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Goh's Dewgong

2021-05-27T17:58:04Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|trainername=Goh
|pokemonname=Dewgong
|jtrainername=ゴウ
|jpokemonname=ジュゴン
|tmtrainername=Go
|tmpokemonname=Jugon
|image=[[File:Goh Dewgong.png|250px]]
|caption=Goh's Dewgong
|prevonum=087
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|epnum=JN010
|epname=A Test in Paradise!
|location=[[Kanto]]
|current=[[Cerise Laboratory]]
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]
|enva1=Unknown
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'''Goh's Dewgong''' (Japanese: '''ゴウジュゴン''' ''Go's Jugon'') is the fourteenth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his twenty-third overall.

==History==
[[File:Goh Dewgong Love.png|thumb|left|250px|Dewgong falling in love]]
{{p|Dewgong}} debuted in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]'', where [[Goh]] caught it while he and {{Ash}} were on their way to [[Dragonite Island]]. Though it was a hard Pokémon to catch, costing Goh all of his [[Poké Ball]]s, Goh finally caught Dewgong and officially added it to his [[Party|team]]. Goh and Ash then rode across the sea on Dewgong, but during their journey, Dewgong spotted another Dewgong, fell in love with it, and chased after it, ignoring Goh's requests to stop. This led the group into a storm, which separated Dewgong from its Trainer.

Later, after being unable to find the other Dewgong, Goh's Dewgong reunited with its Trainer just as he and Ash were about to leave Dragonite Island to follow a group of Dragonite that had just left. Dewgong gave Goh and Ash a lift to the Dragonite, just in time to see one of them being captured by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]'', Goh sent Dewgong out to explore a lake where a group of {{p|Mankey}} had dropped a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cubone}}'s bone in. It used its {{t|Ice}} type as a barrier against the cold water while exploring the lake. Eventually, Dewgong found the bone and retrieved it.

In ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', Dewgong was one of the Pokémon affected by the disappearance of food at the [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]]. When the group led by [[Goh's Scyther]] and {{TP|Goh|Darmanitan}} subsequently clashed, Dewgong began leading Goh's other {{type|Water}} Pokémon to join the fight. When {{TP|Goh|Golurk}} went out of control, Dewgong helped the other Pokémon rescue Goh's three {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cascoon}} and allow them to [[Evolution|evolve]] safely.

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', after being attacked by a {{p|Gyarados}} while looking for {{p|Mew}}, Goh used Dewgong to save himself and Ash. Despite this, they encountered a waterfall ahead and fell from it, forcing Goh to [[recall]] Dewgong.

In [[JN063]], Goh entered Dewgong in the [[Marine Athletics Race|Kids Marine Athletics Race]]. Goh crossed the finish line but Dewgong got distracted on seeing a group of {{p|Gorebyss}} being chased by a {{p|Huntail}} and went to intervene. Huntail attacked Dewgong, [[Chloe]], and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, leaving them trapped in a cave before being rescued by [[Ash's Dracovish]]. One of the Gorebyss came over and Dewgong fell in love with it, only for Gorebyss to be more interested in Huntail.
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==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Goh and Dewgong.png|thumb|250px|Dewgong and Goh]]
Dewgong was a hard Pokémon to catch in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]''. In fact, [[Goh]] had to use up all of his [[Poké Ball]]s in order to accomplish this task. Dewgong appears to be the leader of the [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]]'s {{type|Water}} Pokémon, with the other Pokémon joining the fray ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'' only after Dewgong takes the lead. It is quick to fall in love, which often leads to it ignoring its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands.

Goh appears to prefer Dewgong for activities that involve swimming. Like other members of its species, it can withstand ice-cold winter waters, and is strong enough to carry its Trainer, {{ash}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}} while swimming unhindered.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|water|ice|Goh Dewgong Ice Beam.png|Using Ice Beam}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|JN023|Panic in the Park!}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

==Trivia==
* Dewgong is Goh's first {{type|Ice}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Dewgong}}

{{Goh's Pokémon|water|ice}}

[[Category:Goh's Pokémon|Dewgong]]

[[es:Dewgong de Goh]]
[[fr:Lamantine de Goh]]
[[it:Dewgong di Goh]]
[[ja:ゴウのジュゴン]]
[[zh:小豪的白海狮]]

Goh's Scizor

2021-05-27T17:57:10Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|trainername=Goh
|pokemonname=Scizor
|jtrainername=ゴウ
|jpokemonname=ハッサム
|tmtrainername=Go
|tmpokemonname=Hassam
|image=[[File:Goh Scizor.png|250px]]
|caption=Goh's Scizor
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|firstevoep=JN056
|firstevoname=
|firststagename=Scyther
|numeps1=50|
|epnum=JN006
|epname=Working My Way Back to Mew!
|location=[[Vermilion Forest]]
|current=[[Party|In rotation]]
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|java1=[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]
|enva1=[[Sam Black]]
|java2=[[Shin-ichiro Miki]]
|enva2=N/A
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'''Goh's Scizor''' (Japanese: '''ゴウのハッサム''' ''Go's Hassam'') is the twelfth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his thirteenth overall.

==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Scyther.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Scyther]]
{{p|Scizor}} debuted as a {{p|Scyther}} in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', where it was the last {{type|Bug}} Pokémon native to the [[Kanto]] [[region]] that [[Goh]] needed to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}}. It easily repelled Goh's {{i|Poké Ball}} and sent him and {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} flying. Later, Goh battled the [[Pokémon category|Mantis Pokémon]] briefly with his Scorbunny before finally catching it. Afterwards, it was seen with all of his other Pokémon before [[Professor Cerise]] suggested leaving it at his [[Cerise Laboratory|Laboratory]].

In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Goh used Scyther in his first [[Pokémon battle]] during the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]]. It battled [[Hodge]]'s {{p|Mightyena}}, where it used {{m|Swords Dance}} before quickly falling to Mightyena's {{m|Fire Fang}}.
[[File:Hall of Chivalry Knight Medals.png|thumb|250px|Scyther and Goh with their Knight Medals]]
In ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]'', Goh used Scyther alongside some of his other Bug Pokémon to find the bone of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cubone}}, which he later caught.

During a food shortage in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', Scyther led a group of Goh's Bug-type Pokémon during a rebellion; and they targeted {{TP|Goh|Darmanitan}}, {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Grimer}}, {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans}}, and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stantler}}. When {{TP|Goh|Golurk}} lost control, Scyther protected Goh's three {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Cascoon}}.

In [[JN056]], Scyther volunteered for a training challenge hosted by [[Kalos]] [[Elite Four]] member [[Wikstrom]] at the [[Hall of Chivalry]], alongside {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Farfetch'd}}. In the first phase, the group is stopped by a {{p|Probopass}} belonging to the Elite trainer, with great difficulty the group manages to go through this round. In the second phase, Goh and Scyther enter a maze where they separate from the rest of the group. This time, the two have to collaborate while being attacked by Pokémon on the way.

In the final part of the challenge, Scyther battled against Wikstrom's {{p|Aegislash}}, until Ash and Goh decided to let Ash and Farfetch'd battle it, while Goh and Scyther attempted to catch Wikstrom's {{p|Klefki}}, which was carrying a key required to pass the challenge. They eventually succeeded, earning the participating Trainers and Pokémon one medal each. Afterward, Wikstrom offered to help Goh [[evolution|evolve]] his Scyther. Goh agreed to this, and Wikstrom gave Scyther a [[Metal Coat]] to hold before it was transferred through a [[trade machine]], causing the Mantis Pokémon to evolve into Scizor.

In [[JN060]], Goh used Scizor in a {{pkmn|training}} battle against Ash's {{p|Farfetch'd}}, during which it was shown to have learned {{m|X-Scissor}}. The battle ended without a proper victor as both Pokémon began tiring out and were subsequently taken to be healed at a [[Pokémon Center]].
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===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Goh Scyther and Bug Pokemon.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Scyther, leading the other Pokémon in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'']]
Scizor is a fast and powerful {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, thus Goh had the most trouble catching it out of all the other [[Kanto]]-native {{t|Bug}} types he went after. It is enthusiastic about battling and staying active. In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', it followed [[Mimey]]'s kung-fu exercises and was later seen shadow-boxing in an effort to get Goh's attention to bring it to the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]]; in [[JN056]], it rushed to Goh wanting to participate in the training challenge hosted by [[Wikstrom]]. Scizor is also shown to have a quick temper, as seen in ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]'' when Scyther began chasing a group of {{p|Geodude}} that threw snowballs at it. These behaviors particularly contrast with [[Goh's Pinsir]], who tried to avoid being selected for the Flute Cup and gets along with Goh's smaller Pokémon like {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Caterpie}}. However, despite its rough demeanor, Scyther enjoys a hug, as seen in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', when it accepted one from [[Ash's Dragonite]].
[[File:Goh and Scizor.png|thumb|250px|Scizor and Goh]]
After its capture, Scizor quickly became one of Goh's most used Pokémon, next to {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}. Despite its strength and confidence, however, Goh and Scizor are not as in sync with each other compared to Cinderace, and Goh's cautious strategy in the first round of the Flute Cup led to Scyther's quick defeat. Scyther didn't appear too upset by the loss, returning from the [[Pokémon Center]] for another battle. Like Scorbunny, it seemed more concerned with how hard Goh was taking his first defeat. From [[JN056]] onwards, Goh and Scyther are more aligned with each other, managing to pass the goals proposed by Wikstrom as a true team.

Scizor is protective of other Pokémon, as seen in ''[[JN023|Panic in the Park!]]'', when it shielded a group of Goh's {{t|Bug}} types from {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Darmanitan}}'s attack. Scizor is also a natural leader, as demonstrated when it commanded Goh's Bug-types to attack Darmanitan and its allies.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|bug|steel|Goh {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Scyther Air Slash|1=Scyther Slash|2=Scyther Swords Dance|3=Scizor X-Scissor}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Air Slash as a Scyther|1=Slash as a Scyther|2=Swords Dance as a Scyther|3=X-Scissor}}}}
{{anmov|flying|Air Slash|JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!}}
{{anmov|normal|Slash|JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!}}
{{anmov|normal|Swords Dance|JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!}}
{{anmov|bug|X-Scissor|JN060}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}"| [[File:JN006 illustration.png|x250px]]
|-
| Official artwork of ''{{color2|000|JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!}}''
|}

==In the games==
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Scyther appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]] as one of Goh's Pokémon. It is an opponent during the {{OBP|Grand Rush set 4|Ga-Olé}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Bug|type2=Flying|name=Scyther|img=123Scyther|move=Fury Cutter|movetype=Bug}}
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====[[Pokémon GO]]====
On November 6, 2020, as part of Pokémon GO's [https://pokemongo.nianticlabs.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en Animation Week 2020] event, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those that Ash and Goh encountered in the anime appeared more frequently in the wild, in [[Raid Battle|raids]], from 7 km [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Scyther appearing in the wild and in surprise encounters. The event ran from November 6, 2020, at 8:00 a.m., to November 12, 2020, at 10:00 p.m. local time.

==In the manga==
==={{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}===
Scyther first appeared in [[JNM03]]. As the events of its evolution were omitted in the manga, Scyther appears already evolved in Scizor facing [[Ash's Farfetch'd]] in [[JNM18]].

==Trivia==
* Scizor is Goh's first {{type|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Scizor is Goh's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.
* Scizor is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}} to evolve while in its [[Poké Ball]].
* Scyther is referred to as male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], being referred to as such since ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]''.

==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Scyther|Scizor}}

{{Goh's Pokémon|bug|steel}}

[[Category:Goh's Pokémon|Scizor]]
[[Category:Pokémon GO characters]]

[[es:Scizor de Goh]]
[[fr:Insécateur de Goh]]
[[it:Scizor di Goh]]
[[ja:ゴウのストライク]]
[[zh:小豪的飞天螳螂]]

Goh's Inteleon

2021-05-27T17:54:05Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Water
|trainername=Goh
|pokemonname=Drizzile
|jtrainername=ゴウ
|jpokemonname=ジメレオン
|tmtrainername=Go
|tmpokemonname=Jimereon
|image=[[File:Goh Drizzile.png|250px]]
|caption=Goh's Drizzile
|prevonum=816
|evo1num=817
|evolution=1
|firstevoep=JN062
|firstevoname=
|firststagename=Sobble
|numeps1=35|
|epnum=JN027
|epname=Toughing It Out!
|catchepnum=JN028
|catchepname=Sobbing Sobble!
|location=[[Wyndon]]
|current=[[Cerise Laboratory]]
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|java1=[[Sayaka Senbongi]]
|enva1=[[Erica Schroeder]]
|java2=[[Sayaka Senbongi]]
|enva2=N/A
}}

'''Goh's Drizzile''' (Japanese: '''ゴウのジメレオン''' ''Go's Jimereon'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Galar]] [[region]], and his fifty-second overall.

==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Sobble.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Sobble]]
Drizzile first appeared as a {{p|Sobble}} at the end of ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'', where it was startled by {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|training}} with his newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{AP|Farfetch'd}}.

In ''[[JN028|Sobbing Sobble!]]'', using its ability to blend into its surroundings, Sobble started to steal the food that Ash, Goh, and their Pokémon were eating before revealing itself. It attempted to hide in a fountain, only for Goh to blindly throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it, accidentally catching it.

Goh sent Sobble out soon after to battle a {{p|Silicobra}} that he wanted to catch. Sobble tried blending into its surroundings, but Silicobra covered it with sand, causing it to become visible, before escaping. This caused Sobble to run away, with Goh unable to [[recall]] it. Heading down a river, Sobble ran into {{TRT}} and was captured. When Ash and Goh came to its defense, Sobble, seeing how Goh cared for it, escaped on its own.

In ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', Sobble joined in a battle against a wild {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Flygon}} in [[Mauville City]]. It managed to dissipate Flygon's {{m|Sandstorm}} with {{m|Water Gun}}, but when it was hit by Flygon's {{m|Dragon Rush}} and was about to burst into tears, Goh quickly recalled it.
[[File:Goh Drizzile camouflage.png|thumb|250px|Drizzile camouflaged]]
In [[JN054]], Goh brought Sobble with him to a movie shooting in [[Vermilion City]], where it immediately took a liking to actress [[Jacqueline]]'s {{p|Inteleon}}. It wanted to become brave and strong like Inteleon, but it proved too cowardly during battle training. However, Goh came up with a method to use Sobble's cowardice for its advantage by using it as a basis for a hit-and-run strategy. When a film crew member's {{p|Gothita}} was stolen by Team Rocket, Ash and Goh went to rescue it, but were caught in a cage, with Sobble being left to deal with {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} by itself. Its new hit-and-run strategy proved useful in combination with its invisibility, until it got covered in chalk dust and was revealed. Despite Goh telling it to run, Sobble managed to muster enough courage to stand and fight, learning {{m|U-turn}} to defeat Meowth and Wobbuffet before helping Ash and Goh to escape the cage. After Team Rocket had been defeated, Jacqueline arrived at the site with the rest of the film crew and congratulated Sobble on its effort, much to its delight.

In [[JN062]], after saving {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Oddish}} from a falling [[Sitrus Berry]], Sobble evolved into {{p|Drizzile}}. However, upon seeing that it hadn't evolved into Inteleon, it became depressed and retreated into a cave in Cerise Park. When Goh and Cinderace later found it and took it out of the cave, it camouflaged itself and fled. When Goh eventually found it, he told it how he could relate to it. By the next day, Drizzile had returned to Cerise Park, and Goh agreed to let it stay in the cave as long as it wanted to.
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===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Goh Sobble and Inteleon.png|thumb|left|250px|Admiring Inteleon as a Sobble]]
At first, Sobble wasn't comfortable with its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, but when it saw how much Goh cared for it, its feelings changed. Sobble seems to have a huge emotional need for attention, as seen in ''[[JN029|There's a New Kid in Town!]]'', where it made several Pokémon in the [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]] cry. Sobble was only able to calm down after receiving a warm hug from [[Ash's Dragonite]]. Since its capture, Sobble has become one of Goh's closest Pokémon, often appearing out of camouflage by his side and catching him and others by surprise. When it's not with Goh, Sobble has often been spotted hiding in small, secluded, and dark places like drawers and cupboards. Sobble has a hard time dealing with strangers, becoming quite uncomfortable when {{an|Professor Kukui}} tried to interact with it. However, it also had no problem in staying with {{an|Mallow}} during Goh and {{an|Kiawe}}'s battle.
[[File:Goh and Drizzile.png|thumb|250px|Drizzile and Goh]]
Typical of its species, Sobble is able to blend in with its surroundings, allowing it to hide with ease and take advantage of that to battle opponents. Also typical of its species, Sobble cries a lot, to the point where its cries would cause anyone around it to also cry uncontrollably. It tends to cry so hard it gets wet with its own tears, triggering its camouflage. As seen in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]'', Sobble might start to cry if hit with a powerful attack, prompting a hasty [[recall|withdrawal]] from Goh before its tears start hindering others. In [[JN054]], Sobble became motivated to become stronger after watching [[Jacqueline]]'s {{p|Inteleon}}, but was still having difficulty battling, where it was too focused on its own safety to attack. Recognizing this, Goh decided to develop its ability to hide instead, focusing on getting at a safe distance before attacking with {{m|Water Gun}}. Thanks to this training, Sobble was able to fend off {{TRT}} by itself, learning {{m|U-turn}} and gaining confidence in itself in the process. It even gained the confidence to play a prank on [[Goh's Darmanitan]] by hiding in a tree and spraying it with Water Gun, paying it back for its own prior pranks.

