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Ash’s revival needs to be way higher. Pikachu crying is one of the most impactful moments ever

Watching Ash, Misty, & Brock going their separate ways, & Ash realizing even with them gone he's never truly alone.

Lucario's sacrifice in "Lucario and the Mystery of Mew" and Pikachu getting petrified in "Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction" should've been given honorable mentions.

I thought Ash’s Revival would be higher on the list. Pikachu’s attempts to defibrillate Ash make it all the more heart wrenching because of Pikachu’s desperation to save Ash but also the fact that Pikachu knows how to defibrillate someone meaning he’s had to do it before and doesn’t want to see another friend die.

"The Time Has Come" is one of those songs that still brings tears to my eyes

Bye Bye Butterfree...Watching Ash release the very first Pokémon he caught, & knowing it's going to start a Family was both Happy & Sad at the same time.

For me the most emotional moment was when Ash and his Pokemon were lost in a snowstorm and tried to make Pikachu enter his Pokeball but instead Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Pidgeotto came out and everyone embraced

The moment in Pokémon that made me cry was in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, when Lucario died, I actually shed some tears.

Im a grown man but I legit cried in two occasions in this series. When Mallow tried to reconcile with her dead mother's soul since the last words she told her mother before she passed away was..."I hate you". Also when Mohn's memories came back and his entire family cries out of joy for finally getting the father back in their family.

Butterfree's goodbye & Ash "dying" in the Movie always get me

Surprised the ending of SM isn't here. That scene with Ash, Kukui, and Burnet hugging each other always gets my nose running. Ain't no surprise Burnet and Kukui had a kid next time they saw Ash. He really did change their life.

I agree with all of these especially Pikachu’s Goodbye I always remember crying every time I watched that episode as a kid and even though I already knew Pikachu was going to stay with Ash I still always cried especially when that song The Time has come plays and we see some flashbacks of Ash and Pikachu’s adventures as of that time but I also cried of joy when Pikachu and Ash reunited at the end

Throughout my time watching Pokemon, Pikachu crying always breaks me. It did when I was a kid watching the first movie, and again during the reboot movie “I choose you” and it still does everytime I watch those scenes as a 28 year old man 😂.

Been watching the series for years, so I've cried a couple of times with some of these scenes. See ya later, Ash.

While I agree with all the moments on this list, I will say that Sun and Moon had a significant number of emotional moments, not just Stoutland and Litten which is still heartbreaking. Here’s a few that stick out to me: Mallow’s relationship with her mom and how she reunites with her mom in the mist. The ending of Sun and Moon as a whole since Ash now treats the region as a second home and treats all his companions there as family. And even though it happens in Journeys, the trauma Lusamine, Gladion, and Lillie went through when they eventually found the father and them accepting Nihilego into their family. 😊 And as a resident XY anime enjoyer, while I am definitely biased, I do think (A) Serena’s emotional breakdown in front of Fennekin and Pancham that led to her cutting her hair to let go of her past unfortunate moments in the contests (B) Clemont shutting down Clemont, (C) Bonnie crying as she sings Squishy’s song, and (D) Greninja leaving could also count here.

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The episode with Mallow apologizing hr deceased Mom, and the reunion of Lusamine's family with Mohn are one of my tear jerker episodes.

I've been watching Pokemon for years, I've cried a few times but no episode made me cry more than One Journey Ends, Another Begins..." Seeing Litten taking care of Stoudland was very heartwarming and Stoutland trying to teach Litten Fire Fang at the time was amazing. But during that episode even I knew Stoutland's time was almost at it's end... Even seeing Nurse Joy talking to Ash about the old Pokemon's condition but not being able to hear cuz the door shut after Litten went in showed that they don't want young viewers to outright hear whats going on but the expressions and body language was more than enough. Then Stoutland passed away and left Litten so distraught and it made me cry ugly. This episode also reminds us that Pokemon are living beings too, not just pets and partners. If you remember the Pokemon Tower's in various games then you'd understand completely.

Seeing Ash cradle Celebi’s wilted body made me cry so much when I first saw it. I never imagined Pokemon would kill off such a cute creature like that 😭

Each and everyone of these moments made me cry. Some made me cry harder than others, but each one had a hard feeling in my heart. I think Lapras leaving for the first time was sad as well. I really hope that Ash will be seen again in the anime. It just isn't the same without him.

