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HZ010

2023-06-09T14:32:21Z

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title_ja=ネモとコルサと |
title_ja_trans=With Nemo and Colza|
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ja_op=[[Heart-Pounding Diary|ドキメキダイアリー]] |
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* {{BMGf|297157|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|297437|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''ネモとコルサと''' ''With {{tt|Nemo|Nemona}} and {{tt|Colza|Brassius}}'') is the tenth episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,242nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 9, 2023.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Nemona]], a [[Paldea]]n {{pkmn|Champion}}, and [[Artazon]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]].
* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] learns {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}.
* The [[Terastal phenomenon]] is introduced in the anime.
* Roy battles against Brassius and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Nemona]]
* [[Brassius]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pawmo}}
* {{p|Dolliv}}
* {{p|Smoliv}}


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Nemona]]
* [[Brassius]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Murdock]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Pawmo}} ([[Nemona]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Dolliv}} ([[Brassius]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ([[Brassius]]'s; [[Terastal]]lized)
* {{p|Cacnea}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sunflora}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (Trainers'; ×2; debut)
* {{p|Skiploom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (×5)
* {{p|Skiploom}} (×2)
* {{p|Smoliv}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''"What is stored in the fruits on {{p|Dolliv}}'s head?"''
** Choices: Oil, mushrooms, medicine
** Answer: Oil
* The first [[eyecatch]] of the episode features [[Nemona]] and her {{p|Pawmo}} and the second one features [[Brassius]] and his {{p|Dolliv}}.
* This marks the earliest introduction of a {{pkmn|Champion}} into a new [[series]].
* Despite the move having existed since [[Generation III]], this is the [[List of moves by anime debut|first time]] that {{m|Taunt}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This episode did not feature [[Nidothing]]'s video, instead, it was [[Nemona]] who explained the [[Terastal phenomenon]] to [[Liko]] and [[Roy]].
* This is the first episode where Roy battle against a Gym Leader, though it was unofficial.

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

==In other languages==

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Talk:Masters Eight Tournament

2023-03-19T10:33:52Z

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==Rename?==
The Masters Tournament is mentioned by Ash in Pokémon Masters EX during his appearance in The Classic Thunderbolt special event as the Masters Eight Tournament. then rename the page?[[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 23:29, 19 July 2022 (UTC)
:It'll be renamed if the name is different in the anime dub. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 06:35, 20 July 2022 (UTC)
::dont really see why it shouldnt be considered canon to the anime.[[User:Roserade57|Roserade57]] ([[User talk:Roserade57|talk]]) 15:51, 13 August 2022 (UTC)
:::IMO, Pokémon Masters is in a weird position canon-wise, so I too think it's better to wait for the anime to name drop it later. -- [[User:Shinka|Shinka]] ([[User talk:Shinka|talk]]) 00:59, 14 August 2022 (UTC)

==Possible Trivia==
Worth noting that Ash is the only one to win a round with a Pokemon who isn't his designated Ace? He beat Cynthia with Lucario, not Pikachu, who was shown as his ace slash signature Pokemon a la Garchomp, Metagross, and Charizard. It could also be phrased as 'to win a battle where his Ace was defeated', as Pikachu was taken out by Spiritomb while we don't see Leon, Diantha, or Cynthia win after Charizard,Gardevoir, or Garchomp go down.
--[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 10:33, 19 March 2023 (UTC)

Talk:Professor Oak (anime)

2023-02-23T17:39:10Z

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Shouldn't it be mentioned that he appears after almost every episode in Japan, talking about a pokemon or other things or making poetry?[[User:Raykyogrou0|Raykyogrou0]] ([[User talk:Raykyogrou0|talk]]) 21:15, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
:[[Professor Oak's lecture|This]] is an article about the topic, should it be included in [[Professor Oak (anime)|here]]? [[User:Raykyogrou0|Raykyogrou0]] ([[User talk:Raykyogrou0|talk]]) 21:26, 7 April 2013 (UTC)
::That only appears at the end of an episode, so it isn't part of the episode itself. It's also the reason why we don't say "(Pokémon) briefly appeared in (episode) during the Who's that Pokémon? segment", due to it not being in the actual episode itself.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 02:17, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
:::True, but it is part of the anime. It is quite significant that he appears practically every week in japan but in the localized version he only appears every once in a while. That's why I think it should be mentioned in like the trivia or something, linking to that article. [[User:Raykyogrou0|Raykyogrou0]] ([[User talk:Raykyogrou0|talk]]) 18:44, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

==Unova Pokémon==
It was stated in the previous episode that Juniper will be sending Ash's reserves to Oak's lab. Should Ash's Unova Pokémon now be added to this article? [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 01:19, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

==Spoilers==
We have the Sammy article to prevent the 4th movie spoiler but the pics for celebi and charmaleon (as well as DaddyShipping) mention the word oak fix it please! [[User:Mariofan99|Mariofan99]] ([[User talk:Mariofan99|talk]]) 00:24, 9 July 2013 (UTC)

==Yukinori/Yukinari==
Unshou Ishizuka's (Professor Oak's seiyuu) first name (his real one) is Yukinori. Professor oak's Japanese first name is Yukinari. Don't their names look and sound similar? [[User:Doshigataina|Doshigataina]] ([[User talk:Doshigataina|talk]]) 07:20, 25 July 2013 (UTC)

== Rotom Discharge ==

Is this confirmd dat Rotom use Discharge? --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] [[User talk:Altruis|''でんき'']] 05:56, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

Is it confirmd? --[[User:Altruis|Altruis]] [[User talk:Altruis|''でんき'']] 11:05, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
:{{u|05308|User:05308}} [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Professor_Oak_(anime)&diff=1919444&oldid=1919349 added Discharge] with the edit summary ''(→‎On hand: Thunderbolt was shown to be orange only 2 episodes ago)''. This doesn't sound reliable to me, but rather than changing it to Thundershock [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Professor_Oak_(anime)&diff=1946739&oldid=1943740 as you've done], I'd rather have a fluent Japanese speaker confirm what the move is ''before'' we list it. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:12, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
::The move was never named, but I find it highly unlikely that after the decision to make Rotom's thunderbolt orange in the first place, that it would then be yellow in BW130. It is incomprehensibly a different move. [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 17:59, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
:::It doesn't sound like it's Thunderbolt, but if it wasn't named, it is extremely assumptive to say ''which'' move it is. Note that it's against Project Anime guidelines to list Surf or Fly just for a Pokemon swimming or flying if the move isn't commanded; I don't see how this is any different from that. Without the move being named, we can't know that it's specifically Discharge and not any of the other Electric-type moves in existence (or even just a general electrical ability that isn't a move, like the ability for winged Pokemon to fly without using Fly). [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 18:07, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
:::: And the Shinx in BW111? That attack was never named but it had to be listed as something. It was named Discharge because of the direction and look of the attack. It's agreed that this was Discharge [[User:05308|Diamond]] [[Lanturn (Pokémon)|Lanturn]] [[User talk:05308|CodeName: 05308]] 18:29, 2 August 2013 (UTC)
:::::I '''strongly and adamantly''' disagree. If an attack always has the same animation (Leaf Storm, for an example off the top of my head), it's clear when those are being used even without being called out. Things like this situation, however, cannot be identified with reasonable certainty. It doesn't ''have'' to be listed as something, but if you think you simply ''must'', then list it as "unidentified Electric attack". But we can'''not''' assume that it's Discharge when we have no evidence for it. (I'm not familiar with the situation with the Shinx, but if that wasn't noted on-screen as Discharge, it probably shouldn't be ID'd as such on this wiki either.) [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 20:49, 2 August 2013 (UTC)

==Professor Oak's Rotom page?==
Considering the fact that its now appeared in several episodes and co-presents the Holo Caster alongside Professor Oak, surely Rotom deserves its own page? It's definitely notable enough. [[User:Watchermark|Watchermark]] ([[User talk:Watchermark|talk]]) 11:07, 24 October 2013 (UTC)

==Charmeleon==
I was wondering why Charmeleon isn't included as one of Oak's Pokemon? He originally had it when he was a trainer. It appeared in the Celebi Movie, when Oak was younger. I know Oak is older, but even unknown status would make sense for a reference. [[User:MortalPixel|MortalPixel]] ([[User talk:MortalPixel|talk]]) 11:42, 12 November 2013 (EST)
:Have you tried reading the page? I've heard that reading can really help you find the information that's already on the page and has been for some time. ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 17:30, 12 November 2013 (UTC)

== have they ever referenced his wife? ==

If he has a grandson he'd have to have been married. So should this article say he was once married? has it ever been siad in the show or the manga or the games?
--[[User:Archerboy58|Archerboy58]] ([[User talk:Archerboy58|talk]]) 20:54, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
:You don't have to be married to have children. And no, iirc his significant other hasn't been mentioned anywhere. Nor do I think his child/children have been mentioned. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 22:20, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
if he was not married they are not related by law
--[[User:Archerboy58|Archerboy58]] ([[User talk:Archerboy58|talk]]) 23:18, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
:He's not legally related to his kids, you mean...? 1) It's a fictional world, so trying to rigorously apply real world logic is misguided in the first place. 2) IRL, the law in no way determines paternity solely by marriage. A biological father can absolutely be legally obligated to pay child support, and the child can have a right to inheritance. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 23:42, 22 June 2014 (UTC)
::Also adoption exists too. But this is all ultimately irrelevant since we know nothing about his family beyond his grandchildren. --[[User:Funktastic~!|'''It's''' '''Funktastic~!''']][[User talk:Funktastic~!|''話してください'']] 23:54, 22 June 2014 (UTC)

== Gary's Pokémon ==
On the page of [[Gary Oak]], there are multiple Pokémon that are said to be in storage, which I suppose means with Professor Oak. But they aren't in the section ''Residing in the Lab''. Shouldn't they be included in that section? [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 16:58, 25 September 2016 (UTC)
:I don't know if we should assume where they are being stored. [[User:Pumpkinking0192|Pumpkinking0192]] ([[User talk:Pumpkinking0192|talk]]) 17:43, 25 September 2016 (UTC)
::In [[EP065|this episode]] you can see that Gary's Pokémon are stored at Professor Oak's. [[User:Lokki|Lokki]] ([[User talk:Lokki|talk]]) 14:21, 26 September 2016 (UTC)

== Ash's Journeys Team ==

Seeing as their pages and the center Ash 'mon hub say that they are at Oak's lab as part of the rotation for the ''Master'' sub-series, shouldn't they be listed here? --[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 17:39, 23 February 2023 (UTC)

May's Wartortle

2023-02-23T01:16:10Z

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'''May's Wartortle''' (Japanese: '''ハルカのカメール''' ''Haruka's Kameil'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|May}} obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and her sixth overall. She received it from {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:May Squirtle.png|thumb|left|220px|As a {{p|Squirtle}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
After leaving her {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and {{TP|May|Skitty}} in [[Hoenn]], {{an|May}} met up with {{Ash}} in [[Pallet Town]], where one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{p|Squirtle}} took a liking to her. When it did not want to go in Professor Oak's {{i|Poké Ball}}, he allowed it to travel with May, so it went in her Poké Ball instead.

May quickly introduced it to [[Pokémon Contest]]s, where it adapted well. It was first used in the Battle Stage of the {{ci|Saffron}} Contest, defeating [[Harley]]'s {{p|Ariados}}, which was its first major accomplishment on May's team.

In ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', May was still deciding which Pokémon to use in the upcoming {{ka|Silver Town}} Pokémon Contest. She sent out Squirtle, but she was not very satisfied with the way it came out of its Poké Ball as she needed its entrance to be flashier. Squirtle took May's comments to heart and disappeared from her sight for a little while, only to return using accessories made out of flowers in order to look more appealing and impress its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

May reassured Squirtle that it would always look cute in her eyes, and when the Silver Contest got underway, she used it in the Appeals Round. Squirtle began by using Ice Beam while spinning around and then proceeded to use Bubble, creating one large bubble surrounded by several smaller ones. After that, it jumped on the large bubble and used its Ice Beam to destroy the surrounding bubbles. It then used Ice Beam once more, this time aiming on the large bubble. The splash resulting from the explosion was frozen solid, creating several ice pillars and Squirtle finished by posing atop one of them. The performance impressed the judges and placed May among the four {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s moving on to the Contest Battles.

In ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'', Squirtle was used in the [[Appeal|first round]] of the {{to|Wisteria}} Contest. Its performance started with it using {{m|Rapid Spin}} to spin across the stage rapidly. It proceeded with a {{m|Bubble}} attack, making a spiral of bubbles while still spinning around. After that, it used its {{m|Ice Beam}} to destroy the bubbles and create a frozen fountain. It received positive reviews from [[Raoul Contesta|all]] [[Mr. Sukizo|three]] [[Nurse Joy|judges]], advancing May to the second round.

In ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]'', Squirtle was used in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] alongside [[May's Combusken]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Absol}} and {{p|Flygon}} in the {{wp|Single-elimination tournament|quarterfinals}} of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. Its various attacks were vital to May, the two most important aspects coming from Bubble to provide the water half of a Fire and Water combination attack and knocking Flyon out with a super-effective Ice Beam. After Flygon was defeated by Squirtle, Drew's Absol would then defeat Squirtle in turn, leaving the battle to a one-on-one battle between Combusken and Absol.
[[File:May and Wartortle.png|thumb|220px|Wartortle and May]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle during May's travels through [[Johto]]. It was used in the Performance Stage of the [[Wallace Cup]]. Wartortle was sent out with a [[Seal|Foamy Seal]] and began by using {{m|Rapid Spin}} on the water field before finishing with its newly learned {{m|Aqua Tail}}. The performance was good enough to advance May to the next round.

===Personality and characteristics===
May's Squirtle is distinct from [[Ash's Squirtle]], as it is much younger and smaller, mainly because it was intended to be a [[starter Pokémon]]. Squirtle started out relatively shy and was a bit of a crybaby. It has considerably grown since its first appearance, crying less and competing in more Contests. As a Wartortle, it showed a more boisterous attitude with no signs of the tears that defined it as a Squirtle.

===Moves used===
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{{anmov/f|water}}

====Moves improvised====
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! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
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| ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''
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| [[May's Combusken]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Squirtle uses Bubble to surround Combusken. Then Combusken heads towards the opposing Pokémon while using Sky Uppercut. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Flygon}} and {{p|Absol}} in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
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| ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''
| {{m|Fire Spin}} and {{m|Bubble}}
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Combusken uses Fire Spin and Squirtle follows up with Bubble. The two moves fuse into a water and fire whirlwind surrounded by sparks which traps the opponents. It was inspired by [[Tucker]]'s tactical fusion of {{t|Fire}}- and {{type|Water}} [[Move|attacks]]. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Flygon}} and {{p|Absol}} in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
|}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]]====
Squirtle appears in [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

==Trivia==
* Wartortle is May's only Pokémon that is mid-way through its evolutionary family.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Squirtle|Wartortle}}
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{{May's Pokémon|water}} 
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[[Category:May's Pokémon|Wartortle]]

[[de:Maikes Schillok]]
[[es:Wartortle de May/Aura]]
[[fr:Carabaffe de Flora]]
[[it:Wartortle di Vera]]
[[ja:ハルカのカメール]]
[[zh:小遙的卡咪龜]]

May's Wartortle

2023-02-20T03:45:32Z

KrspaceT: /* Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
trainername=May|
pokemonname=Wartortle|
jtrainername=ハルカ|
jpokemonname=カメール|
tmtrainername=Haruka|
tmpokemonname=Kameil|
image=[[File:May Wartortle.png|220px]] |
caption=May's Wartortle |
location=[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}} |
prevonum=007 |
epnum=AG133 |
epname=The Right Place and the Right Mime|
type1=Water|
evolution=1|
firstevoep=DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome|
numeps1=between 59 and 135|
firststagename=Squirtle|
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firstevoname= ''Prior to'' Staging a Heroes' Welcome|
evo1num=008|
current=[[Party|In rotation]]|
enva1=[[Eric Stuart]] ([[AG133]]-[[AG144]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG151]]-[[AG192]])|
java1=[[Tomoe Hanba]]|
enva2=[[Craig Blair]]|
java2=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
}}
'''May's Wartortle''' (Japanese: '''ハルカのカメール''' ''Haruka's Kameil'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|May}} obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and her sixth overall. She received it from {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:May Squirtle.png|thumb|left|220px|As a {{p|Squirtle}}]]
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
After leaving her {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and {{TP|May|Skitty}} in [[Hoenn]], {{an|May}} met up with {{Ash}} in [[Pallet Town]], where one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{p|Squirtle}} took a liking to her. When it did not want to go in Professor Oak's {{i|Poké Ball}}, he allowed it to travel with May, so it went in her Poké Ball instead.

May quickly introduced it to [[Pokémon Contest]]s, where it adapted well. It was first used in the Battle Stage of the {{ci|Saffron}} Contest, defeating [[Harley]]'s {{p|Ariados}}, which was its first major accomplishment on May's team.

In ''[[AG151|Weekend Warrior]]'', May was still deciding which Pokémon to use in the upcoming {{ka|Silver Town}} Pokémon Contest. She sent out Squirtle, but she was not very satisfied with the way it came out of its Poké Ball as she needed its entrance to be flashier. Squirtle took May's comments to heart and disappeared from her sight for a little while, only to return using accessories made out of flowers in order to look more appealing and impress its {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

May reassured Squirtle that it would always look cute in her eyes, and when the Silver Contest got underway, she used it in the Appeals Round. Squirtle began by using Ice Beam while spinning around and then proceeded to use Bubble, creating one large bubble surrounded by several smaller ones. After that, it jumped on the large bubble and used its Ice Beam to destroy the surrounding bubbles. It then used Ice Beam once more, this time aiming on the large bubble. The splash resulting from the explosion was frozen solid, creating several ice pillars and Squirtle finished by posing atop one of them. The performance impressed the judges and placed May among the four {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s moving on to the Contest Battles.

In ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]'', Squirtle was used in the [[Appeal|first round]] of the {{to|Wisteria}} Contest. Its performance started with it using {{m|Rapid Spin}} to spin across the stage rapidly. It proceeded with a {{m|Bubble}} attack, making a spiral of bubbles while still spinning around. After that, it used its {{m|Ice Beam}} to destroy the bubbles and create a frozen fountain. It received positive reviews from [[Raoul Contesta|all]] [[Mr. Sukizo|three]] [[Nurse Joy|judges]], advancing May to the second round.

In ''[[AG181|Thinning the Hoard!]]'', Squirtle was used in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] alongside [[May's Combusken]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Absol}} and {{p|Flygon}} in the {{wp|Single-elimination tournament|quarterfinals}} of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It's various attacks were vital to May, using Rapid Spin to help Combusken jump and using Bubble to provide the water half of a Fire and Water combination attack. After Flygon was defeated, Drew's Absol would then defeat Squirtle, leaving the battle to a one on one battle between Combusken and Absol.
[[File:May and Wartortle.png|thumb|220px|Wartortle and May]]

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', Squirtle was revealed to have evolved into a Wartortle during May's travels through [[Johto]]. It was used in the Performance Stage of the [[Wallace Cup]]. Wartortle was sent out with a [[Seal|Foamy Seal]] and began by using {{m|Rapid Spin}} on the water field before finishing with its newly learned {{m|Aqua Tail}}. The performance was good enough to advance May to the next round.

===Personality and characteristics===
May's Squirtle is distinct from [[Ash's Squirtle]], as it is much younger and smaller, mainly because it was intended to be a [[starter Pokémon]]. Squirtle started out relatively shy and was a bit of a crybaby. It has considerably grown since its first appearance, crying less and competing in more Contests. As a Wartortle, it showed a more boisterous attitude with no signs of the tears that defined it as a Squirtle.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water||May {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Wartortle Rapid Spin|1=Wartortle Aqua Tail|2=Squirtle Water Gun|3=Squirtle Rapid Spin}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rapid Spin|1=Aqua Tail|2=Water Gun as a Squirtle|3=Rapid Spin as a Squirtle}}|image2=May Squirtle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bubble|1=Ice Beam|2=Withdraw|3=Tackle|4=Rapid Spin|5=Water Gun}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bubble|1=Ice Beam|2=Withdraw|3=Tackle}} as a Squirtle}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|AG137|Hooked on Onix}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|AG139|On Cloud Arcanine}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|AG139|On Cloud Arcanine}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG143|The Saffron Con}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|AG152|On Olden Pond|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Withdraw|AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!}}
{{anmov|water|Aqua Tail|DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Bubble Sky Uppercut combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''
| {{m|Bubble}} and {{m|Sky Uppercut}}
| [[May's Combusken]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Squirtle uses Bubble to surround Combusken. Then Combusken heads towards the opposing Pokémon while using Sky Uppercut. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Flygon}} and {{p|Absol}} in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Water and Fire Whirlwind.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''
| {{m|Fire Spin}} and {{m|Bubble}}
| [[May's Combusken]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Combusken uses Fire Spin and Squirtle follows up with Bubble. The two moves fuse into a water and fire whirlwind surrounded by sparks which traps the opponents. It was inspired by [[Tucker]]'s tactical fusion of {{t|Fire}}- and {{type|Water}} [[Move|attacks]]. The combination was used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against [[Drew]]'s {{p|Flygon}} and {{p|Absol}} in the [[Kanto Grand Festival]].
|}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]]====
Squirtle appears in [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

==Trivia==
* Wartortle is May's only Pokémon that is mid-way through its evolutionary family.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Squirtle|Wartortle}}
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{{May's Pokémon|water}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:May's Pokémon|Wartortle]]

[[de:Maikes Schillok]]
[[es:Wartortle de May/Aura]]
[[fr:Carabaffe de Flora]]
[[it:Wartortle di Vera]]
[[ja:ハルカのカメール]]
[[zh:小遙的卡咪龜]]

May's Beautifly

2023-02-20T03:36:09Z

KrspaceT: /* Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire */ A more accurate description IMO

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Bug|
type2=Flying|
trainername=May|
pokemonname=Beautifly|
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current=[[Party|In rotation]]|
enva1=[[Tara Jayne]]|
enva2=[[Rachael Lillis]]|
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}}
'''May's Beautifly''' (Japanese: '''ハルカのアゲハント''' ''Haruka's Agehunt'') was the first [[wild Pokémon]] that {{an|May}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], and her second overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
While assisting [[Janet]] in the [[Rustboro City]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', May watched Janet's Beautifly perform and decided that she wanted one for herself. In [[AG014|the next episode]], May caught a Wurmple, her first Pokémon, with the help of [[Forrest Franklin]] and her {{TP|May|Torchic}}. At the end of the day, May introduced her new friend to the rest of the group. When {{an|Brock}} presented lunch, Wurmple quickly ate everyone's food before falling sound asleep, leaving everyone stunned.
[[File:May Wurmple gluttonous nature.png|thumb|220px|left|As a Wurmple, gorging on food]]
In ''[[AG021|Which Wurmple's Which?]]'', May argued with [[Jessie]] over which one of them had the better Wurmple. After [[Max]] concluded that the two Wurmple are exactly the same, they began battling, but {{TRT}} was sent blasting off by {{AP|Pikachu}}. May soon realized that she has Jessie's Wurmple and that Jessie has hers. While with Team Rocket, Wurmple caused trouble for them by eating what little food they had, proving to be far more gluttonous than Jessie's Wurmple. Eventually, Wurmple was handed back to May in exchange for Jessie's Wurmple.

In ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water]]'', May and Jessie once again pitted their two Wurmple against each other in battle, where they simultaneously evolved into {{p|Silcoon}} and {{p|Cascoon}}, respectively.

In ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]'', Silcoon once again battled Cascoon in an attempt to prove to Jessie that her Pokémon was not a Silcoon, evolving into {{p|Beautifly}} in the process. Later on, Cascoon evolved as well and the two once again fought, with Beautifly winning.
[[File:AG028.png|thumb|220px|Beautifly vs Dustox]]
In [[AG033|''Now'' That's ''Flower Power!'']], Beautifly was seen practicing with May for the [[Slateport City]] Pokémon Contest as it was having trouble using its {{m|Silver Wind}} attack. Its routine had some flaws that would not look good in a Contest, as [[Drew]] pointed out.

In ''[[AG035|Win, Lose or Drew!]]'', May used Beautifly for the Slateport Contest. Beautifly's performance impressed the [[Contest Judge|judges]] enough to get May past the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. Unfortunately, their success was short-lived when Beautifly was defeated by [[Drew's Roselia]] in the first match of the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]].

Later, in ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]'', Beautifly entered the [[Fallarbor Town]] Contest, where it impressed the judges in the Appeal Round. In the second round, it went up against Jessie's Dustox. It initially struggled, but was able to win by dealing a variety of damage to Dustox, which caused the rainbow device on her bow tie to break, revealing her as a cheater. In the final round, Beautifly battled {{ho|Grace}} and her {{p|Medicham}}. After a hard fought battle, Beautifly was declared the victor, earning May her first [[Ribbon]].
[[File:May Beautifly Bulbasaur Hoenn Grand Festival.png|thumb|220px|left|Beautifly and Bulbasaur in the Hoenn Grand Festival]]
In ''[[AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin']]'', Beautifly got May through to the second round of the [[Rank (Contest)|R1]] {{to|Rubello}} Contest with a beautiful [[Contest combination|combination]] of {{m|Morning Sun}} and Silver Wind.

In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', May used Beautifly in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]]. [[James]], using Dustox, took advantage of Beautifly's own attack to quickly win their round, riding the attack to quickly score and knocking May out of the competition.

In ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]'', Beautify managed to get past the preliminary Appeals Round of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]] by using Silver Wind. Later, in ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'' Beautifly teamed up with {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in the first battle round against [[Harley's Cacturne]] and {{p|Banette}}. The duo showed off stunning combinations, such as with Silver Wind and {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and won the match.
[[File:May and Beautifly.png|thumb|220px|Beautifly and May]]
Before heading off to the [[Kanto]] [[region]], May stopped by Petalburg City and left her Beautifly under the care of her mother, [[Caroline]].

=====Kanto=====
In ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', Beautifly returned temporarily, having learned {{m|Psychic}}. Along with {{TP|May|Combusken}}, it battled Drew's Roselia and {{p|Butterfree}} where they eventually lost.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Beautifly reappeared in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' when May came to [[Sinnoh]] to compete in the [[Wallace Cup]]. In ''[[DP079|Strategy with a Smile!]]'', May used Beautifly to battle [[Zoey]] in the semifinals of the competition. It proved to still be very strong and talented, as it defeated [[Zoey's Glameow]].

===Personality and characteristics===
As a Wurmple, it would gorge itself on food and then fall asleep, unlike Jessie's more sedate and well-behaved Wurmple. It also had a remarkably lazy personality. When it evolved into Silcoon and then Beautifly, however, it became more calm and mellow. As a Beautifly, it often likes to sit atop May's head, and it appears to only do so to those it considers her friends, such as when it landed on top of Ash's head after it and May came to Sinnoh.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{bug color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a Wurmple
! style="background:#{{bug color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Silcoon
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:May Wurmple.png|220px]]
| [[File:May Silcoon.png|220px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|May Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Silver Wind|1=Psychic|2=Aerial Ace|3=Morning Sun|4=Gust|5=String Shot}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Silver Wind|1=Psychic|2=Aerial Ace|3=Morning Sun|4=Gust|5=String Shot}}|image2=May {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Beautifly Tackle|1=Wurmple String Shot|2=Silcoon Tackle|3=Wurmple Tackle|4=Silcoon String Shot}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=String Shot as a Wurmple|2=Tackle as a Silcoon|3=Tackle as a Wurmple|4=String Shot as a Silcoon}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|AG014|All in a Day's Wurmple}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|AG028|Seeing is Believing!}}
{{anmov|bug|Silver Wind|AG033|Now That's Flower Power!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Morning Sun|AG078|Cruisin' for a Losin'|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP079|Strategy with a Smile!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{bug color}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:String Shot Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|String Shot}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly charges towards the opponent with Tackle, it uses String Shot to create a swirling string of web.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Silver String Tornado.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Silver Wind}}, {{m|String Shot}}, and {{m|Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly uses the String Shot Tackle combination, it uses Silver Wind to create a Silver String Tornado. Then Beautifly tackles the opponent and entangles it with the String Shot.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Silver Wind Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG051|Come What May!]]''
| {{m|Silver Wind}} and {{m|Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Beautifly charges at the opponent, it uses Silver Wind to create two silver whirlwinds the traps the opponent. Then Beautifly tackles the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Vine Silver Wind.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''
| {{m|Vine Whip}} and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| [[May's Bulbasaur]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur would use her vines and wrap them around the foe's foot and when she let go her opponent would spin. Beautifly would then use Silver Wind to accelerate them.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Razor Leaf-Silver Wind combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]''
| {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Silver Wind}}
| [[May's Bulbasaur]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf and Beautifly uses Silver Wind. The two moves combine to land a critical hit on the opponents.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Psychic Fire Power Up.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]''
| {{m|Psychic}} and {{m|Blizzard}} or {{m|Fire Spin}}
| [[May's Combusken]] or [[May's Skitty]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="{{roundybr|5px}}; text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Beautifly uses Psychic to power-up a move making it faster and powerful like Combusken's Fire Spin or Skitty's Blizzard.
|}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{bug color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:AG Characters and Pokémon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:PK14 JP poster.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
|}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]]====
Beautifly appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]].

====[[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]]====
Beautifly appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:May Beautifly AP.png|thumb|200px|Beautifly in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
May's Beautifly appeared in ''[[SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!]]'', where May chose it as her {{pkmn|Contest}} Pokémon. During the final portion of the battle round, it went up against [[Drew's Roselia]] and lost.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|May Beautifly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=String Shot|2=Silver Wind}} AP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=String Shot|2=Silver Wind}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov|bug|Silver Wind|SP21|The Enchanting Pokémon Soul!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Beautifly is {{an|May}}'s only Pokémon whose base stage is not a [[starter Pokémon]] in either the [[core series]] or the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]].
* Beautifly is May's only Pokémon with an even gender ratio.
* Beautifly was May's first Pokémon to evolve and her first fully evolved Pokémon.
* Beautifly, as a Wurmple, was the only Pokémon that May {{pkmn2|caught}} by battling, as her other Pokémon were either given to her, chose to go with her, or were caught by accident.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Wurmple|Silcoon|Beautifly}}
* [[Jessie's Dustox]]
{{-}}
{{May's Pokémon|bug|flying}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:May's Pokémon|Beautifly]]
[[Category:Ash & Pikachu characters]]

[[de:Maikes Papinella]]
[[es:Beautifly de May/Aura]]
[[fr:Charmillon de Flora]]
[[it:Beautifly di Vera]]
[[ja:ハルカのアゲハント]]
[[zh:小遙的狩獵鳳蝶]]

Orson

2022-12-29T04:18:20Z

KrspaceT:

[[File:Orson.png|thumb|250px|Orson]]
'''Orson''' (Japanese: '''オルニス''' ''Ornis'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]''.

Orson entered the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] to retain his title as the defending winner. He entered with his male {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}. During the competition, he had his Pokémon stay mostly in second position.

By the third leg, only Orson's Starly and [[Ash's Noibat]] were in the running following {{TRT}}'s sabotage attempts. The Pokémon passed through a valley with strong wind currents, and while Noibat was blown away, Orson and Starly were fully prepared for this. Orson had Starly fold his wings, so that he could nosedive through the valley. Noibat was able to recover however, and a head-to-head race to the finish unfolded between him and Starly. Starly was ultimately victorious as he finished by a noselength, giving Orson the win.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orson
|pkmn=Starly
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Orson Starly.png
|epnum=XY077
|epname=A Relay in the Sky!
|vajp=Chinatsu Akasaki
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Starly}} is one of Orson's Pokémon.

He was used in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. Starly was the third Pokémon to be used by Orson, and took over the ribbon from Orson's {{p|Staraptor}}. He started in second position, right after [[Ash's Noibat]]. He stayed in this position, until they flew over a valley with strong wind currents. While Noibat was blown away, Orson and Starly were prepared for this. Orson had Starly fold his wings, and as such he was able to nosedive through the valley. However, Noibat was able to recover itself, and a head-to-head race to the finish unfolded. Starly was ultimately able to win by a noselength, winning Orson the competition.

None of Starly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orson
|pkmn=Staravia
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Orson Staravia.png
|epnum=XY077
|epname=A Relay in the Sky!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staravia}} is one of Orson's Pokémon.

He was used in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. Staravia was the first Pokémon to be used by Orson. He was able to stay behind [[Ash's Fletchinder]] in second position. He briefly took over the lead until it was taken over by an {{p|Altaria}}. He was then successfully able to deliver his ribbon to Orson's {{p|Staraptor}} for the second leg.

None of Staravia's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Orson
|pkmn=Staraptor
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Orson Staraptor.png
|epnum=XY077
|epname=A Relay in the Sky!
|vajp=Tsuguo Mogami
|vaen=Sarah Natochenny
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} is one of Orson's Pokémon.

He was used in the [[Pokémon Sky Relay]]. Staraptor was the second Pokémon to be used by Orson and took over the ribbon from Orson's {{p|Staravia}}. He was able to stay in second position, behind [[Team Rocket trio|Team R]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} (in reality, this was {{MTR}} controlling a Pelipper mecha). He was unable to keep this up however, as he was held back by strong wind currents and a field of towering rocks. His second position was then quickly taken over by [[Ash's Hawlucha]], who used the rocks to launch itself forward. Staraptor was successfully able to deliver his ribbon to Orson's {{p|Starly}} for the final leg.

None of Staraptor's moves are known.}}

==Pokémon competitions==
Orson has competed in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Winner (two-time winner; ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color light}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
|ja=梅原裕一郎 ''Yūichirō Umehara''
|en=[[Jake Paque]]
|fi=Ilkka Villi
|pl=Krzysztof Szczepaniak
|es_eu=Luis Miguel Cajal}}

==Names==
{| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| オルニス ''Ornis''
| From ὄρνις ''órnis'', Ancient Greek for bird
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Avian
| From ''aviazione'', aviation
|}
{{-}}
{{Project COD notice}}

[[Category:Kalos characters of the day]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Flying-type Trainers]]

[[es:Orson]]
[[fr:Auderick]]
[[it:Avian]]
[[ja:オルニス]]
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World Coronation Series

2022-11-16T22:45:10Z

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[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|250px|The World Coronation Series logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'' and concluded in [[JN132]].

==Registration==
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.

Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.

==Rules==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|WCS ranks]]
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:

* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')

The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which updates the rankings after each battle. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings.

Trainers can usually only battle against other Trainers in the same class. However, the top-ranked Trainer of the Ultra Class can only advance to the Master Class by defeating the lowest-ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in a special '''entrance battle''' (Japanese: '''入れ替え戦''' ''Promotion Match'').

On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.
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===Normal Class===
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.

Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.

The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.

===Great Class===
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Great Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.

The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].

===Ultra Class===
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Ultra Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, and each participant's opponent is decided for them. Battles in Ultra Class are usually broadcast worldwide, held in stadiums and other such venues, and have commentators apart from the evaluation of the Drone Rotom.

Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules:

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with one to three Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.
* Each challenger can only use one of the following techniques per match: [[Mega Evolution]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Dynamax]].

The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].

The highest ranked Trainer of this class must defeat the lowest ranked member of the Masters Eight for their position in the Master Class.

===Master Class===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called the '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). Commission members are responsible for evaluating and accepting any temporary changes to the rules of an official battle that is agreed between both Trainers.

They battle each other at the end of the season in a single-elimination tournament called the [[Masters Eight Tournament]], where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The tournament is held at the [[Wyndon Stadium]]. During the tournament, battles are refereed by [[Gym guide|Dan]] as opposed to Drone Rotom.

Outside the Masters Eight Tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against other members in the same class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Ultra Class.

The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].
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==Ranking==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]
The following is a list of named participants in the latest season of the World Coronation Series by ranking as of [[JN132]]. The Master Class is ordered by the results of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]]:

↓ - ''Indicates an unspecified rank drop due to a loss.''

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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{Ash}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 8{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN132|Monarch]].
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Leon}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 1{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN132|Runner-up]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Cynthia}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 2{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN125|Top 4]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Diantha]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 5{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN122|Top 4]] - Lost against Leon.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Steven}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 3{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN118|Top 8]] - Lost against Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Lance}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 4{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN116|Top 8]] - Lost against Diantha.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Alain]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 6{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN115|Top 8 ]]- Lost against Leon.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Iris}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| 7{{tt|*|Prior to the start of the Masters Eight Tournament}}
| style="text-align: left;" | [[JN117|Top 8]] - Lost against Cynthia.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Raihan]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN109|9}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank swapped with Ash after losing an entrance battle.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Drasna]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN104|12↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Volkner]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN077|27↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Marnie]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN099|29↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Bea]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN086|30↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{EF|Flint}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN109|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Knocked out of the Masters Eight off-screen.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN033|895↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Rinto]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Dozer]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Korrina}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Hayden]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Visquez]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Lob]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown↓}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

====Masters Eight====
[[File:Masters Eight anime.png|thumb|250px|The current Masters Eight]]
{{main|Masters Eight Tournament}}
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.

The previous season's Masters Eight Tournament ended in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''; the current season's tournament began in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'' and ended in [[JN132]].

=====Gallery=====
<gallery>
Leon Lance Monarch.png|Leon being crowned the Monarch of the World Coronation Series in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''
Ash Monarch.png|Ash being crowned the Monarch of the World Coronation Series in [[JN132]]
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* In Japanese, the World Coronation Series shares its name with a [[Pokémon World Championships|real life event]].
* The ranking and progression system of the competition is similar to the operation of the {{gal|Battle Tower}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* {{Ash}}'s first battles in the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against {{type|Electric}} [[Type expert|users]].
* [[Hoenn]] and [[Alola]] are the only [[region]]s to not have featured any World Coronation Series battles onscreen.
* While Ash represents the Alola region as its regional Champion, no Trainers actually native to said region are known to have participated in the World Coronation Series.
* Ash is the only known competitor in the World Coronation Series shown to use [[Z-Move]]s.
* In regard to the members of the current Masters Eight:
** [[Alain]] is the only one who is not a {{pkmn|Champion}}.
** {{an|Iris}} is the only one who is not known to utilize [[Mega Evolution]], Z-Moves, or [[Dynamax]], while Ash is the only one to use all three.
** {{an|Steven}} is the only member to not use a [[Dragon (type)|Dragon-type]] Pokemon at any point (including type-change via Mega Evolution).

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación
|id=Kejuaraan Dunia Pokémon
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew
|pt=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial
|ru=Кубок Коронаций
|vi=Giải vô địch Pokémon Thế giới
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Battle Festival Challenge''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|fi=Ottelujuhlahaaste
|fr=Festival des Combats
|es_la=Reto del Festival de Batallas
|es_eu=Festival Desafío de Combate
|it=Festival delle sfide Pokémon
|de=Kampf-Festival-Herausforderung
|pl=Wyzwanie Festiwalu Bitew
|pt_br=Desafio do Festival de Batalhas
|pt_eu=Desafio do Festival de Combates
}}
|
''Pokémon Battle Commission''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|fi=Pokémon-ottelukomissio
|fr=Commission des Combats Pokémon
|es_la=Comisión de Batallas Pokémon
|es_eu=Comité de Combates Pokémon
|id=Komisi Pertarungan Pokémon
|it=Commissione Lotte Pokémon
|de=Pokémon Kampf Kommission
|pl=Komisja Bitew Pokémonów
|pt_br=Comissão de Batalha Pokémon
|pt_eu=Comissão de Combates Pokémon
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Normal Class''
{{Langtable|color={{blue color}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|fi=Perusluokka
|fr=Normal Class
|es=Clase Normal
|id=Kelas Normal
|it=Classe Base
|de=Regulärklasse
|pl=Klasa Podstawowa
|pt=Classe Normal
}}
|
''Great Class''
{{Langtable|color={{green color}}|bordercolor={{green color dark}}
|fi=Teholuokka
|fr=Super Class
|es_la=Clase Superior
|es_eu=Clase Excelente
|id=Kelas Super
|it=Classe Mega
|de=Superklasse
|pl=Superklasa
|pt=Classe Grande
}}
|
''Ultra Class''
{{Langtable|color={{yellow color}}|bordercolor={{yellow color dark}}
|fi=Ultraluokka
|fr=Hyper Class
|es_la=Clase Ultra
|es_eu=Clase Superior
|id=Kelas Ultra
|it=Classe Ultra
|de=Hyperklasse
|pl=Ultraklasa
|pt=Classe Ultra
}}
|
''Master Class''
{{Langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|fi=Mestariluokka
|fr=Master Class
|es=Clase Maestra
|id=Kelas Master
|it=Classe Master
|de=Meisterklasse
|pl=Klasa Mistrzów
|pt_br=Classe Mestre
|pt_eu=Classe Mestra
}}
|
|}
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Masters Eight''
{{Langtable|color={{red color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}
|fi=Mestarikahdeksikko
|fr=Huit Maîtres
|es=Ocho Maestros
|id=Delapan Master
|it=Otto Professionisti
|de=Acht Meister
|pl=Mistrzowska Ósemka
|pt_br=Oito Mestres
|pt_eu=Oito Magistrais
}}
|
''Monarch''
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|fi=Monarkki
|fr=Monarque
|es=Monarca
|it=Monarca
|de=Monarchen
|pl=Monarcha
|pt=Monarca
}}
|}

==See also==
* [[World Championships]]
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}

{{League}} 
{{anime competitions|Galar}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]

[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]

Ash's Dracovish

2022-10-28T17:49:08Z

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|pokemonname=Dracovish
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ウオノラゴン
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Uonoragon
|image=[[File:Ash Dracovish.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Dracovish
|location=[[Wild Area]]
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability={{a|Strong Jaw}}
|nature=Naive{{tt|*|Games only, via event distribution}}
|evolution=1
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|type2=Dragon
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|epname=A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
|firstevoep=JN050
|firstevoname=A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
|java1=N/A
|java2=[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]
|enva2=[[Sean Schemmel]]
}}

'''Ash's Dracovish''' (Japanese: '''サトシのウオノラゴン''' ''Satoshi's Uonoragon'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', the second one he caught in the [[Galar]] [[region]], and his fifty-seventh overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash and Dracovish.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish and Ash]]
{{p|Dracovish}} first appeared when [[Cara Liss]] and [[Bray Zenn]] restored it and an {{p|Arctozolt}} from [[Fossil]]s they had discovered in the [[Wild Area]]. {{Ash}} attempted to greet it, but it responded by trying to bite him and then proceeded to chase him and {{AP|Pikachu}}. As it chased Ash, he commanded Pikachu to use {{m|Electroweb}} to stop it, but Dracovish tore through it and accidentally attacked Arctozolt, which got angered and created a field of ice using {{m|Icy Wind}}, that both Ash and Dracovish slipped on, resulting in Ash winding up on top of the {{pkmn|category|Fossil Pokémon}} as it ran away. It ran a long way to a pond, where Ash realized it had just wanted a swim. After they had returned to their starting point, Cara Liss and Bray Zenn let Ash and [[Goh]] keep the Fossil Pokémon, since they had already gotten the data they wanted about them. As such, Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} Dracovish, while Goh caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt}}.
[[File:Ash Dracovish Kids Marine Athletic Race.png|thumb|250px|Dracovish in the Kids Marine Athletic Race]]
In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', Ash entered Dracovish in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]]. After winning the race, Dracovish helped to free [[Chloe]] from a cave she had been trapped in by using its newly revealed {{m|Fishious Rend}}.

In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', Ash used Dracovish in his [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Iris}} at the [[Opelucid Gym]], sending it out against [[Iris's Dragonite]]. Dracovish succeeded in catching Dragonite in its mouth with Fishious Rend, before defeating it with a super effective {{m|Ice Fang}}. Next, Dracovish went up against [[Iris's Haxorus]], but was quickly defeated by a combination of {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psycho Cut}}.

In ''[[JNS03|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)]]'', Dracovish helped in an attempt to stop a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} from reaching [[Spear Pillar]].

In ''[[JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!]]'', Dracovish became fascinated by {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}'s leek as it was trying to learn {{m|Meteor Assault}} during Ash's visit to the [[Lumiose Gym]]. By biting down on the leek, Dracovish inadvertently ended up stabilizing it enough to help Sirfetch'd master the move. Dracovish subsequently joined Sirfetch'd in a [[Double Battle]] against {{an|Clemont}}, during which it mimicked Sirfetch'd's Meteor Assault pose and ended up learning {{m|Dragon Rush}} as a result. With this new move, it swiftly defeated [[Clemont's Diggersby]], giving Ash the victory.
[[File:JN104.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish facing Drasna's Noivern]]
In ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', Ash used Dracovish as his second Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against [[Drasna]] at the [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]] stadium. It first went up against {{p|Noivern}}, who managed to cut Dracovish's stamina in half with {{m|Super Fang}}, but was so badly hit by Dracovish's Ice Fang in the process that Drasna subsequently [[recall]]ed it and sent out her {{p|Altaria}}, which she soon proceeded to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Although Ash got the idea to drench Altaria's feathers with {{m|Water Gun}}, his strategy to exploit this failed due to him not knowing that Mega Altaria is part {{t|Fairy}} type, rendering Dracovish's Dragon Rush useless against it. As such, Ash chose to then recall Dracovish, but it almost immediately came back out to cheer for Sirfetch'd. After Sirfetch'd had taken Altaria down with it, Dracovish returned to the battle, with Sirfetch'd cheering for it. With this mental support, Dracovish was able to push through Noivern's attacks and defeat it, making Ash the winner of the match and increasing his ranking.
[[File:Ash Dracovish Strong Jaw.png|thumb|250px|Strong Jaw activated]]
In ''[[JN105|Reuniting for the First Time!]]'', Ash used Dracovish during his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], using it against Wallace's {{p|Walrein}}. Both Pokémon were eventually recalled.

In [[JN114]], Ash visited Pallet Town and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Dracovish. During the visit, Dracovish relaxed with {{AP|Glalie}}. Dracovish then watched Ash's battle against [[Paul]], where he emerged victorious. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

In [[JN118]], Dracovish was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. It first battled against {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, managing to deal some damage to it with a powerful Fishious Rend, but was later defeated by {{p|Aggron}} after a collision between {{m|Heavy Slam}} and Dragon Rush.

In [[JN124]], Dracovish was Ash's fourth Pokémon used to battle {{an|Cynthia}} in the Masters Eight Tournament, where it was first pitted against her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, who was soon swapped for {{p|Roserade}}. The Bouquet Pokémon managed to {{status|poison}} Dracovish with {{m|Poison Jab}} before being defeated. Though Ash tried to recall Dracovish, it refused to be switched out and went on to fight Cynthia's {{p|Milotic}}, managing to deal heavy damage to it before going down.

In [[JN130]], Dracovish was the fifth Pokémon Ash used against {{an|Leon}} in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. While fighting against Leon's {{p|Dragapult}} and taking a blow from {{M|Dragon Darts}}, it unexpectedly awakened an innate ability that allowed it to bind Dragapult and deal heavy hits on it with {{M|Ice Fang}}, before being hit by a {{m|Dragon Tail}} and forced to return to its {{i|Poké Ball}}.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Dracovish biting leek.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish biting Sirfetch'd's leek]]
Dracovish has a habit of nibbling on people's heads, especially Ash. Dracovish even likes playing in places where there is a lot of water to swim in and enjoys spending time with other {{t|Water}} Pokémon, as shown by it hanging out with [[Goh]]'s Water Pokémon at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. While Dracovish is a somewhat slow swimmer, its strong legs and gills allow it to run underwater at high speeds if it sinks to the bottom. In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', its unusual body composition helped it and Ash come in first in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]].

Dracovish strongly dislikes disappointing Ash, becoming extremely determined to prove itself, as shown in ''On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!'' when it used Fishious Rend after Ash assured it that it was alright if it did not know the move, and in [[JN124]] where it got {{status|poison}}ed by {{p|Roserade}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}} and became very agitated as a result.

Dracovish can be easily distracted; not realizing it had been called out to battle in ''Thrash of the Titans!'' and instead started nibbling on Ash. However it is extremely eager when it comes to Pokémon battles, showing a similar tendency to get fired up like Ash. It rushes to take on opponents during battles such as Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} when it was first revived, and defeated Iris's Dragonite in its first ever official battle.

Dracovish developed a close friendship with {{AP|Sirfetch'd}} after training with it at the [[Lumiose Gym]], especially when Sirfetch'd gave it permission to bite on its leek as thanks for its help in mastering {{m|Meteor Assault}}. Also, during the battle against [[Drasna]] in ''[[JN104|Taking Two For The Team!]]'', Dracovish stayed out of its Poké Ball to cheer Sirfetch'd on. Dracovish seems to be drawn towards other swaying movements as well, such as the plumage on {{p|Altaria}}'s head, and easily gets the urge to bite down on whatever's making the motion.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|dragon|Ash Dracovish {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Gun|1=Fishious Rend|2=Ice Fang|3=Dragon Rush}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Gun|1=Fishious Rend|2=Ice Fang|3=Dragon Rush}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!}}
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{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!}}
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===Fossils===
{{main|Fossil}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Dracovish JNM.png|thumb|right|200px|Dracovish in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Dracovish was used in Ash's [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{an|Iris}} in [[JNM19]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|dragon}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Fang|JNM19}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}
{{-}}

==In the games==
===Core series games===
Dracovish, along with the rest of Ash's ''Journeys'' team, was [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/08/220805_cm01.html?rss=220805 made available] in {{game|Sword and Shield|s}} through Pokémon anime broadcasts in Japan. These Pokémon utilize a common password which was revealed during the Japanese TV broadcasts. Players could claim Dracovish with the password '''GANJ0UAG0882''', a reference to its [[Ability]] {{a|Strong Jaw}} (Japanese: '''{{tt|がんじょうあご|Ganjō Ago}}''' ''Strong Jaw''), and its [[National Pokédex]] [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|number]]. It has 31 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}}, as well as 30 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}}.

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===Spin-off games===
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Dracovish in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Dracovish, along with the rest of {{mas|Ash}}'s ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, appears during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} and {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Blazing Battle with Ash}} special events in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Dracovish appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

====As an opponent====
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==Trivia==
* Dracovish is {{Ash}}'s first:
** [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
** {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon}}.
** {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon not weak to {{type|Ice}} moves.
** {{type|Water}} Pokémon since {{AP|Greninja}}, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Froakie}} in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', 334 episodes earlier.
** [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Single-stage Pokémon]] since {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which he caught in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', 301 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to defeat a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}'s Pokémon, defeating [[Iris's Dragonite]] in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]''.
** Pokémon to have its [[Ability]] confirmed in the {{pkmn|anime}} since {{AP|Fletchinder}} in ''[[XY076|A Not-so-Flying Start!]]'', 328 episodes earlier.
* At 50 episodes, Dracovish's capture marks the longest gap between the beginning of a new [[series]] and Ash capturing a Pokémon introduced during the concurrent [[generation]].
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Dracovish as (Japanese: 古代ガラルの覇者 ''The ruler of ancient [[Galar]]'') when discussing Ash's team.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dracovish}}

==References==
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Ash's Gengar

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'''Ash's Gengar''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲンガー''' ''Satoshi's Gangar'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fourth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
====With another Trainer====
[[File:Gengar and Former Trainer.png|thumb|left|250px|Being left by its original Trainer]]
As revealed in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] living in [[Vermilion City]], three years before the events of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. However, as he started losing {{pkmn|battle}}s and failing to catch other Pokémon in Gengar's presence, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} attributed his misfortunes to a curse caused by Gengar and decided to get rid of it. Before he abandoned it, he instructed Gengar to wait for him at the place that would later become the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

====As a wild Pokémon====
Not knowing its Trainer had no intention of returning for it, Gengar obediently waited for its Trainer, even staying at the building as it was being converted into [[Professor Cerise]]'s research center. It tried to scare the {{pkmn|Professor}} off by haunting the building, but as he only found its actions amusing, it eventually gave up trying to frighten him.

Gengar debuted in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', where it resumed its mischievous activity by scaring [[Ren]], making its presence known for {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] in the process. The latter tried to catch it, but Gengar simply deflected all of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s he threw at it. It eventually fled when [[Chloe]] commanded {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} to use {{m|Spark}}. It was later seen at the end of the episode, perched atop the Laboratory.

At the end of ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Gengar phased through the wall and watched Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon as they returned from [[Unova]].

In ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar once again began causing trouble at the Laboratory and subsequently hid in Ash's shadow. When Ash ran into Gengar's former Trainer, it overheard the latter bragging about how much he enjoyed being free from its curse. Angered by the revelation that its Trainer abandoned it, Gengar started attacking him. When the Trainer fled in fear, Gengar ran off as well. {{TRT}} found Gengar and asked it to join them, but when it refused, they instead tried to capture it. Ash showed up, managed to free Gengar, and convinced it to fight Team Rocket alongside him. After Gengar defeated Team Rocket's two {{p|Dusclops}}, Ash collapsed from a fever he had unknowingly caught earlier. When Ash woke up at the laboratory, Gengar appeared and dropped a Poké Ball for him, indicating it wanted to join his [[party|team]]. Ash accepted the request and caught Gengar.

====With Ash====
[[File:JN018.png|thumb|250px|Gengar battling Visquez's Raichu]]
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Gengar in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Gengar substituted for {{AP|Pikachu}} while going up against Visquez's {{p|Raichu}}, and it managed to defeat it with {{m|Psychic}}. Gengar then went up against Visquez's second Pokémon, {{p|Electrode}}, but was soon defeated, though not before dealing some [[damage]] on its opponent.
[[File:Ash and Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar and Ash]]
In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Ash brought Gengar with him to [[Shalour City]] for a World Coronation Series Battle Festival Challenge. During Ash's match with {{an|Korrina}}, Gengar went up against her {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, getting defeated by the latter without managing to deal any damage on either.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', Ash used Gengar to face a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Coalossal}} alongside {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Dragapult}}. During the battle, Gengar saved the lives of a group of {{tc|Worker}}s who were nearby.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]] after withdrawing his {{AP|Lucario}} from the battle against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}. It managed to disorient and deal massive damage to Luxray, forcing Volkner to switch it out for his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}, which was able to match Gengar's speed. Rotom gained the upper hand by {{status|paralyzing}} Gengar with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, and subsequently defeated it with a powered-up super-effective {{m|Hex}}.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Gengar [[Devolution|devolved]] into {{p|Haunter}}, then {{p|Gastly}}, and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.
[[File:Ash Gengar and Allister.png|thumb|250px|Gengar and Allister]]
In ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]'', one of the spirits from a {{p|Spiritomb}} possessed Ash after he touched its [[Odd Keystone]]. After [[Allister]] had driven the spirit out of Ash's body, Gengar chased after it into Ash's shadow and grabbed it with Psychic. Working together with [[Goh's Absol]], the two managed to return the lost spirit to Spiritomb, ending the Forbidden Pokémon's rampage.

In ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', Gengar was [[Dynamax]]ed by Ash at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]]. When Ash learned that Gengar couldn't achieve the Gigantamax form he had heard of simply by training, he followed Allister's advice and set out to collect [[Max Mushrooms]] to make {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, which could enable Gengar to Gigantamax. When getting the third cluster of Max Mushrooms, Gengar defended Ash from a {{p|Drakloak}} that had gone wild after being agitated by [[Goh's Grookey]]. Once the soup was done, Gengar ate it and was able to successfully Gigantamax.

In ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'', Ash used Gengar in his World Coronation Series match against [[Marnie]] and her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}. A while into the battle, Marnie Gigantamaxed Grimmsnarl, but Gengar managed to survive his attacks and was Gigantamaxed as well soon after. Both Pokémon were still standing by the time their Gigantamax states ended, but ultimately, Gengar emerged victorious, increasing Ash's ranking.
[[File:Ash Gengar with Fire types.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar celebrating with Ash's Fire types after beating Paul]]
In ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]'', Ash used Gengar as his second Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against [[Raihan]]. After a brief battle against {{p|Flygon}}, who used {{m|Sandstorm}} to hide from Gengar while landing some strong hits on it, Ash Gigantamaxed his Pokémon and used it to suck the {{weather|sandstorm}} away, allowing it to defeat Flygon soon after. Gengar next fought against {{p|Goodra}}, who utilized [[rain]]-boosted moves to deal heavy damage on it. Gengar, however, stood firm, and eventually, both Pokémon knocked each other out simultaneously.

In [[JN114]], Ash visited [[Pallet Town]] and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Gengar. During the visit, Gengar trained with Ash's {{type|Fire}} Pokémon in order to learn {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}. Ash then used Gengar as his last Pokémon in his battle against [[Paul]], using it against his {{p|Metagross}}. Through its newly learned Will-O-Wisp, Gengar defeated Metagross, giving Ash the win. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.
[[File:Ash Gengar Cursed Body.png|thumb|250px|Cursed Body activated]]
In [[JN118]], Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. It first fought and defeated Steven's {{p|Aggron}}, mostly thanks to Will-O-Wisp. Gengar's next opponent was {{p|Cradily}}, whose tentacles and {{m|Ingrain}} proved troublesome for Gengar, leading to it being defeated by the Barnacle Pokémon.

In [[JN123]], Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash used during his Masters Eight Tournament match against {{an|Cynthia}}. It initially battled against her {{p|Roserade}} and managed to {{status|burn}} it with Will-O-Wisp, before Roserade was recalled in favor of {{p|Spiritomb}}. While Gengar managed to deal some super effective damage with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, it fell for a {{m|Sucker Punch}} in the process and was taken down as a result.

In [[JN129]], Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash used in his Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon. It first faced against {{p|Inteleon}}, taking a few blows from {{M|Snipe Shot}} and {{M|Aqua Jet}} before successfully in defeating it by Gigantamaxing, despite taking heavy hits in the process from {{M|Snipe Shot}} and {{M|Dark Pulse}}. The resulting blows ended its Gigantamax status early. Next it battled against Leon's {{p|Mr. Rime}}, who managed to {{status|freeze}} Gengar and defeat it soon afterwards, although not without first getting its {{m|Freeze-Dry}} disabled by Gengar's {{a|Cursed Body}}.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in Ash's shadow]]
Gengar was once loyal to its previous Trainer, obeying his instructions to remain at the future site of the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. Over time, however, Gengar became resentful of its old Trainer, even to the point of attacking him upon seeing him again and only calming down once he ran away. It grew bitter and developed a hostile nature against all humans, repeatedly attacking them with its powers. After it bonded with Ash and was caught, it became friendlier, though it still seems to have a mischievous streak, such as when it showed its concern for Ash by dumping a pile of apples on top of him, and when it scared [[Ren]] and [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]'' by phasing through a wall. In ''[[JN069|Errand Endurance!]]'', Gengar kept scaring {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, and a {{p|Geodude}} by repeatedly phasing through walls while moving objects with {{m|Psychic}}.

Gengar dislikes being accused of something it didn't do, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it appeared out of nowhere behind Ash and hit him with {{m|Shadow Ball}} after overhearing him accusing it of stealing Goh's Pokémon's food, and again in ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', when Gengar appeared out of nowhere behind Ren and began to hold onto him ominously after being accused of bringing Grookey to the lab, only letting him go after he apologized.
[[File:Ash Gengar taunting opponent.png|thumb|250px|Gengar taunting an opponent]]
In {{pkmn|battle}}, Gengar takes advantage of its {{type|Ghost}} abilities, allowing it to easily escape snares and confound opponents, as seen in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where it was able to escape the tail hold of [[Visquez]]'s {{p|Raichu}} simply by phasing through it. However, in the same episode, it was revealed to have trouble combating opponents that can match or exceed its speed such as her {{p|Electrode}}, and later Korrina's {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} as well as Volkner's {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}. It also has a habit of getting up close to its opponent and taunting them when starting a battle.

Gengar also has the ability to become invisible and to disappear and reappear. Like all of its species, Gengar is also able to decrease the temperature of its surroundings, as seen in ''Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!''; and hide in the shadows, as seen in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.

During the search for the [[Max Mushrooms]], Gengar became very close to [[Allister]]. During that same night, Allister and Gengar had a conversation about each other's feelings. When Gengar finally managed to [[Gigantamax]], Gengar looked at Allister's reaction, seeing that the boy had taken pride in Gengar's progress. While training at Professor Oak's lab, Gengar quickly became friends with Ash's {{t|Fire}} types, who eagerly helped it to learn Will-O-Wisp.

===Appearance===
''See also: [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]]''
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dazzling Gleam|1=Sludge Bomb|2=Will-O-Wisp}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dazzling Gleam|1=Sludge Bomb|2=Will-O-Wisp}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used====
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Max Ooze|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Max Hailstorm|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Ice Punch}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|G-Max Terror|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|fairy|Max Starfall|JN109|Aim For The Eight!{{tt|*|Base move is Dazzling Gleam}}}}
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===Artwork===
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| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1474983313706459137</ref>
|Official poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Gengar JNM.png|thumb|230px|Gengar in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Gengar debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where Ash used it during his battle with [[Visquez]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JNM09|Destination: Coronation!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM09|Destination: Coronation!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==In the games==
===Core series games===
Gengar, along with the rest of Ash's ''Journeys'' team, was [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/08/220805_cm01.html?rss=220805 made available] in {{game|Sword and Shield|s}} through Pokémon anime broadcasts in Japan. These Pokémon utilize a common password which was revealed during the Japanese TV broadcasts. Players could claim Gengar with the password '''GENNGER0GE94''', a reference both to Gengar's [[cry|voice]] in the anime and [[National Pokédex]] number. He has 31 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|Special Attack}}, {{stat|Special Defense}}, and {{stat|Speed}}, as well as 30 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Attack}}, and {{stat|Defense}}. Like in the anime, this Gengar can [[Gigantamax]].

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===Spin-off games===
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
Gengar, along with the rest of {{mas|Ash}}'s ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, appears during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} and {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Blazing Battle with Ash}} special events in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Gengar appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. It also appears as a tag partner for {{AP|Lucario}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Fighting}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|2-1-011|{{OBP|Lucario|2-1-011}}|Fighting|Steel|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Steel}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Gengar JN002.png|thumb|250px|A Gengar as seen in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''. Note the deeper shade of purple compared to Ash's Gengar.]]
* Gengar is the first of Ash's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to:
** Be an officially owned {{t|Ghost}} type.
** Use a Ghost- or {{type|Fairy}} [[move]].
** Be abandoned by a previous {{pkmn|Trainer}} whilst not being a [[starter Pokémon]].
** Be abandoned by a previous Trainer while being fully evolved.
** Have been abandoned by a previous Trainer and remain a [[wild Pokémon]] for years before being caught by Ash.
* Gengar has a color scheme that is different from others of its species, although it isn't considered {{Shiny}}.
** However, Gengar's alternate color scheme is closer to how it appears in the [[core series]] and its game art in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Gengar is the first Pokémon in the anime seen doing both a standard [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]]ing.
* Gengar is currently the only Pokémon Ash caught in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' to not have been caught in its debut episode.
* Gengar is referred to as male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]].
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Gengar as (Japanese: 神出鬼没の黒い悪魔 ''The elusive black demon'') when discussing Ash's team.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Gastly|Haunter|Gengar}}

==References==
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Ash's Lucario

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'''Ash's Lucario''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルカリオ''' ''Satoshi's Lucario'') was the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fifth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash and Riolu.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Riolu, with Ash]]
Lucario's {{pkmn|Egg}} was originally found in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Despite being passed from one {{pkmn|Day Care}} worker to another for a long time, it seemed unwilling to hatch. Eventually, the Egg made its way to the [[Kanto]] region, coming under the care of the [[Nurse Joy]] working in [[Vermilion City]].

While {{Ash}} battled [[Hayden]] in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', the Egg sensed the strong [[Aura]] being emitted by the former and reacted to it. Ash also felt the Egg calling for him. While {{AP|Pikachu}} was being treated at the [[Pokémon Center]], Ash followed the call to the room where the Egg was being kept. When the Egg reacted to Ash's presence by rolling towards him, Nurse Joy decided to entrust its care to him.
[[File:Ash Riolu Korrina Lucario.png|thumb|250px|As a Riolu, admiring [[Korrina's Lucario]]]]
The following night, the Egg hatched into a Riolu. As Ash wasn't exuding the same Aura as he had earlier, Riolu didn't recognize him and instantly fled from the [[Cerise Laboratory]] and started attacking various [[wild Pokémon]], although all of them were too strong for it. Ash finally caught up to Riolu as it was getting attacked by an {{p|Onix}}. During the battle against the [[Pokémon category|Rock Snake Pokémon]], Riolu recognized Ash's Aura as the same one it had sensed earlier. With both Pikachu and Riolu attacking Onix, Ash was soon able to drive it away, and then, he took Riolu to the Pokémon Center to be healed. After Nurse Joy treated Riolu, it expressed willingness to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Ash, which he agreed to.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Ash used Riolu to battle {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s trying to steal Pokémon at the [[Resort Area]], but it was defeated by their {{p|Purugly}}.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', when Ash traveled to [[Shalour City]] to participate in a Battle Festival Challenge in order to raise his [[World Coronation Series]] rank, Riolu sensed the Aura emanating from [[Korrina's Lucario]] and led Ash and his other Pokémon to it. {{an|Korrina}} took a liking to Riolu and encouraged it to become stronger with Ash. Riolu instantly started admiring to Korrina's Lucario, and it came to the point that when Ash was about to start his battle with Korrina in the Battle Festival Challenge, it showed eagerness to battle, but Ash decided to go with his more experienced Pokémon. During and after the battle, even though Lucario had been defeated, Riolu still showed great admiration towards its evolved form.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Riolu battled a {{rf|Galarian}} {{AP|Farfetch'd}}. With a new array of moves at its disposal, it was able to defeat the Farfetch'd, which later joined Ash's [[Party|team]].

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Ash used Riolu in his World Coronation Series match against [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]. Riolu succeeded in defeating Tony's {{p|Electabuzz}}, increasing Ash's World Coronation Series rank in the process.
[[File:JN034.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Riolu, battling Grapploct]]
In ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Ash took Riolu with him to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]], where it was used to battle a {{tc|Black Belt}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}}. During Ash's World Coronation Series match against [[Bea]], Riolu volunteered to battle her {{p|Grapploct}}, only to be defeated, losing the match and causing Ash's World Coronation Series rank to go down.

In ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', Ash used Riolu in two World Coronation Series matches, with the first against an {{p|Octillery}} and the second against a {{p|Tentacruel}}. After his loss against Bea, Ash was insistent on Riolu fighting from a distance, but as they had not trained in this fighting style, Riolu lost both of these battles, resulting in Ash dropping back to the Normal Class.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Riolu battled {{p|Grapploct}} again following Pikachu's defeat during Ash's second battle against Bea at the [[Cianwood Gym]]. Using a new strategy, Riolu managed to use its opponent's arms to its own advantage. Despite this, the battle ended in a draw.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', Riolu was used alongside {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Dragonite}} to battle a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Centiskorch}}. Despite their best efforts, the Centiskorch was only defeated when {{an|Leon}} arrived.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Riolu was sent out to battle [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s {{p|Copperajah}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}} with Pikachu at the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. In [[JN045|the next episode]], it evolved into Lucario while protecting Ash and Pikachu from Copperajah and Ferrothorn's attacks. Ash commanded it to use Vacuum Wave, but Lucario instead used its Aura powers to contact him and requested to use Aura Sphere instead. Ash agreed, and they used it to defeat each of Chairman Rose's Pokémon. Lucario then assisted Leon in stopping {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} from attacking [[Galar]]. With the assistance of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Lucario, Pikachu, and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} combined their powers and weakened Eternatus until it collapsed. Goh then caught Eternatus and sealed it away, putting an end to the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash sent Lucario out to battle {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming up with Goh's Cinderace after Pikachu had been defeated. However, despite putting in its best effort, Lucario stood no chance against the Genetic Pokémon and was defeated by a massive {{m|Shadow Ball}}.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Lucario was the first Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]], going up against his {{p|Luxray}}. However, it was quickly [[recall]]ed after being overwhelmed by a combination of {{m|Electric Terrain}} and {{m|Rising Voltage}}. Lucario was later sent out to battle {{p|Electivire}}, who managed to {{status|paralyze}} Lucario with {{m|Thunder Punch}} before being recalled and replaced by {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}. Enduring a powered-up {{m|Hex}} and an {{m|Air Slash}} from Rotom, Lucario then proceeded to defeat it with {{m|Reversal}}. Lucario subsequently fought against Luxray again and managed to tie with it, thanks to the [[damage]] previously dealt on it by {{AP|Gengar}}.
[[File:Ash Lucario Lucarionite.png|thumb|250px|Lucario's Lucarionite]]
In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Ash and Lucario visited Korrina at the [[Shalour Gym]]. Since Ash was going to be facing many strong opponents in his upcoming World Coronation Series matches, he asked Korrina to help him Mega Evolve his Lucario. Korrina agreed to help and gave Ash a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], which enhanced Lucario's Aura powers enough for it to sense the location of a [[Lucarionite]] on [[Mega Island]] off the coast of Shalour City. On Mega Island, Ash and Lucario got separated, but were able to contact each other through Aura and reunite at the Lucarionite's location. Before they could obtain the [[Mega Stone]], however, they were challenged by a man referring to himself as the Mega Evolution Sage (later revealed to be [[Gurkinn]] in disguise), who challenged Ash and Lucario with his Mega {{p|Alakazam}}. While Lucario was paralyzed by Alakazam's {{m|Tri Attack}}, it managed to get past the Psi Pokémon and grab the Lucarionite.
[[File:Ash and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario and Ash]]
In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', Lucario was the second Pokémon Ash used during his second [[rematch]] against Bea at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], being sent out to face Grapploct once again after Pikachu had been recalled from the battle. However, before Lucario could land a single hit on Grapploct, Bea recalled it and sent out {{p|Hawlucha}} in its place. Hawlucha's speed proved troublesome for Lucario, taking heavy damage from a {{m|High Jump Kick}} and a {{m|Sky Attack}}. Bea eventually recalled Hawlucha as well and sent out {{p|Machamp}}, whose four arms were effective in holding Lucario back. Ash tried to escape from the desperate situation by Mega Evolving Lucario, but Lucario refused to do so, managing to escape from Machamp's grasp without help. Ash apologized to Lucario for having tried to rush things, and the battle resumed.

In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', after Lucario had managed to land a Reversal on Machamp with its feet, Ash chose to substitute it for {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}. Later, once Sirfetch'd and Pikachu had been defeated, Lucario was sent back out against Grapploct as Ash's last Pokémon standing. Wanting to preserve Lucario's strength for Machamp, Ash aimed for and succeeded in defeating Grapploct with a single blow, thanks to all the damage the Jujitsu Pokémon had already taken. Lucario then faced Machamp again, now allowing itself to be Mega Evolved, while Bea Gigantamaxed Machamp. Lucario was able to deal heavy hits on Machamp while surviving its [[Max Move]]s and signature {{m|G-Max Chi Strike}}. Machamp soon returned to normal, and attempted to use the [[critical hit]] boost from G-Max Chi Strike to its advantage while attacking with {{m|Bullet Punch}}, which Lucario met with a {{m|Force Palm}}. In the midst of the clash, Force Palm suddenly transformed into {{m|Steel Beam}}, which overpowered Machamp and defeated it, making Ash the winner and increasing his rank.
[[File:Ash Greninja training Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario training with Greninja to strengthen its Aura]]
In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', Lucario, along with {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, was stolen and taken away through a portal by [[Alternate World Team Rocket]]. In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Lucario [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Riolu and finally an Egg as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal, with Lucario returning to Ash's team in the process.

In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Lucario was Ash's second Pokémon in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against an {{p|Articuno}}. Although it managed to land some strong hits on Articuno, it was ultimately defeated by a powerful {{m|Blizzard}}.

In ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]'', Ash and Lucario arrived in [[Kalos]] to seek out [[Ash's Greninja]] for help in training for their upcoming World Coronation Series battle against [[Raihan]]. While camping out in a forest for the night, they were attacked by a group of [[Giant Rock|giant roots]], but were quickly saved by Greninja. Wanting to see how strong Ash's former Pokémon was, Lucario immediately accepted a sparring match with Greninja. However, Lucario was easily defeated when it couldn't keep up with Greninja's speed and power. Frustrated, Lucario then proceeded to run off, but was quickly followed by Greninja. Lucario listened to Greninja's advice in strengthening its aura abilities by finding perfect balance. However, after sensing another group of the giant roots attacking Ash and Goh, Lucario and Greninja rushed back to help the boys. Lucario and Greninja worked together to take the roots down through a combination of Aura Sphere and {{m|Water Shuriken}}, after which Ash and Greninja parted ways once again.
[[File:Ash Lucario Inner Focus.png|thumb|left|250px|Inner Focus activated]]
In ''[[JN109|Aim For The Eight!]]'', Ash used Lucario as his last Pokémon against Raihan, going against his {{p|Duraludon}}, who was Gigantamaxed immediately after being sent out. Due to Ash having Gigantamaxed his Gengar earlier in the match, he wasn't allowed to Mega Evolve Lucario. While Lucario's initial attacks seemed to unfaze its opponent, it was able to utilize the teachings from Greninja to grow its Aura Sphere into massive proportions and defeat the Alloy Pokémon, allowing Ash to advance to the Master Class.

In [[JN114]], Ash visited [[Pallet Town]] and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Lucario. During the visit, Lucario trained with {{AP|Heracross}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Ash then used Lucario as his first Pokémon in his battle against [[Paul]], using it against his {{p|Gyarados}}. During the battle, Lucario learned {{m|Bullet Punch}}, and was able to defeat Gyarados. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

In [[JN124]], Lucario was the last Pokémon that Ash used in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}}. It was sent out to face Cynthia's {{p|Togekiss}}, which was [[Dynamax]]ed soon into the confrontation after exchanging several blows. The battle continued in [[JN125|the next episode]], with Ash Mega Evolving Lucario and managing to defeat Togekiss after its Dynamax state ended. Mega Lucario next clashed with {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} and fought with it to a near standstill. A final clash between Dragon Claw and Reversal caused both Pokemon to fall to the ground, but only Lucario was able to get back up, winning Ash the match.

In [[JN130]], Ash used Lucario as his fourth Pokémon in his Masters Eight Tournament battle against Leon. It went up against {{p|Mr. Rime}} and managed to defeat it after Mega Evolving with {{M|Aura Sphere}}. Lucario next fought against {{p|Dragapult}}, using {{M|Double Team}} and landing blows with {{M|Bullet Punch}}, but ended up getting hit by a super effective {{m|Flamethrower}}, prompting Ash to recall it. However, Lucario was later forced back out by Dragapult's {{m|Dragon Tail}}. It was subsequently paralyzed by a {{m|Thunderbolt}} blocked with {{M|Reversal}}, allowing Dragapult to defeat it with another Flamethrower while immobilized.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|thumb|250px|Lucario using its Aura vision]]
Lucario, like other members of its species, responds to [[Aura]]. As such, it developed a subconscious connection to Ash before it even hatched. As a Riolu, it displayed a very headstrong personality, attacking [[wild Pokémon]] and even Ash, as if it had something to prove. Despite being a [[baby Pokémon]], it disliked being coddled and generally seemed very independent. At the same time, it appeared to respect Ash as a Trainer, and it could be seen following him and {{AP|Pikachu}} around [[Cerise Laboratory]]. This is in contrast to the other Pokémon Ash has caught in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', who generally wander around and do their own thing. It also had an eagerness to battle, as seen in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', when it let itself out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} on its own to battle a Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
[[File:Ash Lucario Goh Cinderace.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario and Cinderace]]
After evolving, Lucario's control of Aura improved, as seen in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', where it used its Aura to tell Ash it had learned {{m|Aura Sphere}}. In ''[[JN076|All Out, All of the Time!]]'', it used its ability to see Auras to locate a {{p|Bruxish}} during the [[Pokémon Catch Adventure Race]]. After Ash received a [[Key Stone]] from {{an|Korrina}} in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Lucario's Aura abilities increased significantly, allowing it to find its Trainer from a great distance.

Lucario seems to have attained a more stoic personality, although it is still prone to acts of immaturity, as demonstrated in ''[[JN048|A Close Call... Practically!]]'', where {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}'s cheerful personality and antics clashed with its stoic attitude and caused it to get frustrated at Cinderace on multiple occasions, even angrily chasing it when pushed far enough. Despite this, Lucario has shown to get along with Cinderace, often hanging out with it at [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]]. Lucario is also loyal to its friends, and would do anything to protect them. Lucario is shown to have mellowed out with time and has become more open in expressing affection for Ash, but still shows a strong love for battling.

Lucario has occasionally shown to be jealous of those who share a close relationship with Ash, as seen with Pikachu in its [[JN021|debut episode]] and with {{AP|Greninja}} in ''[[JN108|Catching the Aura of Fate!]]''. However, it would quickly let go of its grudges after befriending them.

===Appearance===
''See also: [[Mega Evolution]]''
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! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
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{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

====Moves improvised====

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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Aura Sphere Pyro Ball combo.png|150px]] [[File:Aura Sphere Pyro Ball combo 2.png|150px]]
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| [[Goh's Cinderace]]
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Aura Sphere and Pyro Ball. Lucario launches an Aura Sphere while Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball and the two attacks converge into a fireball surrounded by light blue streaks of energy. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off after defeating their borrowed {{p|Throh}} and {{p|Sawk}}.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Lucario debuted as a Riolu in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', where it hatched from an Egg.

In ''[[JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Riolu was sent out to battle [[Bea]]'s {{p|Grapploct}}. It was defeated by Grapploct's {{m|Liquidation}}.

In [[JNM14]], Riolu evolved into a Lucario during a battle against [[Rose]] and his {{p|Copperajah}}.

====Appearance====
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====Moves used====
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{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JNM14|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==In the games==
===Core series games===
Lucario, along with the rest of Ash's ''Journeys'' team, was [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/08/220805_cm01.html?rss=220805 made available] in {{game|Sword and Shield|s}} through Pokémon anime broadcasts in Japan. These Pokémon utilize a common password which was revealed during the Japanese TV broadcasts. Players could claim Lucario with the password '''HAD0UW0CATCH'''. He has 31 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}}, as well as 30 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}}.

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===Side games===
====[[Pokémon GO]]====
On November 6, 2020, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/animationweek2020/ Animation Week 2020] event, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those that Ash and Goh encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in [[Raid Battle|raids]], from 7 km [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]], and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Riolu appearing only in 7 km [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]]. The event ran from November 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., to November 12, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

===Spin-off games===
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
Lucario, along with the rest of {{mas|Ash}}'s ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, appears during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} and {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Blazing Battle with Ash}} special events in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Lucario appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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=====Disks=====
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==Trivia==
[[File:GO Egg 12 km.png|thumb|150px|A 12 km Egg in {{g|GO}}]]
* As a Riolu, Lucario was Ash's first:
** [[Baby Pokémon]].
** Capture of a [[Generation IV]] Pokémon since {{AP|Gible}} in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'', 483 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' to not be obtained in its fully evolved form.
** Pokémon in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' that did not originate from [[Generation I]].
** Pure {{t|Fighting}} type since {{AP|Primeape}}, who was {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', 1,081 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] outside of the [[region]] it was obtained in since {{AP|Quilava}}, who was caught as a {{p|Cyndaquil}} in [[Johto]] and evolved in [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 482 episodes earlier.
* Lucario spent only 24 episodes as a Riolu after hatching, making it the fastest evolved hatched Pokémon out of all the protagonists.
* Lucario is the first of Ash's Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
* As the first Egg shown in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', Riolu's Egg was the debut of a new standard for the series. These Eggs more closely resemble the generic Egg designs from the [[core series]] games with spots related to the main color of the Pokémon that will be hatched. In particular, the pattern of spots seen on Riolu's Egg matched the one seen on all types of [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]] in [[Pokémon GO]] at the time of its appearance.
** At the time ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'' aired in Japan, Riolu could be found in 7 km Eggs in Pokémon GO.
** Riolu and other baby Pokémon were also featured in a [[Wild Area News]] [[Wild Area News#April 10 to April 15, 2020|event]] in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} at the time.
* In [[JN128]], the [[announcer]] of the [[World Coronation Series]] identified Lucario as (Japanese: 波導の新星 ''Aura's new star'') when discussing Ash's team.
* Lucario is the only one of Ash’s Pokémon distributed in {{g|Sword and Shield}} whose moveset differs between the games and the [[JN125|latest episode]] by the time its password was revealed.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Riolu|Lucario}}

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'''Ash's Lucario''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルカリオ''' ''Satoshi's Lucario'') was the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fifth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash and Riolu.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Riolu, with Ash]]
Lucario's {{pkmn|Egg}} was originally found in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. Despite being passed from one {{pkmn|Day Care}} worker to another for a long time, it seemed unwilling to hatch. Eventually, the Egg made its way to the [[Kanto]] region, coming under the care of the [[Nurse Joy]] working in [[Vermilion City]].

While {{Ash}} battled [[Hayden]] in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', the Egg sensed the strong [[Aura]] being emitted by the former and reacted to it. Ash also felt the Egg calling for him. While {{AP|Pikachu}} was being treated at the [[Pokémon Center]], Ash followed the call to the room where the Egg was being kept. When the Egg reacted to Ash's presence by rolling towards him, Nurse Joy decided to entrust its care to him.
[[File:Ash Riolu Korrina Lucario.png|thumb|250px|As a Riolu, admiring [[Korrina's Lucario]]]]
The following night, the Egg hatched into a Riolu. As Ash wasn't exuding the same Aura as he had earlier, Riolu didn't recognize him and instantly fled from the [[Cerise Laboratory]] and started attacking various [[wild Pokémon]], although all of them were too strong for it. Ash finally caught up to Riolu as it was getting attacked by an {{p|Onix}}. During the battle against the [[Pokémon category|Rock Snake Pokémon]], Riolu recognized Ash's Aura as the same one it had sensed earlier. With both Pikachu and Riolu attacking Onix, Ash was soon able to drive it away, and then, he took Riolu to the Pokémon Center to be healed. After Nurse Joy treated Riolu, it expressed willingness to be {{pkmn2|caught}} by Ash, which he agreed to.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Ash used Riolu to battle {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s trying to steal Pokémon at the [[Resort Area]], but it was defeated by their {{p|Purugly}}.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', when Ash traveled to [[Shalour City]] to participate in a Battle Festival Challenge in order to raise his [[World Coronation Series]] rank, Riolu sensed the Aura emanating from [[Korrina's Lucario]] and led Ash and his other Pokémon to it. {{an|Korrina}} took a liking to Riolu and encouraged it to become stronger with Ash. Riolu instantly started admiring to Korrina's Lucario, and it came to the point that when Ash was about to start his battle with Korrina in the Battle Festival Challenge, it showed eagerness to battle, but Ash decided to go with his more experienced Pokémon. During and after the battle, even though Lucario had been defeated, Riolu still showed great admiration towards its evolved form.

In ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', Riolu battled a {{rf|Galarian}} {{AP|Farfetch'd}}. With a new array of moves at its disposal, it was able to defeat the Farfetch'd, which later joined Ash's [[Party|team]].

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Ash used Riolu in his World Coronation Series match against [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]. Riolu succeeded in defeating Tony's {{p|Electabuzz}}, increasing Ash's World Coronation Series rank in the process.
[[File:JN034.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Riolu, battling Grapploct]]
In ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Ash took Riolu with him to the [[Fighting Dojo]] in [[Saffron City]], where it was used to battle a {{tc|Black Belt}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}}. During Ash's World Coronation Series match against [[Bea]], Riolu volunteered to battle her {{p|Grapploct}}, only to be defeated, losing the match and causing Ash's World Coronation Series rank to go down.

In ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', Ash used Riolu in two World Coronation Series matches, with the first against an {{p|Octillery}} and the second against a {{p|Tentacruel}}. After his loss against Bea, Ash was insistent on Riolu fighting from a distance, but as they had not trained in this fighting style, Riolu lost both of these battles, resulting in Ash dropping back to the Normal Class.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Riolu battled {{p|Grapploct}} again following Pikachu's defeat during Ash's second battle against Bea at the [[Cianwood Gym]]. Using a new strategy, Riolu managed to use its opponent's arms to its own advantage. Despite this, the battle ended in a draw.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', Riolu was used alongside {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Dragonite}} to battle a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Centiskorch}}. Despite their best efforts, the Centiskorch was only defeated when {{an|Leon}} arrived.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Riolu was sent out to battle [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s {{p|Copperajah}} and {{p|Ferrothorn}} with Pikachu at the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]]. In [[JN045|the next episode]], it evolved into Lucario while protecting Ash and Pikachu from Copperajah and Ferrothorn's attacks. Ash commanded it to use Vacuum Wave, but Lucario instead used its Aura powers to contact him and requested to use Aura Sphere instead. Ash agreed, and they used it to defeat each of Chairman Rose's Pokémon. Lucario then assisted Leon in stopping {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} from attacking [[Galar]]. With the assistance of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Lucario, Pikachu, and {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} combined their powers and weakened Eternatus until it collapsed. Goh then caught Eternatus and sealed it away, putting an end to the [[Darkest Day]].

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash sent Lucario out to battle {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming up with Goh's Cinderace after Pikachu had been defeated. However, despite putting in its best effort, Lucario stood no chance against the Genetic Pokémon and was defeated by a massive {{m|Shadow Ball}}.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Lucario was the first Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]], going up against his {{p|Luxray}}. However, it was quickly [[recall]]ed after being overwhelmed by a combination of {{m|Electric Terrain}} and {{m|Rising Voltage}}. Lucario was later sent out to battle {{p|Electivire}}, who managed to {{status|paralyze}} Lucario with {{m|Thunder Punch}} before being recalled and replaced by {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}. Enduring a powered-up {{m|Hex}} and an {{m|Air Slash}} from Rotom, Lucario then proceeded to defeat it with Reversal. Lucario subsequently fought against Luxray again and managed to tie with it, thanks to the [[damage]] previously dealt on it by {{AP|Gengar}}.
[[File:Ash Lucario Lucarionite.png|thumb|250px|Lucario's Lucarionite]]
In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Ash and Lucario visited Korrina at the [[Shalour Gym]]. Since Ash was going to be facing many strong opponents in his upcoming World Coronation Series matches, he asked Korrina to help him Mega Evolve his Lucario. Korrina agreed to help and gave Ash a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], which enhanced Lucario's Aura powers enough for it to sense the location of a [[Lucarionite]] on [[Mega Island]] off the coast of Shalour City. On Mega Island, Ash and Lucario got separated, but were able to contact each other through Aura and reunite at the Lucarionite's location. Before they could obtain the [[Mega Stone]], however, they were challenged by a man referring to himself as the Mega Evolution Sage (later revealed to be [[Gurkinn]] in disguise), who challenged Ash and Lucario with his Mega {{p|Alakazam}}. While Lucario was paralyzed by Alakazam's {{m|Tri Attack}}, it managed to get past the Psi Pokémon and grab the Lucarionite.
[[File:Ash and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario and Ash]]
In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'', Lucario was the second Pokémon Ash used during his second [[rematch]] against Bea at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]], being sent out to face Grapploct once again after Pikachu had been recalled from the battle. However, before Lucario could land a single hit on Grapploct, Bea recalled it and sent out {{p|Hawlucha}} in its place. Hawlucha's speed proved troublesome for Lucario, taking heavy damage from a {{m|High Jump Kick}} and a {{m|Sky Attack}}. Bea eventually recalled Hawlucha as well and sent out {{p|Machamp}}, whose four arms were effective in holding Lucario back. Ash tried to escape from the desperate situation by Mega Evolving Lucario, but Lucario refused to do so, managing to escape from Machamp's grasp without help. Ash apologized to Lucario for having tried to rush things, and the battle resumed.

In ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', after Lucario had managed to land a Reversal on Machamp with its feet, Ash chose to substitute it for {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}. Later, once Sirfetch'd and Pikachu had been defeated, Lucario was sent back out against Grapploct as Ash's last Pokémon standing. Wanting to preserve Lucario's strength for Machamp, Ash aimed for and succeeded in defeating Grapploct with a single blow, thanks to all the damage the Jujitsu Pokémon had already taken. Lucario then faced Machamp again, now allowing itself to be Mega Evolved, while Bea Gigantamaxed Machamp. Lucario was able to deal heavy hits on Machamp while surviving its [[Max Move]]s and signature {{m|G-Max Chi Strike}}. Machamp soon returned to normal, and attempted to use the [[critical hit]] boost from G-Max Chi Strike to its advantage while attacking with {{m|Bullet Punch}}, which Lucario met with a {{m|Force Palm}}. In the midst of the clash, Force Palm suddenly transformed into {{m|Steel Beam}}, which overpowered Machamp and defeated it, making Ash the winner and increasing his rank.
[[File:Ash Greninja training Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario training with Greninja to strengthen its Aura]]
In ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', Lucario, along with {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, was stolen and taken away through a portal by [[Alternate World Team Rocket]]. In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Lucario [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Riolu and finally an Egg as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal, with Lucario returning to Ash's team in the process.

In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', Lucario was Ash's second Pokémon in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against an {{p|Articuno}}. Although it managed to land some strong hits on Articuno, it was ultimately defeated by a powerful {{m|Blizzard}}.

In [[JN108]], Ash and Lucario arrived in [[Kalos]] to seek out [[Ash's Greninja]] for help in training for their upcoming World Coronation Series battle against [[Raihan]]. While camping out in a forest for the night, they were attacked by a group of [[Giant Rock|giant roots]], but were quickly saved by Greninja. Wanting to see how strong Ash's former Pokémon was, Lucario immediately accepted a sparring match with Greninja. However, Lucario was easily defeated when it couldn't keep up with Greninja's speed and power. Frustrated, Lucario then proceeded to run off, but was quickly followed by Greninja. Lucario listened to Greninja's advice in strengthening its aura abilities by finding perfect balance. However, after sensing another group of the giant roots attacking Ash and Goh, Lucario and Greninja rushed back to help the boys. Lucario and Greninja worked together to take the roots down through a combination of Aura Sphere and {{m|Water Shuriken}}, after which Ash and Greninja parted ways once again.
[[File:Ash Lucario Inner Focus.png|thumb|left|250px|Inner Focus activated]]
In [[JN109]], Ash used Lucario as his last Pokémon against Raihan, going against his {{p|Duraludon}}, who was Gigantamaxed immediately after being sent out. Due to Ash having Gigantamaxed his Gengar earlier in the match, he wasn't allowed to Mega Evolve Lucario. While Lucario's initial Aura Sphre attacks seemed to unfaze its opponent, it was able to utilize the teachings from Greninja to grow its Aura Sphere into massive proportions and defeat the Alloy Pokémon, allowing Ash to advance to the Master Class.

In [[JN114]], Ash visited [[Pallet Town]] and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Lucario. During the visit, Lucario trained with {{AP|Heracross}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Hawlucha}}. Ash then used Lucario as his first Pokémon in his battle against [[Paul]], using it against his {{p|Gyarados}}. During the battle, Lucario learned {{m|Bullet Punch}}, and was able to defeat Gyarados. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

In [[JN124]], Lucario was the last Pokémon that Ash used in his [[Masters Tournament]] match against {{an|Cynthia}}. It was sent out to face Cynthia's {{p|Togekiss}}, which was [[Dynamax]]ed soon into the confrontation after exchanging several blows of Bullet Punch and Air Slash attacks. The battle continued in [[JN125|the next episode]], with Ash Mega Evolving Lucario and managing to defeat Togekiss after its Dynamax state ended with [[Bullet Punch]]. Mega Lucario next clashed with {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} and, after a grueling match, ultimately succeeded in overpowering and defeating it with [[Reversal]], winning Ash the match.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario using its Aura vision]]
Lucario, like other members of its species, responds to [[Aura]]. As such, it developed a subconscious connection to Ash before it even hatched. As a Riolu, it displayed a very headstrong personality, attacking [[wild Pokémon]] and even Ash, as if it had something to prove. Despite being a [[baby Pokémon]], it disliked being coddled and generally seemed very independent. At the same time, it appeared to respect Ash as a Trainer, and it could be seen following him and {{AP|Pikachu}} around [[Cerise Laboratory]]. This is in contrast to the other Pokémon Ash has caught in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', who generally wander around and do their own thing. It also had an eagerness to battle, as seen in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', when it let itself out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} on its own to battle a Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
[[File:Ash Lucario Goh Cinderace.png|thumb|250px|Lucario and Cinderace]]
After evolving, Lucario's control of Aura improved, as seen in ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', where it used its Aura to tell Ash it had learned {{m|Aura Sphere}}. In ''[[JN076|All Out, All of the Time!]]'', it used its ability to see Auras to locate a {{p|Bruxish}} during the [[Pokémon Catch Adventure Race]]. After Ash received a [[Key Stone]] from {{an|Korrina}} in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', Lucario's Aura abilities increased significantly, allowing it to find its Trainer from a great distance.

Lucario seems to have attained a more stoic personality, although it is still prone to acts of immaturity, as demonstrated in ''[[JN048|A Close Call... Practically!]]'', where {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}'s cheerful personality and antics clashed with its stoic attitude and caused it to get frustrated at Cinderace on multiple occasions, even angrily chasing it when pushed far enough. Despite this, Lucario has shown to get along with Cinderace, often hanging out with it at [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]]. Lucario is also loyal to its friends, and would do anything to protect them. Lucario is shown to have mellowed out with time and has become more open in expressing affection for Ash, but still shows a strong love for battling.

Lucario has occasionally shown to be jealous of those who share a close relationship with Ash, as seen with Pikachu in its [[JN021|debut episode]] and with {{AP|Greninja}} in [[JN108]]. However, it would quickly let go of its grudges after befriending them.

===Appearance===
''See also: [[Mega Evolution]]''
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JN021|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

====Moves improvised====

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Aura Sphere Pyro Ball combo.png|150px]] [[File:Aura Sphere Pyro Ball combo 2.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN048|A Close Call... Practically!]]''
| {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Pyro Ball}}
| [[Goh's Cinderace]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Aura Sphere and Pyro Ball. Lucario launches an Aura Sphere while Cinderace kicks a Pyro Ball and the two attacks converge into a fireball surrounded by light blue streaks of energy. This was used to send Team Rocket blasting off after defeating their borrowed {{p|Throh}} and {{p|Sawk}}.
|}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:Ash Goh Childrens Day artwork.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:Ash Goh Happy Sunshine Day artwork.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:Goh Ash Pokemon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cynthia Ash Animedia Poster JN.png|x150px]]
|-
| Artwork for {{color2|000|wp:Children's Day|Children's Day}} by Shūhei Yasuda
| Artwork for Happy Sunshine Day in 2020 by Shūhei Yasuda
| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters TV Anime Original Soundtrack.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:JN046 AS.png|x175px]]
|-
| Third poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Cover for the {{color2|000|Pocket Monsters Original Soundtrack}}
| Artwork from "After the story"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:JN081 AS.png|x175px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:JN084 AS.png|x175px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:JN086 AS.png|x175px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:JN110 AS.png|x175px]]
|-
| Artwork from "After the story"<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1439469353049595906</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story"<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1452152879175778304</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story"<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1457226307754860556</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref> https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1431859157557133316</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Lucario debuted as a Riolu in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', where it hatched from an Egg.

In ''[[JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Riolu was sent out to battle [[Bea]]'s {{p|Grapploct}}. It was defeated by Grapploct's {{m|Liquidation}}.

In [[JNM14]], Riolu evolved into a Lucario during a battle against [[Rose]] and his {{p|Copperajah}}.

====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg
! style="background:#{{fighting color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Riolu
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Riolu Egg JNM.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Riolu JNM.png|x150px]]
|}

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Riolu Vacuum Wave|1=Riolu Double Team|2=Riolu Force Palm|3=Riolu Reversal}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave as a Riolu|1=Double Team as a Riolu|2=Force Palm as a Riolu|3=Reversal as a Riolu}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JNM14|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==In the games==
===Core series games===
Lucario, along with the rest of Ash's ''Journeys'' team, was [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/08/220805_cm01.html?rss=220805 made available] in {{game|Sword and Shield|s}} through Pokémon anime broadcasts in Japan. These Pokémon utilize a common password which was revealed during the Japanese TV broadcasts. Players could claim Lucario with the password '''HAD0UW0CATCH'''. He has 31 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|HP}}, {{stat|Special Attack}}, and {{stat|Speed}}, as well as 30 [[Individual values|IV]]s in {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Defense}}, and {{stat|Special Defense}}.

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|pokemon=Lucario
|nick=ルカリオ
|gender=m
|level=80
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|type=Fighting
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|id=200412
|ability=Inner Focus
|nature=Serious
|met=the Pokémon animated show
|ribbon=Classic
|fateful=yes
|move1=Aura Sphere|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Bullet Punch|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Reversal|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Steel Beam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G8event/entrybottom|swsh|Password|hide|September 16 to 29, 2022}}
{{G8event/footer|originlang=Japanese}}

===Side games===
====[[Pokémon GO]]====
On November 6, 2020, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/animationweek2020/ Animation Week 2020] event, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those that Ash and Goh encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in [[Raid Battle|raids]], from 7 km [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]], and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Riolu appearing only in 7 km [[List of Eggs (GO)|Eggs]]. The event ran from November 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., to November 12, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

===Spin-off games===
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
Lucario, along with the rest of {{mas|Ash}}'s ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, appears during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} and {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|Blazing Battle with Ash}} special events in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Lucario appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
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| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|name=Lucario|img=448Lucario|move=Aura Sphere|movetype=Fighting}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Fighting}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|2-1-011|{{OBP|Lucario|2-1-011}}|Fighting|Steel|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Steel}}

==Trivia==
[[File:GO Egg 12 km.png|thumb|150px|A 12 km Egg in {{g|GO}}]]
* As a Riolu, Lucario was Ash's first:
** [[Baby Pokémon]].
** Capture of a [[Generation IV]] Pokémon since {{AP|Gible}} in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]'', 483 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' to not be obtained in its fully evolved form.
** Pokémon in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'' that did not originate from [[Generation I]].
** Pure {{t|Fighting}} type since {{AP|Primeape}}, who was {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', 1,081 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to [[Evolution|evolve]] outside of the [[region]] it was obtained in since {{AP|Quilava}}, who was caught as a {{p|Cyndaquil}} in [[Johto]] and evolved in [[Sinnoh]] in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', 482 episodes earlier.
* Lucario spent only 24 episodes as a Riolu after hatching, making it the fastest evolved hatched Pokémon out of all the protagonists.
* Lucario is the first of Ash's Pokémon to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]].
* As the first Egg shown in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', Riolu's Egg was the debut of a new standard for the series. These Eggs more closely resemble the generic Egg designs from the [[core series]] games with spots related to the main color of the Pokémon that will be hatched. In particular, the pattern of spots seen on Riolu's Egg matched the one seen on all types of [[List of Eggs (GO)|Egg]] in [[Pokémon GO]] at the time of its appearance.
** At the time ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'' aired in Japan, Riolu could be found in 7 km Eggs in Pokémon GO.
** Riolu and other baby Pokémon were also featured in a [[Wild Area News]] [[Wild Area News#April 10 to April 15, 2020|event]] in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} at the time.
* Lucario is the only one of Ash’s Pokémon distributed in {{g|Sword and Shield}} whose moveset differs between the games and the [[JN125|latest episode]] by the time its password was revealed.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Riolu|Lucario}}

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KrspaceT: Sorry, I'm not getting the format right.

=Kanto=
==[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]==
===Pichu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Pichu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|JN001|Enter Pikachu!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=World Cap Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=Iron Tail (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Alola Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===World Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu World Cap {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|JN118|JN118}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Gigantamax Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 2|2=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash|2=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

==[[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]==
===Caterpie===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Caterpie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Metapod===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Metapod {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Butterfree===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Ash Butterfree {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Brock Zubat Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Sleep Powder|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|Normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|Grass|Stun Spore|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]==
===Pidgeotto===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack|3=Whirlwind|4=Wing Attack|5=Double-Edge}}|image2=Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pidgeot===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeot {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]==
===Charmander===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}|image2=Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|Fire Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|2=Fire Spin}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
{{anmov|normal|Rage|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Skull Bash|EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charmeleon===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmeleon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charizard===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=DragonBreath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Dragon Breath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Submission|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Punch|EP105|Charizard Chills{{tt|*|Ash called for the attack, but Charizard didn't listen.}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Tail|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

==[[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]==
===Krabby===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Krabby {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=ViceGrip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vice Grip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Kingler===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Kingler {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=ViceGrip|4=Hyper Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=Vice Grip|4=Hyper Beam}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==[[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]==
===''Mankey''===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Mankey {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Primeape===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Primeape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Kick|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

=Johto=
==[[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]==
===Chikorita===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Chikorita {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset}}
{{anmov|normal|Sweet Scent|EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Bayleef===
{{anmov/h|grass||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Bayleef Razor Leaf|1=Ash Bayleef Vine Whip|2=Ash Bayleef Tackle|3=Ash Bayleef Body Slam|4=Harrison Houndoom Bite Ash Bayleef Headbutt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Body Slam|4=Headbutt}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|EP271|Playing with Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Quilava|Quilava]]==
===Cyndaquil===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=SmokeScreen}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=Smokescreen}}|image2=Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Smokescreen|EP152|Hot Matches!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP182|An Old Family Blend!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Quilava===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Quilava {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Eruption|DP182|An Old Family Blend!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP183|League Unleashed!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

==[[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]==
===Phanpy===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}|image2=Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP230|Hatching a Plan}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|EP230|Hatching a Plan|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP231|Dues and Don'ts|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|EP267|Love, Pokémon Style!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hidden Power|AG137|Hooked on Onix|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Donphan===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Donphan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

=Hoenn=
==[[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]==
===Taillow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Taillow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG005|In the Knicker of Time!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG020|Brave the Wave}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Swellow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Swellow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG080|That's Just Swellow}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]==
===Treecko===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Treecko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG007|Tree's a Crowd}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG041|What You Seed is What You Get}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Grovyle===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Grovyle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Sceptile===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}|image2=Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Solar Beam|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

==[[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]==
===Snorunt===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Snorunt {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG114|Date Expectations}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Glalie===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Glalie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG123|Rhapsody in Drew}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG124|Island Time}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

==[[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]==
===Aipom===
{{anmov/h|normal|| {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Aipom Scratch|1=Dawn Aipom Swift|2=Ash Aipom Focus Punch|3=Ash Aipom Double Team|4=Dawn Aipom Double Hit}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Scratch|1=Swift|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team|4=Double Hit}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|AG179|Slaking Kong!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG183|Aipom and Circumstance|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP060|Journey to the Unown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===''Ambipom''===
{{anmov/h|normal||Dawn Ambipom {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|DP060|Journey to the Unown!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP061|Team Shocker!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

=Sinnoh=
==[[Ash's Staraptor|Staraptor]]==
===Starly===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Starly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staravia===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staravia {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!|rec=yes|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP037|The Grass Menagerie!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staraptor===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staraptor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Torterra|Torterra]]==
===Turtwig===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Turtwig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP061|Team Shocker!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Grotle===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Grotle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP121|The Lonely Snover!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Torterra===
{{anmov/h|grass|ground|Ash Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==[[Ash's Infernape|Infernape]]==
===Chimchar===
{{anmov/h|fire||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Paul Chimchar Ember|1=Ash Chimchar Flame Wheel|2=Ash Chimchar Scratch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ember|1=Flame Wheel|2=Scratch}}|image2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ash Chimchar Dig|1=Paul Chimchar Fire Spin|2=Ash Chimchar Flamethrower}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Fire Spin|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Monferno===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Monferno {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Infernape===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}|image2=Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP185|Working on a Right Move!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Gliscor|Gliscor]]==
===Gligar===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gligar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Gliscor===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}|image2=Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand-Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!}}
{{anmov|normal|Screech|DP106|A Breed Stampede!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP154|Mastering Current Events!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=Unova=
==[[Ash's Unfezant|Unfezant]]==
===Pidove===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidove {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Tranquill===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Tranquill {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW022|A Venipede Stampede!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW029|Cottonee in Love!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Unfezant===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Unfezant {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Aerial Ace|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pignite|Pignite]]==
===Tepig===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Tepig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW048|Battle For The Underground!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Pignite===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Pignite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Pledge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Leavanny|Leavanny]]==
===Sewaddle===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Sewaddle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|bug|Bug Bite|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Swadloon===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Swadloon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Leavanny===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Leavanny {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Boldore|Boldore]]==
===Roggenrola===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Roggenrola {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Boldore===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Boldore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Blast|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Rock Smash|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Krookodile|Krookodile]]==
===''Sandile''===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Sunglasses Sandile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krokorok===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krokorok {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW065|Battling the Bully!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krookodile===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krookodile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

=Kalos=
==[[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]]==
===Froakie===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Froakie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|XY015|An Appetite for Battle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Frogadier===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY103|A Cellular Connection!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY106|A Meeting Of Two Journeys!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Ash-Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Ash-Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY118|Championing a Research Battle!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Talonflame|Talonflame]]==
===Fletchling===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Fletchling {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Fletchinder===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Fletchinder {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Talonflame===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Talonflame {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Goodra|Goodra]]==
===Goomy===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goomy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide 2}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Sliggoo===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Sliggoo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Goodra===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goodra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide 2|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|Defending the Homeland!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Noivern|Noivern]]==
===Noibat===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY104|A Windswept Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Noivern===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noivern {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Boomburst|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

=Alola=
==[[Ash's Lycanroc|Lycanroc]]==
===Rockruff===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Rockruff {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM019|A Guardian Rematch!{{tt|*|Base move is Tackle}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Lycanroc===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!}}
{{anmov|rock|Continental Crush|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!{{tt|*|Base move is Rock Throw, Accelerock, or Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM047|A Masked Warning!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM074|Tough Guy Trials!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Splintered Stormshards|SM078|Twirling with a Bang!{{tt|*|Base move is Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Incineroar|Incineroar]]==
===Litten===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}|image2=Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang|3=Flame Charge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM001|Alola to New Adventure!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM024|Alolan Open House!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes, Slash, or Scratch}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Torracat===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}|image2=Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Revenge|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|SM108|Memories in the Mist!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Inferno Overdrive|SM125|A Timeless Encounter!{{tt|*|Base move is Fire Fang, Flame Charge, or Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Incineroar===
{{anmov/h|fire|dark}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Naganadel|Naganadel]]==
===Poipole===
{{anmov/h|poison||Ash Poipole {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Toxic|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Attack|SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Naganadel===
{{anmov/h|poison|dragon|Ash Naganadel {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|SM143|Fiery Surprises!{{tt|*|first mentioned in SM142}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Melmetal|Melmetal]]==
===Meltan===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Meltan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Headbutt|SM117|Drawn with the Wind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Harden|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Melmetal===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Melmetal {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Double Iron Bash|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

=Galar=
==[[Ash's Dragonite|Dragonite]]==
===Dratini===
{{anmov/h|Dragon}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonair===
{{anmov/h|Dragon||Ash Dragonair Dragon Dance.png|Using Dragon Dance}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN010|A Test in Paradise!}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonite===
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Ash Dragonite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Claw|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN025|A Festival Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JN025|A Festival Reunion!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

==[[Ash's Gengar|Gengar]]==
===Gastly===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Haunter===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gigantamax Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Max Ooze|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Max Hailstorm|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Ice Punch}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|G-Max Terror|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|fairy|Max Starfall|JN109|JN109{{tt|*|Base move is Dazzling Gleam}}}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==[[Ash's Lucario|Lucario]]==
===Riolu===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Riolu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JN021|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}|image2=Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Mega Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==[[Ash's Sirfetch'd|Sirfetch'd]]==
===Farfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Farfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Focus Energy|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN056|Searching for Chivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Sirfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Sirfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Meteor Assault|JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN124|JN124|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

User:Rahl/Ash Moves

2022-09-09T16:29:49Z

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=Kanto=
==[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]==
===Pichu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Pichu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|JN001|Enter Pikachu!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=World Cap Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=Iron Tail (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Alola Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===World Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu World Cap {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|JN118|JN118}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Gigantamax Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 2|2=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash|2=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

==[[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]==
===Caterpie===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Caterpie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Metapod===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Metapod {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Butterfree===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Ash Butterfree {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Brock Zubat Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Sleep Powder|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|Normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|Grass|Stun Spore|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]==
===Pidgeotto===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack|3=Whirlwind|4=Wing Attack|5=Double-Edge}}|image2=Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pidgeot===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeot {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]==
===Charmander===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}|image2=Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|Fire Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|2=Fire Spin}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
{{anmov|normal|Rage|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Skull Bash|EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charmeleon===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmeleon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charizard===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=DragonBreath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Dragon Breath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Submission|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Punch|EP105|Charizard Chills{{tt|*|Ash called for the attack, but Charizard didn't listen.}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Tail|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

==[[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]==
===Krabby===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Krabby {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=ViceGrip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vice Grip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Kingler===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Kingler {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=ViceGrip|4=Hyper Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=Vice Grip|4=Hyper Beam}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==[[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]==
===''Mankey''===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Mankey {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Primeape===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Primeape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Kick|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

=Johto=
==[[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]==
===Chikorita===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Chikorita {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset}}
{{anmov|normal|Sweet Scent|EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Bayleef===
{{anmov/h|grass||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Bayleef Razor Leaf|1=Ash Bayleef Vine Whip|2=Ash Bayleef Tackle|3=Ash Bayleef Body Slam|4=Harrison Houndoom Bite Ash Bayleef Headbutt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Body Slam|4=Headbutt}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|EP271|Playing with Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Quilava|Quilava]]==
===Cyndaquil===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=SmokeScreen}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=Smokescreen}}|image2=Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Smokescreen|EP152|Hot Matches!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP182|An Old Family Blend!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Quilava===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Quilava {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Eruption|DP182|An Old Family Blend!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP183|League Unleashed!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

==[[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]==
===Phanpy===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}|image2=Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP230|Hatching a Plan}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|EP230|Hatching a Plan|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP231|Dues and Don'ts|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|EP267|Love, Pokémon Style!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hidden Power|AG137|Hooked on Onix|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Donphan===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Donphan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

=Hoenn=
==[[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]==
===Taillow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Taillow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG005|In the Knicker of Time!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG020|Brave the Wave}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Swellow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Swellow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG080|That's Just Swellow}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]==
===Treecko===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Treecko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG007|Tree's a Crowd}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG041|What You Seed is What You Get}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Grovyle===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Grovyle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Sceptile===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}|image2=Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Solar Beam|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

==[[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]==
===Snorunt===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Snorunt {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG114|Date Expectations}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Glalie===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Glalie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG123|Rhapsody in Drew}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG124|Island Time}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

==[[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]==
===Aipom===
{{anmov/h|normal|| {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Aipom Scratch|1=Dawn Aipom Swift|2=Ash Aipom Focus Punch|3=Ash Aipom Double Team|4=Dawn Aipom Double Hit}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Scratch|1=Swift|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team|4=Double Hit}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|AG179|Slaking Kong!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG183|Aipom and Circumstance|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP060|Journey to the Unown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===''Ambipom''===
{{anmov/h|normal||Dawn Ambipom {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|DP060|Journey to the Unown!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP061|Team Shocker!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

=Sinnoh=
==[[Ash's Staraptor|Staraptor]]==
===Starly===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Starly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staravia===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staravia {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!|rec=yes|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP037|The Grass Menagerie!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staraptor===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staraptor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Torterra|Torterra]]==
===Turtwig===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Turtwig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP061|Team Shocker!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Grotle===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Grotle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP121|The Lonely Snover!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Torterra===
{{anmov/h|grass|ground|Ash Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==[[Ash's Infernape|Infernape]]==
===Chimchar===
{{anmov/h|fire||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Paul Chimchar Ember|1=Ash Chimchar Flame Wheel|2=Ash Chimchar Scratch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ember|1=Flame Wheel|2=Scratch}}|image2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ash Chimchar Dig|1=Paul Chimchar Fire Spin|2=Ash Chimchar Flamethrower}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Fire Spin|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Monferno===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Monferno {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Infernape===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}|image2=Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP185|Working on a Right Move!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Gliscor|Gliscor]]==
===Gligar===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gligar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Gliscor===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}|image2=Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand-Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!}}
{{anmov|normal|Screech|DP106|A Breed Stampede!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP154|Mastering Current Events!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=Unova=
==[[Ash's Unfezant|Unfezant]]==
===Pidove===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidove {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Tranquill===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Tranquill {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW022|A Venipede Stampede!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW029|Cottonee in Love!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Unfezant===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Unfezant {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Aerial Ace|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pignite|Pignite]]==
===Tepig===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Tepig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW048|Battle For The Underground!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Pignite===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Pignite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Pledge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Leavanny|Leavanny]]==
===Sewaddle===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Sewaddle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|bug|Bug Bite|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Swadloon===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Swadloon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Leavanny===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Leavanny {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Boldore|Boldore]]==
===Roggenrola===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Roggenrola {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Boldore===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Boldore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Blast|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Rock Smash|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Krookodile|Krookodile]]==
===''Sandile''===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Sunglasses Sandile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krokorok===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krokorok {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW065|Battling the Bully!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krookodile===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krookodile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

=Kalos=
==[[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]]==
===Froakie===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Froakie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|XY015|An Appetite for Battle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Frogadier===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY103|A Cellular Connection!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY106|A Meeting Of Two Journeys!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Ash-Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Ash-Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY118|Championing a Research Battle!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Talonflame|Talonflame]]==
===Fletchling===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Fletchling {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Fletchinder===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Fletchinder {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Talonflame===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Talonflame {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Goodra|Goodra]]==
===Goomy===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goomy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide 2}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Sliggoo===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Sliggoo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Goodra===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goodra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide 2|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|Defending the Homeland!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Noivern|Noivern]]==
===Noibat===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY104|A Windswept Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Noivern===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noivern {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Boomburst|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

=Alola=
==[[Ash's Lycanroc|Lycanroc]]==
===Rockruff===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Rockruff {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM019|A Guardian Rematch!{{tt|*|Base move is Tackle}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Lycanroc===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!}}
{{anmov|rock|Continental Crush|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!{{tt|*|Base move is Rock Throw, Accelerock, or Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM047|A Masked Warning!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM074|Tough Guy Trials!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Splintered Stormshards|SM078|Twirling with a Bang!{{tt|*|Base move is Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Incineroar|Incineroar]]==
===Litten===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}|image2=Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang|3=Flame Charge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM001|Alola to New Adventure!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM024|Alolan Open House!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes, Slash, or Scratch}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Torracat===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}|image2=Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Revenge|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|SM108|Memories in the Mist!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Inferno Overdrive|SM125|A Timeless Encounter!{{tt|*|Base move is Fire Fang, Flame Charge, or Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Incineroar===
{{anmov/h|fire|dark}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Naganadel|Naganadel]]==
===Poipole===
{{anmov/h|poison||Ash Poipole {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Toxic|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Attack|SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Naganadel===
{{anmov/h|poison|dragon|Ash Naganadel {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|SM143|Fiery Surprises!{{tt|*|first mentioned in SM142}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Melmetal|Melmetal]]==
===Meltan===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Meltan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Headbutt|SM117|Drawn with the Wind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Harden|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Melmetal===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Melmetal {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Double Iron Bash|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

=Galar=
==[[Ash's Dragonite|Dragonite]]==
===Dratini===
{{anmov/h|Dragon}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonair===
{{anmov/h|Dragon||Ash Dragonair Dragon Dance.png|Using Dragon Dance}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN010|A Test in Paradise!}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonite===
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Ash Dragonite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Claw|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN025|A Festival Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JN025|A Festival Reunion!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

==[[Ash's Gengar|Gengar]]==
===Gastly===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Haunter===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gigantamax Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Max Ooze|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Max Hailstorm|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Ice Punch}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|G-Max Terror|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|fairy|Max Starfall|JN109|JN109{{tt|*|Base move is Dazzling Gleam}}}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==[[Ash's Lucario|Lucario]]==
===Riolu===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Riolu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JN021|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}|image2=Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!}}||rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Mega Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==[[Ash's Sirfetch'd|Sirfetch'd]]==
===Farfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Farfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Focus Energy|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN056|Searching for Chivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Sirfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Sirfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Meteor Assault|JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN124|JN124|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

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=Kanto=
==[[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]==
===Pichu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Pichu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thunder Shock}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|JN001|Enter Pikachu!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=World Cap Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb|6=Gigavolt Havoc|7=Breakneck Blitz|8=Iron Tail (World Cap)}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=World Cap 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle|6=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (Alola Cap)|7=Corkscrew Crash|8=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt (World Cap)}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM010|Trial and Tribulation!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Corkscrew Crash|SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

===Alola Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===World Cap Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu World Cap {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10000000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt|JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|JN118|JN118}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Gigantamax Pikachu===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash 2|2=Max Strike}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Max Steelspike|1=G-Max Volt Crash|2=Max Strike}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Max Steelspike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|G-Max Volt Crash|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt or Electroweb}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Max Strike|JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!{{tt|*|Base move is Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

==[[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]==
===Caterpie===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Caterpie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=String Shot|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Metapod===
{{anmov/h|bug||Ash Metapod {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Harden}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov/f|bug}}

===Butterfree===
{{anmov/h|bug|flying|Ash Butterfree {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Brock Zubat Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sleep Powder|1=Whirlwind|2=Tackle|3=Stun Spore}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Sleep Powder|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|Normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|Grass|Stun Spore|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]==
===Pidgeotto===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Sand Attack|3=Whirlwind|4=Wing Attack|5=Double-Edge}}|image2=Ash Pidgeotto {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Whirlwind|1=Wing Attack|2=Double-Edge}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|EP004|Challenge of the Samurai}}
{{anmov|normal|Whirlwind|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Pidgeot===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidgeot {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP081|Pallet Party Panic}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]==
===Charmander===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Leer|2=Rage}}|image2=Ash Charmander {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|Fire Spin}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Skull Bash|1=Ember|2=Fire Spin}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP023|The Tower of Terror}}
{{anmov|normal|Rage|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Skull Bash|EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charmeleon===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Charmeleon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Charizard===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Submission|2=Seismic Toss|3=Dragon Rage|4=Ember|5=Take Down|6=Tackle}}|image2=Ash Charizard {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=DragonBreath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Dragon Breath|2=Overheat|3=Steel Wing|4=Wing Attack|5=Slash|6=Dragon Tail}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Submission|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP059|Volcanic Panic}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Punch|EP105|Charizard Chills{{tt|*|Ash called for the attack, but Charizard didn't listen.}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rage|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP105|Charizard Chills}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Breath|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|fire|Overheat|AG136|The Symbol Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Tail|BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

==[[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]==
===Krabby===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Krabby {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=ViceGrip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vice Grip|1=Harden|2=Leer|3=Stomp}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Harden|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Stomp|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Kingler===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Kingler {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=ViceGrip|4=Hyper Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble|2=Crabhammer|3=Vice Grip|4=Hyper Beam}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|water|Crabhammer|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Vice Grip|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|EP075|Round One - Begin!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==[[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]==
===''Mankey''===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Mankey {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Thrash}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Primeape===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Primeape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Thrash|1=Scratch|2=Mega Kick|3=Seismic Toss}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Thrash|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|normal|Mega Kick|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov|fighting|Seismic Toss|EP029|The Punchy Pokémon}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

=Johto=
==[[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]==
===Chikorita===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Chikorita {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Sweet Scent}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP126|The Chikorita Rescue}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset}}
{{anmov|normal|Sweet Scent|EP144|Gettin' the Bugs Out}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Bayleef===
{{anmov/h|grass||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Bayleef Razor Leaf|1=Ash Bayleef Vine Whip|2=Ash Bayleef Tackle|3=Ash Bayleef Body Slam|4=Harrison Houndoom Bite Ash Bayleef Headbutt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Vine Whip|2=Tackle|3=Body Slam|4=Headbutt}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP199|Current Events|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef}}
{{anmov|normal|Body Slam|EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|EP271|Playing with Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Quilava|Quilava]]==
===Cyndaquil===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=SmokeScreen}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Tackle|2=Agility|3=Smokescreen}}|image2=Ash Cyndaquil {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Swift|2=Flame Wheel}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP152|Hot Matches!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Smokescreen|EP152|Hot Matches!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP182|From Ghost to Ghost}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP182|An Old Family Blend!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Quilava===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Quilava {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Eruption|1=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Eruption|DP182|An Old Family Blend!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP183|League Unleashed!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

==[[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]==
===Phanpy===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Rollout|2=Take Down}}|image2=Ash Phanpy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Defense Curl|1=Earthquake|2=Hidden Power}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP230|Hatching a Plan}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|EP230|Hatching a Plan|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP231|Dues and Don'ts|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|EP267|Love, Pokémon Style!}}
{{anmov|normal|Hidden Power|AG137|Hooked on Onix|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Donphan===
{{anmov/h|ground||Ash Donphan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rollout|1=Hyper Beam|2=Take Down|3=Defense Curl}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rollout|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|AG154|Reversing the Charges}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov|normal|Defense Curl|AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

=Hoenn=
==[[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]==
===Taillow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Taillow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Peck|1=Wing Attack|2=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG005|In the Knicker of Time!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG020|Brave the Wave}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Swellow===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Swellow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Wing Attack|1=Quick Attack|2=Aerial Ace|3=Peck|4=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|AG080|That's Just Swellow}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|AG091|Lessons in Lilycove!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Peck|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG100|Solid as a Solrock|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]==
===Treecko===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Treecko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Pound|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG007|Tree's a Crowd}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG008|A Tail with a Twist}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG041|What You Seed is What You Get}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Grovyle===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Grovyle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Bullet Seed|2=Quick Attack|3=Pound}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG066|Exploud and Clear}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

===Sceptile===
{{anmov/h|Grass||Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Blade|1=Quick Attack|2=Bullet Seed|3=Pound}}|image2=Ash Sceptile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=SolarBeam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Solar Beam|1=Agility|2=Leaf Storm}}}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Blade|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Grass|Bullet Seed|AG163|Cutting the Ties That Bind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Pound|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Solar Beam|AG164|Ka Boom with a View!}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Agility|AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!}}
{{anmov|Grass|Leaf Storm|DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Grass}}

==[[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]==
===Snorunt===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Snorunt {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Icy Wind|1=Double Team|2=Headbutt|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG108|Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snorunt!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG114|Date Expectations}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

===Glalie===
{{Anmov/h|ice||Ash Glalie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Icy Wind|2=Headbutt|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|AG123|Rhapsody in Drew}}
{{anmov|ice|Icy Wind|AG124|Island Time}}
{{anmov|normal|Headbutt|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG128|Shocks and Bonds}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

==[[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]==
===Aipom===
{{anmov/h|normal|| {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Ash Aipom Scratch|1=Dawn Aipom Swift|2=Ash Aipom Focus Punch|3=Ash Aipom Double Team|4=Dawn Aipom Double Hit}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Scratch|1=Swift|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team|4=Double Hit}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|AG179|Slaking Kong!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|AG183|Aipom and Circumstance|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP060|Journey to the Unown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===''Ambipom''===
{{anmov/h|normal||Dawn Ambipom {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Swift|1=Double Hit|2=Focus Punch|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|DP060|Journey to the Unown!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Hit|DP061|Team Shocker!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Punch|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

=Sinnoh=
==[[Ash's Staraptor|Staraptor]]==
===Starly===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Starly {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Wing Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staravia===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staravia {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Aerial Ace|1=Wing Attack|2=Gust|3=Quick Attack|4=Brave Bird}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP013|A Staravia is Born!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Wing Attack|DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!}}
{{anmov|flying|Gust|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!|rec=yes|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP037|The Grass Menagerie!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Staraptor===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Staraptor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Close Combat|1=Brave Bird|2=Quick Attack|3=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|flying|Brave Bird|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP127|Sliding into Seventh!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Torterra|Torterra]]==
===Turtwig===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Turtwig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Tackle|1=Razor Leaf|2=Bite|3=Synthesis|4=Energy Ball}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP061|Team Shocker!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Grotle===
{{anmov/h|grass||Ash Grotle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Bite|2=Synthesis|3=Energy Ball|4=Rock Climb}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|DP121|The Lonely Snover!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Torterra===
{{anmov/h|grass|ground|Ash Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Leaf Storm|1=Energy Ball|2=Rock Climb|3=Synthesis}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|normal|Rock Climb|DP168|Keeping in Top Forme!}}
{{anmov|grass|Synthesis|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==[[Ash's Infernape|Infernape]]==
===Chimchar===
{{anmov/h|fire||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Paul Chimchar Ember|1=Ash Chimchar Flame Wheel|2=Ash Chimchar Scratch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ember|1=Flame Wheel|2=Scratch}}|image2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Ash Chimchar Dig|1=Paul Chimchar Fire Spin|2=Ash Chimchar Flamethrower}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Fire Spin|2=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Monferno===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Monferno {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flame Wheel|2=Flamethrower|3=Dig}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP132|Evolving Strategies!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Infernape===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Mach Punch|1=Flamethrower|2=Flame Wheel}}|image2=Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Flare Blitz|2=Fire Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Mach Punch|DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP185|Working on a Right Move!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Gliscor|Gliscor]]==
===Gligar===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gligar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Sand Attack|2=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP070|The Bells are Singing!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Gliscor===
{{anmov/h|ground|flying|Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=X-Scissor|1=Steel Wing|2=Screech|3=Fire Fang}}|image2=Ash Gliscor {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand-Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sand Attack|1=Giga Impact|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Wing|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!}}
{{anmov|normal|Screech|DP106|A Breed Stampede!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Sand Attack|DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP154|Mastering Current Events!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

=Unova=
==[[Ash's Unfezant|Unfezant]]==
===Pidove===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Pidove {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Gust|1=Quick Attack|2=Air Cutter}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Tranquill===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Tranquill {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Gust|1=Air Cutter|2=Quick Attack|3=Wing Attack}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW022|A Venipede Stampede!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW029|Cottonee in Love!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Wing Attack|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying|x=yes}}

===Unfezant===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Unfezant {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Cutter|1=Aerial Ace|2=Quick Attack|3=Gust}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Air Cutter|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Aerial Ace|BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|Flying|Gust|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Pignite|Pignite]]==
===Tepig===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Tepig {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Tackle|2=Flame Charge|3=Flamethrower}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW048|Battle For The Underground!}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Pignite===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Pignite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fire Pledge|1=Flame Charge|2=Flamethrower|3=Tackle|4=Brick Break}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Pledge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|BW077|Evolution by Fire!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==[[Ash's Leavanny|Leavanny]]==
===Sewaddle===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Sewaddle {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Razor Leaf|2=Tackle|3=Bug Bite}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov|bug|Bug Bite|BW018|Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Swadloon===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Swadloon {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=String Shot|1=Energy Ball|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Leavanny===
{{anmov/h|Bug|Grass|Ash Leavanny {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Razor Leaf|1=Energy Ball|2=String Shot|3=X-Scissor}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|grass|Energy Ball|BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!}}
{{anmov|bug|String Shot|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

==[[Ash's Boldore|Boldore]]==
===Roggenrola===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Roggenrola {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sandstorm|1=Stone Edge|2=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Boldore===
{{anmov/h|Rock||Ash Boldore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Blast|1=Rock Smash|2=Flash Cannon|3=Sandstorm}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Blast|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Rock Smash|BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|BW063|Evolution Exchange Excitement!}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|BW083|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 1}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Krookodile|Krookodile]]==
===''Sandile''===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Sunglasses Sandile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dig|1=Bite|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW012|Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krokorok===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krokorok {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Dig|2=Crunch}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW064|Explorers of the Hero's Ruin!}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW065|Battling the Bully!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Krookodile===
{{anmov/h|ground|dark|Ash Krookodile {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Crunch|2=Dig|3=Stone Edge|4=Aerial Ace}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

=Kalos=
==[[Ash's Greninja|Greninja]]==
===Froakie===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Froakie {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Water Pulse|1=Bubble|2=Pound|3=Double Team|4=Cut}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|XY015|An Appetite for Battle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Frogadier===
{{anmov/h|water||Ash Frogadier {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Aerial Ace|2=Water Pulse|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Pulse|XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Shuriken|1=Cut|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY103|A Cellular Connection!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY106|A Meeting Of Two Journeys!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

===Ash-Greninja===
{{anmov/h|water|dark|Ash Ash-Greninja {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Cut|1=Water Shuriken|2=Aerial Ace|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Cut|XY100|A Festival of Decisions!}}
{{anmov|water|Water Shuriken|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|XY118|Championing a Research Battle!}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Talonflame|Talonflame]]==
===Fletchling===
{{anmov/h|normal|flying|Ash Fletchling {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Fletchinder===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Fletchinder {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Flame Charge|1=Steel Wing|2=Razor Wind|3=Peck}}}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

===Talonflame===
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash Talonflame {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brave Bird|1=Flame Charge|2=Steel Wing|3=Razor Wind}}}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|XY086|A Legendary Photo Op!}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY093|All Eyes on the Future!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==[[Ash's Goodra|Goodra]]==
===Goomy===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goomy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide 2}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Sliggoo===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Sliggoo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Breath|1=Rain Dance}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Goodra===
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash Goodra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide 2|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dragon Pulse|1=Bide|2=Rain Dance|3=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|Defending the Homeland!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Noivern|Noivern]]==
===Noibat===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Supersonic|1=Tackle|2=Acrobatics}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|XY102|Meeting at Terminus Cave!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY104|A Windswept Encounter!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Noivern===
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noivern {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Boomburst|1=Supersonic|2=Acrobatics|3=Dragon Claw}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Boomburst|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|XY110|An Electrifying Rage!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|XY119|A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

=Alola=
==[[Ash's Lycanroc|Lycanroc]]==
===Rockruff===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Rockruff {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle|1=Bite|2=Rock Throw|3=Breakneck Blitz}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM019|A Guardian Rematch!{{tt|*|Base move is Tackle}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

===Lycanroc===
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rock Throw|1=Continental Crush|2=Accelerock|3=Splintered Stormshards}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Bite|1=Tackle|2=Stone Edge|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!}}
{{anmov|rock|Continental Crush|SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!{{tt|*|Base move is Rock Throw, Accelerock, or Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM047|A Masked Warning!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM074|Tough Guy Trials!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Splintered Stormshards|SM078|Twirling with a Bang!{{tt|*|Base move is Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==[[Ash's Incineroar|Incineroar]]==
===Litten===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Ember|1=Fury Swipes|2=Slash|3=Breakneck Blitz}}|image2=Ash Litten {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang|3=Flame Charge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Scratch|1=Flame Charge|2=Fire Fang}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM001|Alola to New Adventure!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Swipes|SM007|That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM021|One Journey Ends, Another Begins...|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM024|Alolan Open House!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Breakneck Blitz|SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!{{tt|*|Base move is Fury Swipes, Slash, or Scratch}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire|x=yes}}

===Torracat===
{{anmov/h|fire||Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flame Charge|1=Scratch|2=Fire Fang|3=Inferno Overdrive}}|image2=Ash Torracat {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Revenge|1=Ember|2=Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Charge|SM063|Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Fang|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Revenge|SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|SM107|Run, Heroes, Run!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Blast|SM108|Memories in the Mist!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Inferno Overdrive|SM125|A Timeless Encounter!{{tt|*|Base move is Fire Fang, Flame Charge, or Fire Blast}}}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

===Incineroar===
{{anmov/h|fire|dark}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

==[[Ash's Naganadel|Naganadel]]==
===Poipole===
{{anmov/h|poison||Ash Poipole {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Toxic|1=Fury Attack}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Toxic|SM067|Love at First Twirl!}}
{{anmov|normal|Fury Attack|SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Naganadel===
{{anmov/h|poison|dragon|Ash Naganadel {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Gigavolt Havoc|2=X-Scissor|3=Sludge Bomb|4=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Gigavolt Havoc|SM140|Z-Move Showdown!{{tt|*|Base move is Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|SM143|Fiery Surprises!{{tt|*|first mentioned in SM142}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Pulse|SM143|Fiery Surprises!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==[[Ash's Melmetal|Melmetal]]==
===Meltan===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Meltan {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Flash Cannon|1=Headbutt|2=Harden|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|SM111|Show Me the Metal!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Headbutt|SM117|Drawn with the Wind!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Harden|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Melmetal===
{{anmov/h|steel||Ash Melmetal {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Double Iron Bash|1=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|Steel|Double Iron Bash|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov|Steel|Flash Cannon|SM138|Final Rivals!}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

=Galar=
==[[Ash's Dragonite|Dragonite]]==
===Dratini===
{{anmov/h|Dragon}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonair===
{{anmov/h|Dragon||Ash Dragonair Dragon Dance.png|Using Dragon Dance}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN010|A Test in Paradise!}}
{{anmov/f|Dragon}}

===Dragonite===
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Flying|Ash Dragonite {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Dragon Claw|1=Hurricane|2=Dragon Dance|3=Hyper Beam|4=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Claw|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Hurricane|JN014|Raid Battle in the Ruins!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Dance|JN025|A Festival Reunion!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JN025|A Festival Reunion!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Flying}}

==[[Ash's Gengar|Gengar]]==
===Gastly===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Haunter===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb|3=Will-O-Wisp}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|JN114|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Gigantamax Gengar===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Max Ooze|1=Max Hailstorm|2=G-Max Terror|3=Max Starfall}}}}
{{anmov|poison|Max Ooze|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Max Hailstorm|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Ice Punch}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|G-Max Terror|JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!{{tt|*|Base move is Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|fairy|Max Starfall|JN109|JN109{{tt|*|Base move is Dazzling Gleam}}}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==[[Ash's Lucario|Lucario]]==
===Riolu===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Riolu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Vacuum Wave|1=Force Palm|2=Double Team|3=Reversal}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Vacuum Wave|JN021|Caring for a Mystery!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN027|Toughing It Out!}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Double Team|2=Force Palm}}|image2=Ash Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Reversal|1=Steel Beam|2=Bullet Punch}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Reversal|JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!}}
{{anmov|steel|Bullet Punch|JN114||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Mega Lucario===
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Ash Mega Lucario {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}||0=Aura Sphere|1=Force Palm|2=Steel Beam|3=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Force Palm|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|steel|Steel Beam|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|JN108|}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==[[Ash's Sirfetch'd|Sirfetch'd]]==
===Farfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Farfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Night Slash|1=Brutal Swing|2=Fury Cutter|3=Focus Energy|4=Detect}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN027|Toughing It Out!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Focus Energy|JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN056|Searching for Chivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

===Sirfetch'd===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Ash Sirfetch'd {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Slash|1=Fury Cutter|2=Brutal Swing|3=Meteor Assault}}}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!}}
{{anmov|bug|Fury Cutter|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Brutal Swing|JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Meteor Assault|JN103|The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Detect|JN124|JN124|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

Ash's Dracovish

2022-07-23T15:22:23Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Dracovish
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ウオノラゴン
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Uonoragon
|image=[[File:Ash Dracovish.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Dracovish
|location=[[Wild Area]]
|gender=Gender unknown
|ability={{a|Strong Jaw}}
|evolution=1
|prevonum=882F
|evo1num=882
|numeps1=less than 1
|firststagename=fossils
|secondstagename=Dracovish
|type1=Water
|type2=Dragon
|epnum=JN050
|epname=A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
|firstevoep=JN050
|firstevoname=A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
|java1=N/A
|java2=[[Kenyu Horiuchi]]
|enva2=[[Sean Schemmel]]
}}

'''Ash's Dracovish''' (Japanese: '''サトシのウオノラゴン''' ''Satoshi's Uonoragon'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', the second one he caught in the [[Galar]] [[region]], and his fifty-seventh overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash and Dracovish.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish and Ash]]
{{p|Dracovish}} first appeared when [[Cara Liss]] and [[Bray Zenn]] restored it and an {{p|Arctozolt}} from [[Fossil]]s they had discovered in the [[Wild Area]]. {{Ash}} attempted to greet it, but it responded by attempting to bite him and then proceeded to chase him and {{AP|Pikachu}}. As it chased Ash, he commanded Pikachu to use {{m|Electroweb}} to stop it, but Dracovish tore through it and accidentally attacked Arctozolt, which got angered and created a field of ice using {{m|Icy Wind}}, that both Ash and Dracovish slipped on, resulting in Ash winding up on top of the {{pkmn|category|Fossil Pokémon}} as it ran away. It ran a long way to a pond, where Ash realized it had just wanted a swim. After they had returned to their starting point, Cara Liss and Bray Zenn let Ash and [[Goh]] keep the Fossil Pokémon, since they had already gotten the data they wanted about them. As such, Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} Dracovish, while Goh caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt}}.
[[File:Ash Dracovish Kids Marine Athletic Race.png|thumb|250px|Dracovish in the Kids Marine Athletic Race]]
In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', Ash entered Dracovish in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]]. After winning the race, Dracovish helped to free [[Chloe]] from a cave she had been trapped in by using its newly revealed {{m|Fishious Rend}}.

