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Ash's Talonflame

2015-06-18T21:25:05Z

StephenWalker97: /* Personality and characteristics */ XY077

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Fletchinder|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ヒノヤコマ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Hinoyakoma|
image=[[File:Ash Fletchinder.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Fletchinder |
gender=Unknown|
ability={{a|Flame Body}}{{tt|*|As Fletchinder, Fletchling stage Ability unconfirmed}}|
location={{rt|4|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY003|
epname=A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|
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firstevoep=XY036|
firstevoname=Battles in the Sky!|
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current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Lisa Ortiz]]|
java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]|
enva2=[[Lisa Ortiz]] |
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'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its catch by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.
[[File:Ash Fletchinder Flame Body.png|thumb|220px|Flame Body activated]]
In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful super-effective Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked out.

In [[XY076]], it was training until Hawlucha found an egg and brought it back to Ash. Whilst it was hatching, Fletchinder used its {{a|Flame Body}} ability to keep it warm until it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. Later after Noibat was frustrated by its inability to fly, it and Hawlucha offered to help to teach it to fly, Fletchinder flew whilst Noibat tried to trail it by flying but failed and almost crashed into the ground until it was caught by Ash. After failing with Hawlucha, they went to the hills to make practicing easier, however Hawlucha and Noibat were captured by Team Rocket. Fletchinder tried to rescue them with Steel Wing, but {{TP|James|Inkay}} used its Ink Spray, blinding Fletchinder and stopping its attack. It was caught by Ash and then followed Team Rocket to a cave where it lead Ash and the other to them, where Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket. After Ash caught Noibat, it continued training with Noibat and Hawlucha, to help teach Noibat to fly.

In [[XY077]], it continued to train Noibat how to fly along with Hawlucha, after Noibat got better at flying and tackling high winds, it was happy with Noibat. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge]], where they discover that the birds come from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Ornis]]. Later Ash uses Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It goes first, it had a good lead initially and did well when it got into the forest, but when a {{p|Hydreigon}} crashed into a tree, apples fell down, forcing Fletchinder to dodge them. It ended up being fourth at the end of the first segment when it passed the baton onto Hawlucha, behind Staravia, {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, which was hiding inside Altaria. They eventually ended up second after Noibat barely lost to Starly, but it and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

Fletchinder is usually used as a scout, in a manner similar to that of Ash's Staraptor and Noctowl. However, despite not usually being used in battles against other trainers, instead leaning towards Hawlucha and Frogadier more, Ash tends to use Fletchinder frequently in Gym battles, fighting in all but one so far. This shows the confidence Ash places in Fletchinder's speed and strength. It is safe to assume therefore, that Fletchinder is an accomplished battler. Fletchinder hasn't shown the same enthusiasm as Hawlucha or Frogadier, but when in battle, it becomes focused and determined to defeat its opponent, no matter what the opponent may be, even if at a type disadvantage. Fletchinder has also adopted Ash's never give up mentality, as it has taken many hard hitting blows in the past, and always gotten back up. This shows that Fletchinder is quite the resilient Pokémon. It also seems to want to prove itself against other flying types, as it wished to fight Moria's Talonflame to the point of crying in frustration when rejected by it.

Fletchinder is also humble in defeat. After losing to Frogadier as a Froakie which it was a Fletchling, which resulted in its subsequent catch, Fletchinder did not sulk or feel sorry for itself. Rather, it shared an Oran Berry snack with Pikachu and Froakie, symbolising their new found friendship. Fletchling is loyal to its friends as well, which is show by its constant willingness to search for its friends whenever they get separated from the group. Fletchinder seems to have a good relationship with Bonnie, as it took inspiration from her words, which helped it to evolve when a Fletchling. This also shows that Fletchinder is not too proud as to refuse advice when given it, and will persist to improve itself. It has also been hinted that Fletchinder has become more moralistic, as it showed remorse after being scolded by Bonnie for stealing food from wild Pokémon. It also enjoys having its wings cleaned by Bonnie, as stated by Ash.

As shown in [[XY076]], Fletchinder also has good parental instincts. Upon discovering a Pokémon egg, Fletchinder used its Flame Body ability to keep the egg warm. Once the egg hatched, and was revealed to be a flying type Noibat, Fletchinder, along with Hawlucha, began to teach Noibat how to fly, it continued to help Noibat in [[XY077]].

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fletchling Double Team|1=Fletchinder Peck|2=Fletchinder Razor Wind|3=Fletchinder Steel Wing|4=Fletchinder Flame Charge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Double Team as a Fletchling|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing|4=Flame Charge}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first {{type|Flying}} to have a confirmed Ability.

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Ash's Talonflame

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type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Fletchinder|
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jpokemonname=ヒノヤコマ|
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tmpokemonname=Hinoyakoma|
image=[[File:Ash Fletchinder.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Fletchinder |
gender=Unknown|
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current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Lisa Ortiz]]|
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'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its catch by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.
[[File:Ash Fletchinder Flame Body.png|thumb|220px|Flame Body activated]]
In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful super-effective Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked out.

In [[XY076]], it was training until Hawlucha found an egg and brought it back to Ash. Whilst it was hatching, Fletchinder used its {{a|Flame Body}} ability to keep it warm until it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. Later after Noibat was frustrated by its inability to fly, it and Hawlucha offered to help to teach it to fly, Fletchinder flew whilst Noibat tried to trail it by flying but failed and almost crashed into the ground until it was caught by Ash. After failing with Hawlucha, they went to the hills to make practicing easier, however Hawlucha and Noibat were captured by Team Rocket. Fletchinder tried to rescue them with Steel Wing, but {{TP|James|Inkay}} used its Ink Spray, blinding Fletchinder and stopping its attack. It was caught by Ash and then followed Team Rocket to a cave where it lead Ash and the other to them, where Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket. After Ash caught Noibat, it continued training with Noibat and Hawlucha, to help teach Noibat to fly.

In [[XY077]], it continued to train Noibat how to fly along with Hawlucha, after Noibat got better at flying and tackling high winds, it was happy with Noibat. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge]], where they discover that the birds come from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Ornis]]. Later Ash uses Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It goes first, it had a good lead initially and did well when it got into the forest, but when a {{p|Hydreigon}} crashed into a tree, apples fell down, forcing Fletchinder to dodge them. It ended up being fourth at the end of the first segment when it passed the baton onto Hawlucha, behind Staravia, {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, which was hiding inside Altaria. They eventually ended up second after Noibat barely lost to Starly, but it and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

Fletchinder is usually used as a scout, in a manner similar to that of Ash's Staraptor and Noctowl. However, despite not usually being used in battles against other trainers, instead leaning towards Hawlucha and Frogadier more, Ash tends to use Fletchinder frequently in Gym battles, fighting in all but one so far. This shows the confidence Ash places in Fletchinder's speed and strength. It is safe to assume therefore, that Fletchinder is an accomplished battler. Fletchinder hasn't shown the same enthusiasm as Hawlucha or Frogadier, but when in battle, it becomes focused and determined to defeat its opponent, no matter what the opponent may be, even if at a type disadvantage. Fletchinder has also adopted Ash's never give up mentality, as it has taken many hard hitting blows in the past, and always gotten back up. This shows that Fletchinder is quite the resilient Pokémon. It also seems to want to prove itself against other flying types, as it wished to fight Moria's Talonflame to the point of crying in frustration when rejected by it.

Fletchinder is also humble in defeat. After losing to Frogadier as a Froakie which it was a Fletchling, which resulted in its subsequent catch, Fletchinder did not sulk or feel sorry for itself. Rather, it shared an Oran Berry snack with Pikachu and Froakie, symbolising their new found friendship. Fletchling is loyal to its friends as well, which is show by its constant willingness to search for its friends whenever they get separated from the group. Fletchinder seems to have a good relationship with Bonnie, as it took inspiration from her words, which helped it to evolve when a Fletchling. This also shows that Fletchinder is not too proud as to refuse advice when given it, and will persist to improve itself. It has also been hinted that Fletchinder has become more moralistic, as it showed remorse after being scolded by Bonnie for stealing food from wild Pokémon. It also enjoys having its wings cleaned by Bonnie, as stated by Ash.

Fletchinder also has good parental instincts. Upon discovering a Pokémon egg, Fletchinder used its Flame Body ability to keep the egg warm. Once the egg hatched, and was revealed to be a flying type Noibat, Fletchinder, along with Hawlucha, began to teach Noibat how to fly.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fletchling Double Team|1=Fletchinder Peck|2=Fletchinder Razor Wind|3=Fletchinder Steel Wing|4=Fletchinder Flame Charge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Double Team as a Fletchling|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing|4=Flame Charge}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first {{type|Flying}} to have a confirmed Ability.

==Related articles==
*{{Animespeciesevo1|Fletchling|Fletchinder}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|fire|flying}} 
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Fletchinder]]

[[de:Ashs Dartignis]]
[[fr:Braisillon de Sacha]]
[[it:Fletchinder di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのヒノヤコマ]]
[[zh:小智的火箭雀]]

Ash's Noivern

2015-06-18T20:20:03Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY077

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Flying|
type2=Dragon|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Noibat|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=オンバット|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Onbat|
image=[[File:Ash Noibat.png|250px]]|
caption=Ash's Noibat |
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
prevonum=714|
location={{rt|15|Kalos}} |
egg=egg|
eggep=XY076|
numepsh=less than 1|
epnum=XY076|
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enva1=N/A|
java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]|
}}
'''Ash's Noibat''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバット''' ''Satoshi's Onbat'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|left|250px|thumb|Noibat's {{pkmn|Egg}}]]
In [[XY076]], Noibat was in its {{pkmn|Egg}} when it was first found by {{AP|Hawlucha}}, who was doing training exercises. The Wrestling Pokémon brought the Egg back to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where it was about to hatch. In response, Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Fletchinder}}, Hawlucha, {{an|Bonnie}}, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} covered the Egg to keep it warm whilst it hatched, with Fletchinder using its {{a|Flame Body}} Ability to help.

When it hatched, Noibat first saw Ash and was introduced to him and his Pokémon. Noibat was very stressed out, so it let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack, hurting everyone's ears. It was eventually calmed down by Ash. Afterwards, the group found apples for it with Noibat using its ultrasonic waves to sense the apples' taste. Noibat then attempted to fly, but failed causing it to launch another Supersonic until it was calmed down by Ash again. The group decided to help teaching Noibat how to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder aiding it. Despite Noibat improving he was still unable to fly. Whilst training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} appeared and fired a net at Noibat whom they wanted to evolve into a {{p|Noivern}}. In the process of the kidnapping, they also captured Hawlucha, who attempted to protect it.

[[File:Ash and Noibat.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Noibat]]
The two {{type|Flying}}s were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them, but failed due to Team Rocket's soundproof earphones. Hawlucha managed to cut the rope using its nails and tried to sneak away along with Noibat, but they were soon spotted by Team Rocket. Hawlucha successfully escaped with Noibat, after attacking {{TP|James|Inkay}} with {{m|High Jump Kick}}, and knocking it down together with {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}. As they were still being pursued by the trio, Noibat spotted a cave and told Hawlucha to hide in there. Inside the pitch black cave, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to sense the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing Team Rocket to flee. After Ash appeared and defeated Team Rocket with {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, the two Flying-types left the cave. Afterwards, Noibat accepted Ash's offer to go with him and allowed itself to be captured in a [[Poké Ball]]. It was then let out and it trained to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.

In [[XY077]], it continued to train how to fly along with Fletchinder and Hawlucha, Noibat struggled at tackling high winds, but Hawlucha taught Noibat how to deal with it, Ash's and the others praise made Noibat happy. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge]], where they discover that the birds come from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Ornis]]. Later Ash uses Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It went third, it started out in first place, but Starly was right behind it and had the advantage since Noibat hadn't fully mastered flying. Though it remained in first place initially, it encountered high winds, which Noibat struggled with but Starly used it to its advantage to gain first place. After remembering its training with Hawlucha, it was able to overcome this and remembering everyone's support, it managed to get neck-to-neck with Starly. It eventually ended up second after barely losing to Starly, it was initially upset but Ash and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
After hatching, it quickly imprinted on Ash, presumably because it is who Noibat first saw. It was also impressed by Hawlucha's abilities in its debut. As a newborn Pokémon it struggled to fly and was upset when it failed. When stressed or upset it lets out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack, in [[XY077]] it did the same when it was happy. Like all Noibat, it has an affinity toward fruit, but can be a picky eater and refused to eat apples which it thought were bad.

Noibat has the ability to use ultrasonic waves, which it first used in [[XY076]] to tell if a fruit was bad or good and it later used these to spot Team Rocket in pitch darkness.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat Supersonic.png|Using Supersonic}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
*Noibat's capture was first teased in {{img|M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster}} for [[PK27]].
*Noibat is the only Kalos Pokémon currently owned by Ash that is not weak to the {{t|Electric}} type.
*Noibat took the shortest time to hatch out of all of the Pokémon owned by the main cast that hatched from Eggs, with the Egg being ready to hatch before being given to its Trainer.
*Out of all of Ash's Pokémon that hatched from eggs, Noibat knew the least amount of moves in its debut with only one.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Noibat}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|flying|dragon}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Noibat]]
[[Category:Anime Pokémon hatched from Eggs|Noibat]]

[[de:Ashs eF-eM]]
[[fr:Sonistrelle de Sacha]]
[[it:Noibat di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのオンバット]]
[[zh:小智的嗡蝠]]

Ash's Noivern

2015-06-18T20:13:41Z

StephenWalker97: /* Personality and characteristics */ XY077

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Flying|
type2=Dragon|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Noibat|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=オンバット|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Onbat|
image=[[File:Ash Noibat.png|250px]]|
caption=Ash's Noibat |
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
prevonum=714|
location={{rt|15|Kalos}} |
egg=egg|
eggep=XY076|
numepsh=less than 1|
epnum=XY076|
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enva1=N/A|
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}}
'''Ash's Noibat''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバット''' ''Satoshi's Onbat'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Noibat Egg.png|left|250px|thumb|Noibat's {{pkmn|Egg}}]]
In [[XY076]], Noibat was in its {{pkmn|Egg}} when it was first found by {{AP|Hawlucha}}, who was doing training exercises. The Wrestling Pokémon brought the Egg back to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where it was about to hatch. In response, Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Fletchinder}}, Hawlucha, {{an|Bonnie}}, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} covered the Egg to keep it warm whilst it hatched, with Fletchinder using its {{a|Flame Body}} Ability to help.

When it hatched, Noibat first saw Ash and was introduced to him and his Pokémon. Noibat was very stressed out, so it let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack, hurting everyone's ears. It was eventually calmed down by Ash. Afterwards, the group found apples for it with Noibat using its ultrasonic waves to sense the apples' taste. Noibat then attempted to fly, but failed causing it to launch another Supersonic until it was calmed down by Ash again. The group decided to help teaching Noibat how to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder aiding it. Despite Noibat improving he was still unable to fly. Whilst training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} appeared and fired a net at Noibat whom they wanted to evolve into a {{p|Noivern}}. In the process of the kidnapping, they also captured Hawlucha, who attempted to protect it.

[[File:Ash and Noibat.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Noibat]]
The two {{type|Flying}}s were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them, but failed due to Team Rocket's soundproof earphones. Hawlucha managed to cut the rope using its nails and tried to sneak away along with Noibat, but they were soon spotted by Team Rocket. Hawlucha successfully escaped with Noibat, after attacking {{TP|James|Inkay}} with {{m|High Jump Kick}}, and knocking it down together with {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}. As they were still being pursued by the trio, Noibat spotted a cave and told Hawlucha to hide in there. Inside the pitch black cave, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to sense the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing Team Rocket to flee. After Ash appeared and defeated Team Rocket with {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, the two Flying-types left the cave. Afterwards, Noibat accepted Ash's offer to go with him and allowed itself to be captured in a [[Poké Ball]]. It was then let out and it trained to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.

==Personality and characteristics==
After hatching, it quickly imprinted on Ash, presumably because it is who Noibat first saw. It was also impressed by Hawlucha's abilities in its debut. As a newborn Pokémon it struggled to fly and was upset when it failed. When stressed or upset it lets out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack, in [[XY077]] it did the same when it was happy. Like all Noibat, it has an affinity toward fruit, but can be a picky eater and refused to eat apples which it thought were bad.

Noibat has the ability to use ultrasonic waves, which it first used in [[XY076]] to tell if a fruit was bad or good and it later used these to spot Team Rocket in pitch darkness.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat Supersonic.png|Using Supersonic}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
*Noibat's capture was first teased in {{img|M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster}} for [[PK27]].
*Noibat is the only Kalos Pokémon currently owned by Ash that is not weak to the {{t|Electric}} type.
*Noibat took the shortest time to hatch out of all of the Pokémon owned by the main cast that hatched from Eggs, with the Egg being ready to hatch before being given to its Trainer.
*Out of all of Ash's Pokémon that hatched from eggs, Noibat knew the least amount of moves in its debut with only one.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Noibat}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|flying|dragon}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Noibat]]
[[Category:Anime Pokémon hatched from Eggs|Noibat]]

[[de:Ashs eF-eM]]
[[fr:Sonistrelle de Sacha]]
[[it:Noibat di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのオンバット]]
[[zh:小智的嗡蝠]]

Ash's Hawlucha

2015-06-18T20:09:43Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY077

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fighting|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Hawlucha|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ルチャブル|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Luchabull|
image=[[File:Ash Hawlucha.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Hawlucha |
gender=Unknown |
ability=Unknown |
location={{rt|11|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY035|
epname=The Forest Champion!|
prevonum=701|
firststagename=Hawlucha|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
noevo=incap|
enva1=[[H.D. Quinn]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
}}
'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off [[Tierno]], Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In [[XY073]] Ash used Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Scottie]]. They went up against Scottie's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. While Bagon used {{m|Headbutt}}, Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but ended up getting hurt by Bagon's sturdy head. Hawlucha then used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops until it was able to damage Bagon. Treecko then used {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodged. Bagon then tried to hit Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}} but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeated Treecko, Ash and Scottie prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type-disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha then got hit by a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, dealing much damage. Hawlucha then used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged causing Hawlucha to hit the Trick Room barrier. This damaged the barrier as well as giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha then used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering it to pieces. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit Spritzee with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, he defeated the Perfume Pokémon with a High Jump Kick, earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. It went up against {{p|Slurpuff}}, despite the type-disadvantage. After avoiding the Meringue Pokémon's {{m|Electro Ball}} using its speed, it used Karate Chop. When Scottie attempted to look at his notes, Ash had Hawlucha go for a Flying Press, defeating Slurpuff.

In [[XY076]], whilst training on a tree, it spotted a [[Pokémon Egg]]. After bringing it to Ash and then showed where it found the egg, it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. When Noibat became frustrated with its inability to fly, it and {{AP|Fletchinder}} offered to help, recommending a run up before jumping. Although Noibat performed better it inevitably failed forcing Hawlucha to catch it before it hit the ground. It then suggested to go to the hills since it was higher up and windier, where it and Noibat ended up being captured by Team Rocket. After cutting their ropes and attempting to sneak away, they were caught by Jessie and were chased by their Pokémon. Hawlucha attacked {{TP|James|Inkay}} with High Jump Kick and, after Noibat failed to fly again, carried Noibat on its back whilst gliding away. After fending off Inkay again and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}, Noibat spotted a cave for them to hide in. Since the cave was pitch black, Noibat used its ultrasound waves to detect the unbeknownst trio, allowing Hawlucha to stealthily kick off their soundproof headphones and let Noibat attack Team Rocket with a powerful Supersonic, forcing the trio to flee. After Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket, Hawlucha and Noibat left the cave. After Ash captured Noibat, it and Fletchinder continued its training with Noibat to teach it how to fly.

In [[XY077]], it continued to train Noibat how to fly along with Fletchinder, Noibat struggled at tackling high winds, but Hawlucha taught Noibat how to deal with it. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge]], where they discover that the birds come from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Ornis]]. Later Ash uses Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It went second, it started out in third place, although it couldn't fly, it used its gliding abilities and rock jumping abilities well, passing {{p|Staraptor}} who barely avoided a rock, however it was attacked by {{TRM}} in a {{p|Pelipper}} mecha, but it was able to dodge an attack later, causing it to crash into a rock, exposing Team Rocket's plan and causing them to blast off. It ended up being first at the end of the second segment when it passed the baton onto Noibat, with Staraptor and Starly not far behind. They eventually ended up second after Noibat barely lost to Starly, but it and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Hawlucha has also undergone a slight personality change ever since joining Ash's party. For a while, it displayed very little emotion aside from facial expressions like determination and aggravation, and openly acting with and pride, only occasionally getting angry or nervous, which usually only happened when Hawlucha felt it was being challenged, as shown when it became angry with Froakie interfering with its battling, and with a shiny Hawlucha. However, Hawlucha has recently begun to show more traits it has, in addition to becoming more laid back and relaxed around Ash and his group. Hawluchas voice also seems to have changed slightly, becoming borderline goofy, a big difference compared to its old self, which usually pretended indifference to most things. These are most likely due to Hawlucha spending a lot of time around Ash and his group.

Hawlucha has been quoted by Serena, along with the rest of his Pokémon, as being very similar to Ash. This reflects a few of the traits Hawlucha has. Hawlucha has been shown to enjoy food, specifically the berries that Ash gathered for it and the rest of his Pokémon. It also appears to not mind sharing its food with other Pokémon, unlike Clemont's Chespin, whom it held no qualms with for joining in on its feeding frenzy along with Ash's other Pokémon. Hawlucha has also been demonstrated as hard headed, and occasionally rushing into things without thinking, either out of frustration or pride, seen when it attacked Froakie out of nowhere for interfering with its battle. Hawlucha has also shown to be proud in victory, and almost boastful. It will usually either celebrate its victories by standing with its arms crossed and with a smug expression on its face, or by flexing its muscles. Hawlucha also shows comaradice, as shown mostly with Froakie, when it fist bumped Froakie twice in the same episode as a sign of friendship and comaradice. It's also worth noting that Hawlucha demonstrated its sense of comaradice only a few episodes after its capture, which suggests that this was a trait it had before it joined Ash's team.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture. Over time, Hawlucha has become more willing to show its fondness for Ash. While in its debut, it remains calm and collected, showing little in terms of emotion, whereas after spending an extended period of time with Ash and being in several battles with him, it has grown more openly expressive, as seen when it hugged Ash after it's victory in the Laverre City Gym.

Hawlucha also seems to have a bit of a parental side to young Pokémon, as shown with Noibat. It actively helped the young Sound Wave Pokémon with flying practice, and trusted it enough to execute a plan to escape from Team Rocket.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:Ash Hawlucha Spinning X-Scissor.png|thumb|250px|Hawlucha using Spinning X-Scissor]]
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
*'''Spinning X-Scissor''' — This technique was first used in [[XY074]] during Ash's gym battle. Hawlucha jumps on a wall and flies down, while spinning at the same time, it uses X-Scissor to hit the opponent.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|caught]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that is not capable of evolving.
* Not counting {{AP|Aipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her catch), Hawlucha is Ash's first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that cannot evolve]] since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's catch was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music.

==Related articles==
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'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its catch by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.
[[File:Ash Fletchinder Flame Body.png|thumb|220px|Flame Body activated]]
In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful super-effective Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked out.

In [[XY076]], it was training until Hawlucha found an egg and brought it back to Ash. Whilst it was hatching, Fletchinder used its {{a|Flame Body}} ability to keep it warm until it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. Later after Noibat was frustrated by its inability to fly, it and Hawlucha offered to help to teach it to fly, Fletchinder flew whilst Noibat tried to trail it by flying but failed and almost crashed into the ground until it was caught by Ash. After failing with Hawlucha, they went to the hills to make practicing easier, however Hawlucha and Noibat were captured by Team Rocket. Fletchinder tried to rescue them with Steel Wing, but {{TP|James|Inkay}} used its Ink Spray, blinding Fletchinder and stopping its attack. It was caught by Ash and then followed Team Rocket to a cave where it lead Ash and the other to them, where Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket. After Ash caught Noibat, it continued training with Noibat and Hawlucha, to help teach Noibat to fly.

In [[XY077]], it continued to train Noibat how to fly along with Hawlucha, after Noibat got better at flying and tackling high winds, it was happy with Noibat. Afterwards they noticed a {{p|Starly}}, {{p|Staravia}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. They went to the source of this, the [[Pokémon Sky Relay Challenge]], where they discover that the birds come from the Sky Relay Champion, [[Ornis]]. Later Ash uses Fletchinder, Hawlucha and Noibat in the relay. It goes first, it had a good lead initially and did well when it got into the forest, but when a {{p|Hydreigon}} crashed into a tree, apples fell down, forcing Fletchinder to dodge them. It ended up being fourth at the end of the first segment when it passed the baton onto Hawlucha, behind Staravia, {{p|Altaria}} and {{p|Pumpkaboo}}, which was hiding inside Altaria. They eventually ended up second after Noibat barely lost to Starly, who it and the others were pleased with Noibat, who had successfully learned to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

Fletchinder is usually used as a scout, in a manner similar to that of Ash's Staraptor and Noctowl. However, despite not usually being used in battles against other trainers, instead leaning towards Hawlucha and Frogadier more, Ash tends to use Fletchinder frequently in Gym battles, fighting in all but one so far. This shows the confidence Ash places in Fletchinder's speed and strength. It is safe to assume therefore, that Fletchinder is an accomplished battler. Fletchinder hasn't shown the same enthusiasm as Hawlucha or Frogadier, but when in battle, it becomes focused and determined to defeat its opponent, no matter what the opponent may be, even if at a type disadvantage. Fletchinder has also adopted Ash's never give up mentality, as it has taken many hard hitting blows in the past, and always gotten back up. This shows that Fletchinder is quite the resilient Pokémon. It also seems to want to prove itself against other flying types, as it wished to fight Moria's Talonflame to the point of crying in frustration when rejected by it.

Fletchinder is also humble in defeat. After losing to Frogadier as a Froakie which it was a Fletchling, which resulted in its subsequent catch, Fletchinder did not sulk or feel sorry for itself. Rather, it shared an Oran Berry snack with Pikachu and Froakie, symbolising their new found friendship. Fletchling is loyal to its friends as well, which is show by its constant willingness to search for its friends whenever they get separated from the group. Fletchinder seems to have a good relationship with Bonnie, as it took inspiration from her words, which helped it to evolve when a Fletchling. This also shows that Fletchinder is not too proud as to refuse advice when given it, and will persist to improve itself. It has also been hinted that Fletchinder has become more moralistic, as it showed remorse after being scolded by Bonnie for stealing food from wild Pokémon. It also enjoys having its wings cleaned by Bonnie, as stated by Ash.

Fletchinder also has good parental instincts. Upon discovering a Pokémon egg, Fletchinder used its Flame Body ability to keep the egg warm. Once the egg hatched, and was revealed to be a flying type Noibat, Fletchinder, along with Hawlucha, began to teach Noibat how to fly.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fletchling Double Team|1=Fletchinder Peck|2=Fletchinder Razor Wind|3=Fletchinder Steel Wing|4=Fletchinder Flame Charge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Double Team as a Fletchling|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing|4=Flame Charge}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
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{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first {{type|Flying}} to have a confirmed Ability.

==Related articles==
*{{Animespeciesevo1|Fletchling|Fletchinder}}
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== Character of the day ==

I don't think shota is going to be a one time character, cause an opening would not show a character of the day following the footsteps of the main character. - ''unsigned comment from {{u|Upratik 12}} ([[User talk:Upratik 12|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Upratik 12|contribs]]) ''
:While I agree with you, we cannot start jumping to conclusions. Mega V (Volt) showed Mabel, who, while important to the Korrina arc, only appeared in one episode. Since we do not count Sanpei as a major recurring character, we should set the benchmark at three episodes. - [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] of [[User talk:Chosen|Mana]] 15:30, 13 March 2015 (UTC)
::Character of the day is a one episode character. So if he appears again then he is not a CoTD. We just have to wait and be patient. And while the opening does imply he will appear again, CoTD have appeared in openings [http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:The_Rivals.png before]. --[[User:HoennMaster|Hoenn]][[User talk:HoennMaster|Master]] 19:48, 13 March 2015 (UTC)
::: I am not telling CoTD have not appeared earlier, but an exclusive scene following footsteps of a main character, maybe a hint for a big future event in the anime, well anyways lets wait for a few episodes [[User:Upratik 12|Upratik 12]] ([[User talk:Upratik 12|talk]]) 05:17, 14 March 2015 (UTC)
:::: Per [[User:Chosen|Chosen]] and [[User:HoennMaster|HoennMaster]]. While Shota shows an extremely important role in the opening, he appears once only, still, and there is no any evidence showing him as an important character in the series at this moment. Just wait. [[User:KyleRGiggs|Raymond]] 12:56, 14 March 2015 (UTC)

== Bagon moves: Flamethrower ==

In [[XY073]], I think Bagon used Flamethrower. It did not look like a Fire Fang and looked more like a Flamethrower. Am I correct? [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 15:29, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

:I also thought the same thing, cause Bagon was at a distance when the flame was out and it was looking like flamethrower --[[User:Upratik 12|Pratik_12]] '' [[User talk:Upratik 12|Talk]]'' 15:32, 22 May 2015 (UTC)

:: I've added it. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 17:28, 22 May 2015 (UTC)
:::Shōta commanded it to use Fire Fang and the flames came out in the shape of a mouth/jaw, so no, it was not Flamethrower. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] ([[User talk:Playerking95|talk]]) 02:47, 23 May 2015 (UTC)

== Treecko Page ==

Just wondering if after the airing of XY075 whether there'll be a proper page for Treecko as it will be its 4th episode [[User:BigDocFan|BigDocFan]] ([[User talk:BigDocFan|talk]])
:{{u|Pattyman}} is working on it {{Red link|User:Pattyman/Scottie's Treecko|here in his userspace}}. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:23, 24 May 2015 (UTC)

== Should we take the dub's word for it that Treecko used Mega Drain instead of Razor Leaf? ==
The article for [[canon]] states that: "The Japanese version of the anime supersedes any and all dubs if there is conflict between them, '''unless the dub corrects an obvious error.'''" Treecko using Razor Leaf was an obvious error, since Treecko [[Anime move errors|can't learn that move and hasn't used that move anywhere besides that episode, even in the anime]]. [[User:Technickal|Technickal]] ([[User talk:Technickal|talk]]) 02:21, 28 May 2015 (UTC)

== Grovyle Page ==

Should we add Grovyle's page now? Since its Scottie's main Pokémon and set to appear in future episodes, its been in four episodes and played a major part in two of them and its evolved. [[User:StephenWalker97|StephenWalker97]] ([[User talk:StephenWalker97|talk]]) 15:58, 11 June 2015 (UTC)

Ash's Hawlucha

2015-06-11T15:48:45Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY076

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'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off [[Tierno]], Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In ''[[XY067|The Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In [[XY073]] Ash used Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Scottie]]. They went up against Scottie's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. While Bagon used {{m|Headbutt}}, Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but ended up getting hurt by Bagon's sturdy head. Hawlucha then used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops until it was able to damage Bagon. Treecko then used {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodged. Bagon then tried to hit Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}} but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeated Treecko, Ash and Scottie prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type-disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha then got hit by a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, dealing much damage. Hawlucha then used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged causing Hawlucha to hit the Trick Room barrier. This damaged the barrier as well as giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha then used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering it to pieces. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit Spritzee with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, he defeated the Perfume Pokémon with a High Jump Kick, earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. It went up against {{p|Slurpuff}}, despite the type-disadvantage. After avoiding the Meringue Pokémon's {{m|Electro Ball}} using its speed, it used Karate Chop. When Scottie attempted to look at his notes, Ash had Hawlucha go for a Flying Press, defeating Slurpuff.

In [[XY076]], whilst training, after destroying a tree branch, spotted a [[Pokémon Egg]], which was glowing as it was getting ready to hatch. It brought the egg back to Ash. After it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}, it became frustrated with its inability to fly, so it and {{AP|Fletchinder}} offered to help. After failing with Fletchinder, Hawlucha recommended a run up before jumping, whilst in flight, Noibat performed better but inevitably failed and Hawlucha caught Noibat just before it hit the ground. It then suggested to go to the hills since it was higher up and windier. Whilst training Noibat with Fletchinder, Team Rocket appeared and fired at net at Noibat, intending to capture Noibat and evolve it into a {{p|Noivern}}, Hawlucha tried to rescue it but failed and ended up being captured too. Whilst captured, Noibat attempted to use its {{m|Supersonic}} attack but failed due to Team Rocket's soundproof headphones. Hawlucha cut the rope of Noibat and attempted to sneak away, but they were stopped and Hawlucha attacked {{TP|James|Inkay}} with High Jump Kick, after Noibat failed to fly again, Hawlucha carried it whilst gliding away. After fending off Inkay and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}, Noibat spotted a cave and went into it to hide. [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{TRM}} entered but since it was pitch-black, no-one could see. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to detect the trio and Hawlucha used this information to stealthily kick off their soundproof headphones. This allowed Noibat to attack with a powerful Supersonic, forcing the trio to flee. After Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket, Hawlucha and Noibat left the cave. After Noibat was captured by Ash, it and Fletchinder continued its training with Noibat to teach it to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Hawlucha has also undergone a slight personality change ever since joining Ash's party. For a while, it displayed very little emotion aside from facial expressions like determination and aggravation, and openly acting with and pride, only occasionally getting angry or nervous, which usually only happened when Hawlucha felt it was being challenged, as shown when it became angry with Froakie interfering with its battling, and with a shiny Hawlucha. However, Hawlucha has recently begun to show more traits it has, in addition to becoming more laid back and relaxed around Ash and his group. Hawluchas voice also seems to have changed slightly, becoming borderline goofy, a big difference compared to its old self, which usually pretended indifference to most things. These are most likely due to Hawlucha spending a lot of time around Ash and his group.

Hawlucha has been quoted by Serena, along with the rest of his Pokémon, as being very similar to Ash. This reflects a few of the traits Hawlucha has. Hawlucha has been shown to enjoy food, specifically the berries that Ash gathered for it and the rest of his Pokémon. It also appears to not mind sharing its food with other Pokémon, unlike Clemont's Chespin, whom it held no qualms with for joining in on its feeding frenzy along with Ash's other Pokémon. Hawlucha has also been demonstrated as hard headed, and occasionally rushing into things without thinking, either out of frustration or pride, seen when it attacked Froakie out of nowhere for interfering with its battle. Hawlucha has also shown to be proud in victory, and almost boastful. It will usually either celebrate its victories by standing with its arms crossed and with a smug expression on its face, or by flexing its muscles. Hawlucha also shows comaradice, as shown mostly with Froakie, when it fist bumped Froakie twice in the same episode as a sign of friendship and comaradice. It's also worth noting that Hawlucha demonstrated its sense of comaradice only a few episodes after its capture, which suggests that this was a trait it had before it joined Ash's team.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture. Over time, Hawlucha has become more willing to show its fondness for Ash. While in its debut, it remains calm and collected, showing little in terms of emotion, whereas after spending an extended period of time with Ash and being in several battles with him, it has grown more openly expressive, as seen when it hugged Ash after it's victory in the Laverre City Gym.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:Ash Hawlucha Spinning X-Scissor.png|thumb|250px|Hawlucha using Spinning X-Scissor]]
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
*'''Spinning X-Scissor''' — This technique was first used in [[XY074]] during Ash's gym battle. Hawlucha jumps on a wall and flies down, while spinning at the same time, it uses X-Scissor to hit the opponent.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|captured]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that is not capable of evolving.
* Not counting {{AP|Aipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her capture), Hawlucha is Ash's first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that cannot evolve]] since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's capture was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music.

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Ash's Talonflame

2015-06-11T15:26:15Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY076

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'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its capture by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.
[[File:Ash Fletchinder Flame Body.png|thumb|220px|Flame Body activated]]
In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful super-effective Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked out.

It [[XY076]], it was training until Hawlucha found an egg and brought it back to Ash. Whilst it was hatching, Fletchinder used its {{a|Flame Body}} ability to keep it warm until it hatched into a {{AP|Noibat}}. Later after Noibat was frustrated by its inability to fly, it and Hawlucha offered to help to teach it to fly, Fletchinder flew whilst Noibat tried to trail it by flying but failed and almost crashed into the ground until it was caught by Ash. After failing with Hawlucha, they went to the hills to make practicing easier, however Hawlucha and Noibat were captured by Team Rocket. Fletchinder tried to rescue them with Steel Wing, but {{TP|James|Inkay}} used its Ink Spray, blinding Fletchinder and stopping its attack. It was caught by Ash and then followed Team Rocket to a cave where it lead Ash and the other to them, where Pikachu and {{AP|Frogadier}} defeated Team Rocket. After Ash caught Noibat, it continued training with Noibat and Hawlucha, to help teach Noibat to fly.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

Fletchinder is usually used as a scout, in a manner similar to that of Ash's Staraptor and Noctowl. However, dispute not usually being used in battles against other trainers, instead leaning towards Hawlucha and Frogadier more, Ash tends to use Fletchinder frequently in Gym battles, fighting in all but one so far. This shows the confidence Ash places in Fletchinders speed and strength. It is safe to assume therefore, that Fletchinder is an accomplished battler. Fletchinder hasn't shown the same enthusiasm as Hawlucha or Frogadier, but when in battle, it becomes focused and determined to defeat its opponent, no matter what the opponent may be, even if at a type disadvantage. Fletchinder has also adopted Ash's never give up mentality, as it has taken many hard hitting blows in the past, and always gotten back up. This shows that Fletchinder is quite the resilient Pokémon. It also seems to want to prove itself against other flying types, as it wished to fight Moria's Talonflame to the point of crying in frustration when rejected by it.

Fletchinder is also humble in defeat. After losing to Frogadier as a Froakie which it was a Fletchling, which resulted in its subsequent capture, Fletchinder did not sulk or feel sorry for itself. Rather, it shared an Oran Berry snack with Pikachu and Froakie, symbolising their new found friendship. Fletchling is loyal to its friends as well, which is show by its constant willingness to search for its friends whenever they get separated from the group. Fletchinder seems to have a good relationship with Bonnie, as it took inspiration from her words, which helped it to evolve when a Fletchling. This also shows that Fletchinder is not too proud as to refuse advice when given it, and will persist to improve itself. It has also been hinted that Fletchinder has become more moralistic, as it showed remorse after being scolded by Bonnie for stealing food from wild Pokémon. It also enjoys having its wings cleaned by Bonnie, as stated by Ash.

==Moves used==
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==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.

==Related articles==
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Ash's Noivern

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'''Ash's Noibat''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバット''' ''Satoshi's Onbat'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
In [[XY076]], Noibat was first in its egg found near a tree, it was found by {{AP|Hawlucha}} who was doing training exercises. The Wrestling Pokémon brought the egg back to {{ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where it was about to hatch. In response Ash and their Pokémon covered the egg whilst it hatched to keep it warm with {{AP|Fletchinder}} using its {{a|Flame Body}} to keep it warm.

When it hatched, Noibat first saw Ash, he and his Pokémon introduced themselves, but Noibat was stressed out so it let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} which hurt everyone's ears, however it was calmed down by Ash. Afterwards {{an|Serena}} scanned Noibat with her [[Pokédex]] and found out Noibat liked fruit. {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found an apple and gave it to Noibat who scanned it with its ultrasonic waves but ended up not liking it, {{an|Bonnie}} tasted it but didn't like the taste. Afterwards all the Pokémon pitched in and found apples but Noibat scanned them with its ultrasonic waves but didn't like any of them, it then scanned the two apples which Bonnie held and it liked them so it and Bonnie had one each. Noibat then attempted to fly, but failed and hurt itself and launched a powerful Supersonic scream until it was calmed down by Ash. After failing once more, Ash went onto an open area to try and teach it to fly, and Fletchinder and Hawlucha offered to help. It trailed the Ember Pokémon in flying but it fell down and was caught by Ash before it hit the ground. It then did a run up as advised by Hawlucha and then took flight, though it did better, it couldn't succeed in successfully flying and was caught by Hawlucha before it hit the ground after {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} failed to catch it. Despite its improvements it was upset at failing to fly, Hawlucha then had the idea to go to a hilly area, which was windy and there was more room to fly. Whilst training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} fired a net at Noibat, who was captured along with Hawlucha who tried to protect it, as Team Rocket wanted to evolve it into a {{p|Noivern}}. Fletchinder tried to rescue them but failed due to {{TP|James|Inkay}}'s Ink Spray.

They were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them but failed since they were using soundproof earphones, Hawlucha cut the rope using its nails and tried to sneak away but were spotted by Team Rocket, after Hawlucha attacked Inkay with {{m|High Jump Kick}} they ran away with Hawlucha carrying Noibat on its back and gliding away as it almost crashed into the ground after failing to fly, who was successfully able to fend off Inkay and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} by kicking Inkay into Pumpkaboo. Noibat spotted a cave and it and Hawlucha went in their to hide. It was pitch black in the cave and when [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to stop the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing the trio to flee. After they were defeated by {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, they left the cave. Afterwards it accepted Ash's offer to go with it and Noibat was captured in a Pokéball. It was let out and it trained to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.

==Personality and characteristics==
After hatching, it quickly developed strong bond with Ash, presumably because it is who Noibat first saw. It was also impressed by Hawlucha's abilities in its debut. As a newborn Pokémon it struggled to fly and was upset when it failed, when stressed or upset it lets out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack. Like all Noibat, it has an affinity toward fruit, but can be a picky eater and refused to eat apples which it thought were bad.

Noibat has the ability to use ultrasonic waves, which it first used in [[XY076]] to tell if a fruit was bad or good and it later used these to spot Team Rocket in pitch darkness.

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

==Trivia==
*Noibat's capture was first teased in {{img|M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster}} for [[PK27]].
*Noibat is the first hatched Pokémon whose egg was not already in the possession of the trainer that caught it.

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* {{Animespecies|Noibat}}

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Ash's Talonflame

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==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its capture by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.
[[File:Ash Fletchinder Flame Body.png|thumb|220px|Flame Body activated]]
In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful super-effective Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked out.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

Fletchinder is usually used as a scout, in a manner similar to that of Ash's Staraptor and Noctowl. However, dispute not usually being used in battles against other trainers, instead leaning towards Hawlucha and Frogadier more, Ash tends to use Fletchinder frequently in Gym battles, fighting in all but one so far. This shows the confidence Ash places in Fletchinders speed and strength. It is safe to assume therefore, that Fletchinder is an accomplished battler. Fletchinder hasn't shown the same enthusiasm as Hawlucha or Frogadier, but when in battle, it becomes focused and determined to defeat its opponent, no matter what the opponent may be, even if at a type disadvantage. Fletchinder has also adopted Ash's never give up mentality, as it has taken many hard hitting blows in the past, and always gotten back up. This shows that Fletchinder is quite the resilient Pokémon. It also seems to want to prove itself against other flying types, as it wished to fight Moria's Talonflame to the point of crying in frustration when rejected by it.

Fletchinder is also humble in defeat. After losing to Frogadier as a Froakie which it was a Fletchling, which resulted in its subsequent capture, Fletchinder did not sulk or feel sorry for itself. Rather, it shared an Oran Berry snack with Pikachu and Froakie, symbolising their new found friendship. Fletchling is loyal to its friends as well, which is show by its constant willingness to search for its friends whenever they get separated from the group. Fletchinder seems to have a good relationship with Bonnie, as it took inspiration from her words, which helped it to evolve when a Fletchling. This also shows that Fletchinder is not too proud as to refuse advice when given it, and will persist to improve itself. It has also been hinted that Fletchinder has become more moralistic, as it showed remorse after being scolded by Bonnie for stealing food from wild Pokémon. It also enjoys having its wings cleaned by Bonnie, as stated by Ash.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.

==Related articles==
*{{Animespeciesevo1|Fletchling|Fletchinder}}
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Ash's Noivern

2015-06-11T14:37:00Z

StephenWalker97: /* Personality and characteristics */ XY076

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'''Ash's Noibat''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバット''' ''Satoshi's Onbat'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
In [[XY076]], Noibat was first in its egg found near a tree, it was found by {{AP|Hawlucha}} who was doing training exercises. The Wrestling Pokémon brought the egg back to {{ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where it was about to hatch. In response Ash and their Pokémon covered the egg whilst it hatched to keep it warm with {{AP|Fletchinder}} using its {{a|Flame Body}} to keep it warm.

