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The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached the '''{{wp|United Kingdom}}''' in 1999 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and the airing of the {{pkmn|anime}} [[dub]], both in English.
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached the '''{{wp|United Kingdom}}''' in 1999 with the release of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]] and the airing of the {{pkmn|anime}} [[dub]], both in English.
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{{wp|Sky One}} was a British pay television channel owned and operated by {{wp|Sky Group|Sky}}, a subsidiary of {{wp|Comcast}},<ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/b402969a-cbd5-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 ''Comcast completes Sky deal'' - Financial Times] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref> that first began broadcasting on 26 April 1982 and served (along with sister channel {{wp|Sky Atlantic}}) as the flagship channel for {{wp|Sky UK}} and {{wp|Sky Ireland}}. The channel ceased broadcast on 31 August 2021 and was replaced with two new channels; {{wp|Sky Showcase}} and {{wp|Sky Max}}.
{{wp|Sky One}} was a British pay television channel owned and operated by {{wp|Sky Group|Sky}}, a subsidiary of {{wp|Comcast}},<ref>[https://www.ft.com/content/b402969a-cbd5-11e8-b276-b9069bde0956 ''Comcast completes Sky deal'' - Financial Times] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref> that first began broadcasting on 26 April 1982 and served (along with sister channel {{wp|Sky Atlantic}}) as the flagship channel for {{wp|Sky UK}} and {{wp|Sky Ireland}}. The channel ceased broadcast on 31 August 2021 and was replaced with two new channels; {{wp|Sky Showcase}} and {{wp|Sky Max}}.


[[S01|Season one]] of the anime first began airing on Sky One on 29 March 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Sky One was the first-run and main broadcaster for the Pokémon anime for the first seven seasons.
[[S01|Season one]] of the anime first began airing on Sky One<ref>[https://www.awn.com/news/pokemon-sold-europe ''POKEMON sold to Europe'' - Animation World Network (April 2, 1999)]</ref> on 29 March 1999, on weekday mornings at 9am. Sky One was the first-run and main broadcaster for the Pokémon anime for the first seven seasons.


In May 2004, Sky One's first-run pay rights to the first three seasons expired, with [[4Kids Entertainment]] signing a third-window deal with [[Cartoon Network]] to also air the seasons on the Toonami channel in addition to Sky One. Sky One retained the rights to first-run [[S07|season seven]].<ref name="3rdwindow">[https://www.c21media.net/news/3rd-window-uk-deal-for-pokemon/ ''3rd window UK deal for Pokemon'' - C21 Media] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref>  
In May 2004, Sky One's first-run pay rights to the first three seasons expired, with [[4Kids Entertainment]] signing a third-window deal with [[Cartoon Network]] to also air the seasons on the Toonami channel in addition to Sky One. Sky One retained the rights to first-run [[S07|season seven]].<ref name="3rdwindow">[https://www.c21media.net/news/3rd-window-uk-deal-for-pokemon/ ''3rd window UK deal for Pokemon'' - C21 Media] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref>  
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Between September 1999 and April 2003, GMTV aired the Pokémon anime as part of it's Sunday ''Up on the Roof'' block, airing episodes from [[S01|season one]], [[S02|two]], [[S03|three]], and [[S04|four]].
Between September 1999 and April 2003, GMTV aired the Pokémon anime as part of it's Sunday ''Up on the Roof'' block, airing episodes from [[S01|season one]], [[S02|two]], [[S03|three]], and [[S04|four]].


On 6 June 2004, the anime returned to Up on the Roof when [[S06|season six]] began airing, with one new episode every week. The series was removed from the block by mid-October, reaching up to the episode ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]''. This was due to the news of the block's cancellation.<ref>[http://pkmn.net/?action=news&page=viewnews&id=442/ ''Up On The Roof Axed!'' - PKMN.NET] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref>
On 6 June 2004, the anime returned to Up on the Roof when [[S06|season six]] began airing, with one new episode every week. The series was removed from the block by mid-October, reaching up to the episode ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]''. This was due to the news of the block being axed alongside it's sister ''Diggin' It'' in favor of a newly-merged block.<ref>[http://pkmn.net/?action=news&page=viewnews&id=442/ ''Up On The Roof Axed!'' - PKMN.NET] (retrieved 20 May 2020)</ref>


[[File:CITV.png‎|thumb|200px|CITV logo since 2013]]
[[File:CITV.png|thumb|200px|CITV logo since 2013]]


====CITV====
====CITV====
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Beginning in 1999, Pokémon aired regularly during the block, starting with [[S01|season one]] and [[S02|two]], mainly within the ''SMTV Live'' programme.
Beginning in 1999, Pokémon aired regularly during the block, starting with [[S01|season one]] and [[S02|two]], mainly within the ''SMTV Live'' programme.