What a beautiful yet sad list...each of those episodes really hit with no punches pulled! But the one who really got me was Litten and stoutland...in a way it reminded me of the lion king! Both Simba and Litten cried out for the one they loved the most and both had moments where they saw them in the sky...also that episode came right as I lost my Best friend so it really hit me

No honorable mention on Bulbasuar's "death", Piplup doesn't want to say goodbye (along with Dedenne), Pikachu turns to stone, Lucario's Death, Bonnie says goodbye to Tyrantrum, Pikachu wants to be with Ash (I Choose You movie), & Mallow reunites with her mom?

I was going to really think Litten and Stoutland's one was gonna be #1 since that was probably the closest I've ever felt to crying in all of my 24 years watching Pokemon since Season 1. But Pikachu's Goodbye was also a very close 1st in my opinion on this list so I'll accept those both as the #1 and #2.

This top 20 list makes me want to cry like Sobble. 😢😭

Love your video and these were sad

Man-I still tear up over Celebi. That one was rough.

Your eyes use tears. It's super effective! It was a beautiful list, but also a sad one. With beautiful memories.

Pikachus good bye was sadish , I just knew he was gonna reject it and come back to ash because most Iconic character leaving? the show wouldnt be the same

The song to Pikachu’s Goodbye makes me cry all the time bc it reminds me of my dads death. His goodbye, it was heartbreaking

I love Pokémon. This is amazing.

Some really sad scenes for me, and I've probably forgotten a bunch: - Stoutland's death in One Journey Ends, Another Begins, and his attempts to teach Litten Fire Fang despite being on his deathbed. - Memories in the Mist: Mallow and her mother - Any time a Pokémon was released was extraordinarily sad, but there were some that hit much harder than others. I won't get into Pikachu since he was never released, but Butterfree, Charizard, Arbok and Weezing, Togetic, Goodra, and Greninja seem to arouse far more emotion than Primeape, Pidgeot (who thank goodness returned), Lapras, Squirtle, Vulpix, and Ambipom. - Just as much as Ash dying, watching Pikachu get slapped again and again by his clone, and still not retaliate. He was turning the other cheek the whole time. - Celebi's death in M4. - May saying goodbye to Manaphy, even though the movie overall was far from my favorite. - Latios' death in M5 to save Alto Mare and form a Soul Dew - Lucario's death in M8 - Top Down Training and the entire Hearthome Tag Battle arc culminating with Tears for Fears. The amount of abuse Chimchar endured was so heartbreaking, and you could tell it was on the brink of death because Paul refused to heal it or let it rest, and had Torterra, Elekid, Ursaring, Murkrow, and Weavile attacking it mercilessly. Tears for Fears was even more sad, because of all the flashbacks. - Also, I really wanted Brock and Holly to find love with each other, but Holly left without saying goodbye because she wanted to get stronger for Brock. - Memories are made of Bliss, Piplup was so heartbroken to leave his friends, especially Pikachu. - Team Rocket murdering Marowak, Cubone's mother, in Origins. In the Kanto games, NPC's in Lavender Town talk about it a little, but seeing it live in Origins, really really sad. - The whole Fugitive arc in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon - After defeating Rayquaza, you say goodbye to your partner, and return to being a human. Needless to say, choosing to remain a Pokémon and being with your partner again is one of my happiest moments - Gengar fails to lift Ninetales' curse on Gardevoir, but finally after he admits his mistakes and pleads Ninetales finally lifts the curse and Gardevoir returns.

I'M GLAD THAT POKEMON HELP PEOPLE LEARN HOW TO DEAL WITH LOSS AND DEATH

Pikachu's Good-bye. I bawled for a long time. And few scenes really made me cry.

The End of an Era made me cry so much.....😢

It's always the sad moments that are some of the most iconic moments of the Pokemon series.

I actually can't believe i am saying this. After ten years of list watching and complaining about it. This was actually the perfect list! I couldn't agree more! What a way to start the morning 😄

17:35 is the best ever scene as it makes us not only emotional but there is a mixed feeling which is unexplainable....probably the best ever parting ways of any ash and friends , signifying the end of an era

Yeah I agree I'll never forget these sad scenes of Pokemon. This was my first Anime I ever watched besides Sailor Moon.🥺😭🤧

Looking back on Ash and Pikachu’s many adventures in Pokémon some of the most memorable and saddest moments for me are Bye Bye Butterfree, Just waiting on a friend with Ninetails, Pikachu’s Goodbye, the Death of Celebi in Movie 4, Lucario’s Sacrifice, the Revival of Ash in the first movie and in the movie I chose you when Pikachu speaks to Ash saying that it wants to be with him always.Thank you Ash, Pikachu, Misty and Brock for being a huge part of my childhood over the last 25 years and best wishes until we meet again 👍❤️

Whoa Whoa Whoa!!! The episode from Sun and Moon; Memories in the Mist, where Mallow see her mom's spirit and Litten sees Stoutland again isn't on here?!?! That one was really slept on because I cried my eyes out to that!!!

these are indeed 20 moments in pokemon anime that make me cry.

