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XY012

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* {{BMGf|159081|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
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'''To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンバイヤーを捕まえろ！コフーライ偽装作戦！！''' ''Capture the Pokémon Buyer! The {{tt|Kofuurai|Spewpa}} Impersonation Plan!!'') is the 12th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 811th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 9, 2014 and in the United States on April 5, 2014.
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==Blurb==

On the road to Cyllage City, our heroes are forced to leap out of the way when a roaring truck barrels down on them, with Officer Jenny in close pursuit. When the dust clears, Ash and friends notice a cage that fell off the truck, and a weary Scatterbug that crawls out and collapses. They quickly scoop it up and take it to the nearest Pokémon Center, where Officer Jenny finds them—and tries to arrest Ash for being an accomplice in stealing the Scatterbug!

The misunderstanding is quickly sorted out. Officer Jenny explains that she’s on the trail of Dolan, a Pokémon smuggler who specializes in Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon. Because Vivillon can have wings of many different colors and patterns based on their native habitat, they’re highly prized by collectors, and Dolan takes full advantage of that.

When the Scatterbug they rescued evolves into Spewpa, Clemont notices something in its fur—it appears to be a transmitter, attached by the smuggler so he can keep track of his “merchandise.” They quickly develop a plan: one of them will wear the transmitter, plus a Spewpa disguise (provided by costume designer Serena) and act as bait, then Clemont will use one of his inventions to track the transmitter to Dolan’s secret hideout. Clemont’s Chespin is the closest to Spewpa's size, so it gets the job!

Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie put the disguised Chespin in the cage and leave it for Dolan to find, while they and Officer Jenny hide nearby. And it works! Dolan arrives to claim his lost treasure, and then unwittingly leads our heroes to the cave where he’s keeping all the Pokémon he’s nabbed. When he catches our heroes poking around, he attacks with his Diggersby. Ash’s Froakie battles back—and then Spewpa leaps into the fray, evolves into a beautiful purple Vivillon, and uses its calming powers to take the fight right out of Dolan! Officer Jenny arrests him, and our heroes free all the captured Spewpa...who then evolve all at once, into Vivillon of many different patterns! They take to the sky in an amazing rainbow of colors, and our heroes’ journey continues.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr|company}} are on their way to their next [[Gym]] required to enter the [[Kalos League]], when they suddenly notice [[Officer Jenny]] chasing after a criminal. The group runs after the high speed chase, Officer Jenny is in hot pursuit of a stranger on a jeep accompanied by a {{p|Diggersby}}. The pair refuse to comply to Officer Jenny's commands to stop, and the criminal commands Diggersby to use {{m|Mud Shot}} behind the vehicle, knocking down a tree and temporarily stopping Officer Jenny. Laughing as they escape, the criminals notice a cage has dropped from the back of their vehicle, but as Officer Jenny is on their tail, they can not go back to retrieve it. Ash and his friends run along, but double back because {{an|Clemont}} is too weak to go on. They notice the cage, which has been popped open from the impact. From it emerges a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} Ash has never seen, and he uses his [[Pokédex]] to identify it as a {{p|Scatterbug}}. On first meeting, Scatterbug seems alarmed, but after Ash explains their good intentions, it collapses on the ground, weak. Guided by Serena's map, the group rush to a [[Pokémon Center]].

At the Pokémon Center, the weakened Scatterbug is taken into the center by {{TP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}} soon to be healthy again. While Ash and his friends wait, [[Nurse Joy]] comments on how the Scatterbug isn't from their region. Ash asks how she can tell, and Nurse Joy brings up a computer display with six different types of {{p|Vivillon}}, and explains that their patterns differ between regions. She asks how Ash found the certain Scatterbug, and Ash is about to respond when Officer Jenny, accompanied by {{p|Manectric}}, lassos him form behind with her rope, saying she will put him under arrest if he resists. She says that because the group had the Scatterbug, they are accomplices of [[Dolan]], a Pokémon smuggler. Officer Jenny releases Ash after he explains their story, and Nurse Joy reasons that Dolan must have lost the Scatterbug. Officer Jenny apologizes, embarrassed, and Wigglytuff reemerges with the recovered Scatterbug.

Later, seated at a booth, Ash asks Officer Jenny about the Pokémon smugglers. Officer Jenny informs him and the group that the smugglers capture Pokémon from various [[region]]s all over the world and sell them on a large scale on the Internet. She explains that Dolan is a smuggler that specializes in Vivillon, so he captures Scatterbug and {{p|Spewpa}} in large amounts and keeps them locked in his hideout. Then, when they evolve into Vivillon, he sells them for a high price. As the children pledge not to let him get away with it, Scatterbug scampers around on the table, apparently distressed. It glows with a bright light and evolves into Spewpa. Ash scans it with his Pokédex, and [[Bonnie]] asks the group to tell her more about [[evolution]]. Ash's explanation is somewhat misguided, saying they evolve with a "bang!", and Clemont clarifies in a more respectable manner for Bonnie, notably referring to levels and also mentioning [[evolutionary stone]]s. Clemont notices something on the Spewpa, and upon further examination it appears to be a chip emitting radio waves, so that Dolan can follow his Pokémon if they escape. Ash resolves that if Dolan is somewhere in the vicinity, he will capture him and reassures Spewpa, whose friends are still in captivity.

Suddenly, {{an|Serena}} thinks of a plan. If they let Dolan receive some bait and follow the waves the chip is emitting, they can locate his hideout, and save the captured Pokémon as well. Officer Jenny questions their abilities to execute the plan, but Serena explains they have an inventor on their team: Clemont. He takes out a machine he calls a "Omnidirectional Super Sensitive Tracking Dish". He explains that if the transmitter chip is put into the machine so that it can memorize its waves beforehand, one can pinpoint its location no matter where they go. The machine is turned on and ready to go, but Serena is concerned for Spewpa's safety, as they are using it as bait and exposing it to potential danger. Ash decides he will be the bait, but Serena has other ideas. She takes out her costume bag and disguises Ash as Spewpa, but Officer Jenny is unimpressed, saying that Ash is a little too big to pass as a real Spewpa. They switch to {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, who is too small. Finally they decide on [[Clemont's Chespin]].

The group, including Officer Jenny on motorbike, returns to the road and replaces the cage where they found it, with the disguised Chespin inside. As expected, Dolan soon returns to retrieve his lost commodity. Dolan picks up the cage and is pleased to see that Scatterbug has evolved, and takes it back to his vehicle.The group uses the radio wave sensing machine and follow. Once they have entered a forest, the machine breaks. Officer Jenny goes on ahead and tells the kids not to do anything reckless.

Ash sends out his {{AP|Fletchling}} to look for Dolan's car from the sky, and it spots it going up a rocky mountain. Ash and the other children follow it up the mountain until they reach Dolan's hideout. Ash wants to go in right away, but Serena points out that Dolan might use the Pokemon as hostages if they do. They decide rescuing Chespin is their top priority, and opt that {{AP|Froakie}} first check the interior to search for human presence. Inside, Froakie sees glass tanks with many Spewpa inside, but no people. The group is beginning to advance when the Spewpa, on Ash's shoulder, notices something. Ash turns around to see {{AP|Pikachu}}, Dedenne, Bonnie, Serena, and Clemont whisked up by a net, where they hang on a tree branch. Just then, Dolan appears behind Ash. Dolan brandishes the cage holding the revealed Chespin, and threatens to sell it as well. He tells Ash to hand over Spewpa, and releases Diggersby. Froakie comes to defend Ash, as {{type|Water}} attacks are effective against a {{t|Ground}} type like Diggersby. Dolan orders Mud Shot, which Froakie dodges and counters with {{m|Bubble}}. Diggersby disappears under the ground with {{m|Dig}}, and hits Froakie despite Ash's warnings. While Froakie can't dodge in mid-air, Diggersby uses {{m|Double Slap}}. When Froakie returns to the ground, unaffected, Diggersby uses {{m|Hammer Arm}}, and Froakie responds with {{m|Water Pulse}}, but Diggersby's attack lands and Froakie collapses. Ash rushes to its aid, while Diggersby again uses Hammer Arm. Ash promises to protect Spewpa and it slams into the approaching Diggersby, and sends it flying back. Dolan refuses to give up and uses Double Slap, but Spewpa uses {{m|Protect}} and winds Diggersby with {{m|String Shot}}. Diggersby breaks free, and Dolan commands it to finish it. Meanwhile, Spewpa is acting strange, and is running around in circles. It glows with evolutionary light and evolves into an Elegant type Vivillon. Dolan rejoices, happy to see how big of a price the particular Vivillon will get, and when Ash grows angry Dolan resolves to get rid of him with Mud Shot, but Vivillon uses {{m|Safeguard}}. Ash commands Vivillon to counter-attack with {{m|Stun Spore}} which sends Diggersby crashing to the floor, unable to battle.

Dolan whips out a net to capture Vivillon by hand, but his hand is lassoed by none other than Officer Jenny. Dolan refuses to give in, even when threatened with an {{m|Electro Ball}}, but Vivillon rains down its scales, which have an effect of quelling one's combative spirit. Dolan gives in easily. After praising their Pokémon, the children release the caged Spewpa, who simultaneously all evolve into different forms of Vivillon. The children promise to meet again as the Vivillon fly into the sky, free at last.

==Major events==

* {{an|Bonnie}} learns about [[Evolution]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Vivillon}} (Elegant, Continental, Garden, Icy Snow, Savannah and Sun Patterns)
* {{p|Diggersby}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY012.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Dolan]]
* [[Viola]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY012.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Scatterbug}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Spewpa}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Manectric}} ({{OP|Officer Jenny|Manectric}})
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]'s; Meadow Pattern; flashback)
* {{p|Diggersby}} ([[Dolan]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (evolves)
* {{p|Spewpa}} (multiple; one newly evolved; all evolve)
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; Elegant, Continental, Garden, Icy Snow, Savannah, and Sun Patterns; newly evolved)
* {{p|Pikachu}} (evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Raichu}} (newly evolved; fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Fennekin}}
* This is the first {{series|XY}} episode to feature an [[evolution]].
** This is also the first episode to feature Pikachu's evolution into Raichu on-screen (though only as a fantasy) despite both Pokémon having appeared in the anime ever since the [[EP001|first]] [[EP014|season]].
* {{an|Serena}} narrates the preview of the [[XY013|next episode]] alone, but {{Ash}} reads the title card and says the "Everyone, get Pokémon!" phrase.
* Similar to ''[[BW128|To Catch a Rotom!]]'', the dub title is a reference to 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film ''{{wp|To Catch a Thief}}''
* The number of the episode in [[XY series|this series]], 12, is the same level which {{p|Spewpa}} evolves into {{p|Vivillon}} and those are two of the Pokémon which this episode focuses on.
* Clemont's radar looks like the Dragon Ball radar from {{wp|Dragon Ball}}.

===Errors===
* As {{p|Scatterbug}} closes its eyes and faints, the pattern around its eyes disappears.
* {{p|Spewpa}} is facing Clemont as he explains evolution to the group, but in the next shot, Spewpa faces Ash instead.
* While Ash shows off his Spewpa disguise, [[Officer Jenny]]'s eyes are blue instead of amber.
* Upon evolving, one of the Vivillon has a Sun Pattern missing the magenta circle in the center.

<gallery>
File:XY012 error.png|Scatterbug's eyes error
File:XY012 error 2.png|Officer Jenny's eyes error
File:XY012 error 3.png|Vivillon Sun Pattern error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* For an unknown reason, the title card lacks the characters' shadows in the Greek dub.

==In other languages==
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BW134

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(Japanese: '''お宝の謎！無人島アドベンチャー！！''' ''Mystery of the Treasure! Deserted Island Adventure!!'') is the 134th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 791st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on July 18, 2013.
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==Synopsis==

==Major events==


===Debuts===
* {{ga|Alexa}}
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Helioptile}}
* {{p|Gogoat}}


==Characters==
===Humans===

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}






* {{ga|Alexa}}

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})






















* {{p|Helioptile}} (Alexa's)
* {{p|Gogoat}} (Alexa's)
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Flareon}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}
* {{p|Shiftry}}
* {{p|Mismagius}}
==Trivia==


===Errors===
===Dub edits===
==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 both the [[Pokémon anime]] and ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] Pokémon games.

He shares his Japanese name—which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智)—with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===Character===
[[File:Ash anime.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his 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 the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{an|Professor Oak}} as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock in his sleep and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
However, 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 [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five Gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, one of his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire type.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary, and ending up in the top 16. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash AG.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.
[[File:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.

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 {{ashfr}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.
[[File:Ash DP 1.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}}, {{mov|Giratina}}, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, {{OBP|Reshiram|M14}}{{tt|*|Black—Victini and Reshiram}}, {{OBP|Zekrom|M14}}{{tt|*|White—Victini and Zekrom}} and {{an|Meloetta}}. 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.

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.

[[File:AshWallace.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]
Ash has also participated in Contests. He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, as well as one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the Contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a Ribbon he received in a Contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.

Ash soon obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4, during which time he defeated his long-time Sinnoh rival [[Paul]] for the first time, and fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Though he lost later on in the battle, he seems to be okay with losing, as he has become closer to his Pokémon than ever before. Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, and Brock then set off on their own paths to follow their respective dreams, with Brock saying he will no longer be joining Ash on his next journey.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash came with Professor Oak and his mom on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the legendary {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. He is now currently in journey in [[Unova]], first bringing along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, Ash also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], despite battling quite well, he failed to win them and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he didn't feel bad for seeing his friends winning the awards. After managing to obtain the Unova Badges he was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, he battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival [[Stephan]]. He then battled one of his recent rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', making it to the top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

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 (and this has happened for just about every one of his Pokémon) go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect; and he will often go out of his way 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.

===Family===
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|250px|A 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 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, and his son (Ash's father) followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png|thumb|right|300px|A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.

====Currently in rotation====


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), much like he did with his {{AP|Kingler}} and {{AP|Muk}} in [[Kanto]] with {{an|Professor Oak}}.

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok}} ♂
|}

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

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{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=175px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVStar.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|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill}} ♀
|}

====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.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}
|
|}

====Status unknown====
This section is for Ash's Pokémon whose current whereabouts are unknown.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
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|}

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

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

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

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

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used. Many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{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 she was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash when it was 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 got out of the computer world, it was returned to Akihabara.

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

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

{{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
|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 was having problems.

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 encountered Dawn's Piplup the first time in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' when everyone got separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|BubbleBeam}} 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 BubbleBeam 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
|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.

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 done 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 done.}}

{{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}}.}}

===Badges obtained===
====Indigo League====
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[Badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] Badges]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Johto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Hoenn]]]]
* {{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!]]'')
{{-}}

====Battle Frontier====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]
* [[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|Spirits 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 League====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Current Unova Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Unova]]]]
* {{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]]'')
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===Pokémon competitions===
====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Conference]] (top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (top 4)
* [[Vertress Conference]] (top 8)
|}

====Pokémon championship battles====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|right|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)
|}

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

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (winner)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] (N/A)
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] (N/A)
* [[Grass Tournament]] (runner-up)
* [[Sumo Conference]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (top 32)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (champion)
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] (DNF)
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] (champion)
** [[Squallville]] (champion)
* [[Rota]] Tournament (champion)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
* [[Pokémon Contests]]
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (winner - tied with {{an|May}})
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest (top 8)
** [[Wallace Cup]] (top 8)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (runner-up)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (runner-up, unique award)
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] (top 32)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (winner)
* [[Pokéathlon]] (runner-up)
* [[Club Battle]] (runner-up)
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] (runner-up)
* [[Clubsplosion]] (top 4)
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] (runner-up)
|}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub, [[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present) [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] (''[[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) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]]) ([[M01]]-[[M04]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present) ([[M10]]-present)
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi= Rahul Sharma
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely
|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]])
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|right|Ash 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====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Ash's Pikachu
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pikachu AP.png
|epnum=SP01
|epname=Hoppip, the Wind Calls!
|desc=Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash's main Pokémon. It travels with him outside his [[Poké Ball]], just like in the anime.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Psyduck AP.png
|epnum=SP02
|epname=The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} in his battle against [[Whitney]].}}

===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===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
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 movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|left|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 adaptations. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
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}}.
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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}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon.]]
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, or {{t|Ghost}} types.
** This excludes both his unofficial {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} and in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, where he has caught a {{p|Slowpoke}}, a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}}.
* 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.
* 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}}.
* Ash has shown to possess some {{wp|drawing}} abilities which were shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' where he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}.
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (as {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and shown in several episodes throughout the series. He demonstrates this again in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try and save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.
* 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!]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|- 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 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
| 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 is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Named after 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. Can mean "young wisdom" or "little knowledge".
|- 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.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}

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

===On Bulbagarden forums===
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f348/ash-club-5254/ Ash Club]

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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 both the [[Pokémon anime]] and ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I|first generation]] Pokémon games.

He shares his Japanese name—which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智)—with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===Character===
[[File:Ash anime.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his 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 the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{an|Professor Oak}} as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock in his sleep and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
However, 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 [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five Gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, one of his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire type.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary, and ending up in the top 16. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash AG.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.
[[File:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.

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 {{ashfr}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.
[[File:Ash DP 1.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}}, {{mov|Giratina}}, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, {{OBP|Reshiram|M14}}{{tt|*|Black—Victini and Reshiram}}, {{OBP|Zekrom|M14}}{{tt|*|White—Victini and Zekrom}} and {{an|Meloetta}}. 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.

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.

[[File:AshWallace.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]
Ash has also participated in Contests. He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, as well as one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the Contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a Ribbon he received in a Contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.

Ash soon obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4, during which time he defeated his long-time Sinnoh rival [[Paul]] for the first time, and fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Though he lost later on in the battle, he seems to be okay with losing, as he has become closer to his Pokémon than ever before. Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, and Brock then set off on their own paths to follow their respective dreams, with Brock saying he will no longer be joining Ash on his next journey.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash came with Professor Oak and his mom on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the legendary {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. He is now currently in journey in [[Unova]], first bringing along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the Badges, Ash also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], despite battling quite well, he failed to win them and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he didn't feel bad for seeing his friends winning the awards. After managing to obtain the Unova Badges he was allowed to participate in the [[Vertress Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. In the preliminary round, he battled Trip one-on-one, defeating him for the first time and ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated his friend and rival [[Stephan]]. He then battled one of his recent rivals, {{un|Cameron}}, where he lost in ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', making it to the top 8 of the Vertress Conference.

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 (and this has happened for just about every one of his Pokémon) go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect; and he will often go out of his way 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.

===Family===
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|250px|A 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 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, and his son (Ash's father) followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png|thumb|right|300px|A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.

====Currently in rotation====


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), much like he did with his {{AP|Kingler}} and {{AP|Muk}} in [[Kanto]] with {{an|Professor Oak}}.

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok}} ♂
|}

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

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{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=175px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=190px}} [[File:ShinyVStar.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|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=190px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill}} ♀
|}

====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.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}
|
|}

====Status unknown====
This section is for Ash's Pokémon whose current whereabouts are unknown.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
|
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|}

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

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].
{| align="center" 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.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
|
|
|
|}

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

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used. Many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{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 she was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash when it was 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 got out of the computer world, it was returned to Akihabara.

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

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

{{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
|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 was having problems.

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 encountered Dawn's Piplup the first time in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' when everyone got separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|BubbleBeam}} 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 BubbleBeam 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
|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.

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 done 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 done.}}

{{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}}.}}

===Badges obtained===
====Indigo League====
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[Badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] Badges]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Johto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Hoenn]]]]
* {{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!]]'')
{{-}}

====Battle Frontier====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]
* [[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|Spirits 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 League====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Current Unova Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Unova]]]]
* {{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]]'')
{{-}}


===Pokémon competitions===
====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Conference]] (top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (top 4)
* [[Vertress Conference]] (top 8)
|}

====Pokémon championship battles====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|right|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)
|}

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

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (winner)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] (N/A)
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] (N/A)
* [[Grass Tournament]] (runner-up)
* [[Sumo Conference]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (top 32)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (champion)
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] (DNF)
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] (champion)
** [[Squallville]] (champion)
* [[Rota]] Tournament (champion)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
* [[Pokémon Contests]]
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (winner - tied with {{an|May}})
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest (top 8)
** [[Wallace Cup]] (top 8)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (runner-up)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (runner-up, unique award)
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] (top 32)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (winner)
* [[Pokéathlon]] (runner-up)
* [[Club Battle]] (runner-up)
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] (runner-up)
* [[Clubsplosion]] (top 4)
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] (runner-up)
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{normal color light}}|bordercolor={{water color}}
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub, [[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present) [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] (''[[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) Pablo Gandolfo ({{tt|[[M06]]-[[M07]]|Argentinian dub}}) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]]) ([[M01]]-[[M04]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present) ([[M10]]-present)
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi= Rahul Sharma
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely
|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]])
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|right|Ash 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====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Ash's Pikachu
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pikachu AP.png
|epnum=SP01
|epname=Hoppip, the Wind Calls!
|desc=Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash's main Pokémon. It travels with him outside his [[Poké Ball]], just like in the anime.}}

=====Temporary=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Psyduck AP.png
|epnum=SP02
|epname=The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} in his battle against [[Whitney]].}}

===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===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
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 movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|left|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 adaptations. The same applies with Ash's team as they made similar appearances.

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
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}}.
{{-}}

==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}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon.]]
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, or {{t|Ghost}} types.
** This excludes both his unofficial {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} and in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, where he has caught a {{p|Slowpoke}}, a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}}.
* 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.
* 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}}.
* Ash has shown to possess some {{wp|drawing}} abilities which were shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' where he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}.
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (as {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and shown in several episodes throughout the series. He demonstrates this again in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try and save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.
* 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!]]''.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|- 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 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
| 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 is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Named after 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. Can mean "young wisdom" or "little knowledge".
|- 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.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}

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

===On Bulbagarden forums===
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/f348/ash-club-5254/ Ash Club]

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BW116

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title_ja=燃えよリザードン！VSカイリュー！|
title_ja_trans=Burn, Lizardon! VS Kairyu! |
broadcast_jp=March 7, 2013 |
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en_op=[[It's Always You and Me]] |
ja_op=[[Be an Arrow!|やじるしになって！2013]] |
ja_ed=[[Sakura Go-Round|サクラ・ゴーラウンド]] |
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* {{BMGf|146208|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|148080|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''燃えよリザードン！VSカイリュー！''' ''Burn, {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}! VS {{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}!'') is the 116th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 773rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 7, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have arrived at a [[Kanto]] Fair, and Ash feels both nostalgic and excited for seeing lots of Kanto Pokémon crafts. {{an|N}} realizes that Ash excitement must be because he's from Kanto, and Ash says that it's true. Also {{an|Iris}} is excited, and she runs along with Ash to explore the Fair, followed by {{an|Cilan}} and N. As they make their way through the Fair, Ash hears a familiar voice, and sees a video presentation, where none other than {{an|Professor Oak}} himself is presenting the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto: {{type|Water}} {{p|Squirtle}}, {{type|Fire}} {{p|Charmander}}, and {{type|Grass}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}. N asks Ash which Pokémon he chose as his starter, to which Iris tells that {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash's starter. N is surprised, and Ash explains that he arrived late, and all the other Pokémon were already taken, so he wound up with Pikachu, which turned out to be just great. The video presentation then ends, and a young lady then appears on a small stage, being ready to present Kanto's Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charmander. A puff of smoke covers the stage, and when it clears, a Charmander reveals itself. The crowd is excited, and Ash scans Charmander with his [[Pokédex]]. The presentation begins with Charmander using {{m|Ember}}, charming the audience. Charmander then begins spinning while still using Ember, but soon becomes dizzy and accidentally knocks over a lamp, which crashes onto it, as well as a piece of the stage wall. Ash is worried if Charmander is okay, but then Charmander's tail rises from the rubble, indicating that it's at least somewhat fine.

Charmander is taken to a [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] puts some band-aids on it. She notices Ash and his friends outside of the room, and comes out, saying that Charmander just needs a little rest to recover, making them relieved.

With Charmander getting well, Ash and his friends sit down to drink. Ash tells how this Charmander reminded him of his own Charmander. Cilan is surprised, and wonders that didn't Ash start his journey with Pikachu. Ash admits that that is the truth, but that he also later [[EP011|encountered an abandoned Charmander]], which he, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} had saved from a downpour, its tail flame barely burning. It had been taken to a Pokémon Center, from which, as soon as it had recovered, had left to return to wait for [[Damian|its Trainer]]. A while later, it had proved its strength by saving Pikachu from the hands of {{TRT}}, prompting its Trainer to take it back. Charmander, however, witnessing how selfish its Trainer was, refused to re-join him, and instead went together with Ash. They then went through many experiences together, such as [[EP025|helping Ash to catch]] a {{AP|Primeape}}, [[EP032|allowing him to earn]] the {{Badge|Soul}} from [[Koga]], and [[Snow Way Out!|warming him up during a snowstorm]]. It had [[EP043|then evolved into]] a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and [[EP044|started to disobey him]]. It had soon after [[EP046|evolved again]], now becoming a {{AP|Charizard}}, but still retaining its [[obedience|disobedience]]. Although Charizard had [[EP059|helped him to defeat]] [[Blaine]] and earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}, its [[EP079|disobedience at the Indigo Plateau]] had cost him the place in the [[Pokémon League]]'s quarter-finals. Iris wonders how this could've happened, to which Cilan reminds her how she has had the same kind of problems with her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}.

Ash then starts telling how his relationship with Charizard had finally taken a turn to the better at the [[Orange Islands]], where Charizard [[EP105|had been frozen in a battle]] against a {{p|Poliwrath}}, severely weakening it. Ash had stayed along Charizard's side all night, trying to help it recover as well as he could. Seeing how unselfishly Ash was taking care of it, Charizard had finally earned Ash's trust and started obeying him, even defeating Poliwrath in a [[rematch]]. Cilan then wonders why Charizard isn't still in Ash's [[party|team]], even though it had become his friend. Ash explains that when he had entered the [[Johto]] [[region]], [[EP134|he and his friends had met]] {{jo|Liza}} and found out about the [[Charicific Valley]], where lots of Charizard were training to become stronger. Ash's Charizard had tried to test its powers with the Charizard in the Valley, but was proven to be seriously underleveled compared to them. Making one of the hardest decisions of his life, Ash had decided to leave Charizard at the Valley, so that it could train and become more worthy and stronger battler. Since then, Charizard had rejoined Ash in several important fights, such as in [[EP254|his Gym battle against Clair]], [[EP270|his Silver Conference battle against Gary]], as well as [[AG136|his Battle Frontier match]] against [[Noland's Articuno]], proving that its training at the Charicific Valley had indeed paid off.

The young lady and her Charmander then appear, apologizing for all the trouble they had caused. Ash tells Charmander not to try too much, and it and its Trainer then leave. Ash thinks that he now wants to meet Charizard again, making both Iris and Cilan excited of the idea to see it, Cilan mostly because he wants to see how Ash's relationship with Charizard differs from the one with Pikachu. He makes a phone call to Professor Oak, who tells that Charizard has already been sent from the Valley to the lab, waiting to be transferred. Oak asks which Pokémon Ash is going to send to him as an exchange, to which Ash says that he's going to send his {{AP|Unfezant}}. Oak is interested of how it would get along with Ash's {{AP|other|Noctowl}} {{AP|Flying|Swellow}}-{{AP|types|Staraptor}} at the lab, and agrees. The exchange is then made, sending Unfezant's [[Poké Ball]] to Professor Oak, while Charizard's Poké Ball appears at the Pokémon Center.

Ash joins the others on the outside at the battlefield. Iris and Cilan eager Ash to show Charizard, so Ash, after taking a deep breath, sends out the Flame Pokémon, which emerges from the Ball with a ground-shaking roar. Pikachu jumps on Charizard's shoulder, and the others are amazed at the sight of the magnificent Pokémon. As Ash introduces Charizard to his friends, it greets him with its usual {{m|Flamethrower}} scorching. Ash compliments Charizard's Flamethrower, and they have a fist tap. Even N is impressed, seeing how much their friendship has deepened just because of Charizard long absence, saying that they are indeed true friends. Ash then calls out his [[Unova]] team to greet Charizard, and Iris does the same. Ash introduces his new Pokémon to Charizard, but quickly Charizard's eyes focus on Iris's Dragonite, who glares back at it with an equally fiery stare. Noticing the sprouting rivalry between their Pokémon, Ash challenges Iris and Dragonite to a battle, saying that it'll be the only way to let the two Pokémon to settle their differences without everything getting out of control. Iris gladly accepts the challenge, making Cilan extremely excited.

The battle begins with Dragonite firing a Flamethrower, which Charizard counters with its own Flamethrower. Charizard then takes flight, with Dragonite following right on its tail. Iris tells Dragonite to use {{m|ThunderPunch}}, which Ash counters by having Charizard use {{m|Wing Attack}}, effectively blocking Dragonite's attack. Ash then has Charizard use {{m|Slash}}, and Iris counters by having Dragonite use {{m|Dragon Rush}}. The two moves collide in a big explosion, and Iris excited of how strong her Dragonite is. However, her hopes are soon crushed as Charizard emerges from the dust cloud and roars loudly. Ash decides show the results of Charizard's training by having it to counter a {{type|Dragon}} [[move|attack]] with another Dragon-type attack, and tells Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Iris tells Dragonite to fly away, but Charizard quickly catches it up and hits the Dragon Pokémon, sending it crashing into the ground. When the dust clears, Dragonite is seen holding its right arm, clearly damaged. N then calls off the battle, saying that the two Pokémon have already settled their differences. Cilan is impressed, and says that it was a good idea to hold this a battle. Iris, however, wonders why Dragon Rush wasn't {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} on Charizard, since it was a Dragon-type attack. The others then are mildly surprised, N even chucking a bit, and Ash corrects Iris that Charizard is not a Dragon-type. Iris is shocked and protests that how could it then be able to use a Dragon-type attack and look so much like a Dragon-type, to which Ash replies by showing her Charizard's Pokédex entry, which clearly states that Charizard is a {{t|Fire}}/{{type|Flying}}, shocking Iris even more, as she had already thought about catching herself a Charmander. Ash decides to take Charizard with him on his Unova journey, making both his friends and Charizard excited, with the latter firing a celebrating Flamethrower into the sky.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Charizard]] returns and is revealed to have learned {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Slash}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.
* Charizard battles [[Iris's Dragonite]]. The battle is called off by {{an|N}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW116.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Tracey}}
* {{an|N}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* {{an|Misty}} (flashback)
* {{an|Brock}} (flashback)
* [[Jessie]] (flashback)
* [[James]] (flashback)
* [[Damian]] (flashback)
* [[Koga]] (flashback)
* [[Tad]] (flashback)
* {{jo|Liza}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charmander}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; flashback)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}}; flashback)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charmander}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Koga|Golbat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (flashback)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]]; flashback)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Tad]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{jo|Liza}}'s; [[Charla]]; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}}; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}}; flashback)
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{OP|Noland|Articuno}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: [[Pokémon Global Link]]'s {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} event for [[BW117]].
* This is the first appearance of Ash's Charizard since ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', 309 episodes ago.
** This is also the first appearance of [[Ash's Primeape]] outside of an opening since [[EP029|its departure to train with Anthony]] over 700 episodes ago, appearing in the Charizard flashback sequence.
* This is the first time {{an|Misty}} had a speaking role since ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
** This is also the first time since ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'' when {{Tracey}} has made an appearance in person.
* This episode features the following flashbacks, which have all been reanimated to match the style introduced in {{series|Best Wishes}}:
** Ash and {{an|Brock}} saving {{p|Charmander}} from the rain, and Ash later capturing it from ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''.
** Charmander battling {{AP|Primeape}} from ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
** The battle between Charmander and [[Koga's Golbat]] from ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
** Charmander, {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} huddling with Ash from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''.
** Charmander's [[evolution]] into {{p|Charmeleon}} in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''.
** Charmeleon beginning to disobey Ash in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''.
** The battle between Charmeleon and {{p|Aerodactyl}} which caused Charmeleon to evolve from ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''.
** Charizard defeating [[Blaine's Magmar]] from ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''
** Charizard refusing to battle for Ash, costing him the [[Indigo League]] from ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''.
** Charizard being defeated and severely weakened by [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, and Ash's later actions that allowed him to regain Charizard's trust in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.
** Charizard's desperation to be accepted at the [[Charicific Valley]] and Ash leaving it behind in ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]''.
** Defeating [[Clair's Dragonair]] from ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]''.
** Defeating [[Gary's Blastoise]] from ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]''.
** Battling [[Noland's Articuno]] from ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''.
* Unlike the other moves seen in the flashbacks, [[Clair's Dragonair]]'s {{m|Iron Tail}} was not reanimated to match the move's appearance in {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This is the first time a flashback to a previous Pokémon league that is not the most recent Pokémon league is shown. A flashback is shown of the [[Indigo League]], and Ash had just recently competed in the [[Vertress Conference]].
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Seismic Toss}} is not in Charizard's moveset since it was first used in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.
** Despite being part {{type|Flying}}, this episode also marks the first time Charizard is seen using {{m|Wing Attack|a Flying-type move}}.
* This is the first time when Ash has sent a Pokémon from his [[Unova]] team to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], namely {{AP|Unfezant}}.
* Although [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} only appear briefly in a flashback, they are barely visible as in the scene they appear at they are being burned by [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander]]'s {{m|Flamethrower}}, leaving only their weak silhouette visible.
* The [[Magikarp salesman]] makes a speaking cameo appearance in this episode as one of the vendors at the Kanto Fair, meaning he has now appeared at least once in every anime series so far.
* Ash's [[Sinnoh]] attire is the only one he was not shown wearing during this episode, as his Charizard does not appear throughout the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}}.

===Errors===
* During the flashback of ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', some of the feathers on Pidgeotto's head are colored yellow like its {{p|Pidgeot|evolved form}} instead of pink.
* During the flashback of ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Aerodactyl's leg is colored orange while it holds Ash.
* During the flashback when Ash was sending Charizard to the [[Charicific Valley]], Ash's sleeve is discolored.
* Before Oak sent Ash's Charizard for his Unfezant, his eyes are colored brown instead of black.
* After Ash picks up Charizard's Poké Ball, the wrist of his glove is colored green instead of red.

<gallery>
File:BW116 error 1.png|Pidgeotto with Pidgeot's feathers on its head
File:BW116 error 2.png|Aerodactyl with Charizard's coloration
File:BW116 error 3.png|Ash's sleeve is blue like the rest of his jacket
File:BW116 error 4.png|Oak's miscolored eyes
File:BW116 error 5.png|Ash's glove has the same coloration as [[List of clothing in the anime#Advanced Generation series|the one]] he wore during the [[Advanced Generation series|AG series]]
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==In other languages==

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BW108

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'''A Unova League Evolution!''' (Japanese: '''決着イッシュリーグ！ピカチュウ対ルカリオ！！''' ''{{tt|Isshu|Unova}} League Conclusion! Pikachu VS Lucario!!'') is the 108th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 765th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 10, 2013 and in the United States on April 13, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}


==Major events==

* {{un|Cameron}} defeats {{Ash}}, eliminating the latter from the tournament.
* [[Virgil]] defeats Cameron, advancing to the final round.
* Cameron is revealed to own a {{p|Watchog}}.
* Virgil defeats [[Dino]] in the final round, winning the [[Vertress Conference]].

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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
[[File:Dare da BW108.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
* [[Trip]] (flashback)
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Stephan]]
* {{un|Cameron}}
* [[Virgil]]
* [[Burgundy]] (flashback)
* [[Georgia]] (flashback)
* [[Luke]] (flashback)
* {{un|Sylvester}} (flashback)
* [[Don George]] (flashback)
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Dino]]
* [[Katharine]]
* [[Antonio]]
* [[Ramone]]
* [[Emmanuel]]
* [[Flora]]
* [[Kenton]]
* [[Manning]]
* [[Geraldo]]
* [[Russet]]
* [[Davy]]
* [[Battle judge|Referee]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW108.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Lucario}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Cameron|Lucario}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Chandelure}} ([[Ramone]]'s)
* {{p|Klinklang}} ([[Davy]]'s)
* {{p|Tympole}}

====Pokémon seen in flashbacks====
* {{p|Samurott}} ({{un|Cameron}}'s)
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Trip|Snivy}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Zebstrika}} ([[Stephan]]'s)
* {{p|Sawk}} ({{OP|Stephan|Sawk}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Pawniard}} ([[Georgia]]'s)
* {{p|Golett}} ([[Luke]]'s)
* {{p|Zorua}} ({{OP|Luke|Zorua}})
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Cameron|Riolu}})

====Pokémon seen on scoreboards====
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Mandibuzz}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Cofagrigus}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Galvantula}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Lilligant}} ([[Ramone]]'s)
* {{p|Beartic}} ([[Ramone]]'s)
* {{p|Durant}} ([[Ramone]]'s)
* {{p|Hydreigon}} ({{un|Cameron}}'s)
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{un|Cameron}}'s)
* {{p|Swanna}} ({{un|Cameron}}'s)
* {{p|Watchog}} ({{un|Cameron}}'s)
* {{p|Chandelure}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Seismitoad}} (×2; [[Ramone]]'s and [[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Gigalith}} ([[Dino]]'s)
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Dino]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Emboar}}
* This is the first time when {{Ash}}'s league placement has regressed compared to [[Lily of the Valley Conference|the previous tournament]].
* The full version of ''[[Be an Arrow!]]'' was played during the flashback scenes close to the end of the episode.
* The ending of the episode is a direct callback to the ending of ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', as Ash stands in the middle of the arena and has flashbacks of his journey while the sun rises over the league torch and the full [[Pokémon Theme|theme]] [[Be an Arrow!|song]] plays.
* The scene where Ash is staring at the sun rising is similar to the final scenes of ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]''.
* Before showing Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster, this episode was followed by a trailer for the upcoming ''Episode N'' saga.
* This episode marks the first time outside of a flashback where a Lucario is seen being defeated on screen.
* This episode is the first time where the final round battle is shown on screen.
* This is the first time a different animation for Snivy's {{m|Leaf Blade}} has been used.
* This episode has the shortest gap between the original Japanese airing and first English dub airing of this episode, with 93. This beats the previous record of 99 in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]''.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===
* ''Be An Arrow!'' is replaced with an [[Rival Destinies (song)#Movie version|extended version]] of ''Rival Destinies'' during the flashback scenes.

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Ash Ketchum

2013-01-10T21:46:00Z

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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 both the [[Pokémon anime]] and ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, and is believed to be based on the {{ga|Red|protagonist}} of the [[Generation I| first generation]] Pokémon games.

He shares his Japanese name—which can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智)—with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the original English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===Character===
[[File:Ash anime.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]
Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his 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 the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{an|Professor Oak}} as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock in his sleep and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.
[[File:Ash fleeing spearow.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
However, 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 [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and was hesitant to admit it whenever he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s; of his first five Gym battles, only his victory over [[Lt. Surge]] was an actual victory. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]]. He always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind, with Gary catching around forty-five Pokémon by the time Ash had only caught his {{AP|seventh|Kingler}}. This hampered matters further when, owing to his inexperience, his {{AP|Charizard}}, one of his most powerful Pokémon, refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]] to the powerful Fire type.

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges he went on to compete in the [[Indigo League]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary, and ending up in the top 16. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skills; take on new challenges; and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions - triumphing in the [[Orange League]] and the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

[[File:Ash AG.png|200px|thumb|left|Ash in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to {{ashfr}}, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar|Gliscor}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.
[[File:AshAura.png|thumb|right|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary. He later slowed his pace which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Johto]] League [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This is shown when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when [[Dawn's Ambipom|an Aipom]] did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!]]'', however, while it was under his ownership, he chased after it in the same manner as before.

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 {{ashfr}}, particularly the maternal skills of Brock. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.
[[File:Ash DP 1.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
Ash has gained a close connection with many [[legendary Pokémon]], including {{an|Mewtwo}}, {{an|Ho-Oh}}, {{OBP|Lugia|M02}}, {{OBP|Latias|M05}}, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf}}, {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}}, {{mov|Giratina}}, {{OBP|Arceus|M12}}, {{OBP|Victini|M14}}, {{OBP|Reshiram|M14}}{{tt|*|Black—Victini and Reshiram}}, {{OBP|Zekrom|M14}}{{tt|*|White—Victini and Zekrom}} and {{an|Meloetta}}. 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.

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.

[[File:AshWallace.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in the [[Wallace Cup]]]]
Ash has also participated in Contests. He has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Sinnoh]] region, as well as one for the Hoenn region as it was required to watch one of the Contests held there. Ash carries half of a broken [[Poké Ball]] with him everywhere, while Gary has the other half, as a symbol of their ongoing, but now friendly, rivalry; [[Misty's special lure]], which she sent to him as a gift; and half of a Ribbon he received in a Contest against May before she left the group to compete in Johto. Ash also participated in the [[Wallace Cup]] on the suggestion of [[Wallace]] but he lost in the third round.

Ash soon obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4, during which time he defeated his long-time Sinnoh rival [[Paul]] for the first time, and fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Though he lost later on in the battle, he seems to be okay with losing, as he has become closer to his Pokémon than ever before. Ash, {{an|Dawn}}, and Brock then set off on their own paths to follow their respective dreams, with Brock saying he will no longer be joining Ash on his next journey.

In the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash came with Professor Oak and his mom on a trip to the [[Unova]] region. After losing in a battle to [[Trip]] and seeing the power of the legendary {{p|Zekrom}}, Ash became interested in traveling Unova to meet new Pokémon, as well as new friends. He is now currently in journey in [[Unova]], first bringing along only his Pikachu as he did in Hoenn.

During his time in Unova, along with his quest for the badges, Ash also competed in the local competitions [[Club Battle]], [[Clubsplosion]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], despite battling quite well, he failed to win them and managed to be the runner-up of two of the three. Despite these mishaps, he didn't feel bad for seeing his friends winning the awards. After managing to obtain the Unova badges he was allowed to participate in the [[Higaki Conference]] along with his current and some new rivals. Due the great numbers of his recent captures, he didn't use any of his Pokémon of previous regions. In the first round he managed to beat Trip, ending their rivalry. Ash also defeated Stephan. He then battled one of his recent rivals, [[Cameron]], where he lost in [[BW108]], making it to the top 8 of the Higaki Conference.

===Family===
[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|250px|A 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 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, and his son (Ash's father) followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer.

===Pokémon===
[[File:Ash Pokemon with Oak.png|thumb|right|300px|A majority of Ash's Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab]]
As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.

====Currently in rotation====

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 {{AP|Kingler}} and {{AP|Muk}} in [[Kanto]] with {{an|Professor Oak}}.


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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass}} ♀
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg}} ♂
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok}} ♂
|}

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

{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison}}
| {{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:ShinyVStar.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|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|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.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
|
|}

====Status unknown====
This section is for Ash's Pokémon whose current whereabouts are unknown.
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=190px}}
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|}

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

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

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

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

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily used. Many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer.
{{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 she was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash when it was 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 got out of the computer world, it was returned to Akihabara.

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

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

{{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
|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 was having problems.

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 encountered Dawn's Piplup the first time in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' when everyone got separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|BubbleBeam}} 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 BubbleBeam 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
|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.

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
|desc=Ash was given a {{p|Spoink}} in the first leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. He returned it after he was done 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 done.}}

{{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 it 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}}.}}

===Badges obtained===
====Indigo League====
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[Badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's four [[Orange League]] Badges]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|180px|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Johto]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight Badges from [[Hoenn]]]]
* {{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!]]'')
{{-}}

====Battle Frontier====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's seven {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Frontier}} [[Symbol]]s]]
* [[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|Spirits 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 League====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Sinnoh]]]]
* {{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 League====
[[File:Ash Current Unova Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's eight Badges from [[Unova]]]]
* {{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)]]'')
{{-}}


===Pokémon competitions===
====Pokémon League ranking====
Ash placed in the [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]] listed below.

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[Indigo Conference]] (top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (top 8)
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (top 4)
* [[Higaki Conference]] (top 8)
|}

====Pokémon championship battles====
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of battles (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|right|100px|Ash's Orange League trophy.]]
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Kanto Battle Frontier]] (Champion)
|}

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

{|class="expandable"
|-
!align="left"|List of competitions (heavy spoiler)
|-
|
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition (winner)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] (N/A)
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]] (N/A)
* [[Grass Tournament]] (runner-up)
* [[Sumo Conference]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]] (top 32)
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (champion)
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] (DNF)
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate Town]] (champion)
** [[Squallville]] (champion)
* [[Rota]] Tournament (champion)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
* [[Pokémon Contests]]
** {{to|Terracotta}} Contest (unofficial) (winner - tied with {{an|May}})
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest (top 8)
** [[Wallace Cup]] (top 8)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (runner-up)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (champion - with [[Paul]])
* [[Hearthome Collection]] (runner-up, unique award)
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] Triathlon (Winner)
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] (top 32)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (winner)
* [[Pokéathlon]] (runner-up)
* [[Club Battle]] (runner-up)
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] (runner-up)
* [[Clubsplosion]] (top 4)
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] (runner-up)
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{normal color light}}|bordercolor={{water color}}
|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' re-dub, [[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present) [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] (''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' first dub only)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' (Indigo League saga, Johto League saga) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' (Orange League saga) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[Advanced Generation series|AG]], [[Diamond & Pearl series|DP]], [[Best Wishes series|BW]] series)
|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. (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present) Pablo Gandolfo (movies [[M06|6]] and [[M07|7]]) Alan Fernando Velázquez (movie [[M12|12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]]) (movies [[M01|1]], [[M02|2]], [[M03|3]], and [[M04|4]]) Jami Kantola (movies [[M05|5]], [[M06|6]], and [[M07|7]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present) (movies [[M10|10]]-present)
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim
|he=יהונתן מגון Yonatan Magon דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi= Rahul Sharma
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Szvetlov Balázs Ungvári Gergely
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis Kamal Nasuti (temporary; [[DP001]]-[[DP003]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hyi'' 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo''
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor (movies 5-7)
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown actress (movie [[M07|7]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, movies [[M10|10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]])
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan''
|tr=Ahmet Taşar
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Ash is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]] saga of the Pokémon anime.

===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===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
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 movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|left|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 adaptations. 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}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash catches a Pokemon.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon.]]
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash has never officially caught a Pokémon of the {{t|Steel}}, {{t|Psychic}}, or {{t|Ghost}} types.
** This excludes both his unnofficial {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} and in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, where he has caught a {{p|Slowpoke}}, a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}}.
* 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.
* 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}}.
* Ash has shown to possess some {{wp|drawing}} abilities which were shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' where he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}.
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' (as {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and shown in several episodes throughout the series. He demonstrates this again in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try and save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{normal color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color}}"
|- 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 (wisdom; reason); named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German, Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese
| 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 is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Named after 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. Can mean "young wisdom" or "little knowledge".
|- 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.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}

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

===On Bulbagarden forums===
* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=5254 Ash Club]

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Talk:Chespin (Pokémon)

2013-01-08T20:13:56Z

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It i so far the only Grass type Pokemon starter not based on a reptile. [[User:Chomper4|Chomper4]] ([[User talk:Chomper4|talk]]) 13:02, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

== Category ==

[[:Category:Generation VI Pokémon]] needs to be added to the starters' pages. I'd have done it myself, but the pages are protected --[[User:PenblooeR|Pen]][[User talk:PenblooeR|BlooeR]] 14:53, 8 January 2013 (UTC

==Name Origin ==

In the Name Origin section of the page Chespin is called "Chestpin" which I think is an error. I can't correct it because the page is protected. [[User:Water Max|Water Max]] ([[User talk:Water Max|talk]]) 16:02, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

I think his name may be based on a porcupine too. Chestnut and porcupine. It may even look like a porcupine. [[User:Milde|Milde]] ([[User talk:Milde|talk]]) 16:36, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

It could be based on Chestnut and Spin, which is related to Sonic the Hedgehog, since all of the other languages have something related to hedgehogs. No? [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 20:13, 8 January 2013 (UTC)

Talk:Chespin (Pokémon)

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Talk:BW088

2013-01-07T09:35:35Z

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==Errors==

"Despite being an Ice-type Pokémon, Iris seems not to be font of Mamoswine." What does that mean? Is there an error in the errors? -- [[User:Pringles|Pringles]] 16:39, 25 July 2012 (UTC)
:It has been removed. [[User:Adyniz|'''Adyniz''']] — [[User talk:Adyniz|<sBrpan style="color:#003399;">'''Wanna talk?''']] 16:59, 25 July 2012 (UTC)

==Error==
When Dawn talks about Brock, it sounds like an error. She say, "Cilan kind of reminds me of a guy named Brock that Ash and I used to travel around with." First off, she doesn't need to introduce Brock, since they already talked about him in the previous episode when Cilan made lunch. Also, I don't think liking girls and being a detective are similar at all.

Talk:BW093

2013-01-07T09:00:19Z

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== Next Episode? ==

Is there any reason there's no link to a potential BW094 page? Is this supposed to be the last episode of best wishes? Or are the writers taking a long break before continuing? [[User:Ssbmelee99|Ssbmelee99]] ([[User talk:Ssbmelee99|talk]]) 15:36, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
:There will be a page made for BW094 when an airing date is announced for it. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 15:44, 19 August 2012 (UTC)

== Error? ==
When Iris asked Dawn if she was going back to Sinnoh, would that have been an error? She would have been going back to Hoenn to finish getting ribbons, right? Also, Ash say he never battle Dawn, but he did in the missing Cubchoo episode, where it was Ash's Pignite against Dawn's Mamoswine and it ended in a draw. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 07:51, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

Brock (anime)

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|caption=Art from the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
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|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|hair=Brown
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|region=[[Kanto]]
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'''Brock''' (Japanese: '''タケシ''' ''Takeshi'') is a close {{ashfr|friend}} and former traveling partner of [[Ash Ketchum]].