On 11 March 2006, CITV launched as a separate channel,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060301023815/http://media247.co.uk/skydigital/newsarchive/2006/02/citv_to_launch.php ''CITV to launch on Sky in May'' - Media 247] (archived from the original 1 March 2006; retrieved 21 May 2020)</ref> owned and operated by ITV plc, that broadcasts from 6am to 9pm daily. Between 2006 and July 2010, the CITV channel (including Pokémon episodes) was often simulcast on {{wp|ITV 4}} during that channel's ''GMTV2'' block.
On 11 March 2006, CITV launched as a separate channel,<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060301023815/http://media247.co.uk/skydigital/newsarchive/2006/02/citv_to_launch.php ''CITV to launch on Sky in May'' - Media 247] (archived from the original 1 March 2006; retrieved 21 May 2020)</ref> owned and operated by ITV plc, that broadcasts from 6am to 6pm daily, until 22 February 2016 when the channel extended its on-air hours to 9pm. Between 2006 and July 2010, the CITV channel (including Pokémon episodes) was often simulcast on {{wp|ITV 4}} during that channel's ''GMTV2'' block.


Since its launch, the CITV channel has shown the terrestrial premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and was the main British broadcaster for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', including their respective movies. In the mid-2010s, CITV also reaired ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', alongside their respective movies, and aired ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
Since its launch, the CITV channel has shown the terrestrial premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and was the main British broadcaster for ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', including their respective movies. In the mid-2010s, CITV also reaired ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', alongside their respective movies, and aired ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.
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On 23 April 2020, it was announced that [[S23|season 23]] of the anime would air exclusively on rival channel POP<ref name="pop">[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Reveals-New-Animation-Trailer-and-De ''The Pokémon Company International Reveals New Animation Trailer and Details for Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> from 1 September 2020. With this, the show no longer broadcasts on CITV.
On 23 April 2020, it was announced that [[S23|season 23]] of the anime would air exclusively on rival channel POP<ref name="pop">[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Reveals-New-Animation-Trailer-and-De ''The Pokémon Company International Reveals New Animation Trailer and Details for Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> from 1 September 2020. With this, the show no longer broadcasts on CITV.


CITV closed down on 1 September 2023, in favour of an upcoming children's hub on ITVX, called ITVX Kids, which launched in July 2023.
The CITV channel closed down on 1 September 2023, in favour of an upcoming children's hub on ITVX, called ITVX Kids, which launched in July 2023. On 2 September 2023, the children's block was moved to feature every morning on ITV2 during breakfast time, 05:00 to 09:00. Shows broadcast are from ITVX Kids, featured on the streaming service ITVX. This block retains the CITV branding after the channel's closure.


====ITV X====
====ITV X====
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{{wp|Cartoon Network (British and Irish TV channel|Cartoon Network}} (commonly abbreviated as CN) is a British pay television channel aimed at children that airs animated programming targeting children and young aged 6 to 12. It is run by Warner Bros. Discovery under its EMEA division.
{{wp|Cartoon Network (British and Irish TV channel|Cartoon Network}} (commonly abbreviated as CN) is a British pay television channel aimed at children that airs animated programming targeting children and young aged 6 to 12. It is run by Warner Bros. Discovery under its EMEA division.


During the time of its parent company holding pay-rights to the anime, Cartoon Network broadcast the UK premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and the UK premieres of the films ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]] and [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
During the time of its parent company holding pay-rights to the anime, Cartoon Network broadcast the UK premiere of [[S09|season nine]] and the UK premieres of the films ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]] and [[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. It also ran [[S10|season ten]] shortly after Cartoon Network Too's broadcast of it.