Watching these SAD MEOMENTS made me cry a lot!

Mewtwo Strikes Back... That was the first movie to make me cry. Long before Bambis mom or Mufasa

The show have done a good job handling emotional themes including death, parting ways with friends and Pokémon and dealing with losing. I would also add The Right Hero for the Right Job with Bonnie trying to free Zygarde from its control and when Clembot sacrifices himself, Memories in the Mist which covers the death of Mellow's Mother, Chimecho's departure, Chimchar and Tepig's backstory when they were abused, Do I hear a Ralts? and The Homecoming Crown! when Lillie and her family reunites with their father.

ashes Good Bye should be number 1.. i can’t stop crying for 7 months.

This was a good list. And I def agree with #1. Imagine if those two really did separate; the anime as we know it would've been significantly different

Ash turning to stone by Mew and Mewtwo’s blasts made me cry so many tears. It broke my heart to pieces. 😭😭😭💔💔💔

I was dry eyed until Bye Bye Buttefree appeared on the list. It's the one episode I always cry at😭

Stop cutting the onions. The dams in my eyes have broken and the water will not stop flowing. From the first scene all the to the last. So glad you made my #1 the last one. Was worried it wouldn't be mentioned.

28 years later...and Charmanders back story still breaks my heart to this day 😥😔

This video is just emotion

Bye Bye Butterfree tore me up back in the day.🥹

End of the battle with Leon was the only moment that totally made me cry. The moment after Pikachu sees all he's past and current pals and afterwards when original theme starts to play during the battle hit me so hard. Still can't watch that episode without crying out loud. Such an amazing moment.

Surprised Chimchar getting abandoned by Paul and going with Ash didn't make it on here.

Sometimes it can be hard for us to experience something like these.

Chimecho, Serena's first loss, Goodra, Mallow's mom, Lillie's dad, Haruto, I could go on...

I swear almost all of these made me cry at least once. Another good one I think was Dawn’s Piplup not knowing how to part ways with Ash and Pikachu and Brock

The only episode of the Pokemon anime series that I cried from was season 22 episode 17 (Alola Region season 3). When this video here is complete, I was hoping to see that episode on that list but in the end, Kanto got the fame of having the most tearful moments. My heart was pounding when I was getting close to the #1 spot but Kanto wins this list. Despite that, I was not disappointed about it. Still, season 22 episode 17 was still a tearful episode. I wish that episode was on that list.

mistery dungeon the explorers o ftime ending always makes me cry, its the saddest moment in all of pokemon

Got me crying at work 😢

7:12 Ash's revival when pikachu crying😢 mewtwo Strike Back

Fun fact! I met Litten’s English voice actress Lisa Ortiz at Youmacon in Detroit a few years ago and she told me that her friend adopted a cat around the same time as the recording of Ash obtaining Litten.

Sure show this as it’s still fresh with Ash & Pikachu’s final episode airing in Japan and a few months before those episodes appear on Netflix

I think the four scenes that got me were Stoutland’s death, Luxray’s death, Mallow’s reunion with her mother, and Ash’s story coming to a close

Yeah all those episodes are super sad

#2 definitely gets me

There are a lot of moments that I'm surprised got shafted training from Amber 2's death, everyone dying at the end of the 8th movie, Clembot's death, Alain abandoning Marin after Chespie falls into a coma and many more. But the one moment that should've made this list was the entire premise of Memories in the Mist where Mallow is reunited with the spirit of her deceased mother whom she abandoned before her death after she was repeatedly hospitalized by an illness. To make this episode more depressing, Ash and Torracat are reunited with Stoutland's spirit, giving us full confirmation that he did indeed die.