After its evolution, however, Drizzile's personality changed drastically. Because Sobble believed it would evolve directly into Inteleon, and finding itself in an entirely new form, Drizzile became depressed and withdrew, becoming aloof to anything and anyone around it. When some of Goh's Pokémon became annoyed with its depressive state and attacked it, Drizzile not only did nothing about it, but willingly took the attacks without any attempts to protect itself. Drizzile also became distant towards Goh, with the Water Lizard Pokémon somewhat disappointed with its Trainer for not understanding its feelings. However, after it saw Goh finally understand its feelings, who revealed that he also had similar feelings of his own in the past, Drizzile, while still deciding to remain distant in order to sulk over its disappointment, appreciated Goh and his efforts.

After evolving, Drizzile appears to have better control over its camouflage, being able to control whether it blends in or not when it becomes wet. It is also able to create water bombs out of its palms, which it can use as traps or squeeze forcefully to shoot water out, a trait that, as Goh pointed out, brings it closer in style to Inteleon.

Sobble and Cinderace have formed a special bond with each other, acting like siblings. The two seem to enjoy each other's company, with Raboot sharing its food with Sobble and being able to calm Sobble down if it feels upset. After Drizzile evolved, the energetic Cinderace didn't quite understand why it had become so lethargic, and was even seen trying to drag Drizzile out of its cave, with the best of intentions in mind.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water||Goh {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Sobble Water Gun|1=Sobble Pound|2=Sobble U-turn|3=Drizzile Water Gun}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Water Gun as a Sobble|1=Pound as a Sobble|2=U-turn as a Sobble|3=Water Gun}}}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|JN028|Sobbing Sobble!}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|JN028|Sobbing Sobble!}}
{{anmov|bug|U-turn|JN054}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Artwork===
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| Artwork for ''Find the difference''
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| Third poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
| Fourth poster for the Japanese version of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
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==In the manga==
==={{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}===
Sobble first appeared in [[JNM17]].
==Related articles==
{{Animespeciesevo1|Sobble|Drizzile}}
{{Goh's Pokémon|water}} 
{{Anime Pokémon|water}} 
{{DEFAULTSORT:Drizzile, Goh's}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Goh's Pokémon]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon]]

[[de:Gohs Phlegleon]]
[[es:Drizzile de Goh]]
[[fr:Arrozard de Goh]]
[[it:Drizzile di Goh]]
[[ja:ゴウのジメレオン]]
[[zh:小豪的变涩蜥]]

Iris's Haxorus

2021-05-27T17:47:52Z

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trainername=Iris|
pokemonname=Haxorus|
jtrainername=アイリス|
jpokemonname=オノノクス|
tmtrainername=Iris|
tmpokemonname=Ononokus|
image=[[File:Iris Haxorus.png|250px]]|
caption=Iris's Haxorus|
gender=Male<ref>Confirmed in ''[[BW017|Scraggy—Hatched to be Wild!]]''.</ref>|
ability={{a|Mold Breaker}}{{tt|*|Adventures and games only}}|
nature=Naive{{tt|*|Games only}}|
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secondevoname=Prior to JN065|
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numeps1=at least 141|
numeps2=an unknown number of|
current=[[Party|With Iris]]|
enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]]|
java1=[[Minami Tsuda]]|
enva2=N/A|
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java3=[[List of Japanese voice actors|Tatsuki Kōbe]]|
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'''Iris's Haxorus''' (Japanese: '''アイリスのオノノクス ''' ''Iris's Ononokus'') was one of the two {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Iris}} prior to the start of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and her second one overall. It is also [[Iris]]'s main Pokémon in the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

==In the anime==
===Main series===
====History====
=====Pre-series=====
[[File:Iris Axew debut.png|250px|thumb|left|Axew upon meeting Iris for the first time]]
Haxorus, as an Axew, was the first Pokémon that Iris was known to have obtained. She obtained Axew from the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}} of her [[Village of Dragons|hometown]] when he was just a few days old. She was given the task of journeying with Axew in order to help raise him into a great Haxorus. Before he evolved, he preferred being outside of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, traveling inside Iris's long hair.

=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''=====
[[File:Iris Axew.png|thumb|250px|As an Axew]]
Axew first appeared briefly in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' alongside Iris, where it watched the dark clouds caused by {{OBP|Zekrom|recurring}} from the top of a tree. Axew was the first Pokémon that {{Ash}} scanned with his new [[Pokédex]] in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', though he was actually aiming it at Iris's hair and wondering why Axew looked nothing like what the Pokédex showed. Later, Axew and Pikachu got caught by {{TRT}}, but they were later freed with the help of {{AP|Oshawott}}.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', {{an|Cilan}} told Iris and Axew that they have perfect compatibility. He also added that Axew is a rather rare Pokémon. In ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]'' it was revealed through the [[Dream Mist]] that Axew wants to [[evolution|evolve]] to his {{p|Haxorus|final stage}}, unlike most of the other [[walking Pokémon]] in the anime.

In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]'', it was shown that Axew has not had much experience in battling, crying when he was hit by weakened {{m|Bullet Seed}} and {{m|Solar Beam}} attacks from [[Cilan's Pansage]]; however, he was shown to be able to produce an extremely powerful {{m|Dragon Rage}} that could cause massive destruction, but was uncontrollable and had a tendency to explode in all directions rather than beam at a specific target as it is meant to. Both Ash and Cilan playfully referred to it as a "Dragon Sneeze", much to Iris's annoyance. A pun exists where, as Axew says his name while using "Dragon Sneeze", it sounds rather like "achoo". Later in the episode, Axew was trapped in the horns of a wild {{p|Scolipede}}, and Iris and the others had to rescue him using their Pokémon.

In ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!]]'', Axew seemed excited about Ash's [[Pokémon Egg]] being ready to hatch; so much so that he accidentally sent it rolling down a hill. After it hatched into {{AP|Scraggy}}, Axew became afraid of him after seeing how aggressive he was with the other Pokémon. Even so, he kept his eye on Scraggy and was the first to notice that he ran off in the middle of the night. Axew assisted Iris in finding a plant that would help Scraggy recover after he was {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} by a wild {{p|Galvantula}}. The next day when Scraggy felt better, Axew battled him. Both Pokémon ended up knocking each other out thanks to another failed Dragon Rage. The two had another battle in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', however he was stopped after Axew attempted, again, to use Dragon Rage.

In ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]'', he sent Team Rocket's ship down with an exploding Dragon Rage. He then rode away on Druddigon's head and called out to Iris, letting her know where he was. When fighting Team Rocket alongside Pikachu and [[Emmy]]'s {{p|Druddigon}}, Axew finally mastered Dragon Rage, sending out a stream of energy instead of exploding right on the spot, defeating Team Rocket.

In ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]'', Axew had another battle with [[Ash's Scraggy]], but this time he won thanks to his mastered Dragon Rage.

In ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', Axew battled [[Georgia]]'s {{TP|Georgia|Beartic}} briefly, but was defeated after a collision of {{m|Ice Beam}} and Dragon Rage.

In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight!"]]'', Axew played the role of the {{an|Iris|Dragon Master}}'s strongest Pokémon. She used Axew against [[Ash's Pikachu]] in order to bring out his inner strength. However, Pikachu defeated Axew with a powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}}/{{m|Electro Ball}} combination.

Iris used Axew in the semifinal round of the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' against [[Luke]] and his {{p|Golett}}. Not knowing about Golett's immunity to {{type|Normal}} attacks, Iris ordered Axew to use Scratch which was ineffective. Axew then got hit hard by Golett's {{m|Mega Punch}}. Managing to get up Axew used Dragon Rage, but this attack was dodged by {{m|Double Team}}. While still using Double Team, Golett used {{m|Gyro Ball}}, confusing Axew and managed to hit him hard. Axew then tried Dragon Rage again, but this was countered by Golett's {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Golett then used Gyro Ball again. Unable to do anything Axew started running away. Eventually Axew got exhausted and as he was about to be hit by Gyro Ball, Axew learned {{m|Outrage}}, knocking Golett back and finally defeating it.
[[File:Axew Scraggy playing.png|thumb|left|250px|As an Axew, playing with Scraggy]]
In ''[[BW048|Battle For The Underground!]]'', Axew was used to propel the train cart Ash and friends were riding on to get away from Team Rocket; along with Tepig using {{m|Ember}}, which soon became {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{AP|Roggenrola}} using {{m|Flash Cannon}}.

He battled with Scraggy once more in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]''; however, seeing as Scraggy had learned {{m|High Jump Kick}}, they proved evenly matched. After the battle, he and Scraggy went off to play, until they ran into a {{p|Gothita}} that took a liking to Scraggy. Gothita's [[Katharine|Trainer]] challenged Ash to a battle on the condition that if she won, he'd have to trade Scraggy away to her. Ash won the battle, but Axew still had a nightmare the following night about losing his best friend. He then awoke to find that Scraggy and Gothita had left. He pursued them and attempted to get Scraggy away from Gothita by hitting it with Dragon Rage. However, it ended up disturbing a wild {{p|Garbodor}} who attacked them, until {{AP|Snivy}} showed up to protect them and Katharine, Gothita's Trainer, used her {{p|Deerling}} to calm the Trash Heap Pokémon. The next day, Axew was happy to see Gothita storm away after Snivy defeated it in battle.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Axew became friends with a {{p|Gothorita}} owned by [[Lewis]], who expressed great interest in him. Axew admired Gothorita as it prayed at {{p|Landorus}}'s shrine for it to rain on [[Milos Island]], and later when Gothorita saved him and Iris from falling onto some sharp rocks. Later, Axew was able to hit {{p|Thundurus}} with {{m|Dragon Rage}} and would have been hit by his {{m|Thunder}} if [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] had not blocked the attack with {{m|Mud Bomb}}. Understanding the dire situation, Axew encouraged Gothorita when it was asked by Lewis to plead with {{p|Tornadus}} and Thundurus. In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Axew helped rescue the [[Forces of Nature]] from {{TRT}}; he used Dragon Rage on [[Dr. Zager]]'s helicopter, joined by Ash's Pikachu, [[Ash's Roggenrola]], Iris's Emolga and Cilan's Pansage to cause the forcefield prisons trapping the trio to break.

In ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', Iris used Axew in a battle against [[Cynthia's Garchomp]]. Axew's {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} successfully hit Garchomp but seemed to do no damage. Garchomp then used her {{m|Dragon Rush}} and {{m|Draco Meteor}} attacks to cause a lot of damage to Axew. At the last second when it seemed like Axew was down, he got back up and ended up knocking Garchomp down with his newly learned {{m|Giga Impact}} and shocking everybody. Garchomp quickly recovered and was about to finish Axew off with a {{m|Brick Break}} but was called off by {{an|Cynthia}} at the last second.

In ''[[BW100|A Village Homecoming!]]'', Axew was reunited with the elder at the Village of Dragons, embracing her with open arms. She complimented his health and praised Iris for how he had been cared for. Later, when [[Shannon]]'s newly evolved {{p|Hydreigon}} lost control of himself, Axew helped {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} corner the Brutal Pokémon after Emolga and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} chased him to shore. He kept Hydreigon distracted with Dragon Rage while Iris attempted to leap on him from behind to calm him down.

In ''[[BW122|What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals!]]'', Axew frantically used Scratch to free Iris and Cilan from the metal cuffs [[Team Plasma]] had trapped them in. He later helped fight off the Pokémon controlled by Team Plasma.

In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]]'', Axew was used in the first round of the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He battled [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Vanillite}}, but was knocked out by a super-effective {{m|Ice Beam}}.
[[File:Iris Fraxure.png|thumb|250px|As a Fraxure]]
In ''[[BW139|Team Rocket's Shocking Recruit!]]'', Axew was playing with Emolga when he was attacked by a wild {{p|Galvantula}} using {{m|Electro Ball}} and sent rolling down a hill where he bumped his head on a large rock. Since Emolga had already gotten in to trouble for attacking {{AP|Oshawott}} and {{AP|Scraggy}} that morning, Iris scolded Emolga for attacking Axew, causing Emolga to become upset and fly away, worrying Axew. After being healed, Axew and the gang set off on their way to find Emolga, only to find that she had allied herself with {{TRT}}. Under the shroud of {{TP|James|Yamask}}'s {{m|Haze}}, Emolga pulled Axew away. Later, Emolga shared her plan to get back in Iris's good books with Axew, unaware that {{MTR}} was listening in. Axew acted as bait to lure in Pikachu for Emolga and called out to {{AP|Charizard}} and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} to make them bring Ash and his friends to him. Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket, but Iris was able to understand from Axew that the earlier accident was not Emolga's fault. However, Team Rocket trapped Axew and Emolga in a glass cage along with an angry {{p|Exploud}}. The Exploud attacked them both, but Emolga did her best to protect Axew from its attacks. Exploud picked Axew up and dropped him in its mouth, much to Iris's horror, though Axew was able to escape by using Dragon Rage. Eventually, Dragonite and Charizard were able to break the cage open, allowing Axew and Emolga to escape.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Axew and Pikachu were caught by Team Rocket, while Ash, Iris, and Cilan were trapped inside the cargo space of the ship. Eventually he and Pikachu were freed and together with Pikachu, Charizard and Pansage, Axew blasted Team Rocket off. Axew later said farewell to Ash and Pikachu as he, Iris and Cilan departed for [[Johto]].

=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''=====
In [[JN065]], Axew was revealed to have evolved all the way into a Haxorus, like he had always dreamed of doing. He was sent out against [[Ash's Dracovish]] during Iris's [[World Coronation Series]] battle against her former traveling companion. After Haxorus successfully defeated Dracovish, it went up against [[Ash's Dragonite]]. During the match, Ash used Dragonite's {{m|Hurricane}} to redirect Haxorus's {{m|Dragon Pulse}} into the sky and reformed it into {{m|Draco Meteor}}, which it then used to defeat Haxorus, giving Ash the victory.

====Personality and characteristics====
[[File:Axew Iris hair.png|240px|thumb|left|In Iris's hair as an Axew]]
As an Axew, he proved to be a friendly Pokémon, making quick friends with [[Ash's Pikachu]] in ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'' and later with other Pokémon. He and Iris have a strong relationship, as seen in ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]'', after a {{p|Sandile}} had caught him in his jaws, Iris tried everything to get him out. This was also seen in [[BWS02]], when Iris kept trying to shake her {{TP|Iris|Gible}}, who had been wild at the time, off of Axew when he kept biting on his head, which happened twice.

Though lacking superior battle skills, Axew makes up for it with a kind personality as mentioned by Cilan. If Iris feels sad, he will go off to collect fruit in order to cheer her up. Axew is also somewhat of a pacifist and often hides or panics when the other Pokémon who accompany him start to fight each other as seen in ''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]'', when he was seen running around in circles when {{AP|Oshawott}}, {{AP|Tepig}}, {{AP|Scraggy}}, and {{AP|Swadloon}} started fighting over food. However, he has been shown to have some childish traits, such as in ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'', where he fought with {{AP|Pikachu}} when he thought Pikachu was the one who ate all the food.
[[File:Iris and Haxorus.png|thumb|240px|Haxorus and Iris]]
Axew will often express concern for other Pokémon. In ''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]'', he was grateful when an {{TP|Iris|Emolga}} stopped his apple from rolling down a hill and wanted to share some of it with her. When she left after being smothered by {{an|Bianca}}, he was desperate to find her again. However, this could be because Axew has a little crush on Emolga, as confirmed by {{an|Iris}} in the same episode.

Axew also seems to see Scraggy as a little brother, since ''[[BW017|Scraggy-Hatched to be Wild!]]'' when Iris told him he was Scraggy's big brother. Since then, Axew always had kept a close eye on Scraggy to keep him out of trouble, and the two have become training partners, and best friends, most likely due to the fact that they're the youngest. In ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'' he was horrified that he might never see him again if Scraggy was given to [[Katharine]], even having a nightmare about it.

It is unknown whether he still holds on to these traits after his evolution, although he seems more serious.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon||Iris Axew {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Scratch|1=Dragon Rage|2=Outrage|3=Giga Impact}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Scratch|1=Dragon Rage|2=Outrage|3=Giga Impact}} as an Axew|image2=Iris Haxorus {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psycho Cut|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Outrage|3=Breaking Swipe}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psycho Cut|1=Dragon Pulse|2=Outrage|3=Breaking Swipe}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Scratch|BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Rage|BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Outrage|BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Giga Impact|BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|JN065|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Psychic|Psycho Cut|JN065|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Breaking Swipe|JN065|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

====Voice actors====
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|ja=津田美波 ''[[Minami Tsuda]]'' (as an Axew) 光部樹 ''[[List of Japanese voice actors|Tatsuki Kōbe]]'' (as a Haxorus)
|en=[[Kayzie Rogers]]
|vi=Huỳnh Thị Thu Hiền ([[BW001]]-[[BW108]]) Kim Ngọc ([[M14]]-[[M16]])}}

====Artwork====
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
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===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Iris Haxorus Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Haxorus in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
{{main|Iris (Masters)#In the anime|Iris (Masters) → In the anime}}
Iris's Haxorus appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Iris Haxorus Adventures.png|thumb|170px|left|Haxorus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Iris Fraxure Adventures.png|thumb|170px|As a Fraxure in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Iris Haxorus Mold Breaker Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Mold Breaker activated]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Black & White}}====
{{p|Haxorus}} first appeared as a {{p|Fraxure}} in ''[[PS478|Big City Battles]]'', where [[Iris]] was seen riding it in [[Castelia City]]. It mostly remained [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]] during Iris's future appearances.

In ''[[PS499|School of Hard Knocks]]'', Fraxure briefly battled against [[Drayden]]'s {{p|Druddigon}} at the [[Tubeline Bridge]], but lost.

