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Talk:Ash's Raticate

2017-08-06T02:17:27Z

Dictionary: /* Name 2 */ new section

==Why?==

Okay, articles for Haunter and Larvitar, who are in more than one episode, I understand. I also understand "Ash's Beedrill", as it redirects to Casey's Bedrill. But why on earth does this Pokemon, who should be mentioned nearly wholy in Butterfree's article, get his own? Is it more signifigant than 'Max's Jirachi' or 'May's Manaphy'? Or how ab out 'Jessie's Charizard', another Pokemon that they own for less than an entire episode?--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 16:42, 12 October 2006 (UTC)

::Because it was traded to Ash, and it was actually a Pokémon that belonged to him. '''May's Manaphy''' is now called '''Manaphy (anime)''', and '''Jessie's Charizard''' actually belonged to her, albeit for a short amount of time. --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] 21:08, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
:::I just singled out Manaphy because it was the best example I could come up with. THEN I thought of Charizard. The thing about it is Jessie's Charizard '''DOES NOT HAVE IT'S OWN PAGE!''' I'm wondering what makes a Charizard that was owned for less an episode less signifigant than a Raticate that was owned for less than an episode. {{unsigned|PikamasterADV}}
::::Nothing, really. It's just that no one's made an article for Jessie's Charizard yet. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 23:47, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
:::Then is someone gonna go make a '''Jirachi (anime)''' page as well? {{unsigned|PikamasterADV}}
::::No reason why they couldn't. The main reason why anyone doesn't would be the lack of motivation. --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 00:02, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
:::Offtopic, but that Unsigned thing is cool! I was worried that I might have had to come back and add my name to the end of those.--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 00:05, 13 October 2006 (UTC)

Shouldn't this be at Gentleman's Raticate, with a redirect from Ash's Raticate? [[User:Yamikuronue|Yamikuronue]] 17:09, 9 February 2010 (UTC)
:This Raticate is only significant because Ash owned it for a while. Naming conventions get a little complex with articles like this but a general rule of thumb is that Pokémon who transfer ownership from a main character to a minor character are placed under the main character's name. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 22:06, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

==Hi Jump Kick?==

I don't know about the dub, but in the original Japanese version, the Gentlemen clearly says "Tobigeri" (Jump Kick) when Raticate does the move. Was this changed in the dub or should it be changed? Either way, it is worth noting that both are unable to be learned by Raticate. --[[User:Jda95|Jda95]] 03:34, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
: I watched the dub myself, and unless my hearing is crap, he definitely said "Hi Jump Kick". In any case, I'll make a note on the page of the Jump Kick thing. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 21:12, 10 January 2011 (UTC)

== Ok.. ==

For the old post's examples listed above, this should NOT have it's own article. This Raticate isn't even a major recurring Pokémon at all, and other than the fact Ash temporarily had it, it shouldn't just have it's own article like this. No other Pokémon similar to this Raticate get their own article either, so why is Raticate so very different from the rest? Other one time Pokémon get articles because they're movie characters, so that really can't be an excuse for Raticate to get it's own article either. It just doesn't make too much sense at all.... [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 21:09, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
:Ash still owned it, however briefly. And it was pretty much what started up the plot for the following episode: when Ash traded back, he dropped Butterfree's Pokeball and had to chase it, preventing him from escaping the ship. - ''unsigned comment from [[User:Missingno. Master|Missingno. Master]] ([[User talk:Missingno. Master|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Missingno._Master|contribs]])'' 21:11, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
::Yeah, BRIEFLY. Same thing about Larvitar as well, but Larvitar on the other hand deserves it's article because it appears in more than 1 episode. Unlike Larvitar, Raticate stays in this single episode the entire series. [[User:Shiramu Kuromu|Shiramu Kuromu]] 21:12, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
:::[[Bulbapedia:Notability requirements/Anime Pokémon|Point 1, second sentence]]. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 03:17, 13 January 2011 (UTC)

== Name ==
All other Pokemon who have been traded have taken up the name on the wiki as "<Current Trainer's> Pokemon". Why doesn't this follow the same pattern and be "Gentleman's Raticate"? ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 21:10, 21 October 2011 (UTC)
:That's not necessarily true. When the character who currently owns the Pokémon is so unimportant, it will go to the main character. Otherwise it would be [[Brock's Vulpix|Suzy's Vulpix]] and [[Jessie's Lickitung|Benny's Lickitung]]. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:24, 21 October 2011 (UTC)
::Then I feel that they should be moved. After looking at the [[Jump Kick (move)]] page, it says "A Gentleman's Raticate" while linking to "Ash's Raticate". I feel that all three pages should be moved. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 15:57, 24 October 2011 (UTC)
:::I don't think so, people don't generally look up "Benny's Lickitung" or simmilar. I think it's fine where it is. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 19:59, 24 October 2011 (UTC)

== List ==

"Raticate is the only one in the list above not captured in a contest." It's not a list. It should be something like
"Raticate is the only one of the three not captured in a contest."
No one on the corner got swagga like Mpcamel1729...modified from Paper Planes by M.I.A. 04:11, 16 January 2012 (UTC)

== Wait a minute. ==

So let me get this straight. [[Ash's Raticate]] is noteworthy enough to have its own article and [[James's Gyarados]] is not? I'm sorry but I don't understand how that works.

Personally I don't think Ash's Raticate is noteworthy enough to have its own page. I mean what can you possibly say about it that you can't say on Ash's page or on the episode's page? I think the paragraph is short enough to fit on either page, but not enough for its own article.

I do think that James's Gyarados is more noteworthy. At least that Pokémon was for more than one episode. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] ([[User talk:TheBlazikenMaster|talk]]) 20:41, 6 December 2012 (UTC)
:Alright, I noticed that there are similar discussions above, and let me just say this. This Raticate had absolutely NO impact on the plot. Everything that happened on that ship would have happened regardless if Ash got that Raticate or not. If the Raticate did have a big impact on the plot, how? Other than the fact that it's the first traded Pokémon I don't see it. [[User:TheBlazikenMaster|TheBlazikenMaster]] ([[User talk:TheBlazikenMaster|talk]]) 20:44, 6 December 2012 (UTC)

== Not Notable ==

I know this has been brought up before, but I don't believe this Pokémon is notable enough to have its own page. I think it should be redirected to Ash's page. I don't believe the fact that Ash owned it is enough to give it an episode. There are plenty of other Pokémon he has owned for less than an episode that don't have pages, so I believe that this one shouldn't either. [[User:Pokemon champ|Pokemon champ]] ([[User talk:Pokemon champ|talk]]) 03:35, 11 June 2014 (UTC)

I agree with this. Raticate is explained entirely on Ash's Butterfree's page. Everything you really need to know about Raticate is on that page.[[User:Oliver-and-polar|Oliver-and-polar]] ([[User talk:Oliver-and-polar|talk]]) 18:26, 5 July 2014 (UTC)

:It had an impact on the plot. It had an impact on Ash. Ash saw it battling, was impressed by it and was willing to trade a Pokémon for it. Afterwards, when Ash called out Raticate, it made Ash realize his mistake. And because he wanted to trade back Raticate, he was trapped in the sinking ship. There, three plot points were Raticate contributed.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 01:11, 6 July 2014 (UTC)

== Notability ==

The only one of those plot points that Raticate contributed was the first. The second and third have nothing to do with Raticate, they were caused by Butterfree. Ash did not get stuck on the ship because he wanted rid of Raticate, he got stuck on the ship because he wanted Butterfree back. Furthermore, most of this page doesn't even focus on Raticate - almost the entire second paragraph of Raticate's history talks mostly about Ash, Brock, and Butterfree ("Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to trade it for his Raticate." is partially Raticate-related, but mostly about Butterfree. "Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked Brock for advice." is the closest thing to being Raticate centric, but still is about Ash's uncertainty about getting rid of Butterfree. "Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about." Completely about Brock, the Raticate isn't mentioned at all. "Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon." the only sentence that is undeniably Raticate centric. "Later Ash told Misty about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even did the right thing by trading it away." Raticate is, once more, not mentioned at all.)

The personality section also proves why Raticate should not have a page - it flat out says that Raticate is not different from other Raticate, except for a single move.

I also think this goes against the notability policies - "Pokémon that are owned by Ash, Misty, Brock, Tracey, May, Max, Dawn, Iris, Cilan, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie are all notable, provided they appeared in more than one episode. If they did not, then they would have to have had a significant impact on the plot of the episode or the series as a whole." Raticate did not appear in more than one episode, and as I previously stated the only thing that Raticate did to the plot of the episode was battle vaguely impressively. The rest of it was entirely about Ash and Butterfree. [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 03:06, 8 October 2016 (UTC)
:Raticate indirectly caused the events leading to Ash wanting Butterfree back, i.e realizing his mistake and wanting to trade it back. The second and third plot point revolve around BOTH Raticate and Butterfree.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:40, 8 October 2016 (UTC)
::Which means it can be covered easily on Butterfree and the episode's page without having a completely unnecessary page for a Pokemon most people don't even know exists. Raticate's indirect effect on the plot does not merit a page, especially when there are other factors that affected the plot directly.
::I'm still not convinced that Raticate was involved in Ash's decision, though. Raticate did nothing to make Ash change his mind - Ash still thinks of Raticate the same as he did before the trade was enacted as far as we're aware. What made Ash change his mind was the lack of Butterfree, not the presence of Raticate. [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 15:43, 15 October 2016 (UTC)
:::An indirect effect on the plot is still having an impact on the plot, which fits the notability requirements. And it was '''both''' the lack of Butterfree (wanting it back) and the presence of Raticate (calling it out when he meant for Butterfree) that made Ash change his mind.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 16:02, 15 October 2016 (UTC)

I still disagree, and it seems that quite a few other people do as well, though since they're not chiming in now and I doubt it would accomplish anything if they did anyway, I'll leave it be. [[User:Nutter Butter|Nutter Butter]] ([[User talk:Nutter Butter|talk]]) 16:07, 15 October 2016 (UTC)

== Name 2 ==

This page should be named Gentleman's Raticate. "Name" says that when a trainer is so unimportant it will go to the main character. THIS POKEMON IS UNIMPORTANT! It should just be a pokemon in ash's temporarily owned part. Anyway it just doesnt make sense. According to the info of this page, Ash's Butterfree was traded for Ash's Raticate. THAT DOESNT EVEN MAKE SENSE! We need to change it!!!

Ash's Raticate

2017-08-06T02:13:09Z

Dictionary: /* Intro */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
trainername=Gentleman|
pokemonname=Raticate|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ラッタ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Ratta|
image=[[File:Ash Raticate.png|225px]] |
caption=Gentleman's Raticate |
location=Unknown |
prevonum=020|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=EP015|
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP015|
tradename=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
oldtrainer={{tc|Gentleman}}|
newtrainer={{Ash}}|
tradedfor={{AP|Butterfree}}|
current=[[Party|With Gentleman]]|
noevo=incap |
enva1=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Ash's Raticate''' (Japanese '''サトシのラッタ''' ''Satoshi's Ratta'') was a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} temporarily owned by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', and his eighth overall.

==History==
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
Raticate first appeared under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], easily defeating a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Starmie}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}. Seeing how strong Raticate was, Ash challenged the Gentleman to a battle, using his {{AP|Butterfree}} against Raticate. Butterfree easily endured and dodged all of Raticate's attacks, and then {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before Ash could order the finishing move, however, the Gentleman called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Ash was close to winning.

Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to [[trade]] it for his Raticate. Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked {{an|Brock}} for advice. Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about. Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon. Later Ash told {{an|Misty}} about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even made the right decision by trading it away.

Ash only used Raticate once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Butterfree to help fighting against the group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade had happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Butterfree and how worried about its well-being he was, Ash came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his first [[caught Pokémon]] back. The Gentleman agreed to trade Butterfree back, and the original trade was reversed while the St. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Ash and {{ashfr}} got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths. Neither Raticate or its Trainer have been seen since.

==Personality and characteristics==
Since Ash only owned it for less than an entire episode, little can be said about Raticate itself. There is not enough known about it to even distinguish it from other Raticate, apart from the fact that it can use Jump Kick, a move that cannot be learned by other Raticate, and that it is, in general, a strong Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Normal||Ash Raticate {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Jump Kick|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Super Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov/f|normal|x=yes}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate was the first Pokémon of Ash's that he owned for less than one episode, the other being {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}.
* Raticate is the first Pokémon Ash obtained in its fully evolved form. However, the first fully evolved Pokémon he caught himself was {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Raticate is the first out of two Pokémon Ash obtained in a trade; the second one is {{AP|Buizel}}.
* Every move Raticate used was a [[signature move]] at the time.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Raticate}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|normal}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Raticate]]
[[Category:Pokémon with anime move errors]]

[[de:Ashs Rattikarl]]
[[fr:Rattatac d'un Gentleman]]
[[it:Raticate di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのラッタ]]
[[pl:Raticate Gentlemana]]

Ash's Raticate

2016-10-08T01:49:09Z

Dictionary: /* Intro */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
trainername=Gentleman|
pokemonname=Raticate|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ラッタ|
tmtrainername=Shinshi|
tmpokemonname=Ratta|
image=[[File:Ash Raticate.png|225px]] |
caption=Gentleman's Raticate |
location=Unknown |
prevonum=020|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=EP015|
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP015|
tradename=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
oldtrainer={{tc|Gentleman}}|
newtrainer={{Ash}}|
tradedfor={{AP|Butterfree}}|
current=[[Party|With Gentleman]]|
noevo=incap |
enva1=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Gentleman's Raticate''' (Japanese '''サトシのラッタ''' ''Shinshi's Ratta'') was a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} temporarily owned by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

==History==
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
Raticate first appeared under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], easily defeating a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Starmie}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}. Seeing how strong Raticate was, Ash challenged the Gentleman to a battle, using his {{AP|Butterfree}} against Raticate. Butterfree easily endured and dodged all of Raticate's attacks, and then {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before Ash could order the finishing move, however, the Gentleman called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Ash was close to winning.

Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to [[trade]] it for his Raticate. Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked {{an|Brock}} for advice. Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about. Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon. Later Ash told {{an|Misty}} about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even did the right thing by trading it away.

Ash only used Raticate once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Butterfree to help fighting against the group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade had happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Butterfree and how worried about its well-being he was, Ash came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his first [[caught Pokémon]] back. The Gentleman agreed to trade Butterfree back, and the original trade was reversed while the St. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Ash and {{ashfr}} got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths. Neither Raticate or its Trainer have been seen since.

==Personality and characteristics==
Since Ash only owned it for less than an entire episode, little can be said about Raticate itself. There is not enough known about it to even distinguish it from other Raticate, apart from the fact that it can use Jump Kick, a move that cannot be learned by other Raticate, and that it is, in general, a strong Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Normal||Ash Raticate {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Jump Kick|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Super Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov/f|normal|x=yes}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate was the first Pokémon of Ash's that he owned for less than one episode, the other being {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}.
* Raticate is the first Pokémon Ash obtained in its fully evolved form. However, the first fully evolved Pokémon he caught himself was {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Raticate is the first out of two Pokémon Ash obtained in a trade; the second one is {{AP|Buizel}}.
* Every move Raticate used was a [[signature move]] at the time.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Raticate}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|normal}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Raticate]]

[[de:Ashs Rattikarl]]
[[fr:Rattatac d'un Gentleman]]
[[it:Raticate di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのラッタ]]
[[pl:Raticate Gentlemana]]

Ash's Raticate

2016-10-08T01:47:40Z

Dictionary: /* Intro */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
trainername=Gentleman|
pokemonname=Raticate|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ラッタ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Ratta|
image=[[File:Ash Raticate.png|225px]] |
caption=Gentleman's Raticate |
location=Unknown |
prevonum=020|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=EP015|
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP015|
tradename=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
oldtrainer={{tc|Gentleman}}|
newtrainer={{Ash}}|
tradedfor={{AP|Butterfree}}|
current=[[Party|With Gentleman]]|
noevo=incap |
enva1=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Ash's Raticate''' (Japanese '''サトシのラッタ''' ''Satoshi's Ratta'') was a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} temporarily owned by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

==History==
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
Raticate first appeared under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], easily defeating a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Starmie}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}. Seeing how strong Raticate was, Ash challenged the Gentleman to a battle, using his {{AP|Butterfree}} against Raticate. Butterfree easily endured and dodged all of Raticate's attacks, and then {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before Ash could order the finishing move, however, the Gentleman called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Ash was close to winning.

Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to [[trade]] it for his Raticate. Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked {{an|Brock}} for advice. Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about. Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon. Later Ash told {{an|Misty}} about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even did the right thing by trading it away.

Ash only used Raticate once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Butterfree to help fighting against the group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade had happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Butterfree and how worried about its well-being he was, Ash came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his first [[caught Pokémon]] back. The Gentleman agreed to trade Butterfree back, and the original trade was reversed while the St. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Ash and {{ashfr}} got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths. Neither Raticate or its Trainer have been seen since.

==Personality and characteristics==
Since Ash only owned it for less than an entire episode, little can be said about Raticate itself. There is not enough known about it to even distinguish it from other Raticate, apart from the fact that it can use Jump Kick, a move that cannot be learned by other Raticate, and that it is, in general, a strong Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Normal||Ash Raticate {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Jump Kick|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Super Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov/f|normal|x=yes}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate was the first Pokémon of Ash's that he owned for less than one episode, the other being {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}.
* Raticate is the first Pokémon Ash obtained in its fully evolved form. However, the first fully evolved Pokémon he caught himself was {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Raticate is the first out of two Pokémon Ash obtained in a trade; the second one is {{AP|Buizel}}.
* Every move Raticate used was a [[signature move]] at the time.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Raticate}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|normal}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Raticate]]

[[de:Ashs Rattikarl]]
[[fr:Rattatac d'un Gentleman]]
[[it:Raticate di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのラッタ]]
[[pl:Raticate Gentlemana]]

Ash's Raticate

2016-10-08T01:45:48Z

Dictionary: /* Intro */

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type1=Normal|
trainername=Gentleman|
pokemonname=Raticate|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ラッタ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Ratta|
image=[[File:Gentleman Raticate.png|225px]] |
caption=Gentleman's Raticate |
location=Unknown |
prevonum=020|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=EP015|
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP015|
tradename=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
oldtrainer={{tc|Gentleman}}|
newtrainer={{Ash}}|
tradedfor={{AP|Butterfree}}|
current=[[Party|With Gentleman]]|
noevo=incap |
enva1=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Ash's Raticate''' (Japanese '''サトシのラッタ''' ''Satoshi's Ratta'') was a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} temporarily owned by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

==History==
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
Raticate first appeared under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], easily defeating a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Starmie}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}. Seeing how strong Raticate was, Ash challenged the Gentleman to a battle, using his {{AP|Butterfree}} against Raticate. Butterfree easily endured and dodged all of Raticate's attacks, and then {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before Ash could order the finishing move, however, the Gentleman called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Ash was close to winning.

Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to [[trade]] it for his Raticate. Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked {{an|Brock}} for advice. Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about. Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon. Later Ash told {{an|Misty}} about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even did the right thing by trading it away.

Ash only used Raticate once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Butterfree to help fighting against the group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade had happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Butterfree and how worried about its well-being he was, Ash came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his first [[caught Pokémon]] back. The Gentleman agreed to trade Butterfree back, and the original trade was reversed while the St. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Ash and {{ashfr}} got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths. Neither Raticate or its Trainer have been seen since.

==Personality and characteristics==
Since Ash only owned it for less than an entire episode, little can be said about Raticate itself. There is not enough known about it to even distinguish it from other Raticate, apart from the fact that it can use Jump Kick, a move that cannot be learned by other Raticate, and that it is, in general, a strong Pokémon.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Normal||Ash Raticate {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Jump Kick|1=Hyper Fang|2=Super Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Jump Kick|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Super Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov/f|normal|x=yes}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate was the first Pokémon of Ash's that he owned for less than one episode, the other being {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}.
* Raticate is the first Pokémon Ash obtained in its fully evolved form. However, the first fully evolved Pokémon he caught himself was {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Raticate is the first out of two Pokémon Ash obtained in a trade; the second one is {{AP|Buizel}}.
* Every move Raticate used was a [[signature move]] at the time.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Raticate}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|normal}} 
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Raticate]]

[[de:Ashs Rattikarl]]
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[[pl:Raticate Gentlemana]]

Gym

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Dictionary: /* In the anime */

[[File:Gym Symbol.png|thumb|150px|The Gym symbol, introduced in [[Generation V]]]]
A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]].

Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the [[type]] that the Gym specializes in, such as [[Wattson]]'s Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is {{t|Electric}}. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as [[Viridian Gym]] or [[Cinnabar Gym]].

Official Gyms are certified by a [[Pokémon League]], and at least eight official Gym [[Badge]]s are requested before entering a [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League Competition]]. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless.

==In core series games==
===Official Gyms===
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same [[type]] of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in [[Driftveil Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader.

There are generally eight known official Gyms in each [[core series]] [[region]].