In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', Ash used Dracovish in his [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Iris}} at the [[Opelucid Gym]], sending it out against [[Iris's Dragonite]]. Dracovish succeeded in catching Dragonite in its mouth with Fishious Rend, before defeating it with a super effective {{m|Ice Fang}}. Next, Dracovish went up against [[Iris's Haxorus]], but was quickly defeated by a combination of {{m|Dragon Pulse}} and {{m|Psycho Cut}}.

In [[JNS03]], Dracovish helped in an attempt to stop a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} from reaching [[Spear Pillar]].

In [[JN103]], Dracovish became fascinated by {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}'s leek as it was trying to learn {{m|Meteor Assault}} during Ash's visit to the [[Lumiose Gym]]. By biting down on the leek, Dracovish inadvertently ended up stabilizing it enough to help Sirfetch'd master the move. Dracovish subsequently joined Sirfetch'd in a [[Double Battle]] against {{an|Clemont}}, during which it mimicked Sirfetch'd's Meteor Assault pose and ended up learning {{m|Dragon Rush}} as a result. With this new move, it swiftly defeated [[Clemont's Diggersby]], giving Ash the victory.
[[File:JN104.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish facing Drasna's Noivern]]
In [[JN104]], Ash used Dracovish as his second Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against [[Drasna]] at the [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]] stadium. It first went up against {{p|Noivern}}, who managed to cut Dracovish's stamina in half with {{m|Super Fang}}, but was so badly hit by Dracovish's Ice Fang in the process that Drasna subsequently [[recall]]ed it and sent out her {{p|Altaria}}, which she soon proceeded to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Although Ash got the idea to drench Altaria's feathers with {{m|Water Gun}}, his strategy to exploit this failed due to him not knowing that Mega Altaria is part {{t|Fairy}} type, rendering Dracovish's Dragon Rush useless against it. As such, Ash chose to then recall Dracovish, but it almost immediately came back out to cheer for Sirfetch'd. After Sirfetch'd had taken Altaria down with it, Dracovish returned to the battle, with Sirfetch'd cheering for it. With this mental support, Dracovish was able to push through Noivern's attacks and defeat it, making Ash the winner of the match and increasing his ranking.
[[File:Ash Dracovish Strong Jaw.png|thumb|250px|Strong Jaw activated]]
In [[JN105]], Ash used Dracovish during his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], using it against Wallace's {{p|Walrein}}. Both Pokémon were eventually recalled.

In [[JN114]], Ash visited Pallet Town and introduced his Pokémon to his new friends that he caught during his journey around the world, including Dracovish. During the visit, Dracovish trained with {{AP|Glalie}}. Dracovish then watched Ash's battle against [[Paul]], where he emerged victorious. Before Ash left his hometown, it posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

In [[JN118]], Dracovish was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Masters Tournament]] match against {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}}. It first battled against {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, managing to deal some damage to it with a powerful Fishious Rend, but was later defeated by {{p|Aggron}} after a collision between [[Heavy Slam]] and Dragon Rush.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Dracovish biting leek.png|thumb|left|250px|Dracovish biting Sirfetch'd's leek]]
Dracovish has a habit of nibbling on people's heads, especially Ash. Dracovish even likes playing in places where there is a lot of water to swim in and enjoys spending time with other {{t|Water}} Pokémon, as shown by it hanging out with [[Goh]]'s Water Pokémon at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. While Dracovish is a somewhat slow swimmer, its strong legs and gills allow it to run underwater at high speeds if it sinks to the bottom. In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', its unusual body composition helped it and Ash come in first in the [[Marine Athletic Race|Kids Marine Athletic Race]].

Dracovish strongly dislikes disappointing Ash, becoming extremely determined to prove itself, as shown in ''On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!'' when it used Fishious Rend after Ash assured it that it was alright if it did not know the move. Dracovish has very powerful jaws, being able to crush boulders with a single bite, and in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'' stopped [[Iris's Dragonite]] mid-attack by trapping in its jaws.

Dracovish can be easily distracted; not realizing it had been called out to battle in ''Thrash of the Titans!'' and instead started nibbling on Ash. However it is extremely eager when it comes to Pokémon battles, showing a similar tendency to get fired up like Ash. It rushes to take on opponents during battles such as Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} when it was first revived, and defeated Iris's Dragonite in its first ever official battle.

Dracovish developed a close friendship with {{AP|Sirfetch'd}} after training with it at the [[Lumiose Gym]], especially when Sirfetch'd gave it permission to bite on its leek as thanks for its help in mastering {{m|Meteor Assault}}. Also, during the battle against [[Drasna]] in [[JN104]], Dracovish stayed out of its Poké Ball to cheer Sirfetch'd on. Dracovish seems to be drawn towards other swaying movements as well, such as the plumage on {{p|Altaria}}'s head, and easily gets the urge to bite down on whatever's making the motion.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|dragon|Ash Dracovish {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Gun|1=Fishious Rend|2=Ice Fang|3=Dragon Rush}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Gun|1=Fishious Rend|2=Ice Fang|3=Dragon Rush}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!}}
{{anmov|water|Fishious Rend|JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Fang|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|JN103}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Fossils===
{{main|Fossil}}
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|-
! style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" colspan=2 | The {{color2|000|Fossilized Drake}} and {{color2|000|Fossilized Fish}} that Dracovish was restored from
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Fossilized Drake anime.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Fossilized Fish anime.png|x150px]]
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |
|}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:JN064 AS.png|x200px]]
|-
| Second poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1388735000615424001</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Dracovish JNM.png|thumb|right|200px|Dracovish in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Dracovish was used in Ash's [[World Coronation Series]] battle against {{an|Iris}} in [[JNM19]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water|dragon}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Fang|JNM19}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}
{{-}}

==In the games==
[[File:Ash party Masters.png|thumb|180px|Dracovish in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]]]
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Dracovish, along with the rest of Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' team, appears during {{DL|List of special events (Masters)|The Classic Thunderbolt}} special event in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Dracovish appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}.

====As an opponent====
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==Trivia==
* Dracovish is {{Ash}}'s first:
** [[Fossil]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
** {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon}}.
** {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon not weak to {{type|Ice}} moves.
** {{type|Water}} Pokémon since {{AP|Greninja}}, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} as a {{p|Froakie}} in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', 334 episodes earlier.
** [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Single-stage Pokémon]] since {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which he caught in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', 301 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to defeat a [[region]]al {{pkmn|Champion}}'s Pokémon, defeating [[Iris's Dragonite]] in ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]''.
* At 50 episodes, Dracovish's capture marks the longest gap between the beginning of a new [[series]] and Ash capturing a Pokémon introduced during the concurrent [[generation]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dracovish}}

==References==
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Cynthia (anime)

2022-07-15T13:56:48Z

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{{CharInfobox
|color={{cynthia color}}
|corecolor={{cynthia color light}}
|bordercolor={{cynthia color dark}}
|text=white
|name=Cynthia
|jname=シロナ
|tmname=Shirona
|image=Cynthia JN.png
|size=240px
|caption=Cynthia in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|age=no
|gender=Female
|colors=yes
|eyes=Gray
|hair=Blonde
|hometown=[[Celestic Town]]
|region=Sinnoh
|relatives=[[Professor Carolina]] (grandmother)
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}}, [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|game=counterpart
|counterpart=[[Cynthia]]
|anime=yes
|champ=yes |
|league=Sinnoh League |
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training!
|enva=[[Emily Jenness]]
|java=[[Tomo Sakurai]]
}}

'''Cynthia''' (Japanese: '''シロナ''' ''Shirona'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. Cynthia is the current {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] and has helped deal with several crises, particularly those involving [[Team Galactic]] and [[Team Rocket]].

In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Cynthia is revealed to be one of the top eight [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the {{pkmn|world}} within the [[World Coronation Series]].

==In the anime==
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', Cynthia used to focus only on getting stronger when she was younger, causing her to hurt Pokémon with her reckless behavior. That changed, however, when she discovered the legends of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Over time, she eventually became the Champion of the [[Sinnoh League]].

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
Cynthia was first mentioned in [[Lucian]]'s flashback in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', along with the members of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].

She properly debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', where she was first seen battling against Lucian with her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} on television. She then arrived in person in [[Amity Square]], where she was studying ancient tablets. It was here that she met {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Paul]], who rushed down to Amity Square after they heard rumors of Cynthia being there. Paul challenged her to a [[Full Battle]], but Cynthia won easily. She then mentioned that she was just like Paul in her youth, determined to win with the strongest Pokémon. After the battle, because [[Nurse Joy]] was busy, she and {{an|Brock}} personally healed Paul's Pokémon, after convincing him to take them to a [[Pokémon Center]]. After this, back at the Amity Square Ruins, she explained that something written there means very much to her: "When every life meets another life, something will be born". Later, Ash would think about this quote from time to time. Cynthia then decided to go to [[Celestic Town]], where she planned to study the legend of {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Lustrous Orb]].

Since that encounter, one of Ash and Paul's main goals in the anime has become to face and defeat Cynthia in a Pokémon battle, something shown several times in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Diamond and Pearl]]''.

After [[Team Galactic]] steals the [[Adamant Orb]] in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'', Cynthia is forced to return to Celestic Town, where she meets Ash, Dawn, and Brock again. During this meeting, Cynthia introduces them to her [[Professor Carolina|grandmother]], a researcher into the legends of Sinnoh, and [[Cyrus]], an important executive in the Sinnoh region and find out about Ash and Dawn's [[DP078|previous]] [[DP001|encounters]] with {{p|Azelf}} and {{p|Mesprit}}.
[[File:DP096.png|220px|thumb|left|Cynthia and her grandmother showing the [[Lustrous Orb]] to {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}}]]
At Cyrus' suggestion, Cynthia and her grandmother take the two to see the Lustrous Orb, unaware that it was a Team Galactic plot to storm the Museum, during the invasion, Cynthia manages to easily defeat [[Saturn]] in a battle but this only served to buy the others members of Team Galactic time and finish invading the place.

Cynthia decides to use this time to ask Ash and Brock to tend to {{TP|Ash|Chimchar}} and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} who were violently injured in the battle, and soon goes in search of the Orb again, sending Garchomp out in search of their location. At the [[Pokémon Center]], Cynthia discovers that Ash's Chimchar is the same one used by Paul during their [[DP040|previous encounter]] and talks to the Chimp Pokémon about its future and the relationship it had with these two trainers and shortly afterwards Cynthia discuss about Team Galactic's real goals with Ash, Dawn and Brock.

Once {{TP|Ash|Staravia}} arrives with Team Rocket's location, Cynthia and the others head to the ruins of Celestic Town, where another confrontation between Team Galactic and Team Rocket begins. Despite their best efforts, Team Galactic manages to achieve their goals and manages to steal the [[Lustrous Orb]]. Later, when Cyrus says goodbye to the group, Cynthia begins to suspect his real intentions and the next day, when she is saying goodbye to Ash and his friends, Cynthia is informed that a [[Aaron (Elite Four)|challenger]] has asked for a battle against her for the title of Champion.

In ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', Cynthia, along with Ash, his friends, her grandmother and [[Officer Jenny]]'s police officers, tried to stop [[Team Galactic]] from stealing the Lustrous Orb at Celestic Town. Using her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} and {{p|Gastrodon}}, Cynthia is able to defeat several of Team Galactic's Pokémon, but when {{TRT}} tries to steal the Lustrous Orb for themselves, the battle ends up being interrupted and [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} flee with the Orb.

Cynthia battled {{EF|Aaron}} to defend her title of Champion of the Sinnoh region on television in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', which she won. Ash and his friends commented that while Aaron was strong enough to be a member of the [[Elite Four]], Cynthia was still far stronger than him.

Cynthia briefly appeared in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', where she battled against [[Palmer]].

Cynthia joins Ash and his friends in the final stages of Team Galactic's plan in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', however, during their trip to [[Mt. Coronet]], Ash, Brock and Dawn are summoned by the lake's guardians.

In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Cynthia frees Ash and the others who had been captured by Team Galactic during the confrontation, shortly thereafter Cynthia helped Ash and his friends protect the {{an|lake guardians}} and put a stop to Team Galactic's plans at [[Spear Pillar]]. After the defeat of Team Galactic's plans, Cynthia witnesses Ash, Dawn and Brock teaming up with Azelf, Mesprit and Uxie to save Sinnoh from the destruction caused by the by the [[Red Chain]]'s disruption in {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. At the end of the day, Cynthia thanks the three of them for what they've done and for saving the [[Sinnoh]] region from destruction.

As of ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', Cynthia observed the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] alongside [[Charles Goodshow]]. While watching, she showed a deep interest specifically in the battle between Ash and Paul in ''[[DP185|Working on a Right Move!]]'' and after the [[DP189|result]] of the battle between the two, Cynthia remembers the moment she met them and says that she will wait for the moment when she will face Ash and Paul in a battle after they after growing up as Trainers. At the end of the competition in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', she personally delivered the trophy to the winner, {{si|Tobias}}.

In ''[[DP191|Memories Are Made of Bliss!]]'', Ash and his friends watched her battle with Flint for the title of Champion. [[Flint's Infernape]] managed to defeat two of her Pokémon, but Garchomp ultimately defeated Flint's Infernape, earning Cynthia the victory. During the battle, Ash sees himself represented in the battle and imagines himself in the battle against Cynthia, further reinforcing his dreams of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]].

Cynthia made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
In ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', Cynthia met up with Ash again in [[Virbank City]] in [[Unova]] at an ice cream stand. She told Ash, {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} about the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]], where she would have an exhibition match. Ash and {{ashfr}} then decided to go with Cynthia and participate. On the way to the seaport to take a plane to Cynthia's villa in [[Undella Town]], she almost hit an injured {{an|Meloetta}} with her car. She discovered that it was suffering from a fever and gave Ash, Iris, and Cilan instructions on how to make it feel better. She was revealed to have a {{p|Glaceon}} which used {{m|Ice Beam}} to freeze the water. Cynthia and Ash broke the ice and took it to Meloetta.

After it recovered a little, Iris asked Cynthia if she could battle her and her Garchomp while she used {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, as Iris was thrilled to battle a {{type|Dragon}} she had never met before. Cynthia agreed and the battle got underway, in which Cynthia stopped the battle due to concerns her Garchomp may hurt Iris's Axew.
[[File:BWS2 gang.png|thumb|left|250px|Cynthia arriving with Ash and his friends at her Villa]]
In ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]'', Ash and his friends arrived in Undella Town, at Cynthia's villa. During the get-together, [[Jervis]] and Cynthia argued far from the others about Meloetta. After that, Cynthia watched a battle between Dawn and Cilan, and then at dusk Cynthia joins the others to watch a song sung by Melloeta, but unlike the others, Cynthia watched with concern the presentation of [[Pokémon category|Melody Pokémon]].

During an incident with a wild {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} in ''[[BW089|Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!]]'', Jervis revealed that Cynthia has traveled to [[Lacunosa Town]] to begin preparations for the competition.
[[File:Alder and Cynthia.png|thumb|250px|Alder flirting with Cynthia]]
In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', Cynthia was seen talking with [[Alder]] in [[Lacunosa Town]], where the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup was held, until they are interrupted by the arrival of Ash and [[Trip]]. Later, she participated in an exhibition match with her Garchomp against Unova Elite Four member [[Caitlin]] and her {{p|Gothitelle}}.

Cynthia then appeared in ''[[BW091|Battling Authority Once Again!]]'', where she observed the tournament and helped Iris with {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}'s problem with listening to her commands and gave [[Trip]] some advice. After the conversation Trip thought to himself that after defeating Alder, she would be next and during the battle between Iris and Dawn, Cynthia showed deep interest in Dragonite's performance and relationship with Iris.

In the [[BW092|following episode]], Cynthia was seen watching the battle of Iris against Ash and after the battle, Cynthia talked to Iris about their relationships with Pokémon and that motivated Iris to keep doing her best with Dragonite.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Cynthia was seen watching the battle Trip was allowed to have against Alder for winning the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. After this, Cynthia attended the closing ceremony and everyone returns to Cynthia's Villa where Ash and the others will stay for a few more days.

Back in Undella Town, she watched a battle between Ash and Dawn, which Cynthia evaluated to be a tie between the two and later went with the others to wave Dawn farewell when she went to [[Johto]]. Soon after, Cynthia witnessed Ash and Cameron on their way to get a Badge at [[Humilau City]]'s Gym in ''[[BW090|The Road to Humilau!]]'' and remained in [[Lacunosa Town]] to help dismantle the competition's decorations.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', during the last set-up of the competition, Cynthia was informed that Team Rocket attacked her villa behind Meloetta. When she met up with Ash's friends and Ridley, she became aware of the situation and they all headed towards the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}}'s plans advanced, Cynthia helped Ash and his friends put a stop to [[Team Rocket]]'s Operation Tempest and saved the Unova region from the {{an|Forces of Nature}}'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}}'s rage with the help of Meloetta. At the end of the day, Cynthia joined the others to say goodbye to Meloetta.

Cynthia said goodbye to Ash in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'' after informing him that the [[Unova League]] was starting in a few weeks and wished everyone good luck in the future.

Cynthia also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Cynthia made a cameo appearance at the end of ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', watching Ash's [[World Coronation Series]] match against [[Volkner]] through television. Volkner revealed that she was participating in the World Coronation Series and had made it to the Master Class.
[[File:Ash and Eight Masters.png|250px|thumb|right|Cynthia in the Master Class]]
In ''[[JN083|Star Night, Star Flight!]]'', Cynthia encountered Ash and [[Goh]] while they were investigating a town in [[Johto]] that had been caught in an endless night. Goh and Ash then talked to Cynthia about a girl they met earlier and a Pokémon that they thought was an {{p|Unown}}. The three than met up with {{OBP|Tiara|JN083}} and her mother and asked if the Pokémon she'd seen the previous day was an Unown with Tiara confirmed. After explaining how she'd met the Unown, Tiara became upset, claiming she wanted to see the stars as the Unown had made it endless night's to help her to find her {{p|Cleffa}} again. This caused the Unown to attack Cynthia, Ash, and Goh, but were eventually defeated thanks to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Tiara apologized for being selfish and the town became day again.

Cynthia appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', along with other Masters Eight Trainers.

She appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]'', where Ash and [[Chloe]] met her at the [[Canalave Library]], looking for information about Palkia. When they exited the library later, they were attacked by the [[Alternate World Team Rocket]]. Cynthia battled against them, forcing them to retreat, with Ash and Chloe pursuing them to their world. During the climax of the battle between {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Cynthia found a portal where she could see Ash and the [[Ash's friends|others]]. When everyone decided to get together and ask {{p|Arceus}} to help, Cynthia joined the residents of the normal world and the Alternate World to get everything sorted out. When it all came to an end, Cynthia welcomed Ash, Dawn, Goh, and Chloe on their arrival in the normal world.
[[File:Cynthia JNS01.png|thumb|250px|left|Cynthia in [[Hisui]] clothes]]
During the [[Sinnoh Fair]] in [[JNS01]], Cynthia reunited with Ash, Goh, and Dawn again and revealed that she was organizing part of the event. Next, Cynthia gave a lecture and details for them about Sinnoh's [[Hisui|past]]. At the end of the event, Cynthia hosted a catching competition where the three should capture one of the Pokémon that were [[Starter Pokémon|given to Trainers]] from the region's bygone eras: {{p|Cyndaquil}}, {{p|Oshawott}}, and {{p|Rowlet}}. Upon completing the objectives, Cynthia gave each of them a book with the ancient history of Sinnoh.

A short time later, unaware that [[Team Galactic]] had returned, Dawn contacted Cynthia to help with a strange phenomenon occurring at [[Mount Coronet]] in [[JNS02]] and in the [[JNS03|next episode]]. Cynthia joined Ash, Dawn, {{an|Brock}}, and Goh in battle during the return of Team Galactic, who sought to rescue [[Cyrus]] from the dimension he was trapped in. Cynthia single-handedly defeated [[Jupiter]], [[Mars]], and [[Saturn]]'s Pokémon using her {{p|Roserade}} and lent Garchomp so Brock can help save a {{p|Heatran}} that was out of control.
[[File:Diantha and Cynthia.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia with Iris and Diantha]]
In [[JNS04]], Cynthia managed to arrest the Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}}s as they try to escape, joining then Ash and his friends. Together, they asked for help from {{p|Arceus}} who, together with the {{an|lake guardians}}, managed to avoid the worst. Lastly, Cynthia watched along with Brock while Ash and his friends trying to save Heatran from inside the massive monster formed by Arceus's [[Flame Plate]].

In [[JN109]], Cynthia was revealed to be ranked as the second-strongest Trainer in the Master Class behind {{an|Leon}}.

In [[JN115]], Cynthia participated in [[Masters Tournament]], along with the rest of the Masters Eight, reuniting with Ash and Iris. Her first opponent was chosen to be Iris. After Diantha and {{an|Lance}}'s battle concluded in [[JN116|the following episode]], Cynthia and Iris began their battle.

===Character===
[[File:Cynthia and Professor Carolina.png|thumb|220px|left|Cynthia and her grandmother]]
Cynthia is astoundingly powerful and well-respected as [[Sinnoh]]'s {{pkmn|Champion}}. She is measured in her battling style, and while she attacks in quick succession, she prefers not to exhaust either hers or her opponents' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

Cynthia has a calm demeanor, not showing the slightest of stress even in the heat of {{pkmn|battle}}. As an archeologist, Cynthia is incredibly wise and well-versed in the Sinnoh time-space legends. On her return in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Cynthia is seen studying various mythologies and regions of the world, showing know a lot about Pokémon from other regions like [[Alola]] or [[Unova]].

Throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' she often quoted ''"When every life meets another life, something will be born"'', a line directly from the Sinnoh time-space legends. She is particularly interested in the [[friendship]] between Trainers and their Pokémon, and enjoys mentoring young Trainers, and willingly offers advice to support their growth such as {{Ash}}, [[Paul]] and [[Unova League]]'s [[Caitlin]].

In her spare time, if any, Cynthia makes sure to unwind at her [[Undella Town]] villa. She also has a sweet tooth, as shown in many of her appearances; however, she often struggles on which flavor to choose as shown in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' and ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.
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[[File:Cynthia Party DP098.png|thumb|220px|Cynthia and her Pokémon joining forces in ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'']]

===Pokémon===
Despite Cynthia not having a speciality type, she is well known for her affinity for [[Dragon-type]] Pokémon; because of this, Cynthia uses powerful Pokémon of that type like {{p|Garchomp}} and {{p|Kommo-o}}, which led to her being challenged by {{an|Iris}} in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]''.

Cynthia is rarely seen using any other Pokémon besides her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, however, in extreme moments, she has resorted to other Pokémon on her team, and they appear similarly well trained, for example, {{p|Gastrodon}} being able to easily defeat [[Aaron's Beautifly]] despite having received a doubly [[Type#Type effectiveness|super effective]] {{m|Solar Beam}} and her Kommo-o being able to thwart [[Alternate World Team Rocket]]'s initial plans.

This listing is of Cynthia's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Cynthia's Garchomp
|trainer=Cynthia
|nick=Garchomp ↔ Mega Garchomp
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia Garchomp.png
|epnum=DP040
|epname=Top-Down Training
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vajpnote=[[DP040]]-[[BW097]]
|vajp2=Shogo Sakata
|vajp2note=[[JN083]]-present
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaennote=[[DP040]]-[[BW097]]
|vaen2=Shogo Sakata
|vaen2note=[[JN083]]-present
|desc={{p|Garchomp}} is Cynthia's main Pokémon, which she uses in almost every single battle of hers. Garchomp is her most powerful Pokémon, and has never been seen losing to a single opponent.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Gastrodon
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Cynthia Gastrodon.png
|epnum=DP097
|epname=Double Team Turnover!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Gastrodon}} was first seen when it helped Cynthia in defeating [[Team Galactic]]'s {{p|Golbat}} to help protect the [[Lustrous Orb]]. It appeared again in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', where it helped Cynthia to defeat {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Drapion}} and {{TP|Aaron|Beautifly}} and defend her Championship title.

In [[JN116]], Gastrodon is the first Pokémon used by Cynthia in her battle against Iris at the [[Masters Tournament]]. In the following episode it fell to [[Iris's Excadrill]] after a hard fought battle.

Gastrodon's known moves are {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Muddy Water}}, {{m|Rain Dance}}, and {{m|Acid Armor}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Glaceon
|type1=Ice
|img=Cynthia Glaceon.png
|epnum=BW085
|epname=All for the Love of Meloetta!
|vajp=Inuko Inuyama
|vaen=Inuko Inuyama
|desc=Cynthia sent out her {{p|Glaceon}} to make ice for {{an|Meloetta}}.

Glaceon's only known move is {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Kommo-o
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Fighting
|img=Cynthia Kommo-o.png
|epnum=JN089
|epname=The Gates of Warp!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Cynthia sent out {{p|Kommo-o}} to battle [[Alternate World Team Rocket]], who were trying to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], breaking the electric nets they had fired.

Kommo-o's only known move is {{m|Outrage}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Roserade
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Cynthia Roserade.png
|epnum=JNS03
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Cynthia sent out {{p|Roserade}} to battle the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s alongside [[Brock's Croagunk]] and {{TP|Brock|Blissey}}. After defeating them, Cynthia had Roserade tie them up with its vines.

Roserade's known moves are {{m|Petal Blizzard}} and {{m|Power Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Cynthia
|pkmn=Milotic
|type1=Water
|img=Cynthia Milotic.png
|epnum=JN117
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=N/A
|desc={{p|Milotic}} first appeared and was used by Cynthia in her Masters Eight battle against {{an|Iris}} in [[JN117]].
It defeated both Iris's {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}, but lost to her {{TP|Iris|Haxorus}}.

Milotic's known moves are {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, and {{m|Iron Head}}.}}

====Other====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Oshawott, Rowlet, and Cyndaquil
|type1=Sinnoh
|img=Hisuian Starters anime.png
|epnum=JNS01
|epname=
|desc=Cynthia offered to {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and [[Goh]] a choice between {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Rowlet}}, and {{p|Cyndaquil}}. These Pokémon took part in a Catching Competition where the three Trainers must catch them within three minutes. Cynthia also revealed that these Pokémon are meant to help her learn more about the [[Sinnoh]] [[Hisui|region's past]] and [[Regional form|their effects]] on these Pokémon.

Cyndaquil's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}. 
None of Oshawott and Rowlet's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Brock's Croagunk
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Croagunk
|gender=male
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Cynthia Blissey Croagunk.png
|cap=Brock's Croagunk
|epnum=DP008
|epname=Gymbaliar!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=
|desc={{an|Brock}} lent his {{p|Croagunk}} to Cynthia to battle the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s while he went to help {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and [[Goh]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Brock's Blissey
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Cynthia Blissey Croagunk.png
|cap=Brock's Blissey
|epnum=DP038
|epname=One Big Happiny Family!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{an|Brock}} lent his {{p|Blissey}} to Cynthia to battle the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s while he went to help {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and [[Goh]].}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Cynthia WCS Rank.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia's [[World Coronation Series]] rank]]
====Pokémon League====
Cynthia has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Sinnoh League]] - Champion (prior to ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'')

====World Coronation Series====
Cynthia has competed in the [[World Coronation Series]]. Her rank and class are as follows:
* Unknown (Master Class; prior to ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'')
* Rank: 2 (Master Class; [[JN109]])

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color}}; font-size:80%; color: #fff;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cynthia BWS2.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 5.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cynthia Artwork Journeys.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Cynthia Artwork Journeys 2.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Fifth Japanese poster of ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:JN083AS.png|250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Master Class Artwork JN.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cynthia color dark}}; background: #{{cynthia color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Masters 8 AS 2.png|x250px]]
|-
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1447079449032212483</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1522523066256936961</ref>
|Artwork from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1542780294025007104</ref>
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{Cynthia color}}|bordercolor={{Cynthia color light}}
|ja=櫻井智 ''[[Tomo Sakurai]]''
|zh_yue=陸惠玲
|zh_cmn=詹雅菁 ''Zhān Yǎjīng''
|en=[[Emily Jenness]]
|fi=Jenni Sivonen ([[DP040]]-[[DP100]]) Ella Pyhältö ([[DP151]]-[[DP188]]) Susa Saukko ([[BW085]]-present)
|de=Annina Braunmiller
|he=ליאת הר לב ''Liat Har Lev''
|it=Alessandra Karpoff ([[DP040]]-[[DP051]]) Elisabetta Spinelli ([[DP081]]-[[BW097]]) Renata Bertolas ([[BW098]])
|pl=Monika Pikuła ([[DP040]]-[[DP051]], [[BW085]]-present) Joanna Pach ([[DP081]])
|pt_br=Samira Fernandes ([[DP040]]) Cláudia Carli ([[DP043]]) Elisa Villon ([[DP096]]-[[BW098]]) Silvia Goiabeira ([[JN083]]-present)
|pt_eu=Sandra de Castro ([[DP040]]-[[DP051]]) Isabel Nunes ([[DP081]]-present)
|ru=Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova''
|es_la= Adriana Casas Unknown voice actress ([[S12]])
|es_eu=María Antonia Rodríguez}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Cynthia appeared in [[JNM24]].

==Trivia==
[[File:Verity mother.png|thumb|250px|Cynthia's lookalike in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]
* Not counting the main characters, Cynthia has appeared in more episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}} than any other {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* [[Verity]], a main character in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', has a mother who bears a [[Anime character recycling|remarkable resemblance]] to Cynthia. Though the {{pkmn|movie}} is set in an alternate continuity from the main series, director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] has repeatedly confirmed that the woman isn't Cynthia.<ref>https://www.pscp.tv/w/1OwxWWyEOXMxQ?t=1h05m</ref>{{-}}

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cynthia color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{cynthia color}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|シロナ ''Shirona''
|From 白南天 ''shironanten'', {{wp|Nandina|white-fruited nandina}}. Symbolizes "love growing stronger" and "good home" in the language of flowers.<ref>[https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/statuses/119083048057839616 Matsumiya's Twitter] (Japanese)</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, French, German
|Cynthia
|Possibly chosen due to similarity to "synthesis", or combining different pieces into one entity, which is a reference to the fact she combines several types in her arsenal. This name also refers to the Greek goddess {{wp|Artemis}}, who is associated with the moon, which may be a parallel to [[Cyrus]], whose name refers to the sun.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Italian
|Camilla
|Probably derived from {{wp|Camilla (mythology)|Camilla}}, an Amazon warrior described in the {{wp|Aeneid}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Spanish
|Cintia
|Spanish equivalent of the name Cynthia. As in English, it refers to the Greek moon goddess Artemis (''Artemisa'' in Spanish), as a counterpart to Helio (Cyrus), whose name comes from {{wp|Helios}}, the Greek solar deity.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|난천 ''Nancheon''
|From 남천 (南天) ''namcheon'', nandina. May also contain 난초 (蘭草) ''nancho'', orchid
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|竹蘭 / 竹兰 ''Zhúlán''
|rowspan="2"|From 南天竹 ''nántiānzhú / nàahmtīnjūk'' (nandina) and possibly 蘭花 / 兰花 ''lánhuā / làahnfā'' (orchid)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|竹蘭 ''Jūklàahn''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Cíntia{{tt|*|TCG}} Cynthia{{tt|*|anime}}
| Similar to her English name. Same as her English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Синтия ''Sintiya''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Shirona
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| ชิโรนะ ''Shirona''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
|}

==See also==
* [[Cynthia]]

==References==
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'''Ralts''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ラルトス''' ''Ralts'') is a dual-type {{2t|Psychic|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]]. Prior to Generation VI, it was a pure {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Kirlia}} starting at [[level]] 20, which evolves into {{p|Gardevoir}} starting at level 30 or, if male, {{p|Gallade}} when exposed to a [[Dawn Stone]].

==Biology==
[[File:280Ralts XY anime.png|thumb|left|90px|Ralts's eyes seen from below]]
Ralts is a humanoid {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a white body. It has thin arms and legs that widen toward the feet. There is a wispy extension trailing off the back of its feet, creating the overall impression of a nightgown or oversized dress. Most of its face is covered by green hair that resembles a {{wp|bowl cut}}, but a pair of pinkish-red eyes is sometimes visible. There are two flat, red horns on top of its head: a large one toward the front and a smaller one at the back.

Ralts uses the horns to read people and Pokémon's emotions. Warm feelings cause its body to warm as well, but it hides if it senses hostility. If its {{pkmn|Trainer}} is in a cheerful mood, Ralts also becomes cheerful and joyous. It is known to inhabit {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Urban Pokémon|urban areas}}, but it does not normally show itself to humans. However, when it senses happy feelings, it will approach people. Ralts prefers to hang out with people of cheerful nature more than those with gloomy natures. Regardless, Ralts will show no discrimination to anyone based on age or gender.
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Max Ralts.png|thumb|250px|Ralts in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
Ralts debuted in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]''. [[Max]] found it while it was very sick and decided to prove his abilities by taking responsibility for it. With the help of {{AP|Snorunt}}, he rushed it to the nearest [[Pokémon Center]]. He later promised to return for Ralts when he became eligible to be a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

===Minor appearances===
A Ralts appeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''.

In ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', a Ralts was living in an abandoned mining colony.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Ralts appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.

In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Ralts was living at [[Pokémon Hills]].

A Ralts appeared in [[BWS01]].

A Ralts appeared in ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]''.

In a fantasy in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', [[Clembot]] defeated a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Ralts.

A Ralts appeared in ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]''.

A Ralts appeared in ''[[XY021|A PokéVision of Things to Come!]]''.

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]''.

A Ralts appeared in ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]''

A Ralts appeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Psychic}}.

In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', a {{pkmn|Performer}}'s Ralts attended [[Monsieur Pierre]]'s dance party.

In a flashback in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Ralts was living at the [[Nebel Plateau]].

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

A Trainer's Ralts appeared in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG109|Ralts|May's Pokédex|Ralts, the Feeling Pokémon. Ralts is the pre-evolved form of {{p|Kirlia}}. It can use the horns on its head to read human emotions. Ralts rarely shows itself to humans, but may occasionally approach when it senses positive or happy feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Rara Ralts.png|thumb|150px|Ralts in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Ralts appeared in ''[[SP30|The Birth Of The Invincible Team, Max And Ralts!!]]'', where it was taken care of by [[Max]] like in the anime.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Rara}}
{{adv|Ruby}} owned a Ralts [[nickname]]d Rara, who first appeared in ''[[PS181|Creeping Past Cacnea]]''. However, for most of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, Rara is with {{adv|Wally}} after Ruby was lost in an earthquake that left him under [[Mr. Briney]]'s care (where he learned of the beautiful {{p|Milotic}} that [[Feefee]] eventually evolved into). While training with Wally under [[Norman]]'s command, Rara evolves into a {{p|Kirlia}} and is eventually returned to Ruby.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS187]]|This Pokémon can pick up emotions with its horns. It hardly appears before people but it is attracted to positive emotions.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS187]]|Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.{{tt|*|VIZ Media}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Ralts appeared in ''[[CBF1|Enta Arrives at the Battle Frontier!]]''.

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
In ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'', [[Lunick]] captured a Ralts with his [[Capture Styler]]. It was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Ralts appeared in ''[[PMRS08|Esper Clefairy!]]''.

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

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=If its horns capture the warm feelings of people or Pokémon, its body warms up slightly.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=The horns on its head provide a strong power that enables it to sense people's emotions.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It is highly attuned to the emotions of people and Pokémon. It hides if its senses hostility.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Ralts senses the emotions of people using the horns on its head. This Pokémon rarely appears before people. But when it does, it draws closer if it senses that the person has a positive disposition.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Ralts has the ability to sense the emotions of people. If its Trainer is in a cheerful mood, this Pokémon grows cheerful and joyous in the same way.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|entry=Tends to prefer people with a chipper disposition to those who are gloomy, but it has shown no discrimination with regard to age or gender. Needs more research.}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Charm Ralts|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Charm Ralts}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Ralts|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Wish Ralts}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Ralts Egg|Japanese Region|Japan|1|January 17 to March 1, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ralts}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Ralts Egg|All|Japan|1|April 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ralts}}
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====GTS events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Kakereru Ralts|Japanese|GTS|6|April 4 to 10, 2009|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Kakereru}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Nana Ralts|Japanese|GTS|7|April 4 to 10, 2009|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Nana}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toshi Ralts|Japanese|GTS|5|April 4 to 10, 2009|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Toshi}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Yunosuke Ralts|Japanese|GTS|8|April 4 to 10, 2009|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Yunosuke}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|xd1=TwistedSpoon|xd1type=None|xd1rar=100
|event1=Air Mail|event1type=Mail
|event2=Bloom Mail|event2type=Mail
|event3=Heart Mail|event3type=Mail
|event4=Tunnel Mail|event4type=Mail}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|HP= 28
|Attack= 25
|Defense=25
|SpAtk= 45
|SpDef= 35
|Speed= 40}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=1
|PowerMax=1
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|Normal= 100
|Fighting= 25
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 200
|Ground= 100
|Rock= 100
|Bug= 100
|Ghost= 200
|Steel= 200
|Fire= 100
|Water= 100
|Grass= 100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 50
|Ice= 100
|Dragon= 0
|Dark= 100
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect={{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1×, {{typecolor2|Dark}} and {{typecolor2|Bug}} was 2× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was ½×}}

===Learnset===
Ralts is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|3|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|6|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|9|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|18|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|21|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|27|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|33|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|39|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/PLA|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|1|10|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|6|15|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|11|20|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|18|28|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|70|20||}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|25|35|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelPLA|34|45|Psychic|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR92|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM67|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|126|Magmar}}{{MSP|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}} {{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}} {{MSP|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}} {{MSP|202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|562G|Yamask}} {{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}{{MSP|592|Frillish}}{{MSP|593|Jellicent}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}} {{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|562G|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Grudge|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}} {{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|562G|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}} {{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}} {{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP/BDSP|065|Alakazam}}|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP/BDSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP/BDSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/BDSP|126|Magmar}}{{MSP/BDSP|467|Magmortar}}{{MSP/BDSP|200|Misdreavus}} {{MSP/BDSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/BDSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/BDSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/BDSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP/BDSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/BDSP|477|Dusknoir}} {{MSP/BDSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP/BDSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP/BDSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/BDSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP/BDSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP/BDSP|202|Wobbuffet}} {{MSP/BDSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/BDSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/BDSP|477|Dusknoir}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|064|Kadabra}}{{MSP/BDSP|065|Alakazam}}{{MSP/BDSP|088|Grimer}}{{MSP/BDSP|089|Muk}}{{MSP/BDSP|096|Drowzee}}{{MSP/BDSP|097|Hypno}} {{MSP/BDSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/BDSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP/BDSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/BDSP|477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|122|Mr. Mime}}{{MSP/BDSP|202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/BDSP|313|Volbeat}}{{MSP/BDSP|316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/BDSP|317|Swalot}}|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/BDSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/BDSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/BDSP|354|Banette}}|Grudge|Ghost|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|066|Machop}}{{MSP/BDSP|067|Machoke}}{{MSP/BDSP|068|Machamp}}{{MSP/BDSP|296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/BDSP|297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/BDSP|302|Sableye}} {{MSP/BDSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/BDSP|354|Banette}}|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|092|Gastly}}{{MSP/BDSP|093|Haunter}}{{MSP/BDSP|094|Gengar}}{{MSP/BDSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/BDSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/BDSP|302|Sableye}} {{MSP/BDSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP/BDSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/BDSP|477|Dusknoir}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|088|Grimer}}{{MSP/BDSP|089|Muk}}{{MSP/BDSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP/BDSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP/BDSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Memento|Dark|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|282|Gardevoir}}|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|302|Sableye}}{{MSP/BDSP|353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/BDSP|354|Banette}}{{MSP/BDSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP/BDSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/BDSP|477|Dusknoir}} {{MSP/BDSP|442|Spiritomb}}|Shadow Sneak|Ghost|Physical|40|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|LA}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|60|95|20||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Psychic|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Lucky Chant|Normal|Status|—|—|30|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Synchronoise|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||'''|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Ralts|3|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Ralts|Psychic|Fairy|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" align="center" style="background: #{{tcg psychic color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg psychic color}}"
! Move
! Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Pound}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Ralts (EX Ruby & Sapphire 68)]] [[Ralts (Legendary Treasures RC8)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=280|acquisition=Hatch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=280|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=280
|body=1
|rate=1
|area=Sky Blue Plains
|P1=I sense hostility... I'm scared!
|P2=I'm afraid... I have only about half my HP left...
|P3=I can't take this... I feel faint... Please, help...
|PL=I gained a level... But I sense even more hostility...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=280
|body=1
|rate=5
|IQ=F
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|fieldpower=0
|loop=4
|MinEXP=23
|MaxEXP=36
|num=026
|browser=Ralts moves by teleporting repeatedly. It apparently does not walk very often.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=157
|browser=While warping from place to place, it launches strange orbs to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Psychic
|group=Psychic
|assist=Psychic
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=1
|num=133
|pastnum=192
|browser=It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Psychic
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=280
|walk=2.08
|hp=40
|attack=61
|defense=41
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=280
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=2
|range=3
|move=Confusion
|ability1=Instinct
|ability2=Perception
|ability3=Share
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Kirlia}} when its Attack is 44 or higher
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Jūbei}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Kagekatsu}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Tomonobu}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yoshitsugu}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=280|bttype=Fairy
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Psychic|ndex=280|stype=Fairy|num=296
|min=30
|max=85
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=280
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Ralts
|evocandy=25
|stamina=99|attack=79|defense=59
|fast={{m|Confusion}}, {{m|Charge Beam}}
|special={{m|Psyshock}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}
}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=280Ralts
|name1=Ralts
|type1-1=Psychic
|type2-1=Fairy
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=281Kirlia
|name2=Kirlia
|type1-2=Psychic
|type2-2=Fairy
|evotype2=Level
|level2=30
|sprite3=282Gardevoir
|name3=Gardevoir
|type1-3=Psychic
|type2-3=Fairy
|evotype2a=Stone
|evostone2a=Dawn Stone
|gender2a=Male
|sprite3a=475Gallade
|name3a=Gallade
|type1-3a=Psychic
|type2-3a=Fighting}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=280}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|280|Ralts}}

==Trivia==
* Ralts's number in the [[List of Pokémon by Sinnoh Pokédex number|Sinnoh Pokédex]] of {{v2|Platinum}} and the [[List of Pokémon by Almia Browser number|Almia Browser]] are the same: 157.
* Ralts's {{g|Trozei!}} sprite is the only one where its eyes are visible. In [[Pokémon X and Y]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], one can see them if one were to view Ralts from below in the Pokédex/Trainer memo; however, it is not a sprite.
* Ralts is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 198.
** This is also the lowest base stat total of all Psychic-type Pokémon.
* Despite the fact that [[Wally]] {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} his Ralts on Route 102 at level 5 in the [[Hoenn]] games, it is impossible for the {{player}} to catch a level 5 Ralts in the entire game, except through the [[DexNav]]{{sup/6|ORAS}}.
* As of [[Generation VIII]], Ralts and its evolutionary relatives are the only Pokémon that are in the {{egg|Amorphous}} and {{egg|Human-Like}} [[Egg Group]]s.

===Origin===
Ralts seems to be based on a young child and the concept of {{wp|empathy}}. It is common in various forms of media for shy, sensitive characters to be depicted with hair obscuring their eyes, which may explain Ralts's {{wp|bowl cut}} hairstyle. The shape of its legs resemble a long dress, and the red horns on its head resemble two halves of a {{wp|heart shape|heart}}, which may relate to its ability to sense emotions.

====Name origin====
Ralts may be a partial anagram of ''{{wp|astral body|astral}}'' (relating to its Psychic powers). It may also involve ''{{wp|waltz}}'' (referring to its dancer-like evolved forms).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ja=ラルトス ''Ralts''|jameaning=From a partial {{wp|anagram}} of ''{{wp|astral body|astral}}'' and possibly ''{{wp|waltz}}''
|fr=Tarsal|frmeaning=From an anagram of ''{{wp|astral body|astral}}''
|es=Ralts|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Trasla|demeaning=From an anagram of ''{{wp|astral body|astral}}''
|it=Ralts|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=랄토스 ''Raltos''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=拉魯拉絲 / 拉鲁拉丝 ''Lālǔlāsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Rough transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=拉魯拉絲 ''Lāailóuhlāaisī''|zh_yuemeaning=Rough transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Ролтс ''Rolts''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ราลท์ซ ''Rans''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Rara]]
* [[Diantha's Ralts]]

==External links==

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Psychic|type2=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Psychic|prevnum=279|prev=Pelipper|nextnum=281|next=Kirlia}}
|}
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[[de:Trasla]]
[[es:Ralts]]
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Ash's Gengar

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'''Ash's Gengar''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲンガー''' ''Satoshi's Gangar'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fourth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Gengar and Former Trainer.png|thumb|left|250px|Being left by its original Trainer]]
====With another Trainer====
As revealed in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] living in [[Vermilion City]], three years before the events of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. However, as he started losing {{pkmn|battle}}s and failing to catch other Pokémon in Gengar's presence, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} attributed his misfortunes to a curse caused by Gengar and decided to get rid of it. Before he abandoned it, he instructed Gengar to wait for him at the place that would later become the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

====As a wild Pokémon====
Not knowing its Trainer had no intention of returning for it, Gengar obediently waited for its Trainer, even staying at the building as it was being converted into [[Professor Cerise]]'s research center. It tried to scare the {{pkmn|Professor}} off by haunting the building, but as he only found its actions amusing, it eventually gave up trying to frighten him.

Gengar debuted in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', where it resumed its mischievous activity by scaring [[Ren]], making its presence known for {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] in the process. The latter tried to catch it, but Gengar simply deflected all of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s he threw at it. It eventually fled when [[Chloe]] commanded {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} to use {{m|Spark}}. It was later seen at the end of the episode, perched atop the Laboratory.

At the end of ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Gengar phased through the wall and watched Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon as they returned from [[Unova]].

In ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar once again began causing trouble at the Laboratory and subsequently hid in Ash's shadow. When Ash ran into Gengar's former Trainer, it overheard the latter bragging about how much he enjoyed being free from its curse. Angered by the revelation that its Trainer abandoned it, Gengar started attacking him. When the Trainer fled in fear, Gengar ran off as well. {{TRT}} found Gengar and asked it to join them, but when it refused, they instead tried to capture it. Ash showed up, managed to free Gengar, and convinced it to fight Team Rocket alongside him. After Gengar defeated Team Rocket's two {{p|Dusclops}}, Ash collapsed from a fever he had unknowingly caught earlier. When Ash woke up at the laboratory, Gengar appeared and dropped a Poké Ball for him, indicating it wanted to join his [[party|team]]. Ash accepted the request and caught Gengar.

====With Ash====
[[File:JN018.png|thumb|250px|Gengar battling Visquez's Raichu]]
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Gengar in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Gengar substituted for {{AP|Pikachu}} while going up against Visquez's {{p|Raichu}}, and it managed to defeat it with {{m|Psychic}}. Gengar then went up against Visquez's second Pokémon, {{p|Electrode}}, but was soon defeated, though not before dealing some [[damage]] on its opponent.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Ash brought Gengar with him to [[Shalour City]] for a World Coronation Series Battle Festival Challenge. During Ash's match with {{an|Korrina}}, Gengar went up against her {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, getting defeated by the latter without managing to deal any damage on either.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', Ash used Gengar to face a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Coalossal}} alongside {{an|Leon}}'s {{p|Dragapult}}. During the battle, Gengar saved the lives of a group of {{tc|Worker}}s who were nearby.

In ''[[JN077|Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!]]'', Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]] after withdrawing his {{AP|Lucario}} from the battle against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}. It managed to disorient and deal massive damage to Luxray, forcing Volkner to switch it out for his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}, which was able to match Gengar's speed. Rotom gained the upper hand by {{status|paralyzing}} Gengar with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, and subsequently defeated it with a powered-up super-effective {{m|Hex}}.
[[File:Ash and Gengar.png|thumb|250px|left|Gengar and Ash]]
In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Gengar [[Devolution|devolved]] into {{p|Haunter}}, then {{p|Gastly}}, and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In [[JN091]], one of the spirits from a {{p|Spiritomb}} possessed Ash after he touched its [[Odd Keystone]]. After [[Allister]] had driven the spirit out of Ash's body, Gengar chased after it into Ash's shadow and grabbed it with Psychic. Working together with [[Goh's Absol]], the two managed to return the lost spirit to Spiritomb, ending the Forbidden Pokémon's rampage.

In [[JN092]], Gengar was [[Dynamax]]ed by Ash at the [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]]. When Ash learned that Gengar couldn't achieve the Gigantamax form he had heard of simply by training, he followed Allister's advice and set out to collect [[Max Mushrooms]] to make {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, which could enable Gengar to Gigantamax. When getting the third and cluster of Max Mushrooms, Gengar defended Ash from a {{p|Drakloak}} that had gone wild after being agitated by [[Goh's Grookey]]. Once the soup was done, Gengar ate it and was able to successfully Gigantamax.

In [[JN099]], Ash used Gengar in his World Coronation Series match against [[Marnie]] and her {{p|Grimmsnarl}}. A while into the battle, Marnie Gigantamaxed Grimmsnarl, but Gengar managed to survive his attacks and was Gigantamaxed as well soon after. Both Pokémon were still standing by the time their Gigantamax states ended, but ultimately, Gengar emerged victorious, increasing Ash's ranking.

In [[JN109]], Ash used Gengar as his second Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against [[Raihan]]. After a brief battle against {{p|Flygon}}, where it got an initially strong hit in with Ice Punch before being hindered by the Sandstorm and taking heavy damage from Flygon's Steel Wing and Crunch attacks, Gengar Gigantamaxed, which allowed it to remove the sandstorm and defeat Flygon before going up against {{p|Goodra}}. Following a tough match, Gengar was able to tie with Goodra.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in Ash's shadow]]
Gengar was once loyal to its previous Trainer, obeying his instructions to remain at the future site of the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. Over time, however, Gengar became resentful of its old Trainer, even to the point of attacking him upon seeing him again and only calming down once he ran away. It grew bitter and developed a hostile nature against all humans, repeatedly attacking them with its powers. After it bonded with Ash and was caught, it became friendlier, though it still seems to have a mischievous streak, such as when it showed its concern for Ash by dumping a pile of apples on top of him, and when it scared [[Ren]] and [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]'' by phasing through a wall. In ''[[JN069|Errand Endurance!]]'', Gengar kept scaring {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, and a {{p|Geodude}} by repeatedly phasing through walls while moving objects with {{m|Psychic}}.
[[File:Ash Gengar and Allister.png|thumb|250px|left|Gengar and Allister]]
Gengar dislikes being accused of something it didn't do, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it appeared out of nowhere behind Ash and hit him with {{m|Shadow Ball}} after overhearing him accusing it of stealing Goh's Pokémon's food, and again in ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', when Gengar appeared out of nowhere behind Ren and began to hold onto him ominously after being accused of bringing Grookey to the lab, only letting him go after he apologized.

In {{pkmn|battle}}, Gengar takes advantage of its {{type|Ghost}} abilities, allowing it to easily escape snares and confound opponents, as seen in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where it was able to escape the tail hold of [[Visquez]]'s {{p|Raichu}} simply by phasing through it. However, in the same episode, it was revealed to have trouble combating opponents that can match or exceed its speed such as her {{p|Electrode}}, and later Korrina's {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} as well as Volkner's {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}. Gengar also has the ability to become invisible and to disappear and reappear. Like all of its species, Gengar is also able to decrease the temperature of its surroundings, as seen in ''Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!''; and hide in the shadows, as seen in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.

During the search for the [[Max Mushrooms]], Gengar became very close to [[Allister]]. During that same night, Allister and Gengar had a conversation about each other's feelings. When Gengar finally managed to [[Gigantamax]], Gengar looked at Allister's reaction, seeing that the boy had taken pride in Gengar's progress.

===Appearance===
''See also: [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]]''
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|-
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg (right)
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | As a Gastly
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | As a Haunter
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | Gengar Dynamaxed
! style="background:#{{poison color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Gigantamax Gengar
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Dratini Gastly Egg.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Gastly Dratini.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Haunter Dragonair.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Dynamax Gengar.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Gengar Gigantamax.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch}}|image2=Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Shadow Ball|1=Dazzling Gleam|2=Sludge Bomb}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fairy|Dazzling Gleam|JN099|JN099{{tt|*|First mentioned in Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!}}|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Sludge Bomb|JN099|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==== [[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used ====
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
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! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Gengar Max Ooze.png|150px]]
| {{m|Max Ooze}}
| [[JN099]]
| {{m|Sludge Bomb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |Gigantamax Gengar releases a wave of purple sludge from its body at the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Gengar Max Hailstorm.png|150px]]
| {{m|Max Hailstorm}}
| [[JN099]]
| {{m|Ice Punch}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |Gigantamax Gengar forms a big blue cloud over its head. Multiple huge balls of ice then fall down from the cloud and onto the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Gengar G-Max Terror.png|150px]]
| {{m|G-Max Terror}}
| [[JN099]]
| {{m|Shadow Ball}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |Gigantamax Gengar forms multiple giant objects around itself. The objects then glow purple and are hurled at the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Gengar Max Starfall.png|150px]]
| {{m|Max Starfall}}
| [[JN109]]
| {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |Gigantamax Gengar makes multiple yellow stars fall down from the sky and onto the opponent. When the attack hits, a multicolored star-shaped burst of energy is released.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Goh Ash Pokemon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:JN092 AS.png|x200px]]

|-
| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1474983313706459137</ref>
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Gengar JNM.png|thumb|230px|Gengar in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Gengar debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where Ash used it during his battle with [[Visquez]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JNM09|Destination: Coronation!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM09|Destination: Coronation!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==In the games==
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Gengar appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Super Tag set 1|first Super Tag set}}. It also appears as a tag partner for {{AP|Lucario}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|name=Gengar|img=094Gengar|move=Sludge Wave|movetype=Poison}}
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{{-}}
=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Fighting}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|2-1-011|{{OBP|Lucario|2-1-011}}|Fighting|Steel|5}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Steel}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Gengar JN002.png|thumb|250px|A Gengar as seen in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''. Note the deeper shade of purple compared to Ash's Gengar.]]
* Gengar is the first of Ash's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to:
** Be an officially owned {{t|Ghost}} type.
** Use a Ghost and {{type|Fairy}} [[move]].
** Be abandoned by a previous {{pkmn|Trainer}} whilst not being a [[starter Pokémon]].
** Be abandoned by a previous Trainer while being fully evolved.
** Have been abandoned by a previous Trainer and remain a [[wild Pokémon]] for years before being caught by Ash.
* Gengar has a color scheme that is different from others of its species, although it isn't considered {{Shiny}}.
** However, Gengar's alternate color scheme is closer to how it appears in the [[core series]] and its game art in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Gengar is the first Pokémon in the anime seen doing both a standard [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]]ing.
* Gengar is currently the only Pokémon Ash caught in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' to not have been caught in its debut episode.
* Gengar is referred to as male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo2|Gastly|Haunter|Gengar}}

==References==
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Ash's Dragonite

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'''Ash's Dragonite''' (Japanese: '''サトシのカイリュー''' ''Satoshi's Kairyu'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-third overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
{{Ash}} first encountered Dragonite as a {{p|Dragonair}} on [[Dragonite Island]] in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''. Unlike the other Dragonair on its home island, it had trouble learning how to fly. Seeing this, Ash offered to help Dragonair learn {{m|Dragon Dance}} and master the use of its wings. Using an {{m|Electroweb}} trampoline provided by {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash managed to help Dragonair overcome its shortcomings.

[[File:Ash Dragonite affection.png|thumb|left|250px|Dragonite and Ash]]
Dragonair then sensed {{TRT}} capturing one of its {{p|Dragonite}} friends, and the group intervened. Team Rocket sent out a {{p|Wailord}} to deal with them, and one of its {{m|splash}}es sent Ash flying into the air. Dragonair tried to save him from his fall, but its skin was too slippery for Ash to hold on to. As such, it then proceeded to [[evolution|evolve]] into Dragonite and save Ash. After Team Rocket was defeated, Dragonite expressed its willingness to come with Ash, and he {{pkmn2|caught}} it.

In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Ash used Dragonite to traverse through the [[Desert Resort]]. Later, it took part in a [[Raid Battle]] against a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}} in the [[Colossus Ruins]], dealing the finishing blow on it with [[Goh's Darmanitan]].

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Dragonite was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[World Coronation Series]] match against {{an|Korrina}}, following the defeat of his {{AP|Gengar}}. After defeating her {{p|Mienshao}}, Dragonite went up against [[Korrina's Lucario]]. Thanks to its [[Mega Evolution]], Lucario proved to be an extremely tough opponent. Dragonite was able to raise its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Speed}} by using {{m|Dragon Dance}}, and it put up an intense fight, taking on many strong moves like {{m|Aura Sphere}} and {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. It was ultimately the last one standing, winning the match for Ash and causing him to be elevated to the Great Class.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', Dragonite was used alongside {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Riolu}} to battle a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Centiskorch}}. Despite their best efforts, Centiskorch was only defeated when {{an|Leon}} arrived.

In ''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'', Ash entered the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]] with Dragonite. However, they failed to get past the first round due to Dragonite's surprisingly small appetite.

In ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]'', Dragonite met {{an|Iris}}, and was quick to give her a big hug. It was later used in a World Coronation Series match against her, battling Iris's own {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}. Despite holding its own, Dragonite was unable to match Iris's Dragonite's power and was recalled. Dragonite was later sent back out to battle {{TP|Iris|Haxorus}}, eventually emerging victorious thanks to Iris's encouragement for it to enjoy battles, and its newly learned {{m|Draco Meteor}}. This win allowed Ash to advance to the Ultra Class.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Dragonite [[Devolution|devolved]] back into Dragonair, then {{p|Dratini}}, and finally an {{pkmn|Egg}} as a result of a clash between {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}} distorting time. After {{p|Arceus}} stopped the fight between Dialga and Palkia, the {{pkmn|category|Temporal and Spatial Pokémon}} repaired the distortions their fighting had caused and restored all the devolved Pokémon back to normal.

In [[JN105]], Ash used Dragonite during his battle against [[Wallace]] in [[Lilycove City]], using it against Wallace's {{p|Swampert}}. The conclusion of this matchup was not shown.

In [[JN109]], Ash used Dragonite as his first Pokémon in his World Coronation Series match against [[Raihan]], using it against his {{p|Flygon}}. Although Dragonite fought well, scoring several strong hits on Flygon, Flygon was able to utilize Sandstorm to mask its movements and inflict massive damage on Dragonite, and it was ultimately defeated, resulting in its first known loss under Ash's ownership.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Iris and Ash Dragonite.png|thumb|250px|Dragonite communicating with {{an|Iris}}]]
Much like [[Ash's Muk]], Dragonite is a hugger, often embracing people and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, even when it is meeting them for the first time. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', it even tried to hug an un-hatched {{pkmn|Egg}}, forcing Ash to tell it that it shouldn't do so. It also displayed both courage and determination in saving Ash, which gave it the boost it needed to evolve. It cares for its friends, as it didn't hesitate to come to the aid of its Dragonite friend and for Ash.

Like many members of its species, Ash's Dragonite is an adept flyer, and relishes the chance to do so. In ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Ash used Dragonite to help him and {{AP|Pikachu}} cross the [[Desert Resort]], and was happy to race with [[Goh]] and his {{TP|Goh|Beedrill}} to see who was faster, becoming so engrossed in the race that it sent Ash and Pikachu flying through the air. Dragonite was overjoyed by its victory, and while it obediently returned to its {{i|Poké Ball}} before Ash and Goh entered the cramped [[Colossus Ruins]], it was visibly disappointed. Dragonite has also been shown to have good instincts as a caretaker, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it convinced Ash and Goh that the conflict between Goh's Pokémon would be best left for them to solve themselves, while at the same time it made no effort to stop them from trying to intervene. In ''[[JN029|There's a New Kid in Town!]]'', it was able to stop a crying fit from [[Goh's Sobble]] with simply a gentle hug.

Despite its considerable large size, Dragonite is a light eater, seen during the [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]], where Dragonite was fully satisfied during the first round of the contest, and was shown to have not even eaten the entirety of the food on its plate.

Dragonite is also an extremely resilient and strong Pokémon, being able to defeat both of {{an|Korrina}}'s Pokémon, including her [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, and withstand a multitude of attacks. In battle, it gains a fierce disposition, indicating a passion for and enjoyment of battling, though afterwards, it will return to its usual happy nature.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{dragon color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As an Egg (left)
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | As a Dratini
! style="background:#{{dragon color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Dragonair
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Dratini Gastly Egg.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Gastly Dratini.png|180px]]
| [[File:Ash Dragonair.png|180px]]
|}

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Claw|JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!|rec=yes}}
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{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JN025|A Festival Reunion!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JN065|Thrash of the Titans!|rec=yes}}
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====Moves improvised====
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| [[Goh's Darmanitan]]
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| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Hurricane and Overheat. Darmanitan uses Overheat while Dragonite creates a Hurricane; the two attacks then combine to create a swirling stream of red-orange fire surrounded by green blades of energy. This was used to incapacitate a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Goh|Golurk}} in the [[Colossus Ruins]].
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| ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''
| {{m|Dragon Dance}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Dragonite uses Dragon Dance to not only boost its attack power and speed, but also deflect the opponent's physical attacks. This also makes it spin and complete the dance faster. This was used in {{Ash}}'s [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} against {{an|Korrina}}. It was used again in [[JN109]], during Ash's WCS Promotion Match against [[Raihan]].
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| ''[[JN065|Thrash of the Titans!]]''
| {{m|Hurricane}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Dragonite spins around to surround itself in its own Hurricane, creating a spinning barrier of wind that repels attacks. This was used in Ash's World Coronation Series match against {{an|Iris}} at the [[Opelucid Gym]].
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| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Third poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1388735000615424001</ref>
| Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1391271716639318019</ref>
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==In the games==
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Dragonite appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Dragonite JNM.png|thumb|180px|Dragonite in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Dragonite debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''. In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed to have battled [[Korrina's Lucario]] in a flashback. In [[JNM19]], Dragonite fought against {{an|Iris}} in a World Coronation Series match.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon|flying}}
{{anmov|Normal|Hyper Beam|JNM13}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Draco Meteor|JNM19}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}
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==Trivia==
* Dragonite is Ash's first:
** Non-temporary capture of a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that one of {{ashfr}} [[Iris's Dragonite|owned first]].
** Capture of a fully evolved Pokémon as his first new Pokémon in a new [[series]].
** [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]] to be {{pkmn2|caught}} in its fully evolved form.
** {{t|Dragon}} type to be caught in its fully evolved form.
** Capture of a fully evolved Pokémon since {{p|Seaking}} in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', 927 episodes earlier, and thus also his first such capture outside of the [[original series]].
*** If temporarily owned Pokémon aren't counted, his last fully evolved capture was {{AP|Noctowl}} in ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]'', 941 episodes earlier.
** {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}} since Seaking.
*** His last non-temporary Generation I Pokémon was {{AP|Snorlax}}, which was caught in ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', 1,001 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to evolve in the same episode it is caught in since {{AP|Primeape}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', 1,070 episodes earlier.
** Capture of a three-stage evolutionary line in its fully evolved form since {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}} in ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', 934 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to be seen evolving prior to its capture since {{AP|Krokorok}} in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', 418 episodes earlier.
** Capture of a Pokémon that was introduced in a previous [[generation]] since {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'', 565 episodes earlier.
** Pokémon to know an {{stat|Attack}}-boosting [[status move]].
*** In addition, it is Ash's first Pokémon to know a status move that increases more than one stat at once.
* Dragonite is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon currently in Ash's possession.
* Dragonite took part in every known [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} that advanced Ash to the next rank.
* Dragonite is referred to as a female in the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}ian, and {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}} [[dub]]s.

