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Ash's Infernape

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Fighting|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Infernape|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ゴウカザル|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Goukazaru|
image=[[File:Ash Infernape.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Infernape |
ability={{a|Blaze}} |
location=[[Hearthome City]] |
catchepnum=DP052|
catchepname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|
numeps1=129|
evolution=2|
numeps2=31|
prevonum=390|
evo1num=391|
evo2num=392|
epnum=DP003|
epname=When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|
firstevoep=DP132 |
firstevoname=Evolving Strategies!|
secondevoep=DP163 |
secondevoname=Fighting Ire with Fire!|
firststagename=Chimchar|
secondstagename=Monferno|
current=At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] |
enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]|
enva2=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java2=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
enva3=[[Bill Rogers]]|
java3=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
}}

'''Ash's Infernape''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゴウカザル''' ''Satoshi's Goukazaru'') was the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], and his thirtieth overall. It was [[Original Trainer|initially owned]] by [[Paul]] as a Chimchar, but joined Ash's [[Party|team]] after being {{pkmn2|released}} in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]''.

==In the anime==
===History===
===={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}====
[[File:Paul and Chimchar.png|thumb|left|200px|As a Chimchar under Paul's command]]
=====With Paul=====
Infernape was once a {{p|Chimchar}} owned by Paul. Prior to events of the Diamond and Pearl series, Paul saw Chimchar being chased by a group of wild {{p|Zangoose}}. The situation looked bad for Chimchar, but in its stress it pulled off an extremely powerful Flame Wheel. This impressed Paul enough to add Chimchar to his regular team. However, this first impression did not match up to Chimchar's normal abilities, resulting in Paul criticizing it for being weak. Since then Paul has been pushing Chimchar to the limit to duplicate the amazing power he saw before. Traumatized, Chimchar gained a morbid fear of all Zangoose.

Chimchar debuted in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', where Paul used it to battle [[Ash's Aipom]]. It fought well, but lost in the end. Chimchar reappeared in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]'' where it won against [[Ash's Turtwig]].

In ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', Paul used Chimchar in his Gym Battle against [[Roark]] and his {{p|Onix}}. Chimchar immediately took damage from Onix's previously placed {{m|Stealth Rock}}, but remained standing. Chimchar then continued to use Dig until Onix was knocked out, having support from [[Paul's Elekid]]'s {{a|Static}} Ability slowing Onix down. Chimchar then went up against [[Roark's Cranidos]]. Paul used the same strategy again, having Chimchar dodge and attack with Dig. However, Roark had figured it out and dealt major damage from continuous attacks from {{m|Headbutt}} and {{m|Zen Headbutt}}, causing Chimchar to activate {{a|Blaze}}. Chimchar attacked with a powered-up Flame Wheel, following up with Dig, but was knocked out from Headbutt, causing Paul to get angry with Chimchar for its defeat and promising to deal with it later.

After losing to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'', Paul realized that Chimchar was not fulfilling his expectations. This culminated in the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', where he was forced to battle alongside Ash. That night, Ash discovered Paul's training regime, which involved his Pokémon attacking Chimchar in the hopes of recreating the power he had seen before. Ash intervened and took Chimchar to the Pokémon Center where Nurse Joy told Paul it would be unable to battle. Paul ignored this warning. During the next battle against a Zangoose and a {{p|Metagross}}, Chimchar was too scared to make any attack when caught in Zangoose's claws and had to be saved by Turtwig, who was seriously injured as a result. Chimchar made up for this by protecting Turtwig from a {{m|Fire Blast}} attack. Realizing that not even reliving the traumatic event of being attacked by Zangoose could motivate Chimchar to do Blaze, Paul gave up on Chimchar. For the remainder of the battle, Paul refused to give Chimchar any orders. Consequently, Ash gave Chimchar commands from then on, and the three soon won the battle. After the battle, Paul {{pkmn2|released}} Chimchar in front of Ash. As the little Pokémon headed back to the wild, Ash invited it to join him, to which it accepted. Paul rudely commented that the two were perfect for each other: both were worthless scum.

=====With Ash=====
[[File:Ash inviting Chimchar.png|thumb|200px|Ash inviting Chimchar to join his party]]
Immediately after being released and offered to join Ash, Chimchar was kidnapped by Team Rocket, but used Flamethrower on their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] they had used to steal it, blasting them off. It then promptly joined Ash.

In the final round of the competition, Paul and Ash selected {{TP|Paul|Elekid}} and Chimchar for their last battle in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' against [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}} and [[Dawn's Buizel]]. During the battle, Elekid evolved into Electabuzz, and they both combined {{m|Thunder}} and Flamethrower on Buizel and Heracross to knock them out. This victory meant that Ash and Paul won the Hearthome City Tag Battle Tournament.

In ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]'', Ash and his friends had a picnic party. Chimchar watched as Ash, Dawn, and Brock's other Pokémon had fun playing, battling, and helping cook together. Chimchar began to have flashbacks of when it was still in Paul's possession, reflecting on how its former Trainer abused it and treated it like nothing more than a tool for battle, giving it a few minutes to eat before going back to extensive training, as opposed to how Ash and {{ashfr}} treat their Pokémon like friends, caring for them and not pushing them too hard. Chimchar began to cry out of joy that it was finally treated with patience and kindness, something Paul failed to do as its Trainer. In the same episode, Chimchar was faced with the challenge of battling three Zangoose in order to save Ash's Pokémon. Though Chimchar had a morbid fear of Zangoose, with Ash's encouragement Chimchar was able to overcome this fear and save the other Pokémon, getting rid of Team Rocket in the process as they were sneaking off.

In ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'', Ash used Chimchar in his Gym battle against the [[Veilstone City]] [[Gym Leader]], [[Maylene]]. Chimchar battled {{p|Meditite}}, but was recalled after Meditite confused it. It was then sent out against {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} where it was ultimately defeated, despite a valiant effort.

In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'', Ash, Dawn, and Brock ran into Paul. Ash and Paul had an argument about training methods, and an enraged Ash challenged Paul to a battle. Chimchar volunteered to go up against Paul and faced [[Paul's Ursaring]]. Ursaring and Paul used brutal tactics, and Chimchar was pushed to the point of using {{a|Blaze}}. Chimchar easily defeated Ursaring, but went on an uncontrollable rampage. Ash grabbed a flaming Chimchar, begging it to stop. Chimchar continued to struggle and even went as far as to bite Ash in its rage. Eventually, after being embraced by Ash, Chimchar calmed down.

In ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', while battling [[Team Galactic]], Chimchar protected Pikachu from a {{m|Poison Jab}} launched by [[Saturn's Toxicroak]]. Chimchar was incapacitated for the rest of the fight, and was later thanked by Ash after receiving medical treatment. {{an|Cynthia}} then comforted Chimchar about its past with Paul.

[[File:Ash Chimchar.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Chimchar]]
Ash later used Chimchar to battle {{an|Barry}} in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. Chimchar easily defeated Barry's {{p|Staraptor}}, using its superior agility. However, despite the type advantage, Chimchar lost to Barry's {{p|Roserade}}.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Ash used Chimchar as his second Pokémon in his [[Hearthome City]] Gym battle, going up against [[Fantina]]'s {{p|Mismagius}}. Chimchar used Flame Wheel, which was dodged before Mismagius used {{m|Psywave}}, hitting Chimchar. Chimchar then spun and used Flamethrower, creating a Fire [[Counter Shield]], which hit Mismagius, but was eventually broken by Mismagius' {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Mismagius later used Psywave against Chimchar's Counter Shield, but this only blocked the Flamethrower, allowing Chimchar to hit with Flame Wheel, knocking Mismagius out. Chimchar was then recalled. Chimchar was later sent out as Ash's last Pokémon to battle against Fantina's {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}}. Its Flame Wheel was countered by {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, but this gave Ash an idea. Chimchar then used Flamethrower, but was countered by Drifblim's Will-O-Wisp and {{m|Psychic}} Counter Shield. However, this only powered up Flamethrower, making it deal massive damage. After Ominous Wind was dodged by Dig, Chimchar came from behind and grabbed onto Drifblim, crashing it into the ground. Drifblim used Hypnosis, but Chimchar countered with Flamethrower, knocking out Drifblim and earning Ash the {{badge|Relic}}.

In ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'', it was Ash's first Pokémon in his battle against [[Byron]], taking on Byron's {{p|Bronzor}}. Roark quickly identified it as Paul's Chimchar that he had battled against before. First Chimchar used Flamethrower, but it didn't do much damage due to Bronzor's Ability {{a|Heatproof}}. Chimchar tried using Flamethrower again, but it was countered by {{m|Rain Dance}}, which dealt damage to Chimchar. Chimchar escaped by using Dig but its Flamethrower was countered by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. Chimchar's Flame Wheel clashed with Gyro Ball, knocking Bronzor out. After Ash's Buizel was defeated, Chimchar was sent out again against Byron's {{p|Steelix}}. After using a Flamethrower, Chimchar was shown to be weakened from its last battle. After using Dig to dodge {{m|Iron Tail}}, Steelix shook the ground to hurt Chimchar. This happened again when Chimchar dodged {{m|Bind}}, but just as Chimchar was about to be caught by a second Bind, the ground collapsed on Steelix due to it being weakened by Dig, allowing Chimchar to finish it off with Flame Wheel. It then went up against {{p|Bastiodon}}. Its Flamethrower was countered with {{m|Iron Defense}} and then {{m|Metal Burst}}, which returned the damage, knocking Chimchar out.

[[File:Ash Monferno.png|thumb|250px|As a Monferno]]
In ''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'', it was Ash's fourth Pokémon in his Snowpoint Gym battle, battling [[Candice]]'s {{p|Snover}}. After dodging {{m|Ice Beam}}, its Flamethrower clashed with her {{m|Icy Wind}} creating water vapour. Ash told Chimchar not to panic and to sense Snover's movements. When it sensed her, it used Flamethrower, knocking her out. It then went up against Candice's {{p|Abomasnow}}. Its Flamethrower was overpowered by her {{m|Blizzard}}, knocking Chimchar backward. Ash then recalled Chimchar. It was later sent out again against Abomasnow once again after {{AP|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Grotle}} were defeated. Its Flamethrower was overpowered by Blizzard again but Chimchar was able to dodge. It struggled to dodge its next two attacks. Ash then decided to rely on speed after power wasn't enough, but didn't know how. After Chimchar dodged Blizzard, {{m|Ice Shard}} and {{m|Wood Hammer}}, Ash saw the ice break, and told Chimchar to jump on an ice pillar. After Abomasnow broke the ice, Chimchar used a piece of ice like a snowboard, increasing its speed and letting it launch multiple successful Flamethrowers. After dodging more attacks, Abomasnow became tired. Flame Wheel went up against Blizzard, creating more water vapor, but Abomasnow was already knocked out. This won Ash the {{badge|Icicle}}.

In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', Chimchar was Ash's sixth Pokemon used in the Full Battle Ash had against Paul. It was the last Pokemon that hadn't been knocked out by Paul's other Pokemon, which he still had the use of five. Chimchar quickly defeated [[Paul's Ursaring]], which had previously taken down three of Ash's Pokémon, and evolved soon after into a {{p|Monferno}}, immediately learning Mach Punch. During the following battle against [[Paul's Electabuzz]], it put up a very close fight, but was defeated in a clash of Mach Punch and {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and badly injured, resulting in a loss for Ash.

In ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'', Monferno, along with the rest of Ash's Pokémon, was badly injured. It needed a [[Cheri Berry]] to help treat it, but the [[Pokémon Center]] didn't have one. After {{an|Brock}} got one by [[Lake Acuity]], it became recovered slightly. It eventually attacked {{TRT}} in combination with Ash's other Pokémon.

In ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]'', it was used in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with Dawn against {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]]. Monferno used Flamethrower on [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]'s Flame Wheel to defeat Lyra's {{p|Chikorita}}, and defeated Khoury's newly evolved {{TP|Khoury|Croconaw}} with a Mach Punch.

[[File:Ash Infernape Blaze.png|left|thumb|250px|Blaze activated]]
In ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', Monferno battled [[Barry's Empoleon]]. After being struck by a {{m|Hydro Cannon}} and sent crashing into the forest nearby, Monferno entered once again into an uncontrollable rampage with {{a|Blaze}}, but managed to control it at the last second in order to save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]], [[Paul's Electabuzz]], and Barry's Empoleon from {{TRT}}'s falling [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], evolving into an {{p|Infernape}} in the process.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Ash used Infernape in a battle against [[Flint's Infernape]]. However, despite its power and speed, it was unable to keep up with Flint's Infernape and was quickly knocked out with a Mach Punch.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Infernape was Ash's third Pokémon in Ash's rematch against [[Volkner]], going up against Volkner's {{p|Jolteon}}. Infernape launched a Mach Punch only to be hit with a powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}}. After dodging one {{m|Shadow Ball}}, it blocked the others with Mach Punch. Infernape was able to use Mach Punch before another Shadow Ball was launched, knocking Jolteon out. Infernape was then recalled. It was later sent out against Volkner's last Pokémon, Luxray. Infernape's Flamethrower drew with Luxray's equally powerful Shock Wave. Luxray then dodged its Mach Punch with {{m|Double Team}}. Though Infernape destroyed all the clones, it was hit with {{m|Thunder Fang}}, but dodged a second with Dig. However, Luxray used {{m|Iron Tail}} to hit the ground, exposing Infernape and dealing lots of damage. Luxray went to finish off a downed Infernape with Thunder Fang, but was interrupted by Team Rocket knocking out the power. Then Infernape's Blaze activated, initially sending it out of control, with Flamethrower hitting the wall and roof. But when Ash told Infernape to stop, it walked over to Ash and was able to listen to him, as it controlled Blaze for the first time. Obeying Ash, it launched an extremely powerful Flamethrower, but was hit by Thunder Fang, which Infernape easily countered with Mach Punch. It then countered Iron Tail with a fast Mach Punch. It then knocked Luxray out with Flame Wheel, winning Ash the {{badge|Beacon}}.

Before the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash decided he would need help from his previously caught Pokémon. Due to this, Infernape, along with Ash's Sinnoh party except for {{AP|Pikachu}} were all sent to Professor Oak's Laboratory. [[DP185|Later]] during the tournament Ash recalled Infernape to his team and trained against [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] to improve Flame Wheel when Infernape suddenly learned Flare Blitz. Ash planned to use it along with his {{AP|Torterra}} and {{AP|Glalie}}, but after Dawn said power may not be enough, he decided not to use sheer power and instead used different Pokémon.

[[File:Ash Infernape Paul Electivire.png|thumb|250px|The rivalry between Infernape and Electivire]]
Infernape was later used in [[DP186|the Full Battle]] against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, where it managed to burn Aggron with Flare Blitz before finally defeating it with Mach Punch. Ash decided to recall it when Paul sent out his {{p|Gastrodon}}. [[DP187|Later on]] it was sent out again to battle Paul's {{p|Ninjask}}. Ninjask's {{m|Agility}} was getting the better of it so Ash told it to use Dig then Flare Blitz which heated up the field. This caused fire to erupt out of the ground which made a mist cover the whole field, drastically damaging Ninjask but also cancelling {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Toxic Spikes}}. After putting up a good fight, Infernape was able to put an end to Ninjask's lightning speed with a Mach Punch, evening the score. Infernape's final opponent was [[Paul's Electivire]], in a heated battle in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. Infernape initially caused Electivire severe damage, but after a while, it was caught by Electivire's tail, and took so much damage from Electivire's Thunder attack that even the referee almost declared it unable to battle. But Blaze was once again activated, giving Infernape the strength to defeat the Thunderbolt Pokémon with a devastating Flare Blitz attack, giving Ash his first victory against Paul, as well as access to the Semifinal Round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

Ash left Infernape at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when he decided to go to [[Unova]].

===={{series|Best Wishes}}====
Infernape was reunited with Ash in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', where it and the rest of Ash's Pokémon posed in a group photo with him.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash and Infernape.png|thumb|left|250px|Infernape and Ash]]
As a Chimchar, Infernape suffered from extremely low self-esteem due to [[Paul]]'s constant scolding and harsh treatment, making Chimchar fear Paul to some extent, always feeling fear and anxiety whenever it believed Paul would punish it by not living to its Trainer's expectations. This was also briefly extended towards {{Ash}}, as when Chimchar heard Ash yell out to it, Chimchar froze in fear, believing that Ash would punish it, but was greatly surprised to find out that Ash's yelling was out of concern rather than anger. Nonetheless, Chimchar was always a sweet and kindhearted Pokémon, although it was forced to suppress and hide these emotions around Paul, as whenever Chimchar showed any emotion other than anger and ferocity, it was scolded or reprimanded by Paul. Despite this, Chimchar always did its best to please Paul, and even after all its mistreatment, Chimchar, after being released by Paul, pleaded for him to change his mind, albeit unsuccessfully.

After being taken in by Ash, Chimchar had difficulty blending in with his new Trainer's atmosphere, as Chimchar realized that unlike Paul, his new Trainer and fellow Pokémon were always happy and always helped each other, and rarely showed any signs of hostility amongst themselves. When Ash urged Chimchar to unleash all of its suppressed feelings, Chimchar cried its heart out while being held in Ash's arms, being overwhelmed with joy at finally being treated with love, care and respect, and not having to suffer from mistreatment again. Since then, Chimchar's strength slowly began to increase, something that Paul always tried, but was never able to do. [[Reggie]] speculated that Paul's training methods weren't suited for Chimchar, but Ash's worked perfectly, and Chimchar quickly became one of Ash's most used and powerful Pokémon in Sinnoh.

However, whenever Infernape activated its {{a|Blaze}} Ability, its personality suffered a drastic change; it went completely berserk, attacking anyone and anything that stood in its way, friend or foe. Its anger and rage caused Infernape to lose any common sense, such as nearly fatally wounding its own Trainer, and it took Ash a large amount of effort and pain to finally calm Infernape down. However, Infernape ultimately overcame this issue during its battle against [[Volkner]]'s [[Luxray]], where it managed to listen to Ash's words and remained to retain its common sense while Blaze was activated.

After reaching its final evolved stage, Infernape gained an immense amount of fighting spirit, becoming fired up and determined to defeat strong opponents, while also always looking forward to battle an opponent stronger than itself, wanting to surpass its own limits and enhance its skills. Infernape is also incredibly feisty and resilient, being capable of withstand many powerful attacks and still continue battling, even as far as thriving while feeling pain, as Infernape uses the pain and exhaustion to motive itself to continue battling and ultimately achieve victory. As noted by Reggie, Infernape's personality almost completely matches Ash's, which is why they are a perfect match for one another. It still retains some of its childlike personality from when it was a Chimchar, and, like when it was a Chimchar, always takes any advice and motivation it receives, even from its enemies, such as {{MTR}}.

From the moment they met, Infernape and {{TP|Paul|Electivire}} had an intense rivalry, even from their [[Chimchar]]-[[Elekid]] days, and when both were under Paul's command, as Elekid, along with Paul, always looked down on Chimchar, thinking of Infernape as inferior than itself, and always felt pleasure whenever it belittled him. Over time, however, Electivire grew to respect Infernape's increasing power, and was glad and amused to see that it had evolved into [[Monferno]] during their battle at [[Lake Acuity]], with Infernape also returning the respect towards Electivire. Infernape and Electivire's respect and admiration towards one another reached its peak during their final battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], when the referee was about to declare Infernape unable to continue, Electivire angrily stopped the referee from ending the battle, knowing that Infernape could still continue, despite the fact that it would mean Paul winning the battle, but it seemed extremely delighted to see Infernape getting back to its feet, wanting to battle him for as long as possible. After Infernape bested Electivire, it was visibly smirking at seeing Infernape on top, and finally viewed Infernape as its equal.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting|Ash Infernape {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dig|1=Mach Punch|2=Flamethrower|3=Flare Blitz|4=Flame Wheel}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Dig|1=Mach Punch|2=Flamethrower|3=Flare Blitz|4=Flame Wheel}}|image2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Paul Chimchar Ember|1=Ash Monferno Flamethrower|2=Ash Chimchar Scratch|3=Paul Chimchar Fire Spin|4=Paul Chimchar Flame Wheel|5=Ash Monferno Mach Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Ember as a Chimchar|1=Flamethrower as a Monferno|2=Scratch as a Chimchar|3=Fire Spin as a Chimchar|4=Flame Wheel as a Chimchar|5=Mach Punch as a Monferno}}}}
{{anmov|fire|Ember|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flame Wheel|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!}}
{{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|fighting|Mach Punch|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Flare Blitz|DP185|Working on a Right Move!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

====Moves improvised====
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Monferno Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP102|Shield With a Twist!]]''
| {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}
| 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!]]''. Chimchar/Monferno uses Flamethrower after using Flame Wheel, releasing fire whips everywhere.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Flamethrower Wheel Combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!!]]''
| {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Flamethrower}}
| [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Used in the Tag Battle with Khoury and Lyra and Ash and Dawn, It starts off with Cyndaquil running ahead and using Flame Wheel and while Cyndaquil somersaults into the Flame Wheel, Ash's Monferno uses Flamethrower towards Cyndaquil causing more flames to gather and a speed boost towards the target.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Underground Flare Blitz.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]''
| {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Flare Blitz}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' This was used in a battle against Paul at the Lily of the Valley Conference. Infernape used Dig, and then while underground used Flare Blitz, causing the entire field to heat up and fire to burst from the ground. This canceled the effects of {{p|Drapion}}'s {{m|Toxic Spikes}} and also damaged {{p|Ninjask}}.
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Chimchar PDP.png|thumb|120px|right|Chimchar in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Ash's Infernape debuted as a Chimchar in [[PDP14]].

===In the movie adaptations===

Ash's Infernape appeared as a Chimchar in the graphic novel of {{OBP|Giratina and the Sky Warrior|graphic novel}}.

As a Monferno, Ash's Infernape appeared in the manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon movie]] ''{{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|fire|fighting||}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flamethrower|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Zero's True Ambitions}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash and Chimchar DP.png|thumb|200px|Chimchar and Ash in the Diamond & Pearl artwork]]
* Infernape is the only Pokémon owned by {{Ash}} which was previously owned by a rival.
* For [[DP067]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Ash's Chimchar.
* Infernape as a Monferno was first revealed in a Japanese movie poster for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' and Monferno's evolution into Infernape was revealed in the Japanese opening [[The Greatest - Everyday!]]

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo2|Chimchar|Monferno|Infernape}}
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Paul's Magmortar

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Lucas2003: /* History */

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type1=Fire|
trainername=Paul|
pokemonname=Magmortar|
jtrainername=シンジ|
jpokemonname=ブーバーン |
tmtrainername=Shinji|
tmpokemonname=Booburn|
image=[[File:Paul Magmortar.png|250px]]|
caption=Paul's Magmortar |
ability={{a|Flame Body}} |
evolution=1|
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firststagename=Magmar|
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epname=Lost Leader Strategy!|
location=[[Sinnoh]]|
firstevoep=DP131|
firstevoname=''Prior to'' Pedal to the Mettle!|
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evo1num=467|
current=In storage|
java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
java2=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
enva1=[[Tom Wayland]]|
enva2=[[Tom Wayland]]|
}}
'''Paul's Magmortar''' (Japanese: '''シンジのブーバーン''' ''Shinji's Booburn'') is a Pokémon owned by [[Paul]].

==History==
[[File:Paul Magmar.png|thumb|left|220px|As a Magmar]]
Magmortar first debuted in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as a {{p|Magmar}} where it appeared in a flashback. [[Reggie]] explained to {{Ash}} that it easily defeated [[Maylene]]'s {{type|Steel}} {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} with its {{m|Fire Spin}} and {{m|Fire Punch}} attacks, thus earning him the {{badge|Cobble}}.

It made its physical debut in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', resting with Paul's other Pokémon.

Magmar was finally shown battling in Paul's match against [[Pyramid King Brandon]] in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''. It was the first Pokémon chosen by Paul to battle him. He quickly recalled it after he saw Brandon chose {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regirock}} to battle it. He sent it out again to battle {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Registeel}}. Registeel was able to shrug off Flamethrower with little difficulty and struck with {{m|Iron Head}}, not causing much damage but Magmar {{status|flinch|flinched}} and couldn't use Will-O-Wisp. Paul recalled Magmar but after all of Paul's other Pokémon were defeated, Paul sent out Magmar to battle Regirock again, who absorbed Flamethrower and took Magmar out with {{m|Shock Wave}}.
[[File:Paul Magmortar Flame Body.png|thumb|left|220px|Before activating {{a|Flame Body}}]]
[[File:Paul Magmortar Flame Body effect.png|thumb|220px|{{a|Flame Body}}'s activation]]
Magmar's evolution was revealed three episodes later in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' when Paul chose Magmortar as his fifth Pokemon to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. They begun the battle in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', where Pikachu got badly {{status|burn}}ed because of Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}}. Magmortar's powerful Flamethrower blocked Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and it then cleverly used {{m|Rock Tomb}} to damage Pikachu during his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Magmortar used {{m|Smog}} in an attempt to choke Pikachu but this was blocked by [[Counter Shield]]. However, Pikachu's attempt to follow up with {{m|Iron Tail}} did not cause nearly enough damage to Magmortar, and Ash recalled him for {{AP|Buizel}}.

Despite the type disadvantage, Magmortar was able to hold its own, managing to carry on after a direct hit from {{m|Aqua Jet}}. It then used a wall of Rock Tombs to block {{m|Water Pulse}}, which turned out to be a distraction; while Buizel blasted through easily, Magmortar had vanished. It was revealed to have jumped into the air, landing a hit with Smog and poisoning Buizel. While Buizel choked, Paul recalled Magmortar. It wasn't used for the rest of the battle, but the burn it inflicted on Pikachu continued to affect him during a later battle against {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', Magmortar was used in the battle against {{an|Barry}}'s {{p|Skarmory}} and it won with a single {{m|Flamethrower}}. Then, Magmortar fought against [[Barry's Empoleon]], where it was shown to be strong enough to withstand Empoleon's {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. It was then recalled by Paul, much to Barry's disappointment.

==Personality and characteristics==
Magmortar is considered to be one of Paul's trusted Pokémon in terms of strategies for his battles. Beginning in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', it had the ability to take in any attacks that was delivered including the ones that would have been super effective against Magmortar.
[[File:Paul and Magmortar.png|thumb|220px|Magmortar and Paul]]

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire||Paul Magmortar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Rock Tomb|2=Smog}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Flamethrower|1=Rock Tomb|2=Smog}}|image2=Paul Magmar {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Fire Punch|2=Flamethrower}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Fire Spin|1=Fire Punch|2=Flamethrower}} as a Magmar}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Spin|DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!}}
{{anmov|fire|Fire Punch|DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!}}
{{anmov|fire|Flamethrower|DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fire|Will-O-Wisp|DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!{{tt|*|Paul called for the attack, but Magmar couldn't use it because it flinched.}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|poison|Smog|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|fire}}

==Trivia==
* Magmortar is the only Pokémon that Paul used against Ash that did not win, lose, or tie against any of Ash's Pokémon.

==Related articles==
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Paul's Honchkrow

2020-03-19T03:27:12Z

Lucas2003: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dark|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Paul|
pokemonname=Honchkrow|
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jpokemonname=ドンカラス|
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tmpokemonname=Dongkarasu|
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secondstagename=Honchkrow|
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'''Paul's Honchkrow''' (Japanese: '''シンジのドンカラス''' ''Shinji's Dongkarasu'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Paul]].

==History==
[[File:Paul Murkrow.png|left|thumb|220px|As a {{p|Murkrow}}]]
Murkrow debuted in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'', in which Paul used it in a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. It launched a {{m|Haze}}, which Garchomp easily dodged. It proved far too much of a lightweight to tackle Garchomp, as a collision between {{m|Sky Attack}} and Garchomp's {{m|Giga Impact}} knocked it out in one blow. Whilst it recovered with {{p|Weavile}}, {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}, and {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, Paul revealed that it was {{pkmn2|caught}} during his journey through [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]].

It made brief appearances in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', where it used {{m|Shadow Ball}} and Sky Attack to try to force Chimchar's {{a|Blaze}} to activate; and ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change]]'', where it chased away a horde of {{p|Gligar}}.

It [[Evolution|evolved]] off-screen between ''[[DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!]]'' and ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''. It battled [[Maylene]] in a flashback, easily defeating {{p|Meditite}} with Sky Attack, and then clashing with her {{p|Machoke}} and overpowering it.

In ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', it battled {{AP|Turtwig}}. It charged up a Sky Attack, but the charge up time allowed Turtwig to hit with {{m|Energy Ball}}. Turtwig managed to dodge Sky Attack and {{m|Night Slash}}, but Honchkrow managed to reverse its angle and struck with another Night Slash. It also hit consecutive {{m|Aerial Ace}}s. Just then, Turtwig evolved into {{p|Grotle}}, but Paul and Honchkrow were undeterred and continued their onslaught of Aerial Ace, which Grotle was unable to dodge due to its drastically increased mass and reduced speed. Honchkrow powered up and struck with a Sky Attack, Grotle stumbling and allowing Honchkrow to strike. A final {{m|Dark Pulse}} was enough to finish off Grotle, severely damaging Grotle's self-esteem.
[[File:Paul Honchkrow Super Luck.png|thumb|left|250px|Super Luck activated]]
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', Paul entered it in the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. It was immediately put up against the reigning champion, [[Provo]] and his {{p|Dragonite}}. However, Paul and Honchkrow immediately proved to be deadly opponents as Honchkrow outflew Dragonite at every turn and dodged its powerful {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. It managed to get the ring before Dragonite, but dropped it when Dragonite's {{m|Dragon Rush}} landed a hit. Both Pokémon raced for the ring, Honchkrow got it first and raced for the goal. As Dragonite prepared another Dragon Rush, Paul had Honchkrow ride the wind and land a Sky Attack, which knocked out Dragonite thanks to Honchkrow's {{a|Super Luck}} Ability. With a knockout, Paul won the round easily. It was also shown defeating a {{p|Swellow}} and [[Steveland]]'s {{p|Skiploom}} to reach the final.

In the final round, it battled [[Ash's Staravia]], who managed to beat it to the ring. However, Honchkrow attacked with Sky Attack and crashed against Staravia's {{m|Brave Bird}}, which caused an explosion which damaged Staravia more than Honchkrow, but Staravia managed to hold onto the ring and recovered. Honchkrow managed to cause Staravia to drop the ring with a Dark Pulse, but Staravia recovered. Riding the wind, Honchkrow struck with Aerial Ace and took possession of the ring, but lost it again when Staravia used Quick Attack to steal it straight out of Honchkrow's beak. Honchkrow struck with a Sky Attack and then, anticipating that Ash would counter with Quick Attack, Paul ordered Honchkrow to dodge and flatten Staravia with a Night Slash.
[[File:Paul and Honchkrow.png|thumb|250px|Honchkrow and Paul]]
As Honchkrow prepared a Sky Attack to finish Staravia, he evolved into {{p|Staraptor}} and reclaimed the ring. Honchkrow managed to knock the ring out of Staraptor's beak, and stalled Staraptor by using Night Slash. However, Honchkrow took a beating from Staraptor's newly learned {{m|Close Combat}}, and then, the two clashed with Sky Attack and Brave Bird once more. Staraptor managed to recover quicker this time and chased Honchkrow to the ring. Just as Honchkrow was about to close its beak on the ring, Staraptor swatted the ring onto the goal with his wing, meaning that Honchkrow came second. On the ground, Paul lay the blame for the loss on Honchkrow, saying that its response time was too slow.

It was used to battle Ash as Paul's fourth Pokemon in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'', where it fought {{TP|Ash|Grotle}} again. Everyone knew that Ash putting Grotle up against Honchkrow to avenge its loss was a mistake, but Ash persisted. Shielded by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}'s {{m|Light Screen}}, it managed to block the hit from {{m|Energy Ball}}. Honchkrow used Haze to blind Grotle, and then hits with another Night Slash. When Grotle used {{m|Synthesis}}, Honchkrow used the delay to charge its Sky Attack, which crashed against {{m|Rock Climb}}. Honchkrow proved far more powerful and knocked Grotle out again.

In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', it was seen at Reggie's house, along with Torterra, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and Weavile; they were all unhappy to find out Paul had lost.

==Personality and characteristics==
Honchkrow is considered to be the backbone of Paul's team since it has rarely ever failed him, except in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' as Murkrow where it lost in battle to [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], and finally in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'' where it lost the [[PokéRinger]] contest to [[Ash's Staraptor]]. It was also shown in this episode to be a bit sensitive, taking Paul's scolding to heart. It still, however, shows the ruthlessness typical of its species and Paul's common attitude.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|dark|flying|Paul Honchkrow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Haze|1=Sky Attack|2=Night Slash|3=Aerial Ace|4=Dark Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Haze|1=Sky Attack|2=Night Slash|3=Aerial Ace|4=Dark Pulse}}|image2=Paul Murkrow {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sky Attack|1=Haze|2=Shadow Ball}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Sky Attack|1=Haze|2=Shadow Ball}} as a Murkrow}}
{{anmov|ice|Haze|DP040|Top-Down Training!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Sky Attack|DP040|Top-Down Training!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|DP051|Glory Blaze!}}
{{anmov|dark|Night Slash|DP100|Aiding the Enemy!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|DP100|Aiding the Enemy!}}
{{anmov|dark|Dark Pulse|DP100|Aiding the Enemy!}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* As Murkrow was featured in the opening [[Together]] for 37 weeks before its actual debut, there was a common misconception that Murkrow was received in a trade with the boy that Paul gave [[Paul#Given away|his Azumarill]] to in ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!]]''. In fact, Murkrow was caught normally at some point during Paul's journey through [[Kanto]], [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]].
* Two of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} evolved while battling Honchkrow: {{AP|Turtwig}} and {{AP|Staravia}}.

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{{Animespeciesevo1|Murkrow|Honchkrow}}
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[[fr:Corboss de Paul]]
[[it:Honchkrow di Paul]]
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Paul's Torterra

2020-03-19T03:25:12Z

Lucas2003: /* History */

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type2=ground|
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pokemonname=Torterra|
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jpokemonname=ドダイトス|
tmtrainername=Shinji|
tmpokemonname=Dodaitose|
image=[[File:Paul Torterra.png|250px]] |
caption=Torterra and Paul|
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'''Paul's Torterra''' (Japanese: '''シンジのドダイトス''' ''Shinji's Dodaitose'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Paul]] and his {{pkmn2|starter}} as well.

==History==
[[File:Paul Turtwig.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Turtwig in a flashback]]
Torterra, while still a Turtwig, first became partners with Paul when he started out as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Whilst both young and inexperienced, Paul and Turtwig experienced [[Reggie]]'s battle against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} at the [[Battle Pyramid]], taking Reggie's loss to heart and striving to become better. Traveling through the [[Hoenn]], [[Johto]], and [[Kanto]] regions, Turtwig competed in each of the region's league conferences and evolved into Torterra at some point during these adventures.

It made its first anime appearance in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' where it was used in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Quickly launching a powerful {{m|Giga Drain}} attack, Torterra was initially able to bring the Mach Pokémon to its knees. This was followed up by a tremendous {{m|Frenzy Plant}}; however, Garchomp proved too powerful for Torterra and was able to withstand the attack with its fins. Garchomp then knocked out Torterra with a single {{m|Brick Break}} to the head. It was treated to a recovery by Nurse Joy and [[Cynthia]] commented on how powerful Torterra was.

It also appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze]]'', helping Paul's brutal training of {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}. It fired {{m|Hyper Beam}} for Chimchar to dodge, followed by a {{m|Leaf Storm}} which trapped and badly injured Chimchar. In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' it was used in the semi-finals of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. It was paired off with [[Ash's Staravia]] and was up against [[Brock's Croagunk]] and [[Holly]]'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}. Paul showed total disregard for Ash, ordering Torterra to blast Farfetch'd with Hyper Beam, not caring that Staravia was hit as well. With Farfetch'd out, Croagunk challenged Torterra and managed to damage it with a powerful Brick Break to the head, similar to its battle against Garchomp. Before Croagunk could follow up, Torterra recharged and hit Croagunk with Leaf Storm, winning the round single-handedly.
[[File:Paul Torterra debut.png|thumb|left|200px|Torterra in its debut]]
Torterra appeared again in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' where it saw the battle between [[Ash's Turtwig]] and [[Paul's Honchkrow]]. It also witnessed the evolution of Turtwig and its loss of speed. Later on, it used Frenzy Plant against Paul's Weavile in a practice battle to improve Torterra's reflexes; however, it remained distracted by Ash's Grotle who was in the Pokémon Center at the time. While Ash's Grotle was training to become faster, Torterra came forwards on its own to show it that a Pokémon could still be powerful by coping with its lack of speed with strong defense. To prove this, it battled [[Ash's Gliscor]] in a practice match. After teaching this, Torterra returned to Paul's camp. Paul, while curious as to where Torterra had gone, did not push the issue.