==About==
[[File:Brock OS.png|200px|thumb|left|Brock in the original series]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Brock is a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and a former [[Gym Leader]] who is a {{ashfr|close friend}} and traveling companion of {{Ash}}'s. Some notes on official sketches of his character set his age at 15 at the start of the series.

He originally trained {{type|Rock}} [[Pokémon]], but has, since [[EP006|the second episode he appeared in]], diversified. As he has stated in ''[[DP125|Battling A Cute Drama!]]'', his philosophy is that the important thing about being a Pokémon Trainer is the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. He is an experienced cook and caretaker by nature, so he always makes scrumptious food both [[Pokémon food|for Pokémon]] and for humans.

One of his best known character traits is that he falls in love with every pretty woman he meets, particularly [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]. He can tell whether they are real (women) or [[Team Rocket|impo]][[Brodie|stors]] as well. This "ability" has been used multiple times in the series. He has always held a supporting role in the series, usually contributing more in terms of wisdom and comedic antics than the action and {{pkmn|battle}}s of the series.

Early on, he showed that he carries around a {{Badge|Boulder}} for identification. He also has a [[Contest Pass]] for the [[Kanto]] region, though he only used it once, as well as one for [[Hoenn]] which was required to watch a Contest there.

Brock has had two notable musical appearances. One is the Japanese ending theme タケシのパラダイス ''[[Takeshi's Paradise]]'', which is about his love for women and his determination to find love despite often appearing foolish and getting heartbroken. There is a running joke about him singing this song often in the anime, since it's the only song he knows. The other is the [[Pokémon Karaokémon]] song ''[[Two Perfect Girls]]'', which is about his love of both Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy.
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==Appearance==
[[File:Brock and Nurse Joy.png|220px|thumb|right|Brock flirting with Nurse Joy]]
Brock's most notable feature about his appearance is that his eyes naturally appear closed. The rare times people see them open are when they are forced open unnaturally: from a hit with {{AP|Charmander's|Charizard}} {{m|Flamethrower}} in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', when being hit in the back of the head by {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}'s tail in ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', and when he makes a face for {{AP|Larvitar}} in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]''. This has been the center of fan attention for a long time.

He also has tan skin, notably darker than the skin of any other major character in the anime, until {{an|Iris}} in the {{series|Best Wishes}}.

Brock, along with {{Tracey}} and {{an|Cilan}}, are the tallest of {{ashfr|Ash's traveling companions}}, and the closest to looking like an adult. Next to actual adult characters, however, it is clear that he is still a teenager.

Not counting temporary outfits, he has worn {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|Brock|three different outfits}} over the span of the anime, all of which have had the colors orange, green, and brown, with blue shoes. The majority of his outfits in the games are also made up of the colors orange, green, and brown.

==Character==
[[File:BrockAG.png|thumb|160px|left|Brock in the ''Advanced Generation'' series]]
[[File:Brock open eyes.png|thumb|right|220px|Brock with his eyes open in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
Brock is considered the most mature, wise and level-headed of the main characters, and he is arguably the most intelligent character as well. He often acts as an older brother and caretaker to the other characters and a voice of reason in disputes. He will usually place others before him and will help and support his friends even against his better judgment or at his own expense. While he is not shown to battle often, he can understand the situations and strategies in any [[Pokémon battle]], and often explains them to the other characters, probably due to the fact that he was once a [[Gym Leader]]. His wisdom is possibly derived from how observant he is; he can tell just by sight how a Pokémon is feeling and spot the differences between the various [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]].

Brock always carries books and maps with him, and thus is usually the character who knows where the group is headed and what they can do when they get there, though in [[Advanced Generation series|Advanced Generation]] this role was mostly taken over by the [[PokéNav]]. He also carries a lot of other supplies, such as [[Potion]]s, [[Pokémon food]], and a set of cookware, as well as practical tools like a brush and pocket knife; in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', the extent of his preparedness and comically large capacity of his [[bag]] was demonstrated, as he pulled out a table and full tea set out of his backpack. He is a domestic, and grooms not only his Pokémon but also those of his friends with whom he travels. He handles all the cooking and cleaning for his friends.

[[File:Max Brock ears.png|thumb|right|220px|Max pulling Brock's ears]]
Despite this, all his maturity and rationality leaves him completely at the sight of a beautiful woman, as he falls in love with every pretty girl he meets. Brock has a desperate need for female companionship which grows worse as he fails to gain it. He will do anything and everything he thinks will impress women, which inevitably ends with his heart being broken every time. A few women have shown interest in him as well, such as [[Wilhelmina]], [[Temacu]], {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}}, [[Holly]], {{si|Autumn}}, [[Narissa]] and [[Lizabeth]], but most do not notice him or are not interested. No matter how many times he is disappointed, though, Brock remains determined to find a girl to start a relationship with, and has indicated several times he would stop traveling with Ash and stay with the girl if this happened. This behavior tends to wear on the nerves of other characters, and {{an|Misty}} and [[Max]] have both commonly dragged Brock away from women by his ear. Some of Brock's own Pokémon, most notably {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, have attacked him for getting too flirtatious with women.

His goals have played a passive role in his character's activity and development. Unlike other characters, who aspire to achieve and excel in competitive fields like [[Pokémon training]] and [[Pokémon Contest]]s, his aim to become a great Pokémon Breeder is a quiet one and thus does not get showcased frequently. His other goal, to find a girlfriend, is similar to [[Team Rocket]]'s quest to capture {{AP|Pikachu}} in that both are for comedy and thus doomed to fail. His role has always been purely one as support for other main characters.

==History==
[[File:Brock family.png|thumb|right|220px|Brock's family]]
Not much is known about his early childhood, except that his first Pokémon was his {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}}, which he received as a gift at the age of 10. Sometime after, his father, {{ka|Flint}}, left home to become a great {{pkmn|Trainer}}. When he never returned, his mother, [[Lola]], left them as well, leaving Brock to take care of {{Brocksib|his siblings}}, as well as their house and [[Pewter Gym]], by himself (though the English version of ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' has Flint claim she died, and some speculate he was lying). However, Flint eventually returned home considering himself a failure, and instead of returning to his family he donned a disguise and sold rocks as souvenirs at the edge of town. After Brock awarded Ash the Boulder Badge, Flint came forward and confessed who he was. Flint took on the responsibilities of the Pewter Gym and his family, leaving Brock free to journey with Ash and {{an|Misty}}.

Brock only became the Gym Leader because he felt it was his responsibility, and he admitted to Ash that he would rather care for Pokémon than battle them. It is his dream to become a great breeder, and when Flint took back control of the Gym, Brock was allowed to start following this dream. Most notably, he took care of a {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} that belonged to a breeder named [[Suzy]]. Shortly before Vulpix was returned, Brock used it in a [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

[[File:Young Brock.png|thumb|220px|left|A young Brock]]
Brock was also able to meet and make advances towards the many beautiful women he met. At first, he was more casual about approaching women, such as the [[Officer Jenny]] in [[Cerulean City]], and more modest as well, such as when he met [[Melanie]]. However, he became more open and passionate towards almost all single young women as time progressed.

Brock briefly left the show during the [[Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands|Orange Islands saga]] to work for [[Professor Ivy]] on [[Valencia Island]] and so is only seen in a couple of cameos in the [[M02|second movie]]. While there, something happened that will probably remain secret as Brock will only huddle and say "that name" whenever he is asked about it. (Brock does mention his work for her in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', though this line was added in the dub.) After this incident, Brock returned to Kanto where he was found by [[Delia Ketchum]], who helped him to regain his strength. Brock then became a rival to [[Mimey]] until he rejoined Ash and Misty as the three traveled to [[Johto]]. They stayed together for the entire region, but at the end of this journey, the three went their separate ways, with Brock's help requested at home by his father.

In ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]'' Brock mentions he participated in {{wp|Little League Baseball}} when he was younger.

Upon his return home, Brock was dismayed to find that his mother had returned and commandeered the Gym, turning the Rock-type haven into a brightly decorated {{type|Water}} den. Brock battled her for the honor of Rock types and won, promising his brother [[Forrest]] that he would become Gym Leader someday.

[[File:Brock Memories.png|thumb|245px|Some old memories of Brock with his traveling companions]]
After that, Brock returned to follow Ash through [[Hoenn]], along with their new friends {{an|May}} and [[Max]], and then through Kanto again as Ash took on the Kanto {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. He left briefly when the Advanced Generation series ended in order to visit his home, but quickly returned to travel with Ash and {{an|Dawn}} in [[Sinnoh]]. Near the end of the Sinnoh saga, Brock began to show interest in becoming a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}}, and so, rather than following Ash to [[Unova]] to advise him, decided to remain in Kanto to study.

Brock is among the longest-running main characters in the anime, having been present in nearly every episode between ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' and ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', with the notable exception of the [[List of original series episodes#Orange Islands|Orange Islands saga]], the [[EP274|final original series episode]], the first three episodes of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, and the [[DP001|first episode of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' series]]. His tenure is ranked only under {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who have appeared in every episode, and [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who have appeared in every episode except for the [[EP001|first]], [[AG120]] and a few episodes of the {{series|Best Wishes}}.

[[File:BrockFantasy.png|thumb|right|250px|Brock as mentioned in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'']]
Brock makes an appearance in [[SS025]] where it is revealed that, while waiting to attend a Pokémon medical school, he has been studying hard at home as well as helping out at the Pewter City [[Pokémon Center]]. In the episode, he plays a major role in helping [[Forrest]] to officially become the [[Pewter City]] Gym Leader when it is revealed that his father never informed the Pokémon League of the title change.

Brock was mentioned in ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]'' when Dawn learned that {{an|Cilan}} cooks for himself, Ash and Iris. She stated that this was similar to the way Brock used to for her and Ash before he decided to become a Pokémon Doctor. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW088|The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!]]''.

==Pokémon==
As Gym tradition dictated, Brock's first Pokémon were Rock types. However, once he was able to leave his Gym to travel, he has dedicated himself to learn about how to care for a variety of Pokémon. Thus, his Pokémon tend to be an eclectic mix of types and dispositions. However, all of his Pokémon tend to have strong bonds with Brock and are on par with {{Ash}}'s Pokémon in terms of battling strength, despite the fact that Brock does not go out of his way to train his Pokémon.

This is a listing of Brock's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode. As Brock has returned to Pewter City in order to study to become a Pokémon Doctor, all of his Pokémon are there and none are listed as "on hand."

===At Pewter Gym / Home===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Steelix|Brock Steelix.png|steel|ground|fir=Onix|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Geodude|Brock Geodude.png|rock|ground|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Crobat|Brock Crobat.png|poison|flying|fir=Zubat|mid=Golbat|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Forretress|Brock Forretress.png|bug|steel|fir=Pineco|size=190px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Ludicolo|Brock Ludicolo.png|water|grass|fir=Lotad|mid=Lombre|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Marshtomp|Brock Marshtomp.png|water|ground|fir=Mudkip|size=190px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Sudowoodo|Brock Sudowoodo.png|rock|fir=Bonsly|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Croagunk|Brock Croagunk.png|poison|fighting|size=200px}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Chansey|Brock Chansey.png|normal|fir=Egg|mid=Happiny|last=Chansey|size=200px}} ♀
|}

===Returned===
{| align="center" width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Brock|Vulpix|Brock Vulpix.png|fire|size=190px}}
|
|
|
|}

===Caught for someone else===
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|epname=
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Brock caught a {{p|Tauros}} in the {{safari|Kanto}}. However, as this was one of Ash's {{ball|Safari}}s, the Tauros in question is actually one of [[Ash's Tauros]].}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Ninetales
|type1=Fire
|img=Ninetales EP232.png
|epnum=EP232
|epname=Just Waiting on a Friend
|desc=Brock commanded a Ninetales during a battle with {{TRT}}.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Staravia
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Brock Staravia.png
|epnum=DP067
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|desc=When the group got separated by a {{m|Rollout}} attack coming from {{p|Graveler}} and {{p|Golem}}, Staravia ended up staying with Brock. Similar to his role with Ash, Staravia also served as a lookout Pokémon when Brock was searching for Ash and Dawn.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Turtwig
|type1=Grass
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|epnum=DP046
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|desc=Turtwig stayed with Brock when its Trainer got separated in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Aipom
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Brock Staravia Turtwig Aipom.png
|epnum=DP067
|epname=A Maze-ing Race!
|desc=Aipom went with Brock after getting separated from her Trainer in the maze by a group of Graveler and Golem.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Magnemite
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Brock Magnemite.png
|epnum=DP088
|epname=Camping It Up!
|desc=Brock trained a {{p|Magnemite}} during the first day of the summer school academy.

Magnemite's only known move is {{m|Thunder}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Onix #2
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Borrowed Onix.png
|cap=Brock's temporary Onix
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc={{p|Onix}} was used in the first leg of the triathlon.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Feraligatr
|type1=Water
|img=Brock Feraligatr.png
|epnum=DP091
|epname=One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!
|desc=Brock used a {{p|Feraligatr}} in the second leg of the triathlon.}}

==Achievements==
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (forfeit in first round)
* [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]] (winner - with [[Suzy]])
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (champion)
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] (N/A)
* [[Pokémon Contest]]s:
** [[Gardenia Town]] Contest (runner-up)
* [[Pokémon Cosplay|Pokémon Cosplay Contest]] (winner)
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] (top 4 - with [[Holly]])
* [[Pastoria City]]'s {{p|Croagunk}} Festival (runner-up)
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament (N/A)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{rock color}}|bordercolor={{rock color light}}
|ja=うえだゆうじ [[Yūji Ueda]]
|en=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[EP005]]-[[AG145]], movies [[M01|1]]-[[M08|8]], [[Mewtwo Returns]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Bill Rogers]] ([[AG146]]-present, movies [[M09|9]]-[[M13|13]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|zh_cmn=符爽 ''Fú Shuǎng'' 梁興昌 ''Liáng Xìngchāng'' 于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng''
|ar=رأفت بازو Rafat Pazo
|bg=Александър Воронов Alexander Voronov
|cs=Martin Písařík ([[EP005]]-[[EP209]], movies 1, 2 and 3) Jan Maxián ([[DP002]]-[[DP135]], movie [[M11|11]]) Michal Holán ([[DP136]]-present) Jiří Balcárek (movie [[M04|4]])
|da=Peter Holst-Beck
|de=Marc Stachel
|el=Χάρης Γρηγορόπουλος Haris Grigoropoulos
|es_eu=Javier Balas Sergio Sánchez (movie [[M03|3]] and [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Gama ([[EP005]]-[[DP009]], [[DP011]]-[[DP020]], [[DP158]]-present) José Antonio Macías (one scene of [[EP164]]) Alan Prieto ([[DP010]], [[DP021]]-[[DP157]]) Arturo Mercado Jr. (movies [[M04|4]] and [[M05|5]])
|fi=Jari Salo Juha Paananen
|fil=Julius Figueroa
|fr_ca=Martin Watier
|fr_eu=Laurent Chauvet ([[EP005]]-[[AG145]]) Antoni Lo Presti ([[AG146]]-present)
|he=גיא רושיניאק Guy Roshiniak
|hi= Abhishek Singh
|hr=Igor Mešin
|hu=Sótonyi Gábor
|id=Dicky Rahman (Kanto saga) Raden Dendri Patma (Johto saga-DP episode, movie [[M02|2]]-[[M07|7]]) Kamal Nasuti (DP episode-present, movie [[M08|8]]-[[M13|13]])
|it=Nicola Bartolini Carrassi (season 1-2) Luca Bottale (season 3-present)
|ko=구자형 Ku Ja-Hyeong 변영희 Byeon Yeong-Hyi
|nl=Fred Meijer Unknown voice actor (movies [[M04|4]]-[[M07|7]])
|no=Eirik Espolin Johnson Erik Skøld
|pl=Marek Włodarczyk ([[EP005]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, all movies) Waldemar Barwiński ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Alfredo Rollo
|pt_eu=Peter Michael ([[EP005]]-[[EP083]], movies [[M01|1]] and [[M02|2]]) Rui Quintas ([[EP115]]-[[AG192]], [[Pokémon Live!]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Vítor Emanuel (movies [[M03|3]] and [[M04|4]]) Unknown actor (movie [[M07|7]]) Luís Barros ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]]) Pedro Almendra ([[DP053]]-present, movies [[M10|10]]-present)
|ru=Дмитрий Завацкий ''Dmitrii Zavatskii'', Александр Коврижных ''Alexandr Kovrijnih''
|sv=Mattias Knave
|th=นิรันดร์ บุญยรัตพันธุ์ (น้าต๋อย) ''Nirun Boonyarattaphan (Na Toy)'' ({{series|Original}} and {{series|Advanced Generation}}) อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun'' ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|tr=Tugay Erverdi
}}

==In the manga==
===In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga===
[[File:Brock EToP.png|thumb|right|Brock in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Brock is a frequently recurring character in the {{pkmn|manga}}. Like in the anime, he is a traveling companion of {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}.

Brock first appears in ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', where Ash challenges him for the {{Badge|Boulder}}. After defeating Brock and earning the Badge, Ash leaves [[Pewter City]] and continues his journey alone.

Brock reappears in ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', meeting Ash by coincidence in [[Saffron City]]. He becomes a steady traveling companion of Ash in ''[[ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race]]'', though he separates from Ash in ''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]'' while he prepares for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

Brock in the manga is much like he is in the Pokémon anime: he is the Leader of the [[Pewter City]] Gym, but he takes a break from his duties as [[Gym Leader]] to travel. Unlike in the anime, he does not hand control of the Gym to his {{ka|Flint|father}} or his {{TP|Brock|siblings}}, instead, he closes the Gym completely while he travels. Brock has a weakness for pretty girls such as [[the Sensational Sisters]], and he is the only character that can tell the many [[Nurse Joy]]s and [[Officer Jenny]]s apart.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Brock's Steelix
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Onix EToP.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=ET02
|epname=Play Misty For Me
|desc=Brock used {{p|Onix}} during his challenge as a Gym Leader against Ash. It lost horribly though. Later, it fought against the [[Black Fog]] along with Brock's Geodude but it was defeated by its {{m|Dream Eater}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Brock's Geodude
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Geodude
|nick=Geodude (×2)
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Geodude EToP.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=ET02
|epname=Play Misty For Me
|desc=Brock used these {{p|Geodude}} during his challenge as a Gym Leader against Ash. It lost horribly though. Later, they fought against the [[Black Fog]] along with Onix but they were defeated by its {{m|Dream Eater}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Graveler
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Graveler EToP.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=ET10
|epname=Clefairy in Space
|desc={{p|Graveler}} was used to try to impress Professor Oak but was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Golem
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Brock Golem EToP.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=ET10
|epname=Clefairy in Space
|desc={{p|Golem}} was used to try to impress Professor Oak but was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.}}

=====Other=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Vileplume
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Brock Vileplume EToP.png
|epnum=ET05
|epname=The Human Race and the Pokémon Race
|desc=Brock used this {{p|Vileplume}} as a bouquet to try to impress Misty's sisters.}}

{{-}}
===In the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] manga===
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|Ash and Brock in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Brock, along with {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters. In those, Brock and company 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 movie manga adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|Brock with his friends]]
As Brock has appeared in every movie prior to Best Wishes, he has appeared in every manga adaptation of it. He has the same team in the manga as he would in the actual movies.

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring the anime version of Brock or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Brock's Pokémon|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Zubat|24}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Rare|ennum=24/132|jpset=Nivi City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Vulpix|73}}|type=Fire|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=73/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common|jpset2=Nivi City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Brock's Zubat|74}}|type=Grass|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=74/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Common}}{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Brock's Vulpix|37}}|type=Fire|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=37/132|jpsetlink=Gym Heroes|jpset=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity=Uncommon}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Theater VS Pack|Brock's Crobat|2}}|type=Grass|jpset=Theater Limited VS Pack|jpnum=002/018}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Brock's Mudkip|38}}|type=Water|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=038/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Forretress|11}}|type=Metal|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=011/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Brock's Marshtomp|8}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=008/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Croagunk M (Movie Random Pack Promo 13)|Croagunk]] {{SP|M}}|type=Psychic|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=013/022}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==
* Most official sources do not give Brock a last name. However, several sources suggest that in the anime, his last name is Harrison. In the July 2006 issue of [[K-Zone]] Magazine, [[Eric Stuart]] was interviewed, and he stated that Brock's last name is '''Harrison'''.
* Brock captured a new Pokémon sooner after his debut than any other main character, even Ash, by capturing [[Brock's Crobat|Zubat]] in ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]''.
* Brock has been shown to be able to identify when women are really cross-dressing men in disguise by having a peculiar lack of attraction to them. He's also able to do the opposite. A significant exception to this is Ash, who in the guise of [[Ashley]] was able to fool Brock.
* Brock has owned four Pokémon [[List of Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions|whose evolutions debuted in a different generation]] than that Pokémon. ({{TP|Brock|Golbat|Crobat}}, {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}}, {{TP|Brock|Bonsly|Sudowoodo}}, and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}). All of them have since evolved.

===Interview with Hidaka about Brock's short absence from the anime===
There had been some debate between members of the fanbase in regards to why Brock was removed from the main cast during the Orange Islands arc, why [[Tracey Sketchit]] was created, and why Brock returned later. In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with former Pokémon anime director and storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]], he stated his own reason why Brock was removed from the cast and why he eventually returned. He (or, rather his translator) revealed that the true reason they replaced Brock is because, once they realized Pokémon was going global, there was a chance that Americans, if not anyone else outside of Japan, would view Brock as a racist stereotype because of his eyes (even though there wasn't an actual complaint yet). So they created a "tall, anglo-saxon looking person to be on the safe side". They later replaced Tracey with Brock again once they realized that no one really cared as to what Brock looks like, and actually enjoyed his character. However, this was only stated by Hidaka and not by any other staff member.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|タケシ ''Takeshi''
|From ''take'', {{wp|bamboo}}. Possibly from 岳 ''take'' ("mountain peak").
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, Italian, Spanish
|Brock
|Rhymes with and contains the word ''rock''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
|Pierre
|Literally means "stone".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Rocko
|From English ''rock''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|웅 ''Ung''
|'웅' means 'man-like', brave. A common word used for boy's names in Korea
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|小剛 / 小刚 ''Xiǎo Gāng''
|May be named after 首藤'''剛'''志, [[Takeshi Shudō]]. Also, 剛 can mean "hard", "firm" or "strong".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|小剛 ''Síu Gōng''
|Same as Mandarin name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Indonesian
| Brock (Kanto saga) Takeshi (Johto saga-present)
| Same as English and Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
| ทาเคชิ ''Takeshi''
| Same as his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brock]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Brock}}

==External links==
*{{wp|Brock (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Talk:BW093

2013-01-07T07:51:33Z

Dragonace: /* Next Episode? */

== Next Episode? ==

Is there any reason there's no link to a potential BW094 page? Is this supposed to be the last episode of best wishes? Or are the writers taking a long break before continuing? [[User:Ssbmelee99|Ssbmelee99]] ([[User talk:Ssbmelee99|talk]]) 15:36, 19 August 2012 (UTC)
:There will be a page made for BW094 when an airing date is announced for it. :) ''[[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen]] [[User talk:Frozen Fennec|Fennec]]'' 15:44, 19 August 2012 (UTC)

== Error? ==
When Iris asked Dawn if she was going back to Sinnoh, would that have been an error? She would have been going back to Hoenn to finish getting ribbons, right? [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 07:51, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

Talk:BW082

2012-10-20T07:12:14Z

Dragonace:

== Meloetta ==

Proof
[http://i.imgur.com/QDYGM.jpg proof] {{unsigned|Humanrevolution}}

Meloetta appears in this episode.
[http://k.mobile.tv-tokyo.co.jp/e/epg/ext/20120607_21304.php] {{unsigned|Humanrevolution}}
:Where does it even say anything about Meloetta in [http://i46.tinypic.com/2vsf9lv.png that summary]? It only confirms TR's appearance in this episode, that is all. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 12:50, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
::Meloetta is actually mentioned in the voice actor list 2, alongside "Gold" and narrator.--'''[[User:Dennou Zenshi|電禅]][[User talk:Dennou Zenshi|Den Zen]]''' 12:59, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
:::My apologies, it does have Meloetta's VA. I missed that part I guess. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 13:01, 30 May 2012 (UTC)

== might need protecting ==

the article might need protect just to be safe. [[User:Yamitora1|Yamitora1]] 05:34, 19 May 2012 (UTC)

== Jaws ==

Since, Luke is a reference to George Lucas, Jaws is a reference to Spielberg?[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] 14:34, June 7 2012 (UTC)

== The thing about the Tyranitar mecha ==

Since I was misquoted a little in edit summaries, before the Tyranitar was revealed as a robot, it appeared as a real Tyranitar. That's why it an exception in this case. For all I know it could have been a Zorua illusion before the robot one was brought out as she did this with Golurk as well. Anyway, it's something that can't be determined definitely. So please leave it in there and don't start counting Team Rocket mechas for other episodes. Thank you. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 02:58, 9 June 2012 (UTC)

== Spoiler Template Problem ==

I am looking at the episode page on google chrome and I find that the Spoilers template keeps centering itself on every page that it appears on. the centering makes the Unown (!) appear over the screenshot on the episode details template. could that be fixed please? ([[User:Kmanecke|Kmanecke]] ([[User talk:Kmanecke|talk]]) 19:27, 11 June 2012 (UTC))
:This particular problem happened on my wiki, Wikisimpsons, as well. It seems to be a problem with Chrome and Chrome alone as all other browsers see to have no problems with it... ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 19:46, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
::The Problem is occurs again, loging in seems to fix though. Can the spoilers template be moved to the left to avoid this problem all together? ([[User:Kmanecke|Kmanecke]] ([[User talk:Kmanecke|talk]]) 20:51, 12 June 2012 (UTC))

==Crying Iris and Zorua==
Should I put in the travia that's it's similar to [[M01|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]] when Ash gets brought back to life? {{unsigned|Grabbergirl}}

==Error?==
In one part, Iris mentions watching a movie called Dirty Herdier, and Ash says that he's seen the movie. This couldn't have happened. Before Black and White started, Ash had never heard of Unova or any of the pokemon native to the region, and he also had to use his Pokédex the first time he saw a Herdier. This means he couldn't have seen the movie before coming to Unova. If he had seen it while in Unova, even if it was off screen, when Iris mentioned it, Ash's response would have be different because they would have had to have seen it together. Just letting you guys know that it just doesn't add up. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 07:12, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

BW082

2012-10-20T07:03:21Z

Dragonace: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle= Crisis at Ferroseed Research!|
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title_en=An Epic Defense Force!|
title_ja=映画対決！出撃イッシュ防衛隊！！|
title_ja_trans=Movie Showdown! Sortie, Isshu Defense Group!! |
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broadcast_us=October 6, 2012 |
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en_op={{so|Rival Destinies}} |
ja_op={{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}} |
ja_ed=[[Look Look☆Here|みてみて☆こっちっち]] |
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* {{BMGf|132206|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|133899|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|140465|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''An Epic Defense Force!''' (Japanese: '''映画対決！出撃イッシュ防衛隊！！''' ''Movie Showdown! Sortie, {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} Defense Group!!'') is the 82nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 739th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 7, 2012 and in the United States on October 6, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} finally arrive in [[Virbank City]], where Ash is about to win his next [[Badge]]. Ash is extremely excited since he only needs one more Badge to qualify for the Unova League, when [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] exclaims - there are ''two'' Ashes! Everyone is confused until {{an|Iris}} realizes who it is, and sure enough the other Ash turns into {{TP|Luke|Zorua}}, with Luke just nearby. The group catches up with each other when Luke briefly mentions that he's here for the opening of Pokéwood Studios, much to {{an|Cilan}}'s excitement. Cilan ends up dragging Ash to the studios, much to the latter's displeasure since it means putting off his Gym match.

Pokéwood Studios is revealed to be an amusement park filled with various memorabilia of Virbank City's film industry, including posters, a Pokémon footprint walk of fame and even old sets that were used in famous movies. Luke and Cilan are extremely happy and excited about the whole experience, and Ash and Iris likewise express interest. The group is then greeted by [[Mr. Gold]], owner of the studios, who compliments Luke for his [[BW038|previous work]] which was very well-received, and wishes Luke all the best in the upcoming film competition. Luke explains that a competition is being held for all aspiring film directors like himself to commemorate the opening of Pokéwood; the reason why he's asking Ash and his friends for help, which they gladly accept.

Shortly after, Luke and Cilan finish writing the script and compiling storyboards for the movie. Ash and Iris comment on their speed, but a lofty voice suggests that the script is likely to be merely 'lukewarm'. Luke identifies the voice as belonging to [[Jules]]; a fellow aspiring director and rival who competed against Luke in various film festivals. Alongside Jules is his {{p|Krookodile}} which Ash scans with his Pokédex. Jules proclaims that he specializes in hard-hitting action movies which make Luke's films boring by comparison, and he leaves after taunting Luke who is furious at Jules.

Luke brings everyone to where the props are kept, revealing multiple copies of the same costumes and props. Luke reveals that all competitors are only allowed to use the same props as were used in the famous films shot at Virbank City, which means that films will be rated based on the directors' skill. Luke assigns roles to everyone - Ash is the hero, Cilan is the villain, and Iris is the priestess while the other Pokémon work as crew members and extras. Shortly after, filming begins in earnest with Luke explaining various movie technologies such as green screens to the gang. At one point, Iris has a bit of trouble crying as she needs to do so in a scene, until Cilan suggests that to help her role, she could imagine never being able to see {{TP|Iris|Axew}} again, which instantly makes her tear up. Meanwhile, a [[Meloetta_(anime)|translucent figure]] moves through the city while [[Team Rocket]] attempts to look for it...

In another scene, Luke has Ash help him retrieve a prop from the warehouse, where Ash saves a [[Meloetta]] from falling props after she is startled. Ash is surprised to see a Pokémon he's never seen before, but after {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} confirms he's okay, they both find that Meloetta has disappeared.

After the filming is completed, Luke edits the footage they shot and the group records the necessary voices. At the end of the whole thing everyone cheers for a job well done.

On the day of the judging, everyone sits in the main theater watching the various films. Jules' film uses the same props as Luke's did, but instead places him and Krookodile as the protagonists. In his film, Jules and Krookodile end up firing a massive energy cannon at the rampaging Mecha-Tyranitar, defeating it and saving the ruined city from its further destruction. The film ends to massive applause, much to Jules disdainful sneers at Luke who simmers in anger. Luke's entry is then presented, kicking off with a logo featuring Zorua.

Luke's movie begins with Ash, Pikachu and {{TP|Ash|Pignite}} as the Unova Defense Force, commandeering an airship that is homing in on a giant {{p|Tyranitar}} making its way to Pokémon Island. The group unleashes their attacks on Tyranitar, but when the smoke clears, it's revealed to be Mecha-Tyranitar! Ash's ship is shot down by a UFO controlled by the villainous alien invader Cilan, who reveals himself to be controlling Mecha-Tyranitar and declares his mission to steal all the Pokémon from the island.

Approaching the island, Ash tries to convince the twin priestesses Iris to evacuate everyone, but they refuse - only the legendary titan, {{p|Golurk}} can save them. Meanwhile, Cilan has already begun capturing the island Pokémon (played by the rest of everyone's Pokémon). Everyone tries praying to a Golurk statue in the middle of the island, but Mecha-Tyranitar blasts it and destroys it! Before Mecha-Tyranitar can attack Iris, Luke's {{p|Golett}} leaps into the blast and shields them, seemingly dying as a result. The two priestesses begin to cry at this, but as their tears hit Golett it instantly evolves into the titan, Golurk. Golurk trades blows with Mecha-Tyranitar and quickly gains the upper hand, and flies into the sky to send Cilan's UFO flying, forcing him to angrily retreat. Golurk uses its power to restore the Golurk statue before disappearing, and Golett is revealed to be alive and well. The film ends with everyone gazing at the Golurk statue against a brilliant sunset.

As the screen darkens, Luke is very disheartened to see that no one has clapped, much to Jules' delight. However, clapping is soon heard as the audience gives Luke a standing ovation, and with encouragement from Cilan Luke stands up to see his fans cheer for him. Judging soon commences, declaring Luke as the winner, upsetting Jules. Mr. Gold hands Luke the competition trophy, praising him for his work. Everyone congratulates Luke as Zorua cycles between her roles of Iris, Golurk and finally herself, happy for her trainer. The episode ends with the group giving Luke their best wishes, and Luke wishes Ash luck for his gym match. The group leaves while Meloetta, intrigued with Ash, watches on...

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Virbank City]] and meet up with [[Luke]] again.
* {{TRT}} prepare to begin their latest operation.
* A wild {{an|Meloetta}} starts to follow Ash.
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===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Meloetta}} ({{an|Meloetta|anime}})

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Krookodile}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Luke]]
* [[Jules]]
* [[Mr. Gold]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW082.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krookodile}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Tyranitar}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})
* {{p|Zorua}} ({{OP|Luke|Zorua}})
* {{p|Golett}} ([[Luke]]'s)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Luke]]'s)
* {{p|Krookodile}} ([[Jules]]'s)
* {{p|Meloetta}} ({{an|Meloetta|anime}})
* {{p|Golurk}} (illusion)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (mecha)

==Trivia==
[[File:MGM parody.png|thumb|right|The logo, mimicking MGM's logo]]
* [[Professor Oak's Live Caster]]: ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Dazzling Recital]]'', ''[[M15|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo]]'', [[BW083]] and [[BW084]].
* This is the first time during the {{series|Best Wishes}} when the Pokémon featured in [[Who's That Pokémon?]] is not from [[Generation V]].
* This episode marks the first time when an event-exclusive Pokémon makes its anime debut outside the {{pkmn|movies}}.
* This episode contains a parody of the {{wp|Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer|MGM}} Logo, with {{p|Zorua}} in place of the lion.
* This episode mentions a few different movies released in the pokemon world whose titles are parodies of real-world movies.
**Dirty Herdier is a parody of Dirty Harry, a famous Clint Eastwood movie.
* The movie seen in this episode is a parody of {{wp|kaiju}} movies, which is popular in Japan. There are a number of Godzilla references in this episode as well, which are listed below.
** Iris plays the twin priestesses of Pokémon Island, a part very similar to the miniature priestesses of Infant Island in the {{wp|Mothra}} movies, the Shobijin.
** Cilan playing an evil alien controlling the Mecha Tyranitar is similar to a number of Godzilla movies where various daikaijuu were under control by aliens bent on destroying Earth, including {{wp|Destroy All Monsters}}.
** The Mecha Tyranitar itself is a very obvious reference to Godzilla's long-time mechanical foe, {{wp|Mechagodzilla}}.
* An instrumental of ''{{so|Rival Destinies}}'' is used as background music.
* This was the last new episode to air before the English release of [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]].

===Errors===
* When the mecha {{p|Tyranitar}} is attacking [[Luke's Zorua]] and {{an|Iris}}, their face colors don't match.
* Throughout the episode, both Luke's Zorua (as {{an|Iris}}) and Iris have faces that are different sizes. In some scenes they are the same size, and others they are different sizes.
* The artwork for the {{p|Pansear}} at the props museum is missing its nose.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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2012-09-23T07:16:44Z

Dragonace: /* November */

[[File:565Carracosta Dream.png|thumb|right|400px|Don't look at this badass turtle! Look at the words to the left of the turtle!]]

This page details selected events in the Pokémon franchise history. '''You can edit this page!''' This page is a community effort to collate and preserve our history - like [[User:SnorlaxMonster/today]], but in more detail. Once completed, items from this page will be presented daily on the Bulbapedia Main Page.

Disclaimer: I totally stole the layout and beginnings of the information below from SnorlaxMonster.

If you want to help, but don't know what to look at, ask {{u|the dark lord trombonator|trom}} on his {{ut|the dark lord trombonator}}. He or another administrator involved in this project will get back to you on how you can help.

The kind of information we are looking for are (brace yourselves):
* All anime episode debut dates (Jan-March done already)
* All movie debut dates
* All game release dates
* All manga release dates
* All TCG deck/expansion release dates
* All TFG set releases
* All Battrio Set releases
* All Battle e set releases
* All birthdays of notable people in the fandom
* All other important dates (i.e. TPCi merger date)
* Dates relevant to the fandom (i.e. Bulbapedia launch date)
* Dates that have some significance within Pokémon canon (i.e. birthdates in ''Adventures'', diamond dust dates)
* Probably more stuff (if you can think of anything, ask trom on his talk page)

It might seem like a big job, but with a bit of teamwork, we Bulbapedians will be able to complete this in no time.

'''Please add new information on a new line.'''

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==January==
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| {{#time: z|January 1}} = Today is {{wp|New Year's Day}}! It is also [[Megumi Toyoguchi]] and {{ra|Kate}}'s birthday. On this day in 1999, ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2004 [[Pokémon Masters Arena]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|January 2}} = On this day in 2010, ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 3}} = Today is [[Mayumi Iizuka]]'s birthday. On this day in 2004, ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'' premiered in the US and in 2009, ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 4}} = Today is [[Jimmy Zoppi]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2003, ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 5}} = Today is [[Yumi Tsukirino]]'s birthday. On this day in 2006, ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2008, ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 6}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 7}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 8}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG058|All Torkoal, No Play]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2009, ''[[DP109|Leading a Stray!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 9}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 10}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, both ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'' and ''[[AG016|Winner by a Nosepass]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP062|Tanks for the Memories!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 11}} = Today is [[Kyoko Hikami]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP229|An EGG-sighting Adventure!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2007, ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 12}} = Today is [[Junichi Masuda]]'s birthday. [[Weather conditions#Snow/Hail|Diamond dust]] is present in [[Snowpoint City]], at [[Mt. Silver]]'s summit, and in [[Icirrus City]] today; in 2006, ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2008, ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 13}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP130|A Bout With Sprout]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 14}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 15}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG059|Manectric Charge]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2009, ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 16}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[AG008|A Tail with a Twist]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 17}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG017|Stairway to Devon]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2009, ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2012 [[Pokémon Medal World]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 18}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP230|Hatching a Plan]]'' premiered in the US and in 2007, ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 19}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2008, ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 20}} = On this day in 2009, [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released on [[Virtual Console]] in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'' premiered in Japan and ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'' premiered in the US; in 2001, ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]] premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to Be Wild!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 21}} = On this day in 1999, [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released in Japan on [[Nintendo 64]]; in 1999, ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 22}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005 ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP111|Saving the World from Ruins!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 23}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[AG009|Taming of the Shroomish]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 24}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG018|On a Wingull and a Prayer!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 25}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'' premiered in the US and in 2007, ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 26}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2008, both ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]'' and ''[[DP048|Dawn's Early Night]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 27}} = Today is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s birthday. On this day in 2000, ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2001, ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG112|Showdown at Linoone]] premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 28}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' and ''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|January 29}} = On this day in 2004, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} were released in Japan; also in 2004, ''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG063|Take the Lombre Home]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 30}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[AG010|You Said a Mouthful!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|January 31}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'' premiered in Japan and [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] was released in Japan; in 2009, ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]'' premiered in the US.
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==February==
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| {{#time: z|February 1}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'' premiered in the US; in 2007, ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2008, ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 2}} = Today is [[Kimberly]]'s birthday. On this day in 2002, ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'' premiered in the US and in 2006, ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 3}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2001, ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2007, ''[[AG188|Pinch Healing]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 4}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG112|Showdown at Linoone]]'' and ''[[AG113|Who, What, When, Where, Wynaut?]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'' premiered in Japan and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in South Korea.
| {{#time: z|February 5}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'', ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' and ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' and ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 6}} = Today is {{p|Mewtwo}}'s birthday. On this day in 2003, ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 7}} = Today is [[Dan Green]]'s birthday. On this day in 2002, ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 8}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'' premiered in the US and in 2007, ''[[DP019|Twice Smitten, Once Shy!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 9}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'' premiered in the US and in 2006, ''[[AG163|Cutting the Ties that Bind]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 10}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2001, ''[[EP135|Grin to Win!]]'' and ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG114|Date Expectations!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2007, ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 11}} = On this day in 2006, both ''[[AG117|Berry, Berry Interesting]]'' and ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 12}} = On this day in 2000, both ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'' and ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG063|Take the Lombre Home]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, both ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 13}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2009, [[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]] premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP144|Gone With the Windworks!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 14}} = Today is {{wp|Valentine's Day}}! It is also [[Peanut]]'s birthday. On this day in 2002, ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] was released in Japan; in 2004, both ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'' and ''[[AG022|A Hole Lotta Trouble]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008 {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in South Korea; also in 2008, ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP094|Doc Brock!]]'' premiered in the US. On this day in 2005, Bulbapedia was opened to the general public.
| {{#time: z|February 15}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2003, ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 16}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2006, ''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 17}} = On this day in 2001, both ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'' and ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 18}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper!]]'' and ''[[AG120|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2012, [[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]] premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 19}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pokémon PC Master]] was released in the US; also in 2004, ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 20}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 21}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]'' premiered in the US and in 2009, ''[[DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 22}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' premiered in the US and in 2007, ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 23}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]'' premiered in the US and in 2006, ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 24}} = On this day in 2005, the [[Nintendo DS]] was released in Australia; in 2000, ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2001, ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2005, ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2007, ''[[AG191|Once More with Reeling]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008 ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 25}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2006, both ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'' and ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'' premiered in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|February 26}} = On this day in 2010, the [[Nintendo 3DS]] was released in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG067|Go Go Ludicolo!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP116|The Drifting Snorunt!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|February 27}} = On this day in 1996, {{game|Red and Green|s}} were released in Japan; in 2003, ''[[AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!]]'' premiered in the US. In 2012 [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|February 28}} = Today is [[KAORI]]'s birthday. On this day in 2002, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water]]'' premiered in the US and in 2008, ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#ifeq:{{#expr:{{CURRENTYEAR}}/4}}|1| {{#time: z|February 29}} = This day only happens once every four years, and on this day in 2000, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} was released in the US.}}
</pre>

==March==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|March 1}} = On this day in 1997, the [[Nintendo 64]] was released in Australia; in 2001, ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2003, ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 2}} = On this day in 2006, the [[Nintendo DS Lite]] was released in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP137|Foul Weather Friends]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2001 [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] was released in Europe and in 2002, ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 3}} = Today is {{adv|Yellow}}'s birthday. On this day in 2001, both ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'' and ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 4}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2000, both ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'' and ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, {{game|Black and White|s}} were released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|March 5}} = On this day in 1997, the very first expansion to the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game]], called [[Jungle_(TCG)|Jungle]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 6}} = Today is [[Masayuki Omoro]] and [[Hirotaka Suzuoki]]'s birthday. On this day in 1999, both ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' and ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, [[Pokémon Trozei!]] was released in the US; in 2010, [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] was released in Japan and in 2011, {{game|Black and White|s}} were released in North America
| {{#time: z|March 7}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 8}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 9}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2002, ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' premiered in the US and in 2008, [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 10}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2011, {{game|Black and White|s}} were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|March 11}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'' premiered in the US and in 2005 [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|March 12}} = On this day in 2005, the [[PokéPark_(theme_park)|PokéPark]] open in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 13}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 14}} = Today is [[Plum]]'s birthday. On this day in 2002, ''[[EP240|Some Like it Hot]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in the US and in 2009, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 15}} = Today is [[Lorelei]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2002 [[Pokémon mini]] was released in Europe and in 2003, both ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' and ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 16}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2002, ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 17}} = On this day in 2001, both ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'' and ''[[EP145|A Farfetch'd Tale]]'' premiered in the US; in 2012 [[Pokémon Conquest]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 18}} = Today is [[Shin'ichirō Miki]]'s birthday. On this day in 1999, ''[[EP088|In the Pink]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 19}} = On this day in 2003, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 20}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, the [[Game Boy Player]] was released in Japan and in 2008, [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 21}} = On this day in 1999, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released in Japan on [[Nintendo 64]]; in 2001, the [[Game Boy Advance]] was released in Japan and in 2002, ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|March 22}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, ''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]'' premiered in the US; in 2007 [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in South Korea and in 2009, {{game|Platinum}} was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 23}} = On this day in 2000, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} was released in Australia and ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2002, ''[[EP195|The Poké Spokesman]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] was released in the US; in 2004, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] was released in the US and in 2006, {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} was released in Japan; also ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' debuted in the US. In 2012 [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|March 24}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'' premiered in the US; in 2011 [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] was released in North America, Australia and Europe
| {{#time: z|March 25}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'' and ''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released in Japan and in 2010, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|March 26}} = On this day in 2010, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in {{tt|Europe|Except Dutch versions}}.
| {{#time: z|March 27}} = Today is [[Aoi Yūki]]'s birthday. On this day in 1998, the [[Pokémon Pikachu]] was released in Japan, and in 1999, ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 28}} = Today is [[Chika Fujimura]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] was released in the US and [[Pokémon Card GB2]] was released in Japan; in 2002, ''[[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2003, the [[Game Boy Advance SP]] was released in Australia and in 2010, the [[Nintendo DSi XL]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 29}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2003, ''[[EP240|Some Like it Hot]]'' premiered in the US. In 2012 [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|March 30}} = Today is [[Megumi Hayashibara]]'s birthday. On this day in 2000, ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2002, ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|March 31}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'' premiered in the US.
</pre>

==April==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|April 1}} = Today is [[April Fool's Day {{CURRENTYEAR}}|April Fool's Day]]! On this day in 1997, the {{pkmn|anime}} premiered in Japan with the episode [[Pokémon - I Choose You!]]
| {{#time: z|April 2}} = On this day in 2004 [[Pokémon Channel]] was released in Europe; in 2009, the [[Nintendo DSi]] was released in Australia and in 2010, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in {{tt|Europe|Dutch versions}}. On this day in 2005, Bulbanews was launched to the general public.
| {{#time: z|April 3}} = On this day in 2003, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|April 4}} = Today is {{adv|Diamond}}'s birthday. On this day in 2009, ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 5}} = On this day in 2003 ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' premiered in the US and in 2009, the [[Nintendo DSi]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 6}} = On this day in 2001, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in Europe; also in 2001, ''[[M03|Pokémon the Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 7}} = On this day in 2000, {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} was released in Europe; also in 2000, the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game was released in Australia; in 2005 [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|April 8}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 1999, ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2000, ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, ''[[SS008|Oaknapped!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, the {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} set was released in Japan; in 2006, both ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'' and ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 9}} = Today is [[Veronica Taylor]]'s birthday. On this day in 2011, ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 10}} = On this day in 2000, the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 11}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 12}} = Today is [[Kiyomi Asai]] and [[Apricot]]'s birthday. On this day in 2003, ''[[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 13}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2002, ''[[EP198|Brock's Heartbreak]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, both ''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[AG172|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 2)]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2007, {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|April 14}} = Today is [[Amy Birnbaum]]'s birthday. On this day in 1999, [[Pokémon Pinball]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|April 15}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' premiered in Japan. On this day in 2010, the [[Nintendo DSi XL]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|April 16}} = On this day in 1998, both ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'' and ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'' premiered in Japan, while both ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]'' premiered in the UK; and in 2011, ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 17}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2008, ''[[DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2010, ''[[DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 18}} = On this day in 2009, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|April 19}} = Today is [[Kiyotaka Furushima]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|April 20}} = On this day in 2008, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 21}} = On this day in 1989, the [[Game Boy]] was released in Japan and in 2011, {{game|Black and White|s}} were released in South Korea; also in 2011 [[Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|April 22}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' premiered in Japan. On this day in 2007, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 23}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP041|Wake Up Snorlax!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2005, ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]'' premiered in the US; in 2009, ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2011, ''[[BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|April 24}} = On this day in 2002, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in South Korea.
| {{#time: z|April 25}} = Today is [[Tomoko Kawakami]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|April 26}} = On this day in 1999, [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released in the US on [[Nintendo 64]].
| {{#time: z|April 27}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP145|A Farfetch'd Tale]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2002, ''[[EP199|Current Events]]'' premiered in the US and in 2006, ''[[AG174|New Plot, Odd Lot!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|April 28}} = On this day in 2006, [[Pokémon Trozei!]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|April 29}} = Today is [[Fumihiko Tachiki]]'s birthday. On this day in 2010, [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] was released in South Korea; in 1997, [[EP005 | Showdown in Pewter City]] aired in Japan.
| {{#time: z|April 30}} = Today is {{adv|Crystal}}'s birthday. On this day in 1998, ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'' premiered in Japan. On this day in 1999, {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} was released in Japan.
</pre>

==May==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|May 1}} = Today is {{wp|May Day}}. On this day in 2003, ''[[AG023|Gone Corphishin']]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, ''[[AG029|Ready, Willing and Sableye]]'' premiered in the US and in 2005, {{game|Emerald}} was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|May 4}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|May 5}} = Today is {{wp|Cinco de Mayo}}! It is also [[Chiaki Takahashi]]'s birthday. On this day in 2006 [[Pokémon Trozei!]] was released in Europe; in 2008, [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] was released in North America for [[Virtual Console]]
| {{#time: z|May 6}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 7}} = On this day in 2005, ''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|May 10}} = On this day in 2005, [[PokéPark: Fishing Rally DS]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 11}} = Today is [[Bill Rogers]] and [[Kellyn]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|May 12}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pikachu: DS Tech Demo]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|May 13}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2004 ''[[AG076|Me, Myself and Time]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 14}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] was released in Europe; in 2005, ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'' premiered in the US and in 2009, {{game|Platinum}} was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|May 16}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' premiered in the US theaters.
| {{#time: z|May 17}} = On this day in 2002, the [[Nintendo GameCube]] was released in Australia; in 2007 [[Pokémon Trozei!]] was released in South Korea.
| {{#time: z|May 18}} = Today is [[Lunick]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|May 20}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 21}} = On this day in 2005, ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|May 22}} = Today is {{Ash}}'s birthday. On this day in 2009, {{game|Platinum}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|May 23}} = Today is [[Kappei Yamaguchi]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|May 24}} = On this day in 2002, [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|May 26}} = Today is [[Takeshi Tsuruno]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|May 27}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 28}} = On this day in 2010, {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} were revealed; in 2005, ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|May 30}} = On this day in 2003, [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|May 31}} = Today is {{adv|Emerald}}'s birthday. On this day in 2002, [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was released in Australia.
</pre>