==Related articles==
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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]].''
:{{samename|Ash Ketchum who appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
:{{samename|alternate Ash Ketchum who debuted in the {{pkmn|movie}} [[M20|I Choose You!]]|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
:{{samename|alternate Ash Ketchum who debuted in the anime short [[A Ripple in Time]]|Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)}}
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.

He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[starter Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]].

He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in a forest while looking for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He brought some [[wild Pokémon]] out of the rain and found them some shelter in a tree trunk. Ash's happiness about that moment made him think about how much he wanted to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

[[JN001|At the age of six]], Ash learned that {{an|Professor Oak}} would be holding a Pokémon Summer Camp, and eagerly asked his mother {{Delia}} if he could attend. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, she signed him up but also told him that she had things to do outside of home during the day the camp would take place, so he would have to get himself there in time on his own. Unfortunately for Ash, he ended up breaking his alarm clock in his sleep and overslept, missing the camp.

[[XY007|Later]], Ash managed to attend another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camps. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash recalled a day when he was about to start his [[Pokémon journey]]. He and [[Gary Oak]] both fished out an old, rusty {{i|Poké Ball}}, which snagged on both their lines. After arguing about who would keep it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', 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 a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike.

Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.

In ''Showdown in Pewter City'', Ash decided to compete in the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] regional championships by earning [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s across the [[Kanto]] region. Ash fought {{an|Brock}}, the {{gy|Pewter}} Gym Leader, in a [[Pokémon battle]] and lost easily. During his [[rematch]], Ash nearly defeated Brock but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's {{brocksib|younger siblings}}. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and gave Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by its former trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught it.

Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven.

In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Ash and his friends were swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]], after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} triggered a cyclone using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Four of Ash's Pokémon, including Pikachu, had gone missing during the chaos, but they found their way back to him the following day. Ash and the others took a ferry back to the mainland from ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' to ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''.

Many of Ash's first Gym Badges were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance, rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the Gym Leaders. Of the first five Gym Badges that had been given to Ash in Kanto, only [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{Badge|Thunder}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' was earned from a victory in battle.

Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his Charmander, after evolving into a Charmeleon, and then a Charizard, grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]].

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16, his defeat coming in the form of his Charizard refusing to battle for him.
[[File:Ash Orange League Hall of Fame.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]]]]
Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named {{prof|Ivy}}. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the Orange Crew, an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the Orange Crew and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and {{pkmn2|released}} it back into the wild.

Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto [[region]] to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the [[Johto League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball).

In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]] with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. He lost in the final round to [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}.

Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], with Ash placing in the Top 16. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round. Ash, along with [[Ritchie]], then helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash with his ''Ruby and Sapphire'' traveling companions]]
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], Brock rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s unintentional help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not directly accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did meet with him while there and traveled with him through Sinnoh as he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator. Unlike May, he watched all of Dawn's Contests without being distracted by the need to train. Just as he supported Dawn in her Contests, she supported him in his Gym battles. She would even go as far as dressing up as a cheerleader with her Pokémon sometimes and cheer for him.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his philosophy. Although Ash always considered himself on par with him, Paul would often come out the better in their battles as his Pokémon were very powerful, due to him only keeping Pokémon that were naturally really strong. Ash's Pokémon, though they grew under his command and became strong in their own right, could not yet equal those of Paul's. Later events would soon lead to a particularly crushing defeat at [[Lake Acuity]] for Ash, losing a Full Battle while only knocking out two of Paul's Pokémon in return, this being Ash's heaviest loss in any battle up to that point. Following the defeat, Ash acknowledged that he had to take Paul more seriously and cautiously in the future.
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Hearthome Collection]]
While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two official Pokémon Contests, once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

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

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, notably using Paul's discarded {{p|Chimchar}}, now an {{p|Infernape}}, to deal the finishing blow. This confirmed Ash's beliefs in how to raise Pokémon, showing that though he took his time and raised his Pokémon with care and friendship they achieved the same results as Paul's methods. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle at the same magnitude as his loss to Paul at Lake Acuity, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his later travels as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash as a {{tc|Baron}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]]]
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Ash arrived at the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]], where he parted ways with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Ash brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, who told Ash about an additional stage of Pokémon evolution he was researching called [[Mega Evolution]]. Assisted by Pikachu and Froakie, Ash calmed down an angry {{p|Garchomp}} belonging to Sycamore that was attacking Lumiose City. Ash saw a Mega Evolved Pokémon for the first time when a Mega {{p|Blaziken}} saved him and Pikachu from falling off of Prism Tower. Froakie then allowed itself to be captured by Ash, and Clemont and Bonnie started to travel with Ash.

Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the {{badge|Bug}}, after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength.

Ash briefly traveled with the {{gy|Shalour}} Gym Leader {{an|Korrina}} to discover more about Mega Evolution and [[Mega Stone]]s.

Ash and his friends later attended Professor Sycamore's [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the trio of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with. In Ash's case, his rivalry would mainly be with Trevor and Tierno as Serena and Shauna pursued [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.

During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends came across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{an|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Some time afterward, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn. Along the way, Ash would also support Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen and gave her some helpful advice when she eventually lost, telling her that losing is simply another step towards victory.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his fate, indicating that they would all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}.

Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the villainous team [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their protective custody. Some time afterward, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|hometown]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as achieving [[Bond Phenomenon]] for the first time. During another confrontation with Team Flare in [[Terminus Cave]], Ash learned Bond Phenomenon came at a cost, as he was able to share Greninja's senses, but also share its pain.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's Bond Phenomenon and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight but eventually lost. After his loss against Alain, Ash and Greninja began training to perfect Greninja's new form. Ash and Greninja later had a rematch with Alain and a battle against Diantha, during the latter Greninja even managed to reach its final Ash-Greninja form. Despite their training, the two were unsuccessful to master the transformation as Ash passed out during both battles from exhaustion from using the form.

After losing a rematch with Sawyer, in which Greninja even failed to transform, Ash began feeling doubtful of his ability to master the transformation. His confidence was shaken further after brutally losing to the [[Snowbelle Gym]] Leader [[Wulfric]] in a battle where all three of his Pokémon were unable to bring down Wulfric's second Pokémon, {{p|Avalugg}}. After seeing how badly Greninja got hurt during their battle and blaming himself for the loss, a depressed Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] by himself. After an argument with Serena, Ash was able to get back to his old self. He later met up with Greninja, and while trying to save a wild {{p|Spewpa}}, the two were able to perfect Bond Phenomenon. With Greninja's Ash-Greninja form perfected, Ash was able to defeat Wulfric in a rematch, earning him his final Kalos Gym Badge and qualifying him for participation in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

After returning to Lumiose City, Ash entered the Lumiose Conference. Following several notable victories, Ash had Goodra rejoin his team for his semi-final battle against Sawyer. After a narrow victory in, Ash managed to defeat Sawyer and reach the finals of the Conference, marking his first appearance in the finals of a Pokémon League; where he would face Alain. On the night before the final battle, he and his friends learned more about the Ash-Greninja transformation. In the finals of the Lumiose Conference, Ash and Alain started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Mega Charizard X against Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form. After a fierce battle, Greninja was defeated, causing Ash to end up as the Runner-Up of the Lumiose Conference. Ash showed great sincerity and principle following the battle, shaking Alain's hand regardless of the result.

[[File:Ash and Pokémon captured.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Pokémon captured by Team Flare]]
During the closing ceremony of the conference, Team Flare began their final operation, using the power of the blue {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Core}} [[Z2]] to cause massive roots to destroy parts of Lumiose City. Ash and his Pokémon were ultimately abducted by Team Flare and were taken captive at the top of Prism Tower, as [[Lysandre]] intended to use Ash and Greninja's Bond Phenomenon for his plans by using Team Flare's Mega Evolution energy ray to control them. However, upon hearing Pikachu's voice, Ash resisted the machine's influence, even getting Greninja to do the same thing. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash and Greninja broke free from their bindings by using Bond Phenomenon. Ash and Alain soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre, and ultimately managed to defeat him. When Ash later heard about the [[Giant Rock]], he met up with the rest to combat it. Thanks to everyone's combined effort, [[Chespie]] was saved from the Giant Rock. Squishy and Z2 ultimately destroyed the creature, before the two Zygarde left.

Following the crisis, Ash helped Alain and Serena resolve their issues and bade farewell to his rivals. Later, after dropping Goodra off at the wetlands again, the group came across [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's Scientists. Ash, his Greninja, and his friends and the gang were ultimately able to foil Xerosic's plans and hand him over to Officer Jenny. The group soon reunited with Squishy and Z2, who requested Greninja's help to obliterate the remaining negative energy left by Team Flare's crisis. Knowing this was for the sake of Kalos, Ash bade farewell to Greninja before Greninja left with the two Zygarde. After releasing Greninja, Ash and the gang headed back to Lumiose City to say their final goodbyes. After bidding farewell to Serena, who headed for Hoenn, Ash separated from Clemont and Bonnie as well and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Ash traveled with Delia to the [[Alola]] region after [[Mimey]] won the trip via lottery. It was shown that Ash gave his Kalos Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]], who gave him and his mother a Pokémon Egg to deliver to his cousin [[Samson Oak|Samson]]. While on [[Melemele Island]], Ash stumbled upon the [[Pokémon School]], where he met {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Samson, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} and learned about [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s. Later on, he met {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian]] of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an [[Electrium Z]]. With these discoveries, Ash decided to remain in Alola to study at the school and learn more about Z-Moves, living with Professor Kukui.

Later, Tapu Koko challenged Ash and Pikachu to a battle. Ash's Electrium Z broke after Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} on Tapu Koko. Ash then decided to take on the [[island challenge]] to obtain new [[Z-Crystal]]s and prove his worth.

Ash caught several Pokémon on Melemele Island, such as his {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Rockruff}}, and {{AP|Litten}}. Ash also got a [[Normalium Z]] after his fight with {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} on Melemele Island. Tapu Koko gave him a new Electrium Z after Ash won his grand trial battle with Melemele [[Island kahuna]] [[Hala]]. Also, Ash struck up a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother {{an|Gladion}}. He then gained a [[Grassium Z]] and [[Rockium Z]] during his trial and grand trial on [[Akala Island]]. He also briefly reunited with Brock, Misty, and some of his Pokémon during a field trip to Kanto for an extracurricular activity.

One day, Ash was entrusted to take care of a {{p|Cosmog}} by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he saw in a dream. The Cosmog, nicknamed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} by Lillie, took a liking to Ash and frequently caused trouble with its ability to {{m|teleport}} people around. In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', {{an|Faba}} kidnapped Nebby while Ash's attention was elsewhere. When Ash and Lillie learned about this, they enlisted Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} in helping them rescue it. When the four found Faba, they also found that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} from an Ultra Wormhole. After Nihilego kidnapped Lusamine and retreated into the Ultra Wormhole, Ash discovered that the incident caused Nebby to evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}}.
[[File:Ash and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and his Z-Power Ring]]
Ash, his classmates, and Gladion then watched as the {{an|guardian deities}} helped Nebby evolve into the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and upgrade Ash's Z-Ring into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. With a [[Solganium Z]] he received from Nebby, Ash activated Solgaleo's Z-Move, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, and had Nebby opened up an Ultra Wormhole, allowing everyone to traverse through Ultra Space on Nebby's back. There, after Ash's Electrium Z temporarily transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Ash and Pikachu used it to launch a {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The attack defeated Nihilego, weakening it long enough for Lillie and Gladion to pull their mother free from its hold. The Pikashunium Z then reverted to an Electrium Z. With their mission finished, Lusamine was taken back through the Ultra Wormhole to the Altar of the Sunne.
[[File:Ash Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]
During Kukui and Burnet's wedding reception in the aftermath of the incident, Ash and his friends were invited to join an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} response task force, known as the [[Ultra Guardians]], which they all agreed to. On their first mission, Ash and his classmates were assigned to capture a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} that had appeared through an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians encountered it at [[Mahalo Trail]], where Ash eventually realized it preferred flexing to battling. As a result, Ash and Kiawe distracted it long enough for the former to throw a [[Beast Ball]] at it, successfully capturing it. Later, Buzzwole was brought to [[Melemele Meadow]], where {{an|Professor Burnet}} temporarily opened a new wormhole, allowing Buzzwole to return home.

Later, Ash encountered a {{AP|Poipole}} who seemed strangely attached to Pikachu. After a while, Poipole was confirmed to be an Ultra Beast. Ash was permitted to capture it, though he failed several times as Poipole thought the catching process was a game. After Ash helped it understand what was happening, Poipole allowed itself to be captured and was allowed to stay with the group until they could find its Ultra Wormhole and send it back.

Ash attempted to participate in the [[Ula'ula Island]] challenge, but he was rejected by [[Nanu]] and lost in an impromptu "pre-trial". Afterward, Ash decided to stay on the island and train under {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}. This allowed him to formally participate in his island challenge, which turned out to be a battle against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], who recently gained a [[Mimikium Z]]. Ash barely won thanks to Pikachu learning {{m|Electroweb}}, as well as being able to once again use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Finally, Ash participated in the grand trial, where he faced off against Nanu in a 3-on-1 battle in Nanu's favor and won, earning himself a [[Lycanium Z]].

Ash led the Ultra Guardians investigation into mysterious dark clouds that appeared over the Alola region, causing all of the adults in Alola to lose their energy and motivation. The cause was revealed to be a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} pursuing a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}}, which resulted in a massive battle against Necrozma. During this time, Nebby joined the fight; Necrozma possessed Lunala and then Nebby to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, respectively; and the Ultra Guardians pursued Necrozma into [[Poipole's world]]. There, they learned about how Necrozma needed to regain its true form to release Nebby. After Ash and Gladion acquired Z-Crystals for Nebby and Lunala, the Ultra Guardians, with the help of their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's friends, and everyone else in Alola, shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing it to release Nebby. Afterward, Ash and Nebby used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, while Gladion and Lunala used {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} on Necrozma. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole, while Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind in its world.

Later, Ash and his classmates arrived on Poni Island for their research projects for school. Ash's project was to have a grand trial battle. In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash battled the newly-appointed island kahuna [[Hapu]] in a one-on-one battle and won. Letting Pikachu choose their reward for the completion, Ash received a [[Steelium Z]].
[[File:Ash Champion.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after winning the Manalo Conference]]
Following this victory, Ash entered the first-ever [[Manalo Conference]], along with his classmates. He eventually made it to the semifinals, where he faced off against the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]]. After a tough match, Ash was able to defeat him and advance to the finals, where he was set to face Gladion. On the night before the final battle, Ash's {{p|Meltan}} fused with {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|its fellow Meltan}}, evolving into {{AP|Melmetal}}, which Ash ended up using as his first Pokémon in the finals. The match eventually resulted in a battle between the two Trainers' {{p|Lycanroc}}, with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] eventually emerging victorious, thus earning Ash the title of Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}.

After winning the Alola League championship, Ash was given the right to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal. However, during a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord}} invasion of the [[Manalo Stadium]], the Masked Royal's true identity as Professor Kukui was exposed. With his cover blown, Kukui decided to battle Ash as himself and make the exhibition match a Full Battle, which Ash agreed to. During the battle, Ash's Torracat was finally able to defeat its longtime rival, [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], and evolve into an {{AP|Incineroar}} itself. Before Kukui could send out his last Pokémon, Tapu Koko appeared and took its place in the battle. When Ash was down to his last Pokémon, Pikachu, Tapu Koko gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], while Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing both Pokémon to unleash their signature Z-Moves. In the end, Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move proved superior and defeated Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory.

After the Manalo Conference had ended, Ash was left unsure of what to do next. However, after hearing [[Olivia]] mention how important knowing the "outside world" is, he decided to return home and start traveling around the world. After saying farewell to his classmates, Kukui, and Burnet, he boarded a plane back to Kanto, leaving all of his current [[party]] Pokémon (excluding Pikachu) under the two Professors' care.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|250px|Ash, [[Goh]], and their Pokémon]]
Sometime after his return to Kanto, Ash joined Professor Oak in attending the opening of the new [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]]. During the opening ceremony, the head of the lab, [[Professor Cerise]], informed the attendees that a rare Pokémon would be appearing at the local port shortly. Ash eagerly rushed over there and found out the rare Pokémon was a Lugia. During this encounter, he also met a boy named [[Goh]], and the two shared a ride with Lugia throughout Kanto. When they later returned to the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise was amazed by the information they had gathered about Lugia, and he asked them to become his [[Professors' aides|research assistants]]. They accepted the offer and were provided with their own room to stay in. Delia also left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash while he stayed there.

[[File:Ash goal JN.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash's goal of battling Monarch Leon]]
Later, Ash and Goh traveled to the [[Galar]] region to watch the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. The match ended in the victory of Galar's undefeated Champion {{an|Leon}}, thus making him the Monarch, the official strongest Trainer in the {{pkmn|world}}. Inspired by this, Ash decided he wanted to battle Leon himself. However, before he could challenge him, a [[Gigantamax]] {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} went on a rampage and started causing havoc. While Ash and Goh battled it, Pikachu ended up Gigantamaxing as well, therefore giving him enough power to defeat Drednaw. Leon, impressed by Ash's performance, accepted his challenge to a battle. After Ash lost, he decided to take part in the World Coronation Series as well and climb through its ranks to one day challenge Leon again.

Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.
[[File:Ash and Dynamax Band.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Dynamax Band]]
One night, Ash's [[Dynamax Band]] began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.

Following his second battle with Bea, Ash entered another winning streak, steadily increasing his ranking. [[JN065|One day]], he received a letter from Iris, challenging him to a World Coronation Series battle. He happily accepted her invitation, but was later surprised to find out that Iris had succeed [[Alder]] as the new Champion of Unova. After an intense battle, Ash defeated his former traveling companion and rose to the Ultra Class as a result. In his first Ultra Class battle, Ash was pitted against [[Volkner]] and succeeded in defeating him. Following the match, Volkner informed Ash that Cynthia was taking part in the World Coronation Series as well, and had managed to climb her way into the Master Class.
[[File:Ash showcasing his Key Stone.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and his Mega Glove]]
Knowing that he was going to be facing very strong opponents in the Ultra and Master Classes, Ash sought Korrina's help to Mega Evolve his Lucario. After receiving a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from Korrina, Ash traveled to [[Mega Island]] and managed to obtain himself a [[Lucarionite]], just in time to receive a message informing him that Bea was to be his next Ultra Class opponent. As such, Ash then traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] to settle his score with Bea once and for all on her home turf. Using his newly acquired Mega Lucario, Ash was able defeat Bea's Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}, finally earning him a victory against his rival.

After defeating Bea, Ash sought [[Allister]]'s help in Gigantamaxing his {{AP|Gengar}}. Thanks to the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by him, Gengar was able to unlock its Gigantamax potential, which proved useful in Ash's World Coronation Series battle against [[Marnie]]. His victories kept bringing Ash more and more fame as the rising star of Kanto, causing the news of his next Ultra Class battle, this one against [[Drasna]] of the Kalos [[Elite Four]], to gain widespread media attention. Following a reunion and a training session with Clemont and Bonnie, Ash took on Drasna and defeated her, putting him at the very top of the Ultra Class.
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===Character===
[[File:Ash and Delia.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his mother]]
Ash is an only child who lived with his mother {{Delia}}, until he left for his [[Pokémon journey]] at the age of ten. His main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. One particular characteristic about Ash that has not changed throughout the anime, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

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

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

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently {{pkmn|training}} his Pokémon. However, since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash is shown training more noticeably, having practice battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it. Even his losses can inspire him, such as when he lost to [[Clayton]] in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' and decided to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} {{m|Ice Punch|one of the moves}} Clayton's {{p|Mr. Mime}} had used during their battle. He believes nothing he and his Pokémon do on their journey is a waste of time.

In the beginning of the anime, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with {{Gary}}. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about perfectly legal things, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as the loss came as a result of both his Charizard's disobedience and Team Rocket wearing out his other Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a Trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism of his skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded.

[[File:DP131.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Paul]]
Perhaps one of Ash's greatest rivalries was against [[Paul]] during his time in the [[Sinnoh]] region. On the contrary of Ash, who strongly believed in the [[Friendship|bond between Trainer and Pokémon]], Paul's only concern was with a Pokémon's strength, believing that bonding only caused them to become spoiled and unmotivated. Due to this, aside from winning the [[Sinnoh League]], Ash's biggest goal during his Sinnoh travels was to ultimately change Paul's mindset and have the latter finally acknowledge him as a Trainer worth of his attention. After a long and exhausting journey, he finally managed to accomplish this after defeating Paul at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], after which Paul finally recognized Ash as his rival and equal.

In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|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 Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

Ash has changed a great deal throughout the anime, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.

[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles. He is also strong, being capable of picking up heavy Pokémon such as Larvitar and Hippopotas.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the field of romance. Throughout the anime, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the anime have shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other people's romance, Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. Also, on a few occasions when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will often mainly advise on improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger. Despite this, however, it is shown on several occasions that Ash does seem to understand the concept of marriage, most notably in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure]]'', when he got excited by the news of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s engagement, and subsequently worked with his classmates to organize a big wedding ceremony for them.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash later slowed his pace, which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when an {{AP|Aipom}} did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again on several future occasions, however, while she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before, most likely out of exasperation that she still hadn't learned her lesson.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. 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 {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. 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! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]]. After he obtained a [[Key Stone]], Ash's Aura powers were enhanced signficantly, allowing him and his {{AP|Lucario}} to sense each other from a great distance away.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having participated in other events like [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[PokéRinger]] tournaments, and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|Dress-Up Contest|cosplay convention}} as well as various other {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. Ash carries with him half of a broken {{i|Poké Ball}}, while [[Gary Oak]] 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 the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} he received after his [[Contest Battle]] with May in the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest ended in a tie.

His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the anime's storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the anime, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|Takeshi Shudō's novelization]], Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash party JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' party]]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout 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. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.

Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits. He often ignores type advantages and has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he will use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and {{an|Tierno}}, though when using the latter's, Ash stated that his unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

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

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]. He usually only does so when battling against powerful opponents (such as Trainers in the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, and [[Frontier Brain]]s), or when attending certain events that require a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[Pokémon the Series: XY|following series]], though he did leave his Alolan party with {{an|Professor Kukui|Professors Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}} at the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

Ash currently has ownership of 77 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolved forms, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 98 different Pokémon species.

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Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})
</gallery>

====On hand====
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎Ash Dragonite.png|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar.png|ghost|poison|nick=Gengar ↔ Gigantamax Gengar|link=Ash's Gengar}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario.png|fighting|steel|nick=Egg → Riolu → Lucario ↔ Mega Lucario|link=Ash's Lucario}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd.png|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish.png|water|dragon|fir=Fossilized Drake and Fish}}
|}

====Traveling with====
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| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Ash Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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====With Professor Oak====

This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)|size=217px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=200px}} {{shinystar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂
|}
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====With Kukui and Burnet====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}
|}
</div>

====At the Cerise Laboratory====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey|size=200px}}
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====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer or a group of other Pokémon.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=200px}}
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====Released====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
=====Officially owned=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}
|}

=====Temporarily owned=====
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Temporary Rowlet.png|grass|flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Rowlet|size=200px}}
|}
</div>

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].

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| {{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 {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Ash Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
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====Traveled with====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash traveled together or bonded with for some period of time but never officially caught.

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| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|||nick=Rotom Pokédex|Rotom Pokédex anime.png|electric|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
|}

====Temporarily owned====
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Trophy Display JN002.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Badge and trophy collection]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum's achievements}}
{{:Ash Ketchum's achievements}}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'' 武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present) 張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation) منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions) رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])
|ca=Marta Covas
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]]) Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]]) Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]]) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]]) Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP168]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP266]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP267]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP269]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Nicolás Toledo (age 6, [[JN001]]) Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]]) Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] to [[S14]] and Disney dub - [[S10]]) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S09]], [[S11]] to present)
|ta=ரகுவரன் ''{{wp|Raghuvaran}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) கதிர் கானி கான் ''{{wp|Khadeer Gani Khan}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney Dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) சாய் அப்ஜித் ''{{wp|Sai Abhijith}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|te=సాయి వెంకట్ ''{{wp|Sai Venkat}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) సాయి తేజ ''{{wp|Sai Teja}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis/Iphie Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub) Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'') Sri Hastuty/Tuty Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[M23]]) Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|movies]]) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Alex Minei (some loops on [[BW051]]) Gustavo Nader ([[M06]]; original recordings) Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M07]] redub)
|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!]]) Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Susana João ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|rs=Goran Jevtić Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]]) Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]]) Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]]) Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present) Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]]) Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
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| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the games==
===Core series===
[[File:Abandoned Megamart Ash and Pikachu.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu riding on Ash's shoulder]]
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]].

In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum".

In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player, {{ga|Elio|Sun}}, receives an unsigned letter from somebody heavily implied to be Ash. Included with this letter is a {{AP|Greninja}}, with "Ash" being listed as its [[Original Trainer]]. Like in the anime, Ash's Greninja can transform into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] by using its unique [[Ability]], {{a|Battle Bond}}.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a photo of Ash and Pikachu can be seen in the back room of the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

===={{pkmn|event|Events}}====
Several [[event Pokémon]] based on Ash's Pokémon have been made over the course of the franchise. In addition to the aforementioned Greninja, a special form of {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Later games introduced Pikachu with Ash's hats from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]].

=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice|type2=Red|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Partner Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap}}
|}

In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].

===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Puzzle League====
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

=====Pokémon=====
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|electric|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=100px}}
|}
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====Pokémon Tretta====
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].

=====Pucks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon Ga-Olé====
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.

=====Pokémon=====
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| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★★
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon}}
|}
|}
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=====Disks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

====Sega Pico series====
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

====Perdue series====
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.

====Pokémon Team Turbo====
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.

====Pokémon Play It!====
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying}}
|}

=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime. His journey 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]].

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

===Movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every movie manga adaptation. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Ketchum SSM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu JNM.png|size=x150px|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎Ash Dragonite JNM.png|size=x150px|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|094Gengar.png|size=x150px|ghost|poison}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario JNM.png|fighting|steel|size=x150px|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd JNM.png|size=x150px|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish JNM.png|size=x150px|water|dragon}}
|}
{{-}}

=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=50px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

=====With Professor Oak=====

{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|fire|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|size=100px|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|089Muk.png|size=100px|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|128Tauros.png|size=100px|Normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|143Snorlax.png|size=100px|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|153Bayleef.png|size=100px|Grass}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|156Quilava.png|size=100px|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|158Totodile.png|size=100px|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|341Corphish.png|size=100px|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|392Infernape.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|501Oshawott.png|size=100px|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|499Pignite.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|553Krookodile.png|size=100px|ground|dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|663Talonflame.png|size=100px|fire|flying}}
|}

=====At the Cerise Laboratory=====
{| width="80%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Ash Mimey JNM.png|size=100px|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey}}
|
|
|}

=====Flashback=====
{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}
|
|}

====Achievements====
=====Badges=====
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (prior to ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'')

=====World Coronation Series=====
'''Current rank'''
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of [[JNM10]])
* '''Great Class:''' (as of [[JNM11]])
* '''Ultra Class:''' (as of [[JNM19]])

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying}}
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom}} ♀
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
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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=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting 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 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 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/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=290/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=014/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}|type=Fire|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=059/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}

{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=025/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the [[original series]]]]
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]] except [[Galar]].
** He has also caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made {{type|Fairy}}) and used at least one [[move]] of every type with his Pokémon.
* According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the anime, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora!]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one official Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] and [[Wulfric]] in Kalos. He also lost to [[Cress]] in Unova, but he didn't need a rematch since he defeated both {{an|Cilan}} and [[Chili]].
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the [[S09|Battle Frontier arc]] of the anime, losing once to [[Anabel]] and twice to {{an|Brandon}}.
** Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', although he lost to [[Nanu]] in an unofficial battle.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each [[series]].
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' is the only main series episode to not feature Ash in any capacity.
* Ash has obtained at least one {{type|Flying}} type Pokémon in every series.
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] victory, first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Japanese)</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]] episode ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Trainer who bears a resemblance to Ash can be seen at the entrance to [[Wyndon Stadium]] with a {{p|Pikachu}}.
* Ash is the first Trainer in the anime shown to use [[Z-Moves]], [[Dynamax]], and [[Mega Evolution]].
* Ash is the first trainer in the anime shown to have won two of the same Gym Badge (in his case the Rain Badge).

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|<ab>
English
Portuguese, Hindi,
Tamil,
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Spanish, Turkish
</ab>
| 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|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Canadian French
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) Sacha Ketchum (2014-)
| Same as English name. Same as European French name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''
| From English Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Icelandic
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}} Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}
| Same as English name Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY) Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Lithuanian
| Ešas Kečiumas
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Еш ''Esh''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|}
{{-}}

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

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

 
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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
:{{samename|Ash Ketchum who appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
:{{samename|alternate Ash Ketchum who debuted in the {{pkmn|movie}} [[M20|I Choose You!]]|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
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{{CharInfobox
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|corecolor={{ice color light}}
|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|name=Ash Ketchum
|jname=サトシ
|tmname=Satoshi
|slogan=no
|image=Ash JN.png
|size=150px
|caption=Ash Ketchum in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|age=yes
|years=10<ref>Ash's [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/ character profile] (in Japanese) mentions that he is 10 years old as of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.</ref>
|colors=yes
|eyes=Brown
|hair=Black
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives={{Delia}} (mother) Unnamed father ([[EP002]]) Unnamed grandfather ([[EP002]], Japanese version only)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}, {{pkmn|Champion}}
|champ=yes
|league=[[Alola League]] and [[Orange League]]
|game=counterpart
|counterpart={{ga|Red}}
|manga=counterpart
|mangacounterpart={{PPM|Red}}, {{OBP|Red|4Koma}}, {{adv|Red}}, {{OBP|Red|Ruby-Sapphire}}, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP}}, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|Pokémon Newspaper Strip}}, {{Zensho|Satoshi}}, [[Shu]]
|leader=no
|team=yes
|teamname=[[Aether Foundation]]
|teamrank=[[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]]
|brain=no

|anime=yes
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]] re-dub) [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] (MoMP original dub)
|java=[[Rica Matsumoto]] [[Hana Takeda]] ([[JN001]]; age 6) 
}}

'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.

He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[starter Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]].

He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

{{spoilers}}

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in a forest while looking for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He brought some [[wild Pokémon]] out of the rain and found them some shelter in a tree trunk. Ash's happiness about that moment made him think about how much he wanted to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

[[JN001|At the age of six]], Ash learned that {{an|Professor Oak}} would be holding a Pokémon Summer Camp, and eagerly asked his mother {{Delia}} if he could attend. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, she signed him up but also told him that she had things to do outside of home during the day the camp would take place, so he would have to get himself there in time on his own. Unfortunately for Ash, he ended up breaking his alarm clock in his sleep and overslept, missing the camp.

[[XY007|Later]], Ash managed to attend another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camps. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash recalled a day when he was about to start his [[Pokémon journey]]. He and [[Gary Oak]] both fished out an old, rusty {{i|Poké Ball}}, which snagged on both their lines. After arguing about who would keep it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', 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 a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike.

Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.

In ''Showdown in Pewter City'', Ash decided to compete in the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] regional championships by earning [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s across the [[Kanto]] region. Ash fought {{an|Brock}}, the {{gy|Pewter}} Gym Leader, in a [[Pokémon battle]] and lost easily. During his [[rematch]], Ash nearly defeated Brock but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's {{brocksib|younger siblings}}. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and gave Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by its former trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught it.

Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven.

In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Ash and his friends were swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]], after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} triggered a cyclone using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Four of Ash's Pokémon, including Pikachu, had gone missing during the chaos, but they found their way back to him the following day. Ash and the others took a ferry back to the mainland from ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' to ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''.

Many of Ash's first Gym Badges were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance, rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the Gym Leaders. Of the first five Gym Badges that had been given to Ash in Kanto, only [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{Badge|Thunder}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' was earned from a victory in battle.

Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his Charmander, after evolving into a Charmeleon, and then a Charizard, grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]].

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16, his defeat coming in the form of his Charizard refusing to battle for him.
[[File:Ash Orange League Hall of Fame.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]]]]
Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named {{prof|Ivy}}. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the Orange Crew, an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the Orange Crew and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and {{pkmn2|released}} it back into the wild.

Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto [[region]] to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the [[Johto League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball).

In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]] with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. He lost in the final round to [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}.

Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], with Ash placing in the Top 16. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round. Ash, along with [[Ritchie]], then helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash with his ''Ruby and Sapphire'' traveling companions]]
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], Brock rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s unintentional help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not directly accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did meet with him while there and traveled with him through Sinnoh as he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator. Unlike May, he watched all of Dawn's Contests without being distracted by the need to train. Just as he supported Dawn in her Contests, she supported him in his Gym battles. She would even go as far as dressing up as a cheerleader with her Pokémon sometimes and cheer for him.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his philosophy. Although Ash always considered himself on par with him, Paul would often come out the better in their battles as his Pokémon were very powerful, due to him only keeping Pokémon that were naturally really strong. Ash's Pokémon, though they grew under his command and became strong in their own right, could not yet equal those of Paul's. Later events would soon lead to a particularly crushing defeat at [[Lake Acuity]] for Ash, losing a Full Battle while only knocking out two of Paul's Pokémon in return, this being Ash's heaviest loss in any battle up to that point. Following the defeat, Ash acknowledged that he had to take Paul more seriously and cautiously in the future.
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Hearthome Collection]]
While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two official Pokémon Contests, once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

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

Ash eventually obtained all of the Sinnoh Gym Badges he needed to enter Sinnoh's [[Pokémon League Conference]]. During his battles in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], he managed to advance to the Top 4. For the second time since meeting Paul (the first being in a [[PokéRinger]] tournament during which Ash's {{p|Staravia}} evolved into a {{AP|Staraptor}} and defeated Paul's {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}), Ash managed to defeat his bitter rival, notably using Paul's discarded {{p|Chimchar}}, now an {{p|Infernape}}, to deal the finishing blow. This confirmed Ash's beliefs in how to raise Pokémon, showing that though he took his time and raised his Pokémon with care and friendship they achieved the same results as Paul's methods. This caused Paul to finally acknowledge Ash as a Trainer of some merit, thus ending their arguments. Ash later fought against {{si|Tobias}}, becoming the only known Trainer to defeat his {{p|Darkrai}}. Although Ash ultimately lost the battle at the same magnitude as his loss to Paul at Lake Acuity, he was not overly upset as he was closer to his Pokémon than ever before. At the conclusion of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his later travels as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

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

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

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

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

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

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash as a {{tc|Baron}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]]]
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Ash arrived at the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]], where he parted ways with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Ash brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, who told Ash about an additional stage of Pokémon evolution he was researching called [[Mega Evolution]]. Assisted by Pikachu and Froakie, Ash calmed down an angry {{p|Garchomp}} belonging to Sycamore that was attacking Lumiose City. Ash saw a Mega Evolved Pokémon for the first time when a Mega {{p|Blaziken}} saved him and Pikachu from falling off of Prism Tower. Froakie then allowed itself to be captured by Ash, and Clemont and Bonnie started to travel with Ash.

Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the {{badge|Bug}}, after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength.

Ash briefly traveled with the {{gy|Shalour}} Gym Leader {{an|Korrina}} to discover more about Mega Evolution and [[Mega Stone]]s.

Ash and his friends later attended Professor Sycamore's [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the trio of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with. In Ash's case, his rivalry would mainly be with Trevor and Tierno as Serena and Shauna pursued [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.

During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends came across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{an|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Some time afterward, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn. Along the way, Ash would also support Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen and gave her some helpful advice when she eventually lost, telling her that losing is simply another step towards victory.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his fate, indicating that they would all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}.

Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the villainous team [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their protective custody. Some time afterward, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|hometown]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as achieving [[Bond Phenomenon]] for the first time. During another confrontation with Team Flare in [[Terminus Cave]], Ash learned Bond Phenomenon came at a cost, as he was able to share Greninja's senses, but also share its pain.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's Bond Phenomenon and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight but eventually lost. After his loss against Alain, Ash and Greninja began training to perfect Greninja's new form. Ash and Greninja later had a rematch with Alain and a battle against Diantha, during the latter Greninja even managed to reach its final Ash-Greninja form. Despite their training, the two were unsuccessful to master the transformation as Ash passed out during both battles from exhaustion from using the form.

After losing a rematch with Sawyer, in which Greninja even failed to transform, Ash began feeling doubtful of his ability to master the transformation. His confidence was shaken further after brutally losing to the [[Snowbelle Gym]] Leader [[Wulfric]] in a battle where all three of his Pokémon were unable to bring down Wulfric's second Pokémon, {{p|Avalugg}}. After seeing how badly Greninja got hurt during their battle and blaming himself for the loss, a depressed Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] by himself. After an argument with Serena, Ash was able to get back to his old self. He later met up with Greninja, and while trying to save a wild {{p|Spewpa}}, the two were able to perfect Bond Phenomenon. With Greninja's Ash-Greninja form perfected, Ash was able to defeat Wulfric in a rematch, earning him his final Kalos Gym Badge and qualifying him for participation in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

After returning to Lumiose City, Ash entered the Lumiose Conference. Following several notable victories, Ash had Goodra rejoin his team for his semi-final battle against Sawyer. After a narrow victory in, Ash managed to defeat Sawyer and reach the finals of the Conference, marking his first appearance in the finals of a Pokémon League; where he would face Alain. On the night before the final battle, he and his friends learned more about the Ash-Greninja transformation. In the finals of the Lumiose Conference, Ash and Alain started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Mega Charizard X against Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form. After a fierce battle, Greninja was defeated, causing Ash to end up as the Runner-Up of the Lumiose Conference. Ash showed great sincerity and principle following the battle, shaking Alain's hand regardless of the result.

[[File:Ash and Pokémon captured.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Pokémon captured by Team Flare]]
During the closing ceremony of the conference, Team Flare began their final operation, using the power of the blue {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Core}} [[Z2]] to cause massive roots to destroy parts of Lumiose City. Ash and his Pokémon were ultimately abducted by Team Flare and were taken captive at the top of Prism Tower, as [[Lysandre]] intended to use Ash and Greninja's Bond Phenomenon for his plans by using Team Flare's Mega Evolution energy ray to control them. However, upon hearing Pikachu's voice, Ash resisted the machine's influence, even getting Greninja to do the same thing. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash and Greninja broke free from their bindings by using Bond Phenomenon. Ash and Alain soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre, and ultimately managed to defeat him. When Ash later heard about the [[Giant Rock]], he met up with the rest to combat it. Thanks to everyone's combined effort, [[Chespie]] was saved from the Giant Rock. Squishy and Z2 ultimately destroyed the creature, before the two Zygarde left.

Following the crisis, Ash helped Alain and Serena resolve their issues and bade farewell to his rivals. Later, after dropping Goodra off at the wetlands again, the group came across [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's Scientists. Ash, his Greninja, and his friends and the gang were ultimately able to foil Xerosic's plans and hand him over to Officer Jenny. The group soon reunited with Squishy and Z2, who requested Greninja's help to obliterate the remaining negative energy left by Team Flare's crisis. Knowing this was for the sake of Kalos, Ash bade farewell to Greninja before Greninja left with the two Zygarde. After releasing Greninja, Ash and the gang headed back to Lumiose City to say their final goodbyes. After bidding farewell to Serena, who headed for Hoenn, Ash separated from Clemont and Bonnie as well and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Ash traveled with Delia to the [[Alola]] region after [[Mimey]] won the trip via lottery. It was shown that Ash gave his Kalos Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]], who gave him and his mother a Pokémon Egg to deliver to his cousin [[Samson Oak|Samson]]. While on [[Melemele Island]], Ash stumbled upon the [[Pokémon School]], where he met {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Samson, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} and learned about [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s. Later on, he met {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian]] of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an [[Electrium Z]]. With these discoveries, Ash decided to remain in Alola to study at the school and learn more about Z-Moves, living with Professor Kukui.

Later, Tapu Koko challenged Ash and Pikachu to a battle. Ash's Electrium Z broke after Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} on Tapu Koko. Ash then decided to take on the [[island challenge]] to obtain new [[Z-Crystal]]s and prove his worth.

Ash caught several Pokémon on Melemele Island, such as his {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Rockruff}}, and {{AP|Litten}}. Ash also got a [[Normalium Z]] after his fight with {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} on Melemele Island. Tapu Koko gave him a new Electrium Z after Ash won his grand trial battle with Melemele [[Island Kahuna]] [[Hala]]. Also, Ash struck up a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother {{an|Gladion}}. He then gained a [[Grassium Z]] and [[Rockium Z]] during his trial and grand trial on [[Akala Island]]. He also briefly reunited with Brock, Misty, and some of his Pokémon during a field trip to Kanto for an extracurricular activity.

One day, Ash was entrusted to take care of a {{p|Cosmog}} by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he saw in a dream. The Cosmog, nicknamed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} by Lillie, took a liking to Ash and frequently caused trouble with its ability to {{m|teleport}} people around. In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', {{an|Faba}} kidnapped Nebby while Ash's attention was elsewhere. When Ash and Lillie learned about this, they enlisted Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} in helping them rescue it. When the four found Faba, they also found that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} from an Ultra Wormhole. After Nihilego kidnapped Lusamine and retreated into the Ultra Wormhole, Ash discovered that the incident caused Nebby to evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}}.
[[File:Ash and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and his Z-Power Ring]]
Ash, his classmates, and Gladion then watched as the {{an|guardian deities}} helped Nebby evolve into the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and upgrade Ash's Z-Ring into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. With a [[Solganium Z]] he received from Nebby, Ash activated Solgaleo's Z-Move, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, and had Nebby opened up an Ultra Wormhole, allowing everyone to traverse through Ultra Space on Nebby's back. There, after Ash's Electrium Z temporarily transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Ash and Pikachu used it to launch a {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The attack defeated Nihilego, weakening it long enough for Lillie and Gladion to pull their mother free from its hold. The Pikashunium Z then reverted to an Electrium Z. With their mission finished, Lusamine was taken back through the Ultra Wormhole to the Altar of the Sunne.
[[File:Ash Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]
During Kukui and Burnet's wedding reception in the aftermath of the incident, Ash and his friends were invited to join an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} response task force, known as the [[Ultra Guardians]], which they all agreed to. On their first mission, Ash and his classmates were assigned to capture a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} that had appeared through an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians encountered it at [[Mahalo Trail]], where Ash eventually realized it preferred flexing to battling. As a result, Ash and Kiawe distracted it long enough for the former to throw a [[Beast Ball]] at it, successfully capturing it. Later, Buzzwole was brought to [[Melemele Meadow]], where {{an|Professor Burnet}} temporarily opened a new wormhole, allowing Buzzwole to return home.

Later, Ash encountered a {{AP|Poipole}} who seemed strangely attached to Pikachu. After a while, Poipole was confirmed to be an Ultra Beast. Ash was permitted to capture it, though he failed several times as Poipole thought the catching process was a game. After Ash helped it understand what was happening, Poipole allowed itself to be captured and was allowed to stay with the group until they could find its Ultra Wormhole and send it back.

Ash attempted to participate in the [[Ula'ula Island]] challenge, but he was rejected by [[Nanu]] and lost in an impromptu "pre-trial". Afterward, Ash decided to stay on the island and train under {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}. This allowed him to formally participate in his island challenge, which turned out to be a battle against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], who recently gained a [[Mimikium Z]]. Ash barely won thanks to Pikachu learning {{m|Electroweb}}, as well as being able to once again use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Finally, Ash participated in the grand trial, where he faced off against Nanu in a 3-on-1 battle in Nanu's favor and won, earning himself a [[Lycanium Z]].

Ash led the Ultra Guardians investigation into mysterious dark clouds that appeared over the Alola region, causing all of the adults in Alola to lose their energy and motivation. The cause was revealed to be a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} pursuing a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}}, which resulted in a massive battle against Necrozma. During this time, Nebby joined the fight; Necrozma possessed Lunala and then Nebby to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, respectively; and the Ultra Guardians pursued Necrozma into [[Poipole's world]]. There, they learned about how Necrozma needed to regain its true form to release Nebby. After Ash and Gladion acquired Z-Crystals for Nebby and Lunala, the Ultra Guardians, with the help of their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's friends, and everyone else in Alola, shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing it to release Nebby. Afterward, Ash and Nebby used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, while Gladion and Lunala used {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} on Necrozma. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole, while Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind in its world.

Later, Ash and his classmates arrived on Poni Island for their research projects for school. Ash's project was to have a grand trial battle. In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash battled the newly-appointed Island Kahuna [[Hapu]] in a one-on-one battle and won. Letting Pikachu choose their reward for the completion, Ash received a [[Steelium Z]].
[[File:Ash Champion.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after winning the Manalo Conference]]
Following this victory, Ash entered the first-ever [[Manalo Conference]], along with his classmates. He eventually made it to the semifinals, where he faced off against the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]]. After a tough match, Ash was able to defeat him and advance to the finals, where he was set to face Gladion. On the night before the final battle, Ash's {{p|Meltan}} fused with {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|its fellow Meltan}}, evolving into {{AP|Melmetal}}, which Ash ended up using as his first Pokémon in the finals. The match eventually resulted in a battle between the two Trainers' {{p|Lycanroc}}, with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] eventually emerging victorious, thus earning Ash the title of Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}.

After winning the Alola League championship, Ash was given the right to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal. However, during a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord}} invasion of the [[Manalo Stadium]], the Masked Royal's true identity as Professor Kukui was exposed. With his cover blown, Kukui decided to battle Ash as himself and make the exhibition match a Full Battle, which Ash agreed to. During the battle, Ash's Torracat was finally able to defeat its longtime rival, [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], and evolve into an {{AP|Incineroar}} itself. Before Kukui could send out his last Pokémon, Tapu Koko appeared and took its place in the battle. When Ash was down to his last Pokémon, Pikachu, Tapu Koko gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], while Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing both Pokémon to unleash their signature Z-Moves. In the end, Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move proved superior and defeated Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory.

After the Manalo Conference had ended, Ash was left unsure of what to do next. However, after hearing [[Olivia]] mention how important knowing the "outside world" is, he decided to return home and start traveling around the world. After saying farewell to his classmates, Kukui, and Burnet, he boarded a plane back to Kanto, leaving all of his current [[party]] Pokémon (excluding Pikachu) under the two Professors' care.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash, [[Goh]], and their Pokémon]]
Sometime after his return to Kanto, Ash joined Professor Oak in attending the opening of the new [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]]. During the opening ceremony, the head of the lab, [[Professor Cerise]], informed the attendees that a rare Pokémon would be appearing at the local port shortly. Ash eagerly rushed over there and found out the rare Pokémon was a Lugia. During this encounter, he also met a boy named [[Goh]], and the two shared a ride with Lugia throughout Kanto. When they later returned to the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise was amazed by the information they had gathered about Lugia, and he asked them to become his [[Professors' aides|research assistants]]. They accepted the offer and were provided with their own room to stay in. Delia also left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash while he stayed there.

[[File:Ash goal JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash's goal of battling Monarch Leon]]
Later, Ash and Goh traveled to the [[Galar]] region to watch the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. The match ended in the victory of Galar's undefeated Champion {{an|Leon}}, thus making him the Monarch, the official strongest Trainer in the {{pkmn|world}}. Inspired by this, Ash decided he wanted to battle Leon himself. However, before he could challenge him, a [[Gigantamax]] {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} went on a rampage and started causing havoc. While Ash and Goh battled it, Pikachu ended up Gigantamaxing as well, therefore giving him enough power to defeat Drednaw. Leon, impressed by Ash's performance, accepted his challenge to a battle. After Ash lost, he decided to take part in the World Coronation Series as well and climb through its ranks to one day challenge Leon again.

Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.

One night, Ash's [[Dynamax Band]] began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.

Following his second battle with Bea, Ash entered another winning streak, steadily increasing his ranking. [[JN065|One day]], he received a letter from Iris, challenging him to a World Coronation Series battle. He happily accepted her invitation, but was later surprised to find out that Iris had succeed [[Alder]] as the new Champion of Unova. After an intense battle, Ash defeated his former traveling companion and rose to the Ultra Class as a result. In his first Ultra Class battle, Ash was pitted against [[Volkner]] and succeeded in defeating him. Following the match, Volkner informed Ash that Cynthia was taking part in the World Coronation Series as well, and had managed to climb her way into the Master Class.

Knowing that he was going to be facing very strong opponents in the Ultra and Master Classes, Ash sought Korrina's help to Mega Evolve his Lucario. After receiving a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from Korrina, Ash traveled to [[Mega Island]] and managed to obtain himself a [[Lucarionite]], just in time to receive a message informing him that Bea was to be his next Ultra Class opponent. As such, Ash then traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] to settle his score with Bea once and for all on her home turf. Using his newly acquired Mega Lucario, Ash was able defeat Bea's Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}, finally earning him a victory against his rival.

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

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

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

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently {{pkmn|training}} his Pokémon. However, since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash is shown training more noticeably, having practice battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it. Even his losses can inspire him, such as when he lost to [[Clayton]] in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' and decided to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} {{m|Ice Punch|one of the moves}} Clayton's {{p|Mr. Mime}} had used during their battle. He believes nothing he and his Pokémon do on their journey is a waste of time.

In the beginning of the anime, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with {{Gary}}. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about perfectly legal things, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as the loss came as a result of both his Charizard's disobedience and Team Rocket wearing out his other Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a Trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism of his skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded.

[[File:DP131.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul]]
Perhaps one of Ash's greatest rivalries was against [[Paul]] during his time in the [[Sinnoh]] region. On the contrary of Ash, who strongly believed in the [[Friendship|bond between Trainer and Pokémon]], Paul's only concern was with a Pokémon's strength, believing that bonding only caused them to become spoiled and unmotivated. Due to this, aside from winning the [[Sinnoh League]], Ash's biggest goal during his Sinnoh travels was to ultimately change Paul's mindset and have the latter finally acknowledge him as a Trainer worth of his attention. After a long and exhausting journey, he finally managed to accomplish this after defeating Paul at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], after which Paul finally recognized Ash as his rival and equal.

In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|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 Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

Ash has changed a great deal throughout the anime, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.

[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon JN.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles. He is also strong, being capable of picking up heavy Pokémon such as Larvitar and Hippopotas.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the field of romance. Throughout the anime, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the anime have shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other people's romance, Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. Also, on a few occasions when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will often mainly advise on improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger. Despite this, however, it is shown on several occasions that Ash does seem to understand the concept of marriage, most notably in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure]]'', when he got excited by the news of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s engagement, and subsequently worked with his classmates to organize a big wedding ceremony for them.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash later slowed his pace, which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when an {{AP|Aipom}} did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again on several future occasions, however, while she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before, most likely out of exasperation that she still hadn't learned her lesson.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. 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 {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. 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! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]]. After he obtained a [[Key Stone]], Ash's Aura powers were enhanced signficantly, allowing him and his {{AP|Lucario}} to sense each other from a great distance away.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having participated in other events like [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[PokéRinger]] tournaments, and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|Dress-Up Contest|cosplay convention}} as well as various other {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. Ash carries with him half of a broken {{i|Poké Ball}}, while [[Gary Oak]] 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 the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} he received after his [[Contest Battle]] with May in the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest ended in a tie.

His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the anime's storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the anime, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|Takeshi Shudō's novelization]], Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash party JN.png|thumb|left|280px|Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' party prior to ''[[JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!]]'']]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout 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. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.

Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits. He often ignores type advantages and has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he will use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and {{an|Tierno}}, though when using the latter's, Ash stated that his unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

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

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]. He usually only does so when battling against powerful opponents (such as Trainers in the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, and [[Frontier Brain]]s), or when attending certain events that require a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[Pokémon the Series: XY|following series]], though he did leave his Alolan party with {{an|Professor Kukui|Professors Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}} at the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

Ash currently has ownership of 77 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolved forms, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 98 different Pokémon species.

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Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})
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====On hand====
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====Traveling with====
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====With Professor Oak====

This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Kingler|Ash Kingler.png|water|fir=Krabby}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Ash Muk.png|poison|size=150px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros.png|normal|disp=Tauros (×30)|size=217px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=200px}} {{shinystar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂
|}
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====With Kukui and Burnet====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}
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====At the Cerise Laboratory====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey|size=200px}}
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====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer or a group of other Pokémon.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=200px}}
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====Released====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
=====Officially owned=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}
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=====Temporarily owned=====
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Temporary Rowlet.png|grass|flying|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Rowlet|size=200px}}
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====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].

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| {{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 {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Ash Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
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====Traveled with====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash traveled together or bonded with for some period of time but never officially caught.

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| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|||nick=Rotom Pokédex|Rotom Pokédex anime.png|electric|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
|}

====Temporarily owned====
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Trophy Display JN002.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Badge and trophy collection]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum's achievements}}
{{:Ash Ketchum's achievements}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'' 武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present) 張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation) منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions) رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])
|ca=Marta Covas
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]]) Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]]) Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]]) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]]) Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP168]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP266]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP267]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[EP269]]{{tt|*|redub}}, [[AG055]]{{tt|*|redub}}) Nicolás Toledo (age 6, [[JN001]]) Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]]) Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] to [[S14]] and Disney dub - [[S10]]) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S09]], [[S11]] to present)
|ta=ரகுவரன் ''{{wp|Raghuvaran}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) கதிர் கானி கான் ''{{wp|Khadeer Gani Khan}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney Dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) சாய் அப்ஜித் ''{{wp|Sai Abhijith}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|te=సాయి వెంకట్ ''{{wp|Sai Venkat}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) సాయి తేజ ''{{wp|Sai Teja}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis/Iphie Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub) Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'') Sri Hastuty/Tuty Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[M23]]) Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|movies]]) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Gustavo Nader ([[M06]]; original recordings) Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M07]] redub)
|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!]]) Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Susana João ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|rs=Goran Jevtić Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]]) Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]]) Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]]) Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present) Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]]) Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash Ketchum BW.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash XY 4.png|150px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
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| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background:#{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Ash Ketchum images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
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==In the games==
===Core series===
[[File:Abandoned Megamart Ash and Pikachu.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu riding on Ash's shoulder]]
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]].

In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum".

In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player, {{ga|Elio|Sun}}, receives an unsigned letter from somebody heavily implied to be Ash. Included with this letter is a {{AP|Greninja}}, with "Ash" being listed as its [[Original Trainer]]. Like in the anime, Ash's Greninja can transform into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] by using its unique [[Ability]], {{a|Battle Bond}}.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a photo of Ash and Pikachu can be seen in the back room of the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

===={{pkmn|event|Events}}====
Several [[event Pokémon]] based on Ash's Pokémon have been made over the course of the franchise. In addition to the aforementioned Greninja, a special form of {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Later games introduced Pikachu with Ash's hats from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]].

=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice|type2=Red|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon (Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon)#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Partner Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap}}
|}

In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].

===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Puzzle League====
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

=====Pokémon=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|electric|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px}}
|}
{{left clear}}

====Pokémon Tretta====
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].

=====Pucks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon Ga-Olé====
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.

=====Pokémon=====
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! style="height:50px" | Pallet Town's Ash マサラタウンのサトシ
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| [[File:Ga-Olé Trainer Ash.png|90px]]
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| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★★
|}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon}}
|}
|}
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=====Disks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

====Sega Pico series====
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

====Perdue series====
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.

====Pokémon Team Turbo====
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.

====Pokémon Play It!====
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying}}
|}

=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime. His journey 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]].

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

===Movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every movie manga adaptation. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.
{{-}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Ketchum SSM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu JNM.png|size=x150px|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎Ash Dragonite JNM.png|size=x150px|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|094Gengar.png|size=x150px|ghost|poison}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Riolu JNM.png|fighting|steel|size=x150px|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd JNM.png|size=x150px|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish JNM.png|size=x150px|water|dragon}}
|}
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=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=50px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

=====With Professor Oak=====

{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|fire|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|size=100px|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|089Muk.png|size=100px|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|128Tauros.png|size=100px|Normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|143Snorlax.png|size=100px|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|153Bayleef.png|size=100px|Grass}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|156Quilava.png|size=100px|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|158Totodile.png|size=100px|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|341Corphish.png|size=100px|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|392Infernape.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|501Oshawott.png|size=100px|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|499Pignite.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|553Krookodile.png|size=100px|ground|dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|663Talonflame.png|size=100px|fire|flying}}
|}

=====At the Cerise Laboratory=====
{| width="80%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Ash Mimey JNM.png|size=100px|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey}}
|
|
|}

=====Flashback=====
{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}
|
|}

====Achievements====
=====Badges=====
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (prior to ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'')

=====World Coronation Series=====
'''Current rank'''
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of [[JNM10]])
* '''Great Class:''' (as of [[JNM11]])
* '''Ultra Class:''' (as of [[JNM19]])

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom}} ♀
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
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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=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting 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 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 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/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=290/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=014/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}|type=Fire|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=059/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
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==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the [[original series]]]]
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. He has also never used a {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] with any of his Pokémon.
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]] except [[Galar]].
** He has also caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made Fairy-type).
* According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the anime, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora!]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one official Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] and [[Wulfric]] in Kalos. He also lost to [[Cress]] in Unova, but he didn't need a rematch since he defeated both {{an|Cilan}} and [[Chili]].
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the [[S09|Battle Frontier arc]] of the anime, losing once to [[Anabel]] and twice to {{an|Brandon}}.
** Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', although he lost to [[Nanu]] in an unofficial battle.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each [[series]].
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' is the only main series episode to not feature Ash in any capacity.
* Ash has obtained at least one {{type|Flying}} type Pokémon in every series.
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] victory, first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Japanese)</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]] episode ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Trainer who bears a resemblance to Ash can be seen at the entrance to [[Wyndon Stadium]] with a {{p|Pikachu}}.
* Ash is the first trainer in the anime shown to use [[Z-Moves]], [[Dynamax]], and [[Mega Evolution]] and the second to use both Z-Moves and Mega Evolution after [[Ilima]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|<ab>
English
Portuguese, Hindi,
Tamil,
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Spanish, Turkish
</ab>
| 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|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Canadian French
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) Sacha Ketchum (2014-)
| Same as English name. Same as European French name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''
| From English Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Icelandic
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}} Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}
| Same as English name Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY) Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Lithuanian
| Ešas Kečiumas
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Еш ''Esh''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|}
{{-}}

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

==References==
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==External links==
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Absol (Pokémon)

2022-02-17T15:14:34Z

KrspaceT: Checked the exact wording, the eldery specifically don't like it, its others who are going 'hey, this is neat'

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'''Absol''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アブソル''' ''Absol'') is a {{type|Dark}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].

While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Absol can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Absol''' using the [[Absolite]].

==Biology==
Absol is a quadrupedal, mammalian {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a dark blue to black body covered in white fur. It has a ruff around its neck and chest and a tuft on the top of its head adorned with a single blue-black oval. Between the dark skin, the curvature of the white fur on its head, and positioning of its horn, Absol's face vaguely resembles a wu wei symbol. It has a feline face with almond-shaped, red eyes, a scythe-like tail, and a crescent-shaped horn on the side of its head. Its broad feet are equipped with three claws each, and dewclaw-like spikes protrude from the heels of its hind legs and the elbows of its front legs. It walks with a pacing gait like that of a camel.

As Mega Absol, its fur is longer overall, and the increased energy coursing through its body makes the fur at the back of its mane stand on end so that it appears to have wings.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/</ref> The spikes on its heels and elbows grow larger, and the fur in these areas becomes longer as well. Its sickle-shaped horn widens, while an additional, smaller horn appears on the opposite side of its head. Its tail now has a more saw-like shape, and the oval marking on its forehead is now a rounded triangle.

Absol lives in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountains}} far from civilization, and it rarely ventures down from its alpine home. Using its horn, Absol is able to sense even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict when a disaster will occur and will try to warn people when one is approaching. Absol is also known to protect fields from natural disasters as well. This often has the unfortunate effect of Absol itself being blamed for the disaster, notably by the elderly. The hatred for Absol was stared years by superstitions surrounding about it. Despite this, others are interested in its ability to predict disaster. Absol has been referred to as a ''bringer of doom''. Absol can move as swiftly as the wind. Absol is said to have a lifespan up to 100 years.

Mega Absol emits a fearsome aura that has been known to kill fainthearted people from shock. It directs this aura at its opponents by beating its "wings", which are not capable of flight. However, Absol apparently detests assuming this form, as it normally dislikes fighting in the first place.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh Absol.png|thumb|left|250px|Absol in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Astrid Mega Absol.png|thumb|250px|Mega Absol in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
Absol debuted in ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', where it showed up to take {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} back to [[Forina]]. However, Absol wasn't evil as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were initially led to believe, and it helped Jirachi once it returned to Forina.

Absol made its main series debut in ''[[AG107|Absol-ute Disaster]]''. The people of a town were blaming Absol for all of the bad things that were happening to their town during the past month. Ash, his friends, and {{OBP|Nicky|AG107}} went out to verify the accusations. They found out that Absol was actually warning the town about a flood.

In ''[[AG167|What I Did for Love!]]'', [[Mollie]] used an Absol during the second round of the [[Gardenia Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]]. It battled [[Brock's Marshtomp]] and lost.

In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Drew]] revealed he {{pkmn2|caught}} and trained an Absol for the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was first used in the [[Appeal|Appeals Round]]. In ''[[AG182|Thinning the Hoard!]]'' and ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]'', it and {{p|Flygon}} were used during a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against {{an|May}}, who used {{TP|May|Combusken}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}. In the end, Drew lost too many points, resulting in May advancing to the next round.

In the original timeline of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a {{m|Hypnosis|hypnotized}} [[Damos]] commanded four Absol to attack {{OBP|Arceus|M12}} with {{m|Shock Wave}}. When Ash and {{ashfr}} traveled to the past to prevent this, [[Marcus]], the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Absol again to attack Arceus.

In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Astrid]] used an Absol that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol against [[Alain]] and {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}, but it was defeated. In ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', it was used in a battle against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, which resulted in Absol winning. In ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', it had a rematch with {{p|Hawlucha}} during the [[Lumiose Conference]], which resulted in a loss for Absol.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', {{OBP|Magnus|XY028}} used an Absol to battle [[Diantha]] and her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, but it was soon defeated by Gardevoir's {{m|Moonblast}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'' and ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}-possessed {{an|Lusamine}} ordered her Absol to Ash and {{ashcl}}. {{an|Gladion}} stayed to battle Absol with his Pokémon before Nihilego was defeated.

In ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]'', [[Goh]] caught an Absol to save it from being hit by an eruption of boiling water on [[Mt. Chimney]]. It has since made further appearances in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] captured an Absol after [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Melodi]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, and {{TRT}}'s {{MTR}} got stolen. Absol was eventually returned to its rightful owner after Ash, Team Rocket, and Melodi reunited with their Pokémon and some of J's minions were arrested.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

An Absol appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', the [[Pokédex]] image of an Absol was displayed.

Three Absol appeared in a picture in ''[[JN064|Absol Absolved!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG107|Absol|May's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. Absol live in steep mountainous regions, and rarely venture down into areas inhabited by humans, but should an Absol be seen by humans, it is said that catastrophe is soon to follow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY028|Absol|Serena's Pokédex|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. When disasters are detected with its horn, Absol comes down from the mountains to warn people.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN064|Absol|Goh's Rotom Phone|Absol, the Disaster Pokémon. A {{t|Dark}} type. Absol appears when it senses a disaster is about to happen. As a result, people mistake it for a catastrophic omen.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
An Absol briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Sidney]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Absol Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Y Solsol Mega Absol.png|thumb|left|180px|Mega Absol in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic===
An Absol appeared in ''[[PRV4|Mission Complete]]'' as one of the Pokémon [[Kincaid]] controlled.

===Movie adaptations===
An Absol under the ownership of [[Astrid]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Absol debuted in ''[[PS215|Assaulted by Pelipper II]]''. It first appears to {{adv|Ruby}}, who shudders in fear immediately. Absol is also present in the feud between {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}.

===={{chap|X & Y}}====
In [[PS583]], {{adv|Y}} encountered an Absol on {{rt|15|Kalos}} and battled him in order to capture a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution. He made no attempt to resist her efforts and let himself be captured after Y asked him to help battle Team Flare, which he was nicknamed Solsol. Later, he was given an [[Absolite]], enabling him to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Absol.

===={{chap|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}====
Absol reappears at the start of this chapter, where it was perched atop of a building, foreshadowing another disaster coming to Hoenn. It later appeared in front of [[Gabby and Ty]], warning them of the upcoming disaster, and has the two ride on its back to head off to somewhere else.

===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns an Absol as a puck in [[ABM12]].

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Absol is one of [[Koya]]'s main Pokémon. It is used in his battles at the {{si|Pokémon League}}, and in subsequent battles against [[Team Galactic]]. It first appeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
Absol appeared in ''[[GRT4|Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!]]''. When it first saw [[Ginji]]'s scar, it was scared of him because [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] told it that Ginji will destroy the world, but after Ginji explained that he is going to see {{p|Ninetales}} to find out the truth, Absol tells him that everyone thinks that it's causing the natural disasters and that they don't like it because of that misunderstanding. It then helps Ginji and {{OBP|Mudkip|Ginji's Rescue Team}} in their battle against {{p|Articuno}}. It appears again in ''[[GRT6|Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!]]'' where it, along with several other Pokémon, help Ginji, Mudkip, [[Team A.C.T.|Tyranitar, Charizard, and Alakazam]] defeat {{p|Groudon}}.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Toki]] has an Absol nicknamed Absō.