In ''[[PS514|The Tournament Continues]]'', Iris used Fraxure in her {{un|Pokémon League}} battle against [[Zinzolin|Gray]], managing to defeat his {{p|Cryogonal}} despite the type disadvantage. In ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]'', Fraxure was used against {{adv|Black}}'s [[Brav]] in Iris's next round battle. As Iris had estimated, Fraxure had gained enough [[experience]] to allow it to evolve into Haxorus in the middle of the battle. Both Pokémon were [[recall]]ed immediately afterwards. Iris later sent Haxorus back out against Black's [[Costa]], planning to take advantage of Haxorus's {{a|Mold Breaker}} to bypass Costa's {{a|Solid Rock}} [[Ability]]. However, Costa eventually managed to catch one of Haxorus's tusks in its jaws and defeat it with a close-range {{m|Ice Beam}}, causing Iris to lose the match.

===={{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}====
Haxorus appeared alongside Iris in ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]''.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon||Iris Fraxure {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Rock Tomb|1=Rock Smash|2=Iron Tail}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Rock Tomb|1=Rock Smash|2=Iron Tail}} as a Fraxure}}
{{anmov|rock|Rock Tomb|PS514|The Tournament Continues}}
{{anmov|fighting|Rock Smash|PS514|The Tournament Continues}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|PS516|One Way or Another}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

===Movie adaptations===
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Axew appears in {{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom}}, {{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}}, and {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}}. He served the same role as in the movies.

==In the games==
Haxorus has appeared as Iris's signature Pokémon in every game she is battled in.

===In the [[core series]]===
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|}

===Mystery Egg===
{{bulbanews/2|New distributions for Black and White announced|Mystery Egg event coming stateside}}
{{main|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Secret Eggs|Secret Eggs}}
A Japanese event randomly distributed an Egg that contained an in-game representation of Iris's Axew, [[Ash's Unfezant|Ash's Pidove]], or [[Cilan's Pansage]] via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Like its anime counterpart, this Axew knows {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} and is [[gender|male]]. It also, interestingly, always has {{a|Mold Breaker}} as its Ability. This event started on December 17, 2010, and ended on January 11, 2011. This Egg was also distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from April 27 to May 31, 2011.

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===Pokémon Center Best Wishes Pokémon===
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Pokémon the Series: Black & White|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}
From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Iris's Axew. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Iris's Axew were [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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===In [[spin-off games]]===
====[[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]]====
Axew appears in [[Pokémon Best Wishes: Intelligence Training Pokémon Big Sports Meet!]].

====Pokémon Masters EX====
{{main|Iris (Masters)#Haxorus|Iris (Masters) → Haxorus}}
Iris's Haxorus appears alongside Iris as a [[sync pair]].

==In the TCG==
Axew was featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring '''Iris's Axew'''.

{{cardlist/header|Iris's Axew|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Axew|10}}|type=Colorless|expanded=Yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW10|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=003/BW-P|enset2=BW Black Star Promos|ennum2=BW16|jpset2=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=006/BW-P|jpset3=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum3=206/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
* Haxorus is the first {{type|Dragon}} Pokémon to be owned by a main character other than {{Ash}}.
* Haxorus is Iris's only single-[[type]] Pokémon.
* Haxorus is Iris's only Pokémon to not have an immunity to any type.
* Haxorus's {{i|Poké Ball}} wasn't seen until [[JN065]], 492 episodes after [[BW001|his debut]].

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo2|Axew|Fraxure|Haxorus}}
* {{Cat|Episodes focusing on Axew|Episodes focusing on Haxorus}}

==References==
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{{Iris's Pokémon}} 
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Chloe's Eevee

2021-05-27T17:45:40Z

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'''Chloe's Eevee''' (Japanese: '''コハルイーブイ''' ''Koharu's Eievui'') is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} owned by [[Chloe]], and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] she {{pkmn2|caught}}.

==History==
[[File:Chloe and Eevee.png|thumb|250px|left|Eevee and Chloe]]
{{p|Eevee}} first appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]'', where she was seen at the [[Vermilion City]] [[Eevee Evolution Laboratory]]. She attempted to get along with {{p|Flareon}} and {{p|Vaporeon}} by imitating them as they walked along but failed. Later the lab assistants attempted to use a [[Fire Stone|Fire]] and a [[Thunder Stone]] to make her [[Evolution|evolve]], but it didn't. Later, Eevee spotted {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}} walking past the Research Center and went after it. Shortly after, the lab assistants went to get Eevee back and Yamper mistakenly thought they were trying to capture Eevee so took her to [[Chloe]]'s school for help.

Chloe found Yamper and Eevee and helped hide her from the lab assistants with help from [[Goh]], only to come across {{TRT}} who had stolen other Pokémon at the school. Eevee teamed up with Yamper to fight Team Rocket's {{p|Pelipper}} and was able to send it blasting off. Later, the mix up was cleared and the lab assistants were taking Eevee back to the Laboratory when Eevee decided she wanted to stay with Chloe. Goh gave Chloe one of his {{i|Poké Ball}}s which she used to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} her. Soon after, [[Professor Cerise]] gave Chloe a [[Rotom Phone]].

In ''[[JN050|A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!]]'', Eevee went with Chloe to the [[Galar]] [[region]], arriving there Eevee starts playing with {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, when she bumped into a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Boldore}}, the {{type|Rock}} Pokémon went on rampage attacking her. Goh then uses {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} to defeat and capture it. Eevee later helped Chloe to search and dug up some [[fossil]]s. When a newly awakened {{p|Arctozolt}} begun to go into a rage, Eevee saved Chloe from an {{m|Icy Wind}} attack. At the end of her trip with Chloe, Eevee was seen in her room and ended up falling asleep while Chloe wrote a report about the day she had with {{Ash}} and Goh.

In [[JN055]], Eevee accompanied Chloe back to Galar, where they encountered an {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Rapidash}} that was injured. With helped from a Galarian {{p|Ponyta}}, they went in search of a flower that would help to heal it, only to run into a trio of {{p|Impidimp}} who stole Chloe's backpack. Eevee fought to get it back, eventually getting into a fight with [[Bluk Berry|Bluk Berries]]. When the Impidimp returned the backpack, they found the flower and Eevee teamed up with Ponyta to heal Rapidash.

In [[JN063]], Chloe entered Eevee in the [[Marine Athletics Race|Kids Marine Athletics Race]].

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Yamper and Eevee.png|thumb|250px|Eevee imitating {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}}]]
Eevee is playful and has the habit of imitating the movement of other Pokémon as well as her Trainer, Chloe. This can sometime get her into trouble, like in her [[JN049|debut episode]], where she ended up wandering away from her home while trying to imitate {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}}. In [[JN057]], she was not frightened by [[Ash's Gengar]]. Instead, she started imitating it, acting like it was a kind of game, which took Gengar by surprise. Despite this, Eevee is extremely loyal towards her friends and would do anything to help them. At times, Eevee would be seen interacting and playing with Yamper.

Chloe and Eevee quickly bonded after meeting each other. Eevee likes Chloe's attention, and even doesn't mind sharing it, which was shown with Yamper. Unlike her species, Eevee is incapable of [[evolution|evolving]] for an unknown reason. When the [[Matsubara|head]] of the [[Eevee Evolution Laboratory]] suggested Eevee was hesitant about the important decision, Chloe appeared to empathize with her.
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==Moves used==
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{{anmov|Normal|Copycat|JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!}}
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===Moves used via Copycat===
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==Trivia==
* Chloe's Eevee is the first female of her {{OBP|Pokémon|species|species}} with a visible [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender difference]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* Chloe's Eevee's inability to evolve is likely a reference to [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!'s]] starter Pokémon, a titular Eevee who would not evolve.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Eevee}}
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{{Chloe's Pokémon|normal}}

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Ash's Sirfetch'd

2021-05-27T17:17:15Z

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'''Ash's Sirfetch'd''' (Japanese: '''サトシのネギガナイト''' ''Satoshi's Negigaknight'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', the first one he caught in the [[Galar]] [[region]], and his fifty-sixth overall.

==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Farfetch'd.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Farfetch'd]]
{{Ash}} first met {{p|Sirfetch'd}} as a {{p|Farfetch'd}} in ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]'' during a visit to [[Wyndon]] after hearing about it from a {{pkmn|Trainer}} whose {{p|Chewtle}} had been defeated by it. As soon as he and [[Goh]] encountered it, the latter attempted to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it but failed, even when trying to battle it with his Kantonian {{TP|Goh|Farfetch'd}}. Afterwards, Ash battled the Galarian Farfetch'd with his {{AP|Riolu}} and managed to defeat it. After Farfetch'd had been healed in a [[Pokémon Center]], Ash saw its eagerness to have more battles and asked if it wanted to come along with him, which it agreed to.

In ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', Farfetch'd was the first Pokémon that Ash used in his [[World Coronation Series]] battle against [[Bea]] and her {{p|Hawlucha}} at the [[Fighting Dojo]]. Despite putting up a tough fight, Farfetch'd found it difficult to keep up with Hawlucha's speed, and it was ultimately defeated.

In ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'', Ash used Farfetch'd in a World Coronation Series battle against [[Genba]] and his {{p|Gurdurr}} at [[Rock Tunnel]]. Despite Gurdurr's formidable physical strength, Farfetch'd eventually emerged victorious, increasing Ash's ranking. Soon after, Ash was challenged by [[Rinto]] and his {{p|Gallade}}. Gallade easily dodged all of Farfetch'd attacks before using {{m|False Swipe}} on it, taking it down without actually making it [[fainting|faint]].
[[File:Hall of Chivalry Knight Medals.png|thumb|250px|Farfetch'd and Ash with their Knight Medals]]
In [[JN056]], Farfetch'd accompanied Ash to [[Kalos]] in order to take on [[Elite Four]] member [[Wikstrom]]'s [[Hall of Chivalry]] training course, along with [[Goh]] and his {{TP|Goh|Scyther}}. During the course's second challenge, a booby-trapped maze, Farfetch'd fell into a trap hole, and although Ash pulled it up, it dropped its leek. Ash jumped down into the hole and managed to return the leek to Farfetch'd. In the third challenge, Farfetch'd took on Wikstrom's {{p|Aegislash}}, while Ash himself engaged Wikstrom in a swordfight. When Ash started to get overpowered, Farfetch'd remembered Ash's selflessness while retrieving its leek and defended him from Wikstrom's sword, at the cost of taking a hit from Aegislash's {{m|Sacred Sword}}. However, Farfetch'd was then able to evade a second Sacred Sword using its newly learned {{m|Detect}}. Farfetch'd then followed through by hitting Aegislash with Brutal Swing and was prepared to attack again when Ash told it to stop as Goh and Scyther were able to retrieve the key and win the challenge.

In [[JN060]], Farfetch'd battled Rinto and his Gallade in a World Coronation Series match. During the battle, Gallade sliced off the top of Farfetch'd's leek, shocking the Wild Duck Pokémon. Ash was able to overcome this setback by having Farfetch'd mimic Wikstrom's Aegislash and use the cut-off part of its leek as a shield and wielding the remaining part like a sword. With this tactic, Farfetch'd was able to land several [[critical hit]]s on Gallade and evolve into Sirfetch'd as a result. Despite Rinto having Gallade activate {{a|Justified}} to boost his {{stat|attack}} power, Sirfetch'd was still able to defeat him, raising Ash's ranking.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Ash Farfetch'd leek shield.png|thumb|left|250px|Farfetch'd using its broken leek as a sword and shield]]
Sirfetch'd is a very prideful Pokémon, tending to engage others in {{pkmn|battle}} in order to hone its skills. Even when it is at the brink of defeat, it refuses to give up, pushing its body to the absolute limit. Upon seeing {{Ash}} sharing the same battling spirit and passion, it agreed to join his [[Party|team]], after he offered to help it grow stronger, and it immediately resumed training with {{AP|Riolu}} after its capture.
[[File:Ash and Sirfetch'd.png|thumb|250px|Sirfetch'd and Ash]]
As shown in ''[[JN051|Trials of a Budding Master!]]'', Sirfetch'd, as a Farfetch'd, generally acted cold and aloof towards its Trainer-even attacking Ash with its leek-and is only interested in working towards its goal of becoming a Leek Master. It was even seen rushing into battle against Ash's orders, particularly when it is engrossed in a fight. While its raw power was enough to defeat [[Genba]]'s {{p|Gurdurr}}, it was completely outmatched by [[Rinto]] and {{p|Gallade}}, who were completely in sync with each other. However, during [[Wikstrom]]'s [[Hall of Chivalry]] challenge in [[JN056]], Farfetch'd started to bond with Ash when he saved it from falling and retrieved its leek for it. Seeing Ash's selflessness, Farfetch'd later defended him from Wikstrom's sword, choosing his safety over a battle victory. Upon evolving, Sirfetch'd began displaying a much more chivalrous and gallant demeanor. Also, Sirfetch'd picked up Ash's selflessness nature as it shield him from getting soaked by a puddle that was hit by a nearby car.

Sirfetch'd appears to have a mutual rivalry with [[Goh's Farfetch'd|Goh's Kantonian Farfetch'd]]. While the two are normally friendly to each other, they are prone to bickering, which leads to them clashing with their leeks.
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===Moves used===
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Farfetch'd JNM.png|thumb|150px|As a Farfetch'd in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Farfetch'd debuted in [[JNM11]], where it was used in Ash's [[World Coronation Series]] battle against [[Bea]] and lost to her {{p|Hawlucha}}.

In [[JNM18]], Farfetch'd was used in Ash's World Coronation Series battle against [[Rinto]] and evolved during the battle by beating its opponent's {{p|Gallade}}.
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==Trivia==
* Sirfetch'd is currently {{Ash}}'s only Pokémon {{pkmn2|caught}} during ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' that is not a dual-type.
* As a Farfetch'd, Sirfetch'd was Ash's first:
** [[Regional form]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
** Pokémon to be owned by his current [[Ash's friends|traveling companion]], though [[Goh]] caught a Kantonian Farfetch'd, while Ash had a Galarian one.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo1|Farfetch'd|Sirfetch'd}}
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Ash Ketchum

2021-05-27T17:08:07Z

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:''Ash redirects here. For the item attached to Ho-Oh, see [[Sacred Ash]]. For the ash found at the foot of Mt. Chimney, see [[volcanic ash]].''
:{{samename|Ash Ketchum who appeared in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]|Ash Ketchum (EToP)}}
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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') is the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.

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

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

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

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

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

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

====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Ash fleeing Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]]
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
After hearing about a distant region called [[Hoenn]] from {{jo|Harrison}}, the opponent he lost to in the Silver Conference, Ash decided to journey there and take only Pikachu with him this time. In Hoenn, Ash met a girl named {{an|May}} and her brother, [[Max]], who he later learned were [[Petalburg Gym]] {{FB|Gym|Leader}} [[Norman]]'s children, and both of whom decided to join Ash on his travels. Shortly after the three companions left [[Petalburg City]], {{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 team]]s, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], with Pikachu actually getting possessed by {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} in the summit of their conflict. Thanks to {{TRT}}'s (unintentional) help, they helped save the entire Hoenn region.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upon entering the World Coronation Series, Ash immediately started building up a winning streak, soon even reaching the Great Class after defeating Korrina. Ash's winning streak came to an end, however, when he encountered [[Bea]], a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader from Galar, who was also aiming to defeat Leon. In their two-on-two match at the [[Fighting Dojo]], Ash failed to defeat a single one of Bea's Pokémon, with her powerful {{p|Grapploct}} with its many limbs and {{m|Octolock}} proving especially troublesome. This crushing defeat caused Ash to start losing his self-confidence and led to him entering a losing streak, even resulting in him falling back into the Normal Class. This caused him to get depressed, until he was snapped back into his senses by a motivational speech from Goh. Thanks to this, he quickly fought his way back into the Great Class and challenged Bea to a rematch at the [[Cianwood Gym]], managing to tie with her this time.

One night, Ash's [[Dynamax Band]] began to glow. After learning about cases of Pokémon [[Dynamax]]ing in Galar outside of {{cat|Power Spots}}, Ash and Goh headed to investigate. Soon after arriving in the region, Ash and Goh ended up getting separated while in the [[Slumbering Weald]], where Ash encountered {{OBP|Zacian|recurring}}, whereas Goh encountered {{OBP|Zamazenta|recurring}}. Later, Ash encountered Leon and joined him in taking care of the Dynamax Pokémon rampaging around Galar. During this quest, they ended up encountering [[Rose|Chairman Rose]] and [[Oleana]], and Ash accompanied them to dine and spend a night at [[Rose Tower]]. When he departed the next day to rendezvous with Goh, {{p|Eternatus}} emerged from the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], starting the [[Darkest Day]] and prompting Ash to head there. At the [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], Ash re-encountered Rose and engaged him in a battle, eventually winning thanks to his newly evolved {{AP|Lucario}}. Reuniting with Goh, the two then engaged in a battle against Eternatus, after Leon had failed to stop it. With Zacian and Zamazenta's help, they successfully defeated Eternatus and sealed it away, ending the Darkest Day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

In most episodes of the anime, especially those during the [[Johto League]] arc, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better Trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends, particularly the maternal skills of {{an|Brock}}. The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Pikachu, but Ash has come to see his closest human friends in the same light over time; using the term for {{an|Misty}} and Brock in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'' as well as {{an|May}} and [[Max]] in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within]]''. Ash also sees his Pokémon in the same manner; using the term with his {{TP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}, {{TP|Ash|Charizard}}, and {{TP|Ash|Squirtle}} in ''[[AG189|Gathering The Gang Of Four!]]'' as well as his {{TP|Ash|Rowlet}} in ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''.

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

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

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

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

Ash has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in various [[Pokémon League Conference]]s, but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time. He has also gained a close connection with many {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], such as the ones who played major roles in the {{pkmn|movies}}. In the English dub [[M02|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world when it was disrupted.
[[File:Ash Aura.png|thumb|250px|Ash using Aura inside the [[Tree of Beginning]]]]
Ash possesses some special abilities as he has the rare ability to use [[Aura]]. He is said to have the same Aura as [[Sir Aaron]], a legendary hero, and is theoretically able to manipulate it in much the same way. Therefore, he made a connection with Sir Aaron's {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}. However, he has not received any training in this field, opting to continue his Pokémon journey instead. He has also been likened to an ancient Aura guardian in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', who also had a partner {{p|Pikachu}}. Later, in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1]]'' and ''[[DP072|Part 2]]'', Ash uses Aura again to locate a lost {{p|Riolu}} and read it's mind as well. This time, however, he merely senses the Aura, rather than manipulating it. In ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', an unhatched {{AP|Riolu}} reacted to Ash's Aura, and he was able to sense the Egg's response, leading him to it. Ash also has the unique ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]].

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

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

===Pokémon===

[[File:Ash party JN.png|thumb|left|280px|Ash's ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' party prior to [[JN060]]]]
As a Trainer, Ash has {{pkmn2|caught}} and [[Friendship|befriended]] a sizable number of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} throughout the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship, and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. Several of Ash's Pokémon were caught because they allowed him to after he befriended them. He seems to {{pkmn|battle}} best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care.

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

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

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

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

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Ash with his Pokémon.png|Ash with his Pokémon as of ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' (excluding {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Primeape}}, and [[Mimey|Mr. Mime]]) at [[Professor Oak's lab|Oak's lab]]
Ash Kalos Team.png|Ash with his [[Kalos]] Pokémon
Ash Alolan Team.png|Ash with his [[Alola]] Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Naganadel}})
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====In rotation====
In ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', Ash keeps his active roster—aside from Pikachu—on standby at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where he can call upon them when needed.
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎Ash Pikachu.png|electric|nick=Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎Ash Dragonite.png|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|Ash Gengar.png|ghost|poison}}
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|Ash Lucario.png|fighting|steel|fir=Egg|mid=Riolu}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Sirfetch'd|Ash Sirfetch'd.png|fighting|fir=Farfetch'd}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dracovish|Ash Dracovish.png|water|dragon|fir=Fossilized Drake and Fish}}
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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}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Swellow|Ash Swellow.png|normal|flying|fir=Taillow|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Sceptile|Ash Sceptile.png|grass|fir=Treecko|mid=Grovyle|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Corphish|Ash Corphish.png|water|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torkoal|Ash Torkoal.png|fire|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Glalie|Ash Glalie.png|ice|fir=Snorunt|size=156px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Staraptor|Ash Staraptor.png|normal|flying|fir=Starly|mid=Staravia|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Torterra|Ash Torterra.png|grass|ground|fir=Turtwig|mid=Grotle|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Infernape|Ash Infernape.png|fire|fighting|fir=Chimchar|mid=Monferno|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buizel|Ash Buizel.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gliscor|Ash Gliscor.png|ground|flying|fir=Gligar|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Gible|Ash Gible.png|dragon|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Unfezant|Ash Unfezant.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidove|mid=Tranquill|size=200px}} ♀
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Oshawott|Ash Oshawott.png|water|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pignite|Ash Pignite.png|fire|fighting|fir=Tepig|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Snivy|Ash Snivy.png|grass|size=200px}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Scraggy|Ash Scraggy.png|dark|fighting|fir=Egg|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Leavanny|Ash Leavanny.png|bug|grass|fir=Sewaddle|mid=Swadloon|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Palpitoad|Ash Palpitoad.png|water|ground|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Boldore|Ash Boldore.png|rock|rock|fir=Roggenrola|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Krookodile|Ash Krookodile.png|ground|dark|fir=Krokorok|size=200px}} ♂
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Talonflame|Ash Talonflame.png|fire|flying|fir=Fletchling|mid=Fletchinder|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Hawlucha|‎Ash Hawlucha.png|fighting|flying|size=200px}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Noivern|Ash Noivern.png|flying|dragon|fir=Egg|mid=Noibat|size=200px}} ♂
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====With Kukui and Burnet====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at {{an|Professor Kukui}} and {{an|Professor Burnet|Burnet}}'s house.

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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Rowlet.png|grass|flying|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Lycanroc.png|rock|fir=Rockruff|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Incineroar|Ash Incineroar.png|fire|dark|fir=Litten|mid=Torracat|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Melmetal|Ash Melmetal.png|steel|fir=Meltan|size=200px}}
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====At the Cerise Laboratory====
This section shows the Pokémon that Ash keeps at the [[Cerise Laboratory]].

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

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

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

This section is for the Pokémon that Ash formally {{pkmn2|released}} into the {{pkmn2|wild}}.
=====Officially owned=====
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Butterfree|Ash Butterfree.png|bug|flying|fir=Caterpie|mid=Metapod}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pidgeot|Ash Pidgeot.png|normal|flying|fir=Pidgeotto}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Lapras|Ash Lapras.png|water|ice}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Greninja|‎Ash Greninja.png|water|dark|disp=Froakie → Frogadier → Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja|size=200px}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Goodra|Ash Goodra.png|dragon|fir=Goomy|mid=Sliggoo|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Naganadel|Ash Naganadel.png|poison|dragon|fir=Poipole|size=200px}}
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=====Temporarily owned=====
This section is for the Pokémon Ash had temporarily caught and released within a single episode. These Pokémon do not count as official captures.
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| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Seaking|Ash Seaking.png|water|link=List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum#Seaking}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Buzzwole|Buzzwole anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Buzzwole|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Stakataka|Stakataka anime.png|rock|steel|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Stakataka|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pheromosa|Pheromosa anime.png|bug|fighting|link=Ultra Beasts (anime)#Pheromosa|size=200px}}
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====Traded away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash [[Trade|traded away]].

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====Given away====
This section is for the Pokémon that Ash {{pkmn2|gift|gave}} to another Trainer to keep for themselves.

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====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|Ash|Solgaleo|Nebby Solgaleo anime.png|psychic|steel|disp=Nebby|link=Light trio (anime)#Solgaleo|size=200px}}
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====Temporarily owned====
{{main|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum}}

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

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{X color light}}|bordercolor={{HP color light}}
|ja=松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'' 武田華 ''[[Hana Takeda]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]], [[M01]]-[[M08]], [[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present, [[M09]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] redub) [[Kayzie Rogers]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]] original dub)
|zh_cmn=賀世芳 ''Hè Shìfāng'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP081]], [[EP117]]-[[EP259]]) 李明幸 ''Li Míngxìng'' ([[EP082]]-[[EP116]]) 汪世瑋 ''Wāng Shìwěi'' ([[EP260]]-present) 張晔 ''Ye Zhang'' ([[M22]])
|ar=بثينة شيا ''Buthaina Shia'' (Venus Corperation) منى مجذوب ''Mona Majzoub'' (Super M Productions) رنا الرفاعي ''Rana Al Rifai'' ([[M22]])
|ca=Marta Covas
|cs=Radek Škvor ([[EP001]]-[[EP209]], [[DP001]]-[[XY049]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[M11]], [[M17]]) Jan Škvor ([[XY050]]-present, [[M18]]-[[M19]]) Štěpán Krtička ([[M06]]-[[M07]])
|da=Mathias Klenske
|de=Caroline Combrinck ([[EP001]]-[[EP157]], [[DP105]]-[[XY140]]) Veronika Neugebauer ([[EP158]]-[[DP104]]) Felix Mayer ([[SM001]]-present)
|es_eu=Adolfo Moreno Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ([[M03]], [[Mewtwo Returns]])
|es_la=Gabriel Ramos ([[EP001]]-[[DP090]], [[DP105]]-[[DP157]], [[M01]]-[[M11]]) Irwin Daayán ([[DP091]]-[[DP104]]) Rommy Mendoza (young, [[DP138]]) Miguel Ángel Leal ([[DP158]]-present, [[M13]]-present, [[EP007]] redub) Nicolás Toledo (young, [[JN001]]) Pablo Gandolfo ([[M06]]-[[M07]] Argentinian dub) Alan Fernando Velázquez ([[M12]])
|fi=Sari Moilanen ([[EP001]]-[[EP142]], [[M01]]-[[M04]], [[PK01]]-[[PK07]], [[Mewtwo Returns]]) Jami Kantola ([[M05]]-[[M07]]) Hanna Leino ([[EP158]]-present, [[M10]]-present, [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]])
|fil=Klariz Magboo ([[EP001]]-[[XY093]]) Will Ashley ([[XY094]]-present)
|fr_ca=Sébastien Reding ([[M01]]-[[M07]])
|fr_eu=Aurélien Ringelheim Charles Pestel ([[M04]], [[M07]])
|he=יהונתן מגון ''Yonatan Magon'' דניאל מגון ''Daniel Magon''
|hi=प्रसाद बर्वे ''{{wp|Prasad Barve}}'' (Cartoon Network dub - [[S01]] to [[S14]] and Disney dub - [[S10]]) नचिकेट दिघे ''{{wp|Nachiket Dighe}}'' (Hungama TV and Disney dubs - [[S01]] to [[S09]], [[S11]] to present)
|ta={{wp|Raghuvaran}} (Cartoon Network dub)
|hr=Saša Buneta Marko Torjanac
|hu=Balázs Szvetlov Gergely Ungvári (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'') Csongor Szalay (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'')
|is=Grímur Gíslason ([[M03]]) Guðjón Davíð Karlsson ([[M05]])
|id=Ahmad Zulkifli Lubis ([[EP001]]-[[AG192]], [[DP004]]-''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', [[M02]]-[[M13]], [[M16]]) Kamal Nasuti ([[DP001]]-[[DP003]]) Sofie (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', Disney dub) Turie Sandos (''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'') Tuti Pinkan (''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'') Dimas Setiaji ([[M22]])
|it=Davide Garbolino
|ko=최덕희 ''Choi Deok-Hui'' ([[Original series]], original dubs of [[M01]]-[[M02]]) 안현서 ''An Hyeon-Seo'' (original dubs of [[M03]]-[[M05]]) 이선호 ''Lee Seon-Ho'' (''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''-present, [[M06]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|redubbed movies]])
|nl=Christa Lips Unknown voice actor ([[M05]]-[[M07]])
|no=Nils-Martin Crawfurd
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss ([[EP001]]-[[AG040]], [[DP053]]-present, [[Pokémon movie|movies]]) Grzegorz Drojewski ([[DP001]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fábio Lucindo ([[S01]]-[[S18]], [[M01]]-[[M18]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) Gustavo Nader ([[M06]]; original recordings) Charles Emmanuel ([[S19]]-[[S22]], [[M19]]-[[M22]]) Matheus Perissé ([[S23]]-present, [[M23]]-present, [[M07]] redub)
|pt_eu=Maria João Luís ([[EP001]]-[[EP031]], [[EP033]], [[M01]]-[[M02]]) Sandra Faleiro ([[EP032]], [[EP034]]-[[EP094]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP095]]-[[EP128]], [[EP158]]-[[EP209]], [[AG093]]-[[AG177]], [[DP001]]-[[DP052]], [[Pokémon Live!]]) Paula Pais ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Cristina Carvalhal ([[M03]]-[[M04]]) Bárbara Lourenço ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG041]]-[[AG092]]) Susana João ([[M07]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG178]]-[[AG192]]) Raquel Rosmaninho ([[DP053]]-present, [[M10]]-present)
|rs=Goran Jevtić Đorđe Simić (''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'')
|ru= Анна Левченко ''Anna Levchenko'' ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]]) Лариса Некипелова ''Larisa Nekipelova'' ([[DP105]]-present)
|sv=Dick Eriksson
|ro=Cristina Serac ([[Original series]]) Cristian Niculescu (''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'')
|th=ฉันทนา ธาราจันทร์ ''Chanthana Tharachan'' ศันสนีย์ ติณห์กีรดิศ ''Sansanee Tinkeeradit'' ([[DP054]]-present)
|tr=Ahmet Taşar ([[EP001]]-[[XY101]]) Kerem Kobanbay ([[XY102]]-[[SM043]]) Arda Meriçliler ([[SM044]]-Present) Sercan Gidişoğlu ([[M03]]) Fatih Özkul ([[M06]])
|el=Βούλα Κώστα ''Voula Kosta''
|vi=Đặng Hoàng Khuyết
}}

===Artwork===
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
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==In the games==
===Core series===
Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.

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

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

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

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

=====List of events featuring Ash's Pokémon=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ice|type2=Red|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Mystery Egg Ash's Pidove|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|December 17, 2010 to January 11, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|1|January 28 to February 10, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|South Korea Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|English|United States|1|April 27 to May 31, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Secret Egg Ash's Pidove|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 1 to 26, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pidove}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Ash's Scraggy|Korean|Wi-Fi|1|June 28 to July 17, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Scraggy}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Ash's Charizard|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|QR Code|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|QR Code|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of QR Code in-game event Pokémon in Generation VII#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Charizard|Korean region|Online|50|September 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Ash's Charizard}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Partner Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#World Cap}}
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In addition, the Japanese and Korean versions of the {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Reshiram}} and {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Zekrom}} distributed in honor of ''[[M14|Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom / Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' credited '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'' or '''지우''' ''{{tt|Jiu|Shorthand for Han Jiu, Ash's full Korean name}}'' as the [[original Trainer]].

===Spin-off games===
====Pokémon Puzzle League====
In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Ash is the player character in the 1P Stadium mode, and one of the characters available in the 2P Stadium mode.

=====Pokémon=====
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| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Squirtle|007Squirtle.png|water|size=100px}}
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====Pokémon Tretta====
In [[Pokémon Tretta]], Ash and his Pokémon appear in multiple Tretta pucks as a cross-promotion with the anime's ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. When Pikachu is in play, he appears [[Pikachu in a cap|wearing]] [[Ash's hat|Ash's Kalos hat]].

=====Pucks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|05-01|{{OBP|Pikachu|05-01}} ({{tretta|Invasion! Mega Rayquaza}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z1-07|{{OBP|Pikachu|Z1-07}} ({{tretta|Birth! Z Tretta!!}})|Electric|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|Z2-06|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Z2-06}} ({{tretta|Zygarde Super Power Up, Ash-Greninja Comes Calling}})|Water|Master}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Roaring All-Stars CD}} ([[Roaring All-Stars|Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus]])|Electric|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|XY&Z TV Anime Character Song Project Collection Volume 1 CD}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Ash-Greninja|Ultimate Z Challenge}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Water|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|X}}

====Pokémon Ga-Olé====
Ash and his Pokémon appear also in multiple {{pkmn|Ga-Olé}} pucks including his Pokémon from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.

His ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' incarnation is a character alongside [[Goh]] in Ga-Olé's {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}}. Ash replaced the Experienced Trainer that offers consolation disks if no Pokémon were captured during Get by Battle mode. He, also appears as an opponent in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. Ash could be challenged after defeating the other Trainer and Battle Mode opponents. The lineup included 1 new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Ash could receive a {{OBP|Mew|Trainer and Battle}} disk or a {{OBP|Lugia|Trainer and Battle}} disk.

=====Pokémon=====
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Psychic|name=Mr. Mime|img=122Mr. Mime|move=Psychic|movetype=Psychic}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Dragon|type2=Flying|name=Dragonite|img=149Dragonite|move=Dragon Rush|movetype=Dragon}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Electric|name=Pikachu|img=025Pikachu|move=Thunderbolt|movetype=Electric}}
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=====Disks=====
{{TrettaExpansionList/header|X}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Ga-Olé Anime Tie-in}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Pikachu|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Electric|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Rowlet|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Grass|Flying|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Lycanroc|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Rock|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Torracat|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Melmetal|Alola League Champion Course}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|}}
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====Pokémon GO====
Pikachu, Raichu, and Pichu wearing Ash's original hat have been made available to catch and hatch from {{pkmn|Egg}}s during certain events. Additionally, for the 2019 April Fools' event, Ash himself could appear in photobombs when using the Camera.

====Sega Pico series====
Ash appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]], [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!|I've Begun Hiragana and Katakana!]], and [[Pokémon Advanced Generation: Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!|Pico for Everyone Pokémon Loud Battle!]].

====Perdue series====
In [[Pokémon Team Rocket Blast Off]], [[Pokémon Poké Ball Launcher]], and [[Pokémon Seek & Find]], the male player character is Ash. His female counterpart in these games is {{an|May}}.

====Pokémon Team Turbo====
In [[Pokémon Team Turbo]], Ash is seen on the [[main menu]] screen. However, he does not participate in any of the races or minigames.

====Pokémon Play It!====
Ash does not appear in [[Pokémon Play It!]] or [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]]. However, in the lesson "How do I evolve my Pokémon?" of the first game, Ash is mentioned by {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}}: "I know Ash is good, but I want to be the best that ever was!"

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
[[File:Ash Ketchum AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash in Ash & Pikachu]]
[[File:Ash Ketchum 2 AP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash in his Hoenn attire in Ash & Pikachu]]
Ash is the main protagonist of [[Ash & Pikachu]], which is based on the [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} sagas of the Pokémon anime, adapting episode plots from those sagas.

====Pokémon====
=====Currently owned=====
{| style="float:center; width: 100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu AP.png|Electric|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]]]]

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

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

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

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Ash Ketchum SSM.png|thumb|150px|Ash in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Ash appears as a main character in {{OBP|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|manga}}, playing the same role as he does in the ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====

{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|‎025Pikachu.png|size=150px|electric|link=Ash's Pikachu}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Dragonite|‎149Dragonite.png|size=150px|dragon|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Gengar|094Gengar.png|size=150px|ghost|poison}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lucario|448Lucario.png|fighting|steel|size=150px|mid=Riolu}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Farfetch'd|083Farfetch'd-Galar.png|size=150px|fighting}}
|}
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====Traveling with====

{| width="50%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|479Rotom-Phone.png|electric|ghost|size=50px|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|
|}

=====Flashback=====
{| width="80%"
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Charizard|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|fire|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Greninja|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|water|dark|disp=Greninja ↔ Ash-Greninja}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Rowlet|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|grass|flying}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ash|Lycanroc|Ash Pokémon SSM.png|rock}}
|}

====Achievements====
=====Kanto Badges=====
* {{Badge|Thunder}}
=====World Coronation Series=====
'''Current rank'''
* '''Normal Class:''' (as of [[JNM10]])
* '''Great Class:''' (as of [[JNM11]])

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
[[File:Ash Ketchum PDP.png|thumb|150px|Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}]]
Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} appear as main characters alongside {{an|Dawn}} and her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}, an adaptation of the anime based on ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. However, instead of following the plot of the series, this manga follows Ash and Dawn going through various experiences with the Pokémon they encounter while traveling.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{|align="left" width="75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Pikachu|Ash Pikachu PDP.png|Electric|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}}
|}
{{left clear}}

=====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}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[File:Newspaper first panel.png|thumb|200px|Ash in the Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]
{{main|Ash Ketchum (Pokémon Newspaper Strip)}}
Ash is one of the main characters of the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
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==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Ash or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pokémon|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)]]|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys|jpnum=009/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Grovyle|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=001/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Phanpy|4}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=004/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Swellow|7}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Aura's Lucario|jpnum=007/020}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Aipom|10}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sea's Manaphy|jpnum=010/019}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}|type=Grass|jpset=ADV-P Promotional cards|jpnum=036/ADV-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=018/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=BW Black Star Promos|ennum=BW15|jpset=BW-P Promotional cards|jpnum=005/BW-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}}|type=Water|expanded=yes|enset=XY Black Star Promos|ennum=XY133|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=218/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=290/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rowlet|1}}|type=Grass|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=001/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} |type=Lightning|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=005/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Rockruff|11}}|type=Fighting|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=011/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Tauros|14}}|type=Colorless|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=014/026}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}|type=Fire|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=059/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|109}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM109|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=071/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM110|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=072/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|111}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM111|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=073/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|112}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM112|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=074/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|113}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM113|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=075/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|114}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM114|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=076/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM Promo|Ash's Pikachu|108}}|type=Lightning|standard=yes|enset=SM Black Star Promos|ennum=SM108|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=086/SM-P}}

{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Lightning}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit|jpnum=025/026}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Ash hat OS concept art.jpg|thumb|160px|Concept art of Ash's hat from the [[original series]]]]
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design.
* Ash has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} a female-only Pokémon or a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. He has also never [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] or used a {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] with any of his Pokémon.
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[region]] except [[Galar]].
** He has also caught at least one Pokémon belonging to all eighteen [[type]]s (this includes Pokémon he owns or has owned that have been retroactively made Fairy-type).
* According to [[Takeshi Shudo]]'s {{pkmn|anime}} novelizations, Ash's birthday is exactly 10 years, 10 months, and 10 days before the day he began his [[Pokémon journey]]. However, in ''[[JN030|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]]'', {{Delia}} states that Ash started his journey on his tenth birthday.
** On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the [[BW001|first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', despite ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'' strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto.
* When [[Veronica Taylor]] was interviewed in the documentary "Adventures in Voice Acting", she stated that during her audition for the role of Ash, he was known as Casey at the time. This name would later be given to a {{an|Casey|recurring character from Johto}}.
[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]]
* Ash can {{wp|drawing|draw}}, as shown in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]'' when he drew a {{p|Dewgong}}. However, this drawing was insulted by [[Angie]].
* Ash has been shown to be a good climber, as mentioned in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' (when {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} say "He climbs like a {{p|Mankey}}!") and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' (when Brock calls him a "human {{p|Aipom}}"). Ash's climbing ability has also been shown in several episodes throughout the anime, such as ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'', when he climbs up a tree to try to save {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', in which he climbed up the rock-climbing wall up to [[Grant]] to face him and win the {{badge|Cliff}}.
* Ash has lost a match against every {{type|Normal}} [[Gym Leader]] he has faced: [[Whitney]] in ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', [[Norman]] in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'', [[Lenora]] in ''[[BW015|The Battle According to Lenora]]'', and [[Cheren]] in ''[[BW111|There's a New Gym Leader in Town!]]''.
* Ash has lost at least one official Gym battle in every region. He lost to {{an|Brock}}, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], and [[Blaine]] in Kanto, [[Whitney]] in Johto, [[Brawly]] in Hoenn, [[Roark]] in Sinnoh, [[Lenora]] in Unova, and [[Viola]] and [[Wulfric]] in Kalos. He also lost to [[Cress]] in Unova, but he didn't need a rematch since he defeated both {{an|Cilan}} and [[Chili]].
** Ash also lost battles with [[Frontier Brain]]s during the [[S09|Battle Frontier arc]] of the anime, losing once to [[Anabel]] and twice to {{an|Brandon}}.
** Ash did not lose any official trials in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' of the anime, although he lost to [[Nanu]] in an unofficial battle.
* Ever since facing [[Wattson]] in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash has not won a Gym [[Badge]] in the same episode in which he meets the [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash shares at least one Pokémon of the same evolutionary family with one of his rivals in each [[series]].
* ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'' is the only main series episode to not feature Ash in any capacity.
* Ash has obtained at least one {{type|Flying}} type Pokémon in every series.
* The [[National Ash Ketchum Day]] is celebrated every September 15, the anniversary of Ash's first [[Pokémon League Conference]] victory, first being celebrated on said victory's first-year anniversary in 2020.
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Japanese)</ref>

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{X color light}}; border:3px solid #{{HP color light}}"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
| サトシ ''Satoshi''
| From 智 ''chi'' (wisdom; reason) which can be read as ''Satoshi'' if a name; named after [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|<ab>
English
Portuguese, Hindi,
Tamil,
Telugu, Italian
German, Malay
Spanish, Turkish
</ab>
| Ash Ketchum
| Ketchum sounds similar to ''catch 'em''. First name can be found in Japanese name, S'''a'''to'''sh'''i. Also, Ash is a default name for {{ga|Red}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. {{wp|Fraxinus|Ash tree}}s are suggested as another explanation as well.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
| Sacha Ketchum
| Similar to ''Ash''.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Canadian French
| Ash Ketchum (pre-2010) Sacha Ketchum (2014-)
| Same as English name. Same as European French name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
| 한지우 ''Han Jiu''
| 지 ''ji'' is from 智 ''Satoshi''. Alternatively, 지우 (知友) ''jiu'' can mean "close friend".
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì''
|Diminutive nickname derived from 田尻智, [[Satoshi Tajiri]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小智 ''Síu Ji''
| Same as Mandarin name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Arabic
| أش كيتشوم ''Ash Ketshum''
| From English Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Bulgarian
| Аш Кечъм ''Ash Kechum''
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Icelandic
| Ash Ketchum{{tt|*|spoken name}} Askur Ketchum{{tt|*|subtitles}}
| Same as English name Askur literally means ash. Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
| Ali (Kanto saga) Satoshi (Johto saga - Pokémon the Series: XY) Ash Ketchum ([[M20]] - present)
| Originally from Arabic names that mean "high" or "exalted". Slightly similar to ''Ash''. Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Lithuanian
| Ešas Kečiumas
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Russian
| Эш Кетчум ''Esh Ketchum''
| Transcription of his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
| ซาโตชิ ''Satoshi''
| Same as his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Ukrainian
| Еш ''Esh''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
| Satoshi Ash Ketchum (in early promotions)
| Same as his Japanese name Same as his English name
|}
{{-}}

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

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

 
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|corecolor={{red color light}}
|bordercolor={{red color}}
|text=white
|name=Goh
|jname={{tt|ゴウ|Gō}}
|tmname=Go
|image=Goh JN.png
|size=150px
|caption=Goh in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
|age=yes
|years=10
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Black with red highlights
|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Vermilion City]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|relatives=[[Camille]] (mother), [[Walker]] (father), [[Halta]] (grandmother)
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]]
|game=yes
|generation={{Gen|VIII}}
|games={{g|Ga-Olé}}, {{pkmn|GO}}
|anime=yes
|epnum=JN001
|epname=Enter Pikachu!
|enva=[[Zeno Robinson]]
|java=[[Daiki Yamashita]] [[Kei Shindō]] (age 6; [[JN001]])
}}

'''Goh''' (Japanese: '''ゴウ''' ''Go'') is a {{ashfr|protagonist}} of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' of the [[Pokémon anime]], and one of {{Ash}}'s [[Ash's friends|traveling companions]]. His goal is to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} {{p|Mew}}, while his dream is to catch every {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Goh.png|thumb|250px|left|Goh at the age of six]]
As seen in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'', when he was six, Goh was invited by his childhood friend [[Chloe]] to go to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s Pokémon Summer Camp with her. During their visit to [[Pallet Town]], Goh and Chloe encountered the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Mew}}. The two chased after the unknown Pokémon, but it eventually got away in the aftermath of a baby {{p|Kangaskhan}} rescue. Professor Oak later told them the Pokémon they saw was most likely Mew. Motivated, Goh swore that he would become a [[Pokémon Trainer]] when he turned ten, and one day {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Mew.

As revealed in ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]'', Goh was always alone during his childhood because his parents [[Camille]] and [[Walker]] were often very busy at work. Because of that, he always ended up staying at home alone waiting for them. During that time, he was always distracted by his constant online researching sessions. Despite this, he was always proud of what his family did.

[[JN032|Three years prior]], during a family trip to [[Azalea Town]], Goh befriended [[Horace]], who was looking for the Mythical Pokémon {{p|Celebi}}. Goh offered to help with the search, but as night closed in, the boys promised to meet up again the next day. However, Horace didn't show up, leading Goh to feel betrayed.

====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', Goh witnessed a {{p|Lugia}} appearing in the skies above [[Vermilion City]]. He chased Lugia down and managed to latch onto its tail, where he met another Trainer named {{Ash}}. Lugia allowed the boys to ride on its back as it soared through the skies and dived down into the ocean. Having bonded over the sights and the Pokémon they saw during the ride, Goh decided to accept Ash as his friend. After parting ways with Lugia, Goh and Ash returned to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where they informed everyone about their encounter. Impressed by the information on Lugia that they brought back, [[Professor Cerise]] offered them a position as research fellows, which they accepted. Cerise later allowed Goh to pick from a set of [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]] for his debut as a Trainer, but Goh rejected all of them, stating he wanted his first Pokémon to be Mew.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Goh and Ash received their first task as research fellows: to investigate a sudden outbreak of {{p|Ivysaur}} and {{p|Bulbasaur}} in the city. To aid their mission, Cerise had two {{p|Rotom}} enter Goh and Ash's smartphones, upgrading each into a [[Rotom Phone]]. After following the Seed Pokémon to a {{OBP|Gym|GO}} under construction, Goh and Ash were attacked by {{TRT}}, who planned to steal the Ivysaur and Bulbasaur. Despite the powerful Pokémon they received from the [[Rocket Prize Master]], Team Rocket was defeated by [[Ash's Pikachu]] and sent blasting off. Goh and Ash then discovered that the Ivysaur had gone to the Gym to find a high place for them to absorb the sunlight needed to [[evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Venusaur}}. They watched as the evolution process released pollen into the air, making flowers around the city bloom.

In ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]'', Goh and Ash traveled to the [[Galar]] [[region]] to research the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon. While they waited for the train to the [[Wild Area]] to arrive, Goh and Ash decided to eat some scones at a store in [[Wyndon]], only to have their food stolen by a wild {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} and its {{p|Nickit}} friends. After Ash battled and defeated Scorbunny, Goh bonded with it, even choosing to lie to the store owner by saying Scorbunny belonged to him when the Nickit stole more of his food. After hearing Scorbunny's backstory from the store owner, Goh gave it words of encouragement before he and Ash left. Goh and Ash eventually made it to their train, completely unaware that Scorbunny had taken a liking to Goh and started to follow him.

In ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'', Goh and Ash made it to the Wild Area, where they encountered a large {{p|Snorlax}}. Mistakenly assuming its size was due to Dynamax, Goh and Ash tried studying the Sleeping Pokémon, only for Scorbunny to appear and interrupt them. Scorbunny wished to join Goh's team, but it was turned down as Goh still wanted his first Pokémon to be Mew. Snorlax then [[Gigantamax]]ed, making its body so large that it covered a nearby train track, putting it at risk of being hit by an incoming train. By teaming up with Scorbunny, Goh managed to get Snorlax to move by luring it with a [[Sitrus Berry]]. Praising its skill, Goh changed his mind about Mew and instead caught Scorbunny as his first Pokémon. After returning to the Cerise Laboratory, Goh introduced Scorbunny as his first-ever Pokémon to Professor Cerise.
[[File:Goh Kanto Bug Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Goh with all the {{t|Bug}} Pokémon he caught in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'']]
In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', Goh became inspired to fill up his [[Pokédex]] by catching lots of Pokémon as part of his quest to obtain Mew. Together with Ash, Goh traveled to a nearby forest, where he caught one of each {{type|Bug}} native to Kanto. The next day, Professor Cerise introduced Goh to the Cerise Park, allowing Goh to store any Pokémon he caught on his journey.

In ''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'', Ash told Goh to come with him to the [[Hoenn]] {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III|Battle Frontier}}, where he entered them into the [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] tournament. Despite having the type advantage, Goh was defeated in the first {{pkmn|battle}} by [[Hodge]] without managing to land a single hit on his opponent. Frustrated by his loss, Goh decided that catching Pokémon was better than battling and ran off to continue filling up his Pokédex. He later returned in time to watch the final match between Ash and Hodge, which ended in Ash's victory. As they returned home, Goh apologized to Ash for his earlier outburst, having come to see battling in a new light through his observation of the final match.

In ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', Goh and Ash watched the [[World Coronation Series]] at [[Wyndon Stadium]]. They watched as [[Leon]] defeated [[Lance]] in the finals and subsequently earned the title of Monarch. Shortly afterwards, a Gigantamax {{p|Drednaw}} attacked the stadium. In [[JN013|the next episode]], Goh and Ash battled Drednaw, but they were unable to harm it until Pikachu was accidentally exposed to Dynamax energy, causing him to Gigantamax as well. With guidance from Leon, Ash and Pikachu defeated Drednaw, reverting it back to its normal state. The next day, Goh watched as Ash had an unofficial battle with Leon that ended in the latter's victory. As they returned home, Ash revealed that he planned to enter the World Coronation Series and hopefully battle Leon again in the finals.

In ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Scorbunny attempted to use {{m|Ember}} after {{p|Darmanitan}} taunted it for being unable to use {{type|Fire}} moves. Goh told Scorbunny not to bother as he felt its current moveset was good enough. During a battle with Team Rocket, Scorbunny tried to use Ember despite not having mastered the move, but this led to it being defeated by Team Rocket's {{p|Chewtle}}. When Goh criticized Scorbunny for trying too hard, it ran off to go train by itself. Later, after another clash with Team Rocket, Goh finally understood Scorbunny's passion and told it to kick a pebble with its heated-up feet. This allowed Scorbunny to master Ember, who proceeded to evolve into a {{p|Raboot}} before sending Team Rocket blasting off again. When asked to celebrate with a high-five, Raboot simply ignored Goh and walked away.

In ''[[JN022|Goodbye, Friend!]]'', while in [[Littleroot Town]], Raboot stopped a pair of {{p|Zigzagoon}} from stealing Ash's backpack. During their stay, Goh noticed that Raboot had been sneaking out at night, prompting him and Ash to follow it. They discovered that Raboot had befriended the Zigzagoon as well as a {{p|Lombre}} and had been spending the nights giving them dance lessons. When Raboot struggled against a {{p|Loudred}} trio in a dance battle for territory, Goh, Ash, and Pikachu stepped in to provide a beat for Raboot and its friends to dance to, enabling them to win the battle. The next day, Goh decided to leave Raboot in Hoenn, believing it would be happier with its new friends than with him. When Ash asked if he told Raboot first, Goh quickly regretted his decision. To his relief, Raboot had followed them onto the train. Afterwards, Goh and Raboot settled their differences and reconciled.

In ''[[JN028|Sobbing Sobble!]]'', Goh encountered a {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} in Wyndon. He tried befriending the Water Lizard Pokémon, only for it to run away and hide by blending into its surroundings. Frustrated, Goh blindly threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at the fountain Sobble was hiding in, accidentally catching it. Later, a failed attempt to catch a {{p|Silicobra}} led to Sobble running away. Goh and Ash eventually found Sobble captured by Team Rocket. After hearing Goh praise it despite its timid nature, Sobble broke free from its cage, only to be pinned down by one of Team Rocket's Pokémon, causing it to cry. Sobble's tears kept Team Rocket distracted long enough for Goh and Ash to send them blasting off.

In ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'', Goh returned to [[Ilex Forest]] during another family vacation to [[Azalea Town]]. His anger towards Horace was resolved when he found a letter from him at the [[Ilex Forest shrine]], which explained why he didn't show up, and then reunited with Horace as he was passing through.

In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', Goh and Ash arrived on [[Melemele Island]] in the [[Alola]] region. There, Goh met Ash's Alolan friends, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Sophocles}}. After being challenged by Kiawe to see if he was worthy of being Ash's [[rival]], Goh denied this claim and stated he was Ash's friend and research fellow partner. The battle was called off after Goh's Raboot failed to stop [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]'s {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. Despite Goh's loss, his refusal to back down even when attacked by a powerful [[Z-Move]] impressed Kiawe, who asked Goh to take care of Ash. Afterward, everyone spent time on an island, where Goh caught an {{rf|Alolan|Exeggutor}}.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield: Slumbering Weald!]]'', Goh and Ash were sent to Galar to investigate various incidents where Pokémon suddenly began Dynamaxing at random. Shortly after arriving, Goh and Ash chased a wild {{p|Bunnelby}} into the [[Slumbering Weald]], where they encountered {{p|Zamazenta}} and {{p|Zacian}}. Their attempts to catch and battle the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] ended in failure as they were merely illusions. After exiting the forest, Goh met with [[Sonia]] again and headed with her to investigate the ruins in [[Turffield]]. In [[JN043|the following episode]], Sonia took Goh to visit her grandmother [[Professor Magnolia]] to learn more about Dynamax. Goh later received a [[Dynamax Band]] from Sonia, which was fashioned from a [[Wishing Star]] they found outside. The next day, at the [[Stow-on-Side]] mural, Goh and Sonia were approached by [[Oleana's subordinate]], who aimed to stop the duo's research. Goh Dynamaxed Raboot to battle Oleana's subordinate's Gigantamax {{p|Garbodor}}, but the clash broke the mural, revealing a statue of Zacian and Zamazenta underneath.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', after defeating Oleana's subordinate, Goh and Sonia fled the area and drove off to the Slumbering Weald. They called out to Zacian and Zamazenta, asking for their help in stopping the Darkest Day. Zacian and Zamazenta's illusions led them to the [[Rusted Sword]] and [[Rusted Shield|Shield]]. Goh took the weapons and went with Sonia to [[Hammerlocke]] to meet with Ash, but was stopped by [[Oleana]]. In [[JN045|the following episode]], Goh and Raboot defeated Oleana's {{p|Milotic}} after Raboot evolved into {{p|Cinderace}}, learning {{m|Pyro Ball}} in the process. Goh and Ash reunited on the top of [[Hammerlocke Stadium]], where they witnessed Leon losing to {{p|Eternatus}}, the true identity of the Darkest Day. The Rusted Shield and Sword summoned Zamazenta and Zacian, who aided Goh and Ash in battling Eternatus. Once it was weakened enough, Goh managed to catch Eternatus, who was later sealed away by Professor Magnolia to prevent its power from causing more harm to Galar. With he crisis over, Goh and Ash returned to the Slumbering Weald, where they returned the Rusted Shield and Sword and thanked Zamazenta and Zacian for their assistance.

===Character===
[[File:Goh anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Goh looking at his smart phone]]
Goh is a stylish city boy who prefers to stay calm and collected, in contrast to the more instinctive and adventurous {{Ash}}. His overconfidence has left him isolated from other people, with the exception of his friends [[Chloe]] and Ash. According to Chloe, Goh has been known to skip school to wander around town, much to her chagrin. However, Goh does take his school education seriously as [[Ren]] tutors him in order to keep up with his classmates and would come to school whenever it was a test day, which was shown in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. Despite his calm personality, he can become hot-blooded when his opinion is challenged, and he will not hesitate to defend others when he sees them being mistreated, which helped him bond with a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Goh|Scorbunny}} in ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''.

Goh likes to throw his [[Poké Ball]]s with a [[Catch rate (GO)|curve]], but his aim tends to be off. Also, Goh tends to yell "Go!" when sending out his Pokémon or throwing Poké Balls. Though he seems athletic, Goh lacks good climbing skills despite his efforts to get better at it. He is highly knowledgeable about Pokémon, being fairly adept at information-gathering and analyzing, both of which were useful in gathering clues. However, Goh has grown to trust his instincts over his knowledgeable approach in clue gatherings, as shown in ''[[JN040|A Crackling Raid Battle!]]'' when he realized that a wild {{p|Zapdos}} was somewhere else instead of the location [[Professor Cerise]] thought it would appear.

Despite his deep knowledge of Pokémon, Goh is still a rookie Trainer and lacks experience, best evidenced by his tendency to throw Poké Balls at any Pokémon he encounters, rather than weaken them through battle as is the usual practice. This usually backfires on Goh in the long run. For example, in ''[[JN010|A Test in Paradise!]]'', he recklessly wasted all of the Poké Balls he was given to catch a single {{TP|Goh|Dewgong}}, which resulted in him being unable to catch the {{p|Dratini}} evolutionary line when he and Ash encountered them on Dragonite Island. His lack of expertise is also evidenced in his battles, where he shows a tactical, by-the-book approach of exploiting type advantages, but is unable to properly respond against more seasoned adversaries, which leads to a crushing defeat. However, Goh skills in battling improved overtime as he uses Ash's as his inspiration, as shown in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.

[[File:Goh goal.png|thumb|250px|Goh's goal]]
Goh's encounter with {{p|Mew}} when he was six inspired him to become a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and he initially wanted Mew to be his [[starter Pokémon]], even going as far as rejecting [[Professor Cerise]]'s starter Pokémon in favor of the [[Mythical Pokémon]]. However, during his visit to [[Galar]], a wild Scorbunny took a liking to Goh as it followed him and Ash to the [[Wild Area]]. While Goh initially politely rejected Scorbunny, he soon changed his mind after working together with Scorbunny to solve a crisis involving a [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Snorlax}} and decided to make the Rabbit Pokémon as his first Pokémon partner instead. Despite the many bumps in their friendship and his partner evolutions, Goh and Cinderace maintain one trait in their personalities as they both dislike losing their friends, especially one another. Goh and Cinderace, even while it was a Scorbunny, would high five each other whenever something good happened.

Much like {{an|Iris}} when she was little, Goh didn't have a lot of interaction with kids his own age, except for Chloe as he shares a very close friendship with her due to knowing her since they were little. Also, during his childhood, Goh had a hard time speaking with people as he would look at the stars at night whenever he was frustrated as they gave him hope, as shown in [[JN062]]. At times with Chloe, Goh brushes off her concerns for him but knows that she is just looking out for him. Although, during a family trip to [[Johto]], Goh did befriend a boy named [[Horace]], but ended badly when didn't show up like he said he would, which distance himself from making humans friends until his meeting with Ash. However, in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'', Goh found a letter from Horace that explained what really happened that day and got to see him again as a Pokémon Trainer.

The honor of "best friend" is usually reserved for Cinderace, but Goh does come to see Ash and two of his Pokémon, {{TP|Goh|Drizzile}} and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}, in the same light overtime because of how much time he spends with them. Goh's friendship with Ash is very strong, though they sometimes get competitive and annoyed with each other and even butt heads. Ever since the events in ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Goh seems too strongly admire Ash for his determination, passion, and compassion for Pokémon, especially the extraordinary bond he shares with his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Through Ash's guidances, Goh has grown to be more sociable with people and interacting with them more. Also, Goh has come to understand his Pokémon needs and tries to put their happiness first before his own.

===Pokémon===
Because one of his goals is to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} every {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and complete his [[Pokédex]], Goh catches a lot of Pokémon species, including multiple members of the same [[evolution|evolutionary family]] and Pokémon that have [[List of Pokémon with branched evolutions|branched evolutions]], as well as Pokémon that have [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]] and a [[regional form]]. Currently, Goh is known to own 79 Pokémon, with 84 unique Pokémon species registered in his Pokédex. During his journey, Goh has encountered some Trainers with similar goals, such as [[Shane Seeker]], who seeks to capture all [[Shiny Pokémon]], and [[Kricketina Kylie]], a {{type|Bug}} Pokémon collector.

In ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', Goh managed to capture all [[Generation I]] Bug-type Pokémon, which, according to Kricketina Kylie, makes him Kanto's "Bug Pokéking". During his research, Goh has access to several of his Pokémon, rotating between them. The only fixed members on his [[Party|team]] are {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}.

====On hand====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Cinderace|Goh Cinderace.png|fire|fir=Scorbunny|mid=Raboot}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Grookey|Goh Grookey.png|grass}}
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|}

====Recurring====
This list is of the recurring Pokémon owned by Goh that played roles in multiple episodes.
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Pinsir|Goh Pinsir.png|bug}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Beedrill|Goh Beedrill.png|bug|poison}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Scizor|Goh Scizor.png|bug|steel|fir=Scyther}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Dewgong|Goh Dewgong.png|Water|Ice}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Greedent|Goh Greedent.png|Normal|fir=Skwovet}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Darmanitan|Goh Darmanitan.png|fire}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Golurk|Goh Golurk.png|ground|ghost}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Farfetch'd|Goh Farfetch'd.png|Normal|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Go|Magikarp (giant)|Goh giant Magikarp.png|water|link=Goh's giant Magikarp|nick=Magikarp}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Drizzile|Goh Drizzile.png|water|fir=Sobble}}
|}

====Currently owned====
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|{{color|fff|List of Goh's Pokémon}}|Goh party.png|black 2|red|link=List of Goh's Pokémon}}
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|}

====Traveling with====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Goh Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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|}

====Released====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Goh
|pkmn=Floette
|stage1=Flabébé
|type1=Fairy
|gender=female
|img=Goh Flabébé White Flower.png
|cap=Goh's White Flower Flabébé
|img2=Goh Floette White Flower.png
|cap2=Goh's White Flower Floette
|epnum=JN025
|epname=A Festival Reunion!
|vajp=Marina Aicholtz
|vaen=Marina Aicholtz
|desc={{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|White Flower}} {{p|Floette}} was encountered in [[Shalour City]] as a {{p|Flabébé}}, but her capture was not confirmed until ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]''. In [[JN066]], her flower was revealed to have broken, causing her to be unable to fly properly on it anymore. Ash and Goh traveled to [[Kalos]] to find a new flower for her, eventually succeeding. Almost immediately afterwards, she evolved into Floette. Goh then decided to {{pkmn2|released|release}} her so that she could grow and protect a garden of white flowers for other Flabébé.

Floette's only known move is {{m|Grassy Terrain}}.}}

====Traded away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Goh
|pkmn=Pinsir
|type1=Bug
|img=Goh second Pinsir.png
|cap=Goh's second Pinsir
|epnum=JN033
|epname=Trade, Borrow, and Steal!
|vajp=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tatsuki Kobe
|desc={{p|Pinsir}} was encountered in [[Vermilion Forest]]. [[Kricketina Kylie]] originally intended to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it for herself, but due to her being trapped in one of {{TRT}}'s nets, Goh was forced to catch it instead. He later [[trade]]d it for one of Kricketina's {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Heracross}}.

None of Pinsir's moves are known.}}

====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Goh
|pkmn=Dugtrio
|type1=Ground
|img=Goh Dugtrio.png
|epnum=JN052
|epname=How Are You Gonna Keep 'Em Off of the Farm?
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Dugtrio}} was the leader of a group of {{p|Diglett}} that were eating the crops at [[Endo Farm]]. It was ultimately caught by Goh in order to stop them. However, after Goh realized Diglett and Dugtrio also help cultivate the soil, he gave Dugtrio to [[Endo]] so that it could continue to work for the benefit of the farm.

Dugtrio's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Bulldoze}}, and {{m|Sand Tomb}}.}}

====Sealed away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Goh
|pkmn=Eternatus
|type1=Poison
|type2=Dragon
|img=Eternatus anime.png
|img2=Eternatus Eternamax anime.png
|cap2=Goh's Eternatus
|epnum=JN012
|epname=Flash of the Titans!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Eternatus}} first appeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it flew past a plane that Ash and Goh were riding to [[Galar]].

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', Eternatus was revealed to have been captured by [[Macro Cosmos]] and placed inside the [[Energy Plant]] core. After it escaped, [[Rose]] urged [[Leon]] to catch it. In [[JN045|the next episode]], Leon's attempt to catch Eternatus failed, and it subsequently turned into its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Eternatus|Eternamax}} form. With the help of {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, Ash and Goh defeated Eternatus, after which they threw one of Goh's {{i|Poké Ball}}s at it together, catching it. Eternatus's Poké Ball was subsequently sealed away by [[Professor Magnolia]].

Eternatus's known moves are {{m|Dynamax Cannon}} and {{m|Eternabeam}}.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|gender=male
|main=yes
|img=Goh Ash Pikachu.png
|cap=Goh with Ash's Pikachu
|epnum=EP001
|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Ikue Ohtani
|desc=In ''[[JN026|Slowking's Crowning!]]'', Goh had {{p|Pikachu}} use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to try and force open a {{p|Shellder}} that a {{p|Slowking}} had placed on {{Ash}}'s head, causing him to act strangely. However, Ash was able to dodge the attack, and the Thunderbolt hit a group of {{p|Slowpoke}} instead.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mr. Norris
|pkmn=Sunflora
|type1=Grass
|img=Goh Mr. Norris Sunflora.png
|epnum=JN032
|epname=Time After Time!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Sunflora}} was borrowed from [[Mr. Norris]] to help Goh and [[Horace]] pass through tall grass in [[Ilex Forest]] when they were younger.

Sunflora's only known move is {{m|Razor Leaf}}.}}

===Achievements===
[[File:Pokémon Grand Eating Contest Prize Ticket.png|thumb|200px|Goh's prize for winning the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]]
Goh has competed in the following competitions:
* [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] - Top 8 (''[[JN007|Serving Up the Flute Cup!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Iceberg Race]] - {{tt|N/A|Race cancelled}} (''[[JN008|The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!]]'')
* [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]] - Runner-Up (''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'')
* [[Pokémon Grand Eating Contest]] - Winner (''[[JN047|Crowning the Chow Crusher!]]'')
* [[Hall of Chivalry]] Challenge - Winner (with {{Ash}}; [[JN056]])
* [[Marine Athletics Race|Kids Marine Athletics Race]] - Unknown{{tt|*|Goh crossed the finish line at the same time as Ash, but his Dewgong was not with him}} ([[JN063]])

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{red color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|ja=山下大輝 ''[[Daiki Yamashita]]'' 真堂圭 ''[[Kei Shindō]]'' (age 6; [[JN001]])
|en=[[Zeno Robinson]]
|de=Tobias John von Freyend
|it=Richard Benitez
|zh_cmn=詹雅菁 ''Zhān Yǎjīng''
|fr_eu=Pierre Lebec
|ko=송하림 ''Song Harim''
|pt_br=Renan Vidal
|ru=Ольга Шорохова ''Olga Shorokhova''
|es_la=Diego Becerril
|es_eu=Jon Samaniego
}}

===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}" | [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 key visual.png|x250px]]
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| colspan="2" | Concept art by {{color2|fff|Ken Sugimori}}
| Key visual from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}" | [[File:JN005 illustration.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}" | [[File:JN006 illustration.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}" | [[File:JN009 illustration.png|x250px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|fff|JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|fff|JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|fff|JN009|Finding a Legend!}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{red color dark}}; background:#{{red color light}}" | [[File:Ash Goh Childrens Day artwork.png|250px]]
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| colspan="2" | Artwork for {{color2|fff|wp:White Day|White Day}} by Shūhei Yasuda
| Artwork for {{color2|fff|wp:Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} by Shūhei Yasuda
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==In the manga==
[[File:Goh DPM.png|thumb|200px|Goh in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
Goh appears as a character in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Scorbunny|Goh Scorbunny Daisuki.png|fire|size=200px}}
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[File:Goh JNM.png|thumb|120px|Goh in Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]
Goh appears as a main character in the manga {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}, playing the same role as he does in the anime.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{| width="80%"
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Cinderace|815Cinderace.png|fire|fir=Scorbunny|mid=Raboot|size=150px}}
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|}

=====Kept at Cerise Park=====
{| style="float:left; width: 96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Caterpie|010Caterpie.png|bug|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Caterpie}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Butterfree|012Butterfree.png|bug|flying|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Butterfree}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Weedle|013Weedle.png|bug|poison|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Weedle}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Kakuna|014Kakuna.png|bug|poison|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Weedle}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Beedrill|015Beedrill.png|bug|poison|size=100px}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Parasect|047Parasect.png|Bug|Grass|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Paras}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Pinsir|127Pinsir.png|Bug|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Scizor|212Scizor.png|Bug|Steel|size=100px|fir=Scyther}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Darmanitan|555Darmanitan.png|Fire|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Flygon|330Flygon.png|Ground|Dragon|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Flygon}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Sobble|816Sobble.png|water|size=100px}}
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Grookey|810Grookey.png|Grass|size=100px}}
|}
{{-}}

=====Roaming=====
{| style="float:left; width:96px"
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| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Suicune|245Suicune.png|water|size=100px|link=List of Goh's Pokémon#Suicune}}
|}
{{-}}

=====Sealed away=====
{| style="float:left; width:96px"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Goh|Eternatus|890Eternatus.png|poison|dragon|size=100px|link=Goh#Eternatus}}
|}
{{-}}

====Achievements====
Goh has competed in the following competitions:
* [[Battle Frontier Flute Cup]] - Top 8 ([[JNM03]])

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
Goh appears in an event based on ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' from November 6, 2020 to November 12, 2020, as the character's clothes are available for the player's avatar. Just as during this period, an image of Goh appears during Photo Boomb, when this occurs a {{TP|Goh|Scyther}} appears to be captured. Other Pokémon based on Goh's captures during the series also appeared more in the wild, such as {{TP|Goh|Golurk}} and {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cubone}}<ref>https://pokemongolive.com/post/animationweek2020/?hl=en</ref>.

===[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]===
Goh appears as a character in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]'s {{ga-ole|Grand Rush set 4}} as part of a tie-in with the anime. Goh replaced the Experienced Trainer that would normally appear in Golden Chance as well as Mister Trade who would normally appear in Trade Chance! He, along with Ash, also appeared as opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, which was available to challenge from February 24, 2020. This was considerably earlier into the set's duration compared to other sets—the {{ga-ole|Ultra Legend set 4|fourth Ultra Legend set}}, which also featured special opponents in Trainer and Battle Mode, shares this trait. The lineup included one new Trainer class in addition to Ash and Goh, who had their [[hometown]] as part of their name instead of "Pokémon Trainer". Promotional disks could also be dispensed for an additional ¥100 following battles with Goh or Ash, with 'WINNER' versions available to players who successfully defeated their teams. Players facing Goh could receive a {{OBP|Scorbunny|Trainer and Battle}} disk.

====Pokémon====
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| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★☆
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Fire|name=Scorbunny|img=813Scorbunny|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Bug|type2=Flying|name=Scyther|img=123Scyther|move=Fury Cutter|movetype=Bug}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon|type=Ground|type2=Ghost|name=Golurk|img=623Golurk|move=Earthquake|movetype=Ground}}
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{{Ga-OlePokémon}}
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|}{{-}}

====Disks====
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{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Scorbunny|Trainer and Battle}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Fire|}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|red}}

==Trivia==
* As of ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]'', Goh has more individual {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} species under his current ownership than any other main character, including {{Ash}}.
** However, Ash has owned more individual Pokémon species overall.
* Goh is Ash's first traveling companion to be officially classified as a protagonist instead of simply a traveling companion.{{fact}}
* Goh is left-handed.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DogasusBackpack/status/1290991499245576193 Interview confirming Goh as left-handed]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/poke_times/status/1293834791238991872 Tweet from the @poke_times account]</ref>
* Goh's catching style is mainly based on the gameplay mechanics of [[Pokémon GO]] and [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], all of which feature catching [[wild Pokémon]] without having to battle them.
* Goh is the first main character to:
** Catch a [[giant Pokémon]].
** Own a Pokémon with its {{DL|Ability|Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability}}.
** Own both the normal and [[regional form]] of a Pokémon.
** Catch a [[Fossil Pokémon]].
** Catch a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** Catch a pure {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Goh is the first main character other than Ash to:
** Own all three starter Pokémon from the current [[generation]].
** Own a {{p|Pikachu}}.
** Own at least one Pokémon species from all eight [[core series]] [[region]]s.
** Own at least one Pokémon species of every [[type]].
* Goh's [[bag|backpack]] resembles that of {{ga|Victor}} from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
* Goh's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Japanese)</ref>

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black 2 color}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
|- style="color:#fff"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ゴウ ''Go''
| From ''[[Pokémon GO]]'' and/or ''[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]''; possibly named after [[Gō Ichinose]]
|-
| English, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, French, Italian, Malaysian
| Goh
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 고우 ''Gou''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 小豪 ''Xiǎo Háo''
| From the Japanese name 豪 ''Gō''
|-
| Russian
| Го ''Go''
| Transcription of his English name
|-
| Thai
| โก ''Go''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Vietnamese
| Go
| Same as his Japanese name
|}

==References==
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[[Category:Ash's friends]]
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Goh's Grookey

2021-05-27T16:07:12Z

MShines: /* Personality and characteristics */

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|tmpokemonname=Sarunori
|image=[[File:Goh Grookey.png|250px]]
|caption=Goh's Grookey
|prevonum=810
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|location=[[Vermilion City]]
|current=[[Party|With Goh]]
|gender=Unknown
|ability=Unknown
|java1=[[Hana Takeda]]
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'''Goh's Grookey''' (Japanese: '''ゴウのサルノリ''' ''Go's Sarunori'') is the thirty-second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and his seventy-ninth overall. It previously belonged to [[Team Rocket]], and was one of the Pokémon in the [[Rocket Prize Master]].

==In the anime==
===History===
====With Team Rocket====
[[File:Team Rocket Grookey release.png|thumb|left|250px|Grookey releasing itself from [[Team Rocket]]]]
While [[Team Rocket]]'s {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Pelipper}} was flying around [[Vermilion City]] [[JN059|one night]], it dropped the [[Rocket Prize Master]] in front of a [[Poké Mart]], releasing {{p|Grookey}} from its [[Poké Ball]] in the process. The released Grookey wandered away as {{p|Pelipper}} scooped up its Ball and put it back in the machine. Eventually, Grookey wandered into [[Goh]] and {{Ash}}'s dorm room at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where it latched onto Goh's arm and fell asleep.

Goh was surprised to find Grookey on his arm the next morning. After recovering from his surprise, he tried to catch it, only to be reprimanded by his [[Rotom Phone]], who told him that Grookey already belonged to someone else. After eating breakfast, Goh and Ash decided to borrow [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]] to track down where Grookey came from. Yamper's nose eventually brought them to the Poké Mart, where they discovered though the store's security footage that it belonged to Team Rocket.

Outside the Poké Mart, Goh and the others were ambushed by {{TRT}}, who captured {{AP|Pikachu}} and Grookey in one of their nets. After [[Ash's Farfetch'd]] freed the two and retaliated against them, Team Rocket called on the Rocket Prize Master, which only yielded one Poké Ball. [[Jessie]] tried to send out the Pokémon, but nothing came out. Confused, Jessie read the pamphlet that came with the Ball, which revealed that the Pokémon that was supposed to come out was Grookey. In disbelief, Jessie commanded Grookey to return to its Ball, causing it to be [[recall]]ed against its will. Now even more confused, Team Rocket used a smoke bomb to retreat to their hideout. As the smoke cleared, Goh noticed Grookey had accidentally left its stick behind while being recalled.

That night, uncomfortable without its stick, Grookey sneaked out of Team Rocket's hideout. The next day, Goh and the others found Grookey in a park in the city, and Goh returned Grookey's stick. Team Rocket, however, interrupted the reunion, demanding Grookey return to them. When Grookey refused, Team Rocket tried to put it back in its Ball by force, but Pikachu forced the Ball out of Jessie's hands. Grookey took the opportunity to break its own Poké Ball and asked Goh to catch it instead. Jessie and Goh both attempted to capture the now-released Grookey, but Grookey batted away the Team Rocket-branded Ball, allowing Goh's {{i|Poké Ball}} to catch it.

====With Goh====
In [[JN060]], Grookey was seen watching Ash's Farfetch'd and [[Goh's Scizor]] train. Later, while walking with Goh, Ash, and Pikachu to the [[Pokémon Center]], it and Pikachu detected a [[wild Pokémon]] in some nearby bushes, which was revealed to be a tired {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout}}. Using its restorative powers, Grookey restored Bellsprout's stamina and befriended it. Grookey then reached into Goh's pocket and pulled out a Poké Ball, asking him to catch its new friend, to which Goh obliged. Grookey was later seen watching Ash battle [[Rinto]].

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Goh and Grookey.png|thumb|250px|Grookey and Goh]]
Grookey is an active Pokémon prone to roughhousing, and, as observed by Goh, can be stubborn and mischievous. It likes to play with both [[human]]s and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by climbing on their heads and happily beating them on the head with its stick. This extroverted behavior initially rubbed [[Chloe's Eevee]] the wrong way, and Grookey was seen apologizing to her after it officially became one of Goh's Pokémon. Grookey is also shown to shut down when hungry and may cause trouble when it comes to food. In its [[JN059|debut episode]], when {{AP|Pikachu}} refused to share some of his food with it, Grookey flipped over {{p|Pikachu}}'s bowl and began causing chaos in the kitchen.

Despite its troublemaking tendencies, Grookey was shown to not be comfortable with the idea of being one of [[Team Rocket]]'s Pokémon, looking sad when Goh and {{Ash}} found out where it really came from. In contrast, it took a liking to Goh almost immediately, greeting its new friend happily after waking up attached to his arm. Goh's act of kindness towards Grookey solidified their bond, allowing it to make the decision to leave Team Rocket permanently. Grookey is also seen to be good with plants and other {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, thanks to its restorative abilities. In addition, Grookey's friendly nature allows to befriend various Pokémon. In [[JN060]], it also displayed interest in {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, acting excited after watching Ash and Goh training together.



==In the manga==
[[File:Goh Grookey JNM.png|thumb|100px|Grookey in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]]
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[Goh]] caught Grookey in [[JNM17]].

==Trivia==
* Grookey is the first Pokémon owned by an {{pkmn|anime}} protagonist to have previously belonged to a [[villainous team]].
* Grookey is the only one of Goh's [[Galar]] [[starter Pokémon]]:
**to join Goh in its debut episode.
**who was caught outside of Galar.
**to be currently [[evolution|unevolved]].

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Grookey}}
*[[Rocket Prize Master]]
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{{Goh's Pokémon|grass}} 
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[[Category:Goh's Pokémon|Grookey]]
[[Category:Team Rocket's Pokémon|Grookey]]
[[Category:Released Pokémon]]

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[[zh:小豪的敲音猴]]

Walking Pokémon

2021-05-27T16:02:50Z

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[[File:LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] illustrating the concept]]
'''Walking Pokémon''' are Pokémon that walk alongside their {{pkmn|Trainer}} when they normally would be inside their [[Poké Ball]]s outside of battle.

A walking Pokémon will follow behind its Trainer much like [[Stat Trainers|partner Trainers]] do, and can be interacted with if the player turns back and talks to them. The first game that this appeared in was {{game|Yellow}} on the [[Game Boy]]. This feature also appears in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, and to a greater extent {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} for the [[Nintendo DS]]. Walking and ridable Pokémon appear in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Pokémon walking alongside Trainers has appeared many times in the anime series as well as the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Yellow===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
[[File:Pokémon Yellow shop worker.png|frame|{{p|Pikachu}} following the {{player}}]]
In {{game|Yellow}}, when the player runs into [[Professor Oak]] at the entrance of [[Pallet Town]], a [[wild Pokémon|wild Pikachu]] appears and attacks Oak, and Oak is forced to capture it to keep the player out of danger. Back in the lab, {{ga|Blue}} will obtain an {{p|Eevee}}, the Pokémon originally intended for the player. Professor Oak will then give the player the {{p|Pikachu}} he caught. Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball and insists on following the player around.

By turning around and talking to the Pikachu, the player can learn how it feels and thinks about the player. At the beginning of the game, Pikachu is unhappy to be stuck with the player as a Trainer. By using it in lots of battles and keeping it healthy, however, it will change its attitude towards the player. Pikachu displays a variety of expressions, from anger to shock to fear to love, as it reacts to the player and its surroundings. If Pikachu is traded to another game, evolved, and traded back, it will no longer follow the player.
[[File:Spr Y Red Pikachu.png|frame|left|Pikachu's status screen]]
Pikachu has many expressions, and some events will trigger certain expressions. For example, when it first meets the player, Pikachu is not happy to see the player, and will sometimes turn its back towards them. If the player decides to speak to Pikachu, a small image of Pikachu's current emotion will pop up. The image also shows how much the Pikachu [[friendship|likes]] the player. Further on in the game, Pikachu will begin to like the player, and smile at them. When Pikachu enters the [[Pokémon Fan Club]], it will fall in love with a {{p|Clefairy}}, changing its expression again. When first going into the [[Sea Cottage]], [[Bill]] was experimenting with his cellular teleportation device when he was accidentally turned into a {{p|Clefairy}}. Pikachu will run to him and exchange confused looks. After he is rescued, and transported back to his original self, Pikachu will have a look of shock. Pikachu will also change its expression when it is inflicted with a [[status condition]], such as poison, where Pikachu will feel sick, or under sleep conditions, where Pikachu will be asleep. In [[Pewter City]]'s Pokémon Center, there is a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that will {{m|sing}} a lullaby if talked to, and Pikachu will fall asleep and not move unless awakened by the player. The center's nurse will also comment on Pikachu's sleep if talked to. When entering the [[Pokémon Tower]], Pikachu will feel scared and shudder fearfully. If the player uses a fishing rod, then checks Pikachu, it will appear with a bucket over its head. Besides showing Pikachu's emotions and friendship, the image can also show several other 'events' such as when Pikachu learns {{m|Thunderbolt}}, where it will shock the player. Also, if the player tries to use a [[Thunder Stone]] on it, it will shake its head in refusal.

If the player character jumps over a ledge and leaves Pikachu above it for a short while, Pikachu will start to dance.

===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
{{main|Amity Square}}
[[File:Amity Square Pokémon following Pt.png|thumb|{{p|Infernape}} following the {{player}}]]
Amity Square, located on the north side of [[Hearthome City]] in [[Sinnoh]], allows several select Pokémon to follow the player around within its borders. An expansion on the concept introduced in Yellow, Amity Square allows the player's Pokémon to pick up [[Accessory|Accessories]] for [[Pokémon Super Contest|Super Contests]] and [[Berry|Berries]], which vary depending on which Pokémon is allowed in.

Only 11 of the 493 Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}: {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Shroomish}}, {{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Pachirisu}}, {{p|Drifloon}}, {{p|Buneary}}, and {{p|Happiny}}. These Pokémon typically have some appearance elsewhere in Sinnoh, or are regarded as popular Pokémon in the franchise; most have somewhat of a mascot status due to appearing under the ownership of a main character of the {{pkmn|anime}}.

In {{game|Platinum}}, nine additional Pokémon are allowed into Amity Square: the Sinnoh region's [[starter Pokémon]] and their evolutions. In addition, Amity Square itself has been redesigned and expanded.

===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
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[[File:HGSS Walking Pokémon.png|thumb|350px|Art from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
[[File:Baoba.png|thumb|left|{{Shiny|Shininess}} is maintained in the overworld sprites.]]
Walking Pokémon return to their former prominence in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, being able to walk with players throughout the entire game.

Though the fact that the starter Pokémon is the first Pokémon that this is allowed for mimics {{game|Yellow}} in a way, unlike Yellow, the starter is not the only one able to follow, and any Pokémon obtained by the player can be in this position provided it is the first in the [[party]].

If a walking Pokémon knows a move that can be used on the field, such as {{m|Cut}} or {{m|Headbutt}}, and the correct Badge has been earned (for HM moves), it will be shown to use the move in the overworld when the player comes upon its respective obstacle. When sent into battle, like Red's Pikachu, it will appear from the side rather than from a Poké Ball. Also, when the walking Pokémon faints, the next Pokémon in the party takes its place as the walking Pokémon.

There are few instances wherein the first Pokémon in the party will not follow players. For example, riding a [[bicycle]] will send the Pokémon back to its [[Poké Ball]]. This will also cause it to be sent out from its Poké Ball when a battle begins, instead of just appearing from the side. Certain locations, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]] and the [[Global Terminal]], also prohibit the walking Pokémon from following players. Large Pokémon, such as {{p|Wailord}}, will be sent back to their Poké Balls as well when entering most buildings, as they are too large.

Much like in other games, it is possible to interact with the Pokémon. Checking the Pokémon will cause a small image of its current mood to pop up, as in Yellow. Unlike in Yellow, however, the mood is restricted to the thought bubble above the Pokémon's head. The walking Pokémon will also sometimes interact with the overworld, such as an {{DL|List of Nintendo event Pokémon with in-game effects|Pikachu-colored Pichu|event Pichu}} becoming interested in [[Spiky-eared Pichu|a wild Pichu from the past]] in [[Ilex Forest]], or an event {{p|Arceus}} allowing players to obtain a member of the [[creation trio]] at level 1. Walking Pokémon will occasionally pick up [[accessory|accessories]], depending on the location it found the item. In some cases, the Pokémon will refuse to hand over the item it has picked up, and will remain angry at the player for a while after trying to take it. Certain Pokémon will react in a unique way if spoken to in a certain place. For example, speaking to a {{p|Sudowoodo}} on Route 36 will cause it to imitate a tree. When the player calls {{ga|Lyra}} or {{ga|Ethan}}, they will give information on which Pokémon will react to the player's current location.

Some Pokémon will react either happily or unhappily depending on the environment they're in. For example, Fire-type Pokémon react unhappily if they are forced to walk in water on a beach. The game then states that the Pokémon doesn't like to get wet feet. The game also states that Fire-type Pokémon will appear unhappy for some reason if they are forced to enter a rainy route. Grass-type Pokémon will react unhappily if they are in icy terrains, such as [[Ice Path]], or hotter places, such as [[Blackthorn Gym]].

Sometimes, the walking Pokémon will find a [[Shiny Leaf]], a very rare item, while they walk on certain [[routes]]. When it is found by a Pokémon, it will have no apparent presence other than in that Pokémon's status screen. Once five Shiny Leaves are found, Lyra/Ethan will make a [[Leaf Crown]] out of the Shiny Leaves, which adds a star on the player's Trainer card.

====Non-player characters====
Certain [[non-player characters]] also let their Pokémon follow them around. {{p|Marill}} follows {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Lyra}} throughout the character's encounters with the player. [[Lance]] is accompanied by his {{p|Dragonite}} during his raid on the [[Team Rocket HQ]]. [[Magnus]] is followed by his faithful {{p|Poliwrath}} during his tour of the [[Pokéathlon Dome]]. As a testament to his changed attitudes towards training his partners, {{ga|Silver}}'s stolen [[starter Pokémon]] is let out of its Poké Ball during their training in the [[Dragon's Den]]. Notably, like the player's own walking Pokémon, those that are seen being sent into battle are correctly shown entering from the side of the screen rather than emerging from a Poké Ball.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:HGSS Prerelease Ethan Lyra.png|{{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} with their {{p|Chikorita}} and {{p|Marill}}, respectively
File:Teddiursa and Gold.png|{{p|Teddiursa}} is happy
File:HGSS Prerelease Larvitar sad.png|{{p|Larvitar}} is unhappy
File:HGSS Prerelease Walking Wobbuffet.png|{{p|Wobbuffet}} has an [[item]]
</gallery>

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
{{main|Humilau City}}
In {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, in the northwest of Humilau City, there is a house the player can visit. Inside is a {{tc|Madame|Socialite}} who has a {{p|Mienfoo}}. She will ask the player to walk her Mienfoo, and if the player accepts, the Mienfoo will follow the player entirely around the building in the manner of a walking Pokémon from the previous generations. If the player walks with Mienfoo until it is satisfied, the Socialite will give the player a {{i|Pearl}} as a reward. However, if they quit before Mienfoo is satisfied, she will not give them an item and they will be unable to walk Mienfoo until the next day.

===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
While the player themselves cannot walk with their own Pokémon, they are able to interact and play with multiple Pokémon found on the overworld. [[Hau]]'s [[Starter Pokémon]] is often seen outside its Poké Ball, and Hau will lead with it, using a special animation where it appears without being released from its ball, until it reaches its final evolutionary form. According to the [[Ultra Recon Squad]], {{pkmn|Trainer}}s from [[Ultra Space]] typically do not keep their Pokémon in Poké Balls, as shown by Ultra Sun's {{tc|Ultra Forest Kartenvoy}}s. The Recon Squad take to using [[Beast Ball]]s after studying [[Alola]]n culture.

===Pokémon: Lets Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
The ability for Pokémon from the player's party to follow the player around returned in this title. The player can ride certain larger Pokémon, including {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Onix}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, and {{p|Dragonite}}. In addition, their {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}}, {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}}/{{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}, can always be seen riding on their shoulder or head regardless of what Pokémon they have selected to follow them. In some cases, certain Pokémon will give distinct reactions to certain objects.

====List of Ridable Pokémon====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color dark}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
|-
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{status color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Additional effects
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|006|Charizard}}
| {{p|Charizard}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|053|Persian}}
| {{p|Persian}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|059|Arcanine}}
| {{p|Arcanine}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|068|Machamp}}
| {{p|Machamp}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|078|Rapidash}}
| {{p|Rapidash}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|085|Dodrio}}
| {{p|Dodrio}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|093|Haunter}}
| {{p|Haunter}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|095|Onix}}
| {{p|Onix}}
| Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|111|Rhyhorn}}
| {{p|Rhyhorn}}
| Speed up
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|112|Rhydon}}
| {{p|Rhydon}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|115|Kangaskhan}}
| {{p|Kangaskhan}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|121|Starmie}}
| {{p|Starmie}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|128|Tauros}}
| {{p|Tauros}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|130|Gyarados}}
| {{p|Gyarados}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|131|Lapras}}
| {{p|Lapras}}
| While using [[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|142|Aerodactyl}}
| {{p|Aerodactyl}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| {{MSP/PE|143|Snorlax}}
| {{p|Snorlax}}
| N/A
|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}"
| {{MSP/PE|149|Dragonite}}
| {{p|Dragonite}}
| Fly over obstacles{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}} Can encounter flying [[wild Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Only on Pokemon road until beating the Elite Four and becoming champion}}
|}

===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}, after completing the third trial in the Master Dojo, [[Mustard]] will allow the Pokémon in the player’s first party slot to follow them around the [[Isle of Armor]]. Some will even follow the player into the water if they are a [[Water-type]] Pokémon capable of swimming or if they are a [[Flying-type]] Pokémon or Pokémon capable of flying or levitating. Otherwise, Pokémon that do not follow these attributes will disappear if the player enters the water, but will reappear once the player reaches land. The speed at which Pokémon move will vary from individual Pokémon. This feature can be toggled off by an NPC in the [[Master Dojo]] if the player so wishes.

The feature carries over to the [[Crown Tundra]] once the player reaches [[Freezington]] and meets the mayor for the first time, who will give the player the right to have the first Pokémon in their party follow them around the Crown Tundra. The same features from the Isle of Armor carry over, and likewise, the feature can be toggled off by an NPC in Freezington.

Walking Pokémon is exclusive to the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra locations, and does not carry over to mainland Galar.

==In spin-off games==
[[File:Buddy Pokémon GO.png|thumb|150px|A Buddy Pokémon]]
===Pokémon GO===
{{main|Buddy Pokémon}}
In [[Pokémon GO]], the player can walk with one of their Pokémon as a Buddy Pokémon in order to earn [[Candy]] for that Pokémon's evolutionary family.
{{-}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Dawn and Piplup BW.png|thumb|250px|Piplup riding on Dawn's head]]
Several {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} walk with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s outside of their [[Poké Ball]]s in the {{pkmn|anime}}, the most obvious of which is [[Ash's Pikachu]]. On Ash's first day as a Trainer, Pikachu adamantly refused to go back into his Poké Ball after being sent out from it in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], and afterward revealed to Ash that he did not like being inside the Ball. Although Ash insisted Pikachu to go inside for protection against the angry flock of {{p|Spearow}}, Pikachu still did not. Pikachu has not been inside of his, or any, Poké Ball since then, except for ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', where he was confined in one of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}'s Mewtwo Balls.

[[Misty's Togepi]] is another Pokémon in the anime famous for never being [[recall]]ed to a Poké Ball, and even more notably, having never been seen to be in a Poké Ball at all. Ash found it as an {{pkmn|Egg}} in [[Grampa Canyon]] in ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', and it was cared for by {{an|Brock}} until it was stolen by {{TRT}}, subsequently hatching in {{an|Misty}}'s arms. It served as a companion to Pikachu throughout the series from its debut until Misty's departure, and was eventually {{pkmn2|released}} by Misty during her brief return in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]''. Some do not count it as a walking Pokémon since it never had ''any'' Poké Ball, even though it acted like a [[caught Pokémon]] for an extensive period of time.

[[Dawn's Piplup]] is also a walking Pokémon. Though he was seen more often inside his Poké Ball at the beginning of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', since ''[[DP060|Journey To The Unown!]]'', Dawn often carries him around in her arms. In some episodes, Piplup is shown to ride on either her head or her shoulder. Unlike Pikachu, Piplup has not indicated that he has ever had a problem with staying inside his Poké Ball, and he will let himself be [[recall]]ed before being used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s so his entrance can be enhanced with the use of [[Ball Capsule]] and [[Seal]]s.

[[File:Axew Iris hair.png|thumb|left|250px|Axew riding in Iris's hair]]
[[Iris's Axew]] is another walking Pokémon, as instead of staying in a Poké Ball, he enjoys staying in Iris's hair. When the {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}} first presented him to Iris, he was seen in a basket without a Poké Ball around it. As a {{p|Haxorus}}, he now appears to stay in his Poké Ball.

[[Clemont's Dedenne]] is another walking Pokémon to {{ashfr|Ash's group}}, usually appearing in {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag. While Dedenne was officially caught by Clemont, he caught Dedenne on Bonnie's request and allows her to take care of it. Clemont even left Dedenne in Bonnie's possession while he returned to [[Lumiose Gym]] to train for his battle with Ash.

In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', all of Ash's classmates at the [[Pokémon School]] have at least one or two walking Pokémon alongside them, including [[Lana's Popplio]], [[Mallow's Tsareena]], [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]], [[Kiawe's Turtonator]], [[Snowy]], [[Sophocles's Charjabug]], [[Kiawe's Marowak]], [[Sandy]], and the Mythical Pokémon {{TP|Mallow|Shaymin}}, although it was still a wild Pokémon as it was being taken care of. Ash himself has most of his Alolan Pokémon outside with him, including {{AP|Rowlet}}, who usually sleeps in his backpack, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, {{AP|Torracat}}, the Ultra Beast {{AP|Poipole}}, and the Mythical Pokémon {{AP|Meltan}}.

[[Goh's Raboot]], {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} are another group of walking Pokémon in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' as they usually stay out with [[Goh]]. Also, Ash himself gets another walking Pokémon in his {{AP|Riolu}} as he usually let it stay outside its Poké Ball until it evolved.

Several of Team Rocket's Pokémon travel with them out of their Poké Ball. As a running gag, [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] emerges from his Poké Ball frequently, without his Trainer's asking, and often at inappropriate times. Also, [[James's Chimecho]] and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} have often been outside of their Poké Balls.

{{MTR}} is the only walking Pokémon in the anime who does not have a Trainer while spending prolonged time with humans; as [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are his teammates assigned to him by [[Giovanni]] rather than any of the three humans officially owning him. As seen several times in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and during ''[[XY079|A Frenzied Factory Fiasco!]]'', Poké Balls will draw Meowth inside for a capture attempt, showing that he is still a [[wild Pokémon]]. In his case, however, he strongly resists capture and will attempt to break out of the device every time.

===List of walking Pokémon in the anime===
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{MTR}}
| None
| ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Giovanni's Persian]]
| {{an|Giovanni}}
| ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}'s {{p|Farfetch'd}}
| {{OBP|Keith|EP049}}
| ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togetic]] as a {{p|Togepi}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny's Growlithe]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mimey]]
| {{Delia}}
| ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sparky]]
| [[Ritchie]]
| ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny]]'s {{p|Gastly}}
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Bailey|Belle and Bella}}
| [[Bailey]]
| ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Falkner]]'s {{p|Hoothoot}}
| [[Falkner]]
| ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer With Fire!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]]
| [[Jessie]]
| ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}'s {{p|Aipom}}
| {{OBP|Lisa|M03}}
| ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Whitney]]'s {{p|Clefairy}}
| [[Whitney]]
| ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Anna|Mimi}}
| [[Dr. Anna]]
| ''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morty's Gengar]]
| [[Morty]]
| ''[[EP183|A Ghost of a Chance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Little Miss]]
| {{jo|Marina}}
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brittany (EP243)|Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff]]
| {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}
| ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Larvitar]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Harrison's Houndoom]]
| {{jo|Harrison}}
| ''[[EP265|Pop Goes the Sneasel]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Peeko]]
| [[Mr. Briney]]
| ''[[AG018|On a Wingull and a Prayer]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Thatcher]]'s {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}}
| [[Thatcher]]
| ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Julie]]'s {{p|Furret}}
| [[Julie]]
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Julie's {{p|Numel}}
| Julie
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Dr. Abby|Johnny}}
| [[Dr. Abby]]
| ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mr. Morita]]'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| [[Mr. Morita]]
| ''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}'s {{p|Exploud}}
| {{OBP|Guy|AG066}}
| ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Brodie]]'s {{p|Ditto}}
| [[Brodie]]
| ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Chimecho]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{ho|Kelly}}'s {{p|Grumpig}}
| {{ho|Kelly}}
| ''[[AG090|Pokéblock, Stock, and Berry]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]'s {{p|Chikorita}}
| [[Silver (HS18)|Silver]]
| ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Samantha]]'s {{p|Mawile}}
| [[Samantha]]
| ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Kimmy Shoney|Tokin}}
| [[Kimmy Shoney]]
| ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Morrison's Metang]] as a {{p|Beldum}}
| [[Morrison]]
| ''[[AG118|Less is Morrison]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Tyson's Meowth]]
| {{ho|Tyson}}
| ''[[AG125|Like a Meowth to a Flame]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Azurill]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Queen Ilene]]'s {{p|Mime Jr.}}
| [[Queen Ilene]]
| ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[James's Mime Jr.]]
| [[James]]
| ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Keenan]]'s {{p|Sudowoodo}}
| [[Keenan]]
| ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}'s {{p|Chatot}}
| {{OBP|Ada|AG184}}
| ''[[AG184|Strategy Tomorrow - Comedy Tonight!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}'s {{p|Nuzleaf}}
| {{OBP|Yoko|DP037}}
| ''[[DP037|The Grass Menagerie!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Paris]]'s {{p|Lopunny}}
| [[Paris]]
| ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Newton Graceland]]'s {{p|Shieldon}}
| [[Newton Graceland]]
| ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Angie]]'s {{p|Shinx}}
| [[Angie]]
| ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Skorupi}}
| {{EF|Aaron}}
| ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Officer Jenny|Buddy]]
| [[Officer Jenny]]
| ''[[DP115|Stealing the Conversation!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Haxorus]] as an {{p|Axew}}
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Fennel's Munna]]
| [[Fennel]]
| ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Luke's Zorua]]
| [[Luke]]
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Luke's {{p|Golett}}
| Luke
| ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| {{un|Cameron}}
| ''[[BW093|Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Virgil]]
| ''[[BW102|Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Helioptile}}
| [[Alexa]]
| ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sanpei's Greninja]]
| [[Sanpei]]
| ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Chespie]]
| [[Mairin]]
| ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Korrina's Lucario]]
| {{an|Korrina}}
| ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Ash]]'s {{p|Pikachu}}
| [[Mirror Ash]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mirror Clemont]]'s {{p|Dedenne}}
| [[Mirror Clemont]]
| ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lysandre's Pyroar]]
| [[Lysandre]]
| ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Lana's Primarina]] as a {{p|Popplio}}/{{p|Brionne}}
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Incineroar]] as a {{p|Litten}}/{{p|Torracat}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Mallow's Tsareena]] as a {{p|Bounsweet}}/{{p|Steenee}}
| {{an|Mallow}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Togedemaru]]
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lycanroc]] as a {{p|Rockruff}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM002|The Guardian Challenge!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Rowlet]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Snowy]]
| {{an|Lillie}}
| ''[[SM014|Getting to Know You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] as a {{p|Charjabug}}
| {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Gladion's Umbreon]]
| {{an|Gladion}}
| ''[[SM027|A Glaring Rivalry! ]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash (M20)}}
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sorrel]]'s {{p|Lucario}}
| [[Sorrel]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Cross]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}}
| [[Cross]]
| ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Kiawe's Marowak]]
| {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}'s {{p|Munchlax}}
| {{an|Professor Burnet}}
| ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Naganadel]] as a {{p|Poipole}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ilima]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Ilima]]
| ''[[SM065|Turning Heads and Training Hard!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{DL|Acerola|Mimikins}}
| [[Acerola]]
| ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Toren]]'s {{p|Chansey}}
| [[Toren]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Risa]]'s {{p|Eevee}}
| [[Risa]]
| ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Sandy]]
| {{an|Lana}}
| ''[[Where Are You Going, Eevee?#Episode 1|Where Are You Going, Eevee? Episode 1]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Melmetal]] as a {{p|Meltan}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SM106|Evolving Research!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]]
| [[Chloe]]
| ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Cinderace]] as a {{p|Scorbunny}}/{{p|Raboot}}
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN004|Settling the Scorbunny!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Lucario]] as a {{p|Riolu}}
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Drizzile]] as a {{p|Sobble}}
| [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN027|Toughing It Out!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Chloe's Eevee]]
| [[Chloe]]
| ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Goh's Grookey]]
| [[Goh]]
| [[JN059]]
|}

==In the manga==
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} have a {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} who are kept out of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''[[SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!]]''
|}

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} has a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he met under the floorboards of his house.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}
| ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''
|}

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{incomplete|section|Expand with more examples}}
====Kanto====
In the {{chap|Yellow}}, [[Pika]] ({{adv|Red}}'s {{p|Pikachu}}) went together with {{adv|Yellow}} on a quest to find {{adv|Red}}, which was mysteriously missing. During this journey with Yellow, Pika was walking outside of his Poké Ball, because Red's Poké Balls disappeared with him. This may be a reference to the fact that {{ga|Red's Pikachu|the player's starter Pikachu}} follows him in {{game|Yellow}}.

====Hoenn====
From the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}} onwards, [[Peeko]] ([[Mr. Briney]]'s {{p|Wingull}}) is often seen following him rather than kept inside of a Poké Ball.

===Movie adaptations===
Similar to the anime, several Pokémon have walked with their Trainers.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Misty's Togepi]]
| {{an|Misty}}
| ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| ''{{ma|The Rise of Darkrai}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Iris's Axew]]
| {{an|Iris}}
| ''{{ma|White—Victini and Zekrom}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Clemont's Dedenne]]
| {{an|Clemont}}
| ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20}}
| {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Verity]]'s {{p|Piplup}}
| [[Verity]]
| ''{{ma|I Choose You!}}''
|}

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Similar to the anime, Ash and Dawn have owned walking Pokémon.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Ash's Pikachu]]
| {{Ash}}
| [[PDP01]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Dawn's Piplup]]
| {{an|Dawn}}
| [[PDP02]]
|}

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
[[Shu]] has a {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}} who is kept outside of his Poké Ball.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Shu's Pikachu]]
| [[Shu]]
| ''[[GDZ01|Shu and Pikachu's Debut!]]''
|}

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{PPM|Red}} has some Pokémon that he kept outside of their Poké Balls.

====List of walking Pokémon====
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#{{status color light}}; border:3px solid #{{status color}}"
! Pokémon
! Trainer
! First appearance
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Clefairy]]
| {{PPM|Red}}
| ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon, Clefairy!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Pikachu]]
| Red
| ''[[PM003|Bring Down the Powerful Opponent Onix!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Togepi]]
| Red
| ''[[PM066|Hatch the Pokémon Egg!!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[Red's Tyrogue]]
| Red
| ''[[PM085|Togepi's Determination]]''
|}

==In other media==
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
Since [[Poké Ball]]s are illegal in [[Ryme City]], most Pokémon in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' are seen walking alongside their Trainers. Most notably, [[Harry Goodman]]'s {{p|Pikachu}} and [[Lucy Stevens]]'s {{p|Psyduck}} are never seen in a Poké Ball throughout the movie.

==Trivia==
* ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only {{pkmn|anime}} series to date not to have any walking Pokémon besides {{AP|Pikachu}} in {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|regular group}}.

==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.co.jp/special/hgss/introduction/system02.html Walking Pokémon in HGSS (Japanese)]
* [http://www.pokemongoldsilver.com/us/#/features/interaction/ Gameplay & Gadgets: Side by Side!]
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