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{{Theme Song Navigation
 
|nextsong = Pokémon World (song)
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|next = Pokémon World (song)
 
|image = Gotta Catch 'Em All.png
|next = Pokémon World}}
 
 
|artist = [[Jason Paige]]
{{Music
 
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|YT_MV_ID = R4GIyJxvk94
|name= Gotta Catch 'Em All
 
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|image= Gotta Catch 'Em All.png
 
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'''Pokémon Theme''' is the opening theme song for [[Pokémon: Indigo League]], and the first opening theme song of the English [[Pokémon the Series|anime series]], as well as the first track in ''[[Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master]]''. It is used through episodes "[[TB001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|TB001]]" to [[TB085: Pokéball Peril|TB085]]". It is also used in the opening of "[[MS001: Pokémon: The First Movie|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]", and of "[[MS020: Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!|I Choose You!]]" Owing to its extensive use, it is the most iconic theme music of the English Dub of the franchise.
|caption= An image from the opening.
 
|artist = [[Jason Paige]]
 
|sample = Opening 1
 
}}The '''Pokémon Theme''' song (a.k.a '''Pokémon Theme Song (Gotta Catch 'Em All)''' and '''Aim to Be a Pokémon Master''') is the first theme song in the [[Pokémon (Franchise)|Pokémon]] series, as well as the first track in ''[[Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master]]''. It is used through episodes [[IL001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|IL001]] to [[OI002: Poké Ball Peril|OI002]]. {{Clear}}
 
 
==Characters==
 
===Humans===
 
===Pokémon===
 
{{EA|type = psychic|image = Mewtwo Opening.png|Name = Mewtwo}}
 
{{EA|type = psychic|image = MewOpening.png|Name = Mew}}
 
{{EA|type = water|image = SquirtleOpening.png|Name = Ash's Squirtle}}
 
{{EA|type = ground|image = CuboneOpening.png|Name = Giselle's Cubone}}
 
{{EA|type = normal|type2 = flying|image= PidgeottoOpening.png|Name = Ash's Pidgeot}}
 
{{EA|type = grass|type2 = poison|image= BulbasaurOpening.png|Name = Ash's Bulbasaur}}
 
{{EA|type = fire|image = CharmanderOpening.png|Name = Ash's Charizard}}
 
{{EA|type = ghost|type2 = poison|image = HaunterOpening.png|Name = Haunter}}
 
{{EA|type = fire|image = ArcanineOpening.png|Name = Arcanine}}
 
{{EA|type = fire|image = RapidashOpening.png|Name = Rapidash}}{{clear}}
 
   
 
==Lyrics==
 
==Lyrics==
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===TV version===
{{Lyrics|I want to be the very best<br>Like no one ever was,<br>To catch them is my real test<br>To train them is my cause,<br>I will travel across the land<br>Searching far and wide,<br>Teach Pokémon to understand<br>The power that's inside! (Power inside!)
 
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{{Lyrics|I wanna be the very best
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Like no one ever was
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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
<br>Pokémon!
 
 
I know it's my destiny
 
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
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Pokémon
 
Gotta catch 'em all!
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Gotta catch 'em all!
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Po-ké-mon!}}
   
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===Short version===
<br> Gotta catch 'em all
 
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{{Lyrics|I wanna be the very best
<br>It's you and me,
 
  +
Like no one ever was
<br>I know it's my destiny!
 
  +
To catch them is my real test
  +
To train them is my cause
   
  +
Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), a heart so true
<br>Pokémon!
 
 
Our courage will pull us through
 
You teach me, and I'll teach you
  +
Pokémon
  +
Gotta catch 'em all!
  +
Gotta catch 'em all!
  +
Po-ké-mon!}}
   
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===Movie version===
<br>Oh you're my best friend
 
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{{Lyrics|I want to be the very best
<br>In a world we must defend!
 
  +
Like no one ever was,
  +
To catch them is my real test
  +
To train them is my cause,
  +
I will travel across the land
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Searching far and wide,
  +
Each Pokémon to understand
  +
The power that's inside! (Power inside!)
   
<br>Pokémon!
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Pokémon!
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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!
 
A heart so true
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Our courage will pull us through!
 
You teach me and I'll teach you
 
Pokémon!
 
(Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!
   
 
Every challenge along the way
<br>A heart so true
 
<br>Our courage will pull us through,
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With courage I will face
 
I will battle everyday
<br>You teach me and I'll teach you
 
 
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!
   
<br>Pokémon!
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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!
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Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all!
 
A heart so true
  +
Our courage will pull us through,
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You teach me and I'll teach you
 
Pokémon!
 
(Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all (Pokémon!)
   
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[Instrumental break]
<br>(Gotta catch 'em) Gotta catch 'em Gotta catch 'em all!
 
   
 
Pokémon!
<br>Every challenge along the way
 
 
It's you and me.
<br>With courage I will face
 
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I know it's my destiny!
<br>I will battle everyday
 
 
Pokémon!
<br>To claim my rightful place!
 
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Oh you're my best friend
<br>Come with me the time is right!
 
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In a world we must defend!
<br>There's no better team
 
 
Pokémon!
<br>Arm and arm we'll win the fight!
 
 
A heart so true
<br>It's always been our dream!
 