It appeared again during Ash and Paul's [[Full Battle]] in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and was Paul's first choice of Pokémon. Ash substituted {{AP|Buizel}} for {{AP|Gliscor}}, who used {{m|Sand Attack}} and its ability to fly to dodge Giga Drain. However, Paul and Torterra used Frenzy Plant to lull Gliscor into a false sense of security and when Ash continued to attack at close range, Torterra {{m|Crunch}}ed Gliscor's tail and used Giga Drain to sap energy to recover. However, Gliscor used {{m|Fire Fang}} to injure Torterra, and was recalled by Ash. {{AP|Staraptor}} went up against the disadvantaged and tired Torterra, but it became aware that Paul predicted this and Torterra hit with a super-effective {{m|Stone Edge}} before Paul recalled it.

In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', it fought against [[Ash's Infernape|Ash's Chimchar]], where it was shown to control its {{m|Stone Edge}} at will to mow down its faster opponents. It was {{m|Light Screen|protected}} by {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} and managed to absorb Chimchar's Flamethrower, forcing Ash to retreat for Gliscor again. However, Paul does not toy with Gliscor this time and it is knocked out with a single {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Ash deliberated and chose to send out {{AP|Pikachu}}, but Torterra was recalled and not used for the rest of the battle.

It appeared again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at Reggie's house, along with Paul's Weavile, {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}. It was unhappy to hear that Paul had lost in the quarterfinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference.

==Personality and characteristics==
Unlike the majority of [[Paul]]'s Pokémon, who are either brutal like their Trainer or completely indifferent towards Paul's attitude, Torterra is calm and somewhat kindhearted, as it actually went out of its way, against Paul's wishes, to help {{AP|Grotle}} cope with its lack of {{stat|Speed}} upon [[Evolution|evolving]] and taught its pre-evolved form how to use {{stat|Defense}} to make up for the lack of Speed.

Nevertheless, Torterra remains completely obedient and loyal towards Paul, and despite its occasional acts of kindness, it follows his Trainer's orders without hesitation. This was seen when Torterra, along with Paul's other Pokémon, were ganging up on {{AP|Chimchar}} as part of the Chimp Pokémon's harsh training, despite Chimchar being visibly exhausted and injured. Despite this, Torterra still showed no pleasure in these brutal methods.

Despite never being referred to as Paul's strongest Pokémon, he was used during Paul's battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]] at [[Amity Square]], even though many of Paul's other Pokémon had already fallen to the [[Pseudo-legendary Pokémon]], he continued battling. When Torterra was defeated, Paul forfeited the battle. Torterra also boasts great strength and longevity. It is one of the very few Pokémon that Paul shows respect for, and throughout its appearances, it wasn't scolded or reprimanded by its Trainer once.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|grass|ground|Paul Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge.png|1=Frenzy Plant 2.png|2=Hyper Beam.png}}|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Frenzy Plant|2=Hyper Beam}}|image2=Paul Torterra {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Crunch Giga Drain.png|1=Leaf Storm.png}}|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Giga Drain and Crunch|1=Leaf Storm}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Giga Drain|DP040|Top-Down Training!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Frenzy Plant|DP040|Top-Down Training!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|DP051|Glory Blaze!}}
{{anmov|grass|Leaf Storm|DP051|Glory Blaze!}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|ground|yes|c=l}}

==Trivia==
* This is the second time one of Ash's rivals have had an evolved form of a starter Pokémon that Ash owns. The first is {{Gary}} who owned a {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}}. It could also be noted that both Pokémon were the rival's starter Pokémon, they are both turtle-like Pokémon, they both were seen for the first time in their final form, have never been seen in their mid-evolved forms which are also seen to be owned by a main character and were seen in their first form in flashbacks.
** However, with Gary and Blastoise, it was never actually confirmed until [[EP269|a later episode]] that the {{p|Squirtle}} in the flashback was his.
* With the exception of {{m|Crunch}}, all of Torterra's moves have, at some point, had 5 PP in the games.
* For [[DP085]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Paul's Torterra. He writers this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「シンジとは　ふるいつきあい　ドダイトス」 ''"{{tt|Shinji|Paul}} and {{tt|Dodaitos|Torterra}} have been friends for a long time."''

==Related articles==
*{{animespeciesevo2|Turtwig|Grotle|Torterra}}
*[[Ash's Torterra]]
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[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Torterra, Paul's]]

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Paul's Ursaring

2020-03-19T03:22:14Z

Lucas2003: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
trainername=Paul|
pokemonname=Ursaring|
jtrainername=シンジ|
jpokemonname=リングマ|
tmtrainername=Shinji|
tmpokemonname=Ringuma|
image=[[File:Paul Ursaring.png|250px]] |
caption=Paul's Ursaring |
location=[[Bewilder Forest]] |
ability={{a|Guts}}|
epnum=DP006|
epname=Different Strokes for Different Blokes|
prevonum=217|
noevo=incap |
current=With [[Reggie]] in [[Veilstone City]]|
java1= [[Unshō Ishizuka]]|
}}
'''Paul's Ursaring''' (Japanese: '''シンジのリングマ''' ''Shinji's Ringuma'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that was shown to be owned by [[Paul]]. He {{pkmn2|caught}} it in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''.

==History==
[[File:Paul Ursaring Guts.png|thumb|250px|left|{{a|Guts}} activated]]
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} had gotten lost in [[Bewilder Forest]] in ''[[DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes]]''. While looking for a way out, they encountered an angry {{p|Ursaring}}, which started chasing them. After getting out of the forest, the group encountered [[Paul]]. Using his {{AP|Chimchar}}, Paul weakened Ursaring and {{pkmn2|caught}} it. Afterwards, Paul used his [[Pokédex]] to scan its attacks, and then decided to keep it.

Ursaring was again seen in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training!]]'' where Paul used it to save Chimchar from {{TRT}}. It next appeared in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'' where Paul used it in training Chimchar.

Ursaring was next used in ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' in a battle against Ash's Chimchar. With its brute strength and power, it almost defeated Chimchar. However, after Chimchar lost control of its Ability, {{a|Blaze}}, it defeated Ursaring.

Ursaring was used against {{DL|Brandon's Legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's Regice}} in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]''. After a clash of its {{m|Hammer Arm}} and Regice's {{m|Focus Punch}}, it attacked Ursaring with {{m|Zap Cannon}} which paralyzed it. {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} then recalled Regice and sent out {{TP|Brandon|Regirock|Legendary titans}}. Paul gave up on Ursaring and did not command it to attack. It then got knocked out by Regirock's {{m|Stone Edge}}.
[[File:Paul and Ursaring.png|thumb|250px|Ursaring and Paul]]
In ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'' Ursaring was used in the [[Full Battle]] against Ash as Paul's sixth Pokemon, which took place in [[Lake Acuity]]. With a {{m|Bulk Up}}, it easily defeated [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Staraptor}} before being recalled. During the battle with {{AP|Pikachu}}, it was paralyzed by Pikachu's {{a|Static}}. However this in turn activated its {{a|Guts}} Ability which caused Ursaring to gain extra power which ultimately led to Pikachu's defeat. Ursaring was eventually brought down by Chimchar once again after being attacked with a Flamethrower.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', Ursaring was sent out to battle against [[Barry's Empoleon]] in the third round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. However, {{an|Barry}} [[Recall|replaced]] Empoleon with his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. During a very close match between the two, Ursaring was {{status|burned}} by Hitmonlee's {{m|Blaze Kick}}, activating Ursaring's Guts Ability again, giving Ursaring enough power to defeat Hitmonlee. It then fought against Barry's Empoleon again, but after having a {{m|Focus Blast}} fired back to it, Paul recalled it.

Ursaring appeared briefly again in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'' at [[Reggie]]'s house along with [[Paul's Torterra]], {{p|Weavile}}, and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
Like most Ursaring, Paul's Ursaring was shown to be aggressive and hostile toward everyone. Ursaring was shown to be an extremely powerful battler, being able to use its Guts Ability effectively and defeat strong opponents with relative ease as shown when it single-handedly beat half of Ash's team during Ash and Paul's Full Battle at Lake Acuity, and when it defeated Barry's Hitmonlee despite being at a type disadvantage and having taken several hits.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|normal||Paul Ursaring {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Hyper Beam|1=Focus Blast|2=Hammer Arm}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Hyper Beam|1=Focus Blast|2=Hammer Arm}}|image2=Paul Ursaring {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Secret Power|1=Bulk Up|2=Slash}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Secret Power|1=Bulk Up|2=Slash}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Focus Blast|DP051|Glory Blaze!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Hammer Arm|DP051|Glory Blaze!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Secret Power|DP081|Chim - Charred!}}
{{anmov|fighting|Bulk Up|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

==Trivia==
* For [[DP086]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Paul's Ursaring. He writers this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「バトルなら　パワーでしょうぶ　リングマよ」 ''"Use your power to fight in battles, {{tt|Ringuma|Ursaring}}."''

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

[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Ursaring]]

[[de:Pauls Ursaring]]
[[es:Ursaring de Paul/Polo]]
[[fr:Ursaring de Paul]]
[[it:Ursaring di Paul]]
[[ja:シンジのリングマ]]
[[zh:真司的圈圈熊]]

Paul's Electivire

2020-03-17T23:07:01Z

Lucas2003: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Electric|
trainername=Paul|
pokemonname=Electivire|
jtrainername=シンジ|
jpokemonname=エレキブル |
tmtrainername=Shinji|
tmpokemonname=Elekible|
image=[[File:Paul Electivire.png|250px]] |
caption=Paul's Electivire |
evolution=2|
numeps1=50|
numeps2=between 111 and 132 |
prevonum=239|
evo1num=125|
evo2num=466|
epnum=DP002|
epname=Two Degrees of Separation!|
firstevoep=DP052 |
firstevoname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|
secondevoep=DP184 |
secondevoname=Prior to Casting a Paul on Barry! |
firststagename=Elekid|
secondstagename=Electabuzz|
ability={{a|Static}}{{tt|*|Elekid}}; {{a|Motor Drive}}{{tt|*|Electivire}}|
current=[[Party|With Paul]]|
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
java2=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
java3=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
enva3=[[Bill Rogers]]|
}}
'''Paul's Electivire''' (Japanese: '''シンジのエレキブル''' ''Shinji's Elekible'') is the first of [[Paul]]'s revealed Pokémon.

==History==
[[File:Paul Elekid.png|thumb|left|220px|As an {{p|Elekid}}]]
Electivire first appeared as an Elekid during Paul's first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He used it in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After a fierce battle, both Pokémon [[Fainting|fainted]] and the battle ended up in a draw. In Paul's flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', it was seen with Paul catching his {{p|Ninjask}}, shortly before he {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Chimchar}}.

Paul used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', first using it against his {{p|Geodude}}. Paul had Elekid start with a [[super-effective]] Brick Break, which ended up being powerful enough to defeat Geodude in one hit. Elekid next went up against his {{p|Onix}}. Onix proved to be a tougher fight for Elekid, dodging its attacks and breaking through Elekid's Protect. Paul decided to recall Elekid to conserve its strength, but not before its {{a|Static}} Ability activated, paralyzing Onix.

Paul later sent Elekid out against Roark's last Pokémon {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, with Elekid being damaged by the Stealth Rock laid down by Onix before. Roark told Cranidos to use Flamethrower, which Elekid dodged before smashing its fist right into Cranidos' knee and causing it to reel back in pain as Static activates. Cranidos shook off the static however with its own Ability {{a|Mold Breaker}}. However, just as Cranidos was about to attack, the knee injury that Elekid had gave it kicked in, making it an easy target for Elekid's Thunder Punch attack which smashed right into Cranidos' head. Cranidos used Zen Headbutt and Elekid used Brick Break, causing an explosion to happen. After the smoke cleared Elekid was the one standing, winning the battle for Paul.

[[File:Paul Elekid Static 1.png|thumb|left|220px|{{a|Static}} activated as an Elekid]]
[[File:Paul Electabuzz.png|thumb|250px|As an {{p|Electabuzz}}]]
In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a Tag Battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]] against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}.

It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that [[Paul]] had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and [[Ash's Pikachu]] settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another.

Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] [[Crasher Wake|Leader]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu.

It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].

[[File:Paul Electivire Motor Drive.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Motor Drive}} activated]]
It re-appeared during the [[Full Battle]] that Paul had with Ash in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. It mainly used {{m|Light Screen}} in the battle which provided Special Defense increase for his other Pokémon; mainly [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} against [[Ash's Grotle]] and {{p|Chimchar}}, respectively. It usually was recalled after doing so. Its only true opponent was [[Ash's Monferno]]. It was a close battle, but after a final clash of {{m|Mach Punch}} and {{m|Thunder Punch}}, Monferno fell and Electabuzz won the match for Paul.

It also made an appearance in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try to save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Barry's Empoleon]] from one of {{TRT}}'s machines.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', during Paul's battle against {{an|Barry}} in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Electabuzz was revealed having evolved into Electivire and also learning {{m|Giga Impact}}. It fought against [[Barry's Empoleon]], and quite easily defeated it.

Paul used it as his last Pokémon in his quarterfinal battle against Ash in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. Whilst battling Ash's Gliscor, Electivire was shown to have adapted Ash's unpredictability under the hands of Paul to quickly defeat Gliscor. It was then up against Pikachu, which both Pokemon seemed evenly matched until Ash purposefully activited its Motor Drive ability. However, this was a mistake as Electivire was able to defeat Pikachu. Finally, it battled Infernape for the victor. After a heated battle, Electivire used Thunder against Infernape, which after being scolded by Paul for the final time, {{AP|Infernape}} activated its {{a|Blaze}} Ability and after a close match, Electivire fell and lost Paul the battle.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Paul and Electivire.png|thumb|left|250px|Electivire and Paul]]
Natural of its species, Electivire was aggressive, brutish and nasty from its debut as an Elekid, reflecting Paul's own attitude. In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]''; when {{AP|Pikachu}} approached and greeted it, Elekid falsely appeared to greet him back, only to hit Pikachu once he turned away, an example of Elekid being nasty for the sake of being nasty. Like Paul, it hates to appear weak and if ever helped, it would clean the slate but still be annoyed that it was helped. Despite the harsh training it undergoes with Paul, Electivire always seems to be happy battling, and unlike some of his comrades, it never shows any resentment to Paul; {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} would help others out of kindness and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} would takes Paul's harsh words to heart.

From the moment they met, Electivire and {{AP|Infernape}} had an intense rivalry, even from their [[Chimchar]]-[[Elekid]] days, and when both were under Paul's command, as Elekid, along with Paul, always looked down on Infernape, thinking of him as inferior than itself, and always felt pleasure whenever it belittled him. Over time, however, Electivire grew to respect Infernape's increasing power, and was glad and amused to see that it had evolved into [[Monferno]] during their battle at [[Lake Acuity]], with Infernape also returning the respect towards Electivire. Infernape and Electivire's respect and admiration towards one another reached its peak during their final battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], when the referee was about to declare Infernape unable to continue, Electivire angrily stopped the referee from ending the battle, knowing that Infernape could still continue, despite the fact that it would mean Paul winning the battle, but it seemed extremely delighted to see Infernape getting back to its feet, wanting to battle him for as long as possible. After Infernape bested Electivire, it was visibly smirking at seeing Infernape on top, and finally viewed Infernape as its equal.

Ironically, despite Electivire's harsh training and atmosphere around Paul, and despite its Trainer's constant scoldings and harsh treatment, Electivire never really showcased any signs of fear around Paul, and Electivire seemed quite comfortable around him, and instead, Electivire appeared to be slightly afraid of [[Reggie]], seen as when Electivire pulled a prank on {{AP|Pikachu}} during the latter's visit to [[Veilstone City]], Electivire attempted to sneak away upon Reggie's arrival, only to be caught and reprimanded, with Electivire laughing sheepishly to excuse his actions.

During Electivire's debut as an Elekid, it had the ability to absorb Electric-type moves without suffering any damage and then use the electricity for power. This was shown during Ash's first battle with Paul, when Paul wanted Ash to go first.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Paul Electivire {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Protect|1=ThunderPunch|2=Giga Impact|3=Thunder|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Protect|1=Thunder Punch|2=Giga Impact|3=Thunder|4=Brick Break}}|image2=Paul {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Elekid Thunder|1=Elekid Brick Break|2=Electabuzz Light Screen|3=Elekid Thunder Punch|4=Elekid Protect|5=Electabuzz Thunder|6=Electabuzz Brick Break|7=Electabuzz Protect|8=Electabuzz Thunder Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder as an Elekid|1=Brick Break as an Elekid|2=Light Screen as an Electabuzz|3=Thunder Punch as an Elekid|4=Protect as an Elekid|5=Thunder as an Electabuzz|6=Brick Break as an Electabuzz|7=Protect as an Electabuzz|8=Thunder Punch as an Electabuzz}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Light Screen|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===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 Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': This is 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 to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Paul Electivire Thunder Battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A strategy used in Battling a Thaw in Relations!. Electivire hits both of its tails into the ground and uses Thunder, sending large pieces of rock flying at the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Paul Electivire Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Paul's version of '''[[Counter Shield]]'''. Paul's Electivire used Thunder sporadically on the battlefield to protect itself. It used this on [[Ash's Infernape]] in their Full Battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Infernape Paul Electivire.png|thumb|250px|The rivalry between Electivire and Infernape]]
* For [[DP074]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Paul's Electabuzz. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「エレブーが　シンジとしんじる　ゆうしょうを」 ''"{{tt|Eleboo|Electabuzz}} trusts that {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} will bring victory."''
* It is the only one of Paul's Pokémon to evolve onscreen, when it evolved into Electabuzz in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]''
* Electivire is the only Pokémon Paul used in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference that only has one type.
** It is also the only one used by Paul that Ash had previously battled; all of Paul's other Pokémon were never before faced by Ash.
* Electivire is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to demonstrate two separate Abilities in different evolutionary stages.

==Related articles==
{{animespeciesevo2|Elekid|Electabuzz|Electivire}}
{{-}}
{{Paul's Pokémon|electric}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Electivire]]

[[de:Pauls Elevoltek]]
[[es:Electivire de Paul/Polo]]
[[fr:Élekable de Paul]]
[[it:Electivire di Paul]]
[[ja:シンジのエレキブル]]
[[zh:真司的電擊魔獸]]

Paul's Electivire

2020-03-17T23:05:50Z

Lucas2003: /* History */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Electric|
trainername=Paul|
pokemonname=Electivire|
jtrainername=シンジ|
jpokemonname=エレキブル |
tmtrainername=Shinji|
tmpokemonname=Elekible|
image=[[File:Paul Electivire.png|250px]] |
caption=Paul's Electivire |
evolution=2|
numeps1=50|
numeps2=between 111 and 132 |
prevonum=239|
evo1num=125|
evo2num=466|
epnum=DP002|
epname=Two Degrees of Separation!|
firstevoep=DP052 |
firstevoname=Smells Like Team Spirit!|
secondevoep=DP184 |
secondevoname=Prior to Casting a Paul on Barry! |
firststagename=Elekid|
secondstagename=Electabuzz|
ability={{a|Static}}{{tt|*|Elekid}}; {{a|Motor Drive}}{{tt|*|Electivire}}|
current=[[Party|With Paul]]|
java1=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
java2=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
java3=[[Kenta Miyake]]|
enva3=[[Bill Rogers]]|
}}
'''Paul's Electivire''' (Japanese: '''シンジのエレキブル''' ''Shinji's Elekible'') is the first of [[Paul]]'s revealed Pokémon.

==History==
[[File:Paul Elekid.png|thumb|left|220px|As an {{p|Elekid}}]]
Electivire first appeared as an Elekid during Paul's first appearance in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. He used it in a {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}}. After a fierce battle, both Pokémon [[Fainting|fainted]] and the battle ended up in a draw. In Paul's flashback in ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', it was seen with Paul catching his {{p|Ninjask}}, shortly before he {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Chimchar}}.

Paul used it in his battle against [[Roark]] in ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'', first using it against his {{p|Geodude}}. Paul had Elekid start with a [[super-effective]] Brick Break, which ended up being powerful enough to defeat Geodude in one hit. Elekid next went up against his {{p|Onix}}. Onix proved to be a tougher fight for Elekid, dodging its attacks and breaking through Elekid's Protect. Paul decided to recall Elekid to conserve its strength, but not before its {{a|Static}} Ability activated, paralyzing Onix.

Paul later sent Elekid out against Roark's last Pokémon {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, with Elekid being damaged by the Stealth Rock laid down by Onix before. Roark told Cranidos to use Flamethrower, which Elekid dodged before smashing its fist right into Cranidos' knee and causing it to reel back in pain as Static activates. Cranidos shook off the static however with its own Ability {{a|Mold Breaker}}. However, just as Cranidos was about to attack, the knee injury that Elekid had gave it kicked in, making it an easy target for Elekid's Thunder Punch attack which smashed right into Cranidos' head. Cranidos used Zen Headbutt and Elekid used Brick Break, causing an explosion to happen. After the smoke cleared Elekid was the one standing, winning the battle for Paul.

[[File:Paul Elekid Static 1.png|thumb|left|220px|{{a|Static}} activated as an Elekid]]
[[File:Paul Electabuzz.png|thumb|250px|As an {{p|Electabuzz}}]]
In ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'', Elekid evolved into Electabuzz during a Tag Battle where it was fighting alongside [[Ash's Chimchar]] against Dawn's {{AP|Buizel}} and [[Conway]]'s {{p|Heracross}}.

It was revealed in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' that [[Paul]] had left Electabuzz with his brother, [[Reggie]], for {{pkmn|training}}. It was here, [[DP069|three episodes later]] that both Electabuzz and [[Ash's Pikachu]] settled their differences and became friendlier towards one another.

Electabuzz rejoined Paul after the events of ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'', to have the upper hand in the battle against the [[Pastoria Gym]] [[Crasher Wake|Leader]]. In ''[[DP081|Chim - Charred!]]'' it was seen helping Paul battle a wild {{p|Drapion}}. It still seemed to have friendly feelings towards Pikachu.

It appeared again in ''[[DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!]]'', where it took part in Paul's battle against [[Pyramid King Brandon]]. It was defeated by [[Brandon's Legendary titans#Regirock|Brandon's Regirock]].

[[File:Paul Electivire Motor Drive.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Motor Drive}} activated]]
It re-appeared during the [[Full Battle]] that Paul had with Ash in ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. It mainly used {{m|Light Screen}} in the battle which provided Special Defense increase for his other Pokémon; mainly [[Paul's Honchkrow]] and {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} against [[Ash's Grotle]] and {{p|Chimchar}}, respectively. It usually was recalled after doing so. Its only true opponent was [[Ash's Monferno]]. It was a close battle, but after a final clash of {{m|Mach Punch}} and {{m|Thunder Punch}}, Monferno fell and Electabuzz won the match for Paul.

It also made an appearance in ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]'', where Paul unsuccessfully used it to try to save [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Dawn's Piplup]] and [[Barry's Empoleon]] from one of {{TRT}}'s machines.

In ''[[DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!]]'', during Paul's battle against {{an|Barry}} in the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Electabuzz was revealed having evolved into Electivire and also learning {{m|Giga Impact}}. It fought against [[Barry's Empoleon]], and quite easily defeated it.

Paul used it as his last Pokémon in his quarterfinal battle against Ash in ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''. Whilst battling Ash's Gliscor, Electivire was shown to have adapted Ash's unpredictability under the hands of Paul to quickly defeat Gliscor. It was then up against Pikachu, which both Pokemon seemed evenly matched until Ash purposefully activited its Motor Drive ability. However, this was a mistake as Electivire was able to defeat Pikachu. Finally, it battled Infernape for the victor. After a heated battle, Electivire used Thunder against Infernape, which after being scolded by Paul for the final time, {{AP|Infernape}} activated its {{a|Blaze}} Ability and after a close match, Electivire fell and lost Paul the match.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Paul and Electivire.png|thumb|left|250px|Electivire and Paul]]
Natural of its species, Electivire was aggressive, brutish and nasty from its debut as an Elekid, reflecting Paul's own attitude. In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]''; when {{AP|Pikachu}} approached and greeted it, Elekid falsely appeared to greet him back, only to hit Pikachu once he turned away, an example of Elekid being nasty for the sake of being nasty. Like Paul, it hates to appear weak and if ever helped, it would clean the slate but still be annoyed that it was helped. Despite the harsh training it undergoes with Paul, Electivire always seems to be happy battling, and unlike some of his comrades, it never shows any resentment to Paul; {{TP|Paul|Torterra}} would help others out of kindness and {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} would takes Paul's harsh words to heart.

From the moment they met, Electivire and {{AP|Infernape}} had an intense rivalry, even from their [[Chimchar]]-[[Elekid]] days, and when both were under Paul's command, as Elekid, along with Paul, always looked down on Infernape, thinking of him as inferior than itself, and always felt pleasure whenever it belittled him. Over time, however, Electivire grew to respect Infernape's increasing power, and was glad and amused to see that it had evolved into [[Monferno]] during their battle at [[Lake Acuity]], with Infernape also returning the respect towards Electivire. Infernape and Electivire's respect and admiration towards one another reached its peak during their final battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], when the referee was about to declare Infernape unable to continue, Electivire angrily stopped the referee from ending the battle, knowing that Infernape could still continue, despite the fact that it would mean Paul winning the battle, but it seemed extremely delighted to see Infernape getting back to its feet, wanting to battle him for as long as possible. After Infernape bested Electivire, it was visibly smirking at seeing Infernape on top, and finally viewed Infernape as its equal.

Ironically, despite Electivire's harsh training and atmosphere around Paul, and despite its Trainer's constant scoldings and harsh treatment, Electivire never really showcased any signs of fear around Paul, and Electivire seemed quite comfortable around him, and instead, Electivire appeared to be slightly afraid of [[Reggie]], seen as when Electivire pulled a prank on {{AP|Pikachu}} during the latter's visit to [[Veilstone City]], Electivire attempted to sneak away upon Reggie's arrival, only to be caught and reprimanded, with Electivire laughing sheepishly to excuse his actions.

During Electivire's debut as an Elekid, it had the ability to absorb Electric-type moves without suffering any damage and then use the electricity for power. This was shown during Ash's first battle with Paul, when Paul wanted Ash to go first.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Paul Electivire {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Protect|1=ThunderPunch|2=Giga Impact|3=Thunder|4=Brick Break}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Protect|1=Thunder Punch|2=Giga Impact|3=Thunder|4=Brick Break}}|image2=Paul {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Elekid Thunder|1=Elekid Brick Break|2=Electabuzz Light Screen|3=Elekid Thunder Punch|4=Elekid Protect|5=Electabuzz Thunder|6=Electabuzz Brick Break|7=Electabuzz Protect|8=Electabuzz Thunder Punch}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 9}}|0=Thunder as an Elekid|1=Brick Break as an Elekid|2=Light Screen as an Electabuzz|3=Thunder Punch as an Elekid|4=Protect as an Elekid|5=Thunder as an Electabuzz|6=Brick Break as an Electabuzz|7=Protect as an Electabuzz|8=Thunder Punch as an Electabuzz}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Light Screen|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===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 Thunder Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}} and {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': This is 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 to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Paul Electivire Thunder Battlefield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': A strategy used in Battling a Thaw in Relations!. Electivire hits both of its tails into the ground and uses Thunder, sending large pieces of rock flying at the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Paul Electivire Counter Shield.png|150px]]
| ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]''
| {{m|Thunder}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': Paul's version of '''[[Counter Shield]]'''. Paul's Electivire used Thunder sporadically on the battlefield to protect itself. It used this on [[Ash's Infernape]] in their Full Battle at the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash Infernape Paul Electivire.png|thumb|250px|The rivalry between Electivire and Infernape]]
* For [[DP074]], [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] is about Paul's Electabuzz. He writes this {{wp|senryū}} about it: 「エレブーが　シンジとしんじる　ゆうしょうを」 ''"{{tt|Eleboo|Electabuzz}} trusts that {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} will bring victory."''
* It is the only one of Paul's Pokémon to evolve onscreen, when it evolved into Electabuzz in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]''
* Electivire is the only Pokémon Paul used in his battle against Ash in the Lily of the Valley Conference that only has one type.
** It is also the only one used by Paul that Ash had previously battled; all of Paul's other Pokémon were never before faced by Ash.
* Electivire is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to demonstrate two separate Abilities in different evolutionary stages.

==Related articles==
{{animespeciesevo2|Elekid|Electabuzz|Electivire}}
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{{Paul's Pokémon|electric}} 
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[[Category:Paul's Pokémon|Electivire]]

[[de:Pauls Elevoltek]]
[[es:Electivire de Paul/Polo]]
[[fr:Élekable de Paul]]
[[it:Electivire di Paul]]
[[ja:シンジのエレキブル]]
[[zh:真司的電擊魔獸]]

Gladion's Lycanroc

2020-03-08T03:00:44Z

Lucas2003: /* In the anime */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Rock|
ball=Ultra|
trainername=Gladion|
pokemonname=Lycanroc|
jtrainername=グラジオ|
jpokemonname=ルガルガン|
tmtrainername=Glazio|
tmpokemonname=Lugarugan|
image=[[File:Gladion Lycanroc.png|250px]]|
caption=Gladion's Lycanroc|
location=[[Alola]]|
prevonum=745Mn|
firststagename=Lycanroc|
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epname=A Glaring Rivalry!|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
current=[[Party|With Gladion]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
enva1=[[Mike Liscio‎‎]]|
noevo=incap|
}}

'''Gladion's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''グラジオのルガルガン''' ''Glazio's Lugarugan'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by {{an|Gladion}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Gladion Continental Crush pose.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc and Gladion]]
Lycanroc debuted in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', where it had a battle against [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], [[Rapp]], and their Pokémon. It managed to quickly defeat them with a single {{m|Stone Edge}}. It was later used in a battle against a {{tc|Sailor}}'s {{p|Blastoise}} and won, despite having a type disadvantage. It also had a battle against [[Ash's Rockruff]] but the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} where it and {{AP|Pikachu}} were captured in a net but were freed by {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Lycanroc left its Trainer to go and find Rockruff after hearing its howling. It eventually met up with [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and took Rockruff to the [[Ruins of Life]]. There, they encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who attacked them. After a quick fight it uses {{m|Draining Kiss}} on both Lycanroc and transfers the energy to Rockruff. Lycanroc later watched as Rockruff [[Evolution|evolved]] into Lycanroc {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}. Afterwards, Lycanroc returned to Gladion.

After accompanying Gladion when he confronted {{Ash}} in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', they returned to their hotel room. They were confronted by {{an|Faba}}, who demanded that Gladion return {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}, which Gladion refused to do. Alongside Umbreon, Lycanroc battled Faba's {{p|Hypno}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, only to be taken out of the fight by Hypno's {{m|Hypnosis}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc and Umbreon to fight {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Absol}}, which was controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}, to allow Ash to save Lusamine. They were eventually trapped by Absol's {{m|Mean Look}}. In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Lycanroc was released from the Mean Look after {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} used {{m|Multi-Attack}} on Absol. Soon afterwards, Gladion and Lycanroc used {{m|Continental Crush}} on Absol. Although Absol appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. Gladion told Lycanroc and Umbreon to take care of Absol while he rode off on Silvally to get to Lusamine.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', Lycanroc was used to help clear the mysterious black clouds that had appeared in [[Alola]]'s skies. By combining its Z-Power alongside Ash's Pikachu, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Lana's Popplio]], the [[Ultra Guardians]] powered a machine that managed to disperse the clouds.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Lycanroc was battling its teammates on [[Poni Island]]. The battle was interrupted when {{an|Lillie}} arrived. Gladion later used Lycanroc in his battle against Ash, where it went up against his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} before winning the match with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match against [[Hapu]], where it went up against her {{p|Golurk}} and defeated it with Devastating Drake.

[[File:Ash Lycanroc Gladion Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|With [[Ash's Lycanroc]]]]
In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Manalo Conference]] match against [[James]], going up against his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. When James and Mareanie attempted to use {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}, Gladion and Lycanroc countered with Continental Crush before defeating Mareanie with Stone Edge, allowing Gladion to progress to the next round.

In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', Gladion sent out Lycanroc as his first Pokémon in his semifinals battle with {{an|Kiawe}}. First, Lycanroc went up against {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}, whom it managed to defeat with relative ease, despite taking a hit from a super-effective {{m|Iron Head}}. Next, Lycanroc faced {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. It dealt heavy damage on him with {{m|Outrage}} while also enduring a hit from {{m|Shell Trap}}. However, Turtonator was able to endure Lycanroc's attacks and ended up learning {{m|Focus Blast}}, which he used to defeat Lycanroc.

In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon against Ash and his own Lycanroc during the finals of the Manalo Conference. Ash's Lycanroc's attempts to get close to Gladion's Lycanroc were repeatedly intercepted by {{m|Counter}} and Stone Edge. After powering itself up with {{m|Swords Dance}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got close enough to attack with Outrage, only to get confused and bite its left arm. Ash had his Lycanroc take this opportunity to attack, only for Gladion's Lycanroc to retaliate with Counter, revealing it bit itself to snap itself out of the confusion. Ash had his Lycanroc rush in with {{m|Accelerock}}, hoping to land one final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc intercept with one more Counter, but just as it connected, Ash had his Lycanroc use Counter as well. This sent Gladion's Lycanroc flying into the wall, knocking it out and making Ash the winner of the championship.

===Personality and characteristics===
Lycanroc is a caring Pokémon, as seen in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', where it left its Trainer of its own accord to go to the aid of Ash's Rockruff and defended it against Tapu Lele. It is also a powerful Pokémon, able to overwhelm opponents with its strength.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|rock||Gladion Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Counter|2=Crunch|3=Swords Dance|4=Outrage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Counter|2=Crunch|3=Swords Dance|4=Outrage}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swords Dance|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Outrage|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

====[[Z-Move]]s used====
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Gladion Lycanroc Continental Crush.png|150px]]
| {{m|Continental Crush}}
| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Gladion Lycanroc Devastating Drake.png|150px]]
| {{m|Devastating Drake}}
| ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''
| {{m|Outrage}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then unleashes a purple energy ball which changes into a shape of a dragon that strafes toward the opponent and blasts it.
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Gladion Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|100px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Gladion]]'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} Lycanroc first appeared in [[PASM34]], when he sent it out to battle [[Ryuki]]'s {{p|Turtonator}}. Lycanroc intentionally took a hit to test Turtonator's power level before starting its counterattack. Shortly after, Lycanroc defeated the Blast Turtle Pokémon.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|rock||Gladion Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rock Slide|1=Accelerock}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rock Slide|1=Accelerock}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Slide|PASM36}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|PASM36}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==Trivia==
* Lycanroc is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to be kept in an [[Ultra Ball]].

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Lycanroc}}

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{{Gladion's Pokémon|rock}} 
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[[Category:Gladion's Pokémon|Lycanroc]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]

[[fr:Lougaroc de Gladio]]
[[it:Lycanroc di Iridio]]
[[zh:格拉吉欧的鬃岩狼人]]

Ash's Rowlet

2020-02-28T00:41:41Z

Lucas2003:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Flying
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Rowlet
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=モクロー
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Mokuroh
|image=[[File:Ash Rowlet.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Rowlet
|gender=Male 
|ability=Unknown
|location=[[Melemele Island]]
|egg=egg
|eggep=SM004
|eggname=''Prior to'' First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|epnum=SM004
|epname=''Prior to'' First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|catchepnum=SM004
|catchepname=First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
|numepsh=an unknown number of
|prevonum=722
|firststagename=Rowlet
|current=With {{an|Professor Kukui}}
|enva1=[[Roger Callagy]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
}}

'''Ash's Rowlet''' (Japanese: '''サトシのモクロー''' ''Satoshi's Mokuroh'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-eighth overall. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====As a wild Pokémon====
[[File:Pikipek Egg.png|250px|thumb|left|Rowlet's Egg (far back) among Pikipek Eggs]]
Rowlet debuted in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''. A flashback revealed that Rowlet had been born into a flock of {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Pikipek}}, led by a {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Toucannon}} and {{DL|Toucannon's flock|Trumbeak}}, and they took it in as one of their own. Later, it joined its flock to gather fruit from a town on [[Melemele Island]]. Rowlet mistook a wind chime for food, and brought its bounty to its nest, only to be scolded by Trumbeak that evening and being sent back to gather more.

