Pokémon Theme

If you were looking for the CD, see Pokémon Theme (single).

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English opening themes

Pokémon World →

Pokémon Theme
Dub OP 1 Artist Jason Paige Lyrics John Loeffler Composer John Siegler and John Loeffler Arrangement John Siegler
KOCH Records Title Pokémon 2.B.A. Master Catalog no. KOC-MC-8901, KOC-CD-8901

Pokémon Theme is the opening theme song for the English dub of the first season, Pokémon: Indigo League. It was used from Pokémon - I Choose You! to Poké Ball Peril (to Friends to the End in the VIZ Media DVD release). Being featured in 82 episodes, it is the most-used dub opening theme. The opening animation is composed of clips from the first Japanese opening, Aim to Be a Pokémon Master, and episode clips from the Pokémon: Indigo League season. It was written and produced by John Loeffler. The lead vocal was sung by Jason Paige.

The song was played at the end of the VHS A Sneak Peek at Pokémon. A full version of the song is available on the Pokémon 2.B.A. Master and Pokémon X audio CDs, and includes a second verse not usually heard in the show. This version is also featured in the Pokémon the Series: The Beginning episodes Bye Bye Butterfree, All Fired Up!, and Friends To The End.

The song was covered by Billy Crawford, and this version played during the opening credits of Mewtwo Strikes Back, and is the first track on the movie's soundtrack.

"Pokémon Theme" was later interpolated in the first verse of Born to Be a Winner, the opening for the English dub's fourth season, Johto League Champions.

A second remix titled Pokémon Theme (Version XY) is the opening theme song for the season Pokémon the Series: XY. It was used from Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! to Bonnie for the Defense!. The opening animation is composed of clips from the first Pokémon the Series: XY Japanese opening, V (Volt). A full-length version is used as the opening song of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

An orchestral version of the song was performed in Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions.

A third remix titled Pokémon Theme (Gotta Catch 'Em All) was the opening theme of I Choose You!. It was performed by Ben Dixon, produced by Ed Goldfarb and Stan Cotey, and mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman. A solo piano version of the theme performed by Goldfarb is used as part of the ending after I Choose You. It is also used as an insert song in Partners in Time!.

A fourth remix titled Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix) was the opening theme of Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution. It was performed by Ben Dixon and The Sad Truth with additional vocals by Haven Paschall, Charity Goodin, and Hilary Thomas, with the power inside by Dani Marcus, guitar by James Harman, synths and FX by Steve Mayer, arranged and produced by Ed Goldfarb, and mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman. An instrumental version of the original theme is used during the post-credits scene after Keep Evolving.

The song is also partly sung in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu by Detective Pikachu while in a state of misery.

Versions

Year Title Artist Arrangement Used in 1998 Pokémon Theme Jason Paige John Siegler Pokémon: Indigo League 1999 Pokémon Theme Pokémon 2.B.A. Master, Pokémon X 1999 Pokémon Theme Billy Crawford Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back 2014 Pokémon Theme (Version XY) Ben Dixon and The Sad Truth Ed Goldfarb Pokémon the Series: XY 2014 Pokémon Theme (Version XY) Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 2017 Pokémon Theme (Gotta Catch 'Em All) Ben Dixon Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! 2020 Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix) Ben Dixon and The Sad Truth Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution

Opening animation: Dub OP 1

Synopsis

Mew

The clip begins with Mewtwo and a shining Mew floating in space, as the camera focuses on Earth, while the sun starts to rise. The next scene shows Ash alone in a stadium. After that, a Squirtle, Cubone and Pidgeotto are shown quickly, before changing to a Bulbasaur being caught, to which Ash snaps excitedly. Shortly afterwards, the camera shows a Haunter using Lick on Charmander, paralyzing him.

Ash then flips his hat backwards and throws a Poké Ball to the camera. In the following scene, Ash can be seen running along with his Pikachu, an Arcanine and a Rapidash, who then jumps to the skies, disappearing between the legendary birds, who are flying around. Then, a short clip of a Sandshrew unrolling itself, a Kadabra and Charmander is shown, followed by Ash and Pikachu sitting on a Lapras, as they watch a Gyarados jumping out of the water, and a Dragonair jumping in. After that, a Poké Ball is seen trapping a Pokémon who has turned into red energy.

