.be/Q5IP77Rs6I0 The theme for the other legendary Pokémon battles.]] Surprisingly simple, yet consistenly intense.
259%%* The Legendary Pokémon theme. [[https://youtu.be/R_VZqw8O79U Backwards.]]
260%%* The [[https://youtu.be/YttM306ltqc Regis' theme]] gets an upgrade in ''Platinum''.
261* [[https://youtu.be/q1El90M5ucA Route 225]] is an epic way to kick off a post-Elite Four adventure. [[https://youtu.be/_8EHVwEqVDc Route 225 at night]] sounds even better than it does during the day!
262* Route 228. A jazzy theme that wouldn't be out of place at the Game Corner to liven up your desert route. [[https://youtu.be/V1ClpGPA3gU Listen to it.]] [[https://youtu.be/BKerdWYF1SU Love it.]]
263%%* [[https://youtu.be/Db07wCTqQoE Stark Mountain.]]
264* If you get an audio system for your villa in Platinum, it plays [[https://youtu.be/FLBoO9bFggA this bossa nova version of the Lilycove City theme from ''Ruby/Sapphire'']].
265%%* [[https://youtu.be/iOyhL1D3AKs Battle Tower.]]
266* The Battle Frontier in ''Platinum'' brings an array of awesome tunes: [[https://youtu.be/HbY3k-qRHXM The main theme]] (a lively variant of the Fight Area theme from ''Diamond/Pearl''), [[https://youtu.be/Vt-H7vCQDy4 Battle Arcade]], [[https://youtu.be/VMKDvuhAjXA Battle Hall]], [[https://youtu.be/UE7c-e78WSU Battle Factory]], and [[https://youtu.be/mKBERjQATjo Battle Castle]].
267* The [[https://youtu.be/W_4nBxJY5kM Platinum Frontier Brain theme.]]
268* [[https://youtu.be/JMvQguyIRfs Platinum's Global Trade Station theme]]; the electrifying tune somehow gives a sense of the wonder of trading Pokémon all over the world.
269* The Wi-Fi Plaza from ''Platinum'' had a trio of happy themes:
270** [[https://youtu.be/47wZTjhYCnk The main theme]] is very celebratory, as if to say "Look--20 people in one room! Let's party!".
271** [[https://youtu.be/4xvJ8Q_Osz8 The minigame theme]] is short, but it goes well with balancing a Mime Jr. on a ball, or tossing berries into a rotating Swalot's mouth.
272** And then [[https://youtu.be/2JWretABYKE the parade theme]] sends you off. "Thanks for coming!"
273* [[https://youtu.be/ZuXI7qcNsHQ Arceus' theme]] is unlike any other music in the game. Unfortunately, [[DummiedOut it only plays if you hack an unreleased event item]]. Suitable, considering that you're fighting ''God''.
274* Hidden in the data of the games, there is a remix of the [[https://youtu.be/D-FmpHf8a0I Main Theme of R/S/E]].
275* [[https://youtu.be/DGs829KmRp8 Route 210]]. That electric guitar makes the frankly infuriating route a lot more fun.
276* The music for [[https://youtu.be/T8cLW0Lckhc Routes 216 and 217]], i.e. the snowy ones, is amazing. A slow start, followed by some of the most fun music in the game (and that's saying something!)
277[[/folder]]
278
279[[folder:''[=HeartGold=]''/''[=SoulSilver=]'']]
280%%* [[https://youtu.be/4ql2ljSivV8 Professor Elm's Lab.]]
281%%* [[https://youtu.be/qU9FnTBtVyE Route 29.]]
282%%* The [[https://youtu.be/9CAhIhUAdEI Johto Wild Pokémon Theme]].
283%%* The [[https://youtu.be/D6v20qnqcXY Pokémon Center Theme]].
284%%* [[https://youtu.be/gETi7V9DalA Poké Mart]], and the [[https://youtu.be/3TG4JCDuOGw GB Sounds Version]].
285%%* The [[https://youtu.be/UxOeaT1iZDk Rival Trainer Music]] (and [[https://youtu.be/BEo81L-d9l4 his leitmotif]]).
286%%* The [[https://youtu.be/DyKfMtnITfc Johto Trainer Battle Theme]]. Holy CRAP!
287%%* [[https://youtu.be/qB1JWgqdyW8 The music that plays inside the Pokémon Gyms]].
288%%* The [[https://youtu.be/N4ikNyO_6a8 Johto Gym Leader Theme]].
289%%* [[https://youtu.be/CSI3sjAl4tE Azalea Town/Blackthorn City]].
290%%* [[https://youtu.be/Zuy1JpkWeos Team Rocket's Theme]].
291%%* [[https://youtu.be/JHnJWAELi3A Team Rocket Battle Theme.]]
292%%* [[https://youtu.be/WB1nJq5V828 Goldenrod City]].
293%%* [[https://youtu.be/0IcQL4QPLIc The Bicycle Theme]]. The song gets a beautiful remix.
294%%* [[https://youtu.be/OjtZ4EXIZM0 The Game Corner]]
295* The [[https://youtu.be/TxhyvwJRdDA National Park Theme]]. The piano... It helps that you [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/6/6d/HGSS_National_Park-Morning.png see]] [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/0/01/HGSS_National_Park-Day.png one]] [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/d/d2/HGSS_National_Park-Evening.png of]] [[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/c/c1/HGSS_National_Park-Night.png these]] every time you enter.
296%%* [[https://youtu.be/hcx5kYZwrA8 The Bug Catching Contest Music]].
297* [[https://youtu.be/DH7NSI2UtSI Cianwood City]] and [[https://youtu.be/Wtd_kHwDFfM Ecruteak City]] have different but beautiful variations on the Game Boy Color original (originally the same track).
298%%* [[https://youtu.be/9r0NQaAYf-s Eusine's Leitmotif]].
299%%* The [[https://youtu.be/fMFtAR-sCEM Surf Theme]].
300%%* [[https://youtu.be/E6fRI0ivct0 The Route 38/39 Music]].
301* [[https://youtu.be/RVWV9pVySHs Lighthouse/Mt. Silver]], especially in the latter's case, where it's the VeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon with the game's bonus boss. The track gives a sense of ominous dread as you climb higher and higher up Mt. Silver.
302%%* [[https://youtu.be/cRQ2leqbnPY Route 47/48]], and the [[https://youtu.be/lzzkTPjgpv8 GB Sounds Version]].
303%%* [[https://youtu.be/ABxSqtOlURY Safari Zone Gate]], and the [[https://youtu.be/MiBIbimEnbw GB Sounds Version]].
304%%* [[https://youtu.be/ndNV1sqvAX4 Safari Zone]], and the [[https://youtu.be/xr12uwuza3s GB Sounds Version]].
305%%* [[https://youtu.be/niH72ICTrTc The Route 42/43/44 and Lake of Rage Music]].
306%%* [[https://youtu.be/6r_kTc_BRhY Team Rocket's Hideout]].
307%%* [[https://youtu.be/gld3DgSqBXk Claire's Leitmotif]].
308* [[https://youtu.be/j_8dK8iaRN4 Dragon's Den]]. The remake is even better than the original.
309%%* [[https://youtu.be/yAnBYBGEif0 Dark Cave]].
310* The legendary beasts ([[https://youtu.be/ok3_XzQWr-s Suicune]], [[https://youtu.be/JHhwadLf-jE Entei]] and [[https://youtu.be/HYdDwicBWFk Raikou]]) each have great themes in their own right, but, [[https://youtu.be/pjRvrZDO-W4 when you combine them into one...]]
311%%* [[https://youtu.be/tg02vD5FL70 The Bell Tower]].
312%%* The [[https://youtu.be/ffHTUTDw3cQ Summoning Theme]] for Ho-Oh and Lugia (Dance of the Sacred Beasts).
313* [[https://youtu.be/aOQNtBSketA Ho-Oh]] and [[https://youtu.be/44ED4-wlN28 Lugia's]] arrival themes perfectly capture the awe and wonder of summoning and encountering the two most powerful of Johto's living myths.
314%%* The [[https://youtu.be/oLxJX3BZBjk Ho-Oh Battle Theme]].
315%%* The [[https://youtu.be/eOg2wd18ifI Lugia Battle Theme]].
316%%* [[https://youtu.be/6HMHjvm11Gk Route 26 and 27]].
317%%* [[https://youtu.be/ytYcV6Z5_UA Victory Road and Mount Silver]].
318%%* [[https://youtu.be/T8_knSu-96c Indigo Plateau/Pokémon League]].
319* [[https://youtu.be/SYTS2sJWcIs The Battles with Lance and Red]]; an incredible remix that took the most epic song in the entire series and somehow made it even MORE EPIC. A song that is simply ''outstanding''.
320%%* [[https://youtu.be/-pSO2uxida0 The Hall of Fame Music]].
321* The [[https://youtu.be/mVy9StVMI_4 Ending Credits Remix]] does the original great justice, though [[https://youtu.be/yaTGnqdxkpU this]] version of it a bit better.
322%%* [[https://youtu.be/7mQ0RI1Xo8k The S.S. Aqua]]
323%%* [[https://youtu.be/2DuvOxWuisU Vermilion City]].
324* ''HG/SS'' has an [[https://youtu.be/yUW7flClhCU incredible remix]] of the original wild Pokémon theme in Kanto. Encountering wild Pidgey will never be the same again...
325* [[https://youtu.be/TWHH-xKblfY The Kanto Trainer Battle Theme]]. ''[=HeartGold=]'' and ''[=SoulSilver=]'''s version combines the ''G/S/C'' mix with the ''FR/LG'' one.
326%%* [[https://youtu.be/8CdFY4uhvPs The Kanto Gym Leader Battle Theme]].
327* [[https://youtu.be/HdoWXh8iJis Lavender Town]] starts out creepy, then segues into a calm, peaceful remix. As a Youtube comment said, "This is the antidote for Lavender Town Syndrome."
328* The music that plays in Cerulean City. Let's face it; [[https://youtu.be/DhnHXZXO5oE this is awesome]].
329* Despite the original Route 24 and 25 music not appearing in ''Gold'' or ''Silver'', the DS remakes have their own version, [[https://youtu.be/2bDoPFtUghM and it's something else]].
330%%* [[https://youtu.be/8k-GfaXf1cM Celadon City]].
331%%* [[https://youtu.be/2RntDa2oef0 Route 11]].
332%%* [[https://youtu.be/DJc4EtPpOys Viridian Forest]].
333%%* [[https://youtu.be/kcMXm5W2B7k The Main Kanto Route Theme]].
334%%* [[https://youtu.be/QJilgu88qd0 Route 1]].
335* [[https://youtu.be/2V_3UnD7PLc Pallet Town]]. Possibly the most peaceful theme in the series so far, it truly makes you feel as if the music itself was telling you "Welcome home".
336* The [[TearJerker very sad]] [[https://youtu.be/UAtwILDVDvo Cinnabar Island Theme]], and the [[https://youtu.be/YmTDyEwHvzA GB Sounds Version]].
337* The [[https://youtu.be/t-FghdZaKEA Battle Frontier theme]], an awesome remix of the Battle Tower Theme from ''Crystal''. [[https://youtu.be/4DyLm--tG68 Inside the Battle Tower]].
338* [[https://youtu.be/7yK_04g6dOw Global Terminal]], and the [[https://youtu.be/k8kG9r-6aL0 GB Sounds Version]].
339%%* [[https://youtu.be/TE-h_c723TA Kyogre/Groudon/Rayquaza's Theme.]]
340* [[https://youtu.be/iqFoduDsZLs Sinjoh Ruins!]] Otherwise known as ''[=HGSS=]''[='s=] remix of the top of Mt. Coronet from ''[=DPPt=]''. Missed out on Arceus' theme in DPP? Good news; [[https://youtu.be/eGs-ZSyBykQ it plays during this event!]]
341* [[https://youtu.be/jOtjMKSE2vc The Pokéwalker theme]], an unexpected but welcome remix of the Printer error theme from ''Yellow'' and the originals.
342[[/folder]]
343
344[[folder:''Black''/''White'']]
345* [[https://youtu.be/9o2HudPw7tE The music played during the intro movie.]] Chilling and epic, especially for the crowning of the king of Team Plasma.
346* [[https://youtu.be/_Yr5Taoyalo The Rival Battle Theme.]] Quirky and catchy.
347* In the old days, low HP would be met by an annoying siren sound. Now it's been replaced with [[https://youtu.be/Y8OTqnErCuY this.]]
348* [[https://youtu.be/BtjIinGQckk Professor Juniper's theme.]] Fitting for one of the youngest professors, Juniper's theme is light, upbeat and fairly fast.
349* [[https://youtu.be/_53X-Q9hudI Accumula Town]] sounds extremely great, but it gets even better when you talk to [[https://youtu.be/dTnZqMpWttY the drummer and the pianist]].
350* Everything about N is awesome, including his personal {{Leitmotif}}, [[https://youtu.be/Nbw3fEJf52I N's Theme]] which is both haunting and childish... perfect for him.
351* The music played during [[https://youtu.be/pZCbK4G44S0 your battles against N]] throughout Unova. Suitably epic for a rival theme, yet it seems to constantly change backing instruments, not sticking with one for too long.
352%%* The [[https://youtu.be/ywsD20Z5gYo Pokémon Center Theme]].
353* The [[https://youtu.be/MgNLbrr91Fs Normal Trainer Battle]] is ''epic''.
354** The [[https://youtu.be/4XlFDZbv5J8 remix]] that plays in the Battle Subway, for techno fans.
355** Here's both of them [[https://youtu.be/DLW9xfMLex8 together.]]
356%%* [[https://youtu.be/chpOepM5T4E Cheren's Encounter Theme]] isn't bad either.
357* The [[https://youtu.be/Rl6A4oGpOSw- Gym Battle music]]. It starts out fast-paced and epic from the very beginning. Many consider the music that plays when you reach the Gym Leader's last Pokémon (listed under "Pokémon title theme" at the top of the page) to be even better.
358* [[https://youtu.be/k-SJa9_UfeE Route 2]] gives a true feeling of childlike wonder like few other pieces in the games.
359%%* [[https://youtu.be/D3Biw2hvjas The Team Plasma Grunt battle theme]]. Say it with me: ''PLASMAAAAA!!! ''
360%%* The [[https://youtu.be/cLsK1s-LW1Q wild rare/double battle theme]]. Comes out of nowhere, but still awesome.
361%%* [[https://youtu.be/G4N8a08SVtk Skyarrow Bridge.]] Words can't do it justice.
362%%* [[https://youtu.be/mA99piAdURw Castelia City]]. Welcome to the big city!
363* [[https://youtu.be/zj2N_SxWocQ Relic Castle]] has some amazing, soothing music that reminds you of ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeon''.
364* [[https://youtu.be/sYAoD710Dxo Nimbasa City]]'s theme is a toe-tapping, energetic, and bombastic big band piece that lets you know you're in for a good time at the vibrant entertainment capital of Unova.
365%%* [[https://youtu.be/jzfQhV3G_MU Emotion]]. And [[https://youtu.be/eaNbEYXDbKU Bottled Emotions]], an awesome dubstep remix of Emotion.
366* [[https://youtu.be/g6Cm71PdX24 Gear Station]]. Slow, but powerful. A pure blues track with ''hard'' guitars and just the piano to keep it in check.
367* [[https://youtu.be/77Zs5X2CYXw Anville Town]] is a soft, simple song for a small town. Parts of it can even feel lonely...
368* The [[https://youtu.be/cuO9laf6wiY "Carnival Pokémon" Musical]] is an awesome remix of the original Pokémon Center Theme.
369* [[https://youtu.be/3aAdV6odngo Alder's Theme]] may sound out of place in a Pokémon game, but is still very catchy and enjoyable, and it fits his character well.
370* [[https://youtu.be/2uYY3_GCTts Driftveil Drawbridge]] is eerie and yet very calming at the same time, a good accompaniment to hunting for feathers.
371* [[https://youtu.be/2YZ1ouxhzaM Driftveil City]] is a very infectiously upbeat song, fitting for a bustling mining town like Driftveil.
372* [[https://youtu.be/ENoJKeEsn2c Route 6]] has some pretty awesome music. It's short, yet it feels like a triumphant march.
373* [[https://youtu.be/DFnEIAct8yo Mistralton City]] has an upbeat track fitting for an airport city, but also adds in a great bass line.
374* The [[https://youtu.be/_xErbwLnZCk Surfing Theme]] reminds many players of ''VideoGame/{{Mother 3}}''.
375* [[https://youtu.be/o20vpORCWdI Legendary Battle Theme]]. The song is such a mess that as soon as a melody is found it throws you a curveball. This really puts into perspective just how powerful the Legendaries really are.
376* [[https://youtu.be/nDNqwdjCGBQ Icirrus City]] has a peaceful and cheerful melody that can't help but make you smile.
377* [[https://youtu.be/iQBIoXh8Jho&t=13s Celestial Tower/Dragonspiral Tower/Giant Chasm]] is a beautiful piano piece that sounds like someone crossed the Light World dungeon theme from ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'' with the present-day overworld theme and the forest theme from ''VideoGame/ChronoTrigger''.
378* [[https://youtu.be/3NRuf0PjdGE Tubeline Bridge.]] Short yet catchy, this is an incredibly upbeat tune. Sadly, it's [[OvershadowedByAwesome often overlooked in favor of songs such as Skyarrow Bridge or Opelucid City.]]
379* The ''Pokémon White'' rendition of [[https://youtu.be/g356DvtjCOo Opelucid City]] and its ''Black'' [[https://youtu.be/PmqpoJzT6gU counterpart]] may sound nothing alike (with an exception), but both are awesome in their own way. In particular, the ''White'' version becomes even better when you stand by a girl playing an erhu, giving it a very Classical or even Celtic vibe, and standing next to the keytar player in ''Black'' fixes the lack of resemblance to White's by adding electronic versions of notes from ''White'''s music to the music.
380** The one in ''Black'' is also reminiscent of music from early ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' games.
381** When opposites [[https://youtu.be/yxXZ7Ee4VFo attract]].
382* On the subject of ''Mother 3'', we have [[https://youtu.be/kt-ZzBeDHQs Route 10]]. You half expect to bump into Boney.
383* [[https://youtu.be/j0QBsx4Kh38 Victory Road]] is pretty much finality and epicness distilled into musical form.
384* The [[https://youtu.be/hFTaJObsFU4 Pokémon League]] theme when you're in the Pokémon Center or waiting to challenge one of the E4 members. Doesn't have that much, but that's what makes it cooler.
385* The [[https://youtu.be/W3kqLhOuzu0 Elite Four Battle Theme]]. One minute and twenty-eight seconds of pure heart-pounding adrenaline that begins at 11 and ''does not dial it down at all''. As one Website/{{Youtube}} commenter said: "The bass and drums [in] this song is enough to make your Pokémon faint." Additionally, the theme brings back part of the Hoenn Elite Four Battle Theme, the first (and up until that point in the series, only) unique Elite Four theme (Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh reused the gym battle themes, the latter at least being a remix).
386* [[https://youtu.be/fgIdLnSua5k N's Castle Bridge/Carrying Out a Mission]]. Very reminiscent of ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon''[='=]s music.
387* [[https://youtu.be/oTYGWMQ3tOs N's Castle]] itself is somewhat reminiscent of ''Castlevania'' music.
388* The music in [[https://youtu.be/wuP7OiEkmKc N’s childhood room]] – a slow, creepy music-box tune.
389* The battle theme for [[https://youtu.be/tObYNbbAIw0 Reshiram / Zekrom]]. A combination of regal elegance and electrifying/fiery waves of power that signal that these are important figures you're fighting. There's also the similar yet hollow-sounding version for [[https://youtu.be/uKk8ac0Qd1o Kyurem]], which sounds like it's missing a good amount of the regal felling harmony, but also adds to the drums and bass line, [[{{Foreshadowing}} almost as if the two songs were meant to be played together...]]
390* [[https://youtu.be/28caQQxNhA4 Final N battle]] and [[https://youtu.be/LyqmfJnuo3w the remix of N's final battle.]] The badass level just shot through the roof.
391* [[https://youtu.be/8bgl5t7UFlg Enter Ghetsis]], attacking his son with the most abusive words you are likely to hear in a Pokémon game, shortly before he attacks ''you'' with his team.
392* [[https://youtu.be/ktqqE5cmE8M Ghetsis Battle Theme]] is one of the most terrifying FinalBoss themes in the entire franchise, with booming timpani that would put Arceus' unused battle theme to shame, and OminousLatinChanting that is discordant and haunting, all combined to give any player anxiety as their team gets swept with his notorious Hydreigon.
393* Speaking of ''Mother 3'', [[https://youtu.be/CJ4DJOTLgRQ N's Farewell]] takes its first five notes from the ''Mother 3'' Love Theme. And then there's the [[https://youtu.be/qgLBligLJPU amazing official remix.]] [[TearJerker It brought tears to many a person's eyes.]]
394* This [[https://youtu.be/bzl2NH8Y6b8 hauntingly beautiful remix]] of N's Farewell.
395** [[https://youtu.be/i09HFMmbra0 This remastering]] is great too.
396** Even better, [[https://youtu.be/iAkxCYPfRsg Using the Soundfont]] from ''VideoGame/MOTHER3'' for the song. It's as beautiful and as [[TearJerker Heartrending]] as it sounds.
397* [[https://youtu.be/i2rcrJuuAws To Each Future]]. While other credits themes tend to be more subdued, ''Black'' and ''White''[='=]s is amazing and upbeat, giving the impression of a SequelHook that [[VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2 eventually became a reality]].
398* [[https://youtu.be/p5nURvmomlw Looker's Theme]] gets an upgrade, and almost doubled in length.
399* [[https://youtu.be/PY3_Um4cFIs Marvelous Bridge]]. Truly marvelous. And also a bridge!
400%%* [[https://youtu.be/xnZsZRidG1o Encounter! Gentleman!]]
401* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ0O1GsZch8 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.
402* [[https://youtu.be/MBCWuQnanFU Musical Stardom]] gives the vibe of a night out on the town. Short but sweet.
403* [[https://youtu.be/WuwwN4Y1AMw Route 11]] has music that is very fitting for a postgame adventure.
404* [[https://youtu.be/pTn8k6TAFX0 Undella Town's]] spring/autumn/winter music. A slow, wistful sounding song (complete with slow waves) for an empty beach.