=====Cartoon Network Too=====
=====Cartoon Network Too=====
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{{wp|Pop (British and Irish TV channel)|POP}} and sister channel {{wp|Pop Max|POP Max}}, are children's television channels owned and operated by Narrative Capital. POP launched on 1 October 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. POP Max launched as Kix! on 19 May 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by {{wp|CSC Media Group}}, which was acquired by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}} on 15 August 2014.<ref>[https://tbivision.com/2014/08/15/sony-closes-csc-deal-ups-kate-marsh/317571/ ''Sony closes CSC deal, ups Kate Marsh'' - Television Business International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> On 25 May 2021, Sony Pictures Television sold its UK channels to Narrative Capital.<ref>[https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/sony-channels-uk-sold-narrative-1234972645/ ''Sony Pictures Television U.K. Channels Sold to U.S. Investment Firm Narrative Capital'' - Variety] (retrieved 21 June 2021)</ref>
{{wp|Pop (British and Irish TV channel)|POP}} and sister channel {{wp|Pop Max|POP Max}}, are children's television channels owned and operated by Narrative Capital. POP launched on 1 October 2002 as Toons & Tunes before rebranding in May 2003. POP Max launched as Kix! on 19 May 2008 before rebranding in August 2017. Both channels were launched by {{wp|CSC Media Group}}, which was acquired by {{wp|Sony Pictures Television}} on 15 August 2014.<ref>[https://tbivision.com/2014/08/15/sony-closes-csc-deal-ups-kate-marsh/317571/ ''Sony closes CSC deal, ups Kate Marsh'' - Television Business International] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> On 25 May 2021, Sony Pictures Television sold its UK channels to Narrative Capital.<ref>[https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/sony-channels-uk-sold-narrative-1234972645/ ''Sony Pictures Television U.K. Channels Sold to U.S. Investment Firm Narrative Capital'' - Variety] (retrieved 21 June 2021)</ref>


On 1 January 2018, POP Max began airing episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and from 29 October 2018, episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. These seasons were also shown on POP, and beginning 4 March 2019, POP and POP Max started airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' followed by the [[original series]] in May 2019. In May 2020, POP began airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', while POP Max re-aired ''Pokémon the Series: XY''.
On 1 January 2018, POP Max began airing episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and from 29 October 2018, episodes from ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. These seasons were also shown on POP, and beginning on 4 March 2019, POP and POP Max started airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' followed by the [[original series]] in May 2019. In May 2020, POP began airing ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', while POP Max re-aired ''Pokémon the Series: XY''.


The POP website features a ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' {{wp|sliding puzzle}} game based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'',<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/games/pokemon-puzzle-game ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> as well as a page about the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]].<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pokemon-day-celebrate-25th-anniversary ''Pokémon Day | Celebrate the 25th anniversary'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
The POP website features a ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' {{wp|sliding puzzle}} game based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'',<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/games/pokemon-puzzle-game ''Pokémon Picture Puzzler'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref> as well as a page about the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]].<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pokemon-day-celebrate-25th-anniversary ''Pokémon Day | Celebrate the 25th anniversary'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
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POP Player is streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by Narrative Capital that launched on 4 December 2017. The service features shows from {{wp|Tiny Pop}}, POP and POP Max and is available via dedicated apps for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}} and other {{wp|Smart TV}} platforms.<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pop-player ''POP Player'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
POP Player is streaming {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by Narrative Capital that launched on 4 December 2017. The service features shows from {{wp|Tiny Pop}}, POP and POP Max and is available via dedicated apps for {{wp|iOS}}, {{wp|Android (operating system)|Android}}, {{wp|PlayStation 4}} and other {{wp|Smart TV}} platforms.<ref>[https://www.popfun.co.uk/special/pop-player ''POP Player'' - POP] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>


POP Player features recently broadcast episodes of [[S23|season 23]] as well as a selection of ten episodes each from [[S17|seasons 17]] - [[S21|21]].
POP Player features episodes of [[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]], [[S24|Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]] and [[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]].