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="6" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kanto
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Pewter Gym]]
| [[File:Boulder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Boulder}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrock.png|link=Brock]] [[Brock]]
|-
| [[Cerulean Gym]]
| [[File:Cascade Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cascade}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMisty.png|link=Misty]] [[Misty]]
|-
| [[Vermilion Gym]]
| [[File:Thunder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Thunder}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLt Surge.png|link=Lt. Surge]] [[Lt. Surge]]
|-
| [[Celadon Gym]]
| [[File:Rainbow Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rainbow}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSErika.png|link=Erika]] [[Erika]]
|-
| [[Fuchsia Gym]]
| [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Soul}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSKoga.png|link=Koga]] [[Koga]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJanine.png|link=Janine]] [[Janine]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| [[Saffron Gym]]
| [[File:Marsh Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Marsh}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSabrina.png|link=Sabrina]] [[Sabrina]]
|-
| [[Cinnabar Gym]]
| [[File:Volcano Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Volcano}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBlaine.png|link=Blaine]] [[Blaine]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Viridian Gym]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Earth Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Earth}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSGiovanni.png|link=Giovanni]] [[Giovanni]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSBlue.png|link=Blue (game)]] [[Blue (game)|Blue]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Various}}{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Johto
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Violet Gym]]
| [[File:Zephyr Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Zephyr}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFalkner.png|link=Falkner]] [[Falkner]]
|-
| [[Azalea Gym]]
| [[File:Hive Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Hive}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBugsy.png|link=Bugsy]] [[Bugsy]]
|-
| [[Goldenrod Gym]]
| [[File:Plain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plain}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWhitney.png|link=Whitney]] [[Whitney]]
|-
| [[Ecruteak Gym]]
| [[File:Fog Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fog}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMorty.png|link=Morty]] [[Morty]]
|-
| [[Cianwood Gym]]
| [[File:Storm Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Storm}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSChuck.png|link=Chuck]] [[Chuck]]
|-
| [[Olivine Gym]]
| [[File:Mineral Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mineral}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSJasmine.png|link=Jasmine]] [[Jasmine]]
|-
| [[Mahogany Gym]]
| [[File:Glacier Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Glacier}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSPryce.png|link=Pryce]] [[Pryce]]
|-
| [[Blackthorn Gym]]
| [[File:Rising Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rising}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClair.png|link=Clair]] [[Clair]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Hoenn
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Rustboro Gym]]
| [[File:Stone Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Stone}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxanne.png|x64px|link=Roxanne]] [[Roxanne]]
|-
| [[Dewford Gym]]
| [[File:Knuckle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Knuckle}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrawly.png|x64px|link=Brawly]] [[Brawly]]
|-
| [[Mauville Gym]]
| [[File:Dynamo Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Dynamo}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWattson.png|x64px|link=Wattson]] [[Wattson]]
|-
| [[Lavaridge Gym]]
| [[File:Heat Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Heat}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFlannery.png|x64px|link=Flannery]] [[Flannery]]
|-
| [[Petalburg Gym]]
| [[File:Balance Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Balance}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSNorman.png|x64px|link=Norman]] [[Norman]]
|-
| [[Fortree Gym]]
| [[File:Feather Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Feather}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWinona.png|x64px|link=Winona]] [[Winona]]
|-
| [[Mossdeep Gym]]
| [[File:Mind Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mind}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLiza & Tate.png|x64px|link=Tate and Liza]] [[Tate and Liza|Liza & Tate]]
|-
| [[Sootopolis Gym]]
| [[File:Rain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rain}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSWallace.png|x64px|link=Wallace]] [[Wallace]]{{tt|*|Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphire Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJuan.png|x64px|link=Juan]] [[Juan]]{{tt|*|Emerald Version}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Sinnoh
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Oreburgh Gym]]
| [[File:Coal Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Coal}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoark.png|link=Roark]] [[Roark]]
|-
| [[Eterna Gym]]
| [[File:Forest Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Forest}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGardenia.png|link=Gardenia]] [[Gardenia]]
|-
| [[Veilstone Gym]]{{tt|*|Hearthome Gym is the third Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Cobble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cobble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMaylene.png|link=Maylene]] [[Maylene]]
|-
| [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Fen Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fen}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]] [[Crasher Wake]]
|-
| [[Hearthome Gym]]{{tt|*|Pastoria Gym is the fifth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Relic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Relic}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFantina.png|link=Fantina]] [[Fantina]]
|-
| [[Canalave Gym]]
| [[File:Mine Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mine}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSByron.png|link=Byron]] [[Byron]]
|-
| [[Snowpoint Gym]]
| [[File:Icicle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Icicle}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCandice.png|link=Candice]] [[Candice]]
|-
| [[Sunyshore Gym]]
| [[File:Beacon Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Beacon}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSVolkner.png|link=Volkner]] [[Volkner]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Unova
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Striaton Gym]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Trio}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCilan.png|link=Cilan]] [[Cilan]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSChili.png|link=Chili]] [[Chili]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCress.png|link=Cress]] [[Cress]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| [[Nacrene Gym]]{{tt|*|Black and White}}
| rowspan="2"|[[File:Basic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Basic}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLenora.png|link=Lenora]] [[Lenora]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Aspertia Gym]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCheren 2.png|link=Cheren]] [[Cheren]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Virbank Gym]]
| [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Toxic}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]] [[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Castelia Gym]]
| [[File:Insect Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Insect}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBurgh.png|link=Burgh]] [[Burgh]]
|-
| [[Nimbasa Gym]]
| [[File:Bolt Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bolt}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSElesa 2.png|link=Elesa]] [[Elesa]]
|-
| [[Driftveil Gym]]
| [[File:Quake Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Quake}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClay.png|link=Clay]] [[Clay]]
|-
| [[Mistralton Gym]]
| [[File:Jet Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Jet}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSkyla.png|link=Skyla]] [[Skyla]]
|-
| [[Icirrus Gym]]
| [[File:Freeze Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Freeze}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrycen.png|link=Brycen]] [[Brycen]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Opelucid Gym]]
| [[File:Legend Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Legend}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSDrayden.png|link=Drayden]] [[Drayden]]{{tt|*|Black, Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSIris.png|link=Iris]] [[Iris]]{{tt|*|White Version}}
|-
| [[Humilau Gym]]
| [[File:Wave Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Wave}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMarlon.png|link=Marlon]] [[Marlon]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kalos
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Santalune Gym]]
| [[File:Bug Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bug}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSViola.png|x64px|link=Viola]] [[Viola]]
|-
| [[Cyllage Gym]]
| [[File:Cliff Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cliff}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGrant.png|x64px|link=Grant]] [[Grant]]
|-
| [[Shalour Gym]]
| [[File:Rumble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rumble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSKorrina.png|x64px|link=Korrina]] [[Korrina]]
|-
| [[Coumarine Gym]]
| [[File:Plant Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plant}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRamos.png|x64px|link=Ramos]] [[Ramos]]
|-
| [[Lumiose Gym]]
| [[File:Voltage Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Voltage}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClemont.png|x64px|link=Clemont]] [[Clemont]]
|-
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| [[File:Fairy Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fairy}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fairy}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]] [[Valerie]]
|-
| [[Anistar Gym]]
| [[File:Psychic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSOlympia.png|x64px|link=Olympia]] [[Olympia]]
|-
| [[Snowbelle Gym]]
| [[File:Iceberg Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Iceberg}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWulfric.png|x64px|link=Wulfric]] [[Wulfric]]
|}{{-}}

====Gallery====
{{incomplete|section|needs=HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures}}
Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} have a unique design for each Gym (except [[Cinnabar Gym]], which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms.

<gallery perrow="5">
File:Gym RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym 2 RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn)
File:Gym FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto)
File:Gym DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh)
File:Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Johto)
File:Kanto Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto)
</gallery>

'''Generation II'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Violet Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Violet Gym]]
File:Azalea Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Azalea Gym]]
File:Goldenrod Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Goldenrod Gym]]
File:Ecruteak Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Ecruteak Gym]]
File:Cianwood Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cianwood Gym]]
File:Olivine Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Olivine Gym]]
File:Mahogany Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Mahogany Gym]]
File:Blackthorn Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Blackthorn Gym]]
File:Pewter Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Pewter Gym]]
File:Cerulean Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cerulean Gym]]
File:Vermilion Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Vermilion Gym]]
File:Celadon Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Celadon Gym]]
File:Fuchsia Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Fuchsia Gym]]
File:Saffron Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Saffron Gym]]
File:Viridian Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Viridian Gym]]
</gallery>

'''Generation V'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Striaton Gym Exterior BW.png|[[Striaton Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nacrene Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nacrene Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Castelia Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Castelia Gym]]
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Driftveil Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Driftveil Gym]]
File:Mistralton Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Mistralton Gym]]
File:Icirrus Gym exterior BW.png|[[Icirrus Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior BB2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior WW2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
File:Aspertia Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Aspertia Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Virbank Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Virbank Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Humilau Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Humilau Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
</gallery>

===Unofficial Gyms===
====Saffron City Dojo====
{{Main|Fighting Dojo}}
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its Leader, [[Kiyo]]. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward.

====Prestige Precept center====
{{main|Prestige Precept Center}}
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of [[Phenac City]] doubles as an {{pkmn|academy}}. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], its Leader, [[Justy]], will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away {{TM|27|Return}}.

==In Pokémon GO==
{{main|Gym (GO)}}
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym in Pokémon GO, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]]
In [[Pokémon GO]], Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View.

If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team.

After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's [[Prestige]]) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gym's of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team.

{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, all official Gyms present in the [[core series|core series games]] have been featured (up to the Gyms in Unova). However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. The first instance occurs when [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has at least ten [[Badge|Badges]] excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in [[Kanto]]. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' who owns eight Badges, but only shares six in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different Badges. Also, in [[Mystery at the Lighthouse]], several unknown badges are seen in the beginning of the episode. In total, Ash, Gary, Otoshi, the other Trainer, and [[Mystery at the Lighthouse]] display 32 different types of Badges, suggesting there were at least this number of Gyms in Kanto at the time.

Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 11 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]].

===Official Gyms===
=====Orange Archipelago=====
The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms:

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{Orange color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Orange Islands
|-
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Prize
! width="30%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Leader
|-
| [[Mikan Gym]]
| [[File:Coral-Eye Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| [[File:CissySmall.png|64px]] [[Cissy]]
|-
| [[Navel Gym]]
| [[File:Sea Ruby Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Sea Ruby}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DannySmall.png|64px]] [[Danny]]
|-
| [[Trovita Gym]]
| [[File:Spike Shell Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Spike Shell}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:RudySmall.png|64px]] [[Rudy]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Gym]]
| [[File:Jade Star Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Jade Star}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:LuanaSmall.png|64px]] [[Luana]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Stadium]]
| [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|20px]] Winner's Trophy
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DrakeSmall.png|64px]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
|}{{-}}

====In Pokémon Origins====
All eight Kanto Gyms featured in the games {{game|Red and Green|s}} were shown in [[Pokémon Origins]], which primarily showcased {{OBP|Red|Origins}} challenging the [[Pewter Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.

===Unofficial Gyms===
====A.J.'s Gym====
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''.

====Fighting Spirit Gym====
This Gym was run by {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}, who was training his {{p|Hitmonchan}} for the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. It did not appear to be used for actual [[Pokémon battle]]s. Instead, it had the appearance of a {{wp|gym}} used for training and exercising.

====Kaz Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an {{p|Electabuzz}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Kaz]].

====Yas Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. The Gym Trainers specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Yas]].

====Coastline Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym that was featured in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''. It is located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. Led by [[Dorian]], the Gym specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type Gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.

Although the Gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the [[Silver Conference]] about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.

====Powerzone Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym run by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]''. They used the Gym as a method of training and building strategies, however they were on a losing streak until a [[Brock's Croagunk|wild Croagunk]] appeared and was used as Jessie's powerhouse.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:A.J. Gym.png|A.J.'s Gym
File:Fighting Spirit Gym.png|Fighting Spirit Gym
File:Kaz Gym.png|Kaz Gym
File:Yas Gym.png|Yas Gym
File:Coastline Gym.png|Coastline Gym
File:Powerzone Gym.png|Powerzone Gym
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga ===
In early chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the [[Gym Leader]], as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at [[Rustboro City]] appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield.

The Gyms featured in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and the {{chap|Black & White}} started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Black}} respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], all Gyms are {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which provide a specific effect while they are in play.

===Official Gyms===
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the [[Pokémon games]] and often focus on the [[type]] speciality of a particular Gym.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Pewter City Gym|115}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Cerulean City Gym|108}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=57/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Celadon City Gym|107}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Saffron City Gym|122}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Cinnabar City Gym|113}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Sunyshore City Gym|94}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|type=Stadium|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/149|jpsetlink=Boundaries Crossed|jpset=Cold Flare|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=26/135|jpsetlink=Plasma Storm|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}
===Unofficial Gyms===
This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|No Removal Gym|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=103/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Training Gym|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=104/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Narrow Gym|124}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=124/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Chaos Gym|102}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=102/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Resistance Gym|109}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=109/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Minefield Gym|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Ecogym|84}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Broken Ground Gym|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/105|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gyms. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「かてるまで　なんどもちょうせん　ポケモンジム」 ''"Until you win, battle again and again; that is a Pokémon Gym."''
** This is also the episode {{TRT}} set up a fake Gym, with [[Jessie]] acting as its Leader.
* In [[Generation I]], {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|fishing in statues|a glitch}} allows Trainers to [[fishing|fish]] in the statues at the front of the Gyms.
* No known Gym has specialized in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* As the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Kanto was once official, every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Fighting}} Gym at one time.
** Despite the above fact, there has been a Fighting-type specialist in every region, either as a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member.
** A {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] also says Jasmine used to specialize in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, meaning every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Rock}} Gym at one time.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, each Gym's frame is colored according to the type, except for the [[Viridian Gym]], which has no specialist type. The Viridian Gym's frame is green.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[walking Pokémon]] are not allowed in the [[Blackthorn Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] because the flooring is unstable. Coincidentally, both Gyms are the last of the Gyms challenged in Johto and Kanto, respectively.
* Eight of the eleven Unova Gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service: [[Striaton Gym]] is a restaurant, [[Nacrene Gym]] is a museum and library, [[Castelia Gym]] is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]], [[Nimbasa Gym]] is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}} or a fashion show catwalk in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], [[Driftveil Gym]] is a mining operation, [[Mistralton Gym]] is an airplane hangar, [[Aspertia Gym]] is a school, and [[Virbank Gym]] is a music club.
** In Generation V and VI, Gyms do not take on a single appearance, with their look being customized to suit the Gym Leader's specialist type. Gyms previously only had unique designs in Generation II, where the roof colors differed between Gyms.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, every Gym has, with the exception of [[Aspertia Gym]], a unique remix of the usual Pokémon Gym theme music.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes with Gym battles}}
{{League}} 
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Gym

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[[File:Gym Symbol.png|thumb|150px|The Gym symbol, introduced in [[Generation V]]]]
A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]].

Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the [[type]] that the Gym specializes in, such as [[Wattson]]'s Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is {{t|Electric}}. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as [[Viridian Gym]] or [[Cinnabar Gym]].

Official Gyms are certified by a [[Pokémon League]], and at least eight official Gym [[Badge]]s are requested before entering a [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League Competition]]. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless.

==In core series games==
===Official Gyms===
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same [[type]] of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in [[Driftveil Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader.

There are generally eight known official Gyms in each [[core series]] [[region]].

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="6" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kanto
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Pewter Gym]]
| [[File:Boulder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Boulder}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrock.png|link=Brock]] [[Brock]]
|-
| [[Cerulean Gym]]
| [[File:Cascade Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cascade}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMisty.png|link=Misty]] [[Misty]]
|-
| [[Vermilion Gym]]
| [[File:Thunder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Thunder}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLt Surge.png|link=Lt. Surge]] [[Lt. Surge]]
|-
| [[Celadon Gym]]
| [[File:Rainbow Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rainbow}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSErika.png|link=Erika]] [[Erika]]
|-
| [[Fuchsia Gym]]
| [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Soul}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSKoga.png|link=Koga]] [[Koga]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJanine.png|link=Janine]] [[Janine]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| [[Saffron Gym]]
| [[File:Marsh Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Marsh}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSabrina.png|link=Sabrina]] [[Sabrina]]
|-
| [[Cinnabar Gym]]
| [[File:Volcano Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Volcano}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBlaine.png|link=Blaine]] [[Blaine]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Viridian Gym]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Earth Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Earth}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSGiovanni.png|link=Giovanni]] [[Giovanni]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSBlue.png|link=Blue (game)]] [[Blue (game)|Blue]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Various}}{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Johto
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Violet Gym]]
| [[File:Zephyr Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Zephyr}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFalkner.png|link=Falkner]] [[Falkner]]
|-
| [[Azalea Gym]]
| [[File:Hive Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Hive}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBugsy.png|link=Bugsy]] [[Bugsy]]
|-
| [[Goldenrod Gym]]
| [[File:Plain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plain}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWhitney.png|link=Whitney]] [[Whitney]]
|-
| [[Ecruteak Gym]]
| [[File:Fog Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fog}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMorty.png|link=Morty]] [[Morty]]
|-
| [[Cianwood Gym]]
| [[File:Storm Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Storm}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSChuck.png|link=Chuck]] [[Chuck]]
|-
| [[Olivine Gym]]
| [[File:Mineral Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mineral}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSJasmine.png|link=Jasmine]] [[Jasmine]]
|-
| [[Mahogany Gym]]
| [[File:Glacier Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Glacier}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSPryce.png|link=Pryce]] [[Pryce]]
|-
| [[Blackthorn Gym]]
| [[File:Rising Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rising}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClair.png|link=Clair]] [[Clair]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Hoenn
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Rustboro Gym]]
| [[File:Stone Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Stone}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxanne.png|x64px|link=Roxanne]] [[Roxanne]]
|-
| [[Dewford Gym]]
| [[File:Knuckle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Knuckle}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrawly.png|x64px|link=Brawly]] [[Brawly]]
|-
| [[Mauville Gym]]
| [[File:Dynamo Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Dynamo}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWattson.png|x64px|link=Wattson]] [[Wattson]]
|-
| [[Lavaridge Gym]]
| [[File:Heat Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Heat}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFlannery.png|x64px|link=Flannery]] [[Flannery]]
|-
| [[Petalburg Gym]]
| [[File:Balance Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Balance}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSNorman.png|x64px|link=Norman]] [[Norman]]
|-
| [[Fortree Gym]]
| [[File:Feather Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Feather}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWinona.png|x64px|link=Winona]] [[Winona]]
|-
| [[Mossdeep Gym]]
| [[File:Mind Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mind}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLiza & Tate.png|x64px|link=Tate and Liza]] [[Tate and Liza|Liza & Tate]]
|-
| [[Sootopolis Gym]]
| [[File:Rain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rain}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSWallace.png|x64px|link=Wallace]] [[Wallace]]{{tt|*|Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphire Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJuan.png|x64px|link=Juan]] [[Juan]]{{tt|*|Emerald Version}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Sinnoh
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Oreburgh Gym]]
| [[File:Coal Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Coal}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoark.png|link=Roark]] [[Roark]]
|-
| [[Eterna Gym]]
| [[File:Forest Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Forest}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGardenia.png|link=Gardenia]] [[Gardenia]]
|-
| [[Veilstone Gym]]{{tt|*|Hearthome Gym is the third Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Cobble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cobble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMaylene.png|link=Maylene]] [[Maylene]]
|-
| [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Fen Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fen}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]] [[Crasher Wake]]
|-
| [[Hearthome Gym]]{{tt|*|Pastoria Gym is the fifth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Relic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Relic}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFantina.png|link=Fantina]] [[Fantina]]
|-
| [[Canalave Gym]]
| [[File:Mine Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mine}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSByron.png|link=Byron]] [[Byron]]
|-
| [[Snowpoint Gym]]
| [[File:Icicle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Icicle}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCandice.png|link=Candice]] [[Candice]]
|-
| [[Sunyshore Gym]]
| [[File:Beacon Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Beacon}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSVolkner.png|link=Volkner]] [[Volkner]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Unova
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Striaton Gym]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Trio}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCilan.png|link=Cilan]] [[Cilan]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSChili.png|link=Chili]] [[Chili]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCress.png|link=Cress]] [[Cress]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| [[Nacrene Gym]]{{tt|*|Black and White}}
| rowspan="2"|[[File:Basic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Basic}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLenora.png|link=Lenora]] [[Lenora]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Aspertia Gym]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCheren 2.png|link=Cheren]] [[Cheren]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Virbank Gym]]
| [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Toxic}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]] [[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Castelia Gym]]
| [[File:Insect Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Insect}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBurgh.png|link=Burgh]] [[Burgh]]
|-
| [[Nimbasa Gym]]
| [[File:Bolt Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bolt}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSElesa 2.png|link=Elesa]] [[Elesa]]
|-
| [[Driftveil Gym]]
| [[File:Quake Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Quake}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClay.png|link=Clay]] [[Clay]]
|-
| [[Mistralton Gym]]
| [[File:Jet Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Jet}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSkyla.png|link=Skyla]] [[Skyla]]
|-
| [[Icirrus Gym]]
| [[File:Freeze Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Freeze}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrycen.png|link=Brycen]] [[Brycen]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Opelucid Gym]]
| [[File:Legend Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Legend}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSDrayden.png|link=Drayden]] [[Drayden]]{{tt|*|Black, Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSIris.png|link=Iris]] [[Iris]]{{tt|*|White Version}}
|-
| [[Humilau Gym]]
| [[File:Wave Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Wave}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMarlon.png|link=Marlon]] [[Marlon]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kalos
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Santalune Gym]]
| [[File:Bug Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bug}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSViola.png|x64px|link=Viola]] [[Viola]]
|-
| [[Cyllage Gym]]
| [[File:Cliff Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cliff}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGrant.png|x64px|link=Grant]] [[Grant]]
|-
| [[Shalour Gym]]
| [[File:Rumble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rumble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSKorrina.png|x64px|link=Korrina]] [[Korrina]]
|-
| [[Coumarine Gym]]
| [[File:Plant Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plant}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRamos.png|x64px|link=Ramos]] [[Ramos]]
|-
| [[Lumiose Gym]]
| [[File:Voltage Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Voltage}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClemont.png|x64px|link=Clemont]] [[Clemont]]
|-
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| [[File:Fairy Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fairy}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fairy}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]] [[Valerie]]
|-
| [[Anistar Gym]]
| [[File:Psychic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSOlympia.png|x64px|link=Olympia]] [[Olympia]]
|-
| [[Snowbelle Gym]]
| [[File:Iceberg Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Iceberg}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWulfric.png|x64px|link=Wulfric]] [[Wulfric]]
|}{{-}}

====Gallery====
{{incomplete|section|needs=HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures}}
Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} have a unique design for each Gym (except [[Cinnabar Gym]], which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms.

<gallery perrow="5">
File:Gym RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym 2 RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn)
File:Gym FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto)
File:Gym DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh)
File:Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Johto)
File:Kanto Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto)
</gallery>

'''Generation II'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Violet Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Violet Gym]]
File:Azalea Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Azalea Gym]]
File:Goldenrod Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Goldenrod Gym]]
File:Ecruteak Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Ecruteak Gym]]
File:Cianwood Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cianwood Gym]]
File:Olivine Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Olivine Gym]]
File:Mahogany Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Mahogany Gym]]
File:Blackthorn Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Blackthorn Gym]]
File:Pewter Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Pewter Gym]]
File:Cerulean Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cerulean Gym]]
File:Vermilion Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Vermilion Gym]]
File:Celadon Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Celadon Gym]]
File:Fuchsia Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Fuchsia Gym]]
File:Saffron Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Saffron Gym]]
File:Viridian Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Viridian Gym]]
</gallery>

'''Generation V'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Striaton Gym Exterior BW.png|[[Striaton Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nacrene Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nacrene Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Castelia Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Castelia Gym]]
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Driftveil Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Driftveil Gym]]
File:Mistralton Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Mistralton Gym]]
File:Icirrus Gym exterior BW.png|[[Icirrus Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior BB2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior WW2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
File:Aspertia Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Aspertia Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Virbank Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Virbank Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Humilau Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Humilau Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
</gallery>

===Unofficial Gyms===
====Saffron City Dojo====
{{Main|Fighting Dojo}}
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its Leader, [[Kiyo]]. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward.

