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

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Since discovering music during my school days, I’ve mainly listened to Japanese and Korean pop. I have experience writing articles for sites like Utaten. 2000s J-pop and 2010s K-pop were especially the soundtrack of my youth. With the mindset that “good is good,” I enjoy music across genres. Thanks to past work environments and their influence, I was exposed to lots of classic rock and kayōkyoku (Japanese popular songs), which may have broadened the scope of what I love. At RAG MUSIC, I currently focus on K-pop and J-pop. I strive to edit with a feel for the scene and an eye for hit potential.
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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

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 the Pokémon series through the generations: A compilation of masterpiece tracks (31–40)

Battle Tower

A track from Pokémon Diamond & Pearl! Despite what the title might suggest, it has a very refreshing and bright melody.

It’s the kind of sound you could listen to forever.

I bet a lot of people love this one.

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Battle! Hau

Battle! Hau [Pokémon Sun and Moon]

Battle! Hau

The battle BGM for Hau, a character who challenges the protagonist in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

The bright, catchy tune perfectly matches his cheerful and carefree image, leaving a strong impression.

You can almost picture the fun battles with Hau.

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Tower of the Sky

[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team] Sky Tower

Tower of the Sky

This is the BGM for the final dungeon, Sky Tower, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team.

The composers are Shin Iiyoshi and Atsuyoshi Ishitsuna.

It begins with a mysterious bell in the intro, and even among the many popular tracks in this title, this one is especially highly regarded.

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Battle! CassiopeiaTaniguchi Teruo

[Pokémon SV] Final Boss Battle [Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Gameplay Video / BGM]

Battle! CassiopeiaTaniguchi Teruo

A fierce, fighting-spirit-filled track featuring pounding gabber kicks and distinctive synthesizers.

Composed by Teruo Taniguchi, it appears in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

The song plays during the battle with Team Star’s secret boss, Cassiopeia, and captured the hearts of many players.

It is included on the album Nintendo Switch Pokémon Scarlet and Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection.

With its dramatic soundscape, it brilliantly conveys the emotions of a character who, despite their doubts, strives to move forward.

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Battle! Zero LabToby Fox

[Pokemon SV] Final Boss Battle [Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Gameplay Video / BGM]

Battle! Zero LabToby Fox

A masterpiece of electronic music that fuses tension and exhilarating speed.

Composed by Toby Fox, this track colored the climax of the story in the Nintendo Switch titles Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.

Its soundscape, combining grandeur and uplift, is striking.

As the theme that plays during the final boss battle, it brilliantly heightens the scene’s intensity.

If you’re seeking a heated showdown, this song will give you a powerful push forward.

Included on the album “Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet + The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Super Music Collection.”

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