The next day, a tired Rowlet noticed a sweet smell being produced by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]]. Believing it to be fruit, Rowlet tried to take Bounsweet, only to be deflected each time it tried. Eventually, the exhausted Rowlet fell out of the sky, but was caught in time by {{Ash}}. It was then given a bunch of fruit to eat and after finishing its meal, it took a watermelon and returned to its nest, prompting Ash and {{an|Mallow}} to follow it.

Ash and Mallow soon found Rowlet's nest, but their reunion was cut short by {{TRT}}, who arrived to take back the {{Berries}} the flock had taken from {{an|Bewear}}. After trapping the flock in nets, Team Rocket set their sights on {{AP|Pikachu}}. While Pikachu battled [[Jessie's Mimikyu]], Rowlet freed its friends and then used {{m|Leafage}} to save Pikachu from Mimikyu's attack. Before the battle could go on any longer, Bewear returned and carried Team Rocket back to its den. Ash thanked Rowlet for saving the day before saying goodbye, not wanting to separate it from its family in its nest. Seeing how it wanted to join Ash, Toucannon gave Rowlet its permission to leave the nest. Rowlet happily dove into Ash's [[bag|backpack]] and waved goodbye to its family. Delighted, Ash threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Rowlet and caught it.

====With Ash====
[[File:Ash and Rowlet.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet and Ash]]
Rowlet participated in its first official {{pkmn|battle}} in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', where it went up against [[Hobbes]] and his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}} {{p|Oricorio}}. Hobbes showed off his great battling skills by having Oricorio gracefully dodge Rowlet's Leafage and shock it afterwards with {{m|Revelation Dance}}. Furthermore, Oricorio was able to counter Rowlet's {{m|Tackle}} with {{m|Mirror Move}}. Rowlet, however, was able to overpower Oricorio and knock it back using its sheer leg strength. Eventually, Oricorio used {{m|Teeter Dance}} which {{status|confusion|confused}} Rowlet, allowing the Dancing Pokémon to knock it out with {{m|Double Slap}}.

In ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's first [[island challenge]] trial in [[Verdant Cavern]]. Alongside Pikachu, it first fought a {{p|Yungoos}} and {{p|Gumshoos}}. The two {{type|Normal}}s showed to be tough opponents, as they were able to use {{m|Sand Attack}} to obstruct Rowlet and Pikachu's sight and movements before hitting them with their attacks. Ash then came up a similar tactic using its Leafage, allowing it to knock Yungoos out with Tackle, while Pikachu defeated Gumshoos. Afterwards, Rowlet and Pikachu had to face a {{pkmn2|Totem}} Gumshoos. Rowlet attempted to assist Pikachu in battle, but it was defeated by a single hit from Gumshoos's {{m|Fling}}.

In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash used Rowlet as his first Pokémon in the [[Melemele Island]] grand trial, where it battled against [[Hala]]'s {{DL|Hala|Crabrawler}}. It managed to hit Crabrawler with a super effective {{m|Peck}} after dodging a {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Rowlet's attempt to hit a second Peck was stopped however, allowing Crabrawler to hurl it in the air using {{m|Brutal Swing}} followed by a hit from {{m|Power-Up Punch}}. Using a collision between Leafage and Bubble Beam, Rowlet turned the tables by sneaking up on Crabrawler and hit it with a series of Pecks. After barely dodging another Power-Up Punch, it managed to outmaneuver Crabrawler and defeat it with Tackle. Afterwards, Rowlet fell asleep, preventing Ash from using it for the next battle.

In ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', Rowlet was asleep on the beach while Ash, {{an|Lana}}, Mallow, Pikachu, and {{AP|Rockruff}} watched [[Lana's Popplio]] practice making balloons. However, as Popplio was making a balloon, Mallow's Bounsweet sneezed, and blasted out its sweet scent by accident. The scent promptly awoke Rowlet and it flew towards Bounsweet, who instinctively deflected it. Rowlet was sent flying at a high speed into Popplio, and the two eventually floated away in Popplio's balloon. While the others looked for the duo, Rowlet accidentally popped the balloon, causing the duo to fall straight onto a radar that Team Rocket was constructing, with Rowlet getting caught in a ring that was part of the machinery. With this ring, Rowlet was unable to fly. Popplio distracted Team Rocket by using {{m|Bubble Beam}}, then bounced Rowlet on its nose so the two could escape. The two were then confronted by {{MTR}} and [[James's Mareanie]], but were saved by a {{AP|Litten}}. Litten took the duo to its home, where {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}} advised it to take the two back to their Trainers. During their long search, the trio got caught by Team Rocket. However, they managed to escape thanks to Litten and blasted Team Rocket off with their combined attacks. Afterwards, Rowlet and Popplio were reunited with their Trainers, with Ash removing Rowlet's ring.

In ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', Rowlet was sent out to assist Litten in battling a Totem {{p|Lurantis}} and its ally {{p|Castform}} in the [[Lush Jungle]] trial. When Litten was tired and about to be hit by a super effective {{m|Water Gun}} from Castform, Rowlet jumped in and took the attack, easily shaking it off. It then knocked out the Castform with a single Tackle, getting rid of the {{m|Sunny Day}} it had set up in the process. This allowed Litten to defeat Lurantis, meaning Ash cleared the trial and earning him a [[Grassium Z]].

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rowlet was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rockruff, battling Olivia's {{p|Lycanroc}} and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately for Ash, Rockruff impulsively attacked Rowlet in a fit of aggression, accidentally knocking it out and leaving the Puppy Pokémon to face Lycanroc alone.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Rowlet and Litten joined Lana, {{an|Sophocles}}, and Mallow in the fight against {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Mismagius}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Lilligant}}, which were being controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Rowlet used Tackle to free [[Ash's friends]] and their Pokémon from Lilligant's Teeter Dance, but Lilligant drew Rowlet towards it with its {{m|Sweet Scent}} move. In [[SM054|the next episode]], Mallow's Steenee emitted its own Sweet Scent to bring Rowlet back to her. Rowlet was then launched into the air by Steenee's Double Slap and afterwards kicked back towards the ground, allowing Rowlet to perform a high-speed Peck attack, dubbed "Rowlaunch" by Lana, on Lilligant. The attack angered Lilligant, causing it to charge up its {{m|Solar Beam}} attack, but Litten interrupted the move with {{m|Fire Fang}}. Although Lilligant appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. The battle ended when Ash and Pikachu performed {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} to defeat Nihilego.

In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Ash went to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} so it could help train for a rematch with [[Nanu]]. After agreeing to help, Tapu Bulu used its powers to make several large trees grow instantly before resting on them to absorb their energy. When Rowlet decided to roost on the trees, it absorbed some of the trees' energy as well, causing it to learn {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Melmetal.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet with Melmetal]]
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Rowlet joined the rest of Alola in showering {{an|Light trio|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

In ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]'', Rowlet was used in Ash's battle against [[Hau]], where it went up against its evolved form {{p|Dartrix}}. Rowlet's tendency to fall asleep caused trouble for it, and it was eventually defeated when Ash ended up dropping his Grassium Z while trying to use it. That night, Rowlet became serious, attacking the {{m|Substitute}} {{pkmn|doll}} in {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. The next day, Ash and Rowlet visited Rowlet's old foster family, who demonstrated how to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, despite {{Rotom}} telling Ash that Rowlet can't learn the move. While searching for small rocks suitable for its Bullet Seed training, Rowlet found an [[Everstone]] and swallowed it, much to Ash's horror. Even though Rowlet was able to spit out the stone, it immediately swallowed it again, having taken a liking to it. Using the example of its foster parents, it subsequently learned to use {{m|Seed Bomb}} with the Everstone. The next day, Rowlet and Ash had a rematch against Hau, managing to pull off a win this time around with Bloom Doom.

In ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', a {{AP|Meltan}} approached Rowlet as it slept at the [[Pokémon School]]. When Rowlet woke up, Meltan was startled and dropped the hex nut on its head to the school roof, from which it was almost taken by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Murkrow}}, but Rowlet managed to get the hex nut first and returned it to its proper owner, making Meltan like Rowlet. As Rowlet subsequently flew into Ash's backpack to sleep, Meltan followed it, and was thus unknowingly taken to Professor Kukui's house by Ash later.

In ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', Rowlet helped Meltan when it lost its nut head. Later, when Team Rocket attempted to capture Meltan, Rowlet stepped in, protecting it from multiple {{m|Fury Swipes}} until Meltan stepped up and defeated Team Rocket with {{m|Flash Cannon}}. Meltan was later caught by Ash.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Decidueye costume.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet's Decidueye cloak]]
In ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'', Ash decided to use Rowlet during his battle against [[Ryuki]] at the [[Kantonian Gym]], intending to use Rowlet's laid-back nature to prevent it from getting distracted by Ryuki's music, which had gotten [[Kiawe's Marowak]] defeated shortly earlier. Although the strategy worked, Rowlet was soon caught by Ryuki's {{p|Zweilous}}'s {{m|Bite}}. Seeing its friend in trouble, Meltan angrily retaliated by eating away some of the decorations on Ryuki's suit. Ryuki then changed the battle into a [[Double Battle]], with Ash using Rowlet and Meltan against Ryuki's Zweilous and {{p|Druddigon}}. Due to its slow movements, Meltan was unable to dodge Druddigon's {{m|Dragon Claw}}s and was forced to try to protect itself with {{m|Harden}}. As Meltan's endurance was running low, Rowlet's {{m|Peck}} suddenly evolved into {{m|Brave Bird}}, allowing it to save Meltan from being defeated. Rowlet and Meltan then launched a combination attack at Zweilous and Druddigon, defeating them and winning the battle for Ash.

In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', Ash chose to use Rowlet in his upcoming battle against Hau and his {{p|Decidueye}}. Upon learning this, Rowlet flew into the sky and approached a wild {{p|Wingull}}, asking it to bring its foster family to the [[Manalo Stadium]].

In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Ash and Rowlet were training for their battle when its family arrived at the stadium. Toucannon and Trumbeak demonstrated to Rowlet how to use the move {{m|Feather Dance}}. Rowlet attempted to master it afterwards, but before it could do so, the battle was already about to begin. Trumbeak and the Pikipek returned with a cloak resembling Decidueye, prompting Lana to refer to Rowlet as '''Decidulet''' (Japanese '''ジュナクロー''' ''Junakroh'') and the battle started. Ash and Rowlet attempted to attack Decidueye with Bloom Doom, but Decidueye was able to dodge it before trapping Rowlet with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}. This nearly left Rowlet unable to avoid {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}}, but it barely avoided the attack by making it hit its cloak instead.

The match continued in [[SM133|the next episode]], with Rowlet enduring a series of powerful {{m|Leaf Blade}} and {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks. Ash had Rowlet retaliate with {{m|Brave Bird}}, which Decidueye intercepted with {{m|Sky Attack}}. When the smoke cleared, Decidueye eventually got back on its feet while Rowlet lay face-down on the ground. However, just as Nanu was about to award the victory to Hau, Hala quickly realized that Rowlet was sleeping instead and allowed the match to continue. After being hit by Spirit Shackle, Rowlet was able to master Feather Dance while avoiding Sky Attack, molting the entirety of its surface plumage. Afterwards, it knocked Decidueye out with Brave Bird, winning the match.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Rowlet was the third Pokémon Ash used during his [[Full Battle]] against Professor Kukui. It went up against his {{p|Braviary}}, which had just defeated {{AP|Lycanroc}}. After a lot of struggling, Rowlet was able to beat Braviary. It then went up against Kukui's {{p|Venusaur}} and ended up getting trapped inside his flower while trying to use Brave Bird. Though Rowlet was able to escape from a {{m|Solar Beam}} by using Feather Dance, it was soon defeated by a combination of a super-effective {{m|Sludge Bomb}} and a powerful {{m|Vine Whip}}.

Following Ash's decision to travel the {{pkmn|world}}, he left Rowlet, along with his other Alolan Pokémon, with Professor Kukui, before heading back to [[Pallet Town]].

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Trumbeak Rowlet.png|thumb|left|250px|Trumbeak and Rowlet]]
Rowlet is somewhat naive and inexperienced. In its [[SM004|debut episode]], Rowlet brought a wind chime from a market on [[Melemele Island]] to its nest, thinking it was {{pkmn|food}}. When Ash asked it to find {{an|Lillie}} in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]'', it returned with a watermelon instead. Similarly, when Ash asked it to try and find Pikachu in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', it got distracted by the scent of {{TRT}}'s honey donuts. It is drawn to the aroma of Sweet Scent, such as when used by [[Mallow's Bounsweet]] in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'' or by {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Lilligant}} in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]''.

[[File:Poké Problem extra scene SM075.png|thumb|250px|Rowlet sleeping]]
Rowlet also seems to be a very relaxed Pokémon, as shown in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', when it spent most of the episode not being bothered by what was going on around it, whether that included being splashed by water or being kidnapped by Team Rocket. Rowlet is often seen sleeping during the day, only waking up when it is needed by someone else, such as its Trainer. This character trait was shown in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]'' and ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', when Ash called Rowlet out to battle against a Totem Pokémon and its ally, only to find it sleeping, in need of awakening. In its time as a wild Pokémon, it was even seen nodding off while being lectured by its caretaker, {{p|Trumbeak}}. However, in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', Rotom noted that Rowlet shouldn't be sleeping so much. Rowlet has been show to sleep through almost anything, such as during battles and whilst being buried under sand, as shown in ''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''. Despite this, it is loyal towards its friends, and would do anything to protect them. Due to its naivety and inexperience, Rowlet tends to panic when it is separated from Ash; however, this shows its closeness to Ash. Its closeness to its Trainer was also shown when it would sit or sleep on Ash's head, although it would also sometimes sit on Ash's shoulders.

Ash and Rowlet quickly bonded after meeting each other. Rowlet likes roosting and sleeping in his backpack, and even doesn't mind having company inside the bag as well, which was mainly shown with {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} and Meltan. Like other members of its species, Rowlet is capable of flying silently, as first shown in ''To Top a Totem!''. In the same episode, it took a chance by fighting against the Yungoos without being commanded. Additionally, in ''Currying Favor and Flavor!'', it was shown instinctively protecting Litten from getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}. These situations have shown that it is an independent and quick thinking Pokémon. In ''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]'', Ash noticed this and used its ability to get the upper hand over [[Hala]] and his {{p|Crabrawler}}. Rowlet is also seen as a fast flyer as shown in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'' when it was able to dodge a Z-Move with Rockruff in tow. Rowlet has been shown to be easily startled, as shown in ''[[SM016|They Might Not Be Giants!]]'', where it was cowering in fear from the presence of a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stoutland}}, despite the fact that Stoutland was only licking it out of affection. It was also shown to be happy at the thought that Ash would be brought to tears of joy after it reunites with its Trainer and at the thought of {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} being scolded by {{an|Lana|its Trainer}}.

[[File:Rowlet Decidueye Rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|Rowlet's rivalry with Decidueye]]
Rowlet started to take a more serious approach to battling after its loss to [[Hau]]'s {{p|Dartrix}} in ''[[SM097|No Stone Unturned!]]''. This can be seen when it kept attacking the Substitute Doll, and when it even visited its old foster family for some training. Unlike other Pokémon in the anime who have prevented themselves from evolving, like Ash's Pikachu or [[Dawn's Piplup]], Rowlet doesn't seem uninterested or afraid of [[evolution]], but decided it liked the [[Everstone]] it picked up after it allowed it to perform {{m|Seed Bomb}}. Since the battle, Rowlet has developed a rivalry with {{p|Decidueye}}. While the rivalry is normally friendly, they are extremely competitive, as seen in ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', when Rowlet and Decidueye interacted aggressively and passionately with each other upon learning that they would be battling each other in the [[Manalo Conference]].

Starting in ''[[SM111|Show Me the Metal!]]'', Rowlet formed a close friendship with a {{p|Meltan}}. When Meltan's nut head fell off of its body, Rowlet flew to catch it, saving it from a {{p|Murkrow}}. This was seen again in the [[SM112|next episode]], where it tried to substitute its lost nut head for many objects. Rowlet's protectiveness of Meltan saw it take {{MTR}}'s {{m|Fury Swipes}} in the place of the Hex Nut Pokémon, causing Rowlet's back to become badly damaged. However, Rowlet often has to prevent Meltan from causing damage, such as in ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', where it prevented Meltan from eating a frying pan. Rowlet was asleep during Meltan's evolution into {{AP|Melmetal}} in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', but it instantly recognized its friend upon waking up, congratulating it and finding a nice place to rest inside the hole in its stomach.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|Grass|Leafage|SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Tackle|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!}}
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{{anmov|Grass|Seed Bomb|SM097|No Stone Unturned!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Brave Bird|SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Flying|Feather Dance|SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!|rec=yes}}
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====[[Z-Move]]s used====
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
! {{color|FFF|Base Move}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Rowlet Bloom Doom.png|150px]]
| {{m|Bloom Doom}}
| ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]''
| {{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, or {{m|Seed Bomb}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlet strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then becomes surrounded in a light green aura, causing the battlefield to become covered in flowers. The energy surrounding Rowlet then rapidly expands, creating a giant explosion.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|}

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass 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:Rowlaunch.png|150px]] [[File:Rowlaunch Mallow Tsareena.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]''
| {{m|Sweet Scent}}, {{m|Double Slap}}, and {{m|Peck}}
| [[Mallow's Tsareena|Mallow's Steenee → Tsareena]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rowlaunch (Japanese: '''{{tt|ひっさつのモクシュート|Hissatsu no mokushūto}}''' ''Certain-kill Mokushoot'') After luring Ash's Rowlet in with {{m|Sweet Scent}}, Steenee or Tsareena knocks Rowlet into the air with {{m|Double Slap}}. Mallow then throws Steenee into the air, or Tsareena jumps into the air, allowing her to kick Rowlet, sending it flying into the opponent at high speeds while using {{m|Peck}}.

The move's Japanese name is a reference to that of {{m|Catastropika}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Brave Cannon.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]''
| {{m|Brave Bird}} and {{m|Flash Cannon}}
| [[Ash's Meltan]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A move combination when Rowlet and Meltan combine Flash Cannon and Brave Bird to form a powerful attack against their enemies.
|}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Rowlet appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

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{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}
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==In the manga==
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
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Ash's Rowlet appears in a fantasy in [[SSM01]].

==In the TCG==
Ash's Rowlet is featured in the TCG as of one of Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rowlet.
{{cardlist/header|Rowlet|Grass|char=yes}}
{{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/footer|Grass}}

==Trivia==
* Rowlet is {{Ash}}'s:
** First [[walking Pokémon]] since {{AP|Pikachu}}.
** Only {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that has not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
** Only non-temporary Pokémon he {{pkmn2|caught}} in [[Alola]] that has not fully evolved, and is the only one that has not evolved at least once.
** First [[starter Pokémon]] to have battled and defeated both of its evolved forms.
** Only Alola Pokémon that was caught in its debut episode.
* Rowlet is the only non-temporary Pokémon Ash caught in Alola that is not weak to {{type|Ground}} moves.
* In the English dub of ''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor]]'', Rowlet is referred to as "him", implying it is male.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Rowlet}}
* [[Toucannon's flock]]

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SM105

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* {{BMGf|267083|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|269128|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Showdown on Poni Island!''' (Japanese: '''ルガルガン決戦！サトシVSグラジオ！！''' ''Decisive {{tt|Lugarugan|Lycanroc}} Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Glazio|Gladion}}!!'') is the 105th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,044th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 20, 2019 and in the United States on May 11, 2019.
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==Blurb==

When Hapu learns that Ash wants to battle Tapu Fini for his Poni Island grand trial, she lectures him about the true meaning of a grand trial, and Mudsdale backs it up with a tremendous kick! Ash goes flying and lands near Gladion, who’s also come to challenge the Island Guardian.

The two rivals decide to battle each other instead, in a Lycanroc showdown: Gladion’s Midnight Form versus Ash’s Dusk Form! Hapu reluctantly agrees to be the referee, and as the battle continues, she begins to understand Ash’s determination. After Gladion wins, Tapu Fini makes an appearance, and our heroes wonder if it will listen to their request…

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} continue to prepare their individual projects on [[Poni Island]]. {{an|Kiawe}} has his {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}} and {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} practice some {{pkmn|battle}} techniques. {{an|Sophocles}} is in the middle of strengthening {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}} before he [[Evolution|evolves]] it, while {{an|Mallow}} scours the [[Seafolk Village]] markets for new ingredients and {{an|Lana}} does some [[fishing]] while she waits for [[Ida]] to arrive. Meanwhile, {{an|Lillie}} and [[Snowy]] are busy documenting the Pokémon that live on Poni Island.

Meanwhile, Ash decides to challenge [[Hapu]], but he finds [[Ancient Poni Path|her home]] empty. Ash then sees [[Nurse Joy]] and asks if she knows where Hapu is. Nurse Joy replies that she might be at the [[Ruins of Hope]]. At the ancient ruins, Hapu is praying at the altar, hoping to hear [[Sofu|her grandfather]]'s voice for guidance. Hapu declares that she wants to be the Poni [[Island Kahuna]] and does not understand why {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} has not ordained her into the role yet. Her pleas, however, remain unanswered. Meanwhile, Lillie spots a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Trumbeak}} and takes a [[photography|photograph]] of it, followed by a {{p|Gumshoos}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, and a sleeping {{p|Granbull}}. Snowy runs off after sensing something, and leads Lillie to her older brother {{an|Gladion}}, who is training with his Pokémon.

Meanwhile, Hapu returns to her {{p|Mudsdale}}'s side disappointed to have not received any answer as the tide rises and covers over the entrance to the Ruins of Hope. As Hapu and Mudsdale head back home, Mudsdale steps on something and suffers sharp pain in its hoof. Ash makes his way through the [[Poni Breaker Coast]]'s rugged terrain and soon sees Hapu clinging onto her bucking Musdale's tail as it cries in pain. Hapu is unable to explain Mudsdale's berserk behaviour, but Ash spots something in one of Mudsdale's front hooves. He orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Iron Tail}} and it dislodges a {{p|Corsola}} horn fragment from Mudsdale's hoof. Mudsdale is instantly relieved of its pain, and while Hapu is grateful for Ash's assistance she admits that she sad that she hadn't noticed the problem. Hapu then asks Ash how she can repay him. Ash instantly points to her [[Z-Ring]], but Hapu pulls her wrist away and exclaims that she received it from her grandfather. Ash says that he doesn't want the ring but a battle.

Overlooking Seafolk Village, Lillie and Gladion talk among themselves. Gladion explains that he is hoping to challenge Tapu Fini in a [[island challenge|grand trial]]. Lillie immediately chuckles to herself and adds that Ash has the exact same idea. Gladion smirks, then he admits that he also wanted to visit Tapu Fini because it can supposedly allow a person to see a deceased loved one. He clarifies that he wishes to meet [[Mohn|their father]]. Lillie is shocked by the confession, then the wind suddenly picks up and blows her hat away. Gladion looks down as Lillie stares at him for a silent moment, then {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} returns Lillie's hat to her. Lillie recalls that their father passed away in an accident while researching [[Ultra Wormhole]]s. Gladion admits that he doesn't remember the details because he was quite young, and only recalls his father patting him on his head. Lillie confesses that she only knows their father's face from photographs, and never asked {{an|Lusamine}} about him. Gladion remains hopeful that Tapu Fini will recognize his strength as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and grant him his prayers. Lillie perks up and offers to battle Gladion to help summon Tapu Fini, and Gladion agrees to the idea.

Ash follows Hapu and her Mudsdale on foot, and again asks her for a match. Hapu knocks back his offer and states that she doesn't battle for fun. Ash asks why she battled him the [[SM104|previous day]], and Hapu explains that she thought Ash was a radish thief. Hapu tells Ash that he could just battle his classmates. Ash explains that he wishes to go up against many different Trainers to help him prepare for his grand trial against Tapu Fini. Hapu is immediately infuriated and scolds Ash for not knowing what a grand trial actually is. She tells him to cleanse himself before having Mudsdale kick Ash, Pikachu and {{Rotom}} away. Ash lands in the middle of Gladion and Lillie, who are about to start their battle. Gladion and Ash are shocked to see each other, and Ash goes on to explain that Hapu's Mudsdale kicked him after he asked for a battle against her. He goes on to call Hapu "stubborn", but she overhears the snide remark and chases him around on her Mudsdale. Lillie calls for the pursuit to end, allowing Ash to catch his breathe. Lillie then formally introduces herself and Gladion to Hapu, who is immediately impressed by Lillie's good manners. Hapu spots some holes in Gladion's clothing and asks if she can mend it for him, though he dismisses her request and goes on to ask Ash for a battle. Lillie is fine with the idea and thinks that the heated match will help summon Tapu Fini. Ash pleads with Hapu to stay and watch the battle, though she is none too pleased. Gladion then asks Ash if they can have a battle between their {{p|Lycanroc}}, and Ash is immediately excited by the prospect.

Hapu declares herself the [[battle judge]]. She then sees [[Ash's Lycanroc]]'s unusual orange coat, and Rotom explains that it is a Dusk Form Lycanroc. Hapu frowns and wonders who Ash is, she then calls for the one-on-one battle to begin. Ash has his Lycanroc make the first move, an {{m|Accelerock}}. Gladion orders his {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} to {{m|Counter}} the attack. The two Lycanroc engage is tense confrontation before being sent backwards, with Ash's Lycanroc flying into a nearby cliff. Gladion is surprised that Ash's Lycanroc withstood the damage and immediately recognizes its unusual strength, Ash has his Lycanroc charge forward with another Accelerock. It leaps onto the rock cliffs to launch its attacks, but Gladion's Lycanroc evades several times. Ash then calls for a {{m|Bite}} attack, but Gladion's Lycanroc jumps up and forces its opponent to the ground. Gladion is glad to see that Lycanroc has improved since [[SM047|last time they battled]] and Ash admits that {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} [[SM075|helped Lycanroc to overcome its fear of dirt]]. Hapu is immediately taken aback by the confession and remains determined to learn who Ash really is. She turns to Lillie and declares that the ongoing battle is far different from anything she has ever witnessed. Lillie states that she has learned a lot from Ash, and informs Hapu that the role of an Island Kahuna helps to bring out a Trainer and their Pokémon's strength.

The battle continues, and Ash's Lycanroc lands a successful {{m|Stone Edge}} on its opponent. Gladion has his Lycanroc power up with {{m|Swords Dance}} and strike back with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash calls for another Accelerock, and it clashes several time with Lycarnoc's Outrage attack. The two trade blows before Ash has his Lycanroc attempt a Bite attack to stop Gladion’s Lycanroc from moving. Lycanroc pre-empts the strategy and swats Ash's Lycanroc away. Whila Ash's Pokémon looks battered, Gladion's Lycanroc is afflicted with {{status|confusion}} because of its exhaustive Outrage attacks. Ash used the delay to perform Lycanroc's exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Splintered Stormshards}}. The overpowered move lands on Gladion's Lycanroc, but when the dust clears Lycanroc remains standing. Rotom goes on to explain that the Z-Move also helped Gladion's Lycanroc to snap out of its confusion. Gladion then reveals his new [[Dragonium Z]] and has Lycanroc perform {{m|Devastating Drake}}. The winged dragon of energy strikes Ash's Lycanroc, taking it out of the fight, and Gladion is officially declared the winner of the match.

Ash rushes over to his Lycanroc, and is relieved to see that it well considering its defeat. Gladion and his Lycanroc fist-bump each other. Ash then declares that he will catch up to Gladion and win next time, and Gladion smiles in response. Hapu continues to consider the intense battle she had just witnessed. Suddenly, everyone hears a [[cry]] overhead and it turns out to be Tapu Fini. The island deity flies over the group, almost foreshadowing a brighter future for them all.

==Major events==

* [[Hapu]] is revealed to be planning on becoming [[Poni Island]]'s next [[Island Kahuna]].
* {{an|Lillie}} and {{Ash}} meet {{an|Gladion}} again.
* Gladion reveals that he is planning to take on the Poni Island [[Island challenge|grand trial]] by battling {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}.
* Gladion also reveals that he wishes for Tapu Fini to let him meet [[Mohn|his and Lillie's father]], who is believed to be dead.
* Lillie challenges Gladion to a {{pkmn|battle}}, which he accepts, but Ash accidentally interrupts it before it can begin.
* Gladion's Lycanroc is revealed to know Swords Dance and Outrage.
* Gladion is revealed to have obtained a [[Dragonium Z]].
* Ash battles Gladion and loses.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM105.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hapu]]
* [[Mohn]] (flashback; pictures)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM105.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mudsdale}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Comfey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Mudsdale}} ([[Hapu]]'s)
* {{p|Tapu Fini}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini|anime}})
* {{p|Spinarak}}
* {{p|Trumbeak}}
* {{p|Gumshoos}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Granbull}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''Who is the opponent that battles {{Ash}} in today's episode?''
** Host: {{an|Lillie}}
** Choices: {{an|Gladion}}, [[Nurse Joy]], [[Hapu]], [[Ida]]
** Answer: Gladion
* {{an|Sophocles}}, his {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}, and Ash all narrate the preview for the [[SM106|next episode]].
* This is the first episode since [[BW142]] where the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from its [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment doesn't appear in the episode in any capacity.
* The {{p|Granbull}} that appeared in this episode is the first {{pkmn2|wild}} Granbull to be shown in the main series.
* Ash, [[Hapu]], {{an|Gladion}}, and {{an|Lillie}} read the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment in the English dub.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

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Ash's Naganadel

2020-01-08T21:39:24Z

Lucas2003: /* Moves used */

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'''Ash's Naganadel''' (Japanese: '''サトシのアーゴヨン''' ''Satoshi's Agoyon'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his fifty-first overall.

==History==
===As a wild Pokémon===
[[File:Ash Poipole.png|250px|thumb|left|As a Poipole]]
When Naganadel was in [[Poipole's world|its home world]] as a Poipole, it lived in a nest with multiple other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Poipole}} and an elder {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Space Naganadel|Naganadel}}. A {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}}, in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Ultra form}}, also lived in the same world, whose light would make the world a lush and green planet. Although it would often protect the Poipole and Naganadel, one day a meteorite came crashing down and in order to protect the world from its impact, Necrozma collided with it. But in destroying the meteorite, it turned into a different form with a black appearance and fell into a crevasse. After falling, the change in Necrozma's form caused it to be encased in a spiky and crystallized cocoon and turned the lush and bright world into a desolate and dark place. The Poipole and Naganadel would huddle together and take in the remnants of light left. Poipole later left the world, attempting to find a better place to live.

Poipole debuted towards the end of ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', where it was seen traversing through an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. In ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', it emerged from the wormhole on [[Melemele Island]] and started roaming around. Soon, it came to witness {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} battling a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Buzzwole}} during their first [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, and became fascinated by the light produced by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s [[move|attacks]]. It excitedly approached Pikachu while the rest of the group had their attention on whether Buzzwole's capture was successful or not.
[[File:Poipole Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Playing with {{AP|Pikachu}} as a Poipole]]
In ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]'', Poipole recalled Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} after encountering a wild {{p|Chinchou}}, and went looking for him, eventually finding him at the [[Pokémon School]]. While Ash and his classmates were focusing on their lesson, Poipole attracted Pikachu's attention and lured him away, wanting to see Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} moves again. After Pikachu had shared an apple with it, Poipole started showing its affection towards him with constant nuzzling. [[Ash's Rowlet]], who was looking for Pikachu, mistook this as Pikachu being in trouble and tried to attack Poipole, only for Poipole to panic and use {{m|Toxic}} on Rowlet, {{status|poison}}ing it. After Pikachu scolded Poipole, it understood its mistake and offered to help carry Rowlet. While going through [[Hau'oli City]], the two were attacked by {{TRT}}, who tried to capture them, but were saved when Ash showed up.

Later, Poipole was brought to the Ultra Guardians base, where {{an|Lusamine}} contacted the group and, since {{Rotom}} had been unable to recognize it, told them the {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} name they had chosen to give for Poipole. Lusamine also suggested that Ash should {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Poipole and take care of it until they could figure out the location of the wormhole it had appeared from, which he agreed to. However, Poipole happily evaded all the [[Beast Ball]]s that Ash tried to throw at it, thinking that Ash was playing with it. {{an|Lillie}} suggested that they'd demonstrate to Poipole what going into and being let out of a [[Poké Ball]] would be like, which Ash did by repeatedly [[recall]]ing and sending out Rowlet. With the demonstration done and Poipole now understanding his intentions, Ash prepared to throw another Beast Ball, only for Poipole to touch the ball and be caught voluntarily, much to everyone's surprise. Later, Poipole was seen playing with Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his other Pokémon}} at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, even painting a picture of Pikachu on the wall.

===With Ash===
In ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]'', Ash and his classmates visited the [[Hokulani Observatory]] to witness {{p|Minior}} showers falling from the sky and then floating back into space. When the first Minior fell, Poipole immediately became fascinated by the shining light they emitted. One Minior, however, hadn't managed to break out of its shell like the rest, so Ash and {{an|Kiawe}} carried it to the observatory. At the observatory, Poipole kept examining the Minior, until next morning, its shell finally broke, revealing an {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Minior|Orange Core}}. Poipole wanted to be friends with the Minior, but initially upset it by spraying some of its paint-like ooze on it. Poipole, however, understood that it had made Minior angry, and cheered it up by painting a picture of it on the wall. Over the course of the day, the two played a lot together, becoming good friends. The next night, another Minior shower came, reuniting Minior with its friends. However, as they started floating back up again, they began to fade away, as they couldn't survive too long without their shell. The same also happened to the Orange Core Minior that Poipole had become friends with, making Poipole sad, but it was calmed down by a gentle hug from Ash.
[[File:Ash Poipole farewell.png|thumb|left|250px|Poipole waving goodbye]]
In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', Ash encountered [[Mina]], an artist whose {{p|Ribombee}} is capable of detecting the emotions of others. With Ribombee's help, Mina deciphered that Poipole expressed its emotions through its paintings and that it loves Ash and considered him and everyone who lives at Professor Kukui's house to be its family. During the following night, Poipole had a dream about a dark place filled with multiple sad Poipole and a tired Naganadel, causing it to wake up and go look at the moon while crying. The next day, Ash noticed that Poipole was sad and met with Mina again to help find out what Poipole was feeling. Mina accepted and discovered that Poipole was on a mission of some kind. Later that day, Ash noticed Poipole painting a picture of "The Blinding One", which it had taken notice of in a book [[Acerola]] read to them [[SM074|previously]].
[[File:Ash and Naganadel.png|thumb|250px|Naganadel and Ash]]
In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Poipole returned to its home world when the Ultra Guardians followed {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} through an Ultra Wormhole. Poipole reunited with the other Poipole and Naganadel, who told the group about Poipole's motive for coming to Alola. Poipole [[SM090|later]] joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}. After the Ultra Guardians helped return the light to its homeland, Naganadel informed the Ultra Guardians that Poipole wanted to stay behind. Thus, Poipole left Ash and returned to its hive, but not before drawing Ash and Pikachu's faces on the ground to express its goodbye to them.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', Poipole returned through an Ultra Wormhole, having evolved into a Naganadel and learned Thunderbolt since Ash last saw it. Temporarily teaming up with Professor Kukui, it helped Ash and Pikachu to attack a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was threatening [[Manalo Stadium]]. Together, they sent it away through the Ultra Wormhole Naganadel had just come out of, using the force of two simultaneous {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}s. At the beginning of [[SM141|the next episode]], Naganadel officially rejoined Ash's [[party|team]] in preparation for his upcoming [[Full Battle]] against Professor Kukui.

