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BGM from the Pokémon series through the ages: A compilation of legendary tracks

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Wildly popular in games and anime, the Pokémon series—known as “Pocket Monsters” in Japanese—captures the hearts of both adults and children.

With the smartphone game Pokémon GO having become a social phenomenon, chances are you’ve heard of it at least once.

In this article, we’ll introduce background music (BGM) from the Pokémon series.

If you want to listen to those nostalgic tracks again or learn which Pokémon BGMs are especially popular, be sure to check it out.

For those who have played the games, these tunes will bring back memories—and might even make you want to play again!

BGM from past Pokémon series: a compilation of legendary tracks (21–30)

Battle! Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf

[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl] Battle! Uxie, Mesprit & Azelf

Battle! Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf

This is the battle theme for Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, also known as the Three Lake Guardians! I’ve heard many people are shocked and shaken when this BGM starts playing while they’re just walking around.

The music has a slightly dark feel, too, giving the impression that this won’t be an easy fight.

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Battle! Gym Leader (Kanto)

Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver Kanto Gym Leader Battle BGM

Battle! Gym Leader (Kanto)

This is a track from Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

It’s the Gym Leader battle BGM.

The Kanto Gym Leaders are the heads of the Pokémon Gyms located in the various cities of the Kanto region in the Pokémon series.

The sense of drive in the intro is really cool!

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Battle! Giovanni

Battle! Giovanni [Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon]

Battle! Giovanni

The BGM that plays during the captivating villain Giovanni battle in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

It’s a theme exclusively for Giovanni.

He was the only boss who didn’t have his own BGM before, but this is the first time one has been prepared for him in this title.

It packs in various elements from Team Rocket themes like Battle! Team Rocket from Gold and Silver, and while it has a calm atmosphere, it’s also weighty and powerful.

It also matches his role as a Ground-type specialist—there’s a kind of quiet intimidation to it, an arrangement that expresses Giovanni’s aura.

Now this is a true final boss theme.

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Battle! Zekrom/Reshiram

Pokémon BW BGM: Battle! Zekrom & Reshiram

Battle! Zekrom/Reshiram

This is the BGM used in the battle scenes against the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, Reshiram, and Kyurem from Pokémon Black and White.

It features fanfare-like sections characteristic of Pokémon and an impressive rhythm that heightens the intensity of the battle.

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Sky-soaring dream

[BGM] Pokémon ORAS Soar in the Sky ~Sky-Sailing Dream~

Sky-soaring dream

BGM from the Nintendo 3DS titles Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.

This is the daytime version; the nighttime version is “Soaring Illusions.” A majestic sound makes this a very pleasing track.

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Battle! Champion

[Champion Edition] Latest Version (Gen 1–SV The Indigo Disk) Historic Champion Battle BGM Medley [Pokémon BGM / Gameplay Video]

Battle! Champion

This is the battle BGM for Cynthia, the Champion of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Many fans probably love the piano intro that heightens the tension.

Even after the main section begins, the performance continues with the kind of tense atmosphere characteristic of Pokémon music.

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Eterna Forest

[Pokémon DP/Pt] Eterna Forest Arrange

Eterna Forest

This is the background music that plays in Eterna Forest from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Eterna Forest has a mysterious atmosphere—there’s even a special rock that lets Eevee evolve into Leafeon.

The track’s tone matches that mood, exuding the same sense of mystery.

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