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

==In the TFG==
One Absol figure has been released.
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Absol|8}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Absol appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: An {{DL|List of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team characters|Absol}} trails the rescue team around the [[Frosty Forest]] and confronts them after the defeat of {{p|Articuno}}. Absol is initially suspicious of the {{player}} and partner from the beginning but eventually decides to join the rescue team and helps in the journey up [[Mt. Freeze]].
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Absol returns as a friend of Ninetales, who will be recruited at the same time as Ninetales. Absol will reference the player and the partner from Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team as well as having an "adventure" with them.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=152|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It sharply senses even subtle changes in the sky and the land to predict natural disasters. It is a long-lived Pokémon that has a life-span of 100 years.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom-bringer.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=209|label1={{gameabbrev4|Pt}}:|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Rumored to sense danger with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It has the ability to foretell natural disasters. Its life span is over a hundred years.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=216|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Rumored to sense disasters with its horn, it became a target. It fled deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It appears from deep in the mountains to warn people about upcoming disasters it has sensed with its horn.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=009|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn|num2=159}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It senses coming disasters and appears before people only to warn them of impending danger.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It appears when it senses an impending natural disaster. As a result, it was mistaken as a doom bringer.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Omega Ruby|entry=Every time Absol appears before people, it is followed by a disaster such as an earthquake or a tidal wave. As a result, it came to be known as the disaster Pokémon.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=Absol has the ability to foretell the coming of natural disasters. It lives in a harsh, rugged mountain environment. This Pokémon very rarely ventures down from the mountains.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=245|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=322|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Long ago, superstitions were spread about it, saying it brought disaster. This fed a hatred of it, and it was driven deep into the mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Although it's said to bring disaster, in actuality, this Pokémon possesses a calm disposition and warns people of any crises that loom.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=The only thing unlucky about Absol is its appearance. It protects fields and warns people of disaster, so one ought to be grateful for it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=The elderly call it the disaster Pokémon and detest it, but interest in its power to predict disasters is on the rise.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Absol}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=When this Pokémon whips the winglike fur on its back as though beating its wings, it sends an intimidating aura flying at its opponents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=As the energy of Mega Evolution fills it, its fur bristles. What you see on its back are not true wings, and this Pokémon isn't able to fly.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Normally, it dislikes fighting, so it really hates changing to this form for battles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It converts the energy from Mega Evolution into an intimidating aura. Fainthearted people expire from shock at the sight of it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Crown Tundra|num1=107}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Swift as the wind, Absol races through fields and mountains. Its curved, bow-like horn is acutely sensitive to the warning signs of natural disasters.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Because of this Pokémon's ability to detect danger, people mistook Absol as a bringer of doom.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}

===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|120|Hoenn}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Grand Underground]] - [[Rocky Caves]], [[Big Bluff Cavern]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/NA|gen=III}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 58, Forever Level 8, Pair Trozei, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Frosty Forest]]{{tt|*|Automatically recruited upon completion}}, [[Northwind Field]] (28F-29F), [[Western Cave]] (40F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Panula Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Crystal Crossing]] (B8F-B13F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Crystal Crossing]] (B8F-B13F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Altru Building]], [[Altru Tower]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] (Normal Mode B, Advanced Mode C)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Granite Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Rasp Cavern]], [[Dark Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: [[World Axle - B2F]] (Post-ending), Hauntyard: All{{tt|*|Darkrai encounter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Frenzy Square#Guard the Fort!|Frenzy Square: Guard the Fort!]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sky-High Ruins#Stage 5|Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] (Center Boss, Back)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Pinsir Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Ruins of Remembrance]], {{DL|Ruins of Remembrance|Aurus Island Illumina Spot}}Level 2}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|color={{orange color}}|area=Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Scout ({{mas|Sidney}}'s)}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Dark}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Spite Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center 5th Anniversary Wish Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|April 25 to May 18, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol|Japanese|Japan|5|September 9, 2003|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Pokémon Stamp Ruby and Sapphire Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Spite Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Spite Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire Promotion Wish Absol|English|United States|35|July 10 to 11, 2004|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions (Generation III)#Wish Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Absol|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Absol|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Absol}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Dark
|event1=Ganlon Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=50
|event2=Salac Berry|event2type=Berry|event2rar=50
|oras1=Life Orb|oras1type=None|oras1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=130
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=75}}

=====Mega Absol=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Dark
|HP=65
|Attack=150
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=60
|Speed=115}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=0
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|dark=yes
|newpsychic=1}}

===Learnset===
Absol is available in {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} Version 1.3.0+ and {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|5|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Night Slash|Dark|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|50|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|55|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM08|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM09|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM48|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Assurance|Dark|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM69|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM94|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM95|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM97|Brutal Swing|Dark|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR09|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR13|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR28|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR29|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR34|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR39|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR49|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR53|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR60|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR75|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR95|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM78|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM79|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM93|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM96|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM98|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}} {{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}} {{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}} {{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}} {{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}} {{MSP|551|Sandile}}{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|554G|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}} {{MSP|555G|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|725|Litten}}{{MSP|726|Torracat}}{{MSP|727|Incineroar}}{{MSP|744|Rockruff}}{{MSP|745|Lycanroc}} {{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|745D|Lycanroc}}{{MSP|819|Skwovet}}{{MSP|820|Greedent}}{{MSP|835|Yamper}}{{MSP|836|Boltund}} {{MSP|877|Morpeko}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|133|Eevee}}{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|196|Espeon}} {{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|470|Leafeon}}{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}{{MSP|700|Sylveon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|263|Zigzagoon}} {{MSP|263G|Zigzagoon}}{{MSP|264|Linoone}}{{MSP|264G|Linoone}}{{MSP|862|Obstagoon}}{{MSP|449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}} {{MSP|759|Stufful}}{{MSP|760|Bewear}}{{MSP|766|Passimian}}{{MSP|813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP|814|Raboot}}{{MSP|815|Cinderace}} {{MSP|831|Wooloo}}{{MSP|832|Dubwool}}|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|026A|Raichu}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|052A|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}} {{MSP|053A|Persian}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}{{MSP|815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|428|Lopunny}}{{MSP|517|Munna}}{{MSP|518|Musharna}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|678|Meowstic}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|322|Numel}}{{MSP/BDSP|323|Camerupt}}{{MSP/BDSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP/BDSP|399|Bidoof}}{{MSP/BDSP|400|Bibarel}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|235|Smeargle}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|325|Spoink}}{{MSP/BDSP|326|Grumpig}}{{MSP/BDSP|428|Lopunny}}|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|197|Umbreon}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|034|Nidoking}}{{MSP/BDSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP/BDSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP/BDSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP/BDSP|464|Rhyperior}}|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|85|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|359|Absol}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5||}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP/BDSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP/BDSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP/BDSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/BDSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP/BDSP|162|Furret}} {{MSP/BDSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/BDSP|273|Seedot}}{{MSP/BDSP|274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/BDSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/BDSP|289|Slaking}} {{MSP/BDSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP/BDSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP/BDSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP/BDSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP/BDSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP/BDSP|432|Purugly}} {{MSP/BDSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP/BDSP|435|Skuntank}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/BDSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP/BDSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP/BDSP|203|Girafarig}}{{MSP/BDSP|234|Stantler}}{{MSP/BDSP|325|Spoink}} {{MSP/BDSP|326|Grumpig}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|—|20||'''|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|40|95|20|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Laser Focus|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|III=event|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Absol|3|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=event}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Absol|Dark|Dark|3}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Dark|ndex=359|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=6.8
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=I'm here to fight off natural disasters!
|P2=I feel weak... My remaining HP is just half...
|P3=I fear the worst... I cannot prevail against disasters...
|PL=I've leveled up! I feel empowered to fight disasters!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|fieldpower=3
|field=Cut
|loop=5
|MinEXP=106
|MaxEXP=146
|num=200
|browser=Absol attacks using confusing copies. Its scythe can cut through anything.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=256
|browser=It launches {{m|Dark Pulse|dark pulses}} and {{m|Razor Wind|gusts of dark wind}} to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=4
|num=285
|pastnum=199
|browser=It sends gusts of dark wind to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|walk=1.38
|hp=52
|attack=79
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|Pad=Absol is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Absol's Hurdle Bounce}} in the [[Granite Zone]].
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|num=033
|mega=1
|stone=Absolite
|min=60
|max=135
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
|megaspeedup=8
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-right to lower-left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359
|hatch=10 km{{tt|*|7 km between January 15 - 29, 2019 only}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Absol
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=163|attack=246|defense=120
|fast={{m|Psycho Cut}}, {{m|Snarl}}
|special={{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Payback}}{{tt|*|From April 12, 2021 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=359|pdex=204
|dex=People say that Absol can predict all sorts of disasters with its horn. It seemed to be protecting you just as much as it was protecting [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]].}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-1
|type1=Dark
|pictype=art
|no1=359
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark}}

===Forms===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=359Absol
|name1=Absol
|type1-1=Dark
|forme1=Absol
|loc1=Default
|item1=Absolite
|sprite2=359Absol-Mega
|type1-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Absol
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Absolite
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=359|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/8/Mega|ndex=359}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|359|Absol}}

==Trivia==
* Absol's locations in many games support its description of appearing where disasters occur:
** In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Absol appears on {{rt|213|Sinnoh}}, which is close to [[Lake Valor]], which was drained by Team Galactic.
** In {{v2|Platinum}}, Absol appears on [[Mt. Coronet]] in places that one can first access when heading to the [[Spear Pillar]], before Giratina is released by Team Galactic.
** In {{2v2|Black|White}}, Absol can be found at the [[Giant Chasm]], a place where disasters are said to befall Trainers, and {{rt|13|Unova}}, 13 being known as an unlucky number. Indeed, {{game3|Black and White|two years later|s 2}}, the Giant Chasm is where Team Plasma makes its stand.
** In {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, Absol can be found in [[Tapu Village]], which was destroyed years earlier by {{p|Tapu Bulu}}.
** In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Absol can be found in the [[Altru Building]] and [[Altru Tower]], from which [[Team Dim Sun]] plans to take control of all Pokémon in the region.
* Mega Absol is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 565.
* Absol was the last answer to the [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]].
* Absol is the only non-[[Legendary Pokémon]] featured on the box art for {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Absol and {{p|Togepi}} are the only non-{{type|Flying}} Pokémon that can have {{a|Super Luck}} as their Ability.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Absol}}
Absol is most likely based on the {{wp|Bai Ze}} (白澤) of {{wp|Chinese mythology}}, whose name literally translates to "white marsh." It is generally described as a white beast, distinguished by having one or two horns on its head. Considered to be an intelligent beast, Bai Ze is gifted with the ability to understand human speech and the knowledge on the forms and habits of 11,520 types of supernatural creatures in the world. In legend, Bai Ze shared its knowledge to the Yellow Emperor, which was subsequently compiled in a book called ''Bai Ze Tu''. Few of its supposed fragments survive today. In Japan, it is known as the ''hakutaku'' (白沢). In a related legend, a similar creature known as the ''kutabe'' predicted that a plague would sweep through the {{wp|Toyama Prefecture}} of Japan. It is also sometimes said to have an extra eye on their head or back, which may be represented by the oval that appears on Absol's forehead.

Absol's head is modeled after a ''{{wp|Taijitu}}'' symbol. Absol's humanized face and feline appearance may also be a homage to the {{wp|sphinx}}. Its scythe-shaped tail and horn suggest a resemblance to the Western personified depiction of {{wp|Death (personification)|Death}}, who is related to destiny and disaster. It may have also been inspired by the {{wp|black cat}} superstition.

Mega Absol's wings and elongated hair give it the appearance of an {{wp|angel}}, with its wings also being reminiscent of Greek portrayals of sphinxes and furthering the connection to sphinxes noted above. It also resembles a {{wp|lamassu}}, an Assyrian creature with a human's head, wings, and sometimes with the body of a lion. The lamassu was a protective spirit, much how Absol attempts to warn people of danger.
====Name origin====
Absol may be a combination of the prefix ''ab-'' (away from) and ''sol'' (Latin for ''sun''; referring to its {{t|Dark}} type or a {{wp|solar eclipse}}, which many cultures considered a sign of impending disaster or {{wp|end time}}s). It may also include ''absolute'', ''absolve'' (to free from guilt or blame; referring to how it's misunderstood and undeserving of its negative reputation). It may also be a reference to ''{{wp|Absalom}}'' (a biblical figure in Judaism whose name means ''father of peace'' but who is also associated with vanity, rebellion, and bad luck).

Its Japanese name may contain 物騒 ''bussō'' (dangerous).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Dark
|ja=アブソル ''Absol''|jameaning=Possibly from {{tt|物騒 ''bussō''|dangerous}}, {{tt|''ab-''|Prefix meaning away}} and {{tt|''sol''|Latin for sun}}, or ''{{tt|absolute|complete, unchanging}}'', ''{{tt|absolve|to free from guilt or blame}}'', or ''{{wp|Absalom}}''
|fr=Absol|frmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Absol|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Absol|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Absol|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=앱솔 ''Absol''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_yue=阿勃梭魯 ''Ábuhtsōlóuh''|zh_yuemeaning=Same as Mandarin name
|zh_cmn=阿勃梭魯 / 阿勃梭鲁 ''Ābósuōlǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|hi=एब्सोल ''Absol''|himeaning=Transliteration of English name
|th=แอบโซล ''Aepson''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==Notes==
<references/>

==External links==

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[[de:Absol]]
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[[ja:アブソル]]
[[zh:阿勃梭鲁]]

Talk:JN073

2022-02-05T18:58:43Z

KrspaceT: Created page with "So watching it dubbed..it implies that there are multiple Falinks groups in the episode. Goh and Ash note that 'that group' isn't as in synch, implying that the other times we..."

So watching it dubbed..it implies that there are multiple Falinks groups in the episode. Goh and Ash note that 'that group' isn't as in synch, implying that the other times we see Falinks doing things like beating the Boldore or scaling trees were other, more in synch groups. Anyone else see that? --[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 18:58, 5 February 2022 (UTC)

Misty's Corsola

2022-01-09T03:51:06Z

KrspaceT: /* Original series */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Water|
type2=Rock|
ball=Lure|
trainername=Misty|
pokemonname=Corsola|
jtrainername=カスミ|
jpokemonname=サニーゴ|
tmtrainername=Kasumi|
tmpokemonname=Sunnygo|
image=[[File:Misty Corsola.png|250px]] |
caption=Misty's Corsola |
location=[[Yellow Rock Isle]] |
epnum=EP213|
epname=A Corsola Caper!|
prevonum=222|
noevo=incap |
current=[[Party|With Misty]]|
enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[EP213]]-[[AG044]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[SM102]]-present)|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Misty's Corsola''' (Japanese: '''カスミのサニーゴ''' ''Kasumi's Sunnygo'') was the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{an|Misty}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Johto]] [[region]], and her eighth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Misty and Corsola OS.png|thumb|left|220px|Corsola and Misty]]
{{an|Misty}} was determined to catch a Corsola after meeting [[Professor Elm]]'s Corsola in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''. In ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', the group met a family in [[Megi City]] who raised Corsola to make jewelry out of their shed horns. However, a {{pkmn2|wild}} Corsola came along and invaded the nests looking for a friend, causing the other Corsola in the area to flee. Eventually, all of the Corsola were recovered and Misty {{pkmn2|caught}} the wild Corsola with the [[Lure Ball]] she received from [[Kurt]].

[[File:EP213.png|thumb|220px|Corsola often tackles others when trying to be friendly]]
Corsola was used shortly after in the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament. It was first used in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' to help a young Trainer by the name of [[Marcellus]] {{pkmn|training|train}} his {{p|Remoraid}}. He defeated Corsola and caused Remoraid to [[Evolution|evolve]] into an {{p|Octillery}}. Later, Corsola defeated a {{p|Seaking}}, advancing Misty past the preliminary round.

In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', Corsola was used in Misty's first round battle against {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} and his {{p|Qwilfish}}. Corsola took a lot of damage in the battle, but eventually, Qwilfish used {{m|Take Down}} and got itself trapped in Corsola's horns. Corsola then fired a close-range {{m|Spike Cannon}}, knocking Qwilfish out. In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', Corsola was called out in the third round to battle [[Trinity]] and her {{p|Gyarados}}, who had defeated {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} earlier. Corsola started off countering an attack with Mirror Coat, but it backfired this time when Gyarados fired {{m|Hyper Beam}} and overpowered Corsola's attack. Corsola dived under the water and fired Spike Cannon, which knocked Gyarados out. Trinity next sent out {{p|Chinchou}}. Due to Corsola being tired from the last battle and being confused by Chinchou's {{m|Confuse Ray}}, it was quickly defeated, knocking Misty out of the tournament.

In ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]'', Corsola was used in a battle against [[Sakura]] and her {{p|Espeon}}. The battle started off with a collision of Tackle attacks. Espeon then went in for a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Espeon quickly got the favor of the battle, but Corsola, on the other hand, used {{m|Recover}} and followed up with Spike Cannon, seizing a win for Misty.

In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', Corsola was used to challenge [[Dorian]], the Leader of the Coastline Gym. Corsola was initially overwhelmed by Dorian's {{p|Mantine}} using its speed to attack and dodge all of Corsola's moves. Misty had Corsola use Recover, which allowed Corsola to get enough strength to hit Mantine with its Spike Cannon and Tackle, knocking it out.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and [[Pokemon Chronicles]]====
In ''[[HS05|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', Misty used Corsola in her Gym battle against [[Sakura]] and her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon started off with a Tackle that made a direct hit. Corsola hit back with Spike Cannon, which Espeon dodged by jumping into the water. Espeon jumped out with a Swift attack, hitting Corsola hard. Corsola used Recover and then hit Espeon with a Tackle. Espeon jumped off the wall, and dodged the Spike Cannon that Corsola sent at it. Espeon then used Tackle, followed by {{m|Psybeam}}, [[Fainting|knocking out]] Corsola, making Sakura the winner.
[[File:Misty and Corsola SM.png|thumb|250px|Corsola and Misty in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'']]
Corsola was also used during a battle against [[Georgio]]'s {{p|Delcatty}} in ''[[HS11|A Date With Delcatty]]''. The battle started with Delcatty hitting Corsola with {{m|Double-Edge}}, but Corsola countered quickly with a Tackle attack. Then Delcatty used another Double-Edge and proceeded to use {{m|Iron Tail}} while dodging Spike Canon in the process. Delcatty later used {{m|Double Team}} to disorient Corsola, rendering its Spike Canon unsuccessful before using {{m|Ice Beam}} to land another hit. Despite this, Misty was able to turn things around by commanding Corsola to use Recover to heal itself. After that, Corsola used a combination of Spike Canon and Tackle to knock Delcatty out, leaving Misty as the winner of the battle.

In ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'', Misty brought Corsola with her during her trip to the [[Mirage Kingdom]] in [[Hoenn]]. When Misty, [[Max]], and {{an|May}} were confronted by [[Colonel Hansen]]'s {{p|Shedinja}}, Misty had Corsola use Spike Cannon against it, which had no effect due to its {{a|Wonder Guard}} [[Ability]]. Shedinja then used {{m|Solar Beam}} to send the group flying.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', Corsola accompanied Misty to [[Alola]]. It was sent out to check out the jewelry on offer in a jewelry shop, but it became scared upon seeing the Corsola branches on sale.

===Personality and characteristics===
Corsola has a joyous personality, much like [[Misty's Togepi]]. It is also very sociable, and has a good relationship with Misty's other Pokémon. Corsola has a particularly powerful Tackle, but it often rams other Pokémon when trying to be friendly.

===Moves used===
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==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
Corsola appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]] as one of the Pokémon the player needs to get back from {{TRT}}.

==In the TCG==
Corsola was featured in the TCG as one of {{an|Misty}}'s Pokémon. The following is a list of cards named '''Misty's Corsola'''.

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{{cardlist/footer|Water}}

==Trivia==
* Corsola is {{an|Misty}}'s only Pokémon to be kept inside a [[Poké Ball]] variant.
* Corsola is the only Pokémon that Misty is seen battling onscreen to capture.
* Corsola has had the longest absence of any Pokémon belonging to a main character in the main series, with a gap of 723 episodes between its appearances in ''[[AG044|The Princess and the Togepi]]'' and ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]''.

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Ash Ketchum

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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.

He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[starter Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]].

He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun of the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]."

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==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Younger Ash XY.png|thumb|250px|Young Ash]]
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in a forest while looking for {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He brought some [[wild Pokémon]] out of the rain and found them some shelter in a tree trunk. Ash's happiness about that moment made him think about how much he wanted to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

[[JN001|At the age of six]], Ash learned that {{an|Professor Oak}} would be holding a Pokémon Summer Camp, and eagerly asked his mother {{Delia}} if he could attend. Seeing her son's enthusiasm, she signed him up but also told him that she had things to do outside of home during the day the camp would take place, so he would have to get himself there in time on his own. Unfortunately for Ash, he ended up breaking his alarm clock in his sleep and overslept, missing the camp.

[[XY007|Later]], Ash managed to attend another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camps. One day, another camper named {{an|Serena}} got lost in the forest and wounded her leg after getting startled by a {{p|Poliwag}}. Ash, who was looking for the Poliwag, came to her rescue and wrapped a handkerchief around the wounded knee to brace it. He then helped her up and guided her out of the forest.

In ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]'', Ash recalled a day when he was about to start his [[Pokémon journey]]. He and [[Gary Oak]] both fished out an old, rusty {{i|Poké Ball}}, which snagged on both their lines. After arguing about who would keep it, they broke it in two, each keeping one half as a reminder of that day.

====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', 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 a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike.

Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} his first Pokémon, a {{AP|Caterpie}}, in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''.

In ''Showdown in Pewter City'', Ash decided to compete in the [[Indigo League|Pokémon League]] regional championships by earning [[Badge]]s from [[Gym Leader]]s across the [[Kanto]] region. Ash fought {{an|Brock}}, the {{gy|Pewter}} Gym Leader, in a [[Pokémon battle]] and lost easily. During his [[rematch]], Ash nearly defeated Brock but refused to give the final blow due to the intervention of Brock's {{brocksib|younger siblings}}. Touched by Ash's kindness to Pokémon and with the return of his estranged father, {{ka|Flint}}, Brock decided to go with Ash and pursue his dream of being the world's best {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} and gave Ash the {{Badge|Boulder}}.

In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master.

In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by its former trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught it.

Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven.

In ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'', Ash and his friends were swept away onto [[Pokémon Land]], located on the [[Island of the Giant Pokémon]], after a group of {{p|Gyarados}} triggered a cyclone using {{m|Dragon Rage}}. Four of Ash's Pokémon, including Pikachu, had gone missing during the chaos, but they found their way back to him the following day. Ash and the others took a ferry back to the mainland from ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'' to ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]''.

Many of Ash's first Gym Badges were given to him merely out of gratitude for his assistance, rather than claiming an actual victory in battle over the Gym Leaders. Of the first five Gym Badges that had been given to Ash in Kanto, only [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{Badge|Thunder}} in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'' was earned from a victory in battle.

Ash's troubles were not made any easier when his Charmander, after evolving into a Charmeleon, and then a Charizard, grew too powerful and refused to listen to him until [[EP105|Ash could prove himself]].

Over time, Ash's dedication to his goal paid off. After earning his first eight Badges, Ash went on to compete in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], advancing to the fifth round - one further than Gary - and ending up in the Top 16, his defeat coming in the form of his Charizard refusing to battle for him.
[[File:Ash Orange League Hall of Fame.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]]]]
Following Ash's defeat in the Indigo League, Professor Oak asked him to travel to [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago]] to retrieve the [[GS Ball]] from a [[Pokémon Professor]] named {{prof|Ivy}}. While in the Orange Archipelago, Ash learned of the Orange Crew, an elite group of Trainers not unlike Gym Leaders, that provided challenges for Trainers to overcome in the [[Orange League]]. After Brock decided to stay with Professor Ivy and help her with her work, Ash and Misty were joined by an enthusiastic [[Pokémon watcher]] named [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Ash, Misty, and Tracey traversed the Orange Islands on the back of a lost {{AP|Lapras}}. Ash caught the Lapras during this time. He eventually defeated the four members of the Orange Crew and finally won the Orange League by triumphing over the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]], {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. Before leaving the Orange Archipelago, Ash managed to find his Lapras's pod and {{pkmn2|released}} it back into the wild.

Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash discovered that Brock had returned due to some unknown incident that left the aspiring Pokémon Breeder in dread of even hearing Professor Ivy's name. Meanwhile, Tracey stayed at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] as Professor Oak's assistant, and Brock rejoined Ash and Misty. After his victory in the Orange League, Ash encountered Gary again, and after being defeated in a one-on-one battle, he learned that his rival had been training hard to participate in the [[Silver Conference]] in [[Johto]].

Excited at the prospect of meeting new Pokémon and facing Gary again, Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} left for the Johto [[region]] to collect eight Badges from the Gym Leaders in the Johto region and compete in the [[Johto League]]. Much like his travels through Kanto, Ash, Misty, and Brock impacted the many people and Pokémon they met along the way (one of them being [[Kurt]], to whom Ash delivered the GS Ball).

In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Ash competed in the [[Grass Tournament]] with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. He lost in the final round to [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}}.

Ash, along with Misty, competed in the [[Whirl Cup]] in the [[Whirl Islands]], with Ash placing in the Top 16. He was defeated by Misty in a 3-on-3; Misty ended up losing in the next round. Ash, along with [[Ritchie]], then helped save {{jo|Silver}}, a child {{p|Lugia}}, and its parent, from the evil machinations of Team Rocket.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
[[File:Ash and friends AG.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash with his ''Ruby and Sapphire'' traveling companions]]
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], Brock rejoined the group when he saved them from a flock of angry {{p|Taillow}} and their {{AP|leader|Taillow}}. From that point onward, Ash journeyed through Hoenn with one old friend and two new friends, collecting Gym Badges in much the same fashion as before. Once May set her sights on becoming a [[Top Coordinator]], Ash supported her whenever he could while maintaining his focus on winning Badges. During these journeys, Ash and his friends ended up being entwined in the plots of the region's two rivaling [[villainous team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s unintentional help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]
Following Ash's victory over the Battle Frontier, May set her sights on [[Pokémon Contest]]s in the Johto region and traveled there while Max returned home to Petalburg City in Hoenn. After encountering and battling his old rival, Gary (who has now become a Pokémon researcher), and learning of a new region with new Pokémon, Ash decided to leave for the [[Sinnoh]] region to earn the Gym Badges available there. Like before, he took only Pikachu with him at first but brought his {{AP|Aipom}} along when she snuck onto the ship Ash was leaving on. While Brock did not directly accompany Ash to Sinnoh, he did meet with him while there and traveled with him through Sinnoh as he had for Kanto, Johto, and Hoenn. This time, they were accompanied by another aspiring [[Pokémon Coordinator]] named {{an|Dawn}}. Ash enthusiastically supported Dawn in her endeavors to become a Top Coordinator. Unlike May, he watched all of Dawn's Contests without being distracted by the need to train. Just as he supported Dawn in her Contests, she supported him in his Gym battles. She would even go as far as dressing up as a cheerleader with her Pokémon sometimes and cheer for him.

While traveling through Sinnoh, Ash formed a heated rivalry with a Trainer named [[Paul]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Paul would constantly put him down and the two often argued over their nearly opposite training styles. While Paul was harsh, distant, and sometimes plain cruel to his Pokémon, Ash insisted that the best way to raise Pokémon was through patience, caring, and friendship. Their rivalry came to a head after they competed in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition|Tournament]] together, when Paul released his {{AP|Chimchar}} after it failed to meet his expectations. Ash then decided to take in the Chimp Pokémon and promised to make it strong using his philosophy. Although Ash always considered himself on par with him, Paul often bested him in battles as his Pokémon were very powerful, only keeping Pokémon that were naturally very strong. Ash's Pokémon, while strong in their own right, did not yet equal. This came to a devastating defeat at [[Lake Acuity]] for Ash, losing a Full Battle while only knocking out two of Paul's Pokémon. Ash recognized that he had to take Paul more seriously and cautiously in the future.
[[File:Ash Wallace Cup.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash in the Wallace Cup]]
[[File:Hearthome Collection Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash in the Hearthome Collection]]
While in Sinnoh, Ash competed in two Pokémon Contests, once in [[Jubilife City]] and a second time in the [[Wallace Cup]] upon [[Wallace]]'s recommendation. He also competed against several [[Pokémon Stylist]]s in the [[Hearthome Collection]] fashion show in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where he ended up in third place, winning the Unique Award for his original performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash as a {{tc|Baron}} at the [[Battle Chateau]]]]
In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Ash arrived at the Kalos region with Alexa, first visiting [[Lumiose City]], where he parted ways with the journalist and tried to challenge the [[Lumiose Gym]] at Prism Tower. He was forcibly ejected from the tower when the computerized security system, later revealed to be the [[Clembot]], found out that he didn't have any Kalos Badges. He was rescued by {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Ash brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to {{an|Professor Sycamore}}, who told Ash about an additional stage of Pokémon evolution he was researching called [[Mega Evolution]]. Assisted by Pikachu and Froakie, Ash calmed down an angry {{p|Garchomp}} belonging to Sycamore that was attacking Lumiose City. Ash saw a Mega Evolved Pokémon for the first time when a Mega {{p|Blaziken}} saved him and Pikachu from falling off of Prism Tower. Froakie then allowed itself to be captured by Ash, and Clemont and Bonnie started to travel with Ash.

Ash won his first Kalos Badge, the {{badge|Bug}}, after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her journey to reunite with him, although he initially did not remember the two of them meeting. Ash and Serena learn that Clemont was the Lumiose Gym Leader, who was exiled from his Gym by his own invention. They help Clemont face Clembot, and after the issue was resolved, the two boys promised to battle after Ash fulfilled the original conditions set by Clembot (even if it was no longer necessary), to earn four Badges. With that, the group set off on their journey again. During their travels, they occasionally met the ninja boy [[Sanpei]], whose presence always led to progress in Froakie's (and later {{p|Frogadier}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s) strength.

Ash briefly traveled with the {{gy|Shalour}} Gym Leader {{an|Korrina}} to discover more about Mega Evolution and [[Mega Stone]]s.

Ash and his friends later attended Professor Sycamore's [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], where they met the trio of {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, and {{an|Trevor}}, with whom the group started a friendly rivalry with. In Ash's case, his rivalry would mainly be with Trevor and Tierno as Serena and Shauna pursued [[Pokémon Showcase]]s.

During their journey, Ash caught a lost and traumatized {{p|Goomy}}, which he raised into a {{p|Sliggoo}}, and later, a powerful {{AP|Goodra}}. After earning his fourth Gym Badge, Ash eventually faced Clemont in their promised Gym Battle, and won with Goodra's help, gaining his fifth Badge. Later, Ash and friends came across Goodra's [[Kalos Route 14|old home]], where they discovered it was taken over by a {{an|Florges}} and her companions. After saving Goodra's swamp from Team Rocket while simultaneously solving the issue concerning Florges, Ash left Goodra in the wetlands so it could act as the protector of its swamp and the Pokémon living in it. Some time afterward, when Ash reached [[Laverre City]] to challenge the [[Laverre Gym|Gym]], he made a new rival in [[Sawyer]], a novice trainer hailing from Hoenn. Along the way, Ash would also support Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen and gave her some helpful advice when she eventually lost, telling her that losing is simply another step towards victory.

Later in their journeys, Ash and friends reached [[Anistar City]] and, together with Professor Sycamore, they met the Gym Leader, [[Olympia]]. She revealed his Frogadier's past as a Froakie from before meeting Ash and a glimpse of Frogadier's, his friend's, Sycamore's, Team Rocket's, and his fate, indicating that they would all play a vital role in Kalos's future. Ash challenged her to a [[Double Battle]], which he won using Frogadier and {{AP|Talonflame}}.

Shortly after, the group came across a mysterious Pokémon, dubbed [[Squishy]] by Bonnie, who was being pursued relentlessly by the villainous team [[Team Flare]], prompting the group to put it under their protective custody. Some time afterward, Ash and his friends got involved in a conflict in Sanpei's [[Ninja Village|hometown]], which led to Frogadier evolving into Greninja, as well as achieving [[Bond Phenomenon]] for the first time. During another confrontation with Team Flare in [[Terminus Cave]], Ash learned Bond Phenomenon came at a cost, as he was able to share Greninja's senses, but also share its pain.

Later on, Ash met up with [[Alain]], who became intrigued by Greninja's Bond Phenomenon and requested to battle Ash. Ash put up a decent fight but eventually lost. After his loss against Alain, Ash and Greninja began training to perfect Greninja's new form. Ash and Greninja later had a rematch with Alain and a battle against Diantha, during the latter Greninja even managed to reach its final Ash-Greninja form. Despite their training, the two were unsuccessful to master the transformation as Ash passed out during both battles from exhaustion from using the form.

After losing a rematch with Sawyer, in which Greninja even failed to transform, Ash began feeling doubtful of his ability to master the transformation. His confidence was shaken further after brutally losing to [[Wulfric]], the [[Snowbelle Gym]] Leader. After seeing how badly Greninja got hurt during their battle and blaming himself for the loss, a depressed Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] by himself. After an argument with Serena, Ash was able to get back to his old self. He later met up with Greninja, and while trying to save a wild {{p|Spewpa}}, the two were able to perfect Bond Phenomenon. With Greninja's Ash-Greninja form perfected, Ash was able to defeat Wulfric in a rematch, earning him his final Kalos Gym Badge and qualifying him for participation in the [[Lumiose Conference]].

After returning to Lumiose City, Ash entered the Lumiose Conference. Following several notable victories, Ash had Goodra rejoin his team for his semi-final battle against Sawyer. After a narrow victory in, Ash managed to defeat Sawyer and reach the finals of the Conference, marking his first appearance in the finals of a Pokémon League; where he would face Alain. On the night before the final battle, he and his friends learned more about the Ash-Greninja transformation. In the finals of the Lumiose Conference, Ash and Alain started a back and forth battle that eventually came down to Alain's Mega Charizard X against Ash's Greninja in its Ash-Greninja form. After a fierce battle, Greninja was defeated, causing Ash to end up as the Runner-Up of the Lumiose Conference. Ash showed great sincerity and principle following the battle, shaking Alain's hand regardless of the result.

[[File:Ash and Pokémon captured.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Pokémon captured by Team Flare]]
During the closing ceremony of the conference, Team Flare began their final operation, using the power of the blue {{p|Zygarde}} {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Core}} [[Z2]] to cause massive roots to destroy parts of Lumiose City. Ash and his Pokémon were ultimately abducted by Team Flare and were taken captive at the top of Prism Tower, as [[Lysandre]] intended to use Ash and Greninja's Bond Phenomenon for his plans by using Team Flare's Mega Evolution energy ray to control them. However, upon hearing Pikachu's voice, Ash resisted the machine's influence, even getting Greninja to do the same thing. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash and Greninja broke free from their bindings by using Bond Phenomenon. Ash and Alain soon engaged in a battle against Lysandre, and ultimately managed to defeat him. When Ash later heard about the [[Giant Rock]], he met up with the rest to combat it. Thanks to everyone's combined effort, [[Chespie]] was saved from the Giant Rock. Squishy and Z2 ultimately destroyed the creature, before the two Zygarde left.

Following the crisis, Ash helped Alain and Serena resolve their issues and bade farewell to his rivals. Later, after dropping Goodra off at the wetlands again, the group came across [[Xerosic]], one of Team Flare's Scientists. Ash, his Greninja, and his friends and the gang were ultimately able to foil Xerosic's plans and hand him over to Officer Jenny. The group soon reunited with Squishy and Z2, who requested Greninja's help to obliterate the remaining negative energy left by Team Flare's crisis. Knowing this was for the sake of Kalos, Ash bade farewell to Greninja before Greninja left with the two Zygarde. After releasing Greninja, Ash and the gang headed back to Lumiose City to say their final goodbyes. After bidding farewell to Serena, who headed for Hoenn, Ash separated from Clemont and Bonnie as well and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Ash traveled with Delia to the [[Alola]] region after [[Mimey]] won the trip via lottery. It was shown that Ash gave his Kalos Pokémon to [[Professor Oak]], who gave him and his mother a Pokémon Egg to deliver to his cousin [[Samson Oak|Samson]]. While on [[Melemele Island]], Ash stumbled upon the [[Pokémon School]], where he met {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, Samson, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} and learned about [[Z-Ring]]s and [[Z-Move]]s. Later on, he met {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian]] of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an [[Electrium Z]]. With these discoveries, Ash decided to remain in Alola to study at the school and learn more about Z-Moves, living with Professor Kukui.

Later, Tapu Koko challenged Ash and Pikachu to a battle. Ash's Electrium Z broke after Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}} on Tapu Koko. Ash then decided to take on the [[island challenge]] to obtain new [[Z-Crystal]]s and prove his worth.

Ash caught several Pokémon on Melemele Island, such as his {{AP|Rowlet}}, {{AP|Rockruff}}, and {{AP|Litten}}. Ash also got a [[Normalium Z]] after his fight with {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Gumshoos}} on Melemele Island. Tapu Koko gave him a new Electrium Z after Ash won his grand trial battle with Melemele [[Island Kahuna]] [[Hala]]. Also, Ash struck up a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother {{an|Gladion}}. He then gained a [[Grassium Z]] and [[Rockium Z]] during his trial and grand trial on [[Akala Island]]. He also briefly reunited with Brock, Misty, and some of his Pokémon during a field trip to Kanto for an extracurricular activity.

One day, Ash was entrusted to take care of a {{p|Cosmog}} by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}}, which he saw in a dream. The Cosmog, nicknamed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}} by Lillie, took a liking to Ash and frequently caused trouble with its ability to {{m|teleport}} people around. In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', {{an|Faba}} kidnapped Nebby while Ash's attention was elsewhere. When Ash and Lillie learned about this, they enlisted Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} in helping them rescue it. When the four found Faba, they also found that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}} from an Ultra Wormhole. After Nihilego kidnapped Lusamine and retreated into the Ultra Wormhole, Ash discovered that the incident caused Nebby to evolve into a {{p|Cosmoem}}.
[[File:Ash and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and his Z-Power Ring]]
Ash, his classmates, and Gladion then watched as the {{an|guardian deities}} helped Nebby evolve into the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and upgrade Ash's Z-Ring into a [[Z-Power Ring]]. With a [[Solganium Z]] he received from Nebby, Ash activated Solgaleo's Z-Move, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, and had Nebby opened up an Ultra Wormhole, allowing everyone to traverse through Ultra Space on Nebby's back. There, after Ash's Electrium Z temporarily transformed into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Ash and Pikachu used it to launch a {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. The attack defeated Nihilego, weakening it long enough for Lillie and Gladion to pull their mother free from its hold. The Pikashunium Z then reverted to an Electrium Z. With their mission finished, Lusamine was taken back through the Ultra Wormhole to the Altar of the Sunne.
[[File:Ash Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Ash in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]
During Kukui and Burnet's wedding reception in the aftermath of the incident, Ash and his friends were invited to join an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} response task force, known as the [[Ultra Guardians]], which they all agreed to. On their first mission, Ash and his classmates were assigned to capture a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} that had appeared through an Ultra Wormhole. The Ultra Guardians encountered it at [[Mahalo Trail]], where Ash eventually realized it preferred flexing to battling. As a result, Ash and Kiawe distracted it long enough for the former to throw a [[Beast Ball]] at it, successfully capturing it. Later, Buzzwole was brought to [[Melemele Meadow]], where {{an|Professor Burnet}} temporarily opened a new wormhole, allowing Buzzwole to return home.

Later, Ash encountered a {{AP|Poipole}} who seemed strangely attached to Pikachu. After a while, Poipole was confirmed to be an Ultra Beast. Ash was permitted to capture it, though he failed several times as Poipole thought the catching process was a game. After Ash helped it understand what was happening, Poipole allowed itself to be captured and was allowed to stay with the group until they could find its Ultra Wormhole and send it back.

Ash attempted to participate in the [[Ula'ula Island]] challenge, but he was rejected by [[Nanu]] and lost in an impromptu "pre-trial". Afterward, Ash decided to stay on the island and train under {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}. This allowed him to formally participate in his island challenge, which turned out to be a battle against [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], who recently gained a [[Mimikium Z]]. Ash barely won thanks to Pikachu learning {{m|Electroweb}}, as well as being able to once again use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Finally, Ash participated in the grand trial, where he faced off against Nanu in a 3-on-1 battle in Nanu's favor and won, earning himself a [[Lycanium Z]].

Ash led the Ultra Guardians investigation into mysterious dark clouds that appeared over the Alola region, causing all of the adults in Alola to lose their energy and motivation. The cause was revealed to be a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} pursuing a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}}, which resulted in a massive battle against Necrozma. During this time, Nebby joined the fight; Necrozma possessed Lunala and then Nebby to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings and Dusk Mane Necrozma}}, respectively; and the Ultra Guardians pursued Necrozma into [[Poipole's world]]. There, they learned about how Necrozma needed to regain its true form to release Nebby. After Ash and Gladion acquired Z-Crystals for Nebby and Lunala, the Ultra Guardians, with the help of their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's friends, and everyone else in Alola, shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing it to release Nebby. Afterward, Ash and Nebby used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, while Gladion and Lunala used {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} on Necrozma. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole, while Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind in its world.

Later, Ash and his classmates arrived on Poni Island for their research projects for school. Ash's project was to have a grand trial battle. In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash battled the newly-appointed Island Kahuna [[Hapu]] in a one-on-one battle and won. Letting Pikachu choose their reward for the completion, Ash received a [[Steelium Z]].
[[File:Ash Champion.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after winning the Manalo Conference]]
Following this victory, Ash entered the first-ever [[Manalo Conference]], along with his classmates. He eventually made it to the semifinals, where he faced off against the [[Team Skull]] Boss [[Guzma]]. After a tough match, Ash was able to defeat him and advance to the finals, where he was set to face Gladion. On the night before the final battle, Ash's {{p|Meltan}} fused with {{OBP|Meltan|recurring|its fellow Meltan}}, evolving into {{AP|Melmetal}}, which Ash ended up using as his first Pokémon in the finals. The match eventually resulted in a battle between the two Trainers' {{p|Lycanroc}}, with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] eventually emerging victorious, thus earning Ash the title of Alola League {{pkmn|Champion}}.

After winning the Alola League championship, Ash was given the right to have an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against the Masked Royal. However, during a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Guzzlord}} invasion of the [[Manalo Stadium]], the Masked Royal's true identity as Professor Kukui was exposed. With his cover blown, Kukui decided to battle Ash as himself and make the exhibition match a Full Battle, which Ash agreed to. During the battle, Ash's Torracat was finally able to defeat its longtime rival, [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]], and evolve into an {{AP|Incineroar}} itself. Before Kukui could send out his last Pokémon, Tapu Koko appeared and took its place in the battle. When Ash was down to his last Pokémon, Pikachu, Tapu Koko gave Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], while Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing both Pokémon to unleash their signature Z-Moves. In the end, Ash's Pikachu's Z-Move proved superior and defeated Tapu Koko, ending the exhibition match in Ash's victory.

After the Manalo Conference had ended, Ash was left unsure of what to do next. However, after hearing [[Olivia]] mention how important knowing the "outside world" is, he decided to return home and start traveling around the world. After saying farewell to his classmates, Kukui, and Burnet, he boarded a plane back to Kanto, leaving all of his current [[party]] Pokémon (excluding Pikachu) under the two Professors' care.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash, [[Goh]], and their Pokémon]]
Sometime after his return to Kanto, Ash joined Professor Oak in attending the opening of the new [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]]. During the opening ceremony, the head of the lab, [[Professor Cerise]], informed the attendees that a rare Pokémon would be appearing at the local port shortly. Ash eagerly rushed over there and found out the rare Pokémon was a Lugia. During this encounter, he also met a boy named [[Goh]], and the two shared a ride with Lugia throughout Kanto. When they later returned to the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise was amazed by the information they had gathered about Lugia, and he asked them to become his [[Professors' aides|research assistants]]. They accepted the offer and were provided with their own room to stay in. Delia also left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash while he stayed there.

[[File:Ash goal JN.png|thumb|250px|Ash's goal of battling Monarch Leon]]
Later, Ash and Goh traveled to the [[Galar]] region to watch the finals of the [[World Coronation Series]]. The match ended in the victory of Galar's undefeated Champion [[Leon]], thus making him the Monarch, the official strongest Trainer in the {{pkmn|world}}. Inspired by this, Ash decided he wanted to battle Leon himself. However, before he could challenge him, a [[Gigantamax]] {{OBP|Drednaw|recurring}} went on a rampage and started causing havoc. While Ash and Goh battled it, Pikachu ended up Gigantamaxing as well, therefore giving him enough power to defeat Drednaw. Leon, impressed by Ash's performance, accepted his challenge to a battle. After Ash lost, he decided to take part in the World Coronation Series as well and climb through its ranks to one day challenge Leon again.

Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.

One night, Ash's [[Dynamax Band]] began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.

Following his second battle with Bea, Ash entered another winning streak, steadily increasing his ranking. [[JN065|One day]], he received a letter from Iris, challenging him to a World Coronation Series battle. He happily accepted her invitation, but was later surprised to find out that Iris had succeed [[Alder]] as the new Champion of Unova. After an intense battle, Ash defeated his former traveling companion and rose to the Ultra Class as a result. In his first Ultra Class battle, Ash was pitted against [[Volkner]] and succeeded in defeating him. Following the match, Volkner informed Ash that Cynthia was taking part in the World Coronation Series as well, and had managed to climb her way into the Master Class.

Knowing that he was going to be facing very strong opponents in the Ultra and Master Classes, Ash sought Korrina's help to Mega Evolve his Lucario. After receiving a [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]] from Korrina, Ash traveled to [[Mega Island]] and managed to obtain himself a [[Lucarionite]], just in time to receive a message informing him that Bea was to be his next Ultra Class opponent. As such, Ash then traveled to [[Stow-on-Side]] to settle his score with Bea once and for all on her home turf. Using his newly acquired Mega Lucario, Ash was able defeat Bea's Gigantamax {{p|Machamp}}, finally earning him a victory against his rival.

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

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

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

In the [[original series]], though Ash actively took part in {{pkmn|battle}}s, he was rarely seen independently {{pkmn|training}} his Pokémon. However, since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', Ash is shown training more noticeably, having practice battles with his friends and focusing on [[move]]s, techniques, and strategies with his Pokémon. A noticeable trait of Ash's is his willingness to learn from both his victories and defeats. For example, after winning in a [[Gym]] battle against [[Winona]] in ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'' and witnessing her Pokémon's powerful {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Ash was motivated to have his {{AP|Swellow}} learn it. Even his losses can inspire him, such as when he lost to [[Clayton]] in ''[[DP159|Short and To the Punch!]]'' and decided to teach his {{AP|Buizel}} {{m|Ice Punch|one of the moves}} Clayton's {{p|Mr. Mime}} had used during their battle. He believes nothing he and his Pokémon do on their journey is a waste of time.

In the beginning of the anime, Ash had a bit of an inferiority complex, as well as some form of personal pride, most likely stemming from his [[rival]]ry with {{Gary}}. As a result, he had some bad habits, such as shamelessly boasting of his skill if he were ever on a winning streak, and becoming angered easily if he were personally insulted, as seen in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]''. Ash used to complain about perfectly legal things, like [[Giselle]]'s {{p|Cubone}} using a bone in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', or [[Blaine]]'s use of the lava in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''. He even locked himself up in his room and sulked after losing to [[Ritchie]], although this anger was not entirely unfounded as the loss came as a result of both his Charizard's disobedience and Team Rocket wearing out his other Pokémon before the match began. He overcame his disappointment after seeing and listening to how Ritchie took his loss as a way to better himself as a Trainer in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Fortunately, during his journey, Ash has gotten over this particular character trait and is now more accepting of criticism of his skill, though he still gets upset if his Pokémon are insulted or degraded.

[[File:DP131.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Paul]]
Perhaps one of Ash's greatest rivalries was against [[Paul]] during his time in the [[Sinnoh]] region. On the contrary of Ash, who strongly believed in the [[Friendship|bond between Trainer and Pokémon]], Paul's only concern was with a Pokémon's strength, believing that bonding only caused them to become spoiled and unmotivated. Due to this, aside from winning the [[Sinnoh League]], Ash's biggest goal during his Sinnoh travels was to ultimately change Paul's mindset and have the latter finally acknowledge him as a Trainer worth of his attention. After a long and exhausting journey, he finally managed to accomplish this after defeating Paul at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], after which Paul finally recognized Ash as his rival and equal.

In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|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 Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''.

Ash has changed a great deal throughout the anime, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.

[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon JN.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods and keeps advancing, which also drives his "never give up" attitude when it comes to Pokémon battles. He is also strong, being capable of picking up heavy Pokémon such as Larvitar and Hippopotas.

Ash is also quite dense when it comes to matters of the field of romance. Throughout the anime, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the anime have shown obvious (and subtle) affection towards him, Ash meets it with nearly unfailing obtuseness, which some characters have also noticed. Even when it involves other people's romance, Ash is usually oblivious until someone points it out to him. Also, on a few occasions when it came to a matter of Pokémon love, with a male who's experiencing difficulty in gaining the attention of a female, while his friends will often mainly advise on improving the male's looks or charm, Ash's advice is simply to be stronger. Despite this, however, it is shown on several occasions that Ash does seem to understand the concept of marriage, most notably in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure]]'', when he got excited by the news of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s engagement, and subsequently worked with his classmates to organize a big wedding ceremony for them.

Early on, Ash originally trained not to further himself but instead to catch more Pokémon than Gary, a feat that he never accomplished. Ash later slowed his pace, which allowed him to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history as a Trainer. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon. This was shown when {{AP|a Mankey|Primeape}} stole his {{AP|hat}} in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]'', he screamed and yelled at it, even climbing trees just to get his hat back, but when an {{AP|Aipom}} did the same in ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]'', he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat. When Aipom stole his hat again on several future occasions, however, while she was under his ownership, he chased after her in the same manner as before, most likely out of exasperation that she still hadn't learned her lesson.

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. 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 {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. 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! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]]. After he obtained a [[Key Stone]], Ash's Aura powers were enhanced signficantly, allowing him and his {{AP|Lucario}} to sense each other from a great distance away.

Though his passion remains in battling, Ash is always eager to try new things, especially if he can do them together with {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}, having participated in other events like [[Pokémon Contest]]s, [[PokéRinger]] tournaments, and even a [[Hearthome Collection|fashion show]] and a {{pkmn|Dress-Up Contest|cosplay convention}} as well as various other {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}. He has [[Contest Pass]]es for [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hoenn]]. Ash carries with him half of a broken {{i|Poké Ball}}, while [[Gary Oak]] 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 the {{DL|Ribbon|Terracotta Medal}} he received after his [[Contest Battle]] with May in the unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest ended in a tie.

His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, whose son followed his footsteps. An interview with the anime's storyboard artist [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the anime, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|Takeshi Shudō's novelization]], Ash's father left home to go on a journey right after Ash was born, and never returned since. As he never registered his name in the Pokémon Trainer's list, his whereabouts are unknown.

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash party JN.png|thumb|left|280px|Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' party prior to ''[[JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!]]'']]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout 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. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.

Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits. He often ignores type advantages and has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he will use someone else's battle strategies as shown with [[Paul]] and {{an|Tierno}}, though when using the latter's, Ash stated that his unique strategy is the one he can truly count on, instead of simply mimicking others.

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

Though Ash normally catches five or more Pokémon per [[region]] (not including when he traveled through the [[Orange Archipelago]] and challenged the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} in his second tour of [[Kanto]]), he rarely ever switches the Pokémon in his current [[party]] with those in [[Pokémon Storage System|storage]] at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]. He usually only does so when battling against powerful opponents (such as Trainers in the [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, and [[Frontier Brain]]s), or when attending certain events that require a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[Pokémon the Series: XY|following series]], though he did leave his Alolan party with {{an|Professor Kukui|Professors Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}} at the end of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

Ash currently has ownership of 77 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolved forms, traded, released, temporarily devolved, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 103 different Pokémon species.

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Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})
</gallery>

====In rotation====
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Ash keeps his active roster—aside from Pikachu—on standby at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where he can call upon them when needed.
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎Ash Dragonite.png|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar.png|ghost|poison}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario.png|fighting|steel|nick=Egg → Riolu → Lucario ↔ Mega Lucario|link=Ash's Lucario}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd.png|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish.png|water|dragon|fir=Fossilized Drake and Fish}}
|}

====Traveling with====
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| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Ash Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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====With Professor Oak====

This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard.png|fire|flying|fir=Charmander|mid=Charmeleon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{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)|size=217px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax.png|normal|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Ash Heracross.png|bug|fighting|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Ash Bayleef.png|grass|fir=Chikorita|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|Ash Quilava.png|fire|fir=Cyndaquil|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noctowl|Ash Noctowl.png|normal|flying|size=200px}} {{shinystar}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Donphan|Ash Donphan.png|ground|fir=Egg|mid=Phanpy|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂
|}
</div>

====With Kukui and Burnet====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}
|}
</div>

====At the Cerise Laboratory====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey|size=200px}}
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====In training====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash still owns but are in the care of another Trainer or a group of other Pokémon.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|Ash Squirtle.png|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Primeape|Ash Primeape.png|fighting|size=200px}}
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====Released====

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
=====Officially owned=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}
|}

=====Temporarily owned=====
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}
|}
</div>

====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].

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| {{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 {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Ash Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
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====Traveled with====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash traveled together or bonded with for some period of time but never officially caught.

{| width="100%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Sabrina|Haunter|Sabrina Haunter.png|ghost|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar.png|rock|ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|||nick=Rotom Pokédex|Rotom Pokédex anime.png|electric|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
|}

====Temporarily owned====
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Trophy Display JN002.png|thumb|250px|Ash's Badge and trophy collection]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum's achievements}}
{{:Ash Ketchum's achievements}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'' 武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present) 張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation) منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions) رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])
|ca=Marta Covas
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]]) Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]]) Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]]) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]]) Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]] redub) Nicolás Toledo (young, [[JN001]]) Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]]) Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] to [[S14]] and Disney dub - [[S10]]) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S09]], [[S11]] to present)
|ta=ரகுவரன் ''{{wp|Raghuvaran}}'' (Cartoon Network dub) கதிர் கானி கான் ''{{wp|Kathir Gani Khan}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney Dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) சாய் அப்ஜித் ''{{wp|Sai Abjith}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|te=సాయి వెంకట్ ''{{wp|Sai Venkat}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S10]] and [[S17]]) సాయి తేజ ''{{wp|Sai Teja}}'' (Disney Dubs - S11 to present)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis/Iphie Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub) Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'') Sri Hastuty/Tuty Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', RTV dub, ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', [[M23]]) Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|movies]]) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Gustavo Nader ([[M06]]; original recordings) Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M07]] redub)
|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!]]) Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Susana João ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|rs=Goran Jevtić Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]]) Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]]) Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]]) Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present) Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]]) Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
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==In the games==
===Core series===
[[File:Abandoned Megamart Ash and Pikachu.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu riding on Ash's shoulder]]
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]].

In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum".

In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, the player, {{ga|Elio|Sun}}, receives an unsigned letter from somebody heavily implied to be Ash. Included with this letter is a {{AP|Greninja}}, with "Ash" being listed as its [[Original Trainer]]. Like in the anime, Ash's Greninja can transform into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Greninja|Ash-Greninja]] by using its unique [[Ability]], {{a|Battle Bond}}.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}, a photo of Ash and Pikachu can be seen in the back room of the abandoned {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.

===={{pkmn|event|Events}}====
Several [[event Pokémon]] based on Ash's Pokémon have been made over the course of the franchise. In addition to the aforementioned Greninja, a special form of {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Later games introduced Pikachu with Ash's hats from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]].

=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice|type2=Red|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Partner Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#World Cap}}
|}

In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].

===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Puzzle League====
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

=====Pokémon=====
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|electric|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|grass|poison|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px}}
|}
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====Pokémon Tretta====
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].

=====Pucks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon Ga-Olé====
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.

=====Pokémon=====
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| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★★
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon}}
|}
|}
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=====Disks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

====Sega Pico series====
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

====Perdue series====
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.

====Pokémon Team Turbo====
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.

====Pokémon Play It!====
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying}}
|}

=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is based on the anime. His journey 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]].

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

===Movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every movie manga adaptation. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Ketchum SSM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu JNM.png|size=150px|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎149Dragonite.png|size=150px|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|094Gengar.png|size=150px|ghost|poison}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|448Lucario.png|fighting|steel|size=150px|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|865Sirfetch'd.png|size=150px|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|882Dracovish.png|size=150px|water|dragon}}
|}
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=====Traveling with=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=50px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

=====With Professor Oak=====

{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|fire|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|001Bulbasaur.png|size=100px|grass|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|089Muk.png|size=100px|poison}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|128Tauros.png|size=100px|Normal|disp=Tauros (×30)}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|143Snorlax.png|size=100px|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|153Bayleef.png|size=100px|Grass}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Quilava|156Quilava.png|size=100px|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|158Totodile.png|size=100px|Water}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|341Corphish.png|size=100px|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|392Infernape.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|501Oshawott.png|size=100px|water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|499Pignite.png|size=100px|fire|fighting}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|553Krookodile.png|size=100px|ground|dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|663Talonflame.png|size=100px|fire|flying}}
|}

=====At the Cerise Laboratory=====
{| width="80%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Mr. Mime|122Mr. Mime.png|size=100px|psychic|fairy|link=Mimey}}
|
|
|}

=====Flashback=====
{| width="80%"
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}
|
|}

====Achievements====
=====Badges=====
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (prior to ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]'')

=====World Coronation Series=====
'''Current rank'''
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of [[JNM10]])
* '''Great Class:''' (as of [[JNM11]])
* '''Ultra Class:''' (as of [[JNM19]])

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying}}
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom}} ♀
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
{{-}}

==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=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting 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 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 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/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=290/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=014/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}|type=Fire|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=059/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}

{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=025/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the [[original series]]]]
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. He has also never used a {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] with any of his Pokémon.
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]] except [[Galar]].
** He has also caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made Fairy-type).
* According to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the anime, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one official Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] and [[Wulfric]] in Kalos. He also lost to [[Cress]] in Unova, but he didn't need a rematch since he defeated both {{an|Cilan}} and [[Chili]].
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the [[S09|Battle Frontier arc]] of the anime, losing once to [[Anabel]] and twice to {{an|Brandon}}.
** Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', although he lost to [[Nanu]] in an unofficial battle.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each [[series]].
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' is the only main series episode to not feature Ash in any capacity.
* Ash has obtained at least one {{type|Flying}} type Pokémon in every series.
* [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] victory, first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Japanese)</ref>
* In the [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]] episode ''[[TW01|Letter]]'', a Trainer who bears a resemblance to Ash can be seen at the entrance to [[Wyndon Stadium]] with a {{p|Pikachu}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|<ab>
English
Portuguese, Hindi,
Tamil,
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Spanish, Turkish
</ab>
| 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|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Canadian French
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) Sacha Ketchum (2014-)
| Same as English name. Same as European French name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''
| From English Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Icelandic
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}} Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}
| Same as English name Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY) Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Lithuanian
| Ešas Kečiumas
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Еш ''Esh''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|}
{{-}}

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

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

 
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Talk:JN090

2021-12-10T13:32:19Z

KrspaceT: /* Devolution */

== Devolution ==
So here's a question before the episode airs: do we officially label Ash as having Pichu due to the upcoming De-evolution of Pikachu for a bit? I mean I'd go for it, but I'm no mod.

--[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 14:26, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
::It would probably be right, I think it will count as a catch. Then it becomes a kind of retcon.--[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hikaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 02:05, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
:::Won't count as a "capture", as it's not an entirely new Pokemon, it's still his Pikachu. And yes, the devolution would probably be noted.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 07:48, 7 December 2021 (UTC)
::So with Pichu, Dragonair, Dratini, Haunter, and Gastly listed here, does that mean this episode takes the slot of (I believe) episode 2 as the episode with Ash registering the most new Pokemon to his ownership (5)? --[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 13:32, 10 December 2021 (UTC)

Talk:JN090

2021-12-06T14:26:30Z

KrspaceT: Created page with "So here's a question before the episode airs: do we officially label Ash as having Pichu due to the upcoming De-evolution of Pikachu for a bit? I mean I'd go for it, but I'm n..."

So here's a question before the episode airs: do we officially label Ash as having Pichu due to the upcoming De-evolution of Pikachu for a bit? I mean I'd go for it, but I'm no mod.

--[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 14:26, 6 December 2021 (UTC)

Ash's Lucario

2021-12-04T13:59:01Z

KrspaceT:

Mega Island

2021-10-23T01:24:04Z

KrspaceT:

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Mega Island
|image=Mega Island.png
|imagesize=250px
|characters=
|japanese=Mega Island
|region=Kalos
|epicode=JN084
|episode=JN084
}}

(Japanese: ''Mega Island'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive location in [[Kalos]]. It is located off the coast of [[Shalour City]].

According to [[Gurkinn]], the island appeared suddenly one day and is filled with many Mega Stones. The Pokemon who live on the island were drawn there by the stones. Locations on the island include the Steel Forest (an area filled with metallic stone pillars), a volcanic area, cave systems, and an area filled with massive lilipads that multiple people can stand on.

In [[JN084]], [[Gurkinn]] took {{Ash}}, [[Goh]] and {{an|Korrina}} there so that Ash could find a [[Lucarionite]] so that he could [[Mega Evolve]] his {{AP|Lucario}}. Whilst exploring the Island by riding on {{AP|Dragonite}} and {{p|Flygon}}, the group became separated. Thanks to Lucario's powers, Ash was able to find Goh and Lucario who had found a rock containing a Lucarionite. After breaking the rock, Ash was challenged by an old man with his Alakazam which mega evolved. Lucario was able to evade Alakazam and grab the Lucarionite before the old man revealed himself to be Gurkinn who was testing Ash. After getting the Lucarionite, they left the island where Ash learned his next [[World Coronation Series]] match would be against [[Bea]].

==Pokémon seen on Mega Island==
{| style="margin:auto; width: 50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Mega Island|Gyarados|Mega Island Gyarados.png|Water|Flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Mega Island|Sableye|Mega Island Sableye.png|Dark|Ghost|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Mega Island|Abomasnow|Mega Island Abomasnow.png|Grass|Ice|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Mega Island|Salamence|Mega Island Salamence.png|Dragon|Flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Mega Island|Pidgeot|Mega Island Pidgeot.png|Normal|Flying|link=no}}
|
|}

===Caught Pokémon===
{| style="margin:auto; width: 100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Camerupt|Goh Camerupt.png|Fire|Ground|disp=Goh's Camerupt|link=no}}
|
|}

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Every Pokémon seen living on this island is capable of [[Mega Evolution]].

{{Kalosanime}} 
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations}}

[[Category:Kalos locations]]
[[Category:Anime locations]]
[[Category:Islands]]

Cynthia's Garchomp

2021-10-09T12:10:14Z

KrspaceT: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dragon|
type2=Ground|
trainername=Cynthia|
pokemonname=Garchomp|
jtrainername=シロナ|
jpokemonname=ガブリアス|
tmtrainername=Shirona|
tmpokemonname=Gaburias|
gender=Female|
ability={{a|Sand Veil}}{{tt|*|Confirmed in Pokémon Adventures and the games only}}|
image=[[File:Cynthia Garchomp.png|250px]] |
caption=Cynthia's Garchomp |
location=[[Sinnoh]] |
epnum=DP040|
epname=Top-Down Training! |
prevonum=445|
noevo=incap |
current=[[Party|With Cynthia]]|
java1=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]] ([[DP040]]-[[BW097]]) [[Shogo Sakata]] ([[JN083]]-present)|
enva1=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]|
}}
'''Cynthia's Garchomp''' (Japanese: '''シロナのガブリアス''' ''Shirona's Gaburias'') is [[Cynthia]]'s main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and {{pkmn|games}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''=====
Garchomp debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', where she was seen battling [[Lucian]]'s {{p|Bronzong}}. Even though Bronzong was shown to be a powerful Pokémon in the battle against {{an|Dawn}}'s {{AP|Buizel}} in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', the Bronze Bell Pokémon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} barely did any damage to Garchomp, who knocked it out with {{m|Giga Impact}}. In the same episode, she battled against [[Paul]] when {{an|Cynthia}} accepted Paul's challenge for a [[Full Battle]]. Once again her incredible resistance was showcased, as Cynthia allowed her to absorb {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} and Weavile's {{m|Blizzard}}, before knocking out the former with {{m|Dig}} and the latter with {{m|Dragon Rush}}. She easily overpowered his {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}}, with Giga Impact easily besting {{m|Sky Attack}}, before fighting against his powerful [[starter Pokémon]], {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. Torterra managed to inflict damage on Garchomp, immobilised from Giga Impact, with {{m|Giga Drain}}. When it tried to follow up with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, however, Garchomp pried apart the roots and knocked Torterra out with a {{m|Brick Break}} to the head. Paul forfeited after this, giving Cynthia the win.

In ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', Garchomp was used to battle [[Team Galactic]]'s Pokémon. Her strength was once more demonstrated in the simple defeat of [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzor}}. She also fought [[Mars's Purugly]] and [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] with help from Ash, Dawn, and Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}}. However, they ultimately failed to prevent [[Team Galactic]] obtaining the [[Lustrous Orb]].

In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', Garchomp battled {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Drapion}} on [[television]]. The outcome of this particular battle isn't known.

She also appeared along with Cynthia in a cameo appearance in the beginning of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' battling [[Palmer]]'s {{p|Milotic}}.

In ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', Garchomp easily knocked out [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Skuntank}} with a single Giga Impact and restrained Jupiter herself. She then bore [[Dawn's Piplup]] into battle against Team Galactic, and used {{m|Draco Meteor}} to help attack the Red Chains holding {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.

Garchomp briefly appeared alongside Cynthia during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

Garchomp was shown on TV winning a close battle between [[Flint's Infernape]] in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Infernape fought well, but was unable to withstand Dragon Rush, and was defeated.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
[[File:Cynthia and Garchomp.png|250px|thumb|left|Garchomp and Cynthia]]
In ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', Garchomp battled [[Iris's Axew]]. Axew's {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} successfully hit Garchomp but seemed to do no damage. Garchomp then used her Dragon Rush and Draco Meteor attacks to cause a lot of damage to Axew. At the last second when it seemed like Axew was down, he got back up and ended up knocking Garchomp down with his newly learned Giga Impact and shocking everybody. Garchomp quickly recovered and was about to finish Axew off with a Brick Break but was called off by Cynthia at the last second.

In ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'', Garchomp battled [[Caitlin]]'s {{p|Gothitelle}} in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. After being initially confused by {{m|Flatter}}, Garchomp was repeatedly slammed on the battlefield and finally lifted high into the air by Gothitelle's {{m|Psychic}}. Overcoming the confusion, Garchomp cleverly used the top of the stadium to launch herself forward to deliver a successful Dragon Rush. After Garchomp's Draco Meteor was stopped by Gothitelle's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and both their Brick Break attacks clashed, the battle's inexplicitly short 10 minute time limit ran out, and the match was named a tie.

In ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', Garchomp was sent out to battle the {{an|Forces of Nature}}.

=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
Garchomp appeared alongside Cynthia in [[JN083]]. She used it to battle against a group of {{p|Unown}}, which created an illusionary Garchomp to combat it. Cynthia's Garchomp eventually managed to defeat the Unown, causing the illusion to disappear.

====Personality and characteristics====
Cynthia has a strong bond with Garchomp, as it is used more often than any of her other Pokémon. Similar to other Pokémon belonging to {{pkmn|Champion}}s, Garchomp can easily withstand attacks coming from other Pokémon with her immense strength and durability, which was shown during the battle with [[Paul]], where she was easily able to defeat Paul's team without a scratch. Garchomp was also helpful when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} dealt with [[Team Galactic]] and {{TRT}} on two separate occasions.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw|3=Scale Shot}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw|3=Scale Shot}}|image2=Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge|3=Sandstorm}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge|3=Sandstorm}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Claw|DP097|Double Team Turnover!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!}}
{{anmov|dragon|Scale Shot|JN083||rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Sandstorm|JN083||rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp PG.png|250px|thumb|Garchomp in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Garchomp appeared in ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', where she helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at [[Spear Pillar]].

