Clip show
A clip show is an episode of a particular series that is mostly made up of short segments from previous episodes, often to highlight what has happened during the series.
Primetime clip shows
From 1997 to 1999, 3 primetime Pokémon clip shows were planned. Only two of those have aired, with one being cancelled due to the Pokémon Shock incident. These clip shows ranged in length from an hour-and-a-half to two-hour-long installments, aired straight after the regular Pokémon episode of the week in Japan. They included many live-action segments. Much like Pocket Monsters Encore, the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station, Pokémon Sunday, and Pokémon Smash!, they have not been aired outside of Japan.
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ポケットモンスター・秋のスペシャル！ Pocket Monsters, Fall Special! |
October 10, 1997 | Hour-and-a-half special, aired right after EP028 | To sum up episodes up to EP027 |
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ポケットモンスター・冬のスペシャル！ Pocket Monsters, Winter Special! |
Unaired | Planned to air on January 6, 1998 right after Snow Way Out! but eventually cancelled as the episode aired out of order | To sum up the episodes until Holiday Hi-Jynx |
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お正月だよ！ポケットモンスタースペシャル！ It's the New Year! Pocket Monsters Special! |
January 1, 1999 | Two-hour special, aired right after EP077 | Ash has qualified for the final competition of the Pokémon League. |
Special clip shows
One clip show was planned to air by itself on a different day to the regular airing of the Pokémon anime. It was planned to air between Holiday Hi-Jynx and Snow Way Out!, but never aired due to the Porygon incident.
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大晦日だよ！ ポケットモンスターアンコール It's New Year's Eve! Pocket Monsters Encore |
Unaired | One hour special, planned to air on December 31, 1997, but eventually cancelled following the 1997 Porygon incident. | Content unknown |
Regular broadcasting clip shows
These clip shows have been used to recap what has happened up to a certain point in the anime's current series. These have not aired outside of Japan.
| Epicode | Screenshot | Title | Broadcast | Summary | Aired because |
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| AG120 | 
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サトシとハルカ！ホウエンでの熱きバトル！！ Satoshi and Haruka! Heated Battles of Houen!! |
March 24, 2005 | As Ash and his friends approach Slateport City, site of the Hoenn Grand Festival, Ash remembers his Gym battles in the Hoenn region, while May remembers her Contest competitions. | Both Ash and May are about to compete in their regional goal, the Pokémon League and Grand Festival, respectively. |
| DP048 | 
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サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！ Satoshi and Hikari! Facing a New Adventure!! |
September 27, 2007 | On their way to Hearthome City, Ash, Dawn, and Brock recall their adventures together so far. | Summarizes the first year of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. |
| DP120 | 
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ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！ The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters! |
March 26, 2009 | The group travels toward Snowpoint City, and along the way, remember what has happened so far in their adventure. Future events are also hinted towards. | Summarizes Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl so far, hints at near-future events including the reappearance of one of the Frontier Brains of the Kanto Battle Frontier. |
| JN119 | 
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コハルとイーブイ しんかのきせき Koharu and Eievui - The Miracle of Evolution |
July 29, 2022 | Mimey and Chrysa host a program detailing the history of Chloe and her Eevee, recapping their encounters with the Eeveelutions they've met together. The narrator then hosts a radio show, where he reads letters from Professor Cerise, Ren, and Chrysa, also regarding Chloe and Eevee. | Summarizes Chloe and Eevee's development in preparation for the following episode, which also focuses on Chloe and Eevee's goal of finding their own paths in life. |
| JN121 | 
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最高潮始動！サトシのマスターズトーナメント！！ The Climax Begins! Satoshi's Masters Tournament Experience!! |
August 12, 2022 | The "Pokémon World Coronation Series News" recaps the Masters Eight Tournament quarterfinals and the Trainers advancing to the semifinals, as well as lists Ash's most surprising battle strategies used in the WCS. The narrator's radio show reads letters from Allister and Wikstrom, talking about their respective encounters with Ash. | Recaps the Masters Eight Tournament quarterfinals and Ash's team members in preparation for the semifinals, which begin in the following episode and feature Full Battles. |
| JN126 | 
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GO FOR DREAM！ゴウ、夢への道！！ GO FOR DREAM! Go's Road to Mew!! |
September 23, 2022 | Grookey plays with Goh's Rotom Phone, viewing information about Goh's Inteleon and Project Mew in the process. The narrator hosts another radio show and reads letters from Chloe and Horace, which lead to a recap of the history between Goh and Cinderace. | Reintroduces Goh's Galar first partner Pokémon in preparation for the next episode, which features all three of them, as well as recaps Goh's history in Project Mew. |
| JN128 | 
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最高潮！決戦前夜サトシVSダンデ！！ Climax! The Night Before the Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Dande!! |
October 14, 2022 | The "Pokémon World Coronation Series News" recaps the Masters Eight Tournament semifinals, with a special guest, the battle reviewer Mr. Daimonji, explaining the strategies displayed in those matches. The second half of the episode focuses on the finalists' teams, as well as in the meaning behind their future battle. | Recaps the Masters Eight Tournament semifinals and the finalists' teams (including the debut of the last three members of Leon's team) in preparation for the finals, which begin in the following episode. |
Pocket Monsters TV Special: Masara Town Arc Recap episodes
Pocket Monsters TV Special: Masara Town Arc Recap is a series of three clip shows released as OVAs in 2000, available on rental-only VHS. They chronicled the events of the anime throughout Ash's Indigo League journey. They are mostly edited from the previously aired TV clip shows.
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No English title | たびだち! めざせポケモンマスター!! The Journey to be a Pokémon Master Begins!! |
Unaired | September 29, 2000 | 8807 days since Japanese airing |
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No English title | けっせん! ほのおのポケモンバトル!! The Big Match! Fire Pokémon Battle!! |
Unaired | September 29, 2000 | 8807 days since Japanese airing |
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No English title | げきとう! ポケモンリーグ!! Fierce Battles! Pokémon League!! |
Unaired | September 29, 2000 | 8807 days since Japanese airing |
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15th Anniversary Celebration! A Super Ranking Special on Noteworthy Movie Scenes!!
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No English title | 祝15周年！ポケモン映画名シーン超ランキングスペシャル!! Pocket Monsters 15th Anniversary Celebration! A Super Ranking Special on Noteworthy Movie Scenes!! |
Unaired | August 16, 2012 | 4468 days since Japanese airing |
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Uncover All the Mysteries! The Pocket Monsters XY&Z Complete Overview Special!!
| Code | Screenshot | English title | Japanese title | US broadcast | Japan broadcast | Time between |
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No English title | すべてのナゾを解き明かせ！ポケットモンスターXY&Z完全マスタースペシャル！！ Uncover All the Mysteries! The Pocket Monsters XY&Z Complete Overview Special!! |
Unaired | December 31, 2015 | 3236 days since Japanese airing |
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Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!
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No English title | ポケットモンスター 夏休み直前１時間スペシャル！ Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special! |
Unaired | July 2, 2021 | 1226 days since Japanese airing |
| This is not a season. | ||||||
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