A battle between Pikachu and Raichu is seen, with the former dodging a Body Slam of the latter; and then, a Caterpie bracing for an Ekans' and a Koffing's incoming attack. In the next scene, Ash is seen hugging his Pikachu, followed by a giant Tentacruel attacking a building. Ash then is seen holding a Poké Ball; followed by an Onix. Later, Ash appears to be looking at the screen, when Misty and Brock appear on either side of him, followed by Jessie and James rising up in front of them. Koffing, Meowth and Ekans jump up next, followed by Gary holding a Poké Ball.

The camera then runs across Charizard while using Flamethrower, Blastoise while using Hydro Pump and Venusaur; before Pikachu runs between Ash and a Lass and jumps. The next scene introduces Professor Oak, Delia Ketchum, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy, as they nod, the camera then shows a giant Charizard using Flamethrower, and Ash and his friends hide behind a boulder, later, a Squirtle is seen running towards Ash, followed by a hug.

The camera does a close-up on Pikachu, and subsequently zooms out, showing Pikachu standing on a Pidgeotto, a Zubat holding a Squirtle, and a Butterfree holding Bulbasaur. The last scene then shows up, on which Ash raises his feet and throws the Poké Ball to the screen, much like a Baseball pitcher, followed by a spinning Poké Ball and the Pokémon logo.

Lyrics

TV version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

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!

Shortened version

A shorter, 30-second version is used in some airings of Volcanic Panic and Beach Blank-Out Blastoise, as well as the ending for episodes which aired as part of the second season, Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands.

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

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!

Extended version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

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!

Movie version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

Ooh-ooh-ooh!

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside
(That's inside)

Pokémon!
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!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
(Gotta catch 'em)
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle every day
To claim my rightful place

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

Pokémon!
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!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
(I'll teach you!)
(Gotta catch 'em)
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!

Extended movie version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

Ooh-ooh-ooh!

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside
(That's inside)

Pokémon!
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!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
(Gotta catch 'em)
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle every day
To claim my rightful place

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

Pokémon!
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!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
(Gotta catch 'em)
Gotta catch 'em
Pokémon!

Pokémon!
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!
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I'll teach you
Po-ké-mon
(I'll teach you!)
(Gotta catch 'em)
Gotta catch 'em
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!

Characters

Humans

• Ash
• Misty
• Brock
• Jessie
• James
• Nurse Joy
• Officer Jenny
• Delia
• Professor Oak
• Gary
• Lass

Pokémon

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Caterpie (Ash's)
• Butterfree (Ash's)
• Pidgeotto (Ash's)
• Bulbasaur (Ash's)
• Charmander (Ash's)
• Squirtle (Ash's)
• Onix (Brock's)
• Zubat (Brock's)
• Ekans (Jessie's)
• Koffing (James's)
• Raichu (Lt. Surge's)
• Haunter (Sabrina's)
• Kadabra (Sabrina's)
• Sandshrew (A.J.'s)
• Cubone (Giselle's)
• Mewtwo
• Venusaur
• Charizard
• Blastoise
• Arcanine
• Tentacruel (giant)
• Rapidash
• Gyarados
• Lapras
• Articuno
• Zapdos
• Dragonair
• Mew

Opening animation spoilers

• Ash receives his first Pokémon, Pikachu.
• The capture of Ash's Bulbasaur.