In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'', Ash sent Naganadel out to face Professor Kukui's {{p|Lucario}} during their Full Battle. The battle between the two properly commenced in [[SM143|the next episode]], where Naganadel eventually managed to defeat its powerful opponent before being recalled. Ash later sent it back out to battle {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, who had decided to join the battle as Kukui's final Pokémon. The battle between the two Pokémon took place in [[SM144|the following episode]], where Naganadel, despite successfully dealing some [[damage]] on the {{an|Guardian deities|guardian deity}}, was eventually defeated.

In [[SM145]], an Ultra Wormhole opened above Professor Kukui's house, and Ash, understanding that Naganadel had friends who needed it in its own world, decided to let it go. As a sign of their friendship, Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt for Naganadel to enjoy for one more time before it disappeared into the wormhole.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash Poipole drawing.png|thumb|250px|Poipole expressing itself with its drawings]]
As a Poipole, Naganadel is quite playful with other Pokémon. In one instance of this in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', whilst Ash and his classmates were waiting to see if Buzzwole had been captured, Poipole attempted to play with {{AP|Pikachu}} before flying off. It has also been shown to have a fascination with light, as shown how it tends to stop to admire Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} moves, much like how [[Ash's Goodra]] admired Pikachu's strength. In addition, Poipole is known to laugh even when attacked. Poipole took an instant liking to Ash after he helped saved it from Team Rocket. This was also seen when Ash showed it how [[Poké Ball]]s work. Equally, it also became quick friends with its teammates. Despite being a playful trickster, Poipole never seems to intend any serious harm, as it clearly felt sorry when Pikachu scolded it for poisoning Rowlet, and offered to help carry Rowlet.

Naganadel had a habit of spinning the tip of its stinger when when feeling happy. As a Poipole, it span on is head instead. It also likes to express its affection for Pikachu by nuzzling him. Despite Naganadel's playfulness, it has been shown to be there for its friends, like in ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', when it rescued and brought back {{AP|Rowlet}} after it was almost blown away by the harsh winds blowing through the [[Haina Desert]]. Nagandel has also been shown to love making paintings with its ooze, especially of those whom it wishes to be good friends with, like Pikachu and {{p|Minior}}. As revealed in ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', Nagandel uses its drawings to express its feelings to others. It draws lighting bolt-shaped marks on or next to things that it likes or loves, and has been seen drawing teardrop shapes when feeling sad.

Being an Ultra Beast, Naganadel is quite unfamiliar with the world of Ash and {{ashcl}}, and is driven by a great sense of curiosity, as seen in ''[[SM068|Real Life...Inquire Within!]]'', when it began to play with an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Exeggutor}}'s tail head, unintentionally causing the Exeggutor to send Ash rolling out of the [[Pokémon Center]] he was in. This same curiosity almost got it in trouble with a {{p|Tauros}} on {{an|Kiawe}}'s family's farm. It appears to have retained some of its playful naïveté even after evolving, such as in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', where it was seen watching [[Ash's Melmetal]] spin around so intently that it became dizzy, as well as enjoying being the center of attention when sent out in the middle of [[Manalo Stadium]] in ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]''. As a Poipole, Naganadel appeared to lack the ability to smell, as it was unaffected by the stench produced by Garbodor in ''Real Life...Inquire Within!'' and reacted with indifference to the aroma produced by the flowers grown by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} in ''Some Kind of Laziness!''.

==Moves used==
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===Z-Moves used===
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! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color2|FFF|Z-Move}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used in}}
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Naganadel Gigavolt Havoc.png|150px]]
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| ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' After its Trainer builds Z-Power, Naganadel gathers a large ball of orange electricity in front of its stinger and launches it towards the opponent.
|}

===Moves improvised===
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! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- 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]]. {{AP|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}}, {{TP|Mallow|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 Poipole's poison. Together, the moves make a giant spinning ferris wheel-shaped construction.
|}

==Trivia==
* Excluding temporary Pokémon, Naganadel was the first Pokémon that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in a [[Poké Ball]] variant since {{AP|Totodile}}, which he caught with a [[Lure Ball]] in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', 855 episodes earlier.
* Naganadel is the first [[Ultra Beast]] in the {{pkmn|anime}} to be owned by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} for longer than one episode.
* Excluding his temporary {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}, Naganadel was the first {{type|Poison}} Pokémon to be caught by Ash since {{AP|Muk}} in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', 976 episodes earlier.
* Naganadel is Ash's first non-temporary [[gender]]less Pokémon.
** It is also his first Pokémon to evolve off-screen after being caught.
* Out of all the Pokémon Ash has {{pkmn2|released}}, Poipole was the only one not to be fully [[evolution|evolved]] at the time of its release.
** However, Naganadel was fully evolved by the time Ash released it again.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Poipole|Naganadel}}
* [[Ultra Beasts (anime)]]

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Olivia

2020-01-08T03:51:28Z

Lucas2003: /* In the anime */

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'''Olivia''' (Japanese: '''ライチ''' ''Lychee'') is a character introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. She is the [[Island Kahuna|Kahuna]] of [[Akala Island]] and a member of the [[Alola]] [[Elite Four]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She grants the [[Trainer Card (game)#Stamps|Akala stamp]] to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==
In addition to being Akala's Kahuna, Olivia owns a jewelry and accessory store in her hometown of [[Konikoni City]]. Despite being chosen as a Kahuna at such a young age, Olivia maintains that she is just an average girl. The {{player}} eventually battles her in the grand trial of the Akala [[island challenge]].

In [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]], after {{p|Necrozma}} unleashes several [[Ultra Beast]]s around [[Alola]], Olivia is briefly seen facing a {{p|Buzzwole}}{{sup/7|US}}/{{p|Pheromosa}}{{sup/7|UM}} at the [[Ruins of Life]].

Olivia is later revealed to be one of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s [[Professor Kukui]] invited to act as the [[Elite Four]] of the {{al|Pokémon League}} of Alola.

===Pokémon===
Olivia's Pokémon are kept in [[Ultra Ball]]s.
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]====
=====Grand trial battle=====
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=====Pokémon League battle=====
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=====Pokémon League rematch=====
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|game=SM
|location=Pokémon League (Alola)
|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=369
|pokemon= Relicanth
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|level=63
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|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=703
|pokemon=Carbink
|level=63
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|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=076
|pokemon=Golem
|form=-Alola
|gender=female
|level=63
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|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Thunder Punch|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Heavy Slam|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=female
|level=63
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|form=-Midnight
|gender=male
|level=63
|type1=Rock
|held=Rockium Z
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Climb|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
=====Grand trial battle=====
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{rock color light}}
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|classlink=Island Kahuna
|name=Olivia
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|location=Ruins of Life
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=347
|pokemon=Anorith
|level=27
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=Bug Bite|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Smack Down|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Metal Claw|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|pokemon=Lileep
|ndex=345
|level=27
|gender=female
|type1=Rock
|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Ancient Power|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Brine|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|form=-Midnight
|level=28
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|ability= Vital Spirit
|held=Rockium Z
|move1=Bite|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Rock Tomb|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Pokémon League battle=====
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSOlivia 2 USUM.png
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|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=Crush Claw|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Blast|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Rock Tomb|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Energy Ball|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stealth Rock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=526
|pokemon=Gigalith
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Stream
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bulldoze|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=female
|level=56
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Thunder Wave|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sandstorm|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|form=-Midnight
|gender=male
|level=57
|type1=Rock
|held=Rockium Z
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Climb|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Pokémon League rematch=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{rock color}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|headcolor={{rock color light}}
|sprite=VSOlivia 2 USUM.png
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|class=Elite Four
|classlink=Elite Four
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|locationname=Pokémon League
|pokemon=5}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=348
|pokemon=Armaldo
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Rock|type2=Bug
|ability=Battle Armor
|move1=Crush Claw|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Liquidation|move4type=Water|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=346
|pokemon=Cradily
|gender=female
|level=66
|type1=Rock|type2=Grass
|ability=Suction Cups
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Seed Bomb|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Sludge Wave|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Earth Power|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=526
|pokemon=Gigalith
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Rock
|ability=Sand Stream
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Throat Chop|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{rock color}}}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=476
|pokemon=Probopass
|gender=female
|level=66
|type1=Rock|type2=Steel
|ability=Sturdy
|move1=Earth Power|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move2=Power Gem|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Special
|move3=Dazzling Gleam|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Special
|move4=Flash Cannon|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Special}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/7
|game=USUM
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|form=-Midnight
|gender=male
|level=66
|type1=Rock
|held=Rockium Z
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Climb|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

======Others======
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|-
| {{ActivePoké|Olivia|Stufful|759Stufful.png|Normal|Fighting|size=100px|link=no}}
|}

===Quotes===
{{incomplete|section|USUM quotes}}
====Pokémon Sun and Moon====
;[[Heahea City]]
:''"Still haven't managed to find a shirt that goes with your lab coat, hmm, {{prof|Kukui}}?"''
:''"I've told you you're gonna scare off strangers looking like that..."''
:''"Why hello there. Nice to meet you all—I'm Olivia."''
:''"I was on my way to see who was pulling into port and ran into [[Mallow]] here while she was out on a delivery."''
:''"And Mallow isn't the only captain here on [[Akala Island]], of course."''
:''"So? What's the plan, kids?"''
:''"Yes...I suppose so."''
:''"OK, then. Enjoy your time on your island challenge, kids, along with your Pokémon. I'll be waiting for my chance to face you in battle when the time comes."''
:''"I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got!"''
:''"Let's go, Mallow."''

;[[Diglett's Tunnel]]
:''"Hmm? Oh, <player>, wasn't it?"''
:''"This cave really is something, y'know? It's overflowing with these Pokémon called {{p|Diglett}}, and they are getting really out of hand. Mediocre Trainers can't even get through!"''
:''"So, how's your island challenge going? Let me see which crystals you've earned."''
* Before battling Lana
:''"Couldn't wait to come see me, hmm? But tackle [[Brooklet Hill]] first. It's right past [[Paniola Town]]."''
* Before battling Kiawe
:''"OK, you're doing all right! How's that [[Waterium Z]] working out for you? Judging by how well you and your team get along, I bet you guys can do some real damage with it! OK, <player>, Kiawe's trial is next! Off to [[Wela Volcano Park]] you go!"''
* Before battling Mallow
:''"It looks like you've tackled everything but Akala Island's last trial in Lush Jungle! Just relax and have fun with it. Your Pokémon will be happier that way, too."''
* Before heading to the Dimensional Research Lab
:''"Oh hey, since you're here on Akala... Have you made it out to our [[Dimensional Research Lab]] yet? Traveling about for your island challenge is about more than just trials, you know. Have a look around while you're at it."''
* After battling Lana, Kiawe and Mallow and visited the Dimensional Research Lab
:''"Ooh, look at you, <player>! Nice work! I see you've even passed Mallow's trial. It's about time you had some fun with me! The Diglett have settled down, too. If you are as strong as you appear, you should be able to make it through this cave."''
:''"At the other end of it, you'll find [[Konikoni City]]. That's where my shop is. I'll see you there!"''

;[[Ruins of Life]]
:''"Oh, haven't I seen you with Kukui?"''
:''"Oh! Sorry, I never even asked your name before, did I? {{p|Tapu Lele}} summoned me here to clean up the ruins."''
:''"<Player>...thanks for getting to know the people and Pokémon of Alola."''

* Before battle
:''"All right, then! You've completed the trials of all three captains here on Akala Island. Now you face the grand trial of the kahuna—me! Get ready for your hardest [[Pokémon battle]] yet on Akala!"''
::'''Not yet''': ''"Fine! I don't want to win just because you weren't prepared well enough."''
::'''I'd love to!''': ''"Great! We're gonna give you guys everything we've got! And my partners are all adorable, rugged little {{t|Rock}} types!"''

* Upon being defeated
:''"How lovely."''

* After being defeated
:''"Diamonds only sparkle after coal is pushed to its absolute limit."''
:''"You guys are the best! Here. The {{type|Rock}} [[Z-Crystal]]... The [[Rockium Z]] is all yours!"''
:''"The Rock-type [[Z-Move|Z-Power]]...you have to move like this to draw it out! Watch carefully, because the hip movement is crucial!"''
:''"Use it well. The Rock type... It's hard. Sturdy. Rugged and physically strong. So nothing like me at all! I guess opposites really do attract."''

:''"By the way, [[Lillie]], this might be a weird question, but... Why even come to the Ruins of Life if you're not a {{pkmn|Trainer}}?"''
:''"You certainly don't see Pokémon like that every day. Tapu Lele may be called the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of our island, but it can also run wild at times. Regular Pokémon normally avoid the guardians at all costs... Unless they are strong enough to face the tapu themselves, that is."''
:''"Wait, that can't be right..."''
:''"I think your journey will hold many surprises. And I hope it holds many joys."''
:''"I'll take you back to town, Lillie. You're doing everything you can for your partner, even though you're not a Trainer. I like that kind of person, so I can't help but give you a hand!"''

;[[Akala Outskirts]]
:''"Ooh, the [[Aether Foundation]]? I'm not sure what he wants with you, <player>, but why not go find out? If you don't want to keep him waiting, then {{p|Charizard}} should get you there in no time. The Hano Grand Resort lies just over the bridge near the Dimensional Research Lab."''
:''"You're just [[Hau]], right? And what's wrong with that! Who cares if you're [[Hala]]'s grandson? Now show me what Hau can do!"''

;[[Hano Grand Resort]]
:''"As a kahuna, I look after all the trial-goers who come to my island. They're like my own children. Not that I've got any—I've never even gotten married."''
:''"Listen up, you two. Your greatest opponent is always yourself. Your greatest allies, the Pokémon beside you."''

;{{al|Pokémon League}}
* Upon entering the Rock Chamber
:''"Welcome to the Rock Chamber!"''

;First battle
* Before battle
:''"No introduction needed here. Time to battle me, Olivia!"''

* Upon being defeated
:''"Really lovely...both you and your Pokémon..."''

* After being defeated
:''"I don't see the same look in your eyes that I saw when we first met on Akala Island. Have you had some experiences that you'll carry with you in your heart forever? Well, it's time for you to move on."''

;Upon entering the Hall of Fame for the first time
:''"Yup! That's precisely why he/she and his/her Pokémon were able to combine that strength to emerge victorious!"''

;Rematch battle
* Before battle
:''"I won't be holding back! My Rock-type Pokémon will grind you to dust! Your puny little Pokémon are going to go down in one hit! Hah!"''

* Upon being defeated
:''"Since you've become {{pkmn|Champion}}, both you and your Pokémon have a certain level of polish."''

* After being defeated
:''"What a spectacular Trainer you are! Now when the children of Alola finish their island challenge, they can visit the Pokémon League to try to become the Champion! The Trainers of Alola will become even stronger!"''

* If talked to again...
** If battled first
::''"You should get moving. You still have three more rooms left, right?"''
:* If battled second
::''"Don't stop now. You still have two more rooms left, right?"''
:* If battled third
::''"I'll stay here and wonder why you left me waiting so long for your challenge..."''
:* If battled last
::''"Let me guess...you're the type who likes to save the most delicious bite for the end of the meal?"''

;[[Konikoni City]]
* Olivia's house
:''"I may be an island kahuna, but I'm also just a regular woman, you know."''

* {{DL|Konikoni City|Restaurant|Konikoni City's restaurant}}
:''"Hi, can I get a table?"''
:''"Oh! Well, if it isn't little <player>! Well, as long as we're both here, why don't we sit together, hm? And I'll have whatever he/she is having."''
:''"This right here! This is it! I may live on my own, but sometimes even I need that familiar taste of home cooking. Dig in, <player>, before it gets cold!"''
:''"Ah... That was delicious. Maybe it's about time I find someone to cook for myself, huh? Oh! But look at your plate, <player>! You've barely touched a thing! Local flavors not your thing?"''
:''"This one's on me. I like to see a boy/girl with a good appetite. Here, take these freebie [[Heart Scale]]s they're giving away."''
:''"See you around, <player>. I do love a boy/girl with a good appetite!"''

====Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon====
;[[Heahea City]]
:''"Still haven't managed to find a shirt that goes with your lab coat, hmm, {{prof|Kukui}}? I've told you you're gonna scare off strangers looking like that..."''
:''"Why hello there. Nice to meet you all—I'm Olivia."''
:''"I was on my way to see who was pulling into port and ran into [[Mallow]] here while she was out on a delivery."''
:''"And Mallow isn't the only captain here on [[Akala Island]], of course."''
:''"So? What's your plan now?"''
:''"Yes...I suppose so."''
:''"OK, then. Enjoy your time on your island challenge, kids, along with your Pokémon. I'll be waiting for my chance to face you in battle when the time comes."''
:''"I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got!"''
:''"Let's go, Mallow."''

;[[Diglett's Tunnel]]
:''"Hmm? Oh, <player>, wasn't it?"''
:''"This cave really is something, y'know? It's overflowing with these Pokémon called {{p|Diglett}}, and they are getting really out of hand. Mediocre Trainers can't even get through!"''
:''"So, how's your island challenge going? Let me see which crystals you've earned."''
* Before battling Lana
:''"Couldn't wait to come see me, hmm? But tackle [[Brooklet Hill]] first. It's right past [[Paniola Town]]."''
* Before battling Kiawe
:''"OK, you're doing all right! How's that [[Waterium Z]] working out for you? Judging by how well you and your team get along, I bet you guys can do some real damage with it! OK, <player>, Kiawe's trial is next! Off to [[Wela Volcano Park]] you go!"''
* Before battling Mallow
:''"It looks like you've tackled everything but Akala Island's last trial in Lush Jungle! Just relax and have fun with it. Your Pokémon will be happier that way, too."''
* Before heading to the Dimensional Research Lab
:''"Oh hey, since you're here on Akala... Have you made it out to our [[Dimensional Research Lab]] yet? Traveling about for your island challenge is about more than just trials, you know. Have a look around while you're at it."''
* After battling Lana, Kiawe and Mallow and visited the Dimensional Research Lab
:''"Ooh, look at you, <player>! Nice work! I see you've even passed Mallow's trial. It's about time you had some fun with me! The Diglett have settled down, too. If you are as strong as you appear, you should be able to make it through this cave."''
:''"At the other end of it, you'll find [[Konikoni City]]. That's where my shop is. I'll see you there!"''

;[[Konikoni City]]
* Letter left with Probopass
:''"Olivia here. This is Probopass. It watches the shop whenever I'm away. I know I asked you to meet me here, but there's been a change of plans. Come meet me at the Ruins of Life past Memorial Hill, when you can.

;[[Ruins of Life]]
:''"Oh, haven't I seen you with Kukui?"''
:''"Oh! Sorry, I never even asked your name before, did I? Tapu Lele summoned me here to clean up the ruins."''
:''"<Player>...thanks for getting to know the people and Pokémon of Alola."''
:''"All right, then! You've completed the trials of all three captains here on Akala Island. Now you face the grand trial of the kahuna--me! Get ready for the hardest Pokémon battle yet on Akala!"''
::'''Not yet''': ''"Fine! I don't want to win just because you weren't prepared well enough."''
::'''I'd love to!''': ''"Great! We're gonna give you guys everything we've got! And my partners are all adorable, rugged little {{t|Rock}} types!"''

* Upon being defeated
:''"How lovely."''

* After being defeated
:''"Diamonds only sparkle after coal is pushed to its absolute limit."''
:''"You guys are the best! Here. The {{type|Rock}} [[Z-Crystal]]... The [[Rockium Z]] is all yours!"''
:''"The Rock-type [[Z-Move|Z-Power]]...you have to move like this to draw it out! Watch carefully, because the hip movement is crucial!"''
:''"Use it well. The Rock type... It's hard. Sturdy. Rugged and physically strong. So nothing like me at all! I guess opposites really do attract."''

:''"By the way, [[Lillie]], this might be a weird question, but... Why even come to the Ruins of Life if you're not a {{pkmn|Trainer}}?"''
:''"You certainly don't see Pokémon like that every day. Tapu Lele may be called the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of our island, but it can also run wild at times. Regular Pokémon normally avoid the guardians at all costs... Unless they are strong enough to face the tapu themselves, that is."''
:''"Wait, that can't be right..."''
:''"I think your journey will hold many surprises. And I hope it holds many joys."''
:''"I'll take you back to town, Lillie. You're doing everything you can for your partner, even though you're not a Trainer. I like that kind of person, so I can't help but give you a hand!"''

;[[Akala Outskirts]]
:''"Ooh, the [[Aether Foundation]]? I'm not sure what he wants with you, <player>, but why not go find out? If you don't want to keep him waiting, then {{p|Charizard}} should get you there in no time. The Hano Grand Resort lies just over the bridge near the Dimensional Research Lab."''
:''"You're just [[Hau|you]], right? Everyone is. And what's wrong with that?! Why should it matter who your family is? I want to see what it is you kids can do. So, show me your own full power!"''

;[[Hano Grand Resort]]
:''"As a kahuna, I look after all the trial-goers who come to my island. They're like my own children. Not that I've got any—I've never even gotten married."''
:''"Listen up, you two. Your greatest opponent is always yourself. Your greatest allies, the Pokémon beside you."''

===Artwork===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:Olivia concept art.png|250px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#000;"
| Concept art
|}
{{-}}

===Sprites===
{{incomplete|section|USUM Kahuna VS Model}}
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:VSOlivia 2 USUM.png|200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:VSOlivia Masters.png|120px]]
|-
| VS models from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun and Moon}}
| VS models from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| VS model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:Spr SM Olivia.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:Olivia SM OD.png|120px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}};"| [[File:Spr Masters Olivia.png|120px]]
|-
| In-battle model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}} {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Overworld model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon Masters|Masters}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Olivia anime.png|thumb|220px|Olivia in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
While not mentioned by name, in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge]]'', it is revealed that {{an|Kiawe}} completed Olivia's grand trial and received a [[Z-Ring]] from her prior to the start of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}.

She partially appeared in ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]'' during a flashback, when Kiawe told {{Ash}} that the Z-Ring and [[Firium Z]] he had received from Olivia was his [[Kiawe's grandfather|grandfather]]'s. She was also mentioned in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'' when {{an|Gladion}} revealed that he obtained his [[Rockium Z]] from completing her grand trial.

Olivia physically debuted in ''[[SM031|The Island Whisperer!]]'', where she traveled to [[Melemele Island]] and visited the [[Pokémon School]], taking {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} to visit [[Akala Island]]. She continued to appear during throughout Ash and his classmates' stay on the island, first in ''[[SM032|Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!]]'', where she organized a class involving treasure hunting using [[Poké Ride|Stoutland Search]]. During the treasure hunt, {{an|Lana}} found a [[Sparkling Stone]], which Olivia took to be converted into a Z-Ring. The finished Z-Ring was returned to Lana in the [[SM033|next episode]].

In ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', Olivia sent Ash and his classmates on a search for ingredients for the famous "Akala Curry". Ash was paired up with {{an|Mallow}}, with their search eventually leading them to [[Lush Jungle]], where Ash was challenged by {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}}. After Ash defeated Lurantis, Olivia showed up and revealed that the entire search had actually been a part of Ash's trial, and he now qualified to take on her grand trial.

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', she battled Ash in his Akala Island grand trial at the [[Ruins of Life]], using Lycanroc and {{p|Probopass}} in a [[Double Battle]] against {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{AP|Rockruff}}. Despite their two opponents giving them a lot of trouble, Rowlet finally managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}, only for Rockruff to impulsively attack and knock out Rowlet out of its desire to battle Lycanroc alone. Despite this setback, Rockruff was still able to defeat its evolved form, winning the battle for Ash. After the battle, Olivia gave Ash a [[Rockium Z]] and told him that Rockruff's behavior was a sign of it being ready to [[evolution|evolve]] soon.

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Olivia attended the wedding of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and [[Professor Burnet]].

She reappeared in flashbacks in ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'' and ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]''.

In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', Olivia was seen praying at the Ruins of Life while she waited for the [[Manalo Festival]] to begin. In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', she joined the rest of Alola in restoring {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}} by lending it some of her Z-Power.

In ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]'', Olivia met up with Ash and his classmates again when they visited Akala alongside {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}}, who were visiting Alola. Brock fell in love with her, resulting in Misty dragging him away. She agreed to a battle and used Lycanroc against {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} but the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} who attempted to steal the Pokémon. Brock and Olivia avoided capture and teamed up to attack Team Rocket with a heart shaped {{m|Continental Crush}}.

In ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'', Olivia, her fellow Kahunas, and {{an|Lusamine}} helped Professor Kukui reveal the [[Alola League]] to the public.

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', Olivia was visiting [[Aina's Kitchen]] when [[Abe]] asked Mallow to collect some ingredients from {{an|Oranguru}}. Mallow was gone for a while helping out at the Café, so Olivia started helping Abe at the Kitchen and was later joined by Ash and the rest of his classmates. Olivia later watched as Mallow returned with a [[Grassium Z]] given by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, and a [[Z-Ring]] given by Oranguru. She then cleaned and decorated the Z-Ring before giving it back to Mallow for her to use.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Olivia appeared alongside her fellow Kahunas, acting as a [[Battle judge|referee]] during the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', Olivia refereed the second pair of first-round matches: one between [[Hau]] and [[Samson Oak]], and the other between Mallow and Lana. From ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'' to ''[[SM134|The Road to The Semifinals!]]'', she continued observing the Manalo Conference battles. She then refereed the semifinals battle between Kiawe and {{an|Gladion}} in ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'' and ''[[SM136|Getting Down to The Ire!]]''. Afterwards, in ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'' and ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', she watched the finals battle between Ash and Gladion in the stands. After the final battle ended, Olivia attended the award ceremony for Ash, the first Champion of the Alola region, only for it to be interrupted when a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} arrived at the stadium through an [[Ultra Wormhole]].

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', Olivia and the other Island Kahunas joined forces to battle Guzzlord. The guardian deities later came to their assistance, using their powers to keep Guzzlord in place long enough for Olivia and the others to fire off their Z-Moves. The combined attacks launched Guzzlord back into the wormhole it came out of, successfully sending it back into Ultra Space.

In ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', and [[SM144]], Olivia watched the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} between Ash and Professor Kukui.

In [[SM145]], Olivia acted as the referee during Ash's battle against Kiawe. After the battle, Olivia spoke with Ash and motivated him to travel around the world.

===Character===
Olivia appears to be a very clumsy person, constantly getting knocked to the ground over simple tasks like walking up the stairs or opening a door. She also possesses the unique ability to communicate with Pokémon on a different level than most people, giving her a natural affinity even with highly guarded and aggressive Pokémon such as [[Kiawe's Turtonator]] and [[Ash's Litten]].

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Olivia's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{MissingInfo|1|java}}
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Olivia
|pkmn=Lycanroc
|stage1=Rockruff
|type1=Rock
|img=Olivia Lycanroc.png
|epnum=SM031
|epname=The Island Whisperer!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|desc=Midday {{p|Lycanroc}} is Olivia's first known Pokémon which evolved from a {{p|Rockruff}}. When it was still a Rockruff it ran away from Olivia right before it was going to evolve. When it returned to Olivia, it had already evolved into Lycanroc. Some time later, Lycanroc was used in Olivia's [[Island challenge|grand trial]] battle against {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} and was defeated, earning Kiawe [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]]'s [[Z-Ring]] and a [[Firium Z]].

Lycanroc first appeared in ''[[SM031|The Island Whisperer!]]'' to help {{an|Kiawe}}'s {{p|Charizard}} when it was struggling to deal with an out of control {{p|Tauros}}. It later helped freeing a {{p|Wailmer}} that had been stuck between rocks.

In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Lycanroc was used during Olivia's grand trial battle against {{Ash}}, where it teamed up with {{p|Probopass}} to battle [[Ash's Rockruff]] and {{AP|Rowlet}}. Despite proving to be a formidable opponent with its strength and speed, Lycanroc was eventually defeated by Rockruff's {{m|Rock Throw}}.

In [[SM037|the next episode]], after hearing about Rockruff's disappearance, Lycanroc left its Trainer to go and find Rockruff. It eventually met up with [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] and took Rockruff to the [[Ruins of Life]], where they encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who attacked them. Lycanroc later watched as Rockruff evolved into a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} {{AP|Lycanroc}}. Afterwards, Lycanroc returned to Olivia.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

Lycanroc was used in a battle against {{an|Brock}} and his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} in ''[[SM103|Heart of Fire! Heart of Stone!]]'', until the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', Olivia used Lycanroc alongside the other Kahunas' Pokémon to battle a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} and successfully managed to send it back in its [[Ultra Wormhole]] using their combined [[Z-Move]]s.

It reappeared in a flashback in [[SM144]].

Lycanroc's known moves are {{m|Accelerock}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Double Team}}, and {{m|Drill Run}}. 
Lycanroc can perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Continental Crush}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Olivia
|pkmn=Probopass
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Olivia Probopass.png
|epnum=SM036
|epname=Trials and Determinations!
|vajp=
|vaen=Carter Cathcart
|desc={{p|Probopass}} is Olivia's second known Pokémon. It was used during Olivia's grand trial battle against Ash, where it teamed up with Lycanroc to battle Ash's Rockruff and Rowlet. Despite proving to be powerful and troubling opponent, Probopass was eventually defeated by Rowlet's {{m|Bloom Doom}}.

It appeared again in ''[[SM080|Not Caving Under Pressure!]]'', during a flashback.

Probopass's known moves are {{m|Stealth Rock}}, {{m|Magnet Bomb}}, {{m|Zap Cannon}}, and {{m|Giga Impact}}.}}

====Ride Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Olivia
|pkmn=Tauros
|type1=Normal
|gender=male
|img=Olivia Tauros.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Tauros
|epnum=SM033
|epname=Big Sky, Small Fry!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Olivia used a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Tauros}} to travel through [[Paniola Town]] in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.

None of Tauros's moves are known.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|ja=沢城みゆき ''[[Miyuki Sawashiro]]''
|da=Mette Skovmark
|en=[[Marisa Kennedy]]
|fi=Katja Sirkiä ([[SM031]]-[[SM037]]) Unknown voice actress ([[SM055]])
|el=Μιχαέλα Αντωνίου ''Michaela Antoniou''
|pt_br=Ana Lúcia Menezes
|pl=Marta Kurzak
|es_eu=Pepa Castro
}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Olivia Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Olivia in Pokémon Adventures]]
Olivia debuted in ''[[PASM02|The Delivery of Rotom and the Girl]]''. She was first seen with [[Hala]] and [[Nanu]] at [[Malie Garden]], where they discussed the sightings of the [[guardian deities]] around Alola. They speculated that the normally reclusive guardians appearing before people was a sign that they were angered by something.

In ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', Olivia and Nanu battled each other to test a stage for an upcoming festival in [[Iki Town]]. Nanu teased Olivia about her romance troubles, which angered her into using a [[Z-Move]]. Nanu tried retaliating with his own, but both were stopped by Hala. The three decided the festival would be used to test Alolan youths by having they battle each other. The strongest participants would travel around Alola's four islands, imitating the [[island challenge]], in order to calm the guardian deities' rage.

In ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]'', Olivia was helped by {{adv|Moon}} in determining the festival tournament roster. At one point, they encountered [[Lillie]], a girl entered in the tournament due to a misunderstanding. When Lillie tried to explain the situation, [[Nebby]] escaped from her bag and ran off. Moon and Lillie chased after Nebby to [[Mahalo Trail]] while Olivia went to tell inform Hala. After returning, Olivia witnessed {{p|Tapu Koko}} rescuing Moon and Nebby from falling in the water before leaving. Olivia offered to have Lillie withdrawn from the tournament, but Moon decided to take her place instead.

In [[PASM21]], Olivia, Hala, and Nanu met at Hala's house, where they decided to name [[Hapu]] the next Kahuna of [[Poni Island]]. Olivia and Nanu decided to head to their respective islands to help the [[Trial Captain]]s fend off the [[Ultra Beasts]] that appeared in Alola. Before they could leave, a {{p|Kartana}} and {{p|Buzzwole}} burst into the building and attacked. Hala decided to fight the two beasts alone and told Olivia and Nanu to go defend their islands.

In [[PASM26]], the Island Kahunas and Trial Captains were revealed to have spent six months on [[Exeggutor Island]] {{pkmn|training}} to prepare for another clash with the Ultra Beasts. At some point, Olivia made a [[Z-Ring]] for [[Hau]]. Once the training was finished, Olivia and [[Kahili]] left to join the others and deliver a repaired Z-Ring [[Kiawe]]. While they traveled, Kahili revealed a suitcase full of [[Z-Crystal]]s she had spent the last six months gathering. One of the Z-Crystals was a [[Lycanium Z]], which Olivia had never seen before.

After meeting with the others, [[Sophocles]] and [[Molayne]] took everyone to [[Mount Lanakila]], where a wormhole had opened up earlier. Shortly after they arrived, their ship was attacked by a group of {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}}s and their Ultra Beasts. During the battle, Olivia was assisted by {{p|Tapu Koko}}, who transported her to [[Melemele Island]] in order to battle with {{p|Guzzlord}}.

====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Olivia
|pkmn=Lycanroc
|type1=Rock
|img=Olivia Lycanroc Adventures.png
|img_size=160px
|epnum=PASM03
|epname=Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui
|desc={{p|Lycanroc}} is Olivia's only known Pokémon. It was first used to battle against Nanu's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}}.

Lycanroc's only known move is {{m|Rock Climb}}{{tt|*|Lycanroc is also implied to know a Rock-type attack due to its knowledge of Continental Crush}}. 
Lycanroc's can also perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Continental Crush}}{{tt|*|mentioned only}}.}}

==In the TCG==
[[File:OliviaCrimsonInvasion111.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Olivia]]
{{main|Olivia (Burning Shadows 119)}}
'''Olivia''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Sun & Moon Series (the Japanese Sun & Moon Era). It was first released in the {{TCG|Facing a New Trial}} subset before debuting in English in the {{TCG|Burning Shadows}} expansion, with an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the character. It was also released as a {{TCG|Full Art card}} in both expansions, with an illustration by [[Naoki Saito]]. Olivia allows the player to search their deck for up to 2 {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}, reveal them, and put them into their hand. The player then shuffle their deck.
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==Trivia==
* In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, she is the only one of the [[Elite Four]] who is also an [[Island Kahuna]], and vice-versa.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, she is the only [[Island Kahuna]] to give {{Ash}} the same [[Z-Crystal]] that she gives out in the {{pkmn|games}}.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{rock color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock color dark}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ライチ ''Lychee''
| From ''{{wp|lychee}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Olivia
| From ''{{wp|Alyxia oliviformis}}'' and possibly ''{{wp|olivine}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, Italian
| Alyxia
| From ''{{wp|Alyxia oliviformis}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German, Spanish
| Mayla
| From ''maile'' (Hawaiian for ''{{wp|Alyxia oliviformis}}'')
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 라이치 ''Raichi''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 麗姿 / 丽姿 ''Lìzī''
| From 荔枝 ''lìzhī'' (lychee)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 麗姿 ''Laihjī''
| From 荔枝 ''laihjī'' (lychee)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Olívia
| Similar to her English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Оливия ''Oliviya''
| Transcription of English name
|}{{-}}

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Gladion's Lycanroc

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Rock|
ball=Ultra|
trainername=Gladion|
pokemonname=Lycanroc|
jtrainername=グラジオ|
jpokemonname=ルガルガン|
tmtrainername=Glazio|
tmpokemonname=Lugarugan|
image=[[File:Gladion Lycanroc.png|250px]]|
caption=Gladion's Lycanroc|
location=[[Alola]]|
prevonum=745Mn|
firststagename=Lycanroc|
epnum=SM027|
epname=A Glaring Rivalry!|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
current=[[Party|With Gladion]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
enva1=[[Mike Liscio‎‎]]|
noevo=incap|
}}

'''Gladion's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''グラジオのルガルガン''' ''Glazio's Lugarugan'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by {{an|Gladion}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the anime==
[[File:Gladion Continental Crush pose.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc and Gladion]]
Lycanroc debuted in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', where it had a battle against [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], [[Rapp]], and their Pokémon. It managed to quickly defeat them with a single {{m|Stone Edge}}. It was later used in a battle against a {{tc|Sailor}}'s {{p|Blastoise}} and won, despite having a type disadvantage. It also had a battle against [[Ash's Rockruff]] but the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}} where it and {{AP|Pikachu}} were captured in a net but were freed by {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Lycanroc left its Trainer to go and find Rockruff after hearing its howling. It eventually met up with [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and took Rockruff to the [[Ruins of Life]]. There, they encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who attacked them. After a quick fight it uses {{m|Draining Kiss}} on both Lycanroc and transfers the energy to Rockruff. Lycanroc later watched as Rockruff [[Evolution|evolved]] into Lycanroc {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}. Afterwards, Lycanroc returned to Gladion.