====Prestige Precept center====
{{main|Prestige Precept Center}}
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of [[Phenac City]] doubles as an {{pkmn|academy}}. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], its Leader, [[Justy]], will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away {{TM|27|Return}}.

==In Pokémon GO==
{{main|Gym (GO)}}
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym in Pokémon GO, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]]
In [[Pokémon GO]], Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View.

If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team.

After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's [[Prestige]]) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gym's of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team.

{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, all official Gyms present in the [[core series|core series games]] have been featured (up to the Gyms in Unova). However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. The first instance occurs when [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has at least ten [[Badge|Badges]] excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in [[Kanto]]. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' who owns eight Badges, but only shares six in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different Badges. Also, in [[Mystery at the Lighthouse]], several unknown badges are seen in the beginning of the episode. In total, Ash, Gary, Otoshi, the other Trainer, and [[Mystery at the Lighthouse]] display 32 different types of Badges, suggesting there were at least this number of Gyms in Kanto at the time.

Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 12 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]].

===Official Gyms===
=====Orange Archipelago=====
The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms:

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{Orange color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Orange Islands
|-
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Prize
! width="30%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Leader
|-
| [[Mikan Gym]]
| [[File:Coral-Eye Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| [[File:CissySmall.png|64px]] [[Cissy]]
|-
| [[Navel Gym]]
| [[File:Sea Ruby Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Sea Ruby}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DannySmall.png|64px]] [[Danny]]
|-
| [[Trovita Gym]]
| [[File:Spike Shell Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Spike Shell}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:RudySmall.png|64px]] [[Rudy]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Gym]]
| [[File:Jade Star Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Jade Star}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:LuanaSmall.png|64px]] [[Luana]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Stadium]]
| [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|20px]] Winner's Trophy
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DrakeSmall.png|64px]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
|}{{-}}

====In Pokémon Origins====
All eight Kanto Gyms featured in the games {{game|Red and Green|s}} were shown in [[Pokémon Origins]], which primarily showcased {{OBP|Red|Origins}} challenging the [[Pewter Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.

===Unofficial Gyms===
====A.J.'s Gym====
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''.

====Fighting Spirit Gym====
This Gym was run by {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}, who was training his {{p|Hitmonchan}} for the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. It did not appear to be used for actual [[Pokémon battle]]s. Instead, it had the appearance of a {{wp|gym}} used for training and exercising.

====Kaz Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an {{p|Electabuzz}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Kaz]].

====Yas Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. The Gym Trainers specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Yas]].

====Coastline Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym that was featured in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''. It is located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. Led by [[Dorian]], the Gym specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type Gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.

Although the Gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the [[Silver Conference]] about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.

====Powerzone Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym run by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]''. They used the Gym as a method of training and building strategies, however they were on a losing streak until a [[Brock's Croagunk|wild Croagunk]] appeared and was used as Jessie's powerhouse.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:A.J. Gym.png|A.J.'s Gym
File:Fighting Spirit Gym.png|Fighting Spirit Gym
File:Kaz Gym.png|Kaz Gym
File:Yas Gym.png|Yas Gym
File:Coastline Gym.png|Coastline Gym
File:Powerzone Gym.png|Powerzone Gym
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga ===
In early chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the [[Gym Leader]], as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at [[Rustboro City]] appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield.

The Gyms featured in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and the {{chap|Black & White}} started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Black}} respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], all Gyms are {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which provide a specific effect while they are in play.

===Official Gyms===
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the [[Pokémon games]] and often focus on the [[type]] speciality of a particular Gym.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Pewter City Gym|115}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Cerulean City Gym|108}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=57/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Celadon City Gym|107}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Saffron City Gym|122}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Cinnabar City Gym|113}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Sunyshore City Gym|94}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|type=Stadium|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/149|jpsetlink=Boundaries Crossed|jpset=Cold Flare|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=26/135|jpsetlink=Plasma Storm|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}
===Unofficial Gyms===
This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|No Removal Gym|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=103/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Training Gym|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=104/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Narrow Gym|124}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=124/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Chaos Gym|102}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=102/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Resistance Gym|109}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=109/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Minefield Gym|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Ecogym|84}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Broken Ground Gym|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/105|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gyms. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「かてるまで　なんどもちょうせん　ポケモンジム」 ''"Until you win, battle again and again; that is a Pokémon Gym."''
** This is also the episode {{TRT}} set up a fake Gym, with [[Jessie]] acting as its Leader.
* In [[Generation I]], {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|fishing in statues|a glitch}} allows Trainers to [[fishing|fish]] in the statues at the front of the Gyms.
* No known Gym has specialized in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* As the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Kanto was once official, every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Fighting}} Gym at one time.
** Despite the above fact, there has been a Fighting-type specialist in every region, either as a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member.
** A {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] also says Jasmine used to specialize in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, meaning every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Rock}} Gym at one time.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, each Gym's frame is colored according to the type, except for the [[Viridian Gym]], which has no specialist type. The Viridian Gym's frame is green.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[walking Pokémon]] are not allowed in the [[Blackthorn Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] because the flooring is unstable. Coincidentally, both Gyms are the last of the Gyms challenged in Johto and Kanto, respectively.
* Eight of the eleven Unova Gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service: [[Striaton Gym]] is a restaurant, [[Nacrene Gym]] is a museum and library, [[Castelia Gym]] is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]], [[Nimbasa Gym]] is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}} or a fashion show catwalk in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], [[Driftveil Gym]] is a mining operation, [[Mistralton Gym]] is an airplane hangar, [[Aspertia Gym]] is a school, and [[Virbank Gym]] is a music club.
** In Generation V and VI, Gyms do not take on a single appearance, with their look being customized to suit the Gym Leader's specialist type. Gyms previously only had unique designs in Generation II, where the roof colors differed between Gyms.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, every Gym has, with the exception of [[Aspertia Gym]], a unique remix of the usual Pokémon Gym theme music.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes with Gym battles}}
{{League}} 
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[[Category:Gyms|*]]
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Gym

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Dictionary: /* In the anime */

[[File:Gym Symbol.png|thumb|150px|The Gym symbol, introduced in [[Generation V]]]]
A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]].

Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the [[type]] that the Gym specializes in, such as [[Wattson]]'s Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is {{t|Electric}}. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as [[Viridian Gym]] or [[Cinnabar Gym]].

Official Gyms are certified by a [[Pokémon League]], and at least eight official Gym [[Badge]]s are requested before entering a [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League Competition]]. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless.

==In core series games==
===Official Gyms===
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same [[type]] of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in [[Driftveil Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader.

There are generally eight known official Gyms in each [[core series]] [[region]].

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="6" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kanto
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Pewter Gym]]
| [[File:Boulder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Boulder}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrock.png|link=Brock]] [[Brock]]
|-
| [[Cerulean Gym]]
| [[File:Cascade Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cascade}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMisty.png|link=Misty]] [[Misty]]
|-
| [[Vermilion Gym]]
| [[File:Thunder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Thunder}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLt Surge.png|link=Lt. Surge]] [[Lt. Surge]]
|-
| [[Celadon Gym]]
| [[File:Rainbow Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rainbow}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSErika.png|link=Erika]] [[Erika]]
|-
| [[Fuchsia Gym]]
| [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Soul}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSKoga.png|link=Koga]] [[Koga]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJanine.png|link=Janine]] [[Janine]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| [[Saffron Gym]]
| [[File:Marsh Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Marsh}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSabrina.png|link=Sabrina]] [[Sabrina]]
|-
| [[Cinnabar Gym]]
| [[File:Volcano Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Volcano}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBlaine.png|link=Blaine]] [[Blaine]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Viridian Gym]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Earth Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Earth}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSGiovanni.png|link=Giovanni]] [[Giovanni]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSBlue.png|link=Blue (game)]] [[Blue (game)|Blue]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Various}}{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Johto
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Violet Gym]]
| [[File:Zephyr Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Zephyr}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFalkner.png|link=Falkner]] [[Falkner]]
|-
| [[Azalea Gym]]
| [[File:Hive Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Hive}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBugsy.png|link=Bugsy]] [[Bugsy]]
|-
| [[Goldenrod Gym]]
| [[File:Plain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plain}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWhitney.png|link=Whitney]] [[Whitney]]
|-
| [[Ecruteak Gym]]
| [[File:Fog Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fog}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMorty.png|link=Morty]] [[Morty]]
|-
| [[Cianwood Gym]]
| [[File:Storm Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Storm}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSChuck.png|link=Chuck]] [[Chuck]]
|-
| [[Olivine Gym]]
| [[File:Mineral Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mineral}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSJasmine.png|link=Jasmine]] [[Jasmine]]
|-
| [[Mahogany Gym]]
| [[File:Glacier Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Glacier}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSPryce.png|link=Pryce]] [[Pryce]]
|-
| [[Blackthorn Gym]]
| [[File:Rising Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rising}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClair.png|link=Clair]] [[Clair]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Hoenn
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Rustboro Gym]]
| [[File:Stone Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Stone}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxanne.png|x64px|link=Roxanne]] [[Roxanne]]
|-
| [[Dewford Gym]]
| [[File:Knuckle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Knuckle}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrawly.png|x64px|link=Brawly]] [[Brawly]]
|-
| [[Mauville Gym]]
| [[File:Dynamo Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Dynamo}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWattson.png|x64px|link=Wattson]] [[Wattson]]
|-
| [[Lavaridge Gym]]
| [[File:Heat Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Heat}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFlannery.png|x64px|link=Flannery]] [[Flannery]]
|-
| [[Petalburg Gym]]
| [[File:Balance Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Balance}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSNorman.png|x64px|link=Norman]] [[Norman]]
|-
| [[Fortree Gym]]
| [[File:Feather Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Feather}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWinona.png|x64px|link=Winona]] [[Winona]]
|-
| [[Mossdeep Gym]]
| [[File:Mind Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mind}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLiza & Tate.png|x64px|link=Tate and Liza]] [[Tate and Liza|Liza & Tate]]
|-
| [[Sootopolis Gym]]
| [[File:Rain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rain}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSWallace.png|x64px|link=Wallace]] [[Wallace]]{{tt|*|Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphire Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJuan.png|x64px|link=Juan]] [[Juan]]{{tt|*|Emerald Version}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Sinnoh
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Oreburgh Gym]]
| [[File:Coal Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Coal}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoark.png|link=Roark]] [[Roark]]
|-
| [[Eterna Gym]]
| [[File:Forest Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Forest}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGardenia.png|link=Gardenia]] [[Gardenia]]
|-
| [[Veilstone Gym]]{{tt|*|Hearthome Gym is the third Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Cobble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cobble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMaylene.png|link=Maylene]] [[Maylene]]
|-
| [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Fen Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fen}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]] [[Crasher Wake]]
|-
| [[Hearthome Gym]]{{tt|*|Pastoria Gym is the fifth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Relic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Relic}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFantina.png|link=Fantina]] [[Fantina]]
|-
| [[Canalave Gym]]
| [[File:Mine Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mine}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSByron.png|link=Byron]] [[Byron]]
|-
| [[Snowpoint Gym]]
| [[File:Icicle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Icicle}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCandice.png|link=Candice]] [[Candice]]
|-
| [[Sunyshore Gym]]
| [[File:Beacon Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Beacon}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSVolkner.png|link=Volkner]] [[Volkner]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Unova
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Striaton Gym]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Trio}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCilan.png|link=Cilan]] [[Cilan]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSChili.png|link=Chili]] [[Chili]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCress.png|link=Cress]] [[Cress]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| [[Nacrene Gym]]{{tt|*|Black and White}}
| rowspan="2"|[[File:Basic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Basic}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLenora.png|link=Lenora]] [[Lenora]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Aspertia Gym]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCheren 2.png|link=Cheren]] [[Cheren]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Virbank Gym]]
| [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Toxic}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]] [[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Castelia Gym]]
| [[File:Insect Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Insect}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBurgh.png|link=Burgh]] [[Burgh]]
|-
| [[Nimbasa Gym]]
| [[File:Bolt Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bolt}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSElesa 2.png|link=Elesa]] [[Elesa]]
|-
| [[Driftveil Gym]]
| [[File:Quake Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Quake}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClay.png|link=Clay]] [[Clay]]
|-
| [[Mistralton Gym]]
| [[File:Jet Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Jet}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSkyla.png|link=Skyla]] [[Skyla]]
|-
| [[Icirrus Gym]]
| [[File:Freeze Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Freeze}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrycen.png|link=Brycen]] [[Brycen]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Opelucid Gym]]
| [[File:Legend Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Legend}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSDrayden.png|link=Drayden]] [[Drayden]]{{tt|*|Black, Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSIris.png|link=Iris]] [[Iris]]{{tt|*|White Version}}
|-
| [[Humilau Gym]]
| [[File:Wave Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Wave}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMarlon.png|link=Marlon]] [[Marlon]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kalos
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Santalune Gym]]
| [[File:Bug Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bug}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSViola.png|x64px|link=Viola]] [[Viola]]
|-
| [[Cyllage Gym]]
| [[File:Cliff Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cliff}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGrant.png|x64px|link=Grant]] [[Grant]]
|-
| [[Shalour Gym]]
| [[File:Rumble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rumble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSKorrina.png|x64px|link=Korrina]] [[Korrina]]
|-
| [[Coumarine Gym]]
| [[File:Plant Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plant}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRamos.png|x64px|link=Ramos]] [[Ramos]]
|-
| [[Lumiose Gym]]
| [[File:Voltage Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Voltage}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClemont.png|x64px|link=Clemont]] [[Clemont]]
|-
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| [[File:Fairy Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fairy}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fairy}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]] [[Valerie]]
|-
| [[Anistar Gym]]
| [[File:Psychic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSOlympia.png|x64px|link=Olympia]] [[Olympia]]
|-
| [[Snowbelle Gym]]
| [[File:Iceberg Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Iceberg}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWulfric.png|x64px|link=Wulfric]] [[Wulfric]]
|}{{-}}

====Gallery====
{{incomplete|section|needs=HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures}}
Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} have a unique design for each Gym (except [[Cinnabar Gym]], which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms.

<gallery perrow="5">
File:Gym RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym 2 RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn)
File:Gym FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto)
File:Gym DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh)
File:Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Johto)
File:Kanto Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto)
</gallery>

'''Generation II'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Violet Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Violet Gym]]
File:Azalea Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Azalea Gym]]
File:Goldenrod Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Goldenrod Gym]]
File:Ecruteak Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Ecruteak Gym]]
File:Cianwood Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cianwood Gym]]
File:Olivine Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Olivine Gym]]
File:Mahogany Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Mahogany Gym]]
File:Blackthorn Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Blackthorn Gym]]
File:Pewter Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Pewter Gym]]
File:Cerulean Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cerulean Gym]]
File:Vermilion Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Vermilion Gym]]
File:Celadon Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Celadon Gym]]
File:Fuchsia Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Fuchsia Gym]]
File:Saffron Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Saffron Gym]]
File:Viridian Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Viridian Gym]]
</gallery>

'''Generation V'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Striaton Gym Exterior BW.png|[[Striaton Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nacrene Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nacrene Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Castelia Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Castelia Gym]]
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Driftveil Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Driftveil Gym]]
File:Mistralton Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Mistralton Gym]]
File:Icirrus Gym exterior BW.png|[[Icirrus Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior BB2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior WW2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
File:Aspertia Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Aspertia Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Virbank Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Virbank Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Humilau Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Humilau Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
</gallery>

===Unofficial Gyms===
====Saffron City Dojo====
{{Main|Fighting Dojo}}
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its Leader, [[Kiyo]]. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward.

====Prestige Precept center====
{{main|Prestige Precept Center}}
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of [[Phenac City]] doubles as an {{pkmn|academy}}. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], its Leader, [[Justy]], will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away {{TM|27|Return}}.

==In Pokémon GO==
{{main|Gym (GO)}}
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym in Pokémon GO, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]]
In [[Pokémon GO]], Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View.

If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team.

After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's [[Prestige]]) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gym's of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team.

{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, all official Gyms present in the [[core series|core series games]] have been featured (up to the Gyms in Unova). However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. The first instance occurs when [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has at least ten [[Badge|Badges]] excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in [[Kanto]]. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' who owns eight Badges, but only shares four in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different Badges. In total, Ash, Gary, Otoshi and the other Trainer display 27 different types of Badges, suggesting there were potentially at least this number of Gyms in Kanto at the time.

Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 12 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]].

===Official Gyms===
=====Orange Archipelago=====
The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms:

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{Orange color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Orange Islands
|-
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Prize
! width="30%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Leader
|-
| [[Mikan Gym]]
| [[File:Coral-Eye Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| [[File:CissySmall.png|64px]] [[Cissy]]
|-
| [[Navel Gym]]
| [[File:Sea Ruby Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Sea Ruby}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DannySmall.png|64px]] [[Danny]]
|-
| [[Trovita Gym]]
| [[File:Spike Shell Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Spike Shell}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:RudySmall.png|64px]] [[Rudy]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Gym]]
| [[File:Jade Star Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Jade Star}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:LuanaSmall.png|64px]] [[Luana]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Stadium]]
| [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|20px]] Winner's Trophy
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DrakeSmall.png|64px]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
|}{{-}}

====In Pokémon Origins====
All eight Kanto Gyms featured in the games {{game|Red and Green|s}} were shown in [[Pokémon Origins]], which primarily showcased {{OBP|Red|Origins}} challenging the [[Pewter Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.

===Unofficial Gyms===
====A.J.'s Gym====
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''.

====Fighting Spirit Gym====
This Gym was run by {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}, who was training his {{p|Hitmonchan}} for the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. It did not appear to be used for actual [[Pokémon battle]]s. Instead, it had the appearance of a {{wp|gym}} used for training and exercising.

====Kaz Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an {{p|Electabuzz}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Kaz]].

====Yas Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. The Gym Trainers specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Yas]].

====Coastline Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym that was featured in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''. It is located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. Led by [[Dorian]], the Gym specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type Gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.

Although the Gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the [[Silver Conference]] about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.

====Powerzone Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym run by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]''. They used the Gym as a method of training and building strategies, however they were on a losing streak until a [[Brock's Croagunk|wild Croagunk]] appeared and was used as Jessie's powerhouse.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:A.J. Gym.png|A.J.'s Gym
File:Fighting Spirit Gym.png|Fighting Spirit Gym
File:Kaz Gym.png|Kaz Gym
File:Yas Gym.png|Yas Gym
File:Coastline Gym.png|Coastline Gym
File:Powerzone Gym.png|Powerzone Gym
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga ===
In early chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the [[Gym Leader]], as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at [[Rustboro City]] appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield.

The Gyms featured in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and the {{chap|Black & White}} started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Black}} respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], all Gyms are {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which provide a specific effect while they are in play.

===Official Gyms===
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the [[Pokémon games]] and often focus on the [[type]] speciality of a particular Gym.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Pewter City Gym|115}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Cerulean City Gym|108}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=57/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Celadon City Gym|107}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Saffron City Gym|122}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Cinnabar City Gym|113}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Sunyshore City Gym|94}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|type=Stadium|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/149|jpsetlink=Boundaries Crossed|jpset=Cold Flare|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=26/135|jpsetlink=Plasma Storm|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}
===Unofficial Gyms===
This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|No Removal Gym|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=103/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Training Gym|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=104/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Narrow Gym|124}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=124/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Chaos Gym|102}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=102/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Resistance Gym|109}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=109/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Minefield Gym|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Ecogym|84}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Broken Ground Gym|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/105|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gyms. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「かてるまで　なんどもちょうせん　ポケモンジム」 ''"Until you win, battle again and again; that is a Pokémon Gym."''
** This is also the episode {{TRT}} set up a fake Gym, with [[Jessie]] acting as its Leader.
* In [[Generation I]], {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|fishing in statues|a glitch}} allows Trainers to [[fishing|fish]] in the statues at the front of the Gyms.
* No known Gym has specialized in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* As the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Kanto was once official, every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Fighting}} Gym at one time.
** Despite the above fact, there has been a Fighting-type specialist in every region, either as a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member.
** A {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] also says Jasmine used to specialize in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, meaning every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Rock}} Gym at one time.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, each Gym's frame is colored according to the type, except for the [[Viridian Gym]], which has no specialist type. The Viridian Gym's frame is green.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[walking Pokémon]] are not allowed in the [[Blackthorn Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] because the flooring is unstable. Coincidentally, both Gyms are the last of the Gyms challenged in Johto and Kanto, respectively.
* Eight of the eleven Unova Gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service: [[Striaton Gym]] is a restaurant, [[Nacrene Gym]] is a museum and library, [[Castelia Gym]] is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]], [[Nimbasa Gym]] is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}} or a fashion show catwalk in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], [[Driftveil Gym]] is a mining operation, [[Mistralton Gym]] is an airplane hangar, [[Aspertia Gym]] is a school, and [[Virbank Gym]] is a music club.
** In Generation V and VI, Gyms do not take on a single appearance, with their look being customized to suit the Gym Leader's specialist type. Gyms previously only had unique designs in Generation II, where the roof colors differed between Gyms.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, every Gym has, with the exception of [[Aspertia Gym]], a unique remix of the usual Pokémon Gym theme music.

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==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes with Gym battles}}
{{League}} 
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Gym

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Dictionary: /* In the anime */

[[File:Gym Symbol.png|thumb|150px|The Gym symbol, introduced in [[Generation V]]]]
A '''Gym''' (Japanese: '''ジム''' ''Gym'') is a place where [[Pokémon Trainer]]s go to train their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Just like real-life {{wp|Gym|gymnasium}}s, where one can go to work out and build physical strength, Pokémon Gyms are places where Trainers can go to sharpen their {{pkmn|battle|battling}} skills and where their Pokémon can go to gain [[experience]].