405* [[https://youtu.be/gyLGb01JCBs Cynthia Battle]], a good contender for "best Pokémon theme to make the player say 'OhCrap'".
406* [[https://youtu.be/eXfZvspL_1k The Diving/Abyssal Ruins Theme]]: calm, mysterious, and soothing.
407* [[https://youtu.be/KvnhLLtyRVo Lacunosa Town]] is nice and soothing.
408* The [[https://youtu.be/jJ5be-l6xG0 Village Bridge.]] Starts out simple when you enter the area, but adds layers to the song when you talk to certain people scattered throughout the area.
409* [[https://youtu.be/CxNX7cu2dhs The Champion/Subway Boss Battle]] music is upbeat and triumphant.
410* [[https://youtu.be/YumklTd4PIk Battle! Kanto Champion]], used in the finals of the Pokémon World Championships, is a remix of... guess.
411* The background theme for the [[https://youtu.be/qx0LAwus_FQ EntraLink]]. Sounds more like an epic background theme from ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' than one would necessarily expect.
412%%* [[https://youtu.be/Gd59xXJnEyo Global Terminal]].
413* The Mystery Gift Theme from ''Platinum'' [[https://youtu.be/IGGBdNhTI80 got an awesome remix]].
414* The [[https://youtu.be/i4UzfflGLyw Unity Tower Theme]] is well-suited for a place where people of all nations come together.
415* [[https://youtu.be/KQZffuFkVl4&t=3s Route 6's theme]] brings the ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'' theme to mind with its majestic horns.
416* [[https://youtu.be/CxNX7cu2dhs Alder's Battle Theme]] is triumphant, to convey the fact that you are facing the Champion of the Unova Region, ''properly''.
417* The [[https://youtu.be/aLVr0VfeLmk Critical Health music]] used during this generation is just fantastic, not only for being a song that makes you feel the tension of having a member of your team low on health, but also for turning CriticalAnnoyance into something that doesn't make the player immediately turn the volume off.
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421* [[https://youtu.be/a7iagMkU6DA Team Plasma, Again]] which in the beginning of the game even temporarily replaces the normal overworld music. The beat in the beginning makes it perfectly clear: Team Plasma means business.
422* [[https://youtu.be/WIDKIJspfZ8 Aspertia City]]. The new starting city gets some suprisingly quick beats and great piano work.
423* Hugh's [[https://youtu.be/Ik5UZ-t73IY Encounter]] and [[https://youtu.be/VCMfikmlR3k Battle]] theme are both exceptional pieces of music, even having a touch of Ken's [[BootstrappedTheme bootstrapped stage theme]] from ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII''.
424* [[https://youtu.be/3A8R-73f35s Route 19]]. This early route comes with a soft, yet bouncy theme.
425* [[https://youtu.be/pRzefBoQ_9A Floccesy Town]], with calliope and bells working together to make a soothing melody.
426* [[https://youtu.be/RQYbdx5kL6A Floccesy Ranch]] – a very bouncy, entertainingly goofy-sounding tune.
427* [[https://youtu.be/V1X4D4ADksc Revamp of the Unova Gym Battle.]] It adds instruments where none were there before, making for both a calmer and more intense battle.
428* [[https://youtu.be/6IJsv3ai89M Virbank City]] gets a downbeat city theme that mostly lets the guitars run the track.
429* ''Black 2'' and ''White 2'' have given the Gyms their own variations of the traditional Gym theme (save for Cheren's Gym in Aspertia City, which gets the standard theme carried over from the original Black and White), and that manages to make running through each Gym battling its Trainers and Leader all the more exciting. Here's Virbank Gym's take on the theme. [[https://youtu.be/Acm2xl417wk DOGARS!]] Or in English, [[https://youtu.be/IBL80C1vG9c POKÉMON!]]
430* [[https://youtu.be/GJnEnO0JXuM Brycen-Man/Full Metal Cop theme]] in Pokéstar Studios. A big movie needs a big battle song, and of course they delivered.
431* [[https://youtu.be/IcEXRFifp6E Team Plasma's aggressive and relentless battle theme]]. It really shows how much Team Plasma has diverged.
432* [[https://youtu.be/7YDFsbun8vU Castelia Gym's Theme]] is quite ambient for a Gym theme, but it does the original justice.
433* [[https://youtu.be/7pTFLxeg6tg Nimbasa Gym's Theme]] is pretty awesome as well, carrying a fashion-show theme to fit its supermodel Gym Leader, especially when Elesa herself makes her ridiculously awesome entrance - at which point, the traditional Gym tune kicks in, only with part of the same soundfont heard in [[VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou "Dancer In The Street"]][[note]] (Heard when fighting Pig Noise.)[[/note]] thrown in as a ShoutOut for good measure.
434* [[https://youtu.be/EvCeBftVcbA Driftveil Gym's theme]] has a distinct "underground" sound to it and fits the setting quite well.
435* [[https://youtu.be/EUazbZ1tqW0 Pokémon World Tournament]]. Entering this place fills you with a sense of welcoming and preparation.
436* ''Pokémon World Tournament'' features lots of older characters, and remixes a bunch of themes for that!
437** [[https://youtu.be/oOy7cJowbQs The Kanto Gym Leader battle theme.]] A bit calmer than in ''[=FireRed/LeafGreen/HG/SS=]'', given you're fighting these people, Giovanni included, in a much friendlier environment. It can still get one's blood pumping.
438** [[https://youtu.be/-ULAKv3O4mc Vs. Blue.]] Intense is one way to describe it, being more aggressive than in ''[=FireRed/LeafGreen=]''.
439** [[https://youtu.be/udMA8Y-bFm4 The Johto Gym Leader battle theme.]] Kind of calm compared to ''HG/SS'', but it illustrates you're only fighting them in a friendly environment.
440** [[https://youtu.be/fif3hgY9PNQ Welcome back, Red (and Lance).]] More serious and triumphant when you're tying your hardest to overcome living legends.
441** [[https://youtu.be/IvuSBcWQ0A4 Hoenn Gym Leader Battle.]] Serene and sweet, despite being more intense in RSE and their remakes. Perfect since you're not being tested and you're more fighting for fun and glory.
442** [[https://youtu.be/JlzoG6l8TiY Hoenn Champion Battle.]] Two powerful trainers in Steven Stone and Wallace. It's more intense compared to ''RSE'' and makes a fine precursor to ''[=OmegaRuby/AlphaSapphire=]'''s version.
443** [[https://youtu.be/Ovk70GzTby8 Sinnoh Gym Leader Battle.]] Surprisingly faster-paced, and heart-pounding compared to ''[=DPPt=]''.
444** [[https://youtu.be/QXzhN9TXd74 Sinnoh Champion Battle.]] Welcome back, Cynthia! And your theme has become just that more aggressive as you try fighting the player on equal footing.
445** The [[http://youtu.be/goTcv5abttI Tournament Final Round theme]] sounds like something out of ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros''. It illustrates jut how far you've come in the tournament, and this is your moment to shine! This does get overridden by the Champion Themes.
446* [[https://youtu.be/GEDIFDx2EfY The theme of Mistralton Gym]] manages to sound both triumphant and whimsical, befitting the setup of the Gym as well as Gym Leader Skyla herself.
447* [[https://youtu.be/-7bDMFqKwhM Lentimas Town]], with a very Latin feel to it.
448* Both themes for Reversal Mountain, from [[https://youtu.be/VlQKaJLbapE Black 2]] and [[https://youtu.be/3spgpNu24R4 White 2]] are quite enthralling in their own ways, with the former being calm and relaxing, and the latter having a hammy, "''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry''-meets-Sinnoh" vibe. Makes sense, given that each game illustrates having an inactive and active volcano respectively.
449* [[https://youtu.be/QWZlUAsvDTE The theme of Opelucid Gym]]. The fact that you get to ride a mechanical dragon to the top of the other dragon where Drayden awaits, battling Trainers along the way, makes this particular piece of music all the more awesome.
450* Not only are the Shadow Triad promoted from being TheUnfought, but they also have a pretty great [[https://youtu.be/kPlf5vi1hJw encounter theme]].
451* [[https://youtu.be/-qyiQfV-eMQ Marine Tube]], an energetic, yet calming song that makes you feel as if you are really underwater.
452* [[https://youtu.be/SlQeWy-Hz7U Humilau City]], with a tropical feel to fit the city’s sunny beach-side location.
453* [[https://youtu.be/zBpQDMzAVHQ Humilau Gym's theme]] is about as calm as Castelia Gym's, being akin to elevator music, and is a great contrast to Opelucid Gym's grand variation of the regular Gym theme, but that doesn't mean it's not good music at all.
454* Routes 21 and 22 ([[https://youtu.be/_XI3o0yfZ2Q summer]], [[https://youtu.be/umtdGIGH4Wo fall]], [[https://youtu.be/jv3UAWoEJwU winter]] and [[https://youtu.be/C4bCJypTZNU spring]]). Very happy tracks that are also quite reminiscent of RSE's music.
455* [[https://youtu.be/5WZLOBACOHk The BGM]] which plays in the first part of the Plasma Frigate is a remix of the classic Plasma theme in the same vein of the Airship Theme from Mario. ''And it's awesome''.
456* The [[https://youtu.be/iI2mXlTN2lE Plasma Frigate Bridge]] BGM, on that note. Very reminiscent of Pokémon Ranger's music.
457* [[https://youtu.be/TbHnkCxeruM Colress' upbeat]] [[https://youtu.be/S1DWNsV2rYA techno/electronica themes]].
458* [[https://youtu.be/prgSj65ZUX4 Black Kyurem / White Kyurem]]. A dark, menacing theme for a suped-up legendary that ain't going gently. Also, no Master Ball for you.
459* N's new [[https://youtu.be/-vhXXRW5ZB0 Leitmotif]] starts off with the same creepy tune as his old one. Seventeen seconds in, it goes for a BaitAndSwitch and becomes much more joyful sounding, probably to emphasize his character development.
460* [[https://youtu.be/VxV0eDM-TUw Ghetsis' Theme]] gives off the vibe of [[VillainousBreakdown just what he's going through.]] Now with more [[MemeticMutation DENNIS!]]
461* [[https://youtu.be/7jTjfkzfbwg Route 23]]. A very fitting pre-Pokémon League theme, and it even features a ShoutOut to the theme in Professor Rowan's laboratory at the very beginning of Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.
462* [[https://youtu.be/-g2q-B6ba6A Iris' Battle Theme]] gives off a cheerfully high-energy vibe which gets serious about halfway in, capturing Iris' [[GenkiGirl personality]] perfectly as well as letting the player know that they're in for one hell of a battle against her team, while also serving as [[EndOfAnAge an epic sendoff]] to the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS DS]] era of ''Pokémon'' games.
463* [[https://youtu.be/VZENq90Z5fs The ending theme]], a wonderful song that concludes a wonderful adventure.
464* [[https://youtu.be/_zMVs2r3jOY The Uxie/Mesprit/Azelf Battle Theme]] makes a comeback.
465* Black 2/White 2's take on the [[https://youtu.be/wtJtwEHoDf4 Regi Trio's Battle Theme]]. And it's more badass than ever! Bonus points for using it when catching Regigigas.
466* [[https://youtu.be/fOOEgzBPxU0 The Gen 4 Legendary Theme]] makes a comeback, but only for Heatran. Still no less awesome though.
467* [[https://youtu.be/Nr4kMPovkLU White Treehollow Challenge]] is a beautiful theme, which may make you forget you're in [[BonusDungeon Unova's Challenge.]]
468* [[https://youtu.be/zS_iUQDFJV4 Black Tower Challenge]], a fast-pacing, happy-sounding theme, but with just enough minor chords to remind you that you are facing [[BonusDungeon Unova's Challenge.]]
469* The already creepy music in N's Room [[https://youtu.be/UotxHL9aHWs gets even creepier]] as the castle falls into disrepair.
470* [[https://youtu.be/oMCiYEZlR8s N's battle theme]], a remixed version of his regular battle theme from Black and White.
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474* The [[https://youtu.be/lYf6yrKzLzA music]] that plays during the CharacterCustomization screen is well worth playing through the entire game to hear again. [[https://youtu.be/fjco2AvX08s Sycamore's Lab]] uses the same melody, and is almost as good.
475* While you're likely to only hear about 7 seconds of it because the path is ''so'' short, the [[https://youtu.be/HdXVP9mresI Route 1 music]] is a great way to start your journey.
476* The [[https://youtu.be/ubArIiDKDGo Friend Encounter Theme]] plays whenever your friends show up. It's just so ridiculously upbeat, you can't help but smile. It definitely helps sell the friendship that forms between the five of you.
477* [[https://youtu.be/gZavQcSFsm0 Friend Battle Theme]] is all of the above, except fiercer and more competitive.
478* [[https://youtu.be/Esg4JtwK7As Trainer Battle Theme]]. Starts out a bit friendly, but gets that "fierce" feeling within the middle of the song.
479* This [[https://youtu.be/oPKyW20sLOY piece]] of adorable music will give you the strangest urge to skip around merrily on Route 2.
480* [[https://youtu.be/qIf3GNH_RB0 Encounter! Youngster]] and [[https://youtu.be/-vGxY3ns3hU Encounter! Lass]] all fit the relatively easy mood for the first few Trainers in the beginning of the game.
481* [[https://youtu.be/yIHCBhBMc28 The Santalune City theme]] really gets you pumped up for your first gym battle.
482* When you face the new Gym Leaders in their awesome, unorthodox gyms, [[https://youtu.be/MkZkbbfOEdM their theme]] is appropriately awe-inspiring. Heck, even the electronic instruments turn the volume up.
483* [[https://youtu.be/193o5Tx40sk Encounter! Poké Fan]] does suit the cheerfulness of the Poké Fans.
484* [[https://youtu.be/9kXQdB3p6Xk The Gate music]], which you would probably hear for about five seconds as you're passing by, is spectacularly tranquil and almost seems perfect to accompany a session of Pokémon-Amie.
485* [[https://youtu.be/utTEqUaf8lQ Sina and Dexio]], a friendly and cheerful theme for Sycamore’s friendly and cheerful assistants.
486* [[https://youtu.be/m3VDa3ycb98 Professor Sycamore's theme]] has a very French vibe.
487* [[https://youtu.be/6Qhd3_un89M Super Training]] and [[https://youtu.be/fvoq6Yj2-xY Secret Super Training]]. Both tracks wouldn't sound out of place in medieval fantasy [=JRPGs=].
488%%* [[https://youtu.be/mT5ggOxI-TM Encounter! Twins]]
489%%* [[https://youtu.be/2nWz3G26_Wo Encounter! Tourist]]
490* [[https://youtu.be/ExaOtqnnxig Encounter! Butler]]. Fits the rich Trainers of the Battle Chateau pretty well.
491* [[https://youtu.be/EmsWUm9H3hA Encounter! Maid]]. There's actually the sound of plates and other utensils being moved in the background as a nice touch.
492* [[https://youtu.be/d_zCZhrwuMA Route 8's Theme]] consists of an orchestra so grandiose it would make ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy'' proud.
493* [[https://youtu.be/sSQwFk_jJvY Encounter! Female Swimmer]].
494* [[https://youtu.be/zyqr_B6x7uE Team Flare Appears!]] Slow and sinister. Just like how they just walk up to you and threaten you for interfering in your plans.
495* [[https://youtu.be/YfiiEnNBd_M Encounter! Team Flare]]. Another encounter theme for them, this one is more them actively trying to take you out.
496* [[https://youtu.be/yfdTMhypOcA Team Flare Grunt Battle]]. Much more fast-paced and menacing version of the two encounter themes. This is where Team Flare intends to burn you for meddling in their goals.
497* [[https://youtu.be/3l0ImA006jQ Bicycle]]. Who else rode the bike up and down one route, just for that glorious music?
498* [[https://youtu.be/eG_w1OyM3Yg The Geosenge Town Theme.]] Very peaceful, making the whole town feel like relaxation.
499* [[https://youtu.be/Etd7hgsKKGA Shalour City's Theme]] gives an oriental, ancient vibe to Korrina's hometown.
500* [[https://youtu.be/h4cnTQvywfM The Tower Of Mastery]] is appropriate for a cathedral dedicated to Mega Evolution. It also mixes Pokémon's main theme in parts.
501* The Gym Leader theme gets a [[https://youtu.be/dO9sKK3J50Q remix]] when you battle Korrina for the last storyline-required time, with her facing you not as a Gym Leader but rather as Successor to the secret of Mega Evolution. It is the first storyline battle to showcase Mega Evolution (with you being given a Mega-capable Lucario to use as well) and the music is appropriately epic. Unfortunately, some players might not hear it the whole way through due to it being a [[LongSongShortScene 1-on-1 battle that will likely be over on the second turn if you're playing it smartly.]] Fortunately, after completing the main scenario, it becomes one of your options for the music playing on your end in a [=PvP=] match. Mashups, such as [[http://youtu.be/ZFRNr3wwico this one]] of the Kalos Gym leader's battle theme and the Successor's battle theme, have also proven to be really popular.
502* [[https://youtu.be/uFjCPEJf39M Riding Skiddo]], a great theme to hear while riding those Pokémon.
503* [[https://youtu.be/-JgsNk_Z3yg Coumarine City's theme]]. Smooth, jazzy, and absolutely perfect for the beautiful port city.
504* [[https://youtu.be/O4GjmQBCi2E The Kalos Power Plant theme.]] Mysterious, spooky, and apprehensive, perfect for the Power Plant and Poké Ball Factory.
505* Hark! Who is that pair of unknown masked heroes?! Why, it’s the [[https://youtu.be/MSK5o-SGfbc Mysterious Figures]]! Well okay, it’s Sycamore’s assistants Sina and Dexio in [[PaperThinDisguise Paper-Thin Disguises]], but let’s play along to keep them happy.
506* [[https://youtu.be/95a6lAjFVvQ Laverre City's theme]], with its fairy tale setting, is a beautiful and romantic song. This song is even reused later in the anime during an emotional moment between Ash and Serena ([=XY007=]).
507* [[https://youtu.be/iL0PgiEfrAA Route 15's Theme]] sounds incredibly grand and epic for "just another route theme". Even more epic when considering the point you listen to this theme. One has probably received about 6 badges at this point, and it is the theme that reminds you that your journey is far but not over.
508* [[https://youtu.be/xbuxiWpe818 Anistar City's theme]]. Calm, mystical and melancholic--perfect for a city with the penultimate Psychic Type gym, as if it urges you to reflect on your journey thus far, renewing your determination for the grand finale.
509* [[https://youtu.be/S3lUgrmv3rc An Eternal Prison]]: [[TearJerker "He was given a tiny box."]]
510* The grandiose synth & organ theme used for the [[https://youtu.be/MWRTxXvuI3s battle against Xerneas/Yvetal]] ([[AndZoidberg and Zygarde]]).
511* The theme for [[https://youtu.be/kmL04IaygE4 the battles against Lysandre]], head of Team Flare, is an epic, gravitas-filled remix of the Team Flare Grunt theme.
512* [[https://youtu.be/Kf5tiS2yYCk The theme of Route 18/19/21.]] A beautiful track that fits very appropriately after saving the world from Team Flare and knowing everyone is still living happily - it is almost impossible to ''not'' be cheered up by this one.
513* Another potential TearJerker in [[https://youtu.be/Rm3y3Hk9Sn4 Snowbelle City's theme]].
514* [[https://youtu.be/mIC6Y5SLU_w The Pokémon Village theme.]] Very quirky, and very [[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 Saturn Valley-esque]].
515* [[https://youtu.be/HvnAMABQ240 Victory Road]]. A perfect track for making you want to step forth and charge into battle.
516* [[https://youtu.be/HKWViaDyEUI The Pokémon League theme]] does not disappoint in the "grandiose" department, setting the mood perfectly for the very final stretch of this journey you have just gone through.
517%%* [[https://youtu.be/NlWrzuZoL5Q The Elite Four Theme]] can totally get you pumped!
518* [[https://youtu.be/SoO-q-KfQoU The Champion's Theme]] is basically taking a beautiful painting or a stained glass window, and putting it in music form.
519* [[https://youtu.be/0-X5FKopt9U The Hall of Fame Theme]] is grander than ever with a triumphant orchestra playing as the camera pans around you and the team you just dethroned the Champion with.
520* [[https://youtu.be/A4CiRfFaHcI The Sun Shines Down]], [[SugarWiki/HeartwarmingMoments where AZ reunites with his Floette after so long in the ending.]]
521* [[https://youtu.be/0rRg6v9f2dA Kiseki]], the second ending credits theme. [[AwardBaitSong There are even lyrics to it.]] If you're feeling perky, you can turn a TearJerker into a SugarWiki/{{Funny Moment|s}} by singing [[http://elfcoach.deviantart.com/art/KISEKI-410586815 these]] VideoGame/PokemonVietnameseCrystal styled [[IntentionalEngrishForFunny Engrish]] lyrics to the song.
522* [[https://youtu.be/TaQfeyBEFpY Kiloude's city theme]] has a wonderful, joyous summer festival feeling that makes the ending all the more triumphant and cheerful.
523* To accompany Looker's return, his theme was given [[https://youtu.be/5qhUPxiZ_2o a massive upgrade]]. There's also [[https://youtu.be/S7MtFqsw2ZY a tear jerking version in a minor key]], which is played at certain key moments in his sidequest.
524* [[https://youtu.be/ewtSxK5tLnc Emma's theme]], a beautiful piano and violin piece which describes her character arc perfectly in musical form. It's incredibly short, only about 35 seconds before looping to the start, but the amount of emotion packed into those 35 seconds is incredible. It accompanies the absolutely heartbreaking yet heartwarming ending to the Looker sidequest perfectly.
525* For the fights to capture Mewtwo and the Legendary Bird Trio, we get [[https://youtu.be/3rMolADpRvY a fast-paced electronic-sounding theme]]... which samples the original Wild Pokémon battle theme from the Red and Blue versions!
526* [[https://youtu.be/_9kkgOVdQE8 Emotions]] make a glorious return from Black/White. It's only played in one place, akin to Route 10's music in ''VideoGame/PokemonBlack2AndWhite2'', but still. Can also cause TearJerker side-effects too if you're 'emotional'. [[https://youtu.be/MHQoQd5UMe0 This piano rendition of Jubilife City]] can be heard in a similar way.