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{main|Cynthia (Masters)#In the anime|Cynthia (Masters) → In the anime}}
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].

===GOTCHA!===
Cynthia's Garchomp briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the games==
As mentioned, Garchomp is also Cynthia's main Pokémon in the games, and has made an appearance in every game Cynthia can be battled.

===In the [[core series]]===
{|
! {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
! colspan="2" | {{game|Platinum}}
! {{game|Black and White|s}}
|-
!
! First battle (and any rematches before arresting Charon)
! [[Rematch]] (after arresting [[Charon]])
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=66|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=62|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=78|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
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|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black and White|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=77|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|-
! colspan="2" | {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
! colspan="2" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
|-
! [[Undella Town]]
! [[Pokémon World Tournament]]
! colspan="2" | [[Battle Tree]]
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level={{tt|78|74 in Easy Mode, 82 in Challenge Mode}}|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
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|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|spritegender={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=fe}}male|gender=both|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=50|held=Focus Sash|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|ability2=Rough Skin
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
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|held=Garchompite
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|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

====In events====
=====Pokémon Global Link event=====
Garchomp was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was given away to players who complete at least three battles during the Sinnoh Classic competition on the Pokémon Global Link.

{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Garchomp
|gender=f
|level=66
|ndex=445
|type=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|ot=Cynthia
|id=07226
|ability=Sand Veil
|item=Sitrus Berry
|nature=Random
|fateful=yes
|met=Pokémon League
|ribbon=Classic
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|oras|serial code|all|online|August 2 to September 22, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer}}

===In [[spin-off game]]s===
====Pokémon Masters EX====
{{main|Cynthia (Masters)#Garchomp}}
Garchomp pairs alongside Cynthia in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Garchomp clear file front.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background:#{{dragon color light}}" | [[File:Cynthia Garchomp Ariga artwork.png|x250px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Artwork of Cynthia and {{pcolor|Garchomp|fff}} for the {{color2|fff|Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center}} clear file (front)
| Cynthia and {{pcolor|Garchomp|fff}} concept artwork by {{color2|fff|Hitoshi Ariga}} for Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Garchomp in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
====={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Garchomp, as a {{p|Gabite}}, was seen accompanying Cynthia during her tour in the [[Johto]] region. She was with her when she witnessed {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Dialga}} and {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Palkia}} flying towards Sinnoh.

====={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}=====

Garchomp is Cynthia's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures. Garchomp is well trained enough that she can battle even without her Trainer giving her commands. Garchomp first appeared with her Trainer in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]'', where she held Cynthia's coat while Cynthia helped train {{adv|Platinum}}.

In ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]'', Garchomp was used to take {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and Platinum to {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} so that Cynthia can heal the {{p|Psyduck}} barricade there. Later, Cynthia lent Garchomp to her Grandmother so that she, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum could make it to [[Celestic Town]] safely. Upon arriving, Garchomp gets into a fight with the leader of [[Team Galactic]], [[Cyrus]]. She attempts to prevent Cyrus from entering the Celestic Ruins, but inadvertently assists him in getting inside after her accuracy is lowered, causing her attacks to miss and make a bigger opening.

In ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]'', Garchomp was used as Cynthia's third and final Pokémon against Cyrus at the Galactic HQ. Still angry from their previous battle, Garchomp attacks Cyrus's {{p|Gyarados}} ferociously. Seeing how angry she was, Cynthia has Garchomp use her strongest move, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, despite the fact that they haven't fully mastered the move yet. The attack, while powerful, was made weaker by Garchomp's fury, preventing her from being strong enough to defeat Cyrus, and left Garchomp to pursue the escaping opponent. With Cyrus gone, Garchomp was used to take Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to the [[Spear Pillar]] for the final battle against Cyrus.

====={{chap|Platinum}}=====
[[File:Cynthia Gabite Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|As a Gabite]]
In the {{chap|Platinum}}, Cynthia's grandmother, angry at her granddaughter for what happened at the Galactic HQ, forces Cynthia to train and perfect Draco Meteor. In ''[[PS440|Alternate Dimension Showdown X]]'', Garchomp used her newly perfected Draco Meteor on [[Charon]] and {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Giratina}}, who were escaping the [[Distortion World]] after their battle with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam}}|image2=Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Draco Meteor}} Adventures.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|PS409|Shunning Spiritomb|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|Unknown{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|Unknown{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|Unknown{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}}}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp DPA.png|thumb|200px|Garchomp in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
Cynthia's Garchomp first appeared in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''. Garchomp was sent out to {{m|slash}} the {{m|String Shot}} coming from [[B-2]]'s three {{p|Wurmple}}.

In ''[[DPA21|Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!]]'', Garchomp was sent out to block an attack coming from [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Crobat}}.

In ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'', Garchomp was used to battle [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Infernape}}. Both sides charged at each other with {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Overheat}}, respectively. They were both recalled for {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Electivire}}. Garchomp and Infernape were sent out again later on. Infernape attacked with {{m|Focus Blast}} in which Garchomp dodged. The Focus Blast headed straight for [[Hareta]] and [[Koya]], in which Koya protected himself with {{p|Metagross}}. Garchomp won the battle by default when Mitsumi decided to resign seeing that it was more fun for her to watch the tournament instead of fighting in it.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Slash|1=Giga Impact}} DPA.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Slash|1=Giga Impact}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DPA23|A New Battle Begins}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cynthia's Garchomp in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Dragon|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C (Supreme Victors 60)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}}|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=60/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=006/016}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|Garchomp]] {{SP|C}} [[Garchomp C LV.X (Supreme Victors 145)|LV.X]]|type=Colorless|enset=Supreme Victors|enrarity=Rare Holo LV.X|ennum=145/147|jpsetlink=Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit|jpset=Garchomp Half Deck|jpnum=007/016|enset2=DP Black Star Promos|ennum2=DP46}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ultra Prism|Garchomp|99}}|type=Dragon|enset=Ultra Prism|enrarity=Rare|ennum=99/156|jpset=Ultra Moon|jprarity=R|jpnum=044/066|jpset2=GX Ultra Shiny|jpnum2=101/150|enset3=Hidden Fates|enrarity3=ShinyRare|ennum3=SV40/SV94|jpset3=GX Ultra Shiny|jprarity3=S|jpnum3=200/150}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Forbidden Light|Garchomp|62}}|type=Fighting|enset=Forbidden Light|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=62/131|jpset=Ultra Force|jpnum=028/050}}
{{cardlist/footer|Dragon}}

* Garchomp also appears in the card [[Cynthia (Ultra Prism 119)]].

===Merchandise===
====Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit====
The second SP deck kit of the DPt era was the '''{{TCG|Garchomp vs Charizard SP Deck Kit}}''' (Japanese: '''対戦スターターパックSP ガブリアスVSリザードン'''), released on March 6, 2009 alongside the {{TCG|Beat of the Frontier}} expansion. The kit focuses on [[Sinnoh League]] {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Cynthia]] and her {{TCG|Pokémon C|Pokémon}} {{SP|C}}, and [[Team Galactic]] boss [[Cyrus]] and his {{TCG|Pokémon G|Pokémon}} {{SP|G}}, with both {{p|Garchomp}} and {{p|Charizard}} featured as {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X}}. The kit includes a rulebook, a set of damage and status counters, and a coin.

'''Product images:'''
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}}

====BW5 accessories====
Also accompanying the dual {{TCG|Dragon Blast}} and {{TCG|Dragon Blade}} sets, collectively the fifth BW Era expansion, were a variety of TCG products focused on card storage and protection.

'''Card boxes:''' Each of the long card boxes can store up to 750 cards or 400 cards in sleeves and come with 3 dividers. Both products were limited to Pokémon Centers and participating {{wp|Animate}} stores.
:The '''Official Cynthia Long Card Box''' (Japanese: '''オフィシャルロングカードボックスシロナ''' ''Official Long Card Box: Shirona'') features a new [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of [[Cynthia]] sending forth her {{p|Garchomp}}.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains a quantity of card sleeves.
:Packs of 32 '''Official Hydreigon & Garchomp Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''オフィシャルデッキシールドサザンドラ・ガブリアス''' ''Official Deck Shield: Sazandora•Gaburias'') feature a [[5ban Graphics]] illustration of Brutal Pokémon {{p|Hydreigon}} and Mach Pokémon {{p|Garchomp}}.
:The '''Official Cynthia Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''オフィシャルデッキシールドシロナ''' ''Official Deck Shield: Shirona'') feature [[Cynthia]] calmly pointing towards the viewer as her {{p|Garchomp}} looms in the background. These packs were among the first to include 62 sleeves, enough for a standard deck, and were exclusive to Pokémon Centers. The sleeves were subsequently sold again at Pokémon Centers starting August 3, 2012.

'''Card box and Sleeve images:'''
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|border={{Ground color}}
|image1=Cynthia Long Card Box.jpg
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|image2=Official Cynthia Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Official Cynthia Sleeves
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====Gym Challenge Half Playmats====
Packs of sleeves released previously could be purchased again from August 3, 2012 at a number of retailers. These packs contained 62 sleeves, unlike some of their initial releases. Sleeves featuring [[Cynthia]] included special flyers in their packaging that could be exchanged at stores hosting Gym Challenge meetings for 1 of 4 special half playmats when bringing a friend and participating in a battle. The campaign period was open from August 3 until September 17, 2012 and playmats were available on a first come, first served basis. Only 1 flyer could be exchanged per day per person. These playmats bear the same designs as the sleeves used to promote the campaign and are as follows:

:'''Cynthia Half Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ハーフプレイマットシロナ''' ''Half Playmat: Shirona'')

'''Product images:'''
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|size1=200px
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====October 2012 accessories====
Numerous items of TCG merchandise saw a limited release on October 27, 2012. These included:

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains a quantity of card sleeves.
:Packs of 62 '''Official Cynthia Gold Version Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''オフィシャルデッキシールドシロナゴールドver.''' ''Official Deck Shield: Shirona Gold ver.'') feature a [[Ken Sugimori]] illustration of [[Cynthia]] and her {{p|Garchomp}} previously used on sleeves available earlier in the year. These sleeves differ by having a gold border instead of the previous black. These sleeves were exclusive to Pokémon Centers and stores hosting Gym Challenges.

'''Sleeve images:'''
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|border={{Ground color}}
|image1=Official Cynthia Gold Version Sleeves.jpg
|caption1=Official Cynthia Gold Version Sleeves
}}

====SM5 accessories====
In addition to the larger products detailed above, a number of other TCG-related items could be purchased from the same day.

'''Playmat:''' The '''Cynthia's Full Power Rubber Playmat''' (Japanese: '''ラバープレイマットシロナの全力''' ''Rubber Playmat: Shirona's Full Power'') was 1 of 2 [[Cynthia]]-themed items that could be purchased exclusively at venues hosting Pokémon Card Gym meetings. The mat contains an area for a single player and features Cynthia, her signature {{p|Garchomp}}, and her {{p|Lucario}}.

'''Sleeves:''' Each pack contains 64 card sleeves.
:The '''Cynthia's Full Power Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールドシロナの全力''' ''Deck Shield: Shirona's Full Power'') feature [[Cynthia]] leading a charge with her {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Garchomp}}. These sleeves could only be purchased at venues hosting Pokémon Card Gym meetings.

'''Product images:'''
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|border={{Ground color}}
|image1=Cynthia Full Power Rubber Playmat.jpg
|caption1=Cynthia's Full Power Rubber Playmat
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|image2=Cynthia Full Power Sleeves.jpg
|caption2=Cynthia's Full Power Sleeves
}}

====November 2018 accessories====
From November 22, 2018, Pokémon Centers and the Pokémon Center Online made numerous products that had previously sold out available to purchase again, albeit with "version 2" appended to their names.

'''Long card boxes:''' Each card box has capacity to store up to 400 cards in sleeves, or 750 unsleeved cards. Other than their outer packaging, these card boxes are no different to those available in the [[BW TCG Era merchandise|BW Era]].
:'''Cynthia Version 2 Long Card Box''' (Japanese: '''ロングカードボックスシロナ ver.2''' ''Long Card Box: Shirona ver. 2'')

'''Long card box images:'''
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|background={{Dragon color}}
|border={{Ground color}}
|image1=Cynthia Long Card Box.jpg
|caption1=Cynthia Version 2 Long Card Box
}}

==Trivia==
*Like all of Cynthia's Pokémon, Garchomp has 31 [[Individual values|IVs]] in each of her stats in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.

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Cleffa (Pokémon)

2021-10-09T12:06:45Z

KrspaceT: /* Major appearances */ I want to clarify the Cleffa is clearly dead but I remember Stoutland....

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'''Cleffa''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピィ''' ''Py'') is a {{type|Fairy}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation II]]. Prior to [[Generation VI]], it was a {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Clefairy}} when [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]], which evolves into {{p|Clefable}} when exposed to a [[Moon Stone]].

==Biology==
Cleffa is a small, pink {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that is vaguely star-shaped in appearance. Its ears are completely brown. Cleffa has two small black eyes, a small mouth, and it appears to have a small, permanent blush on its cheeks. It possesses stubby arms and legs, which have no defined digits and come to a point. It has a curl on its forehead and a curled up tail.

Cleffa lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous regions}}, typically found at meteor impact sites. Sightings of Cleffa become more likely during nights illuminated by shooting stars, where they dance the night away; this dance is said to bring good fortune to any who witness it. They quench their thirst the next morning by drinking dew. It is fascinated by anything resembling stars and meteors, such as {{p|Minior}}. Because of this, as well as its own star-shaped silhouette, Cleffa is commonly believed to have arrived on a shooting star. [[EP062|The anime]] showed that its evolved forms (and therefore Cleffa itself) are actually [[extraterrestrial Pokémon]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Kirara Cleffa.png|thumb|left|250px|Cleffa in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Cleffa Egg.png|thumb|200px|A Cleffa {{pkmn|Egg}} in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Lusamine's Cleffa]]====
In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'' and ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', {{an|Lusamine}}'s Clefable was seen as a Cleffa held by {{an|Gladion}} in a photo. {{an|Lillie}} then held her in a flashback in ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]'', a Cleffa fell from a spaceship that belonged to the kleptomaniac Clefairy from ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} had to get the Star Shape Pokémon back to its group before {{TRT}} and the [[Pokémon Mystery Club]] could get their hands on it. It evolved at the end of the episode.

In ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]'', multiple Cleffa were revealed to be living at [[Mt. Moon]].

In ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', [[Normajean]]'s Cleffa was badly poisoned by a {{p|Tentacruel}} alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a {{m|Softboiled}} from [[Brock's Chansey]].

A Cleffa appeared in [[JN083]] in flashbacks, a former companion of a girl named Kiara.

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Cleffa was part of the [[Pichu Brothers]]' Posse.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Cleffa appeared in ''[[AG160|Harley Rides Again]]''.

In ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', a Cleffa was being cared for by [[Mr. Backlot]].

In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', a Coordinator's Cleffa and {{p|Steelix}} competed in the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Cleffa playfully chased a {{p|Chikorita}}.

Three Trainers' Cleffa appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

A Trainer's Cleffa appeared in ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]''.

In ''[[SM133|Battling on the Wing!]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa watched the {{pkmn|battle}}s of the [[Manalo Conference]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa watched the battle between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

In ''[[JN041|Pikachu Translation Check...]]'', a Trainer's Cleffa was in a video.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP246|Cleffa|Ash's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa is the pre-evolved form of {{p|Clefairy}}. Their star shape has led some to believe that they reach the Earth riding on shooting stars. Strangely, many Cleffa are often found on nights of meteor showers.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG134|Cleffa|Ash's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa are said to form circles and dance as if they are flying on nights when there are many falling stars.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP084|Cleffa|Dawn's Pokédex|Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. It has the silhouette of a star in the night sky and some believe that Cleffa ride on shooting stars.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Whitney Clef Clef Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Cleffa in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
A Cleffa appeared in [[ICYR2]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]'', Cleffa was one of the baby Pokémon that escaped from the Daycare Center near [[Goldenrod City]].

[[Whitney]] has a Cleffa, which was first seen in ''[[PS143|Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa]]''. Using her {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, she provided an opening for [[Whitney's Miltank|her Miltank]] to use a {{m|Rollout}} on what she thought was {{p|Suicune}}, but the fake Pokémon withstood the attack and struck Miltank down.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS389|Cautious Clefairy]]''.

A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS414|Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[Whitney]] owns a Cleffa in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Cleffa appeared in [[GDZ55]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Cleffa appeared in ''[[PM074|Clefairy Becomes a Father...?!]]''.

A Cleffa appeared in ''[[PM108|The Exam Showdown!!]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
Cleffa only appears as a random trophy.
====Trophy information====
''With silhouettes that resemble stars, Cleffa are often sighted when the night sky is filled with shooting stars. Cleffa evolves into Clefairy, but only if it has a strong bond of friendship with its trainer. Since Cleffa are so cute and lovable, many trainers choose to keep it in this unevolved form.''

==Game data==
[[File:PCV2 Motion Puzzle 1 1.png|thumb|Cleffa in Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2]]
===NPC appearances===
* '''{{g|Stadium 2}}:''' Cleffa appears in a quiz-show styled mini-game alongside {{p|Igglybuff}}. A series of Pokémon parade across the screen and players have to count how many of the Pokémon species that have been instructed to be counted parade across the screen. The final score is based on how close the answered amount is to the right number.
* '''{{g|Puzzle Collection Vol. 2}}:''' A Cleffa appears during Motion Puzzle mode, taking over the role that {{p|Pichu}} had in [[Pokémon Puzzle Collection|the first game]].
{{right clear}}

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=040}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this Pokémon is certain to be within the immediate area.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=099|reg2=Johto|num2=040}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=088|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=210|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=272|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Because of its silhouette, it's believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Said to have ridden here on a shooting star, Cleffa seem to appear in places where meteorites have struck in the past.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=254|reg2=Galar|label2=Crown Tundra|num2=043}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}

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====In side games====
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====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Swift Cleffa|Japanese|Japan|5|December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Cleffa_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Petal Dance Cleffa|Japanese|Japan|5|March 16 to April 7, 2002|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Swift Cleffa|English|United States|5|March 22 to April 11, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Swift Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Cleffa|English|United States|5|April 12 to May 4, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Petal Dance Cleffa}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Cleffa|English|United States|5|October 25 to 31, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Scary Face Cleffa}}
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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
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===Held items===
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|dppt1=Leppa Berry|dppt1type=Berry|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Moon Stone|dppt2type=None|dppt2rar=5
|walk1=Qualot Berry|walk1type=Berry|walk1rar=100
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|usum1=Moon Stone|usum1type=None|usum1rar=5
|swsh1=Moon Stone|swsh1type=None|swsh1rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fairy
|HP=50
|Attack=25
|Defense=28
|SpAtk=45
|SpDef=55
|Speed=15
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====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=2
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
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===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fairy
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=200
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=0
|Dark=50
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|fairy=yes
|newpoison=1
|newdragon=1
|newfairy=yes
|newfairyeffect= {{typecolor2|Ghost}} moves was 0×, {{typecolor2|Dragon}}, {{typecolor2|Dark}}, {{typecolor2|Steel}}, {{typecolor2|Bug}} and {{typecolor2|Poison}} moves was 1× and {{typecolor2|Fighting}} moves was 2×.
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===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Sing|Normal|Status|—|55|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM00|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM01|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM15|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM19|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM29|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM47|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM89|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR01|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR02|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR14|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR15|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR17|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR25|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR42|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR69|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR77|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR82|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR85|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR90|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|315|Roselia}}{{MSP|407|Roserade}}{{MSP|682|Spritzee}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}} {{MSP|742|Cutiefly}}{{MSP|743|Ribombee}}{{MSP|876|Indeedee}}|Aromatherapy|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|531|Audino}}{{MSP|683|Aromatisse}}|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|025|Pikachu}}{{MSP|026|Raichu}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|420|Cherubi}} {{MSP|421|Cherrim}}{{MSP|546|Cottonee}}{{MSP|547|Whimsicott}}{{MSP|777|Togedemaru}}{{MSP|877|Morpeko}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|176|Togetic}}{{MSP|468|Togekiss}}{{MSP|684|Swirlix}}{{MSP|685|Slurpuff}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|After You|Normal|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Covet|Normal|Physical|60|100|25|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|II=yes|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|II=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes|VI=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Nightmare|Ghost|Status|—|100|15|II=yes|III=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Soft-Boiled|Normal|Status|—|—|10|III=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|V=yes|VII=yes|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|II=yes|III=yes|IV=yes|V=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|III=yes|IV=yes|VI=yes|VII=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Cleffa|2|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|II=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Cleffa|Fairy|Fairy|2}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173
|body=1
|rate=13.1
|area=Mt. Moonview
|P1=The stars in the sky are where I came from!
|P2=Oh, no! I lost about half my HP already!
|P3=I can't go on like this... I want to go back to the stars...
|PL=Yay! See? I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=173
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=B
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|past=NA
|num=240
|browser=It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|walk=1.97
|hp=48
|attack=62
|defense=45
|speed=50
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173|num=498
|min=30
|max=120
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Mega Boost
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.
|swapper=Super Cheer
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Clefairy
|evocandy=25
|stamina=137
|attack=75
|defense=79
|fast={{m|Pound}}, {{m|Zen Headbutt}}
|special={{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Signal Beam}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Body Slam}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Fairy|ndex=173|pdex=223
|dex=I’m sure you noticed those Cleffa dancing inside [[Mightywide River|the cave]] with a view of the night sky. It’s said that Cleffa first arrived here in ancient times, riding on a meteor.}}
|}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Fairy
|pictype=art
|no1=173
|name1=Cleffa
|type1-1=Fairy
|breed={{MS|Egg|Pokémon Egg}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|evo1={{bag|Soothe Bell}} {{color2|000|Friendship}}
|no2=035
|name2=Clefairy
|type1-2=Fairy
|evo2={{bag|Moon Stone}} {{color2|000|Moon Stone}}
|no3=036
|name3=Clefable
|type1-3=Fairy
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fairy}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=173}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|173|Cleffa}}

==Trivia==
* Cleffa shares its {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Staryu}}. They are both known as Star Shape Pokémon.
* Cleffa is the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a base stat total of 218.
* Cleffa has the shortest Japanese Pokémon name.
* Cleffa is tied with {{p|Igglybuff}} and {{p|Morelull}} for the lowest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.

===Origin===
Cleffa seems to be based on {{wp|fairy|fairies}} and {{wp|pixie}}s since it is a small, playful, magical creature. It may also be inspired by the concept of {{wp|extraterrestrial life}} due to its rumored celestial origins and vaguely {{wp|star}}-shaped body. It may also reference the mythical {{wp|Moon rabbit}} due to its large ears and the fact that it reaches its final evolved form using a [[Moon Stone]].

====Name origin====
Cleffa may be a combination of ''{{wp|clef}}'' (a musical key, referencing its {{m|Sing|singing}} ability) and a shortening of ''{{wp|fairy}}''.

Py may be a shortening of ''{{wp|pixie}}''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fairy|type2=Fairy
|ja=ピィ ''Py''|jameaning=May be a shortening of ''pixie''
|de=Pii|demeaning=From its Japanese name
|fr=Mélo|frmeaning=A contraction of the word ''{{tt|mélodie|melody}}''
|es=Cleffa|esmeaning=Same as its English name
|it=Cleffa|itmeaning=Same as its English name
|ko=삐 ''Ppi''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮寶寶 / 皮宝宝 ''Píbăobăo''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|皮 ''pí''|Transliteration of its Japanese name}} and {{tt|寶寶 ''băobăo''|baby}}
|hi=क्लेफ्फा ''Cleffa''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Клеффа ''Kleffa''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ปี ''Pi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==Related articles==
* [[Lusamine's Cleffa]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fairy}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fairy|species=Cleffa|prevnum=172|prev=Pichu|nextnum=174|next=Igglybuff|round=yes}}
|}
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[[Category:Pokémon with cross-generational evolutions]]
[[Category:Baby Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship]]
[[Category:Pokémon that have had their type changed]]

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Ash's Pikachu

2021-08-22T00:37:12Z

KrspaceT: /* Pokémon Journeys: The Series */ A Gengar bit that probably needs to go to their pages as well.

:{{samename|alternate Pikachu who appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
:{{samename|alternate Pikachu who debuted in the {{pkmn|movie}} [[M20|I Choose You!]]|Ash's Pikachu (M20)}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Pikachu
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ピカチュウ
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Pikachu
|image=[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|250px]] Ash's Pikachu[[File:Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|250px]]
|caption=As a Gigantamax Pikachu
|gender=Male<ref>First confirmed in ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''.</ref>
|ability={{a|Static}}
|nature=Unknown<ref>Game events based on Ash's Pikachu can be either Naughty, Brave, or Hardy depending on which event Pikachu is received from.</ref>
|location=[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|numeps1=less than 1
|firststagename=Pichu
|secondstagename=Pikachu
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=EP001
|firstevoname=''Prior to'' Pokémon - I Choose You!
|prevonum=172
|evo1num=025
|current=[[Party|With Ash]]
|java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
|java2=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
|enva2=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season 1}}
}}

'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of the [[Pokémon anime]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{Ash}} obtained on his {{pkmn|journey}} as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to him by {{an|Professor Oak}}. Pikachu usually travels [[Walking Pokémon|outside his Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash Pikachu Pichu.png|thumb|left|250px|As a wild Pichu]]
====Pre-series====
[[File:JN001.png|thumb|250px|Pichu with his adoptive family]]
As shown in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', Pikachu was once a lonely {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pichu}} who lived in the woods in the outskirts of [[Pallet Town]]. After falling off a cliff, he was saved by a mother {{p|Kangaskhan}}, who, after realizing Pichu had nowhere to go, placed Pichu in her pouch and took him into her care. Eventually, Pichu and the child Kangaskhan grew bigger, and carrying them both became a burden to the mother. Realizing this, Pichu left his adoptive mother's pouch in the middle of the night while Kangaskhan's pack was asleep. Turning back to say goodbye to his family, his feelings of gratitude caused him to [[evolution|evolve]] into Pikachu. After taking a moment to realize what had just happened to him, Pikachu finished his goodbyes and left for parts unknown.

At some point after his departure, Pikachu was {{pkmn2|caught}} and eventually came under the possession of {{an|Professor Oak}}.
{{-}}

====[[Original series]]====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu EP001.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu's debut appearance]]
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his {{i|Poké Ball}}, and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of angry {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well, and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of {{an|Ho-Oh|an unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to [[Viridian City]] to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had been badly injured during the fight.
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|220px|Pikachu and Ash meeting for the first time]]
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the Viridian City [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his {{type|Electric}} attacks were ineffective. When Onix started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu, Ash saw no other option than to forfeit the match. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric-type [[move]]s. Ash then challenged Brock to a [[rematch]], where Pikachu managed to defeat [[Brock's Geodude]] with his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again, but despite their training, he was still unable to defeat it. As Ash was about to forfeit again, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} managed to turn on the Gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about to let Pikachu finish Onix off, he was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and he decided to forfeit again. Despite this, Brock still gave him the {{badge|Boulder}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu wounded.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash rushing Pikachu to the Pokémon Center]]
Pikachu's next major battle was in Ash's [[Vermilion Gym]] battle against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. [[Lt. Surge]] laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Indeed, Raichu turned out to be more powerful than Pikachu, and a combination of attacks from it resulted in so much damage to Pikachu that he had to be hospitalized. Later, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a {{p|Raichu}} with a [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms. During the subsequent rematch with Lt. Surge, Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Using moves like {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}, which Raichu didn't know, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand, dodge Raichu's attacks, and ultimately defeat it, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Thunder}}.

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Sabrina's Abra]] during Ash's [[Saffron Gym]] battle. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's attacks. Abra then suddenly evolved into Kadabra, making it much stronger. Eventually, Kadabra used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and repeatedly smash him into the ceiling. Unwilling to see his friend suffer, Ash forfeited the match. In Ash's subsequent rematch with [[Sabrina]] in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu fought Kadabra again, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Eventually, Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh, leaving them incapacitated. As a result, Ash was declared the winner by [[Sabrina's father]], which earned him the {{badge|Marsh}}.

In ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', Pikachu entered the [[Big P Pokémon Race]] with {{AP|Squirtle}}. The two were at a significant disadvantage due to Squirtle's short legs, and Pikachu's comparative weight, but in a way, this helped as they managed to escape an {{p|Electrode}} self-destructing. They made ground when they reached the water stage, putting them in the top four with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and [[Dario]]. However, intervention from Team Rocket forced a battle, and the two were put out of the running by a {{m|Glare}} attack from {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}.

In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into a group of wild Pikachu, which was a very rare encounter. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first but soon began to feel sad, because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. However, Pikachu refused to leave Ash and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Misty, so she could use him in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. During the competition, he was seen defeating a {{p|Fearow}}. In the finals, Pikachu was Misty's first Pokémon used against [[Jessie]]. Pikachu easily managed to defeat Arbok, {{TP|James|Weezing}}, and {{MTR}} in succession with a single Thunder Shock. Pikachu then faced [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. He tried attacking with Thunderbolt but was then licked by Lickitung and defeated.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his seventh Gym battle at the [[Cinnabar Gym]], where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Despite being immune to Electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]], whose attacks eventually almost caused Pikachu to fall off the battlefield and into the lava below. Seeing that, Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all of the opposing Pokémon at once, causing {{p|Machamp}}, Rhydon and {{p|Kingler}} to run away in fear, and defeating Arbok and Weezing. After Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got his eighth Gym Badge, the {{badge|Earth}}.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', Pikachu defeated [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}, but in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'', he was defeated by [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}. Pikachu then faced off against Happy, [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}}, in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''. Despite being exhausted from battling Team Rocket earlier, he still wanted to fight. After defeating Happy, he faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by all his battles, Pikachu was defeated.

In ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with some of his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. To rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which also hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its control.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. He later rode in the sled along with his Bulbasaur and Squirtle in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted {{badge|Sea Ruby}}.

In ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against [[Lorelei]]{{tt|*|Referred to as Prima in the dub}} of the [[Elite Four]], where he faced her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}}. Eventually, Pikachu lost.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}, which kept shrugging off Pikachu's attacks. He was eventually defeated by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.
[[File:PikaMeowthOffer.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu offering {{MTR}} an apple]]
In [[EP104|the following episode]], Team Rocket had a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with Meowth. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from Jessie and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, Misty, and {{Tracey}} managed to find the duo first and separated them from each other.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where he had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle, affecting their teamwork negatively. However, after seeing Charizard being repeatedly attacked by Luana's {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Marowak}}, Pikachu decided to help his partner, cementing their cooperation. Both of their opponents ultimately knocked each other out accidentally, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Jade Star}} and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, where he faced off against Drake's {{p|Ditto}}. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu was. After continuously exchanging attacks, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikachu was then recalled when Drake sent out his {{p|Onix}}. [[EP112|Later]], Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who had already defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. After an exchange of attacks, Pikachu defeated Dragonite, earning Ash the [[Winner's Trophy]] and a spot in the [[Orange League Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu battled [[Gary's Eevee]] and was eventually defeated after Eevee used a powerful {{m|Skull Bash}}. Later on in the episode, Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained {{p|Chikorita}}, it quickly gained the upper hand. Just then, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who tried to steal their Pokémon. Their plan failed, however, when Pikachu and Chikorita were reunited with their Trainers and teamed up to defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's [[Violet Gym]] battle against [[Falkner]], where he battled and defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}} and {{p|Dodrio}}. Pikachu then briefly faced Falkner's {{p|Pidgeot}}, but since he was already tired from his previous matches, he was quickly defeated by a {{m|Whirlwind}}.
[[File:Bugsy Scyther Fury Cutter.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu struggling against Scyther]]
In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] battle, where he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}} and defeated it. He then went up against Bugsy's last, and most powerful Pokémon, {{TP|Bugsy|Scyther}}. Despite having the type advantage, Pikachu's Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed because of {{p|Scyther}}'s Double Team. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with a series of {{m|Fury Cutter}}, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, who had already easily defeated [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] and Totodile using {{m|Rollout}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Miltank since she got wet by Totodile's earlier {{m|Water Gun}}. However, due to Miltank spinning at great speed, she had already dried up, making Thunderbolt useless. Afterwards, Pikachu was defeated by two Rollout attacks, causing Ash to lose the battle. In [[EP159|the following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch. Due to Ash's strategy with Cyndaquil and Totodile, Miltank lost her balance. This allowed Pikachu to throw Miltank in the air by hiding in one of the ditches and then finish her off with a Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Plain}}.

In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', Pikachu and Ash entered the [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. The two encountered a {{p|Weedle}}, but before Pikachu could attack it, Casey's Chikorita intervened, and Casey caught the Hairy Bug Pokémon. Later, Ash and Pikachu chased after a Scyther, but accidentally disturbed a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}} in the process. Pikachu managed to shock one of the Beedrill with Thunderbolt, giving Ash the chance to catch it. With this capture, Ash managed to win the contest, winning him a [[Sun Stone]].

Pikachu befriended a group of Pichu in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first, they framed Pikachu for eating some apples, but when the Pichu were attacked by a Fearow, Pikachu warded it off with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu was kidnapped by Team Rocket after they sucked away its electricity. However, the Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity, and together, they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Morty]]. He faced off against Morty's {{p|Gastly}} but was defeated by a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's {{p|Poliwrath}}, but his Thunderbolt and Quick Attack did not defeat it. Afterwards, it hit Pikachu with a series of powerful {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking him out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed, but finally, Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so it could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. Pikachu then finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next, Pikachu faced off against Jasmine's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and subsequently defeated by a powerful {{m|Iron Tail}}.
[[File:EP238.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu facing Piloswine]]
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In [[EP238|the following episode]], Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who had already defeated Cyndaquil. Though the battle was well-fought, Pikachu wound up receiving more damage. Despite this, he refused to give up and was about to attack again when [[Pryce]] forfeited, giving Ash the win and earning him the {{badge|Glacier}}.

In ''[[EP252|Fangs for Nothin']]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Gym battle against [[Clair]], pitting him against her {{p|Kingdra}}. Since Ash was unaware of Kingdra's {{t|Dragon|secondary type}}, Pikachu's Electric attacks and [[physical move]]s didn't affect the Dragon Pokémon, forcing him to follow Misty and Brock's advice and recall Pikachu. Their battle was later stopped due to Team Rocket's theft of the [[Dragon Fang]]. In [[EP253|the following episode]], Pikachu helped stop the rampage of a {{p|Dragonite}} that belonged to the old {{gy|Blackthorn}} {{OBP|Gym Leader|EP253}}.

In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Clair, where he faced her {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite Pikachu having the double type-advantage, Gyarados proved to be powerful and initially gained the upper hand. Eventually, Pikachu got close enough to defeat the Atrocious Pokémon with a powerful Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her {{TP|Clair|Dragonair}} to battle Pikachu. It managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank Hyper Beam.

Pikachu was used many times during the [[Silver Conference]]. In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', he defeated [[Salvador]]'s {{p|Furret}}. In ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', this good showing was followed by [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}, but Pikachu was then defeated by Jackson's {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}, defeating his {{p|Kecleon}} before being defeated in turn by [[Harrison's Sneasel]].
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu suffering from an illness]]
After saying farewell to Misty and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]], and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu were attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually, thanks to some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny, Pikachu was saved. The next day, Ash tried to wake Pikachu up, but he soon noticed that he was suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
=====Hoenn=====
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Pikachu was treated by [[Professor Birch]], who strapped him to a machine to drain out the overload electricity he received. However, the machine exploded when the electricity levels became too high. Pikachu then ran off, with Ash and Professor Birch chasing after him. Eventually, Ash found Pikachu, but in his confused state, Pikachu attacked him and fled off a cliff. Ash jumped after him and caught him before grabbing onto a branch. Pikachu tried resisting, but Ash was able to get through to him and calm him down. When Ash and Pikachu were pulled up to safety, Team Rocket arrived and captured Pikachu. However, their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] accidentally cured Pikachu of his illness, and he was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|There's no Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. In the end, Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}} defeated Pikachu with a series of {{m|Scratch}} attacks. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole [[May's Torchic]] instead. Later, Pikachu was used alongside Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off in addition to rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu Iron Tail in preparation for his [[Rustboro Gym]] battle, a {{type|Rock}} Gym, and got help from a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.
[[File:AG016.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu fighting against Roxanne's Nosepass]]
In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he went up against her {{p|Geodude}} and eventually defeated it. Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]], who took advantage of his difficulties in mastering Iron Tail. Despite this, Pikachu defeated Nosepass and mastered Iron Tail in the process, as well as earning Ash the {{badge|Stone}}.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', after entering the [[Mauville Gym]], Ash and his friends encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack, Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest. Later, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Wattson]]. Due to being overcharged, Pikachu defeated Wattson's Magnemite, {{p|Voltorb}}, and Magneton with one attack each, earning Ash the {{badge|Dynamo}}.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] battle. He was sent out against [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|sleep}}. During the battle, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s Reflect that was affecting previous battles. Then, Pikachu defeated Slugma and proceeded to battle Flannery's last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Despite Pikachu's efforts, Torkoal used {{m|Overheat}} to defeat him.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his official [[Petalburg Gym]] battle against Norman, and he went up against {{p|Slakoth}} but was recalled after Slakoth's {{m|Blizzard}} temporary disabled him. Later, Pikachu faced off against Norman's Vigoroth. Through strategy, Ash had Pikachu let himself get hit by Vigoroth, which activated Pikachu's {{a|Static}} Ability and paralyzed Vigoroth. This allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth, but he fainted right afterwards due to extensive fatigue from the battle, thus ending it in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in his [[Fortree Gym]] battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled Winona's {{p|Pelipper}}, and despite having a major type advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent. As a result, Ash decided Pikachu should fight at close range and told him to use Quick Attack to get closer before using Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both fainted.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. He was then ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, but this caused them to get blasted off while Ash and Pikachu fell in a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again.
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu being possessed by the Blue Orb]]
In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'', Ash and the group got on a submarine owned by [[Team Magma]], where they met Team Magma's leader [[Maxie]]. An explosion triggered by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}} caused the [[Blue Orb]] to fly off Maxie's desk. Pikachu managed to catch the orb before Team Magma could regain it, but the orb then melted into Pikachu's body, greatly increasing his power but also making him lose control over himself. In [[AG098|the next episode]], Pikachu awakened {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and aided it in its battle with {{p|Kyogre}}. Due to everyone's teamwork, {{p|Groudon}} was able to defeat Kyogre, causing the Blue Orb to emerge from Pikachu's body. Pikachu was then saved by Kyogre and later bade it and Groudon farewell.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the [[Double Battle]] against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}. Eventually, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the Gym using their machine. Following Team Rocket's defeat, they agreed to resume their battle outdoors. With Solrock and Lunatone gaining the upper hand, Ash thought about how to negate their dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. Lightning struck Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure, thus creating a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique, Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, and defeated them with Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG101|Vanity Affair]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Hoenn Elite Four]] member [[Drake]] and his {{p|Shelgon}}. However, Pikachu quickly lost, which dealt a serious blow to the massive ego Ash had developed at the time.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu and {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a Double Battle in the first round of his [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle. They went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and Seaking. Eventually, Snorunt was knocked out by Seaking's Hyper Beam, and Ash sent out Corphish. Soon after, Pikachu defeated Seaking and rode on Corphish's back as it headed towards Sealeo and defeated it, thus ending the first round of the Gym battle in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled. In [[AG111|the next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Eventually, Milotic tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail in an ambush, but he dodged it, climbed onto Milotic's body, and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder, knocking out Milotic, winning Ash the battle, and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against his new rival [[Morrison]], and he faced off against [[Morrison's Beldum]]. At first, Pikachu had the upper hand as the only move Beldum knew was Take Down, but Beldum eventually managed to land some hits. Soon, Pikachu used Iron Tail to counter another Take Down, causing a big explosion that knocked both Pokémon out.

Pikachu was used many times by Ash in the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', he defeated {{OBP|Gilbert|AG126}}'s {{p|Hitmonlee}} after a hard-fought battle. In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Pikachu initially went up against {{ho|Katie}}'s {{p|Golduck}}. However, Katie immediately switched to her {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type advantage over Pikachu, and the Mole Pokémon defeated him easily. In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Pikachu went up against Morrison's {{p|Steelix}} and was knocked out as well. In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Pikachu defeated {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}} before being defeated himself by [[Tyson's Meowth]] despite all of his efforts. His defeat caused Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
[[File:Agatha Gengar Double Team.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu battling Agatha's Gengar]]
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Elite Four]] [[Agatha]] and her {{TP|Agatha|Gengar}} at the [[Viridian Gym]]. Eventually, when Pikachu was about to finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting him to sleep, then defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards, he helped defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}. Later on, Ash decided to enter the [[Kanto]] {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty when he and Ash returned to Pallet Town.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack, which morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and blasting Team Rocket off. Despite this, Pikachu couldn't master the move. After lots of {{pkmn|training}}, Pikachu was finally able to master Volt Tackle in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', using the move to blast Team Rocket off, and saving a wild {{p|Celebi}}.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', while going to the [[Battle Pike]], Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until he was rescued by [[Lucy]] and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later, Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy and her Milotic. When Pikachu suffered major damage, Ash had him use Thunderbolt on himself. This allowed him to use a supercharged Volt Tackle and defeat Milotic, earning him the [[Symbol|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle [[Anabel]]. He went up against her Alakazam, who had already defeated Ash's previous two Pokémon. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat Alakazam. He went up against Metagross next but was defeated, losing Ash the battle. In [[AG170|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Though Espeon had great speed and power, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to disable the ceiling lights, temporarily blinding Espeon. Once the lights turned on again, Pikachu was able to overwhelm and defeat Espeon, earning Ash the [[Symbol|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{an|Brandon}} for his final Frontier Symbol, Pikachu reunited with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charizard for training. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep in. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards, they met up with Brandon again, and he agreed to have a four-on-four rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the [[Battle Pyramid]].

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against Pyramid King Brandon in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', going up against {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's Regice}}. Pikachu initially had trouble dealing with Regice's combination of Ice-type attacks, ice-based strategies, and {{m|Rest}}; and he was almost declared unable to battle. However, Pikachu overcame Regice's strategies and ultimately knocked the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win, earning him his last Symbol, the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], an informal event not sanctioned by the [[Pokémon Activities Committee]]. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt at the same time to create electrical rings, then used Iron Tail to combine them and trigger a firework-like effect. This performance allowed Ash to proceed to the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]].

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. After a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was eventually defeated. Later, Pikachu went with Ash to Sinnoh, and he was meant to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory. However, {{AP|Aipom}} sneaked aboard their ship, and Ash eventually allowed her to accompany them to Sinnoh.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash due to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since he already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside him. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, he was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival [[Paul]] and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. The heated battle proved to be a surprisingly even match, as both Pokémon were eventually left so exhausted that they collapsed, resulting in the battle being declared a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando's Budew]]. Despite Budew evolving into {{p|Roselia}}, Pikachu was still able to defeat it.
[[File:Ash and Pikachu DP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Pikachu and Ash in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'']]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first Sinnoh Gym battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}} while Paul observed from the sidelines. Initially, Pikachu was overwhelmed by Cranidos's attacks and speed. When Paul got up to leave, believing Ash had already lost, Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful Electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. Both Pokémon were eventually seriously injured, forcing Ash to recall Pikachu. He later sent Pikachu out to battle Roark's Onix, but Pikachu was overwhelmed by Onix's {{m|Screech}} and blasted away, knocking him out and losing Ash the battle.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again and defeated it this time. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude, only to be sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Despite the activation of Pikachu's Static Ability during the battle, Rampardos was able to hit him hard with Zen Headbutt, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', Ash entered Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]]. Pikachu was able to imitate several Pokémon and, as a result, advanced to the finals. However, he ended up losing to [[Brock's Croagunk]].

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar, and their teamwork allowed both of their opponents to be knocked out, allowing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}}, which had gone on a rampage after the group accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]], freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually, Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard-fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting, but the Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene's Lucario]]. Later, Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against Reggie. Pikachu faced off against Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}} and ultimately won.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type Trainer named [[Sho]] asked Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a Pichu and Raichu and wanted to have the full evolutionary line in his team. Ash refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against Raichu. Unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this particular Raichu was fast in addition to knowing powerful attacks. The battle soon ended with Pikachu's defeat. During his recovery, Pikachu began to reconsider his earlier decision to not evolve. When Ash went to check on Pikachu, he found both Pikachu and his Thunder Stone missing, causing him to think Pikachu may have decided to evolve into Raichu. However, he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to get stronger without evolving. After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu and ultimately won after a test of strength for Pikachu.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu and {{AP|Buizel}} got into a fight after Buizel got accidentally hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt while training. Later, Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s Gyarados and eventually won but was recalled after Crasher Wake sent out {{p|Quagsire}}. Later, after Buizel was recalled, Pikachu went up against {{p|Floatzel}}, which almost defeated him and even left a part of his back frozen. Pikachu was then recalled after Buizel wanted to fight again. As they passed each other, they exchanged high-fives, and Buizel broke the ice on Pikachu's back with Water Gun.
[[File:Hearthome Collection Pikachu.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu in the Hearthome Collection]]
In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', Pikachu was used in the [[Hearthome Collection]], a fashion show for {{pkmn|Stylist}}s and their Pokémon whose winner would get the chance to work on a photoshoot for the {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}} magazine. At first, Pikachu was shy to go on stage wearing the outfit Ash had designed for him, but after hearing some encouraging words from Ash, he overcame his shyness and went onstage to perform. He used his Thunderbolt attack to light up the [[Contest Hall|hall]], captivating the judges' attention. [[Hermione]] commented that, although Ash didn't quite get it what it means to be a Pokémon Stylist, he was at least making an effort to show off his Pokémon, instead of focusing solely on the clothing aspect. For this reason, Pikachu was among the three finalists, along with [[Dawn's Buneary]] and [[Cocoa]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. When the results were announced, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu had ended up in third place, receiving the Unique Award for their original costumes and performance.

In ''[[DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', Pikachu was used in an unofficial battle against the [[Hearthome City]] Gym Leader [[Fantina]]. Pikachu faced her {{p|Drifloon}}, who had already defeated Buizel and put Chimchar to sleep. Eventually, Drifloon evolved into {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}} and put Pikachu to sleep with Hypnosis. With two of his Pokémon sleeping, Ash decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his final Pokémon in a three-on-three battle against {{an|Barry}}, where he faced [[Barry's Empoleon]]. Despite some initial difficulty, Pikachu was able to defeat Empoleon after hearing Ash's words of encouragement.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against Fantina's Drifblim. Eventually, like their last battle, Drifblim hit Pikachu with Hypnosis, putting him to sleep, and finished him off with Ominous Wind.

In ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's partner in a [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]]. In the first round they faced [[Wilkinson]] and his {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Despite putting up a good match, Ash and Pikachu got eliminated.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png|thumb|left|250px|Static activated]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's fifth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Paul. First, he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. During the battle, Pikachu received multiple serious burns, and though he finally struck Magmortar with an Iron Tail, he had to be recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. His Static Ability activated and paralyzed Ursaring, but this, in turn, activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, greatly increasing Ursaring's Attack and allowing it to defeat him.

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against Barry's {{p|Heracross}}, but the battle ended prematurely when Barry saw a {{p|Xatu}} flying and decided to follow it. In [[DP141|the following episode]], Pikachu was used in the [[Festival Battle Challenge]], a tournament marking the end of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], whose winner gets the opportunity to battle [[Palmer]]. Pikachu faced off against Barry's Empoleon in the final round and managed to win, earning Ash a battle against the [[Frontier Brain]].

In ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the Hurdle Dash event of a [[Pokéathlon]] held in [[Camellia Town]]. Pikachu and {{OBP|Daniel|DP160}}'s {{p|Snorlax}} quickly managed to take the lead, and after racing neck-to-neck with Snorlax, Snorlax's large belly passed the finish line first, giving Daniel the win.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{EF|Flint}}. He faced [[Flint's Infernape]], who had already defeated Ash's Buizel and his Infernape. After a hard-fought match in which both Pokémon took several hits, Pikachu was ultimately defeated, giving Flint the win.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}} and ultimately defeated it despite the activation of Electivire's {{a|Motor Drive}} Ability. He was then recalled before going up against Volkern's {{p|Luxray}}, but he was eventually knocked out by Luxray's Shock Wave.

During the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}} but was eventually recalled in place of Infernape. [[DP187|Later]], Pikachu was used again, this time facing Paul's {{p|Froslass}} and defeating it before being recalled once again. During [[DP188|the continuation of their battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Paul's Electivire, who soon knocked him out.

In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. In the end, however, both he and Latios fainted. Since Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle, placing Ash in the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

In ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', Pikachu helped search for {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} when he ran away. Upon finding Piplup, both Pokémon broke down in tears since they had to say goodbye to each other soon. Team Rocket appeared, but Pikachu and Piplup managed to blast them off with a Volt Tackle and Hydro Pump combination. Later, Pikachu said goodbye to Dawn and Piplup before he, Ash, and Brock boarded a ship headed for [[Kanto]]. Upon arriving in Kanto, Pikachu and Ash bade farewell to Brock as well and the two continued towards Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''====
=====Unova=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu No Electric Powers.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu being incapable of using his Electric-type moves]]
Ash decided to bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just as he did in Hoenn. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', upon arriving in Unova, Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which, unbeknownst to Ash, caused him to lose his ability to use Electric moves. Ash finally noticed this during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, when Pikachu tried using Volt Tackle. Despite Ash realizing Pikachu can use other moves like Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Snivy defeated the exhausted Pikachu with {{m|Leaf Tornado}}. In [[BW002|the next episode]], following another appearance of Zekrom, Pikachu recovered his Electric moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]]. He faced [[Cress]] and his {{TP|Cress|Panpour}}, and despite having the type advantage, Pikachu was overwhelmed by their water-based strategies and eventually defeated.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. After defeating Tranquill, he then battled Snivy again, who by that point had evolved into Servine. As Pikachu tried to use Volt Tackle, Servine managed to strike him with Cut in mid-sprint, knocking him out.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Eventually, Pikachu's Volt Tackle and Pignite's {{m|Flame Charge}} collided, knocking both Pokémon back. Ultimately, only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of trouble-making {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and [[Sunglasses Sandile|Sandile]]'s sunglasses. During the incident, Pikachu learned {{m|Electro Ball}} and blasted the Ducklett off with his new move. Later on, he battled Sandile and ultimately used Electro Ball to deflect its Stone Edge back at it, defeating it and blasting it off.

In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Castelia Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}, who initially had the upper hand with its Leaf Storm and {{m|String Shot}} attacks. However, he turned both attacks against Leavanny and ultimately defeated it with an Iron Tail-Electro Ball combination, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the final round of the [[Club Battle]], where they went up against {{an|Iris}} and {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Though it was a hard-fought battle, Pikachu was ultimately unable to dodge Excadrill's Focus Blast, which knocked him out, making Iris the winner of the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used as the final Pokémon in Ash's Gym battle against [[Elesa]] after his two other Pokémon were defeated. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}} and quickly defeated it. Pikachu then faced Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, which proved to be a tough opponent despite her not looking very strong. Eventually, Pikachu gained the upper hand and defeated Tynamo, thus winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alder Bouffalant.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu striking Alder's Bouffalant]]
In ''[[BW052|Ash Versus the Champion!]]'', Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Alder]], where he faced his {{p|Bouffalant}}. Pikachu hit Bouffalant with all of his attacks, but it absorbed the hits with its afro. Alder, however, didn't give any orders, causing Bouffalant to get angry. It was then revealed that Alder had been sleeping throughout the battle. After he was woken up, Alder ordered Bouffalant to use {{m|Head Charge}}, but Bouffalant, still angry at him, used the attack on him instead. The battle was then called off.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}} in his [[Mistralton Gym]] battle. After defeating Unfezant, Pikachu fought Skyla's last Pokémon, {{TP|Skyla|Swanna}}. Despite having a type advantage, Pikachu's Electric moves proved to be useless when Swanna used {{m|Aqua Ring}} to protect itself against them. Pikachu was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of {{m|Hurricane}} and Brave Bird.

In ''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'', Ash and Pikachu entered the [[Wishing Bell Festival]]. They managed to reach the final round, where they had to climb [[Mistralton Tower]] while protecting the flame of their {{p|Litwick}} candle. Despite Pikachu doing his best to protect the candle from a group of {{p|Pidove}}'s attacks, [[Stephan]]'s Litwick candle, which turned out to have been a real Litwick all along, blew out Ash's, causing Ash to end up in second place.
[[File:BW084.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Ash's final Unova Gym battle]]
In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]]. He faced Roxie's strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}, who had already defeated Ash's Pignite and {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Eventually, all of the physical contact Pikachu made with Garbodor activated its Static Ability, paralyzing Garbodor. This allowed him to defeat Garbodor, earning Ash his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the Unova League.

In ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', Pikachu was used in one final battle against Dawn before she headed to Johto. He faced her {{TP|Dawn|Quilava}}, who turned out to be evenly matched against him. Finally, Pikachu and Quilava collided with Quick Attack and Flame Wheel, respectively, knocking both Pokémon back. The battle was then called off by {{an|Cynthia}}.

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash and Pikachu battled {{an|Giovanni}} and his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} while trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but Persian immediately defeated Pikachu with {{m|Power Gem}}. Giovanni then captured Meloetta and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force-field prison open by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Forces of Nature|Therian Forme}} {{an|Forces of Nature}}, Pikachu protected Iris and her {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} from {{DL|Forces of Nature (anime)|Thundurus}}'s Thunder. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost; when he used Electro Ball, it inflicted exceptionally massive damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]], where he went up against Trip's Serperior. The battle properly began in [[BW104|the next episode]]. Serperior initially had the upper hand and was almost able to constrict Pikachu into unconsciousness. Pikachu, however, didn't give in and defeated it with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combination, giving Ash his first win against Trip.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Pikachu went up against {{un|Cameron}}'s Pokémon, defeating {{p|Samurott}} and Swanna before being recalled. [[BW108|Later]], Ash sent Pikachu out to battle Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Snivy}}, leaving him as Ash's last Pokémon. Despite the large amount of damage both Pokémon had taken, they still managed to continue battling. At the end of the fight, Lucario's Aura Sphere overpowered Pikachu's Electro Ball and him Pikachu out, thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference and placing him in Top 8.

In ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot]]'', Pikachu battled wild Pokémon controlled by [[Colress]] to free them and stop [[Team Plasma]]. Impressed by Pikachu's power, Colress managed to gain control of Pikachu by attaching a receiver to his head, and he ordered him to attack Ash and the group. As Colress was increasing the power of the EM waves responsible for the mind control, Ash begged Pikachu to fight it off. During Pikachu's strenuous attempts to do so, the receiver overloaded and got destroyed, freeing Pikachu from Team Plasma's control.

In ''[[BW121|Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony!]]'', Pikachu and Ash's other Pokémon fought Team Plasma's Pokémon to prevent them from awakening {{an|Reshiram}}. Colress, however, activated his improved mind-control machine and managed to hit Pikachu with the machine's laser, controlling him again. This time, however, Ash's voice didn't get through to Pikachu's control, and he was knocked unconscious by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. {{an|N}} then offered to give Team Plasma the [[Light Stone]] in exchange for them freeing Pikachu from their control, and they agreed.

In [[BW122|the next episode]], Pikachu tried to destroy Colress's machine to free Reshiram and all of the other Pokémon from [[Ghetsis]]'s control. However, he was ultimately hit by the laser, which put him under control once again. To everyone's surprise, Pikachu managed to resist the machine's influence, using his electricity to fight off Ghetsis's control and used Thunderbolt on Reshiram to help it escape from Ghetsis's control as well. Despite Colress increasing the machine's power, Pikachu kept resisting, and together with Reshiram, they destroyed the machine with Electro Ball and {{m|Fusion Flare}}, freeing all of the Pokémon from Team Plasma's control and defeating the [[villainous team]].

=====Decolore Islands=====
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur]]
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers and make it to the finals. He then battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}} and was able to knock it out with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} were captured by Team Rocket while Ash, Iris, and {{an|Cilan}} were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed from the net and, with the help of Axew, Charizard, and {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}, Pikachu blasted Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris, and Cilan as he, Ash, and [[Alexa]] continued to Pallet Town.

Pikachu was reunited with Bulbasaur and the entire Unova team at Professor Oak's Laboratory in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the [[Kalos]] region.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived at Kalos by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to. In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, he proved to be quite a challenge for Pikachu. However, the battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} reflect Pikachu's attacks with {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded him with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu blasted the trio off. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to {{an|Professor Sycamore}} to heal Froakie.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore. Later, when Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off. Ash immediately leaped in to save his friend, to the shock of many, including {{an|Serena}}. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}, who knocked him out. After he was healed at the Pokémon Center, he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch, using Alexa's {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, which beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In [[XY006|the next episode]], they were finally able to withstand Noivern's Gust. Later, using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced avoiding Surskit's {{m|Sticky Web}}. After it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his rematch against Viola, where he again went up against her Surskit and finally defeated it. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. He was later called out again to battle Vivillon, who had beaten Fletchling. During the battle, Pikachu was nearly put to sleep by Vivillon's {{m|Sleep Powder}}, but Ash had Pikachu use Electro Ball on himself to keep himself awake. Then, Pikachu defeated the Scale Pokémon, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.
[[File:Officer Jenny Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu hypnotized by {{an|Malamar}}]]
In ''[[XY019|A Conspiracy to Conquer!]]'', after overhearing one of Team Rocket's conversations, [[Officer Jenny|Madame X]] and her {{an|Malamar}} captured Pikachu. After Clemont attempted to use his "Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device" to find Pikachu, it was revealed that Malamar had hypnotized Pikachu, making him one of Madame X's subordinates. While searching for Pikachu, Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena were also hypnotized by Malamar. Once Ash and Meowth finally found Pikachu, Team Rocket, and Madame X, Madame X forced Pikachu to attack Ash. Ash got through to Pikachu, who started fighting Malamar's control. Afterwards, the Automatic Pikachu Retrieving Device burst in and rammed into Malamar, causing it to lose its control over everyone. After Malamar revealed its plans through Meowth, Pikachu attempted to attack it, but Malamar managed to escape.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]]. It went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}} and ultimately defeated it, earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], where he faced her {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Korrina's Lucario]] but was defeated by it. [[XY032|Later]], he battled Lucario in its [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] form. However, during the battle, Lucario lost control of its Mega Evolution and went berserk, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. In response, [[Gurkinn]] sent out his own {{p|Lucario}} to block the attack. Lucario then lost consciousness and the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Team Battle alongside with [[Serena's Fennekin]] and [[Clemont's Chespin]] against [[Tierno's Squirtle]], [[Shauna's Bulbasaur]], and [[Trevor's Charmander]]. Pikachu and the others initially had a hard time due to their opponents' great teamwork, but they eventually overcame this obstacle and defeated all three of their opponents, giving Ash, Serena, and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with {{an|Korrina}}, sending him out to face Korrina's Mega Lucario. Pikachu was ultimately able to defeat Lucario with Thunderbolt, thus earning Ash the {{badge|Rumble}}.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were captured by Team Rocket. The two escaped after Goomy used the slime on its body to allow them to slip through the bars. However, their escape was noticed by Team Rocket, who gave chase. When Pikachu and Goomy were about to be hit by [[Jessie's Pumpkaboo]]'s Shadow Ball, Ash arrived with Fletchinder to protect them. The ensuing battle eventually ended when Ash had Pikachu blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu informed Ash that Goomy wanted to go with them, allowing him to catch it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu and Sliggoo were used in a Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. Before the battle could start, however, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket, but Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu. After the mecha took Sliggoo, Wartortle, and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and Serena to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into Goodra to save Ash and Pikachu, and the crisis was resolved, they restarted their battle with Tierno and ultimately won.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym battle against Clemont. He went up against his Bunnelby and ultimately defeated it. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but he later sent him out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Ultimately, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon managed to defeat Pikachu.

In ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three-round battle against [[Sawyer]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}, and despite the type disadvantage, Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

In ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Pikachu and the others visited the [[Poké Ball Factory]]. There, they were tricked by Team Rocket, who separated the group from their Poké Balls, with only Pikachu managing to escape. During a battle, Pikachu avoided being recalled into his Poké Ball and hid in one of the vent shafts. He then tried to free Ash and his friends with Iron Tail, but when that failed and Team Rocket discovered him, Pikachu attempted to get the briefcase that held the group's Poké Balls. Meowth then chased Pikachu, being the only one small enough to squeeze through the factory equipment and ventilation shafts that Pikachu escaped through, and continuously attempted to recall Pikachu into his Poké Ball. In the end, Team Rocket attempted to escape with all of the Poké Balls they stole, though by that point, Pikachu freed Ash and they pursued them. Pikachu managed to stop their van with his Thunderbolt, and Meowth challenged Pikachu to a one-on-one battle, which he accepted. Pikachu managed to defeat his foe despite the Scratch Cat Pokémon attempting to use Pikachu's Poké Ball on him. After Team Rocket got blasted off again, the group was invited by the grateful factory staff to a genuine tour of the factory.

In ''[[XY090|Tag Team Battle Inspiration!]]'', Pikachu was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Serena's Eevee]] and Shauna's Ivysaur with Tierno's Blastoise as his partner. When Serena called off the battle, Ash and Tierno decided to battle each other and Pikachu faced Blastoise, but the outcome of the battle was left unknown.

In ''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'', Pikachu wasn't chosen for Ash's Double Battle with [[Olympia]], but he did help Ash keep track of when the {{m|Future Sight}} from Olympia's two {{p|Meowstic}} would strike, by using his tail as a makeshift timer. This eventually allowed Frogadier and Talonflame to turn the attack against them and ultimately win the battle.

In ''[[XY098|Dream a Little Dream from Me!]]'', after the group viewed the [[Litleonids|Litleonid meteor shower]], Pikachu was pulled into [[Squishy]]'s dream by a {{p|Darkrai}}. In the dream, the group's Pokémon were either in their evolved or pre-evolved forms and could speak human language, while humans spoke like Pokémon. Freaked out by this, Pikachu fled and ran into Meowth, who had also been pulled into the dream. Pikachu and Meowth then encountered a talking Squishy. Suddenly, a flaming ghost appeared and attacked them. They managed to escape, after which Squishy revealed a glimpse of its true strength to Pikachu and Meowth, motivating them to help Squishy get to its home so it could gain this strength. On their way, they were attacked by the flaming ghost again and Pikachu decided to battle it. Pikachu's attacks, however, couldn't land, but he was soon aided by the group's Pokémon, and together, they managed to defeat the creature. In the end, Pikachu, Meowth, and Squishy were awakened by Clemont's invention.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Miette Slurpuff.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu dancing with Slurpuff]]
In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Pikachu partnered up with [[Miette]]'s {{p|Slurpuff}} in a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. Later, Pikachu was used in a Tag Battle along with Serena's Eevee, where he faced [[James's Inkay]] and Miette's Slurpuff. Eventually, they were trapped after landing in Slurpuff's {{m|Cotton Spore}}, which left them vulnerable to Inkay's Psybeam. With Eevee badly injured, Pikachu tried to battle alone, without much success. However, Eevee evolved into Sylveon and defeated both Inkay and Slurpuff with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, giving Ash and Serena the win.

In ''[[XY106|A Meeting of Two Journeys!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon in another three-round battle against Sawyer, where he faced and defeated {{p|Honedge}}.

In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', Pikachu was borrowed by Serena, who disguised herself as Ash, who was unwell from last night's training, to battle {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}, a {{tc|Guitarist}} who wanted to challenge Ash and his Pikachu with his own Pikachu, nicknamed Spike. Serena's disguise as Ash works, and the battle was going fine until it was interrupted by Team Rocket, who intended to capture Pikachu and Spike. Fortunately, thanks to the medicine that Clemont and Bonnie had just bought, Ash managed to recover in time to stop Team Rocket and rescue his Pikachu and Spike with the help of Greninja. Eventually, both Pikachu and Spike sent Team Rocket blasting off with their respective Thunderbolts.

In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Pikachu was very worried after Ash left into the [[Kalos Route 20|Winding Woods]] alone, following his loss to [[Wulfric]], and spent most of the episode trying to find Ash. Eventually, Team Rocket tried to catch Pikachu, but when the despondent Pikachu tried to fend them off, they were underwhelmed by his power. After Ash returned at the end of the episode, an overjoyed Pikachu was able to quickly send Team Rocket blasting off.

In [[XY122|the next episode]], he participated in Ash's rematch against Wulfric and battled his {{p|Bergmite}}. After defeating it, Pikachu faced off against Wulfric's {{p|Avalugg}}. Despite Pikachu's attempt to strategy, he was ultimately knocked out.

In ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his battle against Sawyer during the semifinals of the [[Lumiose Conference]]. He was sent out against Sawyer's powerful {{p|Clawitzer}}, which he eventually defeated. Pikachu then faced Sawyer's next Pokémon, his {{p|Aegislash}}. [[XY128|Initially]], Pikachu was overwhelmed by Aegislash's alternating use of {{m|Sacred Sword}} and {{m|King's Shield}}, but Ash deduced Aegislash's weaknesses and had Pikachu use them against it, leading to the Royal Sword Pokémon's defeat. Ash then recalled Pikachu, but later used him again to face off against [[Sawyer's Sceptile]], who eventually knocked him out with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}.
[[File:Ash Pikachu Alain Metagross.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu using Thunderbolt on Alain's Metagross]]
In ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'', Pikachu was used as Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Alain]] during the Lumiose Conference finals. He went up against Alain's {{p|Tyranitar}} and defeated it. Pikachu was then recalled but later used again to battle and defeat Alain's Metagross. Afterwards, Pikachu battled Alain's strongest Pokémon, {{TP|Alain|Charizard}}. [[XY131|However]], Pikachu was too exhausted to outmaneuver Charizard by that point, thus he was overpowered and knocked out.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Pikachu and Ash went with Alain to go look for [[Mairin]], but once they found her, they were obstructed by the giant roots. They were then ambushed by [[Celosia]] before her {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Confuse Ray}} hit them and knocked Ash unconscious. Pikachu attempted to protect his Trainer but eventually fell to Confuse Ray's effects as well and passed out. Pikachu, along with Ash and his other Pokémon, was then taken captive by [[Lysandre]] on the top of Prism Tower. In [[XY133|the following episode]], Pikachu watched when Ash and Greninja were hit by [[Team Flare]]'s miniature version of the Mega Evolution energy weapon in an attempt to control them. However, Pikachu's voice got through to Ash, which enabled him and Greninja to freed themselves using [[Bond Phenomenon]]. Pikachu and the others were then freed, after which they teamed up with Alain's Charizard and [[Malva]]'s Mega {{p|Houndoom}} to battle and defeat [[Lysandre's Pyroar]] and Shiny Mega Gyarados in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'' and ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]''.

