Title card

A title card is shown near the beginning of every episode of the . This page contains a list of different title card designs used in different animated series.
==Main series==
Screenshot	Japanese debut episode	Japanese final episode	Description
Screenshot	English debut episode 	English final episode 	Description
 	EP001 	EP191 	The original title card segment.
 	EP001 	EP157 	The original title card segment.
 	Not used 	Not used 	An updated version of the original title card.
 	EP158 	EP209 	An updated version of the original title card.
 	EP192 	EP274 	The title card shows Ash's Johto Badges. The title card is updated whenever a new Badge is obtained.In the dub, this title card was used for the dubbed episodes of Pokémon Chronicles only.
 	Not used 	Not used 	The title card shows Ash's Johto Badges. The title card is updated whenever a new Badge is obtained.In the dub, this title card was used for the dubbed episodes of Pokémon Chronicles only.
 	Not used 	Not used 	The title card shows Ash's Johto Badges. The title card is updated whenever a new Badge is obtained.
 	EP210 	EP274 	The title card shows Ash's Johto Badges. The title card is updated whenever a new Badge is obtained.
 	AG001 	AG091 	An icon of Ash's face is shown. The camera then zooms out to show a map of Hoenn showing the group's current location as the title appears in yellow lettering.
 	AG001 	AG092 	An icon of Ash's face is shown. The camera then zooms out to show a map of Hoenn showing the group's current location as the title appears in yellow lettering.
 	AG092 	AG133 	A large Poké Ball spins around in front of a blue screen with dozens of other Poké Balls in the background. Ash's Badge case rotates into view. As is moves to the left side of the screen May's Ribbon case appears. The two cases open to reveal Ash and May's current Badges and Ribbons, respectively. The title card changes whenever a new Badge or Ribbon is obtained.
 	AG093 	AG133 	A large Poké Ball spins around in front of a blue screen with dozens of other Poké Balls in the background. Ash's Badge case rotates into view. As is moves to the left side of the screen May's Ribbon case appears. The two cases open to reveal Ash and May's current Badges and Ribbons, respectively. The title card changes whenever a new Badge or Ribbon is obtained.
 	AG134 	AG192 	Pikachu is seen wearing Ash's hat. Ash comes into view as his hat moves over to his head. Pikachu jumps in front of Ash and together they strike a pose with May, Max, and Brock.
 	DP001 	DP120 	A Poké Ball rotates into view on a blue background full of shooting stars. The Poké Ball opens and releases a shower of sparkles downwards, revealing the episode title against a background of Space and Planets.
 	DP001 	DP119 	A Poké Ball rotates into view on a blue background full of shooting stars. The Poké Ball opens and releases a shower of sparkles downwards, revealing the episode title against a background of Space and Planets.
 	DP121 	DP191+ DPS01+ DPS02 	On a purple background filled with stars, Ash and Dawn's Badges and ribbons, respectively, fly towards the screen. Behind them appears a Poké Ball which flies past the screen and reveals the title between statues of Dialga and Palkia.
 	DP121 	DP191 	On a purple background filled with stars, Ash and Dawn's Badges and ribbons, respectively, fly towards the screen. Behind them appears a Poké Ball which flies past the screen and reveals the title between statues of Dialga and Palkia.
 	BW001 	BW142+ BWS01+ BWS02 	The Unova Pokédex appears on an orange background. The Pokédex opens up and the screen zooms in to the top screen. The episode title then appears on blue background with six Poké Balls around the screen.
 	BW001 	BW142 	The Unova Pokédex appears on an orange background. The Pokédex opens up and the screen zooms in to the top screen. The episode title then appears on blue background with six Poké Balls around the screen.
 	XY001 	XY140+ XYS05+ XYS06 	Ash, Serena, Bonnie, and Clemont appear and strike a pose in front of white background with multiple Poké Balls on it. They are each highlighted by a band of blue, pink, yellow, and green respectively. One of the main characters or an important recurring character appears on the right side of the screen. The screen then pixelates to reveal the title of the episode next to a Poké Ball on an old map of Kalos.In the English dub, the title card always focuses on Ash.In XY061, the Japanese version updates the title card to include Serena's new design, but the dub keeps her original design.
 	XY001 	XY140+ XYS05 	Ash, Serena, Bonnie, and Clemont appear and strike a pose in front of white background with multiple Poké Balls on it. They are each highlighted by a band of blue, pink, yellow, and green respectively. One of the main characters or an important recurring character appears on the right side of the screen. The screen then pixelates to reveal the title of the episode next to a Poké Ball on an old map of Kalos.In the English dub, the title card always focuses on Ash.In XY061, the Japanese version updates the title card to include Serena's new design, but the dub keeps her original design.
 	SM001 	SM146 	and the Alola first partner Pokémon fall onto a beach. A Z-Ring appears and crosses the screen to transition it to the episode title on a stylized background.In SM044, the title card is updated to feature a Z-Power Ring instead of a regular Z-Ring.
 	JN001 	JN147 	looks up from the bottom of the screen and runs backward to be in the frame entirely. While lying on the ground, a Pokéball bounces off Pikachu and opens to have the Pokémon appear animation make the title appear.In some two segment episodes, the title card instead focuses on a different character: The title cards for JN041 focus on Wobbuffet and , while the title cards for JN058 focus on Pikachu and Wobbuffet.In the dub, this title card design is used to label the show as a at the start of the episode.
