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{{CharInfobox|<br />
color={{electric color}} |<br />
corecolor={{electric color light}} |<br />
bordercolor={{red color}} |<br />
name=Ash Ketchum|<br />
jname=サトシ |<br />
tmname=Satoshi |<br />
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image=SatoshiDP.png |<br />
size=200px |<br />
caption=Art from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} |<br />
age=yes |<br />
years=10 (as of [[EP001|debut]]) |<br />
colors=yes|<br />
eyes=Brown |<br />
hair=Black |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
relatives={{Delia}}, Unknown father ([[EP002]]), Unknown grandfather ([[EP002]]) (Japanese only) ({{pkmn|anime}})<br>[[Mom]] ([[Electric Tale of Pikachu|manga]])<br />
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trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |<br />
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counterpart={{ga|Red}}|<br />
leader=no |<br />
team=no |<br />
brain=no |<br />
anime=yes |<br />
epnum=EP001 |<br />
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |<br />
enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]]) |<br />
java=[[Rica Matsumoto]] |<br />
}}<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. <br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}} <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}} <br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}} <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}} <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}} <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|fir=Ponyta|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}} <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
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!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
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* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Suzuran Conference]] <!--{Top 4}--><br />
|}<br />
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====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
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!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
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[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
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====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
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{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
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* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Contests]]<br />
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]]<br />
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) <br> Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) <br> Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) <br> Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br> Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4)<br> Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]])<br> Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
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While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.<br />
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Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.<br />
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Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] &rarr; [[File:011.png]] &rarr; [[File:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] &rarr; [[File:005.png]] &rarr; [[File:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
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=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[File:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"<br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.<br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우<br>''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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eyes=Brown |<br />
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hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. <br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}} <br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}} <br />
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|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
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|}<br />
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====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}} <br />
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|}<br />
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====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}} <br />
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|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|fir=Ponyta|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}} <br />
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|}<br />
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* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
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|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
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* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Suzuran Conference]] <!--{Top 4}--><br />
|}<br />
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====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
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|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
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[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
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====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
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{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
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* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Contests]]<br />
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]]<br />
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) <br> Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) <br> Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) <br> Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br> Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4)<br> Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]])<br> Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
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While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.<br />
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Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.<br />
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Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] &rarr; [[File:011.png]] &rarr; [[File:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] &rarr; [[File:005.png]] &rarr; [[File:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
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=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[File:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"<br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.<br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우<br>''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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eyes=Brown |<br />
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region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. <br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno}} <br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash_Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar}} <br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}} <br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}} <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}} <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}} <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|fir=Ponyta|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}} <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
<br />
===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
<br />
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Suzuran Conference]] <!--{Top 4}--><br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Contests]]<br />
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]]<br />
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) <br> Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) <br> Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) <br> Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br> Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4)<br> Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]])<br> Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
<br />
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
<br />
While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.<br />
<br />
Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.<br />
<br />
Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] &rarr; [[File:011.png]] &rarr; [[File:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] &rarr; [[File:005.png]] &rarr; [[File:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[File:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
<br />
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"<br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.<br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우<br>''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. <br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}} <br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}} <br />
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|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
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|<br />
|}<br />
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====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}} <br />
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|}<br />
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====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}} <br />
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|<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|fir=Ponyta|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}} <br />
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|}<br />
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* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
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|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Suzuran Conference]] <!--{Top 4}--><br />
|}<br />
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====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
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|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
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[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
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====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
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|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Contests]]<br />
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]]<br />
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) <br> Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) <br> Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) <br> Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br> Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4)<br> Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]])<br> Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
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===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
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While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.<br />
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Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.<br />
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Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] &rarr; [[File:011.png]] &rarr; [[File:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] &rarr; [[File:005.png]] &rarr; [[File:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
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=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[File:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"<br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.<br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우<br>''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
This section is based on the Pokémon with Ash in the most recent episode to air in Japan. For the current tournament, he also has access to any Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab. <br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyGSStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}} <br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}} <br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash_Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}} <br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}} <br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}} <br />
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|<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rapidash|Ash Rapidash.png|fire|fir=Ponyta|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Porygon|EP038.png|normal|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Weezing|PLEEI Weezing.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Meowth|PLEEI Meowth.png|normal|link=no}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Arbok|PLEEI Arbok.png|poison|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hoothoot|Ash Hoothoot.png|normal|flying|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.jpg|water|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hitmonlee|Ash Hitmonlee.png|fighting|link=no}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raichu|Ash Raichu.png|electric|link=no}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Spoink|Ash Spoink.png|psychic|link=no}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mantyke|Ash Mantyke.png|water|flying|link=no}} <br />
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|}<br />
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* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however, this episode was not aired outside Japan.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|200px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
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[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|200px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Suzuran Conference]] <!--{Top 4}--><br />
|}<br />
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====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
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{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
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====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
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{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up) (Unique Award)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokéathlon]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Contests]]<br />
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (Unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]]<br />
** [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
** [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]]) <br> Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]]-[[EP094]]) <br> Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]]), [[DP001]]-present, [[Pokémon Live]]) <br> Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]])<br> Cristina Carvalhal (movies 3 and 4)<br> Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]])<br> Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]])<br>Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
<br />
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
<br />
While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash appears to be indifferent to love and romance, the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree.<br />
<br />
Ash's appearance differs in the manga as well. He wears a red jacket, much like {{ga|Red}}'s, instead of the blue he wears in the anime. Also, for the duration of the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]], he wears a different hat, which is solid red with a "PM" on the front. Beginning in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', his hat is changed to match the one he wears in the anime.<br />
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Ash owns many of the same Pokémon as in the anime, with a few exceptions: he captures a {{AP|Fearow}} and an {{p|Oddish}}. He also captures a {{p|Mankey}}, which he trades to a shady salesman for a map of [[Mt. Moon]], and a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}, which he trades to [[Gary Oak]].<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:010.png]] &rarr; [[File:011.png]] &rarr; [[File:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[File:004.png]] &rarr; [[File:005.png]] &rarr; [[File:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
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=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[File:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map of [[Mt. Moon]] with false directions to find a {{p|Clefairy}}.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg lightning color}};"<br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose English names begins with a 'C' and whose Japanese names begins with a 'ヒ' ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander}} (''Hitokage''), {{AP|Cyndaquil}} (''Hinoarashi''), and {{AP|Chimchar}} (''Hikozaru'').<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}}.<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] (except [[Sinnoh]]) are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these three, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* As of the thirteenth movie, Ash has encountered every legendary Pokémon from the first four generations at least once.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved while battling [[Paul]]: {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has only caught Pokémon when he does not have a full party of six with one exception: his capture of {{AP|Krabby}}.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{type2|Flying}}s that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{type2|Ground}}s. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
* Ash has traded away three Pokémon: {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{AP|Raticate}}, and {{AP|Aipom}}. Of these three, Butterfree was the only one Ash got back, and also the only one that is not a {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash battled four legendary Pokémon, he has defeated two legendary Pokémon and also has been defeated by the other two.<br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우<br>''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"{{tt|*|or ”little knowledge”}}.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| 小智<br>''Síu Ji''<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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<div>{{CharInfobox|<br />
color={{water color}} |<br />
corecolor={{water color light}} |<br />
bordercolor={{water color dark}} |<br />
name=Misty |<br />
jname=カスミ |<br />
tmname=Kasumi |<br />
slogan=no |<br />
image=Misty AG.png |<br />
size=200px |<br />
caption=Misty in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, with her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} |<br />
age=yes |<br />
years=10 (as of [[EP003]], not stated in dub) |<br />
colors=yes |<br />
eyes=Green |<br />
hair=Orange |<br />
gender=Female |<br />
hometown=[[Cerulean City]] |<br />
region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
relatives={{an|Daisy}}, [[Violet]], and {{ka|Lily}} |<br />
trainer=yes |<br />
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Gym Leader]] |<br />
game=counterpart|<br />
counterpart=[[Misty]]|<br />
leader=yes |<br />
gym=Cerulean Gym |<br />
specialist=yes |<br />
type={{type2|Water}}s |<br />
badge=Cascade Badge |<br />
anime=yes |<br />
epnum=EP001 |<br />
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |<br />
enva=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ({{PUSA}}) |<br />
java=[[Mayumi Iizuka]] |<br />
}}<br />
'''Misty''' (Japanese: '''カスミ''' ''Kasumi'') is a friend and former traveling partner of [[Ash Ketchum]]. <br />
==Character==<br />
[[File:MistyEP.png|thumb|left|200px|Misty as seen in the {{series|Original}}]]<br />
A stubborn tomboy, Misty is the youngest of [[The Sensational Sisters|four sisters]] who live in the Cerulean Gym. Fed up with her more glamorous older sisters, Misty left the gym with the goal of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]. She met {{Ash}} when she "caught" him with her fishing line in a river between [[Pallet Town]] and [[Viridian City]]. She traveled around with Ash, [[Brock]], and {{Tracey}} through the [[Kanto]] region, [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]] region.<br />
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Her purpose was ostensibly to get Ash to replace her [[bicycle]], which he had accidentally destroyed when they first met. However, Misty often seemed to have forgotten about the bicycle, indicating that her real reason for following along was that she simply wanted to remain with her friends. <br />
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During her travels with Ash, she, aside from training to become the best {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]], also acted as his coach in many Pokémon battles. She is somewhat considered as a rival to Ash due to their competitive nature. It was also her job to drag Brock away from women by his ear.<br />
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Misty can be sweet and optimistic at times, but she is best known for how easily she can be angered or frustrated, and how loud and violent she can become in response. She is very extreme in most of her moods, and can switch between them quickly. There are many episodes where she is seen getting along with the younger siblings of the family, namely [[Mikey]], [[Sakura]], and [[Max]]. This stems from the fact that she understands what it's like to be the youngest because she has three older sisters. <br />
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Her goals are not as clear as those of the other main characters, since though her main interest is {{pkmn|training}} {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, there's many things she loves to do and she is very confident in her abilities in all aspects of life. [[Fishing]] is one of her hobbies, however, and she has a [[Misty's special lure|special lure]] which she designed to look like herself and gave to Ash as a gift. The one [[Elemental types|Pokémon type]] that Misty cannot stand are {{type2|Bug}}s; she tends to freak out in most cases whenever she encounters a Bug-type, which was first demonstrated when she refused to befriend Ash's {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}}. However, bugs are only one of three things Misty strongly dislikes, the other two being {{wp|carrots}} and {{wp|peppers}}. The only Bug-type Pokémon Misty are not afraid of is [[Ash's Heracross]] and [[Brock's Pineco]].<br />
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Misty participated in the [[Whirl Cup]] alongside Ash from ''[[EP215|Octillery the Outcast]]'' to ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match]]''. She defeated Ash in battle in the second round. Misty made it all the way to the best eight of the Whirl Cup, but narrowly lost to [[Trinity]] in the end. <br />
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[[File:Mistys fear of bugs.png|thumb|right|200px|Misty showing her fear of bugs]]<br />
After Ash competed in the [[Johto League Silver Conference]], however, her bicycle was repaired and returned to her by the [[Viridian City]] [[Nurse Joy]]. Misty was shown to be sad that she no longer had the convenient excuse to travel with Ash, especially when she saw that Ash hadn't learned that and had assumed she followed him because of her bike. In addition, her sisters {{an|Daisy}}, {{ka|Lily}}, and [[Violet]], called Misty at this time to tell her they were going on a world tour, and needed her to return to Cerulean and watch the Gym in their absence. However, Misty saw how Ash truly cared for her when he saved her from a trio of [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Pokémon gangsters]]. Misty wanted to stay with Ash, but felt it was her responsibility to take over the Gym, which would be shut down if left unattended.<br />
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Upon the return of her sisters, Misty remained the sole Cerulean [[Gym Leader]]. Since their return, only Daisy appears to spend any significant amount of time at the Gym.<br />
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While working in the gym, Misty sometimes receives help from Tracey when he is either visiting or running an errand for [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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Misty reappeared from ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' to ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'' where she meets up with Ash and Brock again, along with meeting May and Max for the first time. During the episode ''A Togepi Mirage'', her Togepi evolves into a Togetic and helps defend the Togepi Paradise. Towards the end of the episode, Togetic decides to stay with the other Togepi to protect them, sharing one last tearful moment with Misty. She makes three more appearance in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} from ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' to ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''.<br />
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==Appearance==<br />
Misty's usual hairstyle is a side ponytail which sticks out on the left side of her head. There are times she has let her hair down, sometimes when she goes to sleep. She has also been shown wearing hair extensions when she wore her mermaid costumes in the ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'' and ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''. Misty is also notably taller than Ash but shorter than Brock. She has worn three main outfits in the series and all of them sport the colors yellow, blue, and red.<br />
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==Pokémon==<br />
Either through the tradition of her family's gym or merely her love of them, Misty prefers to train Water Pokémon. She usually bases her choice of Pokémon to train by looks, preferring Pokémon that she thinks of as "cute" over ones that she thinks are "ugly," but is willing to overcome such differences. Her love of water Pokémon stems from the fact that they are extremely flexible in battle, meaning that they can easily adapt to the opponent, as she stated in ''[[EP240|Some Like It Hot]]''. Since becoming gym leader, she has overcome her fear of Gyarados and continues to learn more about caring and battling with water Pokémon as challengers come to the [[Cerulean Gym]].<br />
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This is a listing of Misty's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode. As she is currently residing in the Cerulean Gym, all of her Pokémon are there and none are listed as "on hand."<br />
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===At Cerulean Gym===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Goldeen|Misty Goldeen.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Staryu|Misty Staryu.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Starmie|Starmie.png|water|psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Horsea|Misty Horsea.png|water}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Misty Psyduck.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Politoed|Newevo'dPolitoed.jpg|water|fir=Poliwag|mid=Poliwhirl}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Corsola|Misty Corsola.png|water|rock}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Gyarados|Misty Gyarados.png|water|flying|fir=Magikarp}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Luvdisc|Caserin.png|water|link=Caserin and Luverin|nick=Caserin}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Azurill|Marill Azurill.png|normal|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Dewgong|Misty Dewgong.png|water|ice|fir=Seel|link=Dewgong (Cerulean Gym)}}<br />
|}<br />
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She presumably also has access to any other Pokémon at the gym, such as [[Caserin and Luverin|Luverin]], {{p|Seaking}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, and {{p|Seel}}, due to being the Gym Leader.<br />
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===Released===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Togetic|Misty's Togetic.png|normal|flying|fir=Togepi}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Ursaring|Spr 4h 217 m.png|normal|fir=Teddiursa}}<br />
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|}<br />
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===Temporary===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Seaking|Seaking_Horn_Attack.jpg|water}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Seaking''': Caught during [[Seaking Catching Day]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''. It was released under contest rules.<br />
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===Briefly used===<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|Brock Vulpix.png|fire}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Pikachu''' and '''Bulbasaur''': Borrowed from {{Ash}} to participate in the [[Princess Day|Princess Pokémon Tournament]].<br />
* '''Vulpix''': Borrowed from [[Brock]] to participate in the [[Princess Day|Princess Pokémon Tournament]].<br />
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==Achievements==<br />
[[File:Misty's_glass_medallion.png|thumb|250px|Misty's medallion as seen in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'']]<br />
* Champion of the Queen of the [[Princess Day]] Festival contest in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''.<br />
* Champion of the [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''. <br />
* Champion of the [[Seaking Catching Day]] competition in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* Ranked top 8 in the [[Whirl Cup]].<br />
* Runner up and default winner in the privately organized ''[[EP050|Mini-Tournament for Togepi]]''.<br />
* Possible winner/runner up of the Swimsuit Beauty pagent in ''[[EP018|Beauty and The Beach]]''.<br />
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==Voice actors==<br />
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}<br />
|ja=飯塚雅弓 [[Mayumi Iizuka]]<br />
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub)<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ({{PUSA}} dub)<br />
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' (EP001-157)<br>龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' (EP158-261)<br>謝佼娟 ''Xiè Jiǎojuān'' (EP262-274)<br>林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' (AG)<br />
|ar=مجد ظاظ Majd Zaza<br />
|hr=Jasna Palić Picukarić<br>Olga Pakalović<br />
|cs=Eva Spoustová<br />
|nl=Marlies Somers<br />
|fil=Candice Arellano<br />
|fr_ca=Kim Jalabert<br />
|fr_eu=Fanny Roy<br />
|de=Angela Wiederhut<br />
|he=עדי בן ישראל Adi Ben Israel <br> נעמה אוזן Na'ama Ozen <br> טליה ברקאי Talia Barkai<br />
|it=Alessandra Karpoff<br />
|ko=지미애 Chi Mi-Ae<br />
|no=Anine Kruse<br />
|pl=Iwona Rulewicz<br />
|pt_br=Márcia Regina<br />
|pt_eu=Helena Montez (movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], and [[M04|4]]) <br> Paula Pais ([[EP117]]-[[EP273]])<br />
|es_la=Xóchitl Ugarte<br />
|es_eu=Miriam Valencia<br>Pilar González Aguado (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Anna Book<br />
|ca=Nina Romero<br />
|tr=Birtanem Coşkun Candaner<br />
|cs=Eva Spoustová}}<br />
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==Future appearances==<br />
Former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], Masamitsu Hidaka, stated in [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-at-anime-expo an interview] that Misty will not return as a main character in future seasons, but she will continue to make cameo appearances from time to time like she has in the past. He also mentioned {{pkmn|Contests}} in connection with Misty, although the translator neglected to mention what was meant by this.<br />
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Misty's seiyū, [[Mayumi Iizuka]], has hinted in her blog that Misty will make an appearance in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} <sup>[http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/mayumi_blog/45719533.html][http://Bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kasumi_to_make_appearance_in_anime]</sup>. No such appearance has been made or confirmed yet, however.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Misty Dengeki.png|thumb|right|Misty in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]<br />
Misty is a recurring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a {{pkmn|manga}} series based on the Pokémon anime.<br />
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She first appears in the chapter ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You]]''. She takes a liking to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and tells {{Ash}} about what it takes to be a professional Pokémon Trainer. Ash steals her [[bicycle]] later to rush Pikachu to a [[Pokémon Center]] after being injured by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.<br />
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She travels with Ash for the following chapter, ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', expecting Ash to repay her for her bike. Later in the same chapter, when Ash arrives in [[Cerulean City]], he battles her instead of the [[Sensational Sisters]]. Misty awards Ash the {{badge|Cascade}} when his {{AP|Fearow}} takes back his {{AP|hat}} from Misty's head.<br />
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Misty disappears from the manga until Ash and {{an|Brock}} bump into her at the [[Nomads Independence Day]] festival in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]''. After this, she is a common traveling companion to Ash and Brock, though they still part ways at times, such as when Misty and [[Duplica]] search for wild {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
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|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:129.png]] &rarr; [[File:130.png]]<br>[[Misty's Gyarados|Magikarp &rarr; Gyarados]] <br />
| align=center | [[File:090.png]]<br>{{p|Shellder}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{p|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:176.png]]<br>{{TP|Misty|Togetic}}<br />
|}<br />
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Misty MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Misty in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Misty, along with {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Misty and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* Misty is the only one of the main characters to have [[Misty's Staryu|a Pokémon]] along with its [[Misty's Starmie|evolved form]] on her team at the same time.<br />
* Misty is the only one of Ash's friends to have a [[Misty's Starmie|Psychic-type Pokémon]].<br />
* Misty is one of only two main characters that has no parent revealed, the other being {{Tracey}}.<br />
* Only two of Misty's Pokémon are not {{type2|Water}}: {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} and {{TP|Misty|Azurill}}, though Azurill can {{p|Marill|evolve into one}} later.<br />
** Also both of these Pokémon are {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
*** Also both were hatched from eggs she got from other main characters and debuted in a different generation from their fully evolved forms.<br />
* Misty is the first of [[Ash's friends]] to challenge a gym (albeit an unofficial gym), since she challenged and won against [[Dorian|the unofficial Johto Water Gym Leader]] in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''.<br />
* She is the only main character to have genderless Pokémon in her [[party|team]]. In fact, she has two, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}.<br />
* She is the only female companion of Ash who did not start off as a rookie. She is also considered as a rival by Ash and acts as his coach during Pokémon battles. Unlike Dawn and May, who are Pokémon Coordinators, Misty focuses on being a Water Pokémon Trainer. <br />
* She is the first main character to be seen owning a [[Generation II]] Pokémon, that Pokémon being Togepi.<br />
* Misty is the only one of her sisters not named after a flower, the names of her sisters being Daisy, Violet, and Lily. However, she does have the name for {{wp|baby's breath}} in Japanese.<br />
* She is the only one of Ash's female traveling friends to not own a starter Pokémon. She battled Ash for a {{AP|Totodile}} in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', but lost.<br />
*During the fifth movie, it is revealed that she likes pistachio flavored ice cream. <br />
*It is revealed in ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'' that when Misty was young, she played the {{wp|tambourine}}.<br />
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==Names==<br />
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|-style="background: #{{water color}};"<br />
!Language<br />
!Name<br />
!Origin<br />
|-<br />
|Japanese<br />
| {{tt|カスミ|Kasumi}}<br />
| From カスミソウ ''kasumisō'', the Japanese name for {{wp|Gypsophila}}. A reference to 霞み ''kasumi'' ("mist"). A common Japanese given name.<br />
|-<br />
|English, German, Italian, Spanish<br />
| Misty<br />
| Translation of 霞み ''kasumi'' in relation to the word ''mist''.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Ondine<br />
| Refers to {{wp|Ondine (mythology)|Ondine}}, a water nymph in Germanic mythology.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| {{tt|이슬|Iseul}}<br />
| 이슬 means ''dew''.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| {{tt|小霞|Xiǎo Xiá}}<br />
| From 霞み ''kasumi''. 小 means little or young, while 霞 refers to the rosy glow of the clouds during sunrise or sunset.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| {{tt|小霞|Síu Hàh}}<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
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'''Misty''' (Japanese: '''カスミ''' ''Kasumi'') is a friend and former traveling partner of [[Ash Ketchum]]. <br />
==Character==<br />
[[File:MistyEP.png|thumb|left|200px|Misty as seen in the {{series|Original}}]]<br />
A stubborn tomboy, Misty is the youngest of [[The Sensational Sisters|four sisters]] who live in the Cerulean Gym. Fed up with her more glamorous older sisters, Misty left the gym with the goal of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]. She met {{Ash}} when she "caught" him with her fishing line in a river between [[Pallet Town]] and [[Viridian City]]. She traveled around with Ash, [[Brock]], and {{Tracey}} through the [[Kanto]] region, [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]], and [[Johto]] region.<br />
<br />
Her purpose was ostensibly to get Ash to replace her [[bicycle]], which he had accidentally destroyed when they first met. However, Misty often seemed to have forgotten about the bicycle, indicating that her real reason for following along was that she simply wanted to remain with her friends. <br />
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During her travels with Ash, she, aside from training to become the best {{t|Water}} [[Pokémon Trainer]], also acted as his coach in many Pokémon battles. She is somewhat considered as a rival to Ash due to their competitive nature. It was also her job to drag Brock away from women by his ear.<br />
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Misty can be sweet and optimistic at times, but she is best known for how easily she can be angered or frustrated, and how loud and violent she can become in response. She is very extreme in most of her moods, and can switch between them quickly. There are many episodes where she is seen getting along with the younger siblings of the family, namely [[Mikey]], [[Sakura]], and [[Max]]. This stems from the fact that she understands what it's like to be the youngest because she has three older sisters. <br />
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Her goals are not as clear as those of the other main characters, since though her main interest is {{pkmn|training}} {{type2|Water}} Pokémon, there's many things she loves to do and she is very confident in her abilities in all aspects of life. [[Fishing]] is one of her hobbies, however, and she has a [[Misty's special lure|special lure]] which she designed to look like herself and gave to Ash as a gift. The one [[Elemental types|Pokémon type]] that Misty cannot stand are {{type2|Bug}}s; she tends to freak out in most cases whenever she encounters a Bug-type, which was first demonstrated when she refused to befriend Ash's {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}}. However, bugs are only one of three things Misty strongly dislikes, the other two being {{wp|carrots}} and {{wp|peppers}}. The only Bug-type Pokémon Misty are not afraid of is [[Ash's Heracross]] and [[Brock's Pineco]].<br />
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Misty participated in the [[Whirl Cup]] alongside Ash from ''[[EP215|Octillery the Outcast]]'' to ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match]]''. She defeated Ash in battle in the second round. Misty made it all the way to the best eight of the Whirl Cup, but narrowly lost to [[Trinity]] in the end. <br />
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[[File:Mistys fear of bugs.png|thumb|right|200px|Misty showing her fear of bugs]]<br />
After Ash competed in the [[Johto League Silver Conference]], however, her bicycle was repaired and returned to her by the [[Viridian City]] [[Nurse Joy]]. Misty was shown to be sad that she no longer had the convenient excuse to travel with Ash, especially when she saw that Ash hadn't learned that and had assumed she followed him because of her bike. In addition, her sisters {{an|Daisy}}, {{ka|Lily}}, and [[Violet]], called Misty at this time to tell her they were going on a world tour, and needed her to return to Cerulean and watch the Gym in their absence. However, Misty saw how Ash truly cared for her when he saved her from a trio of [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers|Pokémon gangsters]]. Misty wanted to stay with Ash, but felt it was her responsibility to take over the Gym, which would be shut down if left unattended.<br />
<br />
Upon the return of her sisters, Misty remained the sole Cerulean [[Gym Leader]]. Since their return, only Daisy appears to spend any significant amount of time at the Gym.<br />
<br />
While working in the gym, Misty sometimes receives help from Tracey when he is either visiting or running an errand for [[Professor Oak]].<br />
<br />
Misty reappeared from ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' to ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'' where she meets up with Ash and Brock again, along with meeting May and Max for the first time. During the episode ''A Togepi Mirage'', her Togepi evolves into a Togetic and helps defend the Togepi Paradise. Towards the end of the episode, Togetic decides to stay with the other Togepi to protect them, sharing one last tearful moment with Misty. She makes three more appearance in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} from ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' to ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''.<br />
<br />
==Appearance==<br />
Misty's usual hairstyle is a side ponytail which sticks out on the left side of her head. There are times she has let her hair down, sometimes when she goes to sleep. She has also been shown wearing hair extensions when she wore her mermaid costumes in the ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'' and ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''. Misty is also notably taller than Ash but shorter than Brock. She has worn three main outfits in the series and all of them sport the colors yellow, blue, and red.<br />
<br />
==Pokémon==<br />
Either through the tradition of her family's gym or merely her love of them, Misty prefers to train Water Pokémon. She usually bases her choice of Pokémon to train by looks, preferring Pokémon that she thinks of as "cute" over ones that she thinks are "ugly," but is willing to overcome such differences. Her love of water Pokémon stems from the fact that they are extremely flexible in battle, meaning that they can easily adapt to the opponent, as she stated in ''[[EP240|Some Like It Hot]]''. Since becoming gym leader, she has overcome her fear of Gyarados and continues to learn more about caring and battling with water Pokémon as challengers come to the [[Cerulean Gym]].<br />
<br />
This is a listing of Misty's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode. As she is currently residing in the Cerulean Gym, all of her Pokémon are there and none are listed as "on hand."<br />
<br />
===At Cerulean Gym===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Goldeen|Misty Goldeen.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Staryu|Misty Staryu.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Starmie|Starmie.png|water|psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Horsea|Misty Horsea.png|water}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Misty Psyduck.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Politoed|Newevo'dPolitoed.jpg|water|fir=Poliwag|mid=Poliwhirl}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Corsola|Misty Corsola.png|water|rock}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Gyarados|Misty Gyarados.png|water|flying|fir=Magikarp}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Luvdisc|Caserin.png|water|link=Caserin and Luverin|nick=Caserin}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Azurill|Marill Azurill.png|normal|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Dewgong|Misty Dewgong.png|water|ice|fir=Seel|link=Dewgong (Cerulean Gym)}}<br />
|}<br />
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She presumably also has access to any other Pokémon at the gym, such as [[Caserin and Luverin|Luverin]], {{p|Seaking}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Shellder}}, {{p|Magikarp}}, and {{p|Seel}}, due to being the Gym Leader.<br />
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===Released===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Togetic|Misty's Togetic.png|normal|flying|fir=Togepi}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Teddiursa|Spr 4h 217 m.png|normal}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Temporary===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Seaking|Seaking_Horn_Attack.jpg|water}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Seaking''': Caught during [[Seaking Catching Day]] in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''. It was released under contest rules.<br />
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===Briefly used===<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu.png|electric|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|Brock Vulpix.png|fire}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Pikachu''' and '''Bulbasaur''': Borrowed from {{Ash}} to participate in the [[Princess Day|Princess Pokémon Tournament]].<br />
* '''Vulpix''': Borrowed from [[Brock]] to participate in the [[Princess Day|Princess Pokémon Tournament]].<br />
<br />
==Achievements==<br />
[[File:Misty's_glass_medallion.png|thumb|250px|Misty's medallion as seen in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'']]<br />
* Champion of the Queen of the [[Princess Day]] Festival contest in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''.<br />
* Champion of the [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''. <br />
* Champion of the [[Seaking Catching Day]] competition in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* Ranked top 8 in the [[Whirl Cup]].<br />
* Runner up and default winner in the privately organized ''[[EP050|Mini-Tournament for Togepi]]''.<br />
* Possible winner/runner up of the Swimsuit Beauty pagent in ''[[EP018|Beauty and The Beach]]''.<br />
<br />
==Voice actors==<br />
{{vatable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color light}}<br />
|ja=飯塚雅弓 [[Mayumi Iizuka]]<br />
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub)<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ({{PUSA}} dub)<br />
|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng'' (EP001-157)<br>龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì'' (EP158-261)<br>謝佼娟 ''Xiè Jiǎojuān'' (EP262-274)<br>林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' (AG)<br />
|ar=مجد ظاظ Majd Zaza<br />
|hr=Jasna Palić Picukarić<br>Olga Pakalović<br />
|cs=Eva Spoustová<br />
|nl=Marlies Somers<br />
|fil=Candice Arellano<br />
|fr_ca=Kim Jalabert<br />
|fr_eu=Fanny Roy<br />
|de=Angela Wiederhut<br />
|he=עדי בן ישראל Adi Ben Israel <br> נעמה אוזן Na'ama Ozen <br> טליה ברקאי Talia Barkai<br />
|it=Alessandra Karpoff<br />
|ko=지미애 Chi Mi-Ae<br />
|no=Anine Kruse<br />
|pl=Iwona Rulewicz<br />
|pt_br=Márcia Regina<br />
|pt_eu=Helena Montez (movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], and [[M04|4]]) <br> Paula Pais ([[EP117]]-[[EP273]])<br />
|es_la=Xóchitl Ugarte<br />
|es_eu=Miriam Valencia<br>Pilar González Aguado (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Anna Book<br />
|ca=Nina Romero<br />
|tr=Birtanem Coşkun Candaner<br />
|cs=Eva Spoustová}}<br />
<br />
==Future appearances==<br />
Former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], Masamitsu Hidaka, stated in [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-at-anime-expo an interview] that Misty will not return as a main character in future seasons, but she will continue to make cameo appearances from time to time like she has in the past. He also mentioned {{pkmn|Contests}} in connection with Misty, although the translator neglected to mention what was meant by this.<br />
<br />
Misty's seiyū, [[Mayumi Iizuka]], has hinted in her blog that Misty will make an appearance in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} <sup>[http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/mayumi_blog/45719533.html][http://Bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Kasumi_to_make_appearance_in_anime]</sup>. No such appearance has been made or confirmed yet, however.<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Misty Dengeki.png|thumb|right|Misty in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]<br />
Misty is a recurring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a {{pkmn|manga}} series based on the Pokémon anime.<br />
<br />
She first appears in the chapter ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You]]''. She takes a liking to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and tells {{Ash}} about what it takes to be a professional Pokémon Trainer. Ash steals her [[bicycle]] later to rush Pikachu to a [[Pokémon Center]] after being injured by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.<br />
<br />
She travels with Ash for the following chapter, ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', expecting Ash to repay her for her bike. Later in the same chapter, when Ash arrives in [[Cerulean City]], he battles her instead of the [[Sensational Sisters]]. Misty awards Ash the {{badge|Cascade}} when his {{AP|Fearow}} takes back his {{AP|hat}} from Misty's head.<br />
<br />
Misty disappears from the manga until Ash and {{an|Brock}} bump into her at the [[Nomads Independence Day]] festival in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]''. After this, she is a common traveling companion to Ash and Brock, though they still part ways at times, such as when Misty and [[Duplica]] search for wild {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.<br />
<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=550px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[File:129.png]] &rarr; [[File:130.png]]<br>[[Misty's Gyarados|Magikarp &rarr; Gyarados]] <br />
| align=center | [[File:090.png]]<br>{{p|Shellder}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:131.png]]<br>{{p|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[File:176.png]]<br>{{TP|Misty|Togetic}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===<br />
[[File:Misty MPJ.jpg|thumb|right|Misty in Magical Pokémon Journey]]<br />
Misty, along with {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}}, make cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Misty and co. have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their own world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* Misty is the only one of the main characters to have [[Misty's Staryu|a Pokémon]] along with its [[Misty's Starmie|evolved form]] on her team at the same time.<br />
* Misty is the only one of Ash's friends to have a [[Misty's Starmie|Psychic-type Pokémon]].<br />
* Misty is one of only two main characters that has no parent revealed, the other being {{Tracey}}.<br />
* Only two of Misty's Pokémon are not {{type2|Water}}: {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} and {{TP|Misty|Azurill}}, though Azurill can {{p|Marill|evolve into one}} later.<br />
** Also both of these Pokémon are {{type2|Normal}}.<br />
*** Also both were hatched from eggs she got from other main characters and debuted in a different generation from their fully evolved forms.<br />
* Misty is the first of [[Ash's friends]] to challenge a gym (albeit an unofficial gym), since she challenged and won against [[Dorian|the unofficial Johto Water Gym Leader]] in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''.<br />
* She is the only main character to have genderless Pokémon in her [[party|team]]. In fact, she has two, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}.<br />