Video

By Pokémon

Credits

• Lead Vocal: Jason Paige
• BG Vocals: Kati Mac, Jason Paige, John Loeffler, Ken Cummings, Louis Cortelezzi
• Guitars: Larry Saltzman, David Rolfe
• Co-produced and arranged by John Siegler

Trivia

• Sheet music for this song was included in Pokémon 2.B.A. Master: Recorder Fun!, the Pokémon 2.B.A. Master piano book and Pokémon Five-Finger Piano.
• This is one of the songs featured in the American release of Donkey Konga.
• This song was included on the Exclusive Target Mix! and Exclusive Toys R Us Mix! CDs.
• This song uses common meter.
• Moltres is the only one of the legendary birds that does not make an appearance in the opening. The footage from Aim to Be A Pokémon Master where it appeared was cut out.
• The first "Pokémon" sung after the guitar solo in the full version has different backing vocals added to it. This can be heard more clearly in the full instrumental version.
• The song was played on BBC Radio One's 2011 Christmas special.
• The singer of the Danish version, Michael Elo, was also the original Danish voice of Professor Oak.
• Xander Mobus, the voice of the Super Smash Bros. announcer since the fourth entry, sang the song upon request but got worn out after the first verse.
• The song was number 1666 during the 2015 Top2000 on Radio 2 in the Netherlands.
  • After its entry into the Top2000, it has stayed in the ranking for the last few years. Placing at number 232 in 2016 (1434 places higher than the previous year), number 284 in 2017, number 115 in 2018, number 127 in 2019 and number 187 in 2020.
• A 1998 episode of the Mexican TV show Nintendomania featured a segment on various elements of the Pokémon franchise. A fragment of what seems to be an early version of the song is played, featuring someone other than Jason Paige.
• Although the theme was recorded in 1998, the extended theme was recorded in 1999 for the album Pokémon 2.B.A. Master.
• In 2017, Jason Paige performed and recorded a Japanese version of Pokémon Theme, which he uploaded to his official YouTube channel.
• In 2022, Rica Matsumoto performed a cover of Pokémon Theme on Hideaki Takatori's YouTube channel.
• Two Catchphrases in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live reference lyrics from this song. They include, "It's you and me, but victory is MY destiny!", and "On my way to being the very best!"
• A mashup of this and the first Japanese opening titled Pokémon Mezase Catch 'em All was posted on the official English and Japanese YouTube channels on March 10, 2023.
• In the Polish dub, the lyrics used for the opening are taken from the second verse instead of the first.

Errors

Meowth's missing fang

• When Meowth, Ekans, and Koffing all jump onscreen, Meowth's right fang disappears for a split-second.
• Several official sources (including lyric booklets from music CDs and closed captions in the animated series) mis-transcribe the lyrics as "Each Pokémon to understand the power that's inside." John Loeffler has stated that the intended lyric is "teach", not "each".
• The Polish title is mistranslated as Główny temat Pokémon, whereas "theme" would rather mean "kompozycja" or "motyw" in this context instead of "temat".

In other languages

Language		Title
Albanian		Pokémon Theme
Arabic		Pokémon Theme
Basque		Pokémon Theme
Bulgarian		Pokémon Theme
Catalan	Catalonia	Pokémon Theme
	Valencia	Tema de Pokémon Pokémon Theme
Czech		Úvodní znělka Opening * Pokémon*
Danish		Pokémon Tema Pokémon Theme
Dutch		Pokémon Themalied Pokémon Theme Song
Finnish		Pokémon Teema Pokémon Theme
French		Thème Pokémon Pokémon Theme
German		Pokémon Thema Pokémon Theme
Greek		Το τραγούδι των τίτλων Opening titles theme song
Hindi		करने हैं हासिल Karne hai haasil * पाना हर एक को Pana har ek ko *
Hungarian		Pokémon főcímdal Pokémon Theme
Icelandic		Pokémon Theme
Italian		Pokémon Theme
Norwegian		Pokémon Theme
Polish		Główny temat Pokémon Pokémon main theme
Portuguese	Brazil	Tema de Pokémon Theme of Pokémon
	Portugal	Tema Pokémon Pokémon Theme
Romanian		Să îi prind pe toţi Gotta catch 'em all
Russian		Тема Покемонов Pokémon Theme
Serbian		Покемон шпица Pokemon Theme
Slovak		Pokémon Theme
Spanish	Latin America	Tema de Pokémon Theme of Pokémon
	Spain	Tema Pokémon Pokémon Theme
Swedish		Pokémonsången The Pokémon song
Tamil		தேடி பிடிப்போமே Thedi Pidipomey *
Telugu		వెతికి పట్టుకుంట Vethiki pattukunta *
Turkish		Pokémon Tema Pokémon Theme
Urdu		کرنا ہے حاصل