527* The [[https://youtu.be/wlmWCoyp234 Kanto Champion remix]] [[LongSongShortScene may play only during VGC Championships]] (Generation V games happen to have one, as well), but it's so damn '''[[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome glorious]]'''.
528* So it's your birthday and you happen to go into a Pokemon Center to heal your team up! Here's is the [[https://youtu.be/1hwIMZRk0u8 music that plays instead of the normal PokeCenter music, befittingly called 'Happy Birthday']]. Not only are you met with dimmed lights, but little Pikachu stickers fall down your screen and the display behind Nurse Joy shows a birthday cake.
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530
531[[folder:''Omega Ruby''/''Alpha Sapphire'']]
532* The glorious trumpets have returned for [[https://youtu.be/hkoXy3jRpww The Title Screen]], which will fill you with a surge of epicness, sense of adventure and nostalgia. Even the players who haven't played the original games will tear up just a bit before the end.
533* The [[https://youtu.be/9pYO0aHmez4 Wild Pokémon Battle]] theme gets an energetic remix.
534* The [[https://youtu.be/ughuvHfGz1c Oldale / Lavaridge town]] theme has gotten even more soothing and heartwarming now.
535* The [[https://youtu.be/yFE4QBZjkkU Trainer Battle]] theme gets updated with some string instruments.
536* The [[https://youtu.be/IALcyC6Lho8 Rival]] [[https://youtu.be/9U9DT8DGNtU Encounter]] themes reflect their friendliness and closeness towards the player character.
537* The [[https://youtu.be/JPbl6o9mGEs Rival Battle]] theme gets an awesome remix ''brimming'' with energy.
538* Wally gets a [[https://youtu.be/5c3VjxJbfG0 very upbeat version of his theme]] that is played at Mauville City and in Victory Road, the tune sounding sweet and innocent to match the kind but shy boy Wally starts out as.
539* The best [[https://youtu.be/tZk5emrpiCw villainous trainer victory theme]] so far can be heard here.
540* The [[https://youtu.be/91tODLXipK4 Gym Leader Battle]] theme is MUCH better than the original version.
541* The [[https://youtu.be/mJf4WpuWGVY Team Magma/Aqua Grunt theme]] is pure ear worm. It's fast paced and captures the feeling of an epic battle going with a good use of keyboards and violins.
542* [[https://youtu.be/CjPZjWd2SJk Slateport City]] manages to sound even better than the original; the beautiful bell-chimes are dang-near entrancing to listen to.
543* [[https://youtu.be/nRGymsEJssQ Rustboro City's updated theme]] ramps up its bossa nova inspiration while sounding just as cheerful and nostalgic as ever.
544* Those who played Red and Blue years ago might shed a few tears when visiting the [[https://youtu.be/exutnZKmZ50 Oceanic Museum]].
545* To fit with the expanded presence and characterization of the villains, a couple of new encounter themes were added, which set the mood for a confrontation perfectly. The admins have [[https://youtu.be/keImZ9AKnwA this]], while [[https://youtu.be/NKSt2YcT4aI the leaders]] get a [[InvertedTrope calmer remix of]] [[BossRemix their battle theme]].
546* [[https://youtu.be/1BtIz40YN5E Lisia's theme]] is absolutely upbeat and energetic. Quite a fitting song for Hoenn's biggest Contest star.
547* [[https://youtu.be/a1TpA7aGzJY The encounter theme]] for Delinquents and Street Thugs is just plain epic.
548* [[https://youtu.be/2U5tQ5H2c1k The Bicycle Theme]] will accompany you through your journeys whether you're on an Acro Bike or a Mach Bike, in the middle of a forest or a desert, rain or shine.
549* [[https://youtu.be/ydEwobtGON8 Route 113]], like before, is a beautiful melody that plays as you stroll through the ash covered grass, but this time, it's accompanied by the lovely, down-to-earth strums of an acoustic guitar.
550* Behold [[https://youtu.be/mGhEaTjqMWA Mt. Chimney]] and its funky rhythm guitar!
551* [[https://youtu.be/YpkGXyCHvDI The desert]] is no slouch either, and is now even groovier.
552* It may not be what most would call bombastic or epic, but [[https://youtu.be/cQsB5cfzf_4 the Surfing theme]] is beautiful, equal parts "exploring" and "relaxing" with an aquatic-techno sound to it.
553* Listen to the new [[https://youtu.be/6yW6j0zV7dY Crossing the Sea]] theme! Already lauded as one of the best songs in ''RSE'', this version dials up the serene awesomeness to a whole new level.
554* [[https://youtu.be/mdwXEOJqKOo Abandoned Ship]] gets two wonderful remixes, the first for the Abandoned Ship’s remake counterpart “Sea Mauville”, and the second playing for [[https://youtu.be/W35Dzi_g-iE the Southern Island]].
555* Another truly beautiful and relaxing theme is [[https://youtu.be/_DtwTX_G8J8 Soaring Illusions]], which plays while Soaring at night; perfect for flying through a starlit sky on the back of a legendary Pokémon. [[https://youtu.be/lo0xgizRRyc Soaring Dreams]], the daytime theme, is rather appropriate, too; really gives you the feeling of adventuring in the skies.
556* [[https://youtu.be/thxFklxbs_c Mt. Pyre's exterior]]. Those acoustic guitars, man.
557* [[https://youtu.be/fyfVyiI_fRk The Lilycove City theme]] is back and as beautiful as ever.
558* [[https://youtu.be/SuSM_krLYME The Dive theme]] is incredibly relaxing and really makes you want to just stay underwater forever.
559* [[https://youtu.be/tBPTlOu7CD0 Encounter! Diver]] is likewise relaxing and almost ethereal; it's probably one of the series' best encounter themes.
560* [[https://youtu.be/dA3mccI1DjY Archie and Maxie's Battle]] theme initially sounds like a straight update of the original song with its menacing piano and trumpet, before suddenly '''dropping the bass''' and shifting into an intense song with multiple trumpets and electric guitar.
561* The [[https://youtu.be/BL-O0OfhzMM Heavy Rain]] and [[https://youtu.be/u4vdxypeLxU Drought]] themes make their triumphant return, sounding just as creepy as ever. To quote a couple Youtube commenters:
562--> '''On "Drought":''' In the original Ruby I thought everything just got really bright and that Hoenn was only a bit hotter than normal. Now the fucking sky is on fire.
563--> '''On "Heavy Rainfall":''' Sounds like a [[Anime/DragonBallZ DBZ]] stare down theme where the villain wastes 15 minutes of screen time just monologuing. I love it!
564* The [[https://youtu.be/P9hs6oAYRyk remix of Groudon's, Kyogre's, and Rayquaza's battle theme]] certainly doesn't disappoint. Then there's the [[https://youtu.be/0DLmy1J1zhM remix Primal Groudon and Kyogre get]], which actually samples the theme from the original Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fading in and out intermittently.
565* [[https://youtu.be/6SUxLbfx-tw Coexistence]], the song that plays during the scene after Groudon/Kyogre is defeated/captured, where Team Magma and Team Aqua decide to overcome their differences and coexist peacefully. An excellent new addition to the remakes.
566* The [[https://youtu.be/jiDgi4BN7aE Regi Trio's battle theme]] gets another intense remix that also samples the original theme in the beginning.
567* [[https://youtu.be/M0WNhlouWO4 Victory Road]] has never sounded this epic, and you feel like a badass facing a seemingly insurmountable task, but being the badass you are, you just plough through relentlessly.
568* Wally finally gets his own [[https://youtu.be/9sX_54hHcEE Battle]] theme when you face him at the end of Victory Road, and it sounds like it came straight out of ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'', ''VideoGame/BlazBlue'' or ''VideoGame/{{Ys}}''. The best part is that the theme actually ''flows right into the battle!''
569* [[https://youtu.be/RBj_Tdw_7xE Ever Grande City]] is just beautiful. You feel like you're about to finish your journey soon, which is sad, but you're also thinking about all the possibilities lying in front of you, once you accomplish your goals.
570* The [[https://youtu.be/GjltP8GISJE Elite Four Battle]] is still as intense as its original version, including heart-pacing drums and bombastic horns.
571* All of the amazing battle remixes get rounded out with the [[https://youtu.be/UDFWznA_L2k Champion Battle Theme]], sounding even more frantic than before.
572* [[https://youtu.be/8ci9zlWJQHY The music]] that plays in the post-credits scene is a beautiful remix of the rival encounter theme that really captures the bond between the player character and the rival.
573* Those who played Emerald may find that [[https://youtu.be/aTQD2sIlrzA the Sky Pillar music]] gives them an odd sense of deja vu. And then it hits you - it's a remix of the same track that's played [[LongSongShortScene when Rayquaza comes down to quell Groudon and Kyogre's fight]].
574* The many variations of [[http://youtu.be/_jQWyBu3THQ The Heirs to Eternity]] (Zinnia's Theme), including her [[http://youtu.be/GIn8_Q27WFY Battle theme]] and [[http://youtu.be/v7joCXpQ6z4 The Lament of Falling Stars]], which plays when she tells how she would look up to the sky to stop her tears from falling.
575%%* The Delta Episode's climax offers a fantastic update of [[https://youtu.be/Z8LZruXvong Deoxys' theme]].
576* The [[https://youtu.be/M7ru_eeOeL8 Emerald Frontier Brain theme]] returns in all its glory, now used as the theme of the four Battle Chatelaines.
577* [[https://youtu.be/9ULAbV65IDY Hoenn Medley]], the ending song which plays after your induction into the Hall of Fame, is a beautiful combination of many familiar songs of the routes and cities you visited during your journey, and it also shows YOUR pokémon and key battles where you used them.
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579
580[[folder:''Sun/Moon'']]
581* [[https://youtu.be/IK-kP32o8yo Welcome to the Alola Region]] takes the inspirational sound of previous introduction themes and adds in a Hawaiian sound that makes for one of the best intro themes in the series so far.
582* [[https://youtu.be/-t_C-CgJ-3A Lillie's Theme]] is a beautiful piece that is as soothing as it is haunting and mysterious, much like the girl herself and her companion. It undergoes a [[https://youtu.be/arlKOLyItPc lively remix]] to showcase her CharacterDevelopment, and will be guaranteed to bring a smile to listeners' faces. However, for those who miss her after she departs from Alola, the theme will instead bring a tinge of melancholy and nostalgia.
583* [[https://youtu.be/bb4X8ZQyBYo Iki Town's night theme]] is quite mellow and powerful for being an early-game location, almost as if it were more fitting for the end of a journey than the beginning of one. It may inspire a few tears, especially when the violins kick in.
584* [[https://youtu.be/4BYcMPXxJrg Hau's battle theme]] is as cheerful and energetic as the boy who aims to be stronger than Kahuna Hala. Its liveliness just screams "Pokemon battles can be fun, y'know!" and really captures Hau's overall attitude during his Pokemon journey.
585* [[https://youtu.be/RP-PuqvTYec The Pokémon Center theme]] takes the original melody and adds nice tropical sounds to it.
586* [[https://youtu.be/aMo4gk_7twU The Trainer Battle theme]] is an energetic theme with the tune at the beginning pulled straight out of ''Film/JurassicPark''.
587* [[https://youtu.be/BQ9ThqYzd2A Hau'oli City's day theme]] is a happy tune with banjo/ukulele sounds to it, while [[https://youtu.be/owZkO4TY4zk the night theme]] is a smooth jazz piano version.
588* The [[https://youtu.be/MR4R0BAOBV8 salon theme]] is a smooth R&B number that makes you want to go back to the salon just to hear it, regardless of whether you're getting your hair done or not.
589* [[https://youtu.be/hL3z32ZCySA Team Skull's encounter theme]], an insanely catchy hip-hop theme, complete with minor vocals! It gets two equally awesome battle remixes: [[https://youtu.be/1hx8H54VgTk one for the battles against regular grunts]], and [[https://youtu.be/3Askr-P3wIY one for Plumeria]]. Guzma has his own [[https://youtu.be/REC7daXbjho battle]] and [[https://youtu.be/UJEAeZmOqjM encounter theme]], catchier and much more threatening than his Grunt's. One can hear a hint of Kanto's trainer music in those themes.
590* [[https://youtu.be/xl4g9GpKgkM Ten Carat Hill's theme]] is a mysterious sounding tune with piano sounds to it which gives the feeling of going on an adventure in the lush Alola region.
591* [[https://youtu.be/yjbEeVC1yxY The Totem Pokemon theme]], an intimidating remix of the Wild Pokemon theme that does a good job of emphasizing the formidable nature of the foe you're facing.
592* [[https://youtu.be/wIjsuw0uIqA The Kahunas' battle theme]] starts with badass and intimidating drums, before transitioning into a much happier theme signifying that they may be the strongest Trainers in the island, but they're only here to test your strength in a friendly match, and you have the power to beat them.
593* [[https://youtu.be/mDLj143lxVk Gladion's battle theme]] is an amazing and catchy bass piece that pulls inspiration from the Unova and Sinnoh music styles and perfectly fits Gladion himself, with his [[https://youtu.be/R2AZM4rCL_0 encounter theme]] being a calmer and softer version, but equally awesome and catchy.
594* [[https://youtu.be/8TdcJCi6Bvg The Battle Royal Dome theme]] is very reminiscent of "Gonna Fly Now" from ''{{Film/Rocky}}''.
595* The Dome's [[https://youtu.be/d0Yor7UoGH8 battle theme]] is an energetic theme that perfectly captures the atmosphere of a 4-player deathmatch arena.
596* [[https://youtu.be/gzVHI68aiUw Thrifty Megamart Theme]] is a very catchy and energetic song, and [[SourceMusic played as if it actually comes from Megamart's sound systems]], hence the seemingly low quality of the sound. Not to mention the solo drum playing before the loop.
597* [[https://youtu.be/E4qdUsfuhh0 The Ultra Beasts' battle theme]], an intense and otherworldly electronic theme that fits these unknown, otherworldly threats perfectly.
598* [[https://youtu.be/jOrjVpJcL48 Malie City's theme]] has a very Japanese feel, fitting for a city founded and influenced by people from Johto. Its [[https://youtu.be/PnsgU6LpDIk night theme]] almost sounds like something out of VideoGame/{{Okami}}.
599* [[https://youtu.be/dCIzHJhP8PY Nanu]] has a very chilled out smooth jazz theme that is not only awesome, but perfectly reflects his laid-back personality. It is worth noting that he is the only Island Kahuna that has his own unique theme, while Hala, Olivia, and Hapu share a theme.
600* [[https://youtu.be/JcSiaBnXdUs The battle music]] for the Aether Foundation [[DarkReprise went 180]] to their [[https://youtu.be/SSVDUe2ymZY peaceful theme]], replacing violins and soft beats in favor of suspenseful piano and heavy beats. [[CrapsaccharineWorld Giving you a heads up that you're not in Paradise anymore...]]
601* The [[https://youtu.be/m6NOKxxIz3Y music]] that plays while Lusamine lets the Ultra Beasts loose upon Alola sounds like a perfect alien invasion theme.
602* [[https://youtu.be/WnaVTcUDQMA The battle theme]] for Aether President Lusamine. It is both a beautiful and menacing piece, which perfectly describes the opponent's [[FaceOfAnAngelMindOfADemon ambitions behind their pleasant exterior]]. Then there is their initial [[https://youtu.be/S4bMzkn4g2o encounter theme]] which brings to mind a soft lullaby, yet still sounds slightly off. Finally, the [[https://youtu.be/ZRP7tCvg-Og remix]] used for the rematch adds disturbing electronic warbles and hums along with a synthesized OneWomanWail that completely removes any pretense of calm, when Lusamine completely reveals her psychotic personality by fusing with the Ultra Beast Nihilego and becoming the Motherbeast.
603* [[https://youtu.be/952qhKhnULQ Poni Wilds]], and the other Poni areas. Like Kalos Route 18 before it, an elegant track that gives off happy vibes and wouldn't be out of place in the closing credits of a movie about love. Or as wedding music.
604* The theme to the [[https://youtu.be/nFxDzFg_eFc Vast Poni Canyon]] starts solemn, then grows into a upbeat and overall very heroic theme to serenade you whilst you go through what some consider the hardest dungeon in the main storyline. Bonus points for having serious Route 10 vibes.
605* [[https://youtu.be/37riOeCnnpQ The battle theme for Solgaleo and Lunala]]. It starts out with what sounds like a quiet, fast paced, heartbeat, before erupting in an intense techno beat that perfectly captures the mood that while they are otherworldly, benign beings, they are still powerful Legendary Pokémon.
606* [[https://youtu.be/iZ0xj9rxTpI Lonely Lillie]], the music that plays during Lillie's farewell to Nebby.
607* [[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. The updated Victory Road in ''Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon'', with additional trainers, made the theme sound even ''more'' triumphant to reflect the challenge that you may face at the end of the road once you reach the league.
608* The Elite Four's fast-paced and badass [[https://youtu.be/Dv7AXRqjTuQ battle theme]] shows how they're not pulling any punches anymore. It suits the DifficultySpike of this Gen's Elite Four compared to their Gen VI counterparts.
609* [[https://youtu.be/KFuHp38ukyc The Champion's theme]] ('''major spoilers'''). It starts off awesomely with the first few bars of the series' main theme, then transitions into a badass and triumphant theme that perfectly exemplifies how this time, YOU are the Champion; the tables have turned and you're the one who must defend your title from different challengers! [[https://youtu.be/IUaRU3xf_bs Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon]] give us an amazing remix of Hau's Battle Theme for the Champion Battle with him.
610* [[https://youtu.be/uZxLCY5svDs The theme of the Tapu Ruins]] has a very mysterious but calming feel, to the point that it could pass for a track from the first ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime''.
611* [[https://youtu.be/_u-rBhq-auk The Tapu battle theme]], upbeat, powerful and also very catching, fitting for the Guardians of Alola.
612* [[https://youtu.be/TNZ7gllxeZs This remix]] of Red's battle theme is somewhat more laid-back than its predecessors, somewhat emphasizing the more hospitable environment Alola provides while mixing the intense nostalgia of the original two generations.
613* [[https://youtu.be/Ede3rL1ZyoA Someday...]] is soft and low-key, yet every bit as poignant as the moments in the story when it's used.
614* And there's the [[https://youtu.be/kkRWwanIKug&t=242s end credits]]. Upbeat yet heartachingly nostalgic, it makes you realize you never really wanted it all to end.
615* [[https://youtu.be/d8Ubrf8eodc This song]] accompanies the "The End" screen. The sound of waves breaking on the shore is incredibly soothing. Even better, it's a remix of the song that plays inside your house, one of the first songs you heard when you started the game. Makes you want to just sit on the final screen for a minute or sixty...
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617
618[[folder:''Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon'']]
619* The return of Team Rocket comes with this [[https://youtu.be/CVAWlEJ065g remix of the original Rocket Battle theme]]; it's incredible nostalgia for those who grew up with Red and Blue.
620* [[https://youtu.be/Q6Mt_uxnYRA Giovanni now has his own battle theme]]; it begins with the opening notes of the Team Rainbow Rocket theme, but it quickly transitions into a medley of previous Team Rocket themes that's every bit as intense and dramatic as one would expect for a rematch twenty years in the making.
621* All of the villainous team members got their themes remixed, and they aren't half bad.
622** [[https://youtu.be/HQqBatjkLCg Ghetsis]] has returned, and with him, his theme. Remixed with less [[MemeticMutation DENNIS]] and creepier than ever.
623** [[https://youtu.be/wnDA1ooZNLQ Maxie/Archie]] get grand, techno-ish remixes of their themes.
624** [[https://youtu.be/eqjb2vEIW4I Cyrus]] gets a bombastic remix of his theme from ''Diamond''/''Pearl'', which hasn't been heard from in a long, long time. Further, the beginning of the theme sounds like air being sucked out of an airlock.
625** [[https://youtu.be/IBTqAsYC7NI Lysandre]] gets a grand, more menacing version of his original theme, showing he means even more business than before.
626* [[https://youtu.be/yoAULhTGIL8 Necrozma gets its own theme for this game,]] an organ-blasting, drum-heavy song that is equal parts awesome and menacing, playing when it challenges the player after assimilating Nebby.
627* [[https://youtu.be/HN7v5nS2XTM The Ultra Recon Squad's battle theme]], an alien, techno song that is perfect for the otherworldly trainers that are the Ultra Recon Squad.
628* [[https://youtu.be/q15Dbz4bVWE Ultra Megalopolis]]. It's easy to tell something has gone terribly wrong here. It also serves as foreshadowing to Necrozma's true nature.
629* [[https://youtu.be/NFTemk99fLU The song which plays]] during the final battle against Ultra Necrozma is pure undiluted ''awesome'', being a glorious combination of Necrozma's theme, the Cover Legend's theme, and Ultra Megalopolis. The chillingly beautiful intro has an almost religious feel to it, before quickly transitioning into a battle theme worthy of [[OlympusMons the Pokémon which surpasses Arceus itself in raw power]]. The sheer power of the song really makes you realize [[ClimaxBoss how much has been leading up to this fight]], and how much is on the line; it's a fitting song to mark the EndOfAnEra as the franchise prepares to make the transition to consoles.
630* The theme for the [[https://youtu.be/ztEFRd8RVIY Ultra Wormhole Ride]] is a high-energy remix of the Ultra Beast battle theme that perfectly conveys blitzing through time and space.
631* Each of the original Ultra Beasts gets a theme for their respective Ultra Spaces, along with one more for the other Ultra Spaces.
632** Nihilego has the unsettling [[https://youtu.be/8m3A0NZkM2c Ultra Deep Sea]], the original Ultra Space theme from Sun/Moon.
633** Buzzwole has [[https://youtu.be/nuyfBgr10Vw Ultra Jungle]], a bombastic Donkey Kong-like song. Never before has a song represented a buff flexing mosquito so well before.
634** Pheromosa has [[https://youtu.be/I-qOBAU-H10 Ultra Desert]], an eerily calm, ethereal piece.
635** Xurkitree has [[https://youtu.be/q_kFqPbmzs4 Ultra Plant]], an energetic, techno-ish theme with various mechanical-sounding noises.
636** Celesteela brings us [[https://youtu.be/J0qeRFGm2CQ Ultra Crater]], a bombastic and somewhat quirky theme.