When it hatched, Noibat first saw Ash, he and his Pokémon introduced themselves, but Noibat was stressed out so it let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} which hurt everyone's ears, however it was calmed down by Ash. Afterwards {{an|Serena}} scanned Noibat with her [[Pokédex]] and found out Noibat liked fruit. {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found an apple and gave it to Noibat who scanned it with its ultrasonic waves but ended up not liking it, {{an|Bonnie}} tasted it but didn't like the taste. Afterwards all the Pokémon pitched in and found apples but Noibat scanned them with its ultrasonic waves but didn't like any of them, it then scanned the two apples which Bonnie held and it liked them so it and Bonnie had one each. Noibat then attempted to fly, but failed and hurt itself and launched a powerful Supersonic scream until it was calmed down by Ash. After failing once more, Ash went onto an open area to try and teach it to fly, and Fletchinder and Hawlucha offered to help. It trailed the Ember Pokémon in flying but it fell down and was caught by Ash before it hit the ground. It then did a run up as advised by Hawlucha and then took flight, though it did better, it couldn't succeed in successfully flying and was caught by Hawlucha before it hit the ground after {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} failed to catch it. Despite its improvements it was upset at failing to fly, Hawlucha then had the idea to go to a hilly area, which was windy and there was more room to fly. Whilst training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} fired a net at Noibat, who was captured along with Hawlucha who tried to protect it, as Team Rocket wanted to evolve it into a {{p|Noivern}}. Fletchinder tried to rescue them but failed due to {{TP|James|Inkay}}'s Ink Spray.

They were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them but failed since they were using soundproof earphones, Hawlucha cut the rope using its nails and tried to sneak away but were spotted by Team Rocket, after Hawlucha attacked Inkay with {{m|High Jump Kick}} they ran away with Hawlucha carrying Noibat on its back and gliding away as it almost crashed into the ground after failing to fly, who was successfully able to fend off Inkay and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} by kicking Inkay into Pumpkaboo. Noibat spotted a cave and it and Hawlucha went in their to hide. It was pitch black in the cave and when [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to stop the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing the trio to flee. After they were defeated by {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, they left the cave. Afterwards it accepted Ash's offer to go with it and Noibat was captured in a Pokéball. It was let out and it trained to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.

==Personality and characteristics==
After hatching, it quickly developed strong bond with Ash, presumably because it is who Noibat first saw. It was also impressed by Hawlucha's abilities in its debut. As a newborn Pokémon it struggled to fly and was upset when it failed, when stressed or upset it lets out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} attack. Like all Noibat, it has an affinity toward fruit, but can be a picky eater and refused to eat apples which it thought were bad.

Noibat has the ability to use ultrasonic waves, which it first used in [[XY076]] to tell if a fruit was bad or good and it later used these to spot Team Rocket in pitch darkness.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat Supersonic.png|Using Supersonic}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
*Noibat's capture was first teased in {{img|M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster}} for [[PK27]].
*Noibat is the first hatched Pokémon whose egg was not already in the possession of the trainer that caught it.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Noibat}}

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{{Ash's Pokémon|flying|dragon}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Noibat]]
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Ash's Noivern

2015-06-11T14:29:23Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY076

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'''Ash's Noibat''' (Japanese: '''サトシのオンバット''' ''Satoshi's Onbat'') is the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
In [[XY076]], Noibat was first in its egg found near a tree, it was found by {{AP|Hawlucha}} who was doing training exercises. The Wrestling Pokémon brought the egg back to {{ash}} and {{ashfr}}, where it was about to hatch. In response Ash and their Pokémon covered the egg whilst it hatched to keep it warm with {{AP|Fletchinder}} using its {{a|Flame Body}} to keep it warm.

When it hatched, Noibat first saw Ash, he and his Pokémon introduced themselves, but Noibat was stressed out so it let out a powerful {{m|Supersonic}} which hurt everyone's ears, however it was calmed down by Ash. Afterwards {{an|Serena}} scanned Noibat with her [[Pokédex]] and found out Noibat liked fruit. {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} found an apple and gave it to Noibat who scanned it with its ultrasonic waves but ended up not liking it, {{an|Bonnie}} tasted it but didn't like the taste. Afterwards all the Pokémon pitched in and found apples but Noibat scanned them with its ultrasonic waves but didn't like any of them, it then scanned the two apples which Bonnie held and it liked them so it and Bonnie had one each. Noibat then attempted to fly, but failed and hurt itself and launched a powerful Supersonic scream until it was calmed down by Ash. After failing once more, Ash went onto an open area to try and teach it to fly, and Fletchinder and Hawlucha offered to help. It trailed the Ember Pokémon in flying but it fell down and was caught by Ash before it hit the ground. It then did a run up as advised by Hawlucha and then took flight, though it did better, it couldn't succeed in successfully flying and was caught by Hawlucha before it hit the ground after {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} failed to catch it. Despite its improvements it was upset at failing to fly, Hawlucha then had the idea to go to a hilly area, which was windy and there was more room to fly. Whilst training with Hawlucha and Fletchinder, {{TRT}} fired a net at Noibat, who was captured along with Hawlucha who tried to protect it, as Team Rocket wanted to evolve it into a {{p|Noivern}}. Fletchinder tried to rescue them but failed due to {{TP|James|Inkay}}'s Ink Spray.

They were then tied up to a tree. Noibat tried to use Supersonic on them but failed since they were using soundproof earphones, Hawlucha cut the rope using its nails and tried to sneak away but were spotted by Team Rocket, after Hawlucha attacked Inkay with {{m|High Jump Kick}} they ran away with Hawlucha carrying Noibat on its back and gliding away as it almost crashed into the ground after failing to fly, who was successfully able to fend off Inkay and {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} by kicking Inkay into Pumpkaboo. Noibat spotted a cave and it and Hawlucha went in their to hide. It was pitch black in the cave and when [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} tried to capture them and lure them into a trap set by Inkay and Pumpkaboo. Noibat used its ultrasound waves to stop the trio and had Hawlucha kick off their soundproof headphones, which allowed Noibat to use Supersonic, causing the trio to flee. After they were defeated by {{AP|Frogadier}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}, they left the cave. Afterwards it accepted Ash's offer to go with it and Noibat was captured in a Pokéball. It was let out and it trained to fly with Hawlucha and Fletchinder again.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a newly-hatched baby Pokémon, Noibat has difficulties flying and is very clumsy. When it cries, it lets out an ear-piercing {{m|Supersonic}}.
==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|flying|dragon|Ash Noibat Supersonic.png|Using Supersonic}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|XY076}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
*Noibat's capture was first teased in {{img|M18 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|the poster}} for [[PK27]].
*Noibat is the first hatched Pokémon whose egg was not already in the possession of the trainer that caught it.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Noibat}}

{{stub|Anime}}
{{-}}
{{Ash's Pokémon|flying|dragon}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Noibat]]
[[Category:Anime Pokémon hatched from Eggs|Noibat]]

[[de:Ashs eF-eM]]
[[fr:Sonistrelle de Sacha]]
[[it:Noibat di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのオンバット]]

Ash's Noivern

2015-06-11T13:48:56Z

StephenWalker97: /* Trivia */ First Primary Flying-type Pokémon

Treecko (Pokémon)

2015-06-05T10:55:11Z

StephenWalker97: /* Other */ Scottie's Grovyle Evolution

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'''Treecko''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キモリ''' ''Kimori'') is a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Grovyle}} starting at [[level]] 16, which evolves into {{p|Sceptile}} starting at [[level]] 36.

Along with {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}}, Treecko is one of three [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Hoenn]] available at the beginning of [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], {{v2|Emerald}}, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]].

==Biology==
Treecko is a small, green, bipedal reptilian Pokémon. It has yellow eyes with long, narrow pupils. Treecko's hands and feet each have three digits covered with tiny spikes. These spikes allow it to scale vertical walls with ease. Its stomach and throat are red. It also has a line across on its stomach resembling a pouch. Treecko has a large, dark green tail with two separate lobes that it uses to sense humidity. This ability allows it to predict the next day's weather.

Treecko is a bit of a rarity in the wild, and is more common in captivity. However, when in the wild, Treecko lives inside {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|overgrown forests}}. It makes its home in tall trees, and will attack anyone that comes near its nest. Because of its territorial nature, it is known to be the protector of the forest's trees. Treecko is known for its calm and collected personality. It will never panic under any circumstances, even when faced with a bigger foe.

==In the anime==
===Major appearances===
[[File:Scottie Treecko.png|thumb|left|250px|Treecko in the anime]]
====[[Ash's Treecko]]====
[[Ash Ketchum]] has a {{AP|Sceptile}} that he caught as a Treecko in ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd]]''. It evolved into {{p|Grovyle}} in ''[[AG066|Exploud and Clear]]'', and in ''[[AG161|Odd Pokémon Out]]'', it reached its final form.

====Other====
Treecko first appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]''. [[Professor Birch]] was showing {{an|May}} the three Pokémon she had the choice of starting with. She did not choose Treecko because it "creeped her out".

In ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'', a [[Nurse Joy]] was taking care of a female Treecko, {{p|Torchic}} and {{p|Mudkip}} that a little girl named {{ho|Stephanie}} was going to choose between as her first Pokémon. Stephanie chose Mudkip, and Stephanie's dad decided to become a Pokémon Trainer with the Treecko as his first Pokémon.

A Treecko appeared in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', under the ownership of [[Scottie]]. It evolved into a Grovyle in [[XY075]].

===Minor appearances===
A Treecko appeared in ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'' at the ship's Pokémon Center.

{{OBP|Mew|M08}} took the form of a Treecko in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

One also appeared in ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

A Treecko appeared in [[Alexa]]'s magazine in ''[[BW134|The Journalist from Another Region!]].''

A Treecko appeared in [[SS032]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG007|Treecko|Ash's Pokédex|Treecko, the Wood Gecko Pokémon. Treecko are able to climb smooth vertical walls and use their thick tail to attack opponents. Since Treecko build their nests in large trees it is said that those trees will live a very long life.}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Wally Treecko.png|thumb|200px|Treecko in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Wally's Treecko}}
Treecko was the only [[starter Pokémon]] of [[Hoenn]] that was not recruited into a protagonist's team at the beginning of the {{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}, instead being passed in favor of [[Mumu|Mudkip]] because it looked ugly to the beauty-obsessed {{adv|Ruby}}. When it was finally destined to meet its partner, the huge rainstorms caused by {{p|Kyogre}} sent it and the final Hoenn Pokédex drifting away, and after it had finally been recovered by {{adv|Wally}} and evolved, it was sent flying away and was lost again, even after the Pokédex was returned. Evolving again into a Sceptile, it was this time caught in the wild by [[Guile Hideout]] and stolen by its proper owner, {{adv|Emerald}}.

===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
In the [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] manga, {{OBP|Ruby|Ruby-Sapphire}} owns a Treecko. It appears to be his starter Pokémon. In ''[[PMRS03|Something Happened!! Let's Go After Pikachu!!]]'', Ruby tries to switch his Treecko for {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}}, but his plan is foiled by {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.

[[Professor Birch]] is also seen owning a Treecko in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

===In the Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga===
{{main|Treecko (CCP)}}
Treecko is a Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] series.

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

==In the TFG==
One Treecko figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Treecko|22}}

==Other appearances==

===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===

Treecko appears as a trophy.

''"A Wood Gecko Pokémon. It's a calm and cool creature that is not easily upset. It's also bold enough to stare down Pokémon larger than itself. It makes its home in large trees in forests, and its habit of fiercely defending its territory has some people calling it the "protector of the forest." It uses its thick tail to attack. When it levels up, it evolves into Grovyle."''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: When an extra ball is earned, Treecko will pop up to add it to the ball number.

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====In side games====
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====In events====
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=grass}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Treecko|Japanese|PGL|10|November 24, 2010 to August 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Treecko}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=grass|
HP= 40 |
Attack= 45 |
Defense=35 |
SpAtk= 65 |
SpDef= 55 |
Speed= 70 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
type1=grass|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
Fairy= 100}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|Start|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|6|5|Absorb|Grass|Special|20|100|25||'''|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|11|9|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|26|13|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|40|100|15||'''|Clever|2|3}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|16|17|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|46|21|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|Clever|1|4}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|31|25|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|36|29|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|41|33|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|50|37|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|N/A|41|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|N/A|45|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/levelVI|21|49|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM62|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|||Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM96|Nature Power|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM98|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|100|20|||Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|459|Snover}}|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30|*|'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|158|Totodile}}{{MSP|159|Croconaw}}{{MSP|160|Feraligatr}}{{MSP|246|Larvitar}} {{MSP|247|Pupitar}}{{MSP|248|Tyranitar}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|336|Seviper}}{{MSP|371|Bagon}}{{MSP|372|Shelgon}} {{MSP|373|Salamence}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}{{MSP|445|Garchomp}}{{MSP|559|Scraggy}} {{MSP|560|Scrafty}}{{MSP|621|Druddigon}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}}{{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|696|Tyrunt}} {{MSP|697|Tyrantrum}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|1|4}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10|*||Cool|1|4}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|032|Nidoran♂}}{{MSP|033|Nidorino}}{{MSP|034|Nidoking}}|Double Kick|Fighting|Physical|30|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|371|Bagon}}{{MSP|372|Shelgon}}{{MSP|373|Salamence}}{{MSP|633|Deino}}{{MSP|634|Zweilous}} {{MSP|635|Hydreigon}}{{MSP|704|Goomy}}{{MSP|705|Sliggoo}}{{MSP|706|Goodra}}|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20||''|Cool|2|3}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|104|Cubone}}{{MSP|105|Marowak}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|459|Snover}}{{MSP|460|Abomasnow}}|Grass Whistle|Grass|Status|—|55|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10|*||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|253|Grovyle}}{{MSP|254|Sceptile}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}|Leech Seed|Grass|Status|—|90|10|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}}{{MSP|333|Swablu}}{{MSP|334|Altaria}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|694|Helioptile}}{{MSP|695|Heliolisk}}|Razor Wind|Normal|Special|80|100|10|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}{{MSP|152|Chikorita}}{{MSP|153|Bayleef}}{{MSP|154|Meganium}} {{MSP|357|Tropius}}{{MSP|387|Turtwig}}{{MSP|388|Grotle}}{{MSP|389|Torterra}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP|002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP|003|Venusaur}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3|XY|ORAS|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5|||no|yes|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|5|||no|yes|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''|no|yes|Clever|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''|yes|yes|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''|no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Treecko|Grass|Grass|3}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg grass color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg grass color}}"
! Move
! Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Razor Leaf}}
| [[Treecko (EX Ruby & Sapphire 76)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Treecko (EX Crystal Guardians 67)]]
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| [[Treecko ☆ (EX Team Rocket Returns 109)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=grass |
ndex=252 |
pinballrs=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=11.2 |
area=Overgrown Forest |
P1=The weather tomorrow? Oh, you're not interested? |
P2=Watch my health. It's down to half already. |
P3=I'm bushed... I can't get any power going... |
PL=My level went up! Woohoo! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=I'll do my best, <name>! |
PP2=The going's getting tough... |
PP3=I'm almost done... <name>, help, please... |
PPL=I did it! Level up! |
Ranger=yes |
group=Grass |
assist=Grass |
field=Cut |
fieldpower=1 |
loop=4 |
MinEXP=20 |
MaxEXP=30 |
browser=Treecko can cut down grass and wooden fences with chops from its thin arms. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2 |
iq=D |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Grass |
assist3=Grass |
field3=Cut |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It launches leaf blades around itself. |
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=1|
rumble2speed=3|
Pad=He works for {{P|Venusaur}} in the [[Meadow Zone]]. He blocked the bridge to stop anyone playing, but really he loves the Attractions to be found there! |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=2 |
ConquestSpd=3 |
ConquestDef=1 |
ConquestHP=1 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|Absorb}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Overgrow}} |
ConquestAbility2={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Mountaineer}} |
ConquestAbility3={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Instinct}} |
ConquestEvo=Evolves into {{p|Grovyle}} when its Speed is 58 or higher |
ConquestLink={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Murashige}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Takakage}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yatarō}}
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|no1=252
|name1=Treecko
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=253
|name2=Grovyle
|type1-2=Grass
|evo2={{bag|Rare Candy}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=254
|name3=Sceptile
|type1-3=Grass
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=III}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=252}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=252}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=252}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=252}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|252|Treecko}}

====Other sprites====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr b 4d 252b.png]][[File:Spr b 4d 252b s.png]]
|-
| Diamond/Pearl [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|unused]] back sprites
|}

==Trivia==
* Treecko has the lowest base {{stat|Defense}} of all unevolved [[starter Pokémon]].
* Treecko and its evolutions are the only Grass-type Pokémon that belong in the {{egg3|Dragon}}.

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Treecko, Grovyle and Sceptile}}
Treecko resembles a {{wp|gecko}} or {{wp|lizard}}. Its design shares some similarities with the {{wp|Uroplatus|leaf-tailed gecko}}, a species of lizard that blends in with plant-like appendages, and can also climb up flat surfaces.

====Name origin====
Treecko is a combination of ''tree'' and ''{{wp|gecko}}''.

Kimori is a combination of 木 ''ki'' (tree) and 森 ''mori'' (forest) or ヤモリ ''yamori'' (gecko).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=grass
|ja=キモリ ''Kimori''|jameaning=From {{tt|木 ''ki''|tree}}, {{tt|森 ''mori''|forest}} and {{tt|ヤモリ ''yamori''|gecko}}
|fr=Arcko|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|arbre|tree}}'' and ''gecko''
|es=Treecko|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Geckarbor|demeaning=From ''Gecko'' and ''arbor''
|it=Treecko|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=나무지기 ''Namujigi''|komeaning=From {{tt|나무 ''namu''|tree}} and {{tt|지기 ''jigi''|holder, keeper, protector}}
|zh_yue=木守宮 ''Muhksáugūng''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Wood gecko"
|zh_cmn=木守宮 ''Mùshǒugōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Wood gecko"
|th=คิโมริ ''Kimori''|thmeaning=Same as Japanese name
}}

 

==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Treecko]]
* [[Emerald's Treecko]]

==Notes==
<references/>
==External links==
*{{wp|Treecko|Article on Wikipedia}}

{{Starter Pokémon|grass‎}}
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{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=grass | prevnum=251 | nextnum=253 | prev=Celebi | next=Grovyle }}
{{-}}
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[[Category:Starter Pokémon|252]]
[[Category:Mystery Dungeon starters|252]]
[[Category:Anime starter Pokémon|Treecko (default)]]
[[Category:F.E.A.R.-compatible Pokémon]]

[[de:Geckarbor]]
[[es:Treecko]]
[[fr:Arcko]]
[[it:Treecko]]
[[ja:キモリ]]
[[pl:Treecko]]
[[pt:Treecko (pokémon)]]
[[zh:木守宫]]

Ash's Greninja

2015-06-04T20:21:04Z

StephenWalker97: /* With Ash */ XY075

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Water|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Frogadier|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ゲコガシラ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Gekogahshier|
image=[[File:Ash Frogadier.png|251px]] |
caption=Ash's Frogadier |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
location=[[Lumiose City]] |
epnum=XY001 |
epname=Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! |
catchepnum=XY002 |
catchepname=Lumiose City Pursuit! |
prevonum=656|
evo1num=657|
evolution=1|
numeps1=51|
firstevoep=XY052|
firstevoname=A Stealthy Challenge!|
firststagename=Froakie|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Billy Bob Thompson]]|
java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
enva2=[[Billy Bob Thompson]]|
java2=[[Yūji Ueda]]|}}
'''Ash's Frogadier''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲコガシラ''' ''Satoshi's Gekogahshier'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
====As a Pokémon available for use at Professor Sycamore's lab====
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie]]
As a Froakie, it originally belonged to [[Professor Sycamore]], as one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] a new [[Pokémon Trainer]] could choose. It first saw Ash when he was kicked out of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It continued to observe the gang until {{TRT}} intervened in Ash and {{an|Clemont}}'s friendly Pokémon battle. It volunteered to help out by successfully using his Frubbles to counter [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], but ended up receiving quite a bit of damage during the encounter. Ash then decided to take him to Professor Sycamore's lab, where it was treated and restored to full health. Upon asking about his Trainer, the Professor told Ash that his Trainer had called to give Froakie back. He revealed that Froakie had gone through several Trainers, but came back either from leaving them or being returned for being [[Obedience|disobedient]].

[[File:Ash Froakie hood.png|thumb|250px|Froakie covered in a hood of bubbles]]
Later on, Team Rocket attempted to use a ring-type device against Froakie, but the lab's {{p|Garchomp}} got caught in the middle instead, causing her to go on a rampage after the machine malfunctioned. Ash, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and newly befriended Froakie, headed out to rescue Garchomp. In order to prevent her from falling down the Prism Tower, Froakie used its Frubbles on Garchomp's feet and Pikachu broke the device using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

While leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory the next day, Froakie threw a chunk of its Frubbles in Ash's face in order to get his attention. It was standing alongside a [[Poké Ball]] on the floor in front of it, expressing its desire to join his party. Froakie then happily pressed the Poké Ball's button and was {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}.

====With Ash====
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Froakie was introduced to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who was fascinated by the Bubble Frog Pokémon. For most of the trip on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, Froakie was seen outside of its Poké Ball. After a wild {{AP|Fletchling}} took a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was going to give to a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, Froakie stubbornly attempted to fight Fletchling, only to lose. After Ash learned that it was only trying to get payback at Fletchling for making Bonnie sad, Ash and Froakie challenged Fletchling to one final battle, by climbing the rocks to match Fletchling's speed, although it escaped from Ash's Poké Ball once, it later defeated it, which ended in both its defeat and capture.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Froakie helped train Pikachu and Fletchling for a [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It used its Frubbles for Pikachu and Fletchling to dodge.

In ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', it was used by Ash while he, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and Bonnie infiltrated the Lumiose City Gym in order to take it back from [[Clembot]]. It used its Frubbles to incapacitate a {{p|Magnemite}} and a {{TP|Clemont|Magneton}} belonging to Clemont, which were assigned to guard the Gym by Clembot.

[[File:Ash and Frogadier.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Frogadier]]
In ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', Froakie battled {{an|Penelope}}'s {{p|Sylveon}} but lost due to it being infatuated by Sylveon's {{m|Attract}}. Froakie was embarrassed for a while afterwards but it helped defeat {{TRT}} and earned the trust of [[Randall]] in the process.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom!]]'', Froakie battled [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Frogadier}} and was easily defeated by its evolved form's powerful {{m|Quick Attack}}. This caused Ash to want to teach Froakie Quick Attack with help of Sanpei. After lots of training Froakie still wasn't able to perfect Quick Attack. Suddenly Team Rocket attacked the group and caught Pikachu and Frogadier. Thanks to its training, Froakie managed to learn Double Team and used it to free Pikachu and Frogadier and blasted them off along with Frogadier using a double Water Pulse.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', Froakie, in order to save itself and a {{p|Skrelp}} from a whirlpool, jumped on boxes and debris to escape from the whirlpool and reach safety. This gave Ash the idea for the Rock Tomb Climb.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Froakie as his first Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]], Froakie went up against his {{p|Onix}}, Froakie launched a Water Pulse whilst Onix used {{m|Flash Cannon}}, with only Flash Cannon hitting. Froakie tried to get close to Onix to climb up its body but Grant anticipated this and he had the Rock Snake Pokémon use {{m|Rock Polish}} to increase its {{stat|Speed}}, Ash had a plan though and had Froakie use Double Team to circle Onix. Onix then used its signature move, {{m|Rock Tomb}} to destroy the copies but Froakie and its copies jumped, although the copies were destroyed, Froakie climbed up the rocks using the technique Ash called Rock Tomb Climb, after reaching the top, Froakie used Water Pulse dealing major damage, after dodging an {{m|Iron Tail}}, it climbed up Onix's large body and defeated it with Water Pulse. It then went up against Grant's last Pokémon, {{p|Tyrunt}}, Froakie immediately used Double Team and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb, but both Froakie and his copies were able to jump on the rocks and they launched a barrage of Bubble attacks. However the Royal Heir Pokémon jumped high and used {{m|Draco Meteor}}, destroying the copies and knocking out Froakie.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', Froakie was used to battle a wild {{AP|Hawlucha}} Ash had befriended when he did not want to use Pikachu. Due to Hawlucha's aerial mobility and speed it easily dodged Froakie's Water Pulse, but Froakie then used Double Team to counter Hawlucha's {{m|High Jump Kick}} causing it to miss and cause Hawlucha recoil damage. Froakie then climbed rocks in an attempt to match Hawlucha's aerial speed but failed, this caused Froakie to fall in the water. Afterwards it used a Double Team - Pound combination in an attempt to hit Hawlucha, but Hawlucha used its speed and climbed up the tree and dodged the attacks, after landing on the ground, Hawlucha used {{m|Flying Press}}, which Froakie countered with Pound at the last minute causing a collision which knocked out both Pokémon. This ended the battle in a draw. Later Froakie was seen when Ash captured Hawlucha.

Froakie would later conflict with Hawlucha in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''. In the wake of learning Cut, Ash and {{an|Clemont}} decided to have a battle where Froakie and Hawlucha battled against {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Ash commanded Hawlucha to use {{m|Karate Chop}} to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Mud Shot}} but Froakie used Water Pulse on Bunnelby, angering Hawlucha since Froakie, and not itself, had hit Bunnelby. The dispute later escalated causing them to be separated by Ash. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Ash decided to try and train the two into using a new move called "Super Flying Cut". During this, Ash gets kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}} and both Froakie and Hawlucha get separated from the rest of the group. After finding [[Ash's hat]], the two resolved their differences and sought to find their trainer. After finding him, they battled Team Rocket, overcoming their Pokémon with their special move and blasting them off. Froakie and Hawlucha settled their argument and gave each other a fist bump, solidifying their new friendship.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', Froakie had a "first-touch battle" against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Squirtle}}. Froakie started off with a Water Pulse, but Squirtle dodged it easily. Ash then commanded Froakie to use Water Pulse again, but Squirtle was too fast. It dodged again and ran to Froakie. Squirtle touched Froakie, causing Froakie to lose.

In ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', Froakie was training with Ash and Pikachu until Bonnie noticed Sanpei in the water, and went to rescue him and his {{p|Greninja}}, who were previously attacked by [[Saizo]] and his {{p|Barbaracle}}. After thwarting another attack, the group decided to aid Sanpei in finding a mansion so he could deliver a secret document given to him by his mentor. After saving Clemont from falling via his Frubbles and then being separated from Clemont, Bonnie and Serena in a cave full of {{p|Golbat}}, Froakie and Greninja encountered Saizo once more in a rematch but neither their joint attacks or the involvement of Pikachu gave them the upper hand. After being trapped in some rocks by Barbaracle's {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which had also blinded Pikachu and Greninja, Froakie broke free and evolved into a Frogadier, managing to weaken the Collective Pokémon using its newly-learned Aerial Ace before Saizo fled the battle. After reaching the mansion it was revealed that Saizo was in fact Sanpei's mentor, who had been testing his student and that the document was actually blank. Frogadier and Greninja had a battle at the end of the episode, though the outcome is unknown.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]]. Despite being at a type disadvantage, it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}} which had already defeated Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Frogadier used Water Pulse but this was dodged, it then used Double Team around Weepinbell, circling it, but Weepinbell used its hearing to sense the real Frogadier, using {{m|Grass Knot}} on it, tripping up Frogadier and removing the copies. Weepinbell used {{m|Razor Leaf}} but Frogadier countered with its Water Pulse. Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}} but Frogadier used its Frubbles to cover its mouth, preventing itself from becoming {{status|Poison|poisoned}}. It then used Double Team to circle Weepinbell again and it used {{m|Grass Knot}}, but this time Frogadier used Aerial Ace, destroying the Grass Knot and using the attack to defeat the Flycatcher Pokémon. It then went up against Ramos's last Pokémon, his {{p|Gogoat}}. Frogadier used Water Pulse which was cancelled by {{m|Vine Whip}}, it then used Double Team which was countered by Vine Whip destroying all the copies and hitting the real Frogadier but it recovered. Gogoat used {{m|Razor Leaf}} around itself, hiding itself, Frogadier destroyed the leaves with Aerial Ace, but Gogoat jumped and hit Frogadier with the Razor Leaf. It used Double Team which was destroyed by {{m|Leech Seed}}, it then hit Gogoat with Aerial Ace, but was hit with {{m|Horn Leech}}, dealing damage and having Gogoat recover some of the damage it took. It then used Leech Seed on Frogadier, draining Frogadier's health. Gogoat then used Razor Leaf, circling Frogadier and launching leaves at it, but Frogadier was able to deflect them with Aerial Ace. This made neither Ash nor Frogadier able to see Gogoat, then Ash remembered the advice that Ramos told him - that getting flustered would only make matters worse, and that if he kept a level head he'd be able to see the important things - and had Frogadier listen for the sounds of Gogoat's movements. It pushed through the Razor Leaf and did major damage with Aerial Ace before using Double Team. Though the Mount Pokémon took out the copies with Vine Whip, this gave Frogadier an opening. It hit Gogoat with Water Pulse and knocked it out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Plant}}.

In [[XY073]] Ash used Frogadier and Hawlucha for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Scottie]], where they went up against Scottie's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. After Hawlucha and Bagon battled, Treecko used {{m|Leech Seed}} on Hawlucha which it managed to dodge. Bagon then tried hitting Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}}, but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. Later Frogadier used its speedy movements to dodge Treecko's {{m|Bullet Seed}}. As Treecko used another Bullet Seed on Frogadier, Frogadier seemingly disappeared just before the attack hit. It reappeared in the air and Treecko tried stopping Frogadier using Bullet Seed. Frogadier cut through the seeds using Cut repeatedly and defeated Treecko. Ash and Scottie then prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Frogadier as his third Pokémon in his three versus three battle against Scottie. It went up against {{p|Treecko}}, despite the type-disadvantage. Frogadier went for a speedy Aerial Ace, which surprised Scottie since it was a super-effective move. Treecko then hit Frogadier with Bullet Seed. Treecko then went for a moving Bullet Seed attack, which Frogadier struggled to dodge. Treecko used {{m|Agility}} in an attempt to outspeed it but Frogadier was able to stop Agility by hitting Treecko with a Water Pulse. This caused Treecko to get angry and evolve into {{p|Grovyle}}. Grovyle showed off its new {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack. Frogadier used Double Team which were all destroyed by Leaf Blade, but this left Grovyle open for a surprise Aerial Ace from behind by Frogadier. After dodging more Leaf Blade's, Frogadier used Cut and Grovyle used Leaf Blade which tied, then Grovyle used its jumping abilities to jump in the air and use Bullet Seed but it was countered by Water Pulse. This created smoke which allowed Frogadier to get into the air and counter attack with Water Pulse from behind, defeating the Wood Gecko Pokémon. After the battle, both Frogadier and Grovyle were impressed with the other's abilities and developed a rivalry with each other.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a Froakie, it is a stubborn, picky Pokémon, displayed by the fact that it had several other Trainers that it refused to listen to, either forcing them to return it to Professor Sycamore or abandoning them and returning to the lab itself. It is also extremely similar to Ash personality wise, as it is not afraid to leap into danger regardless of its own safety and doesn't back down from a fight. It is clear that it recognizes these traits in Ash, hence why it was finally willing to accept being taken into Ash's wing. It also has a sense of honor, as demonstrated when it attacked {{AP|Fletchling}} just because it made {{an|Bonnie}} cry. In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', it is shown to have a good judgment of character, as it became suspicious of Meowth when he pretended to side with it, Pikachu, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} under a temporary truce. Froakie is prone to blushing when praised, as shown when being thanked by Bonnie in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''. As shown in ''[[XY013|Kindergarden Chaos!]]'', Frogadier as a Froakie gets embarrassed when losing in a bad way, such as when it lost because of Attract.

Since evolving into a Frogadier, its personality remains largely the same. It is still shown to be loyal to Ash, as shown when it hugged him after its victory in the Coumarine City gym battle. Frogadier is a responsible Pokémon that can take initiative to protect friends and allies. In [[XY071]], it volunteered to scout ahead to protect {{an|Serena}} and Chespin after they had gotten separated from the group. Frogadier also appears to be good with younger Pokémon and children. As a Froakie, in addition to challenging Fletchling for making Bonnie cry, it was able to befriend the timid [[Randall]] during one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. As a Frogadier, it can be seen looking after {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} in ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'' while Ash and his friends were preparing gifts for their Pokémon. Frogadier also seems to care deeply for its friends, as seen when it acted as bodyguard for Serena and Chespin in [[XY071]], and protected the two from a wild {{p|Pangoro}}.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:Ash Frogadier Frubble.png|thumb|250px|Frogadier using Frubbles]]
*'''Frubble''' (Japanese: '''ケロムース''' ''Keromousse'') is a physical characteristic of Froakie and Frogadier. It reaches into the bubbles on its neck, pulling out handfuls of bubbles and throwing them at its opponents much like an actual attack. This is used usually to subdue the opponents and strike them while they are distracted. It can also be used as a kind of adhesive or as a cleaning agent (as in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''). Frogadier can also use the frubbles to make a copy of itself (as in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'') and to prevent {{status|poisoning}} (as seen in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'').
*'''Rock Tomb Climb''' (Japanese: '''がんせきふうじふうじ''' ''Rock Trap Trap'') — for his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]], Ash knew Froakie would be going up against the Gym Leader's {{p|Onix}} and its powerful {{m|Rock Tomb}}. To that end, Ash taught Froakie how to jump on the projectiles for momentum and use them to get close to Onix for powerful hits. Ash dubbed this technique 'Rock Tomb Climb'. This was inspired by events from ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Froakie and {{AP|Hawlucha}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Froakie and Hawlucha could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets onto Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use Cut on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Froakie M17 manga.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Froakie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Frogadier appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}} as a Froakie.

==Trivia==
* With Froakie, this is the first time that Ash captures a [[starter Pokémon]] as his first Pokémon in a [[region]].
** Frogadier is also Ash's first regional capture that is not a {{2t|Normal|Flying}} dual-type since {{AP|Heracross}}, as well as the first one that is incapable of flying.
* Frogadier is Ash's first Pokémon to be owned by more than one Trainer before him.
* In the dub of ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', it was implied by Ash that Frogadier is male, by calling it a "he".
* Frogadier is the first {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] to have ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under Ash's ownership.
** As a Froakie, Frogadier was also Ash's first Water type to evolve under his ownership since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes earlier, when {{p|Krabby}} evolved into {{AP|Kingler}}.

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'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off [[Tierno]], Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In ''[[XY067|Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In [[XY073]] Ash used Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Scottie]]. They went up against Scottie's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. While Bagon used {{m|Headbutt}}, Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but ended up getting hurt by Bagon's sturdy head. Hawlucha then used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops until it was able to damage Bagon. Treecko then used {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodged. Bagon then tried to hit Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}} but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeated Treecko, Ash and Scottie prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type-disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha then got hit by a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, dealing much damage. Hawlucha then used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged causing Hawlucha to hit the Trick Room barrier. This damaged the barrier as well as giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha then used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering it to pieces. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit Spritzee with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, he defeated the Perfume Pokémon with a High Jump Kick, earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. It went up against {{p|Slurpuff}}, despite the type-disadvantage. After avoiding the Meringue Pokémon's {{m|Electro Ball}} using its speed, it used Karate Chop. When Scottie attempted to look at his notes, Ash had Hawlucha go for a Flying Press, defeating Slurpuff.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Hawlucha has also undergone a slight personality change ever since joining Ash's party. For a while, it displayed very little emotion aside from facial expressions like determination and aggravation, and openly acting with and pride, only occasionally getting angry or nervous, which usually only happened when Hawlucha felt it was being challenged, as shown when it became angry with Froakie interfering with its battling, and with a shiny Hawlucha. However, Hawlucha has recently begun to show more traits it has, in addition to becoming more laid back and relaxed around Ash and his group. Hawluchas voice also seems to have changed slightly, becoming borderline goofy, a big difference compared to its old self, which usually pretended indifference to most things. These are most likely due to Hawlucha spending a lot of time around Ash and his group.

Hawlucha has been quoted by Serena, along with the rest of his Pokémon, as being very similar to Ash. This reflects a few of the traits Hawlucha has. Hawlucha has been shown to enjoy food, specifically the berries that Ash gathered for it and the rest of his Pokémon. It also appears to not mind sharing its food with other Pokémon, unlike Clemont's Chespin, whom it held no qualms with for joining in on its feeding frenzy along with Ash's other Pokémon. Hawlucha has also been demonstrated as hard headed, and occasionally rushing into things without thinking, either out of frustration or pride, seen when it attacked Froakie out of nowhere for interfering with its battle. Hawlucha has also shown to be proud in victory, and almost boastful. It will usually either celebrate its victories by standing with its arms crossed and with a smug expression on its face, or by flexing its muscles. Hawlucha also shows comaradice, as shown mostly with Froakie, when it fist bumped Froakie twice in the same episode as a sign of friendship and comaradice. It's also worth noting that Hawlucha demonstrated its sense of comaradice only a few episodes after its capture, which suggests that this was a trait it had before it joined Ash's team.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture. Over time, Hawlucha has become more willing to show its fondness for Ash. While in its debut, it remains calm and collected, showing little in terms of emotion, whereas after spending an extended period of time with Ash and being in several battles with him, it has grown more openly expressive, as seen when it hugged Ash after it's victory in the Laverre City Gym.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
*'''Spinning X-Scissor''' — This technique was first used in [[XY074]] during Ash's gym battle. Hawlucha jumps on a wall and flies down, while spinning at the same time, it uses X-Scissor to hit the opponent.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|captured]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that is not capable of evolving.
* Not counting {{AP|Aipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her capture), Hawlucha is Ash's first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that cannot evolve]] since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's capture was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Hawlucha}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|fighting|flying}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Hawlucha]]

[[de:Ashs Resladero]]
[[fr:Brutalibré de Sacha]]
[[it:Hawlucha di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのルチャブル]]
[[pl:Hawlucha Asha]]
[[zh:小智的战斗飞鸟]]

Ash's Hawlucha

2015-06-04T20:00:41Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY075

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'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off [[Tierno]], Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In ''[[XY067|Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In [[XY073]] Ash used Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Scottie]]. They went up against Scottie's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. While Bagon used {{m|Headbutt}}, Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but ended up getting hurt by Bagon's sturdy head. Hawlucha then used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops until it was able to damage Bagon. Treecko then used {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodged. Bagon then tried to hit Hawlucha with {{m|Fire Fang}} but it got blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeated Treecko, Ash and Scottie prepared to resume their battle, but they got interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type-disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha then got hit by a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, dealing much damage. Hawlucha then used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged causing Hawlucha to hit the Trick Room barrier. This damaged the barrier as well as giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha then used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering it to pieces. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit Spritzee with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, he defeated the Perfume Pokémon with a High Jump Kick, earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Hawlucha as his first Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. It went up against {{p|Slurpuff}}, despite the type-disadvantage. After avoiding the Meringue Pokémon's {{m|Electro Ball}} using its speed, it used Karate Chop. When Scottie attempted to look at his notes, Ash had Hawlucha go for a Flying Press, defeating Slurpuff.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Hawlucha has also undergone a slight personality change ever since joining Ash's party. For a while, it displayed very little emotion aside from facial expressions like determination and aggravation, and openly acting with and pride, only occasionally getting angry or nervous, which usually only happened when Hawlucha felt it was being challenged, as shown when it became angry with Froakie interfering with its battling, and with a shiny Hawlucha. However, Hawlucha has recently begun to show more traits it has, in addition to becoming more laid back and relaxed around Ash and his group. Hawluchas voice also seems to have changed slightly, becoming borderline goofy, a big difference compared to its old self, which usually pretended indifference to most things. These are most likely due to Hawlucha spending a lot of time around Ash and his group.

Hawlucha has been quoted by Serena, along with the rest of his Pokémon, as being very similar to Ash. This reflects a few of the traits Hawlucha has. Hawlucha has been shown to enjoy food, specifically the berries that Ash gathered for it and the rest of his Pokémon. It also appears to not mind sharing its food with other Pokémon, unlike Clemont's Chespin, whom it held no qualms with for joining in on its feeding frenzy along with Ash's other Pokémon. Hawlucha has also been demonstrated as hard headed, and occasionally rushing into things without thinking, either out of frustration or pride, seen when it attacked Froakie out of nowhere for interfering with its battle. Hawlucha has also shown to be proud in victory, and almost boastful. It will usually either celebrate its victories by standing with its arms crossed and with a smug expression on its face, or by flexing its muscles. Hawlucha also shows comaradice, as shown mostly with Froakie, when it fist bumped Froakie twice in the same episode as a sign of friendship and comaradice. It's also worth noting that Hawlucha demonstrated its sense of comaradice only a few episodes after its capture, which suggests that this was a trait it had before it joined Ash's team.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture. Over time, Hawlucha has become more willing to show its fondness for Ash. While in its debut, it remains calm and collected, showing little in terms of emotion, whereas after spending an extended period of time with Ash and being in several battles with him, it has grown more openly expressive, as seen when it hugged Ash after it's victory in the Laverre City Gym.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.
*'''Spinning X-Scissor''' — This technique was first used in [[XY074]] during Ash's gym battle. Hawlucha jumps on a wall and flies down, while spinning at the same time, it uses X-Scissor to hit the opponent.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|captured]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that is not capable of evolving.
* Not counting {{AP|Aipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her capture), Hawlucha is Ash's first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that cannot evolve]] since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's capture was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Hawlucha}}
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{{Ash's Pokémon|fighting|flying}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Hawlucha]]

[[de:Ashs Resladero]]
[[fr:Brutalibré de Sacha]]
[[it:Hawlucha di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのルチャブル]]
[[pl:Hawlucha Asha]]
[[zh:小智的战斗飞鸟]]

Ash's Pikachu

2015-06-04T19:55:06Z

StephenWalker97: /* XY series */ XY075 Pikachu had a type-disadvantage

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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature Pokémon of the anime series, and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
====Original series====
=====Kanto=====
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to {{DL|Professor Oak's Laboratory|In the anime|Professor Oak's Laboratory}} to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to the next town in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had received multiple life-threatening wounds in the fight.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first Gym battle with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his Electric-type attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a rematch, where Pikachu managed to defeat Brock's Geodude thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again. Onix was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric attacks dealt quite some damage. However despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again. Pikachu's Thunderbolt managed to turn on the gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, Ash was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and Ash decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the Boulder Badge.

Pikachu's next major battle was against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. Lt. Surge laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Pikachu started off using Thunder Shock which seemed to do nothing to Raichu. Raichu then used its own Thunder Shock, which was much more powerful than Pikachu's attack, and dealt much damage. Following advice from Brock, Ash tried recalling Pikachu and forfeit. Pikachu however was determined to defeat Raichu and kept fighting. While trying to attack, Pikachu got overwhelmed by Raichu's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} and was finally defeated by a powerful Thunderbolt. Due to all the damage he had taken during the battle Pikachu had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with the [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms.

Later Ash challenged Lt. Surge for a rematch, where Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Trying to get close, Pikachu got smacked to the ground by Raichu's tail, followed up by repeating hits from its tail him. Raichu then hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Body Slam}}. As Raichu was about to finish Pikachu off with another Body Slam, Pikachu managed to get up and dodge it. Ash soon found out that since Raichu was evolved so early, it did not learn any of the moves that it could only learn in the Pikachu stage, such as Agility and Quick Attack. Through Pikachu's use of these moves, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack that Lt. Surge was sure could defeat Pikachu. Pikachu however used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock. Raichu tried using Thunderbolt again but due to its previous attack it had run out of electricity. Raichu then tried to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Take Down}}, but was out-sped by Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the [[Thunder Badge]].