Opening animation: Dub OP 17

← It's Always You and Me

English opening themes

Be a Hero →

Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Dub OP 17 Artist Ben Dixon and The Sad Truth Lyrics John Loeffler Composer John Siegler and John Loeffler Arrangement Ed Goldfarb
Pokémon album Title Pokémon Movie Music Collection Catalog no. N/A

Synopsis

A thick mist clears and Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie are shown standing on a hill. Ash and Pikachu are shown while the scene splits diagonally, with the other half showing Ash and Pikachu eating sandwiches. The next scene shows Serena while the scene splits diagonally, with the other half showing Serena and her Fennekin while she chooses between two hats. She throws the red hat away and wears the pink hat. Clemont and Bonnie are then shown and the scene splits diagonally, with the other half showing Clemont fixing one of his inventions while Bonnie chases after Chespin and Dedenne. Bonnie jumps onto Chespin and Dedenne and Clemont's invention explodes.

The Team Rocket trio is on their balloon, holding binoculars. Meowth accidentally falls and Jessie and James try to grab him. Wobbuffet comes out of its Poké Ball and the trio falls out of their balloon. Ash commands Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Chespin uses Pin Missile, while Clemont instructs Bunnelby to use Dig. Bonnie jumps for joy while Dedenne uses Thunder Shock. Serena is shown while Fennekin uses Ember. Ash is then shown while Froakie shoots Water Pulse, and Fletchling uses Steel Wing. Pikachu finally uses Electro Ball. Lucario is (briefly) seen Mega Evolving. Ash and his friends are running outside a restaurant.

The "Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all!" logo is shown while the following scenes are in the background (the logo is not present in certain international versions). Two Vivillon and three Swanna are flying in the sky near a grape tree. A school of Luvdisc, a school of Remoraid, a Gorebyss, Octillery, and Mantyke are swimming in the ocean. Two Furret are in a garden of flowers while four Swanna fly in the sky. A town near the pier is drizzling. A Parasol Lady, a lady with a male Meowstic, and a Quagsire holding a leaf to shield itself from the rain are in the town as well. Three Wooper and a Ducklett are on the pier. A Lotad and a Lombre are in the water, while a Magikarp leaps out of the water. Several Pidgey soar into the sky. The "Gotta catch 'em all!" slogan disappears, and "the Series XY" appears below the "Pokémon" logo.

Lyrics

TV version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
(Pokémon!)
I know it's my destiny
(Pokémon!)
Yeah, you're my best friend
In a world we must defend
(Pokémon!)
(Gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!

Movie version

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside

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

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

(Gotta catch 'em all)
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all!
Pokémon!

Characters

Humans

• Ash
• Serena
• Clemont
• Bonnie
• Jessie
• James
• Parasol Lady

Pokémon

• Pikachu (Ash's)
• Meowth (Team Rocket)
• Dedenne (Clemont's)
• Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
• Froakie (Ash's)
• Fletchling (Ash's)
• Fennekin (Serena's)
• Bunnelby (Clemont's)
• Chespin (Clemont's)
• Pidgey (multiple)
• Magikarp
• Furret
• Wooper (×3)
• Quagsire
• Remoraid (multiple)
• Octillery
• Lotad
• Lombre
• Gorebyss
• Luvdisc (multiple)
• Lucario (Mega Lucario; only partly seen)
• Mantyke
• Ducklett
• Swanna (multiple)
• Vivillon (Elegant Pattern; ×2)
• Meowstic (female)

Opening animation spoilers

• Ash capturing a Froakie and a Fletchling.
• Serena obtaining a Fennekin.
• Clemont having a Bunnelby and a Chespin, and capturing a Dedenne for Bonnie to care for.

Video

By Pokémon

Trivia

• When the Lucario is Mega Evolving, Lucario cannot be clearly seen, although it can be partly seen in a single frame of the shot. The Mega Evolution logo can be clearly seen, though.
• Although the switch to widescreen occurred over 200 episodes ago, this is the first dub opening that features the intro credits outside of a 4:3 ratio. This was done because before this point, many networks still cropped the 16:9 episodes to a 4:3 ratio.
• The instrumental version that is used in the end credits uses a different instrumentation from the main lyrical version.
  • The vocals were removed in the initial television airings of the movie.
• An instrumental version of this song was used in Till We Compete Again!.
• Despite the amount of companies around the globe changing their dubbing staff or dubbing company altogether, which leads into inconsistencies and errors within the different translations of the Pokémon animated series, all of the dub lyrics of this song are consistent with their respective season 1 counterpart from each language.
  • The only exception to this is the Russian version, as its current dub (which picked up from season 14) is completely unaffiliated with the original one (which ceased midway through season 2).
  • While the TV version only includes the first verse of the original song and skips the second, the lyrics in the Danish version were altered to commingle the first two verses of the original song into one instead. The lyrics from the original song were not restored for the movie version; instead, the first verse was kept as-is from the TV version, and the second verse was re-translated.
  • The Italian dub featured a different, original song as the first season opening, though a translation of the Pokémon Theme was made for the first movie. Despite this, a new translation was made years later for re-runs, the lyrics of which were also used for the XY version.
  • In the Greek dub, early intro themes were kept in English. For the XY intro, the lyrics were taken from the Pokémon 2.B.A. Master soundtrack released in Greece, despite said CD being completely unaffiliated with the actual Greek dub of the animated series.
  • This is the first time the song has been translated into Dutch.
• On the U.S. DVD release many changes are made from the original U.S airing these changes include
  • Some frames are removed
  • Some frames are merged
  • Some shots are slowed down
  • The Pokémon logo appears a frame late
  • The "Gotta catch 'em all!" logo transition is different

Errors

• During the scene of a rainy town, a male Meowstic is miscolored as a female Meowstic.

In other languages

Language		Title
Czech		Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Danish		Pokémon Tema (XY Remix) Pokémon Theme (XY Remix)
Dutch		Pokémon Thema Lied (XY) Pokémon Theme Song (XY)
Finnish		Pokémon Teema (XY Versio) Pokémon Theme (XY Version)
French		Thème Pokémon (Version XY) Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
German		Pokémon-Thema XY (Komm schnapp sie dir) Pokémon Theme XY (Come, catch 'em)
Greek		Το τραγούδι των τίτλων (Έκδοση XY) Opening titles theme song (Version XY)
Hebrew		שיר פתיחה מקורי Original Opening Theme
Hindi		पाना हर एक को (XY) Pana har ek ko (XY)*
Italian		Pokémon Theme (Versione XY) Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Norwegian		Pokémon Theme (Versjon XY) Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Polish		Główny temat Pokémon (Wersja XY) Pokémon main theme (Version XY)
Portuguese	Brazil	Tema de Pokémon (Versão XY) Theme of Pokémon (Version XY)
	Portugal	Tema Pokémon (Versão XY) Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Russian		Тема Покемонов (Версия XY) Pokémon Theme (Version XY)
Spanish	Latin America	Tema de Pokémon (Versión XY) Theme of Pokémon (Version XY)
	Spain	¡Hazte con Todos! Get All of Them
Swedish		Pokémonsången (Version XY) The Pokémon song (Version XY)
Tamil		தேடி பிடிப்போமே (XY) Thedi Pidipomey (XY)*
Telugu		పట్టుకుంటా (XY) Pattukunta (XY)*
Turkish		Pokémon Tema (XY Remix) Pokémon Theme (XY Remix)

Opening animation: Dub Movie 20 OP

Pokémon Theme (Gotta Catch 'Em All)
Dub Movie 20 OP Artist Ben Dixon Lyrics John Loeffler Composer John Siegler and John Loeffler Arrangement Ed Goldfarb
Pokémon album Title Pokémon Movie Music Collection Catalog no. N/A

Lyrics

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each 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!

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle every 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!