==June==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|June 1}} = Today is {{adv|Green}} and [[Pistachio]]'s birthday. On this day in 2006, the [[Nintendo DS Lite]] was released in Australia and in 2004 ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|June 2}} = On this day in 2005, {{game|Emerald}} was released in Australia. In 2009, {{game|Platinum}} was released in {{pmin|South Korea}}. Also in 2009, the first volume of [[VIZ Media]]'s reissue of [[Pokémon Adventures]] was released.
| {{#time: z|June 3}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 6}} = Today is [[Minami Tsuda]]'s birthday. On this day in 2011 [[Pokédex 3D]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|June 7}} = On this day in 2011 [[Pokédex 3D]] was released in both Europe and Australia.
| {{#time: z|June 8}} = Today is [[Mamoru Miyano]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|June 9}} = Today is [[Tomoe Hanba]]'s birthday. On this day in 2008, [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|June 10}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 11}} = On this day in 2001, the [[Game Boy Advance]] was released in the US and in 2006, the [[Nintendo DS Lite]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|June 12}} = On this day in 2009, [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released in Europe on [[Virtual Console]].
| {{#time: z|June 15}} = Today is [[Yūji Ueda]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] was released in both Australia and Europe.
| {{#time: z|June 16}} = On this day in 1999, the very first expansion to the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game]], called [[Jungle_(TCG)|Jungle]], was released in North America, in 2000, {{game|Yellow}} was released in the Europe and in 2009, [[Pokémon Rumble]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 17}} = Today is [[Koichi Yamadera]]'s birthday. On this day in 2011 [[Pokédex 3D]] was released in Japan, and [[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 18}} = Today is [[Yumi Kakazu]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|June 19}} = On this day in 2008, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|June 21}} = On this day in 2007, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|June 22}} = On this day in 2001, the [[Game Boy Advance]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|June 23}} = On this day in 1996, the [[Nintendo 64]] was released in Japan. On this day in 2012, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] were released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 24}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003, the [[Game Boy Player]] was released in Japan and in 2004, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] was released in Australia, and [[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|June 25}} = On this day in 2007, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|June 26}} = On this day in 2008, [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|June 27}} = On this day in 2007, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in Europe; in 2008, [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|June 28}} = Today is [[Akiko Kimura]]'s birthday. On this day in 1999, [[Pokémon Pinball]] was released in the US.
</pre>

==July==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|July 1}} = Today is [[Rachael Lillis]]'s birthday. On this day in 1997, [[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|July 2}} = Today is {{adv|Ruby}}'s birthday. On this day in 2011, ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 3}} = Today is [[Hazel]]'s birthday. On this day in 2010, ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 4}} = Today is the {{wp|Independence Day (United States)|American Independence day}}! Also, on this day in 2008, [[My Pokémon Ranch]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|July 6}} = Today is {{adv|Pearl}}'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|July 7}} = On this day in 2001, ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters.
| {{#time: z|July 8}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[M03|Pokémon the Movie 3 - Spell of the Unown]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters, and in 1997, [[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|July 9}} = On this day in 2010 [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] was released in Europe; in 2011, ''[[BW023|Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 10}} = On this day in 2010, ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' premiered in Japan and ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire With Fire!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 11}} = Rain is present on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} today. On this day in 2009, ''[[DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 12}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in the US and in 2007 [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|July 13}} = On this day in 1999 [[Pokémon Pinball]] was released in Australia; in 2002, ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters.
| {{#time: z|July 14}} = On this day in 2007, ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters.
| {{#time: z|July 15}} = On this day in 2006, ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters; in 2011 [[Pokémon Say Tap?]] was released in Japan; in 1997, [[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|July 16}} = On this day in 2004, [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in Australia; in 2005 ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2011 ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters and ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 17}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters; in 2004 ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''; and in 2010 ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 18}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[M01|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' was released to Japanese theaters; in 2003, [[Pokémon Channel]] was released in Japan and in 2009 ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|July 19}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and in 2008, ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' premiered in Japanese theaters; also in 2008, ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 21}} = Today is [[Tom Wayland]], {{adv|Gold}} and {{obp|Serebii|person}}'s birthday. On this day in 2000, ''[[M02|Pokémon the Movie 2000 - The Power of One]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 22}} = On this day in 1997, [[EP017|The Island of the Giant Pokemon]] aired in Japan.
| {{#time: z|July 23}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 24}} = On this day in 2010, ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 26}} = On this day in 2008, ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 27}} = On this day in 1999, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released in the US on [[Nintendo 64]].
| {{#time: z|July 29}} = Today is [[Emily Jenness]]'s birthday. On this day in 1997, ''[[EP18|Beauty and the Beach]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2001, {{game|Crystal}} was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 30}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|July 31}} = On this day in 1989, the [[Game Boy]] was released in the US and in 2010, ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore]]'' premiered in the US.
</pre>

==August==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|August 1}} = Today is {{adv|Giovanni}}'s birthday. On this day in 1998, {{Jap|Pokémon Stadium}} was released in Japan and in 2003, [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 2}} = On this day in 2008, ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 4}} = Today is [[Wasabi Mizuta]]'s birthday. On this day in 2005, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] was released in Japan; in 2009, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Keep Going! Blazing Adventure Squad!, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Let's Go! Stormy Adventure Squad!, and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Go For It! Light Adventure Squad!]] were released in Japan and in 2011, ''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 5}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2011 [[Pokémon Card Game: How to Play DS]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 6}} = Today is [[Jamie McGonnigal]]'s birthday. On this day in 2011, ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 7}} = Today is [[Coconut]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|August 8}} = Today is {{adv|Red}}'s birthday. In 1997, the first collected volume of [[Pokémon Adventures]] was released on this day.
| {{#time: z|August 9}} = On this day in 2008, ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 11}} = On this day in 2011, [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] was released in Japan, and [[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 12}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'' premiered in Japan. Also, [[EP020|Ghost of the Maiden's Peak]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 13}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 16}} = On this day in 2008, ''[[DP070|The Bells Are Singing!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 18}} = Today is [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s birthday. On this day in 2011, ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 19}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]'' premiered in the US; in 1997, [EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 20}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 22}} = Today is [[Kether Donahue]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|August 23}} = On this day in 2003, [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 25}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW044|Purrloin: Sweet or Sneaky?]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 26}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]'' premiered in the US; in 1997, [[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]] premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|August 27}} = On this day in 2011, ''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|August 28}} = Today is [[Satoshi Tajiri]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|August 29}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]'' premiered in Japan and in 2009, ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' premiered in the US.
</pre>

==September==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|September 1}} = Today is also [[Almond]]'s birthday. On this day in 1998, {{game|Red and Blue|s}} were released in the US; in 2000 [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|September 2}} = On this day in 1997, ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 7}} = On this day in 1998, the {{pkmn|anime}} premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 8}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 9}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' premiered in the US and in 2004, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} were released in the US; in 1997, ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 10}} = Today is [[Tomo Sakurai]]'s birthday. In 1998, ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 11}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 12}} = On this day in 1998, {{game|Yellow}} was released in Japan and in 2009, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} were released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 13}} = Today is [[Susumu Chiba]]'s birthday. On this day in 2005, the [[Game Boy micro]] was released in Japan; in 2007, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] were released in Japan and in 2008, {{game|Platinum}} was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 14}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' premiered in the US; in 2001, the [[Nintendo GameCube]] was released in Japan and in 2007, [[Pokémon Battrio]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 15}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' premiered in the US; in 1999, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released in Australia on [[Nintendo 64]] and in 2000 [[Pokémon Snap]] was released in Europe on [[Nintendo 64]].
| {{#time: z|September 16}} = Today is [[Solana]]'s birthday. On this day in 1998, ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'' premiered in the US and in 2004, {{game|Emerald}} was released in Japan; in 1997, ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 17}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 18}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] were released in the US and in 2010, {{game|Black and White|s}} were released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 19}} = On this day in 2005, the [[Game Boy micro]] was released in the US and in 2006 ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 20}} = Today is [[Sarah Natochenny]] and {{adv|Sapphire}}'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|September 21}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'' premiered in the US; in 2000 [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 22}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 23}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'' premiered in the US and in 2004, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} were released in Australia. In 2010 [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] was released in Australia; in 1997, ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-Sation]]'' premiered in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 24}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' premiered in the US; in 2003 [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|September 25}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' premiered in the US; in 2000 [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] was released in the US on [[Nintendo 64]]
| {{#time: z|September 26}} = On this day in 1996, the [[Nintendo 64]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 27}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 28}} = On this day in 2006, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in Japan and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|September 29}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|September 30}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' premiered in the US and in 2001, {{game|Crystal}} was released in Australia; On this day in 1997, ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'' premiered in Japan.
</pre>

==October==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|October 1}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' premiered in the US; in 1999, {{game|Yellow}} was released in the US and in 2004, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|October 1}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 3}} = On this day in 2005, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 4}} = On this day in 2010, [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 5}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 6}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'' premiered in the US; in 2000 [[Pokémon Pinball]] was released in Europe
| {{#time: z|October 7}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' premiered in the US; Today is [[Rikako Aikawa]]'s birthday. Also, on this day in 2012, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 8}} = On this day in 1998, ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'' premiered in the US; On this day in 1999, {{game|Red and Blue|s}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|October 9}} = Today is the late [[Maddie Blaustein]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|October 10}} = Today, [[Weather conditions#Diamond dust|diamond dust]] falls on [[Mt. Silver]], and on this day in 1996, {{Jap|Pokémon Blue Version|Pokémon Blue}} was released in Japan and in 2001, [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|October 11}} = On this day in 2002, ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' premiered in the US. On this day in 2012, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|October 12}} = On this day in 2009, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] was released in the US. On this day in 2012, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]] were released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|October 13}} = On this day in 2000, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|October 15}} = On this day in 2000, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 16}} = On this day in 2000, the [[Pokémon Pikachu 2|Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 18}} = Today is [[Eric Stuart]] and [[Ted Lewis]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|October 19}} = Today is [[Masamitsu Hidaka]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|October 20}} = On this day in 2005, [[Pokémon Trozei!]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|October 21}} = On this day in 1998, the [[Game Boy Color]] was released in Japan and in 2005, {{game|Emerald}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|October 24}} = On this day in 2011, [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|October 27}} = Today is [[Michele Knotz]], [[Jun'ichi Kanemaru]], and {{adv|Platinum}}'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|October 28}} = On this day in 2005, [[Pokémon Team Turbo]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|October 30}} = On this day in 2001, {{game|Crystal}} was released in Australia and in 2006, {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|October 31}} = Today is {{wp|Halloween}}!
</pre>

==November==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|November 1}} = On this day in 1998, {{game|Red and Blue|s}} were released in Australia and in 2008, the [[Nintendo DSi]] was released in Japan. In 2010, [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] was released in North America.
| {{#time: z|November 2}} = On this day in 2001, {{game|Crystal}} was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|November 3}} = On this day in Japan, [[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]] and [[BW054||The Four Seasons of Sawsbuck!]] premiered in 2005 and 2012, respectively. In addition, this was the last day to obtain the [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010|Birthday Chimchar and Charmander]] in 2010 and the [[List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010|Birthday Audino]] in 2011. In the US, episodes [[EP175|The Trouble With Snubbull]] and [[EP178|The Grass Route]] were first broadcasted in 2001, while [[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]] was broadcasted in 2007.
| {{#time: z|November 5}} = On this day in 2010, the Wii Remote Plus and [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] were released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|November 6}} = On this day in 2000, [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 7}} = Today is [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]]'s birthday. On this day in 2010, the Wii Remote Plus was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 8}} = Today is [[Archaic]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|November 9}} = Today is [[Naomi Shindō]]'s birthday. On this day in 1999, [[Pokémon Project Studio Red and Blue]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 10}} = On this day in 1999, ''[[M01|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered in the US and in 2008, [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 11}} = Today is [[Fushigi Yamada]] and [[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|November 12}} = Today is [[Celio]]'s birthday. On this day in 2009, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]] was released in Australia. In 2011 [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|November 13}} = On this day in 2008, [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|November 14}} = On this day in 2003, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|November 16}} = Today is [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, [[Pokémon mini]] was released in the US and in 2009, [[Pokémon Rumble]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 17}} = On this day in 2005, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] were released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|November 18}} = Today is [[Hayley]]'s birthday. On this day in 1998, the [[Game Boy Color]] was released in the US; in 2001, the [[Nintendo GameCube]] was released in the US, in 2005, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] was released in Europe and in 2012, the Wii U was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 19}} = Today is [[Marc Thompson]]'s birthday. On this day in 2009 [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released in Europe on [[Nintendo 64]]; in 2005, [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] was released in Australia and in 2006, the [[Wii]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 20}} = On this day in 2009, [[Pokémon Rumble]] was released in both Australia and Europe; also in 2009 ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|November 21}} = On this day in 1999, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} were released in Japan; in 2001, [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was released in Japan; in 2002, {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released in Japan; in 2003, [[Pokémon Colosseum]] was released in Japan; in 2004, the [[Nintendo DS]] was released in Japan and the US; in 2008 [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] was released in Europe and in 2009, the [[Nintendo DSi XL]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|November 22}} = Today is {{adv|Blue}}'s birthday. On this day in 2007, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|November 23}} = On this day in 1998, the [[Game Boy Color]] was released in Australia!
| {{#time: z|November 25}} = Today is [[Kazuya Nakai]]'s birthday. On this day in 2010, [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|November 26}} = Today is [[Jason Griffith]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|November 27}} = Today is [[Mato]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|November 28}} = Today is [[Akeno Watanabe]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|November 30}} = Today is [[Rica Matsumoto]]'s birthday.
</pre>

==December==
<pre>
| {{#time: z|December 1}} = On this day in 2003, [[Pokémon Channel]] was released in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 2}} = Rain is present on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} today. On this day in 2000, ''[[EP127|Once in a Blue Moon]]'' and ''[[EP128|The Whistle Stop]]'' premiered in the US; in 2004, [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in Japan; in 2005, [[Pokémon Dash]] was released in Australia; in 2006, the [[Wii]] was released in Japan and in 2011 [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|December 3}} = Today is [[Kiaraway]]'s birthday. On this day in 2001, [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] was released in the US and in 2011, [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|December 4}} = On this day in 2000 [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]] was released in North America; in 2007, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released on [[Virtual Console]] in Japan; in 2010 [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 5}} = On this day in 2009, [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 6}} = Today is [[Satoru Iwata]]'s birthday. Today is also [[Bella Hudson]]'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|December 7}} = On this day in 2006, {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} and the [[Wii]] were released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|December 8}} = On this day in 2011, [[Pokémon Rumble Blast]] was released in Australia.
| {{#time: z|December 9}} = On this day in 2000, ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 10}} = On this day in 2007, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released on [[Virtual Console]] in the US and in 2011, ''[[BW045|Beheeyem, Duosion, and the Dream Thief!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 11}} = Today is [[Lisa Ortiz]]'s birthday. On this day in 2003, ''[[AG055|Poetry Commotion!]]'' premiered in Japan; in 2004, both ''[[AG061|Disaster of Disguise]]'' and ''[[AG062|Disguise Da Limit]]'' premiered in the US; in 2006, ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'' premiered in the US; in 2007 [[Pokémon Snap]] was released in Europe on [[Virtual Console]] and in 2010, ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 12}} = On this day in 1998, [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 13}} = On this day in 2003, both ''[[AG010|You Said a Mouthful!]]'' and ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 14}} = On this day in 2000, {{game|Crystal}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] were released in Japan; in 2001, [[Pokémon mini]] was released in Japan; in 2006, [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] was released in Japan and in 2007, [[Pokémon Snap]] was released on [[Virtual Console]] in Australia.
| {{#time: z|December 15}} = On this day in 2000, the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game was released in Europe.
| {{#time: z|December 16}} = Today is [[Inuko Inuyama]]'s birthday. On this day in 1997, ''[[EP038]]'' —the episode infamous for the seizures it caused and the ban placed on the episode because of those effects— aired in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 18}} = On this day in 1998, the {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} video game was released in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 20}} = On this day in 2003, ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown]]'' premiered in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 21}} = On this day in 2004, Bulbapedia was created; however, it wasn't opened to the general public. Also on this day in 2009, [[Super Smash Bros.]] was released on [[Virtual Console]] in the US.
| {{#time: z|December 24}} = Today is {{wp|Christmas Eve}}! It is also {{adv|Silver}}'s birthday.
| {{#time: z|December 25}} = Today is {{wp|Christmas}}!
| {{#time: z|December 26}} = Today is {{wp|Boxing Day}}!
| {{#time: z|December 28}} = On this day in 1999, the second volume of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] was released in the US and Canada
| {{#time: z|December 29}} = On this day in 2003, the first volume of [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] was released in Japan, a sequel to [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]
| {{#time: z|December 30}} = On this day in 2000, [[Mewtwo Returns]] was first broadcast in Japan.
| {{#time: z|December 31}} = Today is {{wp|New Year's Eve}}! Rain is present on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}} today. It is also {{adv|Bill}}'s birthday. On this day in 2004, [[Pokémate]] was released in Japan.
</pre>
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</pre>

Humilau City

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Dragonace:

{{Town infobox
|name= Humilau City
|jpname=セイガイハシティ
|jptrans=Seigaiha City
|image=Seigaiha City {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: n}} mod 4}}|0=Winter|1=Spring|2=Summer|3=Autumn}}.png
|size=256
|region=Unova
|generation=5
|slogan={{tt|表すは穏やかな海|Represents the calm sea}}
|mapdesc=
|east=Marine Tube
|west=Route 22
|regionwest=Unova
|south=Route 21
|regionsouth=Unova
|gym=Seigaiha Gym
|gymtitle=[[Generation V|{{color|000|Gen V}}]]
|gymno=8{{sup/5|B2W2}}
|leader=Marlon
|leadersprite=VSMarlon.png
|badge=Wave
|gymtype=Water
|map=Unova Seigaiha City Map.png
|colordark=1C485F
|colormed=266687
|colorlight=3794C3
}}

(Japanese: '''セイガイハシティ''' ''Seigaiha City'') is a city in northeastern [[Unova]]. It is the location of the [[Seigaiha Gym]], with the [[Gym Leader]] [[Marlon]].

==Places of interest==
=== Humilau Gym===
{{main|Seigaiha Gym}}
The Seigaiha Gym is the official [[Gym]] of Seigaiha City. The Gym specializes in {{type|Water}} Pokémon. The [[Gym Leader]] is [[Marlon]]. Trainers who defeat him receive the {{badge|Wave}}.

===Move Tutor===
The [[Move Tutor]] here will teach a total of 13 moves for {{DL|Shard|Yellow Shard}}s.
{{tutormv/header|b2w2|shard|no}}
{{tutormv|Bind|Normal|cat=Physical|0|0|0|2}}
{{tutormv|Snore|Normal|cat=Special|0|0|0|2}}
{{tutormv|Heal Bell|Normal|cat=Status|0|0|0|4}}
{{tutormv|Knock Off|Dark|cat=Physical|0|0|0|4}}
{{tutormv|Synthesis|Grass|cat=Status|0|0|0|6}}
{{tutormv|Roost|Flying|cat=Status|0|0|0|6}}
{{tutormv|Sky Attack|Flying|cat=Physical|0|0|0|8}}
{{tutormv|Role Play|Psychic|cat=Status|0|0|0|8}}
{{tutormv|Heat Wave|Fire|cat=Special|0|0|0|10}}
{{tutormv|Giga Drain|Grass|cat=Special|0|0|0|10}}
{{tutormv|Drain Punch|Fighting|cat=Physical|0|0|0|10}}
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==In the anime==
[[File:Seigaiha City anime.png|thumb|Seigaiha City in anime]]
Seigaiha City was first mentioned by {{un|Jeremy}} in [[BW093]] as a suggestion to Kotetsu's eighth gym.

It made its only anime appearance in the latter part of [[BW094]]. [[Marlon]] brought {{Ash}} and [[Kotetsu]] here through his {{p|Wailord}} after the two got lost after separating from {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}}. At [[Seigaiha Gym]], Kotetsu battled the Gym Leader for his eighth gym badge in [[Unova]].

==Trivia==
* Seigaiha's Japanese motto is {{tt|表すは穏やかな海|Represents the calm sea}}.
* In the photo stand-in of the two {{p|Frillish}}, the male Frillish's eyes are incorrectly colored and are the inverse of what they should be.

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Talk:Brock

2012-07-13T15:20:55Z

Dragonace:

== Special images ==
Okay, for both Brock and the other Gym Leaders - are there any images out there of them in the Special manga we could use that ''aren't'' blatantly taken from Serebii? If for no other reason than they were made to look good on a dark gray background, not a white one? --[[User:Pie|Pie]] 12:44, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

== Harrison? ==

Now, of course, we know that Eric Stuart has confirmed that this is his name, but it still doesn't ''feel'' right to be up in the infobox and all. Maybe it's just me. I dunno. Pie? You're the Brock expert here. '''[[User:TTEchidna|T]][[User talk:TTEchidna|T]][[wp:Echidna|Echidna]]''' 09:32, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
:As I see it, it's only Harrison in the anime and we dont even know if PUSA recognise that. It should be mentioned but I don't think it should be in the title. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 10:38, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
::I really don't think we need it in the article. Maybe under Trivia, but definitely not in the infobox. Besides, are we sure Eric Stuart knew what he was talking about when he made that statement? --[[User:PAK Man|PAK Man]] [[User talk:PAK Man|Talk]] 15:44, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
:::I don't like the fact that we mention his surname. It was never mentioned in the anime. Also why is this okay to mention what Eric Stuart says when it's not okay to say that [[Mayumi Iizuka]] (Misty's Japanese VA) said that Misty would return to the series? So we're allowed to go on what a voice actor said in this case but not for the other? In my opinion this is way worse. The Iizuka thing was put in Misty's trivia section however this is being displayed in the infobox. Note that Iizuka's comments were removed from Misty's trivia because they were not credible enough. Conclusion: We should not put on our pages what voice actors have said. However, things like that should be mentioned in the trivia section. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 03:40, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

== Age ==

Sooo...even though he was that age as of his debut, is he older, or still 15?
:We don't know. He probably is. But as Pie said, there's this eternal youth going on in the anime where the characters don't age. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|ケンジ]][[User:Kenji-girl|ガール]] 03:40, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

== The "At Pewter Gym" section ==

What is {{u|Shiny Noctowl}} thinking by saying "800px looks better"? That section's table is way too wide at 800px! Horizontial scrolling is practically necessary to see the whole table at 800px. There is no way 800px can be considered better than 600px--you basically need the best of monitors to support a resolution where 800px looks good!

How can I get the table to look good in a 600px setting? Please do not suggest leaving it at 800px, as having it at 800px is a bad thing. --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 03:13, 18 November 2007 (UTC)

== Proposal of splitting the article ==

I've noticed here on the Bulbapedia, other major characters of the anime such as Ash, May and Dawn all have seperate articles from their video game counterparts, unlike Misty and Brock. I was thinking that in order to potentially improve consistancy of the articles, that we could split off seperate articles for Misty and Brock's anime incarnations like what is currently in place for Ash, May and Dawn. Thoughts? Like the idea? Hate the idea? Don't care either way? [[User:Sato|Sato]] 15:34, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:Well, Brock and Misty do have ''huge'', and I mean '''huge''' articles. But splitting them off into anime/games, then where'd Special go? Would we split Special off of all of the Gym Leaders? Would it go with the game one, because, you know, May and Dawn also have their Special counterparts in Sapphire and Berlitz... That's the problem with the consistency; what exactly should we be consistent with? May's anime and game counterparts are distinct, as one's a player character/rival that can have a pretty variant amount of Pokémon, another's this contest-crazy girl with a Blaziken, and the third is doing the complete opposite of the anime one and challenging '''''Gyms'''''. I get where you're coming from, but the biggest problem is maintaining the consistency between all of the Gym Leaders, too. We'd have a ton more complaints than we already do about the parentheticals if we extended them to commonly-known characters like the Gym Leaders... especially if we were to do so to Wallace and Janine, who didn't even appear in the anime, for consistency.
:But I dunno. What's everyone else think, anyway? To me, Brock's Brock, Misty's Misty, in every iteration, unlike May, Ash, and Dawn. Red's silent as night, Ash won't stop screaming at a Mankey for his {{AP|hat}}. Sure, they know different people, but hey, if Brock and Misty get divided among their ''similar'' counterparts, jeez, Koga's certainly going to need to be divided among his crazy ninja, evil Team Rocket member, and trap-setting Poison guy selves. And Lance... hoo, that guy's different in each iteration. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 16:05, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:: Why not just split 'em because of size, not because of incarnation? Split the ones that are big enough to require it and leave alone the rest. No need to split all the gym leaders if not all of them need splitting.
:::As for where the mangas would go... whichever ends smaller out of Brock (anime) and Brock (games), I suppose. [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]] 16:45, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

::::No, please, God, no! Characters like Ash, May and Dawn have separate articles because they are considered as different characters from their game counterparts (this applies to all playable characters). Characters such as Brock and Misty are just adaptations of the same characters in different canons. Everyone who thinks that Red and Ash, Blue and Gary etc. are all the same character is a N00B! Read the [[Inter-media counterparts]] article for further explanation. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 16:51, 27 November 2007 (UTC)
:::::Bingo. Plus, don't forget, the ''manga'' adaptations of Brock and Misty are just as different from the game versions and the anime versions as the game and anime versions are from each other... If there'd be any splitting, then we'd be splitting into three... for each and every one of the Gym Leaders. '''[[User:TTEchidna|TTE]][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 20:58, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

::::::Well, I wouldn't really consider splitting articles to be a problem with the other Gym Leaders, since the majority of them are only around for anywhere between 1-5 episodes of the anime usually, making them only slightly more notable than characters of the day, while Misty and Brock both have well over 200 episodes under their belt. As for manga incarnations, Pokemon Special information should remain with the game version's article and Electric Tale of Pikachu information should go with the anime version's article, since those are the original canons that the manga are based upon. The only reason I suggested it is because Misty and Brock are both highly important characters in the anime, who could easily have a whole article based on their anime version alone. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 02:24, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

:::::::And you also suggested that you know nothing about Pokémon canon. The only thing that annoys me in big articles is Trivia Sections made of stupid trivia bits. I think it's the ONLY thing which should be changed in articles. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 14:28, 29 November 2007 (UTC)

::::::::And... How exactly did I suggest that I know nothing about Pokémon canon? Sure, Misty and Brock's anime incarnations are adaptations of their game personas. However, despite being considered a different character, Ash is still an adaptation of the character Red. How does acknowledging the fact that Pokémon has many seperate unrelated canons insinuate that ''I don't know anything about Pokémon canon?'' I ignored your last comment about being a "N00B", simply because it was irrelevant. However I only made a mere ''suggestion'', I didn't say ''"We should split off new articles"'' I said ''"Should we split off new articles?"''. You're entitled to your opinion that the articles shouldn't be split, however directly insulting people calling them "N00B"s and saying they "know nothing" is extremely rude and childish. I'm here at Bulbapedia as I see it as a good source of information worth working on and improving, NOT to be insulted. I'm not going out of my way to insult you, so don't you insult me. Thank you very much. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 01:27, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

You know, Maxim, you are getting dangerously close to trolling here. Would you ''please'' chill out so the rest of us can have an intellegent conversation?

Anyway, I personally don't care if anime Misty/Brock and game Misty/Brock are the same character or not. Split 'em already and lets see what it looks like. It can always be reverted if it isn't working, right? [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]] 09:59, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

They are fine NOT SPLIT!!!! We don't need to split them, It's is fine as one big article. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Mission Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Games|2]]''' 11:49, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Big articles are good in a sense but it is better to split them. Because Brock in the anime and Brock in the games have a lot of different information which I don't think is good in just one article. And its also much easier for anyone visiting Bulbapedia.

If May can get two different articles why not Brock? [[User:Jmath|Jmath]][[User talk:Jmath|Talk]] 13:24, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

'''WARNING: This page is 33 kilobytes long; some browsers may have problems editing pages approaching or longer than 32kb. Please consider breaking the page into smaller sections.'''
:That is pretty much the main reason to split the article. Misty's article isn't at this stage yet. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 13:52, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

::But that's only because of those freakin' templates and images. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:12, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

:::The images and templates are needed for the article. [[User:Jmath|Jmath]][[User talk:Jmath|Talk]][ 15:32, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

::::Thing is... we'd have to change them 04824143194104712 links to Brock, if we did split it.. but then again, editing this page out of the 'edit this page' tab instead of some sections at a time... whoa, that'd be one HUGE code. But it seems just good as one article, but at the same time I think we should spilt it. (Speaking of Brock, I have Art <s>Brock</s>... :c) [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 16:22, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

Should the issue be put to a vote, similar to the [[James's Cacnea]] issue?--[[User:PikamasterADV|PikamasterADV]] 19:07, 30 November 2007 (UTC)

:I'm not sure that's a good idea. Remember how {{u|Shiny Noctowl}} kept trying to skew the James's Cacnea poll in [[Gardenia]]'s favor? How are we to know similar stunts wouldn't happen in this case? --[[User:Shiningpikablu252|Shiningpikablu252]] 19:09, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
::Because Shiny Noctowl is blocked for the next week. ;)
::Seriously, coming to a consensus on the talk pages is preferable to creating lots of polls. And the fact that this particular article is too long means that a split is simply necessary so the only question is ''how'' to do it. Sure, there are a lot of links to this page but a bot can help cut down a lot of the work. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 20:23, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:::Ah, that's right. Bots. In that case... I say spilt the article.. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 20:28, 1 December 2007 (UTC)

Please don't split it! There's no need to! If we split this one, does that mean will have to split EVERY SINGLE Pokémon's, move's and character's in the anime section, too??? --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Mission Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Games|2]]''' 21:26, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
:Of course not. This article is being split because it is too long. Using this to set that kind of precedent would be completely stupid. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 22:01, 1 December 2007 (UTC)
::Indeed, and also, every single Pokémon, move and character aren't notable enough in the anime to have their own articles anyway. The main reason I suggested it for Misty and Brock is because they are highly notable in the anime, with Misty being a main character for ''over 200 episodes'' and Brock being a main character for ''over 400 episodes''. A lot of Pokémon, characters and moves (Eg. [[Lt. Surge]] and {{p|Porygon}}) only appeared in one episode, making their anime anime apperances nowhere near notable enough to have their own seperate articles. [[User:Sato|Sato]] 10:53, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

:Then split it shall be. But...I don't have the power for that. I didn't even realise there was san argument about this. My Reasons:
# Yes, Brock (the article) is too large.
# The rest are more or less like the other's reasons.
# Lastly, it's Payback to Ryguy for calling me Opitmus and not doing anything about it...
 Haha, yes...'''<sc>[[User:Optimus35|{{tt|Optimatum♏|Optimus35}}]]</sc>[[User talk:Ph34r4ever|Talk]]|[[User:Optimus35/sig/Pikachu|♊]]Hi''' 11:06, 2 December 2007 (UTC) So which bot?
::Isn't there some sort of thing that explains just what the warning means by "some browsers"? I've never had a problem editing a page, even when it's approaching 60, even. Sure, I use the most updated version of Firefox... far as I know, all it'd mean is portable ones. The Wii's, the DS's, a mobile one... well, how many people browse wikis on those with the intention of editing them...? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]][[User:TTEchidna/GSDS|GSDS!]]''' 20:44, 2 December 2007 (UTC)

I personally don't think the article should be split. The Brock in the anime is the same Brock who is in the video games. The same goes for Misty. The articles are great the way they are, they don't need to be split! [[User:Taromon777|Taromon777]] 10:47, 15 May 2009 (UTC)
:Taromon777..... you are way off schedule.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 10:49, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

== Trivia ==

I think the trivia section is too long. How can we make it a bit shorter? [[User:Seritinajii|Seritinajii]]
:By integrating the information into the text, though the nature of trivia doesn't make that a preferable move for most of it. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] [[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|T]]-[[Special:Contributions/Fabu-Vinny|C]]-[[User:Fabu-Vinny/Sandbox|S]] 01:32, 5 December 2007 (UTC)
::Some of it can be - the part about how he can identify people posing as women could be added in his character description as a skill and the part about his bedroom doesn't really seem like trivia. There's also quite a lot about the types of Pokémon he owns - maybe it can be limited to saying he owns an equal amount of rock, poison, steel, and water pokémon with a short description afterwards. It should also probably be stated that he has more ground type Pokémon than any other type. --☆[[User:Woodland Mudkip|Woodland:M]] ☆ 23:14, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

== umm... Guys... ==

Ok, I have to point out something about this article.

I mean, not that I want these tidbits erased, but when I edited the Anime section of the [[Misty]] article to include the Cast change controversy, They edited my post just because I referenced what I thought the Misty fanbase. One person, PDL even thought initially that it was a violation of the neutral viewpoint of this wiki. I mean, I tried to add in a perspective as to why the Misty fans would want her back, but you guys said it was a violation of Neutrality, despite the mere fact that in my original draft I ALSO mentioned some reasons as to why some fans wanted Misty to be permanently removed.

Now what does this have to do with the [[Brock]] article? Simple, it's because this article also seems guilty of this as well and yet no one seemed bothered with it (as I said, I personally don't want it to be deleted, but it is a disturbing point to be brought up.). I mean, from the character bio for Brock:

"His role has always been purely one as support for other main characters, [B]but some fans find this disappointing and want him to take a more active role in the series to make his character more interesting.[/B]"

and, though maybe to a lesser extent, take a look at the History section:

"Brock is among the longest-lived main characters in the anime, only being absent from the Orange Islands season and thus ranked under only the permanent characters of Ash, Pikachu, Jessie, James, and Meowth. [B]Because of this, some fans believe he is too worn-out as a character and should be removed from the cast. Others believe he has established himself as a permanent character of the main cast, and do not see him being removed from the cast any time in the near future.[/B]"

See what I mean? I mean, the history part is debatable since it at least offers two perspectives, but the former, there's definitely no excuse for this. I mean, it only offers one perspective. I mean, I couldn't add in a mention to the cast change controversy in regards to Misty without it being edited for supposed "Bias" and "Violation of Neutrality", and yet, People, even people like PDL, aren't doing a thing in regards to this despite the fact that This ALSO deals with a violation of Neutrality (probably even MORESO than the edit I made)? I mean, I think it's hypocritical to do it to Misty's article, and yet not do it to Brock's article.

Anyway's, That's all for now.

~~Weedle_McHairybug~~

P.S. PDL, I did this, as promised on the talk page of Misty's article.

: You just love taking up space, don't you? Shut up about the Misty thing, that argument is OVER and there's no need to bring it up again.
:As to this page, the second example looks fine to me. As to the first... let me do a trim. [[User:Cassius335|Cassius335]]

== Tauros ==

I, personally, think it should go under "Returned" because he ''did'' catch it and he ''did'' RETURN it to Ash! [[User:Kpokefan|'''K''']][[User talk:Kpokefan|'''P''']][[User:Kpokefan/Missions|'''F''']] 17:32, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
:How about GAVE AWAY? Or maybe just TEMPORARY. The thing is, he never actually had it for any amount of time, so it's difficult to place. [[User:Tesh|'''TESHIGIGAS''']] 17:37, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
::Well hr didn't really own it. All he did was catch it with Ash's PokéBall. I think it's fine how it is. --'''[[User:Theryguy512|Theryguy]][[User talk:Theryguy512|5]][[User:Theryguy512/Contribution Page|1]][[User:Theryguy512/Similarities|2]]''' 22:56, 10 March 2008 (UTC)

==15?==

Were was it ever stated he was in-fact 15? -[[User:HoennMaster|--HoennMaster]] 05:39, 26 June 2008 (UTC)
:Extra material released in Japan outside the actual show. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 12:31, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

==Befriended==
I was looking at Brock's page and saw that the Ninetales in [[EP232|Just Waiting On A Friend ]] is considered to be befriended by Brock and useing that logic, I think it might be worth adding the young Stantler form [[EP125|"The Little Big Horn"]], the Sharpedo he nursed back to health in [[AG019|"Sharpedo Attack!"]], and the Nuzleaf that got separated from it's coloney in [[DP014|"Leave It To Brocko!"]] --[[User:Riot464]] 2:08, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:Truthfully, I don't think Ninetales is that notable let alone those Pokémon. And Nuzleaf? The Nuzleaf seemed more friendlier with Brock's Sudowoodo than Brock himself. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 06:51, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:: "Befriended" sections do seem to be the bastard step-child's around here. [[User:Cassius335|- Cassius335]] 10:56, 28 June 2008 (UTC)
:::Brock is a Pokémon breeder. It's his ''job'' to bond with various Pokémon. That doesn't mean he owns them in any way. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 12:30, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

== Little Big Horn Stantler ==

Should we include it?--[[User:Kuki|Kuki]][[User talk:Kuki|Talk]] 15:55, 8 August 2008 (UTC)
:Were not allowed to include befriened Pokémon, EXCEPT for [[Max]]. --[[Special:Contributions/Kenji-girl|☆]][[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 22:37, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

== Japanese motto? ==

So why is it that the one Kanto Gym Leader that has been identified as having a Featured Article is the only one who doesn't have his Japanese motto present in the trivia section? Every other Kanto Gym Leader has it there, at the top of the list. I would think that this would be the FIRST Gym Leader to have their Japanese motto present, not the LAST. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 04:24, 16 October 2008 (UTC)

== Stadium/2 pictures ==

Any way we could get a cleaner shot? '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 07:11, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

:I'll try. I know the pictures aren't the best quality, but I thought it would be nice rather than using their FR/LG sprites. I'll see if I can get a better shot. If not, there's always PhotoShop. [[User:Okoa|Okoa]] 06:42, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
::[http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii89/iimarckus/bulba/stadium/1_brock.png Cleaner version] (unsure how to upload). More leaders in progress. It requires playing all the way through Stadium though, so don’t expect them right away… [[User:IIMarckus|IIMarckus]] 07:47, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
::I uploaded it, thanks. Just click "Upload File" on the toolbox on the left. ;) [[User:Okoa|Okoa]] 03:24, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

== Rhyhorn ==

Apparently, according to Pokebeach, Brock will trade a Rhyhorn with Thunder Fang in exchange for a Sudowoodo.

''Brock gives you a Rhyhorn that knows Thunder Fang if you trade him a Bonsly. Brock: "Hey, (Trainer)! Have you ever seen a Pokemon called Bonsly? It appears you have to hatch it from an egg, so it isn’t seen very often. If you have a Sudowoodo, will you trade it for my Rhyhorn? Yeah! Let’s trade! Thank you! I really wanted a Bonsly! About the Rhyhorn I gave you. I raised it from an egg, and it knows Thunder Fang. It can even defeat Water-type Pokemon. Take good care of it!"'' [[User:Master Lucario|Master Lucario]]

== trivia? ==

his parents are rock- and water-type trainers and half his rematch team is part water. Also, while he does live in an area close to a fossil museum, he never expresses much interest in them. Yet 4 of his 6 pokémon are considered ancient (relicanth being the only non-fossil) [[User:Kanjo|Kanjo]] 18:22, 15 September 2009 (UTC)

:Right. Except for two things: his parents are in the anime, not the games. Same with where he lives and his team in the games. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:40, 15 September 2009 (UTC)
I got another one: Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver is the first game Brock has a Pokémon that hasn't a double weakness against Grass-type. This one is [[Rampardos]]. He only uses Rampardos in rematch though. [[User:Bigtukker|Bigtukker]] 20:05, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

:I don't see a big problem with noting oddities between anime and game. They aren't the same, fine, who said they were? "Brock's anime counterpart, blah blah blah, while in the games, blah blah blah". What's the problem with that? [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:22, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

::We try not to do that, because the games and anime aren't normally in the same canon. Really the only one that is close to the anime is Yellow. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:27, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

:::We make reference to Koga joining the Elite Four on Ash's page when talking about the anime. [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:42, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

::::Hmmm.... removed. '''[[Team Rocket|R.A.]] [[User:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Hunter]] [[User Talk:Rocket Admin Hunter Blade|Blade]]''' 20:48, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Well...nevermind then I guess... [[User:Drake Clawfang|Drake Clawfang]] 20:50, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

== Togepi's egg ==

*revelation* Wouldn't that count as one of Brock's temporary pogeys? He was in charge of its care up until it hatched. [[User:ArcToraphim|Luna Tiger]] * [[User talk:ArcToraphim|the Arc Toraph]] 13:36, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
:Theoretically speaking, yes. Speaking of which... I have a decent pic... I think. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 04:26, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

== Brock is a Badger? ==

Hi, reading the trivia section. I came across the reference that Brock's name is the same as the term for a male badger. While this is undoubtedly true, what connection does this have to Brock? In my mind this is more likely to just be a slightly bizarre coincidence, given the name's clear derivation from "rock". But I thought I should discuss this before removing it. Any ideas?--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 02:51, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
:Definitely remove. [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 03:59, 7 March 2010 (UTC)
::done. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 23:23, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

== Disambiguation! ==

Hey guys, shouldn't there be a ''Disambiguation'' page for Brock (game) and Brock (anime). I am saying that when a user searches ''Brock'' (if he is looking for brock (anime) then there is no Disambiguation page guiding that user to choose Brock (anime) or game, Brock's game article just pop up automatically. So, shouldn't it be disambiguated? ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:37, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
:Brock (anime) is considered to be a branch off of this page, not a completely different page. Notice how there is the "main article" thing in this page's anime section. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:42, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::Oh, I get it. Thanks Nate. --♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::One more thing, as you know that Brock befriended with Mespirit and they were so close just like Azelf|Ash & Dawn|Uxie. So, I think we should add it in Brock (anime) article in the Befriended Pokémon section because it was not an ordinary friendship, it was like a soul mate thingy. What do you think? ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:49, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
:Ask kenji. That's what I think. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 11:55, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
::Ok. ♫♪[[User:Adyniz|'''Ady''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''Niz''']]♪♫ 11:59, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

== Brock's sprites. ==

Should it be mentioned in the trivia section that Brock's yellow sprite shows him wearing clothes more akin to his Kanto and Johto counterpart, whereas FireRed and LeafGreen show him wearing the Hoenn clothing? [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 21:20, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
:His Advanced Generation and FRLG outfits aren't the same, they've just got the same color scheme.—[[User:Urutapu|Ｌｏｖｅはドコ？]] ([[User talk:Urutapu|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Urutapu|contribs]]) 00:39, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
::Yea I didn't mean it that way, I meant that they were similar, since FRLG did what Yellow did too is all I'm saying. It seems like it should be put in the trivia to me. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 00:58, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
:::oh never mind, I think I misconstrued what you were saying. [[User:In A Manica|In A Manica]] 01:01, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

== Anime Page ==

For the Anime pages we have on gym leaders, specifically, Brock, Misty, Iris and Cilan, I've seen that there are no disambiguation pages or even notices. Since we have such pages for other game characters who are major characters in the Anime (May and Dawn for example) shouldn't we have them for the gym leaders as well? --[[User:Ggb81|Ggb81]] 00:36, 8 December 2011 (UTC)

== Unnecessary Trivia ==

"In Yellow Version, he speaks directly to the player about his training to become a Pokémon Breeder after he is defeated, despite breeding not being present in the game. This is a reference to the goals of his anime counterpart."
I noticed this in the trivia section, but it's mentioned pretty much word for word earlier in the article. Does that make it unnecessary to the trivia section? I was going to go ahead and remove it, but I'm new here and I wanted to make sure that I was right in thinking this. I noticed this same issue or similar issue on a couple of other Gym Leader articles as well. [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 05:24, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
:Yes, it's already stated early in the article, so it's unnecessary for the article to repeat it, feel free to remove it. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 05:38, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
::Great, done. Also, I noticed the bullet right below that, about the HG/SS trade also being an anime reference could be easily integrated into the main article. Should this be done? Or should it be left as trivia? Are we trying to reduce trivia sections where possible? [[User:Crystal Talian|Crystal Talian]] 05:48, 18 December 2011 (UTC)
:::Leave this one as trivia, as we can't be sure about whether it could be related to his anime counterpart or not. [[User:Masatoshi|Masatoshi]][[User_talk:Masatoshi|''talk'']] 06:05, 18 December 2011 (UTC)

== Pokemon Black and White 2 ==

This article needs to be updated with his team from the pokemon world tournament in Black and White, just not sure how it would be done and formatted exactly. Any ideas? [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] ([[User talk:Dragonace|talk]]) 15:20, 13 July 2012 (UTC)

Alder

2012-06-20T08:24:25Z

Dragonace: /* Trivia */

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'''Alder''' (Japanese: '''アデク''' ''Adeku'') is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Unova]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}.

==In the games==
In {{game|Black and White|s}}, Alder appears as the wandering Champion of [[Unova]]. The player first meets him on {{rt|5|Unova}}, where he is seen with [[Cheren]], with whom he is discussing Cheren's ambitions and goals as a Trainer, who aspires to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. He appears at several points in the game to help the player put a stop to the plans of [[Team Plasma]], appearing in [[Relic Castle]] and [[N's Castle]] among others. During the first time the player challenges the {{un|Pokémon League}}, Alder battles N but is defeated, so the player battles N instead of Alder, putting each other's beliefs on the line to determine the future of [[Unova]]. Before meeting the player, it is mentioned that he ordered the [[Elite Four]] to protect the Pokémon League as he traveled the region.

In the past, Alder's [[starter Pokémon]] died of illness, and in despair over not being able to save it, he began traveling around aimlessly. Before his partner's death, the two of them madly pursued strength, much in the way of Cheren. The identity of this Pokémon is never mentioned. However, it seems its death changed the way Alder looks at life. Also, Ghetsis's dialogue suggests that he may not have actually won the title of Champion, instead being requested by the [[Unova League|Pokémon League]] to take the position.

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===Quotes===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
'''{{rt|5|Unova}}'''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't [[Elesa]]! Aren't festivals grand? Life should be enjoyed!"''
:''"I heard that remark. [[Cheren|You]]'re quite a judgmental young person, are you not? My name is Alder. I'm the [[Unova]] [[Unova League|Pokémon League]]'s {{pkmn|Champion}}. Pleased to make your acquaintance. For your information, I'm not goofing off. I'm on a voyage. I know every corner of Unova."''
:''"Hm. Traveling with a goal in mind is a commendable thing. And what do you plan to do after becoming the Champion?"''
:''"Hmm. Becoming stronger... Becoming stronger, you say... Is that alone enough of a goal? Hmmm. It's not that I'm trying to say your way of thinking is wrong... In my travels, I've helped many people learn to love Pokémon. I think that's important, too. If you play with those children, you might gain more of an understanding. Will you two have a Pokémon battle with those two? Hey you two. Come here for a moment."''
* After defeating {{tc|Preschooler}}s Sarah and Billy
:''"Nicely done! You didn't win, but that was a good battle. Your Pokémon looked like they were having fun. Young man, if there are people like you who pursue strength, there are also people who are happy just being with Pokémon. There are many different people and many different answers. When it comes to what a Champion should be, you and I may hold differing views, but so be it! Give it some thought."''
:''"It's tremendous that people and Pokémon, each so different, can acknowledge each other and be together!"''

'''[[Twist Mountain]]'''
:''"That was a fine [[Pokémon battle]]! I'm happy to see that you are both growing as Trainers!"''
:''"Oh, honestly, [[Cheren]]. Just accept the compliment without stinging remark. I've asked you this before, but what do you plan to do after becoming strong?"''
:''"Hmmm... You remind me of [[Marshal]]. Of course, having something you want to become is important. But what is even more important is what you do with your newfound power. Anyway, take this! Here--you, too. If you use the move {{m|Surf}}, you can travel over water. I shall see you again, young Trainers. Don't forget about the needs of the Pokémon at your side!"''

'''[[Dragonspiral Tower]]'''
:''"Yes! Yes, there are!"''
:''"No time for chitchat! Those violent flashes of lightning that shot from the tower...{{sup|Bl}}/That fearsome column of fire that shot from the tower...{{sup|W}} That Pokémon has the power to destroy the world! If it's on [[Team Plasma]]'s side, and Team Plasma tells everyone to release their Pokémon... No matter whether it comes from fear or admiration... The world can't help but change. It will become a world where we are separated from Pokémon..."''
:''"If I remember the myth, Zekrom's powerful {{t|Electric|electricity}}{{sup|Bl}}/Reshiram's {{t|Fire|fiery breath}}{{sup|W}}, along with the other Pokémon, devastated ancient Unova in an instant. Even knowing that, [[N]] is still wanting to awaken the other?!"''
:''"[[Bianca|Miss]], you are a very kind person. Still, I don't know if other Pokémon will be able to stand up to it. Because, no matter what, it is a legendary being... I don't like the idea of taking orders from N, but searching for the dragon--the stone--might not be a bad plan. We certainly can't let Team Plasma reawaken both of them! Since I've traveled all over [[Unova]], I have an idea of where it might be. Let's head to the Relic Castle. <Player>, everyone, I'm going!"''