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'' Pikachu was sent out to battle against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Abra}}. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, making it much stronger. Pikachu tried filling the battlefield with lightining to prevent Kadabra from using Teleport, but Kadabra countered with {{m|Confusion}} to send the attack back at Pikachu. Kadabra then used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and started to repeatedly smash Pikachu to the ceiling and back down. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match.
In Ash's rematch with Sabrina in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu selflessly fought Kadabra, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Pikachu used Thunder Shock, which Kadabra avoided using Teleport. After taking a hit from Kadabra's {{m|Psybeam}}, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt which dealt major damage to Kadabra. Kadabra however quickly used {{m|Recover}} negating the damage it had taken. At that moment Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh. This gave Ash the win as well as earning the [[Marsh Badge]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into another group of Pikachu, which was a very rare find. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu, but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. Pikachu refused to leave Ash, however, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in Ash's seventh Gym battle, where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Pikachu used his fast movements to dodge Rhydon's {{m|Fury Attack}} and then used Thunderbolt, which was ineffctive. Despite being immune to electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]]. Pikachu tried dodging Magmar's {{m|Fire Punch}} the same way it had dodged Rhydon's Fury Attack, but got hit. Pikachu then tried hitting Magmar with an electric attack but it proved to be ineffective due to Magmar's Air Lens ability, which heats the air surrounding Magmar making electric attacks ineffective. Magmar then attacked with a series of Fire Punches driving Pikachu to the edge of the battlefield. Magmar then unleashed its {{m|Fire Blast}}, which managed to push Pikachu back and almost caused him to fall of the battlefield in the lava. Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all the opposing Pokémon at once, causing Machamp, Rhydon and Kingler to run away in fear and defeating Arbok and Weezing. Later, after Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got the [[Earth Badge]].

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo League]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'' Pikachu fought against [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}. Pikachu started off using Agility to confuse Arcanine, but this strategy was countered by Arcanine by melting the ice field using its Fire Blast, which caused to whole battlefield to be one big pool of water. Pikachu, however used this to his advantage by using the water to conduct his electricity and managed to defeat Arcanine with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' he fought against [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated Ash's Bulbasaur. Pikachu tried using Thunder Shcok, but Bellsprout dodged and used Razor Leaf. Managing to avoid Razor Leaf Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but was ineffictive since Bellsprout used its roots to conduct the electricity to the ground. Despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' where he managed to defeat it with a Thunderbolt attack. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by battling Team Rocket earlier, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Charmander's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out.

Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which then hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its grasp.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called on Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. It later rode in the sled along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted [[Sea Ruby Badge]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. Pikachu and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack and Electabuzz was able to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu then got defeated after being hit by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

In the [[EP104|following episode]], Team Rocket hatched a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with {{MTR}}. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Tracey]] managed to find the duo first, and separated them.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where it had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle affecting their teamwork negatively. Charizard tried hitting Alakazam and Marowak with Flamethrower, while Pikachu dashed forward. Alakazam and Marowak managed to dodge the Flamethrower causing it to hit Pikachu. As Charizard went for {{m|Tackle}}, Alakazam stopped him using Psychic. Seeing how Charizard got continuously attacked by Alakazam and Marowak, Pikachu decided to help his partner and attacked Alakazam causing Charizard to be freed from its Psychic. Pikachu then got hit by Marowak's Body Slam, but got caught by Charizard's wing. Now finally being able to work together Pikachu jumped on Charizard's back and used Thunderbolt to stop Marowak after dodging its {{m|Bonemerang}}. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the [[Jade Star Badge]] and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against [[Drake]], where it faced off against Drake's Ditto. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu and so Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikchu was then recalled when Drake sent out his Onix. [[EP112|Later]] Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who already had defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Pikachu headed towards Dragonite using Agility, but got knocked back by Dragonite's tail. Dragonite then attacked with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the Orange League Trophy and a spot in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu was used against [[Gary's Eevee]], but was easily defeated by the Evolution Pokémon without landing a single hit.
Later in the episode Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained Chikorita, it quickly gained the upper hand. The battle got interrupted by Team Rocket however.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's gym battle against Falkner, where it quickly defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}}. Pikachu then faced Falkner's {{p|Dodrio}}. Dodrio showed to be as fast as Pikachu and having good jumping abilities. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat it with a super-effective Thunder. Pikachu briefly faced Falkner's Pidgeot, but as he was already tired from his previous matches he was quickly defeated.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] Battle, he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}}. Metapod used its jumping ability to jump high and use Tackle, although Pikachu dodged, it created a dust cloud and used the leaves of a nearby tree to make Pikachu unable to see it. Pikachu however managed to spot Metapod by using his hearing and after dodging a series of Tackles Pikachu managed to jump on Metapod's back and defeated it with Thunderbolt. He then went up against Bugsy's last and most powerful Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Despite Pikachu having the type-advantage his Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed, because of Scyther using {{m|Double Team}}. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with {{m|Fury Cutter}}, with each Fury Cutter doubling in battle causing Pikachu to be knocked out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, but he was unable to stand up against Miltank's Rollout and was quickly defeated, causing Ash to lose the battle. In the [[EP159|following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch against Whitney. Thanks to Ash's strategy, Pikachu managed to defeat Miltank by throwing her in the air and finished it off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first they framed Pikachu into eating apples, while they actually ate them. When the Pichu were attacked by a {{p|Fearow}}, Pikachu scared the Fearow off with a Thunderbolt. Later Pikachu's electricity was sucked away by Team Rocket and got kidnapped. The Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity and together they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's gym battle against Morty, where it faced off against Morty's Gastly. Pikachu managed to hit Gastly with a Quick Attack after Ash had Noctowl use {{m|Foresight}} earlier in the match. Despite this Gastly used its great speed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Janina]]'s {{p|Onix}}. The match was interrupted by [[Jasmine]].

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's Poliwrath and managed to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Despite this Poliwrath was still standing and after absorbing a Quick Attack with its muscled body it hit Pikachu hard with a series of {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. After dodging another attack from Magnemite, Pikachu finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next Pikachu faced off against Jasmine strongest Pokémon {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful Iron Tail.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In the following episode, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who already had defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Due to the icy field Pikachu constantly slipped causing his Agility to be ineffective and almost unable to avoid Piloswine's attacks. Ash then got the idea to use the ice pillars to change Pikachu's direction while sliding on the ice. Using this tactic Pikachu gained a big amount of speed and slid under Piloswine giving him the opportunity to hit Piloswine hard with Thunder. Piloswine then started to use {{m|Rest}} in order to return to full health. Pikachu tried to finish it off with a Quick Attack, but was too late and got hit hard by a {{m|Take Down}}. Pikachu was still able to battle and countered Piloswine's next Take Down with a Quick Attack and hit it with Thunder. This caused the ice under Piloswine to break causing Piloswine to fall into the water. Pikachu then hit Piloswine with Thunderbolt which caused massive damage due to Piloswine's wet fur. Despite this Piloswine was still standing and constantly hit Pikachu with Fury Attack. Seeing no other option to escape Pikachu used a close-range Thunder causing a massive explosion. Pikachu got knocked down while Piloswine still seemed to be able to battle. Pikachu still managed to stand up and as he was about to attack again [[Pryce]] threw in the towel resulting into a T.K.O., giving Ash the win and earning him the Glacier Badge

In ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', Pikachu helped calming down the rampaging Dragonite that belonged to the old Blackthorn Gym Leader. In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym Battle against [[Clair]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the double type advantage Gyarados proved to be quite a match for Pikachu, using its {{m|Dragon Breath}} to block Pikachu's electric attacks. After getting hit by a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, Pikachu got wrapped by Gyarados. This however allowed Pikachu to hit Gyarados hard with a Thunderbolt. Gyarados quickly managed to recover and launched a barrage of {{m|Bite}} attacks, causing Pikachu to get cornered. As Clair was ready to finish the battle with a close-range Hydro Pump, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, and defeated the Atrocious Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her Dragonair to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab onto Furret's back and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt and finally finished the match with a Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. Azumarill started off using {{m|Water Gun}}. Pikachu evaded this attack using Quick Attack and reversed to hit Azumarill, which it nearly dodged. After a collision of Thunderbolt and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Pikachu got hit by {{m|Icy Wind}}. Azumarill then hit Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to hold on its tail and launched a super-effective Thunder knocking out Azumarill. Next Pikachu go up against Jackson's [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave before defeating him with {{m|Tri Attack}}.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} Ability to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}. Sneasel managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]] and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In the [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu got attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually Pikachu got saved thanks to the help of some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny. The next day Ash tries to wake Pikachu up, but soon he sees Pikachu is suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====Advanced Generation series====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to take Pikachu for some help in taking care of the illness. [[Professor Birch]] takes Pikachu in to the lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity it received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Eventually, when Team Rocket arrived for Pikachu, the mecha they used accidentally cured him of his illness and Pikachu was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|No Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. Norman sent out his {{p|Vigoroth}}, which proved to be a tough opponent dodging Pikachu's attacks with ease and hit him hard with multiple {{m|Scratch}} attacks. Pikachu managed to successfully hit Vigoroth with Quick Attack, but Vigoroth hit Pikachu again and defeated him with one final Scratch. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}}. Later Pikachu was used alongside Norman's Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off as well as rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu {{m|Iron Tail}} in preparation for his Rustboro Gym battle, a Rock-type Gym, and got help from a Coordinator named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he was sent out against her {{p|Geodude}}. Pikachu started off using Thunder flatten the rocky battlefield. Geodude however countered with {{m|Rock Throw}} which Pikachu managed to dodge using Quick Attack only to end up right in front of Geodude. This gave Geodude the chance to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Mega Punch}}. As Geodude used {{m|Rollout}} to finish Pikachu off, it got stuck and couldn’t execute its attack because Pikachu had flattened the battlefield. Pikachu used this opportunity to get close using Quick Attack and hit Geodude with a powerful Thunder, defeating it.
Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]]. Pikachu started off using Iron Tail which managed to successfully hit Nosepass. Dodging Nosepass’s attack Pikachu went for a second Iron Tail, but this time it failed. Nosepass then used {{m|Rock Tomb}} to trap Pikachu, but Pikachu managed to break free using Thunder. Nosepass then countered with {{m|Sandstorm}}, deteriorating Pikachu’s sight. Nosepass however was able to sense Pikachu using its electromagnetic nose and managed to slam its body on Pikachu. Nosepass then tried to stomp on Pikachu, but he managed to avoid it by using Quick Attack. After using Quick Attack again to dodge Nosepass’s Rock Tomb, Pikachu used Quick Attack to run around Nosepass in order to confuse it. Pikachu managed to get behind Nosepass and used Iron Tail, only to fail once again. Nosepass then went for Thunder Wave which Pikachu barely avoided. Ash then had Pikachu charge forward to Nosepass and let Pikachu take Nosepass's {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass releasing the electricity at Nosepass, causing it to become paralyzed. Pikachu then defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process as well as earning Ash the Stone Badge.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest however. Later Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym Battle against [[Wattson]]. Pikachu first faced Wattson's Magnemite. Due to being overcharged Pikachu defeated Magnemite with a single Thunderbolt after dodging a {{m|Swift}} attack. Next up Pikachu battled Wattson's {{p|Voltorb}} and also managed to easily defeat it with another Thunderbolt. Getting agitated Wattson sent out his Magneton and ordered it to use Zap Cannon. Pikachu easily managed to overpower this attack with Thunder, which also knocked Magneton out, earning Ash the Dynamo Badge.

In ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', he was used to battle [[Jessie's Seviper]], but was having a hard time when the Cheer Squad, led by [[Sheridan]], cheated by having his {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Makuhita}} use {{m|Helping Hand}} and his {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Vileplume}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} on Seviper. After Pikachu repeatedly attack Seviper, he was getting tired and despite the struggling from Seviper's {{m|Wrap}}, Pikachu hang in there in the last second and knocked out the Fang Snake Pokémon with Thunder.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] Battle after volunteering to battle [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|Sleep}}. After using Quick Attack to dodge {{m|Flamethrower}}, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s {{m|Reflect}} that was affecting previous battles. Slugma then used {{m|Smog}} to cover itself, Pikachu however was able to sense where it was and used Iron Tail. Slugma managed to dodge and hit him with a Flamethrower. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and although it looked like it initially missed, it electrified the Smog, harming Slugma. Flannery called for Yawn, but Ash unwilling for that to happen, had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could appear and then finished off Slugma with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but it was blocked by {{m|Iron Defense}}. Pikachu then dodged a Flamethrower and used Iron Tail, but it was blocked by Iron Defense as well. Torkoal then used {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hit Pikachu. Pikachu used Thunder but his attack was blocked by Iron Defense once again. Torkoal then used {{m|Overheat}}, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his [[Petalburg Gym]] Battle against [[Norman]]. He went up against {{p|Slakoth}}, Pikachu used Quick Attack on Slakoth which was dodged, Slakoth then used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Pikachu dodged and then used Iron Tail, which was also dodged dazing Pikachu. Slakoth used {{m|Hidden Power}}, Pikachu tried to destroy them with Thunderbolt but failed and was hit by the circling Hidden Power. Pikachu then tried hitting Slakoth with Thunder, but this was dodged as well. Slakoth then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}, disabling Pikachu to move. Being unable to move Pikachu was recalled. Later Pikachu was sent out against Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}}, Pikachu used Thunderbolt but Vigoroth swiftly dodged it and launched a {{m|Scratch}} attack. Pikachu however successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail but Vigoroth quickly recovered and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity gave Ash and idea, he got Pikachu to use Quick Attack dodging Vigoroth's Flamethrower. Vigoroth then launched another Scratch and Ash got Pikachu to stop and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth, this allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However being exhausted Pikachu also fell down, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon used in his gym battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled against Winona's Pelipper and despite the major type-advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use Steel Wing as a lightningrod to conduct electric attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After getting hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu had to fight close-range had Pikachu use Quick Attack to get closer. This however gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Pikachu however stood his ground and when Pelipper lifted his wing from the ground for a moment Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both were knocked out.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their mecha. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Pikachu was ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket then ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to gain his memory back.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the Double Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}}. Solrock and Lunatone both started off using Tackle which both scored a direct hit on Pikachu and Swellow. Pikachu and Swellow then tried hitting their opponents with Quick Attack and Peck, but their attack were dodged, causing them to crash into planets hanging from the ceiling and fall on top of each other on the ground. This gave Solrock and Lunatone the opportunity to launch a Solar Beam and Ice Beam. As the attacks were about to hit their marks the two beams accidentally collided, cancelling each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and Aerial Ace. Both Meteorite Pokémon then both charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save Pikachu in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the gym using their mecha and stole Solrock and Lunatone.

After {{TRT}} was defeated, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time however the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. Ash first had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Solrock, but his attack was sent back by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, sending Pikachu flying into a wall. As Swellow tried to attack with Aerial Ace, Solrock used Sandstorm to sent Swellow flying as well. Pikachu then jumped on Swellow's back and used Thunderbolt again, only to be deflected back by Light Screen again, hitting Pikachu and Swellow hard. Swellow then used Double Team, but Solrock and Lunatone countered using Solar Beam and Ice Beam to wipe out the copies. Much to Tate and Liza's surprise however Pikachu and Swellow weren't hit. Swellow then dove down from the sky along with Pikachu to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone quickly responded and hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. The Thunder hit Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's Light Screen and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' Ash chose Pikachu as well has his {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a [[Double Battle]] in the first round of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle, they went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and {{p|Seaking}}. Pikachu used his Thunderbolt on Sealeo, but Seaking used {{m|Horn Drill}} to reflect it back to Snorunt. Pikachu then used Thunder, but Seaking once again used Horn Drill to reflect the attack to Snorunt again. This time however Pikachu protected Snorunt taking most of the damage. Sealeo then used {{m|Blizzard}} on the two, dealing much damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Snorunt use its {{m|Icy Wind}} to freeze the Blizzard creating an ice pillar blocking Juan's view. Sealeo and Seaking destroyed the pillar with their {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}} respectively, this created ice shards which Ash had Snorunt and Pikachu jump on. Snorunt then used {{m|Headbutt}} whilst Pikachu used Iron Tail. Seaking and Sealeo responded using Hyper Beam and Aurora Beam. While Pikachu was able to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt wasn't able to avoid the Hyper Beam and was knocked out.
Ash then sent out his {{AP|Corphish}}. After dodging Corphish's {{m|Bubble Beam}}, both of Juan's Pokémon attacked from below with Sealeo using Aurora Beam on Pikachu's platform, which he was able to dodge. Seaking attacked Corphish with Horn Attack, but Corphish was able to grab its horn. Seaking however used Horn Drill, sending Corphish flying. Ash then had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking. Despite Sealeo trying to stop Pikachu using Aurora Beam, Iron Tail managed to defeat Seaking and Pikachu was able to avoid the attack in time. Pikachu then rode on Corphish back heading towards Sealeo. Sealeo tried stopping them using {{m|Ice Ball}}, which was getting stronger with each attack. While Pikachu and Corphish managed to destroy the first three Ice Balls, the fourth one managed to hit them both. Sealeo then launched a fifth Ice Ball at them both. Pikachu launched a Thunder at the Ice Ball and after increasing its power, he was able to break it. While the falling ice shards were hurting Sealeo, Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, knocking it out and ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.
In the [[AG111|next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunder and although it dealt a lot of damage, Milotic nullified the damage by using {{m|Recover}}, healing it. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, in which Milotic's overpowered Pikachu's. Milotic quickly followed up with {{m|Twister}}, which was powered up by the water. Much to Juan's surprise, Pikachu was able to break through with Thunder and followed with up with a powerful Quick Attack. Milotic then used {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu dodged and used a super-effective Thunderbolt. Milotic however shook the attack off and used Recover, healing itself once again. Milotic then went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu dodged and he climbed onto Milotic's body. Milotic tried stopping him using Hydro Pump, but Pikachu dodged. Pikachu then grabbed onto its eyebrows and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder dealing major damage to Milotic as water was an excellent conductor of electricity. This knocked out Milotic, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]], he went up against {{ho|Gilbert}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing damage to Hitmonlee. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit Pikachu with {{m|Mega Kick}}, while heading towards the ground. Pikachu however managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking Hitmonlee out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament part of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}} and was sent out due to the [[Type|type-advantage]] he had. Katie however immediately switched to {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type-advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used {{m|Dig}} to dodge the attack. Dugtrio then used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, expanding the hole, Pikachu tried to escape but couldn't and fell down the hole. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio then used Double-Edge and Pikachu attempted to block with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out whilst Dugtrio emerged unscathed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against [[Morrison]] in the Victory Tournament. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used {{m|Dragon Breath}}, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used {{m|Dig}}, hitting Pikachu from underneath. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu then managed to dodge Dig and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the Victory Tournament. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and {{AP|Grovyle}}, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Pikachu used Thunderbolt on the crack, but it didn't do much to Metagross. Metagross then used {{m|Psychic}} on Pikachu, but Pikachu was able dodge it and hit Metagross with Iron Tail. Pikachu then climbed onto Metagross, and as Metagross was unable to shake him off, Pikachu finally defeated the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Pikachu then went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}.
Pikachu's electric attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself against Pikachu's attacks with its Thunderbolt.
After realizing this Ash had Pikachu fight close-range and ordered him to use Quick Attack. Meowth however dodged this with {{m|Double Team}} and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. Pikachu and Meowth started attacking unceasing, with each time their attacks colliding. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though they both got up, Pikachu was knocked out from exhaustion causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Agatha]] of the Elite Four and her {{p|Gengar}} at the Viridian Gym. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack but failed since Gengar was a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. It was too fast for Pikachu's Thunderbolt but after dodging a {{m|Shadow Ball}} Pikachu was able to hit Gengar with an Iron Tail. Gengar then hit Pikachu with Shadow Ball, but Pikachu was able to climb on the Shadow Ball and went for Iron Tail. Gengar however was able to prevent Pikachu from using Iron Tail with {{m|Double Team}}. Pikachu was able to destroy all the copies with Thunderbolt as well as hit Gengar with it. Pikachu then dodged a Shadow Ball and hit Gengar with Iron Tail. When it Pikachu was about finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting Pikachu to {{status|Sleep|sleep}}, and defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}, Ash later decided to enter the Kanto Battle Frontier along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack but it morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', when going to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pike}}, Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy, Pikachu went up against her {{p|Milotic}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Lucy, not using defensive strategies, had it taken the attack and countered with Hydro Pump. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Milotic managed to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu's Quick Attack was then countered by Twister and was then hit with Hydro Pump. Milotic then used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and causing Milotic to become paralyzed. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power and knocked Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle against {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her {{p|Alakazam}}, who had already defeated Ash's former two Pokémon. Pikachu managed to hit Alakazam with Thunderbolt, but Alakazam nullified the damage using Recover. Both Pokémon then started exchanging Iron Tail and Focus Punch attacks and then hit each other with their respective Thunderbolt and Psybeam. Ash then ordered Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, but Pikachu ran straight towards the wall due to Psybeam's confusion effect. Pikachu however managed to snap out of the confusion after Ash had saved it and managed to overpower Alakazam's Psybeam with Thunderbolt, defeating it. He went up against {{p|Metagross}} next. Metagross managed to sent Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him suing Psychic, dealing much damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to block the attack and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, making Ash lose the battle.

In the [[AG170|next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon showed to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately after hit Pikachu with its own attacks. After getting hit by Espeon's Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Espeon's Zap Cannon managed to overpower Pikachu's attack and hit him hard. Pikachu tried Thunderbolt once again, but it was dodged. Espeon then countered with Psychic, smashing Pikachu to the ceiling, causing Pikachu to fall down. Pikachu however managed to land on his feet and used Quick Attack. Espeon used Psychic again to stop Pikachu and lifted him in the air. Pikachu managed to bounce off the ceiling and land on one of the stadium's lights. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, causing the lights to turn off. Unable to see anything Espeon was hit by Pikachu's next Thunderbolt. Pikachu then managed to avoid several Zap Cannon attacks and hit Espeon again with Thunderbolt. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. Pikachu then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got knocked out by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final frontier symbol, Pikachu reunites with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charizard}}. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep. However he got in a fight with the other Pokémon but later calms down. The next day they all continued to train. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued due to the efforts by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards they met up with Brandon again and he agreed to have a 4-on-4 rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}.

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against [[Brandon]] in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Ash first had Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Regice seemed unfazed by the attack. Regice then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}. Pikachu quickly recovered and used Iron Tail, but was unable to land since he had to dodge the Iceberg Pokémon's Ice Beam. Regice used Ice Beam again to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack and despite Pikachu managing to dodge the attack again, the whole battle field got frozen in the process. This made Regice be able to move much quicker, while making it harder for Pikachu to move. As Regice was about to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Focus Punch}}, Pikachu was able to hit Regice with Thunderbolt, stunning it. This allowed Pikachu to hit Regice with a super-effective Iron Tail. Regice however quickly recovered and used Ice Beam, creating ice pillars, which trapped Pikachu. With Pikachu unable to do anything Regice used {{m|Rest}} heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu managing to escape using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit Pikachu with an Ice Beam, freezing him. With Ash yelling words of encouragement the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. Pikachu however managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt as well as hitting Regice with it. Regice then hits Pikachu with Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field, Pikachu however used this to his advantage and bounced back to Regice to hit it with two consecutive Iron Tails. Regice however was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu again between ice pillars using Ice Beam and starts to rest up again. Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awake in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, finally knocking the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win and finally earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the unoffical [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in the appeals round. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt as the same time to create thunder rings and then sent them off with Iron Tail, when they collided it created a firework like effect, this performance allowed Ash to go onto the next round.

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were even. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but it was dodged by Electivire. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but they were even again. Pikachu then used a close range Thunderbolt, which Electivire dodged by jumping. This however was what Ash wanted and had Pikachu use Volt Tackle since it was now defenseless, however Electivire blocked the attack with {{m|Protect}}, damaging Pikachu due to recoil. Electivire then launched its powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}, defeating Pikachu. Later Pikachu went with Ash to the Sinnoh region, intending for him to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory, however {{AP|Aipom}}, snuck on board and she went with them to the Sinnoh region.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since Pikachu already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside Pikachu. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Elekid simply absorbed the attack and then launched a powerful Thunder at Pikachu. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Elekid blocked the attack using Protect, causing Pikachu to take recoil damage. Pikachu however managed to get up and used Iron Tail, which was countered by Elekid's Brick Break. As the two moves were colliding, Paul mentioned Elekid still had one free arm and ordered him to hit Pikachu with Thunder Punch. Pikachu however managed to block Thunder Punch with Iron Tail and then hit Elekid hard. Elekid then managed to hit Pikachu with one more Brick Break, but as both Pokémon were exhausted they both fell down, resulting the battle in a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando]]'s {{p|Budew}}. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack. Budew tried countering with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Pikachu avoided the attack and hit Budew hard. Pikachu then got hit by Budew's {{m|Mega Drain}}, restoring some of Budew's health. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, dealing much damage to Budew. Budew however then surprised everyone by evolving into {{p|Roselia}}. Roselia used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu however managed to dodge Solar Beam and defeated Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash DP 2.png|thumb|120px|left|Ash and Pikachu, as seen in {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} artwork]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first [[Sinnoh]] Gym Battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt but Cranidos dodged it and used {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu stopped the attack with Iron Tail. However, Cranidos was able to withstand the attack and used {{m|Headbutt}}. Although Pikachu managed to dodge and attempted to use Thunderbolt, Cranidos still managed to score a direct hit on him. Pikachu then tried to use Thunderbolt again, but Cranidos used Zen Headbutt to stop him and then used another Headbutt knocking Pikachu to the ground. When Paul got up to leave believing Ash had already lost. Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Quick Attack while Cranidos used Flamethrower. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Cranidos with Iron Tail. Cranidos then used {{m|Head Smash}} while Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle. The collision of these attacks caused much damage to both Pokémon. Not wanting Pikachu to take anymore damage, Ash recalled him.
Later, Pikachu was sent out again to battle Roark's Onix. Pikachu used Iron Tail, which was countered by Onix's {{m|Slam}}. Ash then came up with an idea and had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using {{m|Double-Edge}}, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly recovered and countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and was blasted away, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body after dodging a Slam. Onix tried to stop Pikachu using Screech, but failed and Pikachu managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix got hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Onix then went for Double-Edge with Pikachu heading straight towards Onix. At the last moment however Pikachu used his newly learned spin technique to dodge the attack and went for another Iron Tail. Onix however managed to dodge and hit Pikachu hard with Slam. Onix then used {{m|Stealth Rock}}, but the move was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, preventing it from being executed as well as damaging Onix. Pikachu then used Iron Tail and while Onix tried countering with Screech, Pikachu managed to outspeed the Rock Snake Pokémon and defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude.
Pikachu was later sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodged and went for Zen Headbutt. Pikachu tried dodging the attack using his spin technique again, but still got hurt in the process. Pikachu then use Quick Attack while Rampardos countered with Headbutt. Pikachu managed to avoid Headbutt by spinning head over heels, but got thrown in ther air by Rampardos's tail. Pikachu then headed down using Iron Tail with Rampardos countering with Zen Headbutt. This caused Pikachu's Static to activate, but it was cancelled out by Rampardos's {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Rampardos then hit Pikachu hard with Zen Headbutt knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but the attack was blocked by Prinplup's Metal Claw. Prinplup then used {{m|Drill Peck}}, but Pikachu managed to dodge the attack by spinning and hit Prinplup with Iron Tail, sending it to the ground. Prinplup however used {{m|Bubble Beam}} to create a cushion to land safely. Pikachu and Prinplup then clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt on Magmar, but the attack got redirected to Rhydon due to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Unharmed by the electric-type attack, Rhydon proceeded to hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Megahorn}}. Magmar then used {{m|Lava Plume}}, dealing minor damage Rhydon. While Pikachu managed to dodge the attack, Paul had Chimchar jump right in to power up its Fire-type moves. Despite this Chimchar's Flamethrower did little damage to Rhydon and Chimchar got hit by a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Pikachu then managed to hit Rhydon with a super-effective Iron Tail, dealing much damage. Rhydon then used {{m|Surf}}, while Magmar protected itself with Protect. Pikachu however managed to break through the Surf and defeat Rhydon using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}} from rampaging, after the gang accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]] thus freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting. The Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Later Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against [[Reggie]]. Pikachu faced Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Staraptor managed to dodge and used {{m|Brave Bird}}. Pikachu tried dodging using his spin technique, but failed to do so and got hit hard. Pikachu then managed to dodge Staraptor's Steel Wing, by using Iron Tail on the ground to jump high in the air. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, which was countered by Staraptor's Wing Attack, causing both Pokémon to fall down. In the end however only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt and he scored a direct hit on Gyarados, but despite the super-effective attack, Gyarados was unharmed. Gyarados uses {{m|Dragon Rage}} but Pikachu blocked it with Iron Tail and uses the strike to jump above Gyarados. Gyarados charges with {{m|Bite}}, but Pikachu, while still in mid-air uses Volt Tackle hitting Gyarados to the face and knocking it out. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sends out {{p|Quagsire}}.

Later, after {{AP|Buizel}} was recalled for a little rest, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. He used Thunderbolt, but Floatzel counters it with {{m|Whirlpool}} which makes the attacks collide into electrified water droplets to fall on Buizel, curing his confusion. Pikachu uses Volt Tackle, but Floatzel overpowers and damaged him with {{m|Razor Wind}}. Pikachu was also hit by {{m|Ice Fang}}. He got up a little but part of his back is frozen from Ice Fang's effect. Pikachu was recalled again after Buizel recovered and while at the same time, they exchanged high-fives and Buizel breaks the ice on Pikachu's back with {{m|Water Gun}}.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}} and wanted to have the full evolution line in his team. Ash obviously refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against his powerful Raichu. Pikachu found that, unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this one was fast and knew powerful attacks such as Volt Tackle and {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Pikachu was seriously injured, and during his recovery, the Pokémon began to reconsider his earlier decision not to evolve since there would always be attacks (such as Hyper Beam) and abilities that he simply couldn't learn otherwise. When Ash went to check on Pikachu and found both he and his [[Thunder Stone]] missing, he briefly thought Pikachu may indeed have evolved into Raichu. However he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to increase his agility and speed attacks further (with Team Rocket responsible for stealing the Thunder Stone). After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu. After a hard battle and some improvisation, Pikachu finally managed to defeat Raichu proving he had once again made the right decision not to evolve.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. Pikachu used a Thunderbolt [[Counter Shield]], which Drifblim immediately broke with {{m|Psychic}}. Drifblim then used a combination of {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and Psychic to create a Counter Shield of its own, Pikachu used Counter Shield again but it was overwhelmed as Drifblim's lasted longer due to it being supported by Psychic. Their Counter Shield surrounded him, and he was hit by {{m|Hypnosis}} putting him to sleep, which Pikachu was unable to repel with Thunderbolt due to the Counter Shield. Pikachu was then knocked out by {{m|Ominous Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png‎|250px|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} Ability]]
Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina, was when he was used against Paul in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with Quick Attack, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.

Ash partnered with Pikachu during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

Later, in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Flint's Infernape]]. Despite doing his best, he was defeated after a long fight.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}, Pikachu launched a Quick Attack which was dodged and Electivire launched a {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, both of which were dodged but Electivire absorbed two Thunderbolts due to its ability {{a|Motor Drive}}, due to its increased speed it dodged Iron Tail, Volkner then revealed the effects of Motor Drive to Ash. Pikachu was hit by Fire Punch, then Ice Punch which activated Pikachu's ability, Static, which caused Paralysis, slowing Electivire down, Pikachu then dodged one Ice Punch, countered another with Iron Tail. On the third Ice Punch, Pikachu hit Electivire with Iron Tail, knocking Electivire out. He was then recalled. He later went up against Luxray, his Quick Attack was blocked with {{m|Shock Wave}} which was powerful. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tail's but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}. He was then knocked out by Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, where he put up a good fight and weakened Aggron before he was recalled in place of Infernape. Pikachu was also used in the continuation of Ash's battle against Paul in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]''. He went against Paul's {{p|Froslass}} where he was seen having some trouble at first, but by the end, he was able to pull through and defeat Froslass with a powerful Volt Tackle attack. This gave Pikachu his first win against one of Paul's Pokémon and also gave Ash the lead in the battle. In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', he battled [[Paul's Electivire]], but had trouble due to Electivire's Motor Drive Ability, and was soon defeated by a {{m|Brick Break}}. In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. Almost none of the attacks hit or did any damage to Latios in the beginning, however, Pikachu finally managed to jump on top of Latios and used Thunderbolt several times before he was shaken off. As Pikachu was about to land, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}}. Pikachu used Volt Tackle and Iron Tail, taking against the force of the Luster Purge. However, he was tied with Latios as both fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon also fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle.

====Best Wishes series====
=====Unova=====
Ash decided to just bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just like he did in [[Hoenn]]. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which unaware by Ash, caused Pikachu to lose his ability to use Electric-type moves. Ash finally noticed during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, causing Ash to forfeit. Pikachu soon recovered his Electric-type moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]], where he faced [[Cress]] and his {{p|Panpour}}. Pikachu's Quick Attack was countered with {{m|Double Team}}, it was then hit with {{m|Scratch}}. After dodging {{m|Water Gun}}, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt but Panpour aimed Water Gun at his feet, causing him to slip. He was then attacked by multiple Water Gun and Scratch attacks. Pikachu got up and attempted to use Volt Tackle, but this was countered with Mud Sport, causing Pikachu to slip, Panpour then finished him off with Water Gun.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. He took a beating from multiple {{m|Aerial Ace}}s, but showed Trip the power of his electrical attacks by defeating Tranquill with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who by then had evolved into {{p|Servine}}. However, despite not being incapacitated, he was once again defeated.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle against {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} and he was able to stand up to his {{m|Tickle}} and {{m|Double Slap}} combo when Bianca's Pignite couldn't, and since {{AP|Snivy}} got infatuated by Minccino's {{m|Attract}}, and he was able to knock out Minccino using his powerful Thunderbolt. He was also used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Even though he had some trouble at first, Pikachu was able to pull through in the end and defeat Pignite with a powerful Volt Tackle.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of troublemaking {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and {{p|Sandile}}'s sunglasses. Pikachu assisted Sandile in defeating them. He learned Electro Ball because he was stuck in a beach umbrella. His suffering made him angry and suddenly the power started to rise in his tail and hits the Ducklett with his new move. Later on, he battled against the Sunglasses Sandile. Even though Sandile evolved into {{AP|Krokorok}}, Pikachu used Electro Ball and sent {{m|Stone Edge}} right back at {{p|Krokorok}} to defeat him.

Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Nacrene Gym]] battle, in ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Big-Types!]]'', instead of {{AP|Oshawott}}, who volunteered himself. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was dodged and he used Iron Tail, which was blocked by Leavanny's {{m|Protect}}. Leavanny's {{m|Leaf Storm}} was countered with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, it then used {{m|String Shot}} on Pikachu binding his tail, making him unable to dodge Leaf Storm with Quick Attack, since Pikachu's tail is used for balance. He tried and failed to break the strings and was then hit with Leaf Storm again, he tried a Thunderbolt but missed due to his loss of balance. He was hit by {{m|Hyper Beam}} but refused to give up. When Leavanny used Leaf Storm, Pikachu spin and charged into the Leaf Storm, breaking the threads. Pikachu then dodged Leavanny's String Shot's with Quick Attack. After countering another String Shot with Thunderbolt, he hit Leavanny with Iron Tail and finished off the Nurturing Pokémon with Electro Ball, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua and the Pokémon Knight!]]'' Pikachu played a movie role as Ash's assistant. He battled [[Iris's Axew]] in order to gain the power to defeat {{an|Cilan|the villain}} and his [[Cilan's Pansage|assistant]]. He succeeded with a Thunderbolt-Electro Ball combo. He later defeated the villain and rescued the princess.

Ash used Pikachu in the final round in the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' against {{an|Iris}}. Pikachu went up against [[Iris's Excadrill]]. Pikachu did surprisingly well, but unfortunately, Pikachu fainted first, and Iris won the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', when Ash is in doubt for which Pokémon he should use after his two Pokémon were defeated in his Gym Battle against [[Elesa]], Pikachu shocked Ash to convince him to use him. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}}, who Pikachu defeated with a single Quick Attack. Later, Pikachu battled Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, defeating her with a powerful Iron Tail attack, winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Pikachu teamed up with [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] to battle {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}. Stunfisk used its amazing jumping ability to get them both into the air so that they could launch a Thunderbolt—Thunder Shock combination at the two legendary Pokémon. Later, in ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Pikachu helped rescue the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}}, and Pikachu defeated him with Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{p|Swanna}}, but was defeated with a powerful {{m|Hurricane}} and a brutal {{m|Brave Bird}}.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]] and her strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}. It was a very hard fought battle, but to Ash's luck, all the [[physical move|physical contact]] Pikachu made with Garbodor, had caused Pikachu's Static Ability to activate and paralyze Garbodor. Despite still being able to withstand a Thunderbolt, the Trash Heap Pokémon was unable to take a hit from the following Electro Ball, and was knocked out, making Ash victorious and earning him his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the [[Unova League]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash battled {{an|Giovanni}} with Pikachu trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but was defeated by his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} and Giovanni successfully captured Meloetta, and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force field prison by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled [[Form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]] Forces of Nature, as Thundurus aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon, Pikachu jumped in, and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost, as seen later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball on Team Rocket. The supercharged attack grew into amazingly massive proportions, inflicting notable damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying, and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]] against Trip's {{p|Serperior}}. Three of Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack|at}}{{m|Iron Tail|ta}}{{m|Electro Ball|cks}} were avoided by Serperior while the Regal Pokémon scored a direct on Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Tail}}. In ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', Pikachu continued to battle Serperior and defeated him after a very hard fought battle with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combo.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against Cameron's {{p|Samurott}}. Samurott blocked many attacks with his {{m|Razor Shell}}, but Pikachu eventually defeated him with an Iron Tail. Cameron then sent out his next Pokémon, Swanna, attempting to keep distance to Pikachu, but Pikachu ended it with an Electro Ball. [[BW108|Later during the battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to face Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated Snivy, leaving Pikachu as Ash's last Pokémon. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired blasts of Electro Ball and Aura Sphere, and Aura Sphere overpowered Electro Ball, knocking Pikachu out, and thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference, placing him in Top 8.

=====Decolore Islands=====
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]],'' Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and a {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He battled against [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}}. After a tough battle, Pikachu was able to knock out Galvantula with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu, along with Axew was captured by Team Rocket, while Ash, Iris and Cilan were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed out of the net and together with Axew using Dragon Rage, Charizard using Flamethrower and Pansage using Solar Beam, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris and Cilan as he, Ash and Alexa continued on to [[Pallet Town]].

[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|230px|right|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur, in the {{series|BW}}]]
Pikachu was reunited with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and the entire Unova team at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the Best Wishes series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the Kalos region.

====XY series====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived in [[Kalos]] by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Gym Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and Pikachu]]

In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, they proved to be a match for Pikachu. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu for their plans. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with Mirror Coat. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded Pikachu with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu was used to blast off the villains. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie back to health.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore so that he could be healed. When a Garchomp went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off with Ash immediately leaping in to save his best friend. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. His Quick Attack was blocked by {{m|Protect}} and his Iron Tail was dodged, Surskit used its skating power to move quickly. After blocking Pikachu's Electro Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}}, it used Ice Beam on the field, freezing it. Whilst Pikachu slipped on the ice, Surskit was able to skate on it, although Pikachu did get a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, who beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing his training along with Fletchling. it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his Gym Battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Surskit, using his training he was able to dodge Sticky Web, and after having his Thunderbolt avoided by Surskit's Protect and dodging its Signal Beam, he was able to hit with Iron Tail. Afterwards Pikachu tried to stop Surskit from using Ice Beam on the field by climbing on it and using Thunderbolt, but it failed causing the ice field to appear as well as freezing the area. Using his tail, he was able to stabilize himself on the ice field, his Thunderbolt overpowered Surskit's Signal Beam, defeating the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. It was called out again to battle Vivillon, who beat Fletchling. After being hit with Gust, Pikachu looked tired, but Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail to anchor himself to the ice field. Vivillon's Solar Beam was countered with Thunderbolt, then Vivillon used Sleep Powder, and due to Iron Tail being anchored into the ground, he was unable to dodge it. While Pikachu was struggling to stay awake, Vivillon used Solar Beam, but Pikachu used Electro Ball on himself to keep him awake. Vivillon launched the Solar Beam, but Pikachu was able to overpower it with Electro Ball, causing Vivillon to crash into the lamps which were frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam misfire, freezing its wing allowing Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. He went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}}. Pikachu was at a [[Type#Type effectiveness|type-disadvantage]] since Tyrunt was part {{type|Dragon}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack and jumped and attacked from above to avoid {{m|Crunch}} and hit Tyrunt. It used its signature {{m|Draco Meteor}} but Pikachu dodged and used Iron Tail, then the meteor shower came but Pikachu used Iron Tail to jump on the Draco Meteor and perform the Draco Meteor Climb, which he based on the Rock Tomb Climb Froakie previously used, Tyrunt used its jumping abilities to jump high and use {{m|Dragon Tail}} and tied with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Grant used his favorite move {{m|Rock Tomb}} but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth, disabling Crunch and allowing Pikachu to move close and finish with Ash's favorite move, Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in the Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], the Kalos League Champion, where he faced her {{p|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Korrina's Lucario]]. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Lucario's fast attacks and was easily defeated. Pikachu battled Lucario again in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', but this time against Lucario's Mega Evolved form. Pikachu battled well, but got attacked aggressively when {{me|Lucario}} started to go out of control, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. When Mega Lucario was stopped by [[Gurkinn]]'s Lucario, the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Triple Tag Battle alongside with Serena's Fennekin and Clemont's Chespin against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Squirtle}}, [[Shauna]]'s {{p|Bulbasaur}} and [[Trevor]]'s {{p|Charmander}}. Pikachu and the others was having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. When Pikachu was using Quick Attack, Squirtle used {{m|Rapid Spin}} to block and send Pikachu flying. He also took damage from Charmander and Bulbasaur's attacks. Bulbasaur fired a {{m|Solar Beam}} at Pikachu, but, much to Shauna and her friends's surprise, Chespin used {{m|Vine Whip}} to pull Pikachu up, giving Pikachu the perfect opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. When Squirtle uses Rapid Spin, Chespin used Vine Whip to stop it while Pikachu managed to defeat Bulbasaur with Electro Ball. After avoiding Squirtle's {{m|Aqua Tail}}, Pikachu also defeated it with Thunderbolt giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face [[Korrina's Mega Lucario]]. Ash was convinced that Korrina wasn't the only one who trained, both Pokémon stared off as this was going to be the final battle. Pikachu used Quick Attack and combined it with Electro Ball, launcing Electro Ball but this was deflected with {{m|Bone Rush}}, Pikachu's Iron Tail was blocked and {{me|Lucario}} kicked him into the air, but Pikachu hit Mega Lucario with Thunderbolt, but it hit him back with {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Pikachu was able to get to up and show his strength, Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, which Pikachu drowned out using his Thunderbolt hitting Mega Lucario as well, then Mega Lucario used Aura Sphere, but Pikachu used Iron Tail to bounce off it and jump, similar to the Draco Meteor Tomb, Mega Lucario jumped and used Bone Rush, but Pikachu countered with Iron Tail, but Mega Lucario clashed with Bone Rush to reduce Iron Tail's power, then both Pokémon crashed into the ground, but both were standing but weak, Mega Lucario's {{m|Power-Up Punch}} was countered with Iron Tail, and its Aura Sphere with Electro Ball, Pikachu then used Thunderbolt finally defeating the Aura Pokémon, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt won't break their cage, Pikachu tries to ram it but keeps getting hurt until the cage make a hole. Goomy manages to escape, but Pikachu couldn't go through until Goomy uses its slimy body around Pikachu making him slip right through the cage. After getting out, they both run off until they were noticed by Team Rocket, who gives chase. When Pikachu and Goomy was about to be hit by Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}'s Shadow Ball, Ash came by to protect them. When Team Rocket was about to steal Pikachu in the same cage again, Ash tells him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage in the process. Then while battling their foes, Ash tells Pikachu to use Electro Ball, countering Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball. Then {{TP|James|Inkay}} uses {{m|Psybeam}}, confusing Pikachu which makes him attack Fletchinder instead. As they were about to be finished by Pumpkaboo and Inkay's {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, Goomy protected them and uses {{m|Bide}} to send it back at Team Rocket's Pokémon. As the confusion wore off, Ash tells Pikachu to finish off Team Rocket with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed to Ash that Goomy wants to go with them, allowing him to capture it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu alongside with {{AP|Sliggoo}} was used in a Tag Battle against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Raichu}}. Before the battle can start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket. But Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Breath}}. After the mecha took Sliggoo, along with Wartortle and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and {{an|Serena}} to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into {{AP|Goodra}} to save Ash and Pikachu, they restarted their Double Battle, and after a hard fight, Pikachu and Goodra won with a Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} combo.