Often specializing in a particular [[type]], Gyms create an environment which allows Trainers to test both their skills and Pokémon against those of others. The most powerful Trainer in a given Gym is called the [[Gym Leader]], who is revered by both the lower-ranking members of the Gym and local fans. Usually, Gyms are designed to follow and suit the [[type]] that the Gym specializes in, such as [[Wattson]]'s Gym that has electric gates to indicate that it is {{t|Electric}}. However, there are also Gyms that do not practice this, such as [[Viridian Gym]] or [[Cinnabar Gym]].

Official Gyms are certified by a [[Pokémon League]], and at least eight official Gym [[Badge]]s are requested before entering a [[Pokémon League#Types of competitions|League Competition]]. Gyms are vital to a Pokémon Trainer's journey; they may have to travel far and wide, as there can only be one Gym per city. There are also unofficial Gyms that are not certified, many of which are prestigeous nonetheless.

==In core series games==
===Official Gyms===
Most official Gyms feature a number of Trainers that the player may face before battling the Gym Leader. Their teams typically consist of the same [[type]] of Pokémon that the Gym Leader has. These Trainers cannot be battled after the Gym Leader has been defeated, with the exception of those found in [[Driftveil Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}.

In all regions so far, the [[Gym guide]] routinely stands at the entrance of the Gym, giving the player advice about the type advantages corresponding to the signature type of the Gym Leader.

There are generally eight known official Gyms in each [[core series]] [[region]].

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="6" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kanto
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Pewter Gym]]
| [[File:Boulder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Boulder}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrock.png|link=Brock]] [[Brock]]
|-
| [[Cerulean Gym]]
| [[File:Cascade Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cascade}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMisty.png|link=Misty]] [[Misty]]
|-
| [[Vermilion Gym]]
| [[File:Thunder Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Thunder}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLt Surge.png|link=Lt. Surge]] [[Lt. Surge]]
|-
| [[Celadon Gym]]
| [[File:Rainbow Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rainbow}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSErika.png|link=Erika]] [[Erika]]
|-
| [[Fuchsia Gym]]
| [[File:Soul Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Soul}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSKoga.png|link=Koga]] [[Koga]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJanine.png|link=Janine]] [[Janine]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| [[Saffron Gym]]
| [[File:Marsh Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Marsh}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSabrina.png|link=Sabrina]] [[Sabrina]]
|-
| [[Cinnabar Gym]]
| [[File:Volcano Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Volcano}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBlaine.png|link=Blaine]] [[Blaine]]
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Viridian Gym]]
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Earth Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Earth}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSGiovanni.png|link=Giovanni]] [[Giovanni]]{{tt|*|Generations I and III}}
| rowspan="2" colspan="3"|[[File:VSBlue.png|link=Blue (game)]] [[Blue (game)|Blue]]{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
| style="background:#{{blue color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{blue color dark}}|Various}}{{tt|*|Generations II and IV}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{johto color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Johto
|-
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Violet Gym]]
| [[File:Zephyr Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Zephyr}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFalkner.png|link=Falkner]] [[Falkner]]
|-
| [[Azalea Gym]]
| [[File:Hive Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Hive}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBugsy.png|link=Bugsy]] [[Bugsy]]
|-
| [[Goldenrod Gym]]
| [[File:Plain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plain}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWhitney.png|link=Whitney]] [[Whitney]]
|-
| [[Ecruteak Gym]]
| [[File:Fog Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fog}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMorty.png|link=Morty]] [[Morty]]
|-
| [[Cianwood Gym]]
| [[File:Storm Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Storm}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSChuck.png|link=Chuck]] [[Chuck]]
|-
| [[Olivine Gym]]
| [[File:Mineral Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mineral}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSJasmine.png|link=Jasmine]] [[Jasmine]]
|-
| [[Mahogany Gym]]
| [[File:Glacier Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Glacier}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSPryce.png|link=Pryce]] [[Pryce]]
|-
| [[Blackthorn Gym]]
| [[File:Rising Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rising}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClair.png|link=Clair]] [[Clair]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Hoenn
|-
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Rustboro Gym]]
| [[File:Stone Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Stone}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxanne.png|x64px|link=Roxanne]] [[Roxanne]]
|-
| [[Dewford Gym]]
| [[File:Knuckle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Knuckle}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrawly.png|x64px|link=Brawly]] [[Brawly]]
|-
| [[Mauville Gym]]
| [[File:Dynamo Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Dynamo}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWattson.png|x64px|link=Wattson]] [[Wattson]]
|-
| [[Lavaridge Gym]]
| [[File:Heat Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Heat}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFlannery.png|x64px|link=Flannery]] [[Flannery]]
|-
| [[Petalburg Gym]]
| [[File:Balance Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Balance}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSNorman.png|x64px|link=Norman]] [[Norman]]
|-
| [[Fortree Gym]]
| [[File:Feather Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Feather}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWinona.png|x64px|link=Winona]] [[Winona]]
|-
| [[Mossdeep Gym]]
| [[File:Mind Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mind}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLiza & Tate.png|x64px|link=Tate and Liza]] [[Tate and Liza|Liza & Tate]]
|-
| [[Sootopolis Gym]]
| [[File:Rain Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rain}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSWallace.png|x64px|link=Wallace]] [[Wallace]]{{tt|*|Ruby, Sapphire, Omega Ruby and Alpha Saphire Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSJuan.png|x64px|link=Juan]] [[Juan]]{{tt|*|Emerald Version}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Sinnoh
|-
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Oreburgh Gym]]
| [[File:Coal Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Coal}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoark.png|link=Roark]] [[Roark]]
|-
| [[Eterna Gym]]
| [[File:Forest Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Forest}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGardenia.png|link=Gardenia]] [[Gardenia]]
|-
| [[Veilstone Gym]]{{tt|*|Hearthome Gym is the third Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Cobble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cobble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMaylene.png|link=Maylene]] [[Maylene]]
|-
| [[Pastoria Gym]]{{tt|*|Veilstone Gym is the fourth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Fen Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fen}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCrasher Wake.png|link=Crasher Wake]] [[Crasher Wake]]
|-
| [[Hearthome Gym]]{{tt|*|Pastoria Gym is the fifth Gym in Platinum Version}}
| [[File:Relic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Relic}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ghost}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSFantina.png|link=Fantina]] [[Fantina]]
|-
| [[Canalave Gym]]
| [[File:Mine Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Mine}}
| style="background:#{{steel color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Steel}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSByron.png|link=Byron]] [[Byron]]
|-
| [[Snowpoint Gym]]
| [[File:Icicle Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Icicle}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCandice.png|link=Candice]] [[Candice]]
|-
| [[Sunyshore Gym]]
| [[File:Beacon Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Beacon}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSVolkner.png|link=Volkner]] [[Volkner]]
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Unova
|-
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[Striaton Gym]]
| rowspan="3" | [[File:Trio Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Trio}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCilan.png|link=Cilan]] [[Cilan]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Oshawott, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSChili.png|link=Chili]] [[Chili]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
| rowspan="3" colspan="2"|[[File:VSCress.png|link=Cress]] [[Cress]]{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fire}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Snivy, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}{{tt|*|If player's starter is Tepig, Black and White Versions only}}
|-
| [[Nacrene Gym]]{{tt|*|Black and White}}
| rowspan="2"|[[File:Basic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Basic}}
| rowspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Normal}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSLenora.png|link=Lenora]] [[Lenora]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Aspertia Gym]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSCheren 2.png|link=Cheren]] [[Cheren]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Virbank Gym]]
| [[File:Toxic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Toxic}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Poison}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRoxie.png|link=Roxie]] [[Roxie]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
|-
| [[Castelia Gym]]
| [[File:Insect Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Insect}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBurgh.png|link=Burgh]] [[Burgh]]
|-
| [[Nimbasa Gym]]
| [[File:Bolt Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bolt}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSElesa 2.png|link=Elesa]] [[Elesa]]
|-
| [[Driftveil Gym]]
| [[File:Quake Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Quake}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ground}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClay.png|link=Clay]] [[Clay]]
|-
| [[Mistralton Gym]]
| [[File:Jet Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Jet}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Flying}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSSkyla.png|link=Skyla]] [[Skyla]]
|-
| [[Icirrus Gym]]
| [[File:Freeze Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Freeze}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSBrycen.png|link=Brycen]] [[Brycen]]{{tt|*|Black and White Versions}}
|-
| [[Opelucid Gym]]
| [[File:Legend Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Legend}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Dragon}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSDrayden.png|link=Drayden]] [[Drayden]]{{tt|*|Black, Black 2 and White 2 Versions}}
| colspan="3"|[[File:VSIris.png|link=Iris]] [[Iris]]{{tt|*|White Version}}
|-
| [[Humilau Gym]]
| [[File:Wave Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Wave}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Water}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSMarlon.png|link=Marlon]] [[Marlon]]{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
|
|-
! colspan="9" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Kalos
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Badge
! width="30%" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" colspan="6"| Leader
|-
| [[Santalune Gym]]
| [[File:Bug Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Bug}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Bug}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSViola.png|x64px|link=Viola]] [[Viola]]
|-
| [[Cyllage Gym]]
| [[File:Cliff Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Cliff}}
| style="background:#{{rock color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Rock}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSGrant.png|x64px|link=Grant]] [[Grant]]
|-
| [[Shalour Gym]]
| [[File:Rumble Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Rumble}}
| style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fighting}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSKorrina.png|x64px|link=Korrina]] [[Korrina]]
|-
| [[Coumarine Gym]]
| [[File:Plant Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Plant}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Grass}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSRamos.png|x64px|link=Ramos]] [[Ramos]]
|-
| [[Lumiose Gym]]
| [[File:Voltage Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Voltage}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Electric}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSClemont.png|x64px|link=Clemont]] [[Clemont]]
|-
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| [[File:Fairy Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Fairy}}
| style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Fairy}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]] [[Valerie]]
|-
| [[Anistar Gym]]
| [[File:Psychic Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Psychic}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Psychic}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSOlympia.png|x64px|link=Olympia]] [[Olympia]]
|-
| [[Snowbelle Gym]]
| [[File:Iceberg Badge.png|50px]] {{Badge|Iceberg}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{Tcolor|Ice}}
| colspan="6"|[[File:VSWulfric.png|x64px|link=Wulfric]] [[Wulfric]]
|}{{-}}

====Gallery====
{{incomplete|section|needs=HGSS pictures different colors, Generation VI pictures}}
Generations {{gen|II}}, {{gen|V}} and {{gen|VI}} have a unique design for each Gym (except [[Cinnabar Gym]], which is destroyed). However, in Generation II, the only difference is the shape and color of the roof, with the exception of Saffron and Cerulean Gyms.

<gallery perrow="5">
File:Gym RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym 2 RBGY.png|Generation I
File:Gym RSE.png|Generation III (Hoenn)
File:Gym FRLG.png|Generation III (Kanto)
File:Gym DPPt.png|Generation IV (Sinnoh)
File:Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Johto)
File:Kanto Gym HGSS.png|Generation IV (Kanto)
</gallery>

'''Generation II'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Violet Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Violet Gym]]
File:Azalea Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Azalea Gym]]
File:Goldenrod Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Goldenrod Gym]]
File:Ecruteak Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Ecruteak Gym]]
File:Cianwood Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cianwood Gym]]
File:Olivine Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Olivine Gym]]
File:Mahogany Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Mahogany Gym]]
File:Blackthorn Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Blackthorn Gym]]
File:Pewter Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Pewter Gym]]
File:Cerulean Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Cerulean Gym]]
File:Vermilion Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Vermilion Gym]]
File:Celadon Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Celadon Gym]]
File:Fuchsia Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Fuchsia Gym]]
File:Saffron Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Saffron Gym]]
File:Viridian Gym exterior GSC.png|[[Viridian Gym]]
</gallery>

'''Generation V'''
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Striaton Gym Exterior BW.png|[[Striaton Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nacrene Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nacrene Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Castelia Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Castelia Gym]]
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior BW.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Nimbasa Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Nimbasa Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Driftveil Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Driftveil Gym]]
File:Mistralton Gym exterior BWB2W2.png|[[Mistralton Gym]]
File:Icirrus Gym exterior BW.png|[[Icirrus Gym]]{{sup/5|BW}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior BB2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|B}}{{sup/5|B2}}
File:Opelucid Gym exterior WW2.png|[[Opelucid Gym]]{{sup/5|W}}{{sup/5|W2}}
File:Aspertia Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Aspertia Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Virbank Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Virbank Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
File:Humilau Gym exterior B2W2.png|[[Humilau Gym]]{{sup/5|B2W2}}
</gallery>

===Unofficial Gyms===
====Saffron City Dojo====
{{Main|Fighting Dojo}}
The Trainers of this Gym specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon. It used to be an official Gym until [[Sabrina]] defeated its Leader, [[Kiyo]]. After the player defeats the Dojo's Karate Master Kiyo, he will give the player either {{p|Hitmonlee}} or {{p|Hitmonchan}} as a reward.

====Prestige Precept center====
{{main|Prestige Precept Center}}
Also known as the Pre Gym, this unofficial Gym of [[Phenac City]] doubles as an {{pkmn|academy}}. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], its Leader, [[Justy]], will not battle the Trainer until they have at least six Pokémon, and will give away {{TM|27|Return}}.

==In Pokémon GO==
{{main|Gym (GO)}}
[[File:GO Guide Gym 1.png|thumb|150px|A Gym in Pokémon GO, claimed by Team Mystic, with a {{p|Pidgeot}} as its strongest Pokémon]]
In [[Pokémon GO]], Gyms are located at various locations in the real world, being depicted as large towers in the Map View.

If a Gym tower is red, yellow, or blue, that Gym is currently controlled by the team of that color; if a Gym tower is white, that Gym is currently not controlled by any team.

After selecting a team (which can only be done after reaching level 5), a player can battle at Gyms. At Gyms of the same team, players can train (which increases the Gym's [[Prestige]]) or support it by adding their own Pokémon as a defender. At Gym's of an opposing team, players can challenge them in order to decrease their Prestige. If a Gym's Prestige reaches 0, the Gym becomes free to be claimed by any team.

{{-}}

==In the anime==
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, all official Gyms present in the [[core series|core series games]] have been featured (up to the Gyms in Unova). However, there have been several instances in the anime which have suggested that there are more official Gyms in the anime than {{player}}s are given access to in the {{pkmn|games}}. The first instance occurs when [[Gary Oak]] reveals that he has at least ten [[Badge|Badges]] excluding the {{Badge|Earth}}, of which only three correspond to known Kanto League Badges, suggesting there are at least fifteen Gyms in [[Kanto]]. Before the [[Indigo League]] competition, Ash encounters [[Otoshi]] in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' who owns eight Badges, but only shares six in common with Ash. Later in the episode, another {{pkmn|Trainer}} appears with eight other completely different Badges. Also, in [[Mystery at the Lightohouse]], seven unknown badges can be seen at the beginning of the episode. In total, Ash, Gary, Otoshi, the other Trainer, and [[Mystery at the Lighthouse]] display 32 different types of Badges, suggesting there were at least this number of Gyms in Kanto at the time.

Other Badges observed in the anime which do not correspond to known Badges suggest that there are at least 9 Gyms in [[Hoenn]], 12 in [[Sinnoh]], 14 in [[Unova]], and 11 in [[Kalos]].

===Official Gyms===
=====Orange Archipelago=====
The [[Orange Archipelago]] also contains its own league, complete with its own Gyms:

{| style="float:left; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 4px solid #{{green color light}};" colspan="4" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! colspan="4" style="background:#{{Orange color light}}; {{roundytl|10px}}; {{roundytr|10px}};" | Orange Islands
|-
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Gym
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Prize
! width="30%" style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Type
! style="background:#{{orange color light}}" | Leader
|-
| [[Mikan Gym]]
| [[File:Coral-Eye Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Coral-Eye}}
| style="background:#{{water color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{TcolorWater}}
| [[File:CissySmall.png|64px]] [[Cissy]]
|-
| [[Navel Gym]]
| [[File:Sea Ruby Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Sea Ruby}}
| style="background:#{{ground color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{ground color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DannySmall.png|64px]] [[Danny]]
|-
| [[Trovita Gym]]
| [[File:Spike Shell Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Spike Shell}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{green color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:RudySmall.png|64px]] [[Rudy]]
|-
| [[Kumquat Gym]]
| [[File:Jade Star Badge.png|20px]] {{Badge|Jade Star}}
| style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{psychic color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:LuanaSmall.png|64px]] [[Luana]]
|-
| [[Pummelo Stadium]]
| [[File:WinnerTrophy.png|20px]] Winner's Trophy
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Various}}
| [[File:DrakeSmall.png|64px]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
|}{{-}}

====In Pokémon Origins====
All eight Kanto Gyms featured in the games {{game|Red and Green|s}} were shown in [[Pokémon Origins]], which primarily showcased {{OBP|Red|Origins}} challenging the [[Pewter Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' and the [[Viridian Gym]] in ''[[PO01|File 3: Giovanni]]''.

Unlike the main series anime, the Gyms closely follow the system utilised in the games, where the challenger is able to use all Pokémon in their team against the [[Gym Leader]]. Gyms also have scoreboards featuring each Trainer's current Pokémon and their remaining {{stat|HP}}. Gym Leaders may also hand out a [[TM]] along with their [[Badge]], and are shown to be capable of altering their Pokémon used in battle, with [[Brock]] choosing two out of six potential Pokémon, and [[Giovanni]] using a different set of Pokémon than those used against his battle with {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}.

===Unofficial Gyms===
====A.J.'s Gym====
This Gym is run solely by the Trainer [[A.J.]], and is notable for its rigorous training methods. It is unknown what prize if any A.J. gave to any victorious challengers, because he left it to enter the [[Pokémon League]] after he defeated 100 challengers in a row using only his {{p|Sandshrew}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''.

====Fighting Spirit Gym====
This Gym was run by {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}, who was training his {{p|Hitmonchan}} for the [[P1 Grand Prix]]. It did not appear to be used for actual [[Pokémon battle]]s. Instead, it had the appearance of a {{wp|gym}} used for training and exercising.

====Kaz Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. It has Pokémon of various types, but its primary Pokémon is an {{p|Electabuzz}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Kaz]].

====Yas Gym====
This Gym in [[Dark City]] wanted to become an official Gym to earn money, but was rejected by the [[Pokémon League]]. The Gym Trainers specialize in {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon but the Gym Leader's Pokémon is a {{p|Scyther}}. This Gym appears in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' and is run by [[Yas]].

====Coastline Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym that was featured in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''. It is located on the outskirts of [[Blackthorn City]]. Led by [[Dorian]], the Gym specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Unlike the other Water-type Gyms, Dorian holds his battles underwater.

Although the Gym is unofficial, Dorian is hoping that by word of mouth it will become more popular. In fact, after {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} visited the Gym, they promised they would tell everyone at the [[Silver Conference]] about it. However, it hasn't been mentioned since then.

====Powerzone Gym====
This is an unofficial Gym run by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]''. They used the Gym as a method of training and building strategies, however they were on a losing streak until a [[Brock's Croagunk|wild Croagunk]] appeared and was used as Jessie's powerhouse.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:A.J. Gym.png|A.J.'s Gym
File:Fighting Spirit Gym.png|Fighting Spirit Gym
File:Kaz Gym.png|Kaz Gym
File:Yas Gym.png|Yas Gym
File:Coastline Gym.png|Coastline Gym
File:Powerzone Gym.png|Powerzone Gym
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga ===
In early chapters of [[Pokémon Adventures]], Gym buildings were likely to be seen only when a character challenged the [[Gym Leader]], as the building would host their Gym battle. In particular, Roxanne's Gym at [[Rustboro City]] appeared to be retractable, the building acting as both an examination hall and a battlefield.

The Gyms featured in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} and the {{chap|Black & White}} started to incorporate the interior layouts directly from the games, to feature obstacles that {{adv|Platinum}} and {{adv|Black}} respectively had to overcome in order to reach the Gym Leader. This was not applicable for their final Gym challenges, as they challenged their respective opponents outside of the Gym.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], all Gyms are {{TCG|Stadium card}}s, which provide a specific effect while they are in play.

===Official Gyms===
This listing is of cards based on official Gyms from the [[Pokémon games]] and often focus on the [[type]] speciality of a particular Gym.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Pewter City Gym|115}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=115/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Cerulean City Gym|108}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=57/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Vermilion City Gym|120}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=120/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Celadon City Gym|107}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=107/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Fuchsia City Gym|114}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=114/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Saffron City Gym|122}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Cinnabar City Gym|113}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=113/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Viridian City Gym|123}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=123/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Rising Rivals|Sunyshore City Gym|94}}|type=Stadium|enset=Rising Rivals|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=94/111|jpsetlink=Rising Rivals|jpset=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Boundaries Crossed|Aspertia City Gym|127}}|type=Stadium|enset=Boundaries Crossed|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=127/149|jpsetlink=Boundaries Crossed|jpset=Cold Flare|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Storm|Virbank City Gym|126}}|type=Stadium|enset=Plasma Storm|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=26/135|jpsetlink=Plasma Storm|jpset=Freeze Bolt|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=057/059}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}
===Unofficial Gyms===
This listing is of cards that feature [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]-exclusive Gyms, which focus on altering a certain gameplay mechanic.
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Stadium|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|No Removal Gym|103}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=103/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|The Rocket's Training Gym|104}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=104/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Narrow Gym|124}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=124/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Chaos Gym|102}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=102/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Resistance Gym|109}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Rare|ennum=109/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Rocket's Minefield Gym|119}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=119/132|jpsetlink=Gym Challenge|jpset=Challenge from the Darkness|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Genesis|Ecogym|84}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Genesis|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/111|jpsetlink=Neo Genesis|jpset=Gold, Silver, to a New World...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Broken Ground Gym|92}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=84/105|jpsetlink=Neo Destiny|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Tricky Gym|90}}|type=Trainer|type2=Stadium|enset=EX Team Rocket Returns|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=90/109|jpsetlink=EX Team Rocket Returns|jpset=Rocket Gang Strikes Back|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=082/085}}
{{cardlist/footer|Stadium}}

==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP008|Gymbaliar!]]'', [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Gyms. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about them: 「かてるまで　なんどもちょうせん　ポケモンジム」 ''"Until you win, battle again and again; that is a Pokémon Gym."''
** This is also the episode {{TRT}} set up a fake Gym, with [[Jessie]] acting as its Leader.
* In [[Generation I]], {{DL|List of glitches in Generation I|fishing in statues|a glitch}} allows Trainers to [[fishing|fish]] in the statues at the front of the Gyms.
* No known Gym has specialized in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* As the [[Fighting Dojo]] in Kanto was once official, every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Fighting}} Gym at one time.
** Despite the above fact, there has been a Fighting-type specialist in every region, either as a Gym Leader or an Elite Four member.
** A {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] also says Jasmine used to specialize in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, meaning every region except [[Unova]] has had a {{type|Rock}} Gym at one time.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, each Gym's frame is colored according to the type, except for the [[Viridian Gym]], which has no specialist type. The Viridian Gym's frame is green.
* In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[walking Pokémon]] are not allowed in the [[Blackthorn Gym]] and [[Viridian Gym]] because the flooring is unstable. Coincidentally, both Gyms are the last of the Gyms challenged in Johto and Kanto, respectively.
* Eight of the eleven Unova Gyms serve dual purposes, both as a place of battle and as a service: [[Striaton Gym]] is a restaurant, [[Nacrene Gym]] is a museum and library, [[Castelia Gym]] is a gallery showcasing the paintings of the [[Gym Leader]] [[Burgh]], [[Nimbasa Gym]] is a set of roller coasters to go with the Ferris Wheel in [[Nimbasa City]] in {{game|Black and White|s}} or a fashion show catwalk in [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], [[Driftveil Gym]] is a mining operation, [[Mistralton Gym]] is an airplane hangar, [[Aspertia Gym]] is a school, and [[Virbank Gym]] is a music club.
** In Generation V and VI, Gyms do not take on a single appearance, with their look being customized to suit the Gym Leader's specialist type. Gyms previously only had unique designs in Generation II, where the roof colors differed between Gyms.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, every Gym has, with the exception of [[Aspertia Gym]], a unique remix of the usual Pokémon Gym theme music.