'''[[Relic Castle]]'''
:''"You two. Come here... Come to my side."''
:''"Release them, you say? Do the Pokémon who live with their Trainers actually want that? Is the liberation you talk about really just stealing Pokémon from people?"''
:''"I won't lose! I'll fight for all Trainers who love their Pokémon, and for all Pokémon who believe in their Trainers!"''
:''"So you stayed behind to just tell me that? Just to make a fool of me?"''
:''"Hmmm... It seems my only choice is to return to the Pokémon League and battle N. But it bothers me to do exactly what Ghetsis wants... More importantly, what should we do about the {{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Light Stone}}{{sup|Bl}}/{{DL|List of key items in Generation V|Dark Stone}}{{sup|W}}? Yes...that's a good idea. It's hard to breathe in here!"''

'''[[Desert Resort]]'''
:''"What could that guy called N possibly want? Could he be trying to prove he is right by winning the battle of the two dragons?"''
:''"I could hear [[Professor Juniper]]'s voice from clear over here! Seems like something big is happening. I wonder what is waiting at the museum in Nacrene City. I'll go on ahead!"''

'''[[Nacrene City]]'''
:''"Wait a moment, <player>!"''
:''"If you take this Light Stone{{sup|Bl}}/Dark Stone{{sup|W}}, that means you'll be the one to battle N if anything happens to me. Are you really OK with that?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"I understand. You are determined to take on this duty. Then, here it is. Prepare yourself. Be strong."''
::'''No''': ''"So, you're just going to allow N to fulfill his plans for a new world? A world where Pokémon and Trainers are separated?"''
:::'''No:''': ''"I understand. You are determined to take on this duty. Then, here it is. Prepare yourself. Be strong."''
:::'''Yes''': ''"Still, I must ask you... Sincerely, I must ask you... Take this stone. Just in case it's needed!"''
::::'''No''': ''"Still, I must ask you... Sincerely, I must ask you... Take this stone. Just in case it's needed!"''
::::'''Yes''': ''"I am deeply sorry. I wish I didn't have to burden you. This world of ours, where Pokémon and people live together... Please... If anything happens to me, protect it!"''
:''"..."''
:''"Ah-hah. We've got those two. <Player>!"''
:''"Go to Opelucid City. The [[Gym Leader]] of that city uses {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon. The Gym Leader could know something. I'll go ahead and wait for you there! Until then!"''

'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
:''"Hello, <player>. This way."''
:''"[[Ghetsis]]... What a liar. Desperately trying to con everyone with his speech."''
:''"Let's go, <player>!"''
:''"It's been a while, [[Iris]] and [[Drayden]]."''
:''"Briefly, my request is this. Tell us about the legendary Dragon-type Pokémon!"''
:''"Yes! That Trainer called N apparently told <player> here to search for the other Dragon-type Pokémon!"''
:''"That's right, Iris. The ones who make Pokémon battle are the Trainers... And it's so the Trainers and the Pokémon can get to know each other better.""''
:''"I'm going to the Pokémon League. No, I guess in this case I should say I'm "returning" to the Pokémon League! Of course, I'll defeat N! I'll teach him about the beauty of this world, where Pokémon and Trainers live together in harmony! Also, <player>, I'll await your arrival. Once you've obtained the Opelucid Badge, come to the League! The Opelucid Gym Leader is tough. Take care!"''
:''"Farewell. I'm counting on you, Drayden and Iris!"''

'''[[N's Castle]]'''
:''"I beg you! Separating people from Pokémon... Do anything but that!"''
:''"You did well to get this far."''
:''"Er... I have to congratulate you."''
:''"I... I lost. I should have been able to demonstrate the bond between me and my Pokémon. That would have shown [[N|that brat]] the worthlessness of his outrageous dreams. So, his convictions were the real thing... Be careful. The ones who change the world are always the ones who pursued their dreams. <Player>, I ask this of you. Even if Pokémon and people are separated, nothing good will come of it. Please let him know that!"''

* After defeating N
:''"You fool! That's a ridiculous idea!"''


* After defeating Ghetsis
:''"Now, N... Do you still think Pokémon and people should be separated?"''
:''"You're right. He's truly pitiful."''
:''"N... I'm sure you have much to think about. I know you were not pursuing ideals{{sup|Bl}}/the truth{{sup|W}} because of Ghetsis's manipulation, but because your heart was truly inspired. That is why you were able to meet the legendary Pokémon!"''
:''"Is that so? What you and the legendary Pokémon are going to do from now on... That's important, wouldn't you say?"''
:''"N, even if we don't understand each other, that's not a reason to reject each other. There are two sides to any argument. Is there one point of view that has all the answers? Give it some thought."''

'''[[Celestial Tower]]'''
:''"..."''
:''"My old partner is resting here in the [[Celestial Tower]]. It was the first Pokémon I received when I became a Trainer. I come here to ring the bell and comfort its spirit."''
:''"It was a strong Pokémon. It was courageous, noble, and kind... Together, we madly pursued strength... Without even knowing the meaning of strength."''
:''"But, in the same way that all stories have a beginning and an end, all lives have an end, as well... It was then that I understood that strength isn't something that remains unchanged forever. However, the joy one feels in being with Pokémon--that is the real thing. In order to spread the word, I left the Pokémon League and kept traveling... That's right! Traveling is wonderful. I've met many different Pokémon, many different Trainers, and now I've met all of you. There are many more Trainers and Pokémon to encounter in the world! <{{Player|Player}}>! Go out and meet as many of them as you can!"''
:''"Well, <player>, I'll be waiting for you at the [[Pokémon League]]!"''

'''Initial Champion battle'''
* Before battle
:''"I am grateful for what you did about [[N]]. I don't know what he's thinking now, but I'm sure he realizes that different people and Pokémon have their own paths to follow. Say now, how about a match with the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the Unova region?"''

* During battle (the first non-KO hit)
:''"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"''

* During battle (less than half HP)
:''"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"''

* When defeated
:''"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"''

'''[[Rematch]]'''
* Before battle
:''"I've really been looking forward to deciding who's the strongest Pokémon Trainer in the Unova region! Kiai!"''

* During battle (the first non-KO hit)
:''"If that is the move you chose after serious consideration, that's fine!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Woooo! Your inexhaustible fighting spirit! Impressive!"''

* During battle (less than half HP)
:''"Am I being overpowered?! This is nothing! I will overpower you!"''

* When defeated
:''"After the battle, a fresh wind blew through my heart... Use the battle with me as a stepping stone and move forward!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Well done! You certainly are an unmatched talent! Come with me!"''

===Sprites===
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|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr BW Alder.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSAlder.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{alder color dark}}; background: #{{alder color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Alder OD.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Alder's sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Alder's VS sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
| Alder's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Alder anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Alder in the anime]]
Alder made his debut in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'' during a flashback of [[Trip]]'s childhood. He was battling a Trainer in the middle of town with his {{p|Bouffalant}} as Trip spectated in awe. After the battle, the {{pkmn|Champion}} approached the child and allowed him to pet and feed Bouffalant. He asked Trip what his goal was, which he replied was to be Champion. Impressed, Alder inspired Trip to train hard when he got older, and that he would be waiting to challenge Trip someday. Trip sealed the promise with a confident handshake.

He appeared in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'' on {{rt|5|unova}}. {{Ash}} and Trip met him and wanted both to battle with him. There, he referred to them as '''Ashton''' (Japanese: '''サンタロ''' ''Santaro'') and '''Tristan''' (Japanese: '''シュータロ''' ''Shootaro''), respectively. He wished to battle both of them in a two-on-one battle, but Trip refused to battle alongside Ash, so Alder settled for battling them one at a time. Trip allowed Ash to go first thinking being quickly defeated by the Champion would do him good. During the battle, Alder just stood calm and let his Bouffalant take multiple attacks from [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Ash and {{Ashfr}} then realized that Alder was actually sleeping while standing up. Trip woke Alder, while Bouffalant expressed its embarrassment and disappointment in its Trainer. After explaining why he was asleep, Alder commanded Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant was still angry with Alder and slow to respond. In order to persuade Bouffalant to quit wasting time and attack, Alder slapped its rump, sending it charging. Bouffalant stampeded towards Pikachu, but stopped quickly and made a U-turn and attacked Alder instead. Afterward, much to Trip's disappointment, and despite his Bouffalant still being fit to battle, Alder conceded defeat to Ash and decided he was finished battling for the day. Trip then questioned Alder about the advice he was given as a small child. Alder seemed to be confused by this, and then contradicted the original advice he gave Trip by stating that becoming the strongest was not the most important part of battling. Trip then left in anger, telling Ash he would continue on the path he believes in.

Later, Alder stopped a {{p|Gigalith}} that was on a rampage with his bare hands, removed a nail from its foot that had been causing it pain and fed it some minerals, making it so thankful that it even saved [[Officer Jenny]] from being crushed under a falling monument.

Alder also seems to have a crush on [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]], much like {{an|Brock}}, and has been seen flirting with them, to the point that Officer Jenny threatened to arrest him.

He appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

===Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Alder
|pkmn=Bouffalant
|type1=Normal
|img=Alder Bouffalant.png
|img_size=200px
|epnum=BW031
|epname=Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Alder's Bouffalant was shown in a battle during Trip's childhood. Bouffalant was shown battling a {{p|Herdier}} where it easily won using {{m|Head Charge}}. After the battle Alder gave some Pokémon food to Trip and let Trip feed Bouffalant.

Bouffalant appeared again in ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', where Alder sent it to battle with Ash's {{p|Pikachu}}. However, it was given no commands as Pikachu hit it with {{m|Thunderbolt|all}} {{m|Quick Attack|of}} {{m|Iron Tail|his}} {{m|Electro Ball|attacks}}, one after another, and finally it frustratingly turned to Alder, who was shown to have fallen asleep. Due to this, when Alder told Bouffalant to attack, it attacked him instead of Pikachu. Alder then offered it an apple as an apology. Later Alder sent Bouffalant out to face the rampaging Gigalith, but then decided to handle the situation himself.

It appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

Bouffalant's only known move is {{m|Head Charge}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{alder color}}|bordercolor={{alder color light}}
|de=Gerhard Jilka
|ja=石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]''
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|es_la=Andrés García
|es_eu=Miguel Zúñiga}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Alder Adventures.png|thumb|180px|Alder in Pokémon Adventures]]
Alder first appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]] along with the Elite Four when {{adv|Black}} expresses his desire to defeat them. Sometime later, he is seen riding his {{p|Bouffalant}} on the water in an unknown location. Later, he arrives at his destination, [[Nimbasa City]], and finds [[Marshal]] there waiting for him. They go to the [[Battle Subway]] for an event and begin battling each other. Despite Marshal seemingly gaining the upper hand, Alder manages to defeat him. Afterward, Alder decides to have fun with some Pokémon, showing how he can connect with them regardless of their beauty or strength.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Alder
|pkmn=Bouffalant
|type1=Normal
|img=Alder Bouffalant Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epname=Black & White chapter
|desc={{p|Bouffalant}} is Alder's first known Pokémon. It was first seen carrying its Trainer over the water to take him to Nimbasa City. Later, it sparred with Alder while having some fun.

Bouffalant's only known move is {{m|Surf}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Alder
|pkmn=Accelgor
|type1=Bug
|img=Alder Accelgor Adventures.png
|epnum=Black & White chapter (Adventures)
|epname=Black & White chapter
|desc={{p|Accelgor}} in Alder's second known Pokémon. It was used to battle Marshal at the Battle Subway and defeated his {{p|Mienshao}}.

Accelgor's known moves are {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Acid Spray}}.}}

===In the Pocket Monsters BW manga===
[[File:Alder Pocket Monsters BW.png|thumb|right|Alder in Pocket Monsters BW]]
Alder has appeared in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga.
{{-}}

===In the Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga===
[[File:Alder FAT.png|thumb|right|Alder in Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]]
Alder appears in the [[Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder]] manga as a man with multiple personalities who describes himself as a burning man. He is first shown in shadow at the Pokémon League destroyed by {{p|Zekrom}}, as N declares that he is next, having defeated all the Elite 4. On a news broadcast some time later about N's conquest of [[Unova]], he is reported missing. Calling himself an old man passing by, he throws Shin into a {{p|Trubbish}} dump to ask him to look for a very important thing with a (Japanese: ア) written on it that he has lost.

He declares that Shin cannot beat N and then abandons Shin to watch him battle from a nearby rooftop. While Shin is battling, he randomly finds a [[Hyper Potion]] with a written on it hidden in his {{p|Emboar}}'s tail, which Alder claims is his present to Shin. After the battle ends, Shin asks who he is, and he reveals he is Champion of Unova, that he has known who Shin is all along, and that Shin should have the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Reshiram}}.

He leads Shin to the [[Relic Castle]] in the [[Desert Resort]] where he says the [[Light Stone]] lies, inside showing him ancient drawings depicting the Hero and his Original Pokémon, and the war between the two brothers. Upon reaching the Light Stone, he attacks Shin with his {{p|Volcarona}} and claims it for himself, saying that he left the Elite Four behind as decoys to take Reshiram for himself, so that he alone will be able to stay in Unova once N cleanses it of people.

Challenging Shin that if he can lay a single finger on the Light Stone he will give it to him, he begins a harsh battle against Shin with his flawless Volcarona. After defeating Shin and trapping him in a cage of fire, he says that Alder is weak for keeping Reshiram all to himself, and breaks through Volcarona's fire cage to grab the Light Stone.

Alder's personality reverts to normal and he says that it was all a trial suggested by N to get the Light Stone to accept him as a hero, and as Shin flies away on Reshiram, Alder suggests that once everything is over they should battle again, claiming that he won't lose again, as he bids farewell to the Hero of Fire.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Alder
|pkmn=Volcarona
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fire
|img=Alder Volcarona FAT.png
|epnum=Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
|epname=Pokémon BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder
|desc={{p|Volcarona}} in Alder's only known Pokémon. It was used to battle Shin at the [[Relic Castle]], defeating and then being defeated by Shin's {{p|Emboar}}. Alder claims it to be flawless with its perfect attacks and perfect defense, and each of its six wings can separately release and manipulate its own flame to create a cage of fire.

Volcarona's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Quiver Dance}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.}}

==Trivia==
* In the Japanese version of Pokémon Black and White, Alder speaks in old-fashioned Japanese.
* Alder is the only regional Champion that is first battled after the main storyline is completed while Champion. This is due to [[Team Plasma]]'s activities, preventing the battle the player would have with Alder after beating the Elite Four.
* While he does not state that he specializes in any specific type, three of his six Pokémon are {{type|Bug}}.
* Alder is the only regional Champion who is revealed to be Champion before the {{player}} challenges him in the Pokémon League.


==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{alder color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{alder color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| アデク ''Adeku''
| From アデク ''adeku'', ''Syzygium buxifolium''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Alder
| Possibly from {{wp|Acronicta alni|alder moth}}, which makes a reference to his {{p|Volcarona}}. May also be from {{wp|alder}}, whose leaves are consumed by numerous species of butterflies and moths. The name origin of alder and its Latin name ''Alnus'' are also from the Proto-Indo-European root ''el-'' (red, brown). {{wp|Alnus rubra|Red alder}} is also one of the largest species of the ''Alnus'' genus. Also from the word "{{wp|alderman}}", a person elected by other councilors, which Alder was (he was assigned as Champion).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Goyah
| Possibly from ゴーヤー ''goya'', a name for the {{wp|bitter melon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Lauro
| Likely from ''{{wp|Laurus}}''. May also be a reference to the {{wp|laurel wreath}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Nardo
| Possibly from ''Nardostachys'' ({{wp|spikenard}}).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Mirto
| From mirto, ''{{wp|Myrtus}}'' (myrtle). In {{wp|ancient Greece}}, myrtle crowns were given to champions who accomplished a deed without violence, such as Olympic champions.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 노간주 ''No Ganju''
| Possibly from 노 (老 ''no''), aged or experienced, and 노간주나무 ''Noganjunamu'' ({{wp|Juniperus rigida|Temple Juniper}}).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 阿戴克 ''Ā Dàikè''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}
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Barry (anime)

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jname=ジュン |
tmname=Jun |
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caption=Barry|
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years=10 (as of [[DP101|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Orange |
hair=Blond |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]] |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives={{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} (father)|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=counterpart |
counterpart={{ga|Barry}}|
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP101 |
epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over! |
enva=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]|
java=[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]|
}}
'''Barry''' (Japanese: '''ジュン''' ''Jun'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] whose debut appearance was in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. He was one of {{Ash}}'s two rivals in Sinnoh.

==History==

Barry made his debut appearance in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', where he was intended to challenge [[Fantina]] for a Gym battle, but coming up with Ash at the door of the Gym.
He then challenged Ash to a battle to prove his training methods wrong, but Ash came out the victor.

[[File:Barry Straw Hat.png|right|thumb|250px|Barry at the beginning of his Journey]]
After Ash defeated him, Barry stayed to watch Ash challenge Fantina in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''. At times, Barry was skeptical about Ash's strategy in the battle, but by the end of the fight, he realized that his techniques were excellent. He later stated that he would be his rival if Ash could defeat [[Byron]], whom Barry had previously beaten.
[[File:Barry and Palmer.png|left|thumb|250px|Barry and Palmer]]
After staying with the group for [[DP103|the following episode]], he departed to train at [[Iron Island]], but appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' at [[Iron Island]], where after being caught up in [[Team Galactic]]'s plot to use the island as a radar to scan for [[Spear Pillar]] he and Ash put aside most of their differences and became friendly rivals. He also appeared in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' where he wanted to enter the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], which he later loses in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''. It is also revealed that he is good friends with Dawn's rival, {{si|Kenny}}. He also appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'' watching Dawn and Kenny participate in the {{pkmn|Contest}} held in [[Sandalstraw Town]].

Barry appeared again in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' where he then decided to have a battle with Ash, which was soon interrupted. He bumps into his father, {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} at the end of the episode. In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', he entered the Battle Tournament as part of the [[Twinleaf Festival]] in the hope that he would get to battle Palmer, but soon lost to Ash.
[[File:DP101.png|right|thumb|200px|Barry and Ash]]
Barry reappeared in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'', where he battled Ash and his newly-caught {{TP|Ash|Gible}}. Barry wins his first battle against Ash, but Ash doesn't take it harshly, praising Gible anyway and instructing it to listen next time. Barry celebrates his win as he holds up his ticket to challenge Fantina, but Gible bites his hand and eats the ticket.

Barry once again appeared in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', along with Paul where he challenged his idol to a battle, but to his dismay, Paul refused. Barry then battled Ash once again, using his Empoleon against Ash's Monferno. However, the battle was put on hold when Team Rocket attacked.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', Barry showed up for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] where he was seen in the stadium along with all the other competitors. In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', he passed the preliminary round. In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' he battled his idol [[Paul]] in the third round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and even though he put up a strong battle, utilizing two new Pokémon in his team, Skarmory and Hitmonlee, along with his partner, Empoleon, he ended up falling before the superior strength and tactics of Paul and his team. He then stayed and watched Ash's battles with Paul and {{si|Tobias}}, and he parted from the group in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' promising to be reunited with Ash and become as strong as him.

Barry made a cameo appearance in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

In [[SS024]], it seems that Barry has gone off on another journey.

==Character==
He was shown to have a very hyperactive personality, much like {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart}}. Barry admires [[Paul]] and his {{pkmn|training}} methods, and wants to be a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}} like him. He also has a slightly similar mentality as Paul's, as in {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} strong Pokémon for training. However, unlike Paul, he still cares for his Pokémon.

{{an|Dawn}} knew Barry back when they both lived in [[Twinleaf Town]]; however, Barry doesn't remember her. He only recognizes Ash, Brock, and Dawn due to the fact that they participated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Sinnoh Double Battle Tournament]] with Paul.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Barry's known Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Barry Empoleon.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Barry's main Pokémon. Empoleon was first seen in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' in battle against Ash's Pikachu where he loses the match.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Staraptor.png
|gender=male
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the first Pokémon to be used in the battle against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]] and was knocked out with a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Staraptor appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it took on Team Galactic, only for it to get hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Roserade
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Barry Roserade.png
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Roserade}} was the second Pokémon Barry used after Staraptor got knocked out in [[DP101|his first battle against Ash]]. It managed to defeat Chimchar with a barrage of {{m|Poison Jab}}s as Chimchar was worn out from the battle with Staraptor. Roserade's next opponent was {{AP|Gliscor}}, it traded Poison Jabs with Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}}'s, only for both of them to get defeated at the same time.

Roserade appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it battled Team Galactic, only for it to be hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}.

Roserade's only known move is {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Heracross
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Barry Heracross.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP110
|epname=Steeling Peace of Mind!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Barry's {{p|Heracross}} first appears in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' on [[Iron Island]] alongside its Trainer. It was training with {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} on Iron Island. The training gets interrupted when Empoleon starts attacking them as it was controlled by the sound waves coming from within the island.

Later, it takes Barry on a flight around Iron Island to see the cause of the {{type2|Steel}} to go haywire, including his Empoleon. Heracross is then hit by a Skarmory's {{m|Steel Wing}}, sending them falling onto Team Rocket. Heracross attacks Team Rocket as they were accused to be the ones behind all of this. However, after pointing out the machines located on the island, it turns out that another [[Team Galactic|villainous team]] was the cause. The Galactic's {{p|Golbat}} attack them with {{m|Air Cutter}} and severely damage Heracross.

Heracross reappears in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour]]'' battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Heracross was able to withstand Pikachu's attacks and became stronger from last time. The battle gets interrupted as a {{p|Xatu}} flies by. Xatu leads the group to a tent owned by a {{tc|Clown}} and they get sent to another world. When they wake up, they get separated and search for their Pokémon.

While Barry was looking for his Heracross, he finds a tree. He has a flashback about the time he caught Heracross by slathering [[honey]] on a tree. He does the same this time and Heracross comes up to Barry and the tree.

Heracross's known moves are {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Horn Attack}} and {{m|Double-Edge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Skarmory
|type1=Steel
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Skarmory.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Skarmory}} was the first Pokémon used in the Sinnoh League in his match against Paul, going up against [[Paul's Magmortar]]. In the first turn, Skarmory used {{m|Spikes}} on the field to damage Paul's Pokémon whenever they are sent out. Afterwards, it was easily knocked out by {{p|Magmortar}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Skarmory's only known move is {{m|Spikes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|type1=Fighting
|img=Barry Hitmonlee.png
|gender=male
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was the third Pokémon Barry sent out in his Sinnoh League match against Paul after recalling {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} where it battled against [[Paul's Ursaring]] in the Sinnoh League.

Both gave a good fight, where Hitmonlee showed good speed, agility and strength. {{p|Ursaring}} managed to evade some attacks, but when it was hit by Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick, it was burned, and this activated its {{a|Guts}} Ability, which increased Ursaring's attack brutally which it used to defeat Hitmonlee with a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} and {{m|Blaze Kick}}.}}

==Badges obtained==
[[File:Barry Sinnoh badges.png|right|thumb|220px|Barry's Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Barry has obtained:
* {{Badge|Forest}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Unknown Badge (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Two Unknown Badges (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Coal}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')

Barry had three more Badges in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'' in addition to his first three that was revealed in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''; however, which three Badges he had is unknown.

==Pokémon League==
Barry has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (Top 16)

==Pokémon competitions==
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 8
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Runner-up

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=E08040|bordercolor=FFE683
|de=Roman Wolko
|ja=鈴木達央 ''[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]''
|en=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|it=Stefano Pozzi
|fr_eu=Gregory Praet
|es_eu=Álex Saudinós
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
|pt_br=Thiago Longo
|es_la=Ricardo Bautista ([[DP101]]-[[DP103]] , [[DP163]]-present) Miguel Ángel Ruiz ([[DP110]]-[[DP157]])
|he=קובי ליקורמן ''Kobbi Likorman''
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
|id=Kamal Nasuti ([[DP157]]{{tt|*|Barry's debut in Indonesian dub}})}}

==Trivia==
* Barry wears {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart's}} clothes from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}; however, his [[Pokétch]] is modeled after the one that appears in {{v2|Platinum}}.
* Barry is the first anime character based on an in-game [[rival]] that has had more than a cameo since [[Gary Oak]], whose starter, coincidentally, was also the [[Gary's Blastoise|Water-type]] choice of [[Kanto|his region]].
* Barry has {{p|Empoleon|four}} {{p|Staraptor|of}} {{p|Roserade|the}} {{p|Heracross|same}} Pokémon his {{ga|Barry|game counterpart}} has at the end of the game, if the player starts with {{p|Chimchar}}.
* Dawn once mentioned Barry singing a duet with an {{p|Exploud}}. This is similar to his {{adv|Pearl|Pokémon Adventures counterpart}}.
* Barry shares two of his three unknown Badges with [[Nando]]'s two unknown Badges.
* Barry never lets [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} finish their {{TP|Team Rocket|motto}}.
* Barry is Ash's only [[rival]] that he never battled in the League tournament, as Barry was defeated by [[Paul|another rival]] beforehand. The record was initially held by Gary (who got eliminated from the [[Indigo League]] even before facing {{Ash}}), only to be broken when Ash and Gary finally battled each other in the [[Johto League]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #e08040; border: 3px solid #629c20"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ジュン ''Jun''
|Possibly from Junichi Masuda.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German
|Barry
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Spanish|Iberian}}
|Barry/Benito{{tt|*|DP110-present}}
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|용식 ''Yongsik''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese
|阿馴 ''Ā Xùn''
|From the name 馴 ''Jun''. 馴 means to tame/train.
|}
{{-}}
 
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{{CharInfobox|
color=E08040 |
corecolor=FFE683 |
bordercolor=629C20 |
name=Barry |
jname=ジュン |
tmname=Jun |
slogan=no |
image=Barry.png |
size=250px |
caption=Barry|
age=no |
years=10 (as of [[DP101|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Orange |
hair=Blond |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]] |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives={{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} (father)|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=counterpart |
counterpart={{ga|Barry}}|
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP101 |
epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over! |
enva=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]|
java=[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]|
}}
'''Barry''' (Japanese: '''ジュン''' ''Jun'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] whose debut appearance was in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. He was one of {{Ash}}'s two rivals in Sinnoh.

==History==

Barry made his debut appearance in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', where he was intended to challenge [[Fantina]] for a Gym battle, but coming up with Ash at the door of the Gym.
He then challenged Ash to a battle to prove his training methods wrong, but Ash came out the victor.

[[File:Barry Straw Hat.png|right|thumb|250px|Barry at the beginning of his Journey]]
After Ash defeated him, Barry stayed to watch Ash challenge Fantina in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''. At times, Barry was skeptical about Ash's strategy in the battle, but by the end of the fight, he realized that his techniques were excellent. He later stated that he would be his rival if Ash could defeat [[Byron]], whom Barry had previously beaten.
[[File:Barry and Palmer.png|left|thumb|250px|Barry and Palmer]]
After staying with the group for [[DP103|the following episode]], he departed to train at [[Iron Island]], but appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' at [[Iron Island]], where after being caught up in [[Team Galactic]]'s plot to use the island as a radar to scan for [[Spear Pillar]] he and Ash put aside most of their differences and became friendly rivals. He also appeared in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' where he wanted to enter the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], which he later loses in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''. It is also revealed that he is good friends with Dawn's rival, {{si|Kenny}}. He also appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'' watching Dawn and Kenny participate in the {{pkmn|Contest}} held in [[Sandalstraw Town]].

Barry appeared again in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' where he then decided to have a battle with Ash, which was soon interrupted. He bumps into his father, {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} at the end of the episode. In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', he entered the Battle Tournament as part of the [[Twinleaf Festival]] in the hope that he would get to battle Palmer, but soon lost to Ash.
[[File:DP101.png|right|thumb|200px|Barry and Ash]]
Barry reappeared in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'', where he battled Ash and his newly-caught {{TP|Ash|Gible}}. Barry wins his first battle against Ash, but Ash doesn't take it harshly, praising Gible anyway and instructing it to listen next time. Barry celebrates his win as he holds up his ticket to challenge Fantina, but Gible bites his hand and eats the ticket.

Barry once again appeared in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', along with Paul where he challenged his idol to a battle, but to his dismay, Paul refused. Barry then battled Ash once again, using his Empoleon against Ash's Monferno. However, the battle was put on hold when Team Rocket attacked.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', Barry showed up for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] where he was seen in the stadium along with all the other competitors. In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', he passed the preliminary round. In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' he battled his idol [[Paul]] in the third round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and even though he put up a strong battle, utilizing two new Pokémon in his team, Skarmory and Hitmonlee, along with his partner, Empoleon, he ended up falling before the superior strength and tactics of Paul and his team. He then stayed and watched Ash's battles with Paul and {{si|Tobias}}, and he parted from the group in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' promising to be reunited with Ash and become as strong as him.

Barry made a cameo appearance in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

It is hinted at in [[SS024]] that he has gone off on another journey.

==Character==
He was shown to have a very hyperactive personality, much like {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart}}. Barry admires [[Paul]] and his {{pkmn|training}} methods, and wants to be a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}} like him. He also has a slightly similar mentality as Paul's, as in {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} strong Pokémon for training. However, unlike Paul, he still cares for his Pokémon.

{{an|Dawn}} knew Barry back when they both lived in [[Twinleaf Town]]; however, Barry doesn't remember her. He only recognizes Ash, Brock, and Dawn due to the fact that they participated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Sinnoh Double Battle Tournament]] with Paul.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Barry's known Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Barry Empoleon.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Barry's main Pokémon. Empoleon was first seen in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' in battle against Ash's Pikachu where he loses the match.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Staraptor.png
|gender=male
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the first Pokémon to be used in the battle against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]] and was knocked out with a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Staraptor appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it took on Team Galactic, only for it to get hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Roserade
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Barry Roserade.png
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Roserade}} was the second Pokémon Barry used after Staraptor got knocked out in [[DP101|his first battle against Ash]]. It managed to defeat Chimchar with a barrage of {{m|Poison Jab}}s as Chimchar was worn out from the battle with Staraptor. Roserade's next opponent was {{AP|Gliscor}}, it traded Poison Jabs with Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}}'s, only for both of them to get defeated at the same time.

Roserade appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it battled Team Galactic, only for it to be hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}.

Roserade's only known move is {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Heracross
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Barry Heracross.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP110
|epname=Steeling Peace of Mind!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Barry's {{p|Heracross}} first appears in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' on [[Iron Island]] alongside its Trainer. It was training with {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} on Iron Island. The training gets interrupted when Empoleon starts attacking them as it was controlled by the sound waves coming from within the island.

Later, it takes Barry on a flight around Iron Island to see the cause of the {{type2|Steel}} to go haywire, including his Empoleon. Heracross is then hit by a Skarmory's {{m|Steel Wing}}, sending them falling onto Team Rocket. Heracross attacks Team Rocket as they were accused to be the ones behind all of this. However, after pointing out the machines located on the island, it turns out that another [[Team Galactic|villainous team]] was the cause. The Galactic's {{p|Golbat}} attack them with {{m|Air Cutter}} and severely damage Heracross.

Heracross reappears in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour]]'' battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Heracross was able to withstand Pikachu's attacks and became stronger from last time. The battle gets interrupted as a {{p|Xatu}} flies by. Xatu leads the group to a tent owned by a {{tc|Clown}} and they get sent to another world. When they wake up, they get separated and search for their Pokémon.

While Barry was looking for his Heracross, he finds a tree. He has a flashback about the time he caught Heracross by slathering [[honey]] on a tree. He does the same this time and Heracross comes up to Barry and the tree.

Heracross's known moves are {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Horn Attack}} and {{m|Double-Edge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Skarmory
|type1=Steel
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Skarmory.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Skarmory}} was the first Pokémon used in the Sinnoh League in his match against Paul, going up against [[Paul's Magmortar]]. In the first turn, Skarmory used {{m|Spikes}} on the field to damage Paul's Pokémon whenever they are sent out. Afterwards, it was easily knocked out by {{p|Magmortar}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Skarmory's only known move is {{m|Spikes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|type1=Fighting
|img=Barry Hitmonlee.png
|gender=male
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was the third Pokémon Barry sent out in his Sinnoh League match against Paul after recalling {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} where it battled against [[Paul's Ursaring]] in the Sinnoh League.

Both gave a good fight, where Hitmonlee showed good speed, agility and strength. {{p|Ursaring}} managed to evade some attacks, but when it was hit by Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick, it was burned, and this activated its {{a|Guts}} Ability, which increased Ursaring's attack brutally which it used to defeat Hitmonlee with a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} and {{m|Blaze Kick}}.}}

==Badges obtained==
[[File:Barry Sinnoh badges.png|right|thumb|220px|Barry's Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Barry has obtained:
* {{Badge|Forest}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Unknown Badge (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Two Unknown Badges (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Coal}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')

Barry had three more Badges in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'' in addition to his first three that was revealed in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''; however, which three Badges he had is unknown.

==Pokémon League==
Barry has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (Top 16)

==Pokémon competitions==
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 8
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Runner-up

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=E08040|bordercolor=FFE683
|de=Roman Wolko
|ja=鈴木達央 ''[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]''
|en=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|it=Stefano Pozzi
|fr_eu=Gregory Praet
|es_eu=Álex Saudinós
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
|pt_br=Thiago Longo
|es_la=Ricardo Bautista ([[DP101]]-[[DP103]] , [[DP163]]-present) Miguel Ángel Ruiz ([[DP110]]-[[DP157]])
|he=קובי ליקורמן ''Kobbi Likorman''
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
|id=Kamal Nasuti ([[DP157]]{{tt|*|Barry's debut in Indonesian dub}})}}

==Trivia==
* Barry wears {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart's}} clothes from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}; however, his [[Pokétch]] is modeled after the one that appears in {{v2|Platinum}}.
* Barry is the first anime character based on an in-game [[rival]] that has had more than a cameo since [[Gary Oak]], whose starter, coincidentally, was also the [[Gary's Blastoise|Water-type]] choice of [[Kanto|his region]].
* Barry has {{p|Empoleon|four}} {{p|Staraptor|of}} {{p|Roserade|the}} {{p|Heracross|same}} Pokémon his {{ga|Barry|game counterpart}} has at the end of the game, if the player starts with {{p|Chimchar}}.
* Dawn once mentioned Barry singing a duet with an {{p|Exploud}}. This is similar to his {{adv|Pearl|Pokémon Adventures counterpart}}.
* Barry shares two of his three unknown Badges with [[Nando]]'s two unknown Badges.
* Barry never lets [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} finish their {{TP|Team Rocket|motto}}.
* Barry is Ash's only [[rival]] that he never battled in the League tournament, as Barry was defeated by [[Paul|another rival]] beforehand. The record was initially held by Gary (who got eliminated from the [[Indigo League]] even before facing {{Ash}}), only to be broken when Ash and Gary finally battled each other in the [[Johto League]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #e08040; border: 3px solid #629c20"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ジュン ''Jun''
|Possibly from Junichi Masuda.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German
|Barry
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Spanish|Iberian}}
|Barry/Benito{{tt|*|DP110-present}}
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|용식 ''Yongsik''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese
|阿馴 ''Ā Xùn''
|From the name 馴 ''Jun''. 馴 means to tame/train.
|}
{{-}}
 
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[[fr:Barry (dessin animé)]]
[[ja:ジュン]]
[[pt:Barry]]

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{{CharInfobox|
color=E08040 |
corecolor=FFE683 |
bordercolor=629C20 |
name=Barry |
jname=ジュン |
tmname=Jun |
slogan=no |
image=Barry.png |
size=250px |
caption=Barry|
age=no |
years=10 (as of [[DP101|debut]]) |
colors=yes|
eyes=Orange |
hair=Blond |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Twinleaf Town]] |
region=[[Sinnoh]] |
relatives={{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} (father)|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=counterpart |
counterpart={{ga|Barry}}|
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=DP101 |
epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over! |
enva=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]|
java=[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]|
}}
'''Barry''' (Japanese: '''ジュン''' ''Jun'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]] whose debut appearance was in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. He was one of {{Ash}}'s two rivals in Sinnoh.

==History==

Barry made his debut appearance in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', where he was intended to challenge [[Fantina]] for a Gym battle, but coming up with Ash at the door of the Gym.
He then challenged Ash to a battle to prove his training methods wrong, but Ash came out the victor.

[[File:Barry Straw Hat.png|right|thumb|250px|Barry at the beginning of his Journey]]
After Ash defeated him, Barry stayed to watch Ash challenge Fantina in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist!]]''. At times, Barry was skeptical about Ash's strategy in the battle, but by the end of the fight, he realized that his techniques were excellent. He later stated that he would be his rival if Ash could defeat [[Byron]], whom Barry had previously beaten.
[[File:Barry and Palmer.png|left|thumb|250px|Barry and Palmer]]
After staying with the group for [[DP103|the following episode]], he departed to train at [[Iron Island]], but appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' and ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'' at [[Iron Island]], where after being caught up in [[Team Galactic]]'s plot to use the island as a radar to scan for [[Spear Pillar]] he and Ash put aside most of their differences and became friendly rivals. He also appeared in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'' where he wanted to enter the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]], which he later loses in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''. It is also revealed that he is good friends with Dawn's rival, {{si|Kenny}}. He also appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'' watching Dawn and Kenny participate in the {{pkmn|Contest}} held in [[Sandalstraw Town]].

Barry appeared again in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'' where he then decided to have a battle with Ash, which was soon interrupted. He bumps into his father, {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}} at the end of the episode. In ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', he entered the Battle Tournament as part of the [[Twinleaf Festival]] in the hope that he would get to battle Palmer, but soon lost to Ash.
[[File:DP101.png|right|thumb|200px|Barry and Ash]]
Barry reappeared in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'', where he battled Ash and his newly-caught {{TP|Ash|Gible}}. Barry wins his first battle against Ash, but Ash doesn't take it harshly, praising Gible anyway and instructing it to listen next time. Barry celebrates his win as he holds up his ticket to challenge Fantina, but Gible bites his hand and eats the ticket.

Barry once again appeared in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', along with Paul where he challenged his idol to a battle, but to his dismay, Paul refused. Barry then battled Ash once again, using his Empoleon against Ash's Monferno. However, the battle was put on hold when Team Rocket attacked.

In ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', Barry showed up for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] where he was seen in the stadium along with all the other competitors. In ''[[DP183|League Unleashed!]]'', he passed the preliminary round. In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'' he battled his idol [[Paul]] in the third round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and even though he put up a strong battle, utilizing two new Pokémon in his team, Skarmory and Hitmonlee, along with his partner, Empoleon, he ended up falling before the superior strength and tactics of Paul and his team. He then stayed and watched Ash's battles with Paul and {{si|Tobias}}, and he parted from the group in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' promising to be reunited with Ash and become as strong as him. It is hinted at in [[SS024]] that he has gone off on another journey.

Barry made a cameo appearance in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

==Character==
He was shown to have a very hyperactive personality, much like {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart}}. Barry admires [[Paul]] and his {{pkmn|training}} methods, and wants to be a strong {{pkmn|Trainer}} like him. He also has a slightly similar mentality as Paul's, as in {{pkmn2|caught|capturing}} strong Pokémon for training. However, unlike Paul, he still cares for his Pokémon.

{{an|Dawn}} knew Barry back when they both lived in [[Twinleaf Town]]; however, Barry doesn't remember her. He only recognizes Ash, Brock, and Dawn due to the fact that they participated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Sinnoh Double Battle Tournament]] with Paul.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Barry's known Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Empoleon
|type1=Water
|type2=Steel
|img=Barry Empoleon.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|desc={{p|Empoleon}} is Barry's main Pokémon. Empoleon was first seen in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'' in battle against Ash's Pikachu where he loses the match.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Staraptor
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Staraptor.png
|gender=male
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was the first Pokémon to be used in the battle against {{Ash}}. It went up against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]] and was knocked out with a combination of {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Staraptor appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it took on Team Galactic, only for it to get hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.

Staraptor's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, and {{m|Wing Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Roserade
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Barry Roserade.png
|epnum=DP101
|epname=Barry's Busting Out All Over!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Roserade}} was the second Pokémon Barry used after Staraptor got knocked out in [[DP101|his first battle against Ash]]. It managed to defeat Chimchar with a barrage of {{m|Poison Jab}}s as Chimchar was worn out from the battle with Staraptor. Roserade's next opponent was {{AP|Gliscor}}, it traded Poison Jabs with Gliscor's {{m|X-Scissor}}'s, only for both of them to get defeated at the same time.

Roserade appeared again in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' where it battled Team Galactic, only for it to be hit by {{p|Golbat}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}.

Roserade's only known move is {{m|Poison Jab}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Heracross
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Barry Heracross.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP110
|epname=Steeling Peace of Mind!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Barry's {{p|Heracross}} first appears in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' on [[Iron Island]] alongside its Trainer. It was training with {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} on Iron Island. The training gets interrupted when Empoleon starts attacking them as it was controlled by the sound waves coming from within the island.

Later, it takes Barry on a flight around Iron Island to see the cause of the {{type2|Steel}} to go haywire, including his Empoleon. Heracross is then hit by a Skarmory's {{m|Steel Wing}}, sending them falling onto Team Rocket. Heracross attacks Team Rocket as they were accused to be the ones behind all of this. However, after pointing out the machines located on the island, it turns out that another [[Team Galactic|villainous team]] was the cause. The Galactic's {{p|Golbat}} attack them with {{m|Air Cutter}} and severely damage Heracross.

Heracross reappears in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour]]'' battling [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Heracross was able to withstand Pikachu's attacks and became stronger from last time. The battle gets interrupted as a {{p|Xatu}} flies by. Xatu leads the group to a tent owned by a {{tc|Clown}} and they get sent to another world. When they wake up, they get separated and search for their Pokémon.

While Barry was looking for his Heracross, he finds a tree. He has a flashback about the time he caught Heracross by slathering [[honey]] on a tree. He does the same this time and Heracross comes up to Barry and the tree.

Heracross's known moves are {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Fury Attack}}, {{m|Horn Attack}} and {{m|Double-Edge}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Skarmory
|type1=Steel
|type2=Flying
|img=Barry Skarmory.png
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Skarmory}} was the first Pokémon used in the Sinnoh League in his match against Paul, going up against [[Paul's Magmortar]]. In the first turn, Skarmory used {{m|Spikes}} on the field to damage Paul's Pokémon whenever they are sent out. Afterwards, it was easily knocked out by {{p|Magmortar}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}}.

Skarmory's only known move is {{m|Spikes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Barry
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|type1=Fighting
|img=Barry Hitmonlee.png
|gender=male
|hd=yes
|epnum=DP184
|epname=Casting a Paul on Barry!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was the third Pokémon Barry sent out in his Sinnoh League match against Paul after recalling {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} where it battled against [[Paul's Ursaring]] in the Sinnoh League.

Both gave a good fight, where Hitmonlee showed good speed, agility and strength. {{p|Ursaring}} managed to evade some attacks, but when it was hit by Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick, it was burned, and this activated its {{a|Guts}} Ability, which increased Ursaring's attack brutally which it used to defeat Hitmonlee with a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} and {{m|Blaze Kick}}.}}

==Badges obtained==
[[File:Barry Sinnoh badges.png|right|thumb|220px|Barry's Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Barry has obtained:
* {{Badge|Forest}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Unknown Badge (prior to ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'')
* Two Unknown Badges (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Coal}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (prior to ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'')

Barry had three more Badges in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'' in addition to his first three that was revealed in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''; however, which three Badges he had is unknown.

==Pokémon League==
Barry has competed in the following Pokémon League competitions:
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (Top 16)

==Pokémon competitions==
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 8
* [[Twinleaf Festival]] Battle Tournament - Runner-up

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color=E08040|bordercolor=FFE683
|de=Roman Wolko
|ja=鈴木達央 ''[[Tatsuhisa Suzuki]]''
|en=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]
|fi=Petrus Kähkönen
|it=Stefano Pozzi
|fr_eu=Gregory Praet
|es_eu=Álex Saudinós
|cs=Vojtěch Hájek
|pt_br=Thiago Longo
|es_la=Ricardo Bautista ([[DP101]]-[[DP103]] , [[DP163]]-present) Miguel Ángel Ruiz ([[DP110]]-[[DP157]])
|he=קובי ליקורמן ''Kobbi Likorman''
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
|id=Kamal Nasuti ([[DP157]]{{tt|*|Barry's debut in Indonesian dub}})}}

==Trivia==
* Barry wears {{ga|Barry|his game counterpart's}} clothes from {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}; however, his [[Pokétch]] is modeled after the one that appears in {{v2|Platinum}}.
* Barry is the first anime character based on an in-game [[rival]] that has had more than a cameo since [[Gary Oak]], whose starter, coincidentally, was also the [[Gary's Blastoise|Water-type]] choice of [[Kanto|his region]].
* Barry has {{p|Empoleon|four}} {{p|Staraptor|of}} {{p|Roserade|the}} {{p|Heracross|same}} Pokémon his {{ga|Barry|game counterpart}} has at the end of the game, if the player starts with {{p|Chimchar}}.
* Dawn once mentioned Barry singing a duet with an {{p|Exploud}}. This is similar to his {{adv|Pearl|Pokémon Adventures counterpart}}.
* Barry shares two of his three unknown Badges with [[Nando]]'s two unknown Badges.
* Barry never lets [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} finish their {{TP|Team Rocket|motto}}.
* Barry is Ash's only [[rival]] that he never battled in the League tournament, as Barry was defeated by [[Paul|another rival]] beforehand. The record was initially held by Gary (who got eliminated from the [[Indigo League]] even before facing {{Ash}}), only to be broken when Ash and Gary finally battled each other in the [[Johto League]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #e08040; border: 3px solid #629c20"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ジュン ''Jun''
|Possibly from Junichi Masuda.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, German
|Barry
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|{{tt|Spanish|Iberian}}
|Barry/Benito{{tt|*|DP110-present}}
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|용식 ''Yongsik''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese
|阿馴 ''Ā Xùn''
|From the name 馴 ''Jun''. 馴 means to tame/train.
|}
{{-}}
 
{{Leaguetrainers}} 
{{Animecharacters|cool}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime running gags]]

[[de:Barry]]
[[fr:Barry (dessin animé)]]
[[ja:ジュン]]
[[pt:Barry]]

Sharpedo (Pokémon)

2012-05-29T05:45:32Z

Dragonace: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Carvanha | next=Wailmer | prevnum=318 | nextnum=320 | type=water | type2=dark}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Sharpedo |
jname=サメハダー |
tmname=Samehader |
art=RS |
size=180px |
pron=<sc>shar-''pi''-doh</sc> |
ndex=319 |
hdex=098 |
fbrow=118 |
abrow=096 |
obrow=072 |
typen=2 |
type1=Water |
type2=Dark |
species=Brutal |
height-ftin=5'11" |
height-m=1.8 |
weight-lbs=195.8 |
weight-kg=88.8 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Rough Skin |
ability2= |
abilityd=Speed Boost |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 2 |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evat=2|
expyield=175 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=60 |
body=03 |
pokefordex=sharpedo |
generation=3 |
footnotes=}}
'''Sharpedo''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''サメハダー''' ''Samehader'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Dark}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Carvanha}} starting at [[level]] 30.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Sharpedo's body is torpedo-shaped, much like the head and trunk section of a real shark. It has a large mouth filled with triangular, sharp teeth. Its body is covered in tiny, sharp {{wp|denticle}}s which reduce {{wp|Drag (physics)|drag}} when it swims as well as {{a|Rough Skin|cause damage to foes to that attack it with physical moves}}. Sharpedo is mostly dark blue in color, with a white underbelly. The yellow star marking it had as a {{p|Carvanha}} has migrated to its snout, and another star marking is on its rear. Sharpedo has a tall {{wp|dorsal fin}} with two notches cut into it, with a {{wp|Fish anatomy#Fins|pelvic fin}} directly opposite it, and the two pectoral fins arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo. Sharpedo's eyes are a deep red color and glow in the dark. It has two gill slits situated directly behind each eye.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Sharpedo's abilities are a modified, stronger version of Carvanha's. Sharpedo can now use {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Night Slash}}, and {{m|Earthquake}}. Sharpedo are capable of swimming at 75 miles per hour (120 kilometers per hour) in {{m|pursuit}} of their prey, though they are unable to swim far distances. Their jaws are powerful enough to {{m|bite}} through metal with ease. If a Sharpedo's tooth breaks off, a new tooth will replace it immediately.

Since Sharpedo is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.

===Behavior===
Sharpedo is a generally dreaded and distrusted Pokémon. Sharpedo moves through the sea by swimming at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) by {{m|Aqua Jet|forcing water out of its rear}}. Despite its vigor, Sharpedo has relatively low stamina, and is unable to swim great distances. Its teeth are strong enough to bite through metal, and they grow back rapidly if they snap off. Sharpedo is driven by an unruly, caustic urge to attack and destroy anything that enters its domain. As a result of its temperament and its armament, just one Sharpedo can effectively tear apart an oil tanker.

===Habitat===
[[File:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
Sharpedo live in the upper regions of the oceans.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Just like Carvanha, Sharpedo are predatory Pokémon that will prey upon any creature they can sink their teeth into.

==In the anime==
[[File:J henchmen Sharpedo.png|thumb|right|220px|Sharpedo in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
Sharpedo's first major appearance was in ''[[AG019|Sharpedo Attack!]]'' A pod of Sharpedo attacked {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, plus [[Mr. Briney]], while they were at an uncharted, crescent-shaped island. They gained the pod's trust when {{an|Brock}} healed their leader's injury when it came across {{TRT}}.

===Minor appearances===
Sharpedo debuted in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. It later appeared in ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]''

A Sharpedo also appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

A Sharpedo made a brief cameo as a thief in ''[[SS020|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[SS021|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

A group of Sharpedo were used by [[J's henchmen]] to attack Ash and {{ashfr}}, along with [[Kellyn]], in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]''.

{{an|Dawn}} can be seen riding on a Sharpedo in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''

A Sharpedo appeared in ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'', who scared off Team Rocket.

A Sharpedo appeared in the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG019|Sharpedo|Ash's Pokédex|Sharpedo, the Brutal Pokémon. Sharpedo can shoot out a jet of water, allowing it to swim at 80 miles per hour. Due to their sharp fangs, they're highly feared and known as the Gangs of the Sea.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Matt Sharpedo Adventures.png|125px|thumb|Sharpedo in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Sharpedo is {{tc|Aqua Admin}} [[Aqua Admin Matt|Matt]]'s main battling Pokémon in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Its {{a|Rough Skin}} wears down its opponents while it fights with {{m|Crunch}}es.

A Sharpedo is seen as one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Sharpedo (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Hitting the ball into Sharpedo's mouth will activate Catch 'Em Mode on the [[Ruby Field]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|type2=dark
|gen=3
|rubydex=Nicknamed "the bully of the sea," Sharpedo is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a {{wp|Oil tanker|supertanker}}.
|sapphiredex=Sharpedo can swim at speeds of up to {{tt|75 mph|120 km/h}} by jetting seawater out of its backside. This Pokémon's drawback is its inability to swim long distances.
|emeralddex=The vicious and sly gangster of the sea. Its skin is specially textured to minimize drag in water. Its speed tops out at over {{tt|75 mph|120 km/h}} per hour.
|frlgdex=The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that {{m|crunch}} through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
|dpptdex=Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at {{tt|75 mph|120 km/h}} and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
|hgssdex=It can swim at speeds of {{tt|75 mph|120 km/h}} by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
|bwdex=Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at {{tt|75 mph|120 km/h}} and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
type2=dark |
gen=3 |
frlgex=rse|
rsrarity=Common |
rsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|122|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|132|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|133|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, [[Mossdeep City]], [[Pacifidlog Town]] (Super Rod) |
erarity=Common |
earea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|122|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|132|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|133|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, [[Mossdeep City]], [[Pacifidlog Town]] (Super Rod) |
xdarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Carvanha}} |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}} and {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}} (Super Rod) |
ptrarity=None |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Carvanha}} |
hgssrarity=None |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Carvanha}} |
palarea=Sea |
bwrarity=Rare|
bwarea=[[Village Bridge]] (Rippling Water) |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|type2=dark
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Carvanha}}
|trozei=Endless Level 55 Endless Level 71 Forever Level 5 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Carvanha}}
|ranger=[[Safra Sea]]
|md2[[Miracle Sea]] (B1-B18) [[Deep Miracle Sea]] (B1-B4)
|ranger2=[[Puel Sea]] [[Sea of Wailord]]
|ranger3=[[Coral Sea]]
|pokepark=[[Beach Zone]]
|rumble2=Beach: [[Challenger's Ground]] (Post-ending)
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=water|type2=dark
|dppt1=DeepSeaTooth|dppt1type=Evolution-inducing held item|dppt1rar=5
|bw1=DeepSeaTooth|bw1type=Evolution-inducing held item|bw1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=water|
type2=dark|
HP= 70 |
Attack=120 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 95 |
SpDef= 40 |
Speed= 95 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=2
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
type2=dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |
notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Sharpedo|Water|Dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|6|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|11|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|18|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|21|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Assurance|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|34|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Sharpedo|Water|Dark|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Sharpedo|Water|Dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Sharpedo|Water|Dark|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|170|Chinchou}}{{MSP|171|Lanturn}}{{MSP|211|Qwilfish}}{{MSP|320|Wailmer}}{{MSP|321|Wailord}} {{MSP|369|Relicanth}}{{MSP|370|Luvdisc}}{{MSP|594|Alomomola}}|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|223|Remoraid}}{{MSP|224|Octillery}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|130|Gyarados}}{{MSP|550|Basculin}}{{MSP|550B|Basculin}}|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10|Tough|2}}{{learnlist/breedf|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|318|Carvanha|||||Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/prevo5|318|Carvanha|d||||Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof|Sharpedo|water|dark|5|3}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
type2=dark |
ndex=319 |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Treasure Sea |
P1=My fangs can rip apart iron! |
P2=Darn... Only half my HP's left... |
P3=It's hopeless. Even my prized fangs are broken... |
PL=My level went up! My fangs grew sharper, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Dark |
field=None |
fieldpower=0 |
loop=11 |
MinEXP=N/A |
MaxEXP=N/A |
browser=Sharpedo swims with only its dorsal fin showing. It charges when it spots prey. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-12 |
iq=G |
Ranger2=yes |
group2=Water |
assist2=Water |
field2=Crush |
field2power=4 |
browser2=It swims around at wicked speed. It attacks by {{m|Bite|biting}} and ramming. |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Water |
assist3=Water |
field3=Crush |
field3power=3 |
browser3=It shoots orbs of water to attack. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=4|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=Sharpedo helps out with {{DL|Attractions|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} in the [[Beach Zone]]. {{P|Carvanha}} tend to follow him around.
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=318
|name1=Carvanha
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Dark
|evotype1=Level
|level1=30
|sprite2=319
|name2=Sharpedo
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Dark}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
type2=dark|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=319|
name=Sharpedo|
}}

==Trivia==
* On April Fool's Day, 2002, Mizuado, a {{2t|Steel|Water}} hammerhead shark Pokémon was "revealed", but it turned out to be a {{pkmn2|fake}}. This Pokémon was also sometimes called Samehadaa, which is similar to Sharpedo's Japanese name.
* Sharpedo shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Hydreigon}}. They are both known as Brutal Pokémon.
* Despite primarily being a {{type2|Water}}, Sharpedo could not learn any Water-type moves by level up in [[Generation III]], and in [[Generation IV]] onward, it only learns {{m|Aqua Jet}} by level up.
* In a demo version of Ruby and Sapphire shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo, suggesting it wasn't related to Carvanha by evolution, Carvanha evolved at a lower level or other means (such as an evolutionary stone or trading), or that Carvanha didn't exist.
** Aside from seemingly lacking evolutionary relatives, this Sharpedo also lacked an Ability, suggesting not all Pokémon were supposed to have Abilities, or that it wasn't programmed in at the time.
*Despite being the evolved form of Carvanha, it appears in more locations than Carvanha in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, the games they debuted in.
* Sharpedo's evolutionary line can be seen as a parallel to {{p|Camerupt}}'s family. Both of them are dual-typed Pokémon, and both of their final evolutions are used by [[Team Aqua]] Leader [[Archie]] and [[Team Magma]] Leader [[Maxie]], respectively.

===Origin===
Sharpedo is based on a {{wp|shark}} with the body of a {{wp|torpedo}}. It also looks like a shark that has been cut in half. Its general body shape is also similar to an {{wp|Ocean Sunfish}}. Both fish are known for their sandpaper-like skin.

====Name origin====
Sharpedo is a combination of the words ''{{wp|shark}}'' and ''{{wp|torpedo}}''. It may also involve ''sharp'', referring to its fins and Rough Skin Ability.

Samehader may be a combination of 鮫 ''same'' (shark) and 肌荒れ ''hada-are'' (rough skin). It may also be a corruption of 鮫肌 ''samehada'' (sharkskin), perhaps referring to its {{a|Rough Skin}} Ability.

==In other languages==
{| align="left" class="roundy" style="border: 3px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{water color}};"
|-
|
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{water color light}};"
|- align=center
! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Tohaido
| A combination of ''Torpedo'' and ''{{tt|Hai|shark}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Sharpedo
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 샤크니아 ''Sharknia''
| From the English ''shark'' and ''piranha''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 巨牙鯊 ''Jù Yá Shā''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Giant-teethed shark".
|}
|-
|}
 

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List of Japanese ending themes

2012-05-27T21:34:37Z

Dragonace:

This is a '''list of Japanese ending themes''' of the Pokémon anime.

==Main series==
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Debut Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Final Episode}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Hyakugojuuichi.png|150px]]
| ひゃくごじゅういち ''[[One Hundred Fifty-One]]''
| [[EP001]]
| [[EP027]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:NyarthsSong.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | ニャースのうた ''[[Meowth's Song]]''
| [[EP028]]
| [[EP037]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[EP065]]
| [[EP068]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PocketniFantasy.png|150px]]
| ポケットにファンタジー ''[[Fantasy in My Pocket]]''
| [[EP038]]
| [[EP053]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Pokemon Ondo.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | ポケモン音頭 ''[[Pokémon Ondo]]''
| [[EP054]]
| [[EP064]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan="2" | [[EP104]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:TypeWild.png|150px]]
| タイプ・ワイルド ''[[Type: Wild]]''
| [[EP069]]
| [[EP103]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:LaprasniNotte.png|150px]]
| ラプラスにのって ''[[Riding on Lapras]]''
| [[EP105]]
| [[EP116]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Nyasu no Paati.jpg|150px]]
| ニャースのパーティ ''[[Meowth's Party]]''
| [[EP117]]
| [[EP141]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Exciting Pokémon Relay.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | ポケモンはらはらリレー ''[[Exciting Pokémon Relay]]''
| [[EP142]]
| [[EP151]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[EP163]]
| [[EP172]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Ditto ending.jpg|150px]]
| ポケモンはらはら²リレー ''[[Exciting² Pokémon Relay]]''
| [[EP152]]
| [[EP156]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:TakeshinoParadise.png|150px]]
| タケシのパラダイス ''[[Takeshi's Paradise]]''
| [[EP157]]
| [[EP162]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Boku No Best Friend.jpg|150px]]
| ぼくのベストフレンドへ ''[[To My Best Friend]]''
| [[EP173]]
| [[EP191]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Face Forward Team Rocket.jpg|150px]]
| 前向きロケット団！ ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]''
| [[EP192]]
| [[EP238]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Pokettari.jpg|150px]]
| ポケッターリ・モンスターリ ''[[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]]''
| [[EP239]]
| [[EP274]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Ending 1 AG.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | そこに空があるから ''[[Because the Sky is There]]''
| [[AG001]]
| [[AG018]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[AG045]]
| [[AG051]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PolkaODolka.png|150px]]
| ポルカ・オ・ドルカ ''[[Polka O Dolka]]''
| [[AG019]]
| [[AG044]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Smile.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | スマイル ''[[Smile]]''
| [[AG052]]
| [[AG082]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[AG092]]
| [[AG098]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Ippai Summer.jpg|150px]]
| いっぱいサマー！！ ''[[Full of Summer!!]]''
| [[AG083]]
| [[AG091]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Gdvariant3.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | GLORY DAY ～輝くその日～ ''[[GLORY DAY ~That Shining Day~]]''
| [[AG099]]
| [[AG134]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[AG150]]
| [[AG172]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokémonCountingSong.jpg|150px]]
| ポケモンかぞえうた ''[[Pokémon Counting Song]]''
| [[AG135]]
| [[AG149]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:IWontLose.png|150px]]
| 私、負けない！～ハルカのテーマ～ ''[[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]]''
| [[AG173]]
| [[AG192]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:By your side.png|150px]]
| 君のそばで～ヒカリのテーマ～ ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]''
| [[DP001]]
| [[DP023]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Hikari Pop-Up.jpg|150px]]
| 君のそばで～ヒカリのテーマ～ Pop-Up Version ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ Pop-Up Version]]''
| [[DP024]]
| [[DP050]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Hikari Winter Verison.jpg|150px]]
| 君のそばで～ヒカリのテーマ～Winter Version ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~ Winter Version]]''
| [[DP051]]
| [[DP061]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Kazenomessage.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | 風のメッセージ ''[[Message of the Wind]]''
| [[DP062]]
| [[DP072]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[DP084]]
| [[DP095]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Message of the Wind PokaPoka VERSION.jpg|150px]]
| 風のメッセージ（PokaPoka-VERSION） ''[[Message of the Wind|Message of the Wind (PokaPoka-VERSION)]]''
| [[DP073]]
| [[DP083]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Surely Tomorrow.png|150px]]
| あしたはきっと ''[[Surely Tomorrow]]''
| [[DP096]]
| [[DP120]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Spiky-eared Pichu ending.png|200px]]
| もえよ　ギザみみピチュー！ ''[[Get Fired up, Spiky-eared Pichu!]]''
| [[DP121]]
| [[DP144]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:DotchiNyo.png|200px]]
| ドッチ～ニョ？ ''[[Which One ~ Is It?]]''
| [[DP145]]
| [[DP182]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:LaLaLa ending.png|200px]]
| 君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ ''[[In Your Heart, LaLaLa]]''
| [[DP183]]
| [[DP191]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Fanfare of the Heart.png|200px]]
| 心のファンファーレ ''[[Fanfare of the Heart]]''
| [[BW003]]
| [[BW025]]
|-
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BW ED 02.png|200px]]
| ポケモン言えるかな？ＢＷ ''[[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW]]''
| [[BW026]]
| [[BW060]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BW ED 03.png|200px]]
| 七色アーチ ''[[Seven-colored Arch]]''
| [[BW061]]
| [[BW078]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BW ED 04.png|200px]]
| みてみて☆こっちっち ''[[Look Look☆Here]]''
| [[BW079]]
|
| colspan="4" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

==Movies==
{{main|List of Japanese movie ending themes}}

==Special episodes==
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Debut Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Final Episode}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PK11.png|150px]]
| あの丘をめざして ''[[Aim for that Hill]]''
| colspan=2 | ''[[Trouble in Big Town]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Boku No Best Friend.jpg|150px]]
| ぼくのベストフレンドへ ''[[To My Best Friend]]''
| colspan=2 | ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:A New Oath.png|150px]]
| 新たなる誓い ''[[A New Oath]]''
| colspan=2 | ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:LaLaLa ending.png|150px]]
| 君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ ''[[In Your Heart, LaLaLa]]''
| [[SS024]]
| [[SS025]]
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

===Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station episodes===
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Debut Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Final Episode}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:TakeshinoParadise.png|150px]]
| タケシのパラダイス ''[[Takeshi's Paradise]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS001]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:LaprasniNotte.png|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | ラプラスにのって ''[[Riding on Lapras]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS002]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | [[SS011]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Face Forward Team Rocket.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | 前向きロケット団！ ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS003]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | [[SS012]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Hyakugojuuichi.png|150px]]
| ひゃくごじゅういち ''[[One Hundred Fifty-One]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS004]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Pokettari.jpg|150px]]
| ポケッターリ・モンスターリ ''[[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS005]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan="2" | [[File:Nyasu no Paati.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan="2" | ニャースのパーティ ''[[Meowth's Party]]''
| [[SS006]]
| [[SS007]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| [[SS009]]
| [[SS010]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Pokemon Ondo.jpg|150px]]
| ポケモン音頭 ''[[Pokémon Ondo]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS008]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Boku No Best Friend.jpg|150px]]
| ぼくのベストフレンドへ ''[[To My Best Friend]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS013]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| マーチングマーチ ''[[Marching March]]''
| colspan=2 | [[SS016]]
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

===Pikachu shorts===
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Debut Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Final Episode}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan=2 | [[File:PikapikaMassaichuu.png|150px]]
| rowspan=2 | ピカピカまっさいチュウ ''[[Pika Pika Massaichu]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK01]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | [[PK15]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Colorful Fuyuyasumi.png|150px]]
| カラフルふゆやすみ ''[[Colorful Winter Vacation]]''
| [[PK02]]
| [[PK03]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" rowspan=2 | [[File:SoratobuPokémonKids.png|150px]]
| rowspan=2 | そらとぶポケモンキッズ ''[[Soaring Pokémon Kids]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK04]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | [[PK13]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| クリスマスイヴ ''[[Christmas Eve]]''
| [[PK05]]
| [[PK06]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:TomodachiKinenbi.png|150px]]
| ともだち記念日 ''[[Friends' Anniversary]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK07]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Santa is Coming Soon.png|150px]]
| もうすぐサンタがやってくる！ ''[[Santa is Coming Soon!]]''
| [[PK08]]
| [[PK09]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:ManatsunoDaisakusen.png|150px]]
| まなつのだいさくせん！ ''[[Big Midsummer Plan!]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK10]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Pokettari.jpg|150px]]
| ポケッターリ・モンスターリ ''[[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK11]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BoukennoHajimarida.png|150px]]
| 冒険のはじまりだ!! ''[[It's the Start of an Adventure!!]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK12]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed5.jpg|150px]]
| ハロー！サンキュー！ ''[[Hello! Thank You!]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK14]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2 style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed11.jpg|150px]]
| rowspan=2 | ビック・ニャース・デイ ''[[Big Meowth Day]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK16]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | [[PK18]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:Ippai Summer.jpg|150px]]
| いっぱいサマー！！ ''[[Full of Summer!!]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK17]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| この指とまれ ''[[Stay with This Finger]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK19]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BW ED 04.png|200px]]
| みてみて☆こっちっち ''[[Look Look☆Here]]''
| colspan=2 | [[PK23]]
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

==Pokémon anime shows==
===[[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]]===
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| マーチングマーチ ''[[Marching March]]''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

===[[Pokémon Sunday]]===
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed1.jpg|150px]]
| タイプ：ワイルド ''[[Type: Wild]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed2.jpg|150px]]
|???
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed3.jpg|150px]]
| 前向きロケット団！ ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed4.jpg|150px]]
| ぼくのベストフレンドへ ''[[To My Best Friend]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed5.jpg|150px]]
| ハロー！サンキュー！ ''[[Hello! Thank You!]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed6.jpg|150px]]
| バトルフロンティア ''{{so|Battle Frontier}}''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed7.jpg|150px]]
| バトルフロンティア ''{{so|Battle Frontier}}''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed8.jpg|150px]]
| [[YEAH!]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed9.jpg|150px]]
| スパート ''[[Spurt!]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed10.jpg|150px]]
| スパート ''[[Spurt!]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:PokemonSundayed11.jpg|150px]]
| ビック・ニャース・デイ ''[[Big Meowth Day]]''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

===[[Pokémon Smash!]]===
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| [[Endless Fighters]]
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:BW ED 02.png|150px]]
| ポケモン言えるかな？ＢＷ ''[[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW]]''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:NOEP.png|150px]]
| アイアムアヒーロー ''[[I am a Hero]]''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}};" |
|}

==Related articles==
* [[List of English opening themes]]
* [[List of Hindi Pokémon themes]]
* [[List of Japanese opening themes]]

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[[Category:Lists]]

[[ja:エンディングテーマ曲一覧]]

List of Japanese opening themes

2012-05-26T23:03:31Z

Dragonace:

This is a list of themes that have been played at the beginning of the [[Pokémon anime]] when aired in Japan.
{| align="center" style="background: #1d2c5e; {{roundy}}; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Screenshot}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Title}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|1d2c5e|Debut Episode}}
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color|1d2c5e|Final Episode}}
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ01.png|150px]]
| めざせポケモンマスター ''{{color2|000|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master}}''
| {{color2|000|EP001}} ポケモン！きみにきめた！ ''Pokémon! I Choose You!''
| {{color2|000|EP080}} ポケモンリーグ！さいごのたたかい！ ''Pokémon League! Final Battle! ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ02.png|150px]]
| ライバル！ ''{{color2|000|The Rivals}}''
| {{color2|000|EP081}} マサラタウン！あらたなるたびだち！ ''Masara Town! Setting off on a New Journey! ''
| {{color2|000|EP116}} ライバルたいけつ！ サトシVSシゲル!! ''Rival Showdown! Satoshi VS Shigeru!! ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ03.png|150px]]
| OK！ ''{{color2|000|OK!}}''
| {{color2|000|EP117}} ワカバタウン！ はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち！ ''Wakaba Town! Where Winds of New Beginning Blow!''
| {{color2|000|EP191}} ノコッチはのこっちない！？ ''There aren't any Nokocchi Here!? ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ04.png|150px]]
| めざせポケモンマスター （Whiteberryバージョン） ''{{color2|000|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|Aim to Be a Pokémon Master (Whiteberry Version)}}''
| {{color2|000|EP192}} ソーナンス！そうなんす? ''Sonans! Is That So?''
| {{color2|000|EP238}} チョウジジム！こおりのたたかい！ ''Chōji Gym! Ice Battle!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ05.png|150px]]
| Ready Go！ ''{{color2|000|Ready Go!}}''
| {{color2|000|EP239}} キレイハナとラフレシア！そうげんのへいわ！ ''Kireihana and Ruffresia! Peace in Meadow! ''
| {{color2|000|EP274}} ピカチュウとのわかれ…！ ''Parting with Pikachu...!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ06.png|150px]]
| アドバンス・アドベンチャー ''{{color2|000|Advance Adventure}}''
| {{color2|000|AG001}} 新たなる大地！新たなる冒険！！ ''A New Land! A New Adventure!!''
| {{color2|000|AG069}} トウカジムの危機！家庭の危機！！ ''Touka Gym Crisis! Household Crisis!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ07.png|150px]]
| チャレンジャー！！ ''{{color2|000|Challenger!!}}''
| {{color2|000|AG070}} トウカジム戦！五つ目のバッジ！！ ''Touka Gym! The Fifth Badge!!''
| {{color2|000|AG104}} 巨大ネンドールを封印せよ！！ ''Seal the Giant Nendoll!!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ08.png|150px]]
| ポケモンシンフォニックメドレー ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Symphonic Medley}}''
| {{color2|000|AG105}} 恋するクチート! ハスブレロの花道！！ ''Falling in Love With Kucheat! Hasubrero's Flower Arrangement!!''
| {{color2|000|AG134}} おつきみやま！ ピィとピッピとピクシーと！ ''Mt. Moon! With Py, Pippi, and Pixy! ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ09.png|150px]]
| バトルフロンティア ''{{OBPc|Battle Frontier|song|000}}''
| {{color2|000|AG135}} 初陣！バトルファクトリー！！（前編） ''First Battle! Battle Factory! (Part One) ''
| {{color2|000|AG165}} ウソハチキングとマネネクイーン！？ ''Usohachi King and Manene Queen!? ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ10.png|150px]]
| スパート！ ''{{color2|000|Spurt!}}''
| {{color2|000|AG166}} 摩天楼の赤いイナズマ！ ''The Red Lightning of Skyscrapers!''
| {{color2|000|AG192}} 旅の終わり、そして旅のはじまり！ ''End of a Journey, Start of a Journey! ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" style="background:#000" |[[File:OPJ11.png|150px]]
| Together ''{{color2|000|Together}}''
| {{color2|000|DP004}} ポッチャマ対スボミー！ヒカリ初バトル！！ ''Pochama vs. Subomie! Hikari's First Battle!!''
| {{color2|000|DP078}} 激闘！それぞれのバトル！！ ''Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!! ''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| Together2008 ''{{color2|000|Together|Together2008}}''
| {{color2|000|DP079}} 決戦！ヒカリVSハルカ！！ ''Decisive Match! Hikari VS Haruka!!''
| {{color2|000|DP095}} ポケモンコンテスト！カンナギ大会！！ ''Pokémon Contest! Kannagi Tournament!!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" style="background:#000" |[[File:OPJ12.png|200px]]
| ハイタッチ！ ''{{color2|000|High Touch!}}''
| {{color2|000|DP096}} ギンガ団襲撃！！　-前編- ''Ginga-dan Attacks! -Part 1-''
| {{color2|000|DP133}} ユクシーの影！ ''Yuxie's Shadow!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| ハイタッチ！2009 ''{{color2|000|High Touch!|High Touch! 2009}}''
| {{color2|000|DP134}} 森の王者！モジャンボ！！ ''King of the Forest! Mojumbo!!''
| {{color2|000|DP157}} フカマル！ゲットだぜ！！ ''Fukamaru! Got It!!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ13.png|200px]]
| サイコー・エブリディ！ ''{{color2|000|The Greatest - Everyday!|The Greatest - Everyday!}}''
| {{color2|000|DP158}} 爆走！ジバコイルVSメタグロス！！ ''Loud Roar! Jibacoil VS Metagross!!''
| {{color2|000|DP182}} 熱戦前夜！サトシのポケモン大集合！！ ''Eve of Battle! Satoshi's Pokémon All Together!!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| サイコー・エブリディ！（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ） ''{{color2|000|The Greatest - Everyday!|The Greatest - Everyday! (Band Version)}}''
| {{color2|000|DP183}} 開幕！シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会！！ ''Raise the Curtain! Shin'ō League - Suzuran Tournament!!''
| {{color2|000|DP191}} 想い出はパール！友情はダイヤモンド！！ ''Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="1" style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ14.png|200px]]
| ベストウイッシュ！ ''{{color2|000|Best Wishes! (song)|Best Wishes!}}''
| {{color2|000|BW001}} イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！ ''To the Isshu Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!''
| {{color2|000|BW084}} 激闘タチワキジム！VSホミカ！！ (後編） ''Fierce Fighting at Tachiwaki Gym! VS Homika!! (Part 2))''
|- align="center" style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="1" style="background:#000" | [[File:OPJ15.png|200px]]
| 「やじるしになって！ ''{{color2|000|Be An Arrow|Be An Arrow}}''
| {{color2|000|BW085}} 歌えメロエッタ！愛の旋律！！ ''Sing, Meloetta! The Melody of Love!!''
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Elesa

2012-05-16T21:59:52Z

Dragonace:

{{CharInfobox|
color={{electric color}}|
corecolor={{electric color light}}|
bordercolor={{electric color dark}}|
name=Elesa|
jname=カミツレ|
tmname=Kamiture|
slogan=yes|
sloganline=The Shining Beauty |
image=Black White Elesa.png |
size=180px|
caption=Artwork from Black and White |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue|
hair=Blonde{{tt|*|Black and White}} Black{{tt|*|Black 2 and White 2}}|
gender=Female|
hometown=[[Nimbasa City]] |
region=[[Unova]] |
relatives=Grandmother{{tt|*|Pokémon Adventures only}}|
trainer=yes|
trainerclass=Gym Leader|
game=yes|
leader=yes|
gym=Nimbasa Gym|
specialist=yes|
type={{type2|Electric}}s|
badge=Badge#Bolt Badge{{!}}Bolt Badge|
team=no|
brain=no|
anime=yes|
epnum=BW049|
epname=Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!|
generation={{Gen|V}}|
games={{2v2|Black|White}}, {{2v2|Black|White|2}}|
enva=[[Eileen Stevens]] |
java=Yumiko Kobayashi|
}}
'''Elesa''' (Japanese: '''カミツレ''' ''Kamiture'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nimbasa City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Nimbasa Gym]]. She specializes in {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Bolt}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==
Elesa makes her debut in {{game|Black and White|s}}, serving as the Nimbasa City Gym Leader. This Gym is the fourth that the player may challenge. The player can challenge her to a battle after riding a series of roller coasters to her location, a process involving the flipping of multiple switches so the tracks take the player to her.

Elesa specializes in Electric-type Pokémon. She utilizes a strategy that involves using {{m|Volt Switch}} between her two {{p|Emolga}}, and later {{p|Zebstrika}}. Upon defeating her, she will reward the player with a Bolt Badge and {{TM|72|Volt Switch}}.

Outside of battle, Elesa is a supermodel. She appears when [[Bianca]] attempts to convince her father to allow her to become a Pokémon Trainer. Elesa aids her, convincing Bianca's father to give his daughter the permission to follow her dream. When the player leaves Nimbasa City, it is Elesa who appears briefly on {{rt|5|Unova}} and tells the bridge guard to lower the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] so the player may cross it. She then appears at [[N's Castle]], where she and the other [[Unova]] Gym Leaders hold off the [[Seven Sages]] while the player goes after N. While not strictly relevant to the plot, Elesa also visits [[Cynthia]] in the summer at [[Undella Town]], as do the other female Gym Leaders and Elite Four members.

In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]], Elesa returns as Gym Leader of the Nibasa City Gym.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
{{Party
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|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|headcolor={{electric color light}}
|sprite=Spr BW Elesa.png
|prize={{pdollar}}3240
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|game=BW
|location=Nimbasa Gym
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level=25
|gender=male
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|ability=Static
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=587
|pokemon=Emolga
|level=25
|gender=female
|type1=Electric|type2=Flying
|ability=Static
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|ndex=523
|pokemon=Zebstrika
|level=27
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Lightningrod
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flame Charge|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Spark|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Volt Switch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
}}

===Quotes===
===={{game|Black and White|s}}====
'''[[Nimbasa City]]'''
:''"Sweetie, you keep going on your travels."''
:''"My name is Elesa. I'm this town's Gym Leader. I also happen to be a model."''
:''"You know, there are many people in this world. There are people whose way of thinking may be completely different from yours. Sometimes, this means you may get hurt."''
:''"But it's important to keep trying, to learn about the differences between yourself and others... To learn that being different is OK. And you shouldn't worry. Trainers always have Pokémon at their side. Pokémon are wonderful. It's not only how cute they can be, but also how much you can depend on them..."''
:''"I'm sure he traveled as a Trainer himself, in the past... Being a parent must be hard."''
:''"Did I meddle unnecessarily? You looked troubled, so I decided to chime in."''
:''"By the way, if you're Trainers, please stop by the Pokémon Gym. I'll teach you a little something about how tough a journey can get."''{{tt|*|If Elesa has not been defeated}}
:''"I'm sorry, <player>. I'll be waiting on Route 5."''{{tt|*|If Elesa is already defeated}}

'''[[Nimbasa Gym]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Did the fantastic speed leave you dizzy? My beloved Pokémon will be the next one to make your head spin!"''

*During battle (the first non-KO hit)
:''"You and your Pokémon... are shining brilliantly!"''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"A properly dramatic victory requires a dash of danger and a pinch of peril."''

* When defeated
:''"I meant to make your head spin, but you shocked me instead."''

* After being defeated
:''"My, oh my... You have a sweet fighting style. I mean, you're a great Trainer! Excuse me, I...uh... Oh, here! I want you to have this!"''
:''"If you have four [[Badge]]s, including this {{badge|Bolt}}, Pokémon up to Lv. 50, including traded Pokémon, will obey you. Also, here's this move I like. Feel free to use it, um, if you want to."''
:''"{{m|Volt Switch}} lets the Pokémon switch with a different Pokémon after attacking. Of course, if you don't have another Pokémon in your party, you can't switch."''
:''"You're going to [[Driftveil City]] next? Of course. There is a Pokémon Gym there, after all. Oh... I bet you won't be able to get there. You know what? I'll fix it so you can cross. Wait for me on {{rt|5|Unova}}."''
:''"What you'd like to do... What your Pokémon would like to do... Don't you think it could be amazing if those are aligned?"''

* Post game:
:''"I think the real me is the one who battles with Pokémon as a [[Gym Leader]]. A model's job is to make someone else's vision look like a reality. It's interesting but it's not easy..."''

'''[[Unova Route 5]]'''
:''"Oh, you two are friends... That's nice, how you're helping each other get better by competing. OK, let's go."''
:''"This is [[Alder]], the Unova region's {{pkmn|Champion}}."''
:''"Let's roll. The [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is just ahead."''
:''"Now to contact him... It's me, Elesa. Please lower the drawbridge. I have a couple of Trainers here who want to challenge you. OK... Thanks. Now, watch this! I have a TV gig, so I've got to go. The Gym Leader of the next town may take some getting used to... Do your best, both of you."''

'''[[N's Castle]]'''
:''"Ignoring [[Team Plasma]]... That would be a terrible thing for us Gym Leaders to do."''
:''"I do not appreciate stubborn people."''

'''[[Cynthia]]'s villa'''
:''"I must say it's difficult for people to draw out a Pokémon's charm if they don't have any themselves."''
:''"You know [[Nimbasa City]]? You know it runs on energy generated by {{type|Electric}} Pokémon? ...Just kidding!"''
:''"Getting wrapped up in worries is bad for your body and spirit. That's when you must short out your logic circuits and reboot your heart."''
:''"Without a word... Without even a whisper... My Pokémon connect me to other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, transmitting the current of my feelings."''
:''"Put bluntly, swimsuits are nothing but cloth, right?"''

'''Badge Case'''
:''May you always continue to be a person who brightens your surroundings.''

===National Gymquirer===
:Jingle: ''"Woo hoo! All right! It's 'The National Gymquirer'!"''
:Page: ''"That's right! We collect the hottest gossip about Gym Leaders seen around town! Here is today's letter. From someone going by the name Shocking Supermodel... Hmmm, that sounds like a Gym Leader I know. Well, let's see... 'The Gym Leader Elesa said that Nimbasa's Pokémon can dance a nimble bossa! Nobody laughed, but I thought it was really funny! What do you think?' Hmmm... It really seems like Elesa needs to come up with a sneakier pen name. Well, whatever! 'The National Gymquirer'! We eagerly await your letters!"''

===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}};"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr BW Elesa.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSElesa.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Elesa OD.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
| Elesa's sprite from [[Generation V]]
| Elesa's VS sprite from [[Generation V]]
| Elesa's overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Elesa anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Elesa in the anime]]
Elesa made her debut appearance in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{an|Bianca}} went to one of her modelling shows in order to request a Gym Battle. Elesa was excited to see [[Ash's Pikachu]] and even left the runway just so she could get a closer look. Later, Elesa battled Bianca in a three-on-three match and easily defeated all of Bianca's Pokémon with her powerful {{p|Zebstrika}}.

Elesa battled {{Ash}} in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]''. Although Ash proved to be a far tougher opponent than Bianca had, she still gave the young {{pkmn|Trainer}} a tough time in her Gym. However Ash was able to pull through and earn himself a {{badge|Bolt}}.

Elesa appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Elesa's known Pokémon in the anime:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW049
|epname=Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!
|img=Elesa Zebstrika.png
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Zebstrika}} first appeared in ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', where it was used in a Gym battle against {{an|Bianca}}'s {{p|Shelmet}}, {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} and {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Zebstrika proved itself to be extremely powerful, knocking out all three of Bianca's Pokémon with little effort.

In ''[[BW050|Battle-Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Zebstrika was used against {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Palpitoad}} during his challenge for a badge. However, as Palpitoad was part {{type|Ground}}, {{m|Wild Charge}} would not work and {{m|Flame Charge}} did little damage. Although Zebstrika's {{m|Double Kick}} was powerful against Palpitoad, it was hit with Palpitoad's {{m|Supersonic}}, leaving it confused. A combination of {{m|Mud Shot}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} finally knocked it out.

Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|epnum=BW050
|epname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
|img=Elesa Emolga.png
|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|vaen=Misato Fukuen
|desc=Elesa's {{p|Emolga}} first appeared in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', where she was used second in her Gym Battle against {{Ash}}. Using a combination of {{m|Attract}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}}, she was able to knock out Ash's {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Next, she went up against {{AP|Snivy}}. As both Pokémon were female, Attract could not work; however, Emolga was able to defeat Snivy using Aerial Ace and {{m|Acrobatics}}—moves Snivy was weak against. Finally, Emolga was sent up against {{AP|Pikachu}}, but since the recent battles had taken their toll, Emolga was knocked out with a single {{m|Quick Attack}}.

She appeared in a fantasy in ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]''.

Emolga's known moves are {{m|Attract}}, {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Tynamo
|gender=female
|type1=Electric
|epnum=BW050
|epname=Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!
|img=Elesa Tynamo.png
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Alyson Rosenfeld
|desc={{p|Tynamo}} was the last Pokémon Elesa used against Ash in their Gym Battle in ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', and is called by Elesa as her "Electric Queen". Ash was confused by the unusual Pokémon that, despite being fish-like in appearance, could float in mid-air. Elesa worked around Tynamo's inability to learn more than a few moves by training her so her {{m|Tackle}} was extremely powerful, causing Pikachu to struggle. However, Pikachu was able to pull himself together and knocked out Tynamo with {{m|Iron Tail}} after repetitively using {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the field.

Tynamo's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}
{{right clear}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color}}
|ja=小林由美子 ''Yumiko Kobayashi''
|en=[[Eileen Stevens]]
|es_eu=Marta Gil}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Elesa Adventures.png|thumb|right|160px|Elesa in Pokémon Adventures]]
She is briefly seen with other Nimbasa City officials when talking to White and negotiating with the [[BW Agency]] about the [[Pokémon Musical]] since Nimbasa City was starting to dwindle with its tourism, although Elesa didn't appear to be very interested. Later, when the Musical was being set up, Elesa was seen dressing up her Zebstrika in support of it. She informs {{adv|Black}} that their Gym Battle will have to wait until the Musical ends. Later, Black and Elesa have their Gym battle despite the fact that Black becomes stuck in her Gym's coaster car. Eventually, Black manages to defeat her but before he can take the badge, he is sent to the outside of the Gym from a thunderstorm caused by the Pokémon {{p|Thundurus}}.

Elesa, along with her fellow Gym Leaders, appears at the [[Celestial Tower]] to discuss what to do about Team Plasma. Later, she and the other Gym Leaders battle the [[Shadow Triad]] in [[Nacrene City]] to protect the Dark Stone from being stolen. Despite their teamwork, Elesa and the other Gym Leaders fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the [[Kami trio]].

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Zebstrika
|stage1=Blitzle
|width=80%
|type1=Electric
|img=Elesa Blitzle Adventures.png
|cap=Elesa's Blitzle
|img2=Elesa Zebstrika Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW22
|epname=To Make a Musical
|desc={{p|Zebstrika}} is the first Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. Zebstrika was first seen as a drawing when Black was reading a book while deciding on strategies to defeat Elesa in their upcoming Gym Battle. Later, it was seen in person along with Elesa's other Pokémon while it was seen being dressed up in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. Zebstrika was used against Black in the Gym battle where it defeated his Tula after exploiting its Motor Drive Ability to raise its speed. Eventually, Zebstrika was defeated by Black's [[Nite]]. In a flashback that occurred in the same chapter, it was revealed that Elesa owned Zebstrika when it was a {{p|Blitzle}} during her youth.

Zebstrika's known moves are {{m|Flame Charge}} and {{m|Volt Switch}}, and its Ability is {{a|Motor Drive}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elesa
|pkmn=Emolga (×2)
|width=80%
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Elesa Emolga Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW22
|epname=To Make a Musical
|desc={{p|Emolga}} are the second and third Pokémon that Elesa is known to own. One Emolga was first seen as a drawing when Black was reading a book while deciding on strategies to defeat Elesa in their upcoming Gym Battle. Later, they were both seen in person along with Elesa and her Zebstrika while she was dressing up her Zebstrika in preparation of the Pokémon Musical. One Emolga was used in the Gym battle against Black where it fought his Nite and was eventually defeated.

Emolga's known moves are {{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and {{m|Acrobatics}}.}}

==Trivia==
* Elesa's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|シャイニング　ビューティ|Shining beauty}}.
* Elesa is the only female {{type|Electric}} Gym Leader.


==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| カミツレ ''Kamiture''
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| From ''camomila'', chamomile.
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| 카밀레 ''Camille''
| From her Japanese name.
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| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 小菊兒 ''Xiǎo Jú'ér''
| Possibly from 洋甘菊 ''yánggānjú'' (chamomile) and 模特兒 ''mótè'ér'' (model).
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User talk:Dragonace

2012-04-12T07:25:34Z

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User talk:Dragonace

2012-04-12T07:24:26Z

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Talk:Pokémon Black and White Versions 2

2012-04-12T06:58:27Z

Dragonace:

==Formes==
It says "Two new formes" but it does not say "of Kyurem." [[User:TorchicBlaziken|TorchicBlaziken]] ([[User_talk:TorchicBlaziken|talk]]•[[Special:Contributions/TorchicBlaziken|edits]]) 02:22, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:We won't know if they are formes of Kyurem until a source confirms it. Right now, it's all speculation.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::While it is all speculation they look more like alternate forms of Reshiram and Zekrom instead. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:34, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::[https://twitter.com/#!/Junichi_Masuda/status/173576515219505153 Stated Kyurem here.] But there's debate on whether they're forms or separate Pokémon. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 02:36, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Ah, nice to know then. Wonder if they'll have something to do with Reshiram and Zekrom at all, also looking forward to a bit of change in the overall story plot. [[User:Frozen Fennec|Frozen Fennec]] 02:39, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::::Well, from what it looks like, it seems that it is combining Zekrom/Reshiram with Kyurem. I wonder how they will do that? Item? Special shrine? But about what Jo said above, they will be forms, as it says in [[Kyurem]]s trivia ''"There is placeholder data for an alternate form of Kyurem in Pokémon Black and White".'' --[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 02:59, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::::Actually, if you watch the trailer for the new movie coming out on the Japanese website, it shows Zekrom and Reshiram's powers going into Kyurem. This further confirms that these are Kyurem's alternate formes, and not Zekrom's our Reshiram's. [[User:Mikk317|Mikk317]] 05:10, 6 March 2012 (UTC)
I saw the covers of the games,and the white and black kyurem's on the covers look completely different then normal white kyurem and black kyurem.What gives?--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 12:38, 21 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two "formes" for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:44, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

thanks. i thought that Kyurem had 5 formes or something!--[[User:Supermon|Supermon]] 11:30, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

== Names of mascots ==

Junichi Masuda has stated on Twitter that the names of the new forms are '''White Kyurem''' and '''Black Kyurem'''. [[User:ZMT123|ZMT123]] 03:32, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==Interwiki==
Page is blocked, could you add an interwiki link to [[:it:Pokémon Nero e Bianco 2]]?--[[User:Qwilava|Qwilava]] 08:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Added. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 08:38, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

==US website==
Doesn't appear to have been added. [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-black-version-2-and-pokemon-white-version-2/ It's not much, but it's official.] [[User:GoldenCelebi|GoldenCelebi]] 10:57, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:I am reluctant to add it. It is just a sub-section, unlike [http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com/ this one]. ♫♪ [[User:Adyniz|'''エイデ''']][[User talk:Adyniz|'''ィニズ''']] ♪♫ 11:21, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Color's for representation. ==

To avoid confusion with Black and White I think the 2 colors that represent this game on Wiki pages should be a blue and red to match the color on each logo and background for the official site. What do you guys think? [[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:What about if it gets confused instead with the Generation I games Red and Blue? Just pointing out... [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 12:45, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::All I have to say is Ruby and Sapphire. Besides they will be a different shade just like Ruby and Sapphire where and they will also be reversed, being Blue and Red instead of Red and Blue.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 12:55, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:::Thank you to the person who changed the color.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:14, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
::::Wait, who changed it back and why?[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 13:53, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Mascots reversed? ==

I just noticed something on [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/4/46/Kyurem_forms.png the new release]. The Kyurem/Zekrom and Kyurem/Reshiram are reversed. On the original B/W, Zekrom was on the white side, and Reshiram on the black side. Its seems its reversed now.--[[User:Rsrdaman|'''×Rsr''']][[User_Talk:Rsrdaman|'''daman×''']] 15:28, 26 February 2012 (UTC)
:Yes they are, but this isn't the right place for that discussion. Please go to the forums with comments/questions of this nature. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 15:44, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== generation ==

why is it under generation v? is there any offical source to this (even though we know it might be true) -[[User:Pokeant|Pokeant]] 16:37, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

We don't really know if it is Gen V, but the fact that it uses forms of a Gen V Pokemon as its mascot make if all but confirmed. The way it looks, at least for now, is that they decided to ditch the 3rd game idea for this Gen and instead do two full sequels to BW. If they say these are a new gen or we see completely new Pokemon then we can start talking about this being Gen VI, but as it stands I think we should just leave it be.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 16:41, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

== Trying to clear up some unconfirmed rumors ==

I suggest a paragraph be added to the article stating something like "There is no confirmation on whether these games are a [[third version]] or not." [[User:Bwburke94|Bwburke94]] 20:26, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

The article doesn't even insinuate that, it says out right that they are second paired versions. 2 games can't be a 3rd version.[[User:ArchedThunder|ArchedThunder]] 22:43, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

:What he trying to mean is, most people think that these games are the '"double" 3rd versions, like Platinum, Emerald and Crystal. But if that's so, you mean these are just the continued part of original B&W? There will be a real "third" version? That's almost impossible. {{unsigned|Acellutor}}

== Classification ==

Well,looks like it can have'''3''' types-Dragon+ice+fire\electric.And can it be a new duo or trio with Kyurem or Part of the tao trio?--Shravs [[User talk:Littleroot leader shravan(ability leader)|(New Bark Gym)]] 05:09, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:From sources, Kyurem has two new forms, each resemblin to Zekrom and/or Reshiram. So it would still be within the Tao trio. But 3 types is OP, and awkward considering the type advantages/disadvantages. I would say Kyurem would be Ice/Dragon but retaining the power of it's other form. My speculation point, but I would doubt 3 types. [[User:Chocos0|Chocos0]] 06:06, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

==European Autumn 2012 Release Confirmed==
Could someone with the powers to edit this page please add that Nintendo UK have confirmed an Autumn 2012 release for this pair? Source: http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/35866/pokemon-black-and-white-2-uk-release-date-is-autumn-2012/ [[User:Ryu Shoji|Ryu Shoji]], 10:56, 27 February, 2012 (BST)
:Done. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== North America release confirmed: Fall 2012 ==

The American release window has been confirmed - see this article: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/02/north_america_gets_pokemon_black_and_white_2_this_fall

I'm unable to add it to the article myself, so can someone who is able to edit it add the date?
[[User:NFreak007|NFreak007]] 14:55, 27 February 2012 (UTC)
:I just found out about this myself and updated [[n:Pokémon Black and White 2 coming to North America and Europe this autumn|the Bulbanews article]]. This page is now fixed too. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 15:01, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

== Redirect sentence regarding the BW002 episode ==

Greetings, I respectfully disagree with the unitalicising of the English title portion, "Enter Iris and Axew". On this site, all episode titles are italicised when put against regular unitalicised text, and the opposite should be done in this case as in other examples elsewhere in life. [[User:Haxorus|'''Hax''']][[User talk:Haxorus|'''or''']][[Special:MyContributions|'''us''']] 15:51, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
:It is already italicized, which is what is used for titles. When it is surrounded by italicized text, it doesn't need to become un-italicized. This is how everything else does it anyway. It is more important to have the title in italics rather than in contrast to regular text. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 03:23, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

== 3ds or ds ==

will this be on 3ds or ds i need to know {{unsigned|Pokefanboy}}

:It'll be on the [[Nintendo DS]], but will be compatible with the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. Yes, the press release was confusing. By the way, it's a good idea to sign your posts with <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>, which is converted into an automatic link to your userpage. {{unsigned|GoldenCelebi}}
:That article mentions this. Don't mean to sound rude, but this is exactly what this site is for. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:05, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

== English artwork ==
Possible to use these artworks? [http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2012/02/27/pokemon-black-and-white-2-announced/ Black & White 2] -- [[User:Chickensdoorknob|ℂℏɨ₡ƙ℮ᵰᵴ∂ⱺ☮яϰŊøɓ]] 23:53, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
:Those look fanmade. They look nothing like the leaked Japanese boxes and they always use the same. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 00:02, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
::Those aren't fanmade, actually- they're on [http://www.play-asia.com/Pokemon_White_Version_2/paOS-13-71-ba-49-en-70-4lbh.html Playasia] and other pre-order sites. They're only placeholders, though. Official placeholders, but placeholders nonetheless. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 15:04, 14 March 2012 (UTC)
:::Look at them, they were made in MSPaint. --[[User:Maxim|Maxim]] 15:08, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

== Two official artworks? ==

How come Black Kyurem and White Kyurem have two official artworks? I'm not saying it's a mistake or even a lie, you can easily check that it's true by watching the Flash intro animation of the Japanese website. But that's the issue here: why are there two different yet official artworks for both of Kyurem's new Formes? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:33, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:There's also two artworks for Reshiram and Zekrom (lit up and not lit up). They are apparently some "mode" (Formes with forms?). We don't really know much about them yet. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 13:36, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

== Trivia? ==

Would it be relevant and/or noteworthy to add that these games mark the second time the main series Pokémon games have the number 2 in their names, with the first time being the name initially announced for the original Gold and Silver ('''{{tt|ポケットモンスター２金・銀|Poketto Monsutā 2: Kin Gin}}''' ''Pocket Monsters 2: Gold and Silver'')? Even though the 2 was eventually dropped for Gold and Silver, it was still an official yet temporary name. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 17:49, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

== Parameter on the Japanese website URL ==

The URL for the Japanese website does not need the '''?a001=msign''' parameter. Please remove it. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:25, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

== Second set of direct sequels? ==

Aren't Black 2 and White 2 the second set of direct sequels in the main series? Gold and Silver are direct sequels to Red and Green (likewise, HeartGold and SoulSilver are direct sequels to FireRed and LeafGreen). The only difference is that they're from separate generations, since for all we know, Black 2 and White 2 are Generation V games like Black and White. If so, shouldn't this be mentioned in the article? [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 22:31, 15 March 2012 (UTC)
:Considering that it hasn't even really been confirmed that these are sequels, I'd say no. Wait until we know for sure at least. [[User:Yamiidenryuu|Yamiidenryuu]] 00:11, 16 March 2012 (UTC)
::Don't worry, I'll wait. I can't edit the article anyway. I was just pointing out this so it can be taken in consideration when we have full details about the games. [[User:Pokemon lover|Sato]][[User talk:Pokemon lover|Mew]] 13:56, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

==No info?==

Ummmm... The games are available for preorder. Shouldn't there be info on the storyline and stuff? it's-a me, [[User:Slowbro|anonymous]]
:One would think there would be more info by now, but the reason is simply because no more info has been released. When more info is released it will be added to the article. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 22:50, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
::We will be getting lots of info next [[Pokémon Smash!]] (they said they would be revealing B2W2 info on that episode). --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:14, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

==Beta==

This could turn into beta. Any official source confirming that people are making this game? The above [[Special:Contributions/Wildgoose|comment]] is [[User talk: Wildgoose|supported]] by [[User:Wildgoose|Wildgoose]]. 00:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:Go to the article and scroll to the bottom. There is a list of sources there. [[User:Pokemaster97|--Pokemaster]][[User talk:Pokemaster97|97]] 01:09, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Australian Release Date ==

In the infobox, it lists the Australian release as Spring 2012. At first this really confused me as I thought only Japan got it this Spring. Because of the different seasons in the Northern and Southern hemisphere, and because a lot of Bulbapedia's users come from the Northern Hemisphere, could we add a tooltip to make it {{tt|Spring 2012|Northern Hemisphere Fall/Autumn}}. I think this would help a lot of people who came to the site. [[User:MajesticRayquaza|''Majestic'']][[User talk:MajesticRayquaza|'''Rayquaza''']] 09:08, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:I don't think so. The seasons will become irrelevant once we get an actual date, and the only people who should really be concerned with the release date are the people it applies to (i.e. Oceanians.) Plus it might seem unfair. If we put a note for the Northerners that South Spring = North Autumn, then we should do the same for Southerners that North Autumn = South Spring. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 09:16, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== Amazon release date ==

Not sure if this means anything but I just saw that Amazon (through the official Nintendo seller) has the two versions up for pre-order with a release date of December 31, 2012 (I'm not sure if that's their generic date for an unknown release or the actual date though). [[User:OnixPachirisu|OnixPachirisu]] 18:52, 9 April 2012 (UTC)
:It's just a placeholder so they can take pre-orders. Nintendo already announced a fall (Sept-Nov) release. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 18:57, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

== More Release Date info ==

Per Play-Asia, the Japanese Version's release date is June 23rd, and the US release will be in October: http://www.play-asia.com/paOScore/19-71-8s-49-en-15-Pokemon-43-8s-18-2.html

[[User:Luigi-San|Luigi-San]] 03:09, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

== Update ==
Page needs to be updated with new Coro Coro information. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] 06:58, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

BW077

2012-04-09T04:14:50Z

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(Japanese: '''炎のメモリー！ポカブVSエンブオー！！''' ''Flaming Memories! {{tt|Pokabu|Tepig}} VS {{tt|Enbuoh|Emboar}}!!'') is the 77th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 734th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 3, 2012.
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==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


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===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}





* Suwama

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* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})



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Ash's Charizard

2012-02-18T20:29:00Z

Dragonace: /* Kanto Battle Frontier */

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'''Ash's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''サトシのリザードン''' ''Satoshi's Lizardon'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the [[Kanto]] region.

==History==
===Kanto===
====With Damian====
[[File:Damian Charmander.png|thumb|200px|left|With Damian]]
Charmander originally belonged to a braggart Trainer named [[Damian]]. However, in ''[[EP011|Charmander - the Stray Pokémon!]]'', Damian grew tired of Charmander being weak and abandoned it, leaving it on a rocky outcrop and telling it that he would come back later. Charmander's health deteriorated, but it was able to resist capture by {{Ash}} twice before explaining to {{AP|Pikachu}} that it was waiting for Damian. Later, Ash met Damian and learned of his plans that he would never return for it. Outraged but mostly concerned for Charmander, who was now stuck out in the rain loyally awaiting Damian, {{an|Brock}}, Ash and {{an|Misty}} rushed to its rescue, with Brock carrying it to the [[Pokémon Center]] whilst Ash sheltered the little remaining tail flame with his coat.

Charmander recovered in ER and promptly left the Pokémon Center to resume its wait for Damian. However, it came across [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]], who had stolen Pikachu. Charmander ordered them to return Pikachu, and when they ignored it, blasted them with {{m|Flamethrower}} to send them running away, leaving behind Pikachu. Ash invited Charmander to join them, but Damian turned up with a bunch of Poké Balls and said that he had abandoned Charmander on purpose in order to allow it to toughen up. Damian throws a Poké Ball at it but the lizard Pokémon deflected the ball. Charmander, having seen Damian's character, staunchly refused and when Damian threatened to crush it with all of his other Pokémon, it attacked Damian with a Flamethrower attack alongside Pikachu. Damian fled and Charmander happily joined Ash's team.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash Charmander.png|thumb|220px|right|With Ash]]
Charmander immediately became one of Ash's main Pokémon, being used in the [[EP012|very next episode]] as a torch to help Ash through the caves. Also, it ganged up with a group of other Charmander on the [[St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' to repel Team Rocket Grunts. In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', Ash sent it out to lead the way through the haunted tower, but was terrified of the {{type|Ghost|ghosts}} and Ash recalled it after it became paralysed by {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}'s {{m|Lick}}.

In ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', Charmander battled a beserking {{AP|Primeape}} which it finally subdued after learning {{m|Rage}}, which vastly increased its firepower and allowed it to knock Primeape out with a devastating Flamethrower. Charmander made its Gym Battle debut in [[EP026|the next episode]], where it defeated [[Erika]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}} after burning {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then striking a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. However, the pure stench emitting from her {{p|Gloom}} caused Charmander to choke and faint.

In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Charmander battled [[Koga]]'s {{p|Venomoth}} briefly before their match was interrupted by Team Rocket. For the official Gym battle, Charmander went up against [[Koga's Golbat]] and defeated it with {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}. Charmander's power continued to grow, easily defeating a {{p|Golem}} owned by a biker named [[Chopper]], despite the type disadvantage in ''[[EP036|The Bike Bridge Gang]]''. The flames from Charmander's attack were so powerful that Golem continued to burn and the heat went through the Poké Ball.

The rise in battle experience reached its peak in ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', where it single-handedly stopped a large number of rampaging {{p|Exeggutor}}. Subsequently, Charmander [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Charmeleon}}.

In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', it was revealed that Charmeleon had lost its loyalty to Ash, attacking a {{p|Paras}} when Ash was trying to deliberately lose in order to help {{p|Paras}} evolve. [[Cassandra]]'s grandmother explained that Charmeleon's skill level had exceeded Ash's, and therefore it did not respect him anymore. Ironically a rampaging Charmeleon was stopped when Paras, desperately trying to avoid punishment, jabbed at it with a claw. After evolving into {{p|Parasect}}, it put Charmeleon to sleep with {{m|Spore}} and allowed Ash to recall it. Cassandra's grandmother warned Ash that he needed to learn to control Charmeleon.
[[File:Ash Charmeleon.png|thumb|220px|left|As a {{p|Charmeleon}}]]
Ash stopped using his disobedient Charmeleon, but tried again in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' to repel wild Fossil Pokémon, which it refused to do. When an {{p|Aerodactyl}} swooped past knocking Charmeleon over, Charmeleon proudly fought back but was unable to do anything. It then jumped up and grabbed the escaping Aerodactyl's tail and followed it into the open air, but was shaken off. Angry, Charmeleon evolved into {{p|Charizard}} and flew after Aerodactyl to avenge its injured pride. It managed to catch Ash and put him on the ground, but retained its disobedience.

Charizard's disloyalty began to cost Ash in the business end of his journey, throwing away a round with [[Blaine]] in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', as Charizard simply loafed off and allowed {{p|Rhydon}} an easy win with {{m|Horn Drill}}. In [[EP059|the next episode]], Charizard refused to help dam the volcano, but changed its mind after seeing Blaine's powerful {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} contributing. After working together, the duo were left with a burning desire to test each other's strength. Blaine permitted a battle at the peak of the volcano, and the two seem evenly matched. Magmar drops Charizard into the lava, but Charizard regains the upper hand by dazing Magmar with an aerial submission and then knocking it out with its powerful {{m|Seismic Toss}}.
[[File:Ash Charizard newly evolved.png|thumb|220px|right|As a newly evolved {{p|Charizard}}]]
Charizard's disloyalty cost Ash greatly in the battle against [[Ritchie]] in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Down to one Pokémon, Ash called Charizard into battle against [[Zippo]], and surprisingly decided to battle and force Zippo to flee from a far superior Flamethrower, causing Ritchie to concede the round. However, when [[Sparky]] came out, Charizard condescendingly stomped the ground and flapped his wings against the little Pikachu, before going to sleep, refusing to battle. Ash lost the round and Ritchie advanced onto the next round.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Charizard played a significant role. It blatantly refused to listen to Ash, but took up the battle against {{an|Mewtwo}}'s cloned Charizard. It lasted longer than Bruteroot or Shellshocker had, but was ultimately defeated by being slammed into the ground. It was captured in a Clone Ball, much to Ash's anguish. Ash then helped to release Charizard and the others, and it ran back to continue fighting its clone. When Ash was petrified by Mewtwo and {{an|Mew}}, Charizard wept for its fallen master's sacrifice, its tears helping to regenerate him. Once things were back to normal, Charizard's memory was erased and it went back to its blatant disobedience.

===Orange Islands===
Ash took Charizard with him to the Orange Islands, despite its refusal to obey him. Noticeably Ash had stopped trying to use it in battles, although in the episode ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Charizard, {{AP|Pikachu}} and Bulbasaur were used in the second round of the match between Ash and [[Danny]]. Charizard was initially unwilling to participate, and Danny nearly won. However, Charizard unwillingly helped when it tried to use {{m|Flamethrower}} on Ash but missed and carved an ice pillar into a sled. This meant Ash won the round and was able to continue the match.

In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', although refusing to listen to Ash, it recognised the wisdom and formidable experience that [[Tracey's Scyther]] had, and the two teamed up to defeat Team Rocket. Scyther was the only one of any of the group whom Charizard respected.

Charizard continued to go off on its own agenda during battles, such as in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. Charizard took down a boy's {{p|Tauros}} with a single attack, before flying away and attempting to burn everything. Ash was unable to recall him and only the intervention of [[Prima]] and her {{p|Slowbro}} using {{m|Disable}} allowed Ash to recall it.

[[File:Ash Charizard frozen.png|thumb|left|220px|Being taken care of by Ash]]
In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard battled [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}. It blatantly refused to listen to Ash's commands, continuing to try Flamethrowers despite them having no effect on Poliwrath. Tad and Poliwrath shrugged all of them off until Poliwrath responded with a Water Gun that nearly doused the flame on Charizard's tail. It was then encased in ice by Poliwrath's {{m|Ice Beam}}, much to Ash's horror. Ash managed to smash the ice encasing Charizard's head, and Tad walked away scornfully, telling Ash that they would have a rematch when he could control Charizard.

Ash lit a fire and thawed Charizard out, before rubbing Charizard all over to help it regain its body heat. Pikachu pointed out that Ash's hands were rubbed raw, but Ash replied that he didn't mind, Charizard's flame was so small that Ash redoubled his efforts. Charizard woke up in a panic and tried to attack, but it was so cold that it couldn't produce a flame and passed out again. Misty provided a blanket and Tracey kept the fires up whilst Pikachu watched the flame, but Ash himself worked throughout the entire night to help Charizard recover.

Ash stayed up all night trying to thaw it out and, in the process, rubbed his hands completely raw. The selfless act reminded Charizard of everything Ash had done for it since it was a Charmander. By morning, Charizard's respect for and loyalty to Ash had returned, and it helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu were knocked senseless during the rescue, and Charizard became so incensed it learned {{m|Dragon Rage}}. In a rematch with Tad and Poliwrath, Charizard learned to dodge Ice Beam and knocked Poliwrath into the air, before defeating it with Seismic Toss.

It participated in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]] in ''[[EP108|Double Trouble]]''. It fought Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}} alongside Ash's Pikachu in the series' first [[double battle]]. The two Pokémon initially had trouble collaborating, but eventually managed to work together: Pikachu helped to free Charizard from Alakazam's {{m|Psychic}} attack and Charizard caught Pikachu after it was hit by Marowak's {{m|Body Slam}} attack. Charizard's skillfull flying caused Marowak and Alakazam to knock each other out, giving Ash the Jade Star Badge.

Charizard was also used in Ash's Orange League battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]''. Charizard defeated Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}} by blocking its electricity with {{m|Fire Spin}} and the knocking it out with Seismic Toss. It also fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, but was hit by a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} and then {{m|slam}}med into the ground. After a clash of Dragon Rages, Charizard fainted, but its attacks had begun to wear Dragonite down, paving the way for Pikachu to finish it off and give Ash victory. Charizard was inducted into the Orange Islands Hall of Fame with Ash's other Pokémon.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', Charizard helped Ash complete his dangerous journey to Ice Island. It used its powerful Flamethrower to repel an attack from {{an|Moltres}}, but Ash recalled it when his sleigh was destroyed and a tidal wave came crashing down.

===Johto===
Charizard also accompanied Ash on his journey to the Johto region, although it became apparent that it was unfairly superior than most of Ash's early competition. This was shown especially in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', where {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Pidgey}} was beaten by Charizard exhaling and {{p|Rattata}} was defeated merely by bouncing of Charizard's stomach. A single Flamethrower beat {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}} and allowed Charizard to win in the sweep, despite the disapproval of Misty and Brock. Team Rocket later capitulated on Casey's frustration, calling Charizard an illegal choice by Ash.

It participated in Ash's first Johto Gym battle against [[Falkner]], where it battled Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}. Due to the latter's impressive {{stat|Speed}}, Charizard was put on the back foot, with Pidgeot's {{m|Whirlwind}} reflecting its Flamethrower back onto it. It was then knocked back down by a combination of {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Falkner tells Ash to surrender but Ash refuses and Charizard gains the strength to fight back and fly above Quick Attack. Charizard then baited Pidgeot, spinning around in midair when Pidgeot flew behind it and hitting it with Fire Spin, before seizing it and hurling it into the ground with Seismic Toss. Pidgeot was knocked out and Ash won the Zephyr badge.

[[File:EP134.png|thumb|left|220px|Being left by Ash at the Charicific Valley]]
In ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambition]]'', Misty criticised Ash for using Charizard too often against fresh young Trainers, making him unbeatable but in an unfair way. Ash then met {{Jo|Liza}}, who taught Ash and Charizard how to fly together. After arriving in the [[Charicific Valley]], Charizard was humiliated by Liza's insult and proudly tried to show of its power, but was shown to be smaller and weaker than the wild Charizard who lived there. Charizard continues to pick fights and get beaten until Liza locks them out of the Valley, having [[Charla]] throw Charizard into the lake and telling it and Ash to stay away until they have trained and reflected. Team Rocket sympathises with Charizard and help it to stay awake in the lake, as well as making a false attempt to break into the Valley, allowing Charizard to defeat them and win acclaim from Liza, Charla and the wild Charizard.

Facing an emotional battle, Ash told Charizard that he didn't want a weakling on his team and he would be fine without it, forcing Charizard to stay at the Valley to train and become more powerful. He then ran away from the Valley, knowing that if he stopped he would not be able to say goodbye. Pikachu wished Charizard well and followed Ash, leaving its long lasting teammate behind.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', Charizard witnessed the plight of [[Greenfield]] on Liza's TV and immediately left Charicific Valley to come to Ash's aid. It arrived just in time to catch Ash as he was blasted off the cliff by [[Entei (movie 3)|Entei]]. Charizard put up a fight against Entei and was nearly killed, but seeing the bond between Ash and Charizard changed [[Molly Hale]]'s heart and she ordered Entei to stop fighting. Charizard then helped Pikachu and Entei to break through the Unown's forcefield and to break the spell. At the end of the movie, Charizard returned to the Valley.
[[File:Valleyshipping.png|thumb|right|220px|With Charla]]
While there, it took the role of bodyguard for Liza's Charizard, [[Charla]], and the two seem to have struck up a [[ValleyShipping|romantic relationship]]. Liza occasionally visits the [[Dragon's Den|Dragon's Valley]] in [[Blackthorn City]] alongside the two Charizard. One such visit was in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'' coincidentally occurred when Ash was there for his final [[Johto]] gym battle. Charizard helped Ash, Clair, Pikachu and {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} calm the wild {{p|Dragonite}} that was rampaging in the Dragon Holy Land.

In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Charizard battled against Clair's Dragonair in his rematch with her by causing the water in the gym's pool to evaporate with its {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}, thus depriving Dragonair of its protection. It then caught Dragonair with Seismic Toss and used Fire Spin to create a flaming twister to wear down Dragonair's defenses before it hit the ground and was knocked out. Ash surprised Liza by sending it back for training, knowing that Charizard belongs in the Valley.

Ash later used Charizard in the [[Silver Conference]] during his fight against [[Gary Oak]] in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', as Brock had made a late night call to Liza requesting Charizard for the battle. [[Gary's Blastoise]] and {{p|Scizor}} cut Ash's team down to only Charizard who had to fight three opponents single-handedly. It managed to match Scizor's speed and took advantage of its significant type advantage, blasting Scizor with Flamethrower. Despite Gary's Golem's weight preventing Charizard from using its Seismic Toss, Charizard overcame it with a powerful Dragon Rage. Charizard struggled against Blastoise, as it had supreme defensive capabilities and could keep Charizard at bay with Hydro Pump. Thinking outside the square, Charizard superheated the field and forced Blastoise to cool the molten rock. This created a huge steamcloud and allowed Charizard to seize Blastoise at close range. Blastoise could still use {{m|Withdraw}} to dodge Dragon Rage, so Charizard hurled Blastoise into the ground with Seismic Toss, taking Blastoise out and leaving Ash as the winner.

Charizard was then used in Ash's fight against {{jo|Harrison}}, where it came out against [[Harrison's Blaziken]]. Charizard's aerial advantage was negated by Blaziken's powerful legs and ability to maneuver in midair. Each Pokémon hit hard blows on the other, and their Flamethrowers were shown to be equal in power. Blaziken even managed to get up after a devastating Seismic Toss, whilst Charizard took a {{m|Blaze Kick}} to the neck and continued on. A fiery clash between Flamethrower and Dragon Rage knocked both Pokémon down, but only Blaziken could get up, eliminating Ash from the tournament.

Charizard once again returned to Charicific Valley, and it was revealed that it had injured Blaziken so badly that Harrison had to rest it in the next round, contributing to his loss.

===Kanto Battle Frontier===
[[File:AG136.png|thumb|220px|Battling against Articuno]]
Charizard can be called upon at any time. In ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', it returned for Ash's first {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} battle, where it took on [[Noland's Articuno]] at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}. Ash and Charizard flew together, where Charizard demonstrated a far improved {{m|Flamethrower}} and that it had learned {{m|DragonBreath}}. In battle it showed that it was a match even for the Legendary Pokémon, using Flamethrower to burn through {{m|Ice Beam}} and strike Articuno. However, Articuno did not take damage from Flamethrower or DragonBreath, flattening Charizard by blinding it with {{m|Mist}} and then knocking it to the ground with {{m|Steel Wing}}. Articuno then inflicted serious damage with {{m|Water Pulse}} and froze Charizard's wing tip, crippling its movements. Finally, Charizard used {{m|Overheat}}, which it had just learned, to melt the ice, then it caught Articuno as it tried to use {{m|Steel Wing}}; before striking with a Seismic Toss. Charizard collapsed, but managed to get up just as Articuno passed out, giving Ash and Charizard the victory.

Charizard also battled alongside Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu in a four-on-four battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s Pokémon in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. It went up against {{p|Dusclops}}. Charizard had been training since its battle with Articuno and learned {{m|Steel Wing}}, but was put on the back foot when Dusclops uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} and {{m|Mean Look}}, forcing Charizard to keep battling in its baffled state, all the while taking damage from {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Finally Charizard snapped out of confusion and attacked with DragonBreath, wearing both Pokémon down. However, an attempt to use Seismic Toss to finish the match costs Ash dearly, as the {{type|Ghost}} simply dissipated and re-emerged safely at a distance, where a single {{m|Shadow Punch}} took Charizard out and put Ash at a supreme disadvantage. However, Squirtle, Pikachu and Bulbasaur managed to win the battle and the Symbol. Charizard returned to Characific Valley where he still remains.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Charizard}}
The emotional turmoil of being abandoned by Damian defined Ash's Charizard whilst it was a Charmander. Despite the scorn it received from Damian, it remained loyal to him, convinced that it had a good relationship where in fact none existed. Even when made to sit through a rain storm in hunger and fatigue, loyalty never wavered and Charmander almost lost its life doing so. Even kindness from Ash and Brock was not enough to show him Damian's true nature, and only a violent confrontation revealed to him the unhealthy nature of his and Damian's relationship. Charmander struggled with this abandonment, as seen in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', it became discouraged when {{AP|Bulbasaur}} suggested that Ash had abandoned them all.

[[File:Ash Charizard disobedience.png|thumb|left|220px|Refusing to battle against Sparky]]
Despite being one of Ash's most often used Pokémon, Charmander's evolution saw Charmeleon grow distant from Ash, scorning all of its former friends and seeking power alone. Charmeleon had grown to become like Damian, obsessed with power and reputation whilst ignoring the value of friendship, loyalty and kindness. Charmeleon's battle with {{p|Aerodactyl}} was purely based on a bruised ego, just as Charizard's later battles with {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}, [[Zippo]] and the clone Charizard were. Despite this, however, it did, to an extremely small extent, retain some respect and loyalty to its master, made especially apparent when Ash ended up killed trying to stop Mew and Mewtwo's battle, where it was seen weeping for Ash before its tears revived him.

Once Ash made the selfless act to save Charizard from freezing, Charizard finally shook off the poisonous personality traits left by Damian and regained full loyalty to Ash. His ability to work as a team was hampered but when working together with {{AP|Pikachu}} to defeat [[Luana]], he finally fit in with the rest of the team. However, Charizard maintained the rebellious Flamethrower attacks as a sign of affection for his master and whilst Charizard was loyal, his love of power and reputation remained. This was shown significantly in its departing episode, where he brashly challenged each of the wild Charizard at Characific Valley even though he was defeated every time.

Ash's Charizard is universally accepted to be one of his most powerful Pokémon. Most of Ash's significant victories were thanks to Charizard - his victories over Koga, Blaine, Falkner, Gary and [[Noland's Articuno]] would all have been impossible without Charizard. His loyalty to Ash stemmed so far that he was willing to fly all the way to Greenfield just in time to save Ash from falling to certain death, and put his life on the line to save the day.

==Moves used==
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===Moves improvised===
[[File:Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flaming Seismic Toss|1=Aerial Submission}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flaming Seismic Toss|1=Aerial Submission}}|thumb|220px]]
*'''Aerial Submission''' was used by Charizard in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. Charizard spins while flying, causing damage to [[Blaine's Magmar]], who was clinging on to Charizard.
*'''Flaming Seismic Toss''' was used in ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' which is a combination of Charizard's {{m|Seismic Toss}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} along with {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}}'s {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

==In the games==
A Charmander is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}} (which is highly based on the anime) by a Trainer on {{rt|24|Kanto}}.

==={{game|Yellow}}===
{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=10
|type1=Fire
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}

==In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga==
[[File:Ash Charmander EToP.png|thumb|140px|right|As a Charmander]]
[[File:Ash Charizard EToP.png|thumb|230px|left|Ash's Charizard in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s Charizard makes a few appearances in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]; however the circumstances of its capture seem to differ in this series. While [[Damian]] appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', he was separated from his Charmander because he was injured, not because he abandoned it. At the end of the chapter, the two reunite in the [[Hidden Village]].

Despite this difference, Ash is still seen owning a Charmander, which first appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, it is explained that "Ash has been busy since the last comic!" when Charmander first appears from its [[Poké Ball]]. Charmander is first seen when a lonely Ash decides to play with his other Pokémon while Pikachu is off playing another group of Pikachu. Charmander simply sets Ash on fire while his {{p|Oddish}} paralyzes him with {{m|Stun Spore}}.

Later, at the 88th Pokémon League, Ash presents his Charmander, now fully evolved into a Charizard, to Brock and Misty. Despite the fact that Ash wanted to use Charizard as a secret weapon, Charizard refuses to listen to him unless he holds a special flare that burns with the fire of a {{p|Moltres}}. Due to the fact that the flare burns out quickly and Ash could lose points for using a prop, he decides to not use it and use his other Pokémon instead.

[[File:Ash Charizard violent.png|thumb|230px|Ash's Charizard violently attacking Ritchie's Charley]]
In the fifth round of the Pokémon League, Ash sends out Charizard as third and last Pokémon in his match against Ritchie. Ritchie counters with his own Charizard, named [[Zippo|Charley]]. Though evenly matched at first, Charizard goes into a violent frenzy and mercilessly starts scratching, biting, and burning Charley. Ash attempts to stop this mauling with his flare but Charizard ignores it and continues to attack Charley, heavily injuring it and splattering its blood everywhere.

Ash decides to return Charizard to its Poké Ball, forfeiting the match and making Ritchie the winner in the process. Overwhelmed with guilt, Ash leaves the arena and apologizes to Ritchie who states that it's alright and that his Charley will be fine after a trip to the Pokémon Center.

Charizard appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. After flying around in circles, Charizard set Ash aflame as it did in its first appearance.

Charizard appeared one last time in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'' where it was used to battle [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] in the [[Orange League]] finals. Charizard, now listening to Ash perfectly, battles against [[Drake's Dragonite]]. Despite being much larger and putting up a good fight, Charizard is eventually defeated, leaving Ash with only Pikachu left to use.

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Out of all of Ash's Pokémon, Charizard has used the most moves, a total of 13 (14 if the unused {{m|Mega Punch}} is included).
* During ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'', Brock mentioned that Charizard was male when saying that Charizard could use ''his'' {{m|Flamethrower}} to destroy the Arbo-Tank, but since this only occurred in the dub it is uncertain how dependable this information is. Further hints to Charizard's gender were applied with the introduction of [[Charla]].
* Charizard was the first of Ash's starter Pokémon to evolve to its final stage.
* Charizard was the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have defeated a [[legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Articuno}}.
* Currently, Charizard is the only Pokémon Ash has had that refused to obey him after evolving. Every other Pokémon obeyed him without question following their evolutions.
* Until the episode ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard only seemed to obey Ash when fighting another Fire-type Pokémon as he was obedient against Blaine's Magmar, Mewtwo's cloned Charizard and [[Zippo]].

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'''Ash's Charizard''' (Japanese: '''サトシのリザードン''' ''Satoshi's Lizardon'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the [[Kanto]] region.

==History==
===Kanto===
====With Damian====
[[File:Damian Charmander.png|thumb|200px|left|With Damian]]
Charmander originally belonged to a braggart Trainer named [[Damian]]. However, in ''[[EP011|Charmander - the Stray Pokémon!]]'', Damian grew tired of Charmander being weak and abandoned it, leaving it on a rocky outcrop and telling it that he would come back later. Charmander's health deteriorated, but it was able to resist capture by {{Ash}} twice before explaining to {{AP|Pikachu}} that it was waiting for Damian. Later, Ash met Damian and learned of his plans that he would never return for it. Outraged but mostly concerned for Charmander, who was now stuck out in the rain loyally awaiting Damian, {{an|Brock}}, Ash and {{an|Misty}} rushed to its rescue, with Brock carrying it to the [[Pokémon Center]] whilst Ash sheltered the little remaining tail flame with his coat.

Charmander recovered in ER and promptly left the Pokémon Center to resume its wait for Damian. However, it came across [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]], who had stolen Pikachu. Charmander ordered them to return Pikachu, and when they ignored it, blasted them with {{m|Flamethrower}} to send them running away, leaving behind Pikachu. Ash invited Charmander to join them, but Damian turned up with a bunch of Poké Balls and said that he had abandoned Charmander on purpose in order to allow it to toughen up. Damian throws a Poké Ball at it but the lizard Pokémon deflected the ball. Charmander, having seen Damian's character, staunchly refused and when Damian threatened to crush it with all of his other Pokémon, it attacked Damian with a Flamethrower attack alongside Pikachu. Damian fled and Charmander happily joined Ash's team.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash Charmander.png|thumb|220px|right|With Ash]]
Charmander immediately became one of Ash's main Pokémon, being used in the [[EP012|very next episode]] as a torch to help Ash through the caves. Also, it ganged up with a group of other Charmander on the [[St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' to repel Team Rocket Grunts. In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', Ash sent it out to lead the way through the haunted tower, but was terrified of the {{type|Ghost|ghosts}} and Ash recalled it after it became paralysed by {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}'s {{m|Lick}}.

In ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', Charmander battled a beserking {{AP|Primeape}} which it finally subdued after learning {{m|Rage}}, which vastly increased its firepower and allowed it to knock Primeape out with a devastating Flamethrower. Charmander made its Gym Battle debut in [[EP026|the next episode]], where it defeated [[Erika]]'s {{p|Weepinbell}} after burning {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then striking a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. However, the pure stench emitting from her {{p|Gloom}} caused Charmander to choke and faint.

In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Charmander battled [[Koga]]'s {{p|Venomoth}} briefly before their match was interrupted by Team Rocket. For the official Gym battle, Charmander went up against [[Koga's Golbat]] and defeated it with {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}. Charmander's power continued to grow, easily defeating a {{p|Golem}} owned by a biker named [[Chopper]], despite the type disadvantage in ''[[EP036|The Bike Bridge Gang]]''. The flames from Charmander's attack were so powerful that Golem continued to burn and the heat went through the Poké Ball.

The rise in battle experience reached its peak in ''[[EP043|March of the Exeggutor Squad]]'', where it single-handedly stopped a large number of rampaging {{p|Exeggutor}}. Subsequently, Charmander [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Charmeleon}}.

In ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'', it was revealed that Charmeleon had lost its loyalty to Ash, attacking a {{p|Paras}} when Ash was trying to deliberately lose in order to help {{p|Paras}} evolve. [[Cassandra]]'s grandmother explained that Charmeleon's skill level had exceeded Ash's, and therefore it did not respect him anymore. Ironically a rampaging Charmeleon was stopped when Paras, desperately trying to avoid punishment, jabbed at it with a claw. After evolving into {{p|Parasect}}, it put Charmeleon to sleep with {{m|Spore}} and allowed Ash to recall it. Cassandra's grandmother warned Ash that he needed to learn to control Charmeleon.
[[File:Ash Charmeleon.png|thumb|220px|left|As a {{p|Charmeleon}}]]
Ash stopped using his disobedient Charmeleon, but tried again in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'' to repel wild Fossil Pokémon, which it refused to do. When an {{p|Aerodactyl}} swooped past knocking Charmeleon over, Charmeleon proudly fought back but was unable to do anything. It then jumped up and grabbed the escaping Aerodactyl's tail and followed it into the open air, but was shaken off. Angry, Charmeleon evolved into {{p|Charizard}} and flew after Aerodactyl to avenge its injured pride. It managed to catch Ash and put him on the ground, but retained its disobedience.

Charizard's disloyalty began to cost Ash in the business end of his journey, throwing away a round with [[Blaine]] in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', as Charizard simply loafed off and allowed {{p|Rhydon}} an easy win with {{m|Horn Drill}}. In [[EP059|the next episode]], Charizard refused to help dam the volcano, but changed its mind after seeing Blaine's powerful {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}} contributing. After working together, the duo were left with a burning desire to test each other's strength. Blaine permitted a battle at the peak of the volcano, and the two seem evenly matched. Magmar drops Charizard into the lava, but Charizard regains the upper hand by dazing Magmar with an aerial submission and then knocking it out with its powerful {{m|Seismic Toss}}.
[[File:Ash Charizard newly evolved.png|thumb|220px|right|As a newly evolved {{p|Charizard}}]]
Charizard's disloyalty cost Ash greatly in the battle against [[Ritchie]] in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Down to one Pokémon, Ash called Charizard into battle against [[Zippo]], and surprisingly decided to battle and force Zippo to flee from a far superior Flamethrower, causing Ritchie to concede the round. However, when [[Sparky]] came out, Charizard condescendingly stomped the ground and flapped his wings against the little Pikachu, before going to sleep, refusing to battle. Ash lost the round and Ritchie advanced onto the next round.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Charizard played a significant role. It blatantly refused to listen to Ash, but took up the battle against {{an|Mewtwo}}'s cloned Charizard. It lasted longer than Bruteroot or Shellshocker had, but was ultimately defeated by being slammed into the ground. It was captured in a Clone Ball, much to Ash's anguish. Ash then helped to release Charizard and the others, and it ran back to continue fighting its clone. When Ash was petrified by Mewtwo and {{an|Mew}}, Charizard wept for its fallen master's sacrifice, its tears helping to regenerate him. Once things were back to normal, Charizard's memory was erased and it went back to its blatant disobedience.

===Orange Islands===
Ash took Charizard with him to the Orange Islands, despite its refusal to obey him. Noticeably Ash had stopped trying to use it in battles, although in the episode ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Charizard, {{AP|Pikachu}} and Bulbasaur were used in the second round of the match between Ash and [[Danny]]. Charizard was initially unwilling to participate, and Danny nearly won. However, Charizard unwillingly helped when it tried to use {{m|Flamethrower}} on Ash but missed and carved an ice pillar into a sled. This meant Ash won the round and was able to continue the match.

In ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'', although refusing to listen to Ash, it recognised the wisdom and formidable experience that [[Tracey's Scyther]] had, and the two teamed up to defeat Team Rocket. Scyther was the only one of any of the group whom Charizard respected.

Charizard continued to go off on its own agenda during battles, such as in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. Charizard took down a boy's {{p|Tauros}} with a single attack, before flying away and attempting to burn everything. Ash was unable to recall him and only the intervention of [[Prima]] and her {{p|Slowbro}} using {{m|Disable}} allowed Ash to recall it.

[[File:Ash Charizard frozen.png|thumb|left|220px|Being taken care of by Ash]]
In ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard battled [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}. It blatantly refused to listen to Ash's commands, continuing to try Flamethrowers despite them having no effect on Poliwrath. Tad and Poliwrath shrugged all of them off until Poliwrath responded with a Water Gun that nearly doused the flame on Charizard's tail. It was then encased in ice by Poliwrath's {{m|Ice Beam}}, much to Ash's horror. Ash managed to smash the ice encasing Charizard's head, and Tad walked away scornfully, telling Ash that they would have a rematch when he could control Charizard.

Ash lit a fire and thawed Charizard out, before rubbing Charizard all over to help it regain its body heat. Pikachu pointed out that Ash's hands were rubbed raw, but Ash replied that he didn't mind, Charizard's flame was so small that Ash redoubled his efforts. Charizard woke up in a panic and tried to attack, but it was so cold that it couldn't produce a flame and passed out again. Misty provided a blanket and Tracey kept the fires up whilst Pikachu watched the flame, but Ash himself worked throughout the entire night to help Charizard recover.

Ash stayed up all night trying to thaw it out and, in the process, rubbed his hands completely raw. The selfless act reminded Charizard of everything Ash had done for it since it was a Charmander. By morning, Charizard's respect for and loyalty to Ash had returned, and it helped Ash rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket. Ash and Pikachu were knocked senseless during the rescue, and Charizard became so incensed it learned {{m|Dragon Rage}}. In a rematch with Tad and Poliwrath, Charizard learned to dodge Ice Beam and knocked Poliwrath into the air, before defeating it with Seismic Toss.

It participated in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]] in ''[[EP108|Double Trouble]]''. It fought Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}} alongside Ash's Pikachu in the series' first [[double battle]]. The two Pokémon initially had trouble collaborating, but eventually managed to work together: Pikachu helped to free Charizard from Alakazam's {{m|Psychic}} attack and Charizard caught Pikachu after it was hit by Marowak's {{m|Body Slam}} attack. Charizard's skillfull flying caused Marowak and Alakazam to knock each other out, giving Ash the Jade Star Badge.

Charizard was also used in Ash's Orange League battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]''. Charizard defeated Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}} by blocking its electricity with {{m|Fire Spin}} and the knocking it out with Seismic Toss. It also fought {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, but was hit by a powerful {{m|Water Gun}} and then {{m|slam}}med into the ground. After a clash of Dragon Rages, Charizard fainted, but its attacks had begun to wear Dragonite down, paving the way for Pikachu to finish it off and give Ash victory. Charizard was inducted into the Orange Islands Hall of Fame with Ash's other Pokémon.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', Charizard helped Ash complete his dangerous journey to Ice Island. It used its powerful Flamethrower to repel an attack from {{an|Moltres}}, but Ash recalled it when his sleigh was destroyed and a tidal wave came crashing down.

===Johto===
Charizard also accompanied Ash on his journey to the Johto region, although it became apparent that it was unfairly superior than most of Ash's early competition. This was shown especially in ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', where {{an|Casey}}'s {{p|Pidgey}} was beaten by Charizard exhaling and {{p|Rattata}} was defeated merely by bouncing of Charizard's stomach. A single Flamethrower beat {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}} and allowed Charizard to win in the sweep, despite the disapproval of Misty and Brock. Team Rocket later capitulated on Casey's frustration, calling Charizard an illegal choice by Ash.

It participated in Ash's first Johto Gym battle against [[Falkner]], where it battled Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}. Due to the latter's impressive {{stat|Speed}}, Charizard was put on the back foot, with Pidgeot's {{m|Whirlwind}} reflecting its Flamethrower back onto it. It was then knocked back down by a combination of {{m|Wing Attack}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}. Falkner tells Ash to surrender but Ash refuses and Charizard gains the strength to fight back and fly above Quick Attack. Charizard then baited Pidgeot, spinning around in midair when Pidgeot flew behind it and hitting it with Fire Spin, before seizing it and hurling it into the ground with Seismic Toss. Pidgeot was knocked out and Ash won the Zephyr badge.

[[File:EP134.png|thumb|left|220px|Being left by Ash at the Charicific Valley]]
In ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambition]]'', Misty criticised Ash for using Charizard too often against fresh young Trainers, making him unbeatable but in an unfair way. Ash then met {{Jo|Liza}}, who taught Ash and Charizard how to fly together. After arriving in the [[Charicific Valley]], Charizard was humiliated by Liza's insult and proudly tried to show of its power, but was shown to be smaller and weaker than the wild Charizard who lived there. Charizard continues to pick fights and get beaten until Liza locks them out of the Valley, having [[Charla]] throw Charizard into the lake and telling it and Ash to stay away until they have trained and reflected. Team Rocket sympathises with Charizard and help it to stay awake in the lake, as well as making a false attempt to break into the Valley, allowing Charizard to defeat them and win acclaim from Liza, Charla and the wild Charizard.

Facing an emotional battle, Ash told Charizard that he didn't want a weakling on his team and he would be fine without it, forcing Charizard to stay at the Valley to train and become more powerful. He then ran away from the Valley, knowing that if he stopped he would not be able to say goodbye. Pikachu wished Charizard well and followed Ash, leaving its long lasting teammate behind.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]'', Charizard witnessed the plight of [[Greenfield]] on Liza's TV and immediately left Charicific Valley to come to Ash's aid. It arrived just in time to catch Ash as he was blasted off the cliff by [[Entei (movie 3)|Entei]]. Charizard put up a fight against Entei and was nearly killed, but seeing the bond between Ash and Charizard changed [[Molly Hale]]'s heart and she ordered Entei to stop fighting. Charizard then helped Pikachu and Entei to break through the Unown's forcefield and to break the spell. At the end of the movie, Charizard returned to the Valley.
[[File:Valleyshipping.png|thumb|right|220px|With Charla]]
While there, it took the role of bodyguard for Liza's Charizard, [[Charla]], and the two seem to have struck up a [[ValleyShipping|romantic relationship]]. Liza occasionally visits the [[Dragon's Den|Dragon's Valley]] in [[Blackthorn City]] alongside the two Charizard. One such visit was in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'' coincidentally occurred when Ash was there for his final [[Johto]] gym battle. Charizard helped Ash, Clair, Pikachu and {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} calm the wild {{p|Dragonite}} that was rampaging in the Dragon Holy Land.

In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', Charizard battled against Clair's Dragonair in his rematch with her by causing the water in the gym's pool to evaporate with its {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}, thus depriving Dragonair of its protection. It then caught Dragonair with Seismic Toss and used Fire Spin to create a flaming twister to wear down Dragonair's defenses before it hit the ground and was knocked out. Ash surprised Liza by sending it back for training, knowing that Charizard belongs in the Valley.

Ash later used Charizard in the [[Silver Conference]] during his fight against [[Gary Oak]] in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', as Brock had made a late night call to Liza requesting Charizard for the battle. [[Gary's Blastoise]] and {{p|Scizor}} cut Ash's team down to only Charizard who had to fight three opponents single-handedly. It managed to match Scizor's speed and took advantage of its significant type advantage, blasting Scizor with Flamethrower. Despite Gary's Golem's weight preventing Charizard from using its Seismic Toss, Charizard overcame it with a powerful Dragon Rage. Charizard struggled against Blastoise, as it had supreme defensive capabilities and could keep Charizard at bay with Hydro Pump. Thinking outside the square, Charizard superheated the field and forced Blastoise to cool the molten rock. This created a huge steamcloud and allowed Charizard to seize Blastoise at close range. Blastoise could still use {{m|Withdraw}} to dodge Dragon Rage, so Charizard hurled Blastoise into the ground with Seismic Toss, taking Blastoise out and leaving Ash as the winner.

Charizard was then used in Ash's fight against {{jo|Harrison}}, where it came out against [[Harrison's Blaziken]]. Charizard's aerial advantage was negated by Blaziken's powerful legs and ability to maneuver in midair. Each Pokémon hit hard blows on the other, and their Flamethrowers were shown to be equal in power. Blaziken even managed to get up after a devastating Seismic Toss, whilst Charizard took a {{m|Blaze Kick}} to the neck and continued on. A fiery clash between Flamethrower and Dragon Rage knocked both Pokémon down, but only Blaziken could get up, eliminating Ash from the tournament.

Charizard once again returned to Charicific Valley, and it was revealed that it had injured Blaziken so badly that Harrison had to rest it in the next round, contributing to his loss.

===Kanto Battle Frontier===
[[File:AG136.png|thumb|220px|Battling against Articuno]]
Charizard can be called upon at any time. In ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', it returned for Ash's first {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} battle, where it took on [[Noland's Articuno]] at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Factory}}. Ash and Charizard flew together, where Charizard demonstrated a far improved {{m|Flamethrower}} and that it had learned {{m|DragonBreath}}. In battle it showed that it was a match even for the Legendary Pokémon, using Flamethrower to burn through {{m|Ice Beam}} and strike Articuno. However, Articuno did not take damage from Flamethrower or DragonBreath, flattening Charizard by blinding it with {{m|Mist}} and then knocking it to the ground with {{m|Steel Wing}}. Articuno then inflicted serious damage with {{m|Water Pulse}} and froze Charizard's wing tip, crippling its movements. Finally, Charizard used {{m|Overheat}}, which it had just learned, to melt the ice, then it caught Articuno as it tried to use {{m|Steel Wing}}; before striking with a Seismic Toss. Charizard collapsed, but managed to get up just as Articuno passed out, giving Ash and Charizard the victory.

Charizard also battled alongside Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu in a four-on-four battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s Pokémon in ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]''. It went up against {{p|Dusclops}}. Charizard had learned from the battle with Articuno and learned {{m|Steel Wing}}, but was put on the back foot when Dusclops uses {{m|Confuse Ray}} and {{m|Mean Look}}, forcing Charizard to keep battling in its baffled state, all the while taking damage from {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Finally Charizard snapped out of confusion and attacked with DragonBreath, wearing both Pokémon down. However, an attempt to use Seismic Toss to finish the match costs Ash dearly, as the {{type|Ghost}} simply dissipated and re-emerged safely at a distance, where a single {{m|Shadow Punch}} took Charizard out and put Ash at a supreme disadvantage. However, Squirtle, Pikachu and Bulbasaur managed to win the battle and the Symbol. Charizard returned to Characific Valley where he still remains.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Charizard}}
The emotional turmoil of being abandoned by Damian defined Ash's Charizard whilst it was a Charmander. Despite the scorn it received from Damian, it remained loyal to him, convinced that it had a good relationship where in fact none existed. Even when made to sit through a rain storm in hunger and fatigue, loyalty never wavered and Charmander almost lost its life doing so. Even kindness from Ash and Brock was not enough to show him Damian's true nature, and only a violent confrontation revealed to him the unhealthy nature of his and Damian's relationship. Charmander struggled with this abandonment, as seen in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', it became discouraged when {{AP|Bulbasaur}} suggested that Ash had abandoned them all.

[[File:Ash Charizard disobedience.png|thumb|left|220px|Refusing to battle against Sparky]]
Despite being one of Ash's most often used Pokémon, Charmander's evolution saw Charmeleon grow distant from Ash, scorning all of its former friends and seeking power alone. Charmeleon had grown to become like Damian, obsessed with power and reputation whilst ignoring the value of friendship, loyalty and kindness. Charmeleon's battle with {{p|Aerodactyl}} was purely based on a bruised ego, just as Charizard's later battles with {{TP|Blaine|Magmar}}, [[Zippo]] and the clone Charizard were. Despite this, however, it did, to an extremely small extent, retain some respect and loyalty to its master, made especially apparent when Ash ended up killed trying to stop Mew and Mewtwo's battle, where it was seen weeping for Ash before its tears revived him.

Once Ash made the selfless act to save Charizard from freezing, Charizard finally shook off the poisonous personality traits left by Damian and regained full loyalty to Ash. His ability to work as a team was hampered but when working together with {{AP|Pikachu}} to defeat [[Luana]], he finally fit in with the rest of the team. However, Charizard maintained the rebellious Flamethrower attacks as a sign of affection for his master and whilst Charizard was loyal, his love of power and reputation remained. This was shown significantly in its departing episode, where he brashly challenged each of the wild Charizard at Characific Valley even though he was defeated every time.

Ash's Charizard is universally accepted to be one of his most powerful Pokémon. Most of Ash's significant victories were thanks to Charizard - his victories over Koga, Blaine, Falkner, Gary and [[Noland's Articuno]] would all have been impossible without Charizard. His loyalty to Ash stemmed so far that he was willing to fly all the way to Greenfield just in time to save Ash from falling to certain death, and put his life on the line to save the day.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP059|Volcanic Panic|rec=yes}}
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{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|DragonBreath|AG136|The Symbol Life|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Moves improvised===
[[File:Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flaming Seismic Toss|1=Aerial Submission}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Flaming Seismic Toss|1=Aerial Submission}}|thumb|220px]]
*'''Aerial Submission''' was used by Charizard in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. Charizard spins while flying, causing damage to [[Blaine's Magmar]], who was clinging on to Charizard.
*'''Flaming Seismic Toss''' was used in ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'' which is a combination of Charizard's {{m|Seismic Toss}} and {{m|Fire Spin}} along with {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}}'s {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

==In the games==
A Charmander is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}} (which is highly based on the anime) by a Trainer on {{rt|24|Kanto}}.

==={{game|Yellow}}===
{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=10
|type1=Fire
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}

==In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga==
[[File:Ash Charmander EToP.png|thumb|140px|right|As a Charmander]]
[[File:Ash Charizard EToP.png|thumb|230px|left|Ash's Charizard in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s Charizard makes a few appearances in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]; however the circumstances of its capture seem to differ in this series. While [[Damian]] appears in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', he was separated from his Charmander because he was injured, not because he abandoned it. At the end of the chapter, the two reunite in the [[Hidden Village]].

Despite this difference, Ash is still seen owning a Charmander, which first appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Charmander's capture is not shown in the manga, instead, it is explained that "Ash has been busy since the last comic!" when Charmander first appears from its [[Poké Ball]]. Charmander is first seen when a lonely Ash decides to play with his other Pokémon while Pikachu is off playing another group of Pikachu. Charmander simply sets Ash on fire while his {{p|Oddish}} paralyzes him with {{m|Stun Spore}}.

Later, at the 88th Pokémon League, Ash presents his Charmander, now fully evolved into a Charizard, to Brock and Misty. Despite the fact that Ash wanted to use Charizard as a secret weapon, Charizard refuses to listen to him unless he holds a special flare that burns with the fire of a {{p|Moltres}}. Due to the fact that the flare burns out quickly and Ash could lose points for using a prop, he decides to not use it and use his other Pokémon instead.

[[File:Ash Charizard violent.png|thumb|230px|Ash's Charizard violently attacking Ritchie's Charley]]
In the fifth round of the Pokémon League, Ash sends out Charizard as third and last Pokémon in his match against Ritchie. Ritchie counters with his own Charizard, named [[Zippo|Charley]]. Though evenly matched at first, Charizard goes into a violent frenzy and mercilessly starts scratching, biting, and burning Charley. Ash attempts to stop this mauling with his flare but Charizard ignores it and continues to attack Charley, heavily injuring it and splattering its blood everywhere.

Ash decides to return Charizard to its Poké Ball, forfeiting the match and making Ritchie the winner in the process. Overwhelmed with guilt, Ash leaves the arena and apologizes to Ritchie who states that it's alright and that his Charley will be fine after a trip to the Pokémon Center.

Charizard appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. After flying around in circles, Charizard set Ash aflame as it did in its first appearance.

Charizard appeared one last time in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]'' where it was used to battle [[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] in the [[Orange League]] finals. Charizard, now listening to Ash perfectly, battles against [[Drake's Dragonite]]. Despite being much larger and putting up a good fight, Charizard is eventually defeated, leaving Ash with only Pikachu left to use.

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|ET08|You Gotta Have Friends}}
{{anmov|normal|Swords Dance|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|ET18|Pikachu's Plan}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Out of all of Ash's Pokémon, Charizard has used the most moves, a total of 13 (14 if the unused {{m|Mega Punch}} is included).
* During ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]'', Brock mentioned that Charizard was male when saying that Charizard could use ''his'' {{m|Flamethrower}} to destroy the Arbo-Tank, but since this only occurred in the dub it is uncertain how dependable this information is. Further hints to Charizard's gender were applied with the introduction of [[Charla]].
* Charizard was the first of Ash's starter Pokémon to evolve to its final stage.
* Charizard was the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have defeated a [[legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Articuno}}.
* Currently, Charizard is the only Pokémon Ash has had that refused to obey him after evolving. Every other Pokémon obeyed him without question following their evolutions.
* Until the episode ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', Charizard only seemed to obey Ash when fighting another Fire-type Pokémon (Blaine's Magmar, Mewtwo's cloned Charizard and [[Zippo]]).

==Related articles==
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BW057

2012-02-18T18:53:11Z

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title_ja=快傑ア☆ギルダーVSフリージ男！|
title_ja_trans=Kaiketsu A☆Gilder VS Freege Man! |
broadcast_jp=December 1, 2011 |
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(Japanese: '''快傑ア☆ギルダーVSフリージ男！''' ''{{tt|Kaiketsu|Swift Hero}} {{tt|A☆Gilder|A☆Ccelgor}} VS {{tt|Freege|Cryogona}} Man!'') is the 57th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 714th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 1, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}


==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|friends}} arrive in [[Driftveil City]] and meet [[Clay]].
* Ash tries to challenge Clay to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, but Clay refuses.
* {{TRT}} destroys the shrine of {{p|Tornadus}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
* [[Clay]]
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Accelgor}}
* {{p|Vanillish}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Clay]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Charles|Charles/A☆Gilder]]
* {{an|Linda}}
* Thief
* Henchmen (two)
* [[Professor Tsuraraa|Professor Tsuraraa/Freege Man]]
* [[Driftveil City#Market|Driftveil Market]] sellers
* Driftveil Market shoppers

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Accelgor}} ([[Charles]]/A☆Gilder's; debut)
* {{p|Vanillish}} ([[Professor Tsuraraa]]/Freege Man's; debut)
* {{p|Vanillite}} (Henchmen's; two)
* {{p|Ducklett}} (thief's)
* {{p|Timburr}} ({{an|Linda}}'s)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Driftveil Market shopper's)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Driftveil Market shopper's)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (Driftveil Market shopper's)
* {{p|Foongus}} (Driftveil Market shopper's)
* {{p|Patrat}} (Driftveil Market shopper's)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Pawniard}}
* ''[[Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark Music Collection|As I'm Lost ~By Your Side~]]'' is used as background music.
* Cilan narrates the preview for the [[BW058|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

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title_ja=アイリスとモノズ！育て屋修行！！|
title_ja_trans=Iris and Monozu! Day Care Training!! |
broadcast_jp=November 24, 2011|
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en_op= [[Rival Destinies (song)|Rival Destinies]]|
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(Japanese: '''アイリスとモノズ！育て屋修行！！''' ''Iris and {{tt|Monozu|Deino}}! Day Care Training!!'') is the 56th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 713th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 24, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}


==Major events==

* {{TRT}} prepares to begin their plan to capture the [[Kami trio]].
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Deino}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Zager]]
* [[Bobby]]
* Young man
* Foongus's Trainer
* Deino Trainers
* [[Elder]] (flashback)
* Villagers (flashback)

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Swadloon}} ({{OP|Ash|Swadloon}})
* {{p|Dwebble}} ({{OP|Cilan|Dwebble}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})
* {{p|Deino}} (two, Trainers'; debut)
* {{p|Deino}} (Young man's; debut)
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Minccino}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Lampent}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Darumaka}} (mutiple)
* {{p|Foongus}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Druddigon}} (flashback)
* {{p|Fraxure}} (flashback)
* {{p|Tynamo}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Gurdurr}}
* Foongus's Trainer bears a resemblance to {{an|Jump}} from ''[[AG128|Saved by the Beldum]]''.
===Errors===
* When [[Deino]] headbutts [[Ash's Scraggy]], Scraggy's right arm is colored the same as his baggy pants.

===Dub edits===

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en_op= [[Rival Destinies (song)|Rival Destinies]]|
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(Japanese: '''ズルッグとわがままゴチム！''' ''{{tt|Zuruggu|Scraggy}} and the Selfish {{tt|Gothimu|Gothita}}!'') is the 55th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 712th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 10, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
The episode begins with {{Ash}} and {{an|Iris}} battling using {{AP|Scraggy}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} respectively. Axew starts off with a {{m|Scratch}} attack, but Scraggy dodges then counters with a {{m|Headbutt}}. Axew uses Scratch once more and manages to hit Scraggy. Axew begins to charge a {{m|Dragon Rage}} attack but Scraggy uses a {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} which slams Axew's mouth closed preventing it from properly unleashing the attack, causing an explosion, knocking both Pokémon out. Finished with their training for the day Axew and Scraggy run off to play. Ash and Iris are happy to see the two get along so well together as playmates. While Axew and Scraggy are running around a {{p|Gothita}} runs out of a bush and crashes into Scraggy and Axew. As Gothita gathers itself it notices Scraggy and has fixated its stare on him.

[[Koharu]] runs in to retrieve her Pokémon. Ash and co. introduces themselves to her as she does the same. Koharu has started her Pokémon journey and has acquired two badges so far. However when Ash shows that he has four, Gothita becomes jealous. Cilan invites Koharu to have lunch with them. Koharu and Gothita tells them that they were on their way to [[Nimbasa City]] to battle [[Elesa]].
In the meantime Gothita, since first meeting Scraggy, hasn't stopped staring at him. Annoyed, Scraggy tries to Headbutt and Hi Jump Kick Gothita but it easily dodges. Gothita proceeds to use {{m|Psychic}} to pull Koharu so it can ask her to trade one of her current Pokémon for Scraggy. Koharu asks Ash if he would trade and sends out her {{p|Deerling}}, {{p|Darumaka}}, and {{p|Mandibuzz}}. Ash is flattered by her offer but he doesn't want to trade away his Scraggy. Gothita, clearly displeased, convinces Koharu to battle Ash for it. Ash doesn't want to battle for ownership of Scraggy. However Koharu accuses Ash for being scared of losing. She pushes Ash's buttons by stating that his Badges are fake. Displeased, Ash agrees to battle Koharu to prove that he truly earned them, falling right into Koharu and Gothita's plan.

Gothita choose Mandibuzz to battle for Koharu. Ash looks over his current Pokémon and decides to use {{AP|Tepig}}. Mandibuzz starts off with a {{m|Fury Attack}} but Tepig dodges and counters with {{m|Tackle}}. Mandibuzz flies up high and uses {{m|Air Slash}}. Tepig shakes off the attack as Mandibuzz uses {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Tepig dodges and counters with a {{m|Flamethrower}}. Mandibuzz flies up high then uses {{m|Brave Bird}}. The move hits Tepig but Mandibuzz suffers massive recoil. Taking advantage of the situation, Ash has Tepig use Tackle then Flamethrower but both moves miss. Koharu tells Mandibuzz to use Brave Bird once more as Ash has Tepig use {{m|Flame Charge}}. Both attacks collide and as the dust settles, Mandibuzz is knocked out. Ash wins the battle.

Gothita is not pleased by the result even though it is the one who was mostly telling Koharu what to do during the battle. Seeing as she lost fair and square, Koharu tells Gothita to give up but Gothita refuses to. Suddenly a thunderstorm picks up over head. Koharu invites everyone to come to her cabin nearby. Since the storm wouldn't be passing anytime soon Ash and his friends would have to stay for the night, much to Gothita's pleasure. In the middle of the night Gothita wakes up and convinces Scraggy to go out with it to get some food, which Scraggy happily agrees. Meanwhile Axew has a nightmare, imagining what would have happened if Ash had lost the battle. Axew wakes up and notices that both Scraggy and Gothita are gone. As Axew panics and leaves the cabin to find them, {{AP|Snivy}} wakes up as well.

Axew finds Scraggy and Gothita at an apple tree. Seeing how they are getting along, Axew tries to bring Scraggy back but Gothita tugs back. Back at the cabin Pikachu wakes everyone up. Ash, Iris, and Koharu notice that Gothita, Scraggy, Snivy, and Axew are all missing. As Axew and Gothita continue to fight over Scraggy, Gothita attacks Axew with a {{m|Psyshock}} which Axew dodges. Axew retaliates with a Dragon Rage and knocks Gothita into the air. After it lands Gothita stands up and finds itself on a {{p|Garbodor}}. As the Garbodor breathes out a {{a|Stench}} cloud, Gothita uses {{m|DoubleSlap}}, angrily awakening the sleeping Pokémon prompting it to attack. Axew and Gothita panic but Scraggy uses {{m|Leer}}. Garbodor fires off a {{m|Sludge Bomb}} but Snivy manages to pull Scraggy and Axew out of the way. Gothita takes damage from the attack and angrily attacks with {{m|Hidden Power}}. Garbodor continues to attack with {{m|Toxic}} and Sludge Bomb which hits only Gothita as Snivy continues to protect Scraggy and Axew.

Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Koharu finally catches up to see the battle already in progress. Garbodor uses {{m|Clear Smog}} which hits Gothita and Snivy. Ash asks Pikachu to tell Garbodor that they didn't mean to attack. Pikachu tries to but Garbodor uses Clear Smog again. As Pikachu continues to try to convince it, Gothita, annoyed, starts to use Psyshock but is stopped by Snivy, who uses {{m|Vine Whip}} on it. Cilan asks Koharu if her Deerling knows {{m|Aromatherapy}}, which fortunately it does. Koharu sends Deerling out and promptly has it use Aromatherapy. Garbodor, now calmed by Aromatherapy, calmly leaves.

Ash and Iris scolds Scraggy and Axew for running off into a dangerous situation. Koharu is glad that Gothita is okay. However Snivy disapproves of Gothita's personality and promptly snubs her actions. Gothita sees this and tells Koharu that it wants to fight Snivy. The next day, the battle begins. Gothita stars off with a Psyshock, but Snivy dodges. Gothita uses Hidden Power but Snivy blocks it with a {{m|Leaf Storm}}. Snivy attacks with a Vine Whip but Gothita swats away the attack with DoubleSlap. Snivy attacks with {{m|Leaf Blade}} knocking Gothita out of the air. Gothita attacks with Psyshock, but Snivy dodges and attacks with Leaf Storm, knocking Gothita out.

Gothita, upset with its defeat, promptly throws a tantrum. Gothita glares at Snivy, but she ignores Gothita. Gothita snaps and promptly runs off while throwing a fit. Koharu runs off to go get her as she says farewell to Ash and his friends. Ash, Iris, and Cilan wishes her well. Axew and Scraggy thank Snivy who happily accepts their gratitude. Ash decides it time for them to continue on to [[Driftveil City]].

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Garbodor}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Koharu]]

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Tranquill}} ({{OP|Ash|Tranquill}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Gothita}} ([[Koharu]]'s)
* {{p|Deerling}} ([[Koharu]]'s)
* {{p|Mandibuzz}} ([[Koharu]]'s)
* {{p|Darumaka}} ([[Koharu]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} (debut)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Purrloin}}
* {{an|Iris}} narrates the preview for the [[BW056|next episode]].

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Iris|Axew}} uses {{m|Scratch}} on {{AP|Scraggy}}, Scraggy's arms are colored the same as his baggy pants, same when he rolls on the floor after missing a {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} attack.
* Koharu's hair changes in length multiple times during the Garbodor confrontation scene.

===Dub edits===


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title_ja=メブキジカ！春夏秋冬勢揃い！！|
title_ja_trans=Mebukijika! Spring-Summer-Fall-Winter Lineup!! |
broadcast_jp=November 3, 2011 |
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(Japanese: '''メブキジカ！春夏秋冬勢揃い！！''' ''{{tt|Mebukijika|Sawsbuck}}! Spring-Summer-Fall-Winter Lineup!!'') is the 54th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 711th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 3, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}


==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (Winter form)
* {{p|Amoonguss}}

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Deerling}} (Summer)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (Summer form, Autumn form)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{un|Robert}}
* [[Robert's grandfather]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Swoobat}} ({{un|Robert}}'s)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (all forms)
* {{p|Deerling}} (Summer form; multiple)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swadloon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Amoonguss}} (multiple; debut)

====Photographs====
* {{p|Sawsbuck}}
* {{p|Deerling}}
* {{p|Munna}}
* {{p|Foongus}}
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Herdier}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
* {{p|Zebstrika}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Sandile}}
* {{p|Zorua}}
* {{p|Gigalith}}
* {{p|Sewaddle}}
* {{p|Beartic}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Emolga}}
* {{P|Galvantula}}
* {{p|Bouffalant}}
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Basculin}}
* {{p|Darmanitan}}
* {{p|Spheal}}
* {{p|Sealeo}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Shinx}}
* {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Combee}}
* {{p|Minccino}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Staravia}}
* {{p|Lickilicky}}
* {{p|Cherubi}}
* {{p|Skorupi}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Scrafty}}
* ''[[Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark Music Collection|As I'm Lost ~By Your Side~]]'', an instrumental of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', is used as background music.
* As of this episode, {{p|Deerling}} and {{p|Sawsbuck}} regularly appear in their [[Seasons|Summer]] [[Form differences|form]], though they have appeared earlier in the said form in ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram]]''.
* This is the first time since ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'' that a Pokémon from a previous generation, other then Pikachu, Persian or Meowth, have appeared in an episode. However they were only in pictures.
* Due to ''[[BW023 (unaired)|Team Rocket V]][[BW024 (unaired)|S. Team Plasma]]'' episodes being delayed, this episode is the first one to feature a {{p|Liepard}}, although the said Pokémon merely appears in a photograph.
===Errors===
[[File:Amoonguss anime.png|thumb|220px|The error with pupil]]
*In the scene after Robert introduces himself as a Pokémon photographer, Cilan's eyes have {{wp|sclera}}.
*When the two Amoonguss go to leave after being scanned with the [[Pokédex]], the pupil in their left eyes disappear for a second.
*When Robert rolls on his back after being poisoned, the bottom of his right shoe is colored orange when it should be white.

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(Japanese: '''虹の彼方へ！マラカッチでミュージカル！！''' ''Over the Rainbow! {{tt|Maracacchi|Maractus}} Musical!!'') is the 53rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 710th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 27, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{Ash}} eagerly runs into a town hoping it to be [[Driftveil City]], but unfortunately {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}} tell him it's not. Nearby Ash sees a trainer with three {{p|Maractus}} performing a performance routine. The trainer decides it time to execute their routine called "Over the Rainbow." All three start off by using {{m|Round}} which mesh together to form a rainbow circle. Two of the Maractus named Maa-kun and Raa-kun leaps into the air and uses {{m|Petal Dance}}. Maa-kun and Raa-kun high-five then join hands in the air and proceed to use {{m|Pin Missile}} while spinning. Finally the trainer commands the final Maractus, Cacchin, who is noticeably smaller than Maa-kun and Raa-Kun, to leap and "Cross the Rainbow." Cacchin leaps into the air and tries to land on Maa-kun and Raa-kun's arms but it messes up the move and all three Maractus crash into the ground. Ash, Cilan, And Iris run over to help check up on them, luckily they are all okay.

Ash and his friends introduce themselves to him. [[Tobio]] introduces himself as well as each of his Maractus as the unit "Maractus the Trio." They are practicing their routine in hopes of one day performing in the [[Pokémon Musical]] in [[Nimbasa City]]. In the meantime he wants to participate in the Pokémon Performance Contest that's held in town in order to gain confidence before they audition for the musical. Tobio describes the "Over the Rainbow" performance that they are practicing. What was supposed to happen is after Maa-kun and Raa-kun high-five then join hands, Cacchin is to then land on their arms and use {{m|Sunny Day}} causing the Pin Missile and Petal Dance to shine and create a rainbow. Ash, Iris, and Cilan volunteer to help them master the routine.

Tobio firsts need some rhythm. As Ash ponders which of his Pokémon can provide good rhythm, {{AP|Oshawott}} pops out of his Poké Ball. Oshawott taps his Scalchop making a drum noise, Tobio thinks it's perfect. Cilan sends out his {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Tobio gives Pansage a tambourine. Pansage enthusiastically plays a rhythm on it. Iris recommends that {{TP|Iris|Axew}} has rhythm too. After a bit of fun dancing, they settle down. Pansage and Pikachu both have tambourines, Axew with maracas, and Oshawott with a castanet. Unfortunately they cannot sync their rhythm and a fight between them unfolds. Tobio instead decides to play some music on a boom box. Tobio once again executes the same routine as before. Maa-kun and Raa-kun starts off "Over the Rainbow" but once again, when Cacchin tries to land on Maa-kun and Raa-kun's arms, it fails the jump and landing and all three Maractus crash to the ground.

Tobio knows that Cacchin is the one that is messing up the routine, so he wants Cacchin to improve its jump. Iris decides to bring out her jumping expert {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}. Emolga shows Cacchin how to do a simple jump by jumping from the ground onto Iris' head. Cacchin tries to jump onto Tobio's head but it doesn't jump high enough and thus they both fall to the ground. Emolga coaches Cacchin a little bit more and, once Cacchin gets focused, Cacchin jumps high into the air and lands perfectly on Tobio's head. With the successful jump now mastered, Tobio has his three Maractus perform the jump with Maa-kun and Raa-kun on the ground. Cacchin does the jump correctly but it cannot keep its balance on their arms. Cilan concludes that they need to sync better. Ash suggests that they have a battle to improve their synchronization. Cilan suggests a triple battle.

The battle sets up with Tobio and his three Maractus and Ash with {{AP|Pikachu}}. {{AP|Tepig}}, and {{AP|Snivy}}. Pikachu starts off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} but all three Maractus dodges. All three Maractus attacks with Round, hitting all three of Ash's Pokémon. Snivy attacks with {{m|Leaf Storm}} but the Maractus counters with Pin Missile. Tepig attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}} but Maa-kun and Raa-kun blocks the attack with Petal Dance. Maa-kun and Raa-kun join hands and unleashes Pin Missile just like their routine, but Snivy blocks the attack with {{m|Vine Whip}}. Cacchin leaps up into the air and lands perfectly on Maa-kun and Raa-kun's arms, but as it looks down, it begins to panic and all three Maractus fall to the ground. Cilan decides to end the battle.

Tobio figures that Cacchin is afraid of heights. He tells him that he can overcome it if he puts a little effort into it. Despite the fact that their performance isn't complete, Tobio decides it's time to go to the Performance Contest. Tobio tells Ash, Iris, and Cilan that he hopes his town, which is a small town in the middle of wasteland next to a coal mine, will one day watch his performance. As a child he was amazed by a Pokémon performance held their once, and coincidentally, a rainbow was over the performance. However as time had passed and the coal mine was sealed, everyone in town left. Tobio eventually left as well. As he traveled across the desert he saw Maa-kun, Ra-kun, and Cacchin playing together. At that moment another rainbow shone overhead, and Tobio vowed that he would use those three Maractus to perform. He asked if they'd join him and they all agreed.

Tobio decides to have one last practice before they start. However, once again, after landing on Maa-kun and Raa-Kun's arms, Cacchin's fear of heights causes all three to fall to the ground. Tobio yells at Cacchin to stop messing up as the future success of the "Maractus the Trio" relies upon their next performance. Upset by his failure and Tobio's scolding, Cacchin runs off. As they try to find Cacchin the Pokémon Performance Contest begins. Tobio and Ash continue to search for Cacchin while Iris and Cilan go to the competition. Tobio and Ash finally find Cacchin but Cacchin continues to run until it bumps into a {{p|Scolipede}}. Cacchin freezes in fear but Tobio runs in front of Cacchin to protect it, telling it to run away. Cacchin instead jumps onto the Scolipede's head. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Electro Ball}} on Scolipede's feet. Cacchin jumps off of Scolipede before the attack hits and Cacchin lands perfectly on Maa-kun and Raa-kun's arms for the first time without falling. Tobio apologizes to Scolipede as they run away.

Tobio congratulates Cacchin on its first successful jump and also apologizes to Cacchin for being so hard on it. He realizes that Cacchin was doing its best all along and he was wrong to scold it. Back at the Performance Contest, Iris stalls them long enough for Tobio to return. Tobio enters as the last performer. Maa-kun, Raa-kun, and Cacchin starts off the performance with their dance with maracas. Tobio decides its time to perform "Over the Rainbow." Maa-kun, Raa-kun, and Cacchin starts off with Round creating a rainbow circle. Maa-kun and Raa-kun then jumps up with Petal Dance and high-five then join hands. They continue by spinning together while using Pin Missile. Cacchin still is nervous about doing the performance but Tobio tells Cacchin that he believes that it can do it just like earlier. Cacchin enthusiastically jumps and lands perfectly on Maa-kun and Raa-kun's arms. Cacchin uses Sunny Day, completing the performance perfectly by making a rainbow just like Tobio had envisioned.

Tobio runs on to the stage happy that the performance was finally a success. Afterwards, Tobio is announced the winner of the contest. Tobio announces that, with their performance perfected, he will continue on to Nimbasa City to audition. Tobio hopes that he'll be able to make a troupe and one day restore his hometown to its former glory. Ash, Iris, and Cilan wishes him well as he prepares to leave, however Tobio's Maractus notice a rainbow in the sky, before they all finally leave to continue their respective journeys.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
*{{p|Maractus}}
=====TV episode debuts=====
*{{p|Lilligant}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Tobio]]
* Chairman
* Trainers
* Audience

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Maractus}} ([[Tobio]]'s; three; Maa-kun, Raa-kun and Cacchin; debut)
* {{p|Bouffalant}}
* {{p|Elgyem}}
* {{p|Darmanitan}} (three)
* {{p|Munna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gothita}} (multiple)
* {{p|Emolga}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Minccino}} (multiple)
* {{p|Axew}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pansage}} (multiple)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lilligant}}
* {{p|Lillipup}} (multiple)
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} (flashback)
* {{p|Gothita}} (flashback)
* {{p|Gothitelle}} (flashback)
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Scolipede}}
* {{p|Blitzle}} (flashback)
* {{p|Woobat}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sandile}} (flashback)
* {{p|Elgyem}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Mandibuzz}}
* This is the first episode to feature an official [[triple battle]].
* ''{{so|Best Wishes!}}'' is used as an insert song.
* A girl who bears a resemblance to {{ho|Madeline}} from ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' has a cameo in this episode watching the opening act of the [[Pokémon Musical]].

===Errors===
* Cilan is missing the pupils in his eyes in one scene.
* In [[Tobio]]'s flashback, {{p|Munna}}'s {{m|Psychic}} was used to levitate two {{p|Sandile}} despite being immune to {{type|Psychic}} moves in the games.

===Dub edits===


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(Japanese: '''サトシVSチャンピオン・アデク！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Champion {{tt|Adeku|Alder}}!'') is the 52nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 709th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 13, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==

{{Synopsis cleanup}}
After obtaining his fourth [[gym]] {{badge|bolt|badge}}, {{Ash}}, along with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} head to Route 5. When seeing the sandboxes, swings, etc., the gang is ready to play until they notice [[Officer Jenny]] ride up in her motorcycle with [[Alder]] flirting to her. She pushes Alder off and drives away. Ash, who notices [[Trip]] asks Alder to {{pkmn|battle}} him and Trip also askes. Alder decides to battle Ash first so they head to a little field. Ash uses {{an|Pikachu}} and Alder decides to use {{p|Bouffalant}}. As Pikachu begins to attack, Alder falls asleep, so Bouffalant isn't getting any commands. Bouffalant just stands there and tries to absorb all of Pikachu's attacks in his afro. Eventually, Alder wakes up after Pikachu {{m|Thunderbolt}}s him and tells Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}. However, Bouffulant is mad at Alder for sleeping and makes a U-turn during his Head Charge, ramming Alder into a tree. Everyone decides to take a trip to the nearby [[Pokémon Center]], where there is lots of food to eat. The kids are very happy to see Alder, too. However, Officer Jenny notifies [[Nurse Joy]] that a dangerous {{p|Gigalith}} has been attacking the citizens of Route 5. Nurse Joy asks Alder to do the job, so he does. Everyone goes out to see what is happening. Officer Jenny's {{p|Herdier}} uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it doesn't do a thing. Gigalith begins to rampage towards Alder and Alder gets knocked out. Then, Gigalith starts to rampage towards the gang, but Alder gets back him, lifts up Gigalith and throws out. They all go to see what was wrong with Gigalith and notice a nail got stuck in its foot. Alder gives Gigalith a stone and Gigalith is then happy. Alder then sets off to wherever he wanted to go beforehand!

==Major events==

* The gang meet up with [[Trip]] again, who is revealed to have obtained his fifth [[Unova]] Gym badge.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Alder]] for the first time.
* Alder challenges Ash to a battle but then falls asleep during said battle thus resulting in no official winner.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Gigalith}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Trip]]
* [[Alder]]
* Citizens

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s)
* {{p|Bouffalant}} ([[Alder]]'s)
* {{p|Gigalith}} (debut)
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Zebstrika}}
* The second half of ''[[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW]]'' was used as the episode's ending, with alterations to the animation included.
* Music from ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' is used as background music.
* This is the first time Ash has "battled" a {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* There was no next episode preview, as the series took a one-week break before the [[BW053|next episode]] aired in Japan.
===Errors===
===Dub edits===
==In other languages==
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(Japanese: '''サトシVSチャンピオン・アデク！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Champion {{tt|Adeku|Alder}}!'') is the 52nd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 709th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 13, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==

{{Synopsis cleanup}}
After obtaining his fourth [[gym]] {{badge|bolt|badge}}, {{Ash}}, along with {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} head to Route 5. When seeing the sandboxes, swings, etc., the gang is ready to play until they notice [[Officer Jenny]] ride up in her motorcycle with [[Alder]] flirting to her. She pushes Alder off and drives away. Ash, who notices [[Trip]] asks Alder to {{pkmn|battle}} him and Trip also askes. Alder decides to battle Ash first so they head to a little field. Ash uses {{an|Pikachu}} and Alder decides to use {{p|Bouffalant}}. As Pikachu begins to attack, Alder falls asleep, so Bouffalant isn't getting any commands. Bouffalant just stands there and tries to absorb all of Pikachu's attacks in his afro. Eventually, Alder wakes up after Pikachu {{m|Thunderbolt}}s him and tells Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}. However, Bouffulant is mad at Alder for sleeping and makes a U-turn during his Head Charge, ramming Alder into a tree. Everyone decides to take a trip to the nearby [[Pokémon Center]], where there is lots of food to eat. The kids are very happy to see Alder, too. However, Officer Jenny notifies [[Nurse Joy]] that a dangerous {{p|Gigalith}} has been attacking the citizens of Route 5. Nurse Joy asks Alder to do the job, so he does. Everyone goes out to see what is happening. Officer Jenny's {{p|Herdier}} uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it doesn't do a thing. Gigalith begins to rampage towards Alder and Alder gets knocked out. Then, Gigalith starts to rampage towards the gang, but Alder gets back him, lifts up Gigalith and throws out. They all go to see what was wrong with Gigalith and notice a nail got stuck in its foot. Alder gives Gigalith a stone and Gigalith is then happy. Alder then sets off to wherever he wanted to go beforehand!

==Major events==

* The gang meet up with [[Trip]] again, who is revealed to have obtained his fifth [[Unova]] Gym badge.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Alder]] for the first time.
* Alder challenges Ash to a battle but then falls asleep during said battle thus resulting in no official winner.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Gigalith}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Trip]]
* [[Alder]]
* Citizens

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s)
* {{p|Bouffalant}} ([[Alder]]'s)
* {{p|Gigalith}} (debut)
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Zebstrika}}
* The second half of ''[[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW]]'' was used as the episode's ending, with alterations to the animation included.
* Music from ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'' is used as background music.
* This is the first time Ash has "battled" a {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* There was no next episode preview, as the series took a one-week break before the [[BW053|next episode]] aired in Japan.
===Errors===
===Dub edits===
==In other languages==
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'''Lost at the Stamp Rally!''' (Japanese: '''サトシ、デントVSサブウェイマスター！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}, {{tt|Dent|Cilan}} VS {{tt|Subway Masters|Subway Bosses}}!'') is the 51st episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 708th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 6, 2011 and is scheduled to air in the United States on March 3, 2012.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{incomplete synopsis}}


==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} challenge the {{tc|Subway Boss}}es {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}} and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} to a tag battle but lose.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}
* {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}
* [[Erina]]
* Citizens
* Subway passengers
* Subway attendants
* Musical audience

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Chandelure}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}'s)
* {{p|Eelektross}} ({{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}}'s)
* {{p|Axew}} ([[Erina]]'s)
* {{p|Swadloon}} (girl's)
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (multiple)
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pansage}}
====In the Musical====
* {{p|Cottonee}}
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Deerling}}
* {{p|Gothita}}
* {{p|Gothitelle}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Stoutland}}
**The Live Caster uses new background music as of this episode.
* Much like the previous episode, ''[[Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark Music Collection|As I'm Lost ~By Your Side~]]'', an instrumental of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', is used as background music. An instrumental of ''{{so|Best Wishes!}}'' was also used.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===
==In other languages==
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'''Battle-Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!''' (Japanese: '''ライモンジム！華麗なる電撃バトル！！''' ''{{tt|Raimon|Nimbasa}} Gym! Magnificent Electric Shock Battle!!'') is the 50th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 707th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 29, 2011 and is scheduled to air in the United States on February 25, 2012.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{Ash}} is sitting on a bed with {{AP|Pikachu}} busy deciding which {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he'll pick for his battle against [[Elesa]]. {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}} watch Ash as he formulates his strategy. Pikachu eagerly wants to participate but Ash isn't sure yet. He decides to battle Elesa from a strategic view. He tells Pikachu that he's not going to use him, much to Pikachu's disappointment. [[Professor Juniper]] transfers over Ash's choice for the battle and Ash, Iris, and Cilan head to the [[Nimbasa Gym]].

At the [[Gym]] Ash tells Pikachu to sit out for this battle with Cilan and Iris. As Ash entered the field, Elesa greets him. She promises her fans that she'll put on spectacular performance which is responded with cheers from her fans. The [[Referee|referee]] announces that the match will be three-on-three.

Elesa sends out her {{p|Zebstrika}}. Cilan knew she would send out Zebstrika first again. Iris noted that Zebstrika single handedly defeated all three of {{an|Bianca}}'s Pokémon the [[BW049|previous day]] Ash anticipated this and he sends out his {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Iris and Cilan praises Ash for choosing Palpitoad for its type advantage against {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon. Ash commands a {{m|Mud Shot}} but Zebstrika dodges. Elesa tells Zebstrika to use {{m|Flame Charge}} which hits Palpitoad and sends it flying. However Palpitoad stands back up with no signs of damage. Zebstrika to use Flame Charge once more and it hits Palpitoad once again, but stands back up unfazed. Iris is wonders why Zebstrika is using Flame Charge which doesn't damage Palpitoad much. Cilan notes that Elesa has something planned. Palpitoad uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} but Zebstrika dodges using the speed it gained from its Flame Charge attacks. Zebstrika attacks with a {{m|Double Kick}}, but Palpitoad dodges. Zebstrika uses Double Kick again and hits Palpitoad. Zebstrika uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to finish off Palpitoad. However, to Elesa's surprise, Palpitoad stands up. Ash decides with {{m|Supersonic}} which hits Zebstrika. Confused, Zebstrika is hit by a Mud Shot followed by Hydro Pump which knocks it into the wall, knocking it out.

Elesa thanks Zebstrika and returns it to its [[Poké Ball]]. Ash decides to keep on using Palpitoad despite its fatigue. Elesa isn't worried and sends out her next Pokémon, an {{p|Emolga}}. Palpitoad starts off with a Supersonic but Emolga uses {{m|Acrobatics}} to dodge, then attack Palpitoad. Ash tells Palpitoad to try again but Emolga counters using {{m|Attract}} which works revealing that Palpitoad is male. Ash is confident since Electric-Types don't work on Palpitoad but Elesa reminds him that Emolga doesn't only use Electric moves. Emolga uses {{m|Aerial Ace}} and knocks Palpitoad out.

Ash is disappointed since Palpitoad was supposed to beat all of Elesa's Pokémon by himself. Ash didn't prepare another Pokémon so he tries to think of which one to use next. Ash runs out of the Gym to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get his next choice. He returns shortly and sends out {{AP|Snivy}}. Emolga starts off with Attract but so does Snivy. Both attacks hit, but neither are affected since both are female, which Ash forgot. However Ash is still confident since Electric moves don't work well on {{type2|Grass}} Pokémon, but once again he forgot that Emolga is a {{type2|Flying}}, and Flying-type moves are super effective against Grass-types. Ash commands Snivy to use {{m|Vine Whip}} to keep Emolga away from her, but Emolga easily dodges. Snivy uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} repeatedly but Emolga evades. Snivy then uses {{m|Leaf Storm}} which hits Emolga, but barely does any damage. Emolga attacks Snivy using Acrobatics then finishes Snivy off using Aerial Ace.

Ash is down to his last Pokémon, but doesn't know who to send out. The referee tells him if he doesn't choose soon, he'll have to forfeit. Ash desperately tries to think who would be best suited to battle Emolga. Pikachu unleashes a {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Ash finally fed up that he hasn't considered using him. Ash realizes rather than rely on strategy, he needs to rely on the bonds and tenacity of his Pokémon. Ash asks Pikachu to fight which Pikachu happily accepts. Pikachu starts off with an {{m|Electro Ball}}, but Emolga counters with her own Electro Ball. Pikachu uses Quick Attack and knocks Emolga into the wall knocking her out.

Elesa decides to get serious and calls out her "Electric Queen." The Pokémon she sends out is...a {{p|Tynamo}}! Ash, Pikachu, Iris, and Cilan are surprised that the strange looking Electric Fish is her Ace Pokémon. Ash uses his Pokédex, but it still doesn't explain what's so special about it. Elesa takes initiative and has Tynamo use {{m|Tackle}}. Tynamo quickly rushes to into Pikachu sending him from the field to the wall. Ash is stunned by its speed and power. Pikachu dislodges itself from the wall and returns to the field. Tynamo uses Tackle once more. Pikachu tries to dodge but Tynamo disappears. Pikachu looks upwards to see Tynamo descending swiftly downwards and Tackles Pikachu into the ground. Stuck, Pikachu tries to free itself, but Tynamo repeatedly Tackles Pikachu. Pikachu is worn out but it manages to pull itself out of the ground. Elesa decides to wrap things up with one more Tackle. Ash wonders how to overcome Tynamo's speed. Pikachu gives Ash a reassuring look. Ash understands and Pikachu unleashes Thunderbolt at the field. When the smoke clears the flat field is now rocky forcing Tynamo to attack Pikachu head on only. Elesa tries to stop Tynamo but it zips off as Pikachu readies an {{m|Iron Tail}}. At the last second Pikachu dodges Tynamo then quickly retaliates with Iron Tail. Tynamo is flown into the wall, knocking it out.

Elesa congratulates Ash and presents him with the {{badge|Bolt}}. Outside Elesa suggests that Ash should continue to [[Driftveil City]] for his 5th badge. However, Elesa mentions that the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is being repaired so he'll have to stay in [[Nimbasa City]] for a little while longer.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} has a Gym battle with [[Elesa]] and wins, earning himself the {{badge|Bolt}}.
* Ash learns from Elesa that the next gym is in [[Driftveil City]] but has to wait to travel there because the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is closed for repairs.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Tynamo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Elesa]]
* Female referee
* Elesa's fans
* [[Professor Juniper]]

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ({{OP|Ash|Palpitoad}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ([[Elesa]]'s)
* {{p|Zebstrika}} ([[Elesa]]'s)
* {{p|Tynamo}} ([[Elesa]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Zorua}}
* [[Ash's Palpitoad]] is confirmed to be male in this episode.
* ''[[Ruler of Illusions: Zoroark Music Collection|As I'm Lost ~By Your Side~]]'', an instrumental of ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'', is used as background music.
* Cilan, {{FB|Subway Boss|Ingo}}, and {{FB|Subway Boss|Emmet}} narrate the preview for the next episode. Also, unlike most previews in the {{series|Best Wishes}}, the preview does not start with Ash talking.
* This is the first time when Ash has switched his Pokémon [[party|team]] during a Gym battle.

===Errors===
* When {{Ash}} receives the Bolt Badge from [[Elesa]], {{AP|Palpitoad}} is much smaller than normal, barely reaching Ash's knee, whereas Palpitoad was roughly the same size as a kneeling Ash in ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]''.

===Dub edits===
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|雷文道館！華麗的電擊對戰！！|Léiwén (Nimbasa) Gym! Magnificent Electric Shock Battle!!}}
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''' Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!''' (Japanese: '''ジムリーダーはカリスマモデル！カミツレ登場！！''' ''The Gym Leader is a Charisma Model! {{tt|Kamiture|Elesa}} Appears!!'') is the 49th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 706th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 22, 2011 and in the United States on February 18, 2012 as the start of the new season, ''[[Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]''.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
As {{Ash}}, {{an|Cilan}}, {{an|Iris}} depart from the [[Battle Subway]], Ash is eager to finally challenge the gym leader of Nimbasa. As they arrive at the gym, {{an|Bianca}} runs in from out of nowhere and bumps into Ash sending him into a nearby fountain. Bianca has arrived to challenge the Gym Leader, a well-known model in [[Unova]], [[Elesa]]. Unfortunately as they approach the doors to the gym, the doors don't open. A notice nearby says that Elesa is in a Fashion Show at the moment. Rather than just stand outside Ash, Cilan, Iris, and Bianca decide to go see her show. At the show Elesa struts down the runway in the latest Unova fashion. While everyone is amazed by her beauty, Elesa notices {{AP|Pikachu}} and jumps down to see him. She gleefully looks at Pikachu stating it the first time she's seen a real one in person. Ash and friends introduces themselves to her. Bianca and Ash announce that they wish to battle her for the Bolt Badge, which Elesa accepts.

Ash and friends returns to the Gym, now open. After riding a roller coaster to enter the gym battle field Elesa welcomes everyone. She decides to battle Bianca first since she reserved her battle beforehand. Elesa tells Bianca that someone has been waiting for her. As a pair of doors open, [[Bianca's father]] walks in, who came to Nimbasa to bring Bianca back home but Bianca doesn't want to go back yet. Her father tries to persuade her that her journey is way too dangerous but Bianca refuses to end her adventure now. Elesa suggests that Bianca should battle her to show how much she's grown since she started. However her father tells her that if she loses to Elesa, she must return home, which she accepts, much to Ash's surprise. Without any further delay, Elesa guides Bianca to the field while her father, Ash, Cilan, and Iris head to the sidelines to watch the battle. The Referee announces that the battle will be a three-on-three match.

Elesa sends out a {{p|Zebstrika}}. Bianca sends out her newest Pokémon, a {{p|Shelmet}}, which Ash promptly checks with his Pokédex. Bianca starts off the battle by having Shelmet use {{m|Acid}}, but Zebstrika dodges. Shelmet then fires multiple {{m|Energy Ball}}s but Zebstrika's speed allows it to dodge all of them. Elesa commands Zebstrika to use {{m|Flame Charge}} which hits Shelmet. Zebstrika finishes Shelmet with a {{m|Double Kick}}. Bianca decides to send out {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}}. Minccino starts off with a {{m|DoubleSlap}} followed by {{m|Swift}} but Zebstrika evades. Zebstrika, once again, unleashes a Flame Charge which knocks Miniccino down. Miniccino stands back and uses [[Hyper Voice]] which manages to hit Zebstrika. However Zebstrika uses Flame Charge to escape and lands a Double Kick, knocking out Miniccino.

Down to her last Pokémon, Bianca sends out her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Pignite starts off with a {{m|Flamethrower}} but Zebstrika dodges then tries to attack Pignite with a Double Kick but Pignite dodges. Pignite uses a Flame Charge of his own which manages to knock Zebstrika down to the ground. Pignite follows up with a Flamethrower but Zebstrika uses its Flame Charge, cutting through the flames and knocking Pignite to the floor. Zebstrika tries to Double Kick, but Pignite dodges. Pignite jumps up and uses {{m|Heat Stamp}}, which manages to hit Zebstrika. Pignite uses Flamethrower again and Zebstrika counters it again with Flame Charge. Elesa decides to wrap up the match and has Zebstrika use {{m|Wild Charge}} which, after an explosive hit, knocks out Pignite. Bianca lost the match.

Ash, Cilan, and Iris are saddened by the result, knowing that Bianca would have to return home now. Outside of the Gym, Bianca's father praises his daughter for doing her best, but still plans on taking her home. Bianca still doesn't want to go home despite the promise. Bianca calls out her Shelmet to make sure it's okay. Iris gives it some medicine. Elesa exits the gym and invites all of them to go to the Pokémon Center first to heal their Pokémon. After lunch, Bianca's father decides it's time to return home, but Ash tries to stand up for Bianca. Bianca's Father reminds him about the recent Pokémon thefts. Worried that such misfortunes may fall upon Bianca, he wants her to wait until she is a little more older and a little more calmer. Bianca father begins to leave but Iris and Cilan tell Ash to challenge Bianca's Father to a Pokémon Battle, if he wins Bianca can continue to travel. However if Ash loses, he must return to [[Pallet Town]]. Despite the extreme wager, Ash accepts.

Elesa referees the match, making it a one-on-one battle. Bianca's Father admits that Ash has guts but he changes into his battle suit revealing that in the past he was referred as the "Red Shooting Star" when he traveled as a trainer. He calls out his "Red Flash" a {{a|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. Suddenly {{AP|Oshawott}} pops out of his [[Poké Ball]] to battle which Ash happily agrees. Darmanitan disengages its Zen Mode and starts off the battle by using Flamethrower which hits Oshawott. Oshawott uses {{m|Water Gun}} but Darmanitan dodges. Oshawott tries to {{m|Tackle}} Darmanitan, but it counters with {{m|Fire Punch}}. Oshawott uses {{m|Razor Shell}} but Darmanitan dodges. Oshawott uses {{m|Aqua Jet}} and Darmanitan tries to counter with Fire Punch but Oshawott dodges and manages to hit Darmanitan. Darmanitan uses multiple Fire Punches which, after a few misses, manages to hit Oshawott. Oshawott is tired; Bianca doesn't want to see anymore. She tells Ash that he doesn't have risk going back home to fight for her to continue traveling. Bianca's Father ask why Ash is fighting for her despite the huge risk. Ash tells him that Bianca is his friend. Ash, Iris, and Cilan tell him about all of the times they've crossed paths during their journeys. and how important she is to them now as their friend.

Bianca's father smiles and decides to wrap up the battle. He orders Darmanitan to use {{m|Flare Blitz}} while Ash has Oshawott use Aqua Jet. After the two attacks collide and the steam disperses, Darmanitan is standing just fine but Oshawott is knocked out. Ash loses the battle, which means he will return to Pallet Town. However during the battle Bianca's father seems to have had a change of heart and tells Ash that he doesn't need to return to [[Kanto]]. By battling Ash, Bianca's father remembers when he used to travel around. He encourages Ash to continue to grow stronger. Most importantly he approaches his daughter and tells her it's okay for her to continue on her journey through [[Unova]] as long as she has friends like Ash, Iris, and Cilan. Bianca promptly thanks her father and hugs him.

Bianca decides that she'll get stronger so she runs off to go to [[Desert Resort]] to train. She gives her last good byes before leaving the center. Iris notices that Bianca left her bag here. Bianca's father grabs her bag and leaves to give it to her. Ash, Iris, and Cilan are all relieved that Bianca is able to travel. Elesa approaches Ash and promises to battle him tomorrow for her Gym Badge, which Ash looks forward to do.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{an|Bianca}} and meet [[Elesa]], [[Nimbasa Gym]]'s [[Gym Leader]].
* [[Bianca's father]] appears to take his daughter home with him.
* Bianca is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Shelmet}}.
* Bianca has a Gym battle with Elesa but loses.
* Ash has a battle with Bianca's father and loses.
* Bianca's father decides to allow her to keep traveling.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
* [[Elesa]]
* [[Bianca's father]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shelmet}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Elesa]]
* {{an|Bianca}}
* [[Bianca's father]]
* [[Battle judge|Female referee]]
* Elesa's fans

===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Shelmet}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Zebstrika}} ([[Elesa]]'s)
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Bianca|Pignite}})
* {{p|Minccino}} ({{OP|Bianca|Minccino}})
* {{p|Shelmet}} ({{an|Bianca}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ([[Bianca's father]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Archen}}

===Errors===
* During the final shot of {{Ash}} and [[Elesa]], Elesa's black leggings are missing.
* In the dub, Ash uses {{m|Razor Shell}}'s Japanese name, Shell Blade, during his battle with Bianca's father.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|道館訓練家是超級模特兒！小菊兒登場！！|The Gym Leader is a Supermodel! Elesa Appears!!}}
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title_ja= アフロでGO！バッフロンはNO！！ |
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(Japanese: '''アフロでGO！バッフロンはNO！！''' ''Afro GO! {{tt|Buffron|Bouffalant}} NO!!'') is the 66th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 723rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 16, 2012.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==


==Major events==

===Debuts===
====Pokémon====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (fantasy)

===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW066.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare Da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Emolga}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Bouffalant}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sewaddle}}
* {{p|Pidove}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Shelmet}}
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

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colorscheme=Unova|
screen=hd|
title_en=|
title_ja=フキヨセジムのエアバトル！挑戦者デント！？|
title_ja_trans=Fukiyose Gym Air Battle! Challenger Dent!? |
broadcast_jp=February 23, 2012 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= [[Rival Destinies (song)|Rival Destinies]] |
ja_op= [[Best Wishes! (song)|ベストウイッシュ！]] |
ja_ed= [[Seven-colored Arch|七色アーチ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=吉村文宏 |
directorn=1 |
director=吉村文宏 |
artn=1 |
art=篠原隆 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=BW061-BW070|
footnotes=
}}
(Japanese: '''フキヨセジムのエアバトル！挑戦者デント！？''' ''{{tt|Fukiyose|Mistralton}} Gym Air Battle! Challenger {{tt|Dent|Cilan}}!?'') is the 67th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 724th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on February 23, 2012.
{{spoilers}}
==Synopsis==

==Major events==



===Debuts===
* [[Skyla]]
====Pokémon====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Unfezant}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}





* [[Skyla]]
* Mile
* Mechanic

===Pokémon===

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})

* {{p|Tranquill}} ({{OP|Ash|Tranquill}})










* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})



* {{p|Unfezant}} ([[Skyla]]'s)
* {{p|Swoobat}} ([[Skyla]]'s)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Skyla]]'s)
* {{p|Sandile}}
* {{p|Gothitelle}}
* {{p|Watchog}}
* {{p|Woobat}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}

==Trivia==

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW066 |

nextcode=BW068 |

series=Best Wishes series |
colorscheme=Unova}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Best Wishes series episodes|067]]


[[de:Fukiyose Gym no Air Battle! Chōsensha Dent!? (Episode)]]
[[fr:Épisode 726]]
[[ja:BW編第67話]]
[[pl:BW067]]

Rayquaza (Pokémon)

2012-01-20T09:54:28Z

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jname=レックウザ |
tmname=Rayquaza |
art=RS |
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pron=<sc>rei-kwei-zah</sc> |
ndex=384 |
hdex=200 |
fbrow=210 |
typen=2 |
type1=Dragon |
type2=Flying |
species=Sky High |
height-ftin=23'00" |
height-m=7.0 |
weight-lbs=455.2 |
weight-kg=206.5 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Air Lock |
egggroupn=1 |
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color=Green |
catchrate=3 |
body=02 |
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generation=3 |
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'''Rayquaza''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''レックウザ''' ''Rayquaza'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dragon|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.

In {{game|Emerald}}, it serves to end the conflict between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} when [[Team Magma]]'s leader [[Maxie]] and [[Team Aqua]]'s leader [[Archie]] awakened them.

Rayquaza is the version mascot of {{game|Emerald}}, appearing on the boxart of the game.

Along with Kyogre and Groudon, Rayquaza is a part of the [[Weather trio]], serving as its [[trio master]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Rayquaza is a large, green, flying serpentine-like creature with red-tipped, rudder-like wings on its shoulders and down its body, and similarly-patterned fins on the tip of its tail. Yellow rings run across the length of Rayquaza's body and it has an additional yellow ring on top of its head. Rayquaza has two limbs with three-clawed carpals, and two long, flat, horn-like structures on its head, with two smaller horns below them. Rayquaza appears to have a prominent gumline, with only two discernible fangs on the tip of its upper snout, the other protrusions in its mouth apparently from pointed gums. It has small, yellow eyes with black pupils. Its eyes and markings resemble those of both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

====Gender differences====
Rayquaza is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
It is notable for its ability to [[trio master|soothe]] the other members of the [[Weather trio]], when angered. Rayquaza is capable of using various elemental attacks that it shoots from its mouth and are incredibly ruinous in power. Rayquaza can negate the effects of the weather. Since Rayquaza is a {{type2|Dragon}} Pokémon, it can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}. Because of its slim and coiling structure, Rayquaza can fly up to blinding speeds and maneuver with ease despite this.

===Behavior===
Rayquaza constantly flies around the globe in the ozone layer, stopping and descending only to land on the peak of the Sky Pillar to rest. It is extremely territorial and will attack any intruders of its home, going to great lengths to destroy them. Due to the fact that it can calm the other members of [[Weather trio|its trio]], it can be seen to be considered a leader and calm.

===Habitat===
[[File:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Rayquaza usually lives high in the {{wp|ozone layer}}, but may come to rest on [[Sky Pillar]], [[Sky Tower Summit]], [[Sky Stairway]], or in the [[Embedded Tower]]. Its favorite air component is ozone, and known to discharge the component when it hibernates. It also, on occasion, flies the world's skies when disturbed.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
Rayquaza consumes water particles in the atmosphere.

==In the anime==
[[File:Rayquaza movie 7.png|thumb|275px|right|Rayquaza in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
{{mov|Rayquaza|Rayquaza|7}} first appears in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. It fights against {{mov|Deoxys}}, believing it to be invading the Sky High Pokémon's territory when Deoxys was in fact looking for its friend, another Deoxys.

===Minor appearances===
A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning introduction of ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', where it ended up captured by Team Rocket operatives.

In ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', a Rayquaza appeared under ownership of [[Cynthia]], but as an illusion created by {{p|Mismagius}}. When Mismagius fuses with Rayquaza, it becomes the same color as the Mismagius, making it look like a shiny Rayquaza.

A real Rayquaza appeared in its anime episode debut in outer space in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', where it rammed into the rocket ship Ash and co. and Team Rocket were on, presumably protecting its territory.

A Rayquaza had a cameo appearance at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

==In the manga==
===In [[Pokémon Adventures]]===
To stop the battle between Kyogre and Groudon, [[Wally]] and [[Norman]] trained at the [[Sky Tower]] and woke up Rayquaza. Five years earlier, {{adv|Ruby}}'s victory over a {{p|Salamence}} was the reason Norman was banned from the Gym Leader test as the wounded Salamence rampaged in a lab, accidentally letting Rayquaza, who was in captivity at that time, free. Having been ordered to recapture Rayquaza in the five years he was prohibited from attaining a Gym Leader position, Norman attended the [[Mossdeep Space Center]] and scrutinized its tracks, finally discovering that it slumbered atop the [[Sky Pillar]] when it wasn't scouring beyond Earth's atmosphere. With [[Wally]]'s help, he was able to awaken and take command of Rayquaza, using it to calm {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} in conjunction with Ruby's {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Red Orb|Red}} and {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Blue Orb}}s. When Norman fell under the strain of controlling Rayquaza without a proper medium, it escaped once again, and has not been seen since.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Rayquaza (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Rayquaza appears in [[the Subspace Emissary]] mode as a boss. After {{smw|Diddy Kong}} lands on a mysterious island, Rayquaza lunges out of the water and snatches him, furious from being disrupted. Just as it is about to eat him, a ship suddenly crash-lands and smashes onto the beach. Out jumps {{smw|Fox McCloud|Fox}}, who deflects Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} back at it. Rayquaza collapses into the water, but not for long, as it launches back out, engaging in battle against Fox and Diddy. Later, it is fought in the Great Maze level again and can be fought in the Boss Battles after the storyline is beaten.

====Trophy Information====
''A Sky High Pokémon. It normally resides high up in the ozone layer where it flies endlessly, so it is rarely seen. However, when {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} began to fight, it appeared to calm them down. It has the ability {{a|Air Lock}}, which blocks all weather-condition effects. It has exceedingly strong abilities, and its attack power is especially remarkable.''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:RayquazaSSBB.jpg|right|thumb|Rayquaza, as it appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Rayquaza is the focus of the third and final Bonus Field. It can only be challenged after capturing {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} and will then join the circuit of bonus fields. Rayquaza will bounce along from left to right, allowing the ball to roll under it if it is up. It will sometimes use {{m|Thunder}} to paralyze the ball if it is not moving fast enough, though it does stay still while it is unleashing the attack. Rayquaza will also sometimes use {{m|ExtremeSpeed}} to create two tornadoes that cause the ball to fly up into the air for several seconds if contact is made. Rayquaza must be hit 15 times in three minutes to win. After beating the round twice, Rayquaza will be captured.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Rayquaza acts as the final boss, living on the [[Sky Tower]]. After it is defeated, Rayquaza helps save the {{pkmn|world}} from a meteor. After the credits roll, the player can re-battle Rayquaza to recruit it.
* {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}: Rayquaza can be captured in a bonus mission after the credits.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]: Rayquaza is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Sky Melodica]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=dragon
|type2=flying
|gen=3
|rubydex=Rayquaza lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth's ozone layer, never descending to the ground. This Pokémon appears to feed on water and particles in the atmosphere.
|sapphiredex=Rayquaza is said to have lived for hundreds of millions of years in the earth's ozone layer, above the clouds. Its existence had been completely unknown because it lived so high in the sky.
|emeralddex=A Pokémon that flies endlessly in the ozone layer. It is said it would descend to the ground if {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} were to fight.
|frlgdex=It has lived for hundreds of millions of years in the ozone layer. Its flying form looks like a meteor.
|dpptdex=It cannot be seen from ground level since it lives far up above the clouds in the ozone layer.
|hgssdex=It flies in the ozone layer, way up high in the sky. Until recently, no one had ever seen it.
|bwdex=It cannot be seen from ground level since it lives far up above the clouds in the ozone layer.
}}

===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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====In events====
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=dragon|type2=flying
|event1=Dragon Scale|event1type=Evolution-inducing held item|event1rar=100
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=dragon |
type2=flying |
HP= 105 |
Attack=150 |
Defense=90 |
SpAtk= 150 |
SpDef= 90 |
Speed= 95 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Water= 50 |
Ice= 400 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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{{learnlist/level5|Start|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|30|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|60|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|65|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|75|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|90|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM58|Sky Drop|Flying|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM74|Gyro Ball|Steel|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5||'''|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Rayquaza|Dragon|Flying|5|3}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}
{{learnlist/event4|Pokémon Popularity Poll Event|V-create|Fire|Physical|180|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Rayquaza|dragon|flying|5|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=dragon |
type2=flying |
ndex=384 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=-10 |
area=Stratos Lookout |
P1=Like a star blazing in the sky, I shall help you! |
P2=How is this possible? My health is reduced to a mere half? |
P3=I've had enough... The ozone layer calls for my return... |
PL=I've leveled up! The vast power of the skies fills me! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Dragon |
assist=Flying |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=13 |
MinEXP=600 |
MaxEXP=- |
browser=Rayquaza {{m|Outrage|rampages}} while spitting energy. It is said to be impossible to capture. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=-10 |
iq=D |
Pad=Rayquaza is a Zone Keeper. He protects the [[Granite Zone]] and the [[Flower Zone]]. He's also the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He values promises. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=384
|name1=Rayquaza
|type1-1=Dragon
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=dragon|
type2=flying|
gen=3|
gender=none|
ndex=384|
name=Rayquaza|
}}

==Trivia==
* In Pokémon Emerald, Rayquaza appears to use {{m|Hyper Voice}} to calm down Groudon and Kyogre at Sootopolis. Rayquaza couldn't learn it in any Generation III game, but this was rectified in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} versions.
* Rayquaza has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Flying}} Pokémon.
** Rayquaza has the highest Attack of all {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Zekrom}}, and the highest Special Attack of all Dragon-type Pokémon, tied with {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Reshiram}}.
* Rayquaza is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] [[legendary Pokémon]].
**This might be because of its length, as like any other snake-shaped Pokémon.
* Rayquaza is the only legendary Pokémon that can be caught at a higher level than the [[Elite Four]]'s Pokémon before defeating the [[Elite Four (Hoenn)|Elite Four]]. This only happens in {{game|Emerald}}.
* It is said that Rayquaza will come if {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} are battling, but it didn't appear in the episodes ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''.
** However, in Pokémon Emerald the player must get Rayquaza to stop the battle of Groudon and Kyogre in Sootopolis manually. This may mean that Rayquaza can only calm the two down but may not know when and where they are fighting.
* Out of the [[weather trio]], it is the only one with a secondary [[Elemental type|type]].
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon with a [[base stats|base stat total]] of {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|680}} that does not share the specific stat numbers with another Pokémon: {{p|Mewtwo}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} all have a 90-90-106-110-130-154 distribution in different orders, while the [[creation trio]], as well as {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}}, all have 90-100-100-120-120-150.
* Rayquaza is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 680 that does not have a [[signature move]].
* Rayquaza was the most voted Pokémon of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in {{pmin|South Korea|Korean}} [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Arceus|promotion]] poll.
* Rayquaza is misspelled as "Rayquayza" in [[Pokémon Team Turbo]] in every possible instance.

===Origin===
Rayquaza is most likely based on the Hebrew legends of {{wp|Ziz}}, the unconquerable primal master of the sky. Its counterparts were {{wp|Behemoth}} and {{wp|Leviathan}}. Rayquaza's appearance also draws inspiration from other creatures of myth such as the {{wp|Asian dragon}} and ''{{wp|lindworm}}''.

====Name origin====
Rayquaza's name is likely a combination of ''{{wp|ray (geometry)|ray}}'' and ''{{wp|quasar}}''. Although Rayquaza's Romanized name suggests its Japanese name is meant to be the same as its English name, it could be a combination of 烈 ''retsu'', violent or furious, 空 ''kū'', sky, and 座 ''za'', meaning seat or location. 烈空座 as a whole could be read to mean "one that sits in the ferocious heavens".

==In other languages==
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! class="roundytl" | Language
! Name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
| Rayquaza
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
| Rayquaza
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 레쿠쟈 ''Rekuja''
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
| 烈空坐 ''Liè Kōng Zuò''
| class="roundybr" | From its Japanese name. {{tt|坐|sit}} can also be taken from {{tt|座 ''Zuò''|seat/base/constellation}}.
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==Related articles==
* [[Weather trio]]
* [[Rayquaza (movie 7)]]

==External links==
*[[wp:Rayquaza|Article on Wikipedia]]
*[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/gamemode/modea/modea09.html Rayquaza's encounter in The Subspace Emissary]

==Notes==

{{Legendary Pokémon}}
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[[Category:Legendary Pokémon obtainable before the Elite Four]]
[[Category:Hoenn Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Trio masters]]
[[Category:Version mascots]]
[[Category:Legendary Trio Pokémon]]

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Kingler's Day

2012-01-14T10:35:44Z

Dragonace: /* Intro */

[[File:E Reader Kinglers Day.png|thumb|Kingler's Day]]
'''Kingler's Day''' is the name of a Pokémon-based [[e-Reader]] application. It is a minigame featuring {{p|Kingler}}. Four cards are required to play the Kingler's Day application: {{TCG ID|Expedition|Cloyster|8}}, {{TCG ID|Expedition|Kingler|15}}, {{TCG ID|Expedition|Goldeen|111}} and {{TCG ID|Expedition|Magikarp|118}}.

In Kingler's Day, the player takes on the role of a Kingler. The objective of the game is to capture as many {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Magikarp}} in the pond as possible within two minutes. There are {{p|Cloyster}} in the pond as well, but attempting to capture one will stun Kingler for a few seconds. The game ends when the clock reaches 0:00. Kingler's Day is not a game that is won or lost, instead it is a game where the player attempts to get the highest score that they possibly can.

==Trivia==
* [[Junichi Masuda]] composed the music for this game.
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{{EreaderApps}}

[[Category:Games]]
[[Category:TCG]]

Cilan's Crustle

2012-01-13T21:56:41Z

Dragonace: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Bug|
type2=Rock|
ball=Poké|
trainername=Cilan|
pokemonname=Crustle|
jtrainername=デント|
jpokemonname=イワパレス|
tmtrainername=Dent|
tmpokemonname=Iwaparesu|
image=[[File:Cilan Crustle.png|250px]]|
caption=Cilan's Crustle|
gender=Unknown |
ability={{a|Sturdy}} |
location={{rt|3|Unova}} |
prevonum=557|
evo1num=558|
evolution=1|
epnum=BW011|
numeps1=51|
epname=A Home for Dwebble!|
firstevoep=BW062|
firstevoname=|
firststagename=Dwebble|
secondstagename=Crustle|
current=[[party|With Cilan]] |
enva1=[[Tom Wayland]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
enva2=N/A|
java2=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
}}

'''Cilan's Crustle''' (Japanese: '''デントのイワパレス''' ''Dent's Iwaparesu'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{an|Cilan}} obtained in the [[Unova]] region.

==History==
[[File:Cilan Dwebble.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Dwebble]]
Crustle was first seen as a Dwebble when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|company}} were on their journey towards [[Nacrene City]] in ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]''. Dwebble was busy making its house out of a rock, which Ash, Cilan and {{an|Iris}} were observing, but three more Dwebble appeared, attacked it and stole its rock, before escaping. Dwebble tried to chase after them but failed. Ash and the others witnessed the scene, and they tried to help Dwebble, but it was scared of the group and attempted to run off. {{AP|Pikachu}} tried to assure it, but the Rock Inn Pokémon Dwebble mistook Pikachu for an enemy and attacked the Electric Mouse Pokémon with {{m|Slash}}. Pikachu dodged its attack and Dwebble struck a rock instead. A piece of the rock flew off and hit {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} on the head. Dwebble felt bad and apologized to him. The gang tried to help it but Dwebble did not want any help and ran off. However, the group helped anyway, with [[Ash's Tranquill|Ash's Pidove]] searching from the sky and Pansage looking underground with {{m|Dig}}.

Dwebble later returned to the group and Cilan invited it to have dinner with them. During dinner, Pansage collapsed from a fever to which Ash suspected was caused by the rock that hit him earlier. Dwebble becomes overwhelmed with guilt. It later watched over Pansage as it slept and soon fell asleep right beside him. The next day, after Pansage had recovered, Dwebble decided to search for its rock. With the help of the gang, it defeated the other three Dwebble and got its rock back. Later, after the group said their goodbyes and started to walk away, Dwebble began to follow them wanting to be a part of Cilan's team. Cilan, saying that Dwebble was the perfect Pokémon for him, subsequently agreed and captured it.
[[File:Cilan Dwebble rock repair.png|thumb|220px|As a Dwebble repairing its rock]]
Dwebble battled against [[Burgundy]], another [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] and rival of Cilan's in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]''. Dwebble managed to bide its time against her {{p|Dewott}} using {{m|Protect}} and its ability {{a|Sturdy}} which allowed it to withstand a super-effective {{m|Water Pulse}} and later defeated Dewott with a combination of {{m|Shell Smash}} and {{m|X-Scissor}}.

In ''[[BW028|Oshawott's Lost Scalchop!]]'', Dwebble fashioned a giant scalchop out of stone for [[Ash's Oshawott]] to use in place of the one he lost. At first, the scalchop was way to heavy for Oshawott to carry, much less use it in battle. It took some training, but Oshawott was able to use the scalchop successfully. However, it was destroyed during Ash's rematch with [[Stephan]] and his {{p|Blitzle}}.
[[File:Cilan and Dwebble.png|thumb|left|240px|Cilan and Dwebble]]
In ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'', Dwebble battled against [[Trip]]'s {{p|Gurdurr}} in a [[Club Battle|tournament]] held by [[Nimbasa Town]]'s [[Don George]]. It struggled at first, having its rock damaged by Gurdurr's {{m|Rock Smash}}. After using {{m|Shell Smash}} and weakening Gurdurr with {{m|Rock Slide}}, it defeated the Muscular Pokémon with its {{m|Slash}}, thus advancing Cilan to the second round. Later, it repaired its rock that was damaged by Gurdurr.

In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', it was let out of his Poké Ball by {{AP|Snivy}} when she found it amongst those that [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] had stolen from the {{ci|Nimbasa}} Pokémon center, to help everyone escape from Team Rocket's train, Pikachu asked him to use its corrosive fluid to burn through the door, allowing them all to escape.

In [[BW062]], Dwebble was sent out to help battle against {{TRT}}. When {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} launched a {{m|Gust}} attack on it and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}, Dwebble found it hard to hold its ground, but determined to carry on fighting, Dwebble mustered up its strength and began crawling against the Gust. After a few steps, to Cilan's excitement and everyone else's surprise, Dwebble evolved into Crustle. Emerging from the light, Crustle let out a roar, scaring Woobat and Team Rocket. Crustle then revealed itself to have learned {{m|Rock Wrecker}} by using it to block Woobat's {{m|Air Slash}}. Crustle launched another Rock Wrecker alongside Pikachu's {{m|Electro Ball}} at Team Rocket, forcing them to retreat.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a Dwebble, it could be described as a little Pokémon with a lot of heart. When its rock that it had worked hard on was stolen from it, it stopped at nothing to try and get it back, despite being outmatched and overpowered. Out of pride, Crustle did not want the dedication it took to make its home to be in vain and it refused to make a second one. It was also been shown to be fearful of humans at first. Crustle is also a very caring Pokémon as seen when it stayed up to watch after {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. Crustle seems especially happy to help out the other Pokémon, giving a salute to {{AP|Pikachu}} when he asked for its help in Team Rocket's train.

On top of all that Crustle is smart and resourceful, using great tactics to win back its home and competently fixing it, whenever it needs fixing.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Bug|Rock|Cilan Dwebble {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Protect|1=Slash|2=X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Protect|1=Slash|2=X-Scissor}} as a Dwebble|image2=Cilan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dwebble Shell Smash|1=Dwebble Rock Slide|2=Crustle Rock Wrecker}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shell Smash as a Dwebble|1=Rock Slide as a Dwebble|2=Rock Wrecker}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|BW011|A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|BW011|A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|BW011|A Home for Dwebble!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Shell Smash|BW011|A Home for Dwebble!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Slide|BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Wrecker|BW062|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Rock}}

==Trivia==
* Crustle is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to use its [[ability]] in the {{series|Best Wishes}}.
*The evolution from Dwebble to Crustle was first presented in the "Pikachu the Movie" poster for the [[M15|fifteenth Pokémon movie]], which was revealed about a month before [[BW062]] premiered in Japan.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Dwebble|Crustle}}
{{Cilan's Pokémon|Bug|Rock}} 
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Trip

2012-01-12T04:08:03Z

Dragonace: /* Trivia */

{{CharInfobox|
|color={{fire color}}|
|corecolor={{white color light}}|
|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}|
name=Trip|
jname=シューティー|
tmname=Shooty |
image=TripBW.png |
caption=Trip |
gender=Male |
colors=yes |
hair=Dirty blond |
eyes=Pale gray |
hometown=[[Nuvema Town]] |
region=[[Unova]] |
relatives=Unknown |
anime=yes |
epnum=BW001 |
epname=In The Shadow of Zekrom!|
enva=[[Jamie McGonnigal]] |
java=[[Akeno Watanabe]] |
}}

'''Trip''' (Japanese: '''シューティー''' ''Shooty'') is a Pokémon Trainer from the [[Unova]] region. He is {{Ash}}'s first and main {{series|Best Wishes}} rival.

==History==
[[File:Young Trip.png|thumb|240px|left|Younger Trip]]
As a young child, Trip became inspired to be a Pokémon Trainer after watching [[Alder]] battle. He later met the {{pkmn|Champion}}, who would let him pet and feed the {{p|Bouffalant}} Alder was battling with. This experience inspired him to work hard and train to become Champion. As such, Trip idolizes Alder and has great respect for him.

Trip was introduced in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' as a beginning Trainer ready to choose his [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. After meeting with [[Professor Juniper]], he chose {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} as his new partner. Shortly after obtaining it, he challenged [[Ash Ketchum]] to a Pokémon battle. He had much interest in battling {{AP|Pikachu}}, a species that is foreign in his region. Because Pikachu could not use any {{type|Electric}} moves at the time, Trip easily defeated Ash.

Trip appeared again at a Battle Club in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', where he and Ash had a 5-on-5 battle, although Trip initially offered to have a [[full battle]] with Ash. His Tranquill defeated Ash's Oshawott and Tepig in just two hits with its {{a|Super Luck}}-boosted {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but lost to [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Pikachu was defeated by Servine again. Ash's Snivy defeated Trip's Servine by using {{m|Attract}}. Trip's Frillish later defeated Pidove and Snivy, causing Ash to lose the battle. Afterwards, Trip called {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Snivy}} "okay", but called the rest of Ash's team a joke.

Trip reappeared in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', where he was training in [[Castelia City]] when a swarm of {{p|Venipede}} suddenly attacked. He used his {{p|Lampent}} to try and fight them off, but Ash yelled at him for doing so, saying that he was only making things worse. Trip insulted him, but was interrupted by [[Burgh]], who agreed with Ash. Later, Trip went after the leader of the Venipede swarm and ordered Lampent to hit it with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but Ash blocked the attack. Again, Burgh told him that he was going about it the wrong way, so he stopped. Trip then used Tranquill to help coax out the remaining Venipede and lead them safely out of the city.

Trip's next appearance was in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'', along with his {{p|Vanillite}} and {{p|Timburr}}, where he battled Ash. The battle ended in a tie after Servine defeated Snivy, Vanillite tied with Tepig and Oshawott defeated Timburr.

Trip appeared again in ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]'', where he participated in a [[Club Battle|tournament]] held by [[Nimbasa Town]]'s [[Don George]]. He was chosen to battle against Cilan in the first match up. In the [[BW040|next episode]], he used his {{p|Gurdurr}} to battle against [[Cilan's Dwebble]]. Despite putting up a good fight, Gurdurr was defeated and Trip was knocked out of the competition.

Trip reappeared in [[BW052]] where he revealed he had already obtained five badges. During that time he also got to reunite with [[Alder]] who couldn't remember him. Seeing how much Alder loafed about while battling Ash, Trip's opinion of him changed.

==Character==
[[File:Trip Camera.png|thumb|200px|right|Trip's camera]]
Trip has a teal-colored {{wp|digital camera}}, with which he takes photos for illustrating his journey. He also has an [[Xtransceiver]] so that he can keep in touch with [[Battle Club]]s. Overall, he is a well-reserved individual who tends to keep his feelings to himself. But he expressed his emotions like Ash does now when he was younger. His strategy is all about planning ahead and completing the basics of Pokémon training.

Trip tends to think very little of the [[Kanto]] region—which he refers to as "the {{wp|Boondocks|boonies}}"—and anyone from there. He thinks of Ash as a {{wp|hillbilly}} who needs to go back to the basics of Pokémon training. However, he will help him out once in a while, as seen when he informed Ash that {{AP|Oshawott}}'s {{m|Aqua Jet}} was uncontrollable because he had his eyes closed.

Despite having just started out as a Trainer, Trip already implements many strategies in his battling. He has defeated Ash two times that they have battled and tied in the third, despite Ash being a much more experienced Trainer. However, he is less forgiving than Ash and takes losses harder. An instance of this is, when he lost to Cilan, he took a photo of Cilan and {{TP|Cilan|Dwebble}}. When Cilan asked him why he was doing that, Trip replied that he was recording this moment so that he would remember his frustration. Trip also actively insults and is at most as mature as Ash, as shown when he elbowed Ash (and Ash did the same) for the attention of Champion Alder.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Trip's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Servine
|stage1=Snivy
|gender=male
|type1=Grass
|img=Trip Servine.png
|epnum=BW001
|epname=In The Shadow of Zekrom!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Jason Griffith
|main=yes
|desc={{p|Servine}} is Trip's starter Pokémon, given to him by [[Professor Juniper]] when he was a {{p|Snivy}}. He was used to battle Ash in ''[[BW001|The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.

He was revealed to have evolved into a Servine before ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. This was revealed to Ash in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]''.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Tranquill
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Trip Tranquill.png
|epnum=BW010
|epname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Tranquill}} is the second Pokémon that Trip was revealed to have. It first appeared in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'' where Trip used it to battle [[Ash's Oshawott]], {{AP|Tepig}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was shown to be powerful, as its Super Luck ability allowed it to take down both Oshawott and Tepig with two hits. It defeated the former two, before losing to Pikachu.

It was later used in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'' to rescue [[Ash's Tranquill|Ash's Pidove]] from a {{p|Venipede}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}} attack and help round up the other Centipede Pokémon.

Tranquill's known moves are {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Double Team}}, {{m|Work Up}} and {{m|Air Cutter}}, and its ability is {{a|Super Luck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Frillish
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type2=Ghost
|img=Trip Frillish.png
|epnum=BW010
|epname=A Rival Battle for Club Champ!
|vajp=Misato Fukuen
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc={{p|Frillish}} is the third Pokémon that Trip was revealed to have. He first appeared in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'' where Trip used him to battle [[Ash's Snivy]] and {{AP|Pidove|Tranquill}}. He defeated Pidove, and also Snivy after a long battle, where he was able to take advantage of Cursed Body due to Snivy's constant use of physical attacks.

Frillish's known moves are {{m|Protect}}, {{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Hex}}, and his ability is {{a|Cursed Body}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Lampent
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Fire
|img=Trip Lampent.png
|epnum=BW022
|epname=A Venipede Stampede!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Sean Schemmel
|desc={{p|Lampent}} is the fourth Pokémon that Trip was revealed to have. It first appeared in ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'' where Trip used it to battle wild {{p|Venipede}} in [[Castelia City]].

Lampent's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Vanillite
|gender=
|type1=Ice
|img=Trip Vanillite.png
|epnum=BW031
|epname=Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
|vajp=Chika Fujimura
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc={{p|Vanillite}} appeared for the first time in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'' where it was first seen when Trip tried to catch a {{p|Palpitoad}}, but Ash unintentionally interrupted him. Later it battled Ash's Tepig and tied with it.

Vanillite's known moves are {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Icicle Spear}}, {{m|Ice Shard}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=no
|trainer=Trip
|pkmn=Gurdurr
|stage1=Timburr
|gender=
|type1=Fighting
|img=Trip Timburr.png
|img2=Trip Gurdurr.png
|epnum=BW031
|epname=Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Gurdurr}} first appeared in ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'' as a {{p|Timburr}}. It battled against Ash's Oshawott, but lost.

It later evolved into {{p|Gurdurr}} sometime prior to ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]'' and was used in the [[Club Battle]] against [[Cilan's Dwebble]]. However, it was defeated by Dwebble's combination of {{m|Rock Slide}} and {{m|Slash}}.

Gurdurr's known moves are {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}{{tt|*|Incorrectly referred to by its Japanese name, Low Kick, in the dub}}, {{m|DynamicPunch}}, {{m|Rock Smash}} and {{m|Stone Edge}}.}}

==Badges==
[[File:Trip Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Trip's badges]]
This listing is of the [[badge]]s Trip has obtained:
* {{badge|Trio}} (prior to ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'')
* {{badge|Basic}} (prior to ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'')
* Two unknown badges (prior to ''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle!]]'')
* Unknown badge (prior to [[BW052]])

==Pokémon competitions==
*[[Club Battle]] (top 16)

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{white color}}
|ja=渡辺明乃 ''[[Akeno Watanabe]]''
|en=[[Jamie McGonnigal]]
|nl=Thijs van Aken
|de=Henry Engels
|es_la=Jaime Alberto Carrillo
|es_eu=Carlos Bautista}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Trip.png|thumb|240px|Trip and his rival, [[Ash Ketchum]]]]
* Trip owns a member from each of the only two Pokémon evolution families in [[Generation V]] that have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Trip is the first of Ash's rivals to battle and lose to one of [[Ash's friends]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" align="left" style="background: #{{fire color}}; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| シューティー ''Shooty''
| From the English word, ''shoot'', as in "photo shoot".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, Spanish
| Trip
| Possibly from {{wp|tripod}} or {{wp|Olympus Trip 35}}.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Nico
| Possibly from {{wp|Nikon}}, a brand producing cameras.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Diaz
| Possibly from ''diapositive''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Diapo
| Possibly from ''diapositive''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 슈티 ''Syuti''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese (Mandarin)
| 修帝 ''Xiūdì''
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
*{{cat|Episodes focusing on Trip}}

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Talk:Granite Cave

2012-01-11T07:22:12Z

Dragonace:

==Chance of encountering Sableye in B2F?==

This was originally 20%, but a user has recently changed this to 30%. Which one is true? --[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 16:57, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Probably 20%, seeing as the sum of the probs is >100%. Going to change back if nobody minds. [[User:SoItBegins|SoItBegins]] 10:35, 9 November 2011 (UTC)

== Cry of the Zubat ==

Twice now I've heard a Zubat's cry while I was going through Granite Cave. Maybe it'd make some interesting trivia? [[User:Jhuyu26|'~Jhuyu26', user of Generation V glitch Pokémon -----!]] 22:48, 6 July 2011 (UTC)
:[[Cry|"In the wild, cries of the Pokémon found in the player's current location can occasionally be heard in the Generation III Hoenn- and Kanto-based games. Also, if the player's first Pokémon in his or her party has the ability Swarm, then these cries will be more common than before."]] Sorry, I don't think so. [[Typhlosion (Pokémon)|★]][[User:Jo The Marten|Jo the Marten]][[Flygon (Pokémon)|★]] [[User_Talk:Jo The Marten|ಠ_ಠ]][[Cilan (anime)|♥]] 00:47, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

== In the Anime ==
This page has a section about Granite cave in the manga, so I think it should have one describing how it is in the anime. [[User:Dragonace|Dragonace]] 07:22, 11 January 2012 (UTC)

Ash's friends

2012-01-11T07:15:33Z

Dragonace: /* May */

''This article is about Ash's main and temporary traveling companions. If you were looking for a general list of people Ash has met on his journey, see [[Character of the day]].''
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[[File:Ash and friends BW.png|250px|thumb|{{Ash}} and his current traveling friends {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}}]]
'''Ash's friends''' are the traveling companions that [[Ash Ketchum]] has had with him on his journey on his quest to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. While he started his journey alone, many people have joined his party while touring the [[Pokémon world]]; usually at least one new companion joins—and another leaves—every time a new region is visited.

[[Johto]] is the only region where Ash did not acquire a new friend that would travel with him, excluding {{an|Brock}}, who came back after his [[Pokémon: The Adventures in the Orange Islands|absence]], and [[Todd Snap]] and [[Ritchie]], who both travelled with him temporarily.

==[[Original series]]==
===Misty===
[[File:MistyEP.png|thumb|{{an|Misty}}]]
{{main|Misty (anime)}}
Misty joined Ash in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', traveling with him because she wanted him to replace her [[Bicycle|bike]], which was destroyed by his {{AP|Pikachu}}. She would continuously travel with him until ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', when she returned to [[Cerulean City]] nearly full-time to lead [[Cerulean Gym|her family's Gym]], though she briefly traveled to [[Hoenn]] and met up with Ash's {{series2|Advanced Generation}} group, and again to "escort" her back home.

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{water color}}; border: 5px solid #{{water color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{water color}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Misty (anime)|Misty}}
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{water color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Cerulean City}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{water color}};" align="right" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{water color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="7" style="background: #{{water color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|EP001}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{water color dark}}|EP273}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{water color dark}}|AG044}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{water color dark}}|AG045}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{water color dark}}|AG132}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{water color dark}}|AG134}}{{color|{{water color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{water color dark}}|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{water color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{water color dark}};" | {{color|{{water color}}|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #{{water color dark}};" | {{color2|{{water color}}|Kanto}}
! style="background: #{{water color dark}};" | {{color2|{{water color}}|Orange Archipelago|Orange}}
! style="background: #{{water color dark}};" | {{color2|{{water color}}|Johto}}
! style="background: #{{water color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{water color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{water color}}|/}} {{color2|{{water color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|116|Misty's Horsea}}{{MS|054|Misty's Psyduck}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|060|Misty's Poliwag}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|222|Misty's Corsola}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|130|Misty's Gyarados}}{{MS|370|Misty's Luvdisc}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Pokémon egg|Hatched}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|298|Misty's Azurill}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|061|Misty's Poliwhirl}}{{MS|186|Misty's Politoed}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|176|Misty's Togetic}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|175|Misty's Togepi}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|Egg|Misty's Azurill}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{color2|{{water color dark}}|Released Pokémon|Released}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|176|Misty's Togetic}}
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{water color dark}}|Unknown}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{water color light}};" | {{MS|118|Misty's Goldeen}}{{MS|120|Misty's Staryu}}{{MS|121|Misty's Starmie}}
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

===Brock===
[[File:BrockDP.png|thumb|right|{{an|Brock}}]]
{{main|Brock (anime)}}
Brock first joined Ash in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' after Ash {{pkmn|battle}}d him in the [[Pewter City]] [[Pewter Gym|Gym]]. After his father {{ka|Flint}} offered to take over the duties of [[Gym Leader]], Brock followed Ash through [[Kanto]], leaving briefly from ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'' to ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'' to work for [[Professor Ivy]]. After this episode, Brock returned to be with Ash and {{an|Misty}} until ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', though he, unlike Misty, would return shortly, in ''[[AG004|You Can Never Taillow]]'', sticking with Ash until [[AG192|the end of the series]]. He would again return in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', and so traveled through [[Sinnoh]] with Ash until ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Of all of Ash's friends, Brock is his closest friend and treats him like a brother.

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{rock color}}; border: 5px solid #{{rock color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{rock color}};" colspan="7" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Brock (anime)|Brock}}
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{rock color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Pewter City}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{rock color}};" align="right" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Kanto}}
|-
! colspan="7" style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="7" style="background: #{{rock color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|EP005}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|EP083}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|EP115}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|EP273}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|AG004}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|AG192}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|DP002}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|DP191}}{{color|{{rock color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}};" | {{color|{{rock color}}|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{rock color}}|Kanto}}
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{rock color}}|Johto}}
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}};" | {{color2|{{rock color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{rock color}}|/}} {{color2|{{rock color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
! style="background: #{{rock color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{rock color}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|041|Brock's Zubat}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|204|Brock's Pineco}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|258|Brock's Mudkip}}{{MS|270|Brock's Lotad}}{{MS|438|Brock's Bonsly}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|453|Brock's Croagunk}}
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Pokémon egg|Hatched}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|440|Brock's Happiny}}
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|205|Brock's Forretress}}{{MS|042|Brock's Golbat}}{{MS|169|Brock's Crobat}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|271|Brock's Lombre}}{{MS|272|Brock's Ludicolo}}{{MS|259|Brock's Marshtomp}}{{MS|208|Brock's Steelix}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|185|Brock's Sudowoodo}}{{MS|113|Brock's Chansey}}
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|095|Brock's Onix}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|037|Brock's Vulpix}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|Egg|Brock's Happiny}}
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Released Pokémon|Released}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|037|Brock's Vulpix}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{rock color dark}}|Unknown}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{rock color light}};" | {{MS|074|Brock's Geodude}}
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

===Tracey Sketchit===
[[File:TraceyEP.png|thumb|[[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]]]]
{{main|Tracey Sketchit}}
After {{an|Brock}} left for working with Professor Ivy, Ash's traveling group was down to two, as it had been for the first five episodes of [[Kanto]]. However, this would not last very long, as in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', {{Tracey}} essentially invited himself along for the rest of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. Traveling with Ash, he wished to attain his ultimate goal of meeting {{an|Professor Oak}}, which he did when Ash returned to Kanto in ''[[EP115|A Tents Situation]]''. After this, he remained in [[Pallet Town]] to be Professor Oak's assistant.

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{orange color}}; border: 5px solid #{{orange color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{orange color}};" colspan="6" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Tracey Sketchit|Tracey}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{orange color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Unknown}}
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{orange color}};" align="right" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Orange Archipelago|the Orange Archipelago}}
|-
! colspan="6" style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="6" style="background: #{{orange color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|EP084}}{{color|{{orange color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{orange color dark}}|EP116}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" | {{color|{{orange color}}|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}};" | {{color2|{{orange color}}|Orange Archipelago|Orange}}
! style="background: #{{orange color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{orange color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{orange color}}|/}} {{color2|{{orange color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
|-
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{MS|123|Tracey's Scyther}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" |
|-
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{color2|{{orange color dark}}|Released Pokémon|Released}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" |
| align="center" style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{MS|Egg|Misty's Azurill}}
|-
| style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{orange color dark}}|Unknown}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | {{MS|048|Tracey's Venonat}}{{MS|183|Tracey's Marill}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{orange color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

==[[Advanced Generation series]]==
===May===
[[File:MayAG.png|thumb|{{an|May}}]]
{{main|May (anime)}}
Ash may have traveled to [[Hoenn]] alone; however, shortly after his arrival, he met {{an|May}}, a young girl who desired to travel around the world and a fellow Trainer who was just starting her journey, and then ended up destroying her bike just like that of Misty. Though she initially did not care for [[Pokémon battle]]s, she eventually found [[Pokémon Contest]]s, in which she competed in while in Hoenn and then later in [[Kanto]]. May traveled with Ash through the entire {{series2|Advanced Generation}} saga, from ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' to ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is]]'', after which she went off to [[Johto]] to compete in Contests there. She, like {{an|Misty}}, reappeared briefly during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]].

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color}}; border: 5px solid #{{ruby color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{ruby color}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|May (anime)|May}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{ruby color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{ruby color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Petalburg City}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{ruby color}};" align="right" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="4" style="background: #{{ruby color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{ruby color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="4" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|AG001}}{{color|{{ruby color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|AG192}}{{color|{{ruby color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|DP075}}{{color|{{ruby color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|DP079}}{{color|{{ruby color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{ruby color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{ruby color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{ruby color dark}};" | {{color2|{{ruby color}}|Hoenn}} {{color|{{ruby color}}|/}} {{color2|{{ruby color}}|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Frontier}}
! style="background: #{{ruby color dark}};" | {{color|{{ruby color}}|Post-Frontier}}
! style="background: #{{ruby color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|265|May's Wurmple}}{{MS|300|May's Skitty}}{{MS|001|May's Bulbasaur}}{{MS|446|May's Munchlax}}
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" |
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Pokémon egg|Hatched}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|133|May's Eevee}}
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" |
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|266|May's Silcoon}}{{MS|267|May's Beautifly}}{{MS|256|May's Combusken}}{{MS|257|May's Blaziken}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|008|May's Wartortle}}{{MS|002|May's Ivysaur}}{{MS|003|May's Venusaur}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|471|May's Glaceon}}
|-
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{ruby color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" | {{MS|255|May's Torchic}}{{MS|007|May's Squirtle}} {{MS|Egg|May's Eevee}}
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}};" |
| style="background: #{{ruby color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

===Max===
[[File:MaxAG.png|thumb|[[Max]]]]
{{main|Max}}
Max is {{an|May}}'s younger brother. He does not have any Pokémon of his own because he is too young, but he often befriends certain Pokémon. He traveled with the group from ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' until ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is]]'', when he went home to [[Petalburg City]]. However, he made a promise to Ash that as soon as he got his own Pokémon, he would {{pkmn|battle}} Ash.
 

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color}}; border: 5px solid #{{emerald color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{emerald color}};" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Max}}
|-
| style="background: #{{emerald color}};" align="left" | '''{{color|{{emerald color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Petalburg City}}'''
|-
| style="background: #{{emerald color}};" align="left" | '''{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|Hoenn}}'''
|-
! style="background: #{{emerald color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{emerald color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" style="background: #{{emerald color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|AG003}}{{color|{{emerald color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|AG192}}{{color|{{emerald color dark}}|,}} {{color2|{{emerald color dark}}|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon}}
|}
{{-}}

==[[Diamond & Pearl series]]==
===Dawn===
[[File:DawnDP.png|thumb|right|{{an|Dawn}}]]
{{main|Dawn (anime)}}
Like his journey into [[Hoenn]], Ash ventured to [[Sinnoh]] alone, where, in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', he would meet {{an|Dawn}}. From that point, after saving [[Ash's Pikachu]] and having her bike fried in a similar way to May's and Misty's, Dawn would travel with Ash and Brock through Sinnoh, which she did until ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' when all 3 friends split up.

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color}}; border: 5px solid #{{pearl color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{pearl color}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Dawn (anime)|Dawn}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{pearl color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{pearl color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Twinleaf Town}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{pearl color}};" align="left" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{pearl color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{pearl color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="2" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|DP001}}{{color|{{pearl color dark}}|-}}{{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|DP191}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{pearl color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{pearl color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{pearl color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{pearl color}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{MS|427|Dawn's Buneary}}{{MS|417|Dawn's Pachirisu}}{{MS|418|Dawn's Buizel}}{{MS|220|Dawn's Swinub}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Pokémon egg|Hatched}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{MS|155|Dawn's Cyndaquil}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{MS|424|Dawn's Ambipom}}{{MS|221|Dawn's Piloswine}}{{MS|473|Dawn's Mamoswine}}{{MS|156|Dawn's Quilava}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{MS|393|Dawn's Piplup}} {{MS|Egg|Dawn's Cyndaquil}} {{MS|468|Dawn's Togekiss}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color|{{pearl color dark}}|In training}}
| align="center" Style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" |{{MS|424|Dawn's Ambipom}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Trade}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}};" | {{MS|190|Dawn's Aipom}}
|-
| style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{pearl color dark}}|Trade|Traded}}
| align="center" style="background: #{{pearl color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{MS|418|Ash's Buizel}}
|}
{{-}}

==[[Best Wishes series]]==
===Iris===
[[File:IrisBW2.png|thumb|right|[[Iris (anime)|Iris]]]]
{{main|Iris (anime)}}

Iris is said to be a wild girl, as proven by the fact that she swings on vines. She decided to travel throughout [[Unova]] with Ash.

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{dragon color}}; border: 5px solid #{{dragon color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{dragon color}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Iris (anime)|Iris}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{dragon color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Village of Dragons}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{dragon color}};" align="left" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #{{dragon color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|BW001}}{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|-}}{{color|{{dragon color dark}}|Present}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{dragon color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color dark}};" | {{color|{{dragon color}}|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color}}|Unova}}
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | {{MS|529|Iris's Drilbur}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | {{MS|587|Iris's Emolga}}
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Evolution|Evolved}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" | {{MS|530|Iris's Excadrill}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}" |
|-
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{dragon color dark}}|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
! style="background: #{{dragon color light}};" | {{MS|610|Iris's Axew}}
| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Cilan===
[[File:CilanBW2.png|90px|thumb|right|{{an|Cilan}}]]
{{main|Cilan (anime)}}

Cilan, a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] and one of the [[Gym Leaders]] of Striaton City, travels with {{Ash}} and {{an|Iris}} in their journey through [[Unova]].

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{grass color}}; border: 5px solid #{{grass color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #{{grass color}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Cilan (anime)|Cilan}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{grass color}};" align="left" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Hometown:}} {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Striaton City}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{grass color}};" align="left" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color}}|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #{{grass color light}};{{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|BW005}}{{color|{{grass color dark}}|-}}{{color|{{grass color dark}}|Present}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color}}|Method}}
! style="background: #{{grass color dark}};" | {{color|{{grass color}}|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #{{grass color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color}}|Unova}}
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}};" |
! style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{MS|557|Cilan's Dwebble}} {{MS|618|Cilan's Stunfisk}}
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|{{grass color dark}}|Unknown}}
! style="background: #{{grass color light}};" | {{MS|511|Cilan's Pansage}}
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
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==Temporary traveling companions==
===Todd===
[[File:Todd Snap.png|thumb|[[Todd Snap|Todd]]]]
{{main|Todd Snap}}
Todd Snap accompanied Ash, Misty, and Brock from ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]'' to ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]''. He later meets up with Ash again in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' during his journey through [[Johto]], trying to take a photograph of the legendary {{p|Articuno}}. They meet an elderly couple celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and Todd has the honor of taking their anniversary photo for them. Later on, in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'' Todd finally finds Articuno and manages to get a photograph of it. He then departs from the group once more.
 

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Todd Snap|Todd}}
|-
| style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}'''
|-
| style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Kanto}}'''
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|EP055}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|EP057}}{{color|1d2c5e|,}} {{color2|1d2c5e|EP187}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|EP189}}
|}
{{-}}

===Ritchie===
[[File:Ritchie.png|thumb|[[Ritchie]]]]
{{main|Ritchie}}
Ritchie accompanied Ash, Misty, and Brock from ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' to ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'' while he was searching for a mysterious Pokémon that can be found in the [[Whirl Islands]], which turned out to be a {{p|Lugia}}.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af;" colspan="3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Ritchie}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #3467af;" align="left" | '''{{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Frodomar City}} {{color|1d2c5e|(dub only)}}'''
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #3467af;" align="left" | '''{{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Johto}}'''
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|EP220}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|EP222}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05" | {{color|1d2c5e|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Post-Kanto}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Evolution|Evolved}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" |
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|005|Zippo}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" | {{MS|025|Sparky}} {{MS|004|Zippo}} {{MS|012|Happy}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"| {{MS|247|Cruise}} {{MS|276|Ritchie's Tailow}} {{MS|133|Ritchie's Eevee}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Professor Birch===
[[File:Birch anime.png|thumb|[[Professor Birch]]]]
{{main|Professor Birch}}
Professor Birch accompanied Ash, Brock, May, and Max as they traveled through the forests of {{to|Dewford}}.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Professor Birch}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Littleroot Town}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Hoenn}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|AG027}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|AG028}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05" | {{color|1d2c5e|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Hoenn}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color|1d2c5e|Befriended}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" |
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|261|Poochyena (Pokémon)}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Gives away}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" | {{MS|252|Treecko (Pokémon)}} {{MS|255|Torchic (Pokémon)}} {{MS|258|Mudkip (Pokémon)}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

===Cheryl===
[[File:Cheryl anime.png|thumb|[[Cheryl]]]]
{{main|Cheryl}}
Cheryl accompanied Ash, Brock, and Dawn through the [[Eterna Forest]].
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Cheryl}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|DP030}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|DP032}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05" | {{color|1d2c5e|Pre-series}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" |
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|412|Cheryl's Burmy}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Evolution|Evolved}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" |
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|414|Cheryl's Mothim}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" | {{MS|113|Cheryl's Chansey}} {{MS|413|Cheryl's Wormadam}} {{MS|413G|Cheryl's Wormadam}} {{MS|413S|Cheryl's Wormadam}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}" |
|}
{{-}}

===Barry===
[[File:Barry.png|thumb|{{an|Barry}}]]
{{main|Barry (anime)}}
Barry accompanied Ash, Brock, and Dawn while Ash was trying to earn the {{DL|Badge|Relic Badge}}.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="2"| {{color2|1d2c5e|Barry (anime)|Barry}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Twinleaf Town}}'''
|-
| colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}'''
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|DP101}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|DP103}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Pre-series}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|214|Barry's Heracross}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"| {{MS|395|Barry's Empoleon}} {{MS|398|Barry's Staraptor}} {{MS|407|Barry's Roserade}} {{MS|227|Barry's Skarmory}} {{MS|106|Barry's Hitmonlee}}
|}
{{-}}

===Lyra===
[[File:Lyra anime.png|thumb|{{an|Lyra}}]]
{{main|Lyra (anime)}}
Lyra met Ash, Dawn, and Brock during the [[Johto Festival]] in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''. She and [[Khoury]] accompanied them to [[Lilypad Town]] and left the group in ''[[DP147|Bagged then Tagged!]]'' when she returned to Johto.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="2" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Lyra (anime)|Lyra}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color2|1d2c5e|New Bark Town}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|DP143}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|DP147}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Johto}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|152|Lyra's Chikorita}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"| {{MS|183|Lyra's Marill}} {{MS|203|Lyra's Girafarig}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Khoury===
[[File:Khoury.png|thumb|[[Khoury]]]]
{{main|Khoury}}
Khoury met Ash, Dawn, and Brock during the [[Johto Festival]] when Lyra introduced them in ''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''. He and Lyra accompanied them to [[Lilypad Town]] and left the group in ''[[DP047|Bagged then Tagged!]]'' when he returned to Johto.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="2" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Khoury}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color2|1d2c5e|New Bark Town}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|DP143}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|DP147}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Johto}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Sinnoh}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"|
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|443|Khoury's Gible}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Evolution|Evolved}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"|
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|159|Khoury's Croconaw}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|158|Khoury's Totodile}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"|
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Bianca===
[[File:Bianca anime.png|thumb|{{an|Bianca}}]]
{{main|Bianca (anime)}}
Bianca first met Ash in ''[[BW013|Minccino Neat And Tidy]]'' where she gave him his badge case from [[Professor Juniper]]. She later accompanies him, Iris, and Cilan for a short time on their way to [[Nimbasa City]]. However, upon hearing that Ash had 3 badges, she was inspired to catch up to him, and left to collect badges on her own.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="2" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Bianca (anime)|Bianca}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color|1d2c5e|Nuvema Town}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|BW024}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|BW025}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Unova}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #74a3e3" | {{MS|572|Bianca's Minccino}} {{MS|616|Bianca's Shelmet}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Evolution|Evolved}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|499|Bianca's Pignite}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Gift Pokémon|Given}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"| {{MS|498|Bianca's Tepig}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Luke===
[[File:Luke.png|thumb|[[Luke]]]]
{{main|Luke}}
Luke first met Ash, Iris, and Cilan in his hometown where they helped him produce a movie. He later accompanies them to [[Nimbasa Town]] where he stays with them during the [[Club Battle]] tournament before heading back home at the end of ''[[BW042|The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!]]''.
 

====Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" colspan="2" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Luke}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #3467af" align="left" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Unova}}
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |{{color2|1d2c5e|BW038}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|BW042}}
|-
|
|-
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Method}}
! style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Unova}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Caught Pokémon|Caught}}
! style="background: #74a3e3"| {{MS|570|Luke's Zorua}}
|-
| style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Unknown}}
! style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybr|5px}}"| {{MS|622|Luke's Golett}} {{MS|542|Luke's Leavanny}} {{MS|636|Luke's Larvesta}}
|-
|}
{{-}}

===Meowth===
[[File:Meowth anime.png|thumb|{{MTR}}]]
{{main|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}
After reportedly being disbanded from Team Rocket, Meowth was found unconscious by [[Ash's Tepig]] and [[Iris's Axew]]. The group nursed him back to health and invited him to accompany them so as to protect him from trainers wanting to capture the only talking {{p|Meowth}} in Unova. He used his ability to speak to humans and Pokémon many times during their travels together.

He later revealed their travels to be a facade to gain their trust for a mission, and reunited with [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in ''[[BW047|Crisis from the Underground Up!]]''.
 

{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #3467af; border: 5px solid #3467af" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
! style="background: #3467af" | {{color2|1d2c5e|Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth}}
|-
| style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color|1d2c5e|Hometown:}} {{color|1d2c5e|Hollywood}}'''
|-
| style="background: #3467af" align="left" | '''{{color2|1d2c5e|Region|First joined in}} {{color2|1d2c5e|Unova}}'''
|-
! colspan="3" style="background: #ffcb05; {{roundytop|5px}}" | {{color|1d2c5e|Episodes Present}}
|-
| align="center" colspan="3" style="background: #74a3e3; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{color2|1d2c5e|BW043}}{{color|1d2c5e|-}}{{color2|1d2c5e|BW047}}
|}

==See also==
* [[Twerp]] 
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