In ''[[XY067|Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym Battle against Clemont and went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Bunnelby using its ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby used {{m|Dig}} which was too fast for Pikachu to evade. Pikachu hit Bunnelby with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from. It then used {{m|Double Slap}} but Pikachu used Iron Tail which the Digging Pokémon caught with its ears. This reminded Bonnie of their first battle. Instead of letting Pikachu counter with Electro Ball, Bunnelby used its new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Bunnelby then hit Pikachu with another Dig. He then responded with Quick Attack, but Bunnelby used Dig again. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. When Clemont sent out {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, Ash recalled Pikachu. He was later sent out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Pikachu could take advantage of Luxray's {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Pikachu first used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Luxray's {{m|Thunder Fang}}. It then used Wild Charge on Pikachu, dealing a lot of damage. Luxray followed up with {{m|Swift}}, but Pikachu was able to deflect it back to Luxray with Iron Tail. However, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}} although it had a type-disadvantage. Pikachu's speedy Quick Attack was able to outmaneuver Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}}. After Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Breath}} collided in a draw. Pikachu jumped into the air and prepared to use Iron Tail, Scottie had Bagon use {{m|Dragon Claw}} but it was overpowered by Iron Tail and Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Pikachu Bad Mood.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu in a bad mood]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships.

In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon's]] [[Brandon's legendary golems#Regice|Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought [[Tobias (Sinnoh)|Tobias']] Latios to a draw in [[The Semi-Final Frontier!|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Panpour, Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], and [[Kalos]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes they succeed with nets, cages or capsules, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. In this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he's not captured.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=Ash Pikachu Leer EP009|2=Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch|3=Thunder Armor}}.png|thumb|right|250px|Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=using "Leer"|2=using Rocket Punch|3=and Swellow using Thunder Armor}}]]
*'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
*An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
*'''Rocket Punch''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
*'''[[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Thunder Armor]]''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding [[Ash's Swellow]]. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.
*'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom to avoid attacks in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the {{Badge|Coal}}.
*'''Thunder-Volt Tackle''' is a move combination between Ash's Pikachu and Paul's Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
*'''Swift-Quick Attack''' was a combination of {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s twirling {{m|Swift}} and Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} that was used in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. Aipom would use a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu would jump in the Swift with Quick Attack and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
[[File:Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Volt Tail|2=Counter Shield|3=Massive Electro Ball|4=Electro Iron Tail}}.png|thumb|right|250px|Pikachu using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Volt Tail|2=Counter Shield|3=Massive Electro Ball|4=Electro Iron Tail}}]]
*'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
*'''[[Counter Shield]]''' can be used by Pikachu by utilizing {{m|Thunderbolt}}, similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}} who can do the technique with their own moves.
* '''Thunder Whirlpool''' was used in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' where it was used by Pikachu and {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in order to win a tag battle against [[Kato]] and [[Kiko]]'s {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Beautifly}}. First Piplup used {{m|Whirlpool}} which trapped Heracross and Beautifly inside at which point Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} to electrify it, knocking out both opponents at the same time.
*'''Hydro Volt Tackle''' is used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}} in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}} creating a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
*'''Thunderbolt-Electro Ball''' is a combination used to power up {{m|Electro Ball}}, first seen in ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
*'''Massive Electro Ball''' was a stronger variation of Electro Ball that Pikachu used in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
*'''Electro Iron Tail''' was a move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]] in ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''. First Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
*'''Draco Meteor Climb''' was a countering method Ash improvised during his Gym battle with [[Grant]] in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''. By using Iron Tail, Pikachu was able to jump on and avoid being hit by Grant's {{p|Tyrunt}}'s {{m|Draco Meteor}}. This was based on Ash's counter method to {{m|Rock Tomb}}, called "Rock Tomb Climb".
*'''Aura Sphere Climb{{tt|*|The official name of this improvisation is completely conjectural and hasn't been confirmed by TV Tokyo or Cartoon Network.}}''', similar to Draco Meteor Climb, was used in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'' in order to counter [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}}.

==In the games==
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{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

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===Pokémon Center Best Wishes Pokémon===
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From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash and Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
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{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series
[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu appears in every chapter of the manga.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity. His [[Delia Ketchum|mother]] asks him to take Pikachu outside, but when [[Gary Oak]] taunts Ash about how he has not yet become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash decides to keep Pikachu as his first Pokémon.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was originally unwilling to obey Ash, but after Ash protects Pikachu from a flock of wild {{p|Spearow}} and a {{AP|Fearow}}, Pikachu gains respect for Ash, and after Ash defeats Brock, he is named Jean Luc Pikachu (Japanese '''ジャン＝リュックピカチュウ''' ''Jean-Luc Pikachu'').

Later on, when Ash is in a Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}, Pikachu is petrified by the sight of her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} and does not battle, while in his Gym battle with [[Sabrina]], he is easily bested by her Abra.

Pikachu likes Misty and greets her enthusiastically whenever she appears, often ignoring Ash in the process.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Sparky Agility|3=Sparky Thunder|4=Quick Attack}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Agility|3=Thunder|4=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|ThunderShock|ET01|Pikachu, I See You!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|ET17|The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|left|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return back to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03|Combine Power}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04|Hurry Up! Dawn's Pinch!!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07|Ash's Shirt}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12|Stop the Landslide!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Igglybuff Buneary}}.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu imitating {{p|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Buneary}}}} in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'']]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=as ash|1=Imitating Turtwig|2=imitating Scolipede|3=imitating Brock|4=imitating Azumarill}}.png|200px|thumb|right|Pikachu imitating {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0={{Ash}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''|1={{AP|Turtwig}} in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''|2={{p|Scolipede}} in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''|3={{an|Brock}} in ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''|4={{p|Azumarill}} in ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''}}]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat two [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a sacrificial win, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]]. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
*** There were also non-verbal hints as early as ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', where Pikachu was seen carrying one of the packages immediately after the narrator mentioned that the males during Princess Day are relegated to carrying the packages.
** Pikachu's gender was also assumed male in the English translation of the [[Ash and Pikachu]] manga, in which Ash and other characters refer to Pikachu with male pronouns.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of {{Ash}}'s to be used in every Gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig}}, or {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. This capability of Pikachu's was also featured during part of the credits of ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance]]''.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
*Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
*Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina's Lucario]] in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.


===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* Pikachu-Pika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught ''{{TP|Iris|Gible}}'' in ''[[SS028]]''.
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Voice actors==
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|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
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'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the signature Pokémon of the anime series, and the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] obtained by {{Ash}} on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]].

==In the anime==
===History===
[[File:Ash Pikachu debut.png‎|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and Pikachu meeting for the first time]]
====Original series====
=====Kanto=====
In the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]], ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash woke up late the day he was supposed to go to {{DL|Professor Oak's Laboratory|In the anime|Professor Oak's Laboratory}} to obtain his first Pokémon. When he arrived at the lab, the three available starter Pokémon, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers who had arrived on time. Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, [[Obedience|did not care at all for his new Trainer]], constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his [[Poké Ball]], and when Ash failed to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}, he laughed at him. However, by the end of the episode, Ash gained Pikachu's trust by protecting him from an attack by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. Seeing this act of selflessness, Pikachu defended Ash from the Spearow as well and the two of them became inseparable friends, a moment that was capitalized on by catching a glimpse of an {{an|Ho-Oh|unknown Pokémon}} flying by. Ash then rushed to the next town in order to get Pikachu hospitalized quickly, as he had received multiple life-threatening wounds in the fight.

In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', Ash managed to get to the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]] just in time with the help of [[Officer Jenny]], who scolded Ash for "mistreating" Pikachu. [[Nurse Joy]] agreed to heal Pikachu, and thanks to her, Pikachu managed to regain his health. At the end of the episode, Pikachu had regained enough of his strength to send {{TRT}} blasting off for the very first time.

Pikachu participated in Ash's first Gym battle with {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]''. He faced {{TP|Brock|Onix}}, but his Electric-type attacks were ineffective. Onix then started {{m|bind}}ing Pikachu. Seeing no other option, Ash forfeited. Ash and Pikachu later trained with {{ka|Flint}} in order to increase the strength of Pikachu's Electric moves. Ash later challenged Brock to a rematch, where Pikachu managed to defeat Brock's Geodude thanks to his training. Pikachu then faced Onix again. Onix was able to Bind Pikachu once again, but this time Pikachu's Electric attacks dealt quite some damage. However despite their training, Pikachu was still unable to defeat Onix, who was tightening its grip on Pikachu. As Ash was about to forfeit again. Pikachu's Thunderbolt managed to turn on the gym's sprinkler system, severely harming Onix. As Ash was about let Pikachu finish Onix off, Ash was stopped by [[Brock's siblings]] and Ash decided to forfeit again. Despite Ash forfeiting the match, Brock still gave him the Boulder Badge.

Pikachu's next major battle was against [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. Lt. Surge laughed at Ash for attempting to defeat his Raichu with its pre-evolved form, angering Ash and Pikachu. Pikachu started off using Thunder Shock which seemed to do nothing to Raichu. Raichu then used its own Thunder Shock, which was much more powerful than Pikachu's attack, and dealt much damage. Following advice from Brock, Ash tried recalling Pikachu and forfeit. Pikachu however was determined to defeat Raichu and kept fighting. While trying to attack, Pikachu got overwhelmed by Raichu's {{m|Mega Punch}} and {{m|Mega Kick}} and was finally defeated by a powerful Thunderbolt. Due to all the damage he had taken during the battle Pikachu had to be hospitalized. Later in the episode, Ash offered to let Pikachu evolve into a Raichu with the [[Thunder Stone]] that Nurse Joy had given him. However, Pikachu refused, wanting to defeat Raichu on his own terms.

Later Ash challenged Lt. Surge for a rematch, where Pikachu once again faced Raichu. Trying to get close, Pikachu got smacked to the ground by Raichu's tail, followed up by repeating hits from its tail him. Raichu then hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Body Slam}}. As Raichu was about to finish Pikachu off with another Body Slam, Pikachu managed to get up and dodge it. Ash soon found out that since Raichu was evolved so early, it did not learn any of the moves that it could only learn in the Pikachu stage, such as Agility and Quick Attack. Through Pikachu's use of these moves, Pikachu managed to gain the upper hand and dodge Raichu's attacks. Raichu responded with an extremely powerful Thunderbolt attack that Lt. Surge was sure could defeat Pikachu. Pikachu however used his tail as an anchor to absorb the shock. Raichu tried using Thunderbolt again but due to its previous attack it had run out of electricity. Raichu then tried to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Take Down}}, but was out-sped by Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu then used his tail to slam Raichu and defeat it, earning Ash the [[Thunder Badge]].

In ''[[EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown]]'' Pikachu was sent out to battle against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Abra}}. It proved to be a tough foe, using {{m|Teleport}} to avoid Pikachu's Thunder Shock. Abra then suddenly evolved into {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, making it much stronger. Pikachu tried filling the battlefield with lightining to prevent Kadabra from using Teleport, but Kadabra countered with {{m|Confusion}} to send the attack back at Pikachu. Kadabra then used {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu's body and started to repeatedly smash Pikachu to the ceiling and back down. Unwilling to see his friend suffer even more, Ash forfeited the match.
In Ash's rematch with Sabrina in ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]'', Pikachu selflessly fought Kadabra, since {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}} didn't show up and his other Pokémon were too terrified. Pikachu used Thunder Shock, which Kadabra avoided using Teleport. After taking a hit from Kadabra's {{m|Psybeam}}, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt which dealt major damage to Kadabra. Kadabra however quickly used {{m|Recover}} negating the damage it had taken. At that moment Haunter appeared and made Sabrina and Kadabra laugh. This gave Ash the win as well as earning the [[Marsh Badge]].
[[File:Ash Pikachu Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu's Poké Ball, with a lightning bolt mark, at Professor Oak's Laboratory]]
In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} ran into another group of Pikachu, which was a very rare find. Pikachu tried to make friends with the other Pikachu, but received a lukewarm response. After saving a baby Pikachu from falling down a waterfall, Ash's Pikachu was accepted by the group. Ash was overjoyed by this at first, but soon began to feel sad because he thought that Pikachu would be better off with the rest of his kind. After stopping Team Rocket from poaching his Pikachu and the wild Pikachu, Ash decided it was best to leave Pikachu behind with the others. Pikachu refused to leave Ash, however, and quickly ran to catch up with him, followed by the wild Pikachu, who supported Ash and Pikachu being together.

In ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon in Ash's seventh Gym battle, where he faced off against [[Blaine]]'s {{p|Rhydon}}. Pikachu used his fast movements to dodge Rhydon's {{m|Fury Attack}} and then used Thunderbolt, which was ineffctive. Despite being immune to electric moves, Rhydon was defeated when Pikachu aimed his Thunderbolt attack at the horn on Rhydon's head. Pikachu then faced [[Blaine's Magmar]]. Pikachu tried dodging Magmar's {{m|Fire Punch}} the same way it had dodged Rhydon's Fury Attack, but got hit. Pikachu then tried hitting Magmar with an electric attack but it proved to be ineffective due to Magmar's Air Lens ability, which heats the air surrounding Magmar making electric attacks ineffective. Magmar then attacked with a series of Fire Punches driving Pikachu to the edge of the battlefield. Magmar then unleashed its {{m|Fire Blast}}, which managed to push Pikachu back and almost caused him to fall of the battlefield in the lava. Ash then decided to forfeit the match.

In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', Ash had Pikachu attack Team Rocket and their Pokémon after they sent out Arbok and Weezing to attack during their Gym battle. Using Thunderbolt, Pikachu hit all the opposing Pokémon at once, causing Machamp, Rhydon and Kingler to run away in fear and defeating Arbok and Weezing. Later, after Team Rocket got blasted off, Ash got the [[Earth Badge]].

Pikachu made friends with another Pikachu, [[nickname|named]] [[Puka]], in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This particular Pikachu had blue eyes and was an excellent surfer. Ash and his friends had to save both Pikachu when Team Rocket tried to steal them both.

Ash used Pikachu many times during the [[Indigo League]]. In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'' Pikachu fought against [[Pete Pebbleman]]'s powerful {{p|Arcanine}}. Pikachu started off using Agility to confuse Arcanine, but this strategy was countered by Arcanine by melting the ice field using its Fire Blast, which caused to whole battlefield to be one big pool of water. Pikachu, however used this to his advantage by using the water to conduct his electricity and managed to defeat Arcanine with Thunderbolt.

In ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' he fought against [[Jeanette Fisher]]'s {{p|Bellsprout}}, who already had defeated Ash's Bulbasaur. Pikachu tried using Thunder Shcok, but Bellsprout dodged and used Razor Leaf. Managing to avoid Razor Leaf Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but was ineffictive since Bellsprout used its roots to conduct the electricity to the ground. Despite trying his best, he was easily defeated by the skilled Pokémon's {{m|Slam}}.

Pikachu later faced off against [[Ritchie]]'s {{p|Butterfree}} in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' where he managed to defeat it with a Thunderbolt attack. He then faced off against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's {{p|Charmander}}, but due to being exhausted by battling Team Rocket earlier, Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Charmander's {{m|Flamethrower}} and was knocked out.

Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to the [[Orange Archipelago]] with him.

=====Orange Archipelago=====
In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] used a {{p|Drowzee}} to take over the minds of many Pokémon on [[Mandarin Island North]], including Pikachu. In order to rescue the Pokémon, Ash taunted Pikachu into using Thunderbolt on him, which then hit the machine that Drowzee was wired to, freeing all of the Pokémon from its grasp.

In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash called on Pikachu to help mold a block of ice into a sled, as part of his competition against [[Danny]]. It later rode in the sled along with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} in a race against Danny and his team. In the end, Ash managed to win the coveted [[Sea Ruby Badge]].

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Pikachu participated in the first part of Ash's battle with [[Rudy]], using his Thunderbolt to blast targets. He then faced off against Rudy's {{p|Electabuzz}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Electabuzz absorbed the attack. Pikachu and Electabuzz then both used Quick Attack and Electabuzz was able to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu then got defeated after being hit by a powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}.

In the [[EP104|following episode]], Team Rocket hatched a plan to capture Pikachu that involved tying him up with {{MTR}}. This succeeded at first, but Meowth and Pikachu got separated from [[Jessie]] and [[James]]. Being lost on the island, the two Pokémon had to work together to defeat powerful Pokémon and get to safety. In the end, Ash, {{an|Misty}} and [[Tracey]] managed to find the duo first, and separated them.

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's Gym battle against [[Luana]], where it had to fight alongside {{AP|Charizard}}. Despite both Pokémon being eager to battle, they started getting angry at each other right before the battle affecting their teamwork negatively. Charizard tried hitting Alakazam and Marowak with Flamethrower, while Pikachu dashed forward. Alakazam and Marowak managed to dodge the Flamethrower causing it to hit Pikachu. As Charizard went for {{m|Tackle}}, Alakazam stopped him using Psychic. Seeing how Charizard got continuously attacked by Alakazam and Marowak, Pikachu decided to help his partner and attacked Alakazam causing Charizard to be freed from its Psychic. Pikachu then got hit by Marowak's Body Slam, but got caught by Charizard's wing. Now finally being able to work together Pikachu jumped on Charizard's back and used Thunderbolt to stop Marowak after dodging its {{m|Bonemerang}}. As Alakazam was about to unleash its {{m|Hyper Beam}} at Charizard, it got hit by Marowak's Bonemerang causing Hyper Beam to be launched at Marowak knocking both Pokémon out. This gave Ash the victory, winning him the [[Jade Star Badge]] and allowing him to enter the [[Orange League]].

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against [[Drake]], where it faced off against Drake's Ditto. Despite Ditto being able to copy Pikachu's attacks, it wasn't in good shape as Pikachu and so Pikachu managed to defeat it. Pikchu was then recalled when Drake sent out his Onix. [[EP112|Later]] Pikachu faced off against Drake's powerful {{TP|Drake|Dragonite}}, who already had defeated three of Ash's Pokémon. Pikachu headed towards Dragonite using Agility, but got knocked back by Dragonite's tail. Dragonite then attacked with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Pikachu managed to jump on Dragonite's head by using his tail as a spring board to dodge the attack and finally defeat it with a powerful Thunder, earning Ash the Orange League Trophy and a spot in the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', Pikachu was used against [[Gary's Eevee]], but was easily defeated by the Evolution Pokémon without landing a single hit.
Later in the episode Ash decided to take Pikachu, along with his other Pokémon, to [[Johto]] with him.

=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle against {{an|Casey}}, where he faced her {{TP|Casey|Chikorita}}. Despite Casey having only recently obtained Chikorita, it quickly gained the upper hand. The battle got interrupted by Team Rocket however.

In ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's gym battle against Falkner, where it quickly defeated Falkner's {{p|Hoothoot}}. Pikachu then faced Falkner's {{p|Dodrio}}. Dodrio showed to be as fast as Pikachu and having good jumping abilities. Pikachu eventually managed to defeat it with a super-effective Thunder. Pikachu briefly faced Falkner's Pidgeot, but as he was already tired from his previous matches he was quickly defeated.

In ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Azalea Gym]] Battle, he went up against [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Metapod}}. Metapod used its jumping ability to jump high and use Tackle, although Pikachu dodged, it created a dust cloud and used the leaves of a nearby tree to make Pikachu unable to see it. Pikachu however managed to spot Metapod by using his hearing and after dodging a series of Tackles Pikachu managed to jump on Metapod's back and defeated it with Thunderbolt. He then went up against Bugsy's last and most powerful Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Despite Pikachu having the type-advantage his Thunderbolt attacks constantly missed, because of Scyther using {{m|Double Team}}. The real Scyther then appeared behind Pikachu and hit him with {{m|Fury Cutter}}, with each Fury Cutter doubling in battle causing Pikachu to be knocked out.

In ''[[EP158|A Goldenrod Opportunity]]'', Pikachu faced off against [[Whitney]]'s powerful {{TP|Whitney|Miltank}}, but he was unable to stand up against Miltank's Rollout and was quickly defeated, causing Ash to lose the battle. In the [[EP159|following episode]], Pikachu battled Miltank again in Ash's rematch against Whitney. Thanks to Ash's strategy, Pikachu managed to defeat Miltank by throwing her in the air and finished it off with a Thunderbolt.

Pikachu befriended a bunch of {{p|Pichu}} in ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''. At first they framed Pikachu into eating apples, while they actually ate them. When the Pichu were attacked by a {{p|Fearow}}, Pikachu scared the Fearow off with a Thunderbolt. Later Pikachu's electricity was sucked away by Team Rocket and got kidnapped. The Pichu eventually managed to restore Pikachu's electricity and together they blasted Team Rocket off.

In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', Pikachu was used in Ash's gym battle against Morty, where it faced off against Morty's Gastly. Pikachu managed to hit Gastly with a Quick Attack after Ash had Noctowl use {{m|Foresight}} earlier in the match. Despite this Gastly used its great speed to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Night Shade}}.

In ''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle [[Janina]]'s {{p|Onix}}. The match was interrupted by [[Jasmine]].

In ''[[EP209|Machoke, Machoke Man!]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his gym battle against [[Chuck]]. Pikachu battled Chuck's Poliwrath and managed to hit it with a super-effective Thunderbolt. Despite this Poliwrath was still standing and after absorbing a Quick Attack with its muscled body it hit Pikachu hard with a series of {{m|Double Slap}} attacks, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix!]]'', Ash sent out Pikachu to battle Jasmine's {{p|Magnemite}}. Both Pokémon proved to be equal in speed by constantly dodging each other's attacks. Finally Ash decided to let Pikachu take a {{m|Thunder Wave}} from Magnemite so Magnemite could get hit by a Thunderbolt, causing a lot of damage. After dodging another attack from Magnemite, Pikachu finished it off with a Quick Attack, crashing it into a wall. Next Pikachu faced off against Jasmine strongest Pokémon {{TP|Jasmine|Steelix}}. Due to his previous battle against Magnemite, Pikachu was tired and was quickly defeated by a powerful Iron Tail.

In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', Pikachu was seen aiding Cyndaquil in reviving [[Pryce's Piloswine]]. In the following episode, ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'', Pikachu was sent out to battle Piloswine, who already had defeated Ash's Cyndaquil. Due to the icy field Pikachu constantly slipped causing his Agility to be ineffective and almost unable to avoid Piloswine's attacks. Ash then got the idea to use the ice pillars to change Pikachu's direction while sliding on the ice. Using this tactic Pikachu gained a big amount of speed and slid under Piloswine giving him the opportunity to hit Piloswine hard with Thunder. Piloswine then started to use {{m|Rest}} in order to return to full health. Pikachu tried to finish it off with a Quick Attack, but was too late and got hit hard by a {{m|Take Down}}. Pikachu was still able to battle and countered Piloswine's next Take Down with a Quick Attack and hit it with Thunder. This caused the ice under Piloswine to break causing Piloswine to fall into the water. Pikachu then hit Piloswine with Thunderbolt which caused massive damage due to Piloswine's wet fur. Despite this Piloswine was still standing and constantly hit Pikachu with Fury Attack. Seeing no other option to escape Pikachu used a close-range Thunder causing a massive explosion. Pikachu got knocked down while Piloswine still seemed to be able to battle. Pikachu still managed to stand up and as he was about to attack again [[Pryce]] threw in the towel resulting into a T.K.O., giving Ash the win and earning him the Glacier Badge

In ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', Pikachu helped calming down the rampaging Dragonite that belonged to the old Blackthorn Gym Leader. In [[EP254|the next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's last Johto Gym Battle against [[Clair]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the double type advantage Gyarados proved to be quite a match for Pikachu, using its {{m|Dragon Breath}} to block Pikachu's electric attacks. After getting hit by a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, Pikachu got wrapped by Gyarados. This however allowed Pikachu to hit Gyarados hard with a Thunderbolt. Gyarados quickly managed to recover and launched a barrage of {{m|Bite}} attacks, causing Pikachu to get cornered. As Clair was ready to finish the battle with a close-range Hydro Pump, Ash had Pikachu use Agility to get onto Gyarados's Hydro Pump, and defeated the Atrocious Pokémon with a Thunderbolt. Clair then sent out her Dragonair to battle Pikachu, who managed to dodge Pikachu's attacks and knock him out with a point-blank {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Pikachu was used by Ash in the Athlete's Round of the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Salvador]] and his {{p|Furret}}. Furret proved to be a tough opponent by repeatedly using {{m|Dig}} to confuse and attack Pikachu. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab onto Furret's back and as it dove back into one of its holes, Pikachu unleashed a powerful Thunderbolt and finally finished the match with a Quick Attack.

Pikachu was used again in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where he faced off against [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s {{p|Azumarill}}. Azumarill started off using {{m|Water Gun}}. Pikachu evaded this attack using Quick Attack and reversed to hit Azumarill, which it nearly dodged. After a collision of Thunderbolt and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, Pikachu got hit by {{m|Icy Wind}}. Azumarill then hit Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu managed to hold on its tail and launched a super-effective Thunder knocking out Azumarill. Next Pikachu go up against Jackson's [[Shiny Pokémon|Shiny]] {{p|Magneton}}. After exchanging hits from each other's Thunderbolt, Magneton dodged Pikachu's Quick Attack and stunned Pikachu with Thunder Wave before defeating him with {{m|Tri Attack}}.

In ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his battle against {{jo|Harrison}}. Pikachu battled Harrison's {{p|Kecleon}}, which used its {{a|Color Change}} Ability to hide itself in the tall grass while hitting Pikachu with its tongue. Eventually Pikachu managed to grab Kecleon's tongue and defeated it with Thunderbolt. Harrison then sent out his {{TP|Harrison|Sneasel}}. Sneasel managed to avoid Pikachu's Thunderbolt and defeated him with a single {{m|Metal Claw}}.

After saying farewell to {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]'', Ash decided to only take Pikachu with him to [[Hoenn]] and left Pallet Town with him at the end of the episode. In the [[EP274|the following episode]], while getting ready to depart for Hoenn by ship, Ash and Pikachu got attacked by Team Rocket, who used an electromagnet to stick Pikachu to it and drain his electricity. Eventually Pikachu got saved thanks to the help of some wild Pokémon and Officer Jenny. The next day Ash tries to wake Pikachu up, but soon he sees Pikachu is suffering from a severe illness caused by the electromagnet.

====Advanced Generation series====
=====Hoenn=====
[[File:Ash Pikachu contest.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu performing in a Pokémon Contest]]
In ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', Ash was willing to take Pikachu for some help in taking care of the illness. [[Professor Birch]] takes Pikachu in to the lab. Even though they were able to strap him to the machine to drain out the overload electricity it received, the machine exploded as the electricity levels were too high. Eventually, when Team Rocket arrived for Pikachu, the mecha they used accidentally cured him of his illness and Pikachu was able to blast them off, destroying {{an|May}}'s bike in the process.

In ''[[AG003|No Place like Hoenn]]'', Ash used Pikachu in an unofficial 1-on-1 battle against [[Norman]], since Ash only had one Pokémon at the time instead of the three required. Norman sent out his {{p|Vigoroth}}, which proved to be a tough opponent dodging Pikachu's attacks with ease and hit him hard with multiple {{m|Scratch}} attacks. Pikachu managed to successfully hit Vigoroth with Quick Attack, but Vigoroth hit Pikachu again and defeated him with one final Scratch. After their match, Team Rocket tried to steal Pikachu and Vigoroth but accidentally stole {{TP|May|Torchic}}. Later Pikachu was used alongside Norman's Vigoroth to battle Team Rocket and blasted them off as well as rescuing Torchic.

In ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]'', Ash began teaching Pikachu {{m|Iron Tail}} in preparation for his Rustboro Gym battle, a Rock-type Gym, and got help from a Coordinator named {{an|Chaz}} and his {{p|Sentret}}. Despite their effort and training, Pikachu was still unable to fully master Iron Tail.

In ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in his Gym battle against [[Roxanne]], where he was sent out against her {{p|Geodude}}. Pikachu started off using Thunder flatten the rocky battlefield. Geodude however countered with {{m|Rock Throw}} which Pikachu managed to dodge using Quick Attack only to end up right in front of Geodude. This gave Geodude the chance to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Mega Punch}}. As Geodude used {{m|Rollout}} to finish Pikachu off, it got stuck and couldn’t execute its attack because Pikachu had flattened the battlefield. Pikachu used this opportunity to get close using Quick Attack and hit Geodude with a powerful Thunder, defeating it.
Pikachu then faced [[Roxanne's Nosepass]]. Pikachu started off using Iron Tail which managed to successfully hit Nosepass. Dodging Nosepass’s attack Pikachu went for a second Iron Tail, but this time it failed. Nosepass then used {{m|Rock Tomb}} to trap Pikachu, but Pikachu managed to break free using Thunder. Nosepass then countered with {{m|Sandstorm}}, deteriorating Pikachu’s sight. Nosepass however was able to sense Pikachu using its electromagnetic nose and managed to slam its body on Pikachu. Nosepass then tried to stomp on Pikachu, but he managed to avoid it by using Quick Attack. After using Quick Attack again to dodge Nosepass’s Rock Tomb, Pikachu used Quick Attack to run around Nosepass in order to confuse it. Pikachu managed to get behind Nosepass and used Iron Tail, only to fail once again. Nosepass then went for Thunder Wave which Pikachu barely avoided. Ash then had Pikachu charge forward to Nosepass and let Pikachu take Nosepass's {{m|Zap Cannon}}, causing Pikachu to absorb the electricity. Pikachu then tackled Nosepass releasing the electricity at Nosepass, causing it to become paralyzed. Pikachu then defeated Nosepass with one final Iron Tail, finally mastering the move in the process as well as earning Ash the Stone Badge.

In ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', Ash and his friends arrived at [[Mauville City]] and immediately proceeded to the [[Mauville Gym]]. Inside the group encountered a robot {{p|Raikou}}. Thinking it would attack Ash ordered Pikachu to attack the robot with Iron Tail, causing an explosion. This destroyed the robot but also overcharged Pikachu with electricity, unbeknownst to the rest however. Later Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his Gym Battle against [[Wattson]]. Pikachu first faced Wattson's Magnemite. Due to being overcharged Pikachu defeated Magnemite with a single Thunderbolt after dodging a {{m|Swift}} attack. Next up Pikachu battled Wattson's {{p|Voltorb}} and also managed to easily defeat it with another Thunderbolt. Getting agitated Wattson sent out his Magneton and ordered it to use Zap Cannon. Pikachu easily managed to overpower this attack with Thunder, which also knocked Magneton out, earning Ash the Dynamo Badge.

In ''[[AG052|Cheer Pressure]]'', he was used to battle [[Jessie's Seviper]], but was having a hard time when the Cheer Squad, led by [[Sheridan]], cheated by having his {{p|Shroomish}} and {{p|Makuhita}} use {{m|Helping Hand}} and his {{p|Roselia}} and {{p|Vileplume}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} on Seviper. After Pikachu repeatedly attack Seviper, he was getting tired and despite the struggling from Seviper's {{m|Wrap}}, Pikachu hang in there in the last second and knocked out the Fang Snake Pokémon with Thunder.

In ''[[AG056|Going, Going, Yawn]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third Pokémon in his [[Lavaridge Gym]] Battle after volunteering to battle [[Flannery]]'s {{p|Slugma}} after it {{status|Burn|burned}} {{AP|Treecko}} and put {{AP|Corphish}} to {{status|Sleep}}. After using Quick Attack to dodge {{m|Flamethrower}}, he finally broke {{p|Magcargo}}'s {{m|Reflect}} that was affecting previous battles. Slugma then used {{m|Smog}} to cover itself, Pikachu however was able to sense where it was and used Iron Tail. Slugma managed to dodge and hit him with a Flamethrower. Pikachu used Thunderbolt and although it looked like it initially missed, it electrified the Smog, harming Slugma. Flannery called for Yawn, but Ash unwilling for that to happen, had Pikachu use Quick Attack, hitting it before Yawn could appear and then finished off Slugma with Thunder. Ash kept Pikachu in when Flannery used her last Pokémon, {{p|Torkoal}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but it was blocked by {{m|Iron Defense}}. Pikachu then dodged a Flamethrower and used Iron Tail, but it was blocked by Iron Defense as well. Torkoal then used {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hit Pikachu. Pikachu used Thunder but his attack was blocked by Iron Defense once again. Torkoal then used {{m|Overheat}}, defeating Pikachu.

In ''[[AG070|Balance of Power]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his [[Petalburg Gym]] Battle against [[Norman]]. He went up against {{p|Slakoth}}, Pikachu used Quick Attack on Slakoth which was dodged, Slakoth then used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Pikachu dodged and then used Iron Tail, which was also dodged dazing Pikachu. Slakoth used {{m|Hidden Power}}, Pikachu tried to destroy them with Thunderbolt but failed and was hit by the circling Hidden Power. Pikachu then tried hitting Slakoth with Thunder, but this was dodged as well. Slakoth then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}, disabling Pikachu to move. Being unable to move Pikachu was recalled. Later Pikachu was sent out against Norman's {{p|Vigoroth}}, Pikachu used Thunderbolt but Vigoroth swiftly dodged it and launched a {{m|Scratch}} attack. Pikachu however successfully blocked the attack with Iron Tail but Vigoroth quickly recovered and launched a Flamethrower, dealing much damage. Pikachu's electricity gave Ash and idea, he got Pikachu to use Quick Attack dodging Vigoroth's Flamethrower. Vigoroth then launched another Scratch and Ash got Pikachu to stop and let him get hit. This activated Pikachu's ability {{a|Static}}, paralyzing Vigoroth, this allowed Pikachu to defeat Vigoroth with Iron Tail. However being exhausted Pikachu also fell down, ending the battle in a draw.

In ''[[AG085|Sky High Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's second Pokémon used in his gym battle against [[Winona]]. Pikachu battled against Winona's Pelipper and despite the major type-advantage, Pelipper proved to be a formidable opponent, being able to use Steel Wing as a lightningrod to conduct electric attacks to the ground, thus preventing damage. After getting hit by a Quick Attack, Ash decided Pikachu had to fight close-range had Pikachu use Quick Attack to get closer. This however gave Pelipper the opportunity to hit Pikachu hard with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}. Pikachu however stood his ground and when Pelipper lifted his wing from the ground for a moment Ash had Pikachu use Thunder on Pelipper. With both Pokémon being hit by powerful attacks, Pikachu and Pelipper both were knocked out.

In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their mecha. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Pikachu was ordered to attack the group. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon. Team Rocket then ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt, causing them to get blasted off and Ash and Pikachu to fall down in a river. With Ash protecting Pikachu, Pikachu managed to gain his memory back.

In ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Ash used Pikachu and {{AP|Swellow}} in the Double Battle against [[Tate and Liza]] with their respective {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}}. Solrock and Lunatone both started off using Tackle which both scored a direct hit on Pikachu and Swellow. Pikachu and Swellow then tried hitting their opponents with Quick Attack and Peck, but their attack were dodged, causing them to crash into planets hanging from the ceiling and fall on top of each other on the ground. This gave Solrock and Lunatone the opportunity to launch a Solar Beam and Ice Beam. As the attacks were about to hit their marks the two beams accidentally collided, cancelling each other out, causing the twins to quarrel. Ash used this chance to recover and had Pikachu and Swellow strike the opposing Pokémon with a respective Iron Tail and Aerial Ace. Both Meteorite Pokémon then both charged towards Pikachu using Tackle, but Swellow was able to save Pikachu in time, causing Solrock and Lunatone to crash into each other. The battle then got interrupted by Team Rocket, who destroyed the gym using their mecha and stole Solrock and Lunatone.

After {{TRT}} was defeated, they all agreed to resume their battle outdoors. This time however the twins managed to put their differences aside and worked together as a team. Ash first had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on Solrock, but his attack was sent back by Lunatone's {{m|Light Screen}}, sending Pikachu flying into a wall. As Swellow tried to attack with Aerial Ace, Solrock used Sandstorm to sent Swellow flying as well. Pikachu then jumped on Swellow's back and used Thunderbolt again, only to be deflected back by Light Screen again, hitting Pikachu and Swellow hard. Swellow then used Double Team, but Solrock and Lunatone countered using Solar Beam and Ice Beam to wipe out the copies. Much to Tate and Liza's surprise however Pikachu and Swellow weren't hit. Swellow then dove down from the sky along with Pikachu to attack, but Solrock and Lunatone quickly responded and hit them with Solar Beam and Ice Beam. Ash thought about how to negate the dual attacks and then had Pikachu use Thunder on the clouds. The Thunder hit Pikachu and Swellow, which the two managed to endure. Once clear, Pikachu and Swellow were coated in a "Thunder Armor". Using this technique Pikachu and Swellow managed to pierce through Solrock's Solar Beam and Lunatone's Light Screen and managed to defeat them using Iron Tail and Aerial Ace, earning Ash the {{badge|Mind}}.

In ''[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]'' Ash chose Pikachu as well has his {{AP|Snorunt}} as his first two Pokémon in a [[Double Battle]] in the first round of the [[Sootopolis Gym]] battle, they went up against [[Juan]]'s {{p|Sealeo}} and {{p|Seaking}}. Pikachu used his Thunderbolt on Sealeo, but Seaking used {{m|Horn Drill}} to reflect it back to Snorunt. Pikachu then used Thunder, but Seaking once again used Horn Drill to reflect the attack to Snorunt again. This time however Pikachu protected Snorunt taking most of the damage. Sealeo then used {{m|Blizzard}} on the two, dealing much damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Snorunt use its {{m|Icy Wind}} to freeze the Blizzard creating an ice pillar blocking Juan's view. Sealeo and Seaking destroyed the pillar with their {{m|Aurora Beam}} and {{m|Hyper Beam}} respectively, this created ice shards which Ash had Snorunt and Pikachu jump on. Snorunt then used {{m|Headbutt}} whilst Pikachu used Iron Tail. Seaking and Sealeo responded using Hyper Beam and Aurora Beam. While Pikachu was able to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt wasn't able to avoid the Hyper Beam and was knocked out.
Ash then sent out his {{AP|Corphish}}. After dodging Corphish's {{m|Bubble Beam}}, both of Juan's Pokémon attacked from below with Sealeo using Aurora Beam on Pikachu's platform, which he was able to dodge. Seaking attacked Corphish with Horn Attack, but Corphish was able to grab its horn. Seaking however used Horn Drill, sending Corphish flying. Ash then had Pikachu use Iron Tail on Seaking. Despite Sealeo trying to stop Pikachu using Aurora Beam, Iron Tail managed to defeat Seaking and Pikachu was able to avoid the attack in time. Pikachu then rode on Corphish back heading towards Sealeo. Sealeo tried stopping them using {{m|Ice Ball}}, which was getting stronger with each attack. While Pikachu and Corphish managed to destroy the first three Ice Balls, the fourth one managed to hit them both. Sealeo then launched a fifth Ice Ball at them both. Pikachu launched a Thunder at the Ice Ball and after increasing its power, he was able to break it. While the falling ice shards were hurting Sealeo, Corphish was able to defeat it with its {{m|Crabhammer}}, knocking it out and ending the first round of the Sootopolis Gym in Ash's favor. Both Pokémon were then recalled.
In the [[AG111|next episode]], Pikachu was used as Ash's last Pokémon in the second round of the Sootopolis Gym battle, going up against Juan's last and strongest Pokémon, his {{p|Milotic}}. Ash had Pikachu use Thunder and although it dealt a lot of damage, Milotic nullified the damage by using {{m|Recover}}, healing it. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, in which Milotic's overpowered Pikachu's. Milotic quickly followed up with {{m|Twister}}, which was powered up by the water. Much to Juan's surprise, Pikachu was able to break through with Thunder and followed with up with a powerful Quick Attack. Milotic then used {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which Pikachu dodged and used a super-effective Thunderbolt. Milotic however shook the attack off and used Recover, healing itself once again. Milotic then went underwater, making both Ash and Pikachu unable to see. Milotic then tried hitting Pikachu with Iron Tail, but Pikachu dodged and he climbed onto Milotic's body. Milotic tried stopping him using Hydro Pump, but Pikachu dodged. Pikachu then grabbed onto its eyebrows and flipped the Tender Pokémon into the water. While underwater, Pikachu used Thunder dealing major damage to Milotic as water was an excellent conductor of electricity. This knocked out Milotic, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Rain}}.

In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', Ash used Pikachu for the first round in the [[Ever Grande Conference]], he went up against {{ho|Gilbert}} and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Hitmonlee used {{m|Rolling Kick}}, but Pikachu managed to avoid the attack and hit Hitmonlee with Iron Tail. Hitmonlee then went for {{m|High Jump Kick}}, which Pikachu managed to dodge as well using Quick Attack, causing damage to Hitmonlee. As Pikachu charged in for one final attack, Hitmonlee hit Pikachu with {{m|Mega Kick}}, while heading towards the ground. Pikachu however managed to escape Hitmonlee's kick and hit him with Iron Tail, knocking Hitmonlee out and causing Ash to advance to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[AG128|Shocks and Bonds]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Katie}} in the Victory Tournament part of the Ever Grande Conference. He went up against Katie's {{p|Golduck}} and was sent out due to the [[Type|type-advantage]] he had. Katie however immediately switched to {{p|Dugtrio}}, who had a type-advantage of its own. Pikachu used Quick Attack, but Dugtrio used {{m|Dig}} to dodge the attack. Dugtrio then used {{m|Sand Tomb}}, expanding the hole, Pikachu tried to escape but couldn't and fell down the hole. Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt, which had no effect on Dugtrio since it was a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon. Dugtrio then used Double-Edge and Pikachu attempted to block with Iron Tail, but when both moves collided, Pikachu was knocked out whilst Dugtrio emerged unscathed.

In ''[[AG130|Choose It or Lose It!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his Full Battle against [[Morrison]] in the Victory Tournament. He went up against his {{p|Steelix}}. Steelix used {{m|Dragon Breath}}, but Pikachu dodged it and used Quick Attack. Steelix countered with Iron Tail, hitting Pikachu hard. Steelix then used {{m|Dig}}, hitting Pikachu from underneath. Pikachu tried using Iron Tail but Steelix quickly dodged that with another Dig. Pikachu then managed to dodge Dig and hit Steelix with Quick Attack. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Steelix's managed to overpower Pikachu's, knocking Pikachu out.

In ''[[AG131|At the End of the Fray]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his sixth and last Pokémon in his [[Full Battle]] against {{ho|Tyson}} in the Victory Tournament. He went up against Tyson's {{p|Metagross}}, who had already defeated Swellow and {{AP|Grovyle}}, but had a crack in its armor as a result. Pikachu used Thunderbolt on the crack, but it didn't do much to Metagross. Metagross then used {{m|Psychic}} on Pikachu, but Pikachu was able dodge it and hit Metagross with Iron Tail. Pikachu then climbed onto Metagross, and as Metagross was unable to shake him off, Pikachu finally defeated the Iron Leg Pokémon with Thunder. Pikachu then went up against Tyson's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}.
Pikachu's electric attacks soon proved to be useless, as Meowth each time defended itself against Pikachu's attacks with its Thunderbolt.
After realizing this Ash had Pikachu fight close-range and ordered him to use Quick Attack. Meowth however dodged this with {{m|Double Team}} and followed up with Iron Tail. Pikachu countered with his own Iron Tail, causing the moves to collide. Pikachu and Meowth started attacking unceasing, with each time their attacks colliding. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, with both Pokémon taking the hit, knocking them both down. Though they both got up, Pikachu was knocked out from exhaustion causing Ash to end up in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his battle against [[Agatha]] of the Elite Four and her {{p|Gengar}} at the Viridian Gym. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack but failed since Gengar was a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon. It was too fast for Pikachu's Thunderbolt but after dodging a {{m|Shadow Ball}} Pikachu was able to hit Gengar with an Iron Tail. Gengar then hit Pikachu with Shadow Ball, but Pikachu was able to climb on the Shadow Ball and went for Iron Tail. Gengar however was able to prevent Pikachu from using Iron Tail with {{m|Double Team}}. Pikachu was able to destroy all the copies with Thunderbolt as well as hit Gengar with it. Pikachu then dodged a Shadow Ball and hit Gengar with Iron Tail. When it Pikachu was about finish Gengar off with Thunder, Gengar used {{m|Hypnosis}}, putting Pikachu to {{status|Sleep|sleep}}, and defeated him with {{m|Dream Eater}}. Afterwards he helped to defeat Team Rocket along with Agatha's {{p|Golbat}}, Ash later decided to enter the Kanto Battle Frontier along with Pikachu and his other Pokémon. He was later reunited with Misty.

In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', while battling Team Rocket's mecha, he used Quick Attack but it morphed into {{m|Volt Tackle}}, easily destroying the mecha and sending Team Rocket blasting off.

