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Pokémon S22E40, Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!S22E40

Pokémon · Season 22

Pokémon season 22 episode 40: Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!

Aired 28 July 201923 minRated TV-Y

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Where to watch Pokémon Season 22 in Australia

Pokémon season 22 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show) and free on Tubi. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99.

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What happens in “Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!”

As Ash and Rowlet prepare for their battle against Hau in the Alola Pokémon League, they get a little help from some old friends!

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 40 of 54 of season 22, so watch episodes 1 to 39 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.

More from Pokémon Season 22

S22E39Previous · S22E39The Battlefield of Truth and Love!21 July 2019
Next · S22E41Battling on the Wing!4 August 2019
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.