After accompanying Gladion when he confronted {{Ash}} in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', they returned to their hotel room. They were confronted by {{an|Faba}}, who demanded that Gladion return {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}, which Gladion refused to do. Alongside Umbreon, Lycanroc battled Faba's {{p|Hypno}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, only to be taken out of the fight by Hypno's {{m|Hypnosis}}.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc and Umbreon to fight {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Absol}}, which was controlled by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}, to allow Ash to save Lusamine. They were eventually trapped by Absol's {{m|Mean Look}}. In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Lycanroc was released from the Mean Look after {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}} used {{m|Multi-Attack}} on Absol. Soon afterwards, Gladion and Lycanroc used {{m|Continental Crush}} on Absol. Although Absol appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. Gladion told Lycanroc and Umbreon to take care of Absol while he rode off on Silvally to get to Lusamine.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', Lycanroc was used to help clear the mysterious black clouds that had appeared in [[Alola]]'s skies. By combining its Z-Power alongside Ash's Pikachu, [[Kiawe's Marowak]], and [[Lana's Popplio]], the [[Ultra Guardians]] powered a machine that managed to disperse the clouds.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Lycanroc was battling its teammates on [[Poni Island]]. The battle was interrupted when {{an|Lillie}} arrived. Gladion later used Lycanroc in his battle against Ash, where it went up against his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} before winning the match with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Island challenge|grand trial]] match against [[Hapu]], where it went up against her {{p|Golurk}} and defeated it with Devastating Drake.

[[File:Ash Lycanroc Gladion Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|With [[Ash's Lycanroc]]]]
In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc in his [[Manalo Conference]] match against [[James]], going up against his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. When James and Mareanie attempted to use {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}, Gladion and Lycanroc countered with Continental Crush before defeating Mareanie with Stone Edge, allowing Gladion to progress to the next round.

In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', Gladion sent out Lycanroc as his first Pokémon in his semifinals battle with {{an|Kiawe}}. First, Lycanroc went up against {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}, whom it managed to defeat with relative ease, despite taking a hit from a super-effective {{m|Iron Head}}. Next, Lycanroc faced {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. It dealt heavy damage on him with {{m|Outrage}} while also enduring a hit from {{m|Shell Trap}}. However, Turtonator was able to endure Lycanroc's attacks and ended up learning {{m|Focus Blast}}, which he used to defeat Lycanroc.

In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Gladion used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon against Ash and his own Lycanroc during the finals of the Manalo Conference. Ash's Lycanroc's attempts to get close to Gladion's Lycanroc were repeatedly intercepted by {{m|Counter}} and Stone Edge. After powering itself up with {{m|Swords Dance}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got close enough to attack with Outrage, only to get confused and bite its left arm. Ash had his Lycanroc take this opportunity to attack, only for Gladion's Lycanroc to retaliate with Counter, revealing it bit itself to snap itself out of the confusion. Ash had his Lycanroc rush in with {{m|Accelerock}}, hoping to land one final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc intercept with one more Counter, but just as it connected, Ash had his Lycanroc use Counter as well. This sent Gladion's Lycanroc flying into the wall, knocking it out and making Ash the winner of the tournament.

===Personality and characteristics===
Lycanroc is a caring Pokémon, as seen in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', where it left its Trainer of its own accord to go to the aid of Ash's Rockruff and defended it against Tapu Lele. It is also a powerful Pokémon, able to overwhelm opponents with its strength.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|rock||Gladion Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Counter|2=Crunch|3=Swords Dance|4=Outrage}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Stone Edge|1=Counter|2=Crunch|3=Swords Dance|4=Outrage}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Crunch|SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swords Dance|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Outrage|SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

====Z-Moves used====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock 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:Gladion Lycanroc Continental Crush.png|150px]]
| {{m|Continental Crush}}
| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Gladion Lycanroc Devastating Drake.png|150px]]
| {{m|Devastating Drake}}
| ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''
| {{m|Outrage}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then unleashes a purple energy ball which changes into a shape of a dragon that strafes toward the opponent and blasts it.
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Gladion Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|100px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[Gladion]]'s {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}} Lycanroc first appeared in [[PASM34]], when he sent it out to battle [[Ryuki]]'s {{p|Turtonator}}. Lycanroc intentionally took a hit to test Turtonator's power level before starting its counterattack. Shortly after, Lycanroc defeated the Blast Turtle Pokémon.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|rock||Gladion Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rock Slide|1=Accelerock}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Rock Slide|1=Accelerock}}}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Slide|PASM36}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|PASM36}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==Trivia==
* Lycanroc is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to be kept in an [[Ultra Ball]].
* Lycanroc originally kept the title of "the Unbeatable Lycanroc". However, After losing to Ash's Lycanroc in the Manalo Conference finals, it shouldn't retain that same title anymore.

==Related articles==
* {{animespecies|Lycanroc}}

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[[Category:Gladion's Pokémon|Lycanroc]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters (Pokémon)|Lycanroc]]

[[fr:Lougaroc de Gladio]]
[[it:Lycanroc di Iridio]]
[[zh:格拉吉欧的鬃岩狼人]]

Ash's Lycanroc

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Rock
|trainername=Ash
|pokemonname=Lycanroc
|jtrainername=サトシ
|jpokemonname=ルガルガン
|tmtrainername=Satoshi
|tmpokemonname=Lugarugan
|image=[[File:Ash Lycanroc.png|250px]]
|caption=Ash's Lycanroc
|gender=Unknown<ref>Male in the [[core series|games]] under Kukui's ownership. Can be female in the [[Battle Tree]] or [[Battle Royal Dome]].</ref>
|ability=Unknown<ref>Varies {{DL||in the games}} under Kukui's ownership.</ref>
|location=[[Alola Route 1|Hau'oli Outskirts]]
|prevonum=744
|evo1num=745D
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=SM037
|firstevoname=Rising from the Ruins!
|firststagename=Rockruff
|numeps1=35
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|catchepnum=SM015
|catchepname=Rocking Clawmark Hill!
|current=With {{an|Professor Kukui}}
|enva1=[[Haven Paschall]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva2=[[Mike Liscio]]
|java2=[[Keiichi Nakagawa]]
}}

'''Ash's Lycanroc''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルガルガン''' ''Satoshi's Lugarugan'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Alola]] [[region]], and his forty-ninth overall. Before being caught by Ash, it lived with {{an|Professor Kukui}}, although it was never officially Kukui's Pokémon.

==In the anime==
===In the main series===
====History====
=====Under Professor Kukui's care=====
[[File:Ash Rockruff.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Rockruff]]
Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was a [[wild Pokémon]] that stumbled across {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house one day. It was starving and left confused from another Pokémon's {{m|Teeter Dance}}. Professor Kukui gave it some [[Pokémon food]], which made Rockruff decide to stay at Kukui's house. From then on, Rockruff lived with Kukui, although he never {{pkmn2|caught}} it in a [[Poké Ball]].

Rockruff first appeared in ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]'', where it had dinner and played with Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It was later seen the following day with Professor Kukui, watching the welcoming party {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}} had prepared for him. Kukui had planned to battle Ash and Pikachu with Rockruff, but the party was interrupted by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, who challenged Ash to a battle instead.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', Rockruff came home injured, causing Ash and Professor Kukui to investigate the reason behind its injuries. This led them to [[Clawmark Hill]], where they discovered that Rockruff had been fighting with other wild Pokémon, including a {{p|Magmar}}. With Ash's help, Rockruff was able to master {{m|Rock Throw}}, which helped it defeat Magmar. At the end of the episode, Professor Kukui encouraged Ash to catch Rockruff after seeing the bond the two had developed.

=====With Ash=====
In ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]'', Lycanroc, as a Rockruff, was used in its first official battle, in which it faced [[Hiroki]] and his {{p|Mudbray}}. During the battle, Rockruff performed {{m|Breakneck Blitz}} for the first time, which was able to defeat Mudbray.

In ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', Rockruff was seen training with [[Ash's Rowlet]] and {{AP|Litten}}. Later, it witnessed its evolved form {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}} winning a battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, which greatly impressed it. Ash later used Rockruff in his battle against {{an|Gladion}} in which it battled Lycanroc. Rockruff got quickly overwhelmed by Lycanroc's great speed and fierce moves, but was still able to battle. The battle was then interrupted by {{TRT}}, who captured Pikachu and Lycanroc.
[[File:Ash and Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc and Ash]]
In ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', Rockruff was used in the [[Akala Island]] grand trial alongside Rowlet, battling [[Olivia]]'s Lycanroc and {{p|Probopass}}. Despite their opponents giving them tough times with their combination tactics, Rowlet eventually managed to defeat Probopass with {{m|Bloom Doom}}. Unfortunately, Rockruff, who was acting aggressively, was so desperate to battle Lycanroc by itself that it impulsively used {{m|Bite}} against Rowlet, accidentally knocking it out. Despite this setback, Ash encouraged Rockruff to use its fighting spirit, allowing it to outrun and defeat Lycanroc, thus earning Ash a [[Rockium Z]]. Professor Kukui and Olivia then revealed to Ash that Rockruff's behavior was a sign that it was going to [[evolution|evolve]] soon.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', Rockruff went off by itself to train after remembering the aggression it demonstrated during Olivia's grand trial. While training, it encountered {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}}, who challenged it to a battle. Rockruff was no match for the [[guardian deities|guardian deity]], however, and was easily beaten. When Ash found Rockruff, he tried to stop it from running away again, but failed. The next day, Rockruff was walking on a cliffside when it got startled by a {{p|Fearow}}, causing it to fall down into a river. The injured Puppy Pokémon was later found by Olivia and Gladion's Lycanroc, who brought it to the [[Ruins of Life]], where Tapu Lele resided. When Ash, Professor Kukui, and Olivia arrived at the ruins, Tapu Lele used {{m|Draining Kiss}} to drain Ash and the two Lycanroc's energy, which it then used to heal Rockruff's wounds. Afterwards, Rockruff went to the edge of a cliff and began to howl as the setting sun {{wp|Green flash|turned green}}. It then evolved into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} Lycanroc, after which it got happily embraced by its Trainer and the rest of Ash's party.

In ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]'', Ash had Lycanroc use {{m|Continental Crush}} against Team Rocket, but the attack failed. After another attempt, Professor Kukui gave him some advice, which led to Ash training with {{an|Kiawe}} and his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. When Team Rocket showed up again and [[Jessie]] challenged Ash to a battle with her {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}, Lycanroc mastered Continental Crush and sent Team Rocket blasting off, much to their surprise.
[[File:Ash Lycanroc berserk.png|thumb|left|250px|Lycanroc going berserk after discovering its fur is dirty]]
In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', Ash discovered while washing Lycanroc that it was so proud of its appearance that it would fly into a rage and attack if its fur got dirty. Lycanroc attacked {{AP|Litten}} and Litten fought back, with Ash placing himself between his two errant Pokémon. This helped Lycanroc to calm down, and it was very apologetic towards Ash. Later, Ash used Lycanroc to battle Gladion's {{p|Type: Null}}, nicknamed Silvally, where it was outmatched by its opponent sheer power. During the battle Lycanroc was thrown into a nearby lake which drenched its fur, causing another rage during which it refused to listen to Ash's commands. Despite this, Silvally was still the stronger opponent and Lycanroc was easily held at bay before it could regain control of itself. After Lycanroc recovered, Ash and Gladion decided to continue the battle, but despite its best efforts, Lycanroc couldn't stand up to the power of Silvally's {{m|Crush Claw}} and was defeated.

In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Lycanroc fought alongside {{an|Lillie}}'s {{p|Vulpix}}, [[Snowy]], against [[Lusamine's Clefable]], which was under {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}'s control. It saved Lillie from Clefable's {{m|Moonblast}} with an {{m|Accelerock}}. After Lycanroc knocked back Clefable with a {{m|Rock Throw}}, Lillie reminded Clefable of the Clefairy doll they used to play with together, in order to free it from Nihilego's command. When Clefable began powering up a move, Lillie gestured Lycanroc and Snowy not to attack before freeing Clefable with a simple embrace.

In ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was used to battle [[Nanu]], going up against his {{p|Krookodile}}. During the battle, Nanu had Krookodile deliberately anger Lycanroc, even going so far as to make it go berserk by dirtying its fur with {{m|Mud-Slap}}. Despite the furious attacks in its angered state, Lycanroc was defeated after Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to send it flying before finishing it off with {{m|Crunch}}. Afterwards, at [[Acerola]]'s library, Lycanroc sulked over its defeat. It was cheered up after Ash asked Acerola to help him find a place where he could train for a rematch with Nanu.

In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Acerola took Ash to see {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}} at the [[Ruins of Abundance]] so it could help him train. After some time, the duo managed to meet with Tapu Bulu and convince it to help them. At one point during their stay, it began raining, so Tapu Bulu decided to knock Lycanroc into a nearby pond, dirtying its fur and making it go berserk. By reminding Lycanroc of its time as a Rockruff and the bond they share, Ash finally managed to calm Lycanroc down. Impressed by this act, Tapu Bulu decided to battle Lycanroc. Though Tapu Bulu proved to be a powerful opponent, Lycanroc learned {{m|Stone Edge}} during the battle, after which Tapu Bulu called the battle off.

In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Ash faced Nanu in a grand trial battle, but was only allowed to use Lycanroc against all three of Nanu's Pokémon. After managing to defeat Nanu's Krookodile and {{p|Sableye}}, it went up against Nanu's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}}. Throughout the battle, Nanu used his previous strategy of angering Lycanroc so that it would go into its red-eyed state. Ash, worried that Lycanroc could go berserk again, kept telling it to keep calm throughout the battle. Nanu, realizing the truth of the situation, decided to anger Ash himself by mocking his skill as a Trainer. In order to calm its Trainer down, Lycanroc chose to tackle Ash, revealing that it was in complete control of itself the entire time. Realizing that he let his anger and frustration from Nanu's insults go to his head, Ash apologized to Lycanroc and continued the battle. After an exchange of Z-Moves with Persian as well as its newly learned {{m|Counter}}, Lycanroc won the battle, allowing Ash to win a [[Lycanium Z]].

In ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]'', while on the group's third [[Ultra Guardians]] mission, Ash decided to use Lycanroc's new Z-Move to weaken the {{an|Ultra Beasts}} they were facing, {{p|Blacephalon}} and {{p|Xurkitree}}, while they were distracted by the performance provided by the group's other Pokémon. After the successfully executed {{m|Splintered Stormshards}} had left the two Ultra Beasts momentarily vulnerable, {{an|Lana}} and Lillie were able to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} them and thus complete the mission.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', Lycanroc joined the rest of Alola in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|normal form}}.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc during his battle against Gladion and his own Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was able to withstand Splintered Stormshards before defeating Ash's Lycanroc with {{m|Devastating Drake}}.

In ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', Ash used Lycanroc as his final Pokémon against Gladion and his own Lycanroc during the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. Ash's Lycanroc's attempts to get close to Gladion's Lycanroc were repeatedly intercepted by Counter and Stone Edge. After powering itself up with {{m|Swords Dance}}, Gladion's Lycanroc got close enough to attack with {{m|Outrage}}, only to get confused and bite its left arm. Ash had his Lycanroc take this opportunity to attack, only for Gladion's Lycanroc to retaliate with Counter, revealing it bit itself to snap itself out of the confusion. Ash had his Lycanroc rush in with Accelerock, hoping to land one final blow. Gladion had his Lycanroc intercept with one more Counter, but just as it connected, Ash had his Lycanroc use Counter as well. This sent Gladion's Lycanroc flying into the wall and subsequently knocking it out, thus winning Ash the battle and the championship.

In ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'', Lycanroc was Ash's second Pokémon used during his exhibition battle against Professor Kukui, replacing {{AP|Torracat}} in the confrontation against [[Professor Kukui's Incineroar]] after Ash [[recall]]ed it. When Incineroar used {{m|Darkest Lariat}} to stop Lycanroc's Stone Edge, Ash had Lycanroc grab one of the shards of the broken Stone Edge with its mouth and use it to attack Incineroar. The plan worked, allowing Lycanroc to deal the first bit of [[damage]] to Incineroar in the battle. Kukui then chose to recall Incineroar and send out {{p|Braviary}} in its place, while Ash chose to stick with Lycanroc. Their battle properly commenced in the [[SM142|next episode]]. While Lycanroc was able to endure a {{m|Sky Drop}} and deal some damage to its opponent, the [[Pokémon category|Wolf Pokémon]] was eventually defeated by a super effective {{m|Superpower}}.

In [[SM145]], Ash used Lycanroc in a battle against Kiawe and his {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}. Following a collision between Splintered Stormshards and {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, Lycanroc emerged victorious.

In [[SM146]], following Ash's decision to travel the {{pkmn|world}}, he left Lycanroc, along with his other Alolan Pokémon, with Professor Kukui before heading back to [[Pallet Town]].

====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Ash Lycanroc Gladion Lycanroc.png|thumb|250px|With [[Gladion's Lycanroc]]]]
[[File:Ash Lycanroc red eyes.png|thumb|250px|left|Lycanroc in full control of its red-eyed state]]
Lycanroc is normally a playful, affectionate Pokémon that gets along well with both Ash and its previous caretaker, Professor Kukui. The first night Ash stayed with the Professor, Rockruff, Pikachu, and Ash were quickly able to befriend each other. As a Rockruff, like other members of its species, it likes to greet and show affection to others by rubbing up against them with the rocks on its neck, although it doesn't seem to be aware that it stings the recipient. Its affectionate personality was also shown in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', where, despite the fact that {{AP|Litten}} was angry toward it whilst eating and whilst relaxing at home, it continued to eat and smiled back at Litten respectively. Lycanroc appears to take its failures rather personally. As a Rockruff in ''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]'', after knocking out {{AP|Rowlet}} in a fit of anger, it immediately came to its senses and regretted what it had done, and, despite ultimately winning against [[Olivia]], was still visibly upset in [[SM037|the next episode]]. At the end of ''[[SM074|Tough Guy Trials!]]'', Lycanroc was seen sulking in the corner of [[Acerola]]'s house after losing its battle with [[Nanu]]'s {{p|Krookodile}}, prompting Ash to give it a pep talk.

Although Rockruff lived with Professor Kukui before being caught by Ash, it was actually a [[wild Pokémon]] that Professor Kukui was taking care of. When Ash revealed this to his classmates at the [[Pokémon School]], {{Rotom}} added that Rockruff readily bond with humans even if they are not captured by a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. After evolving, Lycanroc started taking great pride in its fur, as shown in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', and is shown to enjoy being groomed and taking baths despite being a {{type|Rock}}, as observed by Rotom. However, if angered enough, such as when its fur gets dirty, Lycanroc's eyes turned red, and it would fly into a rage, lashing out at whomever it thought was responsible. When this happened, Lycanroc became [[obedience|disobedient]] and ignored Ash's commands. This weakness caused problems later during Ash's battle with Gladion and {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}, and was later the cause of its defeat at the hands of Nanu and his Krookodile in ''Tough Guy Trials!''. In ''[[SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!]]'', Lycanroc was able to overcome this destructive habit with the help of Ash and the bond the two shared, remembering a memory it had when it played in the mud happily with Ash and Pikachu when it was still a Rockruff. After this, Lycanroc no longer goes berserk when its fur is dirtied, as seen in ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', where it got a bit of mud on its face and only reacted with disappointment. In ''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]'', Lycanroc was revealed to have gained full control of its red-eyed state, allowing it to use it as a boost of power.

Lycanroc has a strong sense of smell as a Rockruff, which has been used to help find {{AP|Rowlet}} and {{TP|Lana|Popplio}}, Ash's missing [[Electrium Z]] and [[DJ Leo]]'s {{p|Dugtrio}}. In the [[Poké Problem]] segment of ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', it is revealed that Ash and Pikachu had to rely on Lycanroc's nose to guide them back from [[Ten Carat Hill]] after {{an|Light trio|Nebby}} had fallen asleep. In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'' and ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Lycanroc is shown to spar with Litten on occasion, even when it is separated from its Trainer.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|rock||Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rockruff Tackle|1=Rockruff Bite|2=Rockruff Rock Throw|3=Lycanroc Rock Throw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Tackle as a Rockruff|1=Bite as a Rockruff|2=Rock Throw as a Rockruff|3=Rock Throw}}|image2=Ash Lycanroc {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Accelerock|1=Bite|2=Tackle|3=Stone Edge|4=Counter}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Accelerock|1=Bite|2=Tackle|3=Stone Edge|4=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|dark|Bite|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Throw|SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!}}
{{anmov|rock|Accelerock|SM042|Alola, Kanto!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|SM075|Some Kind of Laziness!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|SM077|Guiding an Awakening!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

=====Z-Moves used=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock 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 Rockruff Breakneck Blitz.png|150px]]
| {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}
| ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''
| {{m|Tackle}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Rockruff strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then charges at the target with a full-speed tackle.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Continental Crush.png|150px]]
| {{m|Continental Crush}}
| ''[[SM038|Mimikyu Unmasked!]]''
| {{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Accelerock}}, or {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then jumps into the air and summons multiple rocks from the ground, forming a huge boulder. It then hurls the boulder at the opponent. When the boulder hits the opponent, it explodes.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Lycanroc Splintered Stormshards.png|150px]]
| {{m|Splintered Stormshards}}
| ''[[SM078|Twirling with a Bang!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Lycanroc strikes a series of synchronized poses with its Trainer to build Z-Power. It then breaks the ground around it, causing shards of rocks to get thrown into the air and fly upwards. Lycanroc jumps up with the shards as they stop and then point towards the opponent before shooting towards them. Lycanroc lands on the ground behind the opponent as the shards strike them behind it.
|}

=====Moves improvised=====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{rock color}}; border: 3px solid #{{rock 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 Lycanroc Stone Edge shard.png|150px]]
| ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''
| {{m|Stone Edge}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: '''A variant of Stone Edge used by Ash's Lycanroc where it grabs a shard of Stone Edge shattered by an opponent in its mouth. It then uses the shard as a makeshift weapon by dashing past an opponent and slashing it with the shard's pointed edges.
|}

===In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Pokémon Professors Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lycanroc (far right) and Professor Kukui in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
[[Professor Kukui]] and his Midday Form Lycanroc briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]] as part of a team with [[Professor Oak|Professors Oak]] and {{prof|Sycamore}}.
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==In the games==
===In the core series===
[[Professor Kukui]] appears to own several Rockruff and Lycanroc in the games, and is seen using a Rockruff in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]] to help with the capture, [[Z-Move]], and [[Battle Royal]] tutorials. He also uses a Midday Form Lycanroc in his battles against the {{player}} at the {{al|Pokémon League}}, a Midnight Form Lycanroc as the Masked Royal, and both forms in the Battle Tree in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. Another Rockruff can be seen in [[Alola Route 1|Professor Kukui's Lab]].

{|
! colspan="3" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
|-
! Capture tutorial ({{rt|1|Alola}})
! Z-Move tutorial ({{rt|2|Alola}})
! Battle Royal tutorial ([[Battle Royal Dome]])
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=7
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Unknown
|level=19
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|held=Normalium Z
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Sand Attack|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Status
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=744
|pokemon=Rockruff
|ability=Vital Spirit
|level={{tt|19|Sun and Moon}}/{{tt|20|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
|type1=Rock
|gender=male
|move1=Rock Throw|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|-
! colspan="2" | [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]
! colspan="2" rowspan=2 | [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]] [[Battle Tree]]
|-
! {{al|Pokémon League}}
! [[Battle Royal Dome]] Master Rank
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=SM
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|gender=male
|level={{tt|57|Champion battle}}/{{tt|65|Title defense (SM)}}/{{tt|69|Title defense (USUM)}}
|type1=Rock
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Accelerock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Stealth Rock|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|gender=both
|form=-Midnight
|type1=Rock
|ability=Keen Eye
|ability2=Vital Spirit
|ability3=No Guard
|level=50
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Counter|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Snarl|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Special
|move4=Protect|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|gender=both
|type1=Rock
|ability=Keen Eye
|ability2=Sand Rush
|ability3=Steadfast
|level=50
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Thunder Fang|move2type=Electric|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Accelerock|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|ndex=745
|pokemon=Lycanroc
|gender=both
|form=-Midnight
|type1=Rock
|ability=Keen Eye
|ability2=Vital Spirit
|ability3=No Guard
|level=50
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Sucker Punch|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Fang|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Physical}}
|}

===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Ash's Lycanroc appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]], as the {{ga-ole|Promotional disks|Promotional disk}} [[Lycanroc (Alola League Champion Course)]].

====[[Pokémon Masters]]====
Professor Kukui's Lycanroc will appear in [[Pokémon Masters]].

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Kukui Rockruff Adventures.png|thumb|150px|As a Rockruff in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Kukui Lycanroc Adventures.png|thumb|left|150px|Lycanroc in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{p|Rockruff}} first appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]'', under the ownership of [[Professor Kukui]]. It was first used to battle {{adv|Sun}}'s {{adv|Dollar}} at the [[Iki Town]] festival tournament. Initially, Rockruff had the advantage over Dollar due to Sun lacking the motivation to battle. Once Sun was given the proper motivation, he and Dollar easily defeated Rockruff, forcing Kukui to switch for {{p|Munchlax}}. Sometime later, it evolved into a Midday Form Lycanroc, and was used to try and prevent a {{p|Celesteela}} and {{p|Guzzlord}} from reaching [[Hokulani Observatory]], only to be defeated.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|rock||Kukui Rockruff Rock Throw Adventures.png|Using Rock Throw as a Rockruff}}
{{anmov|Rock|Rock Throw|PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six}}
{{anmov/f|rock}}

==In the TCG==
Rockruff is featured in the TCG as of one Ash's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards featuring Rockruff.
{{cardlist/header|Rockruff|Fighting|char=yes}}
{{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/footer|Fighting}}

==Trivia==

* Lycanroc's [[gender]] was hinted at in the Japanese version of ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''. In the [[narrator]]'s translation, it refers to itself as おいら ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|oira}}'', a pronoun typically used by males with a rural background.
* Upon defeating Olivia's and Gladion's, Ash's Lycanroc has defeated both of its latter forms of evolution.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}

==References==
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Manalo Conference

2020-01-08T03:35:40Z

Lucas2003: /* Trivia */

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), referred to by fans as the '''Manalo Conference''' (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in [[SM144]], bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].

====First round====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random Island Kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly-crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
{{-}}

==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[Villainous teams|villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 17 episodes (12 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a reference to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.

{{league}} 
{{anime competitions|alola}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
[[Category:Alola competitions]]

[[de:Alola-Liga]]
[[es:Liga de Alola]]
[[ja:アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会]]
[[zh:玛纳罗大会]]

Manalo Conference

2020-01-08T03:34:57Z

Lucas2003:

[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), referred to by fans as the '''Manalo Conference''' (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]'' and concluded in [[SM144]], bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].

====First round====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random Island Kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly-crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
{{-}}

==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Tupp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Zipp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Rapp]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mad Magmar]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mr. Electric]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Pikala]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Hiroki]]
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | [[SM129|Top 151]]
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[Villainous teams|villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 16 episodes (11 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a reference to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.

{{league}} 
{{anime competitions|alola}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Pokémon League Conferences]]
[[Category:Alola competitions]]

[[de:Alola-Liga]]
[[es:Liga de Alola]]
[[ja:アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会]]
[[zh:玛纳罗大会]]

SM001

2020-01-08T03:32:01Z

Lucas2003:

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nexttitle=The Guardian's Challenge! |
series=Sun & Moon series |
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title_en=Alola to New Adventure! |
title_ja=アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！ |
title_ja_trans=Alola! The Starting Island, the Starter Pokémon!! |
broadcast_jp=November 17, 2016 |
broadcast_us=December 5, 2016{{tt|*|Special preview}} February 11, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD app/site}} March 17, 2017{{tt|*|Original order}} May 12, 2017{{tt|*|Sequence}} |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Sun]] |
ja_op=[[Alola!!|アローラ!!]] |
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scenario=松井亜弥 |
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storyboard=冨安大貴 |
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directorn=2 |
director=高橋知也 |
director2=牧野吉高 |
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art=安田周平 |
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art3=松田真路 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=SM001-SM010|
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|sm|001}}
* {{BMGf|219709|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|219847|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|219931|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}

'''Alola to New Adventure!''' (Japanese: '''アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！''' ''Alola! The Starting Island, the Starter Pokémon!!'') is the first episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 940th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 17, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[SM002]], and in the United Kingdom as a sneak peek preview of the full series on November 20, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside ''The Guardian's Challenge!''. It aired in the United States as a sneak peek preview of the full series on December 5, 2016 as part of a marathon with ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''The Guardian's Challenge!''. The final version of the episode was broadcast in the United States on March 17, 2017, and was later broadcast in sequence on May 12, 2017.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It’s a beautiful day on Melemele Island in the Alola region. Ash and his mom are on vacation there, along with Pikachu and Mimey, and having a great time!

Our hero is thrilled to meet so many new Pokémon, and his exploration leads him to Professor Oak’s cousin Samson, the principal of the Pokémon School. It’s a beautiful, sprawling campus where students work with Pokémon and learn alongside them! As Ash learns more about Alola region tradition from new friends Mallow and Professor Kukui, his interest grows. When vacation is over and his mom heads home, he decides to stay behind and become a Pokémon School student himself!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are in the middle of enjoying their vacation in the [[Alola]] [[region]], riding on a {{p|Sharpedo}} and seeing many {{pkmn2|wild}} {{type|Water}} Pokémon underwater. After running out of air, they both resurface but are immediately faced by a wild {{p|Bruxish}}, which surprises Ash and causes him to fall back into the water. Ash makes it back to the surface and starts laughing along with {{an|Lana|a girl}} and her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} who were both amused b the scene. Ash is asked by a woman in charge of the [[Poké Ride|Pokémon Jet Ski]] if he enjoyed it, and she is relieved when he tells her it was fun and thanks the Sharpedo. On the beach, a {{AP|Litten}} is relaxing on the sand, washing itself, only to notice Ash and Pikachu racing in its direction. Failing to see the Litten, Ash steps on Litten's tail, prompting it to hit him with {{m|Ember}} before leaving.

At the hotel, {{Delia}} is relaxing with [[Mimey]], drinking some Pinap Juice. Ash returns to them and tells Delia everything he and Pikachu did, which makes Delia happy to know they had fun. She says they have Mimey to thank for winning them their Alola vacation. Ash remembers them winning, leaving his Pokémon with {{an|Professor Oak}}, and flying to the Alola region. Delia tells them that they should get going, which confuses Ash until she reminds him that Professor Oak asked them to deliver an {{pkmn|Egg}} to his cousin in Alola.

Ash and Delia take a Pokémon Taxi and learn about Ride Pokémon from the driver. Ash remembers the Sharpedo he used earlier and figures out it was a Water Ride Pokémon. Ash then asks Delia where they are taking the egg, to which Delia tells him they're taking it to a place called the [[Pokémon School]]. Mimey then notices some {{Berries}}, informing Delia and they all stop off to take a look. Delia and Mimey are occupied with the berries, so Ash decides to look around and finds a {{p|Grubbin|Pokémon}} with its head sticking out from a hole. Ash crouches down, wondering what its name is, but it gets angry and pinches Ash's nose. After shaking it off, Ash and Pikachu, wanting to catch the Pokémon, give chase as it escapes underground through the town. Delia turns to show Ash the Berries, but notices he has disappeared.

Still chasing after the Pokémon, another {{p|Tapu Koko|strange Pokémon}} darts from tree to tree behind them. After chasing the Pokémon deep into the forest, Ash and Pikachu finally reach the hole in the ground, but find that it is empty. Suddenly, a [[Sitrus Berry]] falls from the sky. Looking up to the sky, Ash wonders where they are and where they were supposed to take the Pokémon egg. The mysterious Pokémon throws another berry down, but it hits something in the bushes. Ash and Pikachu look around the forest and suddenly hear a noise. They continue hearing the noise until they see {{p|Bewear|the Pokémon responsible for the noise}} emerge from the bushes and see it waving at them. It is large and friendly and Ash starts to wave back, calling it cute and approaching it, but his opinion changes immediately once he sees it effortlessly smashing down various tall trees in joy. As the Pokémon then approaches them for a hug, Ash and Pikachu rush off in the opposite direction, but it begins to chase after them, coming close to catching them until it is distracted by the mysterious Pokémon from earlier. Ash and Pikachu, after escaping the rampaging Pokémon, spot a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} in the air and decide to follow it. Emerging from the forest, Ash and Pikachu arrive at an area with a huge building. Ash spots a {{an|Lillie|girl}} next to some new Pokémon, so he jumps over the fence and heads towards them, but the girl warns Ash to look out as, unknowingly to Ash, various {{p|Tauros}} being ridden by Trainers head straight for him, but before he can get out of the way, they all crash into him. {{an|Mallow|One Trainer}} orders her Tauros to stop, but it is too late as Ash has been trampled by the Tauros. The girl rushes over to Ash to ask how he is, to which Ash tells her that he is used to Tauros as he has caught {{AP|some|Tauros}} before. As one of the Tauros approaches Ash and the girl, only for the latter to back off in fear. It is revealed by a boy that Lillie is scared of Pokémon and can't touch them. After recognizing the girl who was fishing earlier, Ash is informed that he is at the Pokémon School and is shown around.

As Ash and Mallow are looking around the school, Ash is brought to the principal's office, being mistaken as a new student, but as Ash tries to clear things up, he sees his mother and meets the school's principal, [[Samson Oak]], Professor Oak's cousin. The meeting leaves Ash stunned as he learns of Samson's habit of making jokes using Pokémon names. Inside the office, Ash clears things up with Mallow as Samson calls Professor Oak to tell him he has received the egg safely, to which he thanks Delia. Mallow asks Samson if she can show Ash around the campus and shows Ash to the classroom first. Ash is introduced to the class teacher, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, who welcomes them happily. Ash then hears a roar from outside as he sees a group of strange people gathering.

{{an|Kiawe|A boy}} and his Charizard is approached by a group of people. Ash learns that they're part of a group known as [[Team Skull]], who bully people into battling them. [[Tupp]] makes a deal that the boy can leave if he wins their battle, but if he loses, they will get his Charizard and send out their Pokémon, {{DL|Zipp|Yungoos}}, {{DL|Tupper|Salandit}}, and {{DL|Rapp|Zubat}} to begin their battle, ordering him to tell Charizard to fight. Just then, Ash steps in to confront the group, telling them how unfair the battle is and joins the battle himself, introducing himself to the boy, who introduces himself as Kiawe, but tells Ash he doesn't need any help. As Ash sends in Pikachu, Kiawe sends out his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and reveals that it is a Fire and Dragon type, and also a trusted friend of his. The members of Team Skull command their Pokémon to use {{m|Venoshock}}, {{m|Bite}}, and {{m|Leech Life}} respectively, but Pikachu successfully dodges the Venoshock with {{m|Quick Attack}}, as Kiawe comments on Pikachu's speed. The Yungoos and Zubat bite down on Turtonator's shell, them to be attacked by Turtonator's {{m|Shell Trap}}. [[Tupp]]'s Salandit is ordered to use {{m|Flame Burst}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to dodge and use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which connects with the three Salandit, which impresses the students, as well as the mysterious Pokémon watching from a tree. Kiawe tells Ash to leave the rest to him as he powers up his Turtonator using a crystal on his wrist, which allows his Turtonator to use a move known as {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which is strong enough to defeat the villain's Pokémon at once, causing them to retreat. Ash asks Kiawe what he just did, but Professor Kukui steps in to explain that they're known as [[Z-Move]]s, which are moves passed down in Alola after completing the [[island challenge]] on the four islands of Alola. Ash gets excited by all the things he has just learned, but suddenly sees a flying Pokémon, and once describing it to the group, they identify the Pokémon as {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[guardian deities|guardian]] of [[Melemele Island]].