In ''[[AG158|Queen of the Serpentine!]]'', when going to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pike}}, Pikachu was captured by Team Rocket using their fake Battle Pike until rescued by {{FB|Pike Queen|Lucy}} and her {{TP|Lucy|Seviper}} from the real Battle Pike. Later Ash used Pikachu as his second and last Pokémon in his Battle Pike challenge against Lucy, Pikachu went up against her {{p|Milotic}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Lucy, not using defensive strategies, had it taken the attack and countered with Hydro Pump. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but Milotic managed to overpower Pikachu. Pikachu's Quick Attack was then countered by Twister and was then hit with Hydro Pump. Milotic then used Iron Tail, but Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle, blocking Iron Tail and causing Milotic to become paralyzed. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but Milotic countered with a {{m|Facade}}, and since Milotic was paralyzed its power was doubled, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on himself. As Milotic was about to end the match with Twister, Ash had Pikachu, boosted by Thunderbolt, jump into the Twister. Inside the Twister Pikachu began spinning and used Volt Tackle, increasing his power and knocked Milotic out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Luck Symbol]].

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', Pikachu was the third Pokémon to battle against {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}}. He went up against her {{p|Alakazam}}, who had already defeated Ash's former two Pokémon. Pikachu managed to hit Alakazam with Thunderbolt, but Alakazam nullified the damage using Recover. Both Pokémon then started exchanging Iron Tail and Focus Punch attacks and then hit each other with their respective Thunderbolt and Psybeam. Ash then ordered Pikachu to use Volt Tackle, but Pikachu ran straight towards the wall due to Psybeam's confusion effect. Pikachu however managed to snap out of the confusion after Ash had saved it and managed to overpower Alakazam's Psybeam with Thunderbolt, defeating it. He went up against {{p|Metagross}} next. Metagross managed to sent Pikachu's Thunderbolt back at him suing Psychic, dealing much damage. As Pikachu went for Quick Attack, Metagross used Iron Defense to block the attack and hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Meteor Mash}}. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Metagross fired a Hyper Beam, which defeated Pikachu, making Ash lose the battle.

In the [[AG170|next episode]], Pikachu was used in Ash's rematch against Anabel, this time facing her {{p|Espeon}}. Espeon showed to have great speed and power, dodging Pikachu's attacks and immediately after hit Pikachu with its own attacks. After getting hit by Espeon's Quick Attack and Iron Tail, Ash then had Pikachu use Thunderbolt. Espeon's Zap Cannon managed to overpower Pikachu's attack and hit him hard. Pikachu tried Thunderbolt once again, but it was dodged. Espeon then countered with Psychic, smashing Pikachu to the ceiling, causing Pikachu to fall down. Pikachu however managed to land on his feet and used Quick Attack. Espeon used Psychic again to stop Pikachu and lifted him in the air. Pikachu managed to bounce off the ceiling and land on one of the stadium's lights. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, causing the lights to turn off. Unable to see anything Espeon was hit by Pikachu's next Thunderbolt. Pikachu then managed to avoid several Zap Cannon attacks and hit Espeon again with Thunderbolt. Just as the lights turned on again, Pikachu jumped down and hit Espeon hard with his Iron Tail. Pikachu then rushed towards Espeon using Volt Tackle. Despite trying to stop Pikachu using Zap Cannon, the attack missed and Espeon got knocked out by the powerful attack. This gave Ash the win and earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Ability Symbol]].

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', in preparation for Ash's rematch against {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} for his final frontier symbol, Pikachu reunites with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charizard}}. Using Quick Attack to round up leaves created by Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} and Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}}, they were able to make a den to sleep. However he got in a fight with the other Pokémon but later calms down. The next day they all continued to train. Pikachu was later captured by Team Rocket but was rescued due to the efforts by Ash and the other Pokémon. They then combined their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Afterwards they met up with Brandon again and he agreed to have a 4-on-4 rematch with Pikachu and the other Pokémon at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}.

Pikachu was the fourth and final Pokémon used in Ash's Battle Pyramid challenge against [[Brandon]] in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''. After Charizard, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Brandon's first three Pokémon were eliminated from the match, Pikachu was pitted against [[Brandon's Regice]]. Ash first had Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Regice seemed unfazed by the attack. Regice then countered with {{m|Blizzard}}. Pikachu quickly recovered and used Iron Tail, but was unable to land since he had to dodge the Iceberg Pokémon's Ice Beam. Regice used Ice Beam again to counter Pikachu's Quick Attack and despite Pikachu managing to dodge the attack again, the whole battle field got frozen in the process. This made Regice be able to move much quicker, while making it harder for Pikachu to move. As Regice was about to hit Pikachu with a {{m|Focus Punch}}, Pikachu was able to hit Regice with Thunderbolt, stunning it. This allowed Pikachu to hit Regice with a super-effective Iron Tail. Regice however quickly recovered and used Ice Beam, creating ice pillars, which trapped Pikachu. With Pikachu unable to do anything Regice used {{m|Rest}} heal itself completely. Despite Pikachu managing to escape using Iron Tail, Regice was able to wake up before Pikachu could attack it and hit Pikachu with an Ice Beam, freezing him. With Ash yelling words of encouragement the referee began to declare Pikachu unable to battle. Pikachu however managed to thaw out using Thunderbolt as well as hitting Regice with it. Regice then hits Pikachu with Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field, Pikachu however used this to his advantage and bounced back to Regice to hit it with two consecutive Iron Tails. Regice however was still standing and managed to trap Pikachu again between ice pillars using Ice Beam and starts to rest up again. Pikachu escaped again using Iron Tail and charged towards Regice using Volt Tackle. Regice managed to awake in time again and started using Ice Beam to stop Pikachu. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Regice with a powerful Volt Tackle, finally knocking the Iceberg Pokémon out. This gave Ash the win and finally earned him the [[Symbol#List of Symbols|Brave Symbol]].

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the unoffical [[Terracotta Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in the appeals round. He used Quick Attack and Thunderbolt as the same time to create thunder rings and then sent them off with Iron Tail, when they collided it created a firework like effect, this performance allowed Ash to go onto the next round.

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a friendly battle against {{Gary}}, who used his powerful {{TP|Gary|Electivire}}, a Pokémon from the [[Sinnoh]] region. Both Pokémon used Thunderbolt and were even. Pikachu then used Quick Attack, but it was dodged by Electivire. Both Pokémon then used Iron Tail, but they were even again. Pikachu then used a close range Thunderbolt, which Electivire dodged by jumping. This however was what Ash wanted and had Pikachu use Volt Tackle since it was now defenseless, however Electivire blocked the attack with {{m|Protect}}, damaging Pikachu due to recoil. Electivire then launched its powerful {{m|Thunder Punch}}, defeating Pikachu. Later Pikachu went with Ash to the Sinnoh region, intending for him to be the only Pokémon to go with him, as he left his other Pokémon at Professor Oak's laboratory, however {{AP|Aipom}}, snuck on board and she went with them to the Sinnoh region.

====Diamond & Pearl series====
In ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Pikachu was temporarily separated from Ash thanks to yet another plot by Team Rocket. Eventually, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} found Pikachu and tried to catch him, but failed since Pikachu already had a Trainer. She also protected him from Team Rocket and managed to blast Team Rocket off alongside Pikachu. Pikachu was eventually reunited with Ash in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''. Later, Pikachu was used as Ash's final Pokémon in a battle against Ash's new rival, [[Paul]], and his {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but Elekid simply absorbed the attack and then launched a powerful Thunder at Pikachu. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, but Elekid blocked the attack using Protect, causing Pikachu to take recoil damage. Pikachu however managed to get up and used Iron Tail, which was countered by Elekid's Brick Break. As the two moves were colliding, Paul mentioned Elekid still had one free arm and ordered him to hit Pikachu with Thunder Punch. Pikachu however managed to block Thunder Punch with Iron Tail and then hit Elekid hard. Elekid then managed to hit Pikachu with one more Brick Break, but as both Pokémon were exhausted they both fell down, resulting the battle in a tie.

In ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle [[Nando]]'s {{p|Budew}}. Pikachu started off using Quick Attack. Budew tried countering with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but Pikachu avoided the attack and hit Budew hard. Pikachu then got hit by Budew's {{m|Mega Drain}}, restoring some of Budew's health. Pikachu then used Thunderbolt, dealing much damage to Budew. Budew however then surprised everyone by evolving into {{p|Roselia}}. Roselia used {{m|Sunny Day}} and followed up with Solar Beam. Pikachu however managed to dodge Solar Beam and defeated Roselia with a powerful Iron Tail.

[[File:Ash DP 2.png|thumb|120px|left|Ash and Pikachu, as seen in {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} artwork]]
In ''[[DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his second Pokémon in his first [[Sinnoh]] Gym Battle against [[Roark]] and his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt but Cranidos dodged it and used {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. Pikachu stopped the attack with Iron Tail. However, Cranidos was able to withstand the attack and used {{m|Headbutt}}. Although Pikachu managed to dodge and attempted to use Thunderbolt, Cranidos still managed to score a direct hit on him. Pikachu then tried to use Thunderbolt again, but Cranidos used Zen Headbutt to stop him and then used another Headbutt knocking Pikachu to the ground. When Paul got up to leave believing Ash had already lost. Pikachu suddenly showed his strength by letting off a powerful electric attack in the air, causing Paul to stay. As the battle continued, Pikachu used Quick Attack while Cranidos used Flamethrower. Pikachu dodged the attack and hit Cranidos with Iron Tail. Cranidos then used {{m|Head Smash}} while Pikachu countered with Volt Tackle. The collision of these attacks caused much damage to both Pokémon. Not wanting Pikachu to take anymore damage, Ash recalled him.
Later, Pikachu was sent out again to battle Roark's Onix. Pikachu used Iron Tail, which was countered by Onix's {{m|Slam}}. Ash then came up with an idea and had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the battlefield, causing rocks to be launched in the air. Onix tried heading forwards using {{m|Double-Edge}}, but couldn't due to the rocks. Pikachu then headed towards Onix using Quick Attack, but Onix quickly recovered and countered with {{m|Screech}}. Despite trying to still move forwards, Pikachu was overwhelmed by the attack and was blasted away, knocking him out.

In ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon used in his rematch against Roark, where he faced Roark's Onix again. Pikachu used Quick Attack to climb onto Onix's body after dodging a Slam. Onix tried to stop Pikachu using Screech, but failed and Pikachu managed to reach Onix's head. Despite trying to shake Pikachu off, Onix got hit by a super-effective Iron Tail. Onix then went for Double-Edge with Pikachu heading straight towards Onix. At the last moment however Pikachu used his newly learned spin technique to dodge the attack and went for another Iron Tail. Onix however managed to dodge and hit Pikachu hard with Slam. Onix then used {{m|Stealth Rock}}, but the move was countered by Pikachu's Thunderbolt, preventing it from being executed as well as damaging Onix. Pikachu then used Iron Tail and while Onix tried countering with Screech, Pikachu managed to outspeed the Rock Snake Pokémon and defeated it. Pikachu was recalled when Roark sent out his Geodude.
Pikachu was later sent out to battle Roark's {{p|Rampardos}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Rampardos dodged and went for Zen Headbutt. Pikachu tried dodging the attack using his spin technique again, but still got hurt in the process. Pikachu then use Quick Attack while Rampardos countered with Headbutt. Pikachu managed to avoid Headbutt by spinning head over heels, but got thrown in ther air by Rampardos's tail. Pikachu then headed down using Iron Tail with Rampardos countering with Zen Headbutt. This caused Pikachu's Static to activate, but it was cancelled out by Rampardos's {{a|Mold Breaker}}. Rampardos then hit Pikachu hard with Zen Headbutt knocking him out.

In ''[[DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in a battle against {{si|Kenny}} and his {{TP|Kenny|Prinplup}}. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt, but the attack was blocked by Prinplup's Metal Claw. Prinplup then used {{m|Drill Peck}}, but Pikachu managed to dodge the attack by spinning and hit Prinplup with Iron Tail, sending it to the ground. Prinplup however used {{m|Bubble Beam}} to create a cushion to land safely. Pikachu and Prinplup then clashed with Iron Tail and Metal Claw. The battle was then interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', Pikachu was used in the first round of the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where he battled alongside [[Paul's Chimchar]]. Pikachu and Chimchar faced a Rhydon and a Magmar. Pikachu started off using Thunderbolt on Magmar, but the attack got redirected to Rhydon due to its {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Ability]]. Unharmed by the electric-type attack, Rhydon proceeded to hit Pikachu hard with {{m|Megahorn}}. Magmar then used {{m|Lava Plume}}, dealing minor damage Rhydon. While Pikachu managed to dodge the attack, Paul had Chimchar jump right in to power up its Fire-type moves. Despite this Chimchar's Flamethrower did little damage to Rhydon and Chimchar got hit by a powerful {{m|Hammer Arm}}. Pikachu then managed to hit Rhydon with a super-effective Iron Tail, dealing much damage. Rhydon then used {{m|Surf}}, while Magmar protected itself with Protect. Pikachu however managed to break through the Surf and defeat Rhydon using Iron Tail. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, while Magmar countered with Fire Punch. This gave Chimchar the opportunity to hit Magmar with a super-effective Dig, knocking it out and causing Ash and Paul to proceed to the next round of the tournament.

In ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', Ash and Pikachu tried stopping a wild {{p|Spiritomb}} from rampaging, after the gang accidentally destroyed the [[Hallowed Tower]] thus freeing Spiritomb from the [[Odd Keystone]]. Eventually Pikachu managed to defeat Spiritomb with Volt Tackle and Thunderbolt after a hard fought battle and the group managed to seal Spiritomb in the Keystone again.

In ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', Pikachu encountered Paul's Electabuzz again at [[Reggie]]'s home, where the two started fighting. The Pokémon got separated by [[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}. Later Pikachu was Ash's last Pokémon used in a battle against [[Reggie]]. Pikachu faced Reggie's {{p|Staraptor}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, but Staraptor managed to dodge and used {{m|Brave Bird}}. Pikachu tried dodging using his spin technique, but failed to do so and got hit hard. Pikachu then managed to dodge Staraptor's Steel Wing, by using Iron Tail on the ground to jump high in the air. Pikachu then used Volt Tackle, which was countered by Staraptor's Wing Attack, causing both Pokémon to fall down. In the end however only Pikachu remained standing, giving Ash the win.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon used in Ash's [[Pastoria Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt and he scored a direct hit on Gyarados, but despite the super-effective attack, Gyarados was unharmed. Gyarados uses {{m|Dragon Rage}} but Pikachu blocked it with Iron Tail and uses the strike to jump above Gyarados. Gyarados charges with {{m|Bite}}, but Pikachu, while still in mid-air uses Volt Tackle hitting Gyarados to the face and knocking it out. He was recalled after Crasher Wake sends out {{p|Quagsire}}.

Later, after {{AP|Buizel}} was recalled for a little rest, Pikachu went up again against {{p|Floatzel}}. He used Thunderbolt, but Floatzel counters it with {{m|Whirlpool}} which makes the attacks collide into electrified water droplets to fall on Buizel, curing his confusion. Pikachu uses Volt Tackle, but Floatzel overpowers and damaged him with {{m|Razor Wind}}. Pikachu was also hit by {{m|Ice Fang}}. He got up a little but part of his back is frozen from Ice Fang's effect. Pikachu was recalled again after Buizel recovered and while at the same time, they exchanged high-fives and Buizel breaks the ice on Pikachu's back with {{m|Water Gun}}.

In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', an arrogant Electric-type trainer named [[Sho]] wished Ash to trade Pikachu to him, as he already had a {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}} and wanted to have the full evolution line in his team. Ash obviously refused, so Sho challenged him to a battle against his powerful Raichu. Pikachu found that, unlike Lt. Surge's Raichu, this one was fast and knew powerful attacks such as Volt Tackle and {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Pikachu was seriously injured, and during his recovery, the Pokémon began to reconsider his earlier decision not to evolve since there would always be attacks (such as Hyper Beam) and abilities that he simply couldn't learn otherwise. When Ash went to check on Pikachu and found both he and his [[Thunder Stone]] missing, he briefly thought Pikachu may indeed have evolved into Raichu. However he soon found Pikachu training in the forest, trying to increase his agility and speed attacks further (with Team Rocket responsible for stealing the Thunder Stone). After some hard training, Ash and Pikachu re-challenged Sho and Raichu. After a hard battle and some improvisation, Pikachu finally managed to defeat Raichu proving he had once again made the right decision not to evolve.

In ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]'', Pikachu was Ash's third Pokémon in his [[Hearthome Gym]] battle. He went up against [[Fantina's Drifblim]]. Pikachu used a Thunderbolt [[Counter Shield]], which Drifblim immediately broke with {{m|Psychic}}. Drifblim then used a combination of {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and Psychic to create a Counter Shield of its own, Pikachu used Counter Shield again but it was overwhelmed as Drifblim's lasted longer due to it being supported by Psychic. Their Counter Shield surrounded him, and he was hit by {{m|Hypnosis}} putting him to sleep, which Pikachu was unable to repel with Thunderbolt due to the Counter Shield. Pikachu was then knocked out by {{m|Ominous Wind}}.

[[File:Ash Pikachu Static.png‎|250px|thumb|Pikachu activating his {{a|Static}} Ability]]
Pikachu's next major battle after Fantina, was when he was used against Paul in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''. First he went up against {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}; however, when he attacked with Quick Attack, he was {{status|burn}}ed by Magmortar's {{a|Flame Body}} and Pikachu was recalled. Later, he went up against Paul's very powerful {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{a|Static}}. This actually made things worse for Pikachu as being paralyzed activated Ursaring's {{a|Guts}} Ability, and Pikachu found himself completely outmatched by Ursaring's massive power and was defeated and thrown into [[Lake Acuity]], taking him out of the match as well as injuring him. This defeat meant that Ash had to defeat Paul's remaining five Pokémon with only {{AP|Chimchar}}.

Ash partnered with Pikachu during the [[Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament]].

Later, in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', Pikachu battled [[Flint's Infernape]]. Despite doing his best, he was defeated after a long fight.

In ''[[DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Volkner]]'s {{p|Electivire}}, Pikachu launched a Quick Attack which was dodged and Electivire launched a {{m|Fire Punch}} and {{m|Ice Punch}}, both of which were dodged but Electivire absorbed two Thunderbolts due to its ability {{a|Motor Drive}}, due to its increased speed it dodged Iron Tail, Volkner then revealed the effects of Motor Drive to Ash. Pikachu was hit by Fire Punch, then Ice Punch which activated Pikachu's ability, Static, which caused Paralysis, slowing Electivire down, Pikachu then dodged one Ice Punch, countered another with Iron Tail. On the third Ice Punch, Pikachu hit Electivire with Iron Tail, knocking Electivire out. He was then recalled. He later went up against Luxray, his Quick Attack was blocked with {{m|Shock Wave}} which was powerful. Pikachu then launched three successful Iron Tail's but the fourth was countered by {{m|Thunder Fang}}. He was then knocked out by Shock Wave.

In the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], Ash used Pikachu in his battle against Paul in ''[[DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!]]''. He was used against Paul's {{p|Aggron}}, where he put up a good fight and weakened Aggron before he was recalled in place of Infernape. Pikachu was also used in the continuation of Ash's battle against Paul in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]''. He went against Paul's {{p|Froslass}} where he was seen having some trouble at first, but by the end, he was able to pull through and defeat Froslass with a powerful Volt Tackle attack. This gave Pikachu his first win against one of Paul's Pokémon and also gave Ash the lead in the battle. In ''[[DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!]]'', he battled [[Paul's Electivire]], but had trouble due to Electivire's Motor Drive Ability, and was soon defeated by a {{m|Brick Break}}. In ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon chosen by Ash to battle {{si|Tobias}} in the semi-finals. Despite Ash losing five of his Pokémon, Pikachu tried his best to defeat Tobias's {{p|Latios}}. Almost none of the attacks hit or did any damage to Latios in the beginning, however, Pikachu finally managed to jump on top of Latios and used Thunderbolt several times before he was shaken off. As Pikachu was about to land, Latios used {{m|Luster Purge}}. Pikachu used Volt Tackle and Iron Tail, taking against the force of the Luster Purge. However, he was tied with Latios as both fainted. As Ash's last Pokémon also fainted, Tobias was crowned the winner of their battle.

====Best Wishes series====
=====Unova=====
Ash decided to just bring Pikachu to [[Unova]] with him, just like he did in [[Hoenn]]. In ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'', Pikachu had an encounter with {{p|Zekrom}}, which unaware by Ash, caused Pikachu to lose his ability to use Electric-type moves. Ash finally noticed during his battle against [[Trip]] and his {{TP|Trip|Snivy}}, causing Ash to forfeit. Pikachu soon recovered his Electric-type moves.

In ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in his second battle at the [[Striaton Gym]], where he faced [[Cress]] and his {{p|Panpour}}. Pikachu's Quick Attack was countered with {{m|Double Team}}, it was then hit with {{m|Scratch}}. After dodging {{m|Water Gun}}, Pikachu tried to use Thunderbolt but Panpour aimed Water Gun at his feet, causing him to slip. He was then attacked by multiple Water Gun and Scratch attacks. Pikachu got up and attempted to use Volt Tackle, but this was countered with Mud Sport, causing Pikachu to slip, Panpour then finished him off with Water Gun.

In ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', he battled Trip's {{p|Tranquill}}, who had already taken out [[Ash's Oshawott]] and {{AP|Tepig}}. He took a beating from multiple {{m|Aerial Ace}}s, but showed Trip the power of his electrical attacks by defeating Tranquill with Volt Tackle. He then battled Snivy again, who by then had evolved into {{p|Servine}}. However, despite not being incapacitated, he was once again defeated.

In ''[[BW013|Minccino—Neat and Tidy!]]'', Ash used Pikachu to battle against {{TP|Bianca|Minccino}} and he was able to stand up to his {{m|Tickle}} and {{m|Double Slap}} combo when Bianca's Pignite couldn't, and since {{AP|Snivy}} got infatuated by Minccino's {{m|Attract}}, and he was able to knock out Minccino using his powerful Thunderbolt. He was also used in a battle against {{an|Bianca}} and her {{TP|Bianca|Pignite}}. Even though he had some trouble at first, Pikachu was able to pull through in the end and defeat Pignite with a powerful Volt Tackle.

In ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', a trio of troublemaking {{p|Ducklett}} stole [[Ash's hat]] and {{p|Sandile}}'s sunglasses. Pikachu assisted Sandile in defeating them. He learned Electro Ball because he was stuck in a beach umbrella. His suffering made him angry and suddenly the power started to rise in his tail and hits the Ducklett with his new move. Later on, he battled against the Sunglasses Sandile. Even though Sandile evolved into {{AP|Krokorok}}, Pikachu used Electro Ball and sent {{m|Stone Edge}} right back at {{p|Krokorok}} to defeat him.

Ash used Pikachu as his last Pokémon in his [[Nacrene Gym]] battle, in ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Big-Types!]]'', instead of {{AP|Oshawott}}, who volunteered himself. He went up against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Leavanny}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was dodged and he used Iron Tail, which was blocked by Leavanny's {{m|Protect}}. Leavanny's {{m|Leaf Storm}} was countered with Pikachu's Thunderbolt, it then used {{m|String Shot}} on Pikachu binding his tail, making him unable to dodge Leaf Storm with Quick Attack, since Pikachu's tail is used for balance. He tried and failed to break the strings and was then hit with Leaf Storm again, he tried a Thunderbolt but missed due to his loss of balance. He was hit by {{m|Hyper Beam}} but refused to give up. When Leavanny used Leaf Storm, Pikachu spin and charged into the Leaf Storm, breaking the threads. Pikachu then dodged Leavanny's String Shot's with Quick Attack. After countering another String Shot with Thunderbolt, he hit Leavanny with Iron Tail and finished off the Nurturing Pokémon with Electro Ball, earning Ash the {{badge|Insect}}.

In ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua and the Pokémon Knight!]]'' Pikachu played a movie role as Ash's assistant. He battled [[Iris's Axew]] in order to gain the power to defeat {{an|Cilan|the villain}} and his [[Cilan's Pansage|assistant]]. He succeeded with a Thunderbolt-Electro Ball combo. He later defeated the villain and rescued the princess.

Ash used Pikachu in the final round in the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'' against {{an|Iris}}. Pikachu went up against [[Iris's Excadrill]]. Pikachu did surprisingly well, but unfortunately, Pikachu fainted first, and Iris won the tournament.

In ''[[BW050|Dazzling the Nimbasa Gym!]]'', when Ash is in doubt for which Pokémon he should use after his two Pokémon were defeated in his Gym Battle against [[Elesa]], Pikachu shocked Ash to convince him to use him. He went up against Elesa's powerful {{p|Emolga}}, who Pikachu defeated with a single Quick Attack. Later, Pikachu battled Elesa's {{p|Tynamo}}, defeating her with a powerful Iron Tail attack, winning Ash the {{Badge|Bolt}}.

In ''[[BW059|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 1]]'', Pikachu teamed up with [[Cilan's Stunfisk]] to battle {{p|Tornadus}} and {{p|Thundurus}}. Stunfisk used its amazing jumping ability to get them both into the air so that they could launch a Thunderbolt—Thunder Shock combination at the two legendary Pokémon. Later, in ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', Pikachu helped rescue the {{an|Forces of Nature}} from {{TRT}}.

In ''[[BW068|An Amazing Aerial Battle!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against [[Skyla]]'s {{p|Unfezant}}, and Pikachu defeated him with Electro Ball. Pikachu stayed in the battle to fight Skyla's last Pokémon, {{p|Swanna}}, but was defeated with a powerful {{m|Hurricane}} and a brutal {{m|Brave Bird}}.

In ''[[BW084|Rocking the Virbank Gym! Part 2]]'', Ash chose Pikachu as his final Pokémon in his Gym battle with [[Roxie]] and her strongest Pokémon, {{p|Garbodor}}. It was a very hard fought battle, but to Ash's luck, all the [[physical move|physical contact]] Pikachu made with Garbodor, had caused Pikachu's Static Ability to activate and paralyze Garbodor. Despite still being able to withstand a Thunderbolt, the Trash Heap Pokémon was unable to take a hit from the following Electro Ball, and was knocked out, making Ash victorious and earning him his eighth and final Unova Badge, the {{badge|Toxic}}, thus allowing him to enter the [[Unova League]].

In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Ash battled {{an|Giovanni}} with Pikachu trying to protect {{an|Meloetta}}, but was defeated by his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} and Giovanni successfully captured Meloetta, and took it, along with the imprisoned Ash and Pikachu, to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. In [[BW097|the next episode]], Pikachu managed to break Team Rocket's force field prison by striking it repeatedly with Iron Tail, freeing both Ash and himself. Later, during the battle against the mind-controlled [[Form differences#Forces of Nature|Therian Forme]] Forces of Nature, as Thundurus aimed a Thunder attack at [[Iris's Dragonite]] and Iris stepped in its way to protect her Pokémon, Pikachu jumped in, and absorbed the massive blast of electricity himself. This gave Pikachu a tremendous power boost, as seen later, when Ash told Pikachu to use Electro Ball on Team Rocket. The supercharged attack grew into amazingly massive proportions, inflicting notable damage on the Abyssal Ruins, sending Team Rocket flying, and freeing Meloetta.

In ''[[BW103|Curtain Up, Unova League!]]'', Ash used Pikachu in the preliminary round of the [[Vertress Conference]] against Trip's {{p|Serperior}}. Three of Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack|at}}{{m|Iron Tail|ta}}{{m|Electro Ball|cks}} were avoided by Serperior while the Regal Pokémon scored a direct on Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Tail}}. In ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]'', Pikachu continued to battle Serperior and defeated him after a very hard fought battle with an Electro Ball-Iron Tail combo.

In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', Ash used Pikachu against Cameron's {{p|Samurott}}. Samurott blocked many attacks with his {{m|Razor Shell}}, but Pikachu eventually defeated him with an Iron Tail. Cameron then sent out his next Pokémon, Swanna, attempting to keep distance to Pikachu, but Pikachu ended it with an Electro Ball. [[BW108|Later during the battle]], Ash sent Pikachu out to face Cameron's newly-evolved {{TP|Cameron|Lucario}}, which had just defeated Snivy, leaving Pikachu as Ash's last Pokémon. At the end of the climactic fight, Pikachu and Lucario fired blasts of Electro Ball and Aura Sphere, and Aura Sphere overpowered Electro Ball, knocking Pikachu out, and thus eliminating Ash from the Vertress Conference, placing him in Top 8.

=====Decolore Islands=====
In ''[[BW125|Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness!]],'' Pikachu participated in the [[Marine Cup Tournament]]. He managed to beat other Trainers with a {{p|Gurdurr}} and a {{p|Eelektrik}} and make it to the finals. He battled against [[Teaque]]'s {{p|Galvantula}}. After a tough battle, Pikachu was able to knock out Galvantula with Iron Tail, winning the tournament for Ash.

In ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]'', Pikachu, along with Axew was captured by Team Rocket, while Ash, Iris and Cilan were trapped inside the ship's cargo space. He was eventually freed out of the net and together with Axew using Dragon Rage, Charizard using Flamethrower and Pansage using Solar Beam, Pikachu used Thunderbolt to blast Team Rocket off. Later, Pikachu said farewell to Axew, Iris and Cilan as he, Ash and Alexa continued on to [[Pallet Town]].

[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|230px|right|Pikachu reuniting with Bulbasaur, in the {{series|BW}}]]
Pikachu was reunited with {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and the entire Unova team at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. He joined the others in a group attack on Team Rocket with his Thunderbolt to send them blasting off for the last time in the Best Wishes series. Pikachu then continued to travel with Ash when he set off for the Kalos region.

====XY series====
In ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'', Ash and Pikachu arrived in [[Kalos]] by plane along with Alexa. After being thrown out of the [[Lumiose Gym]] for not having enough Gym Badges, Ash was saved by {{an|Clemont}} while Pikachu was saved by {{an|Bonnie}}. Bonnie was excited to be holding Pikachu, leading to him shocking her because she was holding him too tightly. After becoming acquainted with their rescuers, Ash challenged Clemont to a battle, which Clemont reluctantly agreed to.

[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|left|Ash and Pikachu]]

In the battle, Pikachu faced [[Clemont's Bunnelby]]. Despite Clemont admitting that he only recently caught Bunnelby, they proved to be a match for Pikachu. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket, who once again attempted to steal Pikachu for their plans. Ash attempted to stop them, but Jessie had her Wobbuffet reflect Pikachu's attacks with Mirror Coat. Pikachu was saved by a {{AP|Froakie}}, who shielded Pikachu with its body at the cost of being injured. With Bunnelby and Froakie's help, Pikachu was used to blast off the villains. Froakie soon collapsed from its injuries, so Ash, Pikachu, and their new friends went to [[Professor Sycamore]] to heal Froakie back to health.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Ash and Pikachu managed to get Froakie to Professor Sycamore so that he could be healed. When a Garchomp went crazy from one of Team Rocket's devices, Pikachu and Ash pursued her to get the device off and free her. After chasing her to the top of Prism Tower, Pikachu removed the device from Garchomp's neck with Iron Tail. However, due to the fight damaging the tower, the ground Pikachu was standing on broke off, causing him to fall off with Ash immediately leaping in to save his best friend. They were both saved by a {{me|Blaziken}}, who intercepted them in the air and put the two safely back onto the ground.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Pikachu was the first Pokémon Ash used during his [[Santalune Gym]] battle with [[Viola]], sending him out to face her {{p|Surskit}}. His Quick Attack was blocked by {{m|Protect}} and his Iron Tail was dodged, Surskit used its skating power to move quickly. After blocking Pikachu's Electro Ball with {{m|Ice Beam}}, it used Ice Beam on the field, freezing it. Whilst Pikachu slipped on the ice, Surskit was able to skate on it, although Pikachu did get a successful hit with Iron Tail, his Thunderbolt was overpowered by Ice Beam and he was knocked out by {{m|Signal Beam}}. After he was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], he trained with {{AP|Fletchling}} for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}}'s {{m|Gust}} to help them withstand {{p|Vivillon}}'s Gust, who beat Fletchling in the first battle.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing his training along with Fletchling. it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its Frubbles instead to practice. The next day, Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon for his Gym Battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Surskit, using his training he was able to dodge Sticky Web, and after having his Thunderbolt avoided by Surskit's Protect and dodging its Signal Beam, he was able to hit with Iron Tail. Afterwards Pikachu tried to stop Surskit from using Ice Beam on the field by climbing on it and using Thunderbolt, but it failed causing the ice field to appear as well as freezing the area. Using his tail, he was able to stabilize himself on the ice field, his Thunderbolt overpowered Surskit's Signal Beam, defeating the Pond Skater Pokémon. Ash recalled Pikachu and substituted him for Fletchling. It was called out again to battle Vivillon, who beat Fletchling. After being hit with Gust, Pikachu looked tired, but Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail to anchor himself to the ice field. Vivillon's Solar Beam was countered with Thunderbolt, then Vivillon used Sleep Powder, and due to Iron Tail being anchored into the ground, he was unable to dodge it. While Pikachu was struggling to stay awake, Vivillon used Solar Beam, but Pikachu used Electro Ball on himself to keep him awake. Vivillon launched the Solar Beam, but Pikachu was able to overpower it with Electro Ball, causing Vivillon to crash into the lamps which were frozen by Surskit's Ice Beam misfire, freezing its wing allowing Pikachu to defeat the Scale Pokémon with Thunderbolt, earning Ash the {{badge|Bug}}.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. He went up against his {{p|Tyrunt}}. Pikachu was at a [[Type#Type effectiveness|type-disadvantage]] since Tyrunt was part {{type|Dragon}}. Pikachu used Quick Attack and jumped and attacked from above to avoid {{m|Crunch}} and hit Tyrunt. It used its signature {{m|Draco Meteor}} but Pikachu dodged and used Iron Tail, then the meteor shower came but Pikachu used Iron Tail to jump on the Draco Meteor and perform the Draco Meteor Climb, which he based on the Rock Tomb Climb Froakie previously used, Tyrunt used its jumping abilities to jump high and use {{m|Dragon Tail}} and tied with Pikachu's Iron Tail. Grant used his favorite move {{m|Rock Tomb}} but Pikachu deflected the projectiles with Iron Tail, knocking one into Tyrunt's mouth, disabling Crunch and allowing Pikachu to move close and finish with Ash's favorite move, Thunderbolt, defeating Tyrunt, winning the battle and earning Ash the {{badge|Cliff}}.

In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', Pikachu was used in the Ash's battle against [[Diantha]], the Kalos League Champion, where he faced her {{p|Gardevoir}}. Gardevoir managed to dodge all of Pikachu's attacks and hit him hard with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The battle was interrupted by Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', Pikachu battled against [[Korrina's Lucario]]. Pikachu was quickly overwhelmed by Lucario's fast attacks and was easily defeated. Pikachu battled Lucario again in ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', but this time against Lucario's Mega Evolved form. Pikachu battled well, but got attacked aggressively when {{me|Lucario}} started to go out of control, forcing Ash to protect Pikachu. When Mega Lucario was stopped by [[Gurkinn]]'s Lucario, the battle was called off.

In ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'', Pikachu was used in a Triple Tag Battle alongside with Serena's Fennekin and Clemont's Chespin against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Squirtle}}, [[Shauna]]'s {{p|Bulbasaur}} and [[Trevor]]'s {{p|Charmander}}. Pikachu and the others was having a hard time due to their opponents great teamwork, which led to Fennekin being defeated by Squirtle. When Pikachu was using Quick Attack, Squirtle used {{m|Rapid Spin}} to block and send Pikachu flying. He also took damage from Charmander and Bulbasaur's attacks. Bulbasaur fired a {{m|Solar Beam}} at Pikachu, but, much to Shauna and her friends's surprise, Chespin used {{m|Vine Whip}} to pull Pikachu up, giving Pikachu the perfect opportunity to defeat Charmander with Thunderbolt. When Squirtle uses Rapid Spin, Chespin used Vine Whip to stop it while Pikachu managed to defeat Bulbasaur with Electro Ball. After avoiding Squirtle's {{m|Aqua Tail}}, Pikachu also defeated it with Thunderbolt giving Ash, Serena and Clemont the win {{tt|and the spot on the Hall of Fame|Despite having one point less than Team Chikorita, as the final scores were inconsistent with the points given on screen}}.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Pikachu was the last Pokémon Ash used during his [[Shalour Gym]] battle with [[Korrina]], sending him out to face [[Korrina's Mega Lucario]]. Ash was convinced that Korrina wasn't the only one who trained, both Pokémon stared off as this was going to be the final battle. Pikachu used Quick Attack and combined it with Electro Ball, launcing Electro Ball but this was deflected with {{m|Bone Rush}}, Pikachu's Iron Tail was blocked and {{me|Lucario}} kicked him into the air, but Pikachu hit Mega Lucario with Thunderbolt, but it hit him back with {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Pikachu was able to get to up and show his strength, Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, which Pikachu drowned out using his Thunderbolt hitting Mega Lucario as well, then Mega Lucario used Aura Sphere, but Pikachu used Iron Tail to bounce off it and jump, similar to the Draco Meteor Tomb, Mega Lucario jumped and used Bone Rush, but Pikachu countered with Iron Tail, but Mega Lucario clashed with Bone Rush to reduce Iron Tail's power, then both Pokémon crashed into the ground, but both were standing but weak, Mega Lucario's {{m|Power-Up Punch}} was countered with Iron Tail, and its Aura Sphere with Electro Ball, Pikachu then used Thunderbolt finally defeating the Aura Pokémon, thus giving Ash the victory and earning him the {{badge|Rumble}}. As the group prepared to depart for [[Coumarine City]], Pikachu and Lucario bumped fists as a promise to battle again someday.

In ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Pikachu helped out a {{AP|Goomy}} after they were stolen by Team Rocket. Knowing that his Thunderbolt won't break their cage, Pikachu tries to ram it but keeps getting hurt until the cage make a hole. Goomy manages to escape, but Pikachu couldn't go through until Goomy uses its slimy body around Pikachu making him slip right through the cage. After getting out, they both run off until they were noticed by Team Rocket, who gives chase. When Pikachu and Goomy was about to be hit by Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}'s Shadow Ball, Ash came by to protect them. When Team Rocket was about to steal Pikachu in the same cage again, Ash tells him to use Iron Tail, destroying the cage in the process. Then while battling their foes, Ash tells Pikachu to use Electro Ball, countering Pumpkaboo's Shadow Ball. Then {{TP|James|Inkay}} uses {{m|Psybeam}}, confusing Pikachu which makes him attack Fletchinder instead. As they were about to be finished by Pumpkaboo and Inkay's {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, Goomy protected them and uses {{m|Bide}} to send it back at Team Rocket's Pokémon. As the confusion wore off, Ash tells Pikachu to finish off Team Rocket with Thunderbolt. Later, Pikachu informed to Ash that Goomy wants to go with them, allowing him to capture it.

In ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', Pikachu alongside with {{AP|Sliggoo}} was used in a Tag Battle against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Raichu}}. Before the battle can start, he was grabbed by a mecha created by Team Rocket. But Sliggoo was able to save Pikachu with {{m|Dragon Breath}}. After the mecha took Sliggoo, along with Wartortle and Raichu, Pikachu split up with Ash and {{an|Serena}} to look for them. After Sliggoo evolved into {{AP|Goodra}} to save Ash and Pikachu, they restarted their Double Battle, and after a hard fight, Pikachu and Goodra won with a Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Pulse}} combo.

In ''[[XY067|Moment of Lumiose Truth!]]'', Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his Lumiose Gym Battle against Clemont and went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Pikachu used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Bunnelby using its ears to create a mud shield. Bunnelby used {{m|Dig}} which was too fast for Pikachu to evade. Pikachu hit Bunnelby with Quick Attack, which Bunnelby quickly recovered from. It then used {{m|Double Slap}} but Pikachu used Iron Tail which the Digging Pokémon caught with its ears. This reminded Bonnie of their first battle. Instead of letting Pikachu counter with Electro Ball, Bunnelby used its new move, {{m|Wild Charge}}, dealing major damage to Pikachu. Bunnelby then hit Pikachu with another Dig. He then responded with Quick Attack, but Bunnelby used Dig again. However, Ash had Pikachu use Iron Tail on the ground, forcing Bunnelby to emerge and dealing major damage. Pikachu then used another Iron Tail, defeating Bunnelby. When Clemont sent out {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, Ash recalled Pikachu. He was later sent out to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Pikachu could take advantage of Luxray's {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Pikachu first used Thunderbolt, which was blocked by Luxray's {{m|Thunder Fang}}. It then used Wild Charge on Pikachu, dealing a lot of damage. Luxray followed up with {{m|Swift}}, but Pikachu was able to deflect it back to Luxray with Iron Tail. However, the Gleam Eyes Pokémon countered with Wild Charge, defeating Pikachu.

In [[XY075]], Ash used Pikachu as his first Pokémon in his three versus three battle against [[Scottie]]. He went up against {{p|Bagon}}. Pikachu's speedy Quick Attack was able to outmaneuver Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}}. After Thunderbolt and {{m|Dragon Breath}} collided in a draw. Pikachu jumped into the air and prepared to use Iron Tail, Scottie had Bagon use {{m|Dragon Claw}} but it was overpowered by Iron Tail and Pikachu knocked the Rock Head Pokémon out.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Pikachu Bad Mood.png|thumb|250px|right|Pikachu in a bad mood]]
After Ash gained Pikachu's loyalty in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Pikachu became extremely loyal to Ash and has maintained this loyalty, and while he is not always immediately trusting of strangers, he is generally friendly to humans and Pokémon alike. He acted as a guardian and big brother to [[Misty's Togepi]], and has been seen mediating and even breaking up fights among other Pokémon, such as in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Pikachu, {{MTR}}, and Meowth's clone were the only Pokémon not to participate in the giant battle; Pikachu stood motionless as his [[Pikachutwo|clone]] repeatedly slapped his face. Contrary to his distrusting nature, Pikachu took a liking to Misty very early in the series, and he has retained this liking of Misty throughout the series, such as when he was very happy to see her in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.
[[File:Pikachu loves ketchup.png|200px|thumb|left|Pikachu and his love of ketchup]]
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Pikachu}}

During the Hoenn saga, Pikachu [[AG089|temporarily developed amnesia]] and sided with {{TRT}} for a while. On several occasions, Pikachu has developed an "electric flu" causing him to become overcharged and extremely powerful. During these instances, Pikachu will sometimes accidentally let off electric outbursts which can be set off on anyone, including Ash. In all of these cases, Pikachu did not mean harm upon anyone.

As shown in a handful of episodes, the first being ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Pikachu has a special fondness for ketchup, but he will eat and enjoy almost any other human or Pokémon food. A running joke in the anime also seems to be Pikachu using Thunderbolt at the beginning of each series to destroy a female companion's bike or shock the companion herself. This has happened to {{an|Misty}}, {{an|May}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Bonnie}}.

Pikachu, like his Trainer, is always happy to battle. He often tries his very best, but when he loses, he doesn't complain or feel bad about himself, especially when Ash reassures him. Ash and Pikachu are almost identical personality-wise, and thus are the perfect match for one another. Most others agree, with the exception of [[Burgundy]], who in ''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]'' said that Ash had a terrible relationship with all of his Pokémon, though this is more due to her inexperience in determining such relationships.

In general, Pikachu as a species is not particularly powerful, but Ash's Pikachu is an anomaly, overcoming odds in {{pkmn|battle}} numerous times. In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{MTR}} remarked that Pikachu's power "far exceeds its evolutionary level". In ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'', he defeated [[Brock's Onix]] with an {{type|Electric}} attack that triggered the sprinkler system causing Onix to be drenched in water, one of its weaknesses. Ash's Pikachu has also defeated very powerful Pokémon that Ash's other Pokémon were unable to, such as {{p|Dragonite}}, {{p|Metagross}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}. He was also the second of Ash's Pokémon to defeat a legendary Pokémon in battle, defeating [[Pyramid King Brandon|Brandon's]] [[Brandon's legendary golems#Regice|Regice]] to win the Brave Symbol. He later fought [[Tobias (Sinnoh)|Tobias']] Latios to a draw in [[The Semi-Final Frontier!|the semi-finals]] of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. He has helped Ash win countless battles and [[Gym]] and {{pkmn|League}} matches.

