ポケットモンスター theme song

The ポケットモンスター theme song is used in every episode of the aforementioned anime.

As with many other Japanese animated series, there are various other arrangements of the theme song depending on the region.

Aim to Be a Pokémon Master



 * Singers: Rica Matsumoto

This opening theme, titled "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" (also referred to as its Japanese name, "Mezase Pokémon Master") is used in the original Japanese version of the series. It is used for season one (eps. 1-80) in the series. During the show's original run, it was used from 1 April 1997 to 21 January 1999.

A cover by Whiteberry is used in the original Japanese version of the series. It is used for season four (eps. 192-238) in the series. During the show's original run, it was used from 5 April 2001 to 28 February 2002.

（ポケモン　ゲットだぜーッ！）
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たとえ　火の中　水の中　草の中　森の中 土の中　雲の中　あのコのスカートの中（きゃ～～～！！）

なかなか　なかなか なかなか　なかなか　大変だけど かならずGETだぜ！ ポケモンGETだぜ！

マサラタウンに　さよならバイバイ オレはこいつと　旅に出る（ピカチュウ～） きたえたワザで　勝ちまくり 仲間をふやして　次の町へ（待ってる）

いつもいつでも　うまくゆくなんて 保証はどこにも　ないけど（そりゃそうじゃ） いつでもいつも　ホンキで生きてる こいつたちがいる

ああ　あこがれの　ポケモンマスターに なりたいな　ならなくちゃ ゼッタイなってやるーッ！

(I'll get you, Pokémon!)
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Even if in fire, in water, in grass, in forests In ground, in clouds, in that girl's skirt (Eek!)

It's very, very, Very, very difficult but I'm sure I'll get you! Pokémon, I'll get you!

Farewell, bye-bye, Masara Town I'm leaving on a journey with him (Pikachu!) Racking up wins with the moves we've trained Making friends, and then off to the next city (We're waiting!)

Always and forever doing well Though there's no guarantee of that... (That's true!) Forever and always, I'll live true Because they're here

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master I want to be, I have to be I know I'll be one!

（ポケモン　ゲットだぜーッ！）
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たとえ　火の中　水の中　草の中　森の中 土の中　雲の中　あのコのスカートの中（きゃ～～～！！）

なかなか　なかなか なかなか　なかなか　大変だけど かならずGETだぜ！ ポケモンGETだぜ！

マサラタウンに　さよならバイバイ オレはこいつと　旅に出る（ピカチュウ～） きたえたワザで　勝ちまくり 仲間をふやして　次の町へ（待ってる）

いつもいつでも　うまくゆくなんて 保証はどこにも　ないけど（そりゃそうじゃ） いつでもいつも　ホンキで生きてる こいつたちがいる

たとえ　火の中　水の中　草の中　森の中 土の中　雲の中　あのコのスカートの中（しつこーい！）

なかなか　なかなか なかなか　なかなか　大変だけど かならずGETだぜ！ ポケモンGETだぜ！

たたかいつかれて　おやすみグッナイ まぶたを閉じれば　よみがえる（ピカチュウ？？） ほのおが燃えて　風が舞い 鳴き声とどろく　あのバトルが

きのうの敵は　今日の友って 古いコトバが　あるけど（古いとはなんじゃ～っ！） きょうの友は　あしたも友だち そうさ　永遠に

ああ　あこがれの　ポケモンマスターに なりたいな　ならなくちゃ ゼッタイなってやるーッ！

ユメは　いつか　ホントになるって だれかが歌って　いたけど つぼみがいつか　花ひらくように ユメは　かなうもの

いつもいつでも　うまくゆくなんて 保証はどこにも　ないけど（そりゃそうじゃ） いつでもいつも　ホンキで生きてる こいつたちがいる

ああ　あこがれの　ポケモンマスターに なりたいな　ならなくちゃ ゼッタイなってやるーッ！

ああ　あこがれの　ポケモンマスターに なりたいな　ならなくちゃ ゼッタイなってやるーッ！

(I'll get you, Pokémon!)
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Even if in fire, in water, in grass, in forests In ground, in clouds, in that girl's skirt (Eek!)

It's very, very, Very, very difficult but I'm sure I'll get you! Pokémon, I'll get you!

Farewell, bye-bye, Masara Town I'm leaving on a journey with him (Pikachu!) Racking up wins with the moves we've trained Making friends, and then off to the next city (We're waiting!)

Always and forever doing well Though there's no guarantee of that... (That's true!) Forever and always, I'll live true Because they're here

Even if in fire, in water, in grass, in forests In ground, in clouds, in that girl's skirt (You're persistent!)

It's very, very, Very, very difficult but I'm sure I'll get you! Pokémon, I'll get you!

Tired from battling, good night, good night If I close my eyes, it all comes back (Pikachu?) How flames burned, winds blew Cries echoed, in that battle

An enemy yesterday is a friend today Though there is such an old saying... (What do you mean by "old"?!) A friend today is also a friend tomorrow Yeah, and for all eternity

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master I want to be, I have to be I know I'll be one!

Dreams will someday become reality Though someone sang that... Like a bud that will someday bloom My dream will come true

Always and forever doing well Though there's no guarantee of that... (That's true!) Forever and always, I'll live true Because they're here

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master I want to be, I have to be I know I'll be one!

Ah! I aim to be a Pokémon Master I want to be, I have to be I know I'll be one!