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Our courage will pull us through
  +
You teach me and I'll teach you
  +
Pokémon!
 
(Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!
 
Pokémon!}}
   
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===Full Version===
<br>Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all
 
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{{Lyrics|I wanna be the very best
<br>It's you and me.
 
  +
Like no one ever was
<br>I know it's my destiny!
 
  +
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
   
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'''CHORUS:'''
<br>Pokémon!
 
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Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me
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I know it's my destiny
  +
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
  +
Pokémon
  +
Gotta catch 'em all!
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Gotta catch 'em all!
   
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Yeah
<br>Oh you're my best friend
 
<br>In a world we must defend!
 
<br>Pokémon! Gotta catch 'em all!
 
<br>A heart so true
 
<br>Our courage will pull us through,
 
<br>You teach me and I'll teach you
 
   
  +
Every challenge along the way
<br>Pokémon!
 
 
With courage I will face
  +
I will battle every day
  +
To claim my rightful place
   
  +
Come with me, the time is right
<br>(Gotta catch 'em) Gotta catch 'em (Pokémon!)
 
  +
There's no better team
  +
Arm in arm, we'll win the fight
  +
It's always been our dream
   
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'''CHORUS'''
<br>Pokémon!
 
   
  +
Gotta catch 'em all
<br>It's you and me.
 
  +
Gotta catch 'em all
<br>I know it's my destiny!
 
  +
Gotta catch 'em all
<br>Pokémon!
 
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Yeah
   
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'''CHORUS'''
<br>Oh you're my best friend
 
<br>In a world we must defend!
 
   
<br>Pokémon!
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Pokémon!}}
   
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===Localizations in other languages===
<br>A heart so true
 
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<br>Our courage will pull us through
 
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<br>You teach me and I'll teach you
 
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This section is only for listing the officially localized lyrics of the song for other languages' dubs. Please do not fan-translate the lyrics of the English version listed above, or run said lyrics through Google Translate from English to a target language.
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==Appearances==
<br>Pokémon!
 
 
===Humans===
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*[[Ash Ketchum]]
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*[[Brock (anime)|Brock]]
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*[[Delia Ketchum]]
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*[[Gary Oak]]
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*[[James]]
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*[[Jessie]]
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*[[Misty (anime)|Misty]]
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*[[Nurse Joy]]
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*[[Officer Jenny]]
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*[[Professor Oak (anime)|Professor Oak]]
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===Pokémon===
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*[[Articuno]]
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*[[Ash's Bulbasaur]]
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*[[Butterfree (anime)|Ash's Caterpie/Butterfree]]
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*[[Ash's Charizard|Ash's Charmander/Charizard]]
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*[[Pidgeot (anime)|Ash's Pidgeotto]]
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*[[Ash's Squirtle]]
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*[[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]]
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*[[Brock's Crobat|Brock's Zubat]]
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*[[Giant Tentacruel]]
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*[[James' Weezing|James' Koffing]]
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*[[Jessie's Arbok|Jessie's Ekans]]
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*[[Lt. Surge's Raichu (anime)|Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
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*[[Sabrina's Haunter]]
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*[[Team Rocket's Meowth]]
   
<br>(I'll catch you!)
 
<br>(Gotta catch 'em) Gotta catch 'em Gotta catch 'em all!
 
<br>Pokémon!}}
 
 
==Videos==
 
==Videos==
[[File:Original Pokemon Theme (High Quality)|left|300px]]
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[[File:Pokémon- Indigo League 📺 - Opening Theme|center|500px]]
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[[Category:Pokémon Theme Songs]]
 
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<gallery widths="250" position="center">
[[Category:Songs]]
 
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Original Pokemon Theme Singer Jason Paige In Studio Full Theme
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Janaína Bianchi - Pokémon Theme Portugese (Brasil) @ Guitarrista de Atena
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</gallery>
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===Remix===
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[[File:"Catchatronic" -- Pokémon "Gotta Catch ‛Em All" Mix|center|500px]]
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{{stub}}
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[[Category:English opening songs]]
 
[[Category:Songs from Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master]]
 
[[Category:Songs from Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master]]

Latest revision as of 15:17, 28 October 2023

Pokémon Theme is the opening theme song for Pokémon: Indigo League, and the first opening theme song of the English anime series, as well as the first track in Pokémon: 2.B.A. Master. It is used through episodes "TB001" to TB085". It is also used in the opening of "Mewtwo Strikes Back", and of "I Choose You!" Owing to its extensive use, it is the most iconic theme music of the English Dub of the franchise.

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 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 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 Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all! Po-ké-mon! ♪

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

Movie version

♪ I want to 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! (Power 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! A heart so true Our courage will pull us through! You teach me and I'll teach you Pokémon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all!

Every challenge along the way With courage I will face I will battle everyday 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 Pokémon! (Gotta catch 'em all!) Gotta catch 'em all (Pokémon!)

[Instrumental break]

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

Full 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

CHORUS: Pokémon (Gotta catch 'em all), it's you and me I know it's my destiny 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 Pokémon Gotta catch 'em all! Gotta catch 'em all!

Yeah

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

CHORUS

Gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all Gotta catch 'em all Yeah

CHORUS

Pokémon! ♪

Localizations in other languages

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Appearances

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Pokémon

Videos

Remix

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