
Quick Answer
- Pokémon(TV · 276 eps)
- Pikachu, Piplup and the Playful Clay!(ONA · 1 eps)
Total: ~277 episodes / 111h watch time
Pikachu, Piplup and the Playful Clay! Watch Order(2026)
With 2 entries across the franchise, Pikachu, Piplup and the Playful Clay! can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Pikachu, Piplup and the Playful Clay!?
Release order. Start with Pokémon and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Pikachu, Piplup and the Playful Clay!?
About 111 hours total across 277 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 80 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
