ALL Pokémon Surf Themes [Gen 1 ~ Gen 7]

[@Daki097]

~ Kanto ~ RBGY: 0:00 - 1:01 FR | LG: 1:04 - 2:13 ~ Johto ~ GSC: 2:15 - 3:32 HG | SS: 3:33 - 5:30 ~ Hoenn ~ RSE: 5:31 - 7:31 OR | AS: 7:32 - 9:31 ~ Sinnoh ~ DPP: 9:32 - 11:32 ~ Unova ~ BW | BW2: 11:33 - 13:33 ~ Kalos ~ XY: 13:34 - 15:33 ~ Alola ~ SM: 15:34 - 17:25

[@bootybangjr]

I like how lapras is on land instead of water in the gen 2 picture

[@error_404.69]

The animation is mid transition

[@mathiasdupont8194]

Lapras: fuk woter

[@pokemontrainerv-kid7471]

Plot Twist: That's Feraligatr

[@huriyahya4797]

Red lapras

[@bluehammer2021]

It's gen 2 lol of course it's mid transition the surf begin animation is quick

[@zuks2442]

Hoenn surf theme for me! I remember looking for a feebas for ages and this theme was just perfect for the occasion!

[@TakeYoCookie]

I miss the Wingull scream, weirdly enough. 😭

[@silver4302]

Gen 3 is so beautiful

[@soggysod9397]

@@cohenwatson2364 I prefer RSE because the simple pixels make the world a lot brighter and enriches it.

[@afarensis9720]

it really makes you feel like you're sailing across a huge expanse of water...such a beautiful theme

[@maltricka]

Too much water

[@exi_m7074]

I do think the ORAS version sounds prettier, but the RSE Version LOOKS prettier.

[@박강현-k9k]

Too much water

[@_Kalfy]

Hoenn's here is just masterpiece , even if you have nostalgia, the rythm by its self is just melodically perfect

[@bdletoast09]

With all the water you have to traverse in Hoenn, they knew they better haf to make a good theme for surfing.

[@LeHarukii]

I'm gonna cry Hoenn's surf theme is amazing

[@carl4508]

*Y E S*

[@HalfBloodPrince69420]

You're god Damn right

[@meyeneetuks4680]

The meme brought me here

[@AlanMicoud]

OR/AS surf sounds almost like orchestral music, its wonderful :)

[@SMCwasTaken]

But the flute sounds so bad

[@roxasbaker]

I like the original RSE surf better

[@koopakape]

Gen 2 best forever. Even when gold and silver were brand new, that surf theme (and the national park theme... and azalea town's theme...) made me feel intensely nostalgic. Just exquisite.

[@Cloudey]

I bet you also like violet city and the staff roll themes; they are objectively very well made

[@fuchsiapods]

@@Cloudey "Objectively", that's the word. It's not always nostalgia that makes GSC tracks beautiful like some people claim. There's sheer beauty within the arrangements.

[@MayuraVyamsaka]

And then HGSS takes it up to eleven with the orchestral rearrangements... the fresh, added richness of already great music always gets me

[@CaptainBlackBread]

​@@MayuraVyamsakaHowdy. I've got a bad opinion here, I don't think they captured it properly. Some of the notes are straight up incorrect which I find weird but I'm sure it was a design choice. I don't like it though.

[@simplejack1601]

gold/silver/crystal ecruteak theme for me

[@studiosheeko]

i love johto's themes the best

[@Daki097]

Sorry, I'm a Hoenn-Fanboy! :D Gen 3 best.

[@studiosheeko]

it's alright hoenn's my favorite region overall; I'm just in love with johtos surfing themes in particular ;)

[@Daki097]

Hopefully the DP-Remakes do a better job with this theme. Sounds so lame in my opinion. :D

[@hyperchica]

Johto's theme is the most nostalgic for me :D I LOVED Silver and Gold.

[@Exarian]

@@hyperchica Gen 2's whole soundtrack was uniquely... intense? There was a lot of emotion put into that gen's music.

[@Baka_Crazy]

Many of these Surf themes are literally in a waltz rhythm. I love that fact

[@cresoma]

Hoenn and Unova are definitely the best ones, but the Sinnoh theme still holds a special place in my heart

[@N0rth_Star]

My favorite are alola and unova, most likely because they were composed by the same guy.