Later that night, Ash, Delia, Pikachu, and Mimey are enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Delia comments on the food, but Ash is thinking about everything that had happened earlier, which is noticed by Delia as she asks him if there was anything that happened to distract him. Ash then hears a noise echoing and recognizes the Pokémon in a tree, leaving the restaurant and immediately chasing after it. Searching around, he encounters it again, following and meeting it at a viewing point where he remembers it as Tapu Koko receives an object that he recognizes as what Kiawe was wearing. After approval from Tapu Koko, Ash puts the object on his wrist before watching Tapu Koko fly off away from him. Ash then stares at the [[Z-Ring]].

The next day, Ash is at Professor Kukui's house talking to Delia, who is back in [[Pallet Town]], over the video phone. Ash then remembers that he starts his first day of Pokémon School today and hurries off after saying goodbye to Delia. As Ash races up the road with Pikachu, the two of them look out to the ocean before they both have a race to the Pokémon School campus.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}}, {{Delia}}, and [[Mimey]] are revealed to have traveled to the [[Alola]] [[region]].
* Ash encounters a roaming {{AP|Litten}} for the first time.
* Ash is revealed to have left all of his [[party]] Pokémon except {{AP|Pikachu}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* {{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to have tasked Ash with delivering an {{pkmn|Egg}} to his Alolan cousin, [[Samson Oak]].
* Ash learns about [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].
* Ash meets {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, Samson Oak, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} for the first time.
* Mallow meets Delia for the first time
* Ash delivers the Egg to Samson Oak.
* Ash encounters [[Team Skull]] for the first time.
* Ash learns about [[Z-Move]]s and the [[island challenge]].
* Ash encounters the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of [[Melemele Island]], {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, for the first time.
* Ash receives a [[Z-Ring]] equipped with an [[Electrium Z]] from Tapu Koko.
* Delia and Mimey both return to [[Pallet Town]], while Ash stays in Alola to study at the [[Pokémon School]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Team Skull]]
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Zipp]]
** [[Rapp]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* [[Kiawe's Charizard]]
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Salandit}}
* {{p|Yungoos}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}
* {{p|Bruxish}}
* {{p|Grubbin}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM001.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM001.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Grubbin}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}}; debut)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}; debut)
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}; debut)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}}; debut)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Yungoos}} ([[Zipp]]'s; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Machamp}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Machoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainer's; ×4)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Mankey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Abra}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's; ×6; one in flashback)
* {{p|Exeggcute}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Corsola}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Happiny}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Krokorok}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Riolu}} (Trainer's; ×2; one in flashback)
* {{p|Pancham}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Parasect}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Paras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's; ×2; one in flashback)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Boldore}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Golem}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}}; debut)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Tauros}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; multiple)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (×3)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Chinchou}} (×3)
* {{p|Finneon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Shellder}} (×3)
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Lumineon}} (×2)
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Milotic}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} (debut)
* {{p|Bruxish}} (debut)
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Carvanha}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; debut)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (debut)
* {{p|Surskit}} (×2)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Aurorus}} (fossil)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (fossil)
* {{p|Rampardos}} (fossil)

==Trivia==
* Starting with this episode, viewers can see an introduction of the main characters and a short overview of the series plot {{DL|Data broadcasting|Plot overview and introduction of the characters|using their remote}} on [[TV Tokyo]].
* This is the season premiere of [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]].
* [[Alola!!]] replaced {{so|XY&Z}} as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]], while [[Pose]] replaced [[Meowth's Ballad]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This episode marks the first time where:
** The [[Team Rocket trio]] is absent in the first episode of a [[region]] since their [[EP002|debut]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** The region's [[Villainous teams|villainous team]] debuts in the first episode of a new series.
** Ash has traveled to the new region prior to the start of a new series.
** {{m|Leech Life}} is used in the anime, even though the move has existed since [[Generation I]].
* This episode marks a distinct change in the appearance of the series. In this case, characters and settings are now being rendered in a softer and more hand-drawn style to allow for more fluid animation.
** Characters are now rendered with longer faces with hair not being as pointed as before, smaller irises (changes that are applied to {{Ash}}, {{Delia}}, and {{an|Professor Oak}}) and no longer have fingernails. Pokémon are now depicted as having fur.
** Also, this show goes back to the frame rate of 24 frames per second, for the first time since the end of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Paras}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]'', 452 episodes ago.
** {{p|Golduck}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', 436 episodes ago.
** {{p|Parasect}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', 418 episodes ago.
** {{p|Carvanha}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', 385 episodes ago.
** {{p|Exeggcute}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', 383 episodes ago.
** {{p|Mankey}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', 314 episodes ago.
** {{p|Lumineon}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', 300 episodes ago.
** {{p|Happiny}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', 284 episodes ago.
*** This also marks the first appearance of a Happiny other than the one that [[Brock's Happiny|belonged to]] {{an|Brock}}.
** {{p|Krokorok}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'', 191 episodes ago.
** {{p|Milotic}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', 190 episodes ago.
** {{p|Golem}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', 187 episodes ago.
** {{p|Sandslash}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', 180 episodes ago.
** {{p|Primeape}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', 167 episodes ago.
** {{p|Petilil}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', 149 episodes ago.
** {{p|Growlithe}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'', 145 episodes ago.
** {{p|Whimsicott}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]'', 143 episodes ago.
** {{p|Slowpoke}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', 142 episodes ago.
** {{p|Boldore}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 141 episodes ago.
* Though it is an indirect appearance, the {{p|Rampardos}} fossil marks the first appearance of a member of its species in the anime since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', over six years previously.
* This episode marks the first mention of {{p|Porygon}} in the anime since its infamous debut in [[EP038]] (excluding the dub-exclusive [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment from ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'').
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM002|next episode]].
* The green T-shirt Ash wears in the flashback of Mimey winning a trip to the Alola region has a print design of a [[:File:MS Aquatic I.png|stock menu/overworld sprite of a Water-type Pokémon]] from the [[Generation I]] games. He wears it again in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
* After getting trampled by a herd of Tauros, Ash references his {{AP|30 Tauros|Tauros}}.
* This is the only time when [[Tupp]] and [[Rapp]] have used more than one {{p|Salandit}} and {{p|Zubat}}, respectively, and also the only time when [[Zipp]] has used his {{p|Yungoos}}.
* This is [[Kayzie Rogers]]'s final episode before her retirement voicing Mimey.
* Ash reads the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] in the dub.
* This is the first episode to feature music from ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.

===Airing trivia===
* This and [[SM002|the following episode]] are the last episodes to air before the release of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special, viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM001 SM002.png|three-characters keyword quiz]], in which ten viewers could win a Nintendo New 3DS XL Pokémon Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition and copies of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. The first character was Z.
* This episode aired as a sneak peek on November 18, 2016, in {{pmin|France}}; November 19, 2016, in {{pmin|Italy}}; November 20, 2016, in {{pmin|Germany}} and {{pmin|Belgium}}; November 26, 2016, in {{pmin|Spain}}; November 27, 2016, in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}; December 5, 2016, in {{pmin|the United States}}; and December 31, 2016, in {{pmin|Canada}} alongside ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.
** Its airdate in France was only one day after its premiere in Japan.
** For these airings, as the [[Under The Alolan Sun|opening theme sequence]] hadn't been completed, a placeholder opening was used, in which the show's title simply flew into view on a black background as the title card background music played. In the ending credits, the anime arrangement of [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|The Festival in Iki Town]] was used and played on a black background.
* This was the first episode to air in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}}.
** This was also the first episode since ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' not to air on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}}.
* When the Watch Disney XD site and Disney XD app were updated to include episodes from [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] on February 11, 2017, the final version of this and the following episode were made available, replacing the special preview previously available through the service.

===Errors===

* When Ash learns about Z-Moves and the island challenge, for a split second Pikachu is missing the red circles on his cheeks.
* When Ash goes helping Kiawe fight Team Skull, both his Japanese line {{tt|「まって！」|”Matte!”}} ("Wait!") and the dubbed line play simultaneously in the English and Italian dubs.
* The flashback to when Mimey won the ticket to Alola was not dubbed in the Russian dub, but was rather left in English.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}'s name when {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} is about to use the move is edited out in the dub.
* In the official debut of this episode's dub, a large portion of the original music is replaced with dub music. However, this was not the case in the preview airing, in which the episode used all of the original music.
* All of Pikachu's lines were re-dubbed.

==In other languages==
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epcode=SM001 |
altepcode=EP940 |
colorscheme=Alola |
title_en=ALola to New Adventure! |
title_ja=アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！ |
title_ja_trans=Alola! The Starting Island, the Starter Pokémon!! |
broadcast_jp=November 17, 2016 |
broadcast_us=December 5, 2016{{tt|*|Special preview}} February 11, 2017{{tt|*|Disney XD app/site}} March 17, 2017{{tt|*|Original order}} May 12, 2017{{tt|*|Sequence}} |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Sun]] |
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ja_ed=[[Pose|ポーズ]] |
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scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=2 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
storyboard2=樋口香里 |
directorn=2 |
director=高橋知也 |
director2=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=安田周平 |
art2=村田理 |
art3=松田真路 |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|sm|001}}
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'''Alola to New Adventure!''' (Japanese: '''アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！''' ''Alola! The Starting Island, the Starter Pokémon!!'') is the first episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 940th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 17, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside [[SM002]], and in the United Kingdom as a sneak peek preview of the full series on November 20, 2016 as a one-hour special alongside ''The Guardian's Challenge!''. It aired in the United States as a sneak peek preview of the full series on December 5, 2016 as part of a marathon with ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''The Guardian's Challenge!''. The final version of the episode was broadcast in the United States on March 17, 2017, and was later broadcast in sequence on May 12, 2017.
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==Blurb==

It’s a beautiful day on Melemele Island in the Alola region. Ash and his mom are on vacation there, along with Pikachu and Mimey, and having a great time!

Our hero is thrilled to meet so many new Pokémon, and his exploration leads him to Professor Oak’s cousin Samson, the principal of the Pokémon School. It’s a beautiful, sprawling campus where students work with Pokémon and learn alongside them! As Ash learns more about Alola region tradition from new friends Mallow and Professor Kukui, his interest grows. When vacation is over and his mom heads home, he decides to stay behind and become a Pokémon School student himself!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are in the middle of enjoying their vacation in the [[Alola]] [[region]], riding on a {{p|Sharpedo}} and seeing many {{pkmn2|wild}} {{type|Water}} Pokémon underwater. After running out of air, they both resurface but are immediately faced by a wild {{p|Bruxish}}, which surprises Ash and causes him to fall back into the water. Ash makes it back to the surface and starts laughing along with {{an|Lana|a girl}} and her {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} who were both amused b the scene. Ash is asked by a woman in charge of the [[Poké Ride|Pokémon Jet Ski]] if he enjoyed it, and she is relieved when he tells her it was fun and thanks the Sharpedo. On the beach, a {{AP|Litten}} is relaxing on the sand, washing itself, only to notice Ash and Pikachu racing in its direction. Failing to see the Litten, Ash steps on Litten's tail, prompting it to hit him with {{m|Ember}} before leaving.

At the hotel, {{Delia}} is relaxing with [[Mimey]], drinking some Pinap Juice. Ash returns to them and tells Delia everything he and Pikachu did, which makes Delia happy to know they had fun. She says they have Mimey to thank for winning them their Alola vacation. Ash remembers them winning, leaving his Pokémon with {{an|Professor Oak}}, and flying to the Alola region. Delia tells them that they should get going, which confuses Ash until she reminds him that Professor Oak asked them to deliver an {{pkmn|Egg}} to his cousin in Alola.

Ash and Delia take a Pokémon Taxi and learn about Ride Pokémon from the driver. Ash remembers the Sharpedo he used earlier and figures out it was a Water Ride Pokémon. Ash then asks Delia where they are taking the egg, to which Delia tells him they're taking it to a place called the [[Pokémon School]]. Mimey then notices some {{Berries}}, informing Delia and they all stop off to take a look. Delia and Mimey are occupied with the berries, so Ash decides to look around and finds a {{p|Grubbin|Pokémon}} with its head sticking out from a hole. Ash crouches down, wondering what its name is, but it gets angry and pinches Ash's nose. After shaking it off, Ash and Pikachu, wanting to catch the Pokémon, give chase as it escapes underground through the town. Delia turns to show Ash the Berries, but notices he has disappeared.

Still chasing after the Pokémon, another {{p|Tapu Koko|strange Pokémon}} darts from tree to tree behind them. After chasing the Pokémon deep into the forest, Ash and Pikachu finally reach the hole in the ground, but find that it is empty. Suddenly, a [[Sitrus Berry]] falls from the sky. Looking up to the sky, Ash wonders where they are and where they were supposed to take the Pokémon egg. The mysterious Pokémon throws another berry down, but it hits something in the bushes. Ash and Pikachu look around the forest and suddenly hear a noise. They continue hearing the noise until they see {{p|Bewear|the Pokémon responsible for the noise}} emerge from the bushes and see it waving at them. It is large and friendly and Ash starts to wave back, calling it cute and approaching it, but his opinion changes immediately once he sees it effortlessly smashing down various tall trees in joy. As the Pokémon then approaches them for a hug, Ash and Pikachu rush off in the opposite direction, but it begins to chase after them, coming close to catching them until it is distracted by the mysterious Pokémon from earlier. Ash and Pikachu, after escaping the rampaging Pokémon, spot a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}} in the air and decide to follow it. Emerging from the forest, Ash and Pikachu arrive at an area with a huge building. Ash spots a {{an|Lillie|girl}} next to some new Pokémon, so he jumps over the fence and heads towards them, but the girl warns Ash to look out as, unknowingly to Ash, various {{p|Tauros}} being ridden by Trainers head straight for him, but before he can get out of the way, they all crash into him. {{an|Mallow|One Trainer}} orders her Tauros to stop, but it is too late as Ash has been trampled by the Tauros. The girl rushes over to Ash to ask how he is, to which Ash tells her that he is used to Tauros as he has caught {{AP|some|Tauros}} before. As one of the Tauros approaches Ash and the girl, only for the latter to back off in fear. It is revealed by a boy that Lillie is scared of Pokémon and can't touch them. After recognizing the girl who was fishing earlier, Ash is informed that he is at the Pokémon School and is shown around.

As Ash and Mallow are looking around the school, Ash is brought to the principal's office, being mistaken as a new student, but as Ash tries to clear things up, he sees his mother and meets the school's principal, [[Samson Oak]], Professor Oak's cousin. The meeting leaves Ash stunned as he learns of Samson's habit of making jokes using Pokémon names. Inside the office, Ash clears things up with Mallow as Samson calls Professor Oak to tell him he has received the egg safely, to which he thanks Delia. Mallow asks Samson if she can show Ash around the campus and shows Ash to the classroom first. Ash is introduced to the class teacher, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, who welcomes them happily. Ash then hears a roar from outside as he sees a group of strange people gathering.

{{an|Kiawe|A boy}} and his Charizard is approached by a group of people. Ash learns that they're part of a group known as [[Team Skull]], who bully people into battling them. [[Tupp]] makes a deal that the boy can leave if he wins their battle, but if he loses, they will get his Charizard and send out their Pokémon, {{DL|Zipp|Yungoos}}, {{DL|Tupper|Salandit}}, and {{DL|Rapp|Zubat}} to begin their battle, ordering him to tell Charizard to fight. Just then, Ash steps in to confront the group, telling them how unfair the battle is and joins the battle himself, introducing himself to the boy, who introduces himself as Kiawe, but tells Ash he doesn't need any help. As Ash sends in Pikachu, Kiawe sends out his {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}, and reveals that it is a Fire and Dragon type, and also a trusted friend of his. The members of Team Skull command their Pokémon to use {{m|Venoshock}}, {{m|Bite}}, and {{m|Leech Life}} respectively, but Pikachu successfully dodges the Venoshock with {{m|Quick Attack}}, as Kiawe comments on Pikachu's speed. The Yungoos and Zubat bite down on Turtonator's shell, them to be attacked by Turtonator's {{m|Shell Trap}}. [[Tupp]]'s Salandit is ordered to use {{m|Flame Burst}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to dodge and use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which connects with the three Salandit, which impresses the students, as well as the mysterious Pokémon watching from a tree. Kiawe tells Ash to leave the rest to him as he powers up his Turtonator using a crystal on his wrist, which allows his Turtonator to use a move known as {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}, which is strong enough to defeat the villain's Pokémon at once, causing them to retreat. Ash asks Kiawe what he just did, but Professor Kukui steps in to explain that they're known as [[Z-Move]]s, which are moves passed down in Alola after completing the [[island challenge]] on the four islands of Alola. Ash gets excited by all the things he has just learned, but suddenly sees a flying Pokémon, and once describing it to the group, they identify the Pokémon as {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, the [[guardian deities|guardian]] of [[Melemele Island]].

Later that night, Ash, Delia, Pikachu, and Mimey are enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Delia comments on the food, but Ash is thinking about everything that had happened earlier, which is noticed by Delia as she asks him if there was anything that happened to distract him. Ash then hears a noise echoing and recognizes the Pokémon in a tree, leaving the restaurant and immediately chasing after it. Searching around, he encounters it again, following and meeting it at a viewing point where he remembers it as Tapu Koko receives an object that he recognizes as what Kiawe was wearing. After approval from Tapu Koko, Ash puts the object on his wrist before watching Tapu Koko fly off away from him. Ash then stares at the [[Z-Ring]].

The next day, Ash is at Professor Kukui's house talking to Delia, who is back in [[Pallet Town]], over the video phone. Ash then remembers that he starts his first day of Pokémon School today and hurries off after saying goodbye to Delia. As Ash races up the road with Pikachu, the two of them look out to the ocean before they both have a race to the Pokémon School campus.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}}, {{Delia}}, and [[Mimey]] are revealed to have traveled to the [[Alola]] [[region]].
* Ash encounters a roaming {{AP|Litten}} for the first time.
* Ash is revealed to have left all of his [[party]] Pokémon except {{AP|Pikachu}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* {{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to have tasked Ash with delivering an {{pkmn|Egg}} to his Alolan cousin, [[Samson Oak]].
* Ash learns about [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]].
* Ash meets {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, Samson Oak, and {{an|Professor Kukui}} for the first time.
* Mallow meets Delia for the first time
* Ash delivers the Egg to Samson Oak.
* Ash encounters [[Team Skull]] for the first time.
* Ash learns about [[Z-Move]]s and the [[island challenge]].
* Ash encounters the [[Guardian deities|guardian deity]] of [[Melemele Island]], {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}, for the first time.
* Ash receives a [[Z-Ring]] equipped with an [[Electrium Z]] from Tapu Koko.
* Delia and Mimey both return to [[Pallet Town]], while Ash stays in Alola to study at the [[Pokémon School]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Team Skull]]
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Zipp]]
** [[Rapp]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* [[Kiawe's Charizard]]
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}})
* {{p|Salandit}}
* {{p|Yungoos}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}}
* {{p|Bruxish}}
* {{p|Grubbin}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM001.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s
** [[Tupp]]
** [[Rapp]]
** [[Zipp]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM001.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Grubbin}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pikachu}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}}; debut)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}; debut)
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}}; debut)
* {{p|Bounsweet}} ({{OP|Mallow|Bounsweet}}; debut)
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Zubat}} ([[Rapp]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Salandit}} ([[Tupp]]'s; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Yungoos}} ([[Zipp]]'s; ×3; debut)
* {{p|Machamp}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Machoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Drifloon}} (Trainer's; ×4)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Mankey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Abra}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Growlithe}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Sableye}} (Trainer's; ×6; one in flashback)
* {{p|Exeggcute}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Corsola}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Happiny}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Herdier}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Smeargle}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Makuhita}} (Trainer's; ×3)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Krokorok}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Elekid}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Emolga}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Riolu}} (Trainer's; ×2; one in flashback)
* {{p|Pancham}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Parasect}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Paras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (Trainer's; ×2; one in flashback)
* {{p|Sandile}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Boldore}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Golem}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Litten}} ({{AP|anime|Litten}}; debut)
* {{p|Tapu Koko}} ({{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Tauros}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]]; multiple)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (×3)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Chinchou}} (×3)
* {{p|Finneon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Shellder}} (×3)
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Lumineon}} (×2)
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Milotic}}
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} (debut)
* {{p|Bruxish}} (debut)
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Carvanha}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{rf|Alolan|Form}}; debut)
* {{p|Grubbin}} (debut)
* {{p|Surskit}} (×2)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Aurorus}} (fossil)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (fossil)
* {{p|Rampardos}} (fossil)

==Trivia==
* Starting with this episode, viewers can see an introduction of the main characters and a short overview of the series plot {{DL|Data broadcasting|Plot overview and introduction of the characters|using their remote}} on [[TV Tokyo]].
* This is the season premiere of [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]].
* [[Alola!!]] replaced {{so|XY&Z}} as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]], while [[Pose]] replaced [[Meowth's Ballad]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* This episode marks the first time where:
** The [[Team Rocket trio]] is absent in the first episode of a [[region]] since their [[EP002|debut]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** The region's [[Villainous teams|villainous team]] debuts in the first episode of a new series.
** Ash has traveled to the new region prior to the start of a new series.
** {{m|Leech Life}} is used in the anime, even though the move has existed since [[Generation I]].
* This episode marks a distinct change in the appearance of the series. In this case, characters and settings are now being rendered in a softer and more hand-drawn style to allow for more fluid animation.
** Characters are now rendered with longer faces with hair not being as pointed as before, smaller irises (changes that are applied to {{Ash}}, {{Delia}}, and {{an|Professor Oak}}) and no longer have fingernails. Pokémon are now depicted as having fur.
** Also, this show goes back to the frame rate of 24 frames per second, for the first time since the end of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Paras}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!]]'', 452 episodes ago.
** {{p|Golduck}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', 436 episodes ago.
** {{p|Parasect}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', 418 episodes ago.
** {{p|Carvanha}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'', 385 episodes ago.
** {{p|Exeggcute}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', 383 episodes ago.
** {{p|Mankey}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'', 314 episodes ago.
** {{p|Lumineon}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', 300 episodes ago.
** {{p|Happiny}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'', 284 episodes ago.
*** This also marks the first appearance of a Happiny other than the one that [[Brock's Happiny|belonged to]] {{an|Brock}}.
** {{p|Krokorok}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'', 191 episodes ago.
** {{p|Milotic}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]'', 190 episodes ago.
** {{p|Golem}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', 187 episodes ago.
** {{p|Sandslash}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', 180 episodes ago.
** {{p|Primeape}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', 167 episodes ago.
** {{p|Petilil}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'', 149 episodes ago.
** {{p|Growlithe}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW138|Go, Go Gogoat!]]'', 145 episodes ago.
** {{p|Whimsicott}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW140|Survival of the Striaton Gym!]]'', 143 episodes ago.
** {{p|Slowpoke}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', 142 episodes ago.
** {{p|Boldore}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', 141 episodes ago.
* Though it is an indirect appearance, the {{p|Rampardos}} fossil marks the first appearance of a member of its species in the anime since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', over six years previously.
* This episode marks the first mention of {{p|Porygon}} in the anime since its infamous debut in [[EP038]] (excluding the dub-exclusive [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment from ''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'').
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Kiawe}}, and [[Ash's Pikachu]] narrate the preview for the [[SM002|next episode]].
* The green T-shirt Ash wears in the flashback of Mimey winning a trip to the Alola region has a print design of a [[:File:MS Aquatic I.png|stock menu/overworld sprite of a Water-type Pokémon]] from the [[Generation I]] games. He wears it again in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
* After getting trampled by a herd of Tauros, Ash references his {{AP|30 Tauros|Tauros}}.
* This is the only time when [[Tupp]] and [[Rapp]] have used more than one {{p|Salandit}} and {{p|Zubat}}, respectively, and also the only time when [[Zipp]] has used his {{p|Yungoos}}.
* This is [[Kayzie Rogers]]'s final episode before her retirement voicing Mimey.
* Ash reads the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] in the dub.
* This is the first episode to feature music from ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''.

===Airing trivia===
* This and [[SM002|the following episode]] are the last episodes to air before the release of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
* During the first airing on TV Tokyo as one-hour special, viewers could take part in a [[Media:Keyword quiz SM001 SM002.png|three-characters keyword quiz]], in which ten viewers could win a Nintendo New 3DS XL Pokémon Solgaleo Lunala Black Edition and copies of [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]. The first character was Z.
* This episode aired as a sneak peek on November 18, 2016, in {{pmin|France}}; November 19, 2016, in {{pmin|Italy}}; November 20, 2016, in {{pmin|Germany}} and {{pmin|Belgium}}; November 26, 2016, in {{pmin|Spain}}; November 27, 2016, in {{pmin|the Netherlands}}; December 5, 2016, in {{pmin|the United States}}; and December 31, 2016, in {{pmin|Canada}} alongside ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' and ''[[SM002|The Guardian's Challenge!]]''.
** Its airdate in France was only one day after its premiere in Japan.
** For these airings, as the [[Under The Alolan Sun|opening theme sequence]] hadn't been completed, a placeholder opening was used, in which the show's title simply flew into view on a black background as the title card background music played. In the ending credits, the anime arrangement of [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|The Festival in Iki Town]] was used and played on a black background.
* This was the first episode to air in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Disney XD}}.
** This was also the first episode since ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' not to air on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}}.
* When the Watch Disney XD site and Disney XD app were updated to include episodes from [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] on February 11, 2017, the final version of this and the following episode were made available, replacing the special preview previously available through the service.

===Errors===

* When Ash learns about Z-Moves and the island challenge, for a split second Pikachu is missing the red circles on his cheeks.
* When Ash goes helping Kiawe fight Team Skull, both his Japanese line {{tt|「まって！」|”Matte!”}} ("Wait!") and the dubbed line play simultaneously in the English and Italian dubs.
* The flashback to when Mimey won the ticket to Alola was not dubbed in the Russian dub, but was rather left in English.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}'s name when {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} is about to use the move is edited out in the dub.
* In the official debut of this episode's dub, a large portion of the original music is replaced with dub music. However, this was not the case in the preview airing, in which the episode used all of the original music.
* All of Pikachu's lines were re-dubbed.

==In other languages==
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SM139

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title_en=Enter the Champion! |
title_ja=誕生！アローラの覇者！！ |
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broadcast_jp=September 15, 2019 |
broadcast_us=January 18, 2020 |
en_op=[[The Challenge of Life]] |
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* {{BMGf|271630|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
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'''Enter the Champion!''' (Japanese: '''誕生！アローラの覇者！！''' ''Birth! The Alola Champion!!'') is the 139th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,078th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 15, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on January 18, 2020.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} begin their [[Manalo Conference]] finals battle. {{p|Zoroark}} uses {{m|Night Daze}}, but {{AP|Pikachu}} counters with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Gladion follows up with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and Pikachu uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to block it. Zoroark then uses Shadow Claw, eventually striking its foe. Pikachu dusts himself off in time to leap upwards to evade another Night Daze, but Zoroark lashes him with Shadow Claw as he descends towards the field. Gladion sees an opening and activates his [[Z-Power Ring]] to have Zoroark unleash the {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}. The [[Z-Move]] plunges the arena into darkness and a multitude of eerie hands pursue Pikachu. With the dark hands seemingly inescapable, Ash orders Pikachu to counter with a Z-Move of his own. Using {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, Pikachu rushes through the wall of hands and strikes Zoroark. Gladion's Z-Move still connects, resulting in a large explosion that knocks both Pokémon out, leaving Ash and Gladion with one Pokémon each remaining. After [[recall]]ing their Pokémon, they return to their places and glare at each other. Ash compliments Gladion for being in perfect sync with Zoroark, while Gladion admits only Ash would be able to break through his Z-Move like that. Just then, the two boys burst into laughter, taking the audience by surprise. Ash soon catches his breath and tells Gladion that this was their best battle yet, with Gladion agreeing.

With that, the two sides decide to settle an old score, both sending out their {{p|Lycanroc}} as their final Pokémon. Ash and Gladion both open with {{m|Stone Edge}}, canceling each other's efforts out. Ash orders his {{AP|Lycanroc}} to use {{m|Accelerock}}, which [[Gladion's Lycanroc]] intercepts with {{m|Counter}} before punching Ash's away. Gladion then goes for another Stone Edge, which Ash's Lycanroc evades by running alongside the attack, then goes to use {{m|Bite}}. Ash orders his Lycanroc to stop as he sees it readying another Counter. Gladion switches tactics and orders a new Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc dodges it. Ash orders his Lycanroc to charge ahead and continue attacking. It dodges an oncoming Stone Edge and prepares to lash its opponent with an Accelerock. Gladion orders another Stone Edge, though Ash's Lycanroc jumps on top of the boulders and manages to hit Gladion's. Gladion's Lycanroc grins as it uses Counter to deliver an uppercut to Ash's Lycanroc, who is unable to dodge because of its momentum.

As both Lycanroc take heavy blows but continue to fight on, Gladion orders his Lycanroc to boost its power with {{m|Swords Dance}}, then follow up with {{m|Outrage}}. Ash's Lycanroc uses Stone Edge, but Gladion's Lycanroc smashes right through it with its Outrage. As Gladion's Lycanroc confronts Ash's, it is suddenly overcome by the Outrage's after-effects of {{status|confusion}}. Ash orders Lycanroc to use Bite, but Gladion's Lycanroc snaps out of its confusion after biting on its own paw, and it lands a hit with Counter. Gladion admits that he developed the confusion-snapping strategy to avoid calamity during a heated battle, much to Ash's astonishment.

Gladion calls for Stone Edge, while Ash has his Lycanroc chomp through the obstacles. Gladion's Lycanroc repeats its attack, prompting Ash's Lycanroc to use Accelerock to break through. It then charges at Gladion's Lycanroc, who immediately uses Counter. As it takes the blow, Ash has Lycanroc use its own Counter, which sends Gladion's Lycanroc to the stadium wall, defeating it in the process. Kukui declares Gladion's Lycanroc to be unable to battle and announces that the winner is Ash, making him the first official [[Alola League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. Ash is left speechless by the result, though Gladion affirms that Ash has indeed won the tournament and shakes his hand to congratulate him. Gladion suggests they battle again sometime, and Ash agrees to it.

Meanwhile, an underground {{TRT}} is surprised to see that Ash has won the League. [[Jessie]] then asks James if their mecha is finished; [[James]] puts on the final bolt and confirms it. The trio cheers as they prepare to plunder the League of every single Pokémon, etching their names into the history of [[Alola]]. Elsewhere, at [[Bewear's den]], the {{p|Oranguru}} robot is completely destroyed, while {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}} and {{an|Bewear}} are nowhere to be seen.

At night, the awards ceremony takes place, with [[Professor Burnet]] disappointed that Kukui isn't there to see Ash's big moment. The Masked Royal steps onto the stage, gives Ash his trophy, and congratulates him on becoming Champion. Ash thanks him and adds that he is excited for [[SM141|tomorrow's exhibition match]]. Just then, [[Wicke]] detects an [[Ultra Wormhole]] signal directly over [[Manalo Stadium]]. The wormhole appears and expands, before an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} emerges from it. The creature crashes into the stadium field below and reveals itself to be a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}}, much to Ash's alarm.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the championship trophy]]
* {{an|Gladion}} is revealed to have obtained a [[Ghostium Z]].
* {{Ash}} defeats Gladion, winning the [[Manalo Conference]] and becoming the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]].
* A {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appears from an [[Ultra Wormhole]], interrupting the awards ceremony.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM139.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui|Professor Kukui/Masked Royal}}
* [[Samson Oak]]
* [[Professor Burnet]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Wicke]]
* {{an|Faba}}
* [[Ilima]]
* [[Acerola]]
* [[Hau]]
* [[Mina]]
* [[Caster]]
* Crowd

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]:  {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Primarina}} ({{OP|Lana|Primarina}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{an|Lana}}'s; [[Sandy]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ([[Olivia]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Midday Form}}; flashback)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Guzzlord}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|anime}})

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''The last {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} standing in today's battle is...?''
** Host [[Professor Burnet]]
** Choices: [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], {{p|Zoroark}}, [[Ash's Lycanroc]], {{AP|Pikachu}}
** Answer: Ash's Lycanroc
* The [[Your Adventure|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Ash's Melmetal]].
* [[Type: Wild]] is used as an insert song when {{Ash}} and {{an|Gladion}} reminisce about the history of the rivalry between their respective {{p|Lycanroc}}.
* This is the first and only time Ash beats Gladion in a {{pkmn|battle}}, as previously, either Ash has lost against Gladion or their battle was interrupted.
* This marks the first time that Ash has won a [[Pokémon League Conference]], as well as the first time he has won a game-original {{pkmn|League}}.
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Ash's Lycanroc and Gladion's Lycanroc:
** Ash's {{p|Rockruff}} battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''.
** Ash's Rockruff [[Evolution|evolving]] into Dusk Form Lycanroc in ''[[SM037|Rising From The Ruins!]]''.
** Ash's Lycanroc battling Gladion's Lycanroc in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''.
* This episode first aired just under a week shy of the twentieth anniversary of Ash's [[EP112|first Pokémon League victory]].
** Also, Ash's League victories both take place in a setting that consists of a tropical archipelago featuring [[regional form]]s of Pokémon and is overseen by a team of four primary Trainers that must be battled in the lead-up to the main competition. However, unlike the [[Orange League|Orange Crew]], the [[Island Kahuna]]s are not necessarily required to be battled in order to qualify for entry.
* During the Japanese [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, a more serious theme, based on [[Pokémon Sun & Pokémon Moon: Super Music Collection|There's Trouble!]], is used instead of the normal title card jingle.
* {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM140|next episode]].
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the 1973 martial arts action film ''{{wp|Enter the Dragon}}''. This was also used for the title of [[EP112|a previous episode]]. Coincidentally, both episodes feature Ash winning a Pokémon League.

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'''Gladion''' (Japanese: '''グラジオ''' ''Glazio'') is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is {{an|Lillie}}'s older brother and {{Ash}}'s main [[rival]] in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Gladion Eevee.png|thumb|250px|left|A young Gladion]]
Gladion is the son of {{an|Lusamine}} and [[Mohn]], and the older brother of Lillie. During his younger years, he lived with his family in their mansion in [[Hau'oli City]], even after his father's disappearance. At some point, he found an injured {{TP|Gladion|Eevee}}, who later became his Pokémon.

During a visit to [[Aether Paradise]], Gladion, looking for Lillie, stumbled across {{an|Faba}}'s experiment of opening an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. He was frozen in fear when he witnessed Lillie getting attacked by a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}, until she was rescued by a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}. As he was unable to do anything, Gladion vowed to get stronger and defeat every {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}} to protect Lillie. Believing Lusamine to know about the incident and Type: Null's creation, Gladion distanced himself from his family and eventually embarked on a {{pkmn|journey}}, taking Type: Null with him because of Faba's mistreatment.

==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
[[File:SM027.png|thumb|left|250px|Gladion in his debut episode]]
Though he did not appear in ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'' in person, a younger Gladion was shown in a [[Photography|photo]] along with Lusamine and Lillie.

He physically debuted in ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]'', where he had a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Tupp]], [[Zipp]], and [[Rapp]], and quickly defeated their Pokémon with {{TP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}'s {{m|Stone Edge}}. Later, he and Lycanroc had a battle against a {{tc|Sailor}}'s {{p|Blastoise}} and won. {{Ash}} then asked him for a battle, but Gladion did not accept his offer until the next morning. During the battle, his Lycanroc faced [[Ash's Lycanroc|Ash's Rockruff]], but the battle was interrupted by {{TRT}}'s latest scheme to steal Lycanroc and [[Ash's Pikachu]].

After defeating Team Rocket with Lycanroc's {{m|Continental Crush}} [[Z-Move]], he told Ash that if he wanted to obtain the [[Rockium Z]], he would have to clear {{isl|Akala}}'s [[Island challenge|grand trial]].