Afterwards, Pikachu helped Serena's Braixen, [[Steven's Metagross]] and Professor Sycamore's Garchomp fight the [[Giant Rock]]. He and the other Pokémon were eventually subdued by the creature's roots, but they were freed by a combined attack from the Pokémon of all the Gym Leaders of Kalos and Diantha. After coming up with a strategy, in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', everyone combined their powers to fend off the Giant Rock's roots, allowing Ash and Alain to reach its center and save [[Chespie]], bringing the creature down. After the resurrection of the Giant Rock, which was now controlled by Lysandre, Pikachu, Greninja, and Alain's Charizard managed to destroy its control device, allowing Squishy and [[Z2]] to destroy the Giant Rock.

In ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Serena and her Braixen. Both Pokémon took substantial hits before the battle was called off by Ash. In ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', Pikachu bade farewell to Serena, Clemont, Bonnie, and their Pokémon, since he and Ash had to return to Kanto. During this, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} ran off since he didn't want the group to split apart. Using his electricity, Pikachu and the group was able to find Dedenne and calm it down. After Serena departed, Pikachu participated in one final battle between Ash and Clemont, in which he faced Clemont's Bunnelby, just like their first battle, but the outcome was left unknown. Ash and Pikachu then separated from Clemont and Bonnie and returned to Pallet Town.

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
Pikachu joined Ash, Delia, and Mimey on a vacation to the [[Alola]] region in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''. On their way to the [[Pokémon School]] on [[Melemele Island]], Pikachu and Ash followed a wild {{p|Grubbin}} into a forest, where the two noticed {{an|Kiawe|a Trainer}} riding a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. They followed him and arrived at the Pokémon School, where they met some of the school's students as well as {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Oak's cousin, [[Samson Oak]]. Ash later used Pikachu to battle a trio of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, who were harassing Kiawe, and their trio of {{p|Zubat}}, {{p|Salandit}}, and {{p|Yungoos}}. After a while, Kiawe had his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} use the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which knocked [[Team Skull]]'s Pokémon out in one shot. That evening, Pikachu and Ash followed {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of Melemele Island, who handed Ash a [[Z-Ring]] and an [[Electrium Z]]. Pikachu later remained in Alola with Ash when he decided to study at the Pokémon School.

In [[SM002|the next episode]], Ash's classmates held a surprise welcome party for him, where he and Pikachu participated in several challenges. During their lunch break, Tapu Koko appeared again and stole Ash's hat, prompting Ash and his classmates to follow it. Arriving in a forest, Tapu Koko challenged Ash to a battle, which he accepted. Tapu Koko eventually tapped Ash's Z-Ring, activating it and allowing Pikachu to perform {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}, which destroyed a large part of the area but also caused Ash's Electrium Z to shatter. Afterwards, Tapu Koko flew off again.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside {{AP|Rowlet}}, he first fought a Yungoos and {{p|Gumshoos}}. Afterwards, they faced a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Despite its extreme strength, Pikachu outwitted Gumshoos with pure strategy and finished it off with Thunderbolt. This win earned Ash a [[Normalium Z]].

Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in his battle against [[Hala]] during the Melemele Island grand trial in ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''. He faced Hala's {{p|Hariyama}}, and despite sustaining several hits, Pikachu performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which knocked Hariyama out. Having cleared the Melemele Island grand trial, Ash was rewarded a new Electrium Z.

In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Ash and Pikachu trained for a rematch against Tapu Koko. The next day, the two were greeted by Tapu Koko again and were challenged to another battle. Unlike their last battle, Pikachu managed to get a few hits on the guardian deity and performed Gigavolt Havoc again; this time, it was powerful enough to send Tapu Koko flying. However, Pikachu was blasted off a cliff, prompting Ash to jump after him. The two were saved in time by Tapu Koko, who flew off afterwards.
[[File:Lillie and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and {{an|Lillie}}]]
In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', Professor Kukui tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else. As a result, Pikachu was given to {{an|Lillie}}, whilst [[Snowy]] went to Ash. Because of her fear of Pokémon, Lillie decided to have a battle with [[Hobbes]] and his {{p|Oricorio}} to help conquer her fear. Despite her lack of battle experience, Lillie was able to defeat Oricorio and touch Pikachu. Ash then proposed a battle against Lillie and Pikachu, to show them how strong he and Snowy had gotten together.

In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Misty, where he battled her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. At one point, Misty revealed her [[Key Stone]] and Mega Evolved her Gyarados. Despite this, Ash and Pikachu performed Gigavolt Havoc, which defeated Gyarados and gave Ash the win.

During Ash and his classmates' travels in [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to rescue {{an|Lusamine}} in ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Pikachu fought Lusamine, who had been fused with a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Ash's Electrium Z mysteriously turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], allowing the two to perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} for the first time. The Z-Move defeated Nihilego, allowing Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} to pull Lusamine free from its hold.

In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his trial battle at the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}, where he battled Team Rocket and {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. Pikachu was left vulnerable to Mimikyu's Z-Move, {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, but he protected himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. Using his new move, Pikachu was able to trap Mimikyu, which allowed him and Ash to perform a Z-Move of their own. Ash's Electrium Z then turned into a Pikashunium Z again, allowing Pikachu to use 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt once more and defeat Mimikyu. This allowed Ash to qualify for [[Nanu]]'s grand trial.

In ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', Ash and Pikachu encountered Tapu Koko again and had another rematch against it. Just then, a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Shiny Tapu Koko|Tapu Koko}} from another dimension unleashed its own attack, creating a rift that transported Ash and Pikachu to the dimension's [[Ultra Ruin]]. They soon encountered a wild {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, which started chasing after the duo. However, they were saved by {{al|Dia}} and {{p|Zeraora}}. After learning about Guzzlord and the Ultra Ruin, Ash challenged Dia to a battle to prove his ability to help Dia. Pikachu faced off against Zeraora, but was overwhelmed by Zeraora's fast moves and quickly defeated.

[[SM101|Later]], at Dia's base, Pikachu and Ash trained and convinced Dia and Zeraora to join them. Pikachu and Zeraora engaged in another battle, which attracted the attention of Guzzlord. After the {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}'s arrival, the group lured it to the [[Ultra Wormhole]] that it emerged from in the past. After trapping Guzzlord with Electroweb, Pikachu and Zeraora attacked the immobilized Ultra Beast in an attempt to send it back through the Ultra Wormhole but failed. However, after the Shiny Tapu Koko intervened, Ash and Dia were able to activate their Z-Rings and have Pikachu and Zeraora perform a double Gigavolt Havoc to successfully push Guzzlord into the wormhole. Afterwards, Pikachu and Zeraora had one more battle to create another dimensional rift, which took Pikachu and Ash back home.

In ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his [[Poni Island]] grand trial against [[Hapu]], where he went up against her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Despite the type disadvantage and Mudsdale's {{a|Stamina}} Ability, Pikachu was able to overcome the obstacles when Musdale was splashed with seawater, allowing Pikachu to knock the Draft Horse Pokémon out with Gigavolt Havoc. Afterwards, Hapu offered Ash a choice of type-specific Z-Crystals; Pikachu opted for a [[Steelium Z]], which Hapu awarded to Ash for his victory.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Team Skull]]'s leader [[Guzma]] and his {{p|Golisopod}}. Despite the type advantage, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Golisopod, as he was unable to penetrate the Hard Scale Pokémon's armor even when using his Z-Move {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}. The match ended prematurely when Golisopod returned to its Poké Ball due to its {{a|Emergency Exit}} Ability.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]], where he was able to defeat various Trainers' Pokémon and allow Ash to proceed to the next round. In ''[[SM137|The Wisdom Not to Run!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his Manalo Conference semifinals battle against Guzma, where he went up against Golisopod after Torracat was defeated. The two Pokémon were evenly matched, but eventually, Pikachu defeated Golisopod, allowing Ash to advance to the finals.
[[File:SM144.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's final battle with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}]]
In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to finish off [[Gladion's Silvally]], who had been worn down by {{AP|Melmetal}}, in the Manalo Conference finals. He then went up against what seemed to be [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], but turned out to be {{p|Zoroark}} in {{a|Illusion|disguise}}. In the [[SM139|next episode]], the two Pokémon clashed and proved to be equal in strength. When Gladion had Zoroark use {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}, Ash countered with Pikachu's Breakneck Blitz. Both Z-Moves succeeded in hitting their targets, knocking both Pokémon out.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Ash chose to use Pikachu to battle Professor Kukui's {{p|Empoleon}} during Ash's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} against him. While the two Pokémon were equally matched, Pikachu was eventually caught in Empoleon's {{m|Whirlpool}}, causing him to get dizzy. To save Pikachu from being defeated, Ash withdrew him from the battle and sent out Melmetal to replace him.

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', Ash sent Pikachu back into the battle as his final Pokémon to face Tapu Koko, who had taken the place of Kukui's sixth Pokémon in the match. When both Pokémon were evenly matched, Tapu Koko and its fellow deities restored Ash and Kukui's Z-Power, giving them a chance to use another Z-Move, since [[SM143|they already used up their Z-Moves for the match]]. Tapu Koko then handed Kukui a [[Tapunium Z]], and it and Kukui started performing {{m|Guardian of Alola}}. During this, Ash's Electrium Z once again transformed into a Pikashunium Z, allowing Pikachu to counter with 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The two Z-Moves clashed, with Pikachu's attack eventually overpowering Tapu Koko's, defeating it and making Ash the winner of the exhibition match.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu and Ash]]
In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his battle against [[Hodge]] in the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] finals, where he faced Hodge's {{p|Mightyena}}. Pikachu was fairly evenly matched against his opponent, but eventually, he was able to defeat Mightyena, ending the battle and giving the victory to Ash.

In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Drednaw}} that was rampaging outside [[Wyndon Stadium]]. His attacks were ineffective, forcing Ash and Pikachu to run, but unexpectedly, they stumbled upon glowing cracks on the ground, from which [[Dynamax]] energy poured out and caused Pikachu to Gigantamax too. Initially, Pikachu had trouble moving around in his new, giant form, but soon got used to it. Following advice from [[Leon]], Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}, defeating Drednaw and causing it to revert to normal. Afterwards, Pikachu returned to normal as well. Later, Ash used Pikachu in a battle against Leon and his {{p|Charizard}}. With the help of the [[Dynamax Band]] that Ash received from Leon, Pikachu was able to Gigantamax again. Despite this, however, Pikachu was defeated by Charizard's {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Pikachu first went up against Visquez's Raichu, but started to get overwhelmed. As such, Ash chose to withdraw Pikachu and send out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place. Ash later sent Pikachu back out to face Visquez's Electrode, which had just defeated Gengar. Despite Electrode initially having the upper hand, Pikachu was eventually able to defeat it. However, upon receiving the knockout blow, Electrode's {{a|Aftermath}} activated, but Pikachu used Electroweb just in the knick of time to protect himself, leading to only Electrode fainting. As such, Ash won the battle, leading to his World Coronation Series ranking shooting up to 3,763. Pikachu has since been used commonly in Ash's World Coronation series battles.

In ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', Pikachu got jealous when Ash began training frequently with {{AP|Riolu}} instead of him. When Delia came to visit the [[Cerise Laboratory]], Pikachu slept with her for the night and later decided to follow Delia to Pallet Town. Mimey followed along in an effort to stop him. During their journey, Pikachu defended Mimey from a group of Spearow. After arriving in Pallet Town, Pikachu changed his mind and wanted to go back to Ash, but he was surprised to see that his Trainer was already in Pallet Town.

In ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against [[Bea]] at the [[Cianwood Gym]], where he went up against her {{p|Hitmontop}}. After slowing down Hitmontop's movements with Electroweb, Pikachu was able to defeat him. Next, he went up against {{p|Grapploct}}, but he was overwhelmed by its {{m|Octolock}} and defeated soon after.

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his and [[Goh]]'s battle against {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} on [[Cero Island]], teaming him up with [[Goh's Cinderace]]. However, Pikachu was soon defeated, and Ash sent out {{AP|Lucario}} to replace him.

In ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'' Pikachu, alongside Gengar and Lucario, were shown in a still image montage of battles Ash had to reach rank 451 prior to the episode.

In [[JN077]], Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon during his World Coronation Series battle against Volkner, being sent out to face his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}} after it had defeated Gengar. Pikachu managed to bind Rotom with Electroweb, but just when he was about to use Thunderbolt on it, Volkner switched it out for Electivire, whose Motor Drive rendered Thunderbolt useless. After fighting against Electivire for a while, Pikachu was recalled and replaced with Lucario. Once both Ash and Volkner were down to their last Pokémon, Ash called Pikachu back to the battle to face Electivire again. As Pikachu was getting overpowered, Ash decided to finish the match by using 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. The Z-Move proved to be too much for Electivire's Motor Drive to absorb, leading to it being defeated and thus giving Ash the victory.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen meditating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' and ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. In ''[[BW116|The Fires Of A Red-Hot Reunion]]'', Pikachu also displayed a fondness for orange juice. In ''[[SM104|That's Some Spicy Island Research!]]'', Pikachu was revealed to have a distaste for [[Poni Island]] radishes. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to accidentally destroy a female companion's bike or unintentionally shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, except for [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships. Though rare, the two can still butt heads at times. When they first met, Pikachu would shock Ash with electricity out of vitriol. While being zapped by Pikachu still happens regularly for poor Ash, it's usually when he angers his buddy (such as when Ash rubs and pulls Pikachu's cheeks), or by accident (when Ash grabs Pikachu's tail by mistake).

[[File:ZappedAgain.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu does not like having his cheeks rubbed]]
In general, {{p|Pikachu}} as a species are not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is a notable anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also triumphed over some very powerful Pokémon that had previously defeated several of Ash's other Pokémon, such as {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Dragonite}}, {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{p|Metagross}}, and {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} to win the Brave Symbol in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. He later fought {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} to a draw in [[DP189|the semifinals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], and defeated [[Gladion's Silvally]] and the {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|recurring Tapu Koko}} commanded by {{an|Professor Kukui}} in separate battles at [[Manalo Stadium]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised and discussed in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but he refused, having decided to become stronger as he is, and defeated Raichu by using superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] another Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were not only even matches in power but, unlike before, also in speed; ultimately Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed, power, and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. During this event, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also wanted Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, Pikachu has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles, where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having type advantages against Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, Panpour, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior. In addition, Pikachu tends to noticeably struggle when an opponent hinders his mobility in some fashion, such as when the aforementioned Panpour stopped Volt Tackle with a {{m|Mud Sport}} that covered the battlefield, when [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}} impared his speed and accuracy by immobilizing his tail with {{m|String Shot}}, when the icy battlefield of Viola's Surskit threw him off balance in the first battle, or when [[Wulfric]]'s {{p|Bergmite}} prevented him from using Quick Attack by numbing his legs with {{m|Icy Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu and Dawn Piplup.png|thumb|250px|left|Pikachu walking along with Dawn's Piplup]]
Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Following their first encounter with him in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', the Team Rocket trio made it their life's mission to capture Pikachu for their boss. Sometimes, they succeed with nets, cages, capsules or one of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mechas]], but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else involved. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. Most of the time, in this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he didn't get stolen. On other occasions, he battles them with Ash.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many other powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into an imperfect {{m|Volt Tackle}} which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Upon mastering the move in ''[[AG155|The Green Guardian]]'', it became one of Pikachu's most distinctive techniques, to the point of garnering [[Paul]]'s interest, up until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', where Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball. In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Pikachu learned {{m|Electroweb}} in place of Electro Ball, allowing him to not only trap opponents, but also use the move as a springboard to increase his mobility or as a shield to protect himself from damage. In addition to his repertoire of moves, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime, has an affinity for [[Z-Move]]s, and is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pikachu's imitations====
Pikachu has demonstrated a great talent for mimicking Pokémon, altering the look of his physical features to match another Pokémon's appearance. He will occasionally use this talent to specify what Pokémon or person he is talking about. These imitation skills were notably put to use during the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]], where Pikachu was able to thrill the audience without the need for a costume or make-up.

<gallery perrow=5>
File:Pikachu imitating Brock.png|{{an|Brock}} imitation from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Squirtle.png|{{AP|Squirtle}} imitation from ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Bulbasaur.png|{{AP|Bulbasaur}} imitation from ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''
File:Pikachu as Ash.png|{{Ash}} imitation from ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Psyduck.png|{{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lickitung.png|{{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} imitation from ''[[PK06|Stantler's Little Helpers]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Togepi.png|{{TP|Misty|Togepi}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Charizard.png|{{AP|Charizard}} imitation from ''[[EP132|For Crying Out Loud]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Noctowl.png|{{AP|Noctowl}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cyndaquil.png|{{AP|Cyndaquil}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Totodile.png|{{AP|Totodile}} imitation from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Seviper.png|{{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Cacnea.png|{{TP|James|Cacnea}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Meowth.png|{{MTR}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torchic.png|{{TP|May|Torchic}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu Mudkip.png|{{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Treecko.png|{{AP|Treecko}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Lotad.png|{{TP|Brock|Lotad}} imitation from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Corphish.png|{{AP|Corphish}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Grovyle.png|{{AP|Grovyle}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Torkoal.png|{{AP|Torkoal}} imitation from ''[[AG099|It's Still Rocket Roll to Me!]]''
File:Pikachu Wobbuffet.png|{{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Loudred.png|{{p|Loudred}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu Budew.png|{{p|Budew}} imitation from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Turtwig.png|{{AP|Turtwig}} imitation from ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Heat Rotom.png|{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}} imitation from ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Staraptor.png|{{AP|Staraptor}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu Buneary.png|{{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} imitation from ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Scolipede.png|{{p|Scolipede}} imitation from ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Azumarill.png|{{p|Azumarill}} imitation from ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Axew.png|{{TP|Iris|Axew}} imitation from ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Sharpedo.png|{{p|Sharpedo}} imitation from ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Blacephalon.png|{{p|Blacephalon}} imitation from ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
File:Pikachu imitating Popplio.png|{{TP|Lana|Popplio}} imitation from ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''
</gallery>

====Pikachu's language====
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "Pika-speak," but this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* PikakaPika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught {{TP|Iris|Gible}} in [[BWS02]].
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball|5=Electroweb}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Pichu Thunder Shock|1=ThunderShock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Thunder Shock as a Pichu|1=Thunder Shock|2=Thunder|3=Leer|4=Double-Edge|5=Agility|6=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!}}
{{anmov|electric|Electroweb|SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Gigavolt Havoc.png|150px]]
| {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, or {{m|Electroweb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then gathers a large ball of electricity and launches it towards the target with a punch.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu 10000000 Volt Thunderbolt.png|150px]]
| {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then fires seven rainbow-colored lightning bolts at the target.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Corkscrew Crash.png|150px]]
| {{m|Corkscrew Crash}}
| ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Pikachu strikes a series of synchronized poses with his Trainer to build Z-Power. He then jumps into the air and spins around rapidly, turning into a yellow drill that strikes the opponent with full force.
|}

====[[Max Move]]s and [[G-Max Move]]s used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Max Move}}{{color|FFF|/}}{{color2|FFF|G-Max Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Max Steelspike.png|150px]]
| {{m|Max Steelspike}}
| ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" | Gigantamax Pikachu's tail glows white. He then grabs his tail and slams it into the ground, creating a series of gray spikes that extend forward and strike the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu G-Max Volt Crash 1.png|150px]] [[File:Ash Pikachu G-Max Volt Crash 2.png|150px]]
| {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}
| ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} or {{m|Electroweb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" | Gigantamax Pikachu fires a bolt of yellow electricity into the clouds above him. Moments later, multiple bolts of lighting shaped like his tail strike down from the clouds onto the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Max Strike.png|150px]]
| {{m|Max Strike}}
| ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" | Gigantamax Pikachu jumps into the air, creating yellow glowing cracks on the ground as he lands. The cracks spread towards the opponent, and as they reach them, a burst of yellow energy erupts from the ground underneath the opponent.
|}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Leer EP009.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''
| {{m|Leer}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electric Slam.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' "Rocket Punch" was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electric Water Gun.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''
| {{m|Water Gun}} and an {{type|Electric}} attack
| [[Ash's Squirtle]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of one of Pikachu's Electric attacks and Squirtle's Water Gun. Pikachu combines one of his Electric attacks with Squirtle's Water Gun to create an electrified stream of water. This was used to destroy {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|Torcher Scorcher]] and send them blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Thunder Armor.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| [[Ash's Swellow]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding on {{AP|Swellow}}. This increased their attack power greatly and they easily overpowered [[Tate and Liza]]'s {{TP|Tate|Solrock}} and {{TP|Liza|Lunatone}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|150px]]
| ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu uses Quick Attack and combines it with Thunderbolt, creating a large ring of electricity. Then Pikachu uses Iron Tail to divide the ring into three rings.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" |[[File:Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt at the battlefield, breaking the ground apart and sending large rocks hurtling at the opponent. This was used to counter [[Roark]]'s {{p|Onix}} and its speed during Ash's first [[Oreburgh Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Swift-Quick Attack combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''
| {{m|Quick Attack}} and {{m|Swift}}
| [[Dawn's Ambipom|Ash's Aipom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Aipom uses a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu uses Quick Attack to jump in the Swift and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Paul's Electabuzz]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A move combination Pikachu used with Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Volt Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' [[Counter Shield]] was used in ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} while spinning, releasing yellow sparks everywhere, disallowing movement for the opponent. It is a means of defending and attacking at the same time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Thunderbolt-Whirlpool.png|150px]]
| ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used during a battle against [[Kiko]] and [[Kato]] and later to battle against the evil Marcus. When using the move, Piplup uses {{m|Whirlpool}} while Pikachu fires a Thunderbolt, creating an electric whirlpool.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Hydro Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This move combination was used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}}. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and Dawn's Piplup's Hydro Pump to create a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Bolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Massive Electro Ball.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''
| {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A stronger variation of Electro Ball. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electro Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''
| {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]]. First, Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Electrified Dragon Pulse.png|150px]]
| ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}
| [[Ash's Goodra]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' When Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Goodra uses Dragon Pulse and fuses with it, creating a purple dragon-shaped energy blast surrounded by electricity. Then the attack hits the opponent, causing serious damage.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Pikachu Electrified Iron Tail.png|150px]]
| ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' While using Iron Tail, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to surround himself in electricity. This was used in a battle against [[Clemont's Luxray]] in the nineteenth movie.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Super Pokémon Fireworks.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Electroweb}}, {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, and {{m|Powder Snow}}
| The [[Ultra Guardians]]' Pokémon
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Super Pokémon Fireworks (Japanese: '''超特大ポケモン花火''' ''Super Special Pokémon Fireworks'') A combination move used by the Ultra Guardians' partner Pokémon and their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]. Pikachu launches {{m|Electroweb}} into the air, followed by {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} and {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} adding to it by creating a makeshift Electroweb with {{m|Zing Zap}} and {{m|Discharge}}, respectively. {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Steenee, {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} add to the combination with {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}, and a double {{m|Flamethrower}}, respectively. {{p|Flygon}}, {{p|Garchomp}}, and {{p|Altaria}} then use a triple {{m|Fire Blast}}, followed by [[Snowy]]'s {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{AP|Poipole}}'s poison. Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Iron Tail Ember combo.png|150px]]
| ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]''
| {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}
| [[Goh's Raboot]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination of Ember and Iron Tail. Raboot fires an Ember at Pikachu, who sends it at the opponent with Iron Tail, thus increasing the Ember's speed and surrounding it with white sparks of energy. This was used to defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s {{p|Crobat}} and {{p|Skarmory}} and send them and Team Rocket blasting off.
|}

===Appearance===
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Wearing {{color2|000|Ash Ketchum|Ash}}'s {{color2|000|Pikachu in a cap|Alola Cap}}
! style="background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Wearing Ash's World Cap
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|x150px]]
| [[File:Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|x150px]]
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{rock color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=大谷育江 [[Ikue Ohtani]]
|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann ([[S01]])
|es_la=[[Ikue Ohtani]] Claudia Motta (voiceover in [[EP017]])
|hi=सोनल कौशल ''Sonal Kaushal'' (Hungama dub)
}}

===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu OS anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu AG anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu DP anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu BW anime.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Original series|Original series}}
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:025Pikachu XY anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ash SM 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:JN001 illustration.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
| With Ash in ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
| An illustration of Pikachu as a {{pcolor|Pichu|000}} by {{color2|000|Atsuko Nishida}}
|-
| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Pikachu|Pikachu]] and [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Ash's Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}
</div>

==In the games==
===Core series===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from [[Professor Oak]] after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at [[Mt. Silver]], and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

====Event distributions====
=====Diamond & Pearl Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''.

{{G4event|
ball=Cherish|
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level=50|
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ndex=025 m|
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otcolor=blue|
ot=Ash|
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ability1=Static|
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encounter=fateful|
met=Pokémon Event|
type1=Electric|move1=Volt Tackle|
type2=Steel|move2=Iron Tail|
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disdate=3|
country={{tt|the United States|January 30 to February 13}} and {{tt|Canada|February 9 to 20}}|
diamond=yes|
pearl=yes|
platinum=yes|
heartgold=yes|
soulsilver=yes}}

=====Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Pokémon the Series: Black & White|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

{{G5event|
ball=Cherish|
pokemon=Pikachu|
nick=ピカチュウ|
level=50|
gender=m|
game=5b|
ndex=025 m|
dexno=025|
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otcolor=blue|
ot=サトシ|
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met=Pokémon Cartoon|
type1=Electric|move1=Thunderbolt|
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ribbon=Wishing|
country=Japan|
datedis=August 10 to September 6, 2013|
black=yes|
white=yes|
black2=yes|
white2=yes}}

=====7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|Four Pokémon to be distributed at Japanese 7-Eleven stores}}
From July 18 to 31, 2015, Japanese {{wp|7-Eleven}}s distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. It, along with [[Serena's Pancham]], were distributed as prizes in 7-Eleven's "Pokémon DS Rally". Once participants bring their Japanese-region [[Nintendo 3DS]] to one of the stores' {{jwp|セブンスポット|7Spots}}, and got their 3DS "stamped" through the [[Nintendo Zone]] feature, they can redeem the stamp for a serial code that would give the player one of the two anime Pokémon.

{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=00711
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special|move1rel=yes
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special|move4rel=yes
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|serial code|Japanese|online|July 18 to September 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

=====Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu=====
{{bulbanews|7-Eleven event Pokémon to also be available at Pokémon Center stores in Japan}}
Ash's Pikachu were distributed via the [[Nintendo Network]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]]s and [[Pokémon Store]]s across Japan from August 24 to 30, 2015.
{{G6event/head
|ball=Cherish
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=m
|level=50
|ndex=025
|type=Electric
|ot=サトシ
|id=08245
|ability=Static
|nature=Naughty
|fateful=yes
|met=a lovely place
|ribbon=Wishing
|item=Light Ball
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Electro Ball|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special
}}
{{G6event/entrybottom|xyoras|Nintendo Network|Japanese|online|August 24 to 30, 2015}}
{{G6event/footer}}

=====Pikachu in a cap=====
[[File:Cap Pikachu Pikashunium Z Event.png|thumb|240px|Event artwork]]
{{main|Pikachu in a cap}}
These cap-wearing Pikachu are {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] and were distributed in celebration of the [[Pokémon anime]]'s 20th movie, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]] and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive [[Z-Crystal]], [[Pikashunium Z]], and its [[Z-Move]], {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}.

A [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)|seventh Cap Pikachu]], wearing the hat Ash wears in [[M20|the twentieth movie]], debuted in [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]. In Japan, it was distributed via [[QR Code]] on a special [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attended screenings of the 20th movie.

Pikachu in a cap is not present in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}, but has Pokédex entries in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and can be imported to the games via [[Pokémon HOME]]. An eighth Cap Pikachu, World Cap Pikachu, has since been added in Version 1.2.0 of Sword and Shield. This Pikachu wears Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and was offically revealed September 29, 2020, along with a new set of distributions for the [[Generation VIII]] games.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff" | {{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}} Pikachu [[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

===Spin-off games===
====[[Advanced Pico Beena]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pokémon Number Battle!]], [[Intellectual Training Drill Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Letter and Number Intelligence Game]], [[Pokémon Diamond & Pearl: Search for Pokémon! Adventure in the Maze!]], and [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]].

====Arcade games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Crayon Kids]], [[Pokémon: Battle Nine]], [[Pokémon Medal World]], [[Pokémon Tug of War Tournament: Absolutely Get Medal!]], and [[Pokémon: Wobbuffet Fell Down!]].

=====Battle Nine stats=====
{{BattleNinePokémon
|name=Pikachu
|jname=ピカチュウ
|tmname=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|height=0.4
|evolution=None
|start1=Quick Attack|start1type=Normal|start1power=40|start1range=1|start1medal=3
|start2=Thunder Shock|start2type=Electric|start2power=40|start2range=1|start2medal=3
|start3=Thunderbolt|start3type=Electric|start3power=90|start3range=1|start3medal=6
|extra1=Slam|extra1type=Normal|extra1power=80|extra1range=1|extra1medal=4
|extra2=Thunder|extra2type=Electric|extra2power=110|extra2range=1|extra2medal=7
|extra3=Feint|extra3type=Normal|extra3power=30|extra3range=1|extra3medal=3
|extra4=Iron Tail|extra4type=Steel|extra4power=100|extra4range=1|extra4medal=6
|extra5=Discharge|extra5type=Electric|extra5power=80|extra5range=Cross|extra5medal=9
|extra6=Nuzzle|extra6type=Electric|extra6power=20|extra6range=1|extra6medal=2
}}

====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Ash's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Electric}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Movie 2017}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Electric}}

=====As an opponent=====
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|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background:#{{white color light}}"
|-
| style="vertical-align:top" |
{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
In {{g|GO}}, [[Pikachu in a cap|Original Cap Pikachu]], initally referred to as "'''Pikachu in Ash's hat'''", was obtainable in the {{pkmn2|wild}} during the game's first-anniversary celebration from July 6–21, 2017. Any {{p|Pichu}} whose {{pkmn|Egg}}s were obtained during this time would also be wearing this hat upon hatching. The Ash hat Pikachu was later again obtainable using the GO Snapshot feature from April 1–2, 2019, during which the player could spawn up to five of these [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Event Pokémon|Event Pokémon]] per day with the possibility it being [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]]. Original Cap Pikachu will be featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus on October 12, 2020.

Unlike in the core series, this special form is obtainable in both [[gender]]s and can be [[evolution|evolved]], with the cap being retained upon evolution.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pichu [[File:GO172O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026O.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

On October 6, 2020, World Cap Pikachu was featured as the weekly Pokémon Spotlight Hour focus. Like the Original Cap Pikachu in this game, these Pikachu could be Shiny, male or female, and could evolve into Raichu. However, because these Pikachu were only found in wild encounters, Pichu wearing Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' were not included.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Pikachu [[File:GO025W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{yellow color light}}" | Raichu [[File:GO026W.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}

In an event based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' from November 6, 2020 to November 12 in Pokémon GO, several Pokémon based on Ash's catches appeared in the wild, including World Cap Pikachu.[https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en|Source]

====[[Pokémon Masters Arena]]====
Pikachu appears alongside {{Ash}} in [[Pokémon Masters Arena]].

====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.

[[File:Pokémon Zany Cards Special Seven Pikachu.png|thumb|150px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several {{g|Tretta}} pucks, based on its appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|electric}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|electric}}
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on [[Ash's Greninja]]; [[Ash-Greninja (Z2-06)]] and [[Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge)]].

====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], as a card in Special Seven mode. The card can be played at any time but cannot be played as the final card from the player's hand.

====[[Sega Pico]] games====
Pikachu appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

{{-}}

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Ash & Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}} AP.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
Pikachu appears in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|left|180px|Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a {{i|Poké Ball}} on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|180px|Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===Movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is also a main character in every movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Genesect and the Legend Awakened (manga)|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (manga)|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Pikachu JNM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|Electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt}} JNM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Electroweb|1=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electroweb|JNM01}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|JNM01}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]||type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{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/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]] {{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Pikachu|227}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=367/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

* Pikachu also appears on the cards [[Togedemaru (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 6)]], [[Tauros (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 14)]], [[Hoopa (XY-P Promo 155)]], and [[Mewtwo Strikes Back (CoroCoro promo)]].

===Merchandise===
====Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009====
The last item of DPt era merchandise could only be bought at cinemas screening ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', released on July 18, 2009. The '''Movie Commemoration Special Pack 2009''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念スペシャルパック2009''') was made available at the same time as the movie premiere and came with two Holofoil {{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards}}, one {{TCG|Advent of Arceus}} booster pack, and two {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}}s.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]] ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 43)
*{{TCG ID|DPt-P Promo|Michina Temple|44}} ({{TCG|DPt-P Promotional cards|DPt-P Promo}} 44)

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====Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit====
{{main|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit (TCG)}}
The '''Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit''' (Japanese: '''30枚デッキ対戦セット「サトシVSロケット団」''') is a Japanese-exclusive Deck Kit released alongside the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset, on April 21, 2017. The deck features Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], including Ash's Pikachu and Jessie's Mimikyu as {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. The Deck Kit also includes a player's guide, damage and Status Condition markers, 2 GX markers, a coin, a playmat, and a How to Play instruction manual.

'''Product image:'''
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====Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack====
The '''Ho-Oh-GX Special Jumbo Card Pack''' (Japanese: '''スペシャルジャンボカードパック「ホウオウGX」''') was made available on July 1, 2017 in the buildup to the Japanese release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas. It comes packaged with a Jumbo print of Ho-Oh-GX, an Ash's Pikachu promotional card, and 3 packs each from the {{TCG|To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow}} and {{TCG|Darkness that Consumes Light}} expansions.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|86}} ({{TCG|SM-P Promotional cards|SM-P Promo}} 86)
*[[Ho-Oh-GX (SM-P Promo)|Ho-Oh-GX]] (SM-P Promo; Jumbo)

'''Product image:'''
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====''I Choose You!'' accessories====
To promote the release of ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' in cinemas, new card files and sleeves were made available to purchase from July 15, 2017.

'''Sleeves:''' Running concurrent with the [[Pikachu in a cap]] distributions, each of these sleeves feature Ash's Pikachu wearing one of {{Ash}}'s hats from different periods in his adventures. All have muted colors and are presented like postcards complete with mock franking marks. Each pack contains 64 sleeves, and all variants were exclusive to Pokémon Centers.
:'''Original Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　オリジナル''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Original'')
:'''Hoenn Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　ホウエン''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Hoenn'')
:'''Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　シンオウ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Sinnoh'')
:'''Unova Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　イッシュ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Isshu'')
:'''Kalos Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　カロス''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Kalos'')
:'''Alola Cap Pikachu Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド　ぼうしをかぶったピカチュウ　アローラ''' ''Card Shield: Hat-wearing Pikachu: Alola'')

'''Sleeve images:'''
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====Ash's Pikachu M20 promo====
On November 4 and 5, 2017, several players who attended ''[[M20|Pokémon, o filme: Eu escolho você!]]'' on movie theaters received a special Pikachu promotional card with the twentieth movie logo.

'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}} ({{TCG|SM Black Star Promos|SL Promo}} 108)

'''Product images:'''
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==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric type owned by a main character in the {{pkmn|anime}} until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
** Pikachu was also Ash's only [[walking Pokémon]] until the capture of {{AP|Rowlet}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Pikachu. He writes this Pokémon senryū about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of Ash's Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the anime to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{an|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu has also defeated more [[Legendary Pokémon]] than any other Pokémon in the anime, with a total of four: Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' (though in that case, it was a draw, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process), [[Gladion's Silvally]] in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} in ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]''.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', it was officially confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]], as a female {{p|Togepi}}'s {{m|Attract}} affected him. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'' (Pikachu was shown when the narrator said that males had to carry packages), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of Ash's to be used in every Gym battle in [[Johto|a region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on Ash's Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although, at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}, and he would not be seen as a Pichu until ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.
* Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an [[Evolution stone]], not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through the use of an Evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
** Pikachu is also chronologically Ash's first Pokémon to evolve through [[friendship]]. However, his first Pokémon to evolve through friendship onscreen or under his ownership is {{AP|Leavanny}}.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating {{an|Korrina}}'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.
* As Pikachu hates being in his {{i|Poké Ball}}, it is rarely ever seen, with a known total of only six confirmed appearances throughout the whole series (flashbacks not included). These being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', ''[[AG024|A Corphish Out of Water!]]'', ''[[XY020|Breaking Titles at the Chateau!]]'', and ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]''.
* Pikachu appears as a figure in the [[MC Sixth Generation|sixth generation]] of [[Monster Collection]].
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to activate their [[Ability]] in the anime.
** Pikachu is also the first Pokémon belonging to a main character to [[Gigantamax]] in the anime.
* With 19 moves, Pikachu has used more moves than any other individual Pokémon in the anime.
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' is the only main series anime episode which Pikachu hasn't appeared in.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Pichu|Pikachu}}
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Pikachu}}
* [[a:Category:Ash's Pikachu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]

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Ash's Lucario

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Ash's Gengar

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KrspaceT: /* With Ash */ This is a bit of a stretch, but I noticed people seemed to miss that and figured it might be worth mentioning.

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'''Ash's Gengar''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲンガー''' ''Satoshi's Gangar'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fourth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Gengar and Former Trainer.png|thumb|left|250px|Being left by its original Trainer]]
====With another Trainer====
As revealed in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] living in [[Vermilion City]], three years before the events of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. However, as he started losing {{pkmn|battle}}s and failing to catch other Pokémon in Gengar's presence, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} attributed his misfortunes to a curse caused by Gengar and decided to get rid of it. Before he abandoned it, he instructed Gengar to wait for him at the place that would later become the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

====As a wild Pokémon====
Not knowing its Trainer had no intention of returning for it, Gengar obediently waited for its Trainer, even staying at the building as it was being converted into [[Professor Cerise]]'s research center. It tried to scare the {{pkmn|Professor}} off by haunting the building, but as he only found its actions amusing, it eventually gave up trying to frighten him.

Gengar debuted in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', where it resumed its mischievous activity by scaring [[Ren]], making its presence known for {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] in the process. The latter tried to catch it, but Gengar simply deflected all of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s he threw at it. It eventually fled when [[Chloe]] commanded {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} to use {{m|Spark}}. It was later seen at the end of the episode, perched atop the Laboratory.

At the end of ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Gengar phased through the wall and watched Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon as they returned from [[Unova]].

In ''A Chilling Curse!'', Gengar once again began causing trouble at the Laboratory and subsequently hid in Ash's shadow. When Ash ran into Gengar's former Trainer, it overheard the latter bragging about how much he enjoyed being free from its curse. Angered by the revelation that its Trainer abandoned it, Gengar started attacking him. When the Trainer fled in fear, Gengar ran off as well. {{TRT}} found Gengar and asked it to join them, but when it refused, they instead tried to capture it. Ash showed up, managed to free Gengar, and convinced it to fight Team Rocket alongside him. After Gengar defeated Team Rocket's two {{p|Dusclops}}, Ash collapsed from a fever he had unknowingly caught earlier. When Ash woke up at the laboratory, Gengar appeared and dropped a Poké Ball for him, indicating it wanted to join his [[party|team]]. Ash accepted the request and caught Gengar.

====With Ash====
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Gengar in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Gengar substituted for {{AP|Pikachu}} while going up against Visquez's {{p|Raichu}}, and it managed to defeat it with {{m|Psychic}}. Gengar then went up against Visquez's second Pokémon, {{p|Electrode}}, but was soon defeated, though not before dealing some [[damage]] on its opponent.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Ash brought Gengar with him to [[Shalour City]] for a World Coronation Series Battle Festival Challenge. During Ash's match with {{an|Korrina}}, Gengar went up against her {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, getting defeated by the latter without managing to deal any damage on either.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', Ash used Gengar to face a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Coalossal}} alongside [[Leon]]'s {{p|Dragapult}}. During the battle, Gengar saved the lives of a group of {{tc|Worker}}s who were nearby.

In ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'' Gengar, alongside Pikachu and {{AP|Lucario}}, were shown in a still image montage of battles Ash had to reach rank 451 prior to the episode.

In [[JN077]], Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]] after withdrawing his {{AP|Lucario}} from the battle against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}. It managed to disorient and deal massive damage to Luxray, forcing Volkner to switch it out for his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}, which was able to match Gengar's speed. Rotom gained the upper hand by {{status|paralyzing}} Gengar with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, and subsequently defeated it with a powered-up super-effective {{m|Hex}}.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar and Ash]]
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in Ash's shadow]]
Gengar was once loyal to its previous Trainer, obeying his instructions to remain at the future site of the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. Over time, however, Gengar became resentful of its old Trainer, even to the point of attacking him upon seeing him again and only calming down once he ran away. It grew bitter and developed a hostile nature against all humans, repeatedly attacking them with its powers. After it bonded with Ash and was caught, it became friendlier, though it still seems to have a mischievous streak, such as when it showed its concern for Ash by dumping a pile of apples on top of him, and when it scared [[Ren]] and [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]'' by phasing through a wall. In [[JN069]], Gengar kept scaring {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, and a {{p|Geodude}} by repeatedly phasing through walls while moving objects with {{m|Psychic}}.

Gengar dislikes being accused of something it didn't do, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it appeared out of nowhere behind Ash and hit him with {{m|Shadow Ball}} after overhearing him accusing it of stealing Goh's Pokémon's food, and again in ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', when Gengar appeared out of nowhere behind Ren and began to hold onto him ominously after being accused of bringing Grookey to the lab, only letting him go after he apologized.

In {{pkmn|battle}}, Gengar takes advantage of its {{type|Ghost}} abilities, allowing it to easily escape snares and confound opponents, as seen in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where it was able to escape the tail hold of [[Visquez]]'s {{p|Raichu}} simply by phasing through it. However, in the same episode, it was revealed to have trouble combating faster opponents such as her {{p|Electrode}}, and later Korrina's {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. Gengar also has the ability to become invisible and to disappear and reappear. Like all of its species, Gengar is also able to decrease the temperature of its surroundings, as seen in ''Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!''; and hide in the shadows, as seen in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

* {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} was listed as part of Gengar's moveset in place of {{m|Psychic}} in a segment in the [[clip show]] ''[[Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!]]'', but it has not been seen using the move so far in the anime.

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Goh Ash Pokemon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 3.png|x200px]]

|-
| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Gengar debuted in [[JNM08]]. It reappeared in [[JNM09]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JNM09}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM09}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Gengar JN002.png|thumb|250px|A Gengar as seen in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''. Note the deeper shade of purple compared to Ash's Gengar.]]
* Gengar is the first of Ash's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to:
** Be an officially owned {{t|Ghost}} type.
** Use a Ghost-type [[move]].
** Be abandoned by a previous {{pkmn|Trainer}} whilst not being a [[starter Pokémon]].
** Be abandoned by a previous Trainer while being fully evolved.
** Have been abandoned by a previous Trainer and remain a [[wild Pokémon]] for years before being caught by Ash.
* Gengar has a color scheme that is different from others of its species, although it isn't considered {{Shiny}}.
** However, Gengar's alternate color scheme is closer to how it appears in the [[core series]] and its game art in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Gengar is referred to as male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Gengar}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|ghost|poison}} 
{{Anime Pokémon|ghost|poison}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Gengar]]
[[Category:Released Pokémon]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon|Gengar]]
[[Category:Alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Gengar]]

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[[es:Gengar de Ash]]
[[fr:Ectoplasma de Sacha]]
[[it:Gengar di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのゲンガー]]
[[zh:小智的耿鬼]]

World Coronation Series

2021-08-20T11:43:51Z

KrspaceT: /* Trivia */ Is there a better place for this trend to go?

[[File:World Coronation Series logo anime.png|thumb|200px|Logo]]
The '''Pokémon World Coronation Series''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンワールドチャンピオンシップス''' ''Pokémon World Championships'') is an {{pkmn|anime}}-exclusive tournament. It is a competition held to determine the strongest {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|world}}. It first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where the previous annual championship season ended. The current season started in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]''.

==Registration==
To compete in the tournament, participants must register themselves online first. The current season received more than 10,000 entrants.

Each entrant generates a profile and a score according to the registration position.

==Rules==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranks.png|thumb|250px|Ranks]]
Trainers are divided into four classes based on their win/loss ratio. Each class is represented by a different type of [[Poké Ball]]:

* '''Normal Class''' (ノーマルクラス ''Normal Class'')
* '''Great Class''' (スーパークラス ''Super Class'')
* '''Ultra Class''' (ハイパークラス ''Hyper Class'')
* '''Master Class''' (マスタークラス ''Master Class'')

The battles are all judged by the {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}, which serves for each of them to increase their overall score. In the event of a draw, no change happens, regardless of the difference between the contestants' rankings. Trainers can only battle against other Trainers in the same class.

On occasion, one-day events called '''Battle Festival Challenges''' (Japanese: '''バトルフェス''' ''Battle Festivals'') are held where many participants can gather to compete with each other at will. These events are held at stadiums and other such venues, and are open for the public to watch.
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===Normal Class===
[[File:JN018 Ash VS Visquez.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard used during World Coronation Series matches]]
All first-time participants are automatically put into this class, regardless of any previous championships or statuses. The challenger must seek out opposing Trainers in nearby areas, and both must agree to battle.

Battles in Normal Class follow the following rules.

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with one or two Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.

The class is represented by a normal {{i|Poké Ball}}.

===Great Class===
[[File:Shalour City Battle Festival Challenge.png|thumb|250px|The venue of the [[Shalour City]] Battle Festival Challenge]]
Trainers reach this class after Normal Class. They must be between 999th and 100th place to advance to Ultra Class. The battle rules remain the same as in the Normal Class.

The class is represented by a [[Great Ball]].

===Ultra Class===
Trainers reach this class after Great Class. They must be between 99th and ninth place to advance to Master Class. Unlike in the two previous classes, battles in Ultra Class are pre-scheduled, consist of three-on-three battles, and each participant's opponent is decided for them.

Battles in Ultra Class follow the following rules.

* Both challengers must be of the same class.
* Both challengers must send out their first Pokémon at the same time.
* It consists of battles with three Pokémon for each Trainer.
* Both challengers can switch their Pokémon at any time.

The class is represented by an [[Ultra Ball]].

===Master Class===
[[File:Wyndon Stadium anime.png|thumb|250px|Wyndon Stadium]]
The Master Class consists of the eight Trainers who are at the top of the world ranking. They are called '''Masters Eight''' (Japanese: '''マスターズエイト''' ''Masters Eight'') and are certified by the '''Pokémon Battle Commission''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン・バトル・コミッション''' ''Pokémon Battle Commission''). They battle each other at the end of the season in a tournament where the winner becomes the '''Monarch''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|王者|おうじゃ}}''' ''Monarch''). The finals are held in a Single Battle at the [[Wyndon Stadium]], where techniques like [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]] can be used.

Outside the tournament, a member of the Masters Eight may request a battle against the Monarch, where the championship title is put into play. This battle follows the same style used in the championship finals.

The class is represented by a [[Master Ball]].
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==Ranking==
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Profile of a registered Trainer]]
The following is a list of named participants in the current World Coronation Series by ranking.

{| class="roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align: center; background: #{{water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{water color dark}}" cellpadding=5px
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Class
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Ranking
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; background: #{{water color light}}" | Additional note
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Leon]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| {{color2|000|JN027|1}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Rank carried over from past season, Monarch.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Lance]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| {{color2|000|JN027|2}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Raihan]]
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| {{color2|000|JN027|7}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Cynthia}}
| style="background: #{{red color light}}" | Master
| {{color2|000|JN077|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Entered Master Class prior to [[JN077]].
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Volkner]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN077|27}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Attained rank prior to [[JN076]]. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{Ash}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN077|64}}
| style="text-align: left;" |
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Bea]]
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}}" | Ultra
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank not revealed yet, should at least be 98.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Kricketina Kylie|Kricketina]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN033|895}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Iris}}
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN065|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed, was at least 999 prior to [[JN065]]. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Rinto]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN060|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed, was at least 999 prior to ''[[JN060|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to be a Leek Master!]]''. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Dozer]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN051|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed, was at least 999 prior to ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]''. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Steve and Tony|Tony]]
| style="background: #{{green color light}}" | Great
| {{color2|000|JN030|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed, was at least 999 prior to ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]''. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{an|Korrina}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|1,001}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Hayden]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN021|1,024}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Visquez]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN018|2,109}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Lob]]
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN025|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|- style="background: #FFF"
| {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}}" | Normal
| {{color2|000|JN020|Unknown}}
| style="text-align: left;" | Numeric rank never revealed. Dropped in rank after losing to Ash.
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{water color light}}" colspan="5" |
|}

====Masters Eight====
[[File:Masters Eight Anime.png|thumb|250px|The Masters Eight]]
This group consists of the eight best [[Pokémon Trainer]]s in the world. It consists of Elite Trainers who have won other championships and competitions around the world.

=====Previous season=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{red color}}; border: 3px solid #{{red color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{red color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Rank
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Leon]]
| [[JN012|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Lance]]
| [[JN012|Runner-Up]]
|}
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==Trivia==
* The ranking and progression system of the championship is similar to the operation of the {{gdis|Battle Tower|VIII}} and [[Battle Stadium]] in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* The {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' profiles follow a visual pattern similar to that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* Ash's first battle in both the Normal, Great, and Ultra Classes were all against an Electric-type user.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{galar color}}|bordercolor={{galar color dark}}
|zh_cmn=寶可夢世界錦標賽 ''{{tt|Bǎokěmèng Shìjiè Jǐnbiāosài|Pokémon World Championship}}''
|fi=Maailman Kruunajaissarja
|fr=Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial
|es=Serie Mundial de Coronación
|it=Torneo Mondiale per l'Incoronazione
|de=Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften
|ko=포켓몬 월드 챔피언십 ''Pokémon World Championship''
|pl=Światowa Korona Bitew
|pt_br=Campeonato da Coroação Mundial
|ru=Кубок Коронаций
}}

==See also==
* [[World Championships]]
* {{cat|Episodes with World Coronation Series matches}}
* {{cat|World Coronation Series participants}}

{{League}} 
{{anime competitions|Galar}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Multiregional competitions]]

[[de:Krönungs-Weltmeisterschaften]]
[[es:Serie Mundial de Coronación]]
[[fr:Tournoi du Couronnement Mondial]]
[[it:Torneo mondiale per l'incoronazione]]
[[zh:宝可梦世界锦标赛（动画）]]

Ash's Gengar

2021-08-20T11:25:52Z

KrspaceT:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|nickname=Ash's Gengar
|jnickname=サトシのゲンガー
|tmnickname=Satoshi's Gangar
|image=[[File:Ash Gengar.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Gengar
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Cerise Laboratory]]
|epnum=JN011
|epname=Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!
|catchepnum=JN016
|catchepname=A Chilling Curse!
|prevonum=094
|pokemonname=Gengar
|current=[[Party|In rotation]]
|java1=[[Yasuhiro Mamiya]]
|enva1=[[Marc Thompson]]
|noevo=incap
}}
'''Ash's Gengar''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲンガー''' ''Satoshi's Gangar'') was the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and his fifty-fourth overall.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Gengar and Former Trainer.png|thumb|left|250px|Being left by its original Trainer]]
====With another Trainer====
As revealed in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', Gengar was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] living in [[Vermilion City]], three years before the events of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. However, as he started losing {{pkmn|battle}}s and failing to catch other Pokémon in Gengar's presence, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} attributed his misfortunes to a curse caused by Gengar and decided to get rid of it. Before he abandoned it, he instructed Gengar to wait for him at the place that would later become the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

====As a wild Pokémon====
Not knowing its Trainer had no intention of returning for it, Gengar obediently waited for its Trainer, even staying at the building as it was being converted into [[Professor Cerise]]'s research center. It tried to scare the {{pkmn|Professor}} off by haunting the building, but as he only found its actions amusing, it eventually gave up trying to frighten him.

Gengar debuted in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', where it resumed its mischievous activity by scaring [[Ren]], making its presence known for {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] in the process. The latter tried to catch it, but Gengar simply deflected all of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s he threw at it. It eventually fled when [[Chloe]] commanded {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} to use {{m|Spark}}. It was later seen at the end of the episode, perched atop the Laboratory.

At the end of ''[[JN014|Raid Battle in The Ruins!]]'', Gengar phased through the wall and watched Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon as they returned from [[Unova]].

In ''A Chilling Curse!'', Gengar once again began causing trouble at the Laboratory and subsequently hid in Ash's shadow. When Ash ran into Gengar's former Trainer, it overheard the latter bragging about how much he enjoyed being free from its curse. Angered by the revelation that its Trainer abandoned it, Gengar started attacking him. When the Trainer fled in fear, Gengar ran off as well. {{TRT}} found Gengar and asked it to join them, but when it refused, they instead tried to capture it. Ash showed up, managed to free Gengar, and convinced it to fight Team Rocket alongside him. After Gengar defeated Team Rocket's two {{p|Dusclops}}, Ash collapsed from a fever he had unknowingly caught earlier. When Ash woke up at the laboratory, Gengar appeared and dropped a Poké Ball for him, indicating it wanted to join his [[party|team]]. Ash accepted the request and caught Gengar.

====With Ash====
In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', Ash used Gengar in his battle against [[Visquez]] so he could increase his [[World Coronation Series]] ranking. Gengar substituted for {{AP|Pikachu}} while going up against Visquez's {{p|Raichu}}, and it managed to defeat it with {{m|Psychic}}. Gengar then went up against Visquez's second Pokémon, {{p|Electrode}}, but was soon defeated, though not before dealing some [[damage]] on its opponent.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Ash brought Gengar with him to [[Shalour City]] for a World Coronation Series Battle Festival Challenge. During Ash's match with {{an|Korrina}}, Gengar went up against her {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, getting defeated by the latter without managing to deal any damage on either.

In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', Ash used Gengar to face a rampaging [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Coalossal}} alongside [[Leon]]'s {{p|Dragapult}}. During the battle, Gengar saved the lives of a group of {{tc|Worker}}s who were nearby.

In [[JN077]], Gengar was the second Pokémon Ash sent out during his World Coronation Series match against [[Volkner]] after withdrawing his {{AP|Lucario}} from the battle against Volkner's {{p|Luxray}}. Volkner soon recalled Luxray and sent out his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Fan}} {{p|Rotom}}, which was able to match Gengar's speed. After {{status|paralyzing}} Gengar with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, Rotom subsequently defeated it with a powered-up {{m|Hex}}.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar and Ash]]
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in Ash's shadow]]
Gengar was once loyal to its previous Trainer, obeying his instructions to remain at the future site of the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. Over time, however, Gengar became resentful of its old Trainer, even to the point of attacking him upon seeing him again and only calming down once he ran away. It grew bitter and developed a hostile nature against all humans, repeatedly attacking them with its powers. After it bonded with Ash and was caught, it became friendlier, though it still seems to have a mischievous streak, such as when it showed its concern for Ash by dumping a pile of apples on top of him, and when it scared [[Ren]] and [[Chloe]] in ''[[JN057|Memories of a Warming Kindness!]]'' by phasing through a wall. In [[JN069]], Gengar kept scaring {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, and a {{p|Geodude}} by repeatedly phasing through walls while moving objects with {{m|Psychic}}.

Gengar dislikes being accused of something it didn't do, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it appeared out of nowhere behind Ash and hit him with {{m|Shadow Ball}} after overhearing him accusing it of stealing Goh's Pokémon's food, and again in ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]'', when Gengar appeared out of nowhere behind Ren and began to hold onto him ominously after being accused of bringing Grookey to the lab, only letting him go after he apologized.

In {{pkmn|battle}}, Gengar takes advantage of its {{type|Ghost}} abilities, allowing it to easily escape snares and confound opponents, as seen in ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', where it was able to escape the tail hold of [[Visquez]]'s {{p|Raichu}} simply by phasing through it. However, in the same episode, it was revealed to have trouble combating faster opponents such as her {{p|Electrode}}, and later Korrina's {{p|Mienshao}} and {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. Gengar also has the ability to become invisible and to disappear and reappear. Like all of its species, Gengar is also able to decrease the temperature of its surroundings, as seen in ''Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!''; and hide in the shadows, as seen in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.
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===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison|Ash Gengar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Night Shade|1=Psychic|2=Ice Punch|3=Shadow Ball}}}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Punch|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Goh Ash Pokemon.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 poster 3.png|x200px]]

|-
| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
|}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Gengar debuted in [[JNM08]]. It reappeared in [[JNM09]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|ghost|poison}}
{{anmov|ghost|Night Shade|JNM09}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|JNM09}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Gengar JN002.png|thumb|250px|A Gengar as seen in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''. Note the deeper shade of purple compared to Ash's Gengar.]]
* Gengar is the first of Ash's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to:
** Be an officially owned {{t|Ghost}} type.
** Use a Ghost-type [[move]].
** Be abandoned by a previous {{pkmn|Trainer}} whilst not being a [[starter Pokémon]].
** Be abandoned by a previous Trainer while being fully evolved.
** Have been abandoned by a previous Trainer and remain a [[wild Pokémon]] for years before being caught by Ash.
* Gengar has a color scheme that is different from others of its species, although it isn't considered {{Shiny}}.
** However, Gengar's alternate color scheme is closer to how it appears in the [[core series]] and its game art in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
* Gengar is referred to as male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]].
* {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} was listed as part of Gengar's moveset in place of {{m|Psychic}} in a segment in the [[clip show]] ''[[Pocket Monsters: Right Before Summer Vacation 1-Hour Special!]]'', but it was still shown to know Psychic in the subsequent episodes.

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Lily of the Valley Conference

2021-07-07T19:24:56Z

KrspaceT: /* Final rounds */ There was a break in Kalos.

[[File:Lily of the Valley Stadium.png|250px|thumb|The setting for the competition]]
The '''Lily of the Valley Conference''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会''' ''Sinnoh League {{tt|Suzuran|Lily of the Valley}} Conference'') is the [[Sinnoh League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]]. All [[Pokémon Trainer]]s who have earned eight [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s from the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] are eligible to enter. It is held annually on [[Lily of the Valley Island]]. Competing Trainers are housed in hotels in small villages similar to previous League locations. It took place from ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' to ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]''.

It was the first League Conference where a connection was made between the tournament itself and the {{DL|Pokémon League|Champion League}}, which was stated by [[Lucian]] in ''[[DP035|The Elite Meet and Greet!]]''. Although [[Elite Four]] members and {{pkmn|Champion}}s had appeared before that, it was during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' that conference winners were revealed to earn the right to challenge the Elite Four and Champion.

{{Spoilers}}

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the opening ceremonies include a fireworks show and the lighting of the League torch.

===Rounds===
[[File:Sinnoh League Scoreboard.png|thumb|250px|The scoreboard for the Full Battles]]
====Screening rounds====
Although not shown, it is assumed that there are some sorts of screening rounds, as there were many Trainers seen registering for the competition in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', but not seen in the actual battle round match-ups shown later in the episode, an example being [[Jeffrey]].

====Preliminary rounds====
The Top 64 Trainers proceeded to the actual tournament. The first three rounds feature three-on-three matches. The first two rounds are held in the three small arenas of the venue, while the Top 16 matches are held in the main arena. The battles take place on either a Rock, Grass, Water, or Ice field. When all three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are [[Fainting|unable to battle]], the Trainer is knocked out of the tournament.

====Final rounds====
After shuffling the match-ups, the Top 8 Trainers then compete in the center arena in a series of [[Full Battle]]s. When either Trainer has lost their six Pokémon, they are knocked out of the tournament.

===Closing ceremonies===
Although they aren't shown in full detail, the closing ceremonies include a fireworks show, the league torch being extinguished, and [[Charles Goodshow]] and {{an|Cynthia}} presenting the winner with a trophy.

==Known contestants==
[[File:Tobias Winning.png|250px|thumb|Tobias, the winner, with the Lily of the Valley Championship Trophy]]

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| [[DP188|Top 8]]
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|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[DP183|Top 64]]
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====Other participants====
Trainers here participated in the conference before the conference Ash participated in.

* {{EF|Flint}} of [[Sunyshore City]]

==Trivia==
* It was shown multiple times that the use of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] is allowed in this tournament, which may be a reference to the change in rules in the [[2010 World Championships|2010 Video Game World Championships]]. However, the real-life championship's rules does not allow Mythical Pokémon, meaning that {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Darkrai}} would not be permitted.
* This is the final conference to date that [[Charles Goodshow]] appears in.
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] in which {{Ash}} places in the Top 4.
** It is also the only Pokémon League Conference in which Ash uses Pokémon he caught in previous [[series]] in addition to Pokémon he caught in the concurrent series.
* There are seven named contestants, less than any other League Conference.

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Ash's Dragonite

2021-05-07T12:41:08Z

KrspaceT: /* In the anime */

JN025

2021-03-20T13:41:10Z

KrspaceT: /* Errors */ Ash beat Visquez, Oliver, and Hayden before this. If anything it would be a fourth. So clearly his third win at the festival

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'''A Festival Reunion!''' (Japanese: '''命爆発バトルフェス！VSメガルカリオ！！''' ''A {{tt|Battle Festival|Battle Festival Challenge}} Exploding With Life! VS Mega Lucario!!'') is the 25th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,110th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 21, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2020, in Australia on December 3, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 10, 2020, but was rescheduled to due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
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==Blurb==


Ash and Goh arrive in the Kalos region, where Goh wants to catch new Pokémon, while Ash wants to raise his World Coronation Series ranking by competing in the Battle Festival Challenge!

Ash discovers that his friend Korrina, the Gym Leader of Shalour City, is also competing with her partner Lucario. Both Trainers are one win away from ranking up to the Great Class, so they decide to have a battle! Korrina’s Lucario defeats Ash’s Gengar, but when Ash sends out Dragonite, an unusual strategy takes shape. Even through Lucario Mega Evolves, one final attack gives Ash the win—and a spot in the Great Class!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] arrive in [[Shalour City]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], with Goh aiming to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} many {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon|Kalos Pokémon}} and Ash participating in a [[World Coronation Series]] Battle Festival Challenge. Goh first catches a {{p|Binacle}}, while Ash uses {{AP|Pikachu}} against a Trainer named [[Lob]] with a {{p|Clawitzer}}. Clawitzer prepares to use {{m|Flash Cannon}}, which Pikachu counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it is suppressed by Flash Cannon's {{type|Steel}} energy. From the stands, another Trainer with a {{p|Lucario}} observes Ash and wonders what he'll do next. Ash decides to switch to another [[move]] and has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}}. He dodges Clawitzer's {{m|Crabhammer}} and defeats the [[Pokémon category|Howitzer Pokémon]], marking Ash's third consecutive win at the Battle Festival Challenge and increasing his ranking to 1,022, thus being one victory away from entering the Great Class.

Meanwhile, Goh continues catching multiple {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, including different {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|forms}} of {{p|Flabébé}}. As he heads to the Battle Festival Challenge stadium, when he notices a Flabébé form he doesn't have yet and runs after it. Meanwhile, Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} are preparing for their next battle, which will rise them to the Great Class if they win. Suddenly, both Ash and {{AP|Riolu}} sense an [[Aura]] emanating from somewhere nearby, and Riolu leads them to a Lucario, whom Pikachu and Ash quickly recognize as {{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}. And sure enough, {{an|Korrina}} herself then also shows up, happily greeting Ash. She introduces herself to Ash's Pokémon, especially taking note of Riolu, whom she encourages to grow stronger with Ash. Riolu looks at Korrina's Lucario, its eyes filled with admiration. Korrina tells how she and Ash [[XY044|had an amazing battle once]], with Ash being quick to point out that he won. He then ask if she's taking part in the Battle Festival Challenge too, which she confirms, although she's not doing so as a [[Gym Leader]], but as a World Coronation Series participant aiming to beat [[Leon]]. She reveals that her rank is 1,001, meaning that she's also just one battle away from Great Class. They both agree to battle each other to see which of them gets to advance to the next class, and Ash tells Riolu to watch Lucario's battle closely.

Elsewhere, Goh continues his search for Pokémon to catch. At first, Raboot doesn't sense any Pokémon nearby, but then suddenly uses {{m|Ember}} towards a bush, causing a Lucario to pop out. However, Goh barely has a chance to pull out a {{i|Poké Ball}} before Lucario's Trainer, [[Gurkinn]], appears and compliments Goh's reflexes. Goh apologizes to Gurkinn for mistaking his Lucario for a {{pkmn2|wild}} one and tells him how he's come to Kalos to catch some Pokémon, showing him a list of the ones he's caught so far. Gurkinn is impressed, noting that finding an Orange Flower Flabébé is especially impressive. Goh says that he's only missing a White Flower Flabébé now and asks Gurkinn if he knows the area. Gurkinn confirms this and mentions that his granddaughter is at the Battle Festival Challenge, so he had come to watch. Goh remarks that his friend is there too. As he brings up the fact that they're both from [[Kanto]], Gurkinn remarks that his granddaughter once battled a Kanto Trainer named Ash who had a Pikachu, and Goh immediately points out that Ash is the friend he mentioned.

At the stadium's Rock Field, Ash and Korrina prepare for their two-on-two battle. The crowd cheers for their city's own Gym Leader. Both Pikachu and Riolu express willingness to battle, but Ash tells them to watch from the sidelines this time. Just as Korrina asks Riolu to root for her Lucario and Ash says that Riolu is going to be cheering for him, Goh and Gurkinn enter the stadium stands, with Goh being surprised to learn that Ash is facing Gurkinn's granddaughter.

At {{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}}'s signal, Ash and Korrina call out their respective Pokémon, {{AP|Gengar}} and {{p|Mienshao}}. Mienshao begins the battle with {{m|Acrobatics}}, making a direct hit, before switching to {{m|U-turn}}. Gengar uses {{m|Psychic}} to lift up a boulder in an attempt to block the move, but Mienshao simply leaps over it and scores another hit, before switching out to Lucario. Goh is surprised that Korrina used a move to switch her Pokémon. Lucario uses {{m|Bone Rush}}, which Gengar tries to dodge and counter with {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but Lucario either avoids or blocks all the Shadow Balls before attacking Gengar, easily taking it out of the fight, much to Ash's shock. In the sidelines, Riolu's admiration towards Lucario only grows. Gurkinn tells Goh that Korrina's advantage lies in her and her Pokémon fighting as one, but Goh is confident Ash can win.

As Ash [[recall]]s Gengar, Korrina recalls Lucario and sends Mienshao back out, while Ash goes with {{AP|Dragonite}}, which Korrina sees as a worthy opponent. The matchup begins with a clash of {{m|High Jump Kick}} and {{m|Dragon Claw}}, which seem evenly matched. Mienshao follows up with {{m|Double Slap}}, which Ash counters by having Dragonite use {{m|Dragon Dance}}. This strategy not only does its intended job of increasing Dragonite's {{stat|Attack}} power and {{stat|Speed}}, but also uses Mienshao's Double Slap to make Dragonite spin faster and thus repel Mienshao. Korrina tells Mienshao to use High Jump Kick, which connects, but Dragonite makes a swift counterattack with a powered-up Dragon Claw, taking Mienshao out of the fight and making the battle one-on-one.