==In other languages==
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Ash Ketchum

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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{InactivePoké
|pkmn=Beedrill
|type1=Bug
|type2=poison
|img=Casey Beedrill.png
|epnum=EP161
|epname=The Bug Stops Here
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash caught Beedrill in the Bug-Catching Contest and won, but gave it to Casey for her love of yellow and black-striped Pokémon.

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{X color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}

 
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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{InactivePoké
|pkmn=Beedrill
|type1=Bug
|type2=poison
|img=Casey Beedrill.png
|epnum=EP161
|epname=The Bug Stops Here
|desc=Ash caught Beedrill in the Bug-Catching Contest and won, but gave it to Casey for her love of yellow and black-striped Pokémon.

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 1.png|160px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 1.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
|-
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
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=====Traded away=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
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=====Temporary=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
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===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
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{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
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==In Tretta==
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In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
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|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==External links==
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Ash Ketchum

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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
{{-}}

===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
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!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 1.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
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=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
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===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{X color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Given away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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|-
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{X color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}

 
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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 1.png|160px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 1.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
|-
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
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=====Traded away=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
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===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

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{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
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==In Tretta==
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In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
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|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==External links==
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
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!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
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* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 1.png|160px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 1.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
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=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
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===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{X color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
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| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
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* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
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* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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Ash Ketchum

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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Given away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 1.png|160px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
|}
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=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}
===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{X color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}}

 
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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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eyes=Brown |
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the main character of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash and Pikachu]] and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime.

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 English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===History===
Ash enrolled in {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp when he was young. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak until they both fished out a Poké Ball on both their lines. After arguing about who keeps it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====Original series====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
Years later, Ash began his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

From that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a Trainer. The [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} was caught by luck, as he knew absolutely nothing about {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and he was hesitant to admit when he was wrong. His journey was made even more complicated due to the presence of [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]], who, after witnessing Pikachu's power, made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu for their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}.

Ash did not go on this journey alone; as soon after he left [[Pallet Town]], he met {{an|Misty}}, who followed him on the pretense that he owed her a bike (which Ash 'borrowed' to save Pikachu, and which the Electric Mouse destroyed whilst protecting Ash). Ash then met {{an|Brock}}, the [[Pewter Gym]] Leader, whom he fought and lost to. In his rematch, Ash nearly defeated Brock, but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's younger siblings. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Shortly afterwards, Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. After Ash earned his Cascade [[Badge]], he continued his journey with Misty, who dreamt to be the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

Many of Ash's first [[Gym]] Badges 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]]. Gary always reminded Ash that he was always a step behind. By the time Ash had caught his {{AP|seventh Pokémon|Kingler}}, Gary had caught more than forty. Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his {{AP|Charizard}} grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to him.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16.

Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named [[Professor Ivy|Ivy]]. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the [[Orange Crew]], an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the [[Orange Crew]] and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and [[Release|released]] it back into the wild. Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard in order to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto region to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the Johto [[Pokémon League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball). In the middle of his travels, they visited the [[Whirl Islands]], and, along with [[Ritchie]], helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket. Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]], with Ash placing in the Top 8. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round.

Ash encountered Gary occasionally in Johto, and, while they were still rivals, Gary seemed to view Ash with slightly more respect than before. Ash's growth of character was evident throughout this story arc as he continued to think more and more about his Pokémon and less and less about himself. After earning eight Johto Gym Badges, Ash entered the Silver Conference with Gary. Finally, the two rivals battled in the tournament in a [[Full Battle]]. Although it was a close battle, Ash emerged victorious against his rival for the first time in his career as a Pokémon Trainer, marking one of the biggest turning points in said career. After the battle, Gary and Ash departed on good terms with each other, finally overcoming their boyhood animosity and recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey through Kanto and Johto came to an end when he was forced to split up with Brock and Misty when the two of them received messages to return home.

====Advanced Generation series====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Norman]]'s (the [[Petalburg City Gym]] Leader) children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{an|Brock}} rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a {{DL|Grand Festival|Top Coordinator}}, Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous teams]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{p|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

While Ash had no major recurring rival in Hoenn, he did encounter certain Trainers multiple times and formed friendly rivalries with them. One such friend was [[Morrison]], who was very similar to and just as competitive as Ash and was first introduced close to the end of the group's travels in Hoenn. Just like the Indigo Plateau and Silver Conferences, Ash did not win the [[Ever Grande Conference]], but he came very close before losing to [[Tyson]], who went on to win the tournament. After parting ways with May, Max, and Brock, Ash returned to Pallet Town. As he passed through [[Viridian City]] on his way back home, he met [[Scott]] and [[Agatha]] and learned about the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in Kanto. He decided to take on the Battle Frontier and was surprised but happy to learn that Brock, May, and Max would join him on this adventure as well. Eventually, Ash conquered the seven [[Frontier Brain]]s and was offered the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain himself, but declined in favor of continuing his Pokémon journey.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first, but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did travel with him through Sinnoh like he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Like he did for May, Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator just as she supported him in his Gym battles.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his own philosophy.

While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests - once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

As Ash and his friends journeyed through Sinnoh, they ended up becoming heavily involved with legends of Sinnoh, with Ash being personally chosen by {{p|Azelf}} of the {{an|Lake guardians}}. Along with [[Cynthia]], [[Looker]] and Team Rocket, they faced off against Pokémon Hunter [[J]] as well as the evil [[Team Galactic]]. Thanks to their efforts, the Sinnoh region was spared from [[Cyrus]]'s insane scheme.

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, using {{p|Infernape}} (who had evolved from the {{p|Chimchar}} Paul abandoned) to deal the finishing blow. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

====Best Wishes series====
In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash traveled with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Delia Ketchum]] on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. In Unova, he brought along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

Soon after he started his journey, Ash met {{an|Iris}}, a wild girl who is (as he later learns) a possible successor of the [[Opelucid City Gym]] and wishes to be a {{t|Dragon}} Master, and {{an|Cilan}}, one of the [[Striaton Gym]] Leaders, who aspires to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. After Ash earns their interest by telling Iris of his encounter with Zekrom, and battling Cilan for the Trio Badge, the three decide to travel together. During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, the three friends also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]], and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. Despite battling quite well, Ash failed to win any of the tournaments and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he was not upset to see his friends win the competitions instead of him.

As they journeyed, Ash and friends ended up again being caught up in Team Rocket's new plot, which was personally being supervised by Giovanni. This time, Team Rocket planned to take over the world using a {{an|Meloetta}} that Ash befriended to unleash the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. Thanks to Cynthia and [[Ridley]], Ash and his friends managed to thwart Team Rocket's evil plot.

After managing to obtain eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, Ash battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival, [[Stephan]], in the tournament. He then battled one of his newer rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', ending in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

After the Conference, the three friends decided to check out some ruins that [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, [[Cedric Juniper]] discovered, and on the way, they met with a strange young man named {{an|N}}. They soon became entwined in the plots of [[Ghetsis]], [[Colress]], and [[Team Plasma]] as they sought to take over the world using {{p|Reshiram}}'s power. Ash and his friends, along with Looker, the Team Rocket trio, Professor Cedric, as well as N, [[Anthea and Concordia]], managed to foil Plasma's evil scheme.

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he learnt of the [[Kalos]] region. Soon after they reach Kanto, Ash split up with Iris and Cilan, who wished to go in separate directions to follow their own dreams.

====XY series====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In the {{series|XY}}, Ash traveled to the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', where he parted ways with with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}, who started to travel with him after he calmed down a rampaging {{p|Garchomp}} at the top of Prism Tower with the assistance of a brave {{AP|Froakie|Greninja}}. After the incident was resolved, the {{p|Froakie}} allowed itself to be captured by Ash. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]].

The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her own journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was actually the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his own Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to a progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength. The four Trainers later attended [[Professor Sycamore]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the party of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with.

As they traveled, the group started to learn the secrets of [[Mega Evolution]] after meeting Professor Sycamore, [[Diantha]], and [[Gurkinn]], as well as briefly travelling with [[Korrina]]. During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends come across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{p|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Sometime afterwards, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Psychic Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his own fate, indicating that they will all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}. Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the [[Villainous teams|villainous organization]], [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their own protective custody. Some time afterwards, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|home town]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as unlocking a hidden Forme.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's unique Forme and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight, but eventually lost.

So far, Ash has earned seven Kalos Gym Badges.
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===Character===
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed over the course of the series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect, and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by a person, such as {{TRT}}, {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon thieves, hunters or poachers}}, Ash resolves to do anything in his power to stop them.

Despite this, and previous dealings with [[Villainous teams|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that coincidentally coincide with their needs at that time, and Ash never questioning it until it is too late. Another example would be how he always praises {{an|Clemont}} for his 'genius' inventions, no matter their high failure rate, and the near inevitable explosion, or {{an|Cilan}} for his other varied '{{pkmn|Connoisseur}} abilities,' even if they are ridiculous. Furthermore, even though almost all of his friends have large dreams, Ash fully supports them and has never doubted their ability to accomplish them, possibly due to his own highly ambitious goal. He also encourages Pokémon to do the best they can, even if they aren't his own, and has even helped train [[wild Pokémon]].

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently training his Pokémon. However, since the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, Ash is shown to train more noticeably, having mock battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats in battle. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in a ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it, which it did during ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]'' and ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!]]''. Even after he lost a battle, and witnessing a powerful {{m|Ice Punch}}, as seen in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'', Ash was inspired to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} the move. He even believes in using serious battles as an opportunity to help train his Pokémon, even if he loses, like during the [[Double Battle]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]'', when he was trying to teach {{AP|Treecko}} {{m|Bullet Seed}}.

In the beginning, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with [[Gary Oak]]. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his own skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about things that were perfectly legal, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as Team Rocket had worn out his Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism to his own skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded. This was the primary catalyst for Ash's bitter rivalry with [[Paul]] in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
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 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 {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

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 his friends, family, and 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}} 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.

Physically Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods of time and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have actually shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other peoples romance Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. A few times when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will mainly give advice in improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash 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 as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} 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 an {{AP|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 she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash has gained a close connection with many [[Legendary Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[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.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
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. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|08}}. 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. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with his Pokémon, having participated in other events like {{pkmn|Contest}}s, [[PokéRinger]] and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|cosplay}} competition as well as other various races, sports, shows and tournaments. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. 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#Terracotta Ribbon|Ribbon]] he received in an unofficial Contest against May before she left the group to compete in [[Johto]].

His father has not been 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. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (except for {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has [[Caught Pokémon|caught]] and [[Friendship|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. In fact, several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to, after he befriended them. He seems to [[Pokémon battle|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. He has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he would use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and [[Tierno]], though when using the latter, Ash stated that his own unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

Ash is very attached to his Pokémon, and prefers to fight and train with them personally. Furthermore, he cares for their opinion, even giving them the option of whether they should [[Evolution|evolve]] or not. As such, the majority of his Pokémon also share Ash's stubborn and reckless nature, persistently attempting to rise and continue the battle, even after receiving great amount of damage and being at the end of their rope. However, if it is by their own wish, or if he believes it is best for them, Ash will (if sometimes reluctantly) [[trade]] or [[Released Pokémon|release]] them, and in some cases, leave them with experienced individuals so that they could get stronger.

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the [[Battle Frontier]] in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}. He usually only did so when he participated against powerful opponents (such as trainers in the [[Pokémon League]]s, and [[Battle Frontier]] [[Frontier Brain|Brains]]), or when attending certain events that requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash has not yet used this system of training in the [[XY series|following]] series.

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 80 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Oak====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's laboratory]].

{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVIStar.png]]
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=190px}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=190px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=190px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=190px}} ♂
|}

====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer. Some can be called upon at any time if needed.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=190px}}
|
|}

====Released====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} back into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=190px}}
|}

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Raticate|Ash Raticate.png|normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Ambipom|Ash Aipom.png|normal|disp=Aipom}} ♀
|
|
|}

====Given away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

====Befriended====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash had bonded with over the course of several episodes but never officially caught.
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
|
|
|}

====Temporary====
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Pidgey fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Rattata EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Rattata
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|vaen=Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi
|desc=When Team Rocket attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's Ekans and Koffing, utilized a {{p|Rattata}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

Because Rattata fled before Ash could even attack, none of its moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lara Laramie
|pkmn=Rapidash
|stage1=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Ponyta.png
|cap=Lara Laramie's Ponyta
|img2=Ash Rapidash.png
|cap2=Lara Laramie's Rapidash
|epnum=EP033
|epname=The Flame Pokémon-athon!
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from [[Lara Laramie]] when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after Lara was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash while racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Thanks to the speed gained through the evolution, Ash and Rapidash were able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dr. Akihabara
|pkmn=Porygon
|type1=Normal
|img=Porygon anime.png
|epnum=EP038
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc={{p|Porygon}} was lent to Ash by [[Dr. Akihabara]] to help stop {{TRT}} from stealing Pokémon from the Pokémon Center's PC system. After they escaped the computer world, Porygon was returned to Akihabara.

Porygon's known moves are {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Sharpen}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Weezing.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=The Pokémon League entrance exam instructor gave Ash a {{p|Weezing}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during the Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Flareon}} and won.

Weezing's known moves are {{m|Smog}}, {{m|Smokescreen}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Explosion}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=PLEEI Arbok.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=The [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] gave Ash an {{p|Arbok}} by having him choose his own set of Poké Balls provided by the instructor. It was used during a Pokémon League exam by battling the Instructor's {{p|Jolteon}} and lost.

Arbok's known moves are {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Wrap}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Pokémon League entrance exam instructor
|pkmn=Meowth
|type1=Normal
|img=PLEEI Meowth.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Adam Blaustein
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was the final Pokémon used by Ash during the Pokémon League exam. It was up against the Instructor's Vaporeon in which Vaporeon froze the Meowth causing Team Rocket's Meowth to interfere with the battle by kicking the frozen one free. It was accidentally blasted off along with Team Rocket, but the temporary switch was fixed in the next episode.

Meowth's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hagatha
|pkmn=Hoothoot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Hoothoot.png
|epnum=EP121
|epname=Illusion Confusion!
|desc=Ash, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} borrowed {{p|Hoothoot}} from [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Hagatha|Hagatha]] in order to navigate the haunted forest. It was returned to her sister, [[Hagatha and Nagatha#Nagatha|Nagatha]] after they were able to find the exit.

Hoothoot's known moves are {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP147
|epname=The Fire-ing Squad!
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Seaking
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Seaking.png
|epnum=EP168
|epname=Hook, Line, and Stinker
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Ash hooked a {{p|Seaking}} during a [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking fishing contest]]. It was released under park rules.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Keegan
|nick=Arcky
|type1=Fire
|img=Ash Arcanine.png
|epnum=EP190
|epname=The Stolen Stones!
|desc=When Ash and [[Keegan]] were separated from Misty, Brock and [[Ramona]], Keegan hurt his arm, so Ash took his place by riding Arcky.

Arcky's known moves are {{m|Take Down}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, and {{m|Extreme Speed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Officer Jenny
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Officer Jenny Pidgeot.png
|epnum=EP274
|epname=Hoenn Alone!
|desc=Ash flew on [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}} in order to catch up with a boat that was leaving to [[Littleroot Town]].

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG105
|epname=Once in a Mawile
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Mudkip.png
|epnum=AG137
|epname=Hooked on Onix
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Brock sent Mudkip to help Ash look for the gang's lost Pokémon while he waited at camp to see if they returned.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Hamm
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Hitmonlee.png
|epnum=AG145
|epname=Pasta La Vista!
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Hitmonlee}} from [[Master Hamm]] to battle May with {{p|Hitmonchan}} after Master Hamm injured himself inadvertently.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, {{m|Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

Piplup went with Ash in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' after getting separated from his Trainer on the island of {{p|Onix}}. Ash commanded Piplup to use Bubble Beam to fight a trio of them.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Raichu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Raichu.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=During the first day of the summer school academy, Ash was given a {{p|Raichu}} to train. It was called to battle [[Angie]]'s {{p|Monferno}} and was able to put up a great fight. It had a very timid personality, digging into the ground when Ash first talked to it.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Double Team}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Spoink
|type1=Psychic
|img=Ash Spoink.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|vajp=Chie Satō
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was finished with the first part of the race.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=The Pokémon Summer Academy
|pkmn=Mantyke
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Mantyke.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Mantyke}} for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] to ride across the lake. It was returned after the event was finished.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Buneary
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Tomoko Kawakami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc=Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Happiny
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Buneary Happiny.png
|epnum=DP094
|epname=Doc Brock!
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Luxio
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|img=Ash Luxio.png
|cap=A wild Luxio
|epnum=DP109
|epname=Leading a Stray!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily helped a {{p|Luxio}} save a lost {{p|Wailmer}} from getting lost in the sewers.

Luxio's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cottonee
|type1=Grass
|gender=male
|img=Cottonee anime.png
|cap=A wild Cottonee
|epnum=BW029
|epname=Cottonee in Love!
|vajp=Naomi Shindō
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a wild {{p|Cottonee}} in order to help him win over a love interest. With Ash's assistance, he was able to learn to dodge attacks and aim his own attacks better.

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Cobalion
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fighting
|img=Ash Cobalion.png
|cap=A wild Cobalion
|epnum=M15
|epname=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
|vajp=Kōichi Yamadera
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc={{main|Swords of Justice (M15)}}

After [[Keldeo (M15)|Keldeo]]'s epic battle against [[Kyurem (M15)|Kyurem]], Ash temporarily rode on {{p|Cobalion}} when the [[Full Court]] was collapsing.

Cobalion's known moves are {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Butterfree
|stage1=Caterpie
|stage2=Metapod
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}} BW130.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Caterpie|2=Metapod}}
|img2=Ash Butterfree BW130.png
|cap2=A wild Butterfree
|epnum=BW130
|epname=Butterfree and Me!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaennote=as Caterpie and Butterfree
|desc=This {{p|Butterfree}} was found on [[Wayfarer Island]] as a {{p|Caterpie}}, where its lazy tendencies caused it to not evolve and be left behind by its swarm. To help it, Ash temporarily trained the wild Caterpie in order to help it evolve all the way to Butterfree so it wouldn't be left behind. Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} after it and Pikachu fended off a wild {{p|Ursaring}}. To save Pikachu from Team Rocket, it evolved into a Butterfree and teamed up with Pikachu to blast the trio away. Afterward, it shared a tearful goodbye with Ash as it returned to its swarm.

Butterfree's known moves are {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Confusion}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Ash Rhyhorn.png
|cap=A borrowed Rhyhorn from Odyssey Village
|epnum=XY007
|epname=Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash temporarily commanded a borrowed {{p|Rhyhorn}}, in order to participate at the Rhyhorn race held at [[Odyssey Village]]. In the beginning, it was difficult for Ash to handle Rhyhorn, but the two gradually learned to work together.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Vivillon
|stage1=Scatterbug
|stage2=Spewpa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}} anime.png
|cap=A wild {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Scatterbug|2=Spewpa}}
|img2=Elegant Vivillon anime.png
|cap2=A wild Vivillon
|epnum=XY012
|epname=To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajpnote=as Spewpa
|vaen=Eileen Stevens
|desc=This {{p|Scatterbug}} was stolen by [[Dolan]] and locked in a cage. The cage fell off the truck while Dolan was on the run from [[Officer Jenny]], whereupon Ash and {{ashfr}} found Scatterbug and prevented it from being recaptured by Dolan. It evolved into a {{p|Spewpa}} later on and when it had a battle with Dolan's {{p|Diggersby}}, it evolved into a {{p|Vivillon}} with an Elegant Pattern. Vivillon was then able to defeat Dolan and Diggersby.