 	Not used 	Not used 	looks up from the bottom of the screen and runs backward to be in the frame entirely. While lying on the ground, a Pokéball bounces off Pikachu and opens to have the Pokémon appear animation make the title appear.In some two segment episodes, the title card instead focuses on a different character: The title cards for JN041 focus on Wobbuffet and , while the title cards for JN058 focus on Pikachu and Wobbuffet.In the dub, this title card design is used to label the show as a at the start of the episode.
 	Not used 	Not used 	is spinning Ash's hat on his tail, and then bounces the cap to his head while the episode title text appears, and waves at the audience.This title card design is used in the original Japanese version for the .
 	JN001 	JN147 	is spinning Ash's hat on his tail, and then bounces the cap to his head while the episode title text appears, and waves at the audience.This title card design is used in the original Japanese version for the .
 	HZ002 	HZ045 	The Paldea first partner Pokémon interact with each other on the deck of the Brave Olivine and look towards their next destination.
 	HZ046 	HZ059 	, , and run into view on a cliffside and the title is then shown on the sky.
 	HZ060 	HZ067 	, , and run into view on a cliffside and the title is then shown on the sky.
 	HZ068 	Present 	, , and run into view on a cliffside and the title is then shown on the sky.
===Special title cards===
Some episodes use a specially stylized title card to better match the theme of the episode.
Screenshot	Episodes	Episodes	Description 	
 	EP001 	EP001 	In the dub version, the title card has a white and green background unique to this title card.In the original version, the title card's background matches the one seen in later episodes. 	
 	XY014 	XY014 	The Japanese version shows the title directly over the background as reference to classic horror films, to match the horror theme of this episode.This stylized title card is replaced with the usual title card segment in the dub. 	
 	XY078 	XY078 	This episode is divided into four segments, with a different stylized title card for each part. 	
 	XYS01 	XYS04 	The Pokémon logo (Pocket Monsters XY series logo in the Japanese version) comes into view, and then transition into the Mega Evolution Specials logo, which is shown over an elemental background. 	
 	SM090 	SM090 	The title for this episode is shown directly over the background.In the original version, the title is not read aloud, while in the dub version, Ash says the title out loud. 	
 	JN016 	JN016 	This title card has a horror theme to match the episode. A comes into view and dissolves into the episode title on a spooky background. 	
 	JN026 	JN026 	The title card for the two segments of this episode focus on and , respectively, with a stylized background.In the dub version, there is no on-screen text for the second part's title card. 	
 	JN041 	JN041 	The title cards for the two part of this episode feature and , respectively, replacing in the regular title card segment. 	
 	JN042 	JN045 	The four episode arc features the episode titles on a background of the Slumbering Weald, with the Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield on the altar. 	
 	JN058 	JN058 	The title card for the second part of this episode features replacing in the regular title card segment, similar to JN041.The title card for the first part of the episode retains the regular title card segment featuring Pikachu, with both the Japanese and dub version using their respective regular designs.	
 	JN095 	JN095 	The title card for these episodes in the Japanese features replacing in the regular title card segment, similar to JN041.In the English dub, the title card instead features as usual. 	
 	JN106 	JN106 	The title card for these episodes in the Japanese features replacing in the regular title card segment, similar to JN041.In the English dub, the title card instead features as usual. 	
 	JN145 	JN145 	The title card for these episodes in the Japanese features replacing in the regular title card segment, similar to JN041.In the English dub, the title card instead features as usual. 	
 	JNS05 	JNS05 	There is no separate title card segment for this episode, the title is shown together with the series logo directly on the background, at the end of the episode.In the dub version, only the Pokémon logo is shown, with the episode title being known only from episode listings. 	
 	HZ001 	HZ001 	The title for this episode is shown directly over the background. 	
 	HZ075 	HZ075 	The title for this episode is shown directly over the background. 	
 	 	 	 	
==Pokémon movies==
Screenshot 	Movie 	Description
 	M01Mewtwo Strikes Back 	
 	M02The Power of One 	
 	M03Entei: Spell of the Unown 	
 	M04Celebi: Voice of the Forest 	
 	M05Latios and Latias 	
 	M06Jirachi: Wishmaker 	
 	M07Destiny Deoxys 	
 	M08Lucario and the Mystery of Mew 	
 	M09Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea 	
 	M10The Rise of Darkrai 	
 	M11Giratina and the Sky Warrior 	
 	M12Arceus and the Jewel of Life 	
 	M13Zoroark: Master of Illusions 	
 	M14Black—Victini and ReshiramWhite—Victini and Zekrom	
 	M14Black—Victini and ReshiramWhite—Victini and Zekrom	
 	M15Kyurem vs The Sword of Justice 	
 	M16Genesect and the Legend Awakened 	
 	M17Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 	
 	M18Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 	
 	M19Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel 	
 	M20I Choose You! 	
 	M21The Power of Us 	
 	M22Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution 	
 	M23Secrets of the Jungle 	
Live-action	Live-action 	Live-action
 	 	
==See also==
* Eyecatch
* Bonus segment
* Title card images on the Bulbagarden Archives
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