637** On the other hand, Kartana has [[https://youtu.be/WZlMiY01XcA Ultra Forest]], a gorgeous, Japanese-sounding theme that perfectly embodies the origami samurai.
638** Guzzlord boasts [[https://youtu.be/-JMSZXQqDCM Ultra Ruin]], which is a qualifier for most disturbing theme ''in the series'', what with the constant interruptions, static, and creepy ambience. And it gets worse: It's a warped, backwards version the Hau'oli city theme, which in itself has several horrifying implications...
639** The theme for the [[https://youtu.be/dcmslV1Usdw Ultra Space Wilds]] is a strange, eerily tranquil piece. Reverse it and speed it up, and it's a remix of the Alola Region theme...
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642[[folder:''Let's Go Pikachu!''/''Let's Go Eevee!'']]
643* There are [[https://youtu.be/TEGLiB5Mf7g two]] [[https://youtu.be/szk-LnZU83w versions]] of the Trainer battle music from ''Red/Blue/Yellow'' in this game. One is the standard trainer battle theme and the other is the "Master" variant that plays in special battles during the post-game. Both are a more grandiose take on the classic theme, with the "Master" variation using more triumphant instruments that highlight how far you've come.
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645
646[[folder:''Sword''/''Shield'']]
647* [[https://youtu.be/zyKCte11yGs Hop's Encounter Theme]] conveys his cheery, energetic, and sometimes impatient personality.
648** [[https://youtu.be/g0HuqoKre3Y Rival Battle Theme]] with Hop also does this, but you also feel like he is more serious about winning compared to some of the happy-go-lucky rivals from past games.
649** [[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 imply that he has made some fans.
650* Zacian and Zamazenta have a few different versions of their theme.
651** [[https://youtu.be/N87Huxl0FEI Slumbering Weald]] introduces both halves of their theme. The first part sounds regal and mystical, like it's from an older age. The second half calls in their distinct signature: the melodic howls.
652** [[https://youtu.be/FJgRlbjzsrs The theme for]] the fight against their illusions takes the second half of their theme and amps up the bass ''tremendously''. For a song that is, in essence, just their Encounter theme, it was put to good use as a battle theme.
653** [[https://youtu.be/q5qXHPMYe90 Their actual Battle Theme]] is the culmination of every theme surrounding them. Ominous first half, clanking metal, the incredible bass, their melodious howls, even the regal feeling of the Slumbering Weald but made faster. All coming together to give the feeling that they won't be caught without a fight.
654* [[https://youtu.be/Q9qzH58HtHM Wild Pokemon Battle]] sounds as energetic and hectic as ever.
655* [[https://youtu.be/o0LZKtKV3lI Trainer Battle Theme]] is a mashup of various battle themes from previous games, and as a result it sounds like there is more at stake compared to previous trainer battles.
656* The long awaited Wild Area comes with two different themes.
657** [[https://youtu.be/zodEfssNmWA Wild Area Theme]] of the northern part has piano lines that sounds straight out of ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', followed by glorious bagpipes, making you feel the grand scale of the adventure that's about to take place.
658** [[https://youtu.be/79j3Pl_NP1U Wild Area Theme]] of the southern part feels more calm and serene thanks to all the piano, but it still builds up to what sounds more adventurous.
659* Being one of the three rivals, Marnie has multiple themes associated with her, the first being her [[https://youtu.be/xnuOByq2FRg Encounter Theme]].
660** [[https://youtu.be/QCG98StBDfQ Marnie's battle theme]] full stop. Despite the electric guitar riffs and punk rock inspired motifs, the theme lets you know that she isn't edgy as she was made out to be initially, and that she is just there because she cares for her hometown of Spikemuth.
661** Marnie's [[https://youtu.be/YogtSeb_O9s final battle theme]] sounds more dramatic thanks to all the enthusiastic chanting, and it makes you know that there is more at stake for her than just the semifinals.
662* [[https://youtu.be/KG6Nz3cUo-U Spikemuth's theme]] has a soft techno beat feel to it, along with the look of the town itself it wouldnt feel out of place in ''VideoGame/StreetsOfRage''.
663* [[https://youtu.be/EeFJRaH2Mz8 Piers' Battle Theme]] is the only gym leader theme that is unique to a certain gym leader. There is a bit of Team Yell and Marnie's battle theme alongside some heavy punk and metal inspired build up, making this one of the most intense battle themes in the franchise.
664* Your jerk rival makes his return as Bede in this game, and his [[https://youtu.be/Nn8KvUHcg4s Encounter Theme]] exudes with his cockiness, arrogance and confidence.
665* Bede's [[https://youtu.be/z_TPXbH7ee4 Rival Battle Theme]] is heavy in bass and synth sounds similar to Gladion from the previous generation, and there are some Gen 5 themes mixed into it, making it noticeably fast paced and energetic.
666* Since the gyms have returned and now plays a role that is bigger than any of the previous generations, they naturally got more music.
667** The [[https://youtu.be/YnY2KQ-yZDI Gym Lobby Theme]] is a more relaxing synth version of the traditional gym music.
668** The [[https://youtu.be/8qTCoa0J-_4 Gym Theme]] makes a return, and it plays during the Gym Challenge.
669** [[https://youtu.be/dRPsX1Gj1XQ Gym Trainer Victory]] is an extremely upbeat dubstep-esque remix of the trainer victory theme specific to the gyms, and it is a ''bop''.
670** [[https://youtu.be/hcV6xVukj60 Gym Leader Battle]] sounds like it came from a rave party. The theme is also, for the second time in franchise history after the Virbank City Gym in ''Black and White 2'', accompanied with human vocals. The enthusiastic crowd cheers and it gradually turns into a full-on chant by the last member, when the Gym Leader Gigantamaxes on their Pokemon. This awesome moment was obviously inspired by the [[UsefulNotes/EnglishPremierLeague football matches played in UK where the Galar region is based on]].
671** [[https://youtu.be/r5LyE9yq6os Elite Gym Battle Theme]], used during the tournament leading up to the Champion, takes the rave that was the Gym Battle Theme, and makes it more intense. After all, the winner of this tournament has the chance to become the Champion. No one is holding back.
672* The [[https://youtu.be/QKopkPVcgYg Wyndon Theme]] lets you know that you've finally reached the ShiningCity where your awesome showdown at the Pokemon League will be watched by millions of people around the world, and the theme really brings home the point that you're at the high-tech cultural and financial center of the region that is modern yet traditional at the same time, just like the [[UsefulNotes/{{London}} real life city it was based on]].
673* [[https://youtu.be/NAzT4LA7HVc Oleana's battle theme]], which is actually the "battle version" of Rose's normal theme, which she amps up to create a great combination of elegant and unhinged.
674* [[https://youtu.be/ugyONbAGE8E Chairman Rose's]] theme doesn't exactly fit him, but it's nonetheless hauntingly beautiful.
675* Eternatus has three different themes for each of its battles.
676** [[https://youtu.be/FvrPBOWZRKY Its first phase]] serves as a good introduction. Starting off ominous, before breaking down into alien-sounding techno in the second half.
677** [[https://youtu.be/6kBkP41wgkM Its second phase]], after it Eternamaxes, is almost completely alien techno, making it feel like it's so strong, it even corrupted the ''music''.
678** Finally, [[https://youtu.be/H8A9foBBVrY its third phase]] has Zacian and Zamazenta take back control of both the battle and the music. The melodic howls serve as the lead-in for the guitars to kick in and give enough strength to force Eternatus back, capture the monster, and end the darkest day.
679* Leon's [[https://youtu.be/bUG_NS0xqSY Champion Battle theme]] begins with an almost regal fanfare, then transitions to an intimidating remix of the Hall of Fame music, as if to signify that you're finally fighting the most powerful Pokémon Trainer in Galar... Then it changes to a hopeful, triumphant tune, almost saying "You've come this far. Now give it one last push!" All capped off with the crowd cheering and chanting throughout the whole thing, urging both Galar's undefeated Champion and the Trainer who blasted through the Gym Challenge to give it everything they've got in one last historic battle that the entire game (and technically the entire series as well - no previous champion battle has had the buildup and triumphant music of this one) has been building up to.
680* Certain battles in the Battle Tower are accompanied by [[https://youtu.be/Pvm5yDtaGiY this banger of a battle theme]], composed by none other than Creator/TobyFox of ''{{VideoGame/Undertale}}'' fame.
681* With The Isle of Armor DLC is a host of new tracks:
682** First up is the initial [[https://youtu.be/BmYpgnldCVw battle theme for the retired champion, Mustard.]] Combining instruments that wouldn't be out of place in a martial arts film and modern jazz, it's the perfect theme for the goofy martial arts master.
683** When the time comes for Mustard to go all out, [[https://youtu.be/b1vACzr41k0 the battle theme]] goes up to 11.
684** The battle themes for your two new rivals, [[https://youtu.be/FzIkcC96ZwI Klara]] and [[https://youtu.be/k4A2vhRwYOo Avery]]. The former's synth-rock rhythms give off trickster-like vibes that match her personailty, and the latter's techno beats emphasize his psychic power and how he's boisterously showing them off to you.
685* Some awesome new tracks come with the Crown Tundra DLC:
686** The battle theme for [[https://youtu.be/TmbIsGD1HdM Calyrex]] is incredibly majestic and regal, the battle music against [[https://youtu.be/5Eg_d5pcZ0k Spectrier and Glastrier]] is frenetic to the beat of galloping hooves, and finally the battle theme against full-power [[https://youtu.be/wfE8O_A_a14 Calyrex]] combines the above two into something regal, foreboding, majestic, and awesome.
687** You might expect the Galarian versions of the legendary Kanto birds to have a remix of the original Red/Blue battle theme like in previous games but you'd be wrong! For each encounter with the original legendary trio, you are treated to brand new [[https://youtu.be/X4Y0Rkc_VAU ORIGINAL battle theme]] and it is incredibly fitting for their darker, more vicious counterparts with plenty of fast/panic inducing beats and rocking guitar riffs that let you know they aren't messing around.
688** [[https://youtu.be/xUdCPmVGkuc Peony's]] battle theme just oozes hilarity, jazz, and ham from every pore.
689** With the Legendary Titans getting two new members, they also get [[https://youtu.be/kfIVNYQlVZU a new remix of their theme]], with a deliciously ominous new reprise of the main melody featuring chiming bells and powerful strings.
690[[/folder]]
691
692[[folder:''Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl'']]
693* Same as the original, [[https://youtu.be/iju0aPeWyVo Professor Rowan's Theme]] is still an amazing piece that captures Rowan's more professional and calm demeanor in a beautiful string and piano piece.
694* [[https://youtu.be/GKR_lsKKYgA Cynthia's Theme]] is still an absolutely amazing battle theme, and it now sounds a thousand times better with the excellent synths and rocking guitar that kick in.
695* [[https://youtu.be/496Lu7Vjl8s VS Dialga/Palkia]] is a frantic piece, as it was originally, but with more emphasis given to the organ and the piano that make it sound absolutely enthralling. The string section even reverts back to the original ''Diamond'', ''Pearl'' and ''Platinum'' soundfont at times, like they did in ''Omega Ruby'' and ''Alpha Sapphire''.
696* [[https://youtu.be/mstVPV5oWYA The Lake Trio's Battle Theme]] is noticeably more playful and upbeat than the originals, with an ''accordion'' of all things providing the lead in build up. And yet, ''it works''. It fits the trio's personalities well and sounds awesome to boot. You can even pick out the original games' strings being sampled in certain parts!
697* [[https://youtu.be/15w1IMcvhY8 Arceus's Battle Theme]] manages to sound even ''more'' intense and terrifying than the original, and that's saying something. It helps that the percussion is far, far more primal and frantic sounding than before.
698* [[https://youtu.be/g6jK6blyPc4 The Slate Legendary Battle Theme]] is a fully new piece that combines several different legendary Pokémon battle themes together in one song, like the Birds of Kanto, Beasts of Johto, and even ''Primal Dialga'', from ''VideoGame/PokemonMysteryDungeonExplorers''! It's ''incredible'' hearing these songs back to back in one amazing piece.
699* [[https://youtu.be/o5lgJWl8zLU The Superboss Legendary Battle Theme]] is another original track that captures the general atmosphere of fighting the major legendary Pokémon of previous generations perfectly.
700* [[https://youtu.be/IFFGrwrEWY8 Giratina's chaotic theme]] makes you feel as though as if you are in Giratina's realm, and you are not welcome there. The fight is also more intense considering Shadow Origin Giratina is at level 100.
701[[/folder]]
702
703[[folder:''Legends Arceus'']]
704* [[https://youtu.be/IqLibUGxrE0 The second trailer's theme]] is an amazing, epic piece that can really get players excited for their upcoming Hisuian adventure.
705* [[https://youtu.be/eq09ftrAAvs The Galaxy Hall theme]] is empowering with its majestic brass section and beautiful flutes.
706* [[https://youtu.be/vPfpBq1UMQA Jubilife Village]] is beautifully calm, with its uplifting flutes, light bells and even using the original Jubilife theme at the end, blending into a calming nostalgic melody.
707* [[https://youtu.be/5lArh8q7UFk The wild encounter theme]] is a high-tempo track with powerful drums and frantic Japanese guitars, making any Pokemon battle more dangerous.
708* [[https://youtu.be/a9GDkaHYfmI The overworld Alpha Pokémon theme]] is an amazing track that perfectly captures how much more powerful the Alphas are compared to other Pokémon.
709* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrD3crA7fho Battle! Noble Pokémon]] is an insanely intense and bombastic remix of the regular wild battle theme. The intro features alarming piano, followed by horn blasts punctuating each phrase, capturing 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.
710* And [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxN51BJ_UyU Aftermath]] is the perfect way to calm down from this mortal peril, with reassuring piano and a peaceful, memorable xylophone lick going up and down, up and down.
711* [[https://youtu.be/i6JT0wVG7EQ Ancient Retreat]], Cogita's home, serves as your temporary home base when you're banished from Jubilife Village. Its calming theme has a tinge of sadness, fitting for what would be the player character's DarkestHour.
712* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM3QoDMMmwA Disaster Looming]]" replaces ''all'' the overworld themes during the climax of the story. The hauntingly beautiful synth-driven ambiance is punctuated perfectly by seemingly random instruments at times, with a slightly calmer synth refrain to make it feel more like a proper, structured song. The bells recur a lot in the theme, and add an element of seriousness, just like the DarkestHour the PlayerCharacter is facing. The first sound you hear is a stinging, rising synth line accompanied by a more nebulous, calm sound before the bells are introduced. It sounds like something Marconi Union would compose to put you to sleep, but maybe give you a nightmare. The more unsettling moments and vibes make it feel like [[LeftTheBackgroundMusicOn the song is emanating from]] the RedSkyTakeWarning ''itself.'' Tragically, this song becomes inaccessible once you save the world.
713* [[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, complete with a surprisingly jolly and laid-back bridge section.
714* [[https://youtu.be/lg8mP3d6Cfc The main story’s credits theme]] is a modern rendition of Route 209, one of the most famous tracks from the original Gen IV games and perfect for a sendoff to the region.
715* The lake trio get an eerie but mystical-feeling techno [[https://youtu.be/SbIA-B30A7A remix]] for the battles against them.
716* [[https://youtu.be/w_7xofzhPJY Volo's Transformation]], an unsettling strings arrangement that plays right before the battle with Pokémon Wielder Volo, is a slower remix of a section of Cynthia's battle theme, punctuated with PsychoStrings throughout to let you know the person you're about to battle has fallen far off the deep end.
717* Remember the small piano étude that plays before you face Cynthia in ''Diamond and Pearl''? It gets a remix for the TrueFinalBoss battle against her maybe-ancestor, [[https://youtu.be/0yqm7vrCp-g Pokémon Wielder Volo]], quite possibly the only trainer to even come close to knocking her off her perch as the toughest storyline trainer in series history.
718* So you managed to defeat Giratina in what was effectively a 6v7 battle against Volo. Time to get your reward for defeating the post-game, right? [[https://youtu.be/u39QcvgF4FQ Origin Forme Giratina]] begs to differ, with a crunchy electric guitar riff to beckon a fight against an ''eighth'' straight Pokémon, with your own team looking almost certainly worse for wear.
719* [[https://youtu.be/JTXOvSaBeDM The legendary Pokémon battle music]] is loud and grand and helps convey the feeling that you’re fighting a very powerful Pokémon. The drums in particular add to the intensity of the battle. Out of all the music in Sinnoh, this one takes the cake for "most improved."
720* [[https://youtu.be/HzfOAlFgyY8 Arceus's battle theme]], originally from [=DPPt=], gets its obligatory remix, and plays for your battle against the Creator of All Pokémon after you've captured the other 237 in the Hisui Pokédex. If you take over five minutes to defeat it? Then get ready for the theme to devolve from its original use of just heavy percussion to increasingly frantic glitchcore.
721[[/folder]]
722
723[[folder:''Scarlet''/''Violet'']]
724* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFl5L13bXvw Levincia's theme]], a highly electronic and upbeat theme that will fittingly make you feel like you're in a big, industrial city. In a game where almost all of the cities/towns (minus this one, Mesagoza and Cascarrafa) have a remix of the Province themes, it is also a hugely refreshing tune.
725* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WczY9Qi_p3k Tera Raid Battle Theme,]] an upbeat tune similar to some of the more hopeful beats of ''{{VideoGame/Undertale}}'', and that is entirely deliberate since Creator/TobyFox himself composed it, and a few other tracks as well.
726* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUw36wY8fMw Penny's Battle theme]] is an intense rave theme despite Penny herself being rather quiet and shy.
727* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn-VsVDlxm4 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.
728* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLLKjoUF59g 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.
729* The theme of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuMHCJ_fWJg 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.
730* [[https://youtu.be/OEGsLn59yGw Battle! Zero Lab,]] the DarkReprise of Tera Raid Battle Theme, [[TheReveal reveals 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.]]''
731* The [[https://youtu.be/51pmFhr0buk Legendary Quartet Battle Theme]] is another haunting theme, with instruments that sound like bells and a strong Ancient Chinese influence mixed in as well, perfect for Pokemon that are just called the Treasures of Ruin, who are based off of Ancient China's Four Perils.
732* The [[https://youtu.be/b4DybEiz7NI Elite Four battle theme]] is a very intense sounding theme that fits well with all four of the battles. [[GoodBadBugs Even the]] [[https://youtu.be/DDTQ70QLgbc glitched version]], which only plays the introductory bass line in a 10 second loop, is considered awesome, suspenseful, and anxiety inducing, considering you're fighting all four of them inside of an empty white room. Some people felt like the Elite Four theme was wasted due to being only able to fight the Elite Four once along with the mentioned musical glitch ruining the full experience.
733* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23g5HBOg3Ic 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. Creator/TobyFox made [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKOuJ0yBiLs a remixed version]] for the credits of Indigo Disk.
734* The Teal Mask DLC has its fair share of songs worthy of the series:
735** [[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.
736** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdq4MfOThns 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.
737* The Indigo Disk DLC also has its fair share of awesome music:
738** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Nw8S_zIko The new rendition of the Unova trainer theme]] is every bit as good as the original, and adds new bits with Blueberry Academy leitmotifs.
739** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOLMJjIP6pY The new version of the Unova wild Pokémon battle theme]] is also amazing, as is the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bhTtsvaqXs version]] that plays when battling a Terastalized Pokémon.
740** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYGGNoV6TvY The BB Elite Four battle theme]] sounds very intimidating, fitting for battling trainers with competitively viable teams.
741** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ZVveJK9lU Kieran's Champion theme]] lets you know that he is ''not'' messing around this time. It is possibly the most intimidating-sounding Champion battle theme in the series, and almost sounds like Kieran's mind is broken.
742** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHXyok9lJys The theme that plays when battling Kieran after he has caught Terapagos]] sounds like Kieran is fighting with his last bit of hope. It is incredibly climactic, but feels like there should be something after. Which brings us to...
743** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGYHfRFvuPk The final Terapagos battle theme]], which plays when fighting Terapagos after it Terastalizes to its Stellar form and ''breaks a Master Ball'', the first Pokémon in the series to do so. It truly sounds like this is the culmination of your entire journey, incorporating the Area Zero leitmotif and parts of the Tera Raid battle theme. Of particular note is a part where the time signature becomes 18/8, a great way of incorporating the fact that Terapagos can harness the power of all 18 types into the music. When you encourage Kieran to join you in the fight, it calms down to a string rendition of the intro to the Tera Raid theme. When Kieran finally joins, it leads into a triumphant rendition of another part of the Tera Raid theme, which then transitions back into Terapagos's battle theme. Truly fitting for the TrueFinalBoss.
744** And finally, the epilogue gives us [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUWwHXDw3tQ the Pecharunt battle theme]], which takes the Loyal Three battle theme and somehow manages to ''[[SerialEscalation upgrade]]'' it, fitting its status as the GreaterScopeVillain of the Kitakami legend and the plot of The Teal Mask. It lengthens the loop and adds a soft, frantic harmony, before cranking the electronic tones ''way'' up, making an already energetic theme sound ''even more'' frenzied.
745[[/folder]]
746
747[[folder:Related]]
748* The Special Music Video, [[https://youtu.be/BoZ0Zwab6Oc "Gotcha!"]], with the song "Acacia" sung by the band BUMP OF CHICKEN is a wonderful piece, with the music video itself being filled with many {{Mythology Gag}}s in the music video shots and nostalgia galore. The song reflects on the point of view of the trainers who pick their first Pokemon and go through many things together with them as time goes by, just like the many players who choose their starter in the first game they play regardless of the generation and continue to play and stay with their favorite Pokemon for their next adventure.
749[[/folder]]
750
751[[AC:Spinoffs]]
752[[folder:''Pokémon Stadium'']]
753[[AC:''Stadium 1'' (North America/Europe)]]
754* [[https://youtu.be/q11h7FC7Kww Prime Cup Battles 1-3]] is a chaotic and energetic remix of the Gym Leader and trainer encounter themes which really hypes you up to battle with level 100 Pokémon.
755* [[https://youtu.be/NxC-uaw8gOk The Prime Cup Semifinals.]] An energetic battle theme that's intense and majestic enough to get you hyped up to win and progress to the final showdown, yet also relaxed in its own way, with some fairly complex melodies. Late in the track, it takes more of a turn for the dramatic.