===BBC===
===BBC===
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In July 2022, the BBC acquired rights to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'' and the respective movies to the series.
In July 2022, the BBC acquired rights to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]]'' and the respective movies to the series.


On 9 November 2023, it was announced that CBBC and BBC IPlayer would become the official new home for the Pokémon anime when they acquired the rights to ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' for a December air schedule.
On 9 November 2023, it was announced that CBBC and BBC iPlayer would become the official new home for the Pokémon anime when they acquired the rights to ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' for a December air schedule.


====BBC iPlayer====
====BBC iPlayer====
[[File:BBC iPlayer logo.png|thumb|200px|BBC iPlayer logo as of 2022]]
[[File:BBC iPlayer logo.png|thumb|200px|BBC iPlayer logo as of 2022]]
{{wp|BBC iPlayer}} is a {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by the BBC, that launched on 25 December 2007.<ref>[https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/internet/5-years-on-how-the-bbc-iplayer-sparked-a-tv-revolution-1120558 ''5 years on: How the BBC iPlayer sparked a TV revolution'' - TechRadar] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> The service is available to {{wp|Television licensing in the United Kingdom|television licence}} holders, offers programmes shown on the BBC's channels in the last 12 months, archived content, shows from Welsh language broadcaster {{wp|S4C}} and programmes exclusively made or acquired for the platform.
{{wp|BBC iPlayer}} is a {{wp|video on demand}} service, owned and operated by the BBC, that launched on 25 December 2007.<ref>[https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/internet/5-years-on-how-the-bbc-iplayer-sparked-a-tv-revolution-1120558 ''5 years on: How the BBC iPlayer sparked a TV revolution'' - TechRadar] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> The service is available to {{wp|Television licensing in the United Kingdom|television licence}} holders, offers programmes shown on the BBC's channels in the last 12 months, archived content, shows from Welsh-language broadcaster {{wp|S4C}} and programmes exclusively made or acquired for the platform and/or the BBC.


The additions of the anime on BBC IPlayer began with the addition of the Diamond and Pearl series. [[S10|Season 10]] and [[S11|season 11]] alongside ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' were added on 2 August 2021. [[S12|Season 12]] and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' were added on 22 October 2021, while [[S13|Season 13]] and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' were added 3 December 2021.
Since the acquisition of the Anime, seasons and films have been added to iPlayer on a periodic basis.


The Black and White series began with the addition of [[S14|Season 14]] and the films [[M14|''Black—Victini and Reshiram'' and ''White—Victini and Zekrom'']] on 3 December 2021. The remainder of the series, consisting of [[S14|season 14]] and [[S15|season 15]], and the movies ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', were added on 18 February 2022.
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
 
! Season/Film name
For the Sun and Moon series, [[S20|Season 20]] alongside the stand-alone movies ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' were added to iPlayer on 14 July 2022. [[S21|Season 21]] was added on 11 November 2022, and [[S22|Season 22]] was added on 30 January 2023.
! Premiere Date
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S10|Season 10]]
| 2 August 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S11|Season 11]]
| 2 August 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| 2 August 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| 2 August 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S12|Season 12]]
| 22 October 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| 22 October 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S13|Season 13]]
| 3 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| 3 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S14|Season 14]]
| 3 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
| 3 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''
| 3 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S14|Season 14]]
| 18 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S15|Season 15]]
| 18 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''
| 18 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''
| 18 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[S20|Season 20]]
| 14 July 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
| 14 July 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
| 14 July 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S21|Season 21]]
| 11 November 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S22|Season 22]]
| 30 January 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S17|Season 17]]
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S18|Season 18]]
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|[[S19|Season 19]]
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
|1 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|1 December 2023
|}