* She is the only female companion of Ash who did not start off as a rookie. She is also considered as a rival by Ash and acts as his coach during Pokémon battles. Unlike Dawn and May, who are Pokémon Coordinators, Misty focuses on being a Water Pokémon Trainer. <br />
* She is the first main character to be seen owning a [[Generation II]] Pokémon, that Pokémon being Togepi.<br />
* Misty is the only one of her sisters not named after a flower, the names of her sisters being Daisy, Violet, and Lily. However, she does have the name for {{wp|baby's breath}} in Japanese.<br />
* She is the only one of Ash's female traveling friends to not own a starter Pokémon. She battled Ash for a {{AP|Totodile}} in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', but lost.<br />
*During the fifth movie, it is revealed that she likes pistachio flavored ice cream. <br />
*It is revealed in ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'' that when Misty was young, she played the {{wp|tambourine}}.<br />
<br />
==Names==<br />
{|{{bluetable|background: white}}<br />
|-style="background: #{{water color}};"<br />
!Language<br />
!Name<br />
!Origin<br />
|-<br />
|Japanese<br />
| {{tt|カスミ|Kasumi}}<br />
| From カスミソウ ''kasumisō'', the Japanese name for {{wp|Gypsophila}}. A reference to 霞み ''kasumi'' ("mist"). A common Japanese given name.<br />
|-<br />
|English, German, Italian, Spanish<br />
| Misty<br />
| Translation of 霞み ''kasumi'' in relation to the word ''mist''.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Ondine<br />
| Refers to {{wp|Ondine (mythology)|Ondine}}, a water nymph in Germanic mythology.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| {{tt|이슬|Iseul}}<br />
| 이슬 means ''dew''.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})<br />
| {{tt|小霞|Xiǎo Xiá}}<br />
| From 霞み ''kasumi''. 小 means little or young, while 霞 refers to the rosy glow of the clouds during sunrise or sunset.<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})<br />
| {{tt|小霞|Síu Hàh}}<br />
| Same as Mandarin name. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
* [[Misty]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Misty}}<br />
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{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}}<br />
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{{PokémonInfobox|<br />
name=Gligar |<br />
jname=グライガー |<br />
tmname=Gliger |<br />
art=HGSS |<br />
size=170px |<br />
pron=<sc>glai-gahr</sc> |<br />
ndex=207 |<br />
oldjdex=189 |<br />
jdex=193 |<br />
hdex=350 |<br />
sdex=153 |<br />
fbrow=160 |<br />
abrow=128 |<br />
obrow=107 |<br />
opbrow=212 |<br />
typen=2 |<br />
type1=Ground |<br />
type2=Flying |<br />
species=FlyScorpion |<br />
height-ftin=3'07" |<br />
height-m=1.1 |<br />
weight-lbs=142.9 |<br />
weight-kg=64.8 |<br />
abilityn=2 |<br />
ability1=Hyper Cutter |<br />
ability2=Sand Veil |<br />
egggroupn=1 |<br />
egggroup1=Bug |<br />
egggroup2= |<br />
eggcycles=20 |<br />
evde=1 |<br />
expyield=108 |<br />
lv100exp=1,059,860 |<br />
gendercode=127 |<br />
color=Purple |<br />
catchrate=60 |<br />
body=09 |<br />
pokefordex=gligar |<br />
generation=2 |<br />
footnotes=}}<br />
'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} Pokémon.<br />
<br />
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up, at [[Time|night]], holding a [[Razor Fang]].<br />
<br />
==Biology==<br />
===Physiology===<br />
Gligar is a small, purple, bat-like Pokémon. It has blue wings, which are similar in function to a {{wp|flying squirrel}}'s, and have pointed purple tips at the edges of the membranes. Gligar has pincers on its forelegs, and a segmented, insectoid tail with a stinger on the end. Gligar has short hind legs, and feet that appear segmented with a large, single claw each. Additionally, Gligar has long, pointed ears and triangle-shaped eyes, fangs and a large tongue which is often seen out of its mouth. Gligar could be considered a cousin of {{p|Skorupi}} due to its scorpion-like traits; however, it shares some bat-like traits as well, making it similar to {{p|Zubat}}.<br />
<br />
====Gender differences====<br />
A female Gligar has a smaller stinger.<br />
<br />
====Special abilities====<br />
Gligar knows a small handful of {{t|poison}}ous attacks, such as {{m|Poison Sting}} and the rarely known {{m|Cross Poison}}. Gligar can also use a few {{type2|Bug}} moves, like {{m|Fury Cutter}} and {{m|U-turn}}. While Gligar can learn {{t|Ground}} and {{type2|Rock}} moves typical to a {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, its abilities as a {{type2|Flying}} are limited. Most notable is the fact that Gligar cannot learn {{m|Fly}}.<br />
<br />
Also, Gligar and its evolved form {{p|Gliscor}} are the only two Pokémon that are both Flying and Ground, which gives them a unique immunity to both {{type2|Electric}} and Ground [[move]]s. This trait is shared only with {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Baltoy}}, and {{p|Claydol}} due to the {{a|Levitate}} [[ability]].<br />
<br />
As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar, along with its evolved form {{p|Gliscor}}, can {{wp|Animal echolocation|emit sound waves}} to detect obstacles and fly around them.<br />
<br />
===Behavior===<br />
Flying straight at the foe’s face, it startles them by clamping on with its clawed hind legs and the pincers on its forelegs, before jabbing with its poison stinger. Gligar also tend to ambush prey as it passes by below. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.<br />
<br />
===Habitat===<br />
[[Image:Mountain.gif|left|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]<br />
Gligar live in mountainous regions, making their nests along cliff sides. It also prefers hot arid environments, but doesn't mind forests either.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
{{main|Pokémon food}}<br />
<br clear="left"><br />
Gligar are carnivorous.<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
[[File:Ash's Gligar 2.jpg|thumb|right|220px|{{AP|Gligar}} in the anime]]<br />
===Major appearances===<br />
====[[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]====<br />
A group of Gligar, along with a {{p|Gliscor}}, was featured in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. One of the Gligar was captured by {{Ash}}, while the {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} was captured by [[Paul]]. Ash's Gligar later evolved in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. <br />
<br />
====Other====<br />
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''. It was owned by a superhero named [[Gligarman]], and later by [[Latoya|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.<br />
<br />
===Minor appearances===<br />
[[Morrison]]'s Gligar first appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.<br />
<br />
A Gligar appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]''.<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to {{m|fly}} from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}<br />
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attatched to its arms and legs, and attacks the base of its prey with its claws.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Pokémon Adventures===<br />
A Gligar appeared in {{PAV|9}} that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being caught by Utaro, Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Gligar (TCG)}}<br />
<br />
==Game data==<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|gen=2<br />
|golddex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|silverdex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
|crystaldex=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.<br />
|rsdex=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its {{m|Poison Sting|poison barb}}.<br />
|emeralddex=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.<br />
|firereddex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
|leafgreendex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|stadium2dex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|dpdex=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.<br />
|platinumdex=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.<br />
|heartgolddex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|soulsilverdex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Game locations===<br />
<br />
{{Availability<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|gen=2<br />
|gsrarity=Rare<br />
|gsarea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|gen2ex=gold<br />
|crarity=Rare<br />
|carea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|gen3ex=frlg<br />
|frlgex=rse<br />
|erarity=Rare<br />
|earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]<br />
|colorarity=One<br />
|coloarea=[[The Under]]<br />
|coloshadow=yes<br />
|xdrarity=Rare<br />
|xdarea={{DL|Poké Spot|Rock Poké Spot}}<br />
|dprarity=Dongle<br />
|dongledp=Emerald<br />
|dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|206|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|207|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
|ptarea={{rt|206|Sinnoh}}<br />
|ptrarity=Uncommon<br />
|hgssrarity=Common<br />
|hgssarea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|hgssex=heartgold<br />
|palarea=Mountain}}<br />
<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{SidegameAvail<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 11]]<br>Endless Level 26<br>Trozei Battle<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]<br />
|md=[[Mt. Thunder]] (7F-10F)<br>[[Mt. Thunder Peak]] (1F-2F)<br>[[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F)<br>[[Desert Region]] (15F-20F)<br>[[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F)<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F)<br />
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6-B15)<br>[[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)<br />
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]<br>[[Sekra Mountain Range]]<br />
|ranger2=[[Peril Cliffs]]<br />
|ranger3=[[Radio Base]]<br>[[Light Temple]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats|<br />
type=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
HP= 65 |<br />
Attack= 75 |<br />
Defense=105 |<br />
SpAtk= 35 |<br />
SpDef= 65 |<br />
Speed= 85 }}<br />
<br />
====Pokéathlon stats====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ground<br />
|type2=Flying<br />
|Speed=3<br />
|SpeedMax=4<br />
|Power=2<br />
|PowerMax=3<br />
|Technique=3<br />
|TechniqueMax=3<br />
|Stamina=2<br />
|StaminaMax=2<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{DP Type effectiveness|<br />
type1=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
Normal= 100 |<br />
Fighting=50 |<br />
Flying= 100 |<br />
Poison= 50 |<br />
Ground= 0 |<br />
Rock= 100 |<br />
Bug= 50 |<br />
Ghost= 100 |<br />
Steel= 100 |<br />
<br />
Fire= 100 |<br />
Water= 200 |<br />
Grass= 100 |<br />
Electric= 0 |<br />
Psychic=100 |<br />
Ice= 400 |<br />
Dragon= 100 |<br />
Dark= 100 |<br />
<br />
notes=yes|<br />
flying=yes|<br />
newground=1}}<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{movelist|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|5|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|9|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|12|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|20|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|23|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|27|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|34|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|38|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|42|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|45|Guillotine|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|30|5|Cool|0}}<br />
{{movelist/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br />
{{movelist|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM54]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}<br />
{{movelist/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{eggmoves|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Beedrill}}<br>{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Ariados}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Ninjask}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|<br />
&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Ninjask}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Parasect}}<br>{{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Drapion}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Forretress}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Volbeat}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}<br>{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shuckle}}|Power Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0|||HGSS}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|Cool|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|15|75|15|Smart|0||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}<br />
{{eggmoves/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{tutor|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}<br />
{{tutor/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====Special moves====<br />
{{Shadow moves|207|43|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Faint Attack|Dark|Sand-Attack|Ground|Poison Sting|Poison|Slash|Normal|colo|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
===Side game data===<br />
{{Sidegame|<br />
type=ground |<br />
type2=flying |<br />
ndex=207 |<br />
Trozei=yes |<br />
rarity=Common |<br />
Dungeon=yes |<br />
body=1 |<br />
rate=8.5 |<br />
area=Mt. Deepgreen |<br />
P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er! |<br />
P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon? |<br />
P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind... |<br />
PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do! |<br />
Ranger=yes |<br />
group=Ground |<br />
assist=Ground |<br />
fieldpower=1 |<br />
field=Cut |<br />
loop=5 |<br />
MinEXP=35 |<br />
MaxEXP=49 |<br />
browser=Gligar rides the winds to launch attacks. Its claws can cut down small trees. |<br />
Dungeon2=yes |<br />
body2=1 |<br />
rate2=8.2 |<br />
iq=C |<br />
Ranger2=yes |<br />
group2=Ground |<br />
assist2=Flying |<br />
field2=Cut |<br />
field2power=1 |<br />
browser2=It flits around, ramming and {{m|slash}}ing to attack. |<br />
Ranger3=yes |<br />
group3=Ground |<br />
assist3=Ground |<br />
field3=Cut |<br />
field3power=2 |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Evolution===<br />
{{Evobox<br />
|family=Normal<br />
|sprite1=207<br />
|name1=Gligar<br />
|type1-1=Ground<br />
|type2-1=Flying<br />
|evotype1=Held<br />
|held1=Razor Fang<br />
|time1=Nighttime<br />
|sprite2=472<br />
|name2=Gliscor<br />
|type1-2=Ground<br />
|type2-2=Flying<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Sprites===<br />
{{Sprite|<br />
type=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
gen=2|<br />
gender=both|<br />
ndex=207|<br />
name=Gligar|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* Although Gligar was unable to learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.<br />
* Gligar and {{p|Gliscor|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to have the {{2t|Ground|Flying}} [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]].<br />
** Gligar and {{p|Gliscor}} are the only dual-typed Pokémon that have immunity to one of their own types without the help of an [[ability]].<br />
* Gligar's colors vary between {{pkmn|games}} and the {{pkmn|anime}}. It is light blue-violet in most sprite artwork and game artwork, dark pink in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, blue-purple in {{v2|Platinum}}, regular purple in the high-grade console games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and powder-pink in the anime and in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.<br />
* Gligar is heavier than its evolution at 142.9 lbs to {{p|Gliscor}}'s 93.7 lbs.<br />
* Gligar is one of ten non-{{t|Bug}}, {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Fly}}.<br />
* Gligar and Gliscor are among the few Pokémon who cannot learn any STAB attacks by level-up, only via TMs, egg moves, and move tutor.<br />
<br />
===Origin===<br />
It shares physical traits with {{wp|bat}}s, {{wp|gargoyle}}s, and {{wp|scorpion}}s. It may be based on the {{wp|scorpionfly}}.<br />
<br />
====Name origin====<br />
Gligar's name is a combination of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Skorgla<br />
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Scorplane - Combination of ''scorpion'' and ''plane'' which mean ''glide''.<br />
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 글라이거 ''Geullaiga''<br />
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 天蠍 ''Tiān Xiē'' - Literally "Sky scorpion". Shares its Chinese name with the constellation "{{wp|Scorpius}}".<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*[[Ash's Gligar]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
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[[Category:Pokémon that evolve through held items]]<br />
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by leveling up with a held item]]<br />
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve only at night]]<br />
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[[es:Gligar]]<br />
[[fr:Scorplane]]<br />
[[ja:グライガー]]<br />
[[pl:Gligar]]<br />
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{{PokémonInfobox|<br />
name=Gligar |<br />
jname=グライガー |<br />
tmname=Gliger |<br />
art=HGSS |<br />
size=170px |<br />
pron=<sc>glai-gahr</sc> |<br />
ndex=207 |<br />
oldjdex=189 |<br />
jdex=193 |<br />
hdex=350 |<br />
sdex=153 |<br />
fbrow=160 |<br />
abrow=128 |<br />
obrow=107 |<br />
opbrow=212 |<br />
typen=2 |<br />
type1=Ground |<br />
type2=Flying |<br />
species=FlyScorpion |<br />
height-ftin=3'07" |<br />
height-m=1.1 |<br />
weight-lbs=142.9 |<br />
weight-kg=64.8 |<br />
abilityn=2 |<br />
ability1=Hyper Cutter |<br />
ability2=Sand Veil |<br />
egggroupn=1 |<br />
egggroup1=Bug |<br />
egggroup2= |<br />
eggcycles=20 |<br />
evde=1 |<br />
expyield=108 |<br />
lv100exp=1,059,860 |<br />
gendercode=127 |<br />
color=Purple |<br />
catchrate=60 |<br />
body=09 |<br />
pokefordex=gligar |<br />
generation=2 |<br />
footnotes=}}<br />
'''Gligar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''グライガー''' ''Gliger'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Flying}} Pokémon.<br />
<br />
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gliscor}} when [[level]]ed up, at [[Time|night]], holding a [[Razor Fang]].<br />
<br />
==Biology==<br />
===Physiology===<br />
Gligar is a small, purple, bat-like Pokémon. It has blue wings, which are similar in function to a {{wp|flying squirrel}}'s, and have pointed purple tips at the edges of the membranes. Gligar has pincers on its forelegs, and a segmented, insectoid tail with a stinger on the end. Gligar has short hind legs, and feet that appear segmented with a large, single claw each. Additionally, Gligar has long, pointed ears and triangle-shaped eyes, fangs and a large tongue which is often seen out of its mouth. Gligar could be considered a cousin of {{p|Skorupi}} due to its scorpion-like traits; however, it shares some bat-like traits as well, making it similar to {{p|Zubat}}.<br />
<br />
====Gender differences====<br />
A female Gligar has a smaller stinger.<br />
<br />
====Special abilities====<br />
Gligar knows a small handful of {{t|poison}}ous attacks, such as {{m|Poison Sting}} and the rarely known {{m|Cross Poison}}. Gligar can also use a few {{type2|Bug}} moves, like {{m|Fury Cutter}} and {{m|U-turn}}. While Gligar can learn {{t|Ground}} and {{type2|Rock}} moves typical to a {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon, its abilities as a {{type2|Flying}} are limited. Most notable is the fact that Gligar cannot learn {{m|Fly}}.<br />
<br />
Also, Gligar and its evolved form {{p|Gliscor}} are the only two Pokémon that are both Flying and Ground, which gives them a unique immunity to both {{type2|Electric}} and Ground [[move]]s. This trait is shared only with {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Baltoy}}, and {{p|Claydol}} due to the {{a|Levitate}} [[ability]].<br />
<br />
As shown in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', Gligar, along with its evolved form {{p|Gliscor}}, can {{wp|Animal echolocation|emit sound waves}} to detect obstacles and fly around them.<br />
<br />
===Behavior===<br />
Flying straight at the foe’s face, it startles them by clamping on with its clawed hind legs and the pincers on its forelegs, before jabbing with its poison stinger. Gligar also tend to ambush prey as it passes by below. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.<br />
<br />
===Habitat===<br />
[[Image:Mountain.gif|left|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon}}]]<br />
Gligar live in mountainous regions, making their nests along cliff sides. It also prefers hot arid environments, but doesn't mind forests either.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
{{main|Pokémon food}}<br />
<br clear="left"><br />
Gligar are carnivorous.<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
[[File:Ash's Gligar 2.jpg|thumb|right|220px|{{AP|Gligar}} in the anime]]<br />
===Major appearances===<br />
====[[Ash's Gliscor|Ash's Gligar]]====<br />
A group of Gligar, along with a {{p|Gliscor}}, was featured in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]''. One of the Gligar was captured by {{Ash}}, while the {{TP|Paul|Gliscor}} was captured by [[Paul]]. Ash's Gligar later evolved in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. <br />
<br />
====Other====<br />
Gligar debuted in ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''. It was owned by a superhero named [[Gligarman]], and later by [[Latoya|his daughter]] when he retired from crime-fighting.<br />
<br />
===Minor appearances===<br />
[[Morrison]]'s Gligar first appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.<br />
<br />
A Gligar appeared in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]''.<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|EP138|Gligar|Ash's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. Gligar uses the cape-like wings on its back to {{m|fly}} from tree to tree quickly and quietly.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}<br />
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}<br />
{{Animedexbody|DP064|Gligar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gligar, the FlyScorpion Pokémon. It glides using the membrane attatched to its arms and legs, and attacks the base of its prey with its claws.}}<br />
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
===Pokémon Adventures===<br />
A Gligar appeared in {{PAV|9}} that stole {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Togepi}} {{pkmn|egg}}. With its {{m|Poison Sting}}, it felled both [[Aibo]] and [[Polibo]], then a {{p|Poliwag}}, before being caught by Utaro, Gold's {{p|Sudowoodo}}, and then attacked by [[Exbo]], and Gold's {{p|Sunkern}}, Sunbo, as it tried to escape. It was then beaten by the newly hatched {{p|Togepi}} it tried to eat, waking Gold in the process.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Gligar (TCG)}}<br />
<br />
==Game data==<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|gen=2<br />
|golddex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|silverdex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
|crystaldex=It builds its nest on a steep cliff. When it is done gliding, it hops along the ground back to its nest.<br />
|rsdex=Gligar glides through the air without a sound as if it were sliding. This Pokémon hangs on to the face of its foe using its clawed hind legs and the large pincers on its forelegs, then injects the prey with its {{m|Poison Sting|poison barb}}.<br />
|emeralddex=It glides without making a single sound. It grasps the face of its foe using its hind and large front claws, then stabs with its poison barb.<br />
|firereddex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
|leafgreendex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|stadium2dex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|dpdex=It sails on the winds with its limbs extended to strike from the sky. It aims for the prey's face.<br />
|platinumdex=It glides as if sliding. It startles foes by clamping on their faces, then jabs with its poison stinger.<br />
|heartgolddex=It flies straight at its target's face then clamps down on the startled victim to inject poison.<br />
|soulsilverdex=It usually clings to cliffs. When it spots its prey, it spreads its wings and glides down to attack.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Game locations===<br />
2<br />
{{Availability<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|gen=2<br />
|gsrarity=Rare<br />
|gsarea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|gen2ex=gold<br />
|crarity=Rare<br />
|carea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|gen3ex=frlg<br />
|frlgex=rse<br />
|erarity=Rare<br />
|earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]<br />
|colorarity=One<br />
|coloarea=[[The Under]]<br />
|coloshadow=yes<br />
|xdrarity=Rare<br />
|xdarea={{DL|Poké Spot|Rock Poké Spot}}<br />
|dprarity=Dongle<br />
|dongledp=Emerald<br />
|dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|206|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|207|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|215|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, [[Stark Mountain]]<br />
|ptarea={{rt|206|Sinnoh}}<br />
|ptrarity=Uncommon<br />
|hgssrarity=Common<br />
|hgssarea={{rt|45|Johto}}<br />
|hgssex=heartgold<br />
|palarea=Mountain}}<br />
<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{SidegameAvail<br />
|type=ground<br />
|type2=flying<br />
|trozei=[[Secret Storage 11]]<br>Endless Level 26<br>Trozei Battle<br>[[Mr. Who's Den]]<br />
|md=[[Mt. Thunder]] (7F-10F)<br>[[Mt. Thunder Peak]] (1F-2F)<br>[[Wish Cave]] (31F-35F)<br>[[Desert Region]] (15F-20F)<br>[[Southern Cavern]] (15F-25F)<br>[[Joyous Tower]] (31F-35F)<br />
|md2=[[Spacial Rift]] (B6-B15)<br>[[Deep Spacial Rift]] (B1-B9)<br />
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]]<br>[[Sekra Mountain Range]]<br />
|ranger2=[[Peril Cliffs]]<br />
|ranger3=[[Radio Base]]<br>[[Light Temple]]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats|<br />
type=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
HP= 65 |<br />
Attack= 75 |<br />
Defense=105 |<br />
SpAtk= 35 |<br />
SpDef= 65 |<br />
Speed= 85 }}<br />
<br />
====Pokéathlon stats====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ground<br />
|type2=Flying<br />
|Speed=3<br />
|SpeedMax=4<br />
|Power=2<br />
|PowerMax=3<br />
|Technique=3<br />
|TechniqueMax=3<br />
|Stamina=2<br />
|StaminaMax=2<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{DP Type effectiveness|<br />
type1=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
Normal= 100 |<br />
Fighting=50 |<br />
Flying= 100 |<br />
Poison= 50 |<br />
Ground= 0 |<br />
Rock= 100 |<br />
Bug= 50 |<br />
Ghost= 100 |<br />
Steel= 100 |<br />
<br />
Fire= 100 |<br />
Water= 200 |<br />
Grass= 100 |<br />
Electric= 0 |<br />
Psychic=100 |<br />
Ice= 400 |<br />
Dragon= 100 |<br />
Dark= 100 |<br />
<br />
notes=yes|<br />
flying=yes|<br />
newground=1}}<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{movelist|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|Start|Poison Sting|Poison|Physical|15|100|35|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|5|Sand-Attack|Ground|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|9|Harden|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|12|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|16|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|20|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|23|Faint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|27|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|31|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|34|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|38|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|42|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|45|Guillotine|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|30|5|Cool|0}}<br />
{{movelist/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br />
{{movelist|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM46]]|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM54]]|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40|Cool|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM69]]|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Beauty|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}<br />
{{movelist/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{eggmoves|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Beedrill}}<br>{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Ariados}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Ninjask}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|<br />
&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Surskit}}, {{p|Masquerain}}<br>{{p|Ninjask}}|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Parasect}}<br>{{p|Skorupi}}, {{p|Drapion}}|Cross Poison|Poison|Physical|70|100|20|Cool|3}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pineco}}, {{p|Forretress}}<br>{{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Ledian}}<br>{{p|Volbeat}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Heracross}}<br>{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Shuckle}}|Power Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cool|0|||HGSS}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|Cool|1}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Trapinch}}, {{p|Vibrava}}, {{p|Flygon}}|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|15|75|15|Smart|0||'''}}<br />
{{mlentry4|{{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Scizor}}<br>{{p|Yanma}}, {{p|Yanmega}}|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}<br />
{{eggmoves/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{tutor|ground|flying|4|2|Gligar}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}<br />
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}<br />
{{tutor/note|4|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
====Special moves====<br />
{{Shadow moves|207|43|Shadow Rush|--|--|--|Faint Attack|Dark|Sand-Attack|Ground|Poison Sting|Poison|Slash|Normal|colo|ground|flying}}<br />
<br />
===Side game data===<br />
{{Sidegame|<br />
type=ground |<br />
type2=flying |<br />
ndex=207 |<br />
Trozei=yes |<br />
rarity=Common |<br />
Dungeon=yes |<br />
body=1 |<br />
rate=8.5 |<br />
area=Mt. Deepgreen |<br />
P1=I startle my foes, then jab them with my {{m|Poison Sting}}er! |<br />
P2=Shoot... My health is down by half this soon? |<br />
P3=I'm banged up... I'm too beat to even ride the wind... |<br />
PL=There's me leveling up! I've got lots of scaring to do! |<br />
Ranger=yes |<br />
group=Ground |<br />
assist=Ground |<br />
fieldpower=1 |<br />
field=Cut |<br />
loop=5 |<br />
MinEXP=35 |<br />
MaxEXP=49 |<br />
browser=Gligar rides the winds to launch attacks. Its claws can cut down small trees. |<br />
Dungeon2=yes |<br />
body2=1 |<br />
rate2=8.2 |<br />
iq=C |<br />
Ranger2=yes |<br />
group2=Ground |<br />
assist2=Flying |<br />
field2=Cut |<br />
field2power=1 |<br />
browser2=It flits around, ramming and {{m|slash}}ing to attack. |<br />
Ranger3=yes |<br />
group3=Ground |<br />
assist3=Ground |<br />
field3=Cut |<br />
field3power=2 |<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Evolution===<br />
{{Evobox<br />
|family=Normal<br />
|sprite1=207<br />
|name1=Gligar<br />
|type1-1=Ground<br />
|type2-1=Flying<br />
|evotype1=Held<br />
|held1=Razor Fang<br />
|time1=Nighttime<br />
|sprite2=472<br />
|name2=Gliscor<br />
|type1-2=Ground<br />
|type2-2=Flying<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Sprites===<br />
{{Sprite|<br />
type=ground|<br />
type2=flying|<br />
gen=2|<br />
gender=both|<br />
ndex=207|<br />
name=Gligar|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* Although Gligar was unable to learn {{m|Earthquake}} by [[TM]] in [[Generation II]], a Gligar that knew Earthquake was a reward in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] for beating the {{ga|Silver|rival}} in Round 2.<br />
* Gligar and {{p|Gliscor|its evolution}} are the only Pokémon to have the {{2t|Ground|Flying}} [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]].<br />
** Gligar and {{p|Gliscor}} are the only dual-typed Pokémon that have immunity to one of their own types without the help of an [[ability]].<br />
* Gligar's colors vary between {{pkmn|games}} and the {{pkmn|anime}}. It is light blue-violet in most sprite artwork and game artwork, dark pink in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, blue-purple in {{v2|Platinum}}, regular purple in the high-grade console games such as [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], and powder-pink in the anime and in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.<br />
* Gligar is heavier than its evolution at 142.9 lbs to {{p|Gliscor}}'s 93.7 lbs.<br />
* Gligar is one of ten non-{{t|Bug}}, {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Fly}}.<br />
* Gligar and Gliscor are among the few Pokémon who cannot learn any STAB attacks by level-up, only via TMs, egg moves, and move tutor.<br />
<br />
===Origin===<br />
It shares physical traits with {{wp|bat}}s, {{wp|gargoyle}}s, and {{wp|scorpion}}s. It may be based on the {{wp|scorpionfly}}.<br />
<br />
====Name origin====<br />
Gligar's name is a combination of ''glide'' and ''{{wp|gargoyle}}''.<br />
<br />
==In other languages==<br />
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Skorgla<br />
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Scorplane - Combination of ''scorpion'' and ''plane'' which mean ''glide''.<br />
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 글라이거 ''Geullaiga''<br />
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)]]: 天蠍 ''Tiān Xiē'' - Literally "Sky scorpion". Shares its Chinese name with the constellation "{{wp|Scorpius}}".<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*[[Ash's Gligar]]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
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[[de:Skorgla]]<br />
[[es:Gligar]]<br />
[[fr:Scorplane]]<br />
[[ja:グライガー]]<br />
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[[pt:Gligar (pokémon)]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Jessie%27s_Seviper&diff=1154785Jessie's Seviper2010-08-15T07:40:11Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Poison|<br />
trainername=Jessie|<br />
pokemonname=Seviper|<br />
jtrainername=ムサシ|<br />
jpokemonname=ハブネーク|<br />
tmtrainername=Musashi|<br />
tmpokemonname=Habunake|<br />
image=[[File:Jessie Seviper.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Jessie's Seviper |<br />
location=[[Petalburg Woods]]|<br />
epnum=AG008|<br />
epname=A Tail with a Twist|<br />
prevonum=336|<br />
current=[[Party|With Jessie]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michael Sinterniklaas]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Chie Satō]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}})|<br />
java1=[[Chie Satō]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Jessie's Seviper''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのハブネーク''' ''Musashi's Habunake'') was the first [[Pokémon]] caught by [[Jessie]] of [[Team Rocket]] during her travels through [[Hoenn]], presumably as a replacement for her recently released {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Its voice actress in Japanese is 佐藤智恵 ''[[Chie Satō]]'', and its English voice actors are [[Michael Sinterniklaas]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) and [[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}} dub). In the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] English dub, some of the noises made by Satō are retained along with Sinterniklaas's voice. When {{PUSA}} took over the dub, they stopped retaining Satō's voice.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Jessie and Seviper.png|Jessie and Seviper|thumb|left]]<br />
Jessie caught Seviper in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]'' after initially being impressed with its sneaky and aggressive demeanor. It had defeated [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]] earlier in the episode, which is why Jessie wanted it so much. Although Seviper was intelligent, and outsmarted Team Rocket's multiple attempts to ensure its capture, Jessie caught Seviper after it had bitten off a chunk of her hair, mangling poor Seviper with her "{{m|Fury Swipes}}" and "{{m|Mega Kick}}".<br />
<br />
Seviper is, along with {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Jessie's primary [[Pokémon battle|battling]] Pokémon, often seen battling alongside [[James's Cacnea]] in [[Hoenn]] and later [[James's Carnivine]] in [[Sinnoh]]. While shown to be fairly powerful before being caught by Jessie, after it fell into her command, it suffered the inevitable fate that all Team Rocket Pokémon face- defeat by {{Ash}} or another good character. In the episode ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose]]'', Jessie and Seviper were determined to win a battle against Seviper's mortal enemy, a {{p|Zangoose}} belonging to the trainer [[Nicholai]]. <br />
<br />
Seviper has also entered a few {{Pkmn|Contest}}s. In ''Mademoiselle Jessica'''s contest debut, in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Seviper was Jessie's chosen Pokémon to enter the contest, but miserably failed to pass the Appeal Round, as Jessie didn't prepare herself to the contest, and ordered Seviper to use attacks that Seviper can't learn, such as {{m|Blaze Kick}}. She is then seen apologizing to it, meaning she does care about Seviper. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', ''Jessilina'' used Seviper in the Appeal Round. Not much of the Appeal was seen, because while Seviper was performing it, {{an|Dawn}} was thinking about her {{tP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s Appeal, focusing the attention on her, not in Jessie. However, {{si|Kenny}} stated that Seviper was being quite good. The appeal ends with Jessie ordering Seviper to perform {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Bite}} on Jessie herself, and thus, amazing the crowd.<br />
<br />
In the episode ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', ''Jessilina'' decided to face {{an|Dawn}} to "practice" for the [[Hearthome City]] contest. However, it was [[Zoey]] who accepted the challenge. Jessie used the combination of Seviper and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and her idea was to make Dustox use {{m|Poison Sting}} and then to make Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}} on Dustox's {{m|Poison Sting}}, making it spin and added extra-power to it. {{an|Brock}} even said that that was a smart combination. However, that didn't work as [[Zoey's Glameow]] countered with {{m|Iron Tail}}, making the combination going to other side around and then Zoey's {{p|Shellos}} used {{m|Mud Bomb}}, breaking the combination of {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Poison Tail}}. Seviper and Dustox both were then easily defeated by Zoey's Glameow.<br />
[[File:Jessalina Seviper.png|thumb|250px|Jessilina and Seviper]]<br />
In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]'' Seviper and Dustox were used in the Battle Round of the [[Hearthome City]] contest and lost against [[Nando]]. Not much of the battle was seen. In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks]]'' it was also used in the battle round of a Contest and it was quite successful until it lost to {{an|Dawn}}.<br />
<br />
Since Jessie has caught {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Seviper isn't seen in as many battles as before. It is also used as Team Rocket's escapist rogue to blanket the area in {{m|Haze}}, replacing [[James's Weezing]]'s duty to steal innocent Pokémon under the shrouded premises.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee it's Dawn!]]'' and ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore]]'', Jessie used Seviper for the [[Daybreak Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. In the appeals round, it made an entrance by coming out of its [[Poké Ball]], which was placed inside [[James's Carnivine]]'s mouth. In the next episode, it battled alongside Yanmega.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Jessie used it this time for the [[Neighborly Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}, where it was used for the appeals round, aiding her win her fourth [[ribbon]]. In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', Jessie used again for the [[Katakuri Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}} in the battle round, where it fought [[Princess Salvia]] (disguised as Dawn) and her [[Dawn's Togekiss|Togekiss]]. After a fierce battle it lost, but Salvia gave her the ribbon for the performance she gave during their battle, allowing her to enter in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].<br />
<br />
In the Grand Festival, Jessie used Seviper multiple times, including the Appeals Round and a battle with {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and a battle with {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. However, Jessie lost the final one to {{an|Dawn}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|poison|row=5|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=Poison Tail|2=Wrap}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0|1=SeviperPoisonTail.png|2=Seviper wrap.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|ice|Haze|AG008|A Tail with a Twist|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Crunch|AG0008|A Tail with a Twist}}<br />
{{anmu|poison|Poison Tail|AG008|A Tail with a Twist|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Wrap|AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!}}<br />
{{anmu/f|poison|no|c=a}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In ''[[DP023|Faced with Steelix Determination!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Jessie's Seviper. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: あかいキバ わわるとアブネー ハブネーク ''The red fangs, it's dangerous to touch them; Habunake''.<br />
*In Jessie's first encounter with Seviper, she was taller than Seviper. However, in recent episodes, Seviper is much taller than her. This could be an error on the animator's part, or could just simply mean it has grown during its time under Jessie's ownership. <br />
** It should be noted that in [[DP183]] Seviper was its original size when it was in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''.<br />
*Seviper also makes a second, low sound which sounds like purring. It usually does this when searching or surprised.<br />
*Like its trainer, Seviper is "bossy", as shown in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'' when James insulted it and it hissed at him, in which James got scared and bowed to Seviper instead. It also hissed at {{MTR}} when he called it a big overgrown Caterpie and slapped him with its tail.<br />
*In ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'', its Japanese voice could be heard during the brawls with {{p|Zangoose}}.<br />
*Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{MTR}}, and her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, Seviper has been a part of a main character's [[party]] for longer than any other Pokémon, having been Jessie's main battler throughout all of {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and much of {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}}.<br />
*Seviper is one of only two Pokémon in the anime (the other being [[Ash's Kingler]]) that was caught while battling a human, somehow, Jessie managed to defeat Seviper.<br />
*Seviper is the only Pokémon caught by Team Rocket in Hoenn still on their team. {{TP|James|Chimecho}} has been left with James's relatives, {{TP|James|Cacnea}} is with [[Gardenia]], and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} has been released.<br />
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'''Jessie's Seviper''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのハブネーク''' ''Musashi's Habunake'') was the first [[Pokémon]] caught by [[Jessie]] of [[Team Rocket]] during her travels through [[Hoenn]], presumably as a replacement for her recently released {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Its voice actress in Japanese is 佐藤智恵 ''[[Chie Satō]]'', and its English voice actors are [[Michael Sinterniklaas]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) and [[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}} dub). In the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] English dub, some of the noises made by Satō are retained along with Sinterniklaas's voice. When {{PUSA}} took over the dub, they stopped retaining Satō's voice.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Jessie and Seviper.png|Jessie and Seviper|thumb|left]]<br />
Jessie caught Seviper in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]'' after initially being impressed with its sneaky and aggressive demeanor. It had defeated [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]] earlier in the episode, which is why Jessie wanted it so much. Although Seviper was intelligent, and outsmarted Team Rocket's multiple attempts to ensure its capture, Jessie caught Seviper after it had bitten off a chunk of her hair, mangling poor Seviper with her "{{m|Fury Swipes}}" and "{{m|Mega Kick}}".<br />
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Seviper is, along with {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Jessie's primary [[Pokémon battle|battling]] Pokémon, often seen battling alongside [[James's Cacnea]] in [[Hoenn]] and later [[James's Carnivine]] in [[Sinnoh]]. While shown to be fairly powerful before being caught by Jessie, after it fell into her command, it suffered the inevitable fate that all Team Rocket Pokémon face- defeat by {{Ash}} or another good character. In the episode ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose]]'', Jessie and Seviper were determined to win a battle against Seviper's mortal enemy, a {{p|Zangoose}} belonging to the trainer [[Nicholai]]. <br />
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Seviper has also entered a few {{Pkmn|Contest}}s. In ''Mademoiselle Jessica'''s contest debut, in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Seviper was Jessie's chosen Pokémon to enter the contest, but miserably failed to pass the Appeal Round, as Jessie didn't prepare herself to the contest, and ordered Seviper to use attacks that Seviper can't learn, such as {{m|Blaze Kick}}. She is then seen apologizing to it, meaning she does care about Seviper. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', ''Jessilina'' used Seviper in the Appeal Round. Not much of the Appeal was seen, because while Seviper was performing it, {{an|Dawn}} was thinking about her {{tP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s Appeal, focusing the attention on her, not in Jessie. However, {{si|Kenny}} stated that Seviper was being quite good. The appeal ends with Jessie ordering Seviper to perform {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Bite}} on Jessie herself, and thus, amazing the crowd.<br />
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In the episode ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', ''Jessilina'' decided to face {{an|Dawn}} to "practice" for the [[Hearthome City]] contest. However, it was [[Zoey]] who accepted the challenge. Jessie used the combination of Seviper and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and her idea was to make Dustox use {{m|Poison Sting}} and then to make Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}} on Dustox's {{m|Poison Sting}}, making it spin and added extra-power to it. {{an|Brock}} even said that that was a smart combination. However, that didn't work as [[Zoey's Glameow]] countered with {{m|Iron Tail}}, making the combination going to other side around and then Zoey's {{p|Shellos}} used {{m|Mud Bomb}}, breaking the combination of {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Poison Tail}}. Seviper and Dustox both were then easily defeated by Zoey's Glameow.<br />
[[File:Jessalina Seviper.png|thumb|250px|Jessilina and Seviper]]<br />
In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]'' Seviper and Dustox were used in the Battle Round of the [[Hearthome City]] contest and lost against [[Nando]]. Not much of the battle was seen. In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks]]'' it was also used in the battle round of a Contest and it was quite successful until it lost to {{an|Dawn}}.<br />
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Since Jessie has caught {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Seviper isn't seen in as many battles as before. It is also used as Team Rocket's escapist rogue to blanket the area in {{m|Haze}}, replacing [[James's Weezing]]'s duty to steal innocent Pokémon under the shrouded premises.<br />
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In ''[[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee it's Dawn!]]'' and ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore]]'', Jessie used Seviper for the [[Daybreak Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. In the appeals round, it made an entrance by coming out of its [[Poké Ball]], which was placed inside [[James's Carnivine]]'s mouth. In the next episode, it battled alongside Yanmega.<br />
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In ''[[DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!]]'', Jessie used it this time for the [[Neighborly Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}, where it was used for the appeals round, aiding her win her fourth [[ribbon]]. In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', Jessie used again for the [[Katakuri Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}} in the battle round, where it fought [[Princess Salvia]] (disguised as Dawn) and her [[Dawn's Togekiss|Togekiss]]. After a fierce battle it lost, but Salvia gave her the ribbon for the performance she gave during their battle, allowing her to enter in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].<br />
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In the Grand Festival, Jessie used Seviper multiple times, including the Appeals Round and a battle with {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and a battle with {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. However, Jessie lost the final one to {{an|Dawn}}.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|ice|Haze|AG008|A Tail with a Twist|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|crunch|AG0008|A Tail with a Twist}}<br />
{{anmu|poison|Poison Tail|AG008|A Tail with a Twist|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Wrap|AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In ''[[DP023|Faced with Steelix Determination!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Jessie's Seviper. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: あかいキバ わわるとアブネー ハブネーク ''The red fangs, it's dangerous to touch them; Habunake''.<br />
*In Jessie's first encounter with Seviper, she was taller than Seviper. However, in recent episodes, Seviper is much taller than her. This could be an error on the animator's part, or could just simply mean it has grown during its time under Jessie's ownership. <br />
** It should be noted that in [[DP183]] Seviper was its original size when it was in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''.<br />
*Seviper also makes a second, low sound which sounds like purring. It usually does this when searching or surprised.<br />
*Like its trainer, Seviper is "bossy", as shown in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'' when James insulted it and it hissed at him, in which James got scared and bowed to Seviper instead. It also hissed at {{MTR}} when he called it a big overgrown Caterpie and slapped him with its tail.<br />
*In ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'', its Japanese voice could be heard during the brawls with {{p|Zangoose}}.<br />
*Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{MTR}}, and her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, Seviper has been a part of a main character's [[party]] for longer than any other Pokémon, having been Jessie's main battler throughout all of {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and much of {{series2|Diamond & Pearl}}.<br />
*Seviper is one of only two Pokémon in the anime (the other being [[Ash's Kingler]]) that was caught while battling a human, somehow, Jessie managed to defeat Seviper.<br />
*Seviper is the only Pokémon caught by Team Rocket in Hoenn still on their team. {{TP|James|Chimecho}} has been left with James's relatives, {{TP|James|Cacnea}} is with [[Gardenia]], and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} has been released.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Seviper}}<br />
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{{Team Rocket's Pokémon}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
[[Category:Jessie's Pokémon|Seviper]]<br />
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[[pl:Seviper Jessie]]<br />
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[[de:Jessies Vipitis]]<br />
[[fr:Séviper de Jessie]]<br />
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'''Dawn''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリ''' ''Hikari'') is a ten-year-old [[Pokémon Coordinator]] currently traveling through [[Sinnoh]] with {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}}. Her goal is to become a great [[Pokémon Coordinator]] like her [[mom#In the anime|mother]], [[Johanna]]. Her [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] was a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} that she received from [[Professor Rowan]] in the [[DP001|first ''Diamond & Pearl'' series episode]].<br />
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==Character==<br />
Dawn is notable for her confidence, since she is always looking towards the future rather than dwelling on her mistakes, although she has learned that this is not always enough. In the Japanese version, her catchphrase is, "{{tt|Daijōbu!|'It's fine!' or 'It'll be alright!'}}" Although not consistently translated in the English dub at first, she began to regularly use "No need to worry!" In stark contrast to {{an|May}}'s inexperience and self-doubt at the start of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Dawn was overly confident and assured in her own strength in the beginning.<br />