756* Gym Leader Castle gives us awesome electric guitar-heavy renditions of the [[https://youtu.be/z2Nr8na3pf4 regular trainer]] and [[https://youtu.be/3qu2IB7mykU Gym Leader]] battle themes, fitting for the [[AdaptationalBadass more threatening teams]] they're packing this time.
757* Mewtwo's [[https://youtu.be/2Ny7VSk76co battle theme]] in ''Stadium 1'' starts off with the distinctive notes of the Generation One wild Pokémon battle theme and then continues into an electric guitar infused remix of that same song.
758
759[[AC:''Stadium 2'' (North America/Europe)]]
760%%* [[https://youtu.be/oxDqCv0FaNs Challenge Cup Battle 1.]]
761* [[https://youtu.be/1Gk6Tb0DTWs Challenge Cup Master Ball Final]], a truly awe-inspiring remix of the rival theme, and one of the hardest and most climactic battles in the game.
762%%* [[https://youtu.be/N1RxWE3mqlA Poké Cup Battle 3]] remixes the Johto Trainer theme.
763* [[https://youtu.be/G4vlYWKdw3Q Red's Battle Theme]]; after surviving the Johto and Kanto Gym Leader Castles, you're treated to this majestic theme for the battle against Red. It's as if Red himself is saying "You've made it this far, don't disappoint me."
764%%* [[https://youtu.be/pN71G-6wYl8 Elite 4 Battle.]]
765%%* [[https://youtu.be/gzR7ij3r8tA Elite 4 Battle 2.]]
766%%* [[https://youtu.be/9E0m-DcikDI Pokémon Selection.]]
767* After battling your way past the Elite Four, Lance awaits you at the end of Johto's League, and [[https://youtu.be/HKOT4IVssZI his theme]], a remix of Silver's theme (given Red ends up taking Lance's original theme), has all the gravitas of a Champion battle.
768[[/folder]]
769
770[[folder:''Pokémon Battle Revolution'']]
771* The first theme of the game, that of [[https://youtu.be/P8OoB2Ht7Sg Gateway Colosseum]], is a catchy, pounding techno beat.
772%%* The [[https://youtu.be/9e21XC2azWo Minor Boss theme.]]
773%%* Colosseum Master Joe's super awesome [[https://youtu.be/ats7Arh3yfg Jazz theme]].
774%%* [[https://youtu.be/97_dEmhWfnI Waterfall Colosseum.]]
775%%* [[https://youtu.be/UhGufCd4sbU Neon Colosseum.]]
776* [[https://youtu.be/WL5nGw8Yg2I#t=0m37s This part]] of Colosseum Master Sashay's theme sounds ''extremely'' similar to part of the Cipher admin battle theme from ''Pokémon Colosseum''. Justified, as the developer studio Genius Sonority worked on both games.
777%%* How about the theme for the [[https://youtu.be/1irHwwUQNZM Crystal Colosseum]]?
778%%* [[https://youtu.be/xY_mF_6okNU Magma Colosseum.]]
779%%* [[https://youtu.be/133qzK43IAQ Sunset Colosseum.]]
780* [[https://youtu.be/e3Lof1EBExE Stargazer Colosseum.]] Who would have thought horns and an odd undulating electronic bassline combines so well into something that fits a futuristic space-themed stadium?
781* [[https://youtu.be/TV23yvM5J_0 Pokétopia Master Mysterial's battle theme]] is a bombastic remix of Gateway Colosseum's theme with blaring brass and an overall climactic, epic feeling that tells you that ''this is it, the final challenge''.
782[[/folder]]
783
784[[folder:''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon'']]
785[[AC: ''Red'' and ''Blue Rescue Team'']]
786
787* The ever-lively [[https://youtu.be/shZJxS-2Rrc Pokémon Square.]]
788* [[https://youtu.be/GKgR3xUH4sE Mt. Thunder]], and [[https://youtu.be/PqIlTNZgudw Mt. Thunder Peak]] have a slow, heavy beat that sounds like roaring thunder.
789* [[https://youtu.be/6HWbRU7giAE Great Canyon,]] a mystical-sounding tune for seeking the mystic seer Xatu.
790* [[https://youtu.be/6F4NK_GpNs4 The Legend of Ninetales,]] a slow, heavy song that fits the somber telling of the ancient legend.
791* [[https://youtu.be/JPl_P6LjNbM The song playing while you and your partner become refugees]] is just... man, it's sad and epic at the same time! Same for the [[https://youtu.be/uEXf6NQeFzI snow version]]. [[TearJerker You might want some tissues for it, though.]]
792* [[http://youtu.be/VbiPDDp_Exg Mt. Blaze]] and [[https://youtu.be/X3KwradgHAQ Mt. Blaze Peak]] perfectly capture the tone of slogging through a fiery mountain, climbing through the searing heat.
793* [[https://youtu.be/-d1zLImrmZE This]] will play if you dare steal from a Kecleon Shop.
794* [[https://youtu.be/XEBzKRq3lNA Benevolent Spirit,]] a relaxing, ethereal tune.
795* [[https://youtu.be/OOzrp4-muZM Mt. Freeze Peak.]] The slow synths have a cold feeling to them, as befitting the icy dungeon.
796* [[https://youtu.be/nbLb-_IAemw Monster House.]] Nothing says "Oh no!" like entering a room only to have this start blaring as over a dozen hostile Pokemon drop in... unless you've got a room-clearing move in your arsenal, in which case free XP!
797* [[https://youtu.be/9GLLTKTud8M Magma Cavern]] can provide some intense imagery of a world of fire, which your team must walk through in order to face Groudon.
798* [[https://youtu.be/X6VpszaT0Yw WORLD. CALAMITY]]. The song says "the world is in great peril, but all is not yet lost".
799* [[https://youtu.be/P7waeMUf05k Sky Tower]], the final level. [[https://youtu.be/hH076Ufpm9I And the Final Boss theme]], Rayquaza: Defy the Legends, a song that made it to ''Explorers'' (as the boss fights for the Seven Treasures) and ''Super Mystery Dungeon'' (for Rayquaza.)
800* [[https://youtu.be/HUHhsl7mMcs Stormy Sea and Murky Cave,]] a very aquatic-sounding cave, fitting for Kyogre's home.
801* [[https://youtu.be/FfJfdYRRfig Buried Relic,]] a pulsing, steady beat to accompany the [[MarathonLevel longest]] slog in the game.
802* [[https://youtu.be/djLGNqZPnPI The Credits]] theme. After great hardships and at great cost, the world is saved; people will remember what you have done...
803%%* [[https://youtu.be/eRDjMgPBhK8 Darkness Ridge]].
804%%* [[https://youtu.be/3amtaOB9Xao Peanut Swamp]].
805%%feel free to link a better sounding one if you can find it.
806
807[[AC: ''Explorers of Time''/''Darkness''/''Sky'']]
808
809(Warning: Major TearJerker material here):
810
811%% Please use the song titles given in the Sky Jukebox to prevent confusion. There have indeed been duplicates on this list in the past.
812* Two games into a subseries, and we're already starting to have recurring themes... not that that's a bad thing when the [[https://youtu.be/A1_1gFzLPKU Boss Theme is so awesome]].
813* [[https://youtu.be/3BUAgAOog1w Time Gear (Remix)]] (a.k.a. "Fogbound Lake"), the game's first iteration of the Time Gear theme. The calm beginning slowly rising to the determined ending... awesome.
814* The [[https://youtu.be/4fLhZPLETbQ Outlaw/thieves battle music]] from Time and Darkness was truly awesome; if it plays because you just stole from Shopkeeper Kecleon, it's truly ''panic-inducing''.
815* [[https://youtu.be/FsIEYgFccBo Mt. Horn,]] a rousing march that's perfect for mountain-climbing.
816* [[https://youtu.be/2YNnl4i0yK0 Steam Cave]] and [[https://youtu.be/ahJCSoK2aa8 Upper Steam Cave]] have a slow, heavy beat to match the cave's stifling heat.
817* [[https://youtu.be/dxPrJaf3aWQ Time Gear,]] an ethereal, mystical tune to accompany the mystical artifacts that stabilize all of time.
818* [[https://youtu.be/aQzSwvwlvMs Time Restored]] is a beautiful tune for a beautiful sight.
819* [[https://youtu.be/uLehZQ2WzaQ Northern Desert]] has a swinging sound that is perfect for the sandy locale it goes with. Dig that flute!
820* [[https://youtu.be/H9Z9PXuV03Y Quicksand Cave]] boasts strings, brass, and an almost tribal drumbeat to fit well with the shifting sands.
821* [[https://youtu.be/jslGSHzZJ_w Crystal Cave.]] Slow and gentle, with beautiful crystalline chimes.
822* [[https://youtu.be/Cn_EWXxGHao The Darkness.]] Welcome to the BadFuture.
823* [[https://youtu.be/lUY7B6aHTco Chasm Cave]] is perfect for the environment of the BadFuture.
824* [[https://youtu.be/SSejcOaP_kc Dark Hill,]] a track for one of the dark future's dungeons, and very heavy on the (MIDI) brass.
825* The [[TearJerker tear-inducing]] [[https://youtu.be/-rNpcQ51kv4 In the Hands of Fate]], a solemn music-box tune (and, if you pay close attention, Primal Dialga's battle theme has bits of this in it).
826* [[https://youtu.be/X8i-7KWL4yo Sealed Ruin.]] Trekking through the BadFuture, seeking a way out, not knowing who or what may lay ahead of you...
827* [[https://youtu.be/9VK85n8OW_Q Dusk Forest]]. To some it might be a bit tacky, but to others, it's just awesome. Plus, [[https://youtu.be/hNqgnCIgkns Deep Dusk Forest]].
828* [[https://youtu.be/n_fDh0JWoBY Treeshroud Forest.]] Slow, mystical, and a little creepy - in other words, perfect for a cautious trek through a shadowed forest.
829* [[https://youtu.be/h5FWWhAlIRw Brine Cave,]] a slightly bouncy song, with sounds like popping bubbles and glittering waters.
830* [[https://youtu.be/IpRonML3WaU The Hidden Land,]] a slow, flute-dominated tune, soothing yet eerie, as you begin your trek towards the final battles.
831* [[https://youtu.be/Dqq3dxRWTXM Hidden Highland,]] slow and serious as you approach the Temporal Tower, knowing what lies ahead... It also plays in the BadFuture section of the game during the DarkestHour, when Dusknoir reveals that you were in fact Grovyle's partner, and that your amnesia made it easy to manipulate and capture you.
832* "Battle against Dusknoir", the battle theme used for Dusknoir and Darkrai. Take a listen and get pumped and creeped out at the same time. [[https://youtu.be/V5EsxqCBhig Ooooh]]~!
833* [[https://youtu.be/dALXm4V3wbE Temporal Tower]], the final level of the main story. And [[https://youtu.be/yZIZ9C9j3rU Temporal Spire]], the end part of the level.
834* [[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. It is so named 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.
835* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPGuiZ48PbA 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''!
836%%** Here's an absolutely ''stunning'' [[https://youtu.be/poiqPQpiTN0 remix]].
837%%** And the [[https://youtu.be/MEu3WpkdZLQ other remix]].
838%%** [[https://youtu.be/89XUbQkOuFI ZUN remix]].
839%%** [[https://youtu.be/A7Zphtx7S7E GlitchXCity version]].
840%%** The Music/GaMetal [[https://youtu.be/o4fB0-AIdnw version]].
841* [[https://youtu.be/I4weEm8j5Lo Don't Ever Forget...]] [[TearJerker Grab the tissues.]]
842** If you're not done crying, there's [[https://youtu.be/-l2UdMhcvHU "Have to Get Home"]], which follows soon afterwards. Short and simple, but nevertheless beautiful.
843** [[https://youtu.be/Iw0ag0QdNq4 Memories Returned]] plays over your partner's montage of memories of your adventures together, just before the end credits. Someone wrote [[http://vulpixtwo.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=24#/d48vl2y lyrics]].
844** And then the [[https://youtu.be/OzRbMlo5Cow ending theme]] kicks in to remind you that you just did something great. It acknowledges that some difficult sacrifices were made that are still hard to accept, but man, you saved the world! What's not worth it about that?
845%%** [[https://youtu.be/T7lyKuMIUx8 Farther Away...]]
846* [[https://youtu.be/OYb5A1Yvhro Blizzard Island Rescue Team Medley]]. A medley of at least four different tracks from ''Rescue Team'' (Thunderwave Cave, Mt. Thunder, Mt. Freeze, and Sky Tower), seamlessly blended together in beautiful nostalgia.
847* [[https://youtu.be/VcBQ_vLbtw4 Defy the Legends]], a remix of the first games' final boss theme, played for some Legendary bosses, including the Seven Guardians.
848* [[https://youtu.be/IPTABtB5NaA Palkia's Onslaught!]] is a suitably epic theme for a suitably epic boss. Too bad it didn't get ported over to ''Super Mystery Dungeon''...
849* The [[https://youtu.be/l6CwUoHuf_0 music]] for [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Dark Crater]]. The [[https://youtu.be/9eX-w7GD1oQ music]] for Deep Dark Crater is also pretty good.
850* Say hello to the awesome [[https://youtu.be/vGLa-jnK1Ok Sky Peak Forest]] music! And the retro-styled [[https://youtu.be/S91sN1KRX2U Sky Peak Cave]].
851* [[https://youtu.be/lI3PBm7c_0o Random Dungeon Theme 3]]. Despite its absolutely ''boring'' name, it is truly amazing with horns and drums that set the track's atmosphere as the prelude to an epic journey.
852%%* [[https://youtu.be/Dx4jvvD3iEc The Star Cave theme]] is very pretty. [[https://youtu.be/RYiIAc8XwJI Deep Star Cave]] is not to be ignored, either.
853* [[https://youtu.be/DhPwkMMzEKg One for All, All for One!]], from when [[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome the Wigglytuff Guild shows up to back up Bidoof]] in Special Episode 1.
854* The [[https://youtu.be/PHO2Ui9WK5o Fortune Ravine theme]]. The whole thing just screams "EPIC ADVENTURE".
855* [[https://youtu.be/Sk5UlKG25oU Spring Cave Depths,]] slow, hot music for Sunflora's determined solo quest to bring Haunter to justice.
856%%* [[https://youtu.be/BneRjd_c1-A Team Charm's Theme.]]
857* [[https://youtu.be/mS70EQf1hLI Barren Valley]], the first dungeon of Grovyle's extra chapter - so peaceful, but so powerful.
858* [[https://youtu.be/-HmPwsom0wA Vast Ice Mountain Peak]], the final dungeon of Grovyle's extra chapter.
859* [[https://youtu.be/w0ffFPERMpQ Dark Wasteland.]] [[LongSongShortScene It's a shame the dungeon it plays in is so short.]]
860* [[https://youtu.be/9smKwTh6cvw Icicle Forest]] provides a sense of ominousness. Fitting, considering what happens afterwards...
861* [[https://youtu.be/Sr6Us8k9VX0 The music]] from the first part of the Vast Ice Mountain is quite sad.
862* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYKKhBPBexI In the Morning Sun]], the music before Special Episode 5's credits as Grovyle, Dusknoir and Celebi begin to fade away.
863%%* [[https://youtu.be/N1Z0oOzDJ70 A New World]].
864%%* [[https://youtu.be/nrHDUXLyU2w Special Episode 5 Ending Theme.]]
865
866[[AC:''Gates to Infinity'']]
867* The [[https://youtu.be/VwpzeSyEJ9Q opening theme]] provides a nice sense of the feat of "triumphing against adversaries in mysterious labyrinths".
868* [[https://youtu.be/jmJvO2ZSNBA Ragged Mountain]] is just a wonderful first dungeon theme.
869* This game's version of [[https://youtu.be/5IGsMrHoaLA the boss battle music.]]
870* Despair, the game's obligatory tune used for sad and tragic moments. The [[https://youtu.be/8pqSZQI7xaE light]] and [[https://youtu.be/cpq7uqFca_8 super light]] arrangements convey sorrow in a pure, simple fashion. The aptly named [[https://youtu.be/O1KglU5LlFk heavy]] arrangement, however, is of a totally different tone from the previous versions, and is used to set the mood for what's easily one of the darkest moments in the entire series, if not the darkest, and is very befitting of its name.
871* [[https://youtu.be/ZDMaNSwQ7d4 Theme of Hope]]. ''Beautiful.''
872* [[https://youtu.be/uLoxv2EHlnI Hazy Pass (Highlands)]] is driving, tense, and an overall amazing piece.
873* The whole first half of the game builds towards going to the Great Glacier, and when you finally arrive, [[https://youtu.be/WZjaq96DeaA the music doesn't disappoint.]]
874* [[https://youtu.be/EAyAw8BziFQ Withered Savannah]] is a catchy song with some wonderful vocal effects.
875* [[https://youtu.be/S2pU8jLheA8 Holehills]]: A dungeon theme that's fitting for the situation of going against the odds to rescue a dear friend.
876* [[https://youtu.be/y7hUlM6wIkY Kyurem's Battle of Destiny]] is often compared to [[Film/ThePhantomMenace Duel of the Fates]] with the choir, heavy drums and fierce brass.
877* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yBVlCDIC3g Kyurem Approaching!]] When you hear this, you know something '''[[WhamEpisode bad]]''' is about to happen.
878* The final visit to the Glacier Palace has a total of three tracks to it, since it's such a giant level. [[https://youtu.be/O86_Cd0Iweg The Eastern Spire]] starts it off on a mysterious note, then the [[https://youtu.be/2fBfoM-RMoM Western Spire]] switches it to a suspenseful and ominous note. But then the Great Spire comes along, and the result is unbelievable. Ladies and gentlemen, [[https://youtu.be/FoOs6Zh2jxI the pinnacle of final level music]].
879* The final boss themes are both amazing, as one might expect from the rest of the soundtrack's quality. While [[https://youtu.be/rjQpTKcasdU the first theme]] has a dark and desperate tone to it, [[https://youtu.be/1KVqbLRYuRE the second theme]] really gives you the feeling that you can and ''will'' save the world, no matter what.
880* The ending themes are incredible as always, [[https://youtu.be/bHdIvlNDKg0 A Home To Remember]] being the first in a sequence of tearjerking songs that convey a profound mixture of joy and sorrow.
881** [[https://youtu.be/_QnslrVV5jE Wrapped In a Light]].
882** [[https://youtu.be/r-OGKkGXPEg One Last Look at Paradise]].
883** [[https://youtu.be/Vgve22OysOc Even If I Forget You]].
884** [[https://youtu.be/gvCQyiuhFHs The Frism]].
885* One of the most rockin' OptionalBoss soundtracks ever, [[https://youtu.be/0JGiPyyVMVA Bounty Board Challenge.]]
886* [[https://youtu.be/brtdP3mKm2M Illusory Holehills]] has a different composition together with the original Holehills' main melody, the main part of which somehow manages to make bagpipes sound epic.
887
888[[AC:''Super Mystery Dungeon'']]
889* [[https://youtu.be/bQcTiXO4c44 The main theme]] is about as bombastically orchestral as you can get.
890* [[https://youtu.be/mHgw1CJGi9w Lush Forest]] is one of the best songs in the game, and the perfect way to kick off your adventure.
891* The [[https://youtu.be/fRbW2qsrWow Children of Serene Village]] theme is a major ear worm. It perfectly illustrates not only the behavior of the kids of the village, but the partner's overly joyful attitude to first meeting you really well.
892* This [[https://youtu.be/Fu7QxSnaVJc epic remix]] of the boss theme re-orchestrates it and adds real instruments to make the boss fights feel even more grandiose. And then there's the [[https://youtu.be/NOqlOslYlfc Rock version]].
893* [[https://youtu.be/CoQNUP9cblc The Partner's theme]] is sweet, beautiful, and an little sad at the same time. Also, an [[https://youtu.be/Rbp0jU-byTc equally amazing, but more heartbreaking]], music box remix.
894* [[https://youtu.be/wtcp30JUfhY Gentle Slope Cave]] turns out to have a really engaging and dynamic soundtrack.
895* [[https://youtu.be/usuKnzJLoHU Fire Island Volcano]] is absurdly epic, opening with a low-key didgeridoo before abruptly kicking into high-gear with fiddle and bagpipes.
896* [[https://youtu.be/4Pkj83JRBrg The third boss theme]], "Fiery Showdown with Entei", is even more awesome, perfectly carrying the mood of an intense showdown with the [[OlympusMons deity-tier Legendaries]] it plays for.
897* [[https://youtu.be/V5g2UlANTBw Reverse Mountain]] is an epic song for a point in the story where things are getting intense, and its presence in the final few floors of [[BrutalBonusLevel Destiny Tower]] is fitting for a time when your journey is finally coming to an end.
898* [[https://youtu.be/DXvFFGg3vDI Submerged Cave]]'s theme is mystical and crystalline, a perfect fit for the dungeon itself.
899* [[https://youtu.be/m9towVurnx4 Road to Primeval Forest]] is a haunting and ethereal melody perfect for an endgame crawl through TheLostWoods.
900* "[[https://youtu.be/UcYI_UvszXY Make It!]]", the soundtrack's accompaniment to a climactic cutscene.
901* "[[https://youtu.be/1p4tSwYaCGw Fight with Yveltal and Others]]", the theme for the boss fight with Yveltal, Nuzleaf, and the two Beeheeyem. What an unnervingly fitting theme for the legendary Pokémon of destruction.
902* The two final dungeon themes, [[https://youtu.be/blge4fEHzoo Tree of Life: Roots]] and [[https://youtu.be/YIY8aKg4sOwand Tree of Life: Trunk]] are both epic, with the former's church bells and catchy instrumentation that is bound to get [[StealthPun rooted]] in your head, as well as the latter's more warped sounding instrumentation, which makes it sound more like the Tree of Life is being killed right in front of your eyes.
903* Both of the final boss themes are amazing, much like ''Gates to Infinity''. [[https://youtu.be/RO9sheDSReI The first theme]] really gives off the feeling of fighting an incredibly mysterious but dangerous foe, while [[https://youtu.be/N4RUegWPdis the second theme]] just ''screams'' the fact that everyone's counting on you to save the world. It even has part of the Partner's theme mixed for good measure!
904* [[https://youtu.be/ANTKOK-KW5k Sahra Town]] and [[https://youtu.be/msg5Xew7yZ4 Noe Town]] have wildly different but extremely pleasant themes that really sum up the character of each town. The latter even seems to have hints of the Time Gear theme from ''Explorers.''