The possibility of evolving into Raichu was first raised in the episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. After suffering a crushing defeat by [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]], Nurse Joy presented Ash with a Thunder Stone. Ash allowed Pikachu to decide, but it smacked the stone away with his tail, choosing to become stronger as it is, and defeated Raichu using its superior speed. In the Sinnoh region, Pikachu [[DP074|battled]] a Raichu belonging to a trainer named [[Sho]]. The two were evenly matched, until Raichu used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to secure victory, a move Pikachu could not learn. At a Pokémon Center, Ash revealed that he kept the Thunder Stone he acquired in Vermilion City in case Pikachu changed his mind about evolving. Once again, Pikachu chose not to evolve, and defeated Sho's Raichu in a rematch with a combination of speed and spinning techniques learned from {{an|Dawn}}. In the interim, {{TRT}} stole the Thunder Stone, as they also liked Pikachu to stay as he is.

However, at times, {{p|Pikachu}} has lived up to his species' frail and brittle strengths, particularly in Gym battles where he was defeated with relative ease by his opponent; for example, he was overpowered very easily by Lt. Surge's Raichu, [[Sabrina's Kadabra]], [[Blaine's Magmar]], [[Bugsy]]'s {{p|Scyther}}, [[Whitney's Miltank]], [[Chuck]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, [[Roark's Rampardos]], [[Fantina's Drifblim]], [[Cress]]'s {{p|Panpour}}, and [[Viola]]'s {{p|Surskit}}, despite having a type advantage with Panpour, Scyther, Poliwrath, Drifblim, and Surskit. He also drew against [[Winona]]'s {{p|Pelipper}} and [[Norman]]'s {{p|Vigoroth}}, and struggled against [[Crasher Wake]]'s {{p|Floatzel}}. Furthermore, he has lost twice to [[Trip's Serperior]], as a Snivy in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' and a Servine in ''[[BW010|A Rival Battle for Club Champ!]]'', despite Trip being a starting Trainer and recently having obtained Serperior.

Pikachu became the second non-legendary Pokémon to defeat a [[legendary Pokémon]] in the anime after {{AP|Charizard}}, beating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', giving Ash his final [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]].

Pikachu is also the only one of Ash's Pokémon to accompany him to the [[Hoenn]], [[Unova]], and [[Kalos]] regions, and was intended to be the only Pokémon to accompany him to [[Sinnoh]] before {{AP|Aipom}} was discovered to have stowed away on the ship Ash was taking. Up until the capture of [[Dawn's Pachirisu]], Pikachu was the only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon in the anime owned by a main character.

Pikachu is always becoming a constant target whenever he gets captured by Team Rocket. Sometimes they succeed with nets, cages or capsules, but most of the time their plans always failed by Ash and his friends or something else. Whenever Pikachu gets released from their trap and reunites with Ash, he sends Team Rocket blasting off with his {{t|Electric}} attacks. In this case, his Thunderbolt. Sometimes, Pikachu sends them away even when he's not captured.

Even with his high level of electrical power, Pikachu has not stopped learning new attacks. Upon learning that [[Roxanne]], the Rustboro Gym Leader used Rock types, Ash had Pikachu begin learning Iron Tail in ''[[AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!]]''. After training hard, Pikachu finally perfected it in ''[[AG016|The Winner by a Nosepass]]'', where he used it to defeat Roxanne's {{p|Nosepass}} and earn Ash his first Hoenn Badge. In addition to giving Pikachu an advantage over Rock types, Iron Tail has allowed Pikachu to defeat many powerful opponents. In ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', during a battle with Team Rocket, Ash ordered Pikachu to do a Quick Attack. Much to the surprise of Ash and his friends, the Quick Attack morphed into Volt Tackle which sent Team Rocket blasting off. Until ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]'', it has been one of Pikachu's signature moves, in which Pikachu replaced it with Electro Ball, which it learned while battling a trio of annoying {{p|Ducklett}}. Not only that, Pikachu has used his Ability, {{a|Static}}, a few times in the anime.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Volt Tackle|2=Quick Attack|3=Iron Tail|4=Electro Ball}}|image2=Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=ThunderShock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Thunder|2=Leer|3=Double-Edge|4=Agility|5=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|EP005|Showdown in Pewter City|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|EP014|Electric Shock Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|EP022|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP079|Friend and Foe Alike}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP118|The Double Trouble Header|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Leer|EP150|Hour of the Houndour|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG013|All Things Bright and Beautifly!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure}}
{{anmov|electric|Electro Ball|BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=yes}}

=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=Ash Pikachu Leer EP009|2=Ash Pikachu Rocket Punch|3=Thunder Armor}}.png|thumb|right|250px|Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0|1=using "Leer"|2=using Rocket Punch|3=and Swellow using Thunder Armor}}]]
*'''Leer''' was first seen in ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]''. When [[Giselle]] called for {{p|Cubone}} to use Leer, Ash told Pikachu to "Leer right back" by making funny faces. He later used Leer in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''; however, this was the actual move, albeit, an [[Anime move errors|anime move error]] still.
*An attack where Pikachu stored electricity in his tail similar to {{m|Slam}} was used to defeat [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]] in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]''. A similar move, referred to as "Shocking Tail" by the MC, was used to defeat {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}'s {{p|Ditto}} in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
*'''Rocket Punch''' was a move that Pikachu used while "boxing" {{ka|Anthony}}'s {{p|Hitmonchan}} in ''[[EP029|The Punchy Pokémon]]''. Pikachu glowed red and shot off his boxing gloves, leaving off a trail of smoke. Once the smoke disappears, Pikachu still has his boxing gloves on and flies towards Hitmonchan at high speed.
*'''[[Moves not in the Pokémon games|Thunder Armor]]''' was a one-time technique in the episode ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'', Pikachu is seen using Thunder on himself while riding [[Ash's Swellow]]. This increased their attack power greatly, and they easily overpowered their opponents.
*'''Spin''', originally made by {{an|Dawn}} and first used by her Piplup and Buneary, was also used by Turtwig and Aipom to avoid attacks in the episode ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', where he was able beat Roark and obtain the {{Badge|Coal}}.
*'''Thunder-Volt Tackle''' is a move combination between Ash's Pikachu and Paul's Electabuzz. Pikachu starts by using Volt Tackle towards Paul's Electabuzz, who grabs him and uses Thunder on him to supercharge the Volt Tackle. This was used in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' to sever the cables with which Team Galactic's helicopters were carrying Veilstone City's meteorites.
*'''Swift-Quick Attack''' was a combination of {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s twirling {{m|Swift}} and Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} that was used in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]''. Aipom would use a twirling Swift that spins in the air and then Pikachu would jump in the Swift with Quick Attack and as he runs, the Swift stars would be surrounding the white light from the Quick Attack.
[[File:Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Volt Tail|2=Counter Shield|3=Massive Electro Ball|4=Electro Iron Tail}}.png|thumb|right|250px|Pikachu using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0|1=Volt Tail|2=Counter Shield|3=Massive Electro Ball|4=Electro Iron Tail}}]]
*'''Volt Tail''', a combination of {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}, was used in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'' against [[Sho]]'s {{p|Raichu}} and once again in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'' against {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}}.
*'''[[Counter Shield]]''' can be used by Pikachu by utilizing {{m|Thunderbolt}}, similar to [[Ash's Buizel]] and {{AP|Infernape}} who can do the technique with their own moves.
* '''Thunder Whirlpool''' was used in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' where it was used by Pikachu and {{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} in order to win a tag battle against [[Kato]] and [[Kiko]]'s {{p|Heracross}} and {{p|Beautifly}}. First Piplup used {{m|Whirlpool}} which trapped Heracross and Beautifly inside at which point Pikachu used {{m|Thunderbolt}} to electrify it, knocking out both opponents at the same time.
*'''Hydro Volt Tackle''' is used as a finishing blow against {{TRT}} in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. It is a combination of Pikachu's {{m|Volt Tackle}} and [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}} creating a massive Electric-Water shot that sent Team Rocket blasting off.
*'''Thunderbolt-Electro Ball''' is a combination used to power up {{m|Electro Ball}}, first seen in ''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''. Ash has Pikachu use Electro Ball, then tells him to use Thunderbolt on it to significantly increase the size and power of Electro Ball.
*'''Massive Electro Ball''' was a stronger variation of Electro Ball that Pikachu used in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]''. While blocking {{p|Thundurus}}'s {{m|Thunder}} attack to protect {{an|Iris}}, Pikachu absorbed some of its opponent's electricity. Later, when Ash told Pikachu use Electro Ball, it transferred Thundurus's excess energy into its attack, causing the Electro Ball to crackle with blue lightning and swell to incredibly massive proportions. This supercharged Electro Ball dealt great damage to the [[Abyssal Ruins]] after it was launched.
*'''Electro Iron Tail''' was a move combination Pikachu used to defeat [[Trip's Serperior]] in ''[[BW104|Mission: Defeat Your Rival!]]''. First Pikachu forms an Electro Ball on his tail, and then uses Iron Tail, slamming both the Electro Ball and Iron Tail into the opponent at the same time, dealing a notable amount of damage.
*'''Draco Meteor Climb''' was a countering method Ash improvised during his Gym battle with [[Grant]] in ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]''. By using Iron Tail, Pikachu was able to jump on and avoid being hit by Grant's {{p|Tyrunt}}'s {{m|Draco Meteor}}. This was based on Ash's counter method to {{m|Rock Tomb}}, called "Rock Tomb Climb".
*'''Aura Sphere Climb{{tt|*|The official name of this improvisation is completely conjectural and hasn't been confirmed by TV Tokyo or Cartoon Network.}}''', similar to Draco Meteor Climb, was used in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'' in order to counter [[Korrina]]'s [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}'s {{m|Aura Sphere}}.

==In the games==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
{{bulbanews/2|Satoshi's Pikachu to be distributed via Wi-Fi|Toys 'R' Us to distribute Ash's Pikachu}}
In the main series, {{ga|Red's Pikachu}} is noticeably based on Ash's Pikachu: not only does {{ga|Red}} receive it from Professor Oak after his rival, Oak's grandson, takes the last starter Pokémon in {{game|Yellow}}, but it [[walking Pokémon|follows Red around]] rather than being kept in a Poké Ball. In [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pikachu is the highest-leveled member of Red's team when he is encountered at Mt. Silver, and the highest leveled Pokémon owned by a Trainer in the entire series excluding battle arenas. His moves, notably in HeartGold and SoulSilver, are the four moves most used by Ash's Pikachu at the time of the games' release. Pikachu was one of {{Ash}}'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}. The Pikachu in the Super Smash Bros. series may be based on Ash's Pikachu.

A Japanese event distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and at participating Japanese {{wp|McDonald}}'s locations which was held from July 15 through August 10, 2010. This Pikachu was distributed at participating American {{wp|Toys 'R' Us}} locations from January 30 to February 13, 2011, and Canadian Toys 'R' Us locations from February 9 to February 20, 2011. This Pikachu's moveset was based on that of Ash's Pikachu during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.

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===Pokémon Center Best Wishes Pokémon===
{{bulbanews/2|Japanese Pokémon Center to distribute four Pokémon from Best Wishes series|More information on Japanese Best Wishes event Pokémon}}

From August 10 to September 6, 2013, Japanese Pokémon Centers distributed an in-game representation of Ash's Pikachu with its moveset based on the one known by Pikachu during the {{series|Best Wishes}}. The distribution was split into four one-week periods; each week, players could receive one of four ''Best Wishes''-themed Pokémon at random. The other three Pokémon distributed alongside Ash's Pikachu were [[Iris's Axew]], [[Cilan's Pansage]], and [[Professor Oak's Rotom]].

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==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the Ash and Pikachu manga]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the [[Ash and Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the [[Johto]] and [[Hoenn]] seasons of the [[Pokémon anime]]. Like in the anime, Pikachu and Ash share a strong friendship.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt SP|1=Iron Tail AP|2=Volt Tackle AP|3=Quick Attack AP|4=Tackle AP}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Thunderbolt|1=Iron Tail|2=Volt Tackle|3=Quick Attack|4=Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|SP01|Hoppip, the Wind Calls!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|SP16|One Half Of A Poké Ball|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|SP19|Trust In Each Other!!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|SP35|A 'Thank You' That Transcends Time|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric|x=manga}}

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in the {{pkmn|manga}} series
[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], which is loosely based on the Pokémon anime. Pikachu appears in every chapter of the manga.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s first Pokémon. However, Ash did not receive Pikachu from {{an|Professor Oak}} - instead, he finds Pikachu under the floorboards of his home, chewing on wires to eat the electricity. His [[Delia Ketchum|mother]] asks him to take Pikachu outside, but when [[Gary Oak]] taunts Ash about how he has not yet become a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash decides to keep Pikachu as his first Pokémon.

Like in the anime, Pikachu was originally unwilling to obey Ash, but after Ash protects Pikachu from a flock of wild {{p|Spearow}} and a {{AP|Fearow}}, Pikachu gains respect for Ash, and after Ash defeats Brock, he is named Jean Luc Pikachu (Japanese '''ジャン＝リュックピカチュウ''' ''Jean-Luc Pikachu'').

Later on, when Ash is in a Gym battle with {{an|Misty}}, Pikachu is petrified by the sight of her {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}} and does not battle, while in his Gym battle with [[Sabrina]], he is easily bested by her Abra.

Pikachu likes Misty and greets her enthusiastically whenever she appears, often ignoring Ash in the process.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Sparky Agility|3=Sparky Thunder|4=Quick Attack}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Swift|1=ThunderShock|2=Agility|3=Thunder|4=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|electric|ThunderShock|ET01|Pikachu, I See You!}}
{{anmov|psychic|Agility|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|ET04|Haunting My Dreams}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|ET05|The Human Race and the Pokémon Race}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov|psychic|Reflect|ET17|The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
[[File:Ash Pikachu MPJ.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Magical Pokémon Journey]]
[[File:Ash Pikachu PDP.png|thumb|left|180px|Ash's Pikachu in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]
Ash's Pikachu, along with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}, makes a cameo appearance in the bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] {{pkmn|manga}} series. In the bonus chapters, Ash and friends have mistakenly wandered into the Magical Pokémon Journey world and are trying to return back to the world of the {{pkmn|anime}}, encountering many unusual situations along the way, including encounters of aspects of the Magical Pokémon Journey canon which are different in anime canon.

Ash's Pikachu shows a video to {{MPJ|Pikachu}} of him bouncing a [[Poké Ball]] on his head in [[One Hundred Fifty-One]].

===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga===
Ash's Pikachu appears as a main character in the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}} manga, which is based on the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the anime.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}} PDP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Quick Attack|1=Thunderbolt|2=Iron Tail|3=Volt Tackle}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PDP03|Combine Power}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PDP04|Hurry Up! Dawn's Pinch!!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PDP07|Ash's Shirt}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PDP12|Stop the Landslide!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

===In the movie adaptations===
[[File:Ash Pikachu M10 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Pikachu in the movie 10 manga adaptation]]
As Ash and Pikachu have appeared in every [[Pokémon movie]] to date, Pikachu is a main character in every Pokémon movie manga adaptation.

====Moves used====
=====Manga versions=====

{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle M09|1=Thunderbolt M10|2=Volt Tackle M10|3=Thunderbolt M11|4=Iron Tail M14|5=Electro Ball M14}} manga.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}|1=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|2=Volt Tackle in {{color2|000|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}|3=Thunderbolt in {{color2|000|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}|4=Iron Tail in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}|5=Electro Ball in {{color2|000|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Jirachi: Wish Maker (manga)|Jirachi: Wish Maker}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (manga)|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|The Rise of Darkrai (manga)|The Rise of Darkrai}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (manga)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|Arceus and the Jewel of Life (manga)|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Electro Ball|White—Victini and Zekrom (manga)|White—Victini and Zekrom}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

=====Ani-Manga versions=====
{{anmov/h|electric||Ash Pikachu Thunderbolt M11 animanga.png|Using Thunderbolt}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|Giratina and the Sky Warrior (graphic novel)|Giratina and the Sky Warrior}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}

==In the TCG==
Ash's Pikachu is featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] as a {{TCG|Pokémon M|Pokémon}} {{SP|M}}. The following is a list of related cards.
{{cardlist/header|Ash's Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack Promo 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=012/022}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]]|type=Lightning|jpset=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum=043/DPt-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu {{DL|Pikachu variants|Surfing Pikachu|surfing}}]]
[[File:Pikachu as female Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu disguised as a female]]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Igglybuff Buneary}}.png|thumb|right|200px|Pikachu imitating {{p|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Wobbuffet|1=Budew|2=Mudkip|3=Buneary|4=Loudred|5=Buneary}}}} in ''[[DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!]]'']]
[[File:Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=as ash|1=Imitating Turtwig|2=imitating Scolipede|3=imitating Brock|4=imitating Azumarill}}.png|200px|thumb|right|Pikachu imitating {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0={{Ash}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''|1={{AP|Turtwig}} in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]''|2={{p|Scolipede}} in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''|3={{an|Brock}} in ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''|4={{p|Azumarill}} in ''[[BW129|The Pirates of Decolore!]]''}}]]
* Pikachu is {{Ash}}'s only {{type|Electric}} Pokémon and was the only Electric-type owned by a main character in the anime until the capture of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} by {{an|Dawn}}.
* For [[DP013]], [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about him: パートナー　サトシとピカチュウ　いいかんじ ''Partners Satoshi and Pikachu: a pleasant feeling''.
* Pikachu was the first of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon to habitually disobey him. Other Pokémon that would do so, and are better remembered for their disobedience than Pikachu, are {{AP|Primeape}} and {{AP|Charizard}}.
* Pikachu is the second Pokémon in the entire {{pkmn|anime}} series to have managed to defeat a [[Legendary Pokémon]], which he did by defeating {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s {{DL|Brandon's legendary golems|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
** Pikachu is also the only Pokémon in the entire series that has been able to defeat two [[Legendary Pokémon]], being able to take out Brandon's {{p|Regice}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'' and {{si|Tobias}}'s {{p|Latios}} in ''[[DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!]]'', although in the latter case, it was a sacrificial win, as Pikachu knocked himself out in the process.
* In ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'' it was confirmed that Pikachu is [[gender|male]]. His physical appearance could not be used as proof, since [[gender differences]] were not implemented until after he had debuted in the anime.
** Pikachu's [[gender]] had already been assumed male in the dub, where male pronouns such as "he" were used to refer to Pikachu. To a lesser extent, his gender was also previously implied in the Japanese versions, specifically in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' (where he used masculine pronouns), and in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', where Brock referred to Ash and Pikachu as being "those guys" when touched by their loyalty.
*** There were also non-verbal hints as early as ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', where Pikachu was seen carrying one of the packages immediately after the narrator mentioned that the males during Princess Day are relegated to carrying the packages.
** Pikachu's gender was also assumed male in the English translation of the [[Ash and Pikachu]] manga, in which Ash and other characters refer to Pikachu with male pronouns.
** The first time Pikachu's gender difference was pointed out was in ''[[BW098|Beauties Battling for Pride and Prestige!]]'', where Pikachu was disguised as a female by sticking a heart-shaped piece of paper on his tail.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon of {{Ash}}'s to be used in every Gym battle in a [[Johto|region]].
* In {{pmin|Latin America}}, {{wp|Cartoon Network}} has a "Biografía Toon" (''Toon Biography'') segment, which consists of biographies and histories of cartoon characters. This segment has done a two-part feature on {{Ash}}'s Pikachu. According to the segment, Pikachu is the result of an experiment conducted by {{an|Professor Oak}} and allegedly destroyed the lab where he was created in a momentary loss of control.
* ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' has been the only time when Ash does not use Pikachu against an [[Elite Four]] member.
* Pikachu seems to have a talent for mimicking Pokémon, as seen from his performance during [[DP033|a cosplay competition]]. He will occasionally use pantomime to specify what he is talking about. He can contort his face and his ears to imitate {{Ash}}, his {{AP|Turtwig}}, or {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, among others. This capability of Pikachu's was also featured during part of the credits of ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance]]''.
* Pikachu is the first evolved Pokémon Ash obtained, although at the time Ash obtained Pikachu, he did not yet have a {{p|Pichu|pre-evolved form}}.
*Pikachu is Ash's only Pokémon capable of evolving by use of an evolutionary stone, not counting {{AP|Snorunt}} who could not evolve through use of an evolution stone at the time of its capture and normal evolution.
*Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the anime to defeat a Mega Evolved Pokémon without Mega Evolving, defeating [[Korrina's Lucario]] in ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]''.


===Pikachu's language===
Some of [[Pokémon language|Pikachu's speech]] is consistent enough that it seems that some phrases actually mean something. (In ''[[DP115|Stealing The Conversation!]]'', {{TRT}} refers to this language as "PikaSpeak," however, this most likely isn't official.) For instance, Pikachu always uses "Pikapi" when referring to Ash (notice that it sounds somewhat similar to "Satoshi"). Other speech includes:
* Pi-Kachu: ''[[Dawn's Piplup|Pochama]]'' (Piplup)
* Pikachu-Pi: ''{{an|Misty|Kasumi}}'' (Misty)
* Pika-Chu: ''{{an|Brock|Takeshi}}'' (Brock), ''[[Iris's Axew|Kibago]]'' (Axew)
* Pikaka: ''{{an|Dawn|Hikari}}'' (Dawn)
* PiPiPi: ''{{TP|Misty|Togepy|Togepi}}'' (Togepi)
* Pikachu-Pika: ''[[Ash's Bulbasaur|Fushigidane]]'' (Bulbasaur)
* PikaPika: ''[[Ash's Squirtle|Zenigame]]'' (Squirtle), ''[[Ash's Staraptor|Mukuhawk]]'' (Staraptor), ''[[Ash's Infernape|Goukazaru]]'' (Infernape) '' [[Ash's Palpitoad|Gamagaru]]'' (Palpitoad) or ''[[BW129|Marilli]]'' (Azumarill)
* PiPi-kachu: ''[[Team Rocket trio|Rocket-dan]]'' (Team Rocket)
* Pi-Pikachu: ''[[Gotta catch 'em all!|Get da ze!]]'' (He says this after Ash wins a Badge, catches a new Pokémon or anything similar.)
** Pikachu may not be the only one to use this phrase, as other Pokémon do this as well. For example, when Iris caught Emolga, Axew said Ax-Axew (Ki-Kibago in the Japanese). This also happened when Iris caught ''{{TP|Iris|Gible}}'' in ''[[SS028]]''.
* Pika-Pikachu: When referring to or introducing himself.
* Chaa: Anything he says happily or excitedly, or when yawning.
* Pika!: "Matte!", or saying "Wait!"
* Pi-kaPika: "Sayōnara," or saying "Good-bye."

==Voice actors==
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|en=[[Ikue Ohtani]] [[Rachael Lillis]]{{tt|*|Occasionally in season one}}
|de=Sabine Bohlmann (SE01)
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Sawyer

2015-05-31T13:28:04Z

StephenWalker97: /* On hand */ XY075 appearance.

{{samename|English voice actor|Scottie Ray}}
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{locationcolor/med|forest}}
|corecolor={{bulba color light}}
|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|name=Scottie
|jname=ショータ
|tmname=Shōta
|image=Scottie.png
|size=250px
|region=[[Kalos]]
|caption=Scottie
|gender=Male
|anime=yes
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Green
|trainer=yes
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|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|enva=Unknown
|java=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
}}

'''Scottie''' (Japanese: '''ショータ''' ''Shōta'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who first appeared in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''.

==History==
Scottie made his debut appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', where he had a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] against {{an|Clemont}}, who was training for his battle against {{Ash}}. His {{p|Treecko}} was easily defeated by {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s {{m|Wild Charge}} despite the type-advantage. After losing, he wrote down Clemont's advice regarding the timing of Treecko's moves.

He appeared again in [[XY073]]. He wanted to challenge the [[Laverre Gym]], only to hear it was closed. Right at that moment {{Ash}} arrived, as he wanted to challenge the Gym as well. Scottie reunited with Clemont and introduced himself to Ash, {{an|Bonnie}} and {{an|Serena}}. Soon after, he had a [[Double Battle]] against Ash, which was postponed when they noticed a fashion show going on. He was later picked by one of [[Laverre City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Valerie]]'s Furisode Girls, [[Asami]], to battle Valerie as part of the fashion show. He used his {{p|Bagon}} against Valerie's {{p|Spritzee}}, but was quickly defeated.

He appeared in [[XY074|the next episode]] where he and his Treecko watched Ash's Gym Battle against Valerie together.

He is set to appear in [[XY075]].

==Pokémon==
This is a listing of Scottie's Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie

|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Scottie Treecko.png

|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Bill Rogers

|desc={{p|Treecko}} was the very first Pokémon Scottie obtained. He used it in his Gym battle against {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It battled [[Clemont's Luxray]] and lost, despite the type-advantage.

It appeared again in [[XY073]], where it participated in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, along with {{p|Bagon}}, it was defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}}. In [[XY074]], it watched Ash's Gym Battle against Valerie with Scottie. It is set to reappear in [[XY075]].

Treecko's known moves are {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Only mentioned, Treecko cannot legally learn Razor Leaf in the games, Mega Drain in the dub}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Bullet Seed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie
|pkmn=Bagon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Scottie Bagon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Bagon}} first appeared in [[XY073]], where it was used in a [[Double Battle]] alongside {{p|Treecko}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}} until they postponed the battle. It was also used to battle [[Valerie]]'s {{p|Spritzee}} but lost.

Bagon's known moves are {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}, and {{m|Headbutt}}.}}



==Achievements==
===Badges obtained===
* Unknown Badge (prior to [[XY073]])

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/med|forest}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''}}

==Trivia==
* Scottie and his Treecko were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.
* Scottie is the first recurring human character to be voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress for {{AP|Pikachu}}.

==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Scottie}}
{{-}}
{{animecharacters|bulba}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[de:Shōta]]
[[fr:Shota]]
[[ja:ショータ]]
[[zh:勝太]]

Sawyer

2015-05-28T14:30:29Z

StephenWalker97: /* On hand */ XY074 Treecko

{{samename|English voice actor|Scottie Ray}}
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
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|corecolor={{bulba color light}}
|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
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|jname=ショータ
|tmname=Shōta
|image=Scottie.png
|size=250px
|region=[[Kalos]]
|caption=Scottie
|gender=Male
|anime=yes
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Green
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}
|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|enva=Unknown
|java=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
}}

'''Scottie''' (Japanese: '''ショータ''' ''Shōta'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who first appeared in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''.

==History==
Scottie made his debut appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', where he had a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] against {{an|Clemont}}, who was training for his battle against {{Ash}}. His {{p|Treecko}} was easily defeated by {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s {{m|Wild Charge}} despite the type-advantage. After losing, he wrote down Clemont's advice regarding the timing of Treecko's moves.

He appeared again in [[XY073]]. He wanted to challenge the [[Laverre Gym]], only to hear it was closed. Right at that moment {{Ash}} arrived, as he wanted to challenge the Gym as well. Scottie reunited with Clemont and introduced himself to Ash, {{an|Bonnie}} and {{an|Serena}}. Soon after, he had a [[Double Battle]] against Ash, which was postponed when they noticed a fashion show going on. He was later picked by one of [[Laverre City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Valerie]]'s Furisode Girls to battle Valerie as part of the fashion show. He used his {{p|Bagon}} against Valerie's {{p|Spritzee}}, but was quickly defeated.

He is set to appear in [[XY074]] and [[XY075]].

==Pokémon==
This is a listing of Scottie's Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie

|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Scottie Treecko.png

|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Bill Rogers

|desc={{p|Treecko}} was the very first Pokémon Scottie obtained. He used it in his Gym battle against {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It battled [[Clemont's Luxray]] and lost, despite the type-advantage.

It appeared again in [[XY073]], where it participated in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, along with {{p|Bagon}}, it was defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}}. In [[XY074]], it watched Ash's Gym Battle against Valerie with Scottie.

Treecko's known moves are {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Only mentioned, Treecko cannot legally learn Razor Leaf in the games, Mega Drain in the dub}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Bullet Seed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie
|pkmn=Bagon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Scottie Bagon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Bagon}} first appeared in [[XY073]], where it was used in a [[Double Battle]] alongside {{p|Treecko}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}} until they postponed the battle. It was also used to battle [[Valerie]]'s {{p|Spritzee}} but lost.

Bagon's known moves are {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}, and {{m|Headbutt}}.}}

==Achievements==
===Badges obtained===
* Unknown Badge (prior to [[XY073]])

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/med|forest}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''}}

==Trivia==
* Scottie and his Treecko were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.
* Scottie is the first recurring human character to be voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress for {{AP|Pikachu}}.

==See also==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Scottie}}
{{-}}
{{animecharacters|bulba}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[de:Shōta]]
[[fr:Shota]]
[[ja:ショータ]]
[[zh:勝太]]

Ash's Hawlucha

2015-05-28T14:29:11Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY074

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caption=Ash's Hawlucha |
gender=Unknown |
ability=Unknown |
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epname=The Forest Champion!|
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firststagename=Hawlucha|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
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'''Ash's Hawlucha''' (Japanese: '''サトシのルチャブル''' ''Satoshi's Luchabull'') is the third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its capture, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest, where it helped maintain peace. Hawlucha gained this title after defeating the previous champion, a {{p|Machamp}}. After developing a rivalry with Hawlucha, Machamp retreated to some mountains so that it could train to become stronger.

Hawlucha made its first appearance in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', where it battles an {{p|Ursaring}} that stole food from a group of Pokémon. Although it easily got the upper hand, Hawlucha missed its attempt to finish Ursaring off with Flying Press, leaving it open to attack. Ursaring was stopped by Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}, who scared it off. Ash offered to help Hawlucha perfect Flying Press, which eventually ended in success after countless failed attempts. They are interrupted by the Ursaring from before, who teamed up with a {{p|Conkeldurr}} so that they could trick the previous champion, Machamp, into believing that Hawlucha was the one terrorizing the forest Pokémon.
[[File:Ash and Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Ash with his Hawlucha]]
Machamp challenged Hawlucha to battle, and despite Hawlucha's power, it managed to easily take Hawlucha's attacks. Ursaring and Conkeldurr then stepped in and began double-teaming Hawlucha. Although reluctant at first, Machamp realized who the real villain was and defeated Ursaring and Conkeldurr. Machamp carried the two away and said its goodbyes to Hawlucha. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his team. Despite the speed of [[Ash's Froakie]], it was easily able to outmaneuver it avoiding its {{m|Water Pulse}} and {{m|Bubble}} attacks; despite this, the battle ended in a tie when Froakie's {{m|Pound}} collided with its Flying Press. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, it decided to join Ash's team, even agreeing to reinstate Machamp as the forest champion.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Hawlucha was used in a [[Sky Battle]] against [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}}. Hawlucha was quickly outmatched due to Flying Press being ineffective and Talonflame easily dodging all of Hawlucha's attacks due to being in the air. Hawlucha was defeated after missing with its Karate Chop and being hit by {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Steel Wing}} attacks.

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Hawlucha battled together with [[Ash's Froakie]] against [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Hawlucha used Karate Chop a few times to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Double Slap}}. But, when Bunnelby was going to use {{m|Mud Shot}} and Ash commanded Hawlucha to use Karate Chop again, Froakie used Water Pulse before it can do anything. Hawlucha started to get a little bit angry, but the battle continued. Then Froakie lets Chespin's {{m|Pin Missile}} hit Bunnelby, which faints, making Hawlucha very angry. Hawlucha attacked Froakie, who defended itself. Later, Ash came up with a great new move called Super Flying Cut. They trained but it didn't work out, until Ash was kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}}, so Hawlucha and Froakie went after it. They found out Trevenant only wanted help for his friends trapped by {{TRT}}. Ash's two Pokémon have a battle against Team Rocket, sending them blasting off with their new Super Flying Cut, before giving each other's fist as a sign of their new friendship.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Hawlucha was used in its first [[Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]] as his first Pokémon in his [[Shalour Gym]] battle, it went up against {{p|Mienfoo}}, Hawlucha followed Ash's strategy of dancing, which he got off [[Tierno]], Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick which Hawlucha attempted to dodge by dancing but failed, Mienfoo then went for a {{m|Drain Punch}}, and Hawlucha tried to block by dancing but failed and had its health absorbed, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop but this was blocked and then it was hit with a {{m|Force Palm}}. This confused Ash as Tierno's {{p|Squirtle}} could block attacks easily. Hawlucha then went for a Flying Press but it was countered by {{m|Swift}} which hit Hawlucha. At this point, Ash realized he couldn't win by imitating Tierno and that he had to use his own rhythm, so he changed back to his own battle style. Mienfoo went for a High Jump Kick, but Ash got Hawlucha to wait and dodge at the last second, causing recoil damage. Hawlucha then hit with a Karate Chop, dodged Mienfoo's Force Palm and then defeated Mienfoo with Flying Press. It was then recalled. Later Hawlucha was then sent out to battle Korrina's {{TP|Korrina|Mega Lucario}}, Hawlucha went for a Karate Chop, but it was presumably blocked, it then went for a Flying Press, but it was countered by {{me|Lucario}}'s split {{m|Bone Rush}} damaging Hawlucha, it was then knocked out by Mega Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, crashing it into a wall.

In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha was sent out to perform in {{an|Carl}}'s Super Pokémon Battle play, after Pikachu injured the {{p|Gallade}} who was supposed to play the good guy. Hawlucha worked with Carl's {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, known as Dark Hawlucha. Hawlucha wasn't very good, refusing to be sent flying into a wall and using too much force, though it became better the next rehearsal. It started a fight with Dark Hawlucha, after being hit with its Karate Chop until it was stopped by Ash and some crew members. Later it trained with Ash after hearing about Dark Hawlucha being a former wrestling champion. During the play it teamed up with Dark Hawlucha to beat {{TRT}} after they interfered with the play. When the real play started, Hawlucha suffered from Stage Fright and messed up with the beginning so it and Dark Hawlucha decided to improvise and battle immediately, which reminded Dark Hawlucha of its former battling days. After a long battle Ash's Hawlucha won. Later before it left it shook hands with Dark Hawlucha.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Hawlucha as his second Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]] where it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}}. Hawlucha used Flying Press which damaged Weepinbell and followed up with High Jump Kick. But Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}}, {{status|poisoning}} Hawlucha. Weepinbell then used {{m|Razor Leaf}} and Hawlucha was unable to dodge due to it struggling from the Poison Powder. After this it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Slam}}. It tried to use Flying Press, but it had gotten slow due to the damage it had taken and it was caught by Weepinbell's {{m|Grass Knot}}, which slammed it to the ground. Hawlucha jumped backwards and made a successful hit with High Jump Kick, but the Flycatcher Pokémon was able to grab onto Hawlucha and used Slam again, knocking it out.

In [[XY067]], Ash used Hawlucha as his third Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] Battle against {{an|Clemont}}. It went up against his {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}, with Ash choosing Hawlucha to match Heliolisk's speed. Hawlucha used Karate Chop which Heliolisk was unable to block. Heliolisk then used {{m|Parabolic Charge}}, which Hawlucha tried to dodge, but was unable to. This also healed Heliolisk in the process. Hawlucha used Flying Press, but Heliolisk used {{m|Flash}}, causing the attack to miss. It then used a close-range Parabolic Charge, which Hawlucha was unable to dodge, and this healed the Generator Pokémon even more. Following this Heliolisk used its agility to confuse Hawlucha. Ash then remembered Heliolisk extending its collar right before attacking and came up with an idea. Ash had Hawlucha use High Jump Kick during the split second Heliolisk extended its collar, knocking Heliolisk out. It then went up against Clemont's last Pokémon, his {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. Hawlucha hit Luxray with Flying Press, but it responded with {{m|Electric Terrain}}, which increased the power of {{type|Electric}} moves. Hawlucha used High Jump Kick, whilst the Gleam Eyes Pokémon used {{m|Wild Charge}}, overpowering Hawlucha and knocking it out.

In [[XY073]] Ash uses Hawlucha and Frogadier for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Shōta]]. They go up against Shōta's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. Hawlucha uses Karate Chop whilst Bagon used {{m|Fire Fang}} which ended up {{status|Burn|burning}} Hawlucha. Hawlucha used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops which Bagon blocked using its sturdy body. Treecko uses {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodges, Bagon uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but it is blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. After Frogadier defeats Treecko, Shōta writes down some advice from Ash, Shōta prepares to use Bagon but their battle is interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Hawlucha as his second and last Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]]. It went up against her {{p|Spritzee}} despite the type disadvantage. Hawlucha used Karate Chop, but Spritzee dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Hawlucha was hit with {{m|Moonblast}}. Hawlucha later used its new move {{m|X-Scissor}}, but Spritzee dodged and Hawlucha hit the Trick Room barrier, damaging it but giving Ash an idea. Spritzee used {{m|Gyro Ball}} which Ash had Hawlucha latch onto and withstand it. Hawlucha used the momentum to create a spinning {{m|X-Scissor}}, which pushed through the Perfume Pokémon's {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and caused the attack to crash into the Trick Room, shattering the Trick Room. With the Trick Room gone, Hawlucha was able to hit with Flying Press, and after dodging another Moonblast, defeated Spritzee with a High Jump Kick, defeating Spritzee and earning Ash the {{badge|Fairy}}.

==Personality and characteristics==
Hawlucha takes great pride in its own battle style, preferring flashy, speedy moves, and insisting on finishing its opponents with a Flying Press. It also first takes its opponents attacks before attacking itself. It is shown to be cool, calm, and collected; similar to {{AP|Sceptile}}, {{AP|Buizel}} and {{AP|Snivy}}. Hawlucha is also shown to like flexing and showing off its muscles. Hawlucha is very determined in battle and never gives up, no matter how bad the situation may look and is always ready to improve itself. It has been shown to be quite powerful, as it was called the champion of the forest. Hawlucha is also shown to be kind and protective when it defended the smaller Pokémon's food from an Ursaring. Hawlucha also gets angry when someone interferes its battling as shown in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', where it got angry at Frogadier as a Froakie. In ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', Hawlucha suffered from stage fright before its acting performance. It was also mentioned by {{an|Clemont}} in the same episode that Hawlucha hated losing.

Hawlucha has strong personal pride, and has been shown to be hard headed to an extent, not taking it well when Froakie dismissed its battling style and interfered in its battle in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'' However, in the same episode, Hawlucha was demonstrated to be a fairly mature Pokémon, and swallowed its pride and attempted to apologize to Froakie.

Since its capture, Hawlucha has been shown to both like and be quite loyal to Ash, willing to battle with him in its first Sky Battle the episode after its capture.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|Fighting|Flying Press|XY035|The Forest Champion!}}
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=====Moves improvised=====
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Hawlucha and {{AP|Froakie}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Hawlucha and Froakie could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets on Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use {{m|Cut}} on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Hawlucha M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Hawlucha in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Hawlucha appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}}, where it participated in a battle against [[Astrid]].

==Trivia==
* Hawlucha is the first, and so far only one of Ash's Pokémon that {{pkmn|battle}}d against [[Ash's Froakie|him]] to a draw before allowing itself to be [[Caught Pokémon|captured]].
* Hawlucha is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon that is not capable of evolving.
* Not counting {{AP|Aipom}} (who had no evolution at the time of her capture), Hawlucha is Ash's first [[List of Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line|Pokémon that cannot evolve]] since {{AP|Torkoal}}, who was caught [[AG058|502 episodes earlier]].
** Coincidentally, Torkoal was also voiced by [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] in Japanese.
* Hawlucha's capture was first revealed in {{n|First pages from 17th movie manga adaptation surface|leaks of the 17th movie's manga adaptation}}.
* Unlike most Pokémon in the anime, Hawlucha has its own theme music.

==Related articles==
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Valerie

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StephenWalker97: /* Pokémon */ XY074 Spritzee and Sylveon

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'''Valerie''' (Japanese: '''マーシュ''' ''Mache'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Laverre City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Laverre Gym]]. She specializes in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Fairy}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==
Valerie appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a Gym Leader. She appears to possess a deep appreciation for all that is beautiful. Trainers who defeat Valerie will receive the {{badge|Fairy}}, along with {{TM|99|Dazzling Gleam}}. Valerie also seems to want to feel like a Pokémon, and she self-designed her costume in an attempt to identify herself with Pokémon. Also, according to the [[television]] show Gym Freaks, her outfit weighs 33 pounds. It also states that she used to be a model and as such can wear incredibly high heels.
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=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Writ of Challenge=====
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|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
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{{Party/Footer}}

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{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]]=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Writ of Challenge=====
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|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
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|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
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|{{Pokémon/6
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{{Party/Footer}}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''[[Laverre Gym]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Oh, if it isn't a young Trainer... So you've flown all the way through my Gym, fluttering down to me on a fortunate wind. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. I am Valerie, who leads this Fairy-type Gym. I hope your visit will prove entertaining to you. The elusive Fairy types may appear frail as a breeze and delicate as a bloom, but they are strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope the sun is shining tomorrow... That would be reason enough to smile."''

*After being defeated
:''"Yes... that was a fine battle. I shall reward you for this great victory. This is the {{badge|Fairy}}. It is yours now. Its beauty is captivating, is it not? ... ... ... ... ... ... Ah... Do forgive me. I was so captivated, I forgot for a moment that it is yours."''
:''"This captivating Fairy Badge will endear any Pokémon up to Lv. 80 to you... Yes, even those Pokémon that you may receive from others will obey you. I also wish to award you this TM... Please consider it a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"Oh? My, what a curious feeling... I can't seem to recall any longer {{m|Dazzling Gleam|which move}} is contained in [[TM99|that TM]]. I hope you might forgive me."''
:''"My designs are said to be rather mystifying. Do you agree with that? I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, you see. That desire is my inspiration and what I try to achieve by designing. And yet...the only time I feel I am truly one with Pokémon is when we are embroiled in desperate battle. I wonder why that is... Hmm... Could it be-- Never mind. It is nothing, kind Trainer."''
:(post-game) ''"What do you think it is exactly that separates humans from Pokémon? Is there even need for such a thing? Why should they be separate from one another?"''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''
*Before battle (initial)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... It is lovely to get to meet you again like this. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive {{t|Fairy}} may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''
*Before battle (rematch)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... We seem to keep meeting like this, don't we? Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive Fairy may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope that you will find things worth smiling about tomorrow..."''

*After being defeated
:(if giving the player an item) ''"I hope you will accept this gift from me... Please consider it as a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"That was truly a captivating battle. I might just be captivated by you."''

*After defeating the player
:''"Oh goodness, what a pity..."''

===Gym Freaks===
:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Oooooh. Valerie has arrived! She's glorious! What a beauty! With a fairylike existence! She can wear such high heels because she used to be a model. If I were wearing heels that high, I wouldn't be able to get out of my house. Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Ohhh. Valerie has arrived! She's beautiful! So beautiful! Her existence is fairylike! Her clothes weigh 33 pounds! How can she managed to wear it? She might be surprisingly muscular... Oops. I shouldn't have said that... Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSValerie.png|200px]]
|-
| VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Valerie anime.png|thumb|250px|Valerie in the anime]]
Valerie appeared in [[XY073]], where she had a battle against [[Scottie]] and won.

She will have a Gym Battle against {{Ash}} in [[XY074]] using her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Spritzee}}.

===Pokémon===
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{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Spritzee
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Spritzee.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Hitomi Nabatame
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Spritzee}} is Valerie's first known Pokémon. It battled against [[Scottie]]'s {{p|Bagon}}. Bagon's {{m|Dragon Breath}} had no effect on Spritzee. After easily dodging Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}} attacks using its agility, it defeated Bagon with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}.

It reappeared in [[XY074]], where it battled against {{ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle. It defeated {{AP|Fletchinder}} but lost to {{AP|Hawlucha}}.

Spritzee's only known move is {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}, {{m|Trick Room}}, {{m|Moonblast}} and {{m|Gyro Ball}}. }}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Sylveon
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Sylveon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Chinatsu Akasaki
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} was briefly seen in its first appearance with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

It reappeared in [[XY074]], where it battled against {{ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle. It lost to {{AP|Fletchinder}}.

Sylveon's known moves are {{m|Disarming Voice}}, {{m|Fairy Wind}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mr. Mime
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mr. Mime.png
|epnum=XY073
|desc={{p|Mr. Mime}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mawile
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mawile.png
|epnum=XY073
|desc={{p|Mawile}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

None of Mawile's moves are known.}}

==Trivia==

* Valerie's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|歷史の国から　來た　乙女|The maiden from a country of history}}.
* According to a {{tc|Tourist}} in Kalos's hotels, Valerie is from the [[Johto]] region.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| マーシュ ''Mache''
| From ''mâche'' (French for {{wp|Valerianella locusta|corn salad}}) and possibly 魔術 ''majutsu'' (magic). Corn salad is also called {{wp|rapunzel}} in German, related to the fairy tale.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German
| Valerie
| From the genus ''{{wp|Valerianella}}'' and ''faerie''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Valériane
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Valérie
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Valeria
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 마슈 ''Mache''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name

|}

{{-}}
{{Gym Leaders of Kalos}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
[[Category:Fairy-type Trainers]]

[[de:Valerie]]

[[fr:Valériane]]
[[it:Valérie]]
[[ja:マーシュ]]
[[zh:瑪綉]]

Ash's Talonflame

2015-05-28T14:10:38Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY074 Fixing Sylveon spelling.