When Ash Said "I guess we will be cold together" I cried 😢

SM Ash leaving Kukui & Burnet should have been #1 or at least an honorable mention especially when they surprise him with a new baby

The episode where Lillie, Gladion, and Lusamine find Mohn made me cry many tears of happiness and relief. And I cried even more when they invited Lillie the Shiny Nihilego into their family. 🥹

I rmb when the wild Pikachu cheered for Ash reuniting with his Pikachu I cried for the first time

Thank you so much for this spoiler video 😅 put a close door on my Pokemon memories😅

Serena cutting her hair, Mallow's backstory and Dawn crying after losing lots of contests should all be there

19 was the saddest, its just sad, IM SAD.

For me, and I feel like this isn’t getting any love here, one of the saddest moments I’ve watched was in Pokémon Heroes when Latios died sacrificing himself. Seeing Latias cry got me

I'm not crying, you're crying. Your mom's crying.

Latios death is the one that got me. Cried like a baby back then. It's onw of the rare one that doesn't just get a happy twist. He is just dead and will never come back

Pokémon greatness

the only moment in pokemon that makes me cry every time is when mallow apologizes to her mother, that hit's so damn hard and i don't understand why it isn't on this list

Pokémon in general makes me cry.

Bro. Why is Squirtle the cutest thing ever? It is illegal to be that cute

Pikachu losing his ketchup used to make me sad as a kid

I can not believe Mallow reuniting with her mom is not here. It was literally one of the only episodes that actually made me cry.

Latios’ sacrifice in Heroes should’ve gotten an honorable mention.

I went to pieces when he left Gliscor behind for training!

That episode focusing jessie and wobaffet in sun and moon was also very emotional

Mallow meeting her deceased mother and both the mother and daughter thanking each other for being a part of each other's lives gets me teared up every time.

You missed a whole list of sad moments Latios in Heroes drowns stopping a tsunami, his ghost says goodbye to Latias, and then he reincarnates into a soul dew Lucario in the 8th movie gives his life force to Mew which causes his death. He is seen in the afterlife with Aaron, but he eventually reincarnates into Ash’s Lucario Ash’s loss in the indigo league because team rocket wore out his Pokemon before then Japanese version of when Misty left Ash was even sadder with the music When that one trainer had to release her Slowking When Max had to say goodbye to Jirachi Max saying goodbye to Ralts Sceptile’s broken heart The whole arc involving Chimchar Ash’s devastating loss against Paul Ambipom being given away Arceus nearly dying and his death nearly causing Pikachu and Ash to die as well Pikachu nearly dying with nurse joy using the defibrillator. Gliscor’s release Piplup not being able to handle saying goodbye. Zororak dying and her child mourning. Sure she is revived by Celebi, but it is still really sad. The whole arc with Tepig especially its evolution episode. Goodra’s release. When Pikachu was killed by Yyvetal before Xerneas brought it back to life. Magerna’s soul gets broken Chespin’s coma Clembot’s death Greninja’s release When all those minior die. When Ash meets Stoutland’s ghost and Mallow meets her mother’s ghost after her last words to her were “I hate you!” The Luxray that froze to death The Snubbull that died in an explosion Ash getting killed by Marshadow after Pikachu says he always wants to be with Ash. Zarude nearly dying Goh releasing his Floette When that little girl was grieving about her Cleffa’s death. The whole story about Nohn losing his memory.

All of those farewells to former friends defintiely made me cry. But there was also one that had this girl talking about seeing the stars all the time and while people thought it was due to the Unown being evil, it was in reality because she was friends with a Cleffa and while they didn't really flat out say it, it was clear the Cleffa had died and became a star. I cried at anything remotely cute as well, like Pinsir and Heracross acting cute in Journeys, but that's me being sensitive to anything adorable nowadays and basically being broken after multiple family tragedies in multiple years in a row.

I love the Number 13 and the Number 3.

Togepi and Manaphy both imprinted on Misty and May, so its like mothers saying goodbye to their children. Ninetales in Just Waiting On a Friend is based on the true story of Hachikō. The ep of Meowth learned to talk, don't forget he learned to walk o his hind legs to.

who else cry for a long time when you watch bye bye butterfree for the first time I know I did

Mallow’s episode in Sun & Moon about her mom being reincarnated as a Shaymin not being here is criminal! Also the episode with Lillie, Lusamine and Gladion reuniting with Mohn was a tear jerker. 😭

Ash's Gengar story should be in this list!

Pokemon certainly had sad and touching moments. 😢 I will misses Ash Ketchum and his friends.

"I Can't believe james is gone" still hurts me to this day😢

Top Ten Pokémon Moments that made us Happy Cry

Litten & stoutland was the only moment that actually made me cry

I thought Ash dying in the first movie would be higher on the list. Sure made me cry when I saw it.