905* Some of the best themes from the previous games got remixes here: [[https://youtu.be/DP2H-AzliOg Sand Dune of Spirits]] is a remix of Great Canyon from ''Rescue Team,'' and Amp Plains from ''Explorers'' was remixed as [[https://youtu.be/xPg3y0IYNWY Electric Wasteland]].
906** [[https://youtu.be/iVZsZF5yiUE Kyurem's Battle Theme]] from ''Gates to Infinity'' got remixed with higher-quality instruments, especially the brass and percussion.
907
908[[AC: ''Rescue Team DX'']]
909* While most of the tracks in this game are remixes of those in the original game, albeit really good ones, [[https://youtu.be/ldNYpNn26bA Oddity Cave]] has an entirely new theme that's a medley of some of the most iconic music from ''Gates To Infinity'', including Hazy Pass, Great Glacier, and Ragged Mountain.
910[[/folder]]
911
912[[folder:''Pokémon Ranger'']]
913[[AC:Original]]
914* [[https://youtu.be/DUt8UwXhsnk The capture tutorial music]] in the first game is [[MundaneMadeAwesome way cooler than it has any right to be]].
915* [[https://youtu.be/auD9lAqnw8Q The music when you battle Raikou and Suicune]] in ''VideoGame/PokemonRanger'' is pretty cool. [[https://youtu.be/LFkCBM9VQm4 The music for the final battle against Entei]], however, is pure awesomeness. [[https://youtu.be/aVNXuDpnsmk Gordor's theme]] is also good.
916* [[https://youtu.be/BzYRSVAMRSA Go Rock Quad's Last Chance]], [[https://youtu.be/TsuwPdTSZmM Go Rock Squad's Secret Base]] and [[https://youtu.be/Ajp_m7TE1nw Sekra Range]].
917
918[[AC:''Shadows of Almia'']]
919%%* [[https://youtu.be/nLGsjrKIXSw Darkrai]].
920%%* [[https://youtu.be/ctHTwH4UQVM Gem Guardian Battle]].
921* [[https://youtu.be/hZBmse-LflI The Ranger School theme]] is one of the most awesome Pokémon music. [[https://youtu.be/rDMyJFT_wtc This is the outside version]].
922%%* [[https://youtu.be/3dQXfWF-b18 Wild Pokemon Battle]], [[https://youtu.be/vsYOlDzo2rI Mission]]
923%%* [[https://youtu.be/Zy_9u7v5zWQ Vien Forest]] is an amazing road tune.
924* [[https://youtu.be/1qHTaMgB-NU Team Dim Sun]] also has a very catchy blues-style tune. Not to mention their [[https://youtu.be/DFRhcY9Oob0 battle theme]], and the [[https://youtu.be/DvVbnKpeyhk Admin Battle]] and [[https://youtu.be/6Y6EGeL25gA Sinis Trio Battle Themes]].
925%%* [[https://youtu.be/HJcOZU7XjzM The Go-Rock Quads' music]] and [[https://youtu.be/0vlujQHSZUo their concert at the end]].
926%%* [[https://youtu.be/YkDX2GPbbSI Altru Tower]].
927* Ladies and gentleman, the [[https://youtu.be/r4JkU9yU7mo Cargo Ship/Oil Field Hideout]]. Note how it's a medley of several Dim Sun themes.
928%%* [[https://youtu.be/VGM50bufZns The Altru Building music.]]
929* [[https://youtu.be/buPUFxwwNr4 The Shadows of Almia Ending]] is beautiful, especially from 1:05-1:36.
930
931[[AC:''Guardian Signs'']]
932* [[https://youtu.be/NginS22buSc The theme that plays when you encounter a legendary in the story]] starts off foreboding before rising to a feeling of determination.
933* [[https://youtu.be/jnzJyoU3kPE Riding the legendary beasts.]] Catchy and very heroic sounding, ensuring that you won't want to get off the legendary beast any time soon.
934%%* [[https://youtu.be/C2b5wR-cIHc Mewtwo phase 1]] and [[https://youtu.be/-POn1BZ0z1I Mewtwo phase 2.]]
935%%* [[https://youtu.be/rB2ByRZ_T3M Tea Party battle]] and [[https://youtu.be/-8wl6ORP_Z0 Tea Party encounter.]]
936* [[https://youtu.be/_U0ADiFplfg Arceus' battle theme.]] An ominous and foreboding song that gives the impression that you've already lost.
937%%* [[https://youtu.be/RULRMeEgkEo Normal boss battle.]]
938%%* [[https://youtu.be/6UXAp2-AIXc In the Sky.]]
939%%* [[https://youtu.be/wO4yv7xsVYE Sky Event.]]
940%%* [[https://youtu.be/kF_nK2AVqOw Pinchers Boss battle.]]
941%%* [[https://youtu.be/ZFM0GcDWV6g Wild Capture.]]
942%%* [[https://youtu.be/bv6Q8DLkKqs Underwater Chase.]]
943%%* [[https://youtu.be/LYSCvzBjLLc Pinchers Capture.]]
944%%* [[https://youtu.be/rfX8dvAaz2k Mitonga Road.]]
945%%* [[https://youtu.be/5wmo6dhum20 Sinking Submarine.]]
946[[/folder]]
947
948[[folder:''Pokémon Colosseum'']]
949* [[https://youtu.be/tkfAz08cupw The friendly battle theme.]] To quote the comments section, "never before has a one-sided battle against two extremely common Pokémon been so epic." To wit, the song (and its associated Trainer, Rider Willie) was so popular that it ([[RunningGag and Rider Willie]]) returned in all its ([[RuleOfThree and his]]) splendor for ''XD''.
950* [[https://youtu.be/JPcvfbkoJ6E The normal battle theme.]] Quirky yet energetic, matching perfectly with the bizarrely named trainers of Orre.
951%%* The [[https://youtu.be/pU7c1kxapGw Pokémon Center theme]]
952* [[https://youtu.be/B-pxYogogNs The Cipher Peon battle theme,]] with its heavy emphasis on electric guitars and a synth matches well with the sci-fi looking uniforms worn by the Cipher Peons.
953* [[https://youtu.be/8wGfVSV3V80 Pre Gym theme,]] an awesomely catchy and upbeat song that just makes you wanna dance.
954* [[https://youtu.be/FxQxXpRDLDU Pyrite Town,]] so insanely catchy you'll start finger-snapping along.
955* [[https://youtu.be/kAHHFc-gIeI Miror B.'s theme]]. Let the music play!
956* The peaceful [[https://youtu.be/K5s9FEa7mCo Agate Village.]]
957* The beautiful [[https://youtu.be/h1-wIw5_kDw Relic Forest]] perfectly fits the kind of area where you would go to heal the closed hearts of poor, tortured, and corrupted souls.
958* As if to contrast the previous two themes, the very next area is the imposing [[https://youtu.be/EanqJAm1oPU Mount Battle.]]
959* [[https://youtu.be/owXv2qq5XGE The Semifinals theme.]] Despite it being rarely used throughout the game it is perfect for building up the finals of both a Colosseum and Mt. Battle.
960* [[https://youtu.be/MziNWhOHj10 The Cipher Admin battle theme.]] A wonderfully bombastic take on the main {{leitmotif}} reserved for the difficult battles against the Cipher Admins.
961* [[https://youtu.be/-911UPw6u7k "The Under"]] is an awesome, slightly sinister theme that really emphasizes the feeling that you're blending in undetected in a corrupt town well behind enemy lines.
962* [[https://youtu.be/gEEZnVjfyPY The Shadow Pokemon Lab theme]] makes surprisingly effective use of the piano and harmonica to produce a tune that doesn't sound like it should fit a secret criminal research lab, yet it somehow does.
963* [[https://youtu.be/TJIqLEvHMMw Tournament Semifinal Battle]]. A track that seamlessly fuses synths, brass ''and'' an electric guitar into an oddly calm, yet tension building atmosphere.
964* The relaxing [[https://youtu.be/3WjYOs9BvMM Realgam Tower.]]
965* The brass and drum heavy [[https://youtu.be/gNNxKyivsW0 final boss theme]] emphasizes that you are fighting one of the most difficult battles in the history of the franchise.
966[[/folder]]
967
968[[folder:''Pokémon XD'']]
969%%* ''XD''[='s=] [[https://youtu.be/xSdeJcWX14w Cipher Peon theme.]]
970* This game outfitted Miror B. with a [[https://youtu.be/WuhqoZvyntA funky-fresh, disco-riffic battle theme,]] perfect for groovin' to.
971%%* ''XD''[='s=] [[https://youtu.be/-LH3vgXGiVY Cipher Admin battle theme!]]
972* [[https://youtu.be/WYCNKKARcy8 The Phenac City takeover music,]] officially named "Cipher Command." At first you just think, "Hmm, the music is a little different." It's certainly not worse than [[https://youtu.be/yOLFUmBM8go the original,]] but something about it just doesn't feel ''right''... and then the theme suddenly gets progressively more sinister until it comes to a positively demonic crescendo... and then it loops back and goes back to the pretty, serene theme that it was at first. This theme plays when, unknown to the player, Cipher has taken over the city with its members disguised as the various characters who are normally in the city.
973* "[[https://youtu.be/D97EJvZjTWA Citadark Isle]]", a heavy, bombastic theme that perfectly fits TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon of the game.
974* You probably used the Master Ball instantly on Shadow Lugia... but if you did, you missed out on his [[https://youtu.be/jK9sMfN2JAk awesome battle theme.]]
975* The [[https://youtu.be/hvhx2409c4c final battle theme]] is absolutely amazing, starting with low ominous horns, tense drums and then gradually giving way to bright, triumphant brass. It's basically the story of the triumph of light over shadow in musical form.
976* [[https://youtu.be/itXFPpAISMo VS Battle 1]], a remix of the Hoenn battle theme with better instruments, some bright chimes, and a brief reference to the Hoenn Elite Four theme at the end.
977* [[https://youtu.be/J6Ka6TX9q_U VS Battle 2]], which plays during free play mode, is an energetic orchestral remix of the Hoenn Gym Leader theme with less of the infamous "Hoenn trumpets".
978* [[https://youtu.be/nNyCF5FR8Yk VS Battle 3]], which plays during free play mode, is 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.
979[[/folder]]
980
981[[folder:''Pokémon Snap'']]
982* The chirpy "party time" [[https://youtu.be/i1PvrIJFV6Y Main Theme]].
983* The dark and scary [[https://youtu.be/VfK7v9omgL0 Tunnel]].
984* The war-drums of the [[https://youtu.be/Zpp_GEkZpUc Volcano]].
985* The western-sounding [[https://youtu.be/j-4ma4DD9-E Canyon]].
986* The surreal, mythical [[https://youtu.be/0b3m7VTFTBI Rainbow Cloud]].
987[[/folder]]
988
989[[folder:''Pokémon Trading Card Game'']]
990[[AC:First game]]
991* [[https://youtu.be/VgMHWxN2U_w The Club Master battle theme]] riles you up with tension before the battle proper begins, then turns into an epic do-or-die song.
992* [[https://youtu.be/d0dstwhnilc The Grandmaster Battle Theme]] is pretty epic.
993* [[https://youtu.be/al1TH4WOYCM Ronald's theme]] for two distinct reasons: 1) because it's awesome and 2) because it conjures up memories of ''beating the absolute tar out of that jackass''. To put it another way: Ronald is [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Blue/Gary's]] {{expy}}. But unlike Blue, you will ''want'' to face him, if ''only'' for this awesome theme. That can't be said for most Rival battles.
994* The [[https://youtu.be/eSxYGnZCf4g regular battle theme.]] Who says awesome tunes can't be laid back, especially with that bass.
995* How about the chiptune beauty that is... [[https://youtu.be/ymsVuT0PXfA the theme to the Water, Rock and Psychic Clubs?]]
996** By contrast, [[https://youtu.be/DqUHBvWGu1Q the theme for the Fire, Fighting, and Science Clubs]] is ''very'' hardcore. But hey, children's card games are SeriousBusiness. As something of the odd middleman, [[https://youtu.be/lEc02lBN1sA the Grass and Lightning Clubs]] gets this feel-good beat.
997** The [[https://youtu.be/m7TiDOt6e2w theme for Mason's Lab/the World Map]] is oddly soothing. Has a bit of a "getting ready to depart on a grand journey and explore the world" feel to it.
998* [[https://youtu.be/PlF3KXjM8kI Imakuni's theme]]. Just as weird as the guy himself, but catchy as hell.
999
1000[[AC:Second game]]
1001* [[https://youtu.be/7hiMT85TthI GR Duel]] from [[NoExportForYou the second TCG game]] is cool stuff.
1002* The OST for ''Pokémon Card [=GB2=]: Here Comes Team GR!'' really pushed the limits of the Game Boy Color in the sound/music department, and it shows. Another standout track is the [[https://youtu.be/esnsczmMG0k Great Rocket Fortress Leader Duel theme.]]
1003* The theme for [[https://youtu.be/2AYD_ryDlXA Team GR's Grass and Water forts]] sounds relaxed at first, but is still driving enough to make you want to progress deeper into the fort.
1004* [[https://youtu.be/oAv617oafZo Ishihara's Villa]] gets its own theme in the second TCG game. It's a laid-back, yet playful-sounding theme, perfect for the house of a well-known Pokémon card collector.
1005[[/folder]]
1006
1007[[folder:''Pokémon Masters EX'']]
1008* While Wally's battle theme is already amazing, [[https://youtu.be/SMOs8xisTec Masters improves upon it.]]
1009* Lance, Cynthia, and Steven are all champions of their regions with unique themes, but Masters combines their three themes into an [[https://youtu.be/RR2JCa5dwLo astronomical piece.]]
1010* Cynthia's encounter theme has been [[https://youtu.be/HT56kUyhIzo remixed]] into a battle theme proper, combining elements of Giratina's theme.
1011[[/folder]]
1012
1013[[folder:Other spin-offs]]
1014* The [[https://youtu.be/I0l7yDmyRHo Battle Royale theme]] and [[https://youtu.be/r5POManaoQE Mewtwo's theme]] in ''VideoGame/PokemonRumble''.
1015* [[https://youtu.be/cEBeX6__0ms Pokémon Fort Team Battle]] from ''Pokémon Rumble Blast''. That guitar...
1016* ''VideoGame/HeyYouPikachu'':
1017** The [[https://youtu.be/KLJu46HqfMk credits]]. This song, in which Pikachu himself sings, may not be "awesome" in the "I just captured Mewtwo with a Great Ball" sense, but it ''is'' the cutest song that was ever sung.
1018** [[https://youtu.be/umgy2O5uyo4 Another]] from ''VideoGame/HeyYouPikachu''. This game had a surprisingly good soundtrack for how simple it was.
1019* ''VideoGame/PokeParkWii'' has some great tracks near the end. The [[https://youtu.be/0aUJnLkENpo boss style battle music]], [[https://youtu.be/Y36vKjA2Tkc Rayquaza's Balloon Panic]], and especially [[https://youtu.be/BKWLblAyyTQ Mew's Tag Race]] stand out.
1020* ''VideoGame/PokemonPinball'':
1021** [[https://youtu.be/xndA54jz4R0 "Mezase Pokémon Master",]] the first Japanese intro of the anime, in 8-bit form if you go play Blue Field in "Catch 'Em" mode.
1022** ''Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire'' gives us the calm and relaxing [[https://youtu.be/Vs8AN00kyNE Pokédex theme,]] [[labelnote:*]]based on the theme of Ever Grande City from ''Ruby & Sapphire''[[/labelnote]] as well the ominous [[https://youtu.be/tQrbfUCKpe0 Kyogre battle theme.]]
1023* ''VideoGame/PokemonConquest'' gave us some pretty good battlefield themes. For example, here's the [[https://youtu.be/ZHghFvhyQaU Avia (Flying)]], [[https://youtu.be/iQb47VtvRI0 Pugilis (Fighting)]], [[https://youtu.be/1wLN8DgJJ0M Violight (Electric)]], and [[https://youtu.be/GCNZ_VBqtjw Viperia (Poison)]] battlefield themes.
1024** The [[https://youtu.be/oC3RehL5q7Q battle theme for Dragnor, the Dragon Nation]] is probably one of the best penultimate battle themes in the series.
1025** To say nothing of the [[https://youtu.be/YLoaNOlGV_4 final boss theme]].
1026** The [[https://youtu.be/6droq3Qme_k main theme]] of ''VideoGame/PokemonConquest'' exudes awesomeness and seems to be a fitting tune for such a unprecedented [[{{Crossover}} crossover game]].
1027* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonTrozei Pokémon Battle Trozei]]'' has some pretty epic tracks, particularly [[https://youtu.be/YEPlvC2dgMg the boss music]].
1028* ''VideoGame/PokemonShuffle'' has [[https://youtu.be/YNsw56EeCYk this standout track]] play whenever you face another trainer and their Mega Pokémon. The electric guitar is reminiscent of the battle themes from ''Colosseum'' and ''XD'' by the same composer. It probably won't play for long, since there's [[https://youtu.be/oEsMWe129Mc an entirely different song]] for [[BackgroundMusicOverride when YOUR OWN Pokémon Mega Evolve]] [[MoodWhiplash that is completely different in tone.]]
1029* As you might expect, ''Pokemon Box: Ruby and Sapphire'' has a batch of remixed songs from ''Ruby/Sapphire''. They're not huge departures from the originals, but most of them have their own bit of awesome: [[https://youtu.be/KoV9KO5R_-k Title Screen]], [[https://youtu.be/7WmP-1tCRHk Bridgette (Fallarbor Town)]], [[https://youtu.be/KYCtPxwzaz8 Arrange Boxes (Pokemon Center Theme)]], [[https://youtu.be/lbojHSUwPFU Party (Come Along)]], [[https://youtu.be/kACi89Ge8dA Gym]], [[https://youtu.be/pi5_IW9Keow Hall of Fame]], [[https://youtu.be/TD46lHGlbVw Slateport City]], [[https://youtu.be/RwF-Mnr4Ipg Oceanic Museum]], and [[https://youtu.be/OiR_KOIGUPc a music box arrangement of the Pokemon Center theme]].
1030* The [[https://youtu.be/TDUaJTl1hZc boss battle]] track from a ''typing game'', of all things, is absolutely fantastic.
1031%%* ''[[VideoGame/PokemonTrozei Pokémon Battle Trozei]]'' has some pretty epic tracks, particularly the boss music.[[note]]Sadly, it's very difficult to find any tracks for it online[[/note]]
1032* ''[[VideoGame/PanelDePon Pokémon Puzzle League]]'' ends in the most appropriate way ever; accompanying the credits is [[https://youtu.be/isbADMzwpLo an N64 remix of the Pokérap]]
1033* ''VideoGame/PokkenTournament''
1034** The game has some great songs for the arenas, but the one that takes the cake is the [[https://youtu.be/qnOwUccAO5Q Magikarp Festival stage theme]], which mixes traditional Japanese instruments and modern dubstep to create one kickass beat that will now be forever associated with Magikarp.
1035** [[https://youtu.be/RaHQtTLp1vw Tellur Town]] has a great "setting out on an adventure" feel to it.
1036** [[https://youtu.be/q8n32wVdZ48 Mystery Carnival]] serves as Chandelure's theme, and radiates a nice spooky and upbeat atmosphere.
1037** [[https://youtu.be/W1-ImyLHcHU Dark Colosseum Final]] is tense and climactic, especially when the organs and piano come in towards the end.
1038** [[https://youtu.be/p1Chj-Nxppk Neos City at Night]] takes the overly techno Neos City theme and tones it down while toning up the class.
1039* ''VideoGame/PokemonGo''
1040** The [[https://youtu.be/vAMkwpMReyE Gym Battle Theme]] feels like a combination of Gym Battle Themes of the past.
1041** The [[https://youtu.be/j9GpCSw1zdU Raid Battle Theme]] is perfect for taking on larger-than-life Pokémon, whether it's a simple Magikarp or a [[OlympusMons Legendary]]. Especially the latter when a dozen or so trainers team up at once.
1042** After a Raid is cleared, the [[https://youtu.be/7PawhVpvA3A Raid Capture Theme]] kicks in. The heightened tone of the song emphasizes the limited time you have to catch the Pokémon in question. This theme is reused for special encounters as rewards for completing Research Missions.
1043** The [[https://youtu.be/-lkyOtmDUII Mew Encounter Theme]] ramps up the Raid Capture Theme to 11. Whether it's exclusive to Mew or used for all Mythical Pokémon in general remains to be seen.
1044** For GO Fest 2021, the night overworld theme got a [[https://youtu.be/pBTiQyR1yiU lyrical version]].
1045%%* From ''VideoGame/PokemonUNITE'', Theia Sky Ruins introduces two awesome soundtracks: the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzJnR-EcRmg standard battle theme]] and the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFMIs6QdGMY final stretch theme]].
1046[[/folder]]
1047
1048[[folder:Related]]
1049%%%
1050%% Not an official Pokémon song as far as I can determine, but it was composed by Junichi Masuda (who composes a lot of the music for the main series handheld games), was played alongside other Pokémon songs in a live performance at a Pokémon-related event, and seems to have been composed in the style of the music used in the handheld main series Pokémon games.
1051%%%
1052* [[https://youtu.be/iqOy5XOxYhA This track]] [[note]]according to the video description's [[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=438 link to Junichi Masuda's blog]][[/note]] was composed by Junichi Masuda of Game Freak (who is a part of the music group MTM and helps compose music for a lot of the handheld Franchise/{{Pokemon}} games) at the request of Shokotan (Shoko Nakagawa) of the television show ''Pokémon Sunday''. It was apparently played in a live performance by MTM on September 4th, 2011. As of now, it does ''not'' seem to be a "Generation 6" ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' game music track; it was likely just composed in the style of such game music. Nevertheless, it sounds ''awesome'', perhaps fitting for a wild Pokémon or Trainer battle theme. There's also [[https://youtu.be/SLis0NwiqXw a terrific "triumphant" remix]] of this theme.
1053* In commemoration of the release of ''VideoGame/PokemonBlackAndWhite'', Music/ThePresidentsOfTheUnitedStatesOfAmerica (the band) performed [[https://youtu.be/3GKykZ5zmqU "Can't Stop (Catchin' 'Em All)"]], an awesome ListSong about all... er, ''most'' of the Generation 5 Pokémon (essentially the closest thing that exists to a "Unova Pokérap").