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Fletchinder|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ヒノヤコマ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Hinoyakoma|
image=[[File:Ash Fletchinder.png|251px]] |
caption=Ash's Fletchinder |
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown |
location={{rt|4|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY003|
epname=A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|
prevonum=661|
evo1num=662|
evolution=1|
numeps1=33|
firstevoep=XY036|
firstevoname=Battles in the Sky!|
firststagename=Fletchling|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Lisa Ortiz]]|
java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]|
enva2=[[Lisa Ortiz]] |
java2=[[Yuka Terasaki]] |}}
'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its capture by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Sylveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful Steel Wing on Sylveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Sylveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Sylveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked-out.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fire|flying|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Fletchling Double Team|1=Fletchinder Peck|2=Fletchinder Razor Wind|3=Fletchinder Steel Wing|4=Fletchinder Flame Charge}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Double Team as a Fletchling|1=Peck|2=Razor Wind|3=Steel Wing|4=Flame Charge}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Double Team|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!}}
{{anmov|Flying|Peck|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Razor Wind|XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Steel|Steel Wing|XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Fire|Flame Charge|XY036|Battles in the Sky!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|flying}}

==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.

==Related articles==
*{{Animespeciesevo1|Fletchling|Fletchinder}}
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[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Fletchinder]]

[[de:Ashs Dartignis]]
[[fr:Braisillon de Sacha]]
[[it:Fletchinder di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのヒノヤコマ]]
[[zh:小智的火箭雀]]

Ash's Talonflame

2015-05-28T14:09:35Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY074

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Fire|
type2=Flying|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Fletchinder|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ヒノヤコマ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Hinoyakoma|
image=[[File:Ash Fletchinder.png|251px]] |
caption=Ash's Fletchinder |
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown |
location={{rt|4|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY003|
epname=A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|
prevonum=661|
evo1num=662|
evolution=1|
numeps1=33|
firstevoep=XY036|
firstevoname=Battles in the Sky!|
firststagename=Fletchling|
current=[[Party|With Ash]]|
enva1=[[Lisa Ortiz]]|
java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]|
enva2=[[Lisa Ortiz]] |
java2=[[Yuka Terasaki]] |}}
'''Ash's Fletchinder''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヒノヤコマ''' ''Satoshi's Hinoyakoma'') is the second {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that [[Ash Ketchum]] {{pkmn2|caught}} in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
[[File:Ash Fletchling.png|left|thumb|250px|As a Fletchling]]
As a Fletchling, it made its first appearance stealing a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was trying to feed to a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Having made Bonnie cry, [[Ash's Froakie]] attempted to battle Fletchling, only to be repeatedly knocked out of the air. After Fletchling left, {{an|Clemont}} tried to attract it with one of his Clemontic Gears, only for Fletchling to set them up into being attacked by a swarm of {{p|Beedrill}}.

The chase led Ash and {{ashfr}} to a canyon, where Froakie challenged Fletchling to another battle. Using the terrain to its advantage, Froakie managed to defeat Fletchling and this resulted in its capture by Ash. Fletchling was soon sent out again to be introduced to everyone else where it shared an Oran Berry with Froakie and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[XY005|A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!]]'', Fletchling was Ash's second and last Pokémon in his [[Santalune Gym]] battle against [[Viola]], it went up against her {{p|Surskit}}. It was unaffected by the slippery field caused by {{m|Ice Beam}} as well as having a type-advantage. Fletchling used Peck which was dodged and avoided an Ice Beam attack, Surskit used {{m|Sticky Web}}, which Fletchling dodged by using Double Team. It used Razor Wind hitting Surskit knocking it out. It then went up against her {{p|Vivillon}}, its Peck was countered with {{m|Psychic}} and it was smashed on the ground, it was then hit with {{m|Gust}} and was pushed into the Sticky Web Surskit set before, it was unable to escape and hit with {{m|Solar Beam}}, knocking it out causing Ash to lose the Gym Battle. After it was healed at the [[Pokémon Center]], it trained with Pikachu for their rematch by using [[Alexa]]'s {{p|Noivern}} using Gust to help them withstand Vivillon's Gust.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', continuing its training along with Pikachu it was able to withstand Noivern's Gust well, later using one of Clemont's inventions, they practiced to avoid Surskit's Sticky Web, after it broke, they used Froakie and its frubbles instead to practice. Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his Gym battle rematch against Viola, it went up against her Vivillon. Its Steel Wing was countered with Psychic, dealing damage to Fletchling. It hit with a second Steel Wing but its Peck was dodged. Vivillon used Gust, but using its training it was able to withstand it and use a spinning Razor Wind, but Vivillon used its final move, {{m|Sleep Powder}}, to put Fletchling to {{status|Sleep|sleep}} and it was defeated by Solar Beam.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Fletchling as his second Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]]. Fletchling went up against {{p|Tyrunt}}. It used Razor Wind but Tyrunt used its powerful mouth and fangs with {{m|Crunch}} to bite and block the move. Ash changed strategy and trying to confuse Tyrunt, he had Fletchling used Double Team, it used Steel Wing and aimed for its chest, but Tyrunt jumped and dodged the attacks and then used {{m|Dragon Tail}} to destroy the copies but the real Fletchling hit Tyrunt with a [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] Steel Wing, but the Royal Heir Pokémon hit back with Dragon Tail again, knocking Fletchling out.

In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Ash and his friends met a Trainer named [[Moria]], a {{tc|Sky Trainer}}, and her {{p|Talonflame}}. She offered to have a [[Sky Battle]] with Ash and took them to a place where they could test out the Sky Battle gear. Ash sent out Fletchling and {{AP|Hawlucha}} to join them while they practiced. When Fletchling met Talonflame, it wished to battle it, but Talonflame was not impressed and Moria chose to battle Hawlucha instead, which upset Fletchling. Fletchling stayed with Bonnie while Ash and Hawlucha battled Talonflame, studying how Talonflame moved and attacked. After Hawlucha was defeated it helped rescue Talonflame from Team Rocket, earning Talonflame's respect. Afterwards Talonflame decided it wanted to battle against Fletchling after all. Fletchling was able to dodge many of Talonflame's attacks due to its small size and using what it learned from watching Hawlucha's battle. Fletchling was eventually hit by a powerful {{m|Fire Blast}} and evolved into {{p|Fletchinder}} in the process. It successfully defeated Talonflame with its newly learned Flame Charge, using the speed increase from the new move three times to easily follow it and attack.

In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Fletchinder was used in Ash's [[Shalour Gym]] battle against [[Korrina]]. It was his second Pokémon and went up against Korrina's {{p|Machoke}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Machoke used its incredible running and jumping ability to dodge and hit Fletchinder with {{m|Brick Break}}, Fletchinder was then hit by a speedy {{m|Low Kick}}, Fletchinder went for Steel Wing but it was caught by Machoke who threw it, Fletchinder recovered and used Razor Wind, Machoke then went for {{m|Focus Blast}}, but Fletchinder used Flame Charge and hit Machoke after it dodged Focus Blast, knocking it out. Korrina then sent out her final Pokémon, her {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}}, she immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it into {{me|Lucario}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Mega Lucario used {{m|Metal Sound}}, blocking Flame Charge and lowering Fletchinder's Special Defense, but it broke through and hit Mega Lucario, which was super-effective, Mega Lucario then used {{m|Aura Sphere}} but Fletchinder countered with Steel Wing, blocking the attack, but then Mega Lucario quickly came from behind and used {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]], it went up against his {{p|Jumpluff}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but Jumpluff protected itself using {{m|Cotton Guard}}, preventing itself from taking damage. Jumpluff then used {{m|Sunny Day}}, creating [[Intense sunlight|intense sunlight]], Fletchinder used Steel Wing but using its {{a|Chlorophyll}} ability, it sped up, allowing it to dodge the attack. Fletchinder used Flame Charge but the attack was dodged, but the effect of Flame Charge increased its [[Stats#Speed|Speed]], allowing it to hit with a second one, although Jumpluff used Cotton Guard, it was not enough and Fletchinder defeated the Cottonweed Pokémon. It then went up against his {{p|Weepinbell}}, Fletchinder used Flame Charge but it was dodged, as Weepinbell used its Chlorophyll ability using the Intense Sunlight from Jumpluff. It used Flame Charge again but Weepinbell used its {{m|Poison Powder}} to escape and {{status|Poison|poisoning}} Fletchinder, whilst it was down, it was hit by Weepinbell's {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Fletchinder got up and used Flame Charge, but the Flycatcher Pokémon dodged and used the vines above the battlefield to climb on top of Fletchinder and launch {{m|Slam}}, knocking Fletchinder out.

In [[XY074]], Ash used Fletchinder as his first Pokémon in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle against [[Valerie]], it went up against her {{p|Slyveon}}. Fletchinder landed a successful Steel Wing on Slyveon, but it was hit with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Fletchinder attempted to use {{m|Peck}}, but it got caught in Slyveon's feelers and was spun around, whilst being hit with {{m|Fairy Wind}}. Slyveon attempted to crash Flecthinder into the ground, but it was able to break free with Flame Charge and hit Sylveon. Sylveon used {{m|Giga Impact}} whilst Fletchinder used Steel Wing, both attacks hit, but only Fletchinder was able to remain up, defeating the Intertwinning Pokémon. Valerie then used {{p|Spritzee}}, Fletchinder went for a Steel Wing but the Perfume Pokémon dodged and used {{m|Trick Room}}, meaning that the slowest Pokémon attacks first. Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge but Clemont realized it was a bad idea, since Trick Room meant that faster Pokémon normally, would be slower inside the Trick Room. With this Spritzee easily dodged the attacks. Despite this Ash had Fletchinder use Flame Charge and Spritzee hit Fletchinder with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Fletchinder used Flame Charge again, which was dodged and was hit by {{m|Gyro Ball}}. After having another Flame Charge dodged, Trick Room ended and Flecthinder hit Spritzee with a speedy Steel Wing, which caused the other to realize Ash's strategy was to wait until Trick Room ended and then use speed. However Fletchinder was hit by {{m|Moonblast}} and knocked-out.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Fletchinder.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Fletchinder]]
Prior to being caught by Ash, Fletchling would steal food from other Pokémon as shown when it took a berry from {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. It was also shown to be mischievous as it led the group to a Beedrill swarm. Fletchling also showed a sense of humor by laughing at them after being attacked. After Ash caught Fletchling, it warmed up to the group and became friendly towards them. Compared to the more subdued {{AP|Froakie}} and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, Fletchling tends to be more animated and emotional, puffing its chest out when confident and showing visible shock and tears when upset. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', Fletchling became dejected after [[Moria]]'s {{p|Talonflame}} dismissed it as weak. It was also shown in the same episode to be intelligent and resourceful; while Talonflame battled Hawlucha, it studied how Talonflame battled, and used what it learned to evade and defeat the evolved Pokémon later.

==Moves used==
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==Trivia==
* Fletchinder, as Fletchling, is Ash's first basic stage {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to get a win in a Gym battle prior to its evolution.
* Fletchling's evolution into Fletchinder was first revealed in the Japanese opening ''[[V (Volt)|Mega V]]''. Fletchinder debuted in the content of the anime in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', before its evolution was shown on-screen in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]''.
* Fletchinder is Ash's first Pokémon to change one of its [[type]]s upon evolution.

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
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trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Frogadier|
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jpokemonname=ゲコガシラ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Gekogahshier|
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caption=Ash's Frogadier |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
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epname=Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! |
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firstevoname=A Stealthy Challenge!|
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enva1=[[Billy Bob Thompson]]|
java1=[[Yūji Ueda]]|
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'''Ash's Frogadier''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲコガシラ''' ''Satoshi's Gekogahshier'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
====As a Pokémon available for use at Professor Sycamore's lab====
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie]]
As a Froakie, it originally belonged to [[Professor Sycamore]], as one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] a new [[Pokémon Trainer]] could choose. It first saw Ash when he was kicked out of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It continued to observe the gang until {{TRT}} intervened in Ash and {{an|Clemont}}'s friendly Pokémon battle. It volunteered to help out by successfully using his Frubbles to counter [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], but ended up receiving quite a bit of damage during the encounter. Ash then decided to take him to Professor Sycamore's lab, where it was treated and restored to full health. Upon asking about his Trainer, the Professor told Ash that his Trainer had called to give Froakie back. He revealed that Froakie had gone through several Trainers, but came back either from leaving them or being returned for being [[Obedience|disobedient]].

[[File:Ash Froakie hood.png|thumb|250px|Froakie covered in a hood of bubbles]]
Later on, Team Rocket attempted to use a ring-type device against Froakie, but the lab's {{p|Garchomp}} got caught in the middle instead, causing her to go on a rampage after the machine malfunctioned. Ash, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and newly befriended Froakie, headed out to rescue Garchomp. In order to prevent her from falling down the Prism Tower, Froakie used its Frubbles on Garchomp's feet and Pikachu broke the device using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

While leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory the next day, Froakie threw a chunk of its Frubbles in Ash's face in order to get his attention. It was standing alongside a [[Poké Ball]] on the floor in front of it, expressing its desire to join his party. Froakie then happily pressed the Poké Ball's button and was {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}.

====With Ash====
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Froakie was introduced to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who was fascinated by the Bubble Frog Pokémon. For most of the trip on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, Froakie was seen outside of its Poké Ball. After a wild {{AP|Fletchling}} took a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was going to give to a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, Froakie stubbornly attempted to fight Fletchling, only to lose. After Ash learned that it was only trying to get payback at Fletchling for making Bonnie sad, Ash and Froakie challenged Fletchling to one final battle, by climbing the rocks to match Fletchling's speed, although it escaped from Ash's Poké Ball once, it later defeated it, which ended in both its defeat and capture.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Froakie helped train Pikachu and Fletchling for a [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It used its Frubbles for Pikachu and Fletchling to dodge.

In ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', it was used by Ash while he, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and Bonnie infiltrated the Lumiose City Gym in order to take it back from [[Clembot]]. It used its Frubbles to incapacitate a {{p|Magnemite}} and a {{TP|Clemont|Magneton}} belonging to Clemont, which were assigned to guard the Gym by Clembot.

[[File:Ash and Frogadier.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Frogadier]]
In ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', Froakie battled {{an|Penelope}}'s {{p|Sylveon}} but lost due to it being infatuated by Sylveon's {{m|Attract}}. Froakie was embarrassed for a while afterwards but it helped defeat {{TRT}} and earned the trust of [[Randall]] in the process.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'', Froakie battled [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Frogadier}} and was easily defeated by its evolved form's powerful {{m|Quick Attack}}. This caused Ash to want to teach Froakie Quick Attack with help of Sanpei. After lots of training Froakie still wasn't able to perfect Quick Attack. Suddenly Team Rocket attacked the group and caught Pikachu and Frogadier. Thanks to its training, Froakie managed to learn Double Team and used it to free Pikachu and Frogadier and blasted them off along with Frogadier using a double Water Pulse.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', Froakie, in order to save itself and a {{p|Skrelp}} from a whirlpool, jumped on boxes and debris to escape from the whirlpool and reach safety. This gave Ash the idea for the Rock Tomb Climb.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Froakie as his first Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]], Froakie went up against his {{p|Onix}}, Froakie launched a Water Pulse whilst Onix used {{m|Flash Cannon}}, with only Flash Cannon hitting. Froakie tried to get close to Onix to climb up its body but Grant anticipated this and he had the Rock Snake Pokémon use {{m|Rock Polish}} to increase its {{stat|Speed}}, Ash had a plan though and had Froakie use Double Team to circle Onix. Onix then used its signature move, {{m|Rock Tomb}} to destroy the copies but Froakie and its copies jumped, although the copies were destroyed, Froakie climbed up the rocks using the technique Ash called Rock Tomb Climb, after reaching the top, Froakie used Water Pulse dealing major damage, after dodging an {{m|Iron Tail}}, it climbed up Onix's large body and defeated it with Water Pulse. It then went up against Grant's last Pokémon, {{p|Tyrunt}}, Froakie immediately used Double Team and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb, but both Froakie and his copies were able to jump on the rocks and they launched a barrage of Bubble attacks. However the Royal Heir Pokémon jumped high and used {{m|Draco Meteor}}, destroying the copies and knocking out Froakie.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', Froakie was used to battle a wild {{AP|Hawlucha}} Ash had befriended when he did not want to use Pikachu. Due to Hawlucha's aerial mobility and speed it easily dodged Froakie's Water Pulse, but Froakie then used Double Team to counter Hawlucha's {{m|High Jump Kick}} causing it to miss and cause Hawlucha recoil damage. Froakie then climbed rocks in an attempt to match Hawlucha's aerial speed but failed, this caused Froakie to fall in the water. Afterwards it used a Double Team - Pound combination in an attempt to hit Hawlucha, but Hawlucha used its speed and climbed up the tree and dodged the attacks, after landing on the ground, Hawlucha used {{m|Flying Press}}, which Froakie countered with Pound at the last minute causing a collision which knocked out both Pokémon. This ended the battle in a draw. Later Froakie was seen when Ash captured Hawlucha.

Froakie would later conflict with Hawlucha in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''. In the wake of learning Cut, Ash and {{an|Clemont}} decided to have a battle where Froakie and Hawlucha battled against {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Ash commanded Hawlucha to use {{m|Karate Chop}} to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Mud Shot}} but Froakie used Water Pulse on Bunnelby, angering Hawlucha since Froakie, and not itself, had hit Bunnelby. The dispute later escalated causing them to be separated by Ash. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Ash decided to try and train the two into using a new move called "Super Flying Cut". During this, Ash gets kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}} and both Froakie and Hawlucha get separated from the rest of the group. After finding [[Ash's hat]], the two resolved their differences and sought to find their trainer. After finding him, they battled Team Rocket, overcoming their Pokémon with their special move and blasting them off. Froakie and Hawlucha settled their argument and gave each other a fist bump, solidifying their new friendship.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', Froakie had a "first-touch battle" against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Squirtle}}. Froakie started off with a Water Pulse, but Squirtle dodged it easily. Ash then commanded Froakie to use Water Pulse again, but Squirtle was too fast. It dodged again and ran to Froakie. Squirtle touched Froakie, causing Froakie to lose.

In ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', Froakie was training with Ash and Pikachu until Bonnie noticed Sanpei in the water, and went to rescue him and his {{p|Greninja}}, who were previously attacked by [[Saizo]] and his {{p|Barbaracle}}. After thwarting another attack, the group decided to aid Sanpei in finding a mansion so he could deliver a secret document given to him by his mentor. After saving Clemont from falling via his Frubbles and then being separated from Clemont, Bonnie and Serena in a cave full of {{p|Golbat}}, Froakie and Greninja encountered Saizo once more in a rematch but neither their joint attacks or the involvement of Pikachu gave them the upper hand. After being trapped in some rocks by Barbaracle's {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which had also blinded Pikachu and Greninja, Froakie broke free and evolved into a Frogadier, managing to weaken the Collective Pokémon using its newly-learned Aerial Ace before Saizo fled the battle. After reaching the mansion it was revealed that Saizo was in fact Sanpei's mentor, who had been testing his student and that the document was actually blank. Frogadier and Greninja had a battle at the end of the episode, though the outcome is unknown.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]]. Despite being at a type disadvantage, it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}} which had already defeated Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Frogadier used Water Pulse but this was dodged, it then used Double Team around Weepinbell, circling it, but Weepinbell used its hearing to sense the real Frogadier, using {{m|Grass Knot}} on it, tripping up Frogadier and removing the copies. Weepinbell used {{m|Razor Leaf}} but Frogadier countered with its Water Pulse. Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}} but Frogadier used its Frubbles to cover its mouth, preventing itself from becoming {{status|Poison|poisoned}}. It then used Double Team to circle Weepinbell again and it used {{m|Grass Knot}}, but this time Frogadier used Aerial Ace, destroying the Grass Knot and using the attack to defeat the Flycatcher Pokémon. It then went up against Ramos's last Pokémon, his {{p|Gogoat}}. Frogadier used Water Pulse which was cancelled by {{m|Vine Whip}}, it then used Double Team which was countered by Vine Whip destroying all the copies and hitting the real Frogadier but it recovered. Gogoat used {{m|Razor Leaf}} around itself, hiding itself, Frogadier destroyed the leaves with Aerial Ace, but Gogoat jumped and hit Frogadier with the Razor Leaf. It used Double Team which was destroyed by {{m|Leech Seed}}, it then hit Gogoat with Aerial Ace, but was hit with {{m|Horn Leech}}, dealing damage and having Gogoat recover some of the damage it took. It then used Leech Seed on Frogadier, draining Frogadier's health. Gogoat then used Razor Leaf, circling Frogadier and launching leaves at it, but Frogadier was able to deflect them with Aerial Ace. This made neither Ash nor Frogadier able to see Gogoat, then Ash remembered the advice that Ramos told him - that getting flustered would only make matters worse, and that if he kept a level head he'd be able to see the important things - and had Frogadier listen for the sounds of Gogoat's movements. It pushed through the Razor Leaf and did major damage before using Double Team. Though the Mount Pokémon took out the copies with Vine Whip, this gave Frogadier an opening. It hit Gogoat with Water Pulse and knocked it out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Plant}}.

In [[XY073]] Ash uses Frogadier and Hawlucha for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Shōta]]. They go up against Shōta's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. After Hawlucha and Bagon battle, Treecko uses {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodges, Bagon uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but it is blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. Later Frogadier dodges Treecko's {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Treecko uses Bullet Seed on Frogadier, but Frogadier seemingly disappears just before it hits. It reappears in the air, Treecko uses Bullet Seed which Frogadier cuts through with a speedy Cut, defeating Treecko. After Shōta writes down some advice from Ash, Shōta prepares to use Bagon but their battle is interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a Froakie, it is a stubborn, picky Pokémon, displayed by the fact that it had several other Trainers that it refused to listen to, either forcing them to return it to Professor Sycamore or abandoning them and returning to the lab itself. It is also extremely similar to Ash personality wise, as it is not afraid to leap into danger regardless of its own safety and doesn't back down from a fight. It is clear that it recognizes these traits in Ash, hence why it was finally willing to accept being taken into Ash's wing. It also has a sense of honor, as demonstrated when it attacked {{AP|Fletchling}} just because it made {{an|Bonnie}} cry. In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', it is shown to have a good judgment of character, as it became suspicious of Meowth when he pretended to side with it, Pikachu, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} under a temporary truce. Froakie is prone to blushing when praised, as shown when being thanked by Bonnie in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''. As shown in ''[[XY013|Kindergarden Chaos!]]'', Frogadier as a Froakie gets embarrassed when losing in a bad way, such as when it lost because of Attract.

Since evolving into a Frogadier, its personality remains largely the same. It is still shown to be loyal to Ash, as shown when it hugged him after its victory in the Coumarine City gym battle. Frogadier is a responsible Pokémon that can take initiative to protect friends and allies. In [[XY071]], it volunteered to scout ahead to protect {{an|Serena}} and Chespin after they had gotten separated from the group. Frogadier also appears to be good with younger Pokémon and children. As a Froakie, in addition to challenging Fletchling for making Bonnie cry, it was able to befriend the timid [[Randall]] during one of {{TRT}}'s schemes. As a Frogadier, it can be seen looking after {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} in ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'' while Ash and his friends were preparing gifts for their Pokémon.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:Ash Frogadier Frubble.png|thumb|250px|Frogadier using Frubbles]]
*'''Frubble''' (Japanese: '''ケロムース''' ''Keromousse'') is a physical characteristic of Froakie and Frogadier. It reaches into the bubbles on its neck, pulling out handfuls of bubbles and throwing them at its opponents much like an actual attack. This is used usually to subdue the opponents and strike them while they are distracted. It can also be used as a kind of adhesive or as a cleaning agent (as in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''). Frogadier can also use the frubbles to make a copy of itself (as in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'') and to prevent {{status|poisoning}} (as seen in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'').
*'''Rock Tomb Climb''' (Japanese: '''がんせきふうじふうじ''' ''Rock Trap Trap'') — for his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]], Ash knew Froakie would be going up against the Gym Leader's {{p|Onix}} and its powerful {{m|Rock Tomb}}. To that end, Ash taught Froakie how to jump on the projectiles for momentum and use them to get close to Onix for powerful hits. Ash dubbed this technique 'Rock Tomb Climb'. This was inspired by events from ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Froakie and {{AP|Hawlucha}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Froakie and Hawlucha could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets onto Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use Cut on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Froakie M17 manga.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Froakie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Frogadier appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}} as a Froakie.

==Trivia==
* With Froakie, this is the first time that Ash captures a [[starter Pokémon]] as his first Pokémon in a [[region]].
** Frogadier is also Ash's first regional capture that is not a {{2t|Normal|Flying}} dual-type since {{AP|Heracross}}, as well as the first one that is incapable of flying.
* Frogadier is Ash's first Pokémon to be owned by more than one Trainer before him.
* In the dub of ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', it was implied by Ash that Frogadier is male, by calling it a "he".
* Frogadier is the first {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] to have ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under Ash's ownership.
** As a Froakie, Frogadier was also Ash's first Water type to evolve under his ownership since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes earlier, when {{p|Krabby}} evolved into {{AP|Kingler}}.

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'''Valerie''' (Japanese: '''マーシュ''' ''Mache'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Laverre City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Laverre Gym]]. She specializes in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Fairy}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==
Valerie appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a Gym Leader. She appears to possess a deep appreciation for all that is beautiful. Trainers who defeat Valerie will receive the {{badge|Fairy}}, along with {{TM|99|Dazzling Gleam}}. Valerie also seems to want to feel like a Pokémon, and she self-designed her costume in an attempt to identify herself with Pokémon. Also, according to the [[television]] show Gym Freaks, her outfit weighs 33 pounds. It also states that she used to be a model and as such can wear incredibly high heels.
===Pokémon===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,720
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Laverre Gym
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=38
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|level=39
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Soundproof
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|pokemon=Sylveon
|ndex=700
|level=42
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Defense|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Draining Kiss|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Charm|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}4,800{{tt|*|7,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=30
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Vice Grip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sweet Scent|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=30
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Skill Swap|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}7,200{{tt|*|10,800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=45
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=45
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Spit Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swallow|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Swallow|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spit Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,000{{tt|*|12,000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Attract|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6,400{{tt|*|9,600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Vice Grip|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baton Pass|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Feint Attack|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Skill Swap|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8,800{{tt|*|13,200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=55
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9,600{{tt|*|14,400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png
|size=150px
|prize={{pdollar}}11,200{{tt|*|16,800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=70
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=70
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''[[Laverre Gym]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Oh, if it isn't a young Trainer... So you've flown all the way through my Gym, fluttering down to me on a fortunate wind. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. I am Valerie, who leads this Fairy-type Gym. I hope your visit will prove entertaining to you. The elusive Fairy types may appear frail as a breeze and delicate as a bloom, but they are strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope the sun is shining tomorrow... That would be reason enough to smile."''

*After being defeated
:''"Yes... that was a fine battle. I shall reward you for this great victory. This is the {{badge|Fairy}}. It is yours now. Its beauty is captivating, is it not? ... ... ... ... ... ... Ah... Do forgive me. I was so captivated, I forgot for a moment that it is yours."''
:''"This captivating Fairy Badge will endear any Pokémon up to Lv. 80 to you... Yes, even those Pokémon that you may receive from others will obey you. I also wish to award you this TM... Please consider it a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"Oh? My, what a curious feeling... I can't seem to recall any longer {{m|Dazzling Gleam|which move}} is contained in [[TM99|that TM]]. I hope you might forgive me."''
:''"My designs are said to be rather mystifying. Do you agree with that? I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, you see. That desire is my inspiration and what I try to achieve by designing. And yet...the only time I feel I am truly one with Pokémon is when we are embroiled in desperate battle. I wonder why that is... Hmm... Could it be-- Never mind. It is nothing, kind Trainer."''
:(post-game) ''"What do you think it is exactly that separates humans from Pokémon? Is there even need for such a thing? Why should they be separate from one another?"''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''
*Before battle (initial)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... It is lovely to get to meet you again like this. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive {{t|Fairy}} may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''
*Before battle (rematch)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... We seem to keep meeting like this, don't we? Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive Fairy may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope that you will find things worth smiling about tomorrow..."''

*After being defeated
:(if giving the player an item) ''"I hope you will accept this gift from me... Please consider it as a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"That was truly a captivating battle. I might just be captivated by you."''

*After defeating the player
:''"Oh goodness, what a pity..."''

===Gym Freaks===
:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Oooooh. Valerie has arrived! She's glorious! What a beauty! With a fairylike existence! She can wear such high heels because she used to be a model. If I were wearing heels that high, I wouldn't be able to get out of my house. Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Ohhh. Valerie has arrived! She's beautiful! So beautiful! Her existence is fairylike! Her clothes weigh 33 pounds! How can she managed to wear it? She might be surprisingly muscular... Oops. I shouldn't have said that... Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSValerie.png|200px]]
|-
| VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Valerie anime.png|thumb|250px|Valerie in the anime]]
Valerie appeared in [[XY073]], where she had a battle against [[Scottie]] and won.

She will have a Gym Battle against {{Ash}} in [[XY074]] using her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Spritzee}}.

===Pokémon===
{{missingInfo|1|java}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Spritzee
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Spritzee.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Hitomi Nabatame
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Spritzee}} is Valerie's first known Pokémon. It battled against [[Scottie]]'s {{p|Bagon}}. Bagon's {{m|Dragon Breath}} had no effect on Spritzee. After easily dodging Bagon's {{m|Headbutt}} attacks using its agility, it defeated Bagon with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}.

It is set to reappear in [[XY074]] battling against {{ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle.

Spritzee's only known move is {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. }}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Sylveon
|type1=Fairy
|img=Valerie Sylveon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Chinatsu Akasaki
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} was briefly seen in its first appearance with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

It is set to reappear in [[XY074]] battling against {{ash}} in his [[Laverre Gym]] Battle.

None of Sylveon's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mr. Mime
|type1=Psychic
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mr. Mime.png
|epnum=XY073
|desc={{p|Mr. Mime}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

None of Mr. Mime's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Valerie
|pkmn=Mawile
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|img=Valerie Mawile.png
|epnum=XY073
|desc={{p|Mawile}} was briefly seen with the other Pokémon before Valerie went on the catwalk.

None of Mawile's moves are known.}}

==Trivia==

* Valerie's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|歷史の国から　來た　乙女|The maiden from a country of history}}.
* According to a {{tc|Tourist}} in Kalos's hotels, Valerie is from the [[Johto]] region.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| マーシュ ''Mache''
| From ''mâche'' (French for {{wp|Valerianella locusta|corn salad}}) and possibly 魔術 ''majutsu'' (magic). Corn salad is also called {{wp|rapunzel}} in German, related to the fairy tale.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German
| Valerie
| From the genus ''{{wp|Valerianella}}'' and ''faerie''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Valériane
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Valérie
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Valeria
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 마슈 ''Mache''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name

|}

{{-}}
{{Gym Leaders of Kalos}} 
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:''Shōta redirects here. If you were looking for the [[character of the day]] from [[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]] with the Japanese name Shōta, see [[Ivan]].''
{{samename|{{pkmn|movie}} character with the Japanese name Shōta|Sid}}
{{samename|English voice actor|Scottie Ray}}
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}
{{CharInfobox
|color={{locationcolor/med|forest}}
|corecolor={{bulba color light}}
|bordercolor={{locationcolor/dark|forest}}
|name=Scottie
|jname=ショータ
|tmname=Shōta
|image=Scottie.png
|size=250px
|region=[[Kalos]]
|caption=Scottie
|gender=Male
|anime=yes
|colors=yes
|eyes=Blue
|hair=Green
|trainer=yes
|trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}}
|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|enva=Unknown
|java=[[Ikue Ohtani]]
}}

'''Scottie''' (Japanese: '''ショータ''' ''Shōta'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who first appeared in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''.

==History==
Scottie made his debut appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', where he had a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] against {{an|Clemont}}, who was training for his battle against {{Ash}}. His {{p|Treecko}} was easily defeated by {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s {{m|Wild Charge}} despite the type-advantage. After losing, he wrote down Clemont's advice regarding the timing of Treecko's moves.

He appeared again in [[XY073]], where he had a [[Double Battle]] against Ash. He later battled the [[Laverre City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Valerie]].

He is set to appear in [[XY074]] and [[XY075]].

==Pokémon==
This is a listing of Scottie's Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie

|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Shota Treecko.png

|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vaen=Bill Rogers

|desc=Scottie used {{p|Treecko}} in his Gym battle against {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It battled [[Clemont's Luxray]] and lost, despite the type-advantage.

It appeared again in [[XY073]], where it participated in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, along with {{p|Bagon}}, it was defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}}.

It will reappear in [[XY074]] and [[XY075]].

Treecko's known moves are {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Only mentioned, Treecko cannot legally learn Razor Leaf in the games, Mega Drain in the dub}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Bullet Seed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Scottie
|pkmn=Bagon
|type1=Dragon
|img=Shota Bagon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=
|desc=Bagon first appeared in [[XY073]], where it was used in a [[Double Battle]] alongside {{p|Treecko}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}} until their battle was interrupted. It was also used to battle [[Valerie]]'s {{p|Spritzee}} but lost.

{{p|Bagon}}'s known moves are {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}, and {{m|Headbutt}}.}}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''}}

==Trivia==
* Scottie and his Treecko were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.
* Scottie is the first major human character to be voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress of {{AP|Pikachu}}.

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{{samename|[[character of the day]] from [[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]] with the Japanese name Shōta|Ivan}}
{{samename|{{pkmn|movie}} character with the Japanese name Shōta|Sid}}
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(Japanese: '''ショータ''' ''Shōta'') is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who first appeared in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]''.

==History==
Shōta made his debut appearance in ''[[XY064|Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!]]'', where he had a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] against {{an|Clemont}}, who was training for his battle against {{Ash}}. His {{p|Treecko}} was easily defeated by {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s {{m|Wild Charge}} despite the type-advantage. After losing, he wrote down Clemont's advice regarding the timing of Treecko's moves.

He appeared again in [[XY073]], where he had a [[Double Battle]] against Ash. He later battled the [[Laverre City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Valerie]]. He is set to appear in [[XY074]] and [[XY075]].

==Pokémon==
This is a listing of Shōta's Pokémon in the anime:
===On hand===
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|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Shota Treecko.png

|epnum=XY064
|epname=Battling with Elegance and a Big Smile!
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
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|desc=Shōta used {{p|Treecko}} in his Gym battle against {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It battled [[Clemont's Luxray]] and lost, despite the type-advantage.

It appeared again in [[XY073]], where it participated in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}}, along with {{p|Bagon}}, it was defeated by Frogadier's {{m|Cut}}.

Treecko's known moves are {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Only mentioned, Treecko cannot legally learn Razor Leaf in the games}}, {{m|Leech Seed}}, and {{m|Bullet Seed}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shōta
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|type1=Dragon
|img=Shota Bagon.png
|epnum=XY073
|epname=
|vajp=Kiyotaka Furushima
|vaen=
|desc=Bagon first appeared in [[XY073]], where it was used in a [[Double Battle]] alongside {{p|Treecko}} against [[Ash's Frogadier]] and {{AP|Hawlucha}} until their battle was interrupted. It was also used to battle [[Valerie]]'s {{p|Spritzee}} but lost.

{{p|Bagon}}'s known moves are {{m|Fire Fang}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}, and {{m|Headbutt}}.
}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{bulba color light}}|bordercolor={{locationcolor/med|forest}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''}}

==Trivia==
* Shōta and his Treecko were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.
* Shōta is the first major human character to be voiced by [[Ikue Ohtani]], the voice actress of {{AP|Pikachu}}.

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jpokemonname=ゲコガシラ|
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tmpokemonname=Gekogahshier|
image=[[File:Ash Frogadier.png|251px]] |
caption=Ash's Frogadier |
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
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enva1=[[Billy Bob Thompson]]|
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'''Ash's Frogadier''' (Japanese: '''サトシのゲコガシラ''' ''Satoshi's Gekogahshier'') is the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that {{Ash}} obtained in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
====As a Pokémon available for use at Professor Sycamore's lab====
[[File:Ash Froakie.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Froakie]]
As a Froakie, it originally belonged to [[Professor Sycamore]], as one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] a new [[Pokémon Trainer]] could choose. It first saw Ash when he was kicked out of the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''. It continued to observe the gang until {{TRT}} intervened in Ash and {{an|Clemont}}'s friendly Pokémon battle. It volunteered to help out by successfully using his Frubbles to counter [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], but ended up receiving quite a bit of damage during the encounter. Ash then decided to take him to Professor Sycamore's lab, where it was treated and restored to full health. Upon asking about his Trainer, the Professor told Ash that his Trainer had called to give Froakie back. He revealed that Froakie had gone through several Trainers, but came back either from leaving them or being returned for being [[Obedience|disobedient]].

[[File:Ash Froakie hood.png|thumb|250px|Froakie covered in a hood of bubbles]]
Later on, Team Rocket attempted to use a ring-type device against Froakie, but the lab's {{p|Garchomp}} got caught in the middle instead, causing her to go on a rampage after the machine malfunctioned. Ash, along with his {{AP|Pikachu}} and newly befriended Froakie, headed out to rescue Garchomp. In order to prevent her from falling down the Prism Tower, Froakie used its Frubbles on Garchomp's feet and Pikachu broke the device using {{m|Iron Tail}}.

While leaving Professor Sycamore's laboratory the next day, Froakie threw a chunk of its Frubbles in Ash's face in order to get his attention. It was standing alongside a [[Poké Ball]] on the floor in front of it, expressing its desire to join his party. Froakie then happily pressed the Poké Ball's button and was {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}.

====With Ash====
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Froakie was introduced to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who was fascinated by the Bubble Frog Pokémon. For most of the trip on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, Froakie was seen outside of its Poké Ball. After a wild {{AP|Fletchling}} took a Berry that {{an|Bonnie}} was going to give to a {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, Froakie stubbornly attempted to fight Fletchling, only to lose. After Ash learned that it was only trying to get payback at Fletchling for making Bonnie sad, Ash and Froakie challenged Fletchling to one final battle, by climbing the rocks to match Fletchling's speed, although it escaped from Ash's Poké Ball once, it later defeated it, which ended in both its defeat and capture.

In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', Froakie helped train Pikachu and Fletchling for a [[rematch]] against [[Viola]]. It used its Frubbles for Pikachu and Fletchling to dodge.

In ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', it was used by Ash while he, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and Bonnie infiltrated the Lumiose City Gym in order to take it back from [[Clembot]]. It used its Frubbles to incapacitate a {{p|Magnemite}} and a {{TP|Clemont|Magneton}} belonging to Clemont, which were assigned to guard the Gym by Clembot.

[[File:Ash and Frogadier.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Frogadier]]
In ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', Froakie battled {{an|Penelope}}'s {{p|Sylveon}} but lost due to it being infatuated by Sylveon's {{m|Attract}}. Froakie was embarrassed for a while afterwards but it helped defeat {{TRT}} and earned the trust of [[Randall]] in the process.

In ''[[XY017|A Rush of Ninja Wisdom]]'', Froakie battled [[Sanpei]]'s {{p|Frogadier}} and was easily defeated by its evolved form's powerful {{m|Quick Attack}}. This caused Ash to want to teach Froakie Quick Attack with help of Sanpei. After lots of training Froakie still wasn't able to perfect Quick Attack. Suddenly Team Rocket attacked the group and caught Pikachu and Frogadier. Thanks to its training, Froakie managed to learn Double Team and used it to free Pikachu and Frogadier and blasted them off along with Frogadier using a double Water Pulse.

In ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'', Froakie, in order to save itself and a {{p|Skrelp}} from a whirlpool, jumped on boxes and debris to escape from the whirlpool and reach safety. This gave Ash the idea for the Rock Tomb Climb.

In ''[[XY025|Climbing the Walls!]]'', Ash used Froakie as his first Pokémon in his [[Cyllage Gym]] Battle against [[Grant]], Froakie went up against his {{p|Onix}}, Froakie launched a Water Pulse whilst Onix used {{m|Flash Cannon}}, with only Flash Cannon hitting. Froakie tried to get close to Onix to climb up its body but Grant anticipated this and he had the Rock Snake Pokémon use {{m|Rock Polish}} to increase its {{stat|Speed}}, Ash had a plan though and had Froakie use Double Team to circle Onix. Onix then used its signature move, {{m|Rock Tomb}} to destroy the copies but Froakie and its copies jumped, although the copies were destroyed, Froakie climbed up the rocks using the technique Ash called Rock Tomb Climb, after reaching the top, Froakie used Water Pulse dealing major damage, after dodging an {{m|Iron Tail}}, it climbed up Onix's large body and defeated it with Water Pulse. It then went up against Grant's last Pokémon, {{p|Tyrunt}}, Froakie immediately used Double Team and Tyrunt used Rock Tomb, but both Froakie and his copies were able to jump on the rocks and they launched a barrage of Bubble attacks. However the Royal Heir Pokémon jumped high and used {{m|Draco Meteor}}, destroying the copies and knocking out Froakie.

In ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]'', Froakie was used to battle a wild {{AP|Hawlucha}} Ash had befriended when he did not want to use Pikachu. Due to Hawlucha's aerial mobility and speed it easily dodged Froakie's Water Pulse, but Froakie then used Double Team to counter Hawlucha's {{m|High Jump Kick}} causing it to miss and cause Hawlucha recoil damage. Froakie then climbed rocks in an attempt to match Hawlucha's aerial speed but failed, this caused Froakie to fall in the water. Afterwards it used a Double Team - Pound combination in an attempt to hit Hawlucha, but Hawlucha used its speed and climbed up the tree and dodged the attacks, after landing on the ground, Hawlucha used {{m|Flying Press}}, which Froakie countered with Pound at the last minute causing a collision which knocked out both Pokémon. This ended the battle in a draw. Later Froakie was seen when Ash captured Hawlucha.

Froakie would later conflict with Hawlucha in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]''. In the wake of learning Cut, Ash and {{an|Clemont}} decided to have a battle where Froakie and Hawlucha battled against {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}. Ash commanded Hawlucha to use {{m|Karate Chop}} to counter Bunnelby's {{m|Mud Shot}} but Froakie used Water Pulse on Bunnelby, angering Hawlucha since Froakie, and not itself, had hit Bunnelby. The dispute later escalated causing them to be separated by Ash. In an attempt to diffuse the tension, Ash decided to try and train the two into using a new move called "Super Flying Cut". During this, Ash gets kidnapped by a wild {{p|Trevenant}} and both Froakie and Hawlucha get separated from the rest of the group. After finding [[Ash's hat]], the two resolved their differences and sought to find their trainer. After finding him, they battled Team Rocket, overcoming their Pokémon with their special move and blasting them off. Froakie and Hawlucha settled their argument and gave each other a fist bump, solidifying their new friendship.

In ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', Froakie had a "first-touch battle" against [[Tierno]]'s {{p|Squirtle}}. Froakie started off with a Water Pulse, but Squirtle dodged it easily. Ash then commanded Froakie to use Water Pulse again, but Squirtle was too fast. It dodged again and ran to Froakie. Squirtle touched Froakie, causing Froakie to lose.

In ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', Froakie was training with Ash and Pikachu until Bonnie noticed Sanpei in the water, and went to rescue him and his {{p|Greninja}}, who were previously attacked by [[Saizo]] and his {{p|Barbaracle}}. After thwarting another attack, the group decided to aid Sanpei in finding a mansion so he could deliver a secret document given to him by his mentor. After saving Clemont from falling via his Frubbles and then being separated from Clemont, Bonnie and Serena in a cave full of {{p|Golbat}}, Froakie and Greninja encountered Saizo once more in a rematch but neither their joint attacks or the involvement of Pikachu gave them the upper hand. After being trapped in some rocks by Barbaracle's {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which had also blinded Pikachu and Greninja, Froakie broke free and evolved into a Frogadier, managing to weaken the Collective Pokémon using its newly-learned Aerial Ace before Saizo fled the battle. After reaching the mansion it was revealed that Saizo was in fact Sanpei's mentor, who had been testing his student and that the document was actually blank. Frogadier and Greninja had a battle at the end of the episode, though the outcome is unknown.