Korrina recalls Mienshao and sends out Lucario again. Ash asks Korrina to show off Lucario's true power, and she happily complies, touching her [[Key Stone]] and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] her partner. Goh, who has previously only read about Mega Evolution, is in awe at witnessing it in person for the first time. Gurkinn tells him that Mega Evolution is a phenomenon first discovered in Kalos, which brings out a Pokémon's hidden strength through the Pokémon's bond with a Trainer. Ash reassures Dragonite and has it use Dragon Dance again. Korrina remarks that playing careful isn't really Ash's style and tells Lucario to use {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Dragonite flies up with its increased speed in an attempt to avoid the incoming attack, but the Aura Sphere still heads straight towards it upon being fired. Dragonite's counterattack attempt with {{m|Hyper Beam}} comes in too late, and the Aura Sphere hits its mark. Lucario follows the assault by jumping up and pummeling Dragonite with a series of {{m|Power-Up Punch}}es mid-air, eventually sending it crashing down to the rocky battlefield.

Despite all the [[damage]] it has taken, Dragonite is still able to stand up. After a moment of thinking, Ash comes up with a plan and tells Dragonite to use {{m|Hurricane}}, surrounding Mega Lucario in powerful winds that send small pieces of rock at it. Korrina fights back by having Lucario launch two simultaneous Aura Spheres in opposite directions, dispersing the Hurricane. Both sides then launch their final attacks, Lucario with Power-Up Punch and Dragonite with Dragon Claw. Both attacks connect, and both Pokémon fall, only to shakily stand back up. After a few tense moments, Lucario falls down and reverts to normal, and Drone Rotom rules Ash as the winner of the match. Ash happily congratulates Dragonite, receiving one of its trademark hugs in return. As a result of this victory, Ash's ranking rises to 921, meaning that he's now in the Great Class. Riolu goes up to Korrina and Lucario, and despite her apologizing for looking uncool with their loss, Riolu is still full of admiration towards Lucario.

Later, Gurkinn congratulates Ash for making it to a higher class, Korrina assures that she's not out of the competition yet, and Goh is still amazed at how moving the battle was. Just when Ash asks Goh how things went with him, a White Flower Flabébé floats by, and Goh rushes after it to catch it.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] visit [[Kalos]], with Goh visiting the [[region]] for the first time.
* Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle}}, four {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé}}, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug}}, a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump}}, and a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling}}.
* {{Ash}} battles [[Lob]] in a [[World Coronation Series]] match and wins, bringing his rank to 1,022.
* Ash meets up with {{an|Korrina}} and [[Gurkinn]] again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Korrina's {{p|Mienfoo}} is revealed to have [[evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Mienshao}}.
* Goh witnesses [[Mega Evolution]] for the first time.
* [[Ash's Dragonite]] is revealed to know {{m|Hyper Beam}}.
* Ash has a [[rematch]] with Korrina in a World Coronation Series {{pkmn|battle}} and wins, bringing his rank to 921 and rising him to the Great Class.
* Goh attempts to catch a fifth {{p|Flabébé}}, but whether he succeeds or not is left unclear until [[JN031|later]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN025.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Korrina}}
* [[Gurkinn]]
* [[Lob]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Crowd
* Announcer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN025.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Binacle}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flabébé|Goh's}}; ×4; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue, Yellow, Red, and Orange Flower}}; new)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}}; new)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Mienshao}} ({{an|Korrina}}'s)
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Gurkinn]]'s)
* {{p|Clawitzer}} ([[Lob]]'s)
* {{p|Azurill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Snubbull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Noivern}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Geodude}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wooper}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fennekin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chespin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Diggersby}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Natural Form}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{DL|Battle judge|Drone Rotom}})
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}}; later [[Goh]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Flabébé}}
* This episode was originally scheduled to air on May 10, 2020. However, the episode was postponed when the {{pkmn|anime}} [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1251805236231954435 suspended production] on April 19, 2020, due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
** Due to this postponement, this was the first episode to air after [[The Isle of Armor]] {{FB|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Expansion Pass}} was released for [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* As of this episode, all [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|five different colors]] of Flabébé have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Music composed by [[Shinji Miyazaki]] is used as {{an|Korrina}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Zangoose}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', 333 episodes ago.
** {{p|Flabébé}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', 257 episodes ago.
** {{p|Binacle}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'', 200 episodes ago.
** {{p|Scatterbug}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', 190 episodes ago.
** {{p|Diggersby}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY137|Battling with a Clean Slate!]]'', 174 episodes ago.
** {{p|Chespin}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 171 episodes ago.
* An announcer, [[Kasukarp]], {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{TP|Goh|Raboot}} narrate the preview for the [[JN026|next episode]].
** During the preview, both parts of the next episode's Japanese title are read simultaneously.

===Errors===
* During the episode, Goh {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} his {{p|Phantump}} before his {{p|Fletchling}}. However, when he shows his [[Pokédex]] to [[Gurkinn]], the capture order of these Pokémon is reversed.

===Dub edits===
* The kanji '''命爆発''' (''Life Explosion'') that appeared during Korrina's poses before she Mega Evolves her Lucario are removed in the dub.

==In other languages==
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DP050

2021-01-03T22:56:06Z

KrspaceT: /* Trivia */ Gaps like that have been noted in trivia before so...

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'''Tag! We're It...!''' (Japanese: '''全員参加！タッグバトル！！''' ''All Members Participate! Tag Battle!!'') is the 50th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 516th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 4, 2007 as part of a two-hour special alongside [[DP049]], and in the United States on February 1, 2008.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn is still feeling a little blue after her early exit from the Hearthome Pokémon Contest, so her friends convince her to compete in a tag battle tournament along with Ash and Brock. Our heroes head to the opening ceremonies to learn who their randomly chosen tag partners are. Dawn's new partner is Conway, a calculating Trainer with a Slowking. Brock's lovely partner is Holly, who will compete using her Wingull. And Ash's partner is—Paul? Even Paul's Elekid doesn't get along with Pikachu! Ash and Pauls chances of winning the Soothe Bell prize arent looking too great.

Dawn and Conway are up first, battling a team using Koffing and Scyther. Dawn isn't so sure about Conway, but the two of them turn out to be a good pair! Conway has Slowking use defensive moves to cover for Dawn's Piplup, letting Piplup concentrate on offensive moves, and they win their match. Then Brock and Holly have their Sudowoodo and Wingull work together to defeat a Yanma and Bagon whose Trainers are too busy arguing to battle effectively. That doesn't bode well for Ash and Paul, who still aren't getting along.

Ash and Paul are up against opponents using Magmar and Rhydon—not a great type match-up for Pikachu and Paul's Chimchar. When Rhydon uses Surf, Paul orders Chimchar to use Flame Wheel directly into the waves! Its incredibly risky, so Ash tells Pikachu to disrupt the Surf attack instead. That protects Chimchar and knocks out Rhydon, but Paul doesn't appreciate the interference. They manage to win this round, but at the rate they're arguing, they might not last through the next!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} hand {{an|Dawn}} an entry card for the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. [[Zoey]] suggested it to give Dawn a confidence boost after not making it into the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{ci|Hearthome}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. At the stadium, the announcer, {{an|Enta}}, explains the rules and shows the competitors the prize for winning, a [[Soothe Bell]] that {{TRT}} wants to steal. The contestants are shuffled and put into pairs for the competition. The three set off to find their partners. Dawn is the first to find her partner, an odd boy named [[Conway]] and his {{p|Slowking}}. Next Brock finds his partner, a girl named [[Holly]] with a {{p|Wingull}}. Of course, she is a beautiful girl who Brock falls for, but she tells him that she is not interested in younger men. Ash is still searching for his partner when a voice calls out "of course ''you'' had to be number 15." He turns around to find his partner is none other than [[Paul]] standing there with his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} and {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}.

Dawn and Conway are first to battle with their {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Slowking against a {{p|Koffing}} and {{p|Scyther}}. Scyther starts things off with a {{m|Razor Wind}} and Koffing attacks with a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}. Piplup blocks the Razor Wind with a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Slowking blocks the Sludge Bomb with a {{m|Safeguard}}. Koffing comes back with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} that Slowking blocks with {{m|Protect}}. Scyther attacks with an {{m|X-Scissor}} but Piplup comes from above with a {{m|Peck}} attack that knocks out Scyther. Koffing uses {{m|Gyro Ball}}, but it is stopped by Slowking's {{m|Psychic}}. Slowking then slams Koffing into the ground knocking it out. The two win with a combination of Conway's defense and Dawn's attack.

Brock and Holly are up next. It's {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} and Wingull against a {{p|Yanma}} and {{p|Bagon}}. Wingull uses a {{m|Blizzard}} attack but is hit by a {{m|Steel Wing}} from Yanma first. While Wingull is falling, Bagon comes in with a {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, which is stopped by a {{m|Double-Edge}} from Sudowoodo. The other side is arguing about getting in each other's way. Wingull uses an icy Blizzard. Bagon tries to counter with {{m|Dragon Breath}} but is hit by Sudowoodo's {{m|Flail}} first. Wingull hits Yanma with an {{m|Aerial Ace}} and both Bagon and Yanma [[Fainting|faint]]. They win and advance to the next round. Brock starts to flirt with Holly, then catches himself and stops... only for Holly to start flirting with him. Brock is surprised, while {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is left bemused.

Ash and Paul are the last battle of the first round. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} and Paul sends out Chimchar, and the opposition sends out a {{p|Rhydon}} and {{p|Magmar}}. Ash decides to battle his way and starts things off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} towards Magmar however the attack is redirected to Rhydon thanks to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Rhydon, who is naturally unharmed, then smashes Pikachu with a {{m|Megahorn}} attack. Magmar attacks with a {{m|Lava Plume}}, an extremely powerful {{type|Fire}} move that affects everyone on the field. Rhydon is left barely affected thanks to its type-advantage, but the blaze of fire quickly heads toward Pikachu and Chimchar. Ash tells Pikachu to dodge but Paul sends Chimchar straight into the fire. The flame on Chimchar's tail becomes bigger and Chimchar gives a powerful blast of {{m|Flamethrower}}, which has very little effect on Rhydon. Rhydon counters with a direct hit from a {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Pikachu comes down from its dodge with an {{m|Iron Tail}}. Now the two opponents are aware that even without electric attacks, Pikachu shouldn't be taken lightly and have Rhydon strike back with a surprise {{m|Surf}} attack while Magmar uses {{m|Protect}}. Paul decides to take it head on with a {{m|Flame Wheel}}. Ash tries to convince him that Chimchar could really get hurt but he does not care. As Pikachu panics, Ash suddenly remembers how Zoey used {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}}'s Iron Tail to cut through {{TP|Zoey|Shellos}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} during her [[Double Performance]] and has Pikachu break through the Surf, which slams into Rhydon. Pikachu then scores a direct-hit with Iron Tail knocking Rhydon out and leaving Magmar alone. Now free to use electric attacks, Pikachu goes straight for Magmar with a {{m|Volt Tackle}} but Magmar deflects it with a {{m|Fire Punch}}. While Pikachu and Magmar are fighting, Chimchar comes from beneath with a {{m|Dig}} that knocks out Magmar. Brock tells Dawn that Ash and Paul can't get much further unless they start working as a team.

==Major events==
[[File:Hearthome Tag Battle Round 2.png|thumb|220px|Teams that advanced to Round 2]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} enter the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and are paired with [[Paul]], [[Conway]], and [[Holly]], respectively.
* The three teams advance to the second round of the competition.
* [[Paul's Chimchar]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Flamethrower}}.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Holly]]
* {{an|Enta}}
* {{OBP|Giant|DP050}}
* {{tc|Scientist}}
* {{tc|Ace Trainer}}
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Holly]]'s)
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shellos}} ({{OP|Zoey|Shellos}}; flashback)
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OBP|Giant|DP050}}'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ({{tc|Scientist}}'s)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{tc|Ace Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Yanma}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bagon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cranidos}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Mothim}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gastly}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Glameow}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Shieldon}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* This episode begins the three-part [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] arc.
* The ending was omitted in the original broadcast, with the credits moved to the opening instead.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]'' and ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', as well as the instrumental version of [[Advance Adventure]], are used as background music.
* [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] background music is used in this episode.
* This episode, along with ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', aired as a 90-minute special on February 1, 2008, on {{wp|Cartoon Network}}.
* The title is a pun of the phrase "''Tag. You're It!''"
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}, when directed at {{p|Magmar}}, was refracted towards the opponent's {{p|Rhydon}}'s horn, an example of the {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Interestingly, Pikachu previously fought [[Blaine]]'s Rhydon and Magmar, during which it aimed for Rhydon's horn to hurt it.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* This is the first appearance of [[Slowking]] since Episode 260, a gap of two-hundred and fifty-six episodes.

===Errors===
* When the first {{pkmn|battle}} match-ups are being shown, [[Paul]]'s picture is shown instead of [[Conway]]'s.
* In the English dub, the closed captions referred the {{tc|Scientist}} and {{tc|Ace Trainer}} by their Japanese names, Researcher and Elite Trainer, respectively.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Razor Wind}} is mistakenly called {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Talk:Korrina (anime)

2020-12-31T14:31:38Z

KrspaceT:

==Korrina's Mienshao/Mienfoo...==

This is absurd. We now have a cloned Pokemon entry because editors here are waiting for literal on-screen confirmation of it being the same? Apply some logic men. If anything, it's an Occam's Razor situation, hence it is the same Pokemon '''UNTIL''' there is evidence that proves the fact to be false.

[[User:Panky..|Panky..]] ([[User talk:Panky..|talk]]) 10:39, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
:I understand your frustration but we are in the middle of writing a better policy that helps cover cases like Korrina's Mienshao/Mienfoo. But new policies require a lot of discussion and can take longer than a few weeks, depending on the complications. So, please have patience and give us some time until we have everything in order. Until then, I'd appreciate if users leave the page as it is. Thank you. [[User:Adil|'''Adil''']] — [[User talk:Adil|'''Talk page''']] 11:29, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
::Instead of venting, you can participate in the ongoing discussion about the policy [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia_talk:Project_Anime#Evolved_Pokemon here]. [[User:GrammarFreak01|GrammarFreak01]] ([[User talk:GrammarFreak01|talk]]) 23:35, 3 July 2020 (UTC)

==Korrina trivia: no Gen 6 mon on party==

Why remove that? It's a valid point.

--[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 14:31, 31 December 2020 (UTC)

Korrina (anime)

2020-12-30T16:03:49Z

KrspaceT: /* Trivia */ Vivillon/Tyrunt/Gogoat/Heliosk/Spritzee and Slyveon/Meowstic/Avalugg and Bergmite

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'''Korrina''' (Japanese: '''コルニ''' ''Corni'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Shalour City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Shalour Gym]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She gives the {{badge|Rumble}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', she is a recurring character during the course of the saga and temporarily traveled with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} from ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' to ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]''. She returns in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' as a participant in the [[World Coronation Series]] and a minor [[rival]] for Ash.

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Young Korrina.png|thumb|250px|left|A young Korrina]]
====Pre-series====
Korrina is a descendant of the first people who managed to make a {{p|Lucario}} reach [[Mega Evolution]]. During her childhood, Korrina was always very close to her {{p|Riolu}}, even after it [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}.

====In ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''====
Korrina debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. She appeared before {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, aiming to claim her 99th successive victory, eagerly challenging Ash to a battle. In the end, her Lucario easily defeated [[Ash's Pikachu]], and the group decided to have a lunch together, during which {{an|Bonnie}} noticed Korrina's [[Key Stone]]. She revealed that she had received it from [[Gurkinn|her grandfather]]. However, she was still lacking the [[Mega Stone]] to Mega Evolve her Lucario. After the group had saved Pikachu and Lucario from {{TRT}}, Ash and his friends decided to join Korrina on her hunt for [[Lucarionite]].
[[File:OPJ17 2 Korrina and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|right|Korrina and Lucario]]
In ''[[XY031|The Cave of Trials!]]'', Korrina, along with Ash and his friends, arrived in [[Geosenge Town]]. There, they met a photographer named [[McGinty]], who gave them a hint of going to a nearby mountain. On the mountain, the group discovered a cave, where the Lucarionite was hidden. Protecting the Mega Stone, however, was a {{p|Blaziken}}, whom Korrina had to battle. Due to Blaziken having a type advantage over Lucario, Korrina was initially losing, but thanks to Ash and friends' encouragements, Korrina and Lucario were able to rise from the brink of defeat and immobilize Blaziken with {{m|Bone Rush}}. Just when Lucario was about to finish the battle, Korrina's grandfather, Gurkinn, came out of the shadows, admitting his defeat and allowing Korrina to take the Lucarionite. With the proper Mega Stone finally in her hands, Korrina started her Lucario's very first Mega Evolution.

In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', after Lucario's first Mega Evolution, Korrina agreed to have a battle with Ash and Pikachu to test her Mega Evolved Pokémon's powers. However, during the battle, Lucario lost control, and it was only stopped from attacking Ash along with Pikachu by Gurkinn's own Lucario. Gurkinn explained that Lucario couldn't control its increased [[Aura]] powers after Mega Evolving, which was why it went berserk. Korrina then had another battle with her Lucario, this time against Gurkinn's own Mega Lucario. However, Korrina's Lucario lost control of itself again soon after Mega Evolving, and Gurkinn won the battle. Afterwards, Gurkinn sent Korrina and Lucario to [[Pomace Mountain]] to get help from a Mega Evolution Trainer.

In ''[[XY034|The Bonds of Mega Evolution!]]'', Korrina arrived at [[Mabel]]'s manor on [[Pomace Mountain]]. Mabel challenged Korrina and Lucario to battle her Mega {{p|Mawile}}, but Lucario was defeated when it lost control of its Mega Evolved form. Mabel then had Korrina and Lucario arrange flowers together so they could bring each other's differing viewpoints together and transform it into strength, with their hearts acting as one. When Team Rocket stole Pikachu and Mawile, Mega Lucario was used to rescue them, but it went out of control again. However, the dilemma was solved when Korrina convinced it to listen to her and control its Aura. Lucario subsequently freed Pikachu and Mawile by knocking {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} into [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]] with Bone Rush. In the process, Lucario learnt a new move, {{m|Aura Sphere}}, and finished the fight by using it on Team Rocket's balloon. Although Ash and Korrina were both heading toward the [[Shalour Gym]] for their Gym battle, Ash said he needed to train his Pokémon more, and Korrina split off from the group.

Korrina reappeared in Ash's flashback in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''.
[[File:XY032 Ash VS Korrina.png |thumb|250px|left|Korrina and Ash]]
In ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]'', Korrina met up with Ash and his friends when they arrived in Shalour City. Korrina revealed that she had been training for the battle between them ever since her trip with Ash. While they wait for the match to start, Korrina watched the training session Ash specifically prepared for the battle. When they reached the [[Tower of Mastery]], where the Gym was located, Gurkinn recounted to Korrina and the others a story about the origins of Mega Evolution. Later, during the night, Team Rocket broke into the Gym and stole the Book of Secrets, but Korrina and Ash intervened and managed to retrieve it. In the end, Gurkinn revealed the book was something completely different from what Korrina and the others had thought.

In [[XY044|the following episode]], Korrina and Ash had their Gym battle at the Shalour Gym. At first, Ash attempted to copy {{an|Tierno}}'s dancing battle strategies from the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], but wasn't successful. After switching back to his own style of battling, Ash proceeded to defeat both Korrina's {{p|Mienfoo}} and {{p|Machoke}} with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}, respectively. Determined to still win, Korrina sent out Lucario and immediately Mega Evolved it. With this power boost, Lucario was easily able to beat Fletchinder and Hawlucha, leaving Ash with just his last Pokémon, Pikachu. Mega Lucario's overwhelming power gave Pikachu a lot of trouble, but eventually, after a fierce exchange of attacks, Pikachu was able to defeat Mega Lucario and win the match for Ash, thus earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. She then told him that the next [[Coumarine Gym|Gym]] was in [[Coumarine City]], and that [[Ramos|the next Gym Leader]] was eccentric, but she believed Ash could help sort him out.

Korrina reappeared in {{an|Clemont}}'s flashback in ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]''. She also made brief appearances in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', where she was seen watching the {{ci|Gloire}} Master Class {{pkmn|Showcase}} alongside her Lucario and Gurkinn.

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', Korrina was seen battling [[Alain]] and his [[Alain's Charizard|Mega Charizard X]] with her Mega Lucario. The result of that battle was shown at the end of ''[[XY123|A Diamond in the Rough!]]'', where she and Lucario were revealed to have lost. Afterwards, Korrina gave him his eighth Badge, thus making Alain eligible to participate in the [[Lumiose Conference]]. Upon receiving the Badge, Alain informed Korrina that he wanted to join the League to face a [[Ash Ketchum|powerful adversary]].

Korrina appeared in a fantasy in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', when Ash was talking to [[Everett]] about the Gym Leaders that he had defeated in [[Kalos]], in order for him to be able to compete in the Lumiose Conference.

In ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', Korrina was watching [[Lysandre]]'s broadcast during [[Team Flare]]'s attack in [[Lumiose City]].

In ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'' and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', Korrina joined the Kalos Gym Leaders in the fight to destroy the [[Giant Rock]]. During the encounter with Ash and his friends, she discovers what [[Ash's Froakie]] has evolved into - a {{p|Greninja}} capable of becoming [[Ash-Greninja]] thanks to the [[Bond Phenomenon]]. During the confrontation, Korrina and Lucario tried to pave the way for Ash and Alain to rescue [[Chespie]], who was being used as the Giant Rock's power source, but they were easily defeated. When the battle ended with Lysandre's defeat, she and the others got together to say goodbye to [[Squishy]].

Korrina reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''.

====In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Korrina Ash Pokemon Journeys.png|thumb|250px|Korrina and Ash in ''[[Pokemon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', Korrina attended the Battle Festival Challenge and revealed she was competing in the [[World Coronation Series]], being in the Normal Class. She then introduced herself to Ash's Pokémon, especially {{AP|Riolu}}, who began idolizing her Lucario. Korrina also revealed to Ash that she and Lucario had been training with the aim of battling Leon in the finals.

Both of them then decided to have a [[rematch]]. Korrina started off with her {{p|Mienshao}}, which went up against [[Ash's Gengar]], but it was exchanged with Lucario in the middle of the battle, resulting in Gengar's defeat. When Mienshao is defeated by {{AP|Dragonite}}, Lucario went up against {{p|Dragonite}} next, and despite Korrina Mega Evolving Lucario, Dragonite emerged victorious. Following her defeat, she apologized to Riolu for not winning with Lucario. Afterwards, Ash and Korrina said goodbye, and she promised to meet up with them again.

She and her Mega Lucario appeared during a flashback in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', where [[Bea]] revealed that she defeated Korrina in a previous battle.
{{-}}

===Character===
[[File:Korrina and Ash friends.png|thumb|250px|Korrina and her friends]]
During the course of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Korrina was one of the [[Kalos]] [[Gym Leader]]s who grew the most as a person. Initially, she was very hyperactive and didn't know how to deal with [[Mega Evolution]]. After much training and battles, Korrina managed to create the necessary bond to control {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} in its most powerful form. Her relationship with {{p|Lucario}} from the beginning was very intimate, to the point of being almost like siblings in battle, and where she could feel its presence even at a distance.

Due to her personality, Korrina became quite friendly with {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. During the time they spent together, this friendship became quite strong between the group.
{{-}}

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Korrina's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:

====On hand====
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|type1=Fighting
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|img2=Korrina Mega Lucario.png
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|cap2=Korrina's Mega Lucario
|epnum=XY030
|epname=Mega Revelations!
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Lucario}} is Korrina's main Pokémon. It is kept [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]] most of the time.}}

{{TrainerPoké
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|pkmn=Mienshao
|stage1=Mienfoo
|type1=Fighting
|img=Korrina Mienfoo.png
|img2=Korrina Mienshao.png
|epnum=XY044
|epname=Showdown at the Shalour Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=Marc Diraison
|vaennote=Mienfoo
|desc={{p|Mienshao}} first appeared as a {{p|Mienfoo}}, which Korrina used as her first Pokémon during her [[Gym]] battle with {{Ash}}. It battled [[Ash's Hawlucha]]. Though it dealt lots of damage on Hawlucha due to Ash using {{an|Tierno}}'s strategies instead of his own, it was later defeated with a {{m|Flying Press}}.

In ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]'', it was revealed to have evolved into a Mienshao when it battled [[Ash's Gengar]] in the [[World Coronation Series]]. It was then defeated by {{AP|Dragonite}}.

Mienshao's known moves are {{m|High Jump Kick}}, {{m|Drain Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|U-turn}}, and {{m|Double Slap}}{{tt|*|Mienshao could not legally use Double Slap at the time}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Korrina
|pkmn=Machoke
|type1=Fighting
|img=Korrina Machoke.png
|epnum=XY044
|epname=Showdown at the Shalour Gym!
|vajp=
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc={{p|Machoke}} was used as Korrina's second Pokémon during her Gym battle with Ash. It battled [[Ash's Fletchinder]], and although it was very speedy and had powerful attacks, it was defeated with a {{m|Flame Charge}}.

Machoke's known moves are {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Low Sweep}}, and {{m|Focus Blast}}.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Ash's Pikachu
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Korrina Pikachu.png
|cap=Ash's Pikachu
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Ikue Ohtani
|desc=When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} were escaping the cave in ''[[XY033|Calling from Beyond the Aura!]]'', {{p|Pikachu}} escaped with Korrina and {{an|Clemont}}. Later, Korrina commanded Pikachu in a battle against {{TRT}}.

Under Korrina's command, Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Iron Tail}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:World Coronation Series ranking.png|thumb|250px|Korrina's profile in the [[World Coronation Series]].]]
Korrina has competed in the following competitions:

* [[World Coronation Series]] Rank: 1001{{tt|*|Dropped in rank after losing to Ash}} (Normal Class)
{{-}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=寺崎裕香 ''[[Yuka Terasaki]]''
|en=[[Lisa Ortiz]]
|fi=Unknown voice actress ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]]) Amy Burgess ([[XY123]], [[XY135]]-[[XY136]])
|he=שירלי לילו ''Shirly Lilu''
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto ([[XY030]]-[[XY044]]) Annalisa Longo ([[XY062]]-present)
|nl=Nicoline van Doorn
|id=Srilan Wulan
|es_la=Laura Sánchez
|es_eu=Laura Pastor
|sv=My Bodell
|pl=Agnieszka Fajlhauer
|pt_br=Priscila Ferreira ([[XY030]]-[[XY062]]) Lhays Macêdo ([[XY123]]-present)
|ru=Елена Шульман ''Elena Shulman''
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Ash and Korrina JNM.png|250px|thumb|Korrina and Lucario battling [[Ash]] and {{AP|Dragonite}}]]
Korrina appeared in a flashback in [[JNM10]], where it was revealed that Ash fought her in a [[World Coronation Series]] battle.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Korrina's known Pokémon in the Pocket Monsters manga:

{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Korrina|Lucario|448Lucario.png|Fighting|Steel|size=100px|link=Korrina's Lucario}}
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* The first four [[move]]s used by [[Korrina's Lucario]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} are the same four moves that the {{p|Lucario}} she gives to the {{player}} in {{g|X and Y}} knows.
* {{Ash}} has battled Korrina more times than any other [[Gym Leader]] who is not one of his {{ashfr|major companions}}.
* Aside from Ash's traveling companions and {{an|Giovanni}}, Korrina is the Gym Leader who has appeared in the most episodes of the anime, having appeared in a total of fourteen.
* Korrina is the only Gym Leader from Kalos to not be shown to use a Pokemon that debuted in the sixth generation.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fighting color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| コルニ ''Corni''
| From ''cornichon'' (French for {{wp|gherkin}}), matching with her grandfather ''[[Gurkinn|Concombre]]'' who is named after the French word for cucumber<ref name="Matsumiya's Twitter">[https://twitter.com/matsumiyan/status/389978908109836288 Matsumiya's Twitter]</ref>
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Korrina
| Similar to her Japanese name. Also from ''K.O.'' and ''arena''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Connie
| Similar to her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Corelia
| Similar to her Japanese name 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Cornélia
| Similar to her Japanese name 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Ornella
| Similar to her Japanese name. 
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 코르니 ''Corni''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 可爾妮 / 可尔妮 ''Kě'ěrní''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|rowspan="2"| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 可爾妮 ''Hóyíhnèih''{{tt|*|Games}}
| Mandarin-based transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| 確魯妮 ''Koklóuhnèih''{{tt|*|Anime}}
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Russian
| Коррина ''Korrina''
| Transcription of her English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Corina
| Transcription of her English name
|}

{{-}}
{{animecharacters|fighting}} 
{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]
[[Category:Fighting-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]
[[Category:World Coronation Series participants]]

[[es:Korrina/Corelia]]
[[it:Ornella (anime)]]
[[zh:可尔妮（动画）]]

JN027

2020-12-07T19:16:54Z

KrspaceT: Undo revision 3297064 by NoName623 (talk)

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown! / Slowking's Crowning! |
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title_en=Toughing It Out! |
title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
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broadcast_us=December 4, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
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* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|283331|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Toughing It Out!''' (Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With tickets to see Leon battle Galar’s Dragon-type Gym Leader Raihan in the World Coronation Series, our heroes couldn’t be more excited! Both competitors are strong, but the undefeated Leon wins again!

Then, after hearing about a young hero who once saved Galar from the effects of a devastating storm, Ash and Goh come across a Galarian Farfetch’d. Although it’s similar to Goh’s Farfetch’d from Kanto, this regional form carries a huge leek that it uses in battle. The Galarian Farfetch’d has been challenging any Trainer who crosses its path—and after battling it and being impressed by its tenacity, Ash welcomes it as the newest member of his team!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Riolu}} and {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}, respectively, is cut off by [[Professor Cerise]] appearing and handing them tickets to a [[World Coronation Series]] Master Class {{pkmn|battle}} in [[Galar]], with [[Leon]] himself taking part in the match. Excited to see Leon battle, the two immediately head off to Galar. When they arrive at [[Wyndon]], Ash and Goh rush towards the [[Wyndon Stadium]], almost being late for the battle due to them stopping for food. Once they reach the stands, they let Riolu and Farfetch'd out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to watch the match. The announcer explains the World Coronation Series has over 10,000 participants, but only the Top 8 can stand in the Master Class and be referred to as the Masters Eight. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} to enter the battlefield is [[Raihan]], a Galarian {{type|Dragon}} [[Gym Leader]] who is currently ranked seventh in the tournament, having climbed his way up into the Master Class as soon as he joined the event. His opponent is Leon, the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar and the current Monarch. As the [[Gym guide|referee]] explains that the battle will be one-on-one, Raihan tells Leon that he joined the event to end his winning streak. Leon is undeterred as the two Trainers take their places and send out their Pokémon. Leon sends out his ace {{p|Charizard}}, while Raihan chooses {{p|Duraludon}}.

At the referee's signal, the match begins, with Duraludon making the opening move with {{m|Metal Claw}}. The attack connects, with Duraludon moving surprisingly fast despite its metal-covered body. Charizard responds by using its own claw [[move]], {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Ash and Goh noticed that Leon has changed up his Charizard's moves since last time. Duraludon uses {{m|Iron Defense}}, blocking the move with its impressive defensive capabilities. Duraludon attacks with another Metal Claw, but Charizard uses {{m|Dig}} before the attack can connect, dealing notable [[damage]] on Duraludon while avoiding its attack. Charizard continues the assault with {{m|Brick Break}}, but Duraludon counterattacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}. Raihan's attack makes contact, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} damage on Charizard. Raihan decides to finish the match and calls for the ultimate {{type|Steel}} attack; {{m|Steel Beam}}. As the move charges, Ash and Goh check its info on Goh's [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Steel Beam sacrifices the user's stamina for immense destructive force. The attack fires and overpowers Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, slamming it down to the ground. However, despite all the damage it has taken, Charizard still stands up.

Raihan responds to Charizard's resilience by [[recall]]ing Duraludon and [[Gigantamax]]ing it, with Leon also Gigantamaxing Charizard in response. Duraludon uses {{m|Max Rockfall}}, which Charizard counters with {{m|Max Knuckle}}, both countering the attack and dealing damage of Duraludon. Raihan next issues a {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but before the attack can make contact, Charizard uses its signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, slicing through the spikes before hitting Duraludon. The move's secondary effect damage is too much for the weakened Duraludon to handle, at it falls down, defeated, meaning that Leon's winning streak still remains unbroken. Raihan thinks to himself that he needs to polish his skills at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Gym]] before rechallenging Leon. As the two shake hands, Raihan tells Leon that he's still going to break his winning streak someday. Ash suddenly cuts in on this, yelling down from the stand that he intends to be the one to defeat Leon, much to Goh's embarrassment. Leon recognizes Ash and waves at him, but then starts waving in another direction, with the announcer acknowledging [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s presence.

At the entrance hall, Ash and Goh observe the statue from before. As they wonder if it depicts Leon, a young woman nearby catches their attention. She tells the two that the statue actually depicts a legendary hero from Galar's past, and starts detailing the legend to them. A long time ago, [[Darkest Day|a great black storm]] covered the [[region]], and giant Pokémon ran rampant, but the chaos was eventually stopped by a single young hero wielding a sword and a shield. The young woman admits that many details of the legend remain unclear, like who the young hero was, where did the sword and shield go, and what relation the event has to [[Dynamax]]. She remarks that she's doing this research as homework for [[Professor Magnolia|her grandmother]], who's a [[Pokémon Professor]], being her [[Professors' aides|assistant]]. Ash and Goh introduce themselves, and the young woman introduces herself as [[Sonia]].

Later, while Ash and Goh are thinking about the legend, a Trainer carrying a [[fainting|fainted]] {{p|Chewtle}} asks them for directions for the local [[Pokémon Center]], telling them that he was defeated by a strong Pokémon at a nearby bridge. The two decide to investigate and go to the bridge, where they encounter a Farfetch'd carrying a huge leek. Goh's Rotom Phone informs them that this is Farfetch'd's [[regional form]]. Goh throws a Poké Ball at it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but it simply slaps the Ball away. As such, Goh sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it and issues a {{m|Night Slash}}. The Galarian Farfetch'd responds with the same move and easily defeats Goh's Farfetch'd.

Farfetch'd seems eager for more battling, but before Ash can send in {{AP|Pikachu}}, Riolu emerges from its Poké Ball on its own to battle. As such, Ash decides to put Riolu's earlier training to the test. Riolu opens with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Farfetch'd blocks it with its leek, before winding up for another Night Slash. While it's winding up, Riolu hits it with a {{m|Force Palm}}, but despite the hit, Farfetch'd charges in. Ash counters with another move Riolu picked up during training, {{m|Double Team}}, causing the Night Slash to miss its mark. Riolu then bombards Farfetch'd with a flurry of Vacuum Waves, but after a moment, it sweeps them all aside with yet another Night Slash. Riolu uses Double Team again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, dispelling all the copies and hitting the real Riolu. Despite the powerful hit, Ash knows that Riolu still has strength left, and issues a {{m|Reversal}}. The move hits Farfetch'd hard, but it's still not down. To Goh and Riolu's bafflement, Ash suddenly starts encouraging Farfetch'd to go on as well. Farfetch'd stands up, ready to go on, but as Ash and Riolu prepare to continue, they see Farfetch'd's leek slumping down, showing that it has fainted while still standing.

Ash and Goh bring all of their exhausted Pokémon and the Galarian Farfetch'd to the Pokémon Center, where [[Nurse Joy]] and her two {{p|Indeedee}} treat them all back to full health. Afterwards, outside the Pokémon Center, the Galarian Farfetch'd displays its eagerness to still battle more. Seeing this, Ash asks it if it wants to join his [[party|team]], so that it could get stronger with his other Pokémon. After a moment of consideration, Farfetch'd accepts the offer, and Ash throws a Poké Ball at it, making his first capture in the Galar region. As soon as he lets Farfetch'd out of its Poké Ball, it immediately starts training with Riolu. As Goh joins in, a camouflaged {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} appears behind him, momentarily observing the action, before being scared away by the loud noises of the training.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Night Slash}}.
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} is introduced.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both genders)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN027.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{OP|Goh|Skwovet}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* The {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] mirrors the one in the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} opening cutscene.
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* In the scene that {{p|Chewtle}}'s {{pkmn|Trainer}} talks to Ash and Goh, there is a fountain similar to the one seen in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and revealed the [[Galar]] starters. It also appears in the [[JN028|next episode]].
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the next episode.

===Errors===
* While Ash battles the {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} in the English Dub, he mistakenly declares it was only using {{m|Night Shade}}, instead of the correct attack, {{m|Night Slash}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Objectif : toujours plus fort !|Objective: Always Stronger!}}
}}
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Noriaki Saito]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Hiromichi Matano]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Makoto Shinjō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Champion appears]]
[[Category:Episodes with World Coronation Series matches]]
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[[zh:宝可梦旅途第27集]]

JN027

2020-12-06T11:02:57Z

KrspaceT: Undo revision 3296529 by FinnishPokéFan92 (talk)

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title_en=Toughing It Out! |
title_ja=英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Legends of Heroes! Dande's Greatest Battle!! |
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broadcast_us=December 4, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Journey Starts Today]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokémon Shiritori|ポケモンしりとり（ミュウ→ザマゼンタVer.）]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|027}}
* {{BMGf|280414|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281334|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|283331|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Toughing It Out!''' (Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With tickets to see Leon battle Galar’s Dragon-type Gym Leader Raihan in the World Coronation Series, our heroes couldn’t be more excited! Both competitors are strong, but the undefeated Leon wins again!

Then, after hearing about a young hero who once saved Galar from the effects of a devastating storm, Ash and Goh come across a Galarian Farfetch’d. Although it’s similar to Goh’s Farfetch’d from Kanto, this regional form carries a huge leek that it uses in battle. The Galarian Farfetch’d has been challenging any Trainer who crosses its path—and after battling it and being impressed by its tenacity, Ash welcomes it as the newest member of his team!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Riolu}} and {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}, respectively, is cut off by [[Professor Cerise]] appearing and handing them tickets to a [[World Coronation Series]] Master Class {{pkmn|battle}} in [[Galar]], with [[Leon]] himself taking part in the match. Excited to see Leon battle, the two immediately head off to Galar. When they arrive at [[Wyndon]], Ash and Goh rush towards the [[Wyndon Stadium]], almost being late for the battle due to them stopping for food. Once they reach the stands, they let Riolu and Farfetch'd out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to watch the match. The announcer explains the World Coronation Series has over 10,000 participants, but only the Top 8 can stand in the Master Class and be referred to as the Masters Eight. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} to enter the battlefield is [[Raihan]], a Galarian {{type|Dragon}} [[Gym Leader]] who is currently ranked seventh in the tournament, having climbed his way up into the Master Class as soon as he joined the event. His opponent is Leon, the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar and the current Monarch. As the [[Gym guide|referee]] explains that the battle will be one-on-one, Raihan tells Leon that he joined the event to end his winning streak. Leon is undeterred as the two Trainers take their places and send out their Pokémon. Leon sends out his ace {{p|Charizard}}, while Raihan chooses {{p|Duraludon}}.

At the referee's signal, the match begins, with Duraludon making the opening move with {{m|Metal Claw}}. The attack connects, with Duraludon moving surprisingly fast despite its metal-covered body. Charizard responds by using its own claw [[move]], {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Ash and Goh noticed that Leon has changed up his Charizard's moves since last time. Duraludon uses {{m|Iron Defense}}, blocking the move with its impressive defensive capabilities. Duraludon attacks with another Metal Claw, but Charizard uses {{m|Dig}} before the attack can connect, dealing notable [[damage]] on Duraludon while avoiding its attack. Charizard continues the assault with {{m|Brick Break}}, but Duraludon counterattacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}. Raihan's attack makes contact, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} damage on Charizard. Raihan decides to finish the match and calls for the ultimate {{type|Steel}} attack; {{m|Steel Beam}}. As the move charges, Ash and Goh check its info on Goh's [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Steel Beam sacrifices the user's stamina for immense destructive force. The attack fires and overpowers Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, slamming it down to the ground. However, despite all the damage it has taken, Charizard still stands up.

Raihan responds to Charizard's resilience by [[recall]]ing Duraludon and [[Gigantamax]]ing it, with Leon also Gigantamaxing Charizard in response. Duraludon uses {{m|Max Rockfall}}, which Charizard counters with {{m|Max Knuckle}}, both countering the attack and dealing damage of Duraludon. Raihan next issues a {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but before the attack can make contact, Charizard uses its signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, slicing through the spikes before hitting Duraludon. The move's secondary effect damage is too much for the weakened Duraludon to handle, at it falls down, defeated, meaning that Leon's winning streak still remains unbroken. Raihan thinks to himself that he needs to polish his skills at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Gym]] before rechallenging Leon. As the two shake hands, Raihan tells Leon that he's still going to break his winning streak someday. Ash suddenly cuts in on this, yelling down from the stand that he intends to be the one to defeat Leon, much to Goh's embarrassment. Leon recognizes Ash and waves at him, but then starts waving in another direction, with the announcer acknowledging [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s presence.

At the entrance hall, Ash and Goh observe the statue from before. As they wonder if it depicts Leon, a young woman nearby catches their attention. She tells the two that the statue actually depicts a legendary hero from Galar's past, and starts detailing the legend to them. A long time ago, [[Darkest Day|a great black storm]] covered the [[region]], and giant Pokémon ran rampant, but the chaos was eventually stopped by a single young hero wielding a sword and a shield. The young woman admits that many details of the legend remain unclear, like who the young hero was, where did the sword and shield go, and what relation the event has to [[Dynamax]]. She remarks that she's doing this research as homework for [[Professor Magnolia|her grandmother]], who's a [[Pokémon Professor]], being her [[Professors' aides|assistant]]. Ash and Goh introduce themselves, and the young woman introduces herself as [[Sonia]].

Later, while Ash and Goh are thinking about the legend, a Trainer carrying a [[fainting|fainted]] {{p|Chewtle}} asks them for directions for the local [[Pokémon Center]], telling them that he was defeated by a strong Pokémon at a nearby bridge. The two decide to investigate and go to the bridge, where they encounter a Farfetch'd carrying a huge leek. Goh's Rotom Phone informs them that this is Farfetch'd's [[regional form]]. Goh throws a Poké Ball at it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but it simply slaps the Ball away. As such, Goh sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it and issues a {{m|Night Slash}}. The Galarian Farfetch'd responds with the same move and easily defeats Goh's Farfetch'd.

Farfetch'd seems eager for more battling, but before Ash can send in {{AP|Pikachu}}, Riolu emerges from its Poké Ball on its own to battle. As such, Ash decides to put Riolu's earlier training to the test. Riolu opens with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Farfetch'd blocks it with its leek, before winding up for another Night Slash. While it's winding up, Riolu hits it with a {{m|Force Palm}}, but despite the hit, Farfetch'd charges in. Ash counters with another move Riolu picked up during training, {{m|Double Team}}, causing the Night Slash to miss its mark. Riolu then bombards Farfetch'd with a flurry of Vacuum Waves, but after a moment, it sweeps them all aside with yet another Night Slash. Riolu uses Double Team again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, dispelling all the copies and hitting the real Riolu. Despite the powerful hit, Ash knows that Riolu still has strength left, and issues a {{m|Reversal}}. The move hits Farfetch'd hard, but it's still not down. To Goh and Riolu's bafflement, Ash suddenly starts encouraging Farfetch'd to go on as well. Farfetch'd stands up, ready to go on, but as Ash and Riolu prepare to continue, they see Farfetch'd's leek slumping down, showing that it has fainted while still standing.

Ash and Goh bring all of their exhausted Pokémon and the Galarian Farfetch'd to the Pokémon Center, where [[Nurse Joy]] and her two {{p|Indeedee}} treat them all back to full health. Afterwards, outside the Pokémon Center, the Galarian Farfetch'd displays its eagerness to still battle more. Seeing this, Ash asks it if it wants to join his [[party|team]], so that it could get stronger with his other Pokémon. After a moment of consideration, Farfetch'd accepts the offer, and Ash throws a Poké Ball at it, making his first capture in the Galar region. As soon as he lets Farfetch'd out of its Poké Ball, it immediately starts training with Riolu. As Goh joins in, a camouflaged {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} appears behind him, momentarily observing the action, before being scared away by the loud noises of the training.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Night Slash}}.
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} is introduced.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both genders)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN027.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{OP|Goh|Skwovet}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* The {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] mirrors the one in the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} opening cutscene.
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* In the scene that {{p|Chewtle}}'s {{pkmn|Trainer}} talks to Ash and Goh, there is a fountain similar to the one seen in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and revealed the [[Galar]] starters. It also appears in the [[JN028|next episode]].
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the next episode.

===Errors===
* While Ash battles the {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}, he mistakenly declares it was only using {{m|Night Shade}}, instead of the correct attack, {{m|Night Slash}}.

===Dub edits===

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2020-12-04T22:13:11Z

KrspaceT:

both male and female Indeedee was shown with nurse joy in the pokemon center. also, Aegislash on which the battle referee was riding. jomit.pika 10:22, 5 July 2020 (UTC)

== Benkei ==

There are some parallels between this episode and the famous Japanese story/folklore of Benkei.
Benkei was a big warrior, usually depicted with a naginata (a type of big lance), that challenged samurai on duels to win their swords.
Until he dueled against Minamoto no Yoshitsune (a smaller warrior) on a bridge and was defeated, later becoming Yoshitsune's loyal retainer.
After fighting many battles together, they were encircled in a castle. Yoshitsune went into the castle to commit seppuku and Benkei stood guard at the bridge in front of the gate to protect Yoshitsune during the ritual. The soldiers were afraid of coming near Benkei and engaging in combat, so they showered him with arrows. A famous passage from this story tells Benkei died standing upright.
So, in this context, Ash's Galarian Farfetch'd would be Benkei (strong, with big weapon, challenging for duels on a bridge, being defeated and joining the winner and also standing upright after being defeated), and Goh's Kantonian Farfetch'd/Ash's Riolu would be Minamoto no Yoshitsune ("sword fight" with a lighter weapon/winning the duel).--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] ([[User talk:KurowaSan|talk]]) 17:24, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
: I think that's a little loose, in the same vein you could say Farfetch'd is Little John to Riolu's Robin Hood - which would have British undertones what with them being in Galar, there would need to be more explicit evidence for it to be a legitimate reference [[User:Azure42|Azure/ChromeVoid42]] ([[User talk:Azure42|talk]]) 19:48, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
:: Benkei is also known for always carrying seven weapons, not just a naginata.--[[User:ShallowShaddoll|ShallowShaddoll]] ([[User talk:ShallowShaddoll|talk]]) 21:14, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
:::I believe that at least the bridge duel thing and the standing upright after defeat are very direct references to Benkei's story, as those are the things that usually stand out the most when this story is referenced.　--[[User:KurowaSan|KurowaSan]] ([[User talk:KurowaSan|talk]]) 21:51, 6 July 2020 (UTC)
::::Sounds like just the generic "David and Goliath"-like plot that the anime does from time to time.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 09:57, 7 July 2020 (UTC)

Exactly. I kinda forgot the exact way the battles (Leon vs Raihan, Goh vs Ash's Farfetch'd, Ash vs his Farfetch'd) went, so can someone please check that?

--[[User:Da Pika|Da Pika]] ([[User talk:Da Pika|talk]]) 14:31, 10 July 2020 (UTC)

To spare a bit of edit waring I was watching the English Dub and I definitely heard Ash say 'keeps using Night Shade' during the Farfetch'd v Riolu fight just before it uses Brutal Swing. Be free to check it yourself. --[[User:KrspaceT|KrspaceT]] ([[User talk:KrspaceT|talk]]) 22:13, 4 December 2020 (UTC)

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'''Toughing It Out!''' (Japanese: '''英雄伝説！ダンデ最強バトル！！''' ''Legends of Heroes! {{tt|Dande|Leon}}'s Greatest Battle!!'') is the 27th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,112th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 10, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on May 24, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With tickets to see Leon battle Galar’s Dragon-type Gym Leader Raihan in the World Coronation Series, our heroes couldn’t be more excited! Both competitors are strong, but the undefeated Leon wins again!

Then, after hearing about a young hero who once saved Galar from the effects of a devastating storm, Ash and Goh come across a Galarian Farfetch’d. Although it’s similar to Goh’s Farfetch’d from Kanto, this regional form carries a huge leek that it uses in battle. The Galarian Farfetch’d has been challenging any Trainer who crosses its path—and after battling it and being impressed by its tenacity, Ash welcomes it as the newest member of his team!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Riolu}} and {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}, respectively, is cut off by [[Professor Cerise]] appearing and handing them tickets to a [[World Coronation Series]] Master Class {{pkmn|battle}} in [[Galar]], with [[Leon]] himself taking part in the match. Excited to see Leon battle, the two immediately head off to Galar. When they arrive at [[Wyndon]], Ash and Goh rush towards the [[Wyndon Stadium]], almost being late for the battle due to them stopping for food. Once they reach the stands, they let Riolu and Farfetch'd out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s to watch the match. The announcer explains the World Coronation Series has over 10,000 participants, but only the Top 8 can stand in the Master Class and be referred to as the Masters Eight. The first {{pkmn|Trainer}} to enter the battlefield is [[Raihan]], a Galarian {{type|Dragon}} [[Gym Leader]] who is currently ranked seventh in the tournament, having climbed his way up into the Master Class as soon as he joined the event. His opponent is Leon, the undefeated {{pkmn|Champion}} of Galar and the current Monarch. As the [[Gym guide|referee]] explains that the battle will be one-on-one, Raihan tells Leon that he joined the event to end his winning streak. Leon is undeterred as the two Trainers take their places and send out their Pokémon. Leon sends out his ace {{p|Charizard}}, while Raihan chooses {{p|Duraludon}}.

At the referee's signal, the match begins, with Duraludon making the opening move with {{m|Metal Claw}}. The attack connects, with Duraludon moving surprisingly fast despite its metal-covered body. Charizard responds by using its own claw [[move]], {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Ash and Goh noticed that Leon has changed up his Charizard's moves since last time. Duraludon uses {{m|Iron Defense}}, blocking the move with its impressive defensive capabilities. Duraludon attacks with another Metal Claw, but Charizard uses {{m|Dig}} before the attack can connect, dealing notable [[damage]] on Duraludon while avoiding its attack. Charizard continues the assault with {{m|Brick Break}}, but Duraludon counterattacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}. Raihan's attack makes contact, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} damage on Charizard. Raihan decides to finish the match and calls for the ultimate {{type|Steel}} attack; {{m|Steel Beam}}. As the move charges, Ash and Goh check its info on Goh's [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Steel Beam sacrifices the user's stamina for immense destructive force. The attack fires and overpowers Charizard's {{m|Flamethrower}}, slamming it down to the ground. However, despite all the damage it has taken, Charizard still stands up.

Raihan responds to Charizard's resilience by [[recall]]ing Duraludon and [[Gigantamax]]ing it, with Leon also Gigantamaxing Charizard in response. Duraludon uses {{m|Max Rockfall}}, which Charizard counters with {{m|Max Knuckle}}, both countering the attack and dealing damage of Duraludon. Raihan next issues a {{m|Max Steelspike}}, but before the attack can make contact, Charizard uses its signature [[G-Max Move]], {{m|G-Max Wildfire}}, slicing through the spikes before hitting Duraludon. The move's secondary effect damage is too much for the weakened Duraludon to handle, at it falls down, defeated, meaning that Leon's winning streak still remains unbroken. Raihan thinks to himself that he needs to polish his skills at [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Gym]] before rechallenging Leon. As the two shake hands, Raihan tells Leon that he's still going to break his winning streak someday. Ash suddenly cuts in on this, yelling down from the stand that he intends to be the one to defeat Leon, much to Goh's embarrassment. Leon recognizes Ash and waves at him, but then starts waving in another direction, with the announcer acknowledging [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]'s presence.

At the entrance hall, Ash and Goh observe the statue from before. As they wonder if it depicts Leon, a young woman nearby catches their attention. She tells the two that the statue actually depicts a legendary hero from Galar's past, and starts detailing the legend to them. A long time ago, [[Darkest Day|a great black storm]] covered the [[region]], and giant Pokémon ran rampant, but the chaos was eventually stopped by a single young hero wielding a sword and a shield. The young woman admits that many details of the legend remain unclear, like who the young hero was, where did the sword and shield go, and what relation the event has to [[Dynamax]]. She remarks that she's doing this research as homework for [[Professor Magnolia|her grandmother]], who's a [[Pokémon Professor]], being her [[Professors' aides|assistant]]. Ash and Goh introduce themselves, and the young woman introduces herself as [[Sonia]].

Later, while Ash and Goh are thinking about the legend, a Trainer carrying a [[fainting|fainted]] {{p|Chewtle}} asks them for directions for the local [[Pokémon Center]], telling them that he was defeated by a strong Pokémon at a nearby bridge. The two decide to investigate and go to the bridge, where they encounter a Farfetch'd carrying a huge leek. Goh's Rotom Phone informs them that this is Farfetch'd's [[regional form]]. Goh throws a Poké Ball at it to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, but it simply slaps the Ball away. As such, Goh sends out his Kantonian Farfetch'd to battle it and issues a {{m|Night Slash}}. The Galarian Farfetch'd responds with the same move and easily defeats Goh's Farfetch'd.

Farfetch'd seems eager for more battling, but before Ash can send in {{AP|Pikachu}}, Riolu emerges from its Poké Ball on its own to battle. As such, Ash decides to put Riolu's earlier training to the test. Riolu opens with {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, but Farfetch'd blocks it with its leek, before winding up for another Night Slash. While it's winding up, Riolu hits it with a {{m|Force Palm}}, but despite the hit, Farfetch'd charges in. Ash counters with another move Riolu picked up during training, {{m|Double Team}}, causing the Night Slash to miss its mark. Riolu then bombards Farfetch'd with a flurry of Vacuum Waves, but after a moment, it sweeps them all aside with yet another Night Slash. Riolu uses Double Team again, but Farfetch'd uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, dispelling all the copies and hitting the real Riolu. Despite the powerful hit, Ash knows that Riolu still has strength left, and issues a {{m|Reversal}}. The move hits Farfetch'd hard, but it's still not down. To Goh and Riolu's bafflement, Ash suddenly starts encouraging Farfetch'd to go on as well. Farfetch'd stands up, ready to go on, but as Ash and Riolu prepare to continue, they see Farfetch'd's leek slumping down, showing that it has fainted while still standing.

Ash and Goh bring all of their exhausted Pokémon and the Galarian Farfetch'd to the Pokémon Center, where [[Nurse Joy]] and her two {{p|Indeedee}} treat them all back to full health. Afterwards, outside the Pokémon Center, the Galarian Farfetch'd displays its eagerness to still battle more. Seeing this, Ash asks it if it wants to join his [[party|team]], so that it could get stronger with his other Pokémon. After a moment of consideration, Farfetch'd accepts the offer, and Ash throws a Poké Ball at it, making his first capture in the Galar region. As soon as he lets Farfetch'd out of its Poké Ball, it immediately starts training with Riolu. As Goh joins in, a camouflaged {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} appears behind him, momentarily observing the action, before being scared away by the loud noises of the training.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Riolu]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Reversal}}.
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Galar]] again.
* [[Raihan]], a Galar [[Gym Leader]] and [[Leon]]'s [[rival]], is introduced.
* Leon has a [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle|match}} with Raihan and wins.
* [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] is introduced.
* Ash and Goh meet [[Sonia]] for the first time and learn about the [[Darkest Day]].
* [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] is revealed to know {{m|Night Slash}}.
* Goh tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Farfetch'd}}.
* Ash catches the Galarian {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.
* {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} is introduced.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Sonia]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Rookidee}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Indeedee}} (both genders)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]])
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN027.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Leon]]
* [[Rose]]
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Sonia]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* Trainers
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN027.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Skwovet}} ({{OP|Goh|Skwovet}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Leon]]'s; [[Gigantamax]])
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Gigantamax]]; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; male; debut)
* {{p|Indeedee}} ([[Nurse Joy]]'s; female; debut)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Gym guide|Dan]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wynaut}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rookidee}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chewtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Rotomi]]; debut)
* {{p|Sobble}} ([[Goh's Sobble|anime]]; debut)
* {{p|Drednaw}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Gigantamax]]; silhouette)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Duraludon}}
* The {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Raihan]] and [[Leon]] mirrors the one in the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} opening cutscene.
* This marks the first time {{Ash}} has {{pkmn2|caught}} a [[regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Despite it having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the first time {{m|Reversal}} has been used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* One of the {{wp|mobile app}} icons on [[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]] resembles that of [[Pokémon GO]].
* This episode reveals that the [[Nurse Joy]]s working in the [[Galar]] [[region]] use {{p|Indeedee}} as assistants.
* When [[Goh's Farfetch'd]] gives him the thumbs-up after telling it that he could come with him to Galar, the [[Nintendo Switch]] clicking sound effect is heard.
* In the scene that {{p|Chewtle}}'s {{pkmn|Trainer}} talks to Ash and Goh, there is a fountain similar to the one seen in the [[Pokémon Direct]] that announced [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] and revealed the [[Galar]] starters. It also appears in the [[JN028|next episode]].
* Goh, Ash, [[James]], [[Jessie]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the next episode.

===Errors===

* In the English Dub Ash calls [[Night Slash]] Nightshade at one point.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Chigusa

2020-10-28T17:30:27Z

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[[File:Chigusa.png|thumb|250px|Chigusa]]
'''Chigusa''' (Japanese: '''チグサ''' ''Chigusa'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]''. She is a {{type|Fighting}} {{pkmn|Trainer}} and the granddaughter of a Dojo master, {{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}}.

Chigusa and her grandfather had gotten into strife, namely because of her dance-like battle style which Kenzo felt completely disregarded her family's rich history in the martial arts. As such, Kenzo often criticized his granddaughter and refused to pass on his title of {{wp|Shihan}} to her.

Kenzo called on {{Ash}}, who he had recently just met, to challenge Chigusa in the hopes of revealing her flaws. Though this challenge was put on hold after "Dojo Destroyer" [[Shiro]] appeared at the dojo's gates. Kenzo intially accepted Shiro's challenge for the dojo's plaque, but was forced to concede after his back began to tense up. Chigusa took on Shiro and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}, though none of her attacks were hitting their mark. No victory was declared because {{TRT}} flew onto the scene and tried to steal the Fighting Pokémon. With their Pokémon left exhausted Chigusa and Shiro agreed to continue their match the following day.

Overnight, Chigusa was confronted by her grandfather and agreed to train with Ash and his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. The practice match ended in Chigusa's defeat, and she came to realize that she was not working with her {{p|Hitmontop}}. Chigusa put her overconfidence aside and worked with Ash to improve her teamwork. She put her lessons into practice against Shiro the next day, where she defeated him with her refreshed strategy and also protected the dojo's namesake. Kenzo was glad to have seen the changes in his granddaughter and later agreed to train her to become the dojo's next Shihan.
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==Pokémon==
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Chigusa
|pkmn=Hitmontop
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Chigusa Hitmontop.png
|epnum=EP166
|epname=Two Hits and a Miss
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|desc=Chigusa's {{p|Hitmontop}} was first seen trying to teach her students about making their {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon's attacks more graceful. Later, he was used to {{pkmn|battle}} [[Shiro]]'s {{p|Hitmonlee}}, when Kenzo could not battle due to back problems. During the battle, he didn't do so well the first time, as he was overwhelmed by Hitmonlee's attacks. The match was interrupted by {{TRT}} appeared, and the challenge was later postponed to the following day.

{{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}} noted that Hitmontop's spinning technique was not allowing it to focus on its opponent, hence why it was unable to land any hits or evade any attacks. [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] then trained Hitmontop for his upcoming [[rematch]]. During its second battle against Shiro's Hitmonlee, Hitmontop successfully defeated his opponent with his improved skills and an improvised upright Rapid Spin.

Hitmontop's known moves are {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Rolling Kick}}, and {{m|Triple Kick}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|ja=平松晶子 ''[[Akiko Hiramatsu]]''
|en=[[Lisa Ortiz]]
|he=דון לני-גבאי ''Dawn Lanny-Gabay''
|fi=Jenni Sivonen
|es_eu=Sandra Jara
|es_la=Patricia Acevedo
|pl=Joanna Domańska}}

==Trivia==
* Chigusa's name comes from "great variety of flowering plants".
* Chigusa is a reference to the character Fūko Kirisawa from the manga and anime series, ''{{wp|Flame of Recca}}''. She shares the same haircut, voice actress and personality traits.
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JN034

2020-08-24T03:09:59Z

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title_ja=孤高の闘士サイトウ！オトスパスの脅威！！|
title_ja_trans=The Solitary Fighter Saitō! The Threatening Otosupus!! |
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* {{BMGf|281627|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|282160|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''孤高の闘士サイトウ！オトスパスの脅威！！''' ''The Solitary Fighter {{tt|Saitō|Bea}}! The Threatening {{tt|Otosupus|Grapploct}}!!'') is the 34th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,119th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 23, 2020.
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==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] meet [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} [[Gym Leader]] from the [[Galar]] [[region]], for the first time.
* Ash battles Bea and suffers his first [[World Coronation Series]] loss, lowering his rank to 930.
* Goh receives a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan}} from the [[Fighting Dojo]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Bea]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Grapploct}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN034.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Korrina}} (flashback)
* [[Bea]]
* Karate Master
* {{tc|Black Belt}}s

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Riolu}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; {{rf|Galarian|Form}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Karate Master's}}; {{pkmn2|gift|given}} to [[Goh]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]]; ×2)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Korrina|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; flashback)
* {{p|Grapploct}} ([[Bea]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ([[Bea]]'s)
* {{p|Pangoro}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Throh}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Tyrogue}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Scraggy}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Machop}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Sawk}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Hitmontop}} ([[Bea]]'s; fantasy)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (Karate Master's)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Karate Master's; flashback)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ([[Fighting Dojo]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Fighting Dojo]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Persian}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Grimer}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rotom}} (Rotom Drone)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Grapploct}}
* [[Goh]] and {{Ash}} read out the title card.
* Goh having to choose between a {{p|Hitmonchan}} and {{p|Hitmonlee}} is a reference to games based in the [[Kanto]] region, where the [[Gift Pokémon|player receives]] one of these two Pokémon by defeating all [[Fighting Dojo]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in [[Saffron City]].
* Goh, Ash, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN035|next episode]].
* This is the first appearance of Hawlucha since [[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]], 180 episodes ago.
** This is the first appearance of a Regular Form Hawlucha in the anime other than the one [[Ash's Hawlucha|belonged to Ash]].
===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Visquez

2020-07-17T01:59:25Z

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[[File:Visquez.png|thumb|250px|Visquez]]
(Japanese: '''ビスケス''' ''Visquez'') as the [[Vermilion City]] [[Gym Leader]] in the absence of [[Lt. Surge]]. She gives the {{badge|Thunder}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat her.
==In the anime==
[[File:Visquez and Raichu.png|thumb|250px|Visquez and Raichu]]
In the anime, Visquez is a [[character of the day|character]] who appeared in [[JN018]]. She is the first Trainer that Ash faces as soon as he signs up for the [[World Coronation Series]], in this episode, it's revealed that she assumed the position of Gym Leader, after Lt. Surge decides to go on his own journey.

Visquez was first seen battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and his {{p|Hypno}} with her {{p|Raichu}}, eventually emerging victorious. While cleaning up the mess left by the battle, she received word that a challenger was coming to battle her for the [[World Coronation Series]], who turned out to be {{Ash}}. Visquez remembered Ash from his battle against Lt. Surge, and they had a two-on-two battle, with Visquez using her Raichu and {{p|Electrode}} against [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{AP|Gengar}}. The battle ended in Visquez's loss, causing her rank to go down.

Finally, she says goodbye to Ash and Goh, and promises to tell Lt. Surge about the battle they had and how Ash has evolved as a Trainer since then.

===Character===

Although tough, Visquez encourages all the Trainer she faces to do their best in battle. Even though she is a replacement Gym leader, Visquez is well respected in [[Vermilion City]] and for her disciples at the Gym.

Her strategies in battle are attacks based on power and brute force, many of which damage your own Pokémon like {{m|Volt Tackle}} or the ability of your {{p|Electrode}} and looking for ways to compensate for your Pokémon's weaknesses using move such as {{m|Magnet Rise}}, so that your Pokémon can deal with the Ground type.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
This listing is of Visquez's known Pokémon:

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Visquez
|pkmn=Raichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Visquez Raichu.png
|epnum=JN018
|epname=
|vajp=Fumiko Takekuma
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Raichu}} is Visquez's first known Pokémon. It was first seen battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Hypno}} and defeated it with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Afterwards, Raichu was seen lifting a dumbbell alongside Visquez when they received word of a Trainer coming to challenge them.

Raichu was the first Pokémon used in Visquez's battle against {{Ash}}, where it went up against {{AP|Pikachu}} before Pikachu was recalled in favor of {{AP|Gengar}}. After a hard-fought battle, Raichu was defeated.

Visquez revealed that Raichu was trained by [[Lt. Surge]] himself. Like his trainer, Raichu is a born fighter and quite impatient to go into battle.

Raichu's known moves are {{m|Volt Tackle}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Reflect}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Visquez
|pkmn=Electrode
|type1=Electric
|img=Visquez Electrode.png
|epnum=JN018
|epname=
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Electrode}} is Visquez‘s second known Pokémon and referred as her "Squadron's Ultimate Lethal Weapon". It was first used to battle [[Ash's Gengar]] and was able to defeat it before going up against {{AP|Pikachu}}. Despite Electrode's great speed, Pikachu managed to defeat it. Electrode attempted to take Pikachu down with it, only for Pikachu to protect himself, thus leading to only Electrode going down and causing Visquez to lose the match.

Electrode's known moves are {{m|Magnet Rise}}, {{m|Discharge}}, and {{m|Rollout}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Aftermath}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
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| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Visquez Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

===Achievements===
Visquez has competed in the following competitions:

* [[World Coronation Series]] Rank: 2,109{{tt|*|Prior to fight with Ash}} (Normal Class)

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color light}}|bordercolor={{electric color light}}
|ja=早水リサ ''[[Risa Hayamizu]]''}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Visquez manga.png|thumb|150px|Visquez in the manga]]
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===

Visquez appears in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters|Machito Gomi}}, playing the same role as she does in the anime.
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==Trivia==
* Visquez's name and design may be a reference to the character of Private Jenette Vasquez from the 1986 sci-fi action film ''{{wp|Aliens}}''.
* Similar to [[Seiya]], Visquez's hair has a shape that refers to her [[type]] specialty, in this case a wire on a device socket.

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