Vivillon's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Protect}}, {{m|String Shot}}, {{m|Safeguard}}, and {{m|Stun Spore}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Baa de Mer Ranch
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Ash Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Ash was riding a {{p|Skiddo}}, when he took part in {{kal|Grace}}'s racing training. Later, he used it to chase after {{TRT}}.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY070
|epname=Beyond the Rainbow!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Florges}}

This Florges is the leader of a Bug-type and Poison-type Pokémon army, and was responsible for the invasion of {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland, due to her wanting the spring water for her {{p|Floette}}, as the water had healing properties. She battled Goodra, but lost after Goodra learned {{m|Ice Beam}}. She then cooperated with Team Rocket to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne and a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Wooper}}, believing the lie that Team Rocket would help heal Floette. However, after Team Rocket betrayed Florges and stole all the water from the wetlands, along with the three kidnapped Pokémon, Florges and her army switched allegiances and worked with Ash and Goodra to set them free. She then worked with Goodra to restore the wetland, using {{m|Grassy Terrain}} in conjunction with Goodra's {{m|Rain Dance}} to restore all of the water and vegetation.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY071
|epname=So You're Having a Bad Day!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who evenutally found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latios ↔ Mega Latios
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latios.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latios
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latios.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latios
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latios}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latios was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latios's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Latias ↔ Mega Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Hoopa Latias.png
|cap=Hoopa's Latias
|img2=Hoopa Mega Latias.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Latias
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{p|Latias}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Latias was shown being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza [[File:ShinyVIStar.png|link=Shiny Pokémon]]
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against Hoopa's shadow, he commanded a {{shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that {{an|Hoopa}} summoned. Ash had it defend [[Dahara Tower]] from Hoopa's shadow by using Twister around it. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

Rayquaza's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Twister}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY082
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY096
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Michael Liscio Jr.
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

Litleo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
[[File:Ash Current Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's current Kalos Badges]]
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]
====Kanto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

====Orange Archipelago Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Orange Archipelago]]:
* {{Badge|Coral-Eye}} (''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'')
* {{Badge|Sea Ruby}} (''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'')
* {{Badge|Spike Shell}} (''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'')
* {{Badge|Jade Star}} (''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'')

====Johto Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

====Hoenn Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

====Frontier Symbols====
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirit Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

====Sinnoh Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

====Unova Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

====Kalos Badges====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY092|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')



====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')

====Championship matches====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] - {{pkmn|Champion}} (''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'')

====Miscellaneous Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following competitions:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] {{pkmn|Triathlon}} - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP274]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[AG001]]-present)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|ca=Enric Puig
|cs=Radek Škvor
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-present) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]])
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'')
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Unknown
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely (AG) Szalay Csongor (DP)
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-present) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[M01]]-present) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|O}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|DP}})
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]] - Present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash OS 1.png|160px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash AG.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 1.png|180px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
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| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash and Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash and Pikachu]]
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash and Pikachu manga}}
|}
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=====Temporary=====
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[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]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} 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).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in the {{pkmn|manga}} series {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
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=====Traded away=====
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===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, likewise, Ash is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Space Fissure's Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack Promo 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==In Tretta==
{{main|Pikachu (05-01)}}
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pikachu appear as a Master-class Tretta in the ''{{Tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}}'' expansion. When Pikachu is in play, he appears wearing [[Ash's hat]] from the {{series|XY}}.

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* Ash's hat in the {{series|original}} was actually similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* 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.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* 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. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]] and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] in Kalos.
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the Battle Frontier arc of the anime. Losing once to {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}, and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
* As seen in ''[[BW131|The Path That Leads to Goodbye!]]'' and ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', Ash apparently has an interest in catching a {{p|Dunsparce}}, having attempted to do so on both occasions but failing both times due to unforeseen circumstances.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash has never owned a [[genderless]] Pokémon.

==Names==
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|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| Can be taken to mean 智 akira (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English German Italian Portuguese Spanish Canadian French Dutch Hindi
| Ash Ketchum
| 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.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name. Same as his English name.
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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{{Champions}} 
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<big><big><big>ASH WAS CONFIRMED 10 YEARS OF AGE IN THE {{color2|FF0000|BW001|FIRST EPISODE OF THE BEST WISHES SERIES}}. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE POSTS QUESTIONING HIS AGE.</big></big></big>

== Archives ==
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 1|Archive 1]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 2|Archive 2]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 3|Archive 3]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 4|Archive 4]]
* [[Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 5|Archive 5]]

==Border==
I've brought this up before about the horrid border coloration, but it has still stayed in place. I have an idea, in that we could colour it white and blue, like his clothing. It would look so much nicer. Torngentleman2 10:03, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:That would probably be good. Why the box colors are those of Pikachu is quite puzzling. --[[User:Jda95|'''jda''']][[User talk:Jda95|'''95''']] 10:06, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
::I think they are the colors of the Red and Yellow games; because Ash is based on Red and Yellow was based on the anime.

::PS: Torngentleman2, you are not allowed to have images in your signature. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 10:12, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:::Now that I'm looking at it, that would look much nicer. --[[User:Nathan2055|Nathan2055]][[User Talk:Nathan2055|talk]] 15:58, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
::::[[User:Kenji-girl/Sandbox|Thoughts?]] I personally like example 2. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 23:45, 20 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::I love Example 3. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:39, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::Now for me it's a close call between number 2 & number 4, I think the yellow is good to have, honestly though, I like them all more than the current colours [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 01:01, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::Example 2 and 4 are my choices. I don't care which one as long as there is some yellow in there. It's not that important that we change the colors, but I do agree that the current borders are a bad combination of colors.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 02:42, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::I too felt there should be yellow in there. Having white and blue only sort of implies he's a Water and Normal-type Trainer to me... Which is why I still like 2. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:25, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::I definately think Example 2 is better than Example 4, but my personal favourite is Example 1, as Pikachu is in the image, so he's not unrepresented. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 16:52, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
::::::::::I've thought long and hard, I have decided I like the yellow on example 2 best [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 22:00, 21 February 2011 (UTC)
:::::::::::I think this looks better if you replace the "normal" with "white"--[[User:Burgundy|Burg]][[User talk: Burgundy|undy]] 23:47, 21 February 2011 (UTC)

==Talk page note==
I don't think we need the "ALL CAPS" note on the top of this page. Wouldn't it be better leaving it as a hidden note or in some other format, as it doesn't seem to come up very often in the archives?--[[User:Tim Thomason|Tim Thomason]] 19:07, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
:We do. It comes up all the time but a lot of the edits get reverted. Check the history. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:13, 28 February 2011 (UTC)

=='As of BW001'==
I think we should get rid of that note next to his age. If he hasn't aged over all that time, he's never going to reach 11. So I think we should just list his age as 10 and nothing but, so it looks neater. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 14:44, 12 March 2011 (UTC)
:Well, there have been two times on where it was implied that Ash was 11, one was in [[EP063]] (albeit being only present in the dub versions), and the special on where they celebrate the first anniversary since Ash and Pikachu first met, if I remembered which one it was, I'd link it. But yeah, the series have implied (whether on dub or not) that time has passed whether it actually happened or not. I guess that's why it's been pointed out. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 15:12, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

I'm going to say this again. Do not turn this into an age discussion. That's not what this was about. Violators will be dealt with. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:01, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

== Manga ==

We most add that his counterpart in the pokemon adventures manga red is. Both have fight there rival in the final of the pokemon league and win. Both have a Pikachu. We most edit this.--[[User:Nazirbashir|Nazirbashir]] 08:11, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

== Just out of sheer curiosity... ==

Why was so much Trivia removed? I mean, that was a LOT of trivia, and I could see the reason for most of it being removed (out of date, etc.) but there is some of it that is still valid right (like the stuff about how he constructs his teams)? Just one person's opinion, and I am not staff or anything, so feel free to ignore or whatever, but I was just curious. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイの騎士]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|デジタルテレビ]] 23:11, 19 May 2011 (UTC)
:I think it was tooooo long, so someone shorten it so the page would load all right. That's just my guess. [[User:Truthseeker4449|Truthseeker4449]] 19:05, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

== Oversized page ==

I got a message on the edit page saying that it reached the limit of over 32kb and needs to be broken into smaller sections. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 22:16, 2 June 2011 (UTC)
:A lot of big pages say that. I don't believe it's a concern. —♥ [[User:Jello|Jello]][[User Talk:Jello|talk]] 22:17, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

== Rotation ==

Come on, why is Pikachu in rotation too? -[[User:Billy4b2004|Billy4b2004]] 06:57, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
:And we still have complaints? Geesh. Why are Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott, and Scraggy there despite never leaving Ash's team? These are the pokémon he is using in Unova, so they are all in one section. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 15:25, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

== Archeops ==

The Archeops from [[BW040]] could potentially go in Ash's 'temporary' section, but I don't know whether or not it would be classed as being trained by Ash, or at least Ash in particular. What do you guys think? [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 19:48, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:Wait for the episode to air so we fully know the circumstances. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:47, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::The episode has airred, this user ment to say [[BW036]], that's the Archeops he is reffering to [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:51, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::I think it's a bit different. With Cottonee, he actually trained it, and used it to battle against Iris and Cilan. Archen he only helped teach to fly, and he wasn't the only one. He was just the only one with a flying type (who would listen). But he never actually commanded it. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 23:55, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
::::Agreed, if we counted this we'd have to add Swablu as well [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 23:58, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:::::I guess that sums up my confusion at why Archeops wasn't on the episode list :D —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 00:10, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
::::::Thing is, while only once or twice, Ash did tell her what to do. Ash never commanded a move, but he did ask her do do things like fly towards Ash, or to jump. [[User:Torngentleman2|Torngentleman2]] 13:59, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

== Reshiram/Zekrom ==

If we are counting Reshiram/Zekrom as under Dread's ownership, then shouldn't we do the same for Ash? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 20:41, 16 July 2011 (UTC)
:I haven't seen the movie. But movie characters =/= main characters. They are permitted to have Pokémon like that because that will be their only full appearance. Both [[Sam]] and Ash befriended Celebi equally yet Sam is the only one who has Celebi on his page. And since I didn't see the movie, I have no idea if Ash had as much influence over Reshiram/Zekrom as Dread Grangil did.

:Unless Ash specifically gave Reshiram/Zekrom commands, then they're just like all of the other legendaries he's befriended and worked with. Ash has to have some sort of dominance over them and/or having an extremely close relationship like May and Manaphy rather than just going along for the ride. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:50, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

== Party ==

If some Pokémon Don't leave Ash, Why are they in rotation, Can't we just have With Ash and With Juniper and Keep updating it. [[User:ReaNintendo|ReaNintendo]] 20:42, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
:We already had a [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Talk:Ash_Ketchum/Archive_5#Lock HUGE] debate over this. We can never be certain who Ash rotates as seen in BW036 were he had the usually "rotatee", Tranquill, and Roggenrola at the same time. Meaning he had to send either Snivy, Tepig, or Scraggy (not Oshawott because he was there too). A lot of times they don't reveal who Ash sent back when he withdrew another. It's best for it to stay like this. Updating it every week is troublesome and causes conflicts. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 20:53, 26 July 2011 (UTC)

== Ash's Gliscor ==

Hi. um. Shouldn't Gliscor should be in the section with Charizard and Squirtle instead of the "Status Unknown". I mean, Ash left Gliscor with the Air Battle Master and then he recalled Gliscor back for the Sinnoh League. And if Gliscor is not in Pf. Oak's lab, Gliscor should be back with the Air Battle Master.{{unsigned|Mr. RPG}}

:Everyone is being needlessly picky and saying that we don't have confirmation that Gliscor went back into training. I argued on [[Talk:Ash's Gliscor]] that on one of Charizard's reappearances it was not confirmed that it went back to the Valley until it appeared next, yet that appears not to be a problem. Nothing suggests that Torterra or any of the others were sent back to Oak's lab - it was presumed. Why shouldn't Gliscor be presumed as well? I support moving Gliscor but unfortunately I have so far ben ignored. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 01:31, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
::You cannot compare what happens with Ash's party after he completes a journey to Gliscor. We know that they went to Oak's because that's what he always does.

::Maybe he decided to keep Gliscor after it returned from McCann because its training was complete. Not like it had some special duty like Primeape, Squirtle, and Charizard. We can't assume things with Pokémon that are in training. So it's best to just say that its whereabouts are currently unknown (which means it's either with McCann or Oak). --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:46, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
:::Not to mention Charizard always returns to the Charicific Valley, it's common knowledge. Even if it wasn't shown once, it's obvious that is where is goes. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 15:34, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

== should this be there? ==

Should raticate be in the traded away section? He never even used it.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 18:18, 16 November 2011 (UTC)
:Are you seriously suggesting that the classification for "owned Pokémon" should be whether or not they participated in a battle? He owned Raticate, and then he traded it away for Butterfree. Very simple. '''[[User:LimeGreenCharizard|LimeGreen]]''[[User talk:LimeGreenCharizard|Charizard]]'''''[[Special:Contributions/LimeGreenCharizard|♂]] 20:31, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

::I agree with LGC. Where else would it go? '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 22:47, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

== How do we ==

how do we know that ash has thirty tauros? Did the show say so or did someone count or something?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:55, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
:He captures thirty of them in [[EP035]]. It's an episode not shown in the dub due to excessive gun use by the Safari warden, though the Tauros make several other appearances and i think it's mentiones elsewhere that he specifically has 30. [[Special:Contributions/Zesty Cactus|--]][[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 23:58, 5 December 2011 (UTC)
::[[EP065]] confirms it. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 00:27, 6 December 2011 (UTC)
Oh ya. I recently watched that episode so why didn't I think of that? whatever--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 00:10, 9 December 2011 (UTC)

== MV14 ==

I know it's out tonight on cartoon network but do you think in his befriended section there should be Reshiram and Zekrom? or is that a 'cannon'? [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 17:01, 11 December 2011 (UTC)
:Please look a few sections above this one. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 01:46, 12 December 2011 (UTC)

== snivy picture ==

Why was the Ash's snivy picture changed? {{unsigned|Supermon}}
:Because someone uploaded a new one. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 23:12, 24 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pikachu in Rotation? ==

OK, I know there has already been a big dispute over stuff like this, but I don't think it makes sense to say Pikachu is in rotation. Pikachu is ALWAYS with Ash in every episode, and Ash would need to transfer Pikachu via a Poké Ball, which Pikachu has not been in since the 1st episode. I think we can safely say that Pikachu is "on hand." サトシ 23:03, 27 December 2011 (UTC) ([[User:Satoshi101]])

::Pikachu was not on hand during the battle against Elesa, apparently. And the his pokeball have appeared in several episodes of the original series, including the Brock's debut.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 23:11- 27 December 2011
:::No, Pikachu is on hand in Elsa's battle, it just sits out. And Pikachu's Pokéball only appeared in Pokemon-I Choose You!, The Chikorita Rescue, and Snow Way Out!. I don't know where you got your info but it's incorrect. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:20, 27 December 2011 (UTC)

::Ash calls Pikachu back during the battle against Brock, this is a classic scene of the episode. And you even contradicts himself when says that it is not seen since the first episode, but cites other two.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 23:28- 27 December 2011
:::::He tries to, but he isn't successful. And if he did, that would mean Pikachu's still on hand. You really need to get your facts straight. [[User:Satoshi101|サトシ]] 23:41, 27 December 2011 (UTC)
::::::He's there because it's a little silly just to create a special little section for just Pikachu while everyone else is in rotation. We are aware that he would never take Pikachu off of his team. It's just to avoid having to update it every week and making unneeded sections. And in rotation doesn't mean were trying to say he's going to send Pikachu to where ever. He was also never shown to have send Oshawott (among a few others) back either. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:53, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

== Blocked!?!? ==

I recently checked the page,it's protected.anybody know what happened?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 22:12, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
:Check the history of the page to see. There was an edit war yesterday. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:16, 28 December 2011 (UTC)
That explains it.thanks Pokemaster.--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 23:04, 28 December 2011 (UTC)

== TRIVIA-MUST READ ==

I have a trivia piece: '' Starting from the Advanced Generation series, a pattern has started. Ash has caught one starter in Hoenn, two in Sinnoh and all three again in Unova ''. It was taken off by a user named '' Ataro '' or something and I undid it ( sorry if you were an admin ) can someone tell me why? --[[User:Skarm|'''Skarm''']] ''([[User talk:Skarm|'''tAlk''']])'' 03:37, 5 January 2012 (UTC)
:The edit summary said it was not really needed so that's why it was undone I'd imagine. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 03:41, 5 January 2012 (UTC)

Another Trivia piece if you don't mind......

Every time Ash battles and defeats a rival, he constantly loses to the next one in league tournaments, usually because his opponents are older, more experienced trainers with Pokémon that Ash has never seen or battled before.

Other than the Orange League, Ash has never won a league tournament.

Ash seems to catch less Pokémon when he is traveling with a new trainer.
While traveling with May he caught 6 Pokémon, and while traveling with Dawn he caught 5 and obtained Buizel by trading with Dawn.
While traveling with Misty he caught 18 Pokémon not counting Pikachu which he obtained by Professor Oak, and so far while traveling with Cilan and Iris he has caught 7 Pokémon and hatched Scraggy from an egg.

Clinton_Jai 14:23, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

Not really notable to be honest. [[User:AquaMaster|AquaMaster]] 14:26, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

:3, 3, 1, 2, 3 isn't much of a pattern. '''[[User:Toon Ganondorf|Toon Ganondorf ]] [[User Talk:Toon Ganondorf|(t]] [[Special:Contributions/Toon Ganondorf|c)]]''' 22:08, 6 January 2012 (UTC)
:18, 6, 5, 7 isn't much of a pattern either. None of the pieces of trivia suggested here seem to be notable in my opinion.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 23:42, 6 January 2012 (UTC)
::That piece of trivia looks very opinionated even if it happens. Secondly, it was copied off from the Pokémon wikia. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 00:16, 7 January 2012 (UTC)

==Climbing==
In several episodes and movies it is shown that ash is a really good climber (in [[M04|Pokemon4ever]] Misty and Brock comment that he "Climbs like a mankey." He's also been reffered to as a Primeape and an Aipom. Even in one of the first episodes of BW he climbs up a tree with little difficulty compared to Iris trying to catch up to Team Rocket to get Pikachu and Axew. Shouldnt we add this somewhere in the article? [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 00:47, 8 January 2012 (UTC)LuigiLover
:I remember him being a good climber too. I agree. It should be included in Ash's article.--[[User:Alex726|'''Alex''''''726''']][[User talk:Alex726|'''(TALK)''']] 18:30, 8 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks for agreeing, I'm not sure of all the exact episodes and movies it was mentioned in. But I can find it out on [http://www.pokemonepisode.org/] but it might take a while -.-'[[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 01:23, 9 January 2012 (UTC)LuigiLuvr
Ah, I can help out with this. In the season 4 episode, "The Screen Actor's Guilt", Ash tells everyone that, when he was little, he climbed a lot of trees (I can't remember the exact line, you'll have to watch the episode to find out exactly what Ash says). And then, after saying this, he proceeds to climb a tree. Later in season 5, "Hatching A Plan", Ash climbs a tree to rescue Pikachu and Phanpy. =) --[[User:PokemonTrainerLisa|PokemonTrainerLisa]] 13:16, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Thanks!! I'll check those episodes and I'll read the descriptions on some others to see if they mention it. [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 16:39, June 1 2012
I added the it but only used 5 examples. I though that was better then adding all of them but if you decide they're are some more main ones feel free to add! [[User:LuigiLuvr|LuigiLuvr]] 17:41, June 1 2012

==Edit Request==

Can one of the Mods change "Spirits Symbol" to "Spirit Symbol". --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 04:40, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
:Thanks Kenji! --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 08:37, 27 January 2012 (UTC)
::Actually, its the Spirits Symbol, as seen in the last 20 seconds [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZoWWxc4Ri8&feature=fvst here].--[[User:MisterE13|Mister]][[User talk:MisterE13|'''E''']][[Special:Contributions/MisterE13|13]] 21:26, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

==Question==
On [[James]], page it says at trivia that Ash briefly had no Pokémon on hand. But is this is in [[AG001]]? --[[User:Station7|Station7]] 17:49, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

Yes. Chowolun 02:18, 5 March 2012 (UTC) [[User:Lucario985]]

==Sandile==

Shouldn't we put that Krokorok evolved from Sandile under Ash's pokemon?? I mean we did see it evolve on screen.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] 05:18, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
:It wasn't his at the time. That's why we don't have Primeape shown to have evolved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:29, 4 May 2012 (UTC)

== Corphish's Picture? ==

Did somebody do something to Corphish's picture? This is what I get in my browser instead of the pic: "Error creating thumbnail: convert: unable to open image `/mnt/bulbawiki-media/upload/3/32/Ash_Corphish.png': No such file or directory @ blob.c/OpenBlob/2480.
convert: unable to open file `/mnt/bulbawiki-media/upload/3/32/Ash_Corphish.png' @ png.c/ReadPNGImage/2889.
convert: missing an image filename `/tmp/transform_2d9f3bd-1.png' @ convert.c/ConvertImageCommand/2800."
BTW, I am using Mozilla Firefox, if that matters any. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイナイト]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|ディーティーブイ]] 14:11, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
:Never mind, either somebody fixed it or it fixed itself? Thank you if someone did fix it, if not, I apologize for bringing it up. --[[User:Jediknightdtv|ジェダイナイト]][[User talk:Jediknightdtv|ディーティーブイ]] 14:51, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

== Current badge picture ==

So, I'm on the page and I'm looking through the page and see Ash has his 8th Unova gym badge. I want to see it up close and click on the picture to view it bigger. When I do this, it takes me to a picture of him with Pikachu, Brycen and Krokorok of him obtaining his 7th badge. But then I click on the picture to view it just by itself and it takes me to the picture of him and Pikachu holding up the 8th badge. Any particular reason it still shows Brycen giving him the 7th badge and not the picture of him with all 8? If so, how do we go about fixing the page? Just a heads up. --Dylki 22:21, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
:It just takes a while to the Archive server to sync with the Bulbapedia server. Give it time and it'll change. There's nothing we can really do about it otherwise. Not a bug, just how it is. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:24, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
::Cool. I just found it quite odd but thanks for the information.--Dylki 22:28, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

== This image... ==

[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png]]
...Answer our questions about Ash's in training Pokémon and Gliscor's whereabouts. {{unsigned|‎Igor Castro Chucre}}
:We're still not sure, because Primeape is there too, and we know for a fact Primeape is not at Oak's lab. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 18:56, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
::Chances are they just came by for a visit, you know... [[User:Jyles|Jyles]] ([[User talk:Jyles|talk]]) 17:16, 14 July 2012 (UTC)
:::Wouldn't that be a fun idea! But doesn't this show us where Gliscor has been lurking all this time? Because it would seem strange if Gliscor came down from his unknown location to visit like Primeape and Charizard could or the other Pokemon he has traded/given to others. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 00:58, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
::::No. Intros do not count as any sort of official appearances or events. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 15:44, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

== Maturity ==

Can we have something about how in D/P he's super skilled, and in Black and White he's totally immature, and inexperienced? -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 23:40, 19 June 2012 (UTC)

He's still a skilled trainer when he reached Unova. [[User:Chomper4|Chomper4]] ([[User talk:Chomper4|talk]]) 00:08, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

:It seems that he isn't (he chucks a Poké Ball at a Pidove right off the bat, and does a ton of other stupid stuff). -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:09, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
::He gets like that in almost ''every'' region. They turn Ash into an idiot to reflect the in-game thing of always starting a new adventure and having weak Pokémon etc. People might think it's foolish, but at the same time, the creators imagine the viewers are always a new generation of children, who don't know that you have to weaken a Pokémon first to catch it. So they hinder Ash's experience and intelligence to teach new viewers. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:11, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

::: At the beginning of Diamond and Pearl he didn't seems stupid to me. -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 00:17, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

::::The anime has a Trainr experience tier and whoever is the lowest has to be portrayed as the rookie. In both Advance and DP, Ash had friends that were less experienced than he was thus the part of the inexperienced rookie was taken off of him. But because Iris and Cilan have been Trainers longer than he has (in anime time) he's the one that needs to be portrayed as the rookie. But yeah, this isn't really something that needs to be mentioned. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 04:07, 20 June 2012 (UTC)

== Dawn's Piplup ==

Why? -- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 00:40, 22 July 2012 (UTC)
:Why not? We do it for other characters. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 00:46, 23 July 2012 (UTC)
::But in DP046, Ash commanded Piplup in the same way and no one has bothered to place before.-- [[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 01:14, 22 July 2012 (UTC)

== Exegguttor ==

Ash captured a lot of Exegguttor under Hypnosys in EP043; why are they not here? --[[User:Mecanno-man|mecanno-man]][[user talk:Mecanno-man|Discussion]] 08:03, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
:The thing is..he didn't actually catch them in Pokè Balls.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 08:08, 11 August 2012 (UTC)
::I checked it again: It was acctually Melvin whou captured them... --[[User:Mecanno-man|mecanno-man]][[user talk:Mecanno-man|Discussion]] 08:22, 11 August 2012 (UTC)

== BW appearance ==

Should it be noted that his Best Wishes outfit looks almost identical to Hilbert? The pants and shoes are exactly the same, the hats are similar just reversed (Ash's hat is red on the back, Hilbert's is red in front), their shirts are similar as well.--[[User:Lycos Ex Mortis|Lycos Ex Mortis]] ([[User talk:Lycos Ex Mortis|talk]]) 15:15, 3 September 2012 (UTC)
:That's already noted [[list of clothing in the anime|here]], so I don't think it needs to be noted in this article. ''[[User:Joltaex|–Jolt]][[User talk:Joltaex|aex]]'' 15:26, 3 September 2012 (UTC)

== '''Melloeta''' ==

'''Melloeta should be included in the unofficial section''' {{unsigned|‎Water205}}
:He never used it in battle. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 22:15, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

== Expand Ash Character Unova ==
After the Club Battle paragraph, nothing has been included. Shouldn't we add little things like Meloetta, Team Rocket, Club Battles, Gym battles and his relationship with Cilan, Iris, rivals and his Pokemon? Not to mention anything that can be included from the recent movies.
([[User:Shadoguardian|Shadoguardian]] ([[User talk:Shadoguardian|talk]]) 13:53, 22 November 2012 (UTC))
:Feel free to add it then, seems we have all been a bit lazy [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 21:36, 10 December 2012 (UTC)

== Pictures of Pokemon ==

For some reason, when on my iPad some of the pictures of Ash's Pokemon in the With Professor Oak are different to what they should be. Such as Noctowl is just a picture of Ash and Pikachu and Swellow is a picture of Slowpoke. Somebody please try to fix this as I don't know what's wrong. [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 00:54, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
:Probably a caching issue. Clear the server cache by clicking on that clock in the top right. You may want to clear you browser's cache too. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 00:57, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
::Ahha yep that's cleared up now. Thanks! [[User:Rainbow Shifter|Rainbow Shifter]] ([[User talk:Rainbow Shifter|talk]]) 01:00, 22 December 2012 (UTC)

== Ash's In rotation pokemon ==

If you remember in the Sinnoh League during his rounds the party of Ash changed continously according to the pokemon he used in the league battles.Why don't we do the same in the Unova League.We may put in ''On hand'' the pokemon that he is using against [[Cameron]]. [[User:Alexsummer|★Alex★]] [[User talk:Alexsummer|Water]] 22:42, 23 December 2012 (UTC)
:I doesn't really make sense to have to continually edit his party everytime a new episode airs. It's too much to keep track of. Leaving it one ''In Rotation'' section is both accurate and less of a hassle. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 22:46, 23 December 2012 (UTC)

== Ash's Height ==

http://web.archive.org/web/19990221005152/http://www.pokemon.com/games/ash.html

Found this in the way back machine.

" Age: 10
Height: 5' 2" "
{{unsigned|Oakfeather}}

== Pokemon Team Rotation ==

It says "In the Unova region, Ash does not keep the same party at all times like he had done previously. Instead, he swaps his on hand Pokémon (with the exception of Pikachu) with ones that are being stored at Professor Juniper's lab, much like he did with his Kingler and Muk in Kanto with Professor Oak.", but this is incorrect. He's never had Kingler on his team. It went directly to Professor Oak and has only been used in league competitions. Muk was sent to Professor Oak because of its strong smell and, again, has only been used in Pokemon league competition. Someone should change this. [[User:MattySadler]]

== Unfeazant ==

Shouldn't we put Unfeazant under "At Professor Oak's lab" section? --[[User:Caciulacdlac|Caciulacdlac]] ([[User talk:Caciulacdlac|talk]]) 15:45, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
:Being at Oak's doesn't stop her from being in rotation. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 16:45, 9 March 2013 (UTC)

== MY QUERY PLEASE ==

i am very new in editing bulbapedia but when i entred ASH "s page i could not edit it why this is so and who are administratives please teell me{{unsigned|Viv}}
:Only {{bp|autoconfirmed users}} can edit the page. We do this to prevent vandalism. Please remember to sign your posts by typing four tildes. Thank you! [[User:Mikuri|'''Mi''']][[User talk: Mikuri|'''ku''']][[Special:Contributions/Mikuri|'''ri''']] 18:36, 19 March 2013 (UTC)

==Most Owned==
Should it be worth mentioning that Ash has owned more Flying-type Pokemon than any other type? [[User:JessiPlatinum|JessiPlatinum]] ([[User talk:JessiPlatinum|talk]]) 18:33, 1 April 2013 (UTC)

==Edit request in Trivia: About Ash having the starters==
He's had the starters from all Generations except for Piplup and Mudkip, which, in turn, have been owned by his journey mates Dawn and Brock respectively. --[[User:Jmcalil|Jmcalil]] ([[User talk:Jmcalil|talk]]) 06:36, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
:You forgot Torchic[[User:Nuckles123|Nuckles123]] ([[User talk:Nuckles123|talk]]) 07:25, 26 May 2013 (UTC)
::Indeed. I swore he had once owned one, but it was actually May's. Thanks for correcting. --[[User:Jmcalil|Jmcalil]] ([[User talk:Jmcalil|talk]]) 18:08, 26 May 2013 (UTC)

== Gliscor whereabouts ==

Why does it say unknown whereabouts when gliscor is in the intro for adventures with prof.oak? {{unsigned|Grovyle144}}
:Intros do not count as canon, so Gliscor appearing in the opening doesn't confirm its whereabouts. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 23:27, 3 June 2013 (UTC)
::I think it is because there was never any confirmation about whether Gliscor went back into training or went to Professor Oak's Lab. [[User:Nuckles123|Nuckles123]] ([[User talk:Nuckles123|talk]]) 04:44, 4 June 2013 (UTC)

== Sumo tournament in BW134 ==

It seems that the Sumo tournament in [[BW134]] wasn't mentioned in the competitions list yet. He participated in it and won. [[User:Berrenta|Berrenta]] ([[User talk:Berrenta|talk]]) 19:26, 19 July 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's age ==

Ash was confirmed to be 10 years old as of EP001. [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 04:40, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:The most recent episode to state it was BW001, which is why it says that. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 09:13, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:Can we remove this whole section? It's not exactly groundbreaking info and doesn't really discuss anything. --[[User:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|IWanna]]BeThe[[User talk:IWannaBeTheVeryBest|VeryBest]] 14:38, 1 August 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's one-time appearance in another anime ==

It is confirmed that Ash will be on an anime called "Eiyuu Kyoudai" (Hero Brothers) on September 28, 2015 (October 5, 2015 in USA) in episode 5, called "Impossible Encounter" (''Fukano na deai'' ふかのなであい in japanese). [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 04:53, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
:Proof, please. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 09:13, 1 August 2013 (UTC)
Unfortunately, there will be no proof until mid-2014 or late-2014, when the trailers of Eiyuu Kyoudai are revealed. [[User:Pnjfandubs|Pnjfandubs]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 23:30, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
:Well, then, it hasn't been confirmed. Don't throw around that word lightly. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 23:48, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
EDIT: It has been confirmed as of September 15, 2013 that the entire anime Eiyuu Kyoudai has been cancelled. [[User:Pnjfandubs|PNJスターデオの月山ニ郎]] ([[User talk:Pnjfandubs|talk]]) 17:10, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's names ==

Can someone add "Italian" as language (together with "English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, Hindi") that uses Ash Ketchum as name? [[User:Glorfindelor|Glorfindelor]] ([[User talk:Glorfindelor|talk]]) 19:52, 7 August 2013 (UTC)
:Added it (and removed Hindi).--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 20:01, 7 August 2013 (UTC)

== Befriended/Not Caught/Unofficial Pokemon ==

There are a lot more befriended/not caught/unofficial Pokemon than just [[Sabrina's Haunter|Haunter]] and [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]]. What about [[Meloetta (anime)|Meloetta]]? Or [[Jigglypuff (anime)|Jigglypuff]]? Even if Jigglypuff doesn't count, Meloetta TOTALLY does.{{unsigned|Nutter Butter}}

== Adding an European Portuguese VA ==

Please add "Sara Marques" as Ash's European Portuguese VA in Movie 7. [[User:Ivantuga2|ivantuga2]] ([[User talk:Ivantuga2|talk]]) 00:59, 17 August 2013 (UTC)

== Scalchop King Competition ==

Could a staff member please change "Scalchop King Playoffs" into "Scalchop King Competition" in the achievements section? Thanks! ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 19:09, 17 August 2013 (UTC)
:Done. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 02:28, 18 August 2013 (UTC)

== Ash and Pikachu manga section ==

I uploaded a big load of images containing Ash's Pokémon in the Ash and Pikachu manga. Can a staff member add them to the section in his page? [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 00:49, 30 August 2013 (UTC)

== Edit request ==

Could a staff member kindly change "Watari Island" into "Wayfarer Island" (the dub name) in the infobox about Ash's second Butterfree? Thanks! ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 22:01, 14 September 2013 (UTC)
:Done. Thanks for pointing this out! [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]] ([[User talk:Turtwig A|talk]] | [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|contribs]]) 22:07, 14 September 2013 (UTC)

==Locked Page==

I would like to have this page's editing block removed so that I can fix the Character section to also have a History section, please. [[User:Starballerqtpants|Starballerqtpants]] ([[User talk:Starballerqtpants|talk]]) 17:57, 17 September 2013 (UTC)
:Staff members don't unlock pages by user request. If you would like to add or change something, post your material on the talk page and a staff member will make the edit for you if they determine it is worth adding. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 18:25, 17 September 2013 (UTC)

== Update ==

Are we going to update Ash's picture or are we leaving it how it is until the XY series starts? -- [[User:Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.|Pokemon Trainer Bowser Jr.]] 21:21, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
:Yeah the image in the infobox correlates to the current ongoing series. As soon as the XY series starts we'll change him to his XY design. :) [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 21:24, 18 September 2013 (UTC)
::Should we change up the colors on his infobox and associated templates when that time comes? The new outfit is more focused on blue than white. The blue is darker, too, - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 15:47, 24 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash with Pokémon ==

Could the caption for the group image of all his Pokémon be changed from "A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab" to "Ash with all his Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab". Also maybe include (excluding Squirtle and Primeape) and/or "currently owned" if needed? --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 10:43, 26 September 2013 (UTC)
:Also, doesn't the photo confirm that Gliscor is at Professor Oak's lab? --[[User:S2daam|--samm :D]] 11:10, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

== Ash's Pokémon with Professor Oak ==

At the end of the last episode, Ash left all his Pokémon except Pikachu with Professor Oak. Could his Pokémon section please be updated to reflect this (as well as the fact that Gliscor is at the lab)? [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 15:43, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

==Ash's pokemon==

So can we add this picture to the pokemon section?? http://25.media.tumblr.com/e761add11164f9bc413fe1eb6063eedc/tumblr_mtqaidrleY1r2iinvo1_500.jpg or a smaller version?? This shows all of Ash's pokemon instead of most of them.

Also the in rotation pokemon should be put into the at the lab category. Only Pikachu is on hand.[[User:1rkhachatryan|RBK]] ([[User talk:1rkhachatryan|talk]]) 16:23, 26 September 2013 (UTC)

==Talk page note==
I believe we should add the Pokedex number of all the Pokemon Ash has captured officially and all of the Pokemon he has seen in the info box. Also he never released his Pidgeot officially as he said he would come back for it some day. --[[User:Stevemagegod|Stevemagegod]] ([[User talk:Stevemagegod|talk]]) 17:26, 27 October 2013 (UTC)Stevemagegod
:No. We don't do that. It's been over a decade. He isn't coming back for it. [[User:Ataro|Ataro]] ([[User talk:Ataro|talk]]) 17:31, 27 October 2013 (UTC)

== About Ash's international name ==

In the table of Names section, it says that Ash's name in Mandarin Chinese "can mean 'young wisdom' or 'little knowledge'". I'm from mainland China and I can tell that this is not correct.

In China, the character "小" before another character as a nickname is used when referring to a person younger than the speaker, especially a child or teenager. The character right after it is often a character from his/her given name. For instance, a boy called "王明" can be referred as "小明", or a girl called "李芬芳" can be called "小芳" as a nickname. You may read [[wikipedia:Chinese name|this]] for more information about Chinese names.

Thus, "小智" in this case follows the same rule, that it can be considered only as "little Zhì (this must be transliterated as it derives from [[Satoshi Tajiri]])" but not "young wisdom" or "little knowledge". I therefore ask for a correction about this. [[User:Prcuvu|Prcuvu]] ([[User talk:Prcuvu|talk]]) 14:10, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

== Indigo plateau loss ==

Anyone else think it should be mentioned that [[Ritchie]] is the one who beat [[Ash]] in the [[Indigo Plateau]] 6th round?
[[User:Mangaman13|Mangaman13]] ([[User talk:Mangaman13|talk]]) 23:37, 26 November 2013 (UTC)

== Infobox colors ==

I was considering changing Ash's infobox colors, along with the colors of his associated templates (i.e. {{template|Ash's Pokémon}}) to match his XY outfit. I was considering this setup:

<nowiki>color={{X color light}} |</nowiki> 
<nowiki>corecolor={{ice color light}} |</nowiki> 
<nowiki>bordercolor={{HP color light}} |</nowiki>

I wanted to get input here before I make this change to such a big page. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 15:23, 17 December 2013 (UTC)

== Kayzie Rogers ==
I know that Kayzie Rogers did voice ash in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon. I'm just trying to understand why she's not Important for the infobox. But it's ok now, I just talked this over with Pinpkinking0192 and he told me why. So now I understand. [[User:Marioiscool765|Marioiscool765]] ([[User talk:Marioiscool765|talk]]) 01:09, 20 December 2013 (UTC)

== Overall table for Ash's Pokémon ==

Would it be worth putting this onto the page so that all of his Pokémon are in one easy to read table that people can see where Ash received his Pokémon.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 5px solid #{{electric color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! colspan="8" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Ash Ketchum}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"
! colspan="4" style="text-align:left; color:#{{electric color dark}};" | Hometown: {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Pallet Town}}
! colspan="4" style="text-align:right;" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="8" style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | Episodes on Journey
|-
| colspan="8" style="background: #{{electric color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}} color:#{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|EP001}}-{{color|{{electric color dark}}|present}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | Method
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Kanto}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Orange Archipelago|Orange}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Johto}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{electric color}}|/}} {{color2|{{electric color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Sinnoh}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Unova}}
! style="background: #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{electric color}};" | {{color2|{{electric color}}|Kalos}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| {{MS|010|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|017|Ash's Pidgeot}}{{MS|001|Ash's Bulbasaur}}{{MS|004|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|007|Ash's Squirtle}} {{MS|098|Ash's Kingler}}{{MS|057|Ash's Primeape}}{{MS|089|Ash's Muk}}{{MS|128|Ash's Tauros}}
| {{MS|131|Ash's Lapras}}{{MS|143|Ash's Snorlax}}
| {{MS|214|Ash's Heracross}}{{MS|152|Ash's Bayleef}}{{MS|155|Ash's Quilava}}{{MS|158|Ash's Totodile}}{{MS|164s|Ash's Noctowl}}
| {{MS|276|Ash's Swellow}}{{MS|252|Ash's Sceptile}}{{MS|341|Ash's Corphish}}{{MS|324|Ash's Torkoal}}{{MS|361|Ash's Glalie}} {{MS|190|Dawn's Ambipom}}
| {{MS|396|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|387|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|390|Ash's Infernape}}{{MS|207|Ash's Gliscor}}{{MS|443|Ash's Gible}}
| {{MS|519|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|498|Ash's Pignite}}{{MS|495|Ash's Snivy}}{{MS|540|Ash's Leavanny}}{{MS|536|Ash's Palpitoad}} {{MS|524|Ash's Boldore}}{{MS|552|Ash's Krookodile}}
| {{MS|661|Ash's Fletchling}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Pokémon Egg|Hatched}}
|
|
| {{MS|231|Ash's Donphan}}
|
|
| {{MS|559|Ash's Scraggy}}
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| {{MS|011|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|012|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|005|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|006|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|099|Ash's Kingler}} {{MS|018|Ash's Pidgeot}}
|
| {{MS|153|Ash's Bayleef}}
| {{MS|253|Ash's Sceptile}}{{MS|277|Ash's Swellow}}{{MS|362|Ash's Glalie}}{{MS|232|Ash's Donphan}}{{MS|254|Ash's Sceptile}}
| {{MS|397|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|472|Ash's Gliscor}}{{MS|388|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|398|Ash's Staraptor}}{{MS|391|Ash's Infernape}} {{MS|392|Ash's Infernape}}{{MS|389|Ash's Torterra}}{{MS|156|Ash's Quilava}}
|{{MS|520|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|541|Ash's Leavanny}}{{MS|525|Ash's Boldore}}{{MS|521|Ash's Unfezant}}{{MS|542|Ash's Leavanny}} {{MS|499|Ash's Pignite}}{{MS|553|Ash's Krookodile}}
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Trade|Traded}}
| {{MS|012|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|020|Ash's Raticate}}
|
|
|
| {{MS|190|Dawn's Ambipom}}
|
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Trade|Trade}}
| {{MS|020|Ash's Raticate}}{{MS|012|Ash's Butterfree}}
|
|
|
| {{MS|418|Ash's Buizel}}
|
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
|{{MS|025|Ash's Pikachu}}
|
| {{MS|Egg|Ash's Donphan}}
|
|
| {{MS|501|Ash's Oshawott}}{{MS|Egg|Ash's Scraggy}}
| {{MS|656|Ash's Froakie}}
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}};"
| {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given Away}}
|
|
|{{MS|015|Casey's Beedrill}}
|
|
|
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| In Training
| {{MS|057|Ash's Primeape}}
|
| {{MS|006|Ash's Charizard}}{{MS|007|Ash's Squirtle}}
|
| {{MS|472|Ash's Gliscor}}
|
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| Returned from Training
|
|
|
|
| {{MS|472|Ash's Gliscor}}
| {{MS|006|Ash's Charizard}}
|
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};"
| Unoffical
| {{MS|093|Sabrina's Haunter}}
|
|{{MS|Egg|Ash's Larvitar}}{{MS|246|Ash's Larvitar}}
|
|
|
|
|-
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}; color:#{{electric color dark}};" | {{color2|{{electric color dark}}|Released Pokémon|Released}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" | {{MS|012|Ash's Butterfree}}{{MS|018|Ash's Pidgeot}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" | {{MS|131|Ash's Lapras}}
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{electric color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}
--[[User:Ditto51|Ditto51/Tom]] ([[User_Talk:Ditto51|My Talk Page]]) 12:15, 23 December 2013 (UTC)

== Trainer ID ==

So, similar to how we do for {{DL|N|Trivia|N}}, could it be noted in the trivia section that Ash has the trainer ID of 01301 because of the distributed Pikachu? Or id this considered a different case as Ash really isn't a game character? [[User:Schiffy|Schiffy (瀬藤健二)]] ([[User talk:Schiffy|Talk]] [[Special:Contributions/Schiffy|Contribs]]) 17:42,2/21/2014 (UTC)
:There have been [[Ash's Pikachu#In the games|two Pikachu distributions]] with Ash's name, as well as a distribution for [[Ash's Scraggy#In the games|Scraggy]]. All use different IDs. If anything, I'd say Ash's "ID" is too inconsistent to be considered trivia. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 20:23, 21 February 2014 (UTC)

== Temporary Pokemon ==

In the [[EP190]] "The Stolen Stones!" , Ash ride an Arcanine he doesn't own several minutes, so why not add this Arcanine to this section ? {{unsigned|LeoKetchumB}}

== Aura capabilities ==

I think people greatly overestimate what Ash can do. The only time he has actually used Aura was in the movie and that looked to me like he could do so only because he wore the guardian's gloves at the time. In the other very handful anime instances, I thought the Pokemon of which auras he felt were making him feel it, he didn't sense it by himself, it was their doing. Not sure if the original Japanese dub says something different, but Ash is hardly an aura user in my opinion. I disagree with the statement on this page [[aura]] that he is a true user. --[[User:Elveonora|Elveonora]] ([[User talk:Elveonora|talk]]) 22:19, 16 May 2014 (UTC)

I disagree. There's a difference between having mastered Aura Abilities and being a true Aura User. Ash is a true Aura User. The anime special even capitalized on this with the canon connection, therefore establishing his Aura Abilities. Ash has no form of training at all with Aura, but the movie and special did an amazing job at proving Ash has Aura Powers and the potential to be a skilled Aura Wielder if he trained. As for the pkmn he sensed, Riolu, he pretty much did it on his own a few times. [[User:-AuraGuardian-|-AuraGuardian-]] ([[User talk:-AuraGuardian-|talk]]) 07:46, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

== Trainer Class ==

Should Baron be added to Ash's Trainer Class? Ash reached Baron status at the Battle Chateau and other trainers such as Viola, Grant and the others have their (at least in game) titles under their trainer class. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] ([[User talk:Yamitora1|talk]]) 17:29, 8 June 2014 (UTC)

== XY 029 ==

In Pokemon XY Episode 29, There is a new opening. In the opening, it shows Ash, sitting on a cliff, looking at the stars, possibly contemplating to attempt suicide because he can't take this immortality anymore [lol]. But on a serious note, In addition to Pikachu and Froakie, it seems ash's Fletchling evolved, as well as there being a Hawlucha.