1054[[/folder]]
1055
1056[[AC: Anime]]
1057[[folder:Image Songs]]
1058* The [[https://youtu.be/hNUoMjNtoA0 2.B.A.Master]] soundtrack is full of beautiful character songs, particularly "[[https://youtu.be/4hHL_9YGCQw Misty's Song]]" and "[[https://youtu.be/DyauzxPeKPw The Time Has Come (Pikachu's Goodbye)]]".
1059** Special praise goes to [[https://youtu.be/8KCwiRj2c4k Double Trouble]], Team Rocket's theme. Why does Team Rocket keep coming back after failure after failure? [[{{Determinator}} Because we're Team Rocket. 'Do Unto Others'...]]
1060*** It's almost cliché to mention the foreign versions of music for animation on the Crowner pages, but one must mention just how ''wonderfully'' over the top the [[https://youtu.be/D26zP-qGEsM German Team Rocket is]]. Yes, James CAN get even campier.
1061*** Their Japanese theme, [[https://youtu.be/47qYYEFiBB4 Team Rocket Forever (Roketto-Dan Yo Eien Yi)]] is equally awesome and conveys the same sense of unstoppability. [[note]]The English version wasn't quite so good due to an error in the voice/music sync, but it had potential. At least it ''did'' give Eric Stuart and Rachael Lillis an opportunity to show off their impressive vocal chops.[[/note]]
1062*** The Team Rocket image song returns in glorious form with [[https://youtu.be/riM6qlzRHwQ Rocket-Dan Danka]], which begins with a military drumbeat, then brings in the electric guitars before what seems like the entire brass section of the orchestra takes over. The vocal version plays over their [[Awesome/PokemonTheSeries finer moments]], like their challenge to Team Flare. Indomitable Team Rocket, indeed.
1063** "[[https://youtu.be/-QOI8zK2Rx8 Viridian City]]", sung by Jason Paige, the same guy who did the original dub theme song.
1064** [[https://youtu.be/fc9g1y25lww "My Best Friends"]]. If you listen closely in the second version of it with a female singer you'll realize that it's James and Jessie who are singing!
1065** [[https://youtu.be/NF-QkFHgaio The album's title song "2.B.A. Master"]], among others.
1066** [[IncomingHam YOU GUYS READY FOR THE]] [[https://youtu.be/F_umy2VJEgk POKÉRAP?!]]
1067** [[https://youtu.be/cTz2-8vnvX0 "Together Forever"]].
1068* Then there's the ''Totally Pokémon CD'':
1069** [[https://youtu.be/AHITqvzQDr4 Two Perfect Girls]].
1070** [[https://youtu.be/FW5apKzqEqU The Johto Pokerap]]. P-O-K-E-MON!
1071** [[https://youtu.be/6TQPaXYDf3A You & Me & Pokémon.]]
1072** [[https://youtu.be/uQnX0BCXrAk Never Too Far From Home.]] A reminder to trainers everywhere that their loved ones are always with them.
1073** "I Keep My Home in My Heart," a duet between Brock and Misty on ''Pokémon Christmas Bash''.
1074* The 20th anniversary remix of the homely ''Oyasumi, Boku no Pikachu'' makes it feel like a true lullaby.
1075[[/folder]]
1076
1077[[folder:Openings]]
1078* [[https://youtu.be/JuYeHPFR3f0 I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was...]]
1079** [[https://youtu.be/hNUoMjNtoA0 Extended version]]. "Come with me, the time is right..." The [[https://youtu.be/R6WB82qEtKs Instrumental/Karaoke version]] isn't bad either.
1080** [[https://youtu.be/Jm8Vus-VQwE Movie version]]. "Our heart's so true, our courage will pull us through!"
1081** What's that? You don't think there's any way the first opening could be more epic? [[https://youtu.be/ev3VwmpBXyo PowerGlove would like a word with you.]]
1082** [[http://youtu.be/igIXFyxFTm0 A rendition by Taylor Davis and Lara de Wit on piano and violin.]]
1083** Then comes Music/JonathanYoung with [[https://youtu.be/GyQjVtIGQg8 this Metal cover of the song]], alongside Jason Paige, ''the man who did the original theme itself.''
1084** Jason Paige (the original singer) made a ''[[https://youtu.be/PIetiD0G6vQ Japanese version]]'' in 2017, so now at least Japanese listeners can better understand why we in the Anglosphere find it to be so awesome.
1085** Thought that was amazing? How about hearing a [[https://youtu.be/YnPs8BwkyMY cover]] by Creator/RicaMatsumoto, [=AKA=] Ash's own Japanese voice actress, and Music/ProjectR. The English lyrics are sung absolutely beautifully. The pinned comment is Jason Paige's approval of the cover.
1086* [[https://youtu.be/8kEL8bWVqxo Advance Adventure's instrumental remix]]. It was one of the pieces that Creator/FourKidsEntertainment consistently kept making the scenes it was used in just as awesome in the dub. The [[https://youtu.be/yfz9HzGJlHk vocal version]] is even better.
1087* [[https://youtu.be/s2YMGyCAP1M Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is all the earlier opening themes put into an orchestral medley, and it is a thing of beauty.
1088%%* David Rolfe did the dub themes for seasons 4-8.
1089%%** [[https://youtu.be/FffwBfd4Po0 "Born to Be a Winner"]] (''Johto League Champions'').
1090%%** [[https://youtu.be/6Qbe3K6dgaE "Believe in Me"]] (''Master Quest'')
1091%%** [[https://youtu.be/ET1H1vj6zYM "I Wanna Be a Hero"]] (''Advanced'')
1092%%** [[https://youtu.be/CUAsFL9QwC0 "This Dream"]] (''Advanced Challenge'')
1093%%** [[https://youtu.be/awYTELIEt8o "Unbeatable"]] (''Advanced Battle'').
1094* As its lyrics say, the anime's ninth opening theme, [[https://youtu.be/AbLCG-JM-ag Battle Frontier]], certainly does overflow with rising power. Full version given for maximum awesome.
1095* [[https://youtu.be/LNd5yDRFN1k "Spurt"]]. There's nothing better than an intro with Creator/RicaMatsumoto going HotBlooded.
1096%%* The seventh opening [[https://youtu.be/PpGRX8lgtuY "Challenger!"]].
1097* [[https://youtu.be/fEjo3H0zcSc "Pokémon (Dance Mix)" version]], a single which is hardly ever heard because it was released unofficially by Robbins Entertainment. It was used in some commercials for [[Anime/PokemonTheFirstMovie the]] [[Anime/Pokemon2000 first]] [[Anime/{{Pokemon3}} three]] ''Pokémon'' movies though.
1098* The original Japanese opening theme to the series ("Mezase Pokémon Master"): [[https://youtu.be/oprKrUcG8yA Pokemon, GETTO DAZE~!]]
1099** Related, [[https://youtu.be/TLQ3zdd47CE an 8-bit remix]] from the ''Pokémon Pinball'' game.
1100** [[https://youtu.be/6ccg3KK4lz0 Whiteberry's version for the fourth opening]] is pretty great too.
1101** The [[https://youtu.be/Wi4fN52zTz4 2001 version]] used for the 4th movie is nothing to sneeze at.
1102** You think the song can't be any more awesome? The [[https://youtu.be/TeNm2W06s0I 20th movie's remastered version]] may make you say it, and perhaps more than that!
1103** And what better way to send off Ash Ketchum after 25 years of being the face of the anime with the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gxvgmoQFVY ~with my friends~]] remix which serves as the ''Aim to be a Pokemon Master'' mini-series opening. Anyone who's grown up with the series is sure to have waves of nostalgia with the sequence being chock-full of {{Call Back}}s to the series so far!
1104* Holy crap, [[https://youtu.be/bsYrrOLxpSw The Greatest - Everyday]] was so awesome it [[SpoilerOpening leaked out some spoilers]]!
1105** [[https://youtu.be/xZOARVtYBtU The full version,]] and [[https://youtu.be/08jwVQqdZn8 the full instrumental version!]]
1106** [[https://youtu.be/Ckz7Lof7hs0 Band. Version.]]
1107* [[https://youtu.be/wjyWFngqzMo Johto Journeys Theme Song]]. A perfect introduction to "a whole new place, with a brand new attitude". And catchy as all hell. The [[https://youtu.be/P0Z_qJItuHo Dutch version]] is too.
1108* [[https://youtu.be/0-3vq7G8e68 The theme of Orange Islands]], "Pokémon World".
1109* Then there's [[https://youtu.be/a6xVdR0h8pQ OK!]], [[https://youtu.be/xqCD-k_2vwU Ready Go!]] and the 2009 version of [[https://youtu.be/CaqgvhWRY6s High Touch!]]. Oh, and [[https://youtu.be/UrN_rUnuIfc Together]] too. [[https://youtu.be/jDnRP5VAeVk High Touch!'s instrumental version]] has a hint of the first opening just to top it off.
1110* [[https://youtu.be/Rv5-mmaNJ70 Black and White]], the first dub opening for the series of the same name, is a very beautiful track that is almost guaranteed to make you smile.
1111* Best Wishes! probably isn't the best opening theme. [[https://youtu.be/dVW3GKCgE4A But damn, is it ever catchy.]]
1112* [[https://youtu.be/gRLZQhZrj5c Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]]
1113* [[https://youtu.be/BSLdNOsttFI Be An Arrow]] was awesome enough, [[https://youtu.be/_Tyr09_s3Bc then Episode N came out.]]
1114* [[https://youtu.be/95WvgGRPoCA The X/Y dub theme]], a cool slightly-abbreviated remix of the ORIGINAL theme. [[https://youtu.be/q3CUPRHBhtc And here's the Full Version.]]
1115* [[https://youtu.be/4WkIK6WafJ0 V (Volt)]] and its remix [[https://youtu.be/1QAhfVI_MSI Mega V (Volt)]] start out with the singer chanting out all eighteen Pokemon types, which is repeated after the chorus, and then there's the instrumental section in the middle of V (Volt). ''Man''. What could make it even better? How about the fact that V (Volt) is the song that plays whenever one of Ash's Pokemon evolves in the Japanese X/Y series?
1116** [[https://youtu.be/IYZVfAYPODo How 'bout a Rica Matsumoto version?]]
1117** [[https://youtu.be/n7HcWt0upNw "Mad-Paced Getter"]], the second Japanese opening theme for ''Pokémon the Series: XY'', stirs up quite the craze. And then there's [[https://youtu.be/QuQanVY2iO4 KiraKira]], the variant used as an insert song. Both songs also end up being sung by cast members at later points -- the former by Ash in the 20th anniversary "Mezase Pokemon Master" album, the latter by Clemont as a one-off ending theme.
1118* [[https://soundcloud.com/valentinho-gonz-lez/pokemon-xyz-opening-full-cv "XY&Z"]], the Japanese opening theme for ''Pokemon XY&Z'', is shaping up to be one of the most ''awesome'' openings, especially with its beautiful lyrics and amazing title sequence. There's also an instrumental version which plays as [[https://youtu.be/SW7QU72Eo2s Ash-Greninja's Theme]] - which is whom the lyrics of the XY&Z theme song actually reference.
1119%%* "[[https://youtu.be/RQtNtfnsLpA Be a Hero]]", from the second XY series.
1120* [[https://youtu.be/G87RHlWcDDA Alola!!]] is the first Japanese opening for ''Sun and Moon'' and very effectively captures the lighthearted yet exciting nature of the setting.
1121* ''Adventures In Unova'' gives us [[https://youtu.be/BJiu6osGtuo It's Always You And Me]], a lovely piece, that emphasizes [[TheyveComeSoFarSong how Ash has gotten so far in his adventure]] with [[ThePowerOfFriendship his friends]], and [[TheDeterminator how he won't be giving up anytime soon]].
1122* The Swedish versions of the [[https://youtu.be/5nGhpynKzSI original]] and [[https://youtu.be/33VVTUcRn5I Advanced Challenge]] are pretty good as well.
1123* The [[https://youtu.be/6fbhS4e-dEE opening theme to the Explorers of Time and Darkness special]] is easily one of the most adventurous music tracks in the entire series. The perfect theme to prepare a viewer for Team Poképals' journey.
1124* [[https://youtu.be/XlDHtVe4Pto Under the Alolan Moon]] may be a little on the short side, but it's very catchy and unique. There's something rather ominous about it.
1125* "[[https://youtu.be/h9YdpdpCErY Future Connection]]", the third ''Sun and Moon'' Japanese opening, begins with an EpicRiff, and is quite catchy.
1126* "[[https://youtu.be/E1bXNzRFxkM Your Adventure]]", the fourth ''Sun and Moon'' Japanese opening is a laid-back but really very good song, with the lyrics being a reference to much of Ash's time in Alola.
1127* "[[https://youtu.be/IGx1WWRXOuQ Unbeatable]]" is the final theme song produced by 4Kids, and they certainly made it memorable.
1128-->From the stars and the ancient past\
1129They come to play but they'll never last!
1130* "[[https://youtu.be/ajjN7eAnyZE 1,2,3]]", the Japanese opening to the ''Journeys'' 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).
1131* The English version of ''Pokemon Journeys'' 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.
1132* The ''Pokémon 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}}!
1133* In a notable shakeup, it is the ''Korean'' dub of ''Pokémon Horizons'' that delivers a catchy song in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0JBkd3mJ74 We Go]], 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 as the icing on the cake, it was made by aespa!
1134[[/folder]]
1135
1136[[folder:Endings]]
1137* The 20th ending, May/Haruka's HotBlooded theme [[https://youtu.be/TUFyzhGPSeY Watashi Makenai! (I Won't Lose!)]] [[DoItYourselfThemeTune sung by her voice actress]], KAORI.
1138* The 21st ending, Dawn/Hikari's theme [[https://youtu.be/xupQbcDYWhc Kimi no Soba de (By Your Side).]]
1139** The [[https://youtu.be/J--GPB6G8I0 Winter version]].
1140** The ImageSong [[https://youtu.be/djzisTzBkLQ remix]] [[DoItYourselfThemeTune from]] Creator/MegumiToyoguchi.
1141** This low-key [[https://youtu.be/Ah6h6xMMUvw instrumental version]].
1142* "[[https://youtu.be/smaIJpikA2A Takeshi's Paradise]]" by Creator/YujiUeda as Takeshi (Brock) features an irresistible salsa/merengue-type beat. "O-NE-E-SA-N!" The chorus is used in the English dub as an insert song twice, with different lyrics each time.
1143* Some of the other ending themes like [[https://youtu.be/NwcLrmIFVYE Boku no Best Friend e]], [[https://youtu.be/VF8fxFEfyV8 Smile]], [[https://youtu.be/9b_Vr-zpNrQ Kaze no Message]], [[https://youtu.be/aaEtyYPeODs Ashita wa Kitto]] and [[https://youtu.be/xz-Aox1lNas Kimi no Mune ni LaLaLa]] are surprisingly moving.
1144* [[https://youtu.be/zXggnwsOP7s Soko ni Sora ga Aru Kara (Because the Sky is There)]] is just... wow. [[https://youtu.be/dQgrh8ona1k The orchestral version]] is ''at least'' as good.
1145* Best Wishes' [[https://youtu.be/_4bCIbi59xw first ending, Fanfare of the Heart]], is adorable.
1146** Its second ending, [[https://youtu.be/ds8rBXZLlfI Can You Say The Pokemon?]], is the combination of the Pokerap and a rave party.
1147** The third ending, [[https://youtu.be/ozRlvlPTuUs Nanairo Arch,]] is perhaps the most heartwarming ending so far. It's a pleasant reminder that the anime aims to show the main characters' journies together with their Pokémon, and having fun and spending time together with them.
1148* The only English ending song [[https://youtu.be/qi4COadklMw Pokemon Go!]] Of course [[LongSongShortScene they only used the rap part in the actual show]].
1149* The fourth Best Wishes ending [[https://youtu.be/_7AEprYK248 Look Look Here]]. DancingTheme? Check.
1150* [[https://youtu.be/T4YUdqdw2HA Type: Wild]] is awesome enough to make appearances as insert songs years later.
1151** The [[https://youtu.be/3VRmP6aWM8A English version]] is just as awesome.
1152** Sun and Moon has it [[https://youtu.be/j-l1ROg6WOI reappear]] as a Creator/ShokoNakagawa-sung remix, playing several times during the Alola League.
1153* [[https://youtu.be/-krrdVMglvU One-Hundred Fifty-One]], the very first Japanese ending, is a very cute and very catchy song.
1154* [[https://youtu.be/m_U6ZxljBrI Big Meowth Day]], an ending theme from the recap show ''Pokemon Sunday''. If you've ever wanted to hear Meowth singing about surfing, this song has you covered.
1155%%* The third XY ending, [[https://youtu.be/DXJ01ZPjrPM DreamDream,]] is also Serena's ImageSong.
1156* This XY ending, [[https://youtu.be/vP2yKFuCT-g Peace Smile,]] is just so freaking adorable. [[https://youtu.be/1bb6RxKTIpk The full version]] is also extremely fun to listen to.
1157* If you think ''that's'' adorable, wait until you see and hear the [[https://youtu.be/4A4NVrthApE Pikachu Song]] from ''XY''. It's got everything: Pikachu leading other Pikachu in a CallAndResponseSong march surrounded by HUGE bottles of ketchup, before changing to a catchy J-pop while the Pikachu grow a giant ketchup tree [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]]-style. The [[https://youtu.be/KOQKdos3PHY extended version]] also has Pikachu challenging the other Pikachu by going fast, then slow, quiet, then fast, before going into a quiet lullaby, then a big finish with a key change.
1158* The fourth ''XY'' ending, "GaoGao All Stars", is extremely catchy and cute. It also manages to remain intact for the dub of one of that region's Pikachu shorts (which has a ''Pokemon acapella'' version).
1159* The ''Journeys'' ending is also extremely catchy, being a wordplay game of 'shiritori' - starting with Pikachu and then using the subsequent ending syllable of each Pokemon to move to another one with the aim of reaching Mew. Like the opening theme, it pulls on nostalgia trip with rapid-fire naming of older generation Pokemon since the new series features all previous regions, and gets bonus points for including the Pokemon Centre healing jingle. The second version of the song, Mew -> Zamazenta, switches out the healing jingle for another classic sound, the item get jingle.
1160[[/folder]]
1161
1162[[folder:Pokémon Live!]]
1163For those who aren't aware, there was a very short lived Pokemon Musical! And they did broadway versions of some of the songs from the anime while adding a few of their own. And it was awesome!
1164* [[https://youtu.be/uLQa5No6a2U My Best Friends]] a three part harmony between Ash, Misty, and Brock. For those who love the original anime, this is an awesome version of the song!
1165* [[https://youtu.be/Ki0jg8sbLyc The Time Has Come.]] Remember the sad song about Pikachu leaving forever? Yeah, they remade it... and it is sung by Ash himself. And his voice is ACTUALLY GOOD!
1166* [[https://youtu.be/ZnjT2TqKQYs Everything Changes.]] Instead of it being about Pokemon like in the original show, this version is a duet between Professor Oak and Delia about how Ash is growing up. So, it really hits home for any parents out there.
1167* The fact that "Everything Changes" gets an EVIL REPRISE sung by [[https://youtu.be/16Ags_XE9jI GIOVANNI HIMSELF!]]
1168* Giovanni has [[https://youtu.be/Mocsc_BsAdI HIS VERY OWN VILLAIN SONG!]] He is voiced by Darren Dunstan, who later voiced Maximillion Pegasus from ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' You can really hear hints of Pegasus when he sings.
1169* For those who didn't like the somewhat strange vocals in the original version of Misty's Song, [[https://youtu.be/PzGTkG88mN8 they changed it to a power ballad.]]
1170* The song [[https://youtu.be/ZqBZjPFewSA I Got A Secret]], a duet between Ash's mother about her previous relations with Giovanni and Misty's secret feelings for Ash. It's especially good when Ash joins in about wanting to be the best man he can be.
1171* [[https://youtu.be/STePUlH1ScM Double Trouble]] may not be as cool as its original counterpart... until ya find out that James was played by a younger version of Tony Award Nominee Andrew Rannells!
1172* This version of [[https://youtu.be/9O3H8baHJlk Two Perfect Girls]] is what the original version should have been!
1173* Team Rocket gets a song about how they fail at their job... and then to precede to get on board with the idea that they are the [[https://youtu.be/LgDZUY4Vg9Y Best At Being the Worst]]. If ya like the idea of Team Rocket doing a Tango, then there ya go.
1174* Take the final confrontation between Ash and Giovanni... have them in a ''fist fight... [[https://youtu.be/petsdXjRN4w during a kickin' finale song!]]''
1175* Let's just say that [[https://youtu.be/RfAi-T-S1Ts The Whole Soundtrack]] is awesome. The Stage Director has even uploaded the [[https://youtu.be/qSYx8LSzZZI Instrumentals]] to all the songs. So now even you can sing them!
1176[[/folder]]
1177
1178[[folder:Series BGM]]
1179* [[https://youtu.be/xEKj586vqy8 "Pokémon - I Choose You!"]], the Kanto/original series anime variant of the classic title screen theme from the main series games (specifically, ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue Red and Blue]]''[='s=] title theme). There have been other similar and amazing anime arrangements of the same theme, such as:
1180** The [[https://youtu.be/r8xRAMo8GhE second]] and [[https://youtu.be/02D8l8Joysw third]] title variants of the original series.
1181** The ''[[https://youtu.be/KhzOYxPpXSw Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]'' variant, modeled after the arrangement from ''[[VideoGame/PokemonGoldAndSilver Gold/Silver/Crystal]]''.
1182** The ''[[https://youtu.be/e7wIJ10CibA Pokémon: Advanced Generation]]'' (Hoenn) variant, modeled after the arrangement from ''[[VideoGame/PokemonRubyAndSapphire Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald]]''.
1183* The first generation had its music reserved for awesome scenes, too. Basically the regular Gym theme with better guitar licks. Always accompanied a BigDamnHeroes moment.
1184** That would be [[https://youtu.be/xDOtEeI8sOQ Kanto Gym (Intense action) variant]]. You hear that, someone is going to have their ass handed to them.