[@thederpybulbasuar2165]

I like it how Kalos' theme is so calm ( even though it's a remix ) compare to how sporty alola is.

[@MrAgux]

a remix of what?

[@Dakka-do4cu]

@@MrAgux Alola

[@samarthvenkatesh6720]

@@Dakka-do4cu What how can Kalos be a remix of Alola? Alola games came after Kalos games.

[@user-vb1eg4py4m]

@@samarthvenkatesh6720 SM's surf theme is a remix of Royal Avenue

[@lillith7257]

I believe Kalos is a remix of a gen 1 theme (most of them are)

[@Guile_The_Exile]

Gold version is by far the best... Makes a grown man wanna cry... It feels like a send off to my childhood going away and fading into a memory I'll one day won't remember anymore... 😞💔

[@sshheessee4468]

it feels like a song that would play during the credits of a pokemon game

[@afarensis9720]

The nostalgia I feel from these themes is so powerful, it literally makes my chest ache...I wish I could go back to my childhood days :(

[@samuelrobert912]

Nostalgia is the best and worst feeling

[@AlanMicoud]

Gold/Silver surf sounds like a little bedtime song ^^

[@Moridin69]

Hidalgo it's frikkin beautiful.

[@SMCwasTaken]

​@@Moridin69 you from Hidalgo Tx?

[@miguelgomez941]

Nothing will ever. Come close to the 2 gen surf theme. Ohhhh the nostalgia

[@SorenToKeiran-Murasaki]

Laughs in Gen 4 and 5.

[@cometcal7387]

*Laughs in Gen 5 (Gen 4 too, of course)*

[@ArifRahman-qj4ny]

Gen 2 Surf theme is just too good. The arrangement technique on this song is very on point. Despite being 8bit song. It is the best surf theme from all gen for me.

[@cometcal7387]

@YASH SINGH tbh I kinda agree with u

[@griffintgm9467]

@@SorenToKeiran-Murasaki nah gen 4 was boring

[@romaina.6241]

Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and (surprisingly) Alola ones still give me chills.

[@Paldubex]

I remember back in the day when I was playing gold/silver. I was in some lake, then I suddenly stop moving, and then I closed my eyes just to listen to that theme. Damn! Such a blissful day back then. Right in the feels.

[@TheMinemanu]

D/P/Pl throws back in 2006/2007 were i first played this game. Nostalgia. Its more than 10 years now. How time flies....

[@kevatchiralzin3495]

God Jhoto Surf theme.... you guys remember when we had to cross the sea to get to our next Gym and we saw the Whirl Islands for the first time.... wondering what was inside 🤣😂 loved it.

[@afarensis9720]

Hoenn, Johto and Sinnoh are the most beautiful imo, but I just love Unova's rendition so much, it's got so much energy and makes me feel excited to traverse the open seas

[@alfanzo619]

take me back! the first time hearing that johto surf music really hit different as a kid . i been singing that theme in my head all week. best surf theme of all the regions

[@griffintgm9467]

Agreed

[@charlesarcrisg.mendoza6916]

damn the R/S/E version of Surf theme was a masterpiece, but they made it more better in OR/AS! I love Hoenn region so much! 😍❤️

[@griffintgm9467]

Having grown up with GSC and RSE, hearing both of those themes remade literally brought tears to my eyes. They’re my favorites by far!

[@irateamatsu]

I love everything about gen 4 but Hoenn's surf theme is my favorite

[@st4r444]

Hoenn has an epic and heart warming at same time

[@simonavitagliano6556]

Beautiful AS OR Kalos😍

[@HalfBloodPrince69420]

Cant beat hoenn songs. Its just lively and full of life when hearing it like your actually in a adventure 😂😂

[@eloteman8601]

These themes summarized the small and wonderful memories and breaks you’ve had with your ride on your companion that you’ve been with on your entire journey on becoming a Pokémon Master, or the beginning with your companion. There are no bad surf themes in these Pokémon games because they share their own vibes in their respective regions. Hopefully, we can return to these amazing themes in future generations of Pokémon.

[@SmollCuteFenne]

My fav list: 1. Hoenn (gba) 2. Johto (gbc) 3. Bw (ds) Guess I really like the nostalgic version of the surf theme so much compared to the newer version,..