====CBBC====
====CBBC====
[[File:Cbbc 2023.png|thumb|150px|CBBC logo as of 15 March 2023]]
[[File:Cbbc 2023.png|thumb|150px|CBBC logo as of 15 March 2023]]
{{wp|CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC}} (short for Children's BBC) is a children's television channel owned by the BBC. The channel launched on 11 February 2002,<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/01_january/07/cbbcdate.shtml ''CBBC digital channels go live on Monday 11th February 2002'' - BBC Press Office] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> and broadcasts from 7am to 9pm daily. Between 1985 and 2013, CBBC was also a block on the {{wp|BBC One}} and {{wp|BBC Two}} channels with BBC Two reviving the block in 2017.
{{wp|CBBC (TV channel)|CBBC}} (short for Children's BBC) is a children's television channel owned by the BBC. The channel launched on 11 February 2002,<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2002/01_january/07/cbbcdate.shtml ''CBBC digital channels go live on Monday 11th February 2002'' - BBC Press Office] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> and broadcasts from 7am to 7pm daily. Between 1985 and 2013, CBBC was also a block on the {{wp|BBC One}} and {{wp|BBC Two}} channels with BBC Two briefly reviving the block in 2017 and 2022 respectively.


On 7 August 2021, the CBBC channel first aired ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'',<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09qh6p4 ''Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai'' - CBBC] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> followed by ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' on 14 August 2021.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09qh70p ''Giratina and the Sky Warrior'' - CBBC] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref> The rest of the premieres wrapped up with ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' on 23 October 2021 and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' on 11 December 2021.
Initially, CBBC was only intended to broadcast the movies but later began airing the television series as well.
 
On 26 May 2022, the BBC announced plans for CBBC and {{wp|BBC Four}} to be discontinued as linear television services in 2025 as part of cutbacks and other changes focusing on creating a "digital-first" BBC. Under the plan, CBBC would exclusively operate as a content hub on iPlayer.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61591674 ''BBC to move CBBC and BBC Four online'' - BBC News] (retrieved 19 November 2023)</ref><ref>[https://deadline.com/2022/05/bbc-close-cbbc-bbc-four-linear-channels-1000-redundancies-expected-public-broadcaster-next-few-years-1235033365 ''BBC To Close CBBC & BBC Four As Linear Channels; 1,000 Jobs At Risk As Public Broadcaster Begins Its "Digital First" Push'' - Deadline] (retrieved 19 November 2023)</ref>
 
=====Film Premiere Dates=====
{| class="roundy" style="width:auto; text-align:center; background: #ccf; border: 3px solid blue;"
! Film name
! Premiere Date
|- style="background:#FFF"
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''
| 7 August 2021<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09qh6p4 ''Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai'' - CBBC] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
| 14 August 2021<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09qh70p ''Giratina and the Sky Warrior'' - CBBC] (retrieved 18 September 2021)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| 23 October 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
|11 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom]]''
|18 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M14|Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''
|21 December 2021
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M15|Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice]]''
|23 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''
|24 February 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|30 July 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|27 August 2022
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''
|17 November 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''
|1 December 2023
|- style="background:#FFF"
|''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
|16 December 2023
|}


For the Black and White movies, both versions of [[M14]] premiered on different days in December 2021, with ''White—Victini and Zekrom'' airing on the 18th, and ''Black—Victini and Reshiram'' airing on the 21st.
=====TV series premiere dates=====
The first four episodes of [[S10|Season 10]] premiered on CBBC on 1 January 2022, as part of a mini-marathon with ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. Two episodes aired on the channel's morning schedule every Saturday afterwards.


The first four episodes of [[S10|Series 10]] premiered on CBBC on 1 January 2022, as part of a mini-marathon with ''Black—Victini and Reshiram''. Two episodes aired on the channel's morning schedule every Saturday afterwards.
[[S11|Season 11]] began airing on 14 February 2022, with two episodes airing every weekday during the half term. The season has since aired in random blocks on the network.


[[S11|Series 11]] began airing on 14 February 2022, with two episodes airing every weekday during the half term. The series has since aired in random blocks on the network.
[[S20|Season 20]] premiered on CBBC on 25 July 2022, with episodes airing every weekday during the summer holidays. [[S21|Season 21]] followed on 31 December 2022, and [[S22|Season 22]] on 13 February 2023.


[[S20|Series 20]] premiered on CBBC on 25 July 2022, with episodes airing every weekday during the summer holidays. [[S20|Series 21]] and [[S22|Series 22]] soon followed.
[[S17|Season 17]] premiered on CBBC on 25 November 2023.


''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' is set to premiere on 17 November 2023. It will be the first time the XY series airs on the channel.
[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pokémon Horizons]] premiered on CBBC on 4 December 2023.