English



 * Singers: Jason Paige

This version, entitled "Gotta Catch 'em All" (also referred to as the "Pokémon Theme") is used in the English dub of ポケットモンスター, as broadcast in its country of origin, the United States. It is used for season one in the series, during the show's entire original run in the U.S. from 8 September 1998 to 27 November 1999. It was also used as the ending theme of season one.

The song itself was remixed four times; for the English dub of 劇場版ポケットモンスター ミュウツーの逆襲, ポケットモンスターＸＹ, 劇場版ポケットモンスター　キミにきめた！ and ミュウツーの逆襲 EVOLUTION.

I wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause
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I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all! Pokémon!

wanna be the very best Like no one ever was To catch them is my real test To train them is my cause
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I will travel across the land Searching far and wide Teach Pokémon to understand The power that's inside

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!

Yeah...

Ev'ry challenge along the way With courage I will face I will battle ev'ry day To claim my rightful place

Come with me, the time is right There's no better team, Arm in arm, we'll win the fight It's always been our dream

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!

Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Yeah!

Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny (Pokémon!) Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all! Pokémon!

European Spanish



 * Singers: Enrique Gil, Miguel Ángel Varela, Luisi Bodega, Pedro Gil, Vicky Bodega, Luisi Bodega and Javier Marchante


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 * Extended version

French



 * Singers: Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya

Un jour je serai le meilleur dresseur Je me battrai sans répit Je ferai tout pour être vainqueur Et gagner les défis
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Je parcourrai la terre entière Traquant avec espoir Les Pokémon et leurs mystères Le secret de leurs pouvoirs

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (C'est notre histoire) Ensemble pour la victoire ! Pokémon ! Rien ne nous arrêtera Notre amitié triomphera !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (Même à notre âge) Un voyage d'apprentissage Ça demande du courage Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous, attrapez les tous ! Pokémon !

One day I'll be the best trainer I'll fight without respite I'll do everything to be the winner And win the challenges
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I'll travel across the whole world Tracking with hope The Pokémon and their mysteries The secret of their powers

Pokémon! Catch them all! (It's our story) Together for the victory! Pokémon! Nothing will stop us Our friendship will prevail!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (Even at our age) A learning journey It takes courage Pokémon! Catch them all, catch them all! Pokémon!

Un jour je serai le meilleur dresseur Je me battrai sans répit Je ferai tout pour être vainqueur Et gagner les défis
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Je parcourrai la terre entière Traquant avec espoir Les Pokémon et leurs mystères Le secret de leurs pouvoirs

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (C'est notre histoire) Ensemble pour la victoire ! Pokémon ! Rien ne nous arrêtera Notre amitié triomphera !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (Même à notre âge) Un voyage d'apprentissage Ça demande du courage Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous, attrapez les tous !

Yeah !

Rien ni personne sur mon chemin Ne pourra me briser Car pour accomplir mon destin Je suis déterminé

Quand il faudra passer à l'action Mes amis seront là Et tous ensemble nous gagnerons Le dernier des combats !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (C'est notre histoire) Ensemble pour la victoire ! Pokémon ! Rien ne nous arrêtera Notre amitié triomphera !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (Même à notre âge) Un voyage d'apprentissage Ça demande du courage Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous, attrapez les tous !

Attrapez-les tous... Attrapez-les tous ! Attrapez-les tous ! Yeah !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (C'est notre histoire) Ensemble pour la victoire ! Pokémon ! Rien ne nous arrêtera Notre amitié triomphera !

Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous ! (Même à notre âge) Un voyage d'apprentissage Ça demande du courage Pokémon ! Attrapez les tous, attrapez les tous ! Pokémon !

One day I'll be the best trainer I'll fight without respite I'll do everything to be the winner And win the challenges
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I'll travel across the whole world Tracking with hope The Pokémon and their mysteries The secret of their powers

Pokémon! Catch them all! (It's our story) Together for the victory! Pokémon! Nothing will stop us Our friendship will prevail!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (Even at our age) A learning journey It takes courage Pokémon! Catch them all, catch them all!

Yeah!

Nothing nor nobody on my way Will be able to break me Because to fulfill my destiny I am determined

When moving to action will be needed My friends will be here And all together we will win The last of fights!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (It's our story) Together for the victory! Pokémon! Nothing will stop us Our friendship will prevail!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (Even at our age) A learning journey It takes courage Pokémon! Catch them all, catch them all!

Catch them all... Catch them all! Catch them all! Yeah!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (It's our story) Together for the victory! Pokémon! Nothing will stop us Our friendship will prevail!

Pokémon! Catch them all! (Even at our age) A learning journey It takes courage Pokémon! Catch them all, catch them all! Pokémon!

German



 * Singers: Noel Pix


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 * Extended version

Italian

 * Singers: Fabio Ingrosso

This version was only used on K2 airings of the Italian dub, by Studio Asci, replacing the version sung by Giorgio Vanni, listed below.

Latin American Spanish



 * Singers: Óscar Roa


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 * Extended version

Pokémon



 * Singers: Giorgio Vanni

This version, simply titled "Pokémon", was used in the original Italian dub, by Merak Film, of ポケットモンスター, during its broadcast on Italia 1, Italian Teen Television, Boing and Hiro, as well as on Pokémon TV. In subsequent reruns on K2, via a different dubbing studio, a dub of the English theme song was used instead, listed above.


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 * Extended version

The Rivals



 * Singers: Rica Matsumoto

English



 * Singers: Russell Velázquez

French



 * Singers: Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya

OK!



 * Singers: Rica Matsumoto

English



 * Singers: PJ Lequerica

French



 * Singers: Jean-Marc Anthony Kabeya