Would this mean Ash now has 4 Pokemon on hand? and shouldn't it be added to his page, if not to trivia/additional details? {{unsigned|AJDOH}}
:Information about team changes is added after the episode that it occurs in has aired. [[User:G50|''ㄱ'']][[User talk:G50|''쉰'']] G50 02:57, 10 June 2014 (UTC)

== Ash's Charizard ==

Hey just created this account to point out that Ash's Charizard should be in the "in training" section instead of the "with Professor Oak". Unless I'm wrong, Charizard is still in the Charicific Valley training, not at Professor Oak's farm.

[[User:Hatandboots|Hatandboots]] ([[User talk:Hatandboots|talk]]) 17:08, 3 July 2014 (UTC)
:Actually not. Ash left it with Oak in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues]]'' along with all of his Unova-caught Pokémon. ☼ Blazing[[User talk:Blazingfist|Fist ☼]] 17:09, 3 July 2014 (UTC)

== "Ash's Fletchinder" Picture To Be Changed on "Ash Ketchum" Page ==

On the "Ash Ketchum" page, http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ash_Ketchum the picture of Ash's Fletchinder, http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/5/50/Ash_Fletchinder.png
it has Ash and his other Pokémon along with Japanese writing on it.

Can you change it to this picture of Fletchinder alone? http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/5/50/Ash_Fletchinder.png
It will look so much better. [[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 20:41, 4 August 2014 (UTC)
:It's already been changed. Just give it some time so the server cache can catch up. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 20:48, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

== "Ash's Fletchinder" Picture To Be Changed on "Ash Ketchum" Page ==

How long will the server catch up?[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 22:58, 4 August 2014 (UTC)

==Mirror World==
Since I'm not allowed to edit the Ash Ketchum page, can someone include [[Mirror World Ash]] under '''See Also'''? {{unsigned|Shadoguardian}}
:Done. →PikaTepig999, 07:28, 1 September 2014 (UTC)

== Skrelp ==

Should Skrelp really be included? The 'Temporary' section is filled with Pokémon Ash has temporarily commanded, while Skrelp seems to fit as a befriended pokemon, those of which had there inclusion disputed [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 02:26, 22 December 2014 (UTC)

Yeah, and Skrelp's name appears in the 'Temporary' section at the bottom of the page, yet it's not on the page itself. --[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 00:08, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

== Flygon? ==

Ash was seen using a {{p|Flygon}} in the sixth movie. Would this count for anything? [[User:WATERWARRIOR67|WATER]][[User talk:WATERWARRIOR67|Warrior]]67 23:25, 23 December 2014 (UTC)

No lol.--[[User:-AuraGuardian-|-AuraGuardian-]] ([[User talk:-AuraGuardian-|talk]]) 07:41, 29 December 2014 (UTC)

Then you could also say: 'What about Latias?' [[User:Karstvgl|Karstvgl]] ([[User talk:Karstvgl|talk]]) 23:12, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

== Dutch name ==

I have seen enough Dutch episodes to know he is just called 'Ash Ketchum' in Dutch too. Could someone add that? [[User:Karstvgl|Karstvgl]] ([[User talk:Karstvgl|talk]]) 23:08, 8 January 2015 (UTC)

== Ash's amount of Pokemon ==

Has anybody noticed that Ash has 68 Pokémon? Someone counted one Tauros too many or something. Just saying, someone PLEASE change it, it's really been annoying me.--[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 20:48, 19 January 2015 (UTC)
:It's been corrected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 03:27, 20 January 2015 (UTC)

Thank you very much. --[[User:MrSphea|MrSpheal]] 23:33, 19 January 2015 (UTC)

== Gender ==

Sceptile, Charizard and Corphish isn't confirmed male.--[[User:Dominikololo|Dominikololo]] ([[User talk:Dominikololo|talk]]) 16:20, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

Yeah, and neither is Frogadier. --[[User:MrSpheal|MrSpheal]] 17:14, 19 February 2015 (UTC)
:The genders in questions were just half-confirmed and guessed, so they were removed. [[User:Pattyman|Patty]][[User talk:Pattyman|Man]] 23:39, 19 February 2015 (UTC)

ash sceptial was in love with nurse joy magnum that was female
ash charizard is male having a girlfriend charla as female its not that hard to tell--[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 07:48, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Those confirm the genders of the other Pokémon but not Ash's Pokémon. Just because Charla is a girl, doesn't mean Charizard strictly has to be a guy.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::What do you mean he was confirmed to be a body guard to her [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:47, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::Correct me if i'm wrong, but i don't think pokemon goes near the LBGT stuff... Which means if Charizard has a girlfriend, since pokemon tries to avoid controversial subjects, Charizard us a given as male. But i could be wrong. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 15:02, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::Point is, not all relationships are between the opposite genders. So just because Charla'a a girl, doesn't mean Charizard's a male.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
I hope you don't mean what I think u mean about charizard lol[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:22, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Yes, I mean what I meant.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::They won't do that this is a kid show. I'm preety sure that charizard is a boy and charla is female she wears a bow. Ash charizard is a boy because Iris Dragonite is male confirmed by Cilan [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:37, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::They most likely won't, but we won't rule it out. Again, we know Charla is a female but it doesn't mean Charizard is a male. And Iris's Dragonite's gender doesn't confirm anything about Charizard's gender.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:41, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
Wait do you think he a male or female?[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 16:58, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:My point was that in the Anime, all relationships are opposite gender relationships. Unless I missed an episode. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 00:12, 24 February 2015 (UTC)
:: Meowth and oshawatt have already fell for male purloin which they came to know about later, so at this point, unless it is officiallly confirmed, dont assume genders [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] ([[User talk:Upratik 12|talk]]) 13:56, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

== Ash Pokemon obtained ==

Ash sated to have 68 pokemon
but i counted 67 including the taurus
but he has more pokemon if you add the evolutions, release, training and bedroll he gave away [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 07:46, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:I counted 68. Did you count Squirtle and Primeape? Also, the count if for Pokémon he has in his possession, not ones he's had or the one that evolved.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 13:31, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

74 pokemon all together he has including raticate and beedrill
Also if you count more the pre evolves forms[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:10, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Again, only the ones he has right now are what's counted. Right now, he has 68 Pokémon in his possession.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:16, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::oh ok no promblem then but what about primeape [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:28, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::Primeape is counted as one of the 68 Pokémon Ash still has in his possession.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:21, 23 February 2015 (UTC)What about pikachu or no 69[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:19, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

::1-Pikachu
::2-Frogadier
::3-Fletchinder
::4-Hawlucha
::5-Sligoo
::6-Bulbasaur
::7-Charizard
::8-Kingler
::9-Muk
::10-39-Tauros
::40-Snorlax
::41-Heracross
::42-Bayleef
::43-Quilava
::44-Totodile
::45-Noctowl
::46-Donphan
::47-Swellow
::48-Sceptile
::49-Corphish
::50-Torkoal
::51-Glalie
::52-Staraptor
::53-Torterra
::54-Infernape
::55-Buizel
::56-Gliscor
::57-Gible
::58-Unfezant
::59-Oshawott
::60-Pignite
::61-Snivy
::62-Scraggy
::63-Leavanny
::64-Papitoad
::65-Boldore
::66-Krookodile
::67-Squirtle
::68-Primeape
::There, 68 Pokémon.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:35, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

== Ash powerhouse pokemon ==

I been watching this show for years

Ash Charizard is a massive powerhouse
Ash Snorlax is major powerhouse he always shown to death two pokemon before he goes down
Ash Skeptail is vital powerhouse in Honnen region and battle frontier also defeated Darkrai
Ash infernape is powerhouse according to Brock when he evolved into morferno
This true [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:33, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Who is considered a powerhouse is all speculation and opinion and '''will NOT''' be added to the article.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 14:37, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
What about Ash plaptoad and Krockidial they are powerhouse [[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 14:48, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:Read above comment. Also, learn to spell Pokémon names. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 15:01, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::If you want to discuss who is a powerhouse or not, go to the forums.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:09, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::How to do forums?[[User:Catman|Catman]] ([[User talk:Catman|talk]]) 15:14, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f195/| Here is a link] to the front page of the forums, you should be able to log in with your Bulbapedia login information. --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 15:21, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
:::::Actually, you have to create a create there, Wiki and forum accounts aren't connected.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:26, 23 February 2015 (UTC)
::::::Good to know. --[[User: CWallace |C. Wallace]] ''[[User talk: CWallace |TALK]]'' 17:06, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

== Trivia worthy?: MEGA Evolution ==

Is this trivia worthy?
*Ash has four fully evolved Pokémon (five if Pidgeot wasn't released) that can Mega Evolve. (Charizard, Heracross, Sceptile and Glalie)
–'''[[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Awe]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|some]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|DJ]][[User:AwesomeDJPokemon|Pokémon]]''' 13:40, 2 April 2015 (UTC)
:In my opinion, no. Since the anime most likely won't give Ash a mega stone or keystone. --[[User:Bomyne|Bomyne]] ([[User talk:Bomyne|talk]]) 20:42, 10 April 2015 (UTC)
In my opinion, yes.
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 04:20, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Calling him not smart? ==

I noticed this somewhere in the information listed under Character. While I realize that Ash may not make the smartest choices, it seems unnecessary to say "he may not be truly called smart" then jump into a a paragraph about his physical attributes. It's already been stated his intelligence is on the battlefield. [[User:Ray01Geogeass|Ray01Geogeass]] ([[User talk:Ray01Geogeass|talk]]) 16:07, 6 May 2015 (UTC)

Just a small changed but, in the character, shouldn't it be that Ash got over his loss after Ritchie lost as well and talked to him about it about word, cause I highly doubt Misty was all that helpful from scolding him? [[User:Jahman|Jahman]] ([[User talk:Jahman|talk]]) 17:42, 30 May 2015 (UTC)

Hello? [[User:Jahman|Jahman]] ([[User talk:Jahman|talk]]) 19:14, 6 September 2015 (UTC)
:I don't have any issues if you want to reword that part. I think it's a relatively important point that's worth mentioning. '''''[[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]]''''' 19:19, 6 September 2015 (UTC)

== Noibat's egg==

Does Noibat's egg count as being under Ash's ownership? Yeah, he helped it to hatch but it wasn't registered to him like his past eggs were... no-one gifted it to him and it wasn't marked by a Poké Ball prior to hatching. Officially, Noibat didn't belong to him until he actually captured it. It's like how Mankey and Sandile don't count as Ash's Pokémon since he didn't catch it them until after they evolved. [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 17:35, 15 June 2015 (UTC)

== Pikachu's Pokeball ==

Is it worth mentioning that Ash still carries around Pikachu's pokeball in the trivia section? It's been a long while since I've seen it, and the recent episode showed Ash giving it to Team Rocket and all...-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 15:32, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
:That's rather obvious isn't it? He needs to keep it to have Pikachu registered on his team. [[User:Glik|glik]][[User talk:Glik|glak]] 16:12, 25 June 2015 (UTC)
::What I meant is that it's been a long while since it was actually seen on screen, whoops.-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 19:51, 26 June 2015 (UTC)
:::Pikachu's Poké Ball was seen on-screen in [[XY020]] as well. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 22:05, 26 June 2015 (UTC)

== Brock's Mudkip ==

Brock loans Mudkip to Ash in Hooked on Onix, should this be under the temporary section? [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 09:56, 6 August 2015 (UTC)
: He also commanded the two Dragalge in An undersea place to call home [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 12:57, 7 August 2015 (UTC)

== Pokémon in training ==

The In training section of Ash's Pokémon says that "'''Some''' can be called upon at any time if needed.". Some means at least two, but not all of them, right? Since there are only two Pokémon in there (Squirtle and Primeape), I think this is not the appropriate word anymore. --[[User:Mine4017|Mine4017]] ([[User talk:Mine4017|talk]]) 14:05, 6 September 2015 (UTC)

== Pokemon Ash captured in total ==

its not 68 its 69
species of pokemon its 78 since Talonflame and Noibat came along unless im wrong--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 04:42, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:Talonflame doesn't count as a separate Pokémon. In other words, Ash did not catch a separate Talonflame, it evolved from his already existing Fletchinder.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 04:56, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

Oh so wait
So how many species of pokemon does Asyhg caught since Talonflame so its not 78.--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:06, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:It's... on the article...
:"Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and given away Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 77 different Pokémon species."--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 05:13, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

So was Talonflame counted --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:20, 10 September 2015 (UTC)
:Yes. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 05:37, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

I dont under the new info that was added
The poekmon ash have evolved can you explain im trying to understand and each one--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:25, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

Ash currently has ownership of 68 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released and given away Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 78 different Pokémon species. Of those Pokémon,

' 5 of them are non-evolutionary Pokémon. 15 of them belong to a two-stage evolutionary families, with Ash obtaining 6 of them in their fully evolved form, whilst raising 4 of them to their final form. Finally, 25 of his Pokémon come from three-stage evolutionary families, with Ash obtaining all, but 4 (1 in its final form, and 3 in their second form, 2 of whom evolved into their final form), in their first form. Of the remaining 21, Ash has evolved 4 of them into their second stage, and 10 into their fully evolved form."
i dont understnsd this part can someon eexplain please --[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 20:12, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

:If you ask me, that new part is unnecessary. Why is it even there? '''''[[Shadow Sneak (move)|Sneaking]] from page to page... It's the page-editing purple ghost... [[User:Gengarzilla|Gengar]][[User talk:Gengarzilla|zilla!]]''''' 22:19, 29 September 2015 (UTC)

ok sorry but can u explain
each of the pokemon that was stated of evolution--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 06:16, 30 September 2015 (UTC)
:The page is basically mentioning how many different Pokemon Ash owns and how many different species of Pokemon he owns. For instance, the amount of Pokemon he officially owns is 68 and previous evolutions don't count. For example, Ash's Froakie and Frogadier are counted as one, because they're technically the same Pokemon, as Froakie evolved into a Frogadier. The second list is all of the different kinds of Pokemon he owns. So for this list, the previous evolutions are included. So these Pokemon include, Pikachu, Froakie, Frogadier, Noibat, Tauros, Muk, Krabby, Kingler, Treecko, etc. The other information was just specific information on each of the captures that he has. Like how many Pokemon don't have any pre-evolutions or evolutions, how many he has captured that have already evolved and how many are apart of a two-stage evolutionary line. But those other bits of information have been deleted. Do you understand now? [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 06:52, 30 September 2015 (UTC)

no sorry
15 of them belong to a two-stage evolutionary families?
25 of his Pokémon come from three-stage evolutionary families?
--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 07:41, 30 September 2015 (UTC)

== Talk: Ash Ketchum Trivia ==

In the Trivia for Ash Ketchum, the first sentence about Ash's Gym battle rematches listed below is "incorrect" and makes no sense at all.

INCORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region."
He lost to Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Blaine in Kanto, Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos.

This is incorrect because Ash had "four" rematches in Kanto, not one. He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine.

In Hoenn, he had a rematch with (1) Brawly and (2) Norman.

In Sinnoh, he had a rematch with (1) Roark and (2) Fatina.

The other regions, however, are correct.

Can you please fix this mistake and word it differently? If not, I would consider omitting it.
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 04:18, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

: 'ATLEAST' means a minimum rematch at one gym in every region, which makes your point invalid [[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] '' [[User talk:Upratik 12|Talk]]''
::Upratik is right, plus Ash's first battles against both Norman and Fantina were both unofficial. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 08:06, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

You made your point about Norman and Fantina, but Ash had lost "more than one Gym battle in Kanto."

CORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region, except for Kanto (He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto: Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Erika and Blaine). He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine. He did not have a rematch against Erika. She gave him the Rainbow badge for rescuing Gloom from the fire."
[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 17:03, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Rayquaza, Latios and Latias ==

I know there have been a lot of discussion about weather legendary Pokémon should be added here but theses 3 dragons that appeared in the latest movie are a different case. We've always determined any Pokémon Ash has given a command to as qualifying for the Temporary section. He commanded these three to do specific moves several times and even formulated complicated strategies. In fact he even commented on it being a "battle". [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 12:49, 21 November 2015 (UTC)

== Talk: Ash Trivia ==

In the Trivia for Ash Ketchum, the first sentence about Ash's Gym battle rematches listed below is "incorrect" because Ash lost "more than one Gym battle in Kanto."

INCORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region." He lost to Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina and Blaine in Kanto, Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos.

CORRECT: "Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region, except for Kanto (He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto: Brock, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Erika and Blaine). He had a rematch against (1) Brock, (2) Lt. Surge, (3) Sabrina and (4) Blaine. He did not have a rematch against Erika. She gave him the Rainbow badge for rescuing Gloom from the fire. He lost to Whitney in Johto, Brawly in Hoenn, Roark in Sinnoh, Lenora in Unova, and Viola in Kalos."

[[User:Chrisbulb|Christian]] ([[User talk:Chrisbulb|talk]]) 02:46, 27 November 2015 (UTC)
:First: you already started a section for this exact same issue almost right above this. Please do not create new sections when there is no need.
:Second: you say that ''"Ash has lost at least one Gym battle in every region"'' is not correct. Then you also say that ''"He lost against five gym leaders in Kanto"'' is correct. If Ash lost to five Gym Leaders, he also lost to ''at least'' one Gym Leader.
:I mean no offense, but it seems your grasp of English is lacking in this area. Please trust mine as well as Upratik_12 and Playerking95's word when we tell you: the wording that you say is incorrect is ''not''. Please do not change the trivia again. If you want to continue to discuss it to attempt to understand your mistake, you may do so here; just, again, '''do not''' change that piece of trivia. Thank you. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 03:11, 27 November 2015 (UTC)

== Changing unofficial heading to befriended heading in the title Pokemon ==

I think it would be better to change the unofficial heading in the title Pokemon to Befriended. What do you think? [[User:PokemonCool|PokemonCool]] ([[User talk:PokemonCool|talk]]) 17:09, 23 January 2016 (UTC)
:I think "unofficial" is more descriptive because for the episodes Haunter and Larvitar were with Ash, they were essentially his Pokémon and he treated them as such but he never actually caught them. Ash has befriended lots of Pokémon besides just Haunter and Larvitar. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 18:06, 23 January 2016 (UTC)

But then we should add all the pokemon he befriended along with haunter and larvitar. [[User:PokemonCool|PokemonCool]] ([[User talk:PokemonCool|talk]]) 13:38, 24 January 2016 (UTC)
:Some of the Pokémon he's befriended are already under the "temporary" section. Haunter and Larvitar are special because for a time, they were unofficially a part of Ash's team. All of the other Pokémon he befriended were for the most part one-time appearances that had no lasting impact on Ash's journey. [[User:Aggron989|''AGG'']][[User talk:Aggron989|''RON'']][[Special:Contributions/Aggron989|''989'']] 18:28, 24 January 2016 (UTC)
::Aggron is correct, Haunter and Larvitar were different cases from Ash simply using/borrowing a Pokémon for a battle or two, or for an event such as the Pokémon race he borrowed Ponyta/Rapidash for. While Ash does borrow friends' Pokémon occasionally and might already have a bond with them, they don't count as part of his actual team lineup. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 18:55, 24 January 2016 (UTC)

== Questioning his age ==

How come on this talk page there is a big note saying not to question his age yet there is a trivia point in the page that does exactly this.[[User:Sly Fox|Sly Fox]] ([[User talk:Sly Fox|talk]]) 13:35, 7 February 2016 (UTC)
:The trivia point doesn't really question anything. It only mentions facts about Ash's age, and doesn't suggest that it might be anything other than what was confirmed.--[[User:Cold|Cold]] ([[User talk:Cold|talk]]) 18:43, 7 February 2016 (UTC)

== Baron ==

Should this be added to his Trainer class? I didn't watch the episode, but I'm guessing he did battle as one right?-- --[[User:Handmaiden 101|Handmaiden 101]] ''([[User talk:Handmaiden 101|tAlk]])'' 01:56, 25 February 2016 (UTC)
:Yes he did. But it shouldn't be mentioned in the infobox as he has also entered several [[Pokémon Contest]]s as a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], the [[Hearthome Collection]] as a [[Pokémon Stylist]], and the {{to|Camellia}} [[Pokéathlon]] as a Pokéathlete (although I'm not sure the term was used in the anime). The Trainer class parameter is for a Trainer's true occupation, if we list everything there it will become a mess. --[[User:Mikuri|'''Mi''']][[User talk: Mikuri|'''ku''']][[Special:Contributions/Mikuri|'''ri''']] 02:24, 25 February 2016 (UTC)

== Should we list of pokemon that Ash tried to catch? ==

It will be fun to know what pokemon he was trying to catch i forgot what were they?--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 18:32, 6 March 2016 (UTC)

== Ash borrow Sparky ==

He made Sparky team up with his Pikachu to use a double thunder shock attack in the Pokemon episode 82--[[User:SilverioFlame|SilverioBOMB ]] ([[User talk:SilverioFlame|talk]]) 05:02, 10 March 2016 (UTC)

== Temporary and Unofficial ==

I know there is already a discussion about this, but couldn't Raticate be in the "Temporary" section. I also think Beedrill should be in the "Temporary" section. On James' page the Victreebel that evolved from the Weepinbell that was traded for his other Victreebel was on the "Temporary Pokemon owned by Team Rocket" page.

And also the "Unofficial" section with Larvitar and Haunter is bugging me. Can we put like "Befriended" or something?

== How? ==

How do I add pictures to Ash's pokemon?

Talk:Ash Ketchum/Archive 6

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