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', after his Lycanroc heard {{AP|Rockruff}}'s howls and left to find it, Gladion told it to return by nighttime. Later on, Gladion entered a cave and sent out his {{p|Type: Null}}, which he had [[nickname]]d {{TP|Gladion|Silvally}}. He then began comforting it, as Silvally felt troubled by its helmet, telling it that they couldn't go outside during the day when others would see it.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Gladion was once again seen calming down Silvally. He suspected that it had detected something, which was the reason for its uneasiness.

In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', Gladion encountered Ash at [[Ten Carat Hill]] after the latter was {{m|teleport}}ed there by {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}, which Gladion believed to be an {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}. There, Gladion revealed that the reason Lillie became unable to touch Pokémon was due to her being attacked by the Ultra Beast {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego}}. Later, Ash challenged Gladion to a battle using his {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}} Lycanroc against Silvally. The battle eventually ended with Gladion as the victor. Afterward, Gladion left while telling Ash to not tell anybody about Silvally.

In ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]'', Nebby teleported Lillie over to Gladion's location. Reacting to Nebby's presence, Silvally leaped in front of Lillie, causing her to remember the incident that led to her fear of touching Pokémon. When Nebby teleported Lillie back to her friends, she realized that she lost the ability to touch any Pokémon again, even the ones she had gotten used to.

In ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Gladion chastised Ash for letting Lillie see Silvally, holding him responsible for Nebby's actions. Angered, Gladion returned to his hotel room, only to find [[Faba]] waiting for him there. Faba attacked Gladion and put him to sleep in order to steal Silvally. Later, Gladion told Lusamine what Faba did and demanded that she tell him where Silvally was taken. Lusamine, completely unaware about the entire situation, helped Gladion search for Silvally in Faba's research room. As they searched, Gladion scolded his mother for failing to notice that Lillie's fear of touching Pokémon was caused by the Ultra Beasts that Lusamine was obsessed with meeting.

After finding Silvally's [[Premier Ball]], Gladion and Lusamine headed outside, where they found Faba attacking Lillie and Ash. In order to save Lillie, Silvally {{p|Silvally|evolved from Type: Null}} and defeated Faba's Pokémon. With Lillie freed, she reconciled with Lusamine for her neglectful parenting and apologized to Silvally, the Pokémon that saved her from a Nihilego years ago. This allowed Lillie to get over her past trauma and regain the ability to touch Pokémon.

In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', Lillie and Ash informed Gladion that Faba had kidnapped Nebby. The three traveled to Aether Paradise, where they informed Lusamine about the situation. They headed to Faba's location, only to find that he successfully forced Nebby to summon a Nihilego from an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. The group tried to fight off Nihilego, but it proved to be too powerful and easily defeated their Pokémon. When Gladion tried to protect his family from the Ultra Beast, Lusamine pushed him out of the way and was captured instead. Nihilego then proceeded to drag Lusamine into the Ultra Wormhole.

In ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]'', Gladion and Lillie decided to travel to the [[Altar of the Sunne]] in order to find a way to rescue Lusamine. After making their way through the island, they found themselves in a battle with a group of {{p|Jangmo-o}} and {{p|Hakamo-o}} led by a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Kommo-o}}. With Lillie's knowledge of [[type]]s, Gladion gave Silvally a [[Fairy Memory]], allowing it to easily defeat Totem Kommo-o and allow the two to pass through. As they made their way to the altar, a piece of rubble began to fall on them, only to be destroyed by Pikachu's {{m|Electro Ball}}. Ash and {{ashcl}} revealed that they have decided to help Gladion and Lillie rescue Lusamine.

In ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', Gladion watched with the others as the [[guardian deities]] helped Nebby evolve into a {{p|Solgaleo}}. With Nebby's assistance, the group traveled into an Ultra Wormhole in order to find where Lusamine was taken to.

[[File:Gladion Ultra Guardian outfit.png|thumb|250px|Gladion in his Ultra Guardian uniform]]
In ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Gladion and the others arrived at [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where they found that Lusamine had fused with Nihilego. Lusamine, reduced to a childlike state, claimed the Ultra Beasts as her own possessions and ran off in order to prevent the group from taking them away from her. As the group chased Lusamine down, more and more people were forced to stay behind in order to fight off Lusamine's Pokémon. Gladion was forced to stay behind in order to battle Lusamine's {{p|Absol}}.

In ''[[SM054|10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!]]'', Gladion gave Silvally a [[Fire Memory]] to break out of the ice after it was frozen by Absol's {{m|Ice Beam}} attack. He and Lycanroc then used Continental Crush on Absol. Although Absol appeared to have been defeated by this move, Nihilego made it get back up and continue battling. Gladion then rode Silvally to get to Lusamine. Later, they crossed the poisonous pool surrounding Lusamine and Nihilego, after Gladion gave Silvally a [[Steel Memory]] to make it immune to the poison. Gladion and Silvally distracted Nihilego, while Ash and Pikachu used the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}} to weaken Nihilego long enough for Gladion and Lillie to free their mother from its hold. Lusamine's Pokémon were returned to normal as a result. Lusamine was then brought back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole.

Gladion met up with Ash again in ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'' and informed him that he would be taking part in the island challenge. Before leaving, he explained that he couldn't just sit and be quiet after watching him and Pikachu use their new Z-Move.

In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', Gladion attempted to calm Silvally down after it sensed the presence of another Ultra Beast. Noticing that Silvally appeared to be scared of the presence, Gladion realized that whatever it was, it must be powerful. Later, he traveled to the Altar of the Sunne, where he joined Lillie, Ash, and their classmates as a member of the [[Ultra Guardians]]. There, Gladion, Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, and {{an|Lana}} combined their Z-Power to fuel a device that dispersed the dark clouds covering Alola, uncovering an Ultra Wormhole in the process. Afterwards, Lusamine took the Ultra Guardians into the ruins, where she showed them a mural depicting the {{p|Necrozma|Blinding One}}. Before any attempt to translate the mural could be done, the Ultra Guardians were forced to return outside, where they found the wormhole increasing in size. A moment later, a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Lunala}} emerged from the wormhole with a {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} chasing after it.

In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', Lusamine's group came to the conclusion that Necrozma was the cause of the Alolan adults' loss of energy. Realizing that Necrozma intended on draining Lunala's Ultra Aura in order to possess it, Lusamine sent the Ultra Guardians off to protect Lunala. The Ultra Guardians chased Necrozma to Melemele Island, where they fought alongside Lunala to drive Necrozma away. Despite their best efforts, Necrozma easily shrugged off the Ultra Guardians' attacks and eventually took over Lunala's body to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}}. Soon afterwards, an elite [[Team Rocket]] group known as the [[Matori]] Matrix appeared and attempted to capture Necrozma, only for it to easily break free from their electrified net.

After the Matori Matrix retreated, Nebby appeared from a wormhole and fought alongside the Ultra Guardians to free Lunala. With its {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, Nebby successfully knocked Necrozma off of Lunala, causing it the former to fall into the ocean below. The Matori Matrix returned in order to capture Nebby and Lunala, though the two Legendary Pokémon were freed by Ash's Pikachu and Silvally. The distraction allowed Necrozma to return and possess Nebby instead, causing it to become Dusk Mane Necrozma. Ash tried to free Nebby, but was unable to stop Necrozma from escaping into an Ultra Wormhole. With Necrozma gone, the adults of Alola were restored to their normal selves and the injured Lunala was taken to the Ultra Guardians base to recuperate. When the Ultra Guardians expressed their determination to rescue Nebby, their Z-Rings began shining a light that went into Lunala, healing it in the process.

In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', the Ultra Guardians and Lunala traveled through an Ultra Wormhole and arrived at {{AP|Poipole}}'s home world. While Lunala went off ahead to face Necrozma, the others stayed behind and were introduced to Poipole's friends and the leader of its hive, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Naganadel}}. With its telepathy, Naganadel revealed to everyone how Necrozma lost its light protecting the world from a meteor, causing everything to become barren and shrouded in darkness. Realizing that Necrozma is actually the Blinding One, the group wondered how to solve the crisis before the same thing happened to Alola. Gladion wanted to defeat Necrozma in order to save Nebby and Lunala, but he was immediately stopped by his teammates since they didn't want both sides to suffer. Ash and the others agreed to help Necrozma by giving it their Z-Power in the hopes that it would release Nebby, regain its true form, and bring light back to Poipole's world. After heading to where Lunala and Necrozma were fighting, Gladion, Ash, Kiawe, and Lana fired simultaneous Z-Moves at the Prism Pokémon.

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', the combined Z-Moves were absorbed by Necrozma, but it wasn't enough to get it to release Nebby. After informing Lusamine's group of the situation, the Ultra Guardians learned that in the tale of Alola's creation, the people and Pokémon of Alola assisted Solgaleo and Lunala in restoring Necrozma's light by sharing their Z-Power with it. Together, the Ultra Guardians, their Pokémon, Lunala, Poipole's comrades, and everyone else back in Alola shared their Z-Power with Necrozma, causing to release Nebby. The Z-Power still wasn't enough to satiate Necrozma, who continued attacking everyone and tried to capture Nebby again. After receiving a [[Lunalium Z]] from Lunala, Gladion and Lunala performed {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}} alongside Ash and Nebby, who used {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}. The combined Z-Moves fully restored Necrozma's light, giving it the strength to become its true form, Ultra Necrozma, and restore Poipole's home world back to its original state. Afterward, the Ultra Guardians, Nebby, and Lunala traveled back to Alola through the Ultra Wormhole as Ash said farewell to Poipole, who chose to stay behind.

In ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Gladion and his Pokémon were {{pkmn|training}} on [[Poni Island]] when he was reunited with Lillie. Gladion informed Lillie about his plan to battle {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}} in order to complete Poni Island's grand trial. They discussed their father and how he passed away researching Ultra Wormholes. They went on to battle each other, but were interrupted by the arrival of Ash, who was being chased by [[Hapu]] and her {{p|Mudsdale}}. Gladion then had a battle against Ash, using his Lycanroc against Ash's own, and the match ended in his victory.

[[File:Ash and Gladion.png|thumb|left|250px|Gladion and Ash]]
In ''[[SM108|Memories in the Mist!]]'', Gladion was training with his Pokémon again until a mist covered the area. After meeting up with Lillie, they realized the mist was Tapu Fini's doing and decided to use it as an opportunity to meet with Mohn. Despite wandering around searching for their father, Mohn never appeared in front of them. After learning from Hapu that this could indicate he is still alive, they decided to tell Lusamine about it.

In ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]'', Gladion battled Hapu and won, completing his final grand trial. Later, he explored Melemele Island with {{TP|Gladion|Umbreon}} in order to search for his father's {{p|Zoroark}}, which went missing after Mohn's disappearance into an Ultra Wormhole. That evening, Gladion was approached by Zoroark, who he asked to join in his quest to find Mohn. Zoroark accepted Gladion's request and became a member of his team.

In ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]'', Gladion was seen battling three Team Skull Grunts who were causing trouble at the [[Manalo Stadium]], easily defeating their {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Ekans}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raticate}} with his Lycanroc. Gladion later met up with Ash, Lillie, and the rest of their classmates.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', Gladion was among the 151 Trainers taking part in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. Using Silvally, Gladion was among the 16 Trainers still standing at the end of the round. The match-ups for the next round revealed that he would be battling Lillie.

In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', Gladion and Lillie faced each other in the first round of the Manalo Conference. [[Snowy]] was able to defend itself against Umbreon with its {{a|Snow Cloak}} and lessen the damage of a {{m|Shadow Ball}} due to {{m|Aurora Veil}}, as well as land a {{m|Subzero Slammer}}. Despite this, Gladion was eventually the one to emerge victorious against his sister, moving him on to the second round, where he was later revealed to have been matched up against [[James]].

In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Gladion had his battle against James, using Lycanroc to battle his {{TP|James|Mareanie}}. After countering {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} with Continental Crush, Lycanroc easily defeated Mareanie, advancing Gladion to the third round. The match-ups later revealed that Gladion would be battling Kiawe.

In ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]'', Gladion came across [[Mimo]], who was being menaced by Tupp, Zipp, and Rapp. He sent out Silvally to save Mimo and then walked her back to Kiawe. During the walk, Mimo's personality got him thinking about Lillie. Later, Gladion commenced his battle against Kiawe, where his Lycanroc battled and defeated his [[Kiawe's Marowak]] before losing to {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}. Now down to one Pokémon, Gladion sent out Silvally. The battle continued in the [[SM136|next episode]], where Gladion threw Silvally a [[Fire Memory]] to minimize the damage from {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} before defeating Turtonator, advancing Gladion to the final round.

Gladion later watched the battle between Ash and [[Guzma]], which continued in the [[SM137|next episode]]. He witnessed Ash's victory and knew he would be facing off against him. Gladion was later seen with his Pokémon, getting ready for the match.

In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Gladion was training with his Pokémon the night before the final match when Lillie and Lusamine approached him and suggested that he get some rest. However, he declined and told them that he wanted to be prepared for the battle. This prompted Lusamine to compare him to Mohn, mentioning that his father frequently became consumed with preparing for battles, even on their wedding day. Gladion's battle against Ash began the next day, with Gladion sending out Silvally to battle Ash's newly-evolved {{AP|Melmetal}}. After Silvally withstood a few hits, Gladion threw a [[Fighting Memory]], allowing Silvally to turn into a {{t|Fighting}} type, which allowed it to defeat Melmetal. Ash then sent out Pikachu and managed to defeat Silvally. Gladion next sent out Zoroark, much to Lusamine's shock.

The battle continued in [[''Enter the Champion!'']], where Gladion and Zoroark used {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}. Ash and Pikachu countered with {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, which resulted in Zoroark and Pikachu getting knocked out at the same time. Then, Ash and Gladion sent out their respective Lycanroc. Gladion's Lycanroc was eventually defeated, losing Gladion the match. Later, he attended Ash's award ceremony, only for it to be interrupted when a {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Manalo Stadium Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} arrived at the stadium through a wormhole.

In [[SM140]], Gladion helped evacuate innocent civilians to safety. When a second, {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} appeared in the shopping area, Gladion, Kiawe, and [[Hau]] teamed up to fight it. Their efforts nearly failed until Lillie, {{an|Sophocles}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}} came to assist them. By combining their Z-Moves into one giant attack, Gladion and the others managed to successfully knock the Shiny Guzzlord back into Ultra Space. Gladion then watched the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} between Ash and {{an|Professor Kukui}} from [[SM141]] to [[SM144]].

In [[SM145]], Gladion was called to their mansion by Lillie, who wanted his Zoroark to meet {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna}} in the hopes of awakening the latter. When Zoroark identified the room and Magearna, it created an {{a|illusion}}, showing Gladion and Lillie a flashback of Mohn, Magearna, and an infant Lillie. An emotional Lillie triggered Magearna to finally reactivate. It was revealed in [[SM146|the following episode]] that Magearna's {{a|Soul-Heart}} directed towards Mohn's location, prompting Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine to leave on a journey to find him. Before leaving [[Alola]], Gladion said goodbye to Ash and promised him to have a battle with him again someday.

==Character==
[[File:Gladion and his Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Gladion's team]]
When Gladion first appeared, he was distant from his sister because he blamed himself for why {{an|Lillie}} was unable to touch Pokémon. He is an impatient person, as seen in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', when he demanded the {{an|guardian deities}} hurry up as they waited to save {{an|Lusamine|his mother}}. He also has a temper, as seen in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', when he harshly scolded Ash for accidentally causing Lillie's traumatic fear of Pokémon to resurface due to his negligence with {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}. Despite this, Gladion quickly recognized Ash's potential as a Trainer, and after defeating [[Ash's Lycanroc]] in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', thanked Ash for giving Silvally an opportunity to train. He was also motivated to take the island challenge after seeing Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} perform {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. When he first saw {{AP|Poipole}} for the first time, he quickly put up his guard around it due to the fact that Poipole was an Ultra Beast.

As shown in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]'', Gladion has enough faith in his Pokémon to let them battle each other to train, without giving them any kind of command. He also becomes happy whenever his Pokémon do well, as shown when he congratulated Lycanroc with a fist-bump after it defeated Ash's Lycanroc. Gladion's battle style is generally more calculated than Ash's. When battling with Silvally, Gladion will make good use of its {{a|RKS System}} to keep it at an advantage. However, Gladion and his Pokémon began adapting more of Ash's unconventional strategies after he acknowledged the Trainer from [[Kanto]] as his [[rival]]. In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Gladion and Lycanroc countered [[James]] and {{TP|James|Mareanie}}'s {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}} using the same strategy Ash and his Lycanroc used in their grand trial against [[Nanu]], despite not being there to see it. As shown in the [[SM139]], Gladion and Lycanroc were also able to devise a counter to the {{status|confusion}} caused by {{m|Outrage}}.
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==Pokémon==
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This listing is of Gladion's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Umbreon
|stage1=Eevee
|type1=Dark
|img=Gladion Umbreon.png
|epnum=SM027
|epname=A Glaring Rivalry!
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Suzy Myers
|vaennote=as Eevee
|vaen2=Lori Phillips
|vaen2note=as Umbreon
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Gladion's [[Starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. It is housed in a [[Heal Ball]].

Gladion first met Umbreon as an injured {{p|Eevee}} when he was a toddler, bringing it to [[Hobbes]] to be treated.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Lycanroc
|type1=Rock
|img=Gladion Lycanroc.png
|epnum=SM027
|epname=A Glaring Rivalry!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|desc={{p|Lycanroc}} is Gladion's second known Pokémon. It is housed in an [[Ultra Ball]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Silvally
|stage1=Type: Null
|main=yes
|type1=Normal
|img=Gladion Silvally.png
|epnum=SM037
|epname=Rising from the Ruins!
|vajp=Toru Sakurai
|vaen=Abe Goldfarb
|desc={{p|Silvally}} is Gladion's third known Pokémon. It is housed in a [[Premier Ball]].

It was first seen as a {{p|Type: Null}} in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', where Gladion sent it out in a cave, whereupon it started acting restlessly due to its helmet. However, Gladion was quickly able to calm Silvally down. In ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', Gladion used it to battle Faba and save Lillie, causing it to evolve from Type: Null to Silvally after breaking its mask.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Zoroark
|type1=dark
|img=Mohn Zoroark.png
|epnum=SM116
|epname=The Secret Princess!
|vajp=Ryota Iwasaki
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Zoroark}} is Gladion's fourth known Pokémon. It originally belonged to his father [[Mohn]], but ran away after its {{pkmn|Trainer}} disappeared into an [[Ultra Wormhole]]. [[SM127|Later]], it agreed to join Gladion and help search for the missing Mohn. It is housed in a [[Dusk Ball]].

In ''[[SM138|Final Rivals!]]'', Zoroark was the second Pokémon used by Gladion in the finals of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It faced off against {{AP|Pikachu}}, but when it was sent out, it was disguised as Lycanroc, catching {{Ash}} and Pikachu off guard. Pikachu managed to hit Zoroark with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, cancelling the illusion. The battle continued in the [[SM139|next episode]], where Zoroark and Pikachu were evenly matched. After a collision between {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}} and {{m|Breakneck Blitz}}, both of them were knocked out at the same time.

In [[SM145]], Zoroark was sent out to meet {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Magearna}} in the hopes of awakening the [[Mythical Pokémon]]. It immediately recognized the room and Magearna, and created an illusion, showing Gladion and Lillie a flashback of Mohn, Magearna, and an infant Lillie. It was happy when Magearna finally awakaned from its slumber.

Zoroark's known moves are {{m|Night Daze}} and {{m|Shadow Claw}}, and its Ability is {{a|Illusion}}. 
Zoroark can also perform the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Never-Ending Nightmare}}.}}

===Ride Pokémon===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Noivern
|type1=flying
|type2=dragon
|img=Gladion Noivern.png
|cap=A Ride Noivern
|epnum=SM087
|epname=Filling the Light with Darkness!
|vajp=
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Noivern}} is Gladion's personal [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] Ride Pokémon.

Noivern's known moves are {{m|Boomburst}} and {{m|Bite}}.}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Gladion
|pkmn=Lunala
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Ghost
|img=Lunala anime.png
|cap=Lunala
|epnum=SM087
|epname=Filling the Light with Darkness!
|desc={{main|Light trio (anime)#Lunala|Light trio (anime) → Lunala}}
The Ultra Guardians assisted {{p|Lunala}} during its battle with {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}}. After being freed from Necrozma's control with the help of {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Solgaleo|Nebby}}, Lunala crashed onto a beach on [[Melemele Island]]. After fending off [[Matori]] and her Matori Matrix, Lunala was brought to the Ultra Guardians base, where, with the combined light of the [[Z-Ring]]s belonging to Ash, Kiawe, Lana, and Gladion, Lunala made a full recovery. Lunala later teamed up with Gladion to help provide enough light for Necrozma to restore its Ultra form using its [[Z-Move]], {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lusamine
|pkmn=Clefable
|type1=Fairy
|stage1=Cleffa
|stage2=Clefairy
|gender=female
|main=yes
|img=Lusamine Clefable.png
|epnum=SM044
|epname=A Dream Encounter!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Kate Bristol
|vaennote=[[SM050]]-[[SM078]]
|vaen2=Sarah Natochenny
|vaen2note=[[SM085]]-present
|desc=Gladion grew up alongside {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Clefable}} when she was still a {{p|Cleffa}} and later a {{p|Clefairy}}, as shown in a family portrait and several flashbacks.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lusamine
|pkmn=Herdier
|type1=Normal
|stage1=Lillipup
|img=Lillie family photo.png
|cap=Lusamine's Lillipup
|img2=Lusamine Herdier.png
|epnum=SM046
|epname=Deceiving Appearances!
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Gladion grew up alongside {{an|Lusamine}}'s {{p|Herdier}}, ever since it was still a {{p|Lillipup}}, as shown in a family portrait and several flashbacks.

None of Herdier's moves are known.}}

==Achievements==
[[File:Dragonium Z anime.png|thumb|250px|One of Gladion's Z-Crystals]]
===Alola trials===
This listing is of the {{DL|Island challenge|trials}} Gladion has cleared in the [[Alola]] [[region]]:
* [[Akala Island]] grand trial (prior to ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry!]]''; received the [[Rockium Z]])
* [[Melemele Island]] grand trial (prior to ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]''; received an unknown [[Z-Crystal]])
* [[Ula'ula Island]] grand trial (prior to ''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]''; received an unknown [[Z-Crystal]])
* [[Poni Island]] grand trial (''[[SM127|Chasing Memories, Creating Dreams!]]''; received an unknown [[Z-Crystal]])

===Pokémon League===
Gladion has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Manalo Conference]] - Runner-Up ([[SM139]])

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{omega ruby color light}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|ja=岡本信彦 ''[[Nobuhiko Okamoto]]''
|da=Laurids Skovgaard Andersen
|en=[[Eddy Lee]] [[Lori Phillips]] (young)
|fi=Oskari Tamminen
|es_eu=Raúl Rojo
|es_la=Brandon Montor
|pt_br=Alexandre Drummond}}

==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color}}; background: #{{omega ruby color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:Gladion Z-Power Ring artwork.png|x250px]]
|-
| Promotional artwork for the {{color2|000|Pokémon Z-Ring|Pokémon Gladion's Z-Power Ring}} toy
|}

==Trivia==
* Gladion is the only Trainer in the {{pkmn|anime}} with multiple Pokémon who keeps all of them in non-standard [[Poké Ball]]s.
* Gladion is the first [[rival]] in the anime to be a relative of a {{ashfr|main character}}.
* Gladion is {{Ash}}'s only main rival to have a [[Legendary Pokémon]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{black color light}}; border:3px solid #{{omega ruby color light}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| グラジオ ''Glazio''
| From ''{{wp|Gladiolus}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Gladion
| Similar to Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
| Gladio
| From his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Iridio
| From ''Iridaceae'' (the family that contains the genus ''Gladiolus'')
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 글라디오 ''Gladio''
| From his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 格拉吉歐 / 格拉吉欧 ''Gélāji'ōu''
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 格拉吉歐 ''Gaaklāaigāt'āu''
| Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Гладион ''Gladion''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| กลาดิโอ ''Glazio''
| Same as Japanese name
|}

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

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Manalo Conference

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[[File:Manalo Stadium.png|thumb|250px|The setting for the competition]]
[[File:Alola League logo.png|thumb|250px|The logo of the competition]]
The '''Alola Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''アローラポケモンリーグ''' ''Alola Pokémon League''), referred to by fans as the '''Manalo Conference''' (Japanese: '''アローラリーグ・マナーロ大会''' ''Alola League Manalo Conference''), is the [[Alola League]] general [[Pokémon League Conference|championship competition]] founded by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. It is intended to be a replacement for an old, abandoned part of the [[island challenge]] ritual in which trial-goers battled at the peak of [[Mount Lanakila]].

It was officially unveiled in ''[[SM115|The Dealer of Destruction!]]'' during a press conference held on [[Aether Paradise]]. The tournament is held at the [[SM127|recently completed]] [[Manalo Stadium]], and is sponsored in part by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]] and {{an|Lusamine}}, the president of the [[Aether Foundation]].

Unlike previous League tournaments, in which {{pkmn|Trainer}}s were required to collect a given number of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s in order to sign up, the Manalo Conference has no entry requirements, meaning that any willing Trainer is allowed to enter.

The tournament began in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'' and concluded in ''[[SM139|Enter the Champion!]]'', with the award ceremony being interrupted by the appearance of three {{p|Guzzlord}}. The winner was declared as the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of Alola. Originally, the winner was meant to battle the Masked Royal in an {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}} afterwards, but when the Masked Royal's true identity was exposed to the public, Professor Kukui became the Champion's opponent in the exhibition match instead. The exhibition match started in [[SM141]] and concluded in [[SM144]], bringing the Manalo Conference to an end.

==Competition==
===Opening ceremonies===
Before the competition starts, a party is held where contestants can interact with one another. Professor Kukui welcomes the participants and shows a video of Masked Royal explaining how the preliminary round works.

===Rounds===
====Preliminaries====
All of the participating Trainers compete in a [[Battle Royal]]. Only the last 16 whose Pokémon remain standing at the end advance to the next round. The battles are [[Battle judge|refereed]] by the four [[Island Kahuna]]s of [[Alola]]—[[Hala]], [[Olivia]], [[Nanu]], and [[Hapu]].

====First round====
The first round consists of one-on-one {{pkmn|battle|Single Battles}}. The 16 Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the quarterfinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees two consecutive battles.

====Quarterfinals====
The quarterfinals consist of one-on-one Single Battles. The eight Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the semifinals. Each of the Island Kahunas referees one of the battles.

====Semifinals====
The semifinals consist of two-on-two Single Battles. The four Trainers are randomly matched up by a computer. The winners advance to the finals. A random Island Kahuna is selected before each battle to referee it.

[[File:Alola League Scoreboard.png|260px|thumb|The scoreboard used during the Exhibition Match]]
====Finals====
The finals consist of a three-on-three Single Battle refereed by {{an|Professor Kukui}}. The winner will be declared the winner of the Manalo Conference and is allowed to have an exhibition battle with the Masked Royal.

====Exhibition Match====
The exhibition battle consists of a [[Full Battle]] between the newly-crowned Champion and Professor Kukui (originally planned to be a one-on-one with Kukui appearing as the Masked Royal), refereed by Hala. The result of the battle has no bearing on the winner's status.
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==Known contestants==
[[File:Ash winning.png|250px|thumb|Ash, the winner, with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 30%;"
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer}}
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Place
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Ash}}
| [[SM139|Winner]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Gladion}}
| [[SM139|Runner-Up]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Guzma]]
| [[SM137|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| [[SM136|Top 4]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lana}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| [[SM134|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Hau]]
| [[SM133|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[James|"Jamesio"]]
| [[SM132|Top 8]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Lillie}}
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Acerola]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Jessie|"Jessina"]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Mina]]
| [[SM131|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Mallow}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Samson Oak|Samson]]
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Ilima]]
| [[SM129|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{an|Faba}}
| [[SM130|Top 16]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Kahili]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Oluolu]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Master fisherman]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[DJ Leo]]
| [[SM129|Top 151]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[Plumeria]]
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==Trivia==
* This is the only [[Pokémon League Conference]] where:
** Any of [[Ash's friends]], [[Jessie]], [[James]], members of another [[Villainous teams|villainous team]], and a [[Pokémon Professor]] have participated.
** {{pkmn|Trainer}}s can enter without having to meet any specific requirements.
** The usage of [[wild Pokémon]] is allowed.
** An {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition battle}} is part of the ceremonies.
** [[Full Battle]]s are not featured as a part of the tournament, barring the exhibition match.
** Every {{pkmn|battle}} is at least partially shown.
** {{Ash}} has won.
** Ash has had more than one {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] during the course of it.
* The Manalo Conference is the League Conference where Ash has placed the highest, ranking as the winner. This surpasses his preceding runner-up position in the [[Lumiose Conference]].
* This tournament has 27 named contestants, more than any other Pokémon League Conference.
* The Manalo Conference having a total of 151 competitors could be a reference to the {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|original 151 Pokémon}} of [[Generation I]].
* This is the longest Pokémon League Conference to date, lasting 17 episodes (12 if the post-finals episodes aren't counted).
* The exhibition match against Professor Kukui is a reference to the {{pkmn|Champion}} battle from [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], where [[Professor Kukui]] serves as the {{player}}'s final opponent at the {{al|Pokémon League}}. Also, {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}'s participation in the battle could be a reference to the battle against it in the same games.

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Ash Ketchum

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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. 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 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|left|250px|Young Ash]]
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in the 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.

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

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|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.

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 [[release]]d 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.

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

===={{series|Diamond & 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 [[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 the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

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

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

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

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

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he 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.

===={{series|XY}}====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In 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 [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her 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 [[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 come 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 teams|villainous organization]], [[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|home town]], 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|left|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. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash resisted the machine's influence and broke free 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.

===={{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's 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 [[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)|Necrozma}}, 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 {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|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.

===={{series|New}}====
Following a chance encounter with a {{p|Lugia}} in [[SS002]], Ash and his new friend {{an|Go}} officially became research fellows at the [[Sakuragi Institute]]. They currently reside at the Institute to continue providing [[Professor Sakuragi]] with valuable information about the Pokémon they meet.

===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 series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by [[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|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that 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 the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, 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, 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 {{DL|List of original series episodes|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 series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.

[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon SM.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods 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 opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have 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 [[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]]]]
Although viewed as a normal [[human]], Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[Aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{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 Riolu's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]].

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 series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[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 SM.png|thumb|left|280px|Ash's [[Alola]] party prior to [[SM141]]]]
[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
[[File:Ash Kalos Team.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his [[Kalos]] Pokémon]]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of Pokémon 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 has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he 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 requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[XY series|following series]].

Ash currently has ownership of 71 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 90 different Pokémon species.

====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}}
|-
| {{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}}
|-
| {{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}} ♀
|-
| {{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}} ♂
|-
| {{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}} ♂
|-
| {{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}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Kukui====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'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}}
|}

====In training====

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

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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}}.

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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}}
|-
| {{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}}
|}

====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 gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey 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|ghost|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
|}

====Ride Pokémon====
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This section is for the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] Ash has used.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Sharpedo
|gender=
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|img=Ash Ride Sharpedo.png
|cap=Ride Sharpedo
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Sharpedo}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Sharpedo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kiawe
|pkmn=Tauros
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Kiawe Tauros.png
|cap=Ride Tauros
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Tauros}} around the [[Pokémon School]].

None of Tauros's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Ash Ride Lapras.png
|cap=Ride Lapras
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Lapras}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Lapras's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pelipper
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Pelipper.png
|cap=Ride Pelipper
|epnum=SM011
|epname=Young Kiawe Had a Farm!
|vajp=
|vaen=Laurie Hymes
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Pelipper}} around [[Alola]].

None of Pelipper's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Stoutland
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Ride Stoutland.png
|cap=Ride Stoutland
|epnum=SM032
|epname=Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!
|vajp=
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash used a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Stoutland}} around [[Akala Island]].

None of Stoutland's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Garchomp
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Garchomp.png
|cap=Ride Garchomp
|epnum=SM061
|epname=A Mission of Ultra Urgency!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc={{p|Garchomp}} is Ash's personal [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] Ride Pokémon.

Garchomp's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Acerola
|pkmn=Mudsdale
|type1=Ground
|img=Poke Ride Mudsdale.png
|cap=Ride Mudsdale
|epnum=SM075
|epname=Some Kind of Laziness!
|vajp=
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Ash used a Ride {{p|Mudsdale}} to travel through [[Haina Desert]] along with [[Acerola]] to meet with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}.

None of Mudsdale's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mantine
|gender=
|type1=water
|type2=flying
|img=Ash Mantine.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Mantine
|epnum=SM102
|epname=Alola, Alola!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash used a {{p|Mantine}} to get from [[Melemele Island]] to [[Treasure Island]].

None of Mantine's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily partnered with, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer, or were [[wild Pokémon]] that Ash temporarily teamed up with.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Togepi
|stage1=Egg
|type1=Normal
|img=EP050.png
|epnum=EP050
|epname=Who Gets To Keep Togepi?
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|vaen=Satomi Koorogi
|desc=Ash found Togepi's Egg in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. When it hatched, Ash, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{MTR}} fought when Togepi was born to decide who would get to raise it. Ash eventually won the four-way miniature tournament, but Togepi decided to stay with Misty instead.}}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP006
|epname=Clefairy and the Moon Stone
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP027
|epname=Hypno's Naptime
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

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

None of Seaking's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Flygon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Forina Flygon anime.png
|epnum=M06
|epname=Jirachi: Wish Maker
|desc=Ash commanded Flygon and rode it throughout the sky while protecting {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} from {{OBP|Groudon|M06}}.

Flygon's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG012
|epname=The Lotad Lowdown
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=AG156
|epname=From Cradle to Save
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP019
|epname=Twice Smitten, Once Shy
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

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

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

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

None of Spoink's moves are known.}}

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

None of Mantyke's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY069
|epname=Defending the Homeland!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vajpnote=[[XY069]]-[[XY070]]
|vajp2=Hitomi Nabatame
|vajp2note=[[XY123]]
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Florges (anime)}}

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY047
|epname=Dreaming a Performer's Dream!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vajpnote=[[XY047]]-[[XY109]], [[XY124]]-present
|vajp2=Yuka Terasaki
|vajp2note=[[XY114]]
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY048
|epname=A Campus Reunion!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who eventually found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against the shadow Hoopa Unbound, he commanded a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that Hoopa summoned. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY083
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY097
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sophocles
|pkmn=Charjabug
|main=yes
|type1=Bug
|type2=Electric
|img=Ash and Charjabug.png
|cap=Sophocles's Charjabug
|epnum=SM026
|epname=So Long, Sophocles!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Simona Berman
|desc=Ash captured this {{p|Charjabug}} in a cage, which he then gave to Sophocles, in order for him to catch it, which he did.

