PokéRap (Pokémon)

The PokéRap, also known as the "Kanto PokéRap", is used in the English version of ポケットモンスター. It is a song that is used for all episodes of season 1 before the credits, from 8 September 1998 to 1 May 1999.

There is two versions of the song; the daily version and the full version. The former was used in the original broadcast of the series, from Mondays to Fridays. It was also seperated into five portions. The full version was used in home video releases on VHS and DVD.

Most of the dubbed versions of the PokéRap contain audio from the original English version.

English
OK, guys, we gotta rap some Pokémon. You just do the singing. I'll take care of the hard part. Let's get it on!
 * Daily versions
 * -|Day 1=

I want to be the best there ever was. To beat all the rest, yeah, that's my cause.

Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

I'll search across the land, look far and wide. Release from my hand the power that's inside.

Venomoth, Poliwag, Nidorino, Golduck Ivysaur, Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres Nidoking, Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff Kingler, Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff

Thirty-two down, that’s it for now. Tune in tomorrow, we’ll rap at you some more. There’s 150, so watch Monday Through Friday. You’ll catch ‘em all!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

You guys up for the Pokérap? There’s 150 Pokémon. You gotta name 'em all! I’m doing 32 today, so try to keep up.
 * -|Day 2=

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

Zubat, Primeape, Meowth, Onix Geodude, Rapidash, Magneton, Snorlax Gengar, Tangela, Goldeen, Spearow Weezing, Seel, Gyarados, Slowbro

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all!

Kabuto, Persian, Paras, Horsea Raticate, Magnemite, Kadabra, Weepinbell Ditto, Cloyster, Caterpie, Sandshrew Bulbasaur, Charmander, Golem, Pikachu

At least 150 or more to see. To be a Pokémon Master is my destiny.

All right, how’d you do? Loosen those lips, shake out that tongue! Give it a rest, today’s song is sung. We’ll be back tomorrow!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

Pokémon! It’s that time again! A hundred and fifty Pokémon, 5 days a week. That’s about 30 or so each day. It’s not too hard, just listen real good!
 * -|Day 3=

Alakazam, Doduo, Venonat, Machoke Kangaskhan, Hypno, Electabuzz, Flareon Blastoise, Poliwhirl, Oddish, Drowzee Raichu, Nidoqueen, Bellsprout, Starmie

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, ow!

Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby Lickitung, Tauros, Weedle, Nidoran Machop, Shellder, Porygon, Hitmonchan

At least 150 or more to see. To be a Pokémon Master is my destiny.

Okay, so today was pretty easy, But you gotta put all 5 days together. That’s the only way to name all 150. Catch you here tomorrow!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (yeeaahh) Pokémon!

Pokémon! Attention, all Pokémon trainers! Do you got what it takes to be the best? Today, we’ll do 30 Pokémon! It’s the ultimate test!
 * -|Day 4=

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeeaahh!

Articuno, Jynx, Nidorina, Beedrill Haunter, Squirtle, Chansey (Pokémon!) Parasect, Exeggcute, Muk, Dewgong Pidgeotto, Lapras, Vulpix, Rhydon

At least 150 or more to see. To be a Pokémon Master is my destiny.

Charizard, Machamp, Pinsir, Koffing Dugtrio, Golbat, Staryu, Magikarp Ninetales, Ekans, Omastar Scyther, Tentacool, Dragonair, Magmar

Not bad, not bad! Hey, don’t get cocky. Tomorrow’s the hardest part. We’re on our way to 150 Pokémon! There’s no stopping us!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (yeeaahh) Pokémon!

Pokémon! Get those lips loose, it’s time to Pokérap! Come on, sing ‘em with me! That’s the game! There’s 150 Pokémon. How many can you name?
 * -|Day 5=

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, ow!

Sandslash, Hitmonlee, Psyduck, Arcanine Eevee, Exeggutor, Kabutops, Zapdos Dratini, Growlithe, Mr. Mime, Cubone Graveler, Voltorb, Gloom - We're almost home!

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon! (ow!!)

Charmeleon, Wartortle Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aerodactyl Omanyte, Slowpoke Pidgeot, Arbok - That's all, folks!

Can you name all the Pokémon? Just put today’s song with the other days of the week. That’s why you can’t miss a show. You gotta catch ‘em all!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all... Pokémon!

OK, guys, we gotta rap some Pokémon. You just do the singing. I'll take care of the hard part. Let's get it on!
 * Full version

I want to be the best there ever was. To beat all the rest, yeah, that's my cause.

Electrode, Diglett, Nidoran, Mankey Venusaur, Rattata, Fearow, Pidgey Seaking, Jolteon, Dragonite, Gastly Ponyta, Vaporeon, Poliwrath, Butterfree

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

I'll search across the land, look far and wide. Release from my hand the power that's inside.

Venomoth, Poliwag, Nidorino, Golduck Ivysaur, Grimer, Victreebel, Moltres Nidoking, Farfetch'd, Abra, Jigglypuff Kingler, Rhyhorn, Clefable, Wigglytuff

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all, Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon!

Zubat, Primeape, Meowth, Onix Geodude, Rapidash, Magneton, Snorlax Gengar, Tangela, Goldeen, Spearow Weezing, Seel, Gyarados, Slowbro

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon! Ow!

Kabuto, Persian, Paras, Horsea Raticate, Magnemite, Kadabra, Weepinbell Ditto, Cloyster, Caterpie, Sandshrew Bulbasaur, Charmander, Golem, Pikachu

At least 150 or more to see. To be a Pokémon Master is my destiny.

Alakazam, Doduo, Venonat, Machoke Kangaskhan, Hypno, Electabuzz, Flareon Blastoise, Poliwhirl, Oddish, Drowzee Raichu, Nidoqueen, Bellsprout, Starmie

Woo! We're at the halfway point, doing great so far. We? What's all this "we" stuff? I'm doing all the hard work! Breaktime's over, here we go!

Metapod, Marowak, Kakuna, Clefairy Dodrio, Seadra, Vileplume, Krabby Lickitung, Tauros, Weedle, Nidoran Machop, Shellder, Porygon, Hitmonchan

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeah!

Articuno, Jynx, Nidorina, Beedrill Haunter, Squirtle, Chansey (Pokémon!) Parasect, Exeggcute, Muk, Dewgong Pidgeotto, Lapras, Vulpix, Rhydon

At least 150 or more to see. To be a Pokémon Master is my destiny.

Charizard, Machamp, Pinsir, Koffing Dugtrio, Golbat, Staryu, Magikarp Ninetales, Ekans, Omastar Scyther, Tentacool, Dragonair, Magmar

Whoa, catch your breath man. Shake out those lips. It's downhill from here, just 24 more to go. Now it gets tricky, so listen real good!

Sandslash, Hitmonlee, Psyduck, Arcanine Eevee, Exeggutor, Kabutops, Zapdos Dratini, Growlithe, Mr. Mime, Cubone Graveler, Voltorb, Gloom - We're almost home!

Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, yeow! Gotta catch 'em all, gotta catch 'em all, huhh! Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon! (yeeaahh!!)

Charmeleon, Wartortle Mewtwo, Tentacruel, Aerodactyl Omanyte, Slowpoke Pidgeot, Arbok - That's all, folks!

Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all (oowww) Gotta catch 'em all, Pokémon Catch 'em, catch 'em, gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all... Pokémon!

French

 * Singers: Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya

Trivia
The "Canadian French" version of the rap is also a modified version of the dub in French. The audio from the original English version is used for the Pokémon.