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She began her journey with her Piplup. Unlike {{an|May}}, she knew from the beginning that she wanted to be a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. After meeting Ash and Brock, she decided to journey with them, as their experience would likely be helpful to her. Like Ash, she is lucky enough to have seen a [[legendary Pokémon]] at the start of her journey, the projected soul of {{p|Mesprit}} in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''. She lost her first {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'' and ended up getting support from her mother who told her to rely on her friends. Eventually, in her [[DP027|second official Contest]], Dawn narrowly beat her childhood rival {{si|Kenny}} to gain her first [[ribbon]]. <br />
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She had a [[bicycle]], but like {{an|Misty}}'s and {{an|May}}'s bikes, [[Ash's Pikachu]] destroyed it with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, she did not mention this to Ash until more than 30 episodes after it happened. She also had a large suitcase full of dresses, but her mother made her leave it at home due to its impracticality. She also has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, and her Contest cry is "Spotlight!" (English) or "Charm up!" (Japanese). Johanna gave Dawn one of her old [[ribbon]]s from her days as a Coordinator as a gift for luck. Dawn returned the ribbon after she battled Zoey in the Grand Festival.<br />
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In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night!]]'', when she competed in the [[Hearthome City]] Contest, she lost in the Appeal Round, making her the first of the main characters to lose a Contest by losing the appeal round. In ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she lost the Appeal Round for second time in a row. This marked a notable change in Dawn's character. Previously, she had only occasionally been seen {{pkmn|training}} for Contests. After the second blow to her self-esteem, she didn't know what to do and was still very upset throughout ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]''. After this, she began to become more focused and regained her confidence after {{pkmn|battle|battling}} [[Maylene]] in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''. Dawn began to practice in earnest and eventually was able to break her losing streak in ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' and was able to win the [[Wallace Cup]] after narrowly defeating {{an|May}} in the final round. Dawn has since maintained her newfound focus and humility. After learning of the next Contest in [[Celestic Town]], she became very dedicated in her training, and actually overworked her Pokémon in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''. Due to her hard work, she managed to win the Contest in ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]''. In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', her {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} began to disobey her after [[Evolution|evolving]]. Despite this, she is still eager to train it well.<br />
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Dawn is also known to be very upset when losing Contests, specifically when not getting through the Appeal round. This was proved in the Hearthome City Contest, and later the Solaceon Town Contest.<br />
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Dawn entered the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] in [[DP174]], using her Buneary and Cyndaquil in the Appeals Round. She progressed through the round and battled [[Ursula]] first in [[DP175|the next episode]]. With Mamoswine and Pachirisu and a new combination, she was able to defeat her rival's {{p|Gabite}} and {{p|Flareon}}. [[DP176|The following episode]], she defeated [[Jessie|Jessilina]] and progressed to the [[DP177|finals]] to fight [[Zoey]]. After a very close fight between her Piplup and Togekiss and [[Zoey's Glameow]] and {{p|Gallade}}, however, she lost. After the competition, Zoey told Dawn that [[Candice]] was throwing a victory party for her in [[Snowpoint City]] and that Dawn was also welcome ; however, Dawn declined the invitation, stating that she still wants to support Ash in his upcoming battle at [[Sunyshore Gym]] and in the [[Sinnoh League]]. She then thanked all the Pokémon that had traveled with her through Sinnoh for their hard work and pledged to not give up her dream of being a Top Coordinator.<br />
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Over the course of her journey in Sinnoh, Dawn was able to come up with various combinations to show up her Pokémon's looks and strength. This began with something as simple as making her Piplup's beak grow longer, when using {{m|Peck}}, a combination she used even until the end of the Grand Festival. She later followed with simple spinning, a technique her Piplup and Buneary practiced for a while in [[Oreburgh City]]. The way it was used was adapted by Ash in his first Gym battle in Sinnoh. Later on, Dawn began with more complex combinations, such as Flame-Ice and Ice Chandelier, moves that were both powerful and beautiful. After a lot of practice, Dawn's Pokémon were able to master these combinations in battle. Coincidentally, both of these were used to defeat [[Ursula]].<br />
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[[File:Young Dawn.png|thumb|240px|Young Dawn]]<br />
While she is the only female main character not to have a sibling, she has two childhood friends that appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{si|Kenny}} and [[Leona]], both of whom call her '''Dee Dee''' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari'') sometimes. <br />
Dawn has prevented them from telling Ash and Brock about the reason why she has this nickname, but in [[DP161|Yes, in Dee Dee It's Dawn!]] it was revealed that the reason for the name was due to her hair glittering (ピカピカ ''pikapika'') after being shocked by the class pets in her kindergarten, {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}, making it appear that she had '''D'''iamond '''D'''andruff. Due to the trauma from being teased by her entire class with the nickname, she is very reluctant to let others know the origin of the name. She seems to be closer to Leona than to Kenny. Kenny functions as a rival for Dawn alongside [[Zoey]]. Zoey also functions as a semi-mentor to Dawn and helped her recover from her [[DP061|second loss]]. All three are competing for their first time in the regional Contests. Leona, however, challenges [[Gym]]s. She also seemed to be childhood friends with {{an|Barry}} when she was little, and was very upset that he didn't remember who she was.<br />
[[File:Dawn snow pt.png|thumb|left|240px|Dawn in her winter clothes]]<br />
Dawn is much more different than any of Ash's {{ashfr|other friends}}. Dawn has more concern about her appearance, as she will not show herself to Ash or Brock until she feels that her appearance is perfect. That may be a reason why she decides to sleep inside a tent while the others sleep outside. However, she has recently been seen sleeping outside with the others, such as in ''[[DP053|Tears for Fears!]]''. Every time she's going to be on camera, she needs to take a moment to brush her hair before going on, such as in [[DP174]]. In ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]'', Dawn revealed that she was the one to design {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s vest (but also admitted that her mother was the one to sew it). In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', she demonstrated her talent for designing again, sketching many different dresses for the [[Hearthome Collection]], though she rejected all of them.<br />
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Also unlike Ash's other friends, Dawn has already crossed a lot of boundaries that have previously only been held by Ash. She saw the aforementioned [[legendary Pokémon]] prior to meeting Ash, and is the first main character to own an {{type2|Electric}} [[Dawn's Pachirisu|Pokémon]] besides Ash. Having caught {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, and {{AP|Buizel}}, Dawn has captured more Pokémon in her first 35 episodes that any of the other main characters, aside from Ash. She is also the first main character besides Ash to have battled [[Lucian|a member]] of the [[Elite Four]], and the first of [[Ash's friends]] to have defeated a {{p|Phione|legendary Pokémon}} in battle. The latter, however, may still be arguable.<br />
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==Pokémon==<br />
[[File:DawnPartyDP177.png|thumb|250px|Dawn's current party]]<br />
Since catching her first Pokémon, the [[Pokémon]] that Dawn acquire tend to be cute and small like her starter, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. Similar to many Trainers they have met, Dawn also does not have any preference towards the [[elemental type|type]] of the Pokémon she trains, despite having multiple {{type2|Normal}}s. <br />
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Because of her lack of experience, she may have some rough spots on how to deal with her Pokémon properly, as seen when she bickers with Piplup sometimes. This lack of experience also reflects her Pachirisu and Mamoswine. Pachirisu occasionally hits unwanted targets with its {{m|Discharge}} while Mamoswine may easily be angered and disobey Dawn in the process. Despite all these issues she faces some times, Dawn still deeply cares for all her Pokémon, especially her starter, Piplup.<br />
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As a Coordinator who is willing to win the Grand Festival, Dawn has trained her Pokémon in the art of Appeals, as well as battles. She is able to fully utilize her Pokémon capabilities. A commonly-seen example would be her Buneary's capability to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which was used in various ways in the Contests Dawn participated in. She was also able to use her Togekiss in the finals of the Grand Festival to help her almost defeat Zoey, despite the lack of experience with it when compared to her other Pokémon, most especially Piplup, who was also used in the finals.<br />
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This listing is of Dawn's [[Pokémon]] as of the most recent Japanese episode:<br />
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===On hand===<br />
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{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|DP143.png|water}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Buneary|Dawn Buneary.png|normal}} ♀<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Pachirisu|Dawn Pachirisu.png|electric}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Mamoswine|Dawn Mamoswine.png|ice|ground|fir=Swinub|mid=Piloswine}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Cyndaquil|Dawn Cyndaquil.png|fire|fir=Egg}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Dawn|Togekiss|Dawn Togekiss.png|Normal|Flying}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
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===In training===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Dawn Ambipom.png|normal|fir=Aipom|size=180px}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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===Traded away===<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=180px}} ♂<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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===Temporary===<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:088.png]]<br>{{p|Grimer}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:085.png]]<br>{{p|Dodrio}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:319.png]]<br>{{p|Sharpedo}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Grimer''': Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Dodrio''' and '''Sharpedo''': Used in the triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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==Contests==<br />
===Ribbons obtained===<br />
[[Image:Dawn ribbon4.png|thumb|right|200px|Dawn's ribbons as of ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'']]<br />
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====[[Sinnoh]] ribbons====<br />
* {{to|Floaroma}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'')<br />
* [[Ribbon#In the anime|Aqua Ribbon]] (''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Celestic}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Chocovine}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Daybreak}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'')<br />
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===Outfits===<br />
* [[List of clothing in the anime#Dawn|Dawn's different outfits seen in the anime]]<br />
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==Achievements==<br />
* Unofficial Contest in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]'' - Runner-Up<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Runner-up - with [[Conway]]) (''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Winner (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')<br />
* [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[DP177]]'')<br />
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==Voice actors==<br />
{{vatable|color={{pearl color}}|bordercolor={{pearl color light}}<br />
|ja=豊口めぐみ ''[[Megumi Toyoguchi]]''<br />
|en=[[Emily Jenness]]<br />
|zh_cmn=林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' (Taiwan)<br />
|cs=Rosita Erbanová<br />
|nl=Meghna Kumar <br />
|fr_eu=Alexandra Corréa <br />
|de=Jana Julie<br />
|he=טליה ברקאי Talia Barkai<br />
|it=Tosawi Piovani<br />
|ko=정미숙 Chong Mi-Suk <br />
|no=Eline Høyer <br />
|pl=Magdalena Krylik ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br>Beata Wyrąbkiewicz ([[DP053]]-present)<br />
|pt_br=Fernanda Bulara<br />
|pt_eu=Raquel Ferreira<br />
|es_eu=Mar Bordallo<br />
|es_la=Gaby Ugarte ([[DP001]]-[[DP104]])<br>Leyla Rangel ([[DP105]]-present) <br />
}}<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Dawn or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Buneary M|19}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 33 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 019/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* Dawn's name is a reference to {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond|s}}, as [[Paul]] references {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pearl|s}}. "Dawn" may also be a reference to "Hikari," which means "light"--dawn is essentially the day's first light.<br />
[[Image:Dawnpll.JPG|220px|thumb|right|Dawn in [[Pokémon Learning League]]]]<br />
* Like [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~|May]], she has her own [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme song]], titled 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜 ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]''. It is the first ending of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. The song is performed by グリン ''Grin''.<br />
* On the [[Pokémon Learning League]] website, [[List of clothing in the anime|her clothing]] has been altered so that her white undershirt has sleeves and she is wearing black stockings or tights.<br />
* Dawn is the first Pokémon Trainer introduced as a novice to not have a {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon be her first evolution, as Ash's first evolving Pokémon was Caterpie, and May's was Wurmple. Dawn's first evolving Pokémon was {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}.<br />
** The only Pokémon on Dawn's team that have [[Evolution|evolved]] so far are part of a [[Generation II]] evolution family.<br />
* Dawn's {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub actress, Gaby Ugarte, is the sister of Xóchitl Ugarte, {{an|Misty}}'s Latin American Spanish voice actress. Interestingly, the two characters haven't met yet.<br />
* Megumi Toyoguchi voiced to Ran Kotobuki from Super Gals!. In Spain was voiced for Mar Bordallo, interestingly she later voices Dawn like Toyoguchi.<br />
* Dawn's Japanese name is Hikari, and [[Zoey|her rival's]] is Nozomi. The ''Hikari'' and the ''Nozomi'' are two Shinkansen "bullet train" lines. The Nozomi is faster than the Hikari, possibly symbolizing that Zoey is farther along in her coordinating skills than Dawn. It should also be noted that they go in opposite directions.<br />
* All of Dawn's Pokémon (and those she has owned in the past) draw parallels with one or more of Ash's or {{an|May}}'s Pokémon - excluding [[Ash's Buizel]] and [[Dawn's Ambipom]], who are currently owned by Ash or were owned by Ash previously.<br />
** [[Dawn's Piplup]] is similar to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in many ways: it was her [[starter Pokémon]], the two bonded after saving each other from wild Pokémon, and Piplup stays outside its Poké Ball and refuses to evolve.<br />
** [[Dawn's Buneary]] is like [[May's Beautifly]] in that Dawn had wanted to (and in Dawn's case, actually attempted to) capture one in an episode before they actually managed to. It is also their first capture.<br />
** [[Dawn's Pachirisu]] is a parallel to [[May's Skitty]], in that it is often hyper and needs to be calmed down (with a Poffin or toy respectively). It is also Dawn's second capture.<br />
** [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] draws parallels to both [[May's Munchlax]] as a Swinub, in that it lives to eat, and [[Ash's Charizard]] in that it was respectful of its Trainer in its basic form, but disobeyed in its second and third form. It is also similar in that it evolved from its second form to its final form within less than five episodes from evolving the first time. Both Ash's Charizard, Dawn's Mamoswine and May's Munchlax were all the Trainer's fifth captures on their journey.<br />
** [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] is draws parallels to [[May's Squirtle]]. Both are [[starter Pokémon]] from the region focused on in the remakes of their owner's introductory generation, while their owner is based on the female player character of the main games of their generation. It also draws some similarities to [[May's Venusaur]] for some of the same reasons, as both were given to the characters shortly after the release of the starter Pokémon's remake. <br />
* Dawn also shares the same choice for a [[starter Pokémon]] as her rival {{si|Kenny}}.<br />
* Dawn has a doppelgänger, [[Princess Salvia]].<br />
* All of Dawn's Normal-type Pokémon are female.<br />
* Dawn is Ash's only female companion not to have met Lance yet, however she is second out of all Ash's traveling buddies as {{Tracey}} has yet to meet Lance either.<br />
<br />
=== Similarities to Ash ===<br />
* Out of all of {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|friends}}, Dawn is the only one so far to have her debut episode dedicated completely to herself. Unlike other debut episodes, Ash didn't appear until the last minute. Also in that episode, she saw {{p|Mesprit|a legendary Pokémon}} similar to how Ash did at the start of his journey.<br />
* She is the only main character aside from Ash to challenge an official Pokémon Gym from the games, and the first of Ash's friends to compete in an official Gym Battle in the main series since ''[[EP005|Showdown at Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', where Brock battled Ash and Misty battled Ash respectively.<br />
** Counting Gym Leaders of any sort (regardless of game appearance), Dawn is only the second main character other than Ash to do this, as Misty challenged [[Dorian]] in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''.<br />
* Dawn is the second main character to have three Pokémon to disobey her: {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}. Ash's were {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Like Ash, she has a [[Johanna|mother]] who lives by herself with a [[Johanna's Glameow|Pokémon]] of her own, with no information whatsoever about her father, mirroring [[Delia Ketchum]] and her [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]].<br />
* Like Ash, Dawn has a childhood rival named {{si|Kenny}} who calls her by the nickname "Dee-dee" (Japanese: ピカリ ''Pikari''). Ash's childhood rival {{Gary}} calls him by the nickname "Ashy-boy" (Japanese: サトシくん ''Satoshi-kun'').<br />
* Like Ash, she has an [[Dawn's Pachirisu|Electric-type Pokémon]] that is based on a rodent.<br />
** She also owns a {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}.<br />
* Like Ash, Dawn imagined each of the Sinnoh starters before her journey began. She selected the Water-type starter (Piplup), which was Ash's original type choice (Squirtle) in Kanto.<br />
<br />
==Names==<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cell padding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #ccf;"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| ヒカリ ''Hikari''<br />
| From 光, light.<br />
|-<br />
| English<br />
| Dawn<br />
| May be a reference to ''Hikari'', as dawn is essentially the day's first light.<br />
|-<br />
| French<br />
| Aurore<br />
| Literally means dawn.<br />
|-<br />
| German<br />
| Lucia<br />
| A reference to ''lux lucid'', Latin for light.<br />
|-<br />
| Italian<br />
| Lucinda<br />
| From ''luce'', Italian for light.<br />
|-<br />
| Spanish<br />
| Maya<br />
| This may be from a gag that the Spanish dubbers did in switching Dawn's and May's names around. Notice Dawn's Spanish name, Maya, is closer to May, while {{an|May}}'s Spanish name is Aura, which translates into "dawn."<br />
|-<br />
| Korean<br />
| 나빛나 ''Na Bit-Na''<br />
| When read as a sentence, it means ''I shine''.<br />
|-<br />
| Chinese (Taiwan)<br />
| 小光 ''Xiǎo Guāng''<br />
| From 光 ''hikari'', light. Literally "young light".<br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Dawn}}<br />
* [[Dawn (game)]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.stage-on.net/hikari/ Daijoubu!], the fanlisting for Dawn<br />
* [http://pokeani.com/chara/r-hikari.html Hikari's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
* [http://pokeani.com/poke/list/r_poke-hikari.html Hikari's Pokémon] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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==On Bulbagarden forums==<br />
* {{BMGF|14886|The Dawn Club}}<br />
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{{Dawn's Pokémon}}<br />
{{Coordinators}}<br><br />
{{Animecharacters}}<br><br />
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[[Category:Ash's friends]]<br />
[[Category:Female characters]]<br />
[[Category:Female characters]]<br />
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[[de:Lucia]]<br />
[[es:Maya (anime)]]<br />
[[fr:Aurore (dessin animé)]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリ]]<br />
[[pl:Dawn]]<br />
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:DP143.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Dawn and Piplup2.png|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when Dawn said that Ash's Gible did not have ill intent when it was practicing its Draco Meteor in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', or when a Chimchar stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''. However, he was easily defeated by [[Dawn's Piloswine]] in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''. <br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'' expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Comically in [[DP173]], it implies that {{m|Draco Meteor}} can be used to differentiate Piplup from other {{p|Piplup}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Hydro Pump|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=BubbleBeam|6=a stronger Peck}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=DP143.png|2=Piplup whirlpool.png|3=Piplup Hydro Pump.png |4=Piplup bide.png|5=Piplup BubbleBeam.png|6=Piplup stronger Peck.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
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===Moves improvised===<br />
[[Image:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|Sky Attack-Peck combination from [[DP177]]|thumb|250px|right]]<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, battled an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It was used again in [[DP177]] to dodge [[Zoey|Zoey's Gallade]]'s {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.<br />
<br />
*'''Sky Attack-Peck Combination''' was used in the final battle of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] against her long-time rival [[Zoey]] in [[DP177]]. Dawn orders [[Dawn's Togekiss|her Togekiss]] to utilize {{m|Sky Attack}} while having Piplup on her back, and consequently she orders Piplup to use {{m|Peck}}. It results on a crimson aerial attack with which Dawn concludes her battle.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], three seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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[[Category:Dawn's Pokémon|Piplup]]<br />
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
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[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリのポッチャマ]]<br />
[[pl:Piplup Dawn]]<br />
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Dawn and Piplup2.png|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when Dawn said that Ash's Gible did not have ill intent when it was practicing its Draco Meteor in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', or when a Chimchar stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''. However, he was easily defeated by [[Dawn's Piloswine]] in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''. <br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
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Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'' expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Comically in [[DP173]], it implies that {{m|Draco Meteor}} can be used to differentiate Piplup from other {{p|Piplup}}.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Hydro Pump|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=BubbleBeam|6=a stronger Peck}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=DP143.png|2=Piplup whirlpool.png|3=Piplup Hydro Pump.png |4=Piplup bide.png|5=Piplup BubbleBeam.png|6=Piplup stronger Peck.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
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===Moves improvised===<br />
[[Image:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|Sky Attack-Peck combination from [[DP177]]|thumb|250px|right]]<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, battled an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It was used again in [[DP177]] to dodge [[Zoey|Zoey's Gallade]]'s {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.<br />
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*'''Sky Attack-Peck Combination''' was used in the final battle of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] against her long-time rival [[Zoey]] in [[DP177]]. Dawn orders [[Dawn's Togekiss|her Togekiss]] to utilize {{m|Sky Attack}} while having Piplup on her back, and consequently she orders Piplup to use {{m|Peck}}. It results on a crimson aerial attack with which Dawn concludes her battle.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], three seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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type1=Water|<br />
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pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
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caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
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epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage|<br />
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'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Dawn and Piplup2.png|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when Dawn said that Ash's Gible did not have ill intent when it was practicing its Draco Meteor in ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'', or when a Chimchar stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''<br />
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Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''. However, he was easily defeated by [[Dawn's Piloswine]] in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''. <br />
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Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
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It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
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In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
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In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
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In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
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In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
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In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
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Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'' expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Comically in [[DP173]], it implies that {{m|Draco Meteor}} can be used to differentiate Piplup from other {{p|Piplup}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Hydro Pump|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=BubbleBeam|6=a stronger Peck}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Piplup Hydro Pump.png|2=Piplup whirlpool.png|3=DP143.png |4=Piplup bide.png|5=Piplup BubbleBeam.png|6=Piplup stronger Peck.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
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===Moves improvised===<br />
[[Image:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|Sky Attack-Peck combination from [[DP177]]|thumb|250px|right]]<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, battled an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It was used again in [[DP177]] to dodge [[Zoey|Zoey's Gallade]]'s {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.<br />
<br />
*'''Sky Attack-Peck Combination''' was used in the final battle of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] against her long-time rival [[Zoey]] in [[DP177]]. Dawn orders [[Dawn's Togekiss|her Togekiss]] to utilize {{m|Sky Attack}} while having Piplup on her back, and consequently she orders Piplup to use {{m|Peck}}. It results on a crimson aerial attack with which Dawn concludes her battle.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], three seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
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hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
relatives={{Delia}}, Unknown father ([[EP002]]), Unknown grandfather ([[EP002]]) (Japanese only) ({{pkmn|anime}})<br>[[Mom]] ([[Electric Tale of Pikachu|manga]])<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck, he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|240px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
<br />
His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, but it is unclear whether he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu HD.png|electric}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|AshSwellow2.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ashs_Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash's Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|AshButterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|AshLapras.png|water|ice}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash's Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash's_Aipom.jpg|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Temporary====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:077.png]] → [[Image:078.png]]<br>{{p|Ponyta}} → {{p|Rapidash}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:137.png]]<br>{{p|Porygon}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:110.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Weezing}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:052.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Meowth}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Arbok}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:163.png]]<br>{{p|Hoothoot}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:119.png]]<br>{{p|Seaking}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:106.png]]<br>{{p|Hitmonlee}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:026.png]]<br>{{p|Raichu}} <br />
| align=center | [[Image:325.png]]<br>{{p|Spoink}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:458.png]]<br>{{p|Mantyke}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]'' however this was not aired in USA <br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|130px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|140px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badge.png|thumb|250px|Ash's eight badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Beacon}} ([[DP179]])<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race (DNF)<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Finalist)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s<br />
**{{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
**{{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng''<br>李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' <br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de='''Caroline Combrinck''' ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl='''Hanna Kinder-Kiss''' ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís<br>Sandra Faleiro<br>Sandra de Castro<br>Unknown voice actress <br> Cristina Carvalhal<br>Bárbara Lourenço<br>Ana Madureira<br />
|es_la='''Gabriel Ramos'''<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu='''Adolfo Moreno'''<br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar<br />
}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
{{stub|Manga}}<br />
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===<br />
Ash appears in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.<br />
<br />
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga]]<br />
Ash Ketchum is featured in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].<br />
<br />
While there are many similarities between the anime and manga versions of Ash, there are several differences as well. For example, while the anime version of Ash is indifferent to love, romance, or members of the opposite gender (or arguably, the same), the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]. He is also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree. <br />
<br />
Ash's appearance is very different in the manga, too. Ash wears a red jacket much like Red. He also wears a very different hat throughout the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 1|first volume]]. However, in the sixth chapter, ''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'' he wears a hat that resembles the hat he wears in the Pokémon anime. He appears with [[Ash's Pikachu|his Pikachu]] on his shoulder.<br />
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====Pokémon====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:010.png]] &rarr; [[Image:011.png]] &rarr; [[Image:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:004.png]] &rarr; [[Image:005.png]] &rarr; [[Image:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====Traded away=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[Image:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map, which turned out to be fake.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
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| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
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| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
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| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every {{type2|Fire}} [[starter Pokémon]] whose first form begins with a 'C': {{AP|Charmander}}, {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and [[Brock]].<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these four, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* All together, Ash has seen at least twenty-seven different species of [[legendary Pokémon]], and at least ten of them multiple times.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three members of Ash's Sinnoh party have evolved whilst battling [[Paul]]; these are {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has stopped capturing more than his limit of six pokémon.<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
* All of Ash's {{t|Flying}}-types that he still owns, except for Charizard, have two immunities. Gliscor is immune to {{t|Electric}}- and {{t|Ground}}-types. Noctowl, Swellow, and Staraptor are all immune to {{t|Ghost}}- and Ground-types.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], {{EF|Flint}} and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five without defeating a single Pokémon of theirs.<br />
** In all of these battles, except Bertha, Ash used Pikachu in each one. <br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] was the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, ends in [[DP179]], where Ash finally won the Beacon Badge. The gap was a total of 52 episodes. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
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! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
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|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
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|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese<br />
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Can mean "young wisdom"<span class="explain" title="or ”little knowledge”">*</span><noinclude>.<br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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'''Ash's Quilava''' (Japanese: '''サトシのマグマラシ''' ''Satoshi's Magmarashi'') was the third [[Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} during his travels through [[Johto]]. Its Japanese voice actor is ''[[Yuji Ueda]]'', and its English voice actress is [[Kayzie Rogers]].<br />
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==History==<br />
[[File:Ash Cyndaquil.png|thumb|250px|left|As a {{p|Cyndaquil}}]]<br />
===Johto===<br />
Quilava first appeared as a {{p|Cyndaquil}} in ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]''. On the way to [[Azalea Town]], Ash hears from a trainer named [[Koji]] that the forest he and his friends were traveling through was reputed to be populated by Cyndaquil and decides to look for one. Ash was separated from his friends and chased by [[Team Rocket]] into a cave where he found Cyndaquil. After competing with Koji and Team Rocket for it, Ash was able to capture it.<br />
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Personality-wise, Cyndaquil was the "baby" of Ash's group. It started off very weak and lazy, and was easily tired out. In battles, it usually had to wait for the flame on its back to ignite before using any {{type2|Fire}} attacks. After training with Ash in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]'', Cyndaquil was able to ignite at will. <br />
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[[File:AshQuilavaNoFlame.png|thumb|200px|right|Ash's Quilava without its flames lit]]<br />
Cyndaquil was also very speedy in battle, able to dodge attacks with ease. When it was being pursued by Team Rocket's mecha in DP182, it was able to dodge it easily, unlike most other Pokémon Team Rocket tried to capture. Arguably, its most notable battle appearance was in the episode ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''. Cyndaquil took down [[Jasmine]]'s undeniably powerful {{p|Steelix}}. It has also been used in most of Ash's [[Johto]] gym battles and it was able to get at least one win in all the matches, defeating [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney]]'s {{p|Nidorina}} and {{p|Clefairy}}, [[Morty]]'s {{p|Gastly}}, [[Jasmine]]'s {{p|Steelix}} and [[Pryce]]'s {{p|Dewgong}}. <br />
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Ash left Cyndaquil along with the rest of his [[Johto]] team at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when he wanted to start his journey fresh in the [[Hoenn]] region.<br />
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===Sinnoh===<br />
Ash called Cyndaquil back into his party for the [[Suzuran Conference]] in [[DP182]]. It was separated from Ash along with {{AP|Bayleef}}, {{AP|Totodile}}, {{AP|Snorlax}} and {{AP|Corphish}} when Team Rocket attempted to steal them. After finding the others, Cyndaquil was the only one left for Ash to search for. It was attacked by one of [[Team Rocket's mechas]]. During the battle, it showed that it had learned the move {{m|Flame Wheel}} during its time at the lab. When the mecha had Cyndaquil cornered, it evolved into {{p|Quilava}} and used its newly learned attack {{m|Eruption}} to destroy it.<br />
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In the [[DP183|following episode]], Ash will use Quilava to battle [[Nando]] in the first round of the [[Suzuran Conference]].<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}}<br />
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{{anmu|normal|Swift|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!}}<br />
{{anmu|fire|Flame Wheel|DP182|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|fire|Eruption|DP182|rec=yes}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* With his capture of {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}, Ash now has owned each Fire-type {{pkmn2|starter}} whose English name begins with a C and whose Japanese name begins with a ヒ ''hi'': {{AP|Charmander|Charizard}}, Cyndaquil, and Chimchar. Incidentally, Charmander and Chimchar were either abused or abandoned by their [[Damian|former]] [[Paul|Trainers]], while Cyndaquil narrowly avoided being captured by [[Koji|a potentially abusive Trainer]].<br />
* Cyndaquil's body color changed, like {{AP|Corphish}}'s {{m|BubbleBeam}}, over the course of the series. It started off with the top half being royal blue and the bottom half being cream, while later the top half was colored a mossy green and the bottom half was a deep cream.<br />
* Quilava, as a Cyndaquil, took the longest to evolve out of any Pokémon in the anime, having been in its first stage for longer than a decade.<br />
* Quilava is Ash's only Fire-type Pokémon that is not yet fully-evolved, and the only fire-type starter to have been on the main cast without evolving fully.<br />
* Ash considered evolving Cyndaquil into Quilava before the [[Silver Conference]] in ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', which aired nearly 8 years before its actual evolution.<br />
* Before evolution, it was revealed that Cyndaquil learned Flame Wheel at some point before it was recalled, very similar to {{AP|Torkoal}} learning {{m|Heat Wave}} before it was recalled.<br />
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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]] in a trio with [[Jessie]] and [[James]].<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
[[Image:Team Rocket's Meowth's earlier design.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]<br />
===Character===<br />
When he was younger, Meowth lived on the streets in [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|Hollywood]] after he came there in search of fame and fortune. He was a member of a gang of street Meowth that was led by a {{p|Persian}}; this gang annoyed the humans in town, stealing food and causing trouble in general. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. Since she rejected him and preferred the company of her rich human mistress, Meowth attempted to make himself stand out from other Meowth and become more human-like to make himself "worthy" of her. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language in a New York accent and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he learned to speak - "rocket" - and was inspired to join Team Rocket. In Japanese, he often puts the word "''Nya''" into his sentences, the equivalent of a meow in Japanese. This was abandoned in the English dub shortly into the beginning of the series. Because Meowth can speak human but is a Pokémon, he is useful as a Pokémon translator.<br />
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In ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following {{Ash}}, and Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it, and Meowth was once again heartbroken.<br />
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Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the signature move of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James's prized bottlecaps in order to appease the islanders. Upon learning of its species's love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] later in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.<br />
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There has been some debate as to whether or not Meowth was ever [[Giovanni]]'s "Top Cat" (personal pet). He has stated himself as such in front of Giovanni with no objection (only to say that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). Yet in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', he was shown to have been present at Team Rocket Headquarters for a short time, during which we see that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task and was assigned to the team of Jessie and James. In light of this, it should be noted that ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'' potentially contradicted other stated facts from previous episodes regarding Team Rocket's back story.<br />
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Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please Giovanni (or "Boss," as he and his teammates call Giovanni), and will stop at nothing to capture or steal useful or rare [[Pokémon]], especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since he encountered it in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Several times, Meowth and Pikachu have had to team up, such as in the episodes ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' when both were separated from their respective parties. His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James's incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends.<br />
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Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side not seen as often. In one of his image songs, ''[[Meowth's Song]]'', and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is shown to be a bit of a philosopher. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', he and his clone (in addition to Pikachu) were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle, Meowth remarking (in the dub) that the originals and the clones shared the same air, moon, and planet, giving them common ground. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and actually expressed some admiration for Ash and his friends, commenting, "You [Chimchar] have buddies who'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed one." On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth for obvious reasons but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once they find Jessie and James. Another trait Meowth shares with Ash's Pikachu is that they have a huge rivalry with their evolved forms, {{p|Persian}} and {{p|Raichu}}, respectively (though Pikachu is actually willing to work with Raichu, just isn't willing to evolve into one).<br />
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in love]]<br />
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion (obviously not as much as {{an|Brock}}, but still a fair amount). The first of these was the aforementioned Meowzie. The next one seen is [[Cassandra]], the (human) herbalist. Due to this infatuation, he decided to help her {{p|Paras}} evolve. However, he was replaced by a {{p|Persian}} so that he can continue traveling with Jessie and James. After this, three more cat-based Pokémon followed, beginning with [[May's Skitty]]. However, due to the fact the [[Jessie]] wanted to catch the Skitty, Meowth helped it escape in order to avoid Skitty getting hurt with the rest of the team. Later on, in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'' falls in love with another Skitty. In [[DP178]], Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} this time, one that belongs to [[Mamī]]. Similar to May's Skitty, Meowth tries to get away from Jessie and James so Glameow would not join them in blasting off. After Meowth was surrounded by Jessie, James, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}} and Mamī, Meowth gained power from the love he felt, allowing him to defeat several Pokémon thrown at him, including [[Ash's Infernape]], [[Jessie's Seviper]] and [[Dawn's Togekiss]]. However, after getting hit with [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}}, Glameow evolves into Purugly and squishes Meowth, making Meowth lose its feelings for it.<br />
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Meowth also has demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, coddling {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s egg before fighting for custody of it only to finally lose it to [[Misty]]. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a Fury Swipes attack to the head. <br />
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Meowth has also, since late [[Johto]], had frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine. <br />
<br />
Much like [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth does not stay inside a [[Poké Ball]], and it is never mentioned if he was ever captured by either member of Team Rocket he travels with. Strangely, though he first appeared in the second episode, in an era where {{Ash}} scanned nearly every Pokémon he came into contact with with his [[Pokédex]], it took until ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' for Ash to do this to Meowth. However, this was a mere accident: Meowth was dressed up like a {{p|Kirlia}}, and Ash had never seen one before. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', {{an|Dawn}}, unlike Ash, scanned him right away. She also made the same mistake as Ash when she scanned Meowth as a {{p|Shiftry}} in ''[[DP014|Leave it to Brocko!]]''. Also in the episode ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' the character {{Tracey}} started examining Meowth (despite not having a [[Pokédex]]), but only because he was interested in the fact that he could talk.<br />
<br />
Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it. In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship]]'' , however, Meowth fought extremely well, even knocking out {{an|Barry}}'s {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which normally wouldn't do much damage. Yet just two episodes later, in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', Meowth was unable to break a display case using {{m|Scratch}}. Meowth's Fury Swipes attack was shown to slice dough in order to make ramen in the episode, ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. The owner of the ramen shop saw Meowth do this and asked him to work for him. After some thought, Meowth accepted. He eventually rejoined the group.<br />
<br />
Meowth has used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when Jessie, James, and he wanted to get into the [[Old Chateau]] in [[Canalave City]].<br />
<br />
===Contests===<br />
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[[File:Meowth DP146 noodle appeal.png|thumb|220px|Meowth slicing ramen]]<br />
[[Jessie]] also used him during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]] in the episode ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Jessie's contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.<br />
<br />
In the Appeals Round in the contest, he created an ice sculpture of [[Giovanni]], [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]] and himself. <br />
<br />
In "the Jester"'s battle with [[Erica]], he used "{{m|Transform}}". He did this by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against {{p|Jynx}}. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. It popped the inflatable Wailord with its claws and "the Jester" was eventually disqualified. <br />
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In the Ping Pong tournament, Jessie and Meowth were disqualified since Meowth sliced the ball with his claws, instead of hitting it. In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', is used for the appeal, where it used its talent for slicing ramen. The two then gave the judges the ramen to taste. Upon seeing the appeal on TV, {{si|Christopher}} became very proud.<br />
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===Moves used===<br />
{{anmu/h|normal|row=4|align=center|move=Fury Swipes|pic=Meowth f swipes.png}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Fury Swipes|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Tickle|EP078|All Fired up}}<br />
{{anmu/f|normal|no|c=a}}<br />
* Meowth claimed to be learning {{m|Night Slash}} in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', but he has never been seen using the move.<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
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|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng''<br>龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì''<br>雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''<br />
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|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez<br>Gabriel Cobayassi (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])<br />
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|fil=Julius Figueroa<br />
|fr_ca=François Sasseville<br />
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-Present)<br />
|hu=Minárovics Péter<br>Szokol Péter<br />
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti (first 6 seasons)<br>Pietro Ubaldi (from Advanced Challenge on)<br />
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weon-Hyeong'' ([[original series]], all {{pkmn|movies}})<br>박지훈 ''Park Ji-Hun'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}})<br>오인성 ''O In-Seong'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})<br />
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|ar=عادل أبو حسون Adel Abu Hassoun<br />
|ca=César Lechiguero<br />
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu}}<br />
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==In the games==<br />
===Pokémon Yellow===<br />
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team each time they appear, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}/{{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} and their evolved forms.<br />
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====First battle====<br />
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|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
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====Second battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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====Third battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Meowth EToP.jpg|thumb|right|Meowth in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]<br />
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu===<br />
Meowth appears in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga series along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He first appears in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.<br />
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!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Team Rocket's Meowth|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 11 || - || {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} || 18<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Meowth|46}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} || 46/109<br />
|-<br />
| [[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 38 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 017/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*There seems to be some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out]]'', what he wanted was a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and at least twice he suggests that all three of them go into the water (once in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and once in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''). However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.<br />
[[File:Meowth_without_charm.png|thumb|right|Meowth without his charm]]<br />
*The charm embedded in Meowth's forehead had been lost in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' after an accident, forcing him to search it desperately. At the end of the episode, however, it was discovered that it had simply been jammed into his head by the impact.<br />
*Meowth claims he is unable to learn Pay Day as a trade off for learning to speak.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub, he is referred to as "Chimuelo" ("toothless") by James, a common form used in Mexico.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian Portuguese dub, he is referred to as "Miau" (meow).<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Meowth}}<br />
* [[Talking Pokémon]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://pokeani.com/poke/reg/r_p-no052.html Nyarth's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]] in a trio with [[Jessie]] and [[James]].<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
[[Image:Team Rocket's Meowth's earlier design.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]<br />
===Character===<br />
When he was younger, Meowth lived on the streets in [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|Hollywood]] after he came there in search of fame and fortune. He was a member of a gang of street Meowth that was led by a {{p|Persian}}; this gang annoyed the humans in town, stealing food and causing trouble in general. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. Since she rejected him and preferred the company of her rich human mistress, Meowth attempted to make himself stand out from other Meowth and become more human-like to make himself "worthy" of her. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language in a New York accent and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he learned to speak - "rocket" - and was inspired to join Team Rocket. In Japanese, he often puts the word "''Nya''" into his sentences, the equivalent of a meow in Japanese. This was abandoned in the English dub shortly into the beginning of the series. Because Meowth can speak human but is a Pokémon, he is useful as a Pokémon translator.<br />
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In ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following {{Ash}}, and Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it, and Meowth was once again heartbroken.<br />
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Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the signature move of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James's prized bottlecaps in order to appease the islanders. Upon learning of its species's love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] later in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.<br />
<br />
There has been some debate as to whether or not Meowth was ever [[Giovanni]]'s "Top Cat" (personal pet). He has stated himself as such in front of Giovanni with no objection (only to say that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). Yet in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', he was shown to have been present at Team Rocket Headquarters for a short time, during which we see that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task and was assigned to the team of Jessie and James. In light of this, it should be noted that ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'' potentially contradicted other stated facts from previous episodes regarding Team Rocket's back story.<br />
<br />
Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please Giovanni (or "Boss," as he and his teammates call Giovanni), and will stop at nothing to capture or steal useful or rare [[Pokémon]], especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since he encountered it in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Several times, Meowth and Pikachu have had to team up, such as in the episodes ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' when both were separated from their respective parties. His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James's incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends.<br />
<br />
Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side not seen as often. In one of his image songs, ''[[Meowth's Song]]'', and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is shown to be a bit of a philosopher. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', he and his clone (in addition to Pikachu) were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle, Meowth remarking (in the dub) that the originals and the clones shared the same air, moon, and planet, giving them common ground. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and actually expressed some admiration for Ash and his friends, commenting, "You [Chimchar] have buddies who'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed one." On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth for obvious reasons but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once they find Jessie and James. Another trait Meowth shares with Ash's Pikachu is that they have a huge rivalry with their evolved forms, {{p|Persian}} and {{p|Raichu}}, respectively (though Pikachu is actually willing to work with Raichu, just isn't willing to evolve into one).<br />
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in love]]<br />
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion (obviously not as much as {{an|Brock}}, but still a fair amount). The first of these was the aforementioned Meowzie. The next one seen is [[Cassandra]], the (human) herbalist. Due to this infatuation, he decided to help her {{p|Paras}} evolve. However, he was replaced by a {{p|Persian}} so that he can continue traveling with Jessie and James. After this, three more cat-based Pokémon followed, beginning with [[May's Skitty]]. However, due to the fact the [[Jessie]] wanted to catch the Skitty, Meowth helped it escape in order to avoid Skitty getting hurt with the rest of the team. Later on, in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'' falls in love with another Skitty. In [[DP178]], Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} this time, one that belongs to [[Mamī]]. Similar to May's Skitty, Meowth tries to get away from Jessie and James so Glameow would not join them in blasting off. After Meowth was surrounded by Jessie, James, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}} and Mamī, Meowth gained power from the love he felt, allowing him to defeat several Pokémon thrown at him, including [[Ash's Infernape]], [[Jessie's Seviper]] and [[Dawn's Togekiss]]. However, after getting hit with [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}}, Glameow evolves into Purugly and squishes Meowth, making Meowth lose its feelings for it.<br />
<br />
Meowth also has demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, coddling {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s egg before fighting for custody of it only to finally lose it to [[Misty]]. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a Fury Swipes attack to the head. <br />
<br />
Meowth has also, since late [[Johto]], had frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine. <br />
<br />
Much like [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth does not stay inside a [[Poké Ball]], and it is never mentioned if he was ever captured by either member of Team Rocket he travels with. Strangely, though he first appeared in the second episode, in an era where {{Ash}} scanned nearly every Pokémon he came into contact with with his [[Pokédex]], it took until ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' for Ash to do this to Meowth. However, this was a mere accident: Meowth was dressed up like a {{p|Kirlia}}, and Ash had never seen one before. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', {{an|Dawn}}, unlike Ash, scanned him right away. She also made the same mistake as Ash when she scanned Meowth as a {{p|Shiftry}} in ''[[DP014|Leave it to Brocko!]]''. Also in the episode ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' the character {{Tracey}} started examining Meowth (despite not having a [[Pokédex]]), but only because he was interested in the fact that he could talk.<br />
<br />
Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it. In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship]]'' , however, Meowth fought extremely well, even knocking out {{an|Barry}}'s {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which normally wouldn't do much damage. Yet just two episodes later, in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', Meowth was unable to break a display case using {{m|Scratch}}. Meowth's Fury Swipes attack was shown to slice dough in order to make ramen in the episode, ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. The owner of the ramen shop saw Meowth do this and asked him to work for him. After some thought, Meowth accepted. He eventually rejoined the group.<br />
<br />
Meowth has used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when Jessie, James, and he wanted to get into the [[Old Chateau]] in [[Canalave City]].<br />
<br />
===Contests===<br />
<br />
[[File:Meowth DP146 noodle appeal.png|thumb|220px|Meowth slicing ramen]]<br />
[[Jessie]] also used him during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]] in the episode ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Jessie's contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.<br />
<br />
In the Appeals Round in the contest, he created an ice sculpture of [[Giovanni]], [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]] and himself. <br />
<br />
In "the Jester"'s battle with [[Erica]], he used "{{m|Transform}}". He did this by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against {{p|Jynx}}. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. It popped the inflatable Wailord with its claws and "the Jester" was eventually disqualified. <br />
<br />
In the Ping Pong tournament, Jessie and Meowth were disqualified since Meowth sliced the ball with his claws, instead of hitting it. In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', is used for the appeal, where it used its talent for slicing ramen. The two then gave the judges the ramen to taste. Upon seeing the appeal on TV, {{si|Christopher}} became very proud.<br />
<br />
===Moves used===<br />
{{anmu/h|normal|row=4|align=center|move=Fury Swipes|pic=Meowth f swipes.png}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Fury Swipes|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}<br />
{{anmu/f|normal|no|c=a}}<br />
* Meowth claimed to be learning {{m|Night Slash}} in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', but he has never been seen using the move.<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
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|ja=犬山イヌコ ''[[Inuko Inuyama]]''<br />
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|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br>Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[SS003]], [[SS006]], [[SS007]], [[SS009]], [[SS010]], [[SS012]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]])<br />
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|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez<br>Gabriel Cobayassi (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])<br />
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]])<br>Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-present)<br />
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|hr=Pero Jurčić<br>Sven Šestak<br />
|da=Peter Zelder Due<br />
|fi=Pauli Virta<br>Arto Nieminen<br />
|fil=Julius Figueroa<br />
|fr_ca=François Sasseville<br />
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|ca=César Lechiguero<br />
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu}}<br />
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==In the games==<br />
===Pokémon Yellow===<br />
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team each time they appear, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}/{{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} and their evolved forms.<br />
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====First battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=14|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
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====Second battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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====Third battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Meowth EToP.jpg|thumb|right|Meowth in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]<br />
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu===<br />
Meowth appears in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga series along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He first appears in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.<br />
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|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Team Rocket's Meowth|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 11 || - || {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} || 18<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Meowth|46}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} || 46/109<br />
|-<br />
| [[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 38 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 017/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*There seems to be some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out]]'', what he wanted was a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and at least twice he suggests that all three of them go into the water (once in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and once in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''). However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.<br />
[[File:Meowth_without_charm.png|thumb|right|Meowth without his charm]]<br />
*The charm embedded in Meowth's forehead had been lost in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' after an accident, forcing him to search it desperately. At the end of the episode, however, it was discovered that it had simply been jammed into his head by the impact.<br />
*Meowth claims he is unable to learn Pay Day as a trade off for learning to speak.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub, he is referred to as "Chimuelo" ("toothless") by James, a common form used in Mexico.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian Portuguese dub, he is referred to as "Miau" (meow).<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Meowth}}<br />
* [[Talking Pokémon]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Meowth}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://pokeani.com/poke/reg/r_p-no052.html Nyarth's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Meowth''' (Japanese: '''ニャース''' ''Nyarth'') is a member of [[Team Rocket]] in a trio with [[Jessie]] and [[James]].<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
[[Image:Team Rocket's Meowth's earlier design.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Meowth as seen in his debut episode]]<br />
===Character===<br />
When he was younger, Meowth lived on the streets in [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|Hollywood]] after he came there in search of fame and fortune. He was a member of a gang of street Meowth that was led by a {{p|Persian}}; this gang annoyed the humans in town, stealing food and causing trouble in general. One day, Meowth came across a female Meowth named [[Meowzie]]. Since she rejected him and preferred the company of her rich human mistress, Meowth attempted to make himself stand out from other Meowth and become more human-like to make himself "worthy" of her. Thus, he painstakingly taught himself to speak human language in a New York accent and walk upright like a human. When he approached her after this transformation, she once again rejected him, calling him a freak. Heartbroken, Meowth remembered the first human word he learned to speak - "rocket" - and was inspired to join Team Rocket. In Japanese, he often puts the word "''Nya''" into his sentences, the equivalent of a meow in Japanese. This was abandoned in the English dub shortly into the beginning of the series. Because Meowth can speak human but is a Pokémon, he is useful as a Pokémon translator.<br />
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In ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'', Meowth, Jessie, and James returned to Hollywood while following {{Ash}}, and Meowth was reunited with Meowzie, who had since been abandoned by her mistress and was forced to join the gang of street Meowth. Meowth fought his former Persian leader to win Meowzie's love, and won, but Meowzie demonstrated that her loyalty was with Persian since he took care of her when she needed it, and Meowth was once again heartbroken.<br />
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Because of the effort Meowth exerted while learning to speak and walk like a human, he has not learned the signature move of his species, {{m|Pay Day}}. In ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules]]'', Meowth was worshiped by an island of people who believed that he could bring them riches with Pay Day. When he was caught in a battle meant to induce Pay Day, Jessie and James had to secretly bail him out by throwing the last of their spare change and some of James's prized bottlecaps in order to appease the islanders. Upon learning of its species's love for gathering coins and shiny objects from Ash's [[Pokédex]] later in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'', Jessie criticized him for not doing so.<br />
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There has been some debate as to whether or not Meowth was ever [[Giovanni]]'s "Top Cat" (personal pet). He has stated himself as such in front of Giovanni with no objection (only to say that {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} was now in that position). Yet in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', he was shown to have been present at Team Rocket Headquarters for a short time, during which we see that Persian is already there. During this time, Meowth became a servant to Giovanni, bringing him food and drinks; however, he was unsuccessful at this task and was assigned to the team of Jessie and James. In light of this, it should be noted that ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'' potentially contradicted other stated facts from previous episodes regarding Team Rocket's back story.<br />
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Meowth has an ambitious, conniving, and idealistic personality. He has made it his life goal to please Giovanni (or "Boss," as he and his teammates call Giovanni), and will stop at nothing to capture or steal useful or rare [[Pokémon]], especially [[Ash's Pikachu]], which he has been pursuing since he encountered it in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Several times, Meowth and Pikachu have had to team up, such as in the episodes ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'' and ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone]]'' when both were separated from their respective parties. His relationship with Jessie and James varies in quality; for example, in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' they stated that they regarded Meowth as a friend, but in ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]'', having discovered Meowth and Pikachu after the two had been stuck together, they both stated that they had really been looking for Pikachu and Meowth was just 'part of the package'. Meowth seems to have aspects of each of his teammates in him; in arguments, he can often be seen siding with either Jessie (usually denouncing James's incompetence) or James (usually complaining about Jessie's overdramatic and rash behavior). Despite these fights, the three remain very close and loyal friends.<br />
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Despite his seemingly outgoing nature, Meowth also has a contemplative inner side not seen as often. In one of his image songs, ''[[Meowth's Song]]'', and in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', he is shown to be a bit of a philosopher. In ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', he and his clone (in addition to Pikachu) were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle, Meowth remarking (in the dub) that the originals and the clones shared the same air, moon, and planet, giving them common ground. Meowth comforted [[Ash's Chimchar]] in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'' and actually expressed some admiration for Ash and his friends, commenting, "You [Chimchar] have buddies who'd give you the shirt off their backs if you needed one." On a few occasions, Meowth has become stranded with Pikachu, and during these times, the two work together fairly well. Pikachu distrusts Meowth for obvious reasons but Meowth is more willing to let go of the past and work together. Usually, by the end of these episodes, Meowth will betray Pikachu once they find Jessie and James. Another trait Meowth shares with Ash's Pikachu is that they have a huge rivalry with their evolved forms, {{p|Persian}} and {{p|Raichu}}, respectively (though Pikachu is actually willing to work with Raichu, just isn't willing to evolve into one).<br />
[[File:Meowth in love.png|thumb|250px|Meowth in love]]<br />
Meowth is an amorous Pokémon, developing crushes on occasion (obviously not as much as {{an|Brock}}, but still a fair amount). The first of these was the aforementioned Meowzie. The next one seen is [[Cassandra]], the (human) herbalist. Due to this infatuation, he decided to help her {{p|Paras}} evolve. However, he was replaced by a {{p|Persian}} so that he can continue traveling with Jessie and James. After this, three more cat-based Pokémon followed, beginning with [[May's Skitty]]. However, due to the fact the [[Jessie]] wanted to catch the Skitty, Meowth helped it escape in order to avoid Skitty getting hurt with the rest of the team. Later on, in ''[[SS009|Big Meowth, Little Dreams]]'' falls in love with another Skitty. In [[DP178]], Meowth fell in love with a {{p|Glameow}} this time, one that belongs to [[Mamī]]. Similar to May's Skitty, Meowth tries to get away from Jessie and James so Glameow would not join them in blasting off. After Meowth was surrounded by Jessie, James, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}} and Mamī, Meowth gained power from the love he felt, allowing him to defeat several Pokémon thrown at him, including [[Ash's Infernape]], [[Jessie's Seviper]] and [[Dawn's Togekiss]]. However, after getting hit with [[James's Carnivine]]'s {{m|Bullet Seed}}, Glameow evolves into Purugly and squishes Meowth, making Meowth lose its feelings for it.<br />
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Meowth also has demonstrated aspirations of being a parent-like caretaker, coddling {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'s egg before fighting for custody of it only to finally lose it to [[Misty]]. To regain custody of Togepi, he even defeated [[Brock's Onix]] by throwing a bucket of water in its face and finishing it with a Fury Swipes attack to the head. <br />
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Meowth has also, since late [[Johto]], had frequent [[Boss fantasy|fantasies]] about presenting Giovanni with various Pokémon. These fantasies often involve whatever creature it happens to be assisting Giovanni in his daily routine. <br />
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Much like [[Ash's Pikachu]], Meowth does not stay inside a [[Poké Ball]], and it is never mentioned if he was ever captured by either member of Team Rocket he travels with. Strangely, though he first appeared in the second episode, in an era where {{Ash}} scanned nearly every Pokémon he came into contact with with his [[Pokédex]], it took until ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' for Ash to do this to Meowth. However, this was a mere accident: Meowth was dressed up like a {{p|Kirlia}}, and Ash had never seen one before. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', {{an|Dawn}}, unlike Ash, scanned him right away. She also made the same mistake as Ash when she scanned Meowth as a {{p|Shiftry}} in ''[[DP014|Leave it to Brocko!]]''. Also in the episode ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' the character {{Tracey}} started examining Meowth (despite not having a [[Pokédex]]), but only because he was interested in the fact that he could talk.<br />
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Meowth normally does not battle unless there are extreme circumstances; his explanation is that his ability to talk and walk upright came at the expense of battling ability. However, when forced to fight, Meowth is fairly resourceful, such as dumping a bucket of water on an {{p|Onix}} to weaken it. In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship]]'' , however, Meowth fought extremely well, even knocking out {{an|Barry}}'s {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, which normally wouldn't do much damage. Yet just two episodes later, in ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', Meowth was unable to break a display case using {{m|Scratch}}. Meowth's Fury Swipes attack was shown to slice dough in order to make ramen in the episode, ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]''. The owner of the ramen shop saw Meowth do this and asked him to work for him. After some thought, Meowth accepted. He eventually rejoined the group.<br />
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Meowth has used his claws to pick locks on several occasions, such as when Jessie, James, and he wanted to get into the [[Old Chateau]] in [[Canalave City]].<br />
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===Contests===<br />
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[[File:Meowth DP146 noodle appeal.png|thumb|220px|Meowth slicing ramen]]<br />
[[Jessie]] also used him during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]] in the episode ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Jessie's contest in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.<br />
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In the Appeals Round in the contest, he created an ice sculpture of [[Giovanni]], [[Giovanni's Persian|his Persian]] and himself. <br />
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In "the Jester"'s battle with [[Erica]], he used "{{m|Transform}}". He did this by using the pouch attached to his belly. He transformed into a {{p|Sunflora}} first, using {{m|Razor Leaf}} against {{p|Jynx}}. Later, he transformed into a {{p|Kirlia}} and again into a {{p|Wailord}}. It popped the inflatable Wailord with its claws and "the Jester" was eventually disqualified. <br />
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In the Ping Pong tournament, Jessie and Meowth were disqualified since Meowth sliced the ball with his claws, instead of hitting it. In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', James disguised as Jessilina due to Jessie being sick. Meowth, following his promise in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', is used for the appeal, where it used its talent for slicing ramen. The two then gave the judges the ramen to taste. Upon seeing the appeal on TV, {{si|Christopher}} became very proud.<br />
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===Moves used===<br />
{{anmu/h|normal|row=4|align=center|move=Fury Swipes|pic=Meowth f swipes.png}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Fury Swipes|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Scratch|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Tickle|EP078|All Fired Up}}<br />
{{anmu/f|normal|no|c=a}}<br />
* Meowth claimed to be learning {{m|Night Slash}} in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', but he has never been seen using the move.<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
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|zh_cmn=林凱羚 ''Lín Kǎilíng''<br>龍顯蕙 ''Lóng Xiǎnhuì''<br>雷碧文 ''Léi Bìwén''<br>汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi''<br />
|nl=Jan Nonhof (season 1-7, movies 1-3)<br>Bas Keijzer (season 8-present, movies 8-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7)<br />
|en=[[Nathan Price]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP002]]-[[EP017]], [[EP019]]-[[EP032]])<br>[[Maddie Blaustein]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub, [[EP018]], [[EP032]]-[[AG145]])<br>[[Jimmy Zoppi]] (a/k/a Billy Beach; {{PUSA}} dub, [[AG146]]-present)<br />
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|pt_eu=Rui Luís Brás ([[EP002]]-[[EP093]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br>Pedro Carneiro ([[EP094]]-[[AG092]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Luís Barros ([[PK03]], [[PK08]], [[SS003]], [[SS006]], [[SS007]], [[SS009]], [[SS010]], [[SS012]], [[AG093]]-[[AG192]])<br />
|es_eu=José Escobosa<br>Mario Arenas (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Gerardo Vázquez<br>Gabriel Cobayassi (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])<br />
|cs=Zbyšek Pantůček ([[EP002]]-[[EP209]], Movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]])<br>Marek Libert ([[DP001]]-present)<br />
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|hr=Pero Jurčić<br>Sven Šestak<br />
|da=Peter Zelder Due<br />
|fi=Pauli Virta<br>Arto Nieminen<br />
|fil=Julius Figueroa<br />
|fr_ca=François Sasseville<br />
|fr_eu=Nessym Guetat ([[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>Philippe Tasquin ([[AG146]]-Present)<br />
|hu=Minárovics Péter<br>Szokol Péter<br />
|it=Giuseppe Calvetti (first 6 seasons)<br>Pietro Ubaldi (from Advanced Challenge on)<br />
|ko=최원형 ''Choi Weon-Hyeong'' ([[original series]], all {{pkmn|movies}})<br>박지훈 ''Park Ji-Hun'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}})<br>오인성 ''O In-Seong'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})<br />
|sv=Linus Wahlgren<br />
|ar=عادل أبو حسون Adel Abu Hassoun<br />
|ca=César Lechiguero<br />
|tr=Murat Keskinoğlu}}<br />
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==In the games==<br />
===Pokémon Yellow===<br />
Meowth appears as part of [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s team each time they appear, alongside {{TP|Jessie|Ekans|Arbok}}/{{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} and their evolved forms.<br />
<br />
====First battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=14|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
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====Second battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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====Third battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
<br />
====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Meowth EToP.jpg|thumb|right|Meowth in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]<br />
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu===<br />
Meowth appears in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga series along with his teammates [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. He first appears in the chapter ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]''.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Meowth is featured in the TCG as one of Team Rocket's Pokémon and as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards featuring Meowth.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg colorless color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Team Rocket's Meowth|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 11 || - || {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos}} || 18<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Meowth|46}} || {{e|Darkness}} || - || {{rar|Uncommon}} || {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} || 46/109<br />
|-<br />
| [[Meowth M (Movie Random Pack Promo 17)|Meowth]] {{SP|M}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 38 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 017/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*There seems to be some inconsistency as to whether or not Meowth hates water. In ''[[Snow Way Out]]'', what he wanted was a hot spring, and in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', he is seen taking a bath with the egg that will hatch into {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, and at least twice he suggests that all three of them go into the water (once in ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' and once in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''). However, in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' and ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', he hates water, as he is a cat.<br />
[[File:Meowth_without_charm.png|thumb|right|Meowth without his charm]]<br />
*The charm embedded in Meowth's forehead had been lost in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' after an accident, forcing him to search it desperately. At the end of the episode, however, it was discovered that it had simply been jammed into his head by the impact.<br />
*Meowth claims he is unable to learn Pay Day as a trade off for learning to speak.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n Spanish dub, he is referred to as "Chimuelo" ("toothless") by James, a common form used in Mexico.<br />
*In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian Portuguese dub, he is referred to as "Miau" (meow).<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Meowth}}<br />
* [[Talking Pokémon]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Meowth}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://pokeani.com/poke/reg/r_p-no052.html Nyarth's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Dawn and Piplup2.png|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}. One of his distinguishing traits is his tendency to lose it when things go wrong, such as when Dawn said that Ash's Gible did not have ill intent when it was practicing its Draco Meteor in [[DP164]], or when a Chimchar stole the last of his food in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]''<br />
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Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''. However, he was easily defeated by [[Dawn's Piloswine]] in ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]''. <br />
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Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
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It has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
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In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
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In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
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In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
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In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
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In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
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Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]'', Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}. In [[DP173]], it implies that {{m|Draco Meteor}} can be used to differentiate Piplup from other {{p|Piplup}}.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Hydro Pump|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=BubbleBeam|6=a stronger Peck}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Piplup Hydro Pump.png|2=Piplup whirlpool.png|3=Piplup peck.png|4=Piplup bide.png|5=Piplup BubbleBeam.png|6=Piplup stronger Peck.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
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===Moves improvised===<br />
[[Image:SkyAttack Peck Combination.png|Sky Attack-Peck combination from [[DP177]]|thumb|250px|right]]<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, battled an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It was used again in [[DP177]] to dodge [[Zoey|Zoey's Gallade]]'s {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.<br />
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*'''Sky Attack-Peck Combination''' was used in the final battle of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]] against her long-time rival [[Zoey]] in [[DP177]]. Dawn orders [[Dawn's Togekiss|her Togekiss]] to utilize {{m|Sky Attack}} while having Piplup on her back, and consequently she orders Piplup to use {{m|Peck}}. It results on a crimson aerial attack with which Dawn concludes her battle.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], three seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup's gender was confirmed to be male in ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]''.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
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[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Electric|<br />
trainername=Paul|<br />
pokemonname=Electabuzz|<br />
jtrainername=シンジ|<br />
jpokemonname=エレブー |<br />
tmtrainername=Shinji|<br />
tmpokemonname=Eleboo|<br />
image=[[File:Paul Electabuzz.png|250px]] |<br />
caption=Paul's Electabuzz |<br />
evolution=1|<br />
epnum=DP002|<br />
numeps1=50|<br />
firststagename=Elekid|<br />
numeps2=an unknown number of|<br />
secondstagename=Electabuzz|<br />
epname=Two Degrees of Separation!|<br />
firstevoep=DP052|<br />
ability={{a|Static}} |<br />
firstevoname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|<br />
prevonum=239|<br />
evo1num=125|<br />
current=[[Party|With Paul]]|<br />
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
java2=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Paul's Electabuzz''' (Japanese: '''シンジのエレブー ''' ''Shinji's Eleboo'') is the first of [[Paul]]'s revealed Pokémon. It is voiced by 三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]'' in both Japanese and English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Paul's Elekid.png|As an {{p|Elekid}}|thumb|left]]<br />
Paul had it as an {{p|Elekid}} during his first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He used it in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After a fierce battle, both Pokémon fainted and the battle ended up in a draw. In Paul's ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' flashback, it was seen with Paul shortly before he caught {{AP|Chimchar}}. <br />
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Paul also used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', where it defeated his {{p|Geodude}} and {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}}.<br />
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In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a tag battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]] against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}. <br />
<br />
It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that [[Paul]] had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and [[Ash's Pikachu]] settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another. <br />
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Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]''<br />
it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu. <br />
<br />
It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Regis#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].<br />
<br />
It re-appeared during the [[full battle]] that Paul had with Ash in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. It mainly used {{m|Light Screen}} in the battle which provided protection for his other Pokémon. This helped [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} against [[Ash's Grotle]] and {{p|Chimchar}} respectively. It usually was recalled after doing so. It only truly battled [[Ash's Monferno]] in a close match but Electabuzz finally won the match for Paul.<br />
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Electabuzz's most recent anime appearance was in [[DP163]], where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try and save [[Barry's Empoleon]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] from one of [[Team Rocket]]'s machines.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Light Screen|2=ThunderPunch|3=Thunder|4=Protect|5=Brick Break}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Ebuzz_l_screen.png|2=ElectabuzzThunderPunch.png|3=ElectabuzzThunder.png|4=Electabuzz protect.png|5=Electabuzz brick break.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Protect|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|fighting|Brick Break|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|ThunderPunch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Light Screen|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!}}<br />
{{anmu/f|c=l}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* For ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Paul's Electabuzz.<br />
* It is one of the two Pokémon Paul has that is voiced by Kenta Miyake, the other being {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}.<br />
* It is the second known Pokémon of Paul's to evolve and the only one of Paul's Pokémon to evolve onscreen.<br />
* Along with {{p|Lairon}}, Electabuzz is the only one of Paul's Pokémon not to have fully evolved.<br />
* Electabuzz seems to be the principal rival for [[Ash's Infernape]]. They were both introduced together and used in Paul's first gym battle, then Electabuzz evolved from Elekid in a double battle partnered with Chimchar, who had only just joined Ash's team. Later, Electabuzz defeated the newly evolved Monferno in the final round of Ash and Paul's full battle in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', and was present for Monferno's final evolution in [[DP163]].<br />
* Electabuzz can also be seen as a parallel to [[Ash's Pikachu]]. <br />
** Both are of the {{type2|Electric}}.<br />
** Both are in the middle stage of a three-stage evolutionary line. The first stage of each family is a [[baby Pokémon]]; an item is required for evolution to the final form.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
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[[de:Pauls Elektek]]<br />
[[fr:Élektek de Paul]]<br />
[[ja:シンジのエレブー]]<br />
[[pl:Electabuzz Paula]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Paul%27s_Electivire&diff=1095113Paul's Electivire2010-06-03T12:22:38Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Electric|<br />
trainername=Paul|<br />
pokemonname=Electabuzz|<br />
jtrainername=シンジ|<br />
jpokemonname=エレブー |<br />
tmtrainername=Shinji|<br />
tmpokemonname=Eleboo|<br />
image=[[File:Paul Electabuzz.png|250px]] |<br />
caption=Paul's Electabuzz |<br />
evolution=1|<br />
epnum=DP002|<br />
numeps1=50|<br />
firststagename=Elekid|<br />
numeps2=an unknown number of|<br />
secondstagename=Electabuzz|<br />
epname=Two Degrees of Separation!|<br />
firstevoep=DP052|<br />
ability={{a|Static}} |<br />
firstevoname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|<br />
prevonum=239|<br />
evo1num=125|<br />
current=[[Party|With Paul]]|<br />
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
java2=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Paul's Electabuzz''' (Japanese: '''シンジのエレブー ''' ''Shinji's Eleboo'') is the first of [[Paul]]'s revealed Pokémon. It is voiced by 三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]'' in both Japanese and English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Paul's Elekid.png|As an {{p|Elekid}}|thumb|left]]<br />
Paul had it as an {{p|Elekid}} during his first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He used it in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After a fierce battle, both Pokémon fainted and the battle ended up in a draw. In Paul's ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' flashback, it was seen with Paul shortly before he caught {{AP|Chimchar}}. <br />
<br />
Paul also used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', where it defeated his {{p|Geodude}} and {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}}.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a tag battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]] against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}. <br />
<br />
It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that [[Paul]] had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and [[Ash's Pikachu]] settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another. <br />
<br />
Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]''<br />
it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu. <br />
<br />
It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Regis#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].<br />
<br />
It re-appeared during the [[full battle]] that Paul had with Ash in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. It mainly used {{m|Light Screen}} in the battle which provided protection for his other Pokémon. This helped [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} against [[Ash's Grotle]] and {{p|Chimchar}} respectively. It usually was recalled after doing so. It only truly battled [[Ash's Monferno]] in a close match but Electabuzz finally won the match for Paul.<br />
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Electabuzz's most recent anime appearance was in [[DP163]], where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try and save [[Barry's Empoleon]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] from one of [[Team Rocket]]'s machines.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Thunder|2=ThunderPunch|3=Light Screen|4=Protect|5=Brick Break}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Ebuzz_l_screen.png|2=ElectabuzzThunderPunch.png|3=ElectabuzzThunder.png|4=Electabuzz protect.png|5=Electabuzz brick break.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Protect|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|fighting|Brick Break|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|ThunderPunch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Light Screen|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!}}<br />
{{anmu/f|c=l}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* For ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Paul's Electabuzz.<br />
* It is one of the two Pokémon Paul has that is voiced by Kenta Miyake, the other being {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}.<br />
* It is the second known Pokémon of Paul's to evolve and the only one of Paul's Pokémon to evolve onscreen.<br />
* Along with {{p|Lairon}}, Electabuzz is the only one of Paul's Pokémon not to have fully evolved.<br />
* Electabuzz seems to be the principal rival for [[Ash's Infernape]]. They were both introduced together and used in Paul's first gym battle, then Electabuzz evolved from Elekid in a double battle partnered with Chimchar, who had only just joined Ash's team. Later, Electabuzz defeated the newly evolved Monferno in the final round of Ash and Paul's full battle in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', and was present for Monferno's final evolution in [[DP163]].<br />
* Electabuzz can also be seen as a parallel to [[Ash's Pikachu]]. <br />
** Both are of the {{type2|Electric}}.<br />
** Both are in the middle stage of a three-stage evolutionary line. The first stage of each family is a [[baby Pokémon]]; an item is required for evolution to the final form.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
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[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Electabuzz]]<br />
[[de:Pauls Elektek]]<br />
[[fr:Élektek de Paul]]<br />
[[ja:シンジのエレブー]]<br />
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type1=Electric|<br />
trainername=Paul|<br />
pokemonname=Electabuzz|<br />
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tmpokemonname=Eleboo|<br />
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caption=Paul's Electabuzz |<br />
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ability={{a|Static}} |<br />
firstevoname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|<br />
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evo1num=125|<br />
current=[[Party|With Paul]]|<br />
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
java2=[[Kenta Miyake]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Paul's Electabuzz''' (Japanese: '''シンジのエレブー ''' ''Shinji's Eleboo'') is the first of [[Paul]]'s revealed Pokémon. It is voiced by 三宅健太 ''[[Kenta Miyake]]'' in both Japanese and English.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Paul's Elekid.png|As an {{p|Elekid}}|thumb|left]]<br />
Paul had it as an {{p|Elekid}} during his first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He used it in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After a fierce battle, both Pokémon fainted and the battle ended up in a draw. In Paul's ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' flashback, it was seen with Paul shortly before he caught {{AP|Chimchar}}. <br />
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Paul also used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', where it defeated his {{p|Geodude}} and {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}}.<br />
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In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a tag battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]] against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}. <br />
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It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that [[Paul]] had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and [[Ash's Pikachu]] settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another. <br />
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Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] Leader. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]''<br />
it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu. <br />
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It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Regis#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].<br />
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It re-appeared during the [[full battle]] that Paul had with Ash in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. It mainly used {{m|Light Screen}} in the battle which provided protection for his other Pokémon. This helped [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} against [[Ash's Grotle]] and {{p|Chimchar}} respectively. It usually was recalled after doing so. It only truly battled [[Ash's Monferno]] in a close match but Electabuzz finally won the match for Paul.<br />
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Electabuzz's most recent anime appearance was in [[DP163]], where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try and save [[Barry's Empoleon]], [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Dawn's Piplup]] from one of [[Team Rocket]]'s machines.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Ebuzz_l_screen.png|2=ThunderPunch|3=Light Screen|4=Protect|5=Brick Break}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=ElectabuzzThunder.png|2=ElectabuzzThunderPunch.png|3=Ebuzz l screen.png|4=Electabuzz protect.png|5=Electabuzz brick break.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Protect|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|fighting|Brick Break|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|ThunderPunch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Light Screen|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!}}<br />
{{anmu/f|c=l}}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
* For ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Paul's Electabuzz.<br />
* It is one of the two Pokémon Paul has that is voiced by Kenta Miyake, the other being {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}.<br />
* It is the second known Pokémon of Paul's to evolve and the only one of Paul's Pokémon to evolve onscreen.<br />
* Along with {{p|Lairon}}, Electabuzz is the only one of Paul's Pokémon not to have fully evolved.<br />
* Electabuzz seems to be the principal rival for [[Ash's Infernape]]. They were both introduced together and used in Paul's first gym battle, then Electabuzz evolved from Elekid in a double battle partnered with Chimchar, who had only just joined Ash's team. Later, Electabuzz defeated the newly evolved Monferno in the final round of Ash and Paul's full battle in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', and was present for Monferno's final evolution in [[DP163]].<br />
* Electabuzz can also be seen as a parallel to [[Ash's Pikachu]]. <br />
** Both are of the {{type2|Electric}}.<br />
** Both are in the middle stage of a three-stage evolutionary line. The first stage of each family is a [[baby Pokémon]]; an item is required for evolution to the final form.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{animespeciesevo1|Elekid|Electabuzz}}<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Paul's Pokémon|electric}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Electabuzz]]<br />
[[de:Pauls Elektek]]<br />
[[fr:Élektek de Paul]]<br />
[[ja:シンジのエレブー]]<br />
[[pl:Electabuzz Paula]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash%27s_Pikachu&diff=1086560Ash's Pikachu2010-05-23T03:45:48Z<p>Bewking: /* Intro */</p>
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
trainername=Ash|<br />
pokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
jtrainername=サトシ|<br />
jpokemonname=ピカチュウ|<br />
tmtrainername=Satoshi|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
image=[[File:Pikachu_thunderbolt.png|250px]] |<br />
caption=Ash and Pikachu |<br />
gender=Male|<br />
ability={{a|Static}} |<br />
location=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
prevonum=025|<br />
type1=Electric|<br />
epnum=EP001|<br />
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |<br />
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|<br />
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|electric|row=11|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0|1=Thunderbolt|2=Volt Tackle|3=Quick Attack|4=Iron Tail|5=ThunderShock|6=Thunder|7=Tackle|8=Double-Edge}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0|1=Pikachu thunderbolt.png|2=May'sEgg-cellentAdventure.jpg|3=Pikachu q attack.png|4=DP140.png|5=Pikachu Thundershock.png|6=Pikachu Thunder.png|7=PikachusTackle.jpg|8=PikachusDoubleEdge.jpg}}}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}<!--During the Indigo Conference--><br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|electric|yes|x=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** {{an|Misty}}, when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
* As of [[DP170]], it is the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an Elite 4 member.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In [[DP115|Stealing The Conversation]], [[Team Rocket]] refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*Pika Pikachu or Pika-Pika Pikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi-chan}}'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock)<br />
*Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Max]] have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-no025.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Torterra''' (Japanese: '''サトシのドダイトス''' ''Satoshi's Dodaitose'') is the second [[Pokémon]] that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Ash Turtwig.png|thumb|left|As a {{p|Turtwig}}]]<br />
{{Ash}} caught Torterra as a Turtwig in ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]''. It had been living in the forest near [[Clara]]'s home, and it broke up fights among [[wild Pokémon]] in the area. After [[Team Rocket]] stole [[Ash's Pikachu]], their {{TP|Team Rocket|balloon|mechas}} crashed, and Turtwig defended Pikachu against them. When Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} appeared, Turtwig assumed they were trying to wrongfully steal Pikachu, too, so it attacked them and ran off with an exhausted Pikachu in tow. The next time they confronted Turtwig, the misunderstanding was explained, and Turtwig apologetically befriended Ash. At the end of the episode, Ash and his friends began to leave, and the old woman encouraged Turtwig to go with Ash, so it ran to challenge him. Turtwig and Pikachu {{pkmn|battle}}d, and Ash caught Turtwig.<br />
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As Turtwig, it was a brave yet kind Pokémon that has high confidence for its small size. It apparently had a strong jaw, as it was often seen latching itself onto people and Pokémon's heads, tails, hats, and appendages to attack or show affection. It has done this to Ash as well, the behavior somewhat resembling that of [[James's Victreebel]], {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. It has also been shown to be both incredibly fast and quite strong, such as the time when it used Bite on [[Roark's Rampardos]]'s tail and threw it into a rock, after which {{an|Brock}} said, "Big things come in small packages!"<br />
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In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', Turtwig battled {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Monferno}} and lost. Although it held its own in battle, it appeared to hesitate upon receiving Ash's command to dodge [[Move|attacks]].<br />
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[[Image:Ash Grotle.png|As a {{p|Grotle}}|thumb|left|250px]]<br />
Overall, it has taken part in five of Ash's [[Gym]] battles. As a Turtwig, it defeated [[Roark]]'s {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}} in [[DP016|their first battle]], and [[DP018|in the rematch]], defeated the newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}, giving Ash his first {{DL|Badge|Coal Badge|Sinnoh badge}}. It also battled against [[Gardenia]]'s {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}} during [[DP037|his second gym battle]]. Although Gardenia's Pokémon had defeated Ash's [[DP031|during a battle]] in the [[Eterna Forest]], he gained the upper hand and defeated the {{type2|Grass}}. After learning {{m|Energy Ball}} from {{si|Kenny}}'s {{p|Breloom}}, Turtwig didn't battle again until the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', where it battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Quagsire}}, but it was called back before being defeated. It wasn't used again until Ash's seventh gym battle as a Grotle, in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', where it was used in the gym battle against [[Candice]], its first appearance in a gym battle since evolving. Using the lessons taught to it by Torterra, it stood firm against {{p|Sneasel}}'s {{m|Icy Wind}} and was able to defeat it using Rock Climb which allowed it to easily travel across the ice without slipping. Unfortunately, it was easily defeated by her {{TP|Candice|Abomasnow}} with a shattering {{m|Wood Hammer}} later in the battle. It briefly battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} in [[DP166]]. Grotle was able to use Razor Leaf and withstand a {{m|Spark}} coming from Luxray before the match was interrupted.<br />
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Like many of Ash's Pokémon, Turtwig's battle style was based on its {{stat|speed}}, a factor that Ash focused on even more after seeing Gardenia's Turtwig in action. However, in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}} during a battle against [[Paul]]'s {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It quickly became apparent that, due to its new body being larger, Grotle's speed had diminished, and Grotle fumbled and fell down a lot in the battle. The newly-evolved Grotle has high expectations of itself, well exemplified in the same episode. During the night, it went out to try and improve its speed. However, it failed to regain its speed and stumbled over from time to time. This was initially upsetting but [[Paul's Torterra]] provided some unexpected help by showing Grotle that it could rely on {{stat|defense}} instead.<br />
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In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', it was shown that Grotle became fatigued from walking a lot and from its increased weight. It had to be carried by [[Brock's Happiny]] for a portion of the journey.<br />
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In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Ash used his Grotle to help train {{TP|Dawn|Dawn's Piloswine|Mamoswine}}, where it used the defense method shown by Paul's Torterra. By ''[[DP109|Leading A Stray!]]'', the defense method has begun to pay off in battle as Grotle took {{p|Swampert}}'s {{m|Focus Punch}} on the head and replied accordingly with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, knocking its opponent out.<br />
[[File:Grotle powered up.png|thumb|right|220px|Grotle powered up]]<br />
In ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover]]'', in order to save a {{p|Snover}}, Grotle surpassed its own limits and learned {{m|Rock Climb}} through its willpower alone, which allowed it to regain some of its speed.<br />
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In ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', Grotle was used in the match between Ash and Paul and faced Honchkrow again. Grotle attempted to utilize its strong defense against Honchkrow, however Honchkrow proved to be far too powerful and as a result Grotle was defeated.<br />
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In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', it was used to battle {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Twinleaf Festival]]. During the battle it accidentally swallowed its own {{m|Energy Ball}}, causing it to gain a huge amount of power. After this boost, it was strong enough so that Rhyperior couldn't stop Grotle {{m|Rock Climb|continousuly pushing it backwards}} without slamming its tail into the ground. Despite then putting up a close fight, it lost the match.<br />
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In ''[[DP144|Gone with the Windworks!]]'', it battled [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] where the newly hatched Pokémon proved to be a strong battler. <br />
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In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', Grotle trained with Dawn's Mamoswine for the {{to|Lilypad}} Contest. During the training, Grotle demonstrated swallowing its own Energy Ball to gain power. Mamoswine mirrored the motion by swallowing its {{m|Ice Shard}}, which in turn caused ice to form on its back as an appeal.<br />
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In [[DP166]], Grotle was used in Ash's first Gym battle against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} where, despite the type-advantage, it started to get overwhelmed before the battle was canceled, due to the [[Sunyshore Gym|Gym]] losing power. Later, Grotle was called on to battle Team Rocket inside the [[Sunyshore Tower]], and quickly evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}. Along with its new and more powerful form, Torterra immediately learned {{m|Leaf Storm}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.<br />
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Torterra also appeared in [[DP170]] in a battle against [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Hippowdon}}. After putting up a good fight, it eventually lost the battle.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Energy Ball|DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|ground|yes}}<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''': As a Turtwig, it spun much like Pikachu, Aipom, Buneary, and Piplup did to avoid attacks. It used it against Roark's Rampardos in ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]''. Unfortunately Turtwig lost the ability to spin once it evolved into Grotle.<br />
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*'''Swallowing Energy Ball''': As a Grotle, it uses this technique to power up its {{type2|Grass}} moves in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'' for the first time. It used it again in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', to help [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] use the technique with {{m|Ice Shard}} in the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Ash and Turtiwg.png|As an affectionate Turtwig, pictured with Ash|thumb|right]]<br />
* For ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Turtwig. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ナエトルは あたまにはっぱ はえとるぞ ''Naetoru wa / Atama ni happa / Haetoru zo'' "Naetle / The leaf on its head / Is growing."<br />
* Its ability to break up fights between other Pokémon mirrors that of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], Ash's first {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]. Also, the episodes that Bulbasaur and Turtwig were caught in are very similar.<br />
* Some of Torterra's other actions as a Turtwig mirror those of [[James's Carnivine]], {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, who attack their {{pkmn|Trainer}} out of affection. Coincidentally, they are all Grass-type Pokémon.<br />
* This is {{Ash}}'s third turtle/tortoise-based Pokémon, the others being {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Torkoal}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', Turtwig is embarrassed to be in a maid outfit, much like Ash, Pikachu, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] are. Since Pikachu and Piplup have since been [[DP142|confirmed]] to be [[Gender|male]], this may indicate Torterra is as well.<br />
* Torterra took exactly as many episodes to evolve from Turtwig to a Grotle as [[Ash's Sceptile]] did from its {{p|Grovyle}} stage.<br />
** Coincidentally, Turtwig's amount of episodes taken to evolve is the reversal of the amount of episodes {{p|Treecko}} took to evolve, which is ''59'' episodes, whereas Turtwig took ''95'' episodes.<br />
** Both also had problems attacking temporarily after they evolved. Grotle kept tripping, while Sceptile lost its ability to attack.<br />
* Torterra, as Turtwig, is Ash's first Pokémon to [[evolution|evolve]] while battling against one of his [[rival]]s.<br />
* Torterra and Staraptor have been used against Paul the most out of Ash's current team. However, Torterra, as a Turtwig and Grotle, has lost every time, twice to [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and once to {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Infernape}}.<br />
* Grotle's evolution into Torterra was first revealed in the Japanese opening [[The Greatest - Everyday!]].<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{animespeciesevo2|Turtwig|Grotle|Torterra}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-no388.html Hayashigame's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Torterra''' (Japanese: '''サトシのドダイトス''' ''Satoshi's Dodaitose'') is the second [[Pokémon]] that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Ash Turtwig.png|thumb|left|As a {{p|Turtwig}}]]<br />
{{Ash}} caught Torterra as a Turtwig in ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]''. It had been living in the forest near [[Clara]]'s home, and it broke up fights among [[wild Pokémon]] in the area. After [[Team Rocket]] stole [[Ash's Pikachu]], their {{TP|Team Rocket|balloon|mechas}} crashed, and Turtwig defended Pikachu against them. When Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} appeared, Turtwig assumed they were trying to wrongfully steal Pikachu, too, so it attacked them and ran off with an exhausted Pikachu in tow. The next time they confronted Turtwig, the misunderstanding was explained, and Turtwig apologetically befriended Ash. At the end of the episode, Ash and his friends began to leave, and the old woman encouraged Turtwig to go with Ash, so it ran to challenge him. Turtwig and Pikachu {{pkmn|battle}}d, and Ash caught Turtwig.<br />
<br />
As Turtwig, it was a brave yet kind Pokémon that has high confidence for its small size. It apparently had a strong jaw, as it was often seen latching itself onto people and Pokémon's heads, tails, hats, and appendages to attack or show affection. It has done this to Ash as well, the behavior somewhat resembling that of [[James's Victreebel]], {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. It has also been shown to be both incredibly fast and quite strong, such as the time when it used Bite on [[Roark's Rampardos]]'s tail and threw it into a rock, after which {{an|Brock}} said, "Big things come in small packages!"<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', Turtwig battled {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Monferno}} and lost. Although it held its own in battle, it appeared to hesitate upon receiving Ash's command to dodge [[Move|attacks]].<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ash Grotle.png|As a {{p|Grotle}}|thumb|left|250px]]<br />
Overall, it has taken part in five of Ash's [[Gym]] battles. As a Turtwig, it defeated [[Roark]]'s {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}} in [[DP016|their first battle]], and [[DP018|in the rematch]], defeated the newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}, giving Ash his first {{DL|Badge|Coal Badge|Sinnoh badge}}. It also battled against [[Gardenia]]'s {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}} during [[DP037|his second gym battle]]. Although Gardenia's Pokémon had defeated Ash's [[DP031|during a battle]] in the [[Eterna Forest]], he gained the upper hand and defeated the {{type2|Grass}}. After learning {{m|Energy Ball}} from {{si|Kenny}}'s {{p|Breloom}}, Turtwig didn't battle again until the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', where it battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Quagsire}}, but it was called back before being defeated. It wasn't used again until Ash's seventh gym battle as a Grotle, in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', where it was used in the gym battle against [[Candice]], its first appearance in a gym battle since evolving. Using the lessons taught to it by Torterra, it stood firm against {{p|Sneasel}}'s {{m|Icy Wind}} and was able to defeat it using Rock Climb which allowed it to easily travel across the ice without slipping. Unfortunately, it was easily defeated by her {{TP|Candice|Abomasnow}} with a shattering {{m|Wood Hammer}} later in the battle. It briefly battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} in [[DP166]]. Grotle was able to use Razor Leaf and withstand a {{m|Spark}} coming from Luxray before the match was interrupted.<br />
<br />
Like many of Ash's Pokémon, Turtwig's battle style was based on its {{stat|speed}}, a factor that Ash focused on even more after seeing Gardenia's Turtwig in action. However, in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}} during a battle against [[Paul]]'s {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It quickly became apparent that, due to its new body being larger, Grotle's speed had diminished, and Grotle fumbled and fell down a lot in the battle. The newly-evolved Grotle has high expectations of itself, well exemplified in the same episode. During the night, it went out to try and improve its speed. However, it failed to regain its speed and stumbled over from time to time. This was initially upsetting but [[Paul's Torterra]] provided some unexpected help by showing Grotle that it could rely on {{stat|defense}} instead.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', it was shown that Grotle became fatigued from walking a lot and from its increased weight. It had to be carried by [[Brock's Happiny]] for a portion of the journey.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Ash used his Grotle to help train {{TP|Dawn|Dawn's Piloswine|Mamoswine}}, where it used the defense method shown by Paul's Torterra. By ''[[DP109|Leading A Stray!]]'', the defense method has begun to pay off in battle as Grotle took {{p|Swampert}}'s {{m|Focus Punch}} on the head and replied accordingly with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, knocking its opponent out.<br />
[[File:Grotle powered up.png|thumb|right|220px|Grotle powered up]]<br />
In ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover]]'', in order to save a {{p|Snover}}, Grotle surpassed its own limits and learned {{m|Rock Climb}} through its willpower alone, which allowed it to regain some of its speed.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', Grotle was used in the match between Ash and Paul and faced Honchkrow again. Grotle attempted to utilize its strong defense against Honchkrow, however Honchkrow proved to be far too powerful and as a result Grotle was defeated.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', it was used to battle {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Twinleaf Festival]]. During the battle it accidentally swallowed its own {{m|Energy Ball}}, causing it to gain a huge amount of power. After this boost, it was strong enough so that Rhyperior couldn't stop Grotle {{m|Rock Climb|continousuly pushing it backwards}} without slamming its tail into the ground. Despite then putting up a close fight, it lost the match.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP144|Gone with the Windworks!]]'', it battled [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] where the newly hatched Pokémon proved to be a strong battler. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', Grotle trained with Dawn's Mamoswine for the {{to|Lilypad}} Contest. During the training, Grotle demonstrated swallowing its own Energy Ball to gain power. Mamoswine mirrored the motion by swallowing its {{m|Ice Shard}}, which in turn caused ice to form on its back as an appeal.<br />
<br />
In [[DP166]], Grotle was used in Ash's first Gym battle against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} where, despite the type-advantage, it started to get overwhelmed before the battle was canceled, due to the [[Sunyshore Gym|Gym]] losing power. Later, Grotle was called on to battle Team Rocket inside the [[Sunyshore Tower]], and quickly evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}. Along with its new and more powerful form, Torterra immediately learned {{m|Leaf Storm}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.<br />
<br />
Torterra also appeared in [[DP170]] in a battle against [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Hippowdon}}. After putting up a good fight, it eventually lost the battle.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|grass|ground|8|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=Rock Climb|2=Leaf Storm|3=Energy Ball}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=torterra_leaf_storm.png|2=Torterra Energy Ball.png|3=Torterra Rock Climb.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Energy Ball|DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|ground|yes}}<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''': As a Turtwig, it spun much like Pikachu, Aipom, Buneary, and Piplup did to avoid attacks. It used it against Roark's Rampardos in ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]''. Unfortunately Turtwig lost the ability to spin once it evolved into Grotle.<br />
<br />
*'''Swallowing Energy Ball''': As a Grotle, it uses this technique to power up its {{type2|Grass}} moves in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'' for the first time. It used it again in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', to help [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] use the technique with {{m|Ice Shard}} in the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest.<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Ash and Turtiwg.png|As an affectionate Turtwig, pictured with Ash|thumb|right]]<br />
* For ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Turtwig. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ナエトルは あたまにはっぱ はえとるぞ ''Naetoru wa / Atama ni happa / Haetoru zo'' "Naetle / The leaf on its head / Is growing."<br />
* Its ability to break up fights between other Pokémon mirrors that of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], Ash's first {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]. Also, the episodes that Bulbasaur and Turtwig were caught in are very similar.<br />
* Some of Torterra's other actions as a Turtwig mirror those of [[James's Carnivine]], {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, who attack their {{pkmn|Trainer}} out of affection. Coincidentally, they are all Grass-type Pokémon.<br />
* This is {{Ash}}'s third turtle/tortoise-based Pokémon, the others being {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Torkoal}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', Turtwig is embarrassed to be in a maid outfit, much like Ash, Pikachu, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] are. Since Pikachu and Piplup have since been [[DP142|confirmed]] to be [[Gender|male]], this may indicate Torterra is as well.<br />
* Torterra took exactly as many episodes to evolve from Turtwig to a Grotle as [[Ash's Sceptile]] did from its {{p|Grovyle}} stage.<br />
** Coincidentally, Turtwig's amount of episodes taken to evolve is the reversal of the amount of episodes {{p|Treecko}} took to evolve, which is ''59'' episodes, whereas Turtwig took ''95'' episodes.<br />
** Both also had problems attacking temporarily after they evolved. Grotle kept tripping, while Sceptile lost its ability to attack.<br />
* Torterra, as Turtwig, is Ash's first Pokémon to [[evolution|evolve]] while battling against one of his [[rival]]s.<br />
* Torterra and Staraptor have been used against Paul the most out of Ash's current team. However, Torterra, as a Turtwig and Grotle, has lost every time, twice to [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and once to {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Infernape}}.<br />
* Grotle's evolution into Torterra was first revealed in the Japanese opening [[The Greatest - Everyday!]].<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
{{animespeciesevo2|Turtwig|Grotle|Torterra}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-no388.html Hayashigame's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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[[ja:サトシのドダイトス]]<br />
[[pl:Torterra Asha]]<br />
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'''Ash's Torterra''' (Japanese: '''サトシのドダイトス''' ''Satoshi's Dodaitose'') is the second [[Pokémon]] that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Ash Turtwig.png|thumb|left|As a {{p|Turtwig}}]]<br />
{{Ash}} caught Torterra as a Turtwig in ''[[DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!]]''. It had been living in the forest near [[Clara]]'s home, and it broke up fights among [[wild Pokémon]] in the area. After [[Team Rocket]] stole [[Ash's Pikachu]], their {{TP|Team Rocket|balloon|mechas}} crashed, and Turtwig defended Pikachu against them. When Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} appeared, Turtwig assumed they were trying to wrongfully steal Pikachu, too, so it attacked them and ran off with an exhausted Pikachu in tow. The next time they confronted Turtwig, the misunderstanding was explained, and Turtwig apologetically befriended Ash. At the end of the episode, Ash and his friends began to leave, and the old woman encouraged Turtwig to go with Ash, so it ran to challenge him. Turtwig and Pikachu {{pkmn|battle}}d, and Ash caught Turtwig.<br />
<br />
As Turtwig, it was a brave yet kind Pokémon that has high confidence for its small size. It apparently had a strong jaw, as it was often seen latching itself onto people and Pokémon's heads, tails, hats, and appendages to attack or show affection. It has done this to Ash as well, the behavior somewhat resembling that of [[James's Victreebel]], {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. It has also been shown to be both incredibly fast and quite strong, such as the time when it used Bite on [[Roark's Rampardos]]'s tail and threw it into a rock, after which {{an|Brock}} said, "Big things come in small packages!"<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'', Turtwig battled {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Monferno}} and lost. Although it held its own in battle, it appeared to hesitate upon receiving Ash's command to dodge [[Move|attacks]].<br />
<br />
[[Image:Ash Grotle.png|As a {{p|Grotle}}|thumb|left|250px]]<br />
Overall, it has taken part in five of Ash's [[Gym]] battles. As a Turtwig, it defeated [[Roark]]'s {{TP|Roark|Cranidos|Rampardos}} in [[DP016|their first battle]], and [[DP018|in the rematch]], defeated the newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Roark|Rampardos}}, giving Ash his first {{DL|Badge|Coal Badge|Sinnoh badge}}. It also battled against [[Gardenia]]'s {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}} during [[DP037|his second gym battle]]. Although Gardenia's Pokémon had defeated Ash's [[DP031|during a battle]] in the [[Eterna Forest]], he gained the upper hand and defeated the {{type2|Grass}}. After learning {{m|Energy Ball}} from {{si|Kenny}}'s {{p|Breloom}}, Turtwig didn't battle again until the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', where it battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Quagsire}}, but it was called back before being defeated. It wasn't used again until Ash's seventh gym battle as a Grotle, in ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', where it was used in the gym battle against [[Candice]], its first appearance in a gym battle since evolving. Using the lessons taught to it by Torterra, it stood firm against {{p|Sneasel}}'s {{m|Icy Wind}} and was able to defeat it using Rock Climb which allowed it to easily travel across the ice without slipping. Unfortunately, it was easily defeated by her {{TP|Candice|Abomasnow}} with a shattering {{m|Wood Hammer}} later in the battle. It briefly battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} in [[DP166]]. Grotle was able to use Razor Leaf and withstand a {{m|Spark}} coming from Luxray before the match was interrupted.<br />
<br />
Like many of Ash's Pokémon, Turtwig's battle style was based on its {{stat|speed}}, a factor that Ash focused on even more after seeing Gardenia's Turtwig in action. However, in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}} during a battle against [[Paul]]'s {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It quickly became apparent that, due to its new body being larger, Grotle's speed had diminished, and Grotle fumbled and fell down a lot in the battle. The newly-evolved Grotle has high expectations of itself, well exemplified in the same episode. During the night, it went out to try and improve its speed. However, it failed to regain its speed and stumbled over from time to time. This was initially upsetting but [[Paul's Torterra]] provided some unexpected help by showing Grotle that it could rely on {{stat|defense}} instead.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'', it was shown that Grotle became fatigued from walking a lot and from its increased weight. It had to be carried by [[Brock's Happiny]] for a portion of the journey.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Ash used his Grotle to help train {{TP|Dawn|Dawn's Piloswine|Mamoswine}}, where it used the defense method shown by Paul's Torterra. By ''[[DP109|Leading A Stray!]]'', the defense method has begun to pay off in battle as Grotle took {{p|Swampert}}'s {{m|Focus Punch}} on the head and replied accordingly with {{m|Razor Leaf}}, knocking its opponent out.<br />
[[File:Grotle powered up.png|thumb|right|220px|Grotle powered up]]<br />
In ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover]]'', in order to save a {{p|Snover}}, Grotle surpassed its own limits and learned {{m|Rock Climb}} through its willpower alone, which allowed it to regain some of its speed.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', Grotle was used in the match between Ash and Paul and faced Honchkrow again. Grotle attempted to utilize its strong defense against Honchkrow, however Honchkrow proved to be far too powerful and as a result Grotle was defeated.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', it was used to battle {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Twinleaf Festival]]. During the battle it accidentally swallowed its own {{m|Energy Ball}}, causing it to gain a huge amount of power. After this boost, it was strong enough so that Rhyperior couldn't stop Grotle {{m|Rock Climb|continousuly pushing it backwards}} without slamming its tail into the ground. Despite then putting up a close fight, it lost the match.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP144|Gone with the Windworks!]]'', it battled [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]] where the newly hatched Pokémon proved to be a strong battler. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', Grotle trained with Dawn's Mamoswine for the {{to|Lilypad}} Contest. During the training, Grotle demonstrated swallowing its own Energy Ball to gain power. Mamoswine mirrored the motion by swallowing its {{m|Ice Shard}}, which in turn caused ice to form on its back as an appeal.<br />
<br />
In [[DP166]], Grotle was used in Ash's first Gym battle against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Luxray}} where, despite the type-advantage, it started to get overwhelmed before the battle was canceled, due to the [[Sunyshore Gym|Gym]] losing power. Later, Grotle was called on to battle Team Rocket inside the [[Sunyshore Tower]], and quickly evolved into a {{p|Torterra}}. Along with its new and more powerful form, Torterra immediately learned {{m|Leaf Storm}} and sent Team Rocket blasting off.<br />
<br />
Torterra also appeared in [[DP170]] in a battle against [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Hippowdon}}. After putting up a good fight, it eventually lost the battle.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|grass|ground|8|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=Energy Ball|2=Leaf Storm|3=Rock Climb}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=torterra_leaf_storm.png|2=Torterra Energy Ball.png|3=Torterra Rock Climb.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Energy Ball|DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|ground|yes}}<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''': As a Turtwig, it spun much like Pikachu, Aipom, Buneary, and Piplup did to avoid attacks. It used it against Roark's Rampardos in ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]''. Unfortunately Turtwig lost the ability to spin once it evolved into Grotle.<br />
<br />
*'''Swallowing Energy Ball''': As a Grotle, it uses this technique to power up its {{type2|Grass}} moves in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'' for the first time. It used it again in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'', to help [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] use the technique with {{m|Ice Shard}} in the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest.<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Ash and Turtiwg.png|As an affectionate Turtwig, pictured with Ash|thumb|right]]<br />
* For ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Turtwig. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ナエトルは あたまにはっぱ はえとるぞ ''Naetoru wa / Atama ni happa / Haetoru zo'' "Naetle / The leaf on its head / Is growing."<br />
* Its ability to break up fights between other Pokémon mirrors that of [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], Ash's first {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]. Also, the episodes that Bulbasaur and Turtwig were caught in are very similar.<br />
* Some of Torterra's other actions as a Turtwig mirror those of [[James's Carnivine]], {{TP|James|Cacnea}}, and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, who attack their {{pkmn|Trainer}} out of affection. Coincidentally, they are all Grass-type Pokémon.<br />
* This is {{Ash}}'s third turtle/tortoise-based Pokémon, the others being {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Torkoal}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'', Turtwig is embarrassed to be in a maid outfit, much like Ash, Pikachu, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] are. Since Pikachu and Piplup have since been [[DP142|confirmed]] to be [[Gender|male]], this may indicate Torterra is as well.<br />
* Torterra took exactly as many episodes to evolve from Turtwig to a Grotle as [[Ash's Sceptile]] did from its {{p|Grovyle}} stage.<br />
** Coincidentally, Turtwig's amount of episodes taken to evolve is the reversal of the amount of episodes {{p|Treecko}} took to evolve, which is ''59'' episodes, whereas Turtwig took ''95'' episodes.<br />
** Both also had problems attacking temporarily after they evolved. Grotle kept tripping, while Sceptile lost its ability to attack.<br />
* Torterra, as Turtwig, is Ash's first Pokémon to [[evolution|evolve]] while battling against one of his [[rival]]s.<br />
* Torterra and Staraptor have been used against Paul the most out of Ash's current team. However, Torterra, as a Turtwig and Grotle, has lost every time, twice to [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and once to {{AP|Paul's Chimchar|Infernape}}.<br />
* Grotle's evolution into Torterra was first revealed in the Japanese opening [[The Greatest - Everyday!]].<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
{{animespeciesevo2|Turtwig|Grotle|Torterra}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-no388.html Hayashigame's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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{{Ash's Pokémon|grass|ground}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Torterra]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Ashs Chelterrar]]<br />
[[fr:Torterra de Sacha]]<br />
[[ja:サトシのドダイトス]]<br />
[[pl:Torterra Asha]]<br />
[[pt:Grotle de Ash]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Ash%27s_Pikachu&diff=1085585Ash's Pikachu2010-05-22T06:45:25Z<p>Bewking: /* Intro */</p>
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trainername=Ash|<br />
pokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
jtrainername=サトシ|<br />
jpokemonname=ピカチュウ|<br />
tmtrainername=Satoshi|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
image=[[File:Pikachu_thunderbolt.png|250px]] |<br />
caption=Ash and Pikachu |<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
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{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|electric|yes|x=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** {{an|Misty}}, when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
* As of [[DP170]], it is the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an Elite 4 member.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In [[DP115|Stealing The Conversation]], [[Team Rocket]] refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*Pika Pikachu or Pika-Pika Pikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi-chan}}'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock)<br />
*Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, and [[Max]] have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-no025.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amateurish [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. His [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] was {{pkmn2|caught}} by luck,he knew absolutely nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.<br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|240px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, [[Lake guardians (anime)#Azelf|Azelf]], {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}}, {{an|Giratina}} and {{an|Arceus}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
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His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer that began his journey in Pallet Town, but it is unclear whether he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
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Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Pikachu_thunderbolt.png.png|electric}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
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====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} <br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash's Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash and Cyndaquil.png|fire}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash's Totodile.jpg|water}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash's Noctowl.png|normal|flying}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash's Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|AshSwellow2.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|AshTorkoal.png|fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}<br />
|}<br />
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====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash's Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=188px}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|AshButterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|AshLapras.png|water|ice}}<br />
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|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash's Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
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|}<br />
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====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}}<br />
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|}<br />
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====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}}<br />
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|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"<br />
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| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:077.png]] → [[Image:078.png]]<br>{{p|Ponyta}} → {{p|Rapidash}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:137.png]]<br>{{p|Porygon}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:110.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Weezing}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:052.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Meowth}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Arbok}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:163.png]]<br>{{p|Hoothoot}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:119.png]]<br>{{p|Seaking}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:106.png]]<br>{{p|Hitmonlee}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:026.png]]<br>{{p|Raichu}} <br />
| align=center | [[Image:325.png]]<br>{{p|Spoink}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:458.png]]<br>{{p|Mantyke}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against Dario's Dodrio during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]''.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
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===Badges obtained===<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|130px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
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====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|140px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
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====Hoenn League====<br />
[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
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====Battle Frontier====<br />
[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
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====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
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===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
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!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
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* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
|}<br />
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====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
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!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
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[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
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====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
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{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
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* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Finalist)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s<br />
**{{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
**{{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
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|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|TPCI]] dub) <br> [[Kayzie Rogers]] (a/k/a Jamie Peacock; ''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís<br>Sandra Faleiro<br>Sandra de Castro<br>Unknown voice actress <br> Cristina Carvalhal<br>Bárbara Lourenço<br>Ana Madureira<br />
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br> Emiliano Dionisi (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]])<br />
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno <br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar}}<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
{{stub|Manga}}<br />
The manga version of Ash Ketchum featured in ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' is based on the anime version, but there are many differences between the two. For example, while the anime version of Ash is indifferent to love, romance, or members of the opposite gender (or arguably, the same), the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]]. He's also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree. <br />
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The Ash featured in this manga follows the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]].<br />
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===Appearance===<br />
Ash's appearance is very different in the manga, too. Ash wears a red jacket much like Red. He also wears a very different hat throughout the first volume. However, in the sixth chapter of ''Electric Tale'' (''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'') he wears a hat that resembles the hat he wears in the Pokémon anime. He appears with [[Ash's Pikachu|his Pikachu]] on his shoulder.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash Ketchum Electric Tale.png|thumb|right|Ash in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.]]<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:010.png]] &rarr; [[Image:011.png]] &rarr; [[Image:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:004.png]] &rarr; [[Image:005.png]] &rarr; [[Image:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[Image:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map, which turned out to be fake.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
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{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita}}, {{AP|Treecko}} and {{AP|Turtwig}}.<br />
* Ash has also captured every [[starter Pokémon]] whose first form begins with a 'C': {{AP|Charmander}}, {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
*Ash has captured, befriended, used, or otherwise had under his command at least one of every type of Pokémon except for {{type2|Dark}} and {{type2|Steel}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and [[Brock]].<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these four, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* All together, Ash has seen at least twenty-seven different species of [[legendary Pokémon]], and at least ten of them multiple times.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul).<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three of Ash's current party have evolved whilst battling [[Paul]]; these are {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor both evolved while battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has two fully-evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}) and two fully-evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), however, neither of his {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Totodile}}) have evolved at all, or even indicated their desire to.<br />
* Ash has several Pokémon in common with his current rivals; Paul and Barry. He and Paul both own a {{p|Torterra}} and have owned a {{p|Gliscor}} as well as both training the same {{AP|Chimchar}} at some point. Like Ash, Barry owns a {{p|Staraptor}} and a {{p|Heracross}}. Other rivals of Ash's have had alike Pokémon; Gary has also owned a {{p|Squirtle}} and a {{p|Krabby}}, Morrison has a {{p|Gligar}}, and Tyson has a {{p|Sceptile}} and {{p|Donphan}}. Both had them on their league teams before Ash would later obtain them himself.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash has so far battled five [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]], [[Flint]] and [[Bertha]]. He has lost to all five.<br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] is currently the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, which is currently up to [[DP179|52 episodes]]. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
* [[Arnold]] and [[Travis]] are both [[doppelgänger]]s of Ash. His first meeting with both of [[Arnold's mother|their]] [[Luana|mothers]] was being mistaken for them and embraced in a hug as the boys were away from home at the time.<br />
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==Names==<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #ccf;"<br />
! Language<br />
! Name<br />
! Origin<br />
|- <br />
|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
|-<br />
|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. The Sat'''osh'''i in the Japanese name also sounds like Ash. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
|-<br />
|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
|-<br />
|Korean<br />
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
|-<br />
|Chinese<br />
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''.<br />
|}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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epnum=EP002 |<br />
epname=Pokémon Emergency! |<br />
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'''Jessie''' (Japanese: '''ムサシ''' ''Musashi'') is one member of of the [[Team Rocket]] trio also consisting of [[James]] and {{MTR}}, that follows around {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} in the [[Pokémon anime]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], but always failing.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[image:DPJessie.png|left|thumb|280px|Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's mother, [[Miyamoto]], was a high-ranking Team Rocket agent. When Jessie was around the age of three, Miyamoto left on a mission to the {{wp|Andes}} to record the voice of the elusive Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. However, after Miyamoto disappeared, Jessie was put into a foster home which had very little money. There were times when she had no choice but to eat snow because of a lack of more nourishing food. <br />
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When she was old enough, she left home to become a Pokémon nurse in [[Johto]]. However, the school she was enrolled in was literally for ''Pokémon'' nurses (i.e. {{p|Chansey}}), so she failed to graduate and left, leaving behind a [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Chansey]] she had befriended there. In the episode ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'', Jessie was reunited with that same Chansey, which had since evolved into a {{p|Blissey}}. It is assumed that she then traveled back to [[Kanto]], where she enrolled in [[Pokémon Tech]], a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s school, she met [[James]], and subsequently failed and dropped out. After this, Jessie and James joined a bicycle gang in [[Sunny Town]], where Jessie was known for swinging a chain above her head as she rode her bike, acquiring the nickname "Chainer Jess".<br />
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Due to conflicts in canon between Kanto and Johto episodes and the special episode ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', what happened between Jessie and James after the bike gang is unknown. What ''is'' known, as shown in the special episode, is that they joined Team Rocket separately and were on initially unfriendly terms after being grouped with {{MTR}} but they quickly made up and became good friends.<br />
[[File:Jessie hair.png|thumb|Jessie after beating up her Seviper for biting off her hair|220px]]<br />
Sometime before joining Team Rocket, and it is not known when, Jessie obtained a [[Contest Pass]] in the [[Hoenn]] region. Also during the years before Team Rocket, she had several boyfriends, all of whom left her and/or treated her badly. In ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'', she revealed that she had once worked at a T.V. station as the weathergirl. In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', it was revealed that she once was a ninja. In [[Crossing Paths]], it was revealed that she had a crush on a boy she had gone to school with named [[Astin]], who has a current-day counterpart [[Austin|with a similar name]]. <br />
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She has a long-standing bitter rivalry with [[Cassidy]], another member of Team Rocket. And Team Rocket member {{an|Wendy}} held a grudge against Jessie for failing to pay for a drink (making Wendy pay), but got her revenge when she added the charge to Jessie's overall Team Rocket bill.<br />
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Jessie seems to have a special preference for snake-like Pokémon, owning both an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké Showdown]]'', she expressed a preference for {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon in general.<br />