1185** It has a remix, [[https://youtu.be/Dt-6qdt0TJM Pokémon Gym (Version 2)]]. Say what you will about the series, but with music like this you can't deny that it has its awesome moments.
1186* The original [[https://youtu.be/p09hhXbsB9c Team Rocket Motto Theme]], maybe not before the VillainDecay set in (that happened very quickly) but certainly from when they were threatening at least. And it shows in the music. The [[https://youtu.be/RsUbar8I_KY Unova Team Rocket Motto Theme]] signifies them being ''even more threatening than before''.
1187* [[https://youtu.be/U9n7_3dEcaQ This anime version]] of Route 1 is short, but to-the-point. [[https://youtu.be/V-BRsoawdfY This take]] on the first generation's credits theme too.
1188* Two words: [[https://youtu.be/S2Px4rN5sck Burning Battlefield!]]. Nice use of [[AutobotsRockOut electric guitar too]]!
1189* [[https://youtu.be/Z9ZDncmcas8 Fighting Spirit]]. The horns are simply ''amazing''.
1190* [[https://youtu.be/bFC3mYlxC5E "Who is Stronger?: Epic Battle!"]] is ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin. The subtitle at least. Notably, this was used in the Japanese version of the first movie instead of "Brother My Brother", and it fits even better as the epic fight scene music.
1191* [[https://youtu.be/nzMF6BzGge8 "Real Pokémon vs Copy Pokémon."]]
1192* ''Any'' time the anime used a remixed version of the game music. Listen to the [[https://youtu.be/r9akOASkXmg Kanto]], [[https://youtu.be/5hDHkfWLrNo Johto]], [[https://youtu.be/eEwAPnIev38 Hoenn]] and [[https://youtu.be/l7RVvrO5UTA Sinnoh]] wild Pokémon battle themes.
1193* [[https://youtu.be/nF6XeEtG9no Namida, Nochi Hare/Tears After the Cloudy Weather]] 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."
1194* After an extremely long wait, a [[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pocket_Monsters_Original_Soundtrack_Best badly needed BGM set]] has come out with some new anime arrangement tracks that were never released:
1195** The [[https://youtu.be/fdznFkEI7L0 RBY Champion battle theme]].
1196** [[https://youtu.be/4ZrdWpWqVpQ Burning Battlefield second version]].
1197** The [[https://youtu.be/k_j1CjfLUb0 Johto Trainer battle theme]].
1198** The [[https://youtu.be/wCIqh48mFdE GSC Champion battle theme]].
1199** The [[https://youtu.be/zpnl3PRSBbo Groudon/Kyogre/Rayquaza battle theme]]. One of ''the'' most epic songs to grace the ''Pokémon'' anime.
1200** The [[https://youtu.be/IOJKk37uOlk Regirock/Registeel/Regice battle theme]].
1201** The [[https://youtu.be/ch_puCeHPYk Team Magma/Aqua Grunt battle theme]].
1202** The [[https://youtu.be/jMFeCHqzSqQ Team Magma]] and [[https://youtu.be/l8rPI7LuhBw Team Aqua]] '''Encounter''' themes.
1203** The Pokémon Gym remixes mentioned earlier.
1204** Special mention goes to the ''outstanding'' [[https://youtu.be/PgueRxgnCt4 instrumental version of "OK!"]], which was used as BackgroundMusic during the finale to the epic showdown between Ash's Charizard and Gary's Blastoise in the 270th Pokémon episode, "Can't Beat the Heat!", as well as other Johto-era episodes. The fandom was practically in tears when this track ''finally'' got an official release on CD.
1205* [[https://youtu.be/6YXDhkUwPWg I Got a Victory Badge]] is a triumphant, bright piece that is pretty much a victory march. Three guesses as to what point that's used in.
1206* Every single Elite Four battle theme:
1207** [[https://youtu.be/Zd6uH15cJRM Kanto]] -- also does double duty as the Gym battle. [[note]]This theme was only used for the Elite Four in the games in FR/LG, but it still counts for this section.[[/note]]
1208** [[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.
1209%%** [[https://youtu.be/yZv5NzYzAgw Sinnoh.]]
1210%%* [[https://youtu.be/6YEpQ8j3404 A Meeting and Parting.]]
1211* [[https://youtu.be/_Fa8elz8tzc Prayer]] is slow piano heavy melody that is played over sad moments in the anime.
1212* [[https://youtu.be/GjMe5d-che0 To Be Continued]] has a sort of happy tropical island feel to it.
1213%%* [[https://youtu.be/JUQgxEAfLyc Cross the Sea.]]
1214%%* [[https://youtu.be/7j90pHhZgf0 I Got a Pokemon.]]
1215%%* [[https://youtu.be/Pwa7_GeQP8U I Did It!]]
1216%%* [[https://youtu.be/qTJrmc-RXzo Johto Rival Battle.]]
1217* The BGM for ''Best Wishes/Black & White''. For example, the remix of the [[https://youtu.be/A_lwZC_iKF4 Gym Leader's Last Pokemon]] theme is particularly epic; especially noteworthy is its use during Ash's fifth gym battle.
1218* [[https://youtu.be/gHUvO-CR1DM The Heroes of Hoenn]] was played when... well, [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin something particularly heroic happened during the Hoenn saga]].
1219%%* [[https://youtu.be/o8cY6fQ0O3Q Hoenn Victory Road]], sadly cut from the dubs.
1220%%* [[https://youtu.be/huoOfIBZmFw Dazzlingly Beautiful Girl]], an eerie piece from the original series.
1221* Johto's [[https://youtu.be/7WSLiEVWho4 Victory Battle Theme]]. Essentially the precursor to "The Heroes of Hoenn" and no less grand.
1222%%* [[https://youtu.be/rrRSzvdUPoo Raid!]] from the original series is an intense one.
1223* [[https://youtu.be/lXmjecq69qI Ash And Goh]] is quite the head banger. As it's composed by Yuki Hayashi, that makes sense.
1224* [[https://youtu.be/1cfFhXo1axM The Gym Leader Theme]], a remix of ''VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield'''s Gym Leader theme, is a funky techno tune that usually plays when someone whips out the Dynamax band and things are about to get big.
1225[[/folder]]
1226
1227[[folder:Movies]]
1228* For starters, [[https://youtu.be/_xQP33kp4LM all of the title themes]]. They give you a taste of the epicness that is to come from the movie you are about to watch.
1229* The [[https://youtu.be/ClrcZr3gjSw remix]] of the original title theme from ''Pokémon: The First Movie''. GAH.
1230* Japanese Mewtwo carries a [[https://youtu.be/eJmpV6ncjrM terrifying]] [[https://youtu.be/FcFJPDsDk1Y organ]] [[https://youtu.be/XyjH-iZX_jk motif]] that lets that the audience know that it means business. One can get a sense of how powerful Mewtwo is just by the music alone.
1231* "[[https://youtu.be/SMGA-zWyNpQ Three on Three]]" from Mewtwo Strikes Back includes a horrifyingly awesome CurbStompBattle DarkReprise of the Kanto battle theme.
1232* [[https://youtu.be/mH0008o-6cs Tears of Life]] from the first movie. Perhaps the most well-done instrumental piece in Pokémon history. That music was only in the dub version of the movie, and apparently it ''actually made the original Japanese developers of the film [[TearJerker tear up]].'' You know you've made dub music history if that happens!
1233* [[https://youtu.be/8jvq6iI2bqk That Which Has Life]] from the Japanese first movie. The sadness of the Pokémon killing each other, the epicness of Mewtwo vs. Mew, and the drama of Ash climbing into the stadium while Pikachu is being beaten by its clone is demonstrated perfectly. Even fans of the dub soundtrack admit that they wish that this wasn't cut out.
1234* [[https://youtu.be/uEC7tPPKAXQ "Brother My Brother"]], another great dub-song-change[=/=]TearJerker. Some people think it's unfitting since it plays during a fight to the death, but one has to actually listen to the lyrics. It's not a song about brotherly love, it's a song about how there ''should'' be brotherly love instead of what's actually happening: a war in which brothers kill each other. In that light, it is ''very'' fitting for the moment, particularly when it comes to Pikachu's train of thought. From the Japanese version, there's [[https://youtu.be/MOi6_Km120Y Kaze to Issho ni]], sung by well known enka singer Sachiko Kobayashi. It's one of the loveliest theme songs ever.
1235%%* [[https://youtu.be/ZHJa_om2nyk Pokémon 2000 version of the Orange Island Opening theme.]]
1236* [[https://youtu.be/mG57tjQTtBY The Legend Comes To Life]], a.k.a. Lugia's theme from the second movie.
1237** It was actually changed from the [[https://youtu.be/CvB2ZQaPdnc Japanese version]] which is stunning too.
1238** The whole thing is amazing, but it's the solo flute at the end...
1239** [[https://youtu.be/Y5UxC3Zt5yE The World Turns To Ash]], the music that plays when Ash and his Pokémon fight their way to the last sphere and back. Especially the part starting at 2:48 when Lugia shows up to give Ash a ride.
1240** The [[https://youtu.be/ZqpXrDuLqE0 big symphonic version]] at the end of the movie, where Lugia (with Ash on his back) and the legendary birds are flying around amongst all these other Pokémon...
1241* Behold [[https://youtu.be/XMf0p9AAixM four AWESOME tracks]] from movies 3 and 5 (Japanese soundtrack).
1242* [[https://youtu.be/fnpYK5KrehM Spell of the Unown Medley]] is one of the best pieces in the entire anime. From the same movie, [[https://youtu.be/9lFX9Xbj13A I Want Things Real Again]]. Beautiful.
1243* [[https://youtu.be/4-w2rz873Zk To Know The Unknown]], the third movie's ending theme in the dub, beautifully underscores the characters going their separate ways and Molly's reunion with her parents.
1244* The fourth movie has an extended version of [[https://youtu.be/3C7xX65vGzI Born to Be a Winner]] set to Ash battling another trainer with his Johto team. It reuses the second verse of the original theme to great effect with an amazing electric guitar medley to go with it.
1245* [[https://youtu.be/eM9rxj6Oytc CELE-B-R-A-T-E]][[note]]performed by the same guy that did 2.B.A Master[[/note]]. Bonus points for sounding like Celebi. From the Japanese version, there's [[https://youtu.be/Csdz_7MUMfk Ashita Tenki ni Shite Okure]], which is one of the loveliest theme songs ever.
1246* [[https://youtu.be/j6bTSAS_Yts Search for the Girl]] from Pokémon: Heroes. You normally have to be Music/WeirdAlYankovic to sound this awesome with an accordion. ([[https://youtu.be/nZCZ7M_lifM Weird Al you say?]])
1247* The fifth movie's version of the ''Master Quest'' opening theme was quite memorable. See [[https://youtu.be/9wEnYG750j4 here]].
1248* [[https://youtu.be/ld3JPWdt7JI The Rescue For Latios]] from Pokémon Heroes is so good it has been used during other epic scenes in the anime, such as [[https://youtu.be/HmkBBQXQEQY the debut of Misty's Flamethrower-using Gyarados (Which she previously had a fear of)]] and [[https://youtu.be/_2Il6vXiInE the infamous "They're using Thunder as armor!" scene]], which despite being a a "What the heck?" moment, was still undeniably awesome.
1249%%* [[https://youtu.be/np8e56Z6pGk Flygon's theme]] from Jirachi Wish Maker.
1250* [[https://youtu.be/5JU9n_r7aww Chiisaki Mono]]. Made even more awesome when you factor in that Asuca Hayashi was ''14 years old'' at the time the song was released. They even adapted it into English as [[https://youtu.be/sSEkhMjL4eI Make a Wish]], including transitioning in and out of the original seamlessly. Wow. We seriously need more bilingual songs like that.
1251%%* [[https://youtu.be/GvvA0J6o_yM This Side of Paradise]] from Destiny Deoxys.
1252%%* Shinji Miyazaki's [[https://youtu.be/ybyt7w1v5Vw It's a Counterattack!]] from the 8th Pokémon movie.
1253%%* [[https://youtu.be/ukR58btmBr8 This song]] from Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
1254* "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0zx-eqToxE We Will Meet Again]]" is the ultimate tribute to the friendship of Lucario and Sir Aaron from Movie 8.
1255* [[https://youtu.be/LaTslckgMAw "Together We'll Make A Promise"]] from ''Temple of the Sea'', a bittersweet song that perfectly suits a film which shows how hard saying goodbye is.
1256%%* [[https://youtu.be/wakzjgR28j0 ~~Capture On~~]] from the 9th movie.
1257%%* [[https://youtu.be/IHP8mGY7KSs "Oracion".]]
1258* [[https://youtu.be/edoZy0Qx-LI As long as I can hold my breath...]] Urgent yet hopeful and packed to the brim with emotion.
1259%%* The ending song, [[https://youtu.be/A72KuWizWYs Mamoru Beki Mono]].
1260* [[https://youtu.be/3EYRxgkDums Darkrai Inochi wo Kakete]] (Darkrai's Theme) sounds perfectly fitting for the Master of Nightmares. Ominous with deep horns, drums and [[OminousPipeOrgan organs]].
1261* [[https://youtu.be/vBrgqzjlzEg Arishia.]] Although a pretty short song, it's still pretty powerful.
1262%%* The lovely dub ending theme, [[https://youtu.be/0-D0aOMlDs4 I'll Always Remember You]].
1263* [[https://youtu.be/x1THt1giPh4 If We Only Learn]] from Arceus and The Jewel of Life is one of the most beautiful songs to come out of the anime.
1264%%* [[https://youtu.be/PPrSy79JvZc Egao (Smiling Face).]] The Japanese Ending theme to Pokémon: Genesect and the Legend Awakened.
1265* [[https://youtu.be/1tOq31BSmJU This Is A Beautiful World]] from Giratina and the Sky Warrior gives a beautiful uplifting message of the simple beauty in the world that many miss.
1266* [[https://youtu.be/7nPuPE0OSX0&t=153s Great Air Battle]] from Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Truly an epic score that illustrates the triumph as Shaymin, Ash and his companions stand up to Zero.
1267* The Japanese version of the [[Anime/PokemonVolcanionAndTheMechanicalMarvel Volcanion movie]] comes with an [[https://youtu.be/NE3LsYQqpag updated version of XY&Z]], with an extra brass section making it even more epic. The English Dub gives us the series' counterpart 'Stand Tall' as a full remixed song, and it [[https://youtu.be/3uGt01wqgWE is awesome!]]
1268* [[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. In [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWa3RgEOjOg the original Oracion]], 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.
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1270
1271[[folder:Pokémon Origins]]
1272* ''Anime/PokemonOrigins'' doesn't have a large soundtrack, but it possesses a number of great remixes from the past gen along with a few new pieces to coincide with Mega Evolution.
1273* [[https://youtu.be/Dd52jjeukpM Their take on the classic title screen]], for starters. It is a breath of fresh air that does the original justice. That is, unless you aren't too fond of dubstep.
1274* [[https://youtu.be/R2b04mYOPI8 Welcome to the world of Pokemon]]. It's just as welcoming as the original game, and the appearance of Professor Oak drove many an old school fan to nostalgic tears.
1275* [[https://youtu.be/McvxwMPdHig Lavender Town]] got a tranquil and serene piano remix. Just mind the creepiness that still pervades to tune.
1276* [[https://youtu.be/4ltOaOKhmwY The Wild Pokemon Battle]]. For the nostalgic, this remix really sells it and drives the epicness home and makes one want to go and battle wild pokemon.
1277* The [[https://youtu.be/ZU1HEDuultc trainer battle theme]] remixes the original anime version and makes it more badass. It's more serious, and it keeps people on their toes more while battling difficult opponents.
1278* [[https://youtu.be/YeZJBsAp8js The Gym Leader Battle theme]]. Much more serene compared to game's version at first before going into a more triumphant tune. Bonus points for playing during the battle against Brock and in the montage where Red defeats Koga, Sabrina, and Blaine.
1279* [[https://youtu.be/5ZuTcK51FEQ Gym Leader Last Pokemon]]. Better known as "Charmander vs. Onix", it plays in the SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome where Charmander, who has barely any health left, is the last thing standing between Red and defeat. Listening to this after watching the battle itself can cause one to suddenly relive the SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
1280* [[https://youtu.be/A4xxaoIzZJs Giovanni's Theme]]. You know something bad is going on when this theme plays. The second part is more sinister since Giovanni is getting ready to hand you your ass.
1281* [[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 Blue's just grinning and getting ready to wreck your team.
1282* [[https://youtu.be/9Yf0GpAueUc Champion Battle]]. The final battle against Blue has never sounded so epic since the original games.
1283* [[https://youtu.be/8G5HIJkkxU0 Mewtwo Battle]]. A more heart-pounding remix of the Wild Pokemon battle. It starts off ominous as the battle against [[TrueFinalBoss Mewtwo]] draws near, and keeps up the intensity going from there.
1284* [[https://youtu.be/MSnu5sjCfqM Mega Charizard X Theme]]. Also known as the Mega Evolution theme, it is perfect for when your most powerful Pokémon gets his HeroicSecondWind and uses his SuperMode for the first time against a previously invincible opponent, proving they're NotSoInvincibleAfterAll.
1285* [[https://youtu.be/OAdX5g5PpVw Gionvanni Final Battle]]. Not only does it play right when Giovanni begins his HeelFaceTurn, but it also does an incredible job of showcasing the epic conflict between Red's Charizard and Giovanni's Rhydon.
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1287
1288[[folder:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon specials]]
1289* The [[https://youtu.be/XPhRefvdWks opening]] for the first anime special is short but sweet.
1290* The [[https://youtu.be/6fbhS4e-dEE opening]] for the second anime special is pretty epic, and about five times as long as that of the first.
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1292
1293[[folder:Miscellaneous]]
1294* In honor of ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'', Music/{{Pogo}} produced the song [[https://youtu.be/bIe7GfaYXoA "Catchatronic"]]. It was also made in commemoration of the 2013 return of the [[GottaCatchEmAll "Gotta catch 'em all!"]] {{slogan}} to U.S. advertising for the ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' franchise. The song uses numerous audio samplings from various episodes of the ''Pokémon'' anime, notably the "Gotta catch 'em all!" voice clip(s) from NOT the first dub theme song, but actually the freaking ORIGINAL POKERAP (compare the 'Gotta Catch 'Em All!' from the remix to the said Pokerap). The mix sounds simply ''phenomenal''. GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL- POK-E-MON!
1295%%zce* The [[https://youtu.be/xDOtEeI8sOQ "Ash pulling an awesome win" music]] from the first season.
1296* [[https://youtu.be/oSOiTpBkKq4 "What Kind of Pokémon are You?"]] is the type of song that ''never'' loses its relevance, no matter how much the franchise expands.
1297* "[[https://youtu.be/x9olKqWhr40 Side by Side, it's Pichu and Pichu]]", the ending song for the Japanese version of ''[[Anime/PokemonChronicles Trouble in Big Town]]'', and the opening theme for the ''VideoGame/PokemonChannel''-exclusive special episode, ''Pichu Bros. in Party Panic''. A nice, jazzy tune with the English version having satisfying lyrics, and the adorable [[PokemonSpeak Pichu sounds]] in the background. [[https://youtu.be/h5fg5BDZqsA Equally catchy in Japanese]].
1298* 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.
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1300
1301[[AC: Live-Action Films]]
1302[[folder:''Detective Pikachu'']]
1303* Henry Jackman's arrangement of the iconic [[https://youtu.be/NZNkO1W6gDQ Red & Blue Theme]] is mind-blowing in how amazing it is, as it combines the awesome symphonic melody with a backing 8-bit melody, all while being played over a stunning credit sequence. Perhaps the movie's biggest sin is that this arrangement wasn't included on the film's soundtrack.
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1305
1306[[AC: Other]]
1307[[folder:Official remixes]]
1308* In 1999, Nintendo released a (fairly obscure) album of some of the music in ''Red and Blue'' called ''Pokémon Hikerukana?'' (Can You Play Pokémon?). The mixes of the [[https://youtu.be/DTu1LBAGsf4 S.S. Anne]], the [[https://youtu.be/bOMfvfWuBos opening]], [[https://youtu.be/5mEhKEqaiIU closing]] and [[https://youtu.be/GHtv16PGuag cycling]] themes are definitely worth listening to. [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF9147B29848B42B6 A user on YouTube]] has the linked songs and more. Listen to it. Now. Somehow, these guys make [[https://youtu.be/jehqcH4AHWM Team Rocket's theme]] threatening with what sounds like a harmonica.
1309* [[https://youtu.be/7XU5HA85pbg This remix of the Hoenn Champion battle theme]] is simply epic. The beeping and Pokémon cries are all taken from the final battle against Steven. A remix in the same vein as Steven's theme was also done on [[https://youtu.be/emYWGtADH_s N's final battle theme.]] It's exactly as awesome (or even more than) as you think it is.
1310* There's the [[https://youtu.be/Th3cQrX3tAM vocalized remix]] of Slateport City by Hiroko Takano, making an already awesome track even better.
1311* [[https://youtu.be/rY2-pZfgBkI Memory P]] from the ''[=FireRed/LeafGreen=]'' soundtrack is a beautiful vocal remix performed by Yumi Funasaka of the theme that plays on Four and Five Island, itself a remix of Azalea Town and Blackthorn City's theme from ''[=Gold/Silver=]''.
1312* The Nintendo Special Big Band [[https://youtu.be/BvdMr_bKC_c did an especially awesome Pokémon Medley]] at a 2014 concert.
1313* Another game by Game Freak called ''VideoGame/HarmoKnight'' has a few bonus levels set to Pokémon music, namely the [[https://youtu.be/YkmXg0x2ssw Gym Theme,]] [[https://youtu.be/tDubqyoQehc Route 26]] from Gold and Silver, Gold and Silver's [[https://youtu.be/Cd1851D4txw Bicycle theme,]] and [[https://youtu.be/qzVqA2QoeO8 the Champion theme]] from Red and Blue. [[https://youtu.be/sz9mqnIVro0 The battle theme]] from Black and White also shows up unedited.
1314* [[https://youtu.be/NSlZeSOM6O8 ...]] from ''Pokémon Symphonic Evolutions'' is an absolutely epic orchestral remix of Red's theme, which will make you feel like you are standing on the peak of Mt. Silver.
1315* Approximately two 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 first 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.
1316* ''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), among which is [[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.
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