Trivia

• This version was used in a promotional video for Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! uploaded on November 16, 2018, which refers to it as a "familiar song". The order of some clips shown in the video recalls the original animation of the 1998 opening.
• A portion of this version of the theme song can be heard in the background in the beginning the music video of J Balvin's song "Ten Cuidado".

In other languages

Language		Title
Czech		Úvodní znělka (Všechny chytit máš!) Opening (You gotta catch them all!)
Danish		Pokémon Tema (Du skal fange dem) Pokémon Theme (You gotta catch them)
Dutch		Pokémon Thema Lied (Ik wil ze allemaal) Pokémon Theme Song (I want them all)
Finnish		Pokémon Teema (Omakseni saan) Pokémon Theme (I get them)
French		Thème Pokémon (Attrapez-les tous) Pokémon Theme (Catch them all)
German		Pokémon-Thema (Komm schnapp sie dir) Pokémon Theme (Come catch 'em)
Hebrew		Pokémon Theme (!ונתפוס את כולם) Pokémon Theme (And we'll catch them all!)
Italian		Pokémon Theme (Acchiappali tutti) Pokémon Theme (Catch them all)
Norwegian		Pokémon Theme (Fanger alle nå) Pokémon Theme (Catches all now)
Polish		Główny temat Pokémon (Czy już wszystkie masz?) Pokémon main theme (Do you have them all?)
Portuguese	Brazil	Tema de Pokémon (Temos que Pegar) Theme of Pokémon (We Have to Catch)
	Portugal	Tema Pokémon (Vou apanhá-los todos!) Pokémon Theme (I’ll catch them all!)
Russian		Мы поймаем их всех We will catch them all
Spanish	Latin America	Tema de Pokémon (¡Atraparlos ya!) Pokémon Theme (Catch them now)
	Spain	Tema Pokémon (Hazte con todos) Pokémon Theme (Make yourself with all)
Swedish		Pokémonsången (Måste fånga fler) The Pokémon song (Gotta catch more)
Turkish		Pokémon Tema (Hepsini Topla) Pokémon Theme (Collect them all)

Opening animation: Dub Movie 22 OP

Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Dub Movie 22 OP Artist Ben Dixon and The Sad Truth Lyrics John Loeffler Composer John Siegler and John Loeffler Arrangement Ed Goldfarb
The Pokémon Company International single Title Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution Catalog no. N/A

Lyrics

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside
(The power inside)

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

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle every 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)
It's always been our dream

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

Trivia

• The Netflix closed captions originally had the fourth line as "'Cause training them is my cost", it has since been fixed.

In other languages

Language		Title
Arabic		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Mandarin Chinese		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Czech		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Danish		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Dutch		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Finnish		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
French		Thème Pokémon (Mewtwo Mix) Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
German		Pokémon-Thema (Mewtu Mix)
Greek		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Hebrew		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Hindi		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Hungarian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Indonesian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Italian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Norwegian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Polish		Główny temat Pokémon (Mewtwo Mix) Pokémon main theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Portuguese	Brazil	Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
	Portugal	Vou Apanhá-los Todos! I'll catch them all!
Romanian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Russian		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Spanish	Latin America	Tema de Pokémon (Mix de Mewtwo) Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
	Spain	Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Swedish		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Thai		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Turkish		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)
Vietnamese		Pokémon Theme (Mewtwo Mix)

English opening themes of the Pokémon animated series OS: Pokémon Theme • Pokémon World GS: Pokémon Johto • Born to Be a Winner • Believe in Me RS: I Wanna Be a Hero • This Dream • Unbeatable • Battle Frontier DP: Diamond and Pearl • We Will Be Heroes • Battle Cry - (Stand Up!) • We Will Carry On! BW: Black and White • Rival Destinies • It's Always You and Me XY: Pokémon Theme (Version XY) • Be a Hero • Stand Tall SM: Under The Alolan Sun • Under The Alolan Moon • The Challenge of Life JN: The Journey Starts Today • Journey to Your Heart • With You • Gotta Catch Em All HZ: Becoming Me / We Go (English Ver.) Other: Side by Side • Pokérap GS / Pokémon Chronicles theme • Always Safe

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English opening themes

Be a Hero →

English opening themes

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