[[File:Jessie spitting fire.png|thumb|right|220px|Jessie spitting fire]]<br />
It is revealed in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'' that Jessie is almost identical in appearance to James's fiancée, [[Jessiebelle]], with the two of them having virtually identical faces and the only noticeable physical differences between them being eye color, hairstyle, and slightly different hair colors. Meowth in particular takes notice of this and frequently reminds Jessie of the fact throughout the episode, something she takes strong offense to due to Jessiebelle's reprehensible personality. Interestingly enough by the time the subject of Jessiebelle is breached again in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' she seems to have forgotten about her doppelganger and needs Meowth to remind her of who she is. The resemblance between the two was further explored in [[DP153]] when she disguised herself as Jessiebelle in order to grant herself, James, and Meowth, entrance into one of James's family mansions without James having to do so himself.<br />
[[File:Jessie and James first appearance.png|220px|thumb|left|Jessie and James's first apperance in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'']]<br />
Jessie is also known to be very vain and is also prone to explosive anger. She values her appearance, and she can get furious when her face or hair is damaged, such as in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile!]]'' and ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''. When this happens, she may do things like beat up a Pokémon such as {{MTR}} or her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Furthermore, Jessie goes into a violent outrage whenever someone insults her beauty by calling her old, such as the episode ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' when [[Misty]] calls Jessie an "old hag" (Japanese: ''oba-san''). She spat fire in extreme anger after Misty called her that name in that episode. She is also angered (compared to her companions, who are usually depressed when they fail at something) when missions are either failed or botched, which is a regular thing. This anger was intensely demonstrated in the Indigo League, Orange Islands and part of the Johto League story arcs. However, her anger tantrums started to become less intense over the next two story arcs. It should be noted that her short temper, while it has always been a part of her character, tended to appear far more intense in the dub than in the original, which is a contrast of Lillis's vocal performance to Hayashibara's.<br />
[[File:Jessie Jessebella.png|thumb|As Jessebella]]<br />
Starting in [[Hoenn]], Jessie became a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], entering every contest that she could. She frequently made it to the battle round, but usually lost there. However, in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]'', she finally succeeded in winning an (unofficial) contest by using [[Ash's Aipom]], which she had saved earlier in the episode. And, in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she won an official contest with her Dustox at [[Solaceon Town]]. Later in ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist]]'', she won a ribbon with help of her Yanmega. She has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh regions.<br />
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In the Kanto contests, Jessie [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] herself as ''Jessebella'' (Japanese: '''ムサぴょん''' ''Musa-pyon'') wearing a red dress and glasses. Eventually, Ash, Brock, Max and May found out her true identity in the last contest.<br />
[[File:Jessalina.png|thumb|left|220px|Jessie disguised as Jessalina]]<br />
During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], Jessie dressed up as ''Jessadia'' (Japanese: '''プリティ・ムサリン''' ''Pretty Musalin'') and wore glasses, long white socks, a yellow and orange dress, and had her hair in pigtails. She worked there as an announcer and [[Lilian Meridian]]'s assistant; Lilian herself said she did not really like "Jessadia"'s style, but recognized her talent. <br />
[[File:Jessadia.png|thumb|As Jessadia]]<br />
In Sinnoh {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s, Jessie disguised herself as ''Jessalina'' (Japanese: '''キャンディ・ムサリーナ''' ''Candy Musalina''), using big glasses and an orange dress. She was notable for the fact that, in the appeals round of a contest, Jessie tended to use her Pokémon to show herself off, rather than showing them off. In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, she entered Super Contests under the name Jessiebella (referencing Jessiebelle again).<br />
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In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' she once again used her Jessadia disguise to report on the [[Wallace Cup]].<br />
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Although Jessie entered mostly every contest in Hoenn and Kanto, she lost in all of them, whether it was the first match of the Battle Rounds or the finals. However, in the Sinnoh region, so far she has won two ribbons herself using her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, and obtained a third ribbon after James won a contest in her place.<br />
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She's also used other aliases to disguise herself under, such as ''Jessilinda'' during her time at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] and ''Jessilynlyn'' while competing in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. Against [[Marilyn]] in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', she used the alias ''Jessirilyn''.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Team Rocket Hoenn.png|250px|thumb|right|Jessie and James and the Pokémon they traveled with in Hoenn]]<br />
As with the standards set by the Team Rocket organization, Jessie initially started off with mainly {{type2|Poison}}s. However, as the anime continued onward, her team has diversified. However, she is still strongly associated with Poison-type serpentine Pokémon, such as Arbok and Seviper. Most of her other Pokémon tend to be unusual in appearance and don't usually fit the general image of "cute". However, she does display a desire to obtain Pokémon that are considered "adorable" when the opportunity presents itself, especially feminine Pokémon such as {{p|Happiny}} or {{p|Smoochum}}. Her attraction towards Smoochum is actually shown in several episodes, such as ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby]]'' and ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''. She was also attracted to a {{p|Weavile}} in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''. Occasionally, she manages to take control of some powerful Pokémon, but due to either inexperience or hubris, this often backfires and loses control of them. She doesn't appear to train her Pokémon that often. Instead, they are often used to fight against Ash and his friends. When she enters contests, she tends to involve herself in her Pokémon's appeals. She is also very fond of {{p|Dratini}}, as evidenced in [[EP035]] and ''[[EP252|Fangs For Nothin!]]''.<br />
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====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Wobbuffet|Wobbuffet initial appearance.png|psychic}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Seviper|Jessie seviper.jpg|poison}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Yanmega|Jessie's Yanmega.png|bug|flying|fir=Yanma|size=188px}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
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====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Arbok|Jessie arbok.jpg|poison|fir=Ekans}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Dustox|Jessies Dustox.png|bug|poison|fir=Wurmple|mid=Cascoon}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Shellder|Jessie shellder.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Shellder}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessie magikarp.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Lickitung|Jessie lickitung.jpg|normal}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
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====Borrowed====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Weezing|James weezing.jpg|Poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Cacnea|Cacnea of James.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Chimecho|Combuskenfirespintrap.jpg|Psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Mime Jr.|Mime Jr James.png|Psychic|size=185px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Carnivine|CarnivineBind.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Cacturne|Harley cacturne.jpg|Grass|Dark}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Banette|Harley Banette.png|Ghost|link=Harley#Banette}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|DP022.png|Normal|disp=Aipom}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giant|Hitmonlee|HitmonleeMegaKick.png|Fighting|link=Giant#Hitmonlee}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Porygon|PorygonZero.png|Normal|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Porygon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Rhydon|Giovanni's Rhydon.png|Ground|Rock|link=Giovanni#Rhydon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Kingler|Giovanni's Kingler.png|Water|link=Giovanni#Kingler}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Machamp|Giovanni's Machamp.png|Fighting|link=Giovanni#Machamp}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Delibird|Delibird tr.jpg|Ice|Flying|link=Delibird (Team Rocket)}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|EP248.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Blastoise|EP248.png|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|Jessie's Charizard.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|DP008.png|Poison|Fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Smoochum|JessieSmoochum.jpg|Ice|Psychic|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Smoochum}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Hippowdon|JessieHippowdon.jpg|Ground|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Hippowdon}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessiemagikarp.jpg|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp 2}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Mankey|Jubei.png|Fighting|link=no}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Status unknown==== <br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:121.png]]<br>{{p|Starmie}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Starmie''': Jessie was seen riding a Starmie in a flashback in ''[[AG156|From Cradle To Save]]''.<br />
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===Ribbons obtained===<br />
[[Image:Jessie First Ribbon.jpg|Jessie's first Ribbon|thumb|130px]]<br />
* {{to|Solaceon}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Majolica}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Lilypad}} [[Ribbon]] ([[James]] won the ribbon on her behalf in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'')<br />
<!--* {{to|Tonarino}} [[Ribbon]] ([[DP167]])--><br />
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===Achievements===<br />
*Unofficial contest in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]''. (Winner)<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color=CCCCCC|bordercolor=CC0000<br />
|ja=林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]] <br> ''平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' ([[AG085]]-[[AG092]])<br />
|cs=Dana Černá ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]]), movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]<br>Eva Spoustová ([[DP001]]-present), movie [[M11|11]])<br>Radka Přibyslavská (movie [[M04|4]])<br />
|nl=Hilde de Mildt ([[EP001]]-present, movies 1-3, 8-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7) <br />
|en=[[Rachel Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub; [[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]] dub; [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]], [[AG146]]-current)<br />
|da=Ann Hjort<br />
|de=Scarlet Lubowski<br />
|he=מאיה בר שלום Maya Bar Shalom<br />
|pl=Dorota Lanton ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Izabela Dąbrowska ([[DP001]]-present, movie [[M11|11]])<br />
|pt_br=Isabel Cristina de Sá<br />
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP002]]-[[EP041]], [[EP117]]-[[EP131]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP042]]-[[EP116]], [[EP263]]-[[AG092]])<br>Dora Cruz ([[EP132]]-[[EP209]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[EP210]]-[[EP262]], [[AG093]]-[[AG189]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[SS003]] and [[SS012]])<br>Rita Fernandes ([[AG190]]-[[AG192]])<br>Carmen Santos (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br />
|es_eu=Amparo Valencia<br>Ana Jiménez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Diana Pérez<br>Elena Rámirez ([[EP159]]-[[EP167]], [[EP169]], [[EP192]]-[[EP205]], [[EP230]]-[[EP233]], [[EP274]]-[[AG017]], [[AG033]]-[[AG034]], [[AG093]]-[[AG100]], one scene of [[AG133]])<br>Mayra Arellano (young, [[AG156]])<br />
|it=Emanuela Pacotto<br />
|ar=فاطمة سعد Fatima Sa'ad<br />
|fr_ca=Christine Séguin<br />
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet<br />
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz<br />
|ca=Marina Vinyals<br />
|tr=Figen Harman}}<br />
<br />
==In the games==<br />
==={{game|Yellow}}===<br />
Both Jessie and James appear in Pokémon Yellow as in-game bosses. They first attack the main character in [[Mt. Moon]], while trying to take one of the rare [[fossil]]s uncovered there.<br />
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Later, in [[Celadon City]]'s [[Rocket Game Corner]], Jessie and James guard Giovanni's room in the Team Rocket base. During that time, as the player runs into them, they are eager for revenge after the main character busted up their plans at Mt. Moon.<br />
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They hold Mr. Fuji hostage at [[Pokémon Tower]]. They attack the {{ga|Red|main character}} on the seventh floor.<br />
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Finally, at [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], Jessie and James make their final appearance, once again trying to stall the main character from reaching [[Giovanni|their Boss]].<br />
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Unlike in the anime, Jessie and James do not follow the main character around and come up with their usual evil plans to capture Pikachu.<br />
<br />
====First battle====<br />
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|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Second battle====<br />
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|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
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|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
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|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
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<br />
====Third battle====<br />
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|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
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|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}930<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Silph Co.]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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===Pokémon Puzzle League===<br />
Along with many other anime characters, both Jessie and James appeared in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Jessie and James appear on both versions of the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Here Comes Team Rocket!|15}}, which originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set; it was re-released with different artwork in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}. In that expansion, there was also a preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} based on {{TCG|Jessie}}.<br/><br />
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==In the manga==<br />
{{incomplete|section}}<br />
===[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]===<br />
Jessie and James both made an appearance in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}, which was based off of the anime. <br />
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While Jessie's role in the Pokémon anime has not yet ended, in this manga, she ended up [[RocketShipping|married to James]] and having a baby on the way.<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:023.png]] → [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{TP|Jessie|Ekans → Arbok|Arbok}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* According to James in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Jessie is short for Jessica.<br />
* Both Jessie and [[James]] have used a {{p|Charizard}} at separate times. They used a third one together as well. None of the three remained in their care, however.<br />
[[Image:Jessie's_Lure.jpg|Jessie's special lure|thumb]]<br />
* In Sinnoh, she dressed up as a cowgirl and she was called Catherine Jessieburn. This is a direct reference to the legendary Hollywood actress {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only member of the anime's main cast who is traveling with a Pokémon not in the extended Sinnoh Pokédex. In fact, she has two; {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}.<br />
* Much like [[Misty's special lure|Misty's]], Jessie also has a special lure being modeled after her, like seen in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', Jessie had {{wp|sinusitis}}.<br />
* In the main series games, Jessie and [[James]] are the only characters from [[Generation I]] to appear only in that generation, as they do not reappear in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] when [[Kanto]] is revisited, and (being exclusive to [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]]) were not adapted into the [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon_FireRed_and_LeafGreen_Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] remakes.<br />
* Jessie's hair color changed from red to magenta in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin at You, Elekid]]''. This was because this episode was the first to feature digital colored animation, and was possibly due to Jessie's updated Sugimori artwork featuring magenta hair. In all the hand-colored cel animated episodes before the latter, Jessie's hair color was red.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only main character whose Pokémon on hand are all fully evolved.<br />
* All of Jessie's Pokémon which have a confirmed gender are female, these Pokémon being {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} both of which are are based on insects.<br />
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===Name origin===<br />
[[File:Jessie and James.png|thumb|200px|James and Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's English name is taken from {{wp|Jesse James}}, an American outlaw. Her Japanese name, Musashi, is taken from 宮本武蔵 ''{{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}}'', a famous Japanese swordsman. In his most famous duel, he defeated his rival, 佐々木小次郎 ''{{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}'', after whom James got his Japanese name. However, one can argue that she is also named after the Japanese battleship {{wp|Musashi}}, as her rival [[Cassidy]]'s Japanese name is based off of the Japanese battleship {{wp|Yamato}}.<br />
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She is based on a combination of [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s old girlfriend from when he was in school and the female antagonist of the ''[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1472 Time Bokan]'' anime series.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Jessie}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://jessie.utsukushiki-yami.org/ Vanity], the fanlisting for Jessie<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-musashi.html Musashi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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corecolor=CCCCCC |<br />
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name=Jessie |<br />
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epname=Pokémon Emergency! |<br />
enva=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]])|<br />
java=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]<br>''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' (temp.)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Jessie''' (Japanese: '''ムサシ''' ''Musashi'') is one member of of the [[Team Rocket]] trio also consisting of [[James]] and {{MTR}}, that follows around {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} in the [[Pokémon anime]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], but always failing.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[image:DPJessie.png|left|thumb|280px|Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's mother, [[Miyamoto]], was a high-ranking Team Rocket agent. When Jessie was around the age of three, Miyamoto left on a mission to the {{wp|Andes}} to record the voice of the elusive Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. However, after Miyamoto disappeared, Jessie was put into a foster home which had very little money. There were times when she had no choice but to eat snow because of a lack of more nourishing food. <br />
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When she was old enough, she left home to become a Pokémon nurse in [[Johto]]. However, the school she was enrolled in was literally for ''Pokémon'' nurses (i.e. {{p|Chansey}}), so she failed to graduate and left, leaving behind a [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Chansey]] she had befriended there. In the episode ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'', Jessie was reunited with that same Chansey, which had since evolved into a {{p|Blissey}}. It is assumed that she then traveled back to [[Kanto]], where she enrolled in [[Pokémon Tech]], a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s school, she met [[James]], and subsequently failed and dropped out. After this, Jessie and James joined a bicycle gang in [[Sunny Town]], where Jessie was known for swinging a chain above her head as she rode her bike, acquiring the nickname "Chainer Jess".<br />
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Due to conflicts in canon between Kanto and Johto episodes and the special episode ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', what happened between Jessie and James after the bike gang is unknown. What ''is'' known, as shown in the special episode, is that they joined Team Rocket separately and were on initially unfriendly terms after being grouped with {{MTR}} but they quickly made up and became good friends.<br />
[[File:Jessie hair.png|thumb|Jessie after beating up her Seviper for biting off her hair|220px]]<br />
Sometime before joining Team Rocket, and it is not known when, Jessie obtained a [[Contest Pass]] in the [[Hoenn]] region. Also during the years before Team Rocket, she had several boyfriends, all of whom left her and/or treated her badly. In ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'', she revealed that she had once worked at a T.V. station as the weathergirl. In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', it was revealed that she once was a ninja. In [[Crossing Paths]], it was revealed that she had a crush on a boy she had gone to school with named [[Astin]], who has a current-day counterpart [[Austin|with a similar name]]. <br />
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She has a long-standing bitter rivalry with [[Cassidy]], another member of Team Rocket. And Team Rocket member {{an|Wendy}} held a grudge against Jessie for failing to pay for a drink (making Wendy pay), but got her revenge when she added the charge to Jessie's overall Team Rocket bill.<br />
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Jessie seems to have a special preference for snake-like Pokémon, owning both an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké Showdown]]'', she expressed a preference for {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon in general.<br />
[[File:Jessie spitting fire.png|thumb|right|220px|Jessie spitting fire]]<br />
It is revealed in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'' that Jessie is almost identical in appearance to James's fiancée, [[Jessiebelle]], with the two of them having virtually identical faces and the only noticeable physical differences between them being eye color, hairstyle, and slightly different hair colors. Meowth in particular takes notice of this and frequently reminds Jessie of the fact throughout the episode, something she takes strong offense to due to Jessiebelle's reprehensible personality. Interestingly enough by the time the subject of Jessiebelle is breached again in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' she seems to have forgotten about her doppelganger and needs Meowth to remind her of who she is. The resemblance between the two was further explored in [[DP153]] when she disguised herself as Jessiebelle in order to grant herself, James, and Meowth, entrance into one of James's family mansions without James having to do so himself.<br />
[[File:Jessie and James first appearance.png|220px|thumb|left|Jessie and James's first apperance in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'']]<br />
Jessie is also known to be very vain and is also prone to explosive anger. She values her appearance, and she can get furious when her face or hair is damaged, such as in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile!]]'' and ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''. When this happens, she may do things like beat up a Pokémon such as {{MTR}} or her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Furthermore, Jessie goes into a violent outrage whenever someone insults her beauty by calling her old, such as the episode ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' when [[Misty]] calls Jessie an "old hag" (Japanese: ''oba-san''). She spat fire in extreme anger after Misty called her that name in that episode. She is also angered (compared to her companions, who are usually depressed when they fail at something) when missions are either failed or botched, which is a regular thing. This anger was intensely demonstrated in the Indigo League, Orange Islands and part of the Johto League story arcs. However, her anger tantrums started to become less intense over the next two story arcs. It should be noted that her short temper, while it has always been a part of her character, tended to appear far more intense in the dub than in the original, which is a contrast of Lillis's vocal performance to Hayashibara's.<br />
[[File:Jessie Jessebella.png|thumb|As Jessebella]]<br />
Starting in [[Hoenn]], Jessie became a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], entering every contest that she could. She frequently made it to the battle round, but usually lost there. However, in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]'', she finally succeeded in winning an (unofficial) contest by using [[Ash's Aipom]], which she had saved earlier in the episode. And, in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she won an official contest with her Dustox at [[Solaceon Town]]. Later in ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist]]'', she won a ribbon with help of her Yanmega. She has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh regions.<br />
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In the Kanto contests, Jessie [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] herself as ''Jessebella'' (Japanese: '''ムサぴょん''' ''Musa-pyon'') wearing a red dress and glasses. Eventually, Ash, Brock, Max and May found out her true identity in the last contest.<br />
[[File:Jessalina.png|thumb|left|220px|Jessie disguised as Jessalina]]<br />
During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], Jessie dressed up as ''Jessadia'' (Japanese: '''プリティ・ムサリン''' ''Pretty Musalin'') and wore glasses, long white socks, a yellow and orange dress, and had her hair in pigtails. She worked there as an announcer and [[Lilian Meridian]]'s assistant; Lilian herself said she did not really like "Jessadia"'s style, but recognized her talent. <br />
[[File:Jessadia.png|thumb|As Jessadia]]<br />
In Sinnoh {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s, Jessie disguised herself as ''Jessalina'' (Japanese: '''キャンディ・ムサリーナ''' ''Candy Musalina''), using big glasses and an orange dress. She was notable for the fact that, in the appeals round of a contest, Jessie tended to use her Pokémon to show herself off, rather than showing them off. In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, she entered Super Contests under the name Jessiebella (referencing Jessiebelle again).<br />
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In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' she once again used her Jessadia disguise to report on the [[Wallace Cup]].<br />
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Although Jessie entered mostly every contest in Hoenn and Kanto, she lost in all of them, whether it was the first match of the Battle Rounds or the finals. However, in the Sinnoh region, so far she has won two ribbons herself using her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, and obtained a third ribbon after James won a contest in her place.<br />
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She's also used other aliases to disguise herself under, such as ''Jessilinda'' during her time at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] and ''Jessilynlyn'' while competing in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. Against [[Marilyn]] in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', she used the alias ''Jessirilyn''.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Team Rocket Hoenn.png|250px|thumb|right|Jessie and James and the Pokémon they traveled with in Hoenn]]<br />
As with the standards set by the Team Rocket organization, Jessie initially started off with mainly {{type2|Poison}}s. However, as the anime continued onward, her team has diversified. However, she is still strongly associated with Poison-type serpentine Pokémon, such as Arbok and Seviper. Most of her other Pokémon tend to be unusual in appearance and don't usually fit the general image of "cute". However, she does display a desire to obtain Pokémon that are considered "adorable" when the opportunity presents itself, especially feminine Pokémon such as {{p|Happiny}} or {{p|Smoochum}}. Her attraction towards Smoochum is actually shown in several episodes, such as ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby]]'' and ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''. She was also attracted to a {{p|Weavile}} in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''. Occasionally, she manages to take control of some powerful Pokémon, but due to either inexperience or hubris, this often backfires and loses control of them. She doesn't appear to train her Pokémon that often. Instead, they are often used to fight against Ash and his friends. When she enters contests, she tends to involve herself in her Pokémon's appeals. She is also very fond of {{p|Dratini}}, as evidenced in [[EP035]] and ''[[EP252|Fangs For Nothin!]]''.<br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Wobbuffet|Jessie Wobbuffet.png|psychic}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Seviper|Jessie seviper.jpg|poison}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Yanmega|Jessie's Yanmega.png|bug|flying|fir=Yanma|size=188px}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Arbok|Jessie arbok.jpg|poison|fir=Ekans}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Dustox|Jessies Dustox.png|bug|poison|fir=Wurmple|mid=Cascoon}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Shellder|Jessie shellder.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Shellder}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessie magikarp.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Lickitung|Jessie lickitung.jpg|normal}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Borrowed====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Weezing|James weezing.jpg|Poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Cacnea|Cacnea of James.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Chimecho|Combuskenfirespintrap.jpg|Psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Mime Jr.|Mime Jr James.png|Psychic|size=185px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Carnivine|CarnivineBind.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Cacturne|Harley cacturne.jpg|Grass|Dark}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Banette|Harley Banette.png|Ghost|link=Harley#Banette}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|DP022.png|Normal|disp=Aipom}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giant|Hitmonlee|HitmonleeMegaKick.png|Fighting|link=Giant#Hitmonlee}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Porygon|PorygonZero.png|Normal|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Porygon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Rhydon|Giovanni's Rhydon.png|Ground|Rock|link=Giovanni#Rhydon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Kingler|Giovanni's Kingler.png|Water|link=Giovanni#Kingler}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Machamp|Giovanni's Machamp.png|Fighting|link=Giovanni#Machamp}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Delibird|Delibird tr.jpg|Ice|Flying|link=Delibird (Team Rocket)}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|EP248.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Blastoise|EP248.png|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|Jessie's Charizard.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|DP008.png|Poison|Fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Smoochum|JessieSmoochum.jpg|Ice|Psychic|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Smoochum}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Hippowdon|JessieHippowdon.jpg|Ground|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Hippowdon}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessiemagikarp.jpg|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp 2}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Mankey|Jubei.png|Fighting|link=no}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Status unknown==== <br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:121.png]]<br>{{p|Starmie}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Starmie''': Jessie was seen riding a Starmie in a flashback in ''[[AG156|From Cradle To Save]]''.<br />
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===Ribbons obtained===<br />
[[Image:Jessie First Ribbon.jpg|Jessie's first Ribbon|thumb|130px]]<br />
* {{to|Solaceon}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Majolica}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Lilypad}} [[Ribbon]] ([[James]] won the ribbon on her behalf in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'')<br />
<!--* {{to|Tonarino}} [[Ribbon]] ([[DP167]])--><br />
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===Achievements===<br />
*Unofficial contest in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]''. (Winner)<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color=CCCCCC|bordercolor=CC0000<br />
|ja=林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]] <br> ''平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' ([[AG085]]-[[AG092]])<br />
|cs=Dana Černá ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]]), movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]<br>Eva Spoustová ([[DP001]]-present), movie [[M11|11]])<br>Radka Přibyslavská (movie [[M04|4]])<br />
|nl=Hilde de Mildt ([[EP001]]-present, movies 1-3, 8-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7) <br />
|en=[[Rachel Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub; [[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]] dub; [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]], [[AG146]]-current)<br />
|da=Ann Hjort<br />
|de=Scarlet Lubowski<br />
|he=מאיה בר שלום Maya Bar Shalom<br />
|pl=Dorota Lanton ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Izabela Dąbrowska ([[DP001]]-present, movie [[M11|11]])<br />
|pt_br=Isabel Cristina de Sá<br />
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP002]]-[[EP041]], [[EP117]]-[[EP131]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP042]]-[[EP116]], [[EP263]]-[[AG092]])<br>Dora Cruz ([[EP132]]-[[EP209]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[EP210]]-[[EP262]], [[AG093]]-[[AG189]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[SS003]] and [[SS012]])<br>Rita Fernandes ([[AG190]]-[[AG192]])<br>Carmen Santos (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br />
|es_eu=Amparo Valencia<br>Ana Jiménez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Diana Pérez<br>Elena Rámirez ([[EP159]]-[[EP167]], [[EP169]], [[EP192]]-[[EP205]], [[EP230]]-[[EP233]], [[EP274]]-[[AG017]], [[AG033]]-[[AG034]], [[AG093]]-[[AG100]], one scene of [[AG133]])<br>Mayra Arellano (young, [[AG156]])<br />
|it=Emanuela Pacotto<br />
|ar=فاطمة سعد Fatima Sa'ad<br />
|fr_ca=Christine Séguin<br />
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet<br />
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz<br />
|ca=Marina Vinyals<br />
|tr=Figen Harman}}<br />
<br />
==In the games==<br />
==={{game|Yellow}}===<br />
Both Jessie and James appear in Pokémon Yellow as in-game bosses. They first attack the main character in [[Mt. Moon]], while trying to take one of the rare [[fossil]]s uncovered there.<br />
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Later, in [[Celadon City]]'s [[Rocket Game Corner]], Jessie and James guard Giovanni's room in the Team Rocket base. During that time, as the player runs into them, they are eager for revenge after the main character busted up their plans at Mt. Moon.<br />
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They hold Mr. Fuji hostage at [[Pokémon Tower]]. They attack the {{ga|Red|main character}} on the seventh floor.<br />
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Finally, at [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], Jessie and James make their final appearance, once again trying to stall the main character from reaching [[Giovanni|their Boss]].<br />
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Unlike in the anime, Jessie and James do not follow the main character around and come up with their usual evil plans to capture Pikachu.<br />
<br />
====First battle====<br />
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|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}420<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Mt. Moon]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Wrap|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=14|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Second battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}750<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Third battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}810<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}930<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Silph Co.]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Pokémon Puzzle League===<br />
Along with many other anime characters, both Jessie and James appeared in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Jessie and James appear on both versions of the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Here Comes Team Rocket!|15}}, which originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set; it was re-released with different artwork in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}. In that expansion, there was also a preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} based on {{TCG|Jessie}}.<br/><br />
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==In the manga==<br />
{{incomplete|section}}<br />
===[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]===<br />
Jessie and James both made an appearance in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}, which was based off of the anime. <br />
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While Jessie's role in the Pokémon anime has not yet ended, in this manga, she ended up [[RocketShipping|married to James]] and having a baby on the way.<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:023.png]] → [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{TP|Jessie|Ekans → Arbok|Arbok}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* According to James in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Jessie is short for Jessica.<br />
* Both Jessie and [[James]] have used a {{p|Charizard}} at separate times. They used a third one together as well. None of the three remained in their care, however.<br />
[[Image:Jessie's_Lure.jpg|Jessie's special lure|thumb]]<br />
* In Sinnoh, she dressed up as a cowgirl and she was called Catherine Jessieburn. This is a direct reference to the legendary Hollywood actress {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only member of the anime's main cast who is traveling with a Pokémon not in the extended Sinnoh Pokédex. In fact, she has two; {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}.<br />
* Much like [[Misty's special lure|Misty's]], Jessie also has a special lure being modeled after her, like seen in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', Jessie had {{wp|sinusitis}}.<br />
* In the main series games, Jessie and [[James]] are the only characters from [[Generation I]] to appear only in that generation, as they do not reappear in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] when [[Kanto]] is revisited, and (being exclusive to [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]]) were not adapted into the [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon_FireRed_and_LeafGreen_Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] remakes.<br />
* Jessie's hair color changed from red to magenta in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin at You, Elekid]]''. This was because this episode was the first to feature digital colored animation, and was possibly due to Jessie's updated Sugimori artwork featuring magenta hair. In all the hand-colored cel animated episodes before the latter, Jessie's hair color was red.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only main character whose Pokémon on hand are all fully evolved.<br />
* All of Jessie's Pokémon which have a confirmed gender are female, these Pokémon being {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} both of which are are based on insects.<br />
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===Name origin===<br />
[[File:Jessie and James.png|thumb|200px|James and Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's English name is taken from {{wp|Jesse James}}, an American outlaw. Her Japanese name, Musashi, is taken from 宮本武蔵 ''{{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}}'', a famous Japanese swordsman. In his most famous duel, he defeated his rival, 佐々木小次郎 ''{{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}'', after whom James got his Japanese name. However, one can argue that she is also named after the Japanese battleship {{wp|Musashi}}, as her rival [[Cassidy]]'s Japanese name is based off of the Japanese battleship {{wp|Yamato}}.<br />
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She is based on a combination of [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s old girlfriend from when he was in school and the female antagonist of the ''[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1472 Time Bokan]'' anime series.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Jessie}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://jessie.utsukushiki-yami.org/ Vanity], the fanlisting for Jessie<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-musashi.html Musashi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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eyes=Blue|<br />
hair=Red{{tt|*|Hand colored episodes and movies}}, Purple{{tt|*|Digitally colored episodes}} |<br />
gender=Female |<br />
hometown=Unknown |<br />
region=[[Kanto]] |<br />
relatives=[[Miyamoto]] (mother) |<br />
trainer=yes |<br />
trainerclass=[[Team Rocket ranks|Agent]], {{pkmn|Coordinator}} |<br />
game=yes |<br />
generation={{Gen|I}} |<br />
games={{v2|Yellow}} |<br />
leader=no |<br />
team=yes |<br />
teamname=[[Team Rocket]] |<br />
teamrank=[[Team Rocket ranks|Agent]] |<br />
brain=no |<br />
partner=yes |<br />
partnername=[[James]] |<br />
anime=yes |<br />
epnum=EP002 |<br />
epname=Pokémon Emergency! |<br />
enva=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]])|<br />
java=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]<br>''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' (temp.)<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Jessie''' (Japanese: '''ムサシ''' ''Musashi'') is one member of of the [[Team Rocket]] trio also consisting of [[James]] and {{MTR}}, that follows around {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} in the [[Pokémon anime]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], but always failing.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[image:DPJessie.png|left|thumb|280px|Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's mother, [[Miyamoto]], was a high-ranking Team Rocket agent. When Jessie was around the age of three, Miyamoto left on a mission to the {{wp|Andes}} to record the voice of the elusive Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. However, after Miyamoto disappeared, Jessie was put into a foster home which had very little money. There were times when she had no choice but to eat snow because of a lack of more nourishing food. <br />
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When she was old enough, she left home to become a Pokémon nurse in [[Johto]]. However, the school she was enrolled in was literally for ''Pokémon'' nurses (i.e. {{p|Chansey}}), so she failed to graduate and left, leaving behind a [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Chansey]] she had befriended there. In the episode ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'', Jessie was reunited with that same Chansey, which had since evolved into a {{p|Blissey}}. It is assumed that she then traveled back to [[Kanto]], where she enrolled in [[Pokémon Tech]], a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s school, she met [[James]], and subsequently failed and dropped out. After this, Jessie and James joined a bicycle gang in [[Sunny Town]], where Jessie was known for swinging a chain above her head as she rode her bike, acquiring the nickname "Chainer Jess".<br />
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Due to conflicts in canon between Kanto and Johto episodes and the special episode ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', what happened between Jessie and James after the bike gang is unknown. What ''is'' known, as shown in the special episode, is that they joined Team Rocket separately and were on initially unfriendly terms after being grouped with {{MTR}} but they quickly made up and became good friends.<br />
[[File:Jessie hair.png|thumb|Jessie after beating up her Seviper for biting off her hair|220px]]<br />
Sometime before joining Team Rocket, and it is not known when, Jessie obtained a [[Contest Pass]] in the [[Hoenn]] region. Also during the years before Team Rocket, she had several boyfriends, all of whom left her and/or treated her badly. In ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'', she revealed that she had once worked at a T.V. station as the weathergirl. In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', it was revealed that she once was a ninja. In [[Crossing Paths]], it was revealed that she had a crush on a boy she had gone to school with named [[Astin]], who has a current-day counterpart [[Austin|with a similar name]]. <br />
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She has a long-standing bitter rivalry with [[Cassidy]], another member of Team Rocket. And Team Rocket member {{an|Wendy}} held a grudge against Jessie for failing to pay for a drink (making Wendy pay), but got her revenge when she added the charge to Jessie's overall Team Rocket bill.<br />
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Jessie seems to have a special preference for snake-like Pokémon, owning both an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké Showdown]]'', she expressed a preference for {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon in general.<br />
[[File:Jessie spitting fire.png|thumb|right|220px|Jessie spitting fire]]<br />
It is revealed in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'' that Jessie is almost identical in appearance to James's fiancée, [[Jessiebelle]], with the two of them having virtually identical faces and the only noticeable physical differences between them being eye color, hairstyle, and slightly different hair colors. Meowth in particular takes notice of this and frequently reminds Jessie of the fact throughout the episode, something she takes strong offense to due to Jessiebelle's reprehensible personality. Interestingly enough by the time the subject of Jessiebelle is breached again in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' she seems to have forgotten about her doppelganger and needs Meowth to remind her of who she is. The resemblance between the two was further explored in [[DP153]] when she disguised herself as Jessiebelle in order to grant herself, James, and Meowth, entrance into one of James's family mansions without James having to do so himself.<br />
[[File:Jessie and James first appearance.png|220px|thumb|left|Jessie and James's first apperance in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'']]<br />
Jessie is also known to be very vain and is also prone to explosive anger. She values her appearance, and she can get furious when her face or hair is damaged, such as in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile!]]'' and ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''. When this happens, she may do things like beat up a Pokémon such as {{MTR}} or her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Furthermore, Jessie goes into a violent outrage whenever someone insults her beauty by calling her old, such as the episode ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' when [[Misty]] calls Jessie an "old hag" (Japanese: ''oba-san''). She spat fire in extreme anger after Misty called her that name in that episode. She is also angered (compared to her companions, who are usually depressed when they fail at something) when missions are either failed or botched, which is a regular thing. This anger was intensely demonstrated in the Indigo League, Orange Islands and part of the Johto League story arcs. However, her anger tantrums started to become less intense over the next two story arcs. It should be noted that her short temper, while it has always been a part of her character, tended to appear far more intense in the dub than in the original, which is a contrast of Lillis's vocal performance to Hayashibara's.<br />
[[File:Jessie Jessebella.png|thumb|As Jessebella]]<br />
Starting in [[Hoenn]], Jessie became a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], entering every contest that she could. She frequently made it to the battle round, but usually lost there. However, in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]'', she finally succeeded in winning an (unofficial) contest by using [[Ash's Aipom]], which she had saved earlier in the episode. And, in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she won an official contest with her Dustox at [[Solaceon Town]]. Later in ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist]]'', she won a ribbon with help of her Yanmega. She has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh regions.<br />
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In the Kanto contests, Jessie [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] herself as ''Jessebella'' (Japanese: '''ムサぴょん''' ''Musa-pyon'') wearing a red dress and glasses. Eventually, Ash, Brock, Max and May found out her true identity in the last contest.<br />
[[File:Jessalina.png|thumb|left|220px|Jessie disguised as Jessalina]]<br />
During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], Jessie dressed up as ''Jessadia'' (Japanese: '''プリティ・ムサリン''' ''Pretty Musalin'') and wore glasses, long white socks, a yellow and orange dress, and had her hair in pigtails. She worked there as an announcer and [[Lilian Meridian]]'s assistant; Lilian herself said she did not really like "Jessadia"'s style, but recognized her talent. <br />
[[File:Jessadia.png|thumb|As Jessadia]]<br />
In Sinnoh {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s, Jessie disguised herself as ''Jessalina'' (Japanese: '''キャンディ・ムサリーナ''' ''Candy Musalina''), using big glasses and an orange dress. She was notable for the fact that, in the appeals round of a contest, Jessie tended to use her Pokémon to show herself off, rather than showing them off. In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, she entered Super Contests under the name Jessiebella (referencing Jessiebelle again).<br />
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In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' she once again used her Jessadia disguise to report on the [[Wallace Cup]].<br />
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Although Jessie entered mostly every contest in Hoenn and Kanto, she lost in all of them, whether it was the first match of the Battle Rounds or the finals. However, in the Sinnoh region, so far she has won two ribbons herself using her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, and obtained a third ribbon after James won a contest in her place.<br />
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She's also used other aliases to disguise herself under, such as ''Jessilinda'' during her time at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] and ''Jessilynlyn'' while competing in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. Against [[Marilyn]] in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', she used the alias ''Jessirilyn''.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Team Rocket Hoenn.png|250px|thumb|right|Jessie and James and the Pokémon they traveled with in Hoenn]]<br />
As with the standards set by the Team Rocket organization, Jessie initially started off with mainly {{type2|Poison}}s. However, as the anime continued onward, her team has diversified. However, she is still strongly associated with Poison-type serpentine Pokémon, such as Arbok and Seviper. Most of her other Pokémon tend to be unusual in appearance and don't usually fit the general image of "cute". However, she does display a desire to obtain Pokémon that are considered "adorable" when the opportunity presents itself, especially feminine Pokémon such as {{p|Happiny}} or {{p|Smoochum}}. Her attraction towards Smoochum is actually shown in several episodes, such as ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby]]'' and ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''. She was also attracted to a {{p|Weavile}} in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''. Occasionally, she manages to take control of some powerful Pokémon, but due to either inexperience or hubris, this often backfires and loses control of them. She doesn't appear to train her Pokémon that often. Instead, they are often used to fight against Ash and his friends. When she enters contests, she tends to involve herself in her Pokémon's appeals. She is also very fond of {{p|Dratini}}, as evidenced in [[EP035]] and ''[[EP252|Fangs For Nothin!]]''.<br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Wobbuffet|=Jessie Wobbuffet.png|psychic}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Seviper|Jessie seviper.jpg|poison}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Yanmega|Jessie's Yanmega.png|bug|flying|fir=Yanma|size=188px}} ♀<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Arbok|Jessie arbok.jpg|poison|fir=Ekans}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Dustox|Jessies Dustox.png|bug|poison|fir=Wurmple|mid=Cascoon}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Shellder|Jessie shellder.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Shellder}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessie magikarp.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Lickitung|Jessie lickitung.jpg|normal}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Borrowed====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Weezing|James weezing.jpg|Poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Cacnea|Cacnea of James.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Chimecho|Combuskenfirespintrap.jpg|Psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Mime Jr.|Mime Jr James.png|Psychic|size=185px}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Carnivine|CarnivineBind.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Cacturne|Harley cacturne.jpg|Grass|Dark}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Banette|Harley Banette.png|Ghost|link=Harley#Banette}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|DP022.png|Normal|disp=Aipom}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Temporary====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giant|Hitmonlee|HitmonleeMegaKick.png|Fighting|link=Giant#Hitmonlee}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Porygon|PorygonZero.png|Normal|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Porygon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Rhydon|Giovanni's Rhydon.png|Ground|Rock|link=Giovanni#Rhydon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Kingler|Giovanni's Kingler.png|Water|link=Giovanni#Kingler}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Machamp|Giovanni's Machamp.png|Fighting|link=Giovanni#Machamp}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Delibird|Delibird tr.jpg|Ice|Flying|link=Delibird (Team Rocket)}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|EP248.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Blastoise|EP248.png|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|Jessie's Charizard.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|DP008.png|Poison|Fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Smoochum|JessieSmoochum.jpg|Ice|Psychic|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Smoochum}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Hippowdon|JessieHippowdon.jpg|Ground|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Hippowdon}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessiemagikarp.jpg|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp 2}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Mankey|Jubei.png|Fighting|link=no}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Status unknown==== <br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:121.png]]<br>{{p|Starmie}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Starmie''': Jessie was seen riding a Starmie in a flashback in ''[[AG156|From Cradle To Save]]''.<br />
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===Ribbons obtained===<br />
[[Image:Jessie First Ribbon.jpg|Jessie's first Ribbon|thumb|130px]]<br />
* {{to|Solaceon}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Majolica}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Lilypad}} [[Ribbon]] ([[James]] won the ribbon on her behalf in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'')<br />
<!--* {{to|Tonarino}} [[Ribbon]] ([[DP167]])--><br />
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===Achievements===<br />
*Unofficial contest in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]''. (Winner)<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color=CCCCCC|bordercolor=CC0000<br />
|ja=林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]] <br> ''平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' ([[AG085]]-[[AG092]])<br />
|cs=Dana Černá ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]]), movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]<br>Eva Spoustová ([[DP001]]-present), movie [[M11|11]])<br>Radka Přibyslavská (movie [[M04|4]])<br />
|nl=Hilde de Mildt ([[EP001]]-present, movies 1-3, 8-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7) <br />
|en=[[Rachel Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub; [[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]] dub; [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]], [[AG146]]-current)<br />
|da=Ann Hjort<br />
|de=Scarlet Lubowski<br />
|he=מאיה בר שלום Maya Bar Shalom<br />
|pl=Dorota Lanton ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Izabela Dąbrowska ([[DP001]]-present, movie [[M11|11]])<br />
|pt_br=Isabel Cristina de Sá<br />
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP002]]-[[EP041]], [[EP117]]-[[EP131]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP042]]-[[EP116]], [[EP263]]-[[AG092]])<br>Dora Cruz ([[EP132]]-[[EP209]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[EP210]]-[[EP262]], [[AG093]]-[[AG189]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[SS003]] and [[SS012]])<br>Rita Fernandes ([[AG190]]-[[AG192]])<br>Carmen Santos (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br />
|es_eu=Amparo Valencia<br>Ana Jiménez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Diana Pérez<br>Elena Rámirez ([[EP159]]-[[EP167]], [[EP169]], [[EP192]]-[[EP205]], [[EP230]]-[[EP233]], [[EP274]]-[[AG017]], [[AG033]]-[[AG034]], [[AG093]]-[[AG100]], one scene of [[AG133]])<br>Mayra Arellano (young, [[AG156]])<br />
|it=Emanuela Pacotto<br />
|ar=فاطمة سعد Fatima Sa'ad<br />
|fr_ca=Christine Séguin<br />
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet<br />
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz<br />
|ca=Marina Vinyals<br />
|tr=Figen Harman}}<br />
<br />
==In the games==<br />
==={{game|Yellow}}===<br />
Both Jessie and James appear in Pokémon Yellow as in-game bosses. They first attack the main character in [[Mt. Moon]], while trying to take one of the rare [[fossil]]s uncovered there.<br />
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Later, in [[Celadon City]]'s [[Rocket Game Corner]], Jessie and James guard Giovanni's room in the Team Rocket base. During that time, as the player runs into them, they are eager for revenge after the main character busted up their plans at Mt. Moon.<br />
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They hold Mr. Fuji hostage at [[Pokémon Tower]]. They attack the {{ga|Red|main character}} on the seventh floor.<br />
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Finally, at [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], Jessie and James make their final appearance, once again trying to stall the main character from reaching [[Giovanni|their Boss]].<br />
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Unlike in the anime, Jessie and James do not follow the main character around and come up with their usual evil plans to capture Pikachu.<br />
<br />
====First battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}420<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Mt. Moon]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Wrap|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=14|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Second battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}750<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Third battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}810<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}930<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Silph Co.]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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===Pokémon Puzzle League===<br />
Along with many other anime characters, both Jessie and James appeared in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Jessie and James appear on both versions of the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Here Comes Team Rocket!|15}}, which originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set; it was re-released with different artwork in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}. In that expansion, there was also a preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} based on {{TCG|Jessie}}.<br/><br />
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==In the manga==<br />
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===[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]===<br />
Jessie and James both made an appearance in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}, which was based off of the anime. <br />
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While Jessie's role in the Pokémon anime has not yet ended, in this manga, she ended up [[RocketShipping|married to James]] and having a baby on the way.<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* According to James in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Jessie is short for Jessica.<br />
* Both Jessie and [[James]] have used a {{p|Charizard}} at separate times. They used a third one together as well. None of the three remained in their care, however.<br />
[[Image:Jessie's_Lure.jpg|Jessie's special lure|thumb]]<br />
* In Sinnoh, she dressed up as a cowgirl and she was called Catherine Jessieburn. This is a direct reference to the legendary Hollywood actress {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only member of the anime's main cast who is traveling with a Pokémon not in the extended Sinnoh Pokédex. In fact, she has two; {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}.<br />
* Much like [[Misty's special lure|Misty's]], Jessie also has a special lure being modeled after her, like seen in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', Jessie had {{wp|sinusitis}}.<br />
* In the main series games, Jessie and [[James]] are the only characters from [[Generation I]] to appear only in that generation, as they do not reappear in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] when [[Kanto]] is revisited, and (being exclusive to [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]]) were not adapted into the [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon_FireRed_and_LeafGreen_Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] remakes.<br />
* Jessie's hair color changed from red to magenta in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin at You, Elekid]]''. This was because this episode was the first to feature digital colored animation, and was possibly due to Jessie's updated Sugimori artwork featuring magenta hair. In all the hand-colored cel animated episodes before the latter, Jessie's hair color was red.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only main character whose Pokémon on hand are all fully evolved.<br />
* All of Jessie's Pokémon which have a confirmed gender are female, these Pokémon being {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} both of which are are based on insects.<br />
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===Name origin===<br />
[[File:Jessie and James.png|thumb|200px|James and Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's English name is taken from {{wp|Jesse James}}, an American outlaw. Her Japanese name, Musashi, is taken from 宮本武蔵 ''{{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}}'', a famous Japanese swordsman. In his most famous duel, he defeated his rival, 佐々木小次郎 ''{{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}'', after whom James got his Japanese name. However, one can argue that she is also named after the Japanese battleship {{wp|Musashi}}, as her rival [[Cassidy]]'s Japanese name is based off of the Japanese battleship {{wp|Yamato}}.<br />
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She is based on a combination of [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s old girlfriend from when he was in school and the female antagonist of the ''[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1472 Time Bokan]'' anime series.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
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*[http://jessie.utsukushiki-yami.org/ Vanity], the fanlisting for Jessie<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-musashi.html Musashi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Jessie's Seviper''' (Japanese: '''ムサシのハブネーク''' ''Musashi's Habunake'') was the first [[Pokémon]] caught by [[Jessie]] of [[Team Rocket]] during her travels through [[Hoenn]], presumably as a replacement for her recently released {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Its voice actress in Japanese is 佐藤智恵 ''[[Chie Satō]]'', and its English voice actors are [[Michael Sinterniklaas]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) and [[Bill Rogers]] ({{PUSA}} dub). In the [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] English dub, some of the noises made by Satō are retained along with Sinterniklaas's voice. When {{PUSA}} took over the dub, they stopped retaining Satō's voice.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[Image:Musashitohabunake.jpg|Jessie showing her love towards Seviper|thumb|left]]<br />
Jessie caught Seviper in ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]'' after initially being impressed with its sneaky and aggressive demeanor. It had defeated [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]] earlier in the episode, which is why Jessie wanted it so much. Although Seviper was intelligent, and outsmarted Team Rocket's multiple attempts to ensure its capture, Jessie caught Seviper after it had bitten off a chunk of her hair, mangling poor Seviper with her "{{m|Fury Swipes}}" and "{{m|Mega Kick}}".<br />
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Seviper is, along with {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Jessie's primary [[Pokémon battle|battling]] Pokémon, often seen battling alongside [[James's Cacnea]] in [[Hoenn]] and later [[James's Carnivine]] in [[Sinnoh]]. While shown to be fairly powerful before being caught by Jessie, after it fell into her command, it suffered the inevitable fate that all Team Rocket Pokémon face- defeat by {{Ash}} or another good character. In the episode ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose]]'', Jessie and Seviper were determined to win a battle against Seviper's mortal enemy, a {{p|Zangoose}} belonging to the trainer [[Nicholai]]. <br />
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Seviper has also entered a few {{Pkmn|Contest}}s. In ''Mademoiselle Jessica'''s contest debut, in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Seviper was Jessie's chosen Pokémon to enter the contest, but miserably failed to pass the Appeal Round, as Jessie didn't prepare herself to the contest, and ordered Seviper to use attacks that Seviper can't learn, such as {{m|Blaze Kick}}. She is then seen apologizing to it, meaning she does care about Seviper. In ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', ''Jessalina'' used Seviper in the Appeal Round. Not much of the Appeal was seen, because while Seviper was performing it, {{an|Dawn}} was thinking about her {{tP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s Appeal, focusing the attention on her, not in Jessie. However, {{si|Kenny}} stated that Seviper was being quite good. The appeal ends with Jessie ordering Seviper to perform {{m|Wrap}} and {{m|Bite}} on Jessie herself, and thus, amazing the crowd.<br />
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In the episode ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', ''Jessalina'' decided to face {{an|Dawn}} to "practice" for the [[Hearthome City]] contest. However, it was [[Zoey]] who accepted the challenge. Jessie used the combination of Seviper and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and her idea was to make Dustox use {{m|Poison Sting}} and then to make Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}} on Dustox's {{m|Poison Sting}}, making it spin and added extra-power to it. [[Brock]] even said that that was a smart combination. However, that didn't work as [[Zoey's Glameow]] countered with {{m|Iron Tail}}, making the combination going to other side around and then Zoey's {{p|Shellos}} used {{m|Mud Bomb}}, breaking the combination of {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Poison Tail}}. Seviper and Dustox both were then easily defeated by Zoey's Glameow.<br />
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In ''[[DP049|Dawn's Early Night]]'' Seviper and Dustox were used in the Battle Round of the [[Hearthome City]] contest and lost against [[Nando]]. Not much of the battle was seen. In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks]]'' it was also used in the battle round of a Contest and it was quite successful until it lost to {{an|Dawn}}.<br />
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Since Jessie has caught {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, Seviper isn't seen in as many battles as before. It is also used as Team Rocket's escapist rogue to blanket the area in {{m|Haze}}, replacing [[James's Weezing]]'s duty to steal innocent Pokémon under the shrouded premises.<br />
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In [[DP161]] and [[DP162]], Jessie used Seviper for the [[Asatsuki Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. In the appeals round, it made an entrance by coming out of its [[Poké Ball]], which was placed inside [[James's Carnivine]]'s mouth. In the next episode, it battled alongside Yanmega.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
*In [[DP023]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Jessie's Seviper. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: あかいキバ わわるとアブネー ハブネーク ''The red fangs, it's dangerous to touch them; Habunake''.<br />
*In Jessie's first encounter with Seviper, she was taller than Seviper. However, in recent episodes, Seviper is much taller than her. This could be an error on the animator's part, or could just simply mean it has grown during its time under Jessie's ownership. <br />
*Seviper also makes a second, low sound which sounds like purring. It usually does this when searching or surprised.<br />
*Like its trainer, Seviper is "bossy", as shown in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'' when James insulted it and it hissed at him, in which James got scared and bowed to Seviper instead. It also hissed at {{MTR}} when he called it a big overgrown Caterpie and slapped him with its tail.<br />
*In ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'', its Japanese voice could be heard during the brawls with {{p|Zangoose}}.<br />
*Aside from [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{MTR}}, and her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, Seviper has been a part of a main character's [[party]] for longer than any other Pokémon, having been Jessie's main battler throughout all of {{series2|Advanced Generation}} and much of {{series2|Diamond and Pearl}}.<br />
*Seviper is one of only two Pokémon in the anime (the other being [[Ash's Kingler]]) that was caught while battling a human, somehow, Jessie managed to defeat Seviper.<br />
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'''Jessie''' (Japanese: '''ムサシ''' ''Musashi'') is one member of of the [[Team Rocket]] trio also consisting of [[James]] and {{MTR}}, that follows around {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} in the [[Pokémon anime]], usually trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], but always failing.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[image:DPJessie.png|left|thumb|280px|Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's mother, [[Miyamoto]], was a high-ranking Team Rocket agent. When Jessie was around the age of three, Miyamoto left on a mission to the {{wp|Andes}} to record the voice of the elusive Pokémon {{p|Mew}}. However, after Miyamoto disappeared, Jessie was put into a foster home which had very little money. There were times when she had no choice but to eat snow because of a lack of more nourishing food. <br />
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When she was old enough, she left home to become a Pokémon nurse in [[Johto]]. However, the school she was enrolled in was literally for ''Pokémon'' nurses (i.e. {{p|Chansey}}), so she failed to graduate and left, leaving behind a [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Chansey]] she had befriended there. In the episode ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'', Jessie was reunited with that same Chansey, which had since evolved into a {{p|Blissey}}. It is assumed that she then traveled back to [[Kanto]], where she enrolled in [[Pokémon Tech]], a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s school, she met [[James]], and subsequently failed and dropped out. After this, Jessie and James joined a bicycle gang in [[Sunny Town]], where Jessie was known for swinging a chain above her head as she rode her bike, acquiring the nickname "Chainer Jess".<br />
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Due to conflicts in canon between Kanto and Johto episodes and the special episode ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]'', what happened between Jessie and James after the bike gang is unknown. What ''is'' known, as shown in the special episode, is that they joined Team Rocket separately and were on initially unfriendly terms after being grouped with {{MTR}} but they quickly made up and became good friends.<br />
[[File:Jessie hair.png|thumb|Jessie after beating up her Seviper for biting off her hair|220px]]<br />
Sometime before joining Team Rocket, and it is not known when, Jessie obtained a [[Contest Pass]] in the [[Hoenn]] region. Also during the years before Team Rocket, she had several boyfriends, all of whom left her and/or treated her badly. In ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'', she revealed that she had once worked at a T.V. station as the weathergirl. In ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', it was revealed that she once was a ninja. In [[Crossing Paths]], it was revealed that she had a crush on a boy she had gone to school with named [[Astin]], who has a current-day counterpart [[Austin|with a similar name]]. <br />
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She has a long-standing bitter rivalry with [[Cassidy]], another member of Team Rocket. And Team Rocket member {{an|Wendy}} held a grudge against Jessie for failing to pay for a drink (making Wendy pay), but got her revenge when she added the charge to Jessie's overall Team Rocket bill.<br />
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Jessie seems to have a special preference for snake-like Pokémon, owning both an {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and a {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké Showdown]]'', she expressed a preference for {{type2|Poison}} Pokémon in general.<br />
[[File:Jessie spitting fire.png|thumb|right|220px|Jessie spitting fire]]<br />
It is revealed in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'' that Jessie is almost identical in appearance to James's fiancée, [[Jessiebelle]], with the two of them having virtually identical faces and the only noticeable physical differences between them being eye color, hairstyle, and slightly different hair colors. Meowth in particular takes notice of this and frequently reminds Jessie of the fact throughout the episode, something she takes strong offense to due to Jessiebelle's reprehensible personality. Interestingly enough by the time the subject of Jessiebelle is breached again in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' she seems to have forgotten about her doppelganger and needs Meowth to remind her of who she is. The resemblance between the two was further explored in [[DP153]] when she disguised herself as Jessiebelle in order to grant herself, James, and Meowth, entrance into one of James's family mansions without James having to do so himself.<br />
[[File:Jessie and James first appearance.png|220px|thumb|left|Jessie and James's first apperance in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'']]<br />
Jessie is also known to be very vain and is also prone to explosive anger. She values her appearance, and she can get furious when her face or hair is damaged, such as in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile!]]'' and ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]''. When this happens, she may do things like beat up a Pokémon such as {{MTR}} or her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Furthermore, Jessie goes into a violent outrage whenever someone insults her beauty by calling her old, such as the episode ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'' when [[Misty]] calls Jessie an "old hag" (Japanese: ''oba-san''). She spat fire in extreme anger after Misty called her that name in that episode. She is also angered (compared to her companions, who are usually depressed when they fail at something) when missions are either failed or botched, which is a regular thing. This anger was intensely demonstrated in the Indigo League, Orange Islands and part of the Johto League story arcs. However, her anger tantrums started to become less intense over the next two story arcs. It should be noted that her short temper, while it has always been a part of her character, tended to appear far more intense in the dub than in the original, which is a contrast of Lillis's vocal performance to Hayashibara's.<br />
[[File:Jessie Jessebella.png|thumb|As Jessebella]]<br />
Starting in [[Hoenn]], Jessie became a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], entering every contest that she could. She frequently made it to the battle round, but usually lost there. However, in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]'', she finally succeeded in winning an (unofficial) contest by using [[Ash's Aipom]], which she had saved earlier in the episode. And, in ''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'', she won an official contest with her Dustox at [[Solaceon Town]]. Later in ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist]]'', she won a ribbon with help of her Yanmega. She has [[Contest Pass]]es to compete in the Hoenn, Kanto, and Sinnoh regions.<br />
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In the Kanto contests, Jessie [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] herself as ''Jessebella'' (Japanese: '''ムサぴょん''' ''Musa-pyon'') wearing a red dress and glasses. Eventually, Ash, Brock, Max and May found out her true identity in the last contest.<br />
[[File:Jessalina.png|thumb|left|220px|Jessie disguised as Jessalina]]<br />
During the [[Kanto Grand Festival]], Jessie dressed up as ''Jessadia'' (Japanese: '''プリティ・ムサリン''' ''Pretty Musalin'') and wore glasses, long white socks, a yellow and orange dress, and had her hair in pigtails. She worked there as an announcer and [[Lilian Meridian]]'s assistant; Lilian herself said she did not really like "Jessadia"'s style, but recognized her talent. <br />
[[File:Jessadia.png|thumb|As Jessadia]]<br />
In Sinnoh {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s, Jessie disguised herself as ''Jessalina'' (Japanese: '''キャンディ・ムサリーナ''' ''Candy Musalina''), using big glasses and an orange dress. She was notable for the fact that, in the appeals round of a contest, Jessie tended to use her Pokémon to show herself off, rather than showing them off. In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, she entered Super Contests under the name Jessiebella (referencing Jessiebelle again).<br />
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In ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'' she once again used her Jessadia disguise to report on the [[Wallace Cup]].<br />
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Although Jessie entered mostly every contest in Hoenn and Kanto, she lost in all of them, whether it was the first match of the Battle Rounds or the finals. However, in the Sinnoh region, so far she has won two ribbons herself using her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, and obtained a third ribbon after James won a contest in her place.<br />
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She's also used other aliases to disguise herself under, such as ''Jessilinda'' during her time at the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] and ''Jessilynlyn'' while competing in the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. Against [[Marilyn]] in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', she used the alias ''Jessirilyn''.<br />
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===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Team Rocket Hoenn.png|250px|thumb|right|Jessie and James and the Pokémon they traveled with in Hoenn]]<br />
As with the standards set by the Team Rocket organization, Jessie initially started off with mainly {{type2|Poison}}s. However, as the anime continued onward, her team has diversified. However, she is still strongly associated with Poison-type serpentine Pokémon, such as Arbok and Seviper. Most of her other Pokémon tend to be unusual in appearance and don't usually fit the general image of "cute". However, she does display a desire to obtain Pokémon that are considered "adorable" when the opportunity presents itself, especially feminine Pokémon such as {{p|Happiny}} or {{p|Smoochum}}. Her attraction towards Smoochum is actually shown in several episodes, such as ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby]]'' and ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]''. She was also attracted to a {{p|Weavile}} in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''. Occasionally, she manages to take control of some powerful Pokémon, but due to either inexperience or hubris, this often backfires and loses control of them. She doesn't appear to train her Pokémon that often. Instead, they are often used to fight against Ash and his friends. When she enters contests, she tends to involve herself in her Pokémon's appeals. She is also very fond of {{p|Dratini}}, as evidenced in [[EP035]] and ''[[EP252|Fangs For Nothin!]]''.<br />
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| {{ActivePoké|Jessie|Yanmega|Jessie's Yanmega.png|bug|flying|fir=Yanma|size=188px}} ♀<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Dustox|Jessies Dustox.png|bug|poison|fir=Wurmple|mid=Cascoon}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Shellder|Jessie shellder.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Shellder}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessie magikarp.jpg|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|James|Cacnea|Cacnea of James.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Chimecho|Combuskenfirespintrap.jpg|Psychic}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|James|Mime Jr.|Mime Jr James.png|Psychic|size=185px}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|James|Carnivine|CarnivineBind.png|Grass}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Cacturne|Harley cacturne.jpg|Grass|Dark}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Harley|Banette|Harley Banette.png|Ghost|link=Harley#Banette}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|DP022.png|Normal|disp=Aipom}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Porygon|PorygonZero.png|Normal|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Porygon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Rhydon|Giovanni's Rhydon.png|Ground|Rock|link=Giovanni#Rhydon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Kingler|Giovanni's Kingler.png|Water|link=Giovanni#Kingler}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Giovanni|Machamp|Giovanni's Machamp.png|Fighting|link=Giovanni#Machamp}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Team Rocket|Delibird|Delibird tr.jpg|Ice|Flying|link=Delibird (Team Rocket)}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|EP248.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Blastoise|EP248.png|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard and Blastoise}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Charizard|Jessie's Charizard.png|Fire|Flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Charizard}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|DP008.png|Poison|Fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Smoochum|JessieSmoochum.jpg|Ice|Psychic|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Smoochum}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Hippowdon|JessieHippowdon.jpg|Ground|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Hippowdon}}<br />
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| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Magikarp|Jessiemagikarp.jpg|Water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Team Rocket#Magikarp 2}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Jessie|Mankey|Jubei.png|Fighting|link=no}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Status unknown==== <br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=100px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:121.png]]<br>{{p|Starmie}}<br />
|}<br />
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* '''Starmie''': Jessie was seen riding a Starmie in a flashback in ''[[AG156|From Cradle To Save]]''.<br />
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===Ribbons obtained===<br />
[[Image:Jessie First Ribbon.jpg|Jessie's first Ribbon|thumb|130px]]<br />
* {{to|Solaceon}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP061|Team Shocker!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Majolica}} [[Ribbon]] (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{to|Lilypad}} [[Ribbon]] ([[James]] won the ribbon on her behalf in ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'')<br />
<!--* {{to|Tonarino}} [[Ribbon]] ([[DP167]])--><br />
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===Achievements===<br />
*Unofficial contest in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith]]''. (Winner)<br />
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===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color=CCCCCC|bordercolor=CC0000<br />
|ja=林原めぐみ ''[[Megumi Hayashibara]] <br> ''平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]'' ([[AG085]]-[[AG092]])<br />
|cs=Dana Černá ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]]), movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]<br>Eva Spoustová ([[DP001]]-present), movie [[M11|11]])<br>Radka Přibyslavská (movie [[M04|4]])<br />
|nl=Hilde de Mildt ([[EP001]]-present, movies 1-3, 8-present)<br>Unknown Voice Actor (movies 4-7) <br />
|en=[[Rachel Lillis]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub; [[EP002]]-[[AG145]])<br>[[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Pokémon Company International|PUSA/TPCi]] dub; [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]], [[AG146]]-current)<br />
|da=Ann Hjort<br />
|de=Scarlet Lubowski<br />
|he=מאיה בר שלום Maya Bar Shalom<br />
|pl=Dorota Lanton ([[EP002]]-[[AG040]], movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br>Izabela Dąbrowska ([[DP001]]-present, movie [[M11|11]])<br />
|pt_br=Isabel Cristina de Sá<br />
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP002]]-[[EP041]], [[EP117]]-[[EP131]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]<br>Sandra de Castro ([[EP042]]-[[EP116]], [[EP263]]-[[AG092]])<br>Dora Cruz ([[EP132]]-[[EP209]])<br>Raquel Ferreira ([[EP210]]-[[EP262]], [[AG093]]-[[AG189]], [[DP001]]-present)<br>Bárbara Lourenço ([[SS003]] and [[SS012]])<br>Rita Fernandes ([[AG190]]-[[AG192]])<br>Carmen Santos (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]])<br />
|es_eu=Amparo Valencia<br>Ana Jiménez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|es_la=Diana Pérez<br>Elena Rámirez ([[EP159]]-[[EP167]], [[EP169]], [[EP192]]-[[EP205]], [[EP230]]-[[EP233]], [[EP274]]-[[AG017]], [[AG033]]-[[AG034]], [[AG093]]-[[AG100]], one scene of [[AG133]])<br>Mayra Arellano (young, [[AG156]])<br />
|it=Emanuela Pacotto<br />
|ar=فاطمة سعد Fatima Sa'ad<br />
|fr_ca=Christine Séguin<br />
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet<br />
|fil=Charmaine Cordoviz<br />
|ca=Marina Vinyals<br />
|tr=Figen Harman}}<br />
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==In the games==<br />
==={{game|Yellow}}===<br />
Both Jessie and James appear in Pokémon Yellow as in-game bosses. They first attack the main character in [[Mt. Moon]], while trying to take one of the rare [[fossil]]s uncovered there.<br />
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Later, in [[Celadon City]]'s [[Rocket Game Corner]], Jessie and James guard Giovanni's room in the Team Rocket base. During that time, as the player runs into them, they are eager for revenge after the main character busted up their plans at Mt. Moon.<br />
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They hold Mr. Fuji hostage at [[Pokémon Tower]]. They attack the {{ga|Red|main character}} on the seventh floor.<br />
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Finally, at [[Silph Co.]] in [[Saffron City]], Jessie and James make their final appearance, once again trying to stall the main character from reaching [[Giovanni|their Boss]].<br />
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Unlike in the anime, Jessie and James do not follow the main character around and come up with their usual evil plans to capture Pikachu.<br />
<br />
====First battle====<br />
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|location=[[Mt. Moon]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Wrap|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=14|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=14|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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====Second battle====<br />
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|prize={{Pdollar}}750<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Rocket Hideout (Celadon City)]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=023|pokemon=Ekans<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=25|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing<br />
|level=25|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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====Third battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}810<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Pokémon Tower]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=27|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Pay Day|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=27|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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====Fourth battle====<br />
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor={{yellow color light}}<br />
|sprite=Team Rocket.png<br />
|prize={{Pdollar}}930<br />
|class=[[Rocket]]<br />
|name=Jessie and James<br />
|game={{v2|Yellow}}<br />
|location=[[Silph Co.]]<br />
|pokemon=3<br />
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Bite|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison<br />
|move4=Glare|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon2={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=052|pokemon=Meowth<br />
|level=31|type1=Normal<br />
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Bite|move2type=Normal<br />
|move3=Pay Day|move3type=Normal<br />
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}<br />
|pokemon3={{Pokémon|gen=1|game=Yellow|ndex=110|pokemon=Weezing<br />
|level=31|type1=Poison<br />
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal<br />
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison<br />
|move3=Sludge|move3type=Poison}}<br />
}}<br />
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===Pokémon Puzzle League===<br />
Along with many other anime characters, both Jessie and James appeared in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Jessie and James appear on both versions of the card {{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Here Comes Team Rocket!|15}}, which originally released in the {{TCG|Team Rocket}} set; it was re-released with different artwork in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}. In that expansion, there was also a preconstructed {{TCG|Theme Deck}} based on {{TCG|Jessie}}.<br/><br />
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==In the manga==<br />
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===[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]===<br />
Jessie and James both made an appearance in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}}, which was based off of the anime. <br />
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While Jessie's role in the Pokémon anime has not yet ended, in this manga, she ended up [[RocketShipping|married to James]] and having a baby on the way.<br />
====Pokémon====<br />
=====On hand=====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=200px cellspacing="0"<br />
| align=center | [[Image:023.png]] → [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{TP|Jessie|Ekans → Arbok|Arbok}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
* According to James in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', Jessie is short for Jessica.<br />
* Both Jessie and [[James]] have used a {{p|Charizard}} at separate times. They used a third one together as well. None of the three remained in their care, however.<br />
[[Image:Jessie's_Lure.jpg|Jessie's special lure|thumb]]<br />
* In Sinnoh, she dressed up as a cowgirl and she was called Catherine Jessieburn. This is a direct reference to the legendary Hollywood actress {{wp|Katharine Hepburn}}.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only member of the anime's main cast who is traveling with a Pokémon not in the extended Sinnoh Pokédex. In fact, she has two; {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}.<br />
* Much like [[Misty's special lure|Misty's]], Jessie also has a special lure being modeled after her, like seen in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom!]]'', Jessie had {{wp|sinusitis}}.<br />
* In the main series games, Jessie and [[James]] are the only characters from [[Generation I]] to appear only in that generation, as they do not reappear in [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] when [[Kanto]] is revisited, and (being exclusive to [[Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow]]) were not adapted into the [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon_FireRed_and_LeafGreen_Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen]] remakes.<br />
* Jessie's hair color changed from red to magenta in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin at You, Elekid]]''. This was because this episode was the first to feature digital colored animation, and was possibly due to Jessie's updated Sugimori artwork featuring magenta hair. In all the hand-colored cel animated episodes before the latter, Jessie's hair color was red.<br />
* Jessie is currently the only main character whose Pokémon on hand are all fully evolved.<br />
* All of Jessie's Pokémon which have a confirmed gender are female, these Pokémon being {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} both of which are are based on insects.<br />
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===Name origin===<br />
[[File:Jessie and James.png|thumb|200px|James and Jessie]]<br />
Jessie's English name is taken from {{wp|Jesse James}}, an American outlaw. Her Japanese name, Musashi, is taken from 宮本武蔵 ''{{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}}'', a famous Japanese swordsman. In his most famous duel, he defeated his rival, 佐々木小次郎 ''{{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}'', after whom James got his Japanese name. However, one can argue that she is also named after the Japanese battleship {{wp|Musashi}}, as her rival [[Cassidy]]'s Japanese name is based off of the Japanese battleship {{wp|Yamato}}.<br />
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She is based on a combination of [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s old girlfriend from when he was in school and the female antagonist of the ''[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=1472 Time Bokan]'' anime series.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Team Rocket}}<br />
** {{cat|Episodes focusing on Jessie}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://jessie.utsukushiki-yami.org/ Vanity], the fanlisting for Jessie<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-musashi.html Musashi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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trainername=Ash|<br />
pokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
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jpokemonname=ピカチュウ|<br />
tmtrainername=Satoshi|<br />
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caption=Ash and Pikachu |<br />
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location=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
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Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games. He shares his Japanese name -- which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智) -- with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All!]]." <br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===Character===<br />
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]<br />
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon master|Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent {{AP|Pikachu}} from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon. This would set his course for the future.<br />
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]<br />
However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. He {{pkmn2|caught}} his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was reluctant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}} refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire-type.<br />
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Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.<br />
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[[Image:Ashag.png|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]<br />
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr|his friends}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without making it [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. At first, he was hesitant to let his Pokémon evolve to get stronger, but, as shown in the {{series|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he has no problem at all in allowing his team members to reach their evolved forms, except for Pikachu. <br />
[[Image:AshAura.png|thumb|right|240px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]<br />
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.<br />
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In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the Johto League saga, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his {{AP|friends}}, particularly the maternal skills of [[Brock]]. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for [[Misty]] and [[Brock]] in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.<br />
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He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.<br />
[[Image:AshWallace.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]<br />
Ash apparently has a close connection with [[legendary Pokémon]], especially {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|movie 2}}, {{OBP|Latias|movie 5}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{OBP|Shaymin|movie 11}} and {{an|Giratina}}. In the English dub of the [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted. Although viewed as a normal human, Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient [[aura]] guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|2]]'', Ash uses aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read Riolu's mind as well.<br />
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He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, though he has stated that the contest he got it for was the only one he intends on entering. He also has one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a ribbon he received in a contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.<br />
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===Family===<br />
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|220px|A young Ash]]<br />
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.<br />
<br />
His father was never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer that began his journey in Pallet Town, but it is unclear whether he is still living. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced at the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.<br />
<br />
Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of {{an|Dawn}} and possibly {{Tracey}}, whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.<br />
<br />
[[File:Ash party DP133.png|thumb|280px|Ash and his party from [[DP132|''Evolving Strategies!'']] to [[DP154]]]]<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.<br />
<br />
====On hand====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Drifblim_Will-o-wisp4.jpg |electric}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash'sTorterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno}}<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water}} ♂<br />
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground}} ♂<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====With Professor Oak====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash's Muk.png|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (x30)}} ♂<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash's Snorlax.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash'sHeracross.jpg|bug|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash's Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita}} ♀<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash and Cyndaquil.png|fire}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash's Totodile.jpg|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash's Noctowl.png|normal|flying}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash's Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|AshSwellow2.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow}}<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|AshSceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash's Corphish.jpg|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|AshTorkoal.jpg|fire}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====In training====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash's Primeape.png|fighting}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash's Charizard.jpg|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash's Squirtle.jpg|water}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=188px}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Released====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|AshButterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash's Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|AshLapras.png|water|ice}}<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash's Raticate.png|normal}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|AshAipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Given away====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.JPG|bug|poison}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Unofficial====<br />
{| align="center" width="100%"<br />
|-<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|EP024.png|ghost|poison}}<br />
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|EP262.png|rock|ground}}<br />
|<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Temporary====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=400px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=2 | [[Image:077.png]] → [[Image:078.png]]<br>{{p|Ponyta}} → {{p|Rapidash}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:137.png]]<br>{{p|Porygon}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:110.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Weezing}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:052.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Meowth}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:024.png]]<br>{{DL|Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|Arbok}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:163.png]]<br>{{p|Hoothoot}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:119.png]]<br>{{p|Seaking}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:106.png]]<br>{{p|Hitmonlee}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:026.png]]<br>{{p|Raichu}} <br />
