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Pokemon Chapter Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Pokemon Chapter books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Pokemon Chapter series? Start with "I Choose You" (1999) and follow publication order through all 27 books.
The complete Pokemon Chapter reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
I Choose You
1999
Island of the Giant Pokemon
1999
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokemon
1999
Night in the Haunted Tower
1999
Team Rocket Blasts Off!
2000
Charizard, Go!
2000
Splashdown in Cerulean City
2000
Return of the Squirtle Squad
2000
Journey to the Orange Islands
2000
Secret of the Pink Pokemon
2000
Scyther, Heart of a Champion (By: Sheila Sweeny)
2000
Race To Danger
2000
Talent Showdown
2000
Psyduck Ducks Out (By: Jennifer L. Johnson)
2000
Thundershock in Pummelo Stadium
2000
Go West, Young Ash
2001
Ash Ketchum, Pokémon Detective
2001
Prepare For Trouble
2001
Battle for the Zephyr Badge (By: Jennifer L. Johnson)
2001
All Fired Up (By: Jennifer L. Johnson)
2001
The Chikorita Challenge
2001
Ash to the Rescue
2001
Secrets of the GS Ball (By: Jennifer L. Johnson)
2001
Prize Pokemon (By: Sheila Sweeny)
2001
Teaming Up With Totodile
2001
Tough Enough
2002
Winner Takes All
2002
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