===Other digital distribution===
===Other digital distribution===
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* ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs.-the-sword-of-justice-2016/A5EK3JYiLcaA8LkgQNhyQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
* ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs.-the-sword-of-justice-2016/A5EK3JYiLcaA8LkgQNhyQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Kyurem Vs. The Sword of Justice'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
* ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-genesect-and-the-legend-awakened-2017/A5EK3Pw87R37ejtL9s8jQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
* ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-the-movie-genesect-and-the-legend-awakened-2017/A5EK3Pw87R37ejtL9s8jQ ''Watch Pokemon The Movie: Genesect And The Legend Awakened'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
* ''[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|Pokémon Detective Pikachu]]''<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/A5EK6sKrAaycFET4Zn59G ''Watch Pokemon Detective Pikachu'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
* {{DetPikMov}}<ref>[https://www.nowtv.com/watch/pokemon-detective-pikachu-2019/A5EK6sKrAaycFET4Zn59G ''Watch Pokemon Detective Pikachu'' - Now TV] (retrieved 22 February 2021)</ref>
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Additionally, the special episode ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', marketed as a direct-to-video movie outside of Japan, saw a UK release on VHS. It is unknown why a DVD version was never released.
Additionally, the special episode ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', marketed as a direct-to-video movie outside of Japan, saw a UK release on VHS. It is unknown why a DVD version was never released.


''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'', the live-action movie filmed in London, was released in the UK on 10 May 2019.
''{{DetPikMov}}'', the live-action movie filmed in London, was released in the UK on 10 May 2019.


The 22nd movie, [[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]] was released in the UK on [[Pokémon Day]], 27 February 2020, while the 23rd, [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]] was released in the UK on 8 October 2021.
The 22nd movie, [[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]] was released in the UK on [[Pokémon Day]], 27 February 2020, while the 23rd, [[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]] was released in the UK on 8 October 2021.


Movies 20 - 23 and Detective Pikachu are available for download on [[Netflix]] (<small>Subscription required</small>).
Movies 20 - 23 and ''Detective Pikachu'' are available for download on [[Netflix]] (<small>Subscription required</small>).


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
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In March  2017, {{wp|Immediate Media Company}} began publishing [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Magazine|Pokémon Magazine]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210803161005/https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/immediate-launches-pokemon-magazine-3456 ''Immediate launches Pokémon Magazine'' - InPublishing] (archived from the original 3 August 2021; retrieved 6 July 2021)</ref> Each issue includes information on the anime, TCG and video games, and comes with posters and free gifts. The magazine is published monthly, and is still in publication as of April 2023.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230403162149/https://www.gamesmags.com/Pokemon-79 ''Pokémon magazine'' - GamesMags.com] (archived from the original 3 April 2023; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>
In March  2017, {{wp|Immediate Media Company}} began publishing [[Pokémon_Official_Magazine#Pokémon_Magazine|Pokémon Magazine]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210803161005/https://www.inpublishing.co.uk/articles/immediate-launches-pokemon-magazine-3456 ''Immediate launches Pokémon Magazine'' - InPublishing] (archived from the original 3 August 2021; retrieved 6 July 2021)</ref> Each issue includes information on the anime, TCG and video games, and comes with posters and free gifts. The magazine is published monthly, and is still in publication as of April 2023.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230403162149/https://www.gamesmags.com/Pokemon-79 ''Pokémon magazine'' - GamesMags.com] (archived from the original 3 April 2023; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>


Pokémon fan, [[Lisa Courtney]], holds the {{wp|Guiness World Record}} for having the largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia, over 17 thousand items.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150316180831/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-collection-of-pokemon-memorabilia ''The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia'' - {{wp|Guinness World Records}}] (archived from the original 16 March 2015; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>
Pokémon fan {{DL|List of Guinness World Records for the Pokémon franchise|Lisa Courtney}} holds the {{wp|Guiness World Record}} for having the largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia, over 17 thousand items.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150316180831/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/largest-collection-of-pokemon-memorabilia ''The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia'' - {{wp|Guinness World Records}}] (archived from the original 16 March 2015; retrieved 3 April 2023)</ref>


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==Events==
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