It was used from to. Being featured in 79 episodes, it is the most-used dub opening theme. The opening animation is composed of clips from the first Japanese opening,and episode clips from the season. It was written and produced by. The lead vocal was sung by. This version is also featured in the episodes of the anime, and. Another full version sung by was the theme played during the opening credits ofand is the first track on the. Pokémon Theme was later used as the first verse ofa later opening theme. It was used from to. The opening animation is composed of clips from the first Japanese opening. A full-length version is used as the opening song of. An orchestral version of the song is part of the setlist for. A titled Pokémon Theme Gotta Catch 'Em All was played as the opening theme of. It was performed by Ben Dixon, produced by and Stan Cotey, and mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman. A solo piano version of the theme performed by Ed Goldfarb is used as part of the ending after. Mew The clip begins with and a shining floating in space, as the camera focuses on Earth, while the sun starts to rise. The next scene shows alone in a stadium. After that, aand are shown quickly, before changing to a being caught, to which Ash snaps excitedly. Shortly afterwards, the camera shows a using onparalyzing him. Ash then flips his hat backwards and throws a to the camera. In the following scene, Ash can be seen running along with hisan and awho then jumps to the skies, disappearing between thewho are flying around. Then, a short clip of a unrolling itself, a and Charmander is shown, followed by Ash and Pikachu sitting on aas they watch a jumping out of the water, and a jumping in. After that, a Poké Ball is seen trapping who has turned into red energy. A battle between Pikachu and is seen, with the former dodging a of the latter; and then, a bracing for an ' and a 's incoming attack. In the next scene, Ash is seen hugging his Pikachu, followed by a giant attacking a building. Ash then is seen holding a Poké Ball; followed by an. Later, Ash appears to be looking at the screen, when and appear on either side of him, followed by and rising up in front of them. Koffing, and Ekans jump up next, followed by holding a Poké Ball. The camera then runs across while usingwhile using and ; before Pikachu runs between Ash and a and jumps. The next scene introduces, andas they nod, the camera then shows a giant Charizard using Flamethrower, and Ash and 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 holding a Squirtle, and a holding Bulbasaur. The last scene then shows up, on which Ash raises his feet and throws the Poké Ball to the screen, much like afollowed by a spinning Poké Ball and the Pokémon logo. 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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. His invention explodes and Bonnie lies on the floor. The are on their balloon, holding binoculars. Meowth accidentally falls and Jessie and James try to grab him. Ash commands Pikachu to use. Chespin useswhile Clemont instructs Bunnelby to use. Bonnie jumps for joy while Dedenne uses. Serena is shown while Fennekin uses. Ash is then shown while Froakie shootsand Fletchling uses. Ash and his friends are running outside a restaurant. 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 female 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. Gotta catch 'em allit's you and me Pokémon. I know it's my destiny Pokémon. pokemon theme song lyrics 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. 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 Pokemon theme song lyrics power that's inside Pokémon. Gotta catch 'em allit'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 allpokemon theme song lyrics heart so true Pokémon. 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This was done because before this point, many networks still cropped the 16:9 episodes to a 4:3 ratio. Oh, you're my best friend In a world we must defend Pokémon Gotta catch 'em alla heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon. 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 allit'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 alla heart so true Our courage will pull us through You teach me, and I'll teach you Po-ké-mon. In other languages Language Title Opening You gotta catch them all. Pokémon Theme You gotta catch them Pokémon Theme Song I want them all Pokémon Theme I get them Pokémon Theme Catch them all Pokémon Theme Catch them all Pokémon Theme And we'll catch them all. We will catch them all Spanish Pokémon Theme Catch them now Pokémon Theme Make yourself with all The Pokémon song Gotta catch more.