[@jetixtar123]

Bw (Isshu) is my favorite

[@toxicink72]

Very disappointed that they did away with the tradition of having the surf themes be a "waltz." It was a nice touch seeing gen 1-4, and 6 all be in 3/4 time

[@solgaleooflight8703]

why not keep the tradition going?

[@eugenieinthebottle1854]

Despite your comment, the music you've said sounds really calm. :)

[@nesquikdevainilla228]

@@andrewzoich lol no

[@pesky2119]

@@andrewzoich gen 5 is the best gen lmao

[@aspol12]

Andrew Soycheese why is that a reason why the gen sucked? Cause they made the music a different time signature?

[@roshanb8388]

Hoenn and unova are the best hands down... Johto is not too far behind tho

[@drs-fon-s6579]

I feel that unova's theme could very easily get an epic battle remix

[@orctrihar]

Unova is.. let's not say trash, more like : not in theme Johto is the most in theme and who have the more work

[@Churly25]

​@@orctrihar Hoenn is better than Johto

[@truthseekingtroll3575]

RSE is the best! never really noticed the heavy use of trumpets while playing raw as a kid.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Doesn't Unova have excessive Trumpets too?

[@ItzzDeku]

Man gen 3 surf theme was already an OG but ORAS made them more awesome ❤️

[@nauxeo]

*team magma has left the chat*

[@pokedriftthecasalive6820]

?

[@Kawaiikahili]

@@pokedriftthecasalive6820 Team Magma despise Team Aqua which loves water. Since surfing is all about water, Team Magma leaves because they hate Team Aqua aka water.

[@denOreo18]

the GSC theme is just perfect cosidering the fact that GSC was supposed to be the last installement of the games, its music feels like an end credit yet sounds so heartwarming

[@bruhmomentus8049]

Hoenn is my favorite gen and will always be

[@turkoizen1914]

Gen 1: Always a simple pleasure listening to this, always giving the feeling of progress every time I'm in the water. Gen 2: The most varied of the themes, its greatest appeal. Go Ichinose really knows how to bring out that feeling of unforgettable memory with his compositions. Gen 3: This theme is so full of adventure that I just want to wear an eye-patch, hop on my Linoone, grab my Team Aqua homies and say "YAR! Give me yer booty!" "...that'd be *treasure*, ya know..." Gen 4: (Favorite #1) I have never appreciated this theme until recently, with its beautiful, majestic atmosphere. There's never a desire to stop listening to this once it starts. Recently, this theme is responsible for me learning Hitomi Sato's compositions in particular appeal to me the most. Gen 5: (Favorite #2) I've appreciated this theme from the start when I heard it for the first time. Really emphasizes the fast, action-packed nature of the surfing mechanic in the 5th generation games. Imagine my disappointment when Gen 6 onward couldn't provide that for me anymore. Gen 6: The *epitome* of the "waltz" aspect of surf themes in Pocket Monsters. Just realize that Kalos is PokeFrance, and you'll know why it sounds so romantic. Gen 7: Surf's up, dude! I just knew this theme would be radical from the moment I heard about Alola. Riding Sharpedo is always a pleasure playing Generation 7. Interestingly enough, we have yet to play a game that allows us to see the monster we're surfing on besides what was decided in this game... Edit: minor corrections, rewording, and realization of taste as of 8/3/2021.

[@turkoizen1914]

Wakame Deku Thank you! It's just a plethora of differing opinions, that's all. It's true that there's no "best" song; the themes are just additions to each region by their respective composers. Each new game just adds more to the older games, so I never really see anything bad with them. Edit: In case you're wondering, this user expressed appreciation of me being constructive in my opinion of each theme rather than "REEEE! THIS ONE SUCKS! AND THAT ONE, TOO!" I just wish that the Pokemon Company pull out all the stops, choose a console that takes full advantage, take their time, and just make a game that uses the entire world as its setting. This gives composers a good excuse to return to their respective regions and polish their old songs satisfyingly. Remakes and even some of the recent games as of 8/3/2021 have different composers arranging them, but there's exceptions where the original composer rearranges their own song; like what Ichinose did with National Park in HGSS.

[@egbertkind]

1) gen 2 2) gen 3 3) gen 5 4) gen 6 (tied) 4) gen 1 (tied) 6) gen 7 7) gen 4

[@dwariandegraffe6344]

My favorite was gen 5 but it had a really cool touch to me it has a dominant sound to it

[@MegadeathAdams]

It's interesting how each captures a unique distinctive "feeling" or "theme"; Gen 1: "Novelty" | It sounds like something you'd hear on a ferry or amusement ride Gen 2: "Freedom" | You can travel back and forth between 2 regions Gen3: "Exploration" | Lots of things you can only discover by Surfing in Hoenn Gen 4: "Curiosity" | By this point, everyone has expectations when it comes to Surfing Gen 5: "Adventure" or "Fun" | Fits the fast-paced nature of Unova and it's locations Gen 6: "Leisure" | Being able to Surf in 3D and take in the surroundings Gen 7: "Exhilaration" | You bust through rocks on a shark at top speed

[@loxishortridge1135]

RSE/ORAS Is my favorite!!

[@sbs9858]

Unova, the best for me

[@insolourdaud6718]

I love how each theme manage to capture the idea of entering a new world, the world of water type Pokémons

[@tsundemon]

YAY! I can now list my favorite surf song ^^ Silver (and remastered version), Emerald, Diamond, Black 1, X, Moon

[@pigeonkitt]

I love how all the others are so calm and Alola is the only fast one. Nice job, Gen 7.

[@pigeonkitt]

nope, screw it. i forgot about gen 5

[@newlicent]

everybody forgets about gen 5. it sucks, after all.

[@shatteredsentient5321]

why? why? I like all gens

[@newlicent]

Shattered Sentient good job

[@roshanb8388]

@@newlicent It doesn't :D It's the most underrated gen tbh

[@meganai3555]

I haven't heard the Kalos version in five years when I played the game as a... well, a younger kid than now, how did I know almost the entire song??

[@grishae927]

Right?? That shit got stuck in my head all the time when I used to play pokemon X

[@navyactor]

XY were just so memorable, y’know? I had some of the best moments of my life playing that game, shit goes hard, but it’s so gentle.

[@rik2841]

Pokémon BW/BW2 gave me a nostalgia feeling that hit me hard, man...

[@cabez16]

2:18 the king

[@omzldn6472]

cabez16 Ikr

[@ludwigs.3354]

the song of the gen 3 should be called tentacool theme goddamn!

[@imaratspal]

7.8/10 Too much water

[@theeman2577]

*with a hint of wingull

[@HyenaWhiskers]

Gold/Silver surf theme is the best, but I also like Kanto, Hoenn and Sinnoh :)

[@nev2221]

BW/BW2 is kinda like a Broadway musical song, which fits with what the region was based off.

[@umpazodibluetooththe13thof4]

I hear lots of tentacool

[@speedokingu]

And wingulls

[@saiyanc137]

I’ve been playing crystal for a little over a week. When I heard the surf music I lost it.

[@rafaelrobin5155]

The remastered Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire surfing theme made me shiver.

[@vyomrane1237]

2:38 gave me a tear. Thanks pokemon,

[@praetosstuff8230]

Gen 2 and Gen 5 are my favourites

[@MarakamiSG]

I love that surfing is a waltz. It feels like surfing around is as graceful as a ballroom dance.

[@kyleeeee_c]

These themes really made surfing feel magical for me.

[@sweetpie8]

Man, Kanto's theme is simple yet so beautiful and FRLG's update was great. It gets me emotional, even.

[@whitekyurem4604]

UNOVA😍😍😍

[@SilverFang2789]

Nobody: My brain at 3am:

[@NoRockinMansLand]

BW/BW2 gives me so much nostalgia, I just wanna cry when I hear it😭

[@benjaminhammel2520]

Unova surf theme has always been underrated

[@sshheessee4468]

hoenn is definitely my favorite

[@babyotavio80]

Unova is the best

[@superskigaming-vlogs8588]

Am I the only ones who loves unova's theme

[@itzsanchez93]

I think so

[@jetixtar123]

Is my favorite Región... real name region is Isshu/unova

[@Spittaz]

Kanto 00:00 (RBY) 01:05 (FRLG) Johto 02:18 (GSC) 03:33 (HGSS) Hoenn 5:31 (RSE) 7:33 (ORAS) Sinnoh 9:33 (DPPt) Unova 11:34 (BW) Kalos 13:35 (XY) Alola 15:35 (SM) - My favourite one is definitely the RSE theme!

[@esmeraldaburns267]

Skabzy SAME I LOVE IT!

[@SeriousStriker]

Hoenn would be my favourite if you didn't hear it everywhere. Obligatory 7.8/10 too much water is obligatory.

Sorry i press fast forward button, too much water

[@oliverorchard6774]

Thank god they made gen 3's surf theme so good! If it was shit, it definitely would've taken a lot out of the experience.

[@2iBMX]

Pokemon yellow was the first pokemon game I ever played. But my favorite song in any pokemon game has always been and always will be the Gen 2 surf theme in gold/silver/crystal. Followed closely by Gen 1 lavender town theme. Brings back so many memories.

[@ezekielmartinez8175]

Kalos sounds so French ❤️

[@ultrascati95]

Isn't Kalos literally the French region of the Pokemon world?

[@ChomperkaGregnant]

@@ultrascati95 it is. If you interested. Kanto,Johto,Hoeen,Sinnoh(first 4 gens)based on Japan. Unova(5 gen) based on New York city,Kalos on France(6 gen),Alola of course on Hawaii,and Galar based on United Kingdom.

[@cheeszy4696]

Emerald, Fire Red/Leaf Green and DP is the best Surf Music

[@egon3705]

R.I.P surf theme, 1996-2019 You had a good run, but you had to go for the sake of the open world (can you imagine if the music switched EVERY time you got on the water bike/Basculegion?)

[@guccigraham9907]

DAMN Unova!

[@snakesmokin4004]

sinnoh surfing music is my favorite hoenn is a close second

[@rohankhatri3226]

My favourite list : 1. Hoenn 2. Kalos 3. Sinnoh 4. Kanto 5. Johto 6. Unova 7. Alola 8. Galar coz there's none. 😂

[@Kevn3000]

gs and rse. Ahh reminds me of the days when my brain produced serotonin and Christmas and birthdays were a good thing.

[@tallynnyntyg6008]

I like how Gen VIII was added, despite not having been released yet.

[@ryanfriedman4329]

How time has flown since I first played HeartGold in 2011....

[@100frogbucket]

10:25 is slept on

[@General_C]

There's something beautiful about Kalos' surf theme that just... Hits different. It's not my favorite (ORAS Hoenn and GSC), but it's beautiful.

[@plazmatic2664]

Rest in piece surf feature...you was annoying...but your music kicked ass.

[@scottvergin4732]

I like these themes, and Gen 1 will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@PokeShadow77]

Unova's is the best no question asked.

[@ghastlygno3002]

Hoenn's surfing theme has no reason for being so good

[@primeape6431]

Emerald hits different man

[@Lulu.mp4]

My List: 5. Kalos 4. Hoenn 3. Alola 2. Sinnoh 1. Unova

[@coal5278]

Kantos is amazing I even saved it on my playlist 😂

[@Hasoon-os4id]

Kalos surf theme is underrated

[@the_beans_man1524]

Gen 2 Gold and Silver Will ALWAYS have the best theme (at least so far idk Game Freak could absolutely pop off next gen)

[@ucproductions5810]

Unova takes the cake for me. Second is Alola. I wish there was a surfing theme for SwSh.

[@vishalnagaraj5343]

1) Gen 3 2) Gen 2 3) Gen 1 4) Gen 6 5) Gen 4 6) Gen 5 All of them are good.

[@Tailsmybuddy67]

Pokemon FR/LG probably my favorite 💕

[@Churly25]

Hoenn is the masterpiece of masterpieces. Thats facts, not opinion

[@chrisrey0018]

Johto >

[@Churly25]

@@chrisrey0018 nop

[@jssh-o8i]

I like how all the themes are beautiful, grand waltz pieces and then unova comes in and screams THIS IS AMERICA BABY and fucks everything up by having this cool energetic dudebro theme lmao

[@anyo_mations]

It's definitely gen 2 and gen 5 for me, favorites

[@demonico917]

Remember, The Green Train's Fun, Too!!

[@downbeatdread]

Cant wait to hear the surf theme in lets go eevee and Pikachu it better be great

[@Superfirefox1996]

I think Unova's and Kalos' are my favorites.

[@egaatmaja1889]

Damn, gsc is the best 😄 I remember crossing the sea route, get the secret medicine, sometimes stop for a while just to hear the music 😇