Ash [[SM041|later]] commanded Sophocles's Charjabug during the [[Charjabug race]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lillie
|pkmn=Snowy
|type1=Ice
|main=Snowy
|img=Ash and Snowy.png
|cap=Ash with Snowy
|epnum=SM013
|epname=Racing to a Big Event!
|vajp=Reina Ueda
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else and Ash was given {{p|Vulpix|Snowy}}. At first, Snowy didn't warm up to Ash. However, with help and encouragement from {{AP|Litten}}, Snowy soon warmed to him and was used in a battle against {{AP|Pikachu}}, who was under {{an|Lillie}}'s command.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Buzzwole
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Buzzwole anime.png
|cap=Buzzwole
|epnum=SM061
|epname=A Mission of Ultra Urgency!
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Buzzwole}}

{{p|Buzzwole}} entered [[Alola]] through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Melemele Meadow]], prompting the [[Ultra Guardians]] to embark on their first mission. They chased the Swollen Pokémon to [[Mahalo Trail]], where it was eventually caught by Ash. It was then brought back to Melemele Meadow, allowing it to return home through a new wormhole opened by [[Professor Burnet]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Stakataka
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Stakataka anime.png
|cap=Stakataka
|epnum=SM085
|epname=The Long Vault Home!
|vaen=Daniel J. Edwards
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Stakataka}}

{{p|Stakataka}} entered Alola through an Ultra Wormhole at the [[Pokémon School]]. The initial attempts by the Ultra Guardians to catch it failed due to it managing to avoid all of their Beast Balls, and during the following night, it moved to a construction site owned by [[Viren]], where it was mistaken for a pedestal for a statue of Viren. Once the statue was placed on top of it, Stakataka became angry and started rampaging around until Ash removed the statue. Stakataka then let itself be caught by Ash upon learning that he was doing it only to make sure it would get back home. Later, back at the Pokémon School, Stakataka was safely returned to its home dimension through an Ultra Wormhole.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pheromosa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Pheromosa anime.png
|cap=Pheromosa
|epnum=SM114
|epname=Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!
|vaen=Emily Cramer
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Pheromosa}}

{{p|Pheromosa}} entered [[Alola]] through an Ultra Wormhole and began attacking Trainers who possessed [[Z-Crystal]]s, stealing the Z-Crystals afterward. {{MTR}} fell in love with Pheromosa and thwarted several attempts by the Ultra Guardians to catch it. Pheromosa was eventually defeated by {{an|Bewear}}, allowing Pheromosa to be caught and returned home.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
====Badges obtained====
=====Kanto Badges=====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

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

=====Johto Badges=====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

=====Hoenn Badges=====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

=====Frontier Symbols=====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

=====Sinnoh Badges=====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

=====Unova Badges=====
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

=====Kalos Badges=====
[[File:Ash Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kalos Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')
* {{Badge|Iceberg}} (''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'')

====Alola trials====
[[File:Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Normalium|1=Electrium|2=Grassium‎|3=Rockium|4=Lycanium|5=Steelium}} Z.png|thumb|220px|One of Ash's Z-Crystals]]
This listing is of the {{DL|Island challenge|trials}} Ash has cleared in the [[Alola]] [[region]]:
* [[Verdant Cavern]] trial (''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''; received the [[Normalium Z]])
* [[Melemele Island]] grand trial (''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''; received the [[Electrium Z]])
* [[Lush Jungle]] trial (''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]''; received the [[Grassium Z]])
* [[Akala Island]] grand trial (''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]''; received the [[Rockium Z]])
* [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|Thrifty Megamart]] trial (''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'')
* [[Ula'ula Island]] grand trial (''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]''; received the [[Lycanium Z]])
* [[Poni Island]] grand trial (''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''; received the [[Steelium Z]])


====Pokémon League ranking====
[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|250px|Ash with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')
* [[Lumiose Conference]] - Runner-Up (''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'')
* [[Manalo Conference]] - Winner ([[''Enter the Champion!'']])

[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]

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

====Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:

* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Competition]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-Up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville PokéRinger]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] - Winner ({{DL|Pokémon Summer Academy|Red Team}}; ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Triathlon]] - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Festival Battle Challenge]] - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-Up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Eindoak Town|Eindoak Town's Harvest Festival battle tournament]] - Winner (''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom, Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-Up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-Up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-Up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Pancake Race]] - Runner-Up (tied with [[Nina]]; ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'')
* [[Charjabug race|Charjabug race Koko Cup]] - Winner (with {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Kiawe}}; ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]] - Unknown (''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'')
* [[Kantonian Gym]] - Winner (''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'')
* [[Manalo Conference]] Exhibition Match - Winner ([[SM144]])

===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; [[SS001]])
|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)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|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) 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) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári ({{series|Advanced Generation}}) Csongor Szalay ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-{{series|Best Wishes}}, [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Turie Sandos ({{series|XY}})
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ({{series|Original}}, original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}}-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]]-present, [[M19]]-present)
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown voice actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|Original}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{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 OS 2.png|160px]]
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash DP 3.png|130px]]
| 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]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash SM.png|130px]]
|-
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
|-
| 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 manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
[[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]]
{{incomplete|section|details of his role in the manga}}
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|}

=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|}
{{-}}
[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
{{incomplete|section|Details of his role in the manga}}
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 set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
|}
{{left clear}}

=====Temporary=====
{|align="left" width="25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every animated Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every [[Pokémon manga#Movie manga adaptations|Pokémon movie manga adaptation]]. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.
{{-}}

==In the games==
===In the core series===
In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Ash sends an unsigned letter and [[Ash's Greninja|his Greninja]] (with "Ash" as Greninja's [[Original Trainer]]) to {{ga|Elio}}, the player character. 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 {{pkmn|event}}s====
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}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to the {{series|Sun & Moon}} were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an addiitional Pikachu wearing [[Ash's hat]] from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' also appeared.

=====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}}
|}

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]].

===In 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. He uses {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.

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

====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from Eggs during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

==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}}
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==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* 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 Pokémon of the {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types; a [[regional form]]; a female-only; or a [[Legendary Pokémon]]; nor has he [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] any of his Pokémon.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* Ash's birthday in the main series of the anime, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' before the day he began his Pokémon journey. In [[M20]], Ash's birthdate is instead the same day he began his journey.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: 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 series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one 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 {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
** Ash also lost trials to [[Island Kahuna]]s in the {{series|Sun and Moon}} of the anime, losing once to [[Nanu]].
* 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.

==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
Canadian French
Hindi, Tamil
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Portuguese
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"
|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"
| 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 - XY series) 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]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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

 
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Ash 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|alternate Ash who appeared in [[M20|I Choose You!]] and [[M21|The Power of Us]]|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
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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 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|left|250px|Young Ash]]
In ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]'', Ash remembered getting lost in the 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.

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

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|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.

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 [[release]]d 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.

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

===={{series|Diamond & 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 [[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 the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, Ash, Dawn, and Brock split up and went their separate ways, with Brock confirming that he would not be joining Ash on his travels to Unova as he decided to pursue his new dream of being a Pokémon doctor.

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

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

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

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

As their adventures started coming to a close, Ash and his friends decided to take the long way back to Kanto by sailing on a series of luxury liners through a chain of islands called the [[Decolore Islands]]. On the way, Ash met [[Alexa]], a Pokémon Journalist, from whom he 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.

===={{series|XY}}====
[[File:Baron Ash.png|thumb|220px|Ash as a Baron at the Battle Chateau]]
In 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 [[Bug Badge]], after defeating the {{ci|Santalune}} [[Santalune Gym|Gym]] Leader, [[Viola]]. The group was joined by Serena, who still remembered Ash rescuing her in her childhood and decided to start her 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 [[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 come 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 teams|villainous organization]], [[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|home town]], 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|left|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. After talking some sense into Alain, Ash resisted the machine's influence and broke free 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.

===={{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's 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 [[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)|Necrozma}}, 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 {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Melmetal|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.

===={{series|New}}====
Following a chance encounter with a {{p|Lugia}} in [[SS002]], Ash and his new friend {{an|Go}} officially became research fellows at the [[Sakuragi Institute]]. They currently reside at the Institute to continue providing [[Professor Sakuragi]] with valuable information about the Pokémon they meet.

===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 series, aside from his determination and his passion for raising and training Pokémon, is that he is incredibly selfless. He will often go to extraordinary lengths to earn a Pokémon's trust and respect and to better understand a Pokémon that he sees as troubled. He is also very fair-minded and trusting, a true testament to his good-natured character.

Ash is shown to have a strong sense of justice, especially when it comes to Pokémon. If a Pokémon is in trouble, he will make every effort to help them, even if he has no prior connection to them. If they are the cause of trouble, he will stop them, and then try to understand them, with almost all such occasions being a case of the Pokémon, or their Trainers or friends, having a problem which can't be resolved normally. In those cases, he will selflessly volunteer to help them. Should the problem be caused by [[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|evil organizations]], Ash has retained a remarkably optimistic and naive outlook, a trait {{ashfr|his companions}} seem to share. He is quick to praise and has an unshakable trust in both his Pokémon and his friends. Also, Ash is determined to see the best in everybody unless he has a very good reason not to. An example would be Team Rocket's frequent 'sudden appearances' that 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 the {{series|Advanced Generation}}, 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, 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 {{DL|List of original series episodes|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 series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness, rashness, and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, family, and supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great Trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them. For example, when he received a banner filled with prints from his Pokémon in ''[[AG187|The Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!]]'', he knew which Pokémon placed specific prints, showing his close bond with them. He also learns where their hidden abilities lie, as well as resorting to unorthodox strategies when fighting particularly challenging opponents. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. In another instance, his {{AP|Charizard}} defeated [[Gary's Blastoise]] by causing the field to overheat before mounting a close-quarters attack while Blastoise was blinded by the steam. He also prefers to train a Pokémon to be the best it can without forcing it to [[Evolution|evolve]], as evidenced by his treatment of {{AP|Gligar}} in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear!]]''. He is happy when his Pokémon evolve but lets them choose whether or not they want to evolve instead of forcing them.

[[File:Ash catches a Pokémon SM.png|thumb|250px|Ash after catching a Pokémon]]
Physically, Ash is in very good shape, especially for someone 10 years of age. He has constantly been shown to have a lot of stamina, walking miles upon miles through all kinds of environments, while journeying between towns on his journey. He also has huge endurance, as seen when he took powerful attacks from various Pokémon head-on and then recovering quite quickly. Furthermore, Ash has demonstrated himself to be a bit acrobatic, occasionally being able to keep up with {{an|Iris}}, who virtually grew up swinging and jumping through treetops. Ash has occasionally displayed great reflexes, being able to dodge attacks or catch falling objects out of the blue, and even being able to save himself, or others, in the last second during perilous situations. What's more, Ash has exhibited tremendous will power, as seen when he took attacks for long periods 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 opposite sex, more specifically in the field of [[Shipping|romance]]. Throughout the series, Ash has only displayed open interest in a [[Giselle|female]] only [[EP009|once]], and nothing came out of it. Though some girls in the series have 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 [[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]]]]
Although viewed as a normal [[human]], Ash does have some special abilities, as he is said to have the same [[Aura]] as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{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 Riolu's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]].

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 series' storyboarder [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to Hidaka, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to further Ash's maturity and development as a Trainer. On the other hand, according to [[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 SM.png|thumb|left|280px|Ash's [[Alola]] party prior to [[SM141]]]]
[[File:Ash with his Pokémon.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Primeape}}) at Professor Oak's lab]]
[[File:Ash Kalos Team.png|thumb|280px|Ash with all his [[Kalos]] Pokémon]]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of Pokémon 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 has been shown to use unusual strategies. For instance, during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, he incorporated a twisting-spinning type maneuver in his Pokémon's offensive and defensive techniques, which eventually lead to him creating the original technique, [[Counter Shield]]. Also, sometimes he 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 requires a specific Pokémon (like {{AP|Tauros}} at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] or {{AP|Snorlax}} at the [[Sumo Conference]]). However, during the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Ash actively cycled through the nine Pokémon he managed to catch in [[Unova]], although these Pokémon, when not in his party, were instead kept in storage at [[Professor Juniper]]'s lab in [[Nuvema Town]]. Near the end of his journey in Unova, Professor Juniper transferred all of Ash's Pokémon to Professor Oak's lab. Ash did not use this system of training in the [[XY series|following series]].

Ash currently has ownership of 71 Pokémon, including all 30 of his Tauros. Including pre-evolutions, traded, released, and [[Gift Pokémon|given away]] Pokémon (and not including the additional Tauros), in total, Ash has currently officially owned a total of 90 different Pokémon species.

====On hand====
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric}} ♂
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====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}}
|-
| {{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}} ♂
|}

====With Professor Kukui====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'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}}
|}

====In training====

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

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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}}.

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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}}
|}

====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 gave to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Beedrill|Casey 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|ghost|link=Rotom Pokédex (anime)|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
|}

====Ride Pokémon====
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This section is for the [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] Ash has used.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Sharpedo
|gender=
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|img=Ash Ride Sharpedo.png
|cap=Ride Sharpedo
|epnum=SM001
|epname=Alola to New Adventure!
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Sharpedo}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Sharpedo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kiawe
|pkmn=Tauros
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Kiawe Tauros.png
|cap=Ride Tauros
|epnum=SM002
|epname=The Guardian's Challenge!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Tauros}} around the [[Pokémon School]].

None of Tauros's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Ash Ride Lapras.png
|cap=Ride Lapras
|epnum=SM005
|epname=Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Lapras}} around [[Melemele Island]].

None of Lapras's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pelipper
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Ash Pelipper.png
|cap=Ride Pelipper
|epnum=SM011
|epname=Young Kiawe Had a Farm!
|vajp=
|vaen=Laurie Hymes
|desc=Ash was first seen riding a [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Pelipper}} around [[Alola]].

None of Pelipper's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Stoutland
|type1=Normal
|img=Ash Ride Stoutland.png
|cap=Ride Stoutland
|epnum=SM032
|epname=Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!
|vajp=
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash used a [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Stoutland}} around [[Akala Island]].

None of Stoutland's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Garchomp
|gender=male
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Garchomp.png
|cap=Ride Garchomp
|epnum=SM061
|epname=A Mission of Ultra Urgency!
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc={{p|Garchomp}} is Ash's personal [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] Ride Pokémon.

Garchomp's known moves are {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Acerola
|pkmn=Mudsdale
|type1=Ground
|img=Poke Ride Mudsdale.png
|cap=Ride Mudsdale
|epnum=SM075
|epname=Some Kind of Laziness!
|vajp=
|vaen=H.D. Quinn
|desc=Ash used a Ride {{p|Mudsdale}} to travel through [[Haina Desert]] along with [[Acerola]] to meet with {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Bulu}}.

None of Mudsdale's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mantine
|gender=
|type1=water
|type2=flying
|img=Ash Mantine.png
|cap=A Poké Ride Mantine
|epnum=SM102
|epname=Alola, Alola!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Ash used a {{p|Mantine}} to get from [[Melemele Island]] to [[Treasure Island]].

None of Mantine's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash temporarily partnered with, many of which were rented and belong to another Trainer, or were [[wild Pokémon]] that Ash temporarily teamed up with.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=N/A
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Pidgey EP002.png
|cap=A Trainer's Pidgey
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|desc=When {{TRT}} attacked the Viridian City Pokémon Center, Ash, in an attempt to defend the Pokémon from Team Rocket's {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, utilized a {{p|Pidgey}}, but their Ekans managed to intimidate it and force it to flee.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Togepi
|stage1=Egg
|type1=Normal
|img=EP050.png
|epnum=EP050
|epname=Who Gets To Keep Togepi?
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|vaen=Satomi Koorogi
|desc=Ash found Togepi's Egg in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''. When it hatched, Ash, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{MTR}} fought when Togepi was born to decide who would get to raise it. Ash eventually won the four-way miniature tournament, but Togepi decided to stay with Misty instead.}}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Staryu
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Staryu.png
|epnum=EP006
|epname=Clefairy and the Moon Stone
|vaen=Shin'ichirō Miki
|vajp=Shin'ichirō Miki
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Staryu}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Staryu to her around the end of the episode.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Misty
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Misty Psyduck.png
|epnum=EP027
|epname=Hypno's Naptime
|vaen=Michael Haigney
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Psyduck}} from {{an|Misty}} for the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. However, he did not win the contest and returned Psyduck to her around the end of the episode.}}

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

None of Seaking's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

None of Pidgeot's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Flygon
|type1=Ground
|type2=Dragon
|img=Forina Flygon anime.png
|epnum=M06
|epname=Jirachi: Wish Maker
|desc=Ash commanded Flygon and rode it throughout the sky while protecting {{OBP|Jirachi|M06}} from {{OBP|Groudon|M06}}.

Flygon's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Lombre
|type1=Water
|type2=Grass
|img=Ash Lombre.png
|epnum=AG012
|epname=The Lotad Lowdown
|vajp=Miyako Itō
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=Ash commanded Brock's Lombre during the battle with {{TRT}} since Brock stayed behind in a stadium to perform with {{AP|Corphish}} while Ash and the others went after Team Rocket after they took Lombre instead of {{p|Mawile}}.}}

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|img=Ash Piplup.png
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|vajp=Etsuko Kozakura
|vaen=Michele Knotz
|desc=Ash was the first to find Piplup in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]'', when everyone was separated by {{p|Graveler}}'s and {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rollout}}. Piplup was commanded to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} to take care of various problems that happened in the maze.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Brock
|pkmn=Sudowoodo
|gender=male
|type1=Rock
|img=Ash Sudowoodo.png
|epnum=AG156
|epname=From Cradle to Save
|vajp=Daisuke Sakaguchi
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=Ash encountered Brock's Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. After stopping a fight, Ash went with Sudowoodo to get out of the maze and find Dawn and Brock. When they were found, Ash had Sudowoodo {{m|Mimic}} Pachirisu's {{m|Discharge}} to break a hole in the maze wall after finding them from the other side.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Dawn
|pkmn=Pachirisu
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Pachirisu.png
|epnum=DP019
|epname=Twice Smitten, Once Shy
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Chinami Nishimura
|desc=Ash encountered Dawn's Pachirisu along with Piplup, Buizel and Sudowoodo when the group was separated by Graveler and Golem. It mostly worked with Sudowoodo's {{m|Mimic}} when it used {{m|Discharge}}.}}

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

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

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

None of Spoink's moves are known.}}

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

None of Mantyke's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

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

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

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

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Florges
|type1=Fairy
|img=Ash Florges.png
|cap=A wild Florges
|gender=female
|epnum=XY069
|epname=Defending the Homeland!
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vajpnote=[[XY069]]-[[XY070]]
|vajp2=Hitomi Nabatame
|vajp2note=[[XY123]]
|vaen=List of English voice actors{{!}}Aurora Bea
|desc={{main|Florges (anime)}}

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

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Serena
|pkmn=Pancham
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Ash Pancham.png
|epnum=XY047
|epname=Dreaming a Performer's Dream!
|vajp=Noriko Shitaya
|vajpnote=[[XY047]]-[[XY109]], [[XY124]]-present
|vajp2=Yuka Terasaki
|vajp2note=[[XY114]]
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Ash found himself alone with Serena's Pancham. The two set out to find {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who was bound to be looking for them. After reuniting with Fletchinder, {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}, Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, reuniting Pancham with its Trainer.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Clemont
|pkmn=Luxray
|gender=male
|type1=Electric
|img=Ash Luxray.png
|epnum=XY048
|epname=A Campus Reunion!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc=After a group of {{p|Pangoro}} caused Ash, {{ashfr}}, their Pokémon, and {{TRT}} to scatter, Luxray found himself with {{AP|Hawlucha}} and {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Luxray and Hawlucha followed Fletchinder, who eventually found Ash and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. Ash and the four Pokémon soon found {{an|Serena}}, who was with {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, and {{AP|Frogadier}}, and later, {{an|Clemont}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, reuniting Luxray with his Trainer.}}

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

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

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

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Hoopa
|pkmn=Rayquaza ↔ Mega Rayquaza {{shinystar}}
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Hoopa Rayquaza.png
|cap=Hoopa's Rayquaza
|img2=Hoopa Mega Rayquaza.png
|cap2=Hoopa's Mega Rayquaza
|epnum=M18
|epname=Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=Kiyotaka Furushima
|desc=When Ash was involved in a battle against the shadow Hoopa Unbound, he commanded a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}} that Hoopa summoned. Rayquaza is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Mamoswine
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Ash Serena Mamoswine.png
|cap=A rented Mamoswine
|epnum=XY083
|epname=Over the Mountain of Snow!
|vajp=Kensuke Satō
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc=Ash temporarily rode on a {{p|Mamoswine}}, along with Serena, to cross the snowy mountains and through the [[Frost Cavern]].

None of Mamoswine's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Litleo
|type1=Fire
|type2=Normal
|img=Ash Litleo.png
|cap=A wild Litleo
|epnum=XY097
|epname=A Fiery Rite of Passage!
|vajp=Yuka Terasaki
|vaen=Mike Liscio
|desc=Ash first protected {{p|Litleo}} from {{p|Pyroar}}'s Flamethrower and later on help Litleo become independent and return to its pride.

Litleo was confirmed to be male in the dub only.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sophocles
|pkmn=Charjabug
|main=yes
|type1=Bug
|type2=Electric
|img=Ash and Charjabug.png
|cap=Sophocles's Charjabug
|epnum=SM026
|epname=So Long, Sophocles!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Simona Berman
|desc=Ash captured this {{p|Charjabug}} in a cage, which he then gave to Sophocles, in order for him to catch it, which he did.

Ash [[SM041|later]] commanded Sophocles's Charjabug during the [[Charjabug race]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lillie
|pkmn=Snowy
|type1=Ice
|main=Snowy
|img=Ash and Snowy.png
|cap=Ash with Snowy
|epnum=SM013
|epname=Racing to a Big Event!
|vajp=Reina Ueda
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=In ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} tasked everyone with switching their partner Pokémon with somebody else and Ash was given {{p|Vulpix|Snowy}}. At first, Snowy didn't warm up to Ash. However, with help and encouragement from {{AP|Litten}}, Snowy soon warmed to him and was used in a battle against {{AP|Pikachu}}, who was under {{an|Lillie}}'s command.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Buzzwole
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Buzzwole anime.png
|cap=Buzzwole
|epnum=SM061
|epname=A Mission of Ultra Urgency!
|vaen=Billy Bob Thompson
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Buzzwole}}

{{p|Buzzwole}} entered [[Alola]] through an [[Ultra Wormhole]] at [[Melemele Meadow]], prompting the [[Ultra Guardians]] to embark on their first mission. They chased the Swollen Pokémon to [[Mahalo Trail]], where it was eventually caught by Ash. It was then brought back to Melemele Meadow, allowing it to return home through a new wormhole opened by [[Professor Burnet]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Stakataka
|type1=Rock
|type2=Steel
|img=Stakataka anime.png
|cap=Stakataka
|epnum=SM085
|epname=The Long Vault Home!
|vaen=Daniel J. Edwards
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Stakataka}}

{{p|Stakataka}} entered Alola through an Ultra Wormhole at the [[Pokémon School]]. The initial attempts by the Ultra Guardians to catch it failed due to it managing to avoid all of their Beast Balls, and during the following night, it moved to a construction site owned by [[Viren]], where it was mistaken for a pedestal for a statue of Viren. Once the statue was placed on top of it, Stakataka became angry and started rampaging around until Ash removed the statue. Stakataka then let itself be caught by Ash upon learning that he was doing it only to make sure it would get back home. Later, back at the Pokémon School, Stakataka was safely returned to its home dimension through an Ultra Wormhole.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pheromosa
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fighting
|img=Pheromosa anime.png
|cap=Pheromosa
|epnum=SM114
|epname=Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!
|vaen=Emily Cramer
|desc={{main|Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|Ultra Beasts (anime) → Pheromosa}}

{{p|Pheromosa}} entered [[Alola]] through an Ultra Wormhole and began attacking Trainers who possessed [[Z-Crystal]]s, stealing the Z-Crystals afterward. {{MTR}} fell in love with Pheromosa and thwarted several attempts by the Ultra Guardians to catch it. Pheromosa was eventually defeated by {{an|Bewear}}, allowing Pheromosa to be caught and returned home.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
[[File:Ash Orange League Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Orange Archipelago Badges]]
====Badges obtained====
=====Kanto Badges=====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Boulder}} (''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'')
* {{Badge|Cascade}} (''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'')
* {{Badge|Thunder}} (''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Marsh}} (''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'')
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} (''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'')
* {{Badge|Soul}} (''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'')
* {{Badge|Volcano}} (''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]'')
* {{Badge|Earth}} (''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'')

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

=====Johto Badges=====
[[File:Ash Johto Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Johto Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Johto]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Zephyr}} (''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'')
* {{Badge|Hive}} (''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'')
* {{Badge|Plain}} (''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]'')
* {{Badge|Fog}} (''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'')
* {{Badge|Storm}} (''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mineral}} (''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'')
* {{Badge|Glacier}} (''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rising}} (''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'')

=====Hoenn Badges=====
[[File:Ash Hoenn Badges.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Stone}} (''[[AG016|The Winner By a Nosepass!]]'')
* {{Badge|Knuckle}} (''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'')
* {{Badge|Dynamo}} (''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'')
* {{Badge|Heat}} (''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn!]]'')
* {{Badge|Balance}} (''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'')
* {{Badge|Feather}} (''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mind}} (''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'')
* {{Badge|Rain}} (''[[AG111|Eight Ain't Enough!]]'')

=====Frontier Symbols=====
[[File:Ash Symbols.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
This listing is of the [[Symbol]]s Ash has obtained in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}:
* [[Factory Head Noland|Knowledge Symbol]] (''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'')
* [[Arena Tycoon Greta|Guts Symbol]] (''[[AG149|Wheel... of Frontier!]]'')
* [[Dome Ace Tucker|Tactics Symbol]] (''[[AG153|Tactics Theatrics!!]]'')
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]] (''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'')
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]] (''[[AG164|Ka Boom with a View!]]'')
* [[Salon Maiden Anabel|Ability Symbol]] (''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'')
* [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brave Symbol]] (''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'')

=====Sinnoh Badges=====
[[File:Ash Sinnoh Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Coal}} (''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos we Watched!]]'')
* {{Badge|Forest}} (''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cobble}} (''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fen}} (''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'')
* {{Badge|Relic}} (''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'')
* {{Badge|Mine}} (''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Icicle}} (''[[DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!]]'')
* {{Badge|Beacon}} (''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'')

=====Unova Badges=====
[[File:Ash Unova Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Unova Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Unova]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Trio}} (''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'')
* {{Badge|Basic}} (''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Insect}} (''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'')
* {{Badge|Bolt}} (''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Quake}} (''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'')
* {{Badge|Jet}} (''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'')
* {{Badge|Freeze}} (''[[BW079|Caution: Icy Battle Conditions!]]'')
* {{Badge|Toxic}} (''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'')

=====Kalos Badges=====
[[File:Ash Kalos Badges.png|thumb|220px|Ash's Kalos Badges]]
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Ash has obtained in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]:
* {{Badge|Bug}} (''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'')
* {{Badge|Cliff}} (''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'')
* {{Badge|Rumble}} (''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'')
* {{Badge|Plant}} (''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'')
* {{Badge|Voltage}} (''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'')
* {{Badge|Fairy}} (''[[XY074|Fairy-Type Trickery!]]'')
* {{Badge|Psychic}} (''[[XY093|All Eyes on the Future!]]'')
* {{Badge|Iceberg}} (''[[XY122|A Real Icebreaker!]]'')

====Alola trials====
[[File:Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Normalium|1=Electrium|2=Grassium‎|3=Rockium|4=Lycanium|5=Steelium}} Z.png|thumb|220px|One of Ash's Z-Crystals]]
This listing is of the {{DL|Island challenge|trials}} Ash has cleared in the [[Alola]] [[region]]:
* [[Verdant Cavern]] trial (''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''; received the [[Normalium Z]])
* [[Melemele Island]] grand trial (''[[SM010|Trial and Tribulation!]]''; received the [[Electrium Z]])
* [[Lush Jungle]] trial (''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]''; received the [[Grassium Z]])
* [[Akala Island]] grand trial (''[[SM036|Trials and Determinations!]]''; received the [[Rockium Z]])
* [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|Thrifty Megamart]] trial (''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'')
* [[Ula'ula Island]] grand trial (''[[SM077|Guiding an Awakening!]]''; received the [[Lycanium Z]])
* [[Poni Island]] grand trial (''[[SM109|A Grand Debut!]]''; received the [[Steelium Z]])


====Pokémon League ranking====
[[File:Ash winning.png|thumb|250px|Ash with the Manalo Championship Trophy]]
Ash has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 16 (''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'')
* [[Silver Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'')
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'')
* [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] - Top 4 (''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'')
* [[Vertress Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'')
* [[Lumiose Conference]] - Runner-Up (''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'')
* [[Manalo Conference]] - Winner ([[Enter the Champion!]])

[[File:Orange League Cup.png|thumb|220px|Ash's [[Winner's Trophy]]]]

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

====Pokémon competitions====
Ash has also participated in the following {{cat|Pokémon competitions}}:

* [[P1 Grand Prix]] - Winner (''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]'')
* [[Big P Pokémon Race]] - Winner (substitute for [[Lara Laramie|Lara]]; ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros Battling Competition - Winner (''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'')
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] - N/A (''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'')
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] - Winner (''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'')
* [[Seaking Catching Competition]] - N/A (''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'')
* [[Grass Tournament]] - Runner-Up (''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'')
* [[Sumo Conference]] - Winner (''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]'')
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] - Winner (with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}; tied with [[Skyler]] and [[Tenma]]; ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]'')
* [[Whirl Cup]] - Top 32 (''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'')
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race]] - Winner (''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'')
* [[Tour de Alto Mare]] - DNF (''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'')
* [[PokéRinger]]
** [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] - Winner (''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'')
** [[Squallville PokéRinger]] - Winner (''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'')
* [[Rota]] Tournament - Winner (''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'')
* [[Pokémon Orienteering]] - N/A (''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'')
* [[Pokémon Contest]]
** Unofficial {{to|Terracotta}} Contest - Winner (tied with {{an|May}}; ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'')
** {{ci|Jubilife}} Contest - Top 8 (''[[DP012|Arrival of a Rival!]]'')
** [[Wallace Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]] - Top 5 (''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'')
* [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] - Winner (with [[Paul]]; ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'')
* [[Hearthome Collection]] - Third (''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] - Winner ({{DL|Pokémon Summer Academy|Red Team}}; ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Triathlon]] - Winner (''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]] - Top 32 (''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]'')
* [[Festival Battle Challenge]] - Winner (''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'')
* [[Pokéathlon]] - Runner-Up (''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'')
* [[Eindoak Town|Eindoak Town's Harvest Festival battle tournament]] - Winner (''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom, Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'')
* [[Club Battle]] - Runner-Up (''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'')
* [[Wishing Bell Festival]] - Runner-up (''[[BW069|Climbing the Tower of Success!]]'')
* [[Clubsplosion]] - Top 4 (''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] - Runner-Up (''[[BW092|Ash, Iris and Trip: Then There Were Three!]]'')
* [[Marine Cup Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'')
* [[Scalchop King Competition]] - Disqualified (''[[BW126|Crowning the Scalchop King!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sumo Tournament]] - Winner (''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] - Winner (with {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}; ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sky Relay]] - Runner-Up (''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Pancake Race]] - Runner-Up (tied with [[Nina]]; ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'')
* [[Charjabug race|Charjabug race Koko Cup]] - Winner (with {{an|Sophocles}} and {{an|Kiawe}}; ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]] - Unknown (''[[SM060|Getting a Jump on the Competition!]]'')
* [[Kantonian Gym]] - Winner (''[[SM118|Aiming for the Top Floor!]]'')
* [[Manalo Conference]] Exhibition Match - Winner ([[SM144]])

===Voice actors===
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|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'' 武田華 ''Hana Takeda'' (age 6; [[SS001]])
|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)
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia''
|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) 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) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári ({{series|Advanced Generation}}) Csongor Szalay ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}})
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-{{series|Best Wishes}}, [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Turie Sandos ({{series|XY}})
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ({{series|Original}}, original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' ({{series|Advanced Generation}}-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]]-present, [[M19]]-present)
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Alexandra Sedas ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Unknown voice actress ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ({{series|Original}}) Cristian Niculescu ({{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{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]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color light}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Ash SM.png|130px]]
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| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|original series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Advanced Generation series|''Advanced Generation'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Diamond & Pearl series|''Diamond & Pearl'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Best Wishes series|''Best Wishes'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' series}}
| Official artwork from the {{color2|000|Sun & Moon series|''Sun & Moon'' series}}
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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 manga==
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
[[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]]
{{incomplete|section|details of his role in the manga}}
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga series based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Cyndaquil|Ash Cyndaquil AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Cyndaquil#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Totodile|Ash Totodile AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Totodile#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bulbasaur|Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|Grass|Poison|link=Ash's Bulbasaur#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Larvitar|Ash Larvitar AP.png|Rock|Ground|fir=Egg|link=Ash's Larvitar#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Heracross|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Bug|Fighting|link=Ash's Heracross#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Muk|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Poison|link=Ash's Muk#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Bayleef|Silver Conference Scoreboard AP.png|Grass|link=Ash's Bayleef#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snorlax|Ash Snorlax AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Snorlax#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Tauros|Ash Tauros AP.png|Normal|link=Ash's Tauros#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grovyle|Ash Grovyle AP.png|Grass|fir=Treecko|link=Ash's Grovyle#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish AP.png|Water|link=Ash's Corphish#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow AP.png|Normal|Flying|fir=Taillow|link=Ash's Swellow#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal AP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Torkoal#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie AP.png|Ice|fir=Snorunt|link=Ash's Glalie#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Charizard AP.png|Fire|Flying|link=Ash's Charizard#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|}

=====Temporary=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
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| {{InactivePoké|Misty|Psyduck|Ash Psyduck AP.png|Water|link=Misty's Psyduck#In the Ash & Pikachu manga}}
|}
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[[File:Ash and Brock MPJ.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Brock in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]]]

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
Ash Ketchum is a starring character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a manga series based on the anime. Ash's journey in The Electric Tale of Pikachu follows roughly the same plot as in the anime: first traveling the [[Kanto]] region to participate in the [[Pokémon League]], before embarking on a journey around the [[Orange Archipelago]].

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
Ash, along with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, made cameo appearances in bonus chapters of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. In the bonus chapters, Ash and {{ashfr}} have mistakenly wandered into the world Magical Pokémon Journey is set in. The bonus chapters chronicle their attempts to return to their world (of the {{pkmn|anime}}) and their encounters with various aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which differ from the anime's canon (such as the use of [[Poké Ball]]s).

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
{{incomplete|section|Details of his role in the manga}}
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 set in the timeline of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|link=Ash's Pikachu#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Grotle|Ash Grotle PDP.png|Grass|fir=Turtwig|link=Ash's Torterra#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staravia|Ash Staravia PDP.png|Normal|Flying|link=Ash's Staraptor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Chimchar|Ash Chimchar PDP.png|Fire|link=Ash's Infernape#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Dawn Buizel PDP.png|Water|link=Ash's Buizel#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor PDP.png|Ground|Flying|link=Ash's Gliscor#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}}
|}
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=====Traded away=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Aipom|Ash Aipom PDP.png|Normal|link=Dawn's Ambipom#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♀
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=====Temporary=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Dawn|Piplup|Dawn Piplup PDP.png|Water|link=Dawn's Piplup#In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga}} ♂
|}
{{left clear}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:DP series trio.png|thumb|200px|Ash with his friends in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
Since Ash and his Pikachu have appeared in every animated Pokémon movie to date, likewise, Ash is the main character in every [[Pokémon manga#Movie manga adaptations|Pokémon movie manga adaptation]]. The same applies to Ash's team as they made similar appearances.
{{-}}

==In the games==
===In the core series===
In the {{FB|Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon|Special Demo Version}} of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Ash sends an unsigned letter and [[Ash's Greninja|his Greninja]] (with "Ash" as Greninja's [[Original Trainer]]) to {{ga|Elio}}, the player character. 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 {{pkmn|event}}s====
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}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Pikachu in a cap|wearing Ash's different hats]] up to the {{series|Sun & Moon}} were made available in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, an addiitional Pikachu wearing [[Ash's hat]] from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' also appeared.

=====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}}
|}

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]].

===In 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. He uses {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}.

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

====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from Eggs during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

==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|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P|enset2=Emerging Powers|enrarity2=Common|ennum2=80/98|jpset2=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=002/BW-P|jpset3=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=205/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/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|Ash's Friendship|25}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=025/026}}
{{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-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|71}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|72}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|73}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|74}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|75}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Ash's Pikachu|76}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}

{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of original series Ash's hat]]
* 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 Pokémon of the {{t|Psychic}}, {{t|Ghost}}, or {{t|Fairy}} types; a [[regional form]]; a female-only; or a [[Legendary Pokémon]]; nor has he [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] any of his Pokémon.
* Ash has captured at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]].
* Ash's birthday in the main series of the anime, according to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s anime novelizations, is 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days ''exactly'' before the day he began his Pokémon journey. In [[M20]], Ash's birthdate is instead the same day he began his journey.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''Best Wishes'' despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: 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 series, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one 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 {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} and twice to {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}.
** Ash also lost trials to [[Island Kahuna]]s in the {{series|Sun and Moon}} of the anime, losing once to [[Nanu]].
* 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.

==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
Canadian French
Hindi, Tamil
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Portuguese
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"
|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"
| 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 - XY series) 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
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ashley]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Mirror Ash]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Ash}}
* [[a:Category:Ash Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]

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

 
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