In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash used Frogadier as his third and final Pokémon in his [[Coumarine Gym]] Battle against [[Ramos]]. Despite being at a type disadvantage, it went up against {{p|Weepinbell}} which had already defeated Fletchinder and Hawlucha. Frogadier used Water Pulse but this was dodged, it then used Double Team around Weepinbell, circling it, but Weepinbell used its hearing to sense the real Frogadier, using {{m|Grass Knot}} on it, tripping up Frogadier and removing the copies. Weepinbell used {{m|Razor Leaf}} but Frogadier countered with its Water Pulse. Weepinbell used {{m|Poison Powder}} but Frogadier used its Frubbles to cover its mouth, preventing itself from becoming {{status|Poison|poisoned}}. It then used Double Team to circle Weepinbell again and it used {{m|Grass Knot}}, but this time Frogadier used Aerial Ace, destroying the Grass Knot and using the attack to defeat the Flycatcher Pokémon. It then went up against Ramos's last Pokémon, his {{p|Gogoat}}. Frogadier used Water Pulse which was cancelled by {{m|Vine Whip}}, it then used Double Team which was countered by Vine Whip destroying all the copies and hitting the real Frogadier but it recovered. Gogoat used {{m|Razor Leaf}} around itself, hiding itself, Frogadier destroyed the leaves with Aerial Ace, but Gogoat jumped and hit Frogadier with the Razor Leaf. It used Double Team which was destroyed by {{m|Leech Seed}}, it then hit Gogoat with Aerial Ace, but was hit with {{m|Horn Leech}}, dealing damage and having Gogoat recover some of the damage it took. It then used Leech Seed on Frogadier, draining Frogadier's health. Gogoat then used Razor Leaf, circling Frogadier and launching leaves at it, but Frogadier was able to deflect them with Aerial Ace. This made neither Ash nor Frogadier able to see Gogoat, then Ash remembered the advice that Ramos told him - that getting flustered would only make matters worse, and that if he kept a level head he'd be able to see the important things - and had Frogadier listen for the sounds of Gogoat's movements. It pushed through the Razor Leaf and did major damage before using Double Team. Though the Mount Pokémon took out the copies with Vine Whip, this gave Frogadier an opening. It hit Gogoat with Water Pulse and knocked it out, winning Ash the battle and earning him the {{badge|Plant}}.

In [[XY073]] Ash uses Frogadier and Hawlucha for his [[Double Battle]] against [[Shōta]]. They go up against Shōta's {{p|Treecko}} and {{p|Bagon}}. Hawlucha uses Karate Chop whilst Bagon used {{m|Fire Fang}} which ended up {{status|Burn|burning}} Hawlucha. Hawlucha used mutiple, speedy Karate Chops which Bagon blocked using its body. Treecko uses {{m|Leech Seed}} which Hawlucha dodges, Bagon uses {{m|Flamethrower}} but it is blocked by Frogadier's Water Pulse. Later Frogadier dodges Treecko's {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Treecko uses Bullet Seed on Frogadier, but Frogadier seemingly disappears just before it hits. It reappears in the air, Treecko uses Bullet Seed which Frogadier cuts through with a speedy Cut, defeating Treecko. After Shōta writes down some advice from Ash, Shōta prepares to use Bagon but their battle is interrupted by the commotion caused by [[Valerie]]'s Fashion Show.

==Personality and characteristics==
As a Froakie, it is a stubborn, picky Pokémon, displayed by the fact that it had several other Trainers that it refused to listen to, either forcing them to return it to Professor Sycamore or abandoning them and returning to the lab itself. It is also extremely similar to Ash personality wise, as it is not afraid to leap into danger regardless of its own safety and doesn't back down from a fight. It is clear that it recognizes these traits in Ash, hence why it was finally willing to accept being taken into Ash's wing. It also has a sense of honor, as demonstrated when it attacked Fletchling just because it made Bonnie cry. In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', it is shown to have a good judgment of character, as it became suspicious of Meowth when he pretended to side with it, Pikachu, and {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} under a temporary truce. Froakie is prone to blushing when praised, as shown when being thanked by Bonnie in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''. As shown in ''[[XY013|Kindergarden Chaos!]]'', Frogadier as a Froakie gets embarrassed when losing in a bad way, such as when it lost because of Attract.

Since evolving into a Frogadier, it is unknown if it keeps these traits. It is still shown to be loyal to Ash, as shown when it hugged him after its victory in the Coumarine City gym battle.

==Moves used==
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=====Moves improvised=====
[[File:Ash Frogadier Frubble.png|thumb|250px|Frogadier using Frubbles]]
*'''Frubble''' (Japanese: '''ケロムース''' ''Keromousse'') is a physical characteristic of Froakie and Frogadier. It reaches into the bubbles on its neck, pulling out handfuls of bubbles and throwing them at its opponents much like an actual attack. This is used usually to subdue the opponents and strike them while they are distracted. It can also be used as a kind of adhesive or as a cleaning agent (as in ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]''). Frogadier can also use the frubbles to make a copy of itself (as in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'') and to prevent {{status|poisoning}} (as seen in ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'').
*'''Rock Tomb Climb''' (Japanese: '''がんせきふうじふうじ''' ''Rock Trap Trap'') — for his [[Cyllage Gym]] battle against [[Grant]], Ash knew Froakie would be going up against the Gym Leader's {{p|Onix}} and its powerful {{m|Rock Tomb}}. To that end, Ash taught Froakie how to jump on the projectiles for momentum and use them to get close to Onix for powerful hits. Ash dubbed this technique 'Rock Tomb Climb'. This was inspired by events from ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.
*'''Super Flying Cut''' (Japanese: '''スーパーフライングいあいきり''' ''Super Flying Cut'') — When Froakie and {{AP|Hawlucha}} were not getting along in ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', Ash came up with an idea where Froakie and Hawlucha could work together to make a powerful move. Froakie gets onto Hawlucha's back, and Hawlucha starts flying. Froakie would jump off of Hawlucha, and use Cut on the target. Then Hawlucha would come down and hit the same target, resulting in major damage. This was mastered during the battle with {{TRT}}, resulting in their defeat.

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Froakie M17 manga.png|thumb|180px|Ash's Froakie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===In the movie adaptations===
Frogadier appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|17th movie}} as a Froakie.

==Trivia==
* With Froakie, this is the first time that Ash captures a [[starter Pokémon]] as his first Pokémon in a [[region]].
** Frogadier is also Ash's first regional capture that is not a {{2t|Normal|Flying}} dual-type since {{AP|Heracross}}, as well as the first one that is incapable of flying.
* Frogadier is Ash's first Pokémon to be owned by more than one Trainer before him.
* In the dub of ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', it was implied by Ash that Frogadier is male, by calling it a "he".
* Frogadier is the first {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] to have ever [[Evolution|evolved]] under Ash's ownership.
** As a Froakie, Frogadier was also Ash's first Water type to evolve under his ownership since ''[[EP075|Round One - Begin!]]'', 777 episodes earlier, when {{p|Krabby}} evolved into {{AP|Kingler}}.

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corecolor={{fairy color light}}|
bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}|
name=Bonnie |
jname=ユリーカ |
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image=Bonnie XY.png |
caption=Artwork from {{series|XY}}|
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue |
hair=Blonde |
gender=Female |
hometown=[[Lumiose City]] |
region=[[Kalos]] |
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'''Bonnie''' (Japanese: '''ユリーカ''' ''Eureka'') is a {{ashfr|traveling companion}} of {{Ash}} who debuted in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]'' along with her older brother, {{an|Clemont}}.

==History==
Bonnie was first seen with her brother Clemont in [[Lumiose City]]. Both were standing outside the Prism Tower when they watched Ash go inside to challenge the Lumiose Gym. When Ash was ejected out of the building, Clemont saved Ash with his Clemontic Gear while Bonnie saved [[Ash's Pikachu]] by catching him before he hit the ground. Thinking that he was cute, Bonnie hugged Pikachu, who shocked her in retaliation. Bonnie quickly apologized and explained that she is too young to have her own Pokémon and therefore always becomes excited when she meets one. Though she cannot own a Pokémon, she participates in other activities when she can. When Clemont and Ash had a battle against each other, she refereed the match for them. She later led them to [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab when {{AP|Froakie}} was injured by {{TRT}}.

In ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', Bonnie met Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} and played with the professor's other Pokémon, before Team Rocket infiltrated the lab. Bonnie tagged along with Ash and Clemont to help free the enraged Garchomp from the machine controlling her, and Bonnie watched her brother use one of his inventions to break in to the Prism Tower.

In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Bonnie and Clemont officially decided to accompany Ash on his journey through [[Kalos]]. Later in the episode, the group encountered a wild {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}. Bonnie asked Clemont to allow her to keep Dedenne, and Ash agreed, Bonnie tried to offer a berry to Dedenne, but a wild {{p|Fletchling}} stole the berry, scaring off Dedenne in the process. She later watched with her brother as Ash caught the {{AP|Fletchling}}. After it was caught, Bonnie scolded Fletchling for stealing Dedenne's food but quickly forgave the Pokémon. Dedenne was later seen following Bonnie and the others.

Then, in ''[[XY004|A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!]]'', Bonnie met the Dedenne from the previous episode when it stole the food she was trying to feed to Pikachu and Fletchling. She begged Clemont to capture it for her, but Dedenne forced the group to chase it in several holes in the ground, which caused Dedenne and Pikachu to get lost together. Eventually, Pikachu and Dedenne returned, but a previous encounter with Team Rocket left Dedenne exhausted to the point of fainting, much to Bonnie's horror. After Dedenne was rejuvenated by one of Clemont's inventions, it bonded with Clemont and helped defeat Team Rocket. Afterward, Dedenne allowed Clemont to capture it so that Bonnie could keep it in her satchel.

==Character==
Bonnie is a young and cheerful girl who is always excited to meet new Pokémon. At times, she gets too invasive with Pokémon, similar to {{an|Iris}}, [[Burgundy]] and {{an|Bianca}}, causing them to attack her. She is very proud of her brother's accomplishments as an inventor, but sometimes criticizes him if his inventions do not work. For reasons currently unknown, she tries to find a wife for Clemont, first seen when she asks [[Viola]] and {{kal|Jessica}} if they could marry her brother. This causes him to get embarrassed and remove her with his Aipom arm.

Bonnie dislikes feeling left out. In ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'', she got upset beacuse she was too small to glide in a wing suit and in ''[[XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!]]'', where she naively asks Ash's [[evolution|newly evolved]] Frogadier to change back into Froakie so she could see his evolution, in which Clemont replied that her request was obviously impossible. Though she cannot own her own Pokémon, she participates in things that she can still do, such as refereeing unofficial matches. She also asks her brother permission to "keep" Pokémon that she one day wants to train, when she is old enough to be a Trainer. She enjoys taking care of her friend's Pokémon and particularly likes brushing their fur, similar to a {{pkmn|groomer}}. She always likes to be able to participate in the same activities the rest of the group are taking part in, and not being able to (such as in ''[[XY036|Battles in the Sky!]]'' when she was denied entry to the indoor sky diving facility), or otherwise being unable to get her own way, causes her to pout. These accomplishments may seem small but they are a way for Bonnie to occupy herself and continuously learn more about being a Trainer.

All in all, Bonnie is still a child. In ''[[XY006|Battling on Thin Ice!]]'', she became tired easily and had to be put to bed early. In ''[[XY016|A Jolting Switcheroo!]]'', she began to cry after she lost track of Dedenne. Ash and Serena had to help calm her down and encouraged her not to give up. In ''[[XY045|Splitting Heirs!]]'', it was revealed that she dislikes carrots.

As shown in [[XY072]], unlike the others, she does not fear the supernatural and is intrested and entertained by them.

==Pokémon==
===Taking care of===
{| width="100%"
| {{ActivePoké|Clemont|Dedenne|Bonnie and Dedenne.png|electric|fairy}}
|
|}
{{right clear}}

===Befriended===
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Elise
|pkmn=Espurr
|type1=Psychic
|img=Lacy Espurr.png
|cap=A wild Espurr
|epnum=XY014
|epname=Seeking Shelter From the Storm!
|vajp=Kiyono Yasuno
|desc={{p|Espurr}} is a wild Pokémon that Bonnie was playing with after she got separated from {{Ash}} and company.

Espurr’s known moves are {{m|Protect}} and {{m|Psychic}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Grey
|pkmn=Flabébé
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|img=Bonnie Flabébé.png
|epnum=XY027
|epname=To Find a Fairy Flower!
|vajp=
|desc=This {{p|Flabébé}} befriended Bonnie due to her hair clip being shaped like a flower. Clemont tried to capture her for his sister to take care of, but it failed due to her already belonging to {{an|Grey}} and [[Florence]]. After losing her flower in an accident, she wandered off until landing on Bonnie. She stayed with her until finding a new flower. Later when {{TRT}} attacked she helped by using Aromatherapy, soothing them into not attacking. By the end of the episode, she reunited with Florence and said goodbye to Bonnie.

Flabébé's only known move is {{m|Aromatherapy}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Lapras XY049.png
|epnum=XY049
|epname=Bonnie for the Defense!
|desc=Bonnie was introduced to {{p|Lapras}} by [[Heidi]], [[Jay]], and [[Kye]], who had sworn to protect it after they found it all alone and hurt in a lake.

After playing with Lapras, the children discovered its body was feeling hot. It was briefly treated by {{an|Clemont}}, but he suggested they should bring a [[Nurse Joy]] as Lapras had a serious fever. Nurse Joy arrived and quickly made Lapras recover. After healing, Lapras started to cry out for the sky. Clemont figured it wanted to return to its friends in the sea. Although the children were initially against the idea of letting Lapras return to its natural habitat, they decided that if they really loved it, they would help in returning it.

Moments later, {{TRT}} appeared, wanting to steal Lapras. While {{Ash}}, Clemont, and {{an|Serena}} fought them, the children ensured Lapras was guided safely to the sea. Although it got confused by [[James's Inkay]]'s {{m|Psybeam}}, Heidi made it remember the good times they had with it. After this, its friends quickly came to help it and froze Team Rocket with {{m|Ice Beam}}. Afterwards, Lapras said goodbye to the Lapras Defense Force as it returned to sea with it friends.

Lapras's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}

===Temporary===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lena
|pkmn=Pichu
|type1=Electric
|img=Bonnie Pichu.png
|epnum=XY016
|epname=A Jolting Switcheroo!
|vajp=Kiyono Yasuno
|vaen=Kiyono Yasuno
|desc=Bonnie accidentally got [[Lyn]]'s bag which contained {{p|Pichu}} instead of her own bag while at the [[Pokémon Center]]. Bonnie didn't find out about this until {{Ash}} and {{an|Clemont}} were battling. Pichu came out of the bag and used Thunder Shock on its surroundings. It was calmed by [[Ash's Pikachu]] when he shocked it with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Ash and {{ashfr}} then went to look for Pichu's original Trainer and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}.

While the group were on their search for them, Bonnie and Pikachu decided to care for Pichu for the time being by giving it food and playing with it. Clemont then came with the idea to use one of his inventions to lure Dedenne to them. The invention eventually exploded, but the explosion was noticed by Lyn's older sister [[Lena]] who quickly rushed to the scene, as she in turn was looking for Lyn. Lena was happy to find Pichu with the group and joined them to find Lyn and Dedenne. The group eventually found them in a grape orchard, about to be attacked by wild {{p|Beedrill}}. Pikachu drove the Beedrill away and Pichu was happily reunited with Lyn.

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

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Bonnie
|pkmn=Skiddo
|type1=Grass
|img=Bonnie Skiddo.png
|epnum=XY053
|epname=A Race for Home!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc= Bonnie was riding a Skiddo, when she took part in [[Grace]]'s racing training.

None of Skiddo's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Ash
|pkmn=Goomy
|type1=Dragon
|img=Serena Bonnie Goomy.png
|cap=
|epnum=XY056
|epname=One for the Goomy!
|vajp=Chinatsu Akasaki
|vaen=Tom Wayland
|desc=In ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'', Bonnie, along with Serena, temporarily used Ash's Goomy in a battle against Team Rocket. But it ran off after remembering the terrible experience it had with Bug-type Pokémon.

None of Goomy's moves were used.}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bonnie XY 2.png|140px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Bonnie XY 3.png|140px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Alternative artwork from the {{color2|000|XY series|''XY'' Series}}
|}

==Trivia==
* Bonnie is the youngest female protagonist.
* Bonnie serves as an antithesis to {{an|Brock}}'s {{cat|Anime running gags|running gag}} as she is the one who requests any older female character that the group encounters to marry Clemont and is subsequently removed by him instead of the other way around.
** One noticeable difference is that Bonnie does not ask any [[Nurse Joy]]s or [[Officer Jenny]]s to marry Clemont; these are the most common targets of Brock's affection.
* Much like {{an|Iris}} at the beginning of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, Bonnie (along with Ash and Clemont) was shocked by Pikachu when first meeting Ash. This follows the running gag in the anime, which involves Pikachu accidentally frying all of Ash's female traveling companions' [[bicycle]]s, or, if they do not have one, shocking the girls themselves.
* In the Japanese version, Bonnie refers to herself in the third person.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{fairy color light}}|bordercolor={{fairy color}}
|ja=伊瀬茉莉也 ''[[Mariya Ise]]''
|en=[[Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld]]
|nl=Manou Cardoso
|fi=Henni-Liisa Stam
|ko=조경이 ''Jo Gyung-i''
|pl=Natalia Jankiewicz
|pt_br=Jussara Marques
|es_eu=Blanca Hualde
|es_la=Jocelyn Robles
|it=Valentina Pallavicino
|el=Στέλλα Μπονάτσου ''Stella Bonatsou''
|th=ธันวา ภักดีอำนาจ ''Thanwa Pakdeeamnat''
|ru=Мария Иващенко ''Maria Ivashenko ''
}}

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|ユリーカ ''Eureka''
|From ''{{wp|Lemon#Varieties|Eureka lemon}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|Bonnie
|From ''{{wp|Lemon#Varieties|Bonnie Brae}}'', a variety of lemon
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French, Italian, Spanish
|Clem
| Similar to her brother's name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Heureka
|From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|유리카 ''{{tt|Eureka|Yurika}}''
|From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|柚麗嘉 ''Yòulìjiā ''
|Transliteration of her Japanese name. Contains 柚 ''yòu'', ({{wp|pomelo}}).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|柚麗嘉 ''Yáulaihgā''
|Mandarin-based transliteration of her Japanese name. Contains 柚 ''yáu'', (pomelo).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Thai
|ยูรีก้า ''{{tt|Eureka|Yurika}}''
|Same as her Japanese name.
|}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Bonnie]]
* [[Mirror Bonnie]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Bonnie}}
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{{Clemont's Pokémon|fairy}} 
{{animecharacters|Fairy}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}
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[[Category:Ash's friends]]
[[Category:Anime running gags]]


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[[fr:Clem (dessin animé)]]
[[it:Clem (anime)]]
[[zh:柚麗嘉（動畫）]]

Ash's Talonflame

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StephenWalker97: /* History */ We should until the episodes released.

XY075

2015-05-02T22:21:27Z

StephenWalker97: /* Major events */ Adding Ash and Shōta's battle.

{{futureepisode}}


{{EpicodePrevNext|
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epcode=XY075 |
altepcode=EP874 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=yes|
title_en=|
title_ja=ライバルバトル３本勝負！明日に向かって！！|
title_ja_trans=Three-Match Rival Battle! Towards the Future!! |
broadcast_jp=June 4, 2015 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |
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(Japanese: '''ライバルバトル３本勝負！明日に向かって！！''' ''Three-Match Rival Battle! Towards the Future!!'' is the 75th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 874th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on June 4, 2015.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

==Major events==



===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}




* [[Shōta]]

===Pokémon===


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


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})









* {{p|Treecko}} ([[Shōta]]'s)

==Trivia==


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

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY074 |

nextcode=None  |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:XY series episodes|075]]



[[fr:XY075]]
[[ja:XY編第75話]]
[[zh:XY075]]

Sawyer

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StephenWalker97: /* Pokémon */ XY075 Reappearance

{{samename|[[character of the day]] from [[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]] with the Japanese name Shōta|Ivan}}
{{samename|{{pkmn|movie}} character with the Japanese name Shōta|Sid}}
{{character undubbed}}
[[File:Shota.png|thumb|250px|Shōta]]

(Japanese: '''ショータ''' ''Shōta'') is a recurring character who first appeared in [[XY064]].

Shōta had a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]] against {{an|Clemont}}, who was training for his battle against {{Ash}}. His {{p|Treecko}} was easily defeated by {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}'s {{m|Wild Charge}} despite the type-advantage. After losing, he wrote down Clemont's advice regarding the timing of Treecko's moves.

He will appear again in [[XY073]] and [[XY075]].

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shōta
|pkmn=Treecko
|type1=Grass
|img=Shota Treecko.png
|epnum=XY064
|epname=

|desc=Shōta used {{p|Treecko}} in his Gym battle against {{an|Clemont}} at the [[Lumiose Gym]]. It battled [[Clemont's Luxray]] and lost, despite the type-advantage. It will reappear in [[XY075]].

Treecko's only known move is {{m|Razor Leaf}}{{tt|*|Only mentioned, Treecko cannot legally learn Razor Leaf in the games}}.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{grass color light}}|bordercolor={{grass color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Ohtani]]''}}

==Trivia==
* Shōta and his Treecko were first shown in [[Mad-Paced Getter]], the second opening song of the {{series|XY}}.



[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Anime characters]]

[[ja:ショータ]]
[[zh:勝太]]

Ash's Goodra

2015-04-30T22:50:10Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY070

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Dragon|
ball=None|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Goodra|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ヌメルゴン|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Numelgon|
image=[[File:Ash Goodra.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Goodra|
location={{rt|12|Kalos}} |
epnum=XY055|
epname=A Slippery Encounter!|
prevonum=704|
evo1num=705|
evo2num=706|
evolution=2|
numeps1=6|
numeps2=4|
ability={{a|Hydration}}|
firstevoep=XY061|
firstevoname=An Oasis of Hope!|
secondevoep=XY065|
secondevoname=|
firststagename=Goomy|
secondstagename=Sliggoo|
released=yes|
releaseep=XY070|
current=[[Kalos Route 14]]|
enva1=[[Tom Wayland]]|
java1=[[Chinatsu Akasaki]]|
enva2=N/A|
java2=[[Chinatsu Akasaki]]|
enva3=N/A|
java3=[[Yūji Ueda]]|}}

'''Ash's Goodra''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヌメルゴン''' ''Satoshi's Numelgon'') was the fourth Pokémon {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Prior to its debut on screen, Goodra was a Goomy that lived peacefully in its homeland, [[Kalos Route 14|the wetlands]], as the only Goomy that lived there. While it was playing with its close friend, a Wooper, a large swarm of Ariados, Yanmega, Pinsir, Beedrill, and Seviper began to invade the homeland under the command of a Florges. Goomy, being exceptionally weak and fearful, ran around in fear and could do nothing to defend itself or the fellow inhabitants from the intruders except cry. It, along with its friend Wooper, was then confronted by the leader Florges, and was struck by a Moonblast, which sent Goomy flying and caused it to land on a fleeing Swanna. Due to this frightening and unusual experience, Goomy developed an immense fear of {{type|Bug}} and {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.

Goodra first appeared on screen as a Goomy in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', where it was dropped from the sky by a {{p|Swanna}} onto {{Ash}}'s head. It looked weak and tired so Ash and {{ashfr}} took it to a nearby river to heal it. After having water poured onto it by them, Goomy quickly recovered its health. When {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} popped out of {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag to greet it, it hid behind Ash, as it is weak to {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
[[File:Ash Goomy.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Goomy]]
After traveling for a while, Goomy was frightened once more by a disturbed {{p|Ariados}} - whose tree had been attacked by {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Confused, {{an|Clemont}} decided to use one of his inventions to see why Goomy was so terrified of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon; this revealed that Goomy's homeland was attacked by various Bug-type Pokémon, including Ariados, until Goomy and other inhabitants were rescued by Swanna.

When Goomy and {{AP|Pikachu}} were captured by {{TRT}}, Goomy watched as Pikachu tried to escape. The cage absorbed Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, so Pikachu rammed into the side of the cage until he made a hole big enough for them to squeeze out of. Goomy was able to slip through, but it was too tight for Pikachu. Seeing Pikachu's predicament, Goomy slipped back into the cage and used its slimy body to help Pikachu squeeze through.

While escaping Team Rocket, Goomy managed to slow [[James]] down with Rain Dance, giving Ash and his friends enough time to battle the trio. However, when {{AP|Fletchinder}} and Pikachu tried to fend off Team Rocket they ended up getting {{status|Confusion|confused}} by {{TP|James|Inkay}}'s {{m|Psybeam}}, making them attack each other. As Ash grabbed onto both of his Pokémon to try and calm them, Goomy began to admire the lengths Ash would go to in order to protect his Pokémon, motivating it to fight. After intercepting {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and Inkay's combined {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, it used Bide to absorb the hits and eventually defeat Team Rocket. Later, Goomy indicated to Pikachu that it wanted to go with Ash, allowing Ash to capture it in a Poké Ball.

In ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'', Goomy was sent out to meet the rest of the Pokémon. It was initially intimidated by the group, especially Dedenne; however, it warmed up to them as they were playing. When they were interrupted by Team Rocket's attempt to capture everyone's Pokémon, Goomy - along with Dedenne, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, Serena, and Bonnie - was separated from the group. While Serena was battling Team Rocket, Goomy remembered what happened to its old home and fled. Team Rocket found Goomy and attempted to capture it, but they were stopped by Dedenne. Once Goomy saw how much Dedenne cared for it, it battled against Team Rocket long enough for Ash and the rest of the group to find them. After the battle, Goomy is shown affectionately nibbling on Dedenne's ear, no longer afraid of it.
[[File:Ash Sliggoo.png|thumb|250px|As a Sliggoo]]
In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash had Goomy watch his [[Coumarine Gym]] battle against [[Ramos]], in order to help it get stronger.

In ''[[XY061|An Oasis of Hope!]]'', Goomy had a practice battle against Pikachu, but was interrupted by an injured {{p|Spoink}}. After Spoink recovered they followed it to its home were they found a {{p|Grumpig}} bullying all the Spoink. Ash and the other tried to stop Grumpig, but it hypnotized the Spoink into attacking them and forced them into Team Rocket's trap. Pikachu, along with Chespin, agreed to go with Team Rocket in exchange for Grumpig to stop hurting the Spoink. Goomy and Dedenne sneaked out of the cage and attempted to get the key but ended up getting caught by Grumpig. Dedenne battled against Grumpig and lost, which encouraged Goomy to fight. Goomy used Bide to counter all of Grumpig's attacks, but couldn't do much without any offensive moves. Right when Goomy was about to be hit by {{m|Iron Tail}}, Ash jumped in the way and defended it from harm. Seeing how much Ash cared for it allowed Goomy to evolve into Sliggoo and learn Dragon Breath, and was easily able to defeat Grumpig and Team Rocket. After Team Rocket was blasted off, Grumpig and the Spoink made amends, and Ash and his friends continued on their journey.

In [[XY065]], Ash showed Sliggoo to his rival [[Tierno]] before having a battle. They later agreed to have a [[Double Battle]], with Ash using Sliggoo and Pikachu against Tierno's {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Raichu}}. Before the battle could begin, Team Rocket appeared with their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] and tried to capture Pikachu. Sliggoo was able to rescue Pikachu by using Dragon Breath on the machine, but Team Rocket managed to grab Wartortle and Raichu and Sliggoo was grabbed as well trying to rescue them. After Raichu attacked James and Wartortle attacked Jessie, Jessie used Pumpkaboo to attack the cage in retaliation with {{m|Shadow Ball}} which caused the cage that they were in to fall off of a cliff. It shattered at the bottom and Raichu and Wartortle were then found by {{an|Bonnie}} and Tierno, who had split up from Ash and Serena to look for them. Dedenne was able to trace down Pikachu's electricity and began to follow it.

When they encountered a rock in the way, Sliggoo tried to destroy it by ramming into it. Though it initially failed, together with Wartortle and Raichu it was able to destroy the rock. Just before Pikachu was about to be captured by Team Rocket's mecha, Sliggoo rammed into the mecha destroying it and rescuing Pikachu. A Shadow Ball launched by [[Jessie]]'s Pumpkaboo then accidentally hit the remains of the mecha. This started a fire, which surrounded Ash, Serena, and Pikachu. Then Sliggoo remembered how, when it was a Goomy, there were a group of Pokémon trapped in a similar situation. Bolstered by the memory, Sliggoo used Rain Dance to protect its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and put out the fire, and evolved into Goodra in the process. It then used its new move, Dragon Pulse to send Team Rocket blasting off. Later on, it and Pikachu participated in the postponed Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. As Pikachu struggled against Wartortle, Goodra used Bide to counter Raichu's {{m|Charge Beam}} and {{m|Focus Blast}} and hit Wartortle and Raichu after Pikachu used Iron Tail to block a countering {{m|Hydro Pump}}. After Goodra and Pikachu blocked another attack by Wartortle and Raichu, they defeated them with a Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse, winning Ash the battle.
[[File:Ash Goodra Hydration.png|thumb|220px|Hydration activated]]
In [[XY067]], Ash used Goodra as his second Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] battle against Clemont, first sending it out to face {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}. Goodra first attacked with a Dragon Pulse, but Heliolisk proved to be too fast for Goodra, easily avoiding the attack. The Generator Pokémon then used {{m|Flash}} to blind Goodra, and used the opportunity to strike it with a super-effective {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Goodra proceeded to fire yet another Dragon Pulse, but Heliolisk effortlessly avoided it and used {{m|Thunder Wave}} on Goodra, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} it. Seeing Goodra was no match for Heliolisk's speed, Ash recalled it, deciding to save its remaining strength for later in the match.

Ash later sent out Goodra as his last Pokémon to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. At first, Goodra was at a disadvantage, since it was still paralyzed and Luxray had {{m|Electric Terrain}} active, making all of its {{type|Electric}} moves more powerful. However, upon remembering how Goomy had regained its energy when water was poured onto it, Ash had Goodra use Rain Dance, which both nullified Electric Terrain and activated Goodra's {{a|Hydration}} [[Ability]], curing it from its paralysis. Luxray used {{m|Swift}}, which Goodra countered by using its tail to send the attack back. Luxray, however, dodged the reflected attack and went in for a {{m|Thunder Fang}}. Ash then did a risky choice and told Goodra to use Bide, forcing it to endure Luxray's attack. Clemont intended to defeat Goodra before Bide was finished charging, and told Luxray to attack with {{m|Wild Charge}} and Swift. However, these attacks were incapable of dealing enough damage to defeat Goodra, who then proceeded to release the gathered energy at Luxray, defeating the Gleam Eyes Pokémon and winning the Gym battle for Ash, thus earning him the {{badge|Voltage}}.

In [[XY069]], Ash and his friends came across {{kal|Kenzo}} the caretaker of Goodra's homeland. Goodra became hesitant to return to its home, remembering being attacked by the Army of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon led by a {{p|Florges|Blue Flower Florges}} and being separated from its friend {{p|Wooper}}. However, Wooper and many other members of Goodra's old home encountered Goodra instead, allowing them to reunite. When the Pokémon noted that Florges and her Bug Army were attacking more Pokémon, Goodra decided to intervene, motivating the other Pokémon to fight back and draw Florges out. Despite being reminded to getting attacked by Florges when it was a Goomy, Goodra managed to overcome its fear and fight. After using {{m|Dragon Pulse}} to block Florges's {{m|Petal Blizzard}}, Goodra tried hitting Florges with its tail, which Florges managed to dodge. Florges then used {{m|Grassy Terrain}} to power-up its {{type|Grass}} attacks and followed up by an enhanced {{m|Solar Beam}}. Goodra blocked this attack too using Dragon Pulse, but due to Grassy Field several other Solar Beams were launched from flowers harming Wooper and the other Pokémon. Forced to defend its fellow Pokémon Goodra used its body to shield the others from another Solar Beam and a super-effective {{m|Moonblast}}, heavily damaging it. As Florges was about to finish Goodra off with another Moonblast, Goodra managed to stand up thanks to Ash's encouragement learning {{m|Ice Beam}} in the process. Goodra's Ice Beam managed to overpower Florges's Moonblast defeating her. Unfortunately in the celebrations, Goodra got knocked out by a {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Psybeam}} (coming from Jessie's Pumpkaboo and James's Inkay that are hidden from view) forcing both sides to retreat and recuperate. While Goodra slept, Pikachu, Dedenne and Wooper were abducted by an {{p|Ariados}} under the orders of Florges, who had been blackmailed by {{TRT}}.

In [[XY070]], although injured, with assistance from Serena and Kenzo, it was able to get up after Pikachu, Dedenne and Wooper were captured. After {{AP|Frogadier}} and Fletchinder were defeated by Florges's {{type|Bug}} army. Goodra and the other chase after the Bug-type Pokémon. However {{p|Ariados}} and {{p|Pinsir}} stand in their way, although Ash and Bonnie tried to plead with them and explain that it is Team Rocket's doing, they attacked them. As a result Clemont sent out Chespin and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} whilst Serena sent out {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} to battle them. This distracted them enough to allow Ash, Bonnie and Goodra to pass through. After reaching Florges's hideout, they were confronted by Florges and two {{p|Seviper}}, there they discovered Florges was holding a weak {{p|Floette}}. Team Rocket then drain the mystical water inside the cave, who then reveal themselves along with the captured Pokémon, there they reveal Florges's true motives about saving Floette and betray her. After they escape, Goodra and the others chased after them, after they escape on their mecha, Goodra launches Ash onto the mecha, whilst Florges uses a {{p|Yanmega}} and Goodra launches itself using Dragon Pulse. There Goodra, damages the mecha, allowing the three to enter. There they found Pikachu, Dedenne and Wooper, Goodra held open a door to allow them to reach the captured Pokémon, but Team Rocket battled them where Goodra took damage trying to protect Florges. Florges and Goodra launched a dual Ice Beam and Solar Beam attack which overpowered Inkay's and Pumpkaboo's Psybeam and Dark Pulse, sending Team Rocket to blast off. This decompressed the mecha, causing it to fall, however everyone was able to escape due to the efforts of both the Bug-type Pokémon and the Pokémon originally from Goodra's homeland. Goodra then uses Rain Dance restoring the mystical water and saving Floette. Goodra then decides to stay behind to stay with his friends at his homeland and has a tearful goodbye to Ash, who accepting Goodra's decision, leaves him at its homeland with its friends.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Goomy.png|thumb|250px|As a Goomy, with Ash]]
[[File:Ash and Goodra.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Goodra]]
As a Goomy, it was a very friendly Pokémon, as it liked to show its affection to others by nibbling on their ears. Even after it had become a Goodra, it maintained its affection, hugging Ash shortly after evolving. It had also proven to be a capable fighter, but was initially scared until it decided to help Ash. Goomy was easily frightened and was afraid of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon such as {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} since {{type|Dragon}}s are weak against Fairy-types. In ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'', after Dedenne was protecting it from Team Rocket, Goomy was pleased and it was no longer afraid of Dedenne. It's also afraid of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon such as {{p|Ariados}} as they destroyed Goomy's original home. When depressed or insulted, Goomy tended to use Rain Dance on the offender, as seen when it used the move on {{an|Serena}} for calling it icky, and in ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'' where it used the move on [[Jessie]]. When someone made it happy, it liked to chew on their ear. It views Pikachu as a role model, and wants to become strong like him and his Trainer.

As shown in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Goomy had a slimy body, which can help reflect attacks without it taking damage or it can put slime on others, making them slimy, as shown when it used this on {{AP|Pikachu}} to help him escape from {{TRT}}'s cage. It also used to dry out easily causing it to become weak or tired, but could stop it by absorbing water.

The invasion of Goomy's home was a clearly traumatic event in its life. In the beginning, whenever it encountered dangerous situations, it tended to flashback to the scene of Bug-types attacking its home, and would freeze from the shock. However, it is capable of overcoming its fears to help its friends, as seen in its debut episode and ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]''. It also leads it to sympathize with others, as seen in ''[[XY061|An Oasis of Hope!]]'', where it became determined to help a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spoink}}, who had also been driven away from its home by a wild {{p|Grumpig}}. After evolving, some signs of trauma were still present in Sliggoo. In [[XY065]], an explosion from one of [[Team Rocket's mechas]] caused a fire that reminded it of a group of stranded, young Pokémon surrounded by the fires of the invasion. However, the memory lead Sliggoo to take action, using Rain Dance to put out the flames, and trigger its evolution.

After evolving, Goodra's power and endurance became substantially higher, as it was not only able to deal large amounts of damage, but take hits as well without being knocked out, such as Team Rocket's Pumpkaboo and Inkay's Dark Pulse and Psybeam, Tierno's Raichu's Charge Beam and Focus Blast, and Clemont's Luxray's Thunder Fang, Wild Charge, and Swift. Goodra grew into a brave, strong, and kind Pokémon under Ash's care; in [[XY069]], Goodra completely overcame its fear of Bug-types to defend its homeland against {{p|Florges}}'s Bug-type army. Although it still faltered for a moment after seeing the Blue Flower Florges, it successfully defended itself with encouragement from Ash and {{ashfr}}.

It was also shown in [[XY067]] that when it wins a battle and Ash thanks it for the hard work, it blushes, however, it means that Ash's promise was fulfilled as in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Ash promised to help Goodra get stronger and he succeeded.
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==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Goodra Rain Dance|1=Goodra Bide 2|2=Sliggoo Dragon Breath|3=Goodra Dragon Pulse|4=Goodra Ice Beam}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide|2=Dragon Breath as a Sliggoo|3=Dragon Pulse|4=Ice Beam}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==Trivia==

*Goodra was Ash's only Pokémon from Kalos that was not weak to {{type|Electric}} moves.
*Goodra was the first {{type|Dragon}} belonging to a main character that had evolved under their ownership.
**It was also Ash's first Kalos Pokémon to fully evolve.
*Goodra was Ash's first [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
**It was also the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon owned by a main character to have been caught in its basic stage.
*The episode where Ash caught Goomy first aired in the United States less than a week before the episode where Sliggoo evolved into Goodra first aired in Japan.
*Sliggoo's evolution to Goodra was the first time ''[[V (Volt)#Opening animation: Version 2 (XY029 - current)|Mega V (Mega Volt)]]'' was used as an insert song, albeit an instrumental version.
*Ash's Sliggoo evolved because of the rain from its Rain Dance, which would not ordinarily trigger Sliggoo's evolution by game mechanic.
*Goodra was Ash's only Kalos Pokémon to have its Ability confirmed.
*Goodra is Ash's first release since {{AP|Lapras}} which was [[EP113|756]] episodes ago.
*Goodra shares a number of similarities with {{AP|Butterfree}}.
**They were both were caught in their {{p|Caterpie|first}} {{p|Goomy|stages}}, and evolved to their final forms in a relatively small amount of time.
**They were both the first of Ash's Pokémon in their respective regions to reach their final evolutions.
**Both of them were able to defeat Team Rocket in the episodes in which they were caught when {{AP|Pikachu}} and Ash's {{AP|bird-based|Pidgeotto}} {{AP|Flying-type|Fletchinder}} at that time were unable to do so.
**They were both on Ash's team during two of his Gym battles, but each only participated in one Gym battle.
**Both of them were released by Ash to stay with the Pokémon they cared about, and were both released in their respective regions.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo2|Goomy|Sliggoo|Goodra}}

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{{Ash's Pokémon|dragon}} 
{{Serena's Pokémon|dragon}}
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{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Goodra]]

[[de:Ashs Viscogon]]
[[fr:Muplodocus de Sacha]]
[[it:Goodra di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのヌメルゴン]]
[[zh:小智的黏美露龍]]

Ash's Goodra

2015-04-23T23:14:06Z

StephenWalker97: /* History */ XY069

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pokemonname=Goodra|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ヌメルゴン|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Numelgon|
image=[[File:Ash Goodra.png|250px]] |
caption=Ash's Goodra|
location={{rt|12|Kalos}} |
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epname=A Slippery Encounter!|
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firstevoname=An Oasis of Hope!|
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'''Ash's Goodra''' (Japanese: '''サトシのヌメルゴン''' ''Satoshi's Numelgon'') is the fourth Pokémon {{Ash}} caught in the [[Kalos]] region.

==History==
Goodra first appeared as a Goomy in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', where it was dropped from the sky by a {{p|Swanna}} onto {{Ash}}'s head. It looked weak and tired so Ash and {{ashfr}} took it to a nearby river to heal it. After having water poured onto it by them, Goomy quickly recovered its health. When {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} popped out of {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag to greet it, it hid behind Ash, as it is weak to {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon.
[[File:Ash Goomy.png|thumb|left|250px|As a Goomy]]
After traveling for a while, Goomy was frightened once more by a disturbed {{p|Ariados}} - whose tree had been attacked by {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}. Confused, {{an|Clemont}} decided to use one of his inventions to see why Goomy was so terrified of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon; this revealed that Goomy's homeland was attacked by various Bug-type Pokémon, including Ariados, until Goomy and other inhabitants were rescued by Swanna.

When Goomy and {{AP|Pikachu}} were captured by {{TRT}}, Goomy watched as Pikachu tried to escape. The cage absorbed Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, so Pikachu rammed into the side of the cage until he made a hole big enough for them to squeeze out of. Goomy was able to slip through, but it was too tight for Pikachu. Seeing Pikachu's predicament, Goomy slipped back into the cage and used its slimy body to help Pikachu squeeze through.

While escaping Team Rocket, Goomy managed to slow [[James]] down with Rain Dance, giving Ash and his friends enough time to battle the trio. However, when {{AP|Fletchinder}} and Pikachu tried to fend off Team Rocket they ended up getting {{status|Confusion|confused}} by {{TP|James|Inkay}}'s {{m|Psybeam}}, making them attack each other. As Ash grabbed onto both of his Pokémon to try and calm them, Goomy began to admire the lengths Ash would go to in order to protect his Pokémon, motivating it to fight. After intercepting {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and Inkay's combined {{m|Dark Pulse}} and Psybeam, it used Bide to absorb the hits and eventually defeat Team Rocket. Later, Goomy indicated to Pikachu that it wanted to go with Ash, allowing Ash to capture it in a Poké Ball.

In ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'', Goomy was sent out to meet the rest of the Pokémon. It was initially intimidated by the group, especially Dedenne; however, it warmed up to them as they were playing. When they were interrupted by Team Rocket's attempt to capture everyone's Pokémon, Goomy - along with Dedenne, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, Serena, and Bonnie - was separated from the group. While Serena was battling Team Rocket, Goomy remembered what happened to its old home and fled. Team Rocket found Goomy and attempted to capture it, but they were stopped by Dedenne. Once Goomy saw how much Dedenne cared for it, it battled against Team Rocket long enough for Ash and the rest of the group to find them. After the battle, Goomy is shown affectionately nibbling on Dedenne's ear, no longer afraid of it.
[[File:Ash Sliggoo.png|thumb|250px|As a Sliggoo]]
In ''[[XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!]]'', Ash had Goomy watch his [[Coumarine Gym]] battle against [[Ramos]], in order to help it get stronger.

In ''[[XY061|An Oasis of Hope!]]'', Goomy had a practice battle against Pikachu, but was interrupted by an injured {{p|Spoink}}. After Spoink recovered they followed it to its home were they found a {{p|Grumpig}} bullying all the Spoink. Ash and the other tried to stop Grumpig, but it hypnotized the Spoink into attacking them and forced them into Team Rocket's trap. Pikachu, along with Chespin, agreed to go with Team Rocket in exchange for Grumpig to stop hurting the Spoink. Goomy and Dedenne sneaked out of the cage and attempted to get the key but ended up getting caught by Grumpig. Dedenne battled against Grumpig and lost, which encouraged Goomy to fight. Goomy used Bide to counter all of Grumpig's attacks, but couldn't do much without any offensive moves. Right when Goomy was about to be hit by {{m|Iron Tail}}, Ash jumped in the way and defended it from harm. Seeing how much Ash cared for it allowed Goomy to evolve into Sliggoo and learn Dragon Breath, and was easily able to defeat Grumpig and Team Rocket. After Team Rocket was blasted off, Grumpig and the Spