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An '''epicode''' (short for '''episode code''') is a manner in which an episode is referred to on Bulbapedia. As episodes are released weekly in Japan, and weekly for part of the year in the rest of the world, page moves would happen quite frequently if articles were retitled for their English release — not to mention if an episode title were misinterpreted.
An '''epicode''' (short for '''episode code''') is the manner by which an episode is referred to on Bulbapedia. As episodes are released weekly in Japan, and weekly for part of the year in the rest of the world, page moves would happen quite frequently if articles were retitled for their English release — not to mention if an episode title were mistranslated or misnamed.


A commonly-accepted system was therefore developed to identify the individual episodes easily. Starting with the first episode, which was labeled as [[EP001]], this numeric format continued throughout the episodes of the [[original series]]. After this, however, the episode counts diverged. The first episode of the second series of the anime, {{series2|Advanced Generation}}, to some is considered just a continuation of the count from that of the original series, while to others a separate count is established. On Bulbapedia, this episode is considered [[AG001]], and likewise, the first episode in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} is considered [[DP001]]. Episodes of the series of specials aired during [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]] receive the epicode of H, for ''Hōsō'', which they were referred to prior to their dubbing as [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episodes.
A commonly-accepted system was therefore developed to identify the individual episodes easily. Starting with the first episode, which was labeled as [[EP001]], this numeric format continued throughout the episodes of the [[original series]]. After this, however, the episode counts diverged. The first episode of the second series of the anime, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', to some is considered just a continuation of the count from that of the original series, while to others a separate count is established. On Bulbapedia, this episode is considered [[AG001]]; likewise, the first episode in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' is considered [[DP001]], the first episode in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' is considered [[BW001]], the first episode in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is considered [[XY001]], the first episode in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' is considered [[SM001]], and the first episode in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' is considered [[JN001]].


Epicodes are not just for episodes of the anime, however. The chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]] feature them too, as do other manga.
Epicodes are not just for episodes of the anime, however. [[Pokémon manga|Manga]] chapters feature them too.


==Epicode breakdown==
==Epicode breakdown==
===Anime===
===Anime===
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! Derived from
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! AG
! AG
| '''A'''dvanced '''G'''eneration
| '''A'''dvanced '''G'''eneration
| Episodes of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}
| Episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''
| Three digits ([[AG001|001]] - [[AG192|192]])
| Three digits ([[AG001|001]] - [[AG192|192]])
|-
|-
! DP
! rowspan="2" | DP
| '''D'''iamond & '''P'''earl
| rowspan="2" | '''D'''iamond & '''P'''earl
| Episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}
| rowspan="2" | Episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''
| Three digits ([[DP001|001]] - ongoing)
| Three digits ([[DP001|001]] - [[DP191|191]])
|-
|-
! H
| "S" and two digits for special episodes ([[DPS01|S01]] - [[DPS02|S02]])
| '''H'''ōsōkyoku
|-
| Side story episodes of [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]
! rowspan="2" | BW
| Three digits ([[H001|001]] - [[H018|018]])
| rowspan="2" | '''B'''lack & '''W'''hite
| rowspan="2" | Episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
| Three digits ([[BW001|001]] - [[BW142|142]])
|-
| "S" and two digits for special episodes ([[BWS01|S01]] - [[BWS02|S02]])
|-
! rowspan="2" | XY
| rowspan="2" | '''X''' & '''Y'''
| rowspan="2" | Episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''
| Three digits ([[XY001|001]] - [[XY140|140]])
|-
| "S" and two digits for special episodes ([[XYS01|S01]] - [[XYS06|S06]])
|-
! SM
| '''S'''un & '''M'''oon
| Episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''
| Three digits ([[SM001|001]] - [[SM146|146]])
|-
! JN
| '''J'''our'''n'''eys
| Episodes of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
| Three digits ([[JN001|001]] - [[JN147|147]])
|-
! HZ
| '''H'''ori'''z'''ons
| Episodes of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
| Three digits ([[HZ001|001]] - ongoing)
|-
! HS
| '''H'''ō'''s'''ō
| [[Side story episodes]] aired during the [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]
| Two digits ([[HS01|01]] - [[HS18|18]])
|-
|-
! PK
! PK
| '''P'''i'''k'''achu
| '''P'''i'''k'''achu
| [[Pikachu shorts]]
| [[Pikachu short]]
| Two digits ([[PK01|01]] - [[PK21|21]])
| Two digits ([[PK01|01]] - [[PK{{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu shorts}}-1}}|{{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu shorts}}-1}}]])
|-
|-
! M
! M
| '''M'''ovie
| '''M'''ovie
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| Two digits ([[M01|01]] - [[M12|12]])
| Two digits ([[M01|01]] - [[M{{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Movies}}-8}}|{{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Movies}}-8}}]])
|-
! PO
| '''P'''okémon '''O'''rigins
| [[Pokémon Origins]]
| Two digits ([[PO01|01]] - [[PO04|04]])
|-
! PG
| '''P'''okémon '''G'''enerations
| [[Pokémon Generations]]
| Two digits ([[PG01|01]] - [[PG18|18]])
|-
! TW
| '''T'''wilight '''W'''ings
| [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]
| Two digits ([[TW01|01]] - [[TW08|08]])
|-
! PE
| '''P'''okémon '''E'''volutions
| [[Pokémon Evolutions]]
| Two digits ([[PE01|01]] - [[PE08|08]])
|-
! HIS
| '''His'''uian Snow
| [[Pokémon: Hisuian Snow]]
| Two digits ([[HIS01|01]] - [[HIS03|03]])
|-
! PTP
| '''P'''ath '''t'''o the '''P'''eak
| [[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]
| Two digits ([[PTP01|01]] - [[PTP01|04]])
|-
! PPW
| '''P'''okémon: '''P'''aldean '''W'''inds
| [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]
| Two digits ([[PPW01|01]] - [[PPW04|04]])
|}
|}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}


===Manga===
===Manga===
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{| border=1 width="100%" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{bulba color}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background: #{{bulba color light}}"
|- style="background:#{{bulba color light}}"
! Epicode
! Epicode
! Derived from
! Derived from
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|-
|-
! PS
! PS
| '''P'''okémon '''S'''pecial
| '''P'''ocket Monsters '''S'''pecial
| [[Pokémon Adventures]] rounds
| [[Pokémon Adventures]] chapters
| Three digits ([[PS001|001]] - ongoing)
| Three digits ([[PS001|001]] - ongoing)
|-
! ABW
| Pokémon '''A'''dventures '''B'''lack & '''W'''hite
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|Black & White}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published by [[VIZ Media]] and {{pmin|France|Kurokawa}}. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in Japan with proper numbering.
| No longer used
|-
! PAXY
| '''P'''okémon '''A'''dventures '''X''' & '''Y'''
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|X & Y}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published in mini-volumes by [[Shogakukan]]. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering.
| No longer used
|-
! PAORAS
| '''P'''okémon '''A'''dventures '''O'''mega '''R'''uby & '''A'''lpha '''S'''apphire
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering.
| Two digits ([[PAORAS21|21]])
|-
! PASM
| '''P'''okémon '''A'''dventures '''S'''un & '''M'''oon
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering.
| Two digits ([[PASM01|01]] - [[PASM37|37]])
|-
! PASS
| '''P'''okémon '''A'''dventures '''S'''word & '''S'''hield
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|Sword & Shield}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering.
| Two digits ([[PASS01|01]] - [[PASS43|43]])
|-
! PASV
| '''P'''okémon '''A'''dventures '''S'''carlet & '''V'''iolet
| Chapters from the {{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}} of [[Pokémon Adventures]] as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering.
| Two digits ([[PASV01|01]] - ongoing)
|-
|-
! ET
! ET
| '''E'''lectric '''T'''ale
| '''E'''lectric '''T'''ale
| [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] chapters
| [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] chapters
| Two digits ([[ET01|01]] - [[ET20|20]])
| Two digits ([[ET01|01]] - [[ET20|20]])
|-
|-
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|-
! PW
! PW
| '''P'''okémon '''W'''ake
| '''P'''okémon Card Ni Natta '''W'''ake
| [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]] chapters
| [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]] chapters
| Two digits ([[PW01|01]] - [[PW38|38]])
| Two digits ([[PW01|01]] - [[PW38|38]])
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! MCM
! MCM
| '''M'''ezase '''C'''ard '''M'''aster
| '''M'''ezase '''C'''ard '''M'''aster
| [[Mezase!! Card Master]] chapters
| [[Aim to Be a Card Master!!]] chapters
| One digit  ([[MCM1|1]] - [[MCM9|9]])
| One digit  ([[MCM1|1]] - [[MCM9|9]])
|-
|-
! P7-
! P7-
| '''P'''okémon '''7'''
| '''P'''okémon '''7'''
| [[Phantom Thief! Pokémon 7]] chapters
| [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]] chapters
| Two digits ([[P7-01|01]] - [[P7-12|12]])
| Two digits ([[P7-01|01]] - [[P7-12|12]])
|-
|-
! PM
! PM
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters
| {{ma|Pocket Monsters}} chapters
| [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] chapters
| Three digits ([[PM001|001]] - ?)<!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| Three digits ([[PM001|001]] - [[PM117|117]])
|-
|-
! PMRS
! PMRS
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''RS'''
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''RS'''
| [[Pocket Monsters RS]] chapters
| [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] chapters
| Two digits ([[PMRS01|01]] - [[PMRS63|63]])
| Two digits ([[PMRS01|01]] - [[PMRS63|63]])
|-
|-
! PMDP
! PMDP
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''DP'''
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''DP'''
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kousaku Anakubo}} chapters
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} chapters
| <!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| Two digits ([[PMDP01|01]] - [[PMDP60|60]])
|-
|-
! 4K
! PMHGSS
| '''4K'''oma
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''HG''' '''SS'''
| [[Pokémon 4Koma]] chapters
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters HGSS|Kosaku Anakubo}} chapters
| <!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| Two digits ([[PMHGSS01|01]] - [[PMHGSS23|23]])
|-
! PMBW
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''BW'''
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} chapters
| Two digits ([[PMBW01|01]] - [[PMBW47|47]])
|-
! PMXY
| '''P'''ocket '''M'''onsters '''XY'''
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo}} chapters
| Two digits ([[PMXY01|01]] - ongoing)
|-
|-
! CBF
! CBF
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| rowspan=2 | '''C'''hamo-'''C'''hamo '''P'''retty
| rowspan=2 | '''C'''hamo-'''C'''hamo '''P'''retty
| rowspan=2 | [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] chapters
| rowspan=2 | [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] chapters
| Two digits for regular chapters ([[CCP00|00]] - ?)<!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| Two digits for regular chapters ([[CCP00|00]] - [[CCP42|42]])
|-
|-
| "B" and one digit for bonus chapters ([[CCPB1|B1]] - ?)<!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| "B" and one digit for bonus chapters ([[CCPB1|B1]] - [[CCPB2|B2]])
|-
|-
! rowspan=2 | DPA
! rowspan=2 | DPA
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| Two digits for regular chapters ([[DPA01|01]] - [[DPA37|37]])
| Two digits for regular chapters ([[DPA01|01]] - [[DPA37|37]])
|-
|-
| "S" and one digit for special chapters ([[DPS1|S1]] - [[DPS6|S6]])
| "S" and one digit for special chapters ([[DPAS1|S1]] - [[DPAS6|S6]])
|-
|-
! GDZ
! GDZ
| '''G'''et '''d'''a '''z'''e
| '''G'''et '''d'''a '''z'''e
| [[Pokémon Get da ze!]] chapters
| [[Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All]] chapters
| Two digits ([[GDZ01|01]] - ?)<!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| Two digits ([[GDZ01|01]] - [[GDZ79|79]])
|-
|-
! GRT
! GRT
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| '''B'''lazing '''E'''xploration '''T'''eam
| '''B'''lazing '''E'''xploration '''T'''eam
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team|Blazing Exploration Team]] chapters
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team|Blazing Exploration Team]] chapters
| <!--anyone who knows how many chapters there are in this manga, please fill this-->
| One digit ([[BET1|1]] - [[BET6|6]])
|-
! rowspan=2 | ABM
| rowspan=2 | Pokémon Battrio: '''A'''im to be '''B'''attrio '''M'''aster!
| rowspan=2 | [[Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!]] chapters
| Two digits for regular chapters ([[ABM01|01]] - [[ABM15|15]])
|-
| "S" and one digit for special chapters ([[ABMS1|S1]])
|-
! PBK
| '''P'''latinum '''B'''attle '''K'''ing
| [[Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!]] chapters
| One digit ([[PBK1|1]] - [[PBK8|8]])
|-
! PR
| '''P'''okémon '''R'''anger
| [[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]] chapters
| One digit ([[PR1|1]] - [[PR5|5]])
|-
! PRV
| '''P'''okémon '''R'''anger '''V'''atonage
| [[Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic]] chapters
| One digit ([[PRV1|1]] - [[PRV4|4]])
|-
! PBW
| Be the Best! '''P'''okémon '''B'''+'''W'''
| [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]] chapters
| One digits ([[PBW1|1]] - [[PBW8|8]])
|-
! FAT
| Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of '''F'''ire '''a'''nd '''T'''hunder
| [[Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]] chapters
| One digit ([[FAT1|1]] - [[FAT5|5]])
|-
! BWGP
| Pocket Monsters '''BW''': '''G'''ood '''P'''artners
| [[Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners]] chapters
| Two digits ([[BWGP01|01]] - [[BWGP15|15]])
|-
! TA
| Pokémon '''T'''ry '''A'''dventure
| [[Pokémon Try Adventure]] chapters
| Two digits ([[TA01|01]] - [[TA48|48]])
|-
! RB
| Pokémon '''R'''é'''B'''URST
| [[Pokémon RéBURST]] chapters
| Two digits ([[RB01|01]] - [[RB77|77]])
|-
! PDP
| '''P'''ocket Monsters '''D'''iamond & '''P'''earl
| {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} chapters
| Two digits ([[PDP01|01]] - [[PDP29|29]])
|-
! QPL
| '''Q'''uiz '''P'''uzzle '''L'''and
| [[Pokémon Quiz Puzzle Land Pikachu is a Famous Detective]] chapters
| Two digits ([[QPL01|01]] - [[QPL13|13]])
|-
! CSL
| Pokémon '''C'''olosseum '''S'''natcher '''L'''eo
| [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo]] chapters
| One digit ([[CSL1|1]] - [[CSL3|3]])
|-
|-
! PB
! PCS
| '''P'''okémon '''B'''attrio
| '''P'''okémon '''C'''olosseum '''S'''natchers
| [[Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!]] chapters
| [[Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers]] chapters
|  
| One digit ([[PCS1|1]] - [[PCS3|3]])
|-
! ANL
| Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ '''A''' '''N'''ew '''L'''egend ~
| [[Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~]]
| One digit ([[ANL1|1]] - [[ANL5|5]])
|-
! CXY
| Let's Play the Pokémon '''C'''ard Game '''XY'''!
| [[Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!]] chapters
| Two digits ([[CXY00|00]] - ongoing)
|-
! LDK
| Pokémon - The '''L'''egend of the '''D'''ragon '''K'''ing
| [[Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King]] chapters
| One digit ([[LDK0|0]] - [[LDK5|5]])
|-
! CPIW
| '''C'''rimson '''P'''assion and '''I'''ndigo '''W'''isdom
| [[Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom]] chapters
| One digit ([[CPIW0|0]] - [[CPIW4|4]])
|-
! HOR
| Pokémon '''Hor'''izon
| [[Pokémon Horizon]] chapters
| Two digits ([[HOR01|01]] - [[HOR11|11]])
|}
|}
|}{{-}}
|}{{-}}
===Other===
{| width="100%" class="roundy" style="background:#{{bulba color}}; border:5px solid #{{bulba color light}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{bulba color}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#{{bulba color light}}"
! Epicode
! Derived from
! Used for
! Followed by
|-
! rowspan=5 | PB
| rowspan=5 | Pokémon '''P'''icture '''B'''ook
| rowspan=5 | [[Pokémon Tales]] books
| Two digits for original books ([[PB01|01]] - [[PB48|48]])
|-
| "M" and one digit for movie special books ([[PBM1|M1]] - [[PBM2|M2]])
|-
| "GS" and one digit for Gold and Silver books ([[PBGS1|GS1]] - [[PBGS9|GS9]])
|-
| "AG" and one digit for Advanced Generation movie special books ([[PBAG1|AG1]] - [[PBAG2|AG2]])
|-
| "D" and two digits for Daisuki Club chapters ([[PBD01|D01]] - [[PBD16|D16]])
|-
! BTP
| '''B'''eyond '''t'''he '''P'''okédex
| [[Beyond the Pokédex]]
| Two digits for each entry ([[BTP01|01]] - Ongoing)
|}
|}
{{-}}


==Anime without epicodes==
==Anime without epicodes==
Several special episodes lack epicodes, usually due to the fact that they are released under extraordinary circumstances.
Several special episodes lack epicodes, usually due to the fact that they are released under extraordinary circumstances.


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! Name
! Name
! Related canon
! Related medium
! Reason for no epicode
! Reason for no epicode
|-
| ''[[Pocket Monsters, Fall Special!]]''
| [[Original series]]
| A special 90-minute [[clip show]].
|-
|-
| ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''
| ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]''
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| [[Original series]]
| [[Original series]]
| Initially supposed to be EP040: not aired until long afterward due to [[EP038]] incident
| Initially supposed to be EP040: not aired until long afterward due to [[EP038]] incident
|-
| ''[[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin]]''
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| Based on the Japanese radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', it was released as part of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' in the home video release, and was released as a special feature on the dub ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' DVD.
|-
| ''[[Slowking's Day]]''
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| Anime short. Intended to be an extra for ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
|-
|-
| ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
| ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
| [[Original series]]
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| TV movie - sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
| TV movie - sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''
|-
| ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]''
| [[Pikachu short]]s
| Included in [[Pikachu's Winter Vacation]], but does not meet the requirements to be considered a Pikachu short.
|-
|-
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
| &nbsp;
| [[Side story episodes]]
| TV movie - features anime counterparts to {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} characters.
| TV movie - features anime counterparts to {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} characters.
|-
|-
| ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''
| ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''
| [[Pikachu shorts]]
| [[Pikachu short]]
| Special episode featured only in [[Pokémon Channel]]
| Special episode featured only in [[Pokémon Channel]]
|-
|-
| ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''
| ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''
| {{series|Advanced Generation}}
| [[Pokémon movie]]s
| TV movie - created for American audiences, speculated to have been testing [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|VA recasting]]
| TV movie - created for American audiences, speculated to have been testing [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|VA recasting]]
|-
| ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]
| TV movie - created to advertise for Mystery Dungeon series
|-
| ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]
| TV movie - created to advertise for Mystery Dungeon series
|-
| ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]
| TV movie - created to advertise for Mystery Dungeon series
|}
|}
|}
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An epicode (short for episode code) is the manner by which an episode is referred to on Bulbapedia. As episodes are released weekly in Japan, and weekly for part of the year in the rest of the world, page moves would happen quite frequently if articles were retitled for their English release — not to mention if an episode title were mistranslated or misnamed.

A commonly-accepted system was therefore developed to identify the individual episodes easily. Starting with the first episode, which was labeled as EP001, this numeric format continued throughout the episodes of the original series. After this, however, the episode counts diverged. The first episode of the second series of the anime, Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, to some is considered just a continuation of the count from that of the original series, while to others a separate count is established. On Bulbapedia, this episode is considered AG001; likewise, the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl is considered DP001, the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Black & White is considered BW001, the first episode in Pokémon the Series: XY is considered XY001, the first episode in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon is considered SM001, and the first episode in Pokémon Journeys: The Series is considered JN001.

Epicodes are not just for episodes of the anime, however. Manga chapters feature them too.

Epicode breakdown

Anime

Epicode Derived from Used for Followed by
EP Episode Episodes of the original series Three digits (001 - 274)
AG Advanced Generation Episodes of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire Three digits (001 - 192)
DP Diamond & Pearl Episodes of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl Three digits (001 - 191)
"S" and two digits for special episodes (S01 - S02)
BW Black & White Episodes of Pokémon the Series: Black & White Three digits (001 - 142)
"S" and two digits for special episodes (S01 - S02)
XY X & Y Episodes of Pokémon the Series: XY Three digits (001 - 140)
"S" and two digits for special episodes (S01 - S06)
SM Sun & Moon Episodes of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Three digits (001 - 146)
JN Journeys Episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series Three digits (001 - 147)
HZ Horizons Episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series Three digits (001 - ongoing)
HS Hōsō Side story episodes aired during the Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station Two digits (01 - 18)
PK Pikachu Pikachu short Two digits (01 - 27)
M Movie Pokémon movies Two digits (01 - 23)
PO Pokémon Origins Pokémon Origins Two digits (01 - 04)
PG Pokémon Generations Pokémon Generations Two digits (01 - 18)
TW Twilight Wings Pokémon: Twilight Wings Two digits (01 - 08)
PE Pokémon Evolutions Pokémon Evolutions Two digits (01 - 08)
HIS Hisuian Snow Pokémon: Hisuian Snow Two digits (01 - 03)
PTP Path to the Peak Pokémon: Path to the Peak Two digits (01 - 04)
PPW Pokémon: Paldean Winds Pokémon: Paldean Winds Two digits (01 - 04)


Manga

Epicode Derived from Used for Followed by
PS Pocket Monsters Special Pokémon Adventures chapters Three digits (001 - ongoing)
ABW Pokémon Adventures Black & White Chapters from the Black & White arc of Pokémon Adventures as published by VIZ Media and Kurokawa. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in Japan with proper numbering. No longer used
PAXY Pokémon Adventures X & Y Chapters from the X & Y arc of Pokémon Adventures as published in mini-volumes by Shogakukan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering. No longer used
PAORAS Pokémon Adventures Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Chapters from the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc of Pokémon Adventures as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering. Two digits (21)
PASM Pokémon Adventures Sun & Moon Chapters from the Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc of Pokémon Adventures as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering. Two digits (01 - 37)
PASS Pokémon Adventures Sword & Shield Chapters from the Sword & Shield arc of Pokémon Adventures as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering. Two digits (01 - 43)
PASV Pokémon Adventures Scarlet & Violet Chapters from the Scarlet & Violet arc of Pokémon Adventures as published in Japan. A temporary epicode until the chapters are released in standard volumes with proper numbering. Two digits (01 - ongoing)
ET Electric Tale The Electric Tale of Pikachu chapters Two digits (01 - 20)
SP Satoshi & Pikachu Ash and Pikachu chapters Two digits (01 - 36)
PZ Pokémon Zensho Pokémon Zensho chapters Two digits (01 - 10)
GB Golden Boys Golden Boys chapters Two digits (01 - 23)
PW Pokémon Card Ni Natta Wake How I Became a Pokémon Card chapters Two digits (01 - 38)
MCM Mezase Card Master Aim to Be a Card Master!! chapters One digit (1 - 9)
P7- Pokémon 7 Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 chapters Two digits (01 - 12)
PM Pocket Monsters Pokémon Pocket Monsters chapters Three digits (001 - 117)
PMRS Pocket Monsters RS Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire chapters Two digits (01 - 63)
PMDP Pocket Monsters DP Pocket Monsters DP chapters Two digits (01 - 60)
PMHGSS Pocket Monsters HG SS Pocket Monsters HGSS chapters Two digits (01 - 23)
PMBW Pocket Monsters BW Pocket Monsters BW chapters Two digits (01 - 47)
PMXY Pocket Monsters XY Pocket Monsters XY chapters Two digits (01 - ongoing)
CBF Challenge Battle Frontier Pokémon Battle Frontier chapters One digit (1 - 6)
PPP PiPiPi Adventure Magical Pokémon Journey chapters Two digits for regular chapters (01 - 69)
"B" and two digits for bonus chapters (B01 - B20)
"A" and one digit for appendix chapters (A1 - A2)
CCP Chamo-Chamo Pretty Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ chapters Two digits for regular chapters (00 - 42)
"B" and one digit for bonus chapters (B1 - B2)
DPA Diamond & Pearl Adventure Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! chapters Two digits for regular chapters (01 - 37)
"S" and one digit for special chapters (S1 - S6)
GDZ Get da ze Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All chapters Two digits (01 - 79)
GRT Ginji's Rescue Team Ginji's Rescue Team chapters One digit (1 - 6)
BET Blazing Exploration Team Blazing Exploration Team chapters One digit (1 - 6)
ABM Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! chapters Two digits for regular chapters (01 - 15)
"S" and one digit for special chapters (S1)
PBK Platinum Battle King Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! chapters One digit (1 - 8)
PR Pokémon Ranger Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission chapters One digit (1 - 5)
PRV Pokémon Ranger Vatonage Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic chapters One digit (1 - 4)
PBW Be the Best! Pokémon B+W Be the Best! Pokémon B+W chapters One digits (1 - 8)
FAT Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder chapters One digit (1 - 5)
BWGP Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners chapters Two digits (01 - 15)
TA Pokémon Try Adventure Pokémon Try Adventure chapters Two digits (01 - 48)
RB Pokémon RéBURST Pokémon RéBURST chapters Two digits (01 - 77)
PDP Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl chapters Two digits (01 - 29)
QPL Quiz Puzzle Land Pokémon Quiz Puzzle Land Pikachu is a Famous Detective chapters Two digits (01 - 13)
CSL Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo Pokémon Colosseum Snatcher Leo chapters One digit (1 - 3)
PCS Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers chapters One digit (1 - 3)
ANL Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ One digit (1 - 5)
CXY Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! chapters Two digits (00 - ongoing)
LDK Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King chapters One digit (0 - 5)
CPIW Crimson Passion and Indigo Wisdom Pokémon Omega Ruby Crimson Passion and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Indigo Wisdom chapters One digit (0 - 4)
HOR Pokémon Horizon Pokémon Horizon chapters Two digits (01 - 11)


Other

Epicode Derived from Used for Followed by
PB Pokémon Picture Book Pokémon Tales books Two digits for original books (01 - 48)
"M" and one digit for movie special books (M1 - M2)
"GS" and one digit for Gold and Silver books (GS1 - GS9)
"AG" and one digit for Advanced Generation movie special books (AG1 - AG2)
"D" and two digits for Daisuki Club chapters (D01 - D16)
BTP Beyond the Pokédex Beyond the Pokédex Two digits for each entry (01 - Ongoing)


Anime without epicodes

Several special episodes lack epicodes, usually due to the fact that they are released under extraordinary circumstances.

Name Related medium Reason for no epicode
Pocket Monsters, Fall Special! Original series A special 90-minute clip show.
Holiday Hi-Jynx Original series Initially supposed to be EP039: not aired until long afterward due to EP038 incident
Snow Way Out! Original series Initially supposed to be EP040: not aired until long afterward due to EP038 incident
The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin Pokémon movies Based on the Japanese radio drama The Birth of Mewtwo, it was released as part of Mewtwo Strikes Back in the home video release, and was released as a special feature on the dub Mewtwo Returns DVD.
Slowking's Day Pokémon movies Anime short. Intended to be an extra for The Power of One.
Mewtwo Returns Pokémon movies TV movie - sequel to Mewtwo Strikes Back
Trouble in Big Town Pikachu shorts Included in Pikachu's Winter Vacation, but does not meet the requirements to be considered a Pikachu short.
The Legend of Thunder! Side story episodes TV movie - features anime counterparts to Gold, Silver, and Crystal characters.
Pichu Bros. in Party Panic Pikachu short Special episode featured only in Pokémon Channel
The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon Pokémon movies TV movie - created for American audiences, speculated to have been testing VA recasting


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