| align=center | [[Image:325.png]]<br>{{p|Spoink}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:458.png]]<br>{{p|Mantyke}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Ponyta/Rapidash''': Borrowed from [[Lara Laramie]] after she was injured and couldn't ride Ponyta in the race in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. It evolved into Rapidash during the race and earned Ash the win.<br />
* '''Porygon''': Lent to by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop [[Team Rocket]] from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system in ''[[EP038|Computer Soldier Porygon]]''.<br />
* '''Arbok, Weezing, and Meowth''': Used during a Pokémon League exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.<br />
* '''Hoothoot:''' Borrowed (with [[Brock]] and [[Misty]]) from [[Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''.<br />
* '''Seaking:''' Caught and released during the contest in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]''.<br />
* '''Hitmonlee:''' Borrowed from [[Master Hamm]] in ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' to battle May with a {{p|Hitmonchan}}.<br />
* '''Raichu:''' Trained during ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''.<br />
* '''Spoink''' and '''Mantyke''': Used in the Pokémon triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.<br />
<br />
===Badges obtained===<br />
====Indigo League====<br />
[[Image:Asheightkanto.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]<br />
* {{badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')<br />
[[Image:Orangebadges.PNG|thumb|130px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] badges]]<br />
<br />
====Orange League====<br />
* {{badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')<br />
[[Image:Johtobadges2.PNG|thumb|140px|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Johto]]]]<br />
====Johto League====<br />
* {{badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')<br />
<br />
====Hoenn League====<br />
[[Image:Ashs hoenn badges.png|thumb|right|Ash's eight badges from [[Hoenn]]]]<br />
* {{badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')<br />
<br />
====Battle Frontier====<br />
[[Image:Ash's_Symbols.png|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]<br />
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')<br />
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')<br />
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')<br />
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')<br />
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')<br />
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')<br />
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')<br />
<br />
====Sinnoh League====<br />
* {{badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')<br />
* {{badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')<br />
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<br />
===Pokémon Competitions===<br />
====Pokémon League ranking====<br />
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Indigo Conference]] (Top 16)<br />
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Championship battles====<br />
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
[[Image:Orangecup.PNG|thumb|left|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]<br />
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Miscellaneous Competitions====<br />
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:<br />
<br />
{|class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
* [[Alto Mare]] Canal Race<br />
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]<br />
* [[Grass Tournament]] (Finalist)<br />
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (Champion - with [[Paul]])<br />
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)<br />
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s<br />
**{{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied with {{an|May}})<br />
**{{ci|Jubilife}} Contest<br />
** [[Wallace Cup]] (Top 8)<br />
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (Runner-up)<br />
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]]<br />
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)<br />
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competition (Winner)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Crossgate Town]] (Champion)<br />
* [[PokéRinger]] - [[Squallville]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Rota]] Tournament (Champion)<br />
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]<br />
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)<br />
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (Winner)<br />
* [[Whirl Cup]] (Top 16)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Voice actors===<br />
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}<br />
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]<br />
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] dub) <br> [[Sarah Natochenny]] ({{PUSA}} dub) <br> [[Jamie Peacock]] (''[[Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' only)<br />
|hr=Saša Buneta<br>Marko Torjanac<br />
|cs=Radek Škvor<br />
|da=Mathias Klenske<br />
|nl=Christa Lips<br />
|fil=Klariz Magboo<br />
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding<br />
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim<br />
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present)<br>Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon<br>דניאל מגון Daniel Magon<br />
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs<br>Ungvári Gergely <br />
|it=Davide Garbolino<br />
|ko=최덕희 Choi Deok-Hyi<br>이선호 Lee Seon-Ho<br>안현서 An Hyeon-Seo<br />
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd<br />
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies)<br>Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])<br />
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo<br />
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís<br>Sandra Faleiro<br>Sandra de Castro<br>Unknown voice actress <br> Cristina Carvalhal<br>Bárbara Lourenço<br>Ana Madureira<br />
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos<br>Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]])<br />
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno <br> Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])<br />
|sv=Dick Eriksson<br />
|fi=Sari Moilanen<br>Hanna Savikko<br />
|ar=بثينة شيا Buthaina Shia<br />
|ca=Enric Puig<br />
|tr=Ahmet Taşar}}<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
{{stub|Manga}}<br />
The manga version of Ash Ketchum featured in ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' is based on the anime version, but there are many differences between the two. For example, while the anime version of Ash is indifferent to love, romance, or members of the opposite gender (or arguably, the same), the manga version of Ash has a huge crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]]. He's also prone to quickly falling in love just like Brock, but to a much more subtle or less extreme degree. <br />
<br />
The Ash featured in this manga follows the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]].<br />
<br />
===Appearance===<br />
Ash's appearance is very different in the manga, too. Ash wears a red jacket much like Red. He also wears a very different hat throughout the first volume. However, in the sixth chapter of ''Electric Tale'' (''[[ET06|To Evolve or Not to Evolve, That Is the Question!]]'') he wears a hat that resembles the hat he wears in the Pokémon anime. He appears with [[Ash's Pikachu|his Pikachu]] on his shoulder.<br />
<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[Image:Satoshidengeki.PNG|thumb|right|Ash in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.]]<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=300px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:025.png]]<br>{{AP|Pikachu}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:022.png]]<br>{{AP|Fearow}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:017.png]]<br>[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:010.png]] &rarr; [[Image:011.png]] &rarr; [[Image:012.png]]<br>[[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie &rarr; Metapod &rarr; Butterfree]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:004.png]] &rarr; [[Image:005.png]] &rarr; [[Image:006.png]]<br>[[Ash's Charizard|Charmander &rarr; Charmeleon &rarr; Charizard]]<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:001.png]]<br>{{AP|Bulbasaur}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:007.png]]<br>{{AP|Squirtle}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:043.png]]<br>{{p|Oddish}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:015.png]]<br>{{p|Beedrill}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:099.png]]<br>{{AP|Kingler}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:089.png]]<br>{{AP|Muk}}<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:128.png]]<br>{{AP|Tauros}}<br />
| align=center | [[Image:131.png]]<br>{{AP|Lapras}}<br />
| align=center colspan=3 | [[Image:143.png]]<br>{{AP|Snorlax}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Traded away====<br />
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" width=150px cellspacing="0"<br />
|-<br />
| align=center | [[Image:056.png]]<br>{{p|Mankey}}<br><br><br />
| align=center | [[Image:079.png]]<br>{{p|Slowpoke}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* '''Mankey''': Given away for a map, which turned out to be fake.<br />
* '''Giant Slowpoke''': Given away to {{Gary}} for [[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]'s photo.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].<br />
<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|7th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Torkoal|9}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|7th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 009/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Grovyle|1}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 001/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Phanpy|4}} || {{e|Fighting}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 004/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|8th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Swellow|7}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|8th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 007/020<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|9th Movie Half Deck|Ash's Aipom|10}} || {{e|Colorless}} || - || - || {{TCG|9th Movie Half Deck}} (no English release) || 010/019<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}} || {{e|Grass}} || - || - || {{TCG|ADV-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 036/ADV-P<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Staraptor M|18}} || {{e|Colorless}} || 41 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 018/022<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || {{e|Lightning}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
===Pokémon===<br />
[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]<br />
* Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]]: {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}}, {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Turtwig|Grotle}}.<br />
* In both the [[Timeline of events in the anime#Kanto|Kanto]] and [[Timeline of events in the anime#Johto|Johto]] story arcs, Ash managed to capture all three of the starter Pokémon for both regions. This trend was broken in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, where he only captured {{AP|Treecko|Sceptile}}; instead the [[May's Blaziken|other]] [[Brock's Marshtomp|two]] were caught by {{an|May}} and [[Brock]].<br />
* The last Pokémon that Ash has captured in every [[region]] are a part of {{cat|Pokémon that are part of a two-stage evolutionary line|one-evolution families}}, namely {{AP|Phanpy|Donphan}} in [[Johto]], {{AP|Snorunt|Glalie}} in [[Hoenn]], and {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} in [[Kanto]]. Of these four, Aipom is the only one not to evolve under Ash's care.<br />
* He always catches a local bird-like Pokémon of the region - {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}} in Kanto, {{AP|Noctowl}} in Johto, {{AP|Taillow|Swellow}} in Hoenn, and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}} in Sinnoh. Though not all of these Pokémon were captured in their first form, they all evolved into their final forms under Ash's care; the exception being Noctowl, who cannot evolve.<br />
* All together, Ash has seen at least twenty-seven different species of [[legendary Pokémon]], and at least ten of them multiple times.<br />
* All of Ash's primate-based Pokémon have been under the control of someone other than Ash at some point ({{AP|Primeape}} is currently under Anthony's command, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} was under Dawn's ownership and is currently being trained in [[Vermilion City]], and his {{AP|Infernape}} was formerly owned by Paul.<br />
**All three of these primate-based Pokémon were also shown evolving on-screen, and none of them evolved in the care of their original Trainer (Primeape evolved in the wild just prior to Ash capturing it, Ambipom evolved under Dawn's care, and Infernape (also as a {{AP|Monferno|Infernape}}) evolved under Ash's ownership).<br />
* Ash also captured a member of each turtle-based evolutionary family.<br />
* Three of Ash's current party have evolved whilst battling [[Paul]]; these are {{AP|Grotle|Torterra}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Monferno|Infernape}}. Of those three, Grotle and Staraptor evolved whilst battling [[Paul's Honchkrow]].<br />
* Ash has two fully evolved {{type2|Grass}} [[Starter Pokémon]] ({{AP|Sceptile}} and {{AP|Torterra}}), and two fully evolved {{type2|Fire}} starter Pokémon ({{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Infernape}}), but has no evolved {{type2|Water}} starter Pokémon.<br />
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===Challenges/Gym related===<br />
* In each region (except for the Orange Islands), Ash always loses against at least one of the [[Gym Leader]]s before challenging them to a rematch.<br />
* In the [[original series]], Ash pinned his badges to the inside of his jacket. From Hoenn onwards, they have been kept in a case. <br />
* Ash has so far battled four [[Elite Four]] members, namely [[Lorelei]], {{EF|Drake}}, [[Agatha]] and [[Flint]], losing to all four.<br />
* The largest amount of episodes that Ash has gone without obtaining a [[badge]] is currently the gap between the {{ci|Snowpoint}} and {{ci|Sunyshore}} Gyms, which is currently up to [[DP171|44 episodes]]. The shortest amount of time between badges was the [[EP006|one-episode]] gap between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''.<br />
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===Miscellaneous===<br />
[[File:Ash maid.png|200px|thumb|Ash crossdressing for the third time.]]<br />
* The date of Ash's birth, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' prior to the day he began his Pokémon journey. Being that the same novelization declares that Pokémon Trainers obtain their first Pokémon in April of the year following their 10th birthday, and the anime itself began broadcast on the first of that month in 1997 in Japan, Ash's birthday, if April 1 was the first day of his journey, would be May 22.<br />
* Ash has crossdressed once in each anime series: The first time he did this was in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', in the [[original series]]. He crossdressed a second time in ''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'', in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}. ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' marked the third time he crossdressed, in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. Each time Ash has crossdressed, he was never willing to do so and was coerced or forced into it in some way.<br />
** In addition to dressing as a girl, Ash has dressed up as fruit on at least two occasions. The first time, he dressed as an apple in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' while the second he dressed as an {{wp|eggplant}} in ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]''. On both occasions he was used to lure a large Pokémon.<br />
* Several of the variety of {{wp|ash tree}}s, from which his name could be derived, are related to Kanto in some way: not only are there trees known as the "red ash", "green ash", and "blue ash", for the first three games, but also the "indigo ash", for the [[Indigo Plateau]].<br />
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==Names==<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
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! Language<br />
! Name<br />
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|Japanese<br />
| サトシ ''Satoshi''<br />
| Can be taken to mean 智 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].<br />
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|English, German<br />
| Ash Ketchum<br />
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. The Sat'''osh'''i in the Japanese name also sounds like Ash. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.<br />
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|French<br />
| Sacha Ketchum<br />
| Similar to ''Ash''.<br />
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|Korean<br />
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''<br />
| 지 is from 智 ''satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 can mean "close friend".<br />
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|Chinese<br />
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''<br />
| 智 is from 智 ''satoshi''.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Ashley]]<br />
* [[Ashachu]]<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://kari.beautiful-beast.net/satoshi/ Poké Master], the fanlisting for Ash<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-satoshi.html Satoshi's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
*[http://www.freewebs.com/satoshi-kun/ SPURT!], shrine to Satoshi.<br />
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===On Bulbagarden forums===<br />
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]<br />
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trainername=Ash|<br />
pokemonname=Pikachu|<br />
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jpokemonname=ピカチュウ|<br />
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location=[[Pallet Town]] |<br />
prevonum=025|<br />
type1=Electric|<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP068|Make Room For Gloom<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}<!--During the Indigo Conference--><br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP143|Going Apricorn!<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|electric|yes|x=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP068|Make Room For Gloom<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}<!--During the Indigo Conference--><br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP143|Going Apricorn!<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|electric|yes|x=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP068|Make Room For Gloom<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}<!--During the Indigo Conference--><br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP143|Going Apricorn!<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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{{anmu|electric|ThunderShock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Leer|EP009|The School of Hard Knocks|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Thunder|EP042|Showdown at Dark City}}<br />
{{anmu|dark|Bite|EP068|Make Room For Gloom<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}<!--During the Indigo Conference--><br />
{{anmu|normal|Tackle|EP143|Going Apricorn!<!--at most-->|x=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure|rec=yes}}<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') was the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. His universal voice actress is [[Ikue Ohtani]]. However, in some episodes during the first season of the English dub series, [[Rachael Lillis]] provided his voice when the original Japanese track couldn't be saved.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
===History===<br />
[[File:First_Meeting.png|200px|left|thumb|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]<br />
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak]]'s laboratory to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who arrived earlier. Seeing that Ash was disappointed, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, which did not take a liking to his new Trainer. He refused to go into a [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a wild Pokémon, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}} and rushing him to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Pikachu and Ash soon became inseparable. In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash gave Pikachu his consent to remain in a forest filled with Pikachu, but Pikachu returned to Ash's side.<br />
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[[Image:Ash's 1st Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|200px|The [[Poké Ball]] Professor Oak stored Pikachu in, which has a special lightning bolt mark. It is unknown if this Poké Ball was permanent as Ash uses regular Poké Balls to attempt to recall Pikachu, and the other three Poké Balls that held {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}} and {{P|Squirtle}} were still on the podium but empty. Also, [[Gary's Blastoise]] is held in a regular Poké Ball.]]<br />
In general, Pikachu as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Steelix|Brock's Onix]] with an {{type2|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Pikachu fought [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} and lost. During a resulting hospital stay, he refused to become Raichu's equal by evolving via a {{evostone|Thunderstone}}, and in the second battle, Pikachu overcame Raichu by using his superior speed. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level." Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}} and {{p|Metagross}}. He has helped Ash win innumerable battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches. <br />
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However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Roark's Rampardos]] and [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]].<br />
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Pikachu is extremely loyal to Ash, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his clone repeatedly slapped his face. <br />
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However, even Pikachu has had exceptions to this rule. In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', Pikachu was controlled by Butch and Cassidy, which caused him to become evil and disobey Ash's commands. During the Hoenn Saga, Pikachu developed amnesia at one point and sided with [[Team Rocket]] for a while. Later within the same series, Pikachu was possessed by the Red Orb and controlled by Groudon, nearly causing a disaster. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged, and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes attack his friends and Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not intentionally mean harm upon anyone.<br />
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Since Ash's first encounter with [[Team Rocket]] in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Pikachu has been pursued by the trio of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. Throughout the series, it has been Jessie, James and Meowth's desire to steal this Pokémon from Ash and present him to [[Giovanni|their boss]]. To do this, they have come up with many schemes. Though they have tried and continue to try hundreds of times, every last one of their plots fail, usually with the help of Ash, his friends, other Trainers, an [[Officer Jenny]], or even themselves (such as in the [[DP001|first episode]] of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}).<br />
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As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be the destruction of a female character's [[bike]] with one of Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}s at the beginning of each series, which then causes her to {{ashfr|follow Ash}} for the remainder of the series. This has happened to [[Misty]], {{an|May}}, and {{an|Dawn}} so far.<br />
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Pikachu is the primary mascot of the Pokémon franchise, mostly due to Ash's ownership of him. It appears on nearly all merchandise and promotional material for the series, and became, due to the anime, the [[version mascot]] of and only [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}.<br />
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Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.<br />
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Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].<br />
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Pikachu was also the only Pokémon to come with Ash to [[Hoenn]], and just the same one of only two Pokémon to join Ash on his journey to [[Sinnoh]]. Ash tried to bring only Pikachu again but {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}} snuck on board the ship. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.<br />
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In Hoenn, Pikachu learned how to surf. He also learned how to box from Ash in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. In Sinnoh, Ash used him during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].<br />
[[File:PikachuStatic.png|200px|left|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} ability.]]<br />
In Sinnoh, he defeated [[Roark]]'s Onix in the [[Oreburgh Gym]] rematch. Pikachu battled again in the [[Pastoria Gym]] battle, where he battled [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and defeated it with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} to the face. He also battled [[Crasher Wake's Floatzel]] for a moment, allowing [[Ash's Buizel]] time to recover. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'' Pikachu lost to [[Fantina's Drifblim]] after a fierce battle.<br />
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Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina was when he was used against [[Paul]] in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with {{m|Quick Attack}}, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.<br />
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Later, in [[DP165]], Pikachu battled Flint's Infernape, but it was defeated after a long fight.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
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====Moves improvised====<br />
'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When Giselle called for Cubone to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to 'Leer right back' by making funny faces. Ash also told Pikachu to use Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'', when a {{p|Houndour}} used its own Leer on Pikachu.<br />
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An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Tail Whip}} (although Tail Whip doesn't do any damage) was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''.<br />
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'''"Rocket Punch"''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.<br />
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'''Thunder Armor''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding Ash's Swellow. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.<br />
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'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the Coal Badge.<br />
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[[File:Pikachu's Counter Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|{{AP|Pikachu}} using Counter Shield]]<br />
'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}}.<br />
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Similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}}, Pikachu can use his {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack to form a '''[[Counter Shield]]'''.<br />
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==In the games==<br />
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}<br />
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.<br />
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In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon, but in {{game|Yellow}}, it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves used most recently by Ash's Pikachu, as well.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Pikachumangaash.jpg|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]<br />
Pikachu has appeared in two manga series based on the anime, namely ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' and ''[[Ash and Pikachu]]''. In both, he was Ash's [[starter Pokémon]], much like the [[EP001|first anime episode]], though in ''Electric Tale'', he was found in Ash's house, not given to him by [[Professor Oak]].<br />
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A Pikachu is also owned by Ash's Adventures counterpart {{adv|Red}}, known as [[Pika]].<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Pikachu {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
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|- style="background: #{{tcg Lightning color}};" <br />
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| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Pikachu M|12}} || rowspan=2 | {{e|Lightning}} || 45 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 012/022<br />
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| {{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Pikachu M LV.X|43}} || ''X'' || - || {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}} (no English release) || 043/DPt-P<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[Image:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|225px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]<br />
* Ash's Pikachu is the subject of many 'gamebreaking' abilities that normally do not fit in the general stasis of the games. This includes Pikachu's ability to sometimes hurt {{type2|Ground}} Pokémon with Electric moves (sparking the meme "Aim for the Horn!"), and using moves that do not exist, or moves in a way that do not work in the games, such as the infamous "Thunder Armor".<br />
* Despite the fact that {{m|Volt Tackle}}, the signature move of his evolutionary line, is in fact an egg move, Ash's Pikachu learned the move "by accident," when using an electrically-charged {{m|Quick Attack}}.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by Dawn. However, Pikachu is the only Electric-type Pokémon owned by a main character that can evolve.<br />
* For ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー サトシとピカチュウ いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.<br />
* Out of all five regions that Ash visited, [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]] are the only ones that Ash started out with just Pikachu. He did try to go to [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu alone but Aipom followed him. At the beginning of each, Pikachu was also, in some way, injured, and ended up destroying the [[Bicycle|bike]] of a particular girl who would later [[Ash's friends|travel with Ash]].<br />
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and be better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.<br />
* Although Pikachu has battled all the members of the {{p|Electabuzz}} evolutionary family at one time or another, ([[Rudy]]'s Electabuzz, [[Gary's Electivire]] and {{TP|Paul|Paul's Elekid|Electabuzz}}) he has not won even once. However Pikachu has defeated an Electabuzz ([[Dr. Namba]]'s) with the help of [[Sparky]]. On every other occasion, Pikachu fought one-on-one and either tied or lost.<br />
* Ash's act of keeping Pikachu outside his Poké Ball on a permanent basis has been mimicked by several other characters in the anime. <br />
** [[Ritchie]], when he first meets Ash, keeps [[Sparky]] inside of its ball, but later is shown to carry it on his shoulder much like Ash does. <br />
** [[Misty]], when she gets to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, has never placed Togepi inside a Poké Ball and is always shown carrying it in her arms. <br />
** Dawn, likewise, does the same with her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.<br />
* Out of Ash's Pokémon, Pikachu was the first one to defeat a [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon during battle in the anime, defeating {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} during the [[Ever Grande Conference]] of the Hoenn League in ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]''. However, in both occasions, the two [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon had been weakened by other Pokémon in Ash's team at the time; {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Tauros}} had weakened {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}} while {{AP|Swellow}} and {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} had weakened {{p|Metagross}}.<br />
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Regis|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. [[Ash's Charizard]] was the first Pokémon to have achieved this feat, against {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}. [[Dawn's Buneary]] has also managed to defeat a {{p|Phione}}.<br />
* Most of the moves Pikachu used in the [[original series]] were first used in an episode with the word ''showdown'' in its title.<br />
* In ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', it was revealed that Pikachu has a fear of Ash leaving him.<br />
[[File:PikachuDP.png|thumb|right|Pikachu]]<br />
* In many new episodes, Pikachu's tail sparks instead of his cheeks when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}.<br />
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is male. When a {{p|Togepi}} used {{m|Attract}} on Pikachu, {{MTR}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, all but Yanmega were affected (coincidentally, this also revealed Yanmega as being female).<br />
** Pikachu's gender can also be inferred from Buneary's infatuation with Pikachu, first seen in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]''.<br />
** Prior to ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', Ikue Ohtani stated once that the writers intended to keep Pikachu's gender ambiguous so the fanbase can connect with him more easily.<br />
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon he has on hand that has not learned a new move yet in the Sinnoh region.<br />
* It is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].<br />
*In {{pmin|Latin America}}, Cartoon Network has a "Biografia Toon" segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by [[Professor Oak]] and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.<br />
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===Pikachu's language===<br />
Some of Pikachu's speech is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:<br />
*PikaPikachu: ''My name is Pikachu''. When Ash and his friends are introducing themselves to the [[characters of the day]], he says this.<br />
[[File:Pikachu wobbuffet.png|thumb|Pikachu as a {{p|Wobbuffet}}]]<br />
*Pi-Kachu: He says this during the sponsor spots in the original Japanese. <br />
*Pikachu-Pi: ''[[Misty|Kasumi-chan]]'' (Misty)<br />
*Pika-Chu: ''[[Brock|Takeshi]]'' (Brock)<br />
[[File:Pikachu as ash.png|thumb|left|Pikachu imitating {{Ash}}]]<br />
*PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)<br />
*PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)<br />
*PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle) or ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor) or ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape)<br />
*PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket). <br />
*Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' He says this after Ash wins a badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar. <br />
*Pi-ka: Used for multiple things such as "eiga" (movie) as seen during trailers for each upcoming [[Pokémon movie]]. Can also be used for "yes".<br />
*Pi-ka-chu?: ''Are you alright?'': When a character or Pokémon is injured, Pikachu says this.<br />
*Specific names for {{Tracey}}, {{an|May}}, [[Max]], and {{an|Dawn}} have not been heard.<br />
[[File:Pikachu Imitating Turtwig.png|thumb|right|Ash's Pikachu imitating his Turtwig to alert him that it is missing.]]<br />
*Chuuu-Pika: ''{{m|Iron Tail}}''. He says this when using {{m|Iron Tail}}.<br />
*Piiika-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunderbolt}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, "Pika" when charging up and "Chuuuuu" when discharging.<br />
*Pikaaaaaa-Chuuuuuuuu: ''{{m|Thunder}}''. He says this when using {{m|Thunder}}, like above but with different and a longer stress.<br />
*PikaPikaPika... Pi-ka: ''{{m|Volt Tackle}}''. He says this when using {{m|Volt Tackle}}.<br />
*ChuChuChu...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*PiPiPiPiPi...: ''{{m|Quick Attack}}''. He may also say this when using {{m|Agility}}.<br />
*Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig|Torterra}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. <br />
*Pikachu has also used his face to tell when a character is in trouble by imitating people and Pokémon.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}<br />
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/satoshi/r_p-pikachu.html Pikachu's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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Hi guys, my name is ''Adil'' but in short my friends call me ''Ady''. I am ''18 years old'' and a die hard fan of Pokémon.<br />
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
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'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Hikaritopochama.jpg|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''.<br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
He has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
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In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in [[DP156]], Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<br />
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==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Hydro pump|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=Bubble beam}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=PiplupHydro pump.png|2=Dawn Piplup Whirlpool.png|3=Piplup peck.png|4=Piplup bide.png|5=PiplupBubblebeam.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with Buneary, battled Aerodactyl. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It appears a bit similar to {{m|Drill Peck}}, especially an {{p|Empoleon}}'s.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup]]<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], two seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup is Dawn's only Pokémon whose species is not based on a mammal.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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{{Dawn's Pokémon|water}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
[[Category:Dawn's Pokémon|Piplup]]<br />
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
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[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリのポッチャマ]]<br />
[[pl:Piplup Dawn]]<br />
[[pt:Piplup de Dawn]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Dawn%27s_Piplup&diff=1031245Dawn's Piplup2010-03-09T10:48:35Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Hikaritopochama.jpg|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''.<br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
He has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution for as long as he wants.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in [[DP156]], Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=BubbleBeam|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=Hydro Pump}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=PiplupHydro pump.png|2=Dawn Piplup Whirlpool.png|3=Piplup peck.png|4=Piplup bide.png|5=PiplupBubblebeam.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with Buneary, battled Aerodactyl. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It appears a bit similar to {{m|Drill Peck}}, especially an {{p|Empoleon}}'s.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup]]<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn did not use a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]], two seasons later.<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never directly expressed that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**Piplup was unwilling to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup is Dawn's only Pokémon whose species is not based on a mammal.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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{{Dawn's Pokémon|water}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
[[Category:Dawn's Pokémon|Piplup]]<br />
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
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[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリのポッチャマ]]<br />
[[pl:Piplup Dawn]]<br />
[[pt:Piplup de Dawn]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Dawn%27s_Piplup&diff=1020436Dawn's Piplup2010-02-24T11:58:06Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
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<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Hikaritopochama.jpg|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''.<br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
He has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in [[DP156]], Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=BubbleBeam|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=Hydro Pump}}|picture={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod6 peck.png|4=Piplup |5=Piplup Hydro Pump.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with Buneary, battled Aerodactyl. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It appears a bit similar to {{m|Drill Peck}}, especially an {{p|Empoleon}}'s.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup]]<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn has never used a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]].<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never expressed distinctly that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**In addition, Piplup wasn't ready to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup is Dawn's only Pokémon whose species is not based on a mammal.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Dawn's Pokémon|water}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
[[Category:Dawn's Pokémon|Piplup]]<br />
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリのポッチャマ]]<br />
[[pl:Piplup Dawn]]<br />
[[pt:Piplup de Dawn]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Dawn%27s_Piplup&diff=1020435Dawn's Piplup2010-02-24T11:57:17Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Hikaritopochama.jpg|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''.<br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
He has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in [[DP156]], Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=BubbleBeam|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=Hydro Pump}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6peck.png|4=Piplup |5=Piplup Hydro Pump.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with Buneary, battled Aerodactyl. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It appears a bit similar to {{m|Drill Peck}}, especially an {{p|Empoleon}}'s.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup]]<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn has never used a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]].<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never expressed distinctly that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**In addition, Piplup wasn't ready to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup is Dawn's only Pokémon whose species is not based on a mammal.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
<br />
==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
{{-}}<br />
{{Dawn's Pokémon|water}}<br><br />
{{Project Anime notice|no}}<br />
[[Category:Dawn's Pokémon|Piplup]]<br />
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Piplup, Dawn's]]<br />
<br />
[[de:Lucias Plinfa]]<br />
[[fr:Tiplouf d'Aurore]]<br />
[[ja:ヒカリのポッチャマ]]<br />
[[pl:Piplup Dawn]]<br />
[[pt:Piplup de Dawn]]</div>Bewkinghttps://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Dawn%27s_Piplup&diff=1020434Dawn's Piplup2010-02-24T11:56:48Z<p>Bewking: /* Moves used */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{AnimePokémonInfobox|<br />
type1=Water|<br />
trainername=Dawn|<br />
pokemonname=Piplup|<br />
jtrainername=ヒカリ|<br />
jpokemonname=ポッチャマ|<br />
tmtrainername=Hikari|<br />
tmpokemonname=Pochama|<br />
image=[[Image:Dawn's Piplup.png|245px]] |<br />
caption=Dawn and Piplup |<br />
gender=Male |<br />
ability=Unknown|<br />
prevonum=393|<br />
location=[[Sandgem Town]] |<br />
epnum=DP001|<br />
epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage|<br />
current=[[Party|With Dawn]]|<br />
enva1=[[Michele Knotz]]|<br />
java1=[[Etsuko Kozakura]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''Dawn's Piplup''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリのポッチャマ''' ''Hikari's Pochama'') is {{an|Dawn}}'s [[starter Pokémon|first]] [[Pokémon]]. She befriended him after saving him from an {{p|Ariados}}'s [[move|attack]], when Piplup and {{p|Chimchar}} had fled from [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab. He is voiced by 小桜エツ子 ''[[Etsuko Kozakura]]'' in Japanese and [[Michele Knotz]] in English.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
[[Image:Hikaritopochama.jpg|Dawn and her very confident Piplup|thumb|left]]<br />
Piplup initially would not accept food from Dawn&mdash;as described in the [[Pokédex]], Piplup are very proud and dislike accepting food from people. However, he seems to have a large appetite for [[Pokémon food]] and does not like having any taken away from him. He shows signs of having a short temper, frequently getting into disagreements with other Pokémon and his {{pkmn|Trainer}}.<br />
<br />
Despite his prideful and fierce attitude, he was fairly weak at first. [[Jessie's Seviper]] easily defeated the starter Pokémon in his first {{pkmn|battle}}. He has grown in strength since then, helping Dawn {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]'', as well as {{AP|Dawn's Buizel|Buizel}} in ''[[DP034|Buizel Your Way Out of This!]]''.<br />
<br />
Piplup is Dawn's main battling partner, used more than any of Dawn's other Pokémon and has helped Dawn win her first two [[ribbon]]s in Sinnoh. Piplup seems to be very competitive; he will always try to overcome the odds and impress Dawn and get her fullest attention. He often wants to be the first one to start an event for Dawn, and also often tries to peacefully talk to enemies, rather than just attacking them, as seen for example in ''[[DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!]]''.<br />
<br />
He has been shown that Dawn and Piplup have a close bond with each other. In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Piplup helped Dawn recover her confidence by shooting {{m|BubbleBeam}} at her face.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP079|Strategy With a Smile!]]'', Piplup barely edged out [[May's Glaceon]] by only a half a point to help Dawn win the Wallace Cup Ribbon.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP106|A Breed Stampede!]]'', Piplup was shown to be quite adamant and overconfident. He even tried to stop {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} from charging. However, each attempt resulted in being launched into the sky and knocked out. He tried again when {{p|Piloswine}} had already evolved into {{p|Mamoswine}}, but the result was again the same.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love]]'', Piplup began the [[evolution]] process. However, it soon became clear that Piplup was unwilling to undergo the transformation to {{p|Prinplup}}. After an encounter with [[Team Rocket]], {{an|Dawn}} gave Piplup her full support and acquired an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent his evolution.<br />
<br />
In ''[[DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!]]'', Piplup fell in love with a Marill; however, a wild {{p|Elekid}} is competing for the Marill's affections. When the three Pokémon get separated from Dawn and the others, Piplup tried to help Marill, but Elekid seemed to gain the upper hand. When Team Rocket appeared and captured Marill, both Piplup and Elekid work together to save Marill. Once Marill was saved, she decided to go with Elekid, and left Piplup brokenhearted. <br />
<br />
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', he battled Johanna's {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} together with {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} in a [[double battle]].<br />
<br />
Ever since [[Ash's Gible]] made its debut in [[DP156]], Piplup has constantly been the target of Gible's {{m|Draco Meteor}}, mostly by accident. [[DP164]] expanded on this event in which Piplup became separated from the {{ashfr|group}} following another accidental attack. However, these events helped Piplup learn {{m|Hydro Pump}}.<br />
<br />
==Moves used==<br />
{{anmu/h|water|row=6|align=center|move={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=BubbleBeam|2=Whirlpool|3=Peck|4=Bide|5=Hydro Pump}}|pic={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6peck.png|4=Piplup <br />
|5=Piplup Hydro Pump.png}}}}<br />
{{anmu|water|BubbleBeam|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|normal|Bide|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|flying|Peck|DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Whirlpool|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu|water|Hydro Pump|DP164|rec=yes}}<br />
{{anmu/f|water}}<br />
<br />
===Moves improvised===<br />
*'''Spin''' was first used in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'' where Piplup, together with Buneary, battled Aerodactyl. He spun around and used {{m|BubbleBeam}}. A spinning variation of {{m|Peck}} was used in its contest appeal in [[DP161]]. It appears a bit similar to {{m|Drill Peck}}, especially an {{p|Empoleon}}'s.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
Dawn's Piplup is featured in the TCG as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of cards named '''Piplup {{SP|M}}'''.<br />
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"<br />
|- style="background: #{{tcg water color}};" <br />
!Name<br />
!Type<br />
!Level<br />
!Rarity<br />
!Set<br />
!Set no.<br />
|-<br />
| {{TCG ID|Movie Random Pack Promo|Piplup M|7}} || {{e|Water}} || 39 || - || {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} (no English release) || 007/022<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Trivia==<br />
[[File:Dawn and Piplup.png|thumb|250px|Dawn and Piplup]]<br />
*For ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Dawn's Piplup. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: ポッチャマが みずにとびこむ ぽっちゃんと ''{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} ga, mizu ni tobikomu, potchanto'' "Pochama jumps into the water with a splash."<br />
*The opening sequence of Pokémon shows Dawn's Piplup coming out of his [[Poké Ball]] with a trail of stars behind him. However, Dawn has never used a star seal with Piplup's Poké Ball until [[DP161]].<br />
*Dawn has been keeping Piplup outside of his ball, instead of inside of it, much like Ash keeps his {{AP|Pikachu}}, though Piplup never expressed distinctly that he did not like being inside of the ball.<br />
**In addition, Piplup wasn't ready to obey Dawn when they first met. Eventually, they became fast friends after Pikachu and Piplup saved their respective trainers from an attacking group of Pokémon; Pikachu saved Ash from a flock of {{p|Spearow}} while Piplup saved Dawn from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.<br />
***Also, he has expressed reluctance to evolve and chose to stay in his base form for the time being, and Dawn was given an {{Evostone|Everstone}} to prevent Piplup from evolving.<br />
*Piplup is Dawn's only Pokémon whose species is not based on a mammal.<br />
*Piplup has battled his two evolutions; a {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}} in ''[[DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!]]'', and an {{p|Empoleon}} in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.<br />
* During an interview with former director and storyboard artist of the [[Pokémon anime]], [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he revealed that Dawn's Piplup will probably not evolve very soon, referring to his evolutions as "ugly" or not good for contests.<br />
* Of the current number of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} episodes, Piplup has only been completely absent from 17.<br />
* Piplup is the second Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to stop evolving while the process is happening, the first being {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
*{{Animespecies|Piplup}}<br />
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Piplup}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*[http://pokeani.com/poke/hikari/r_p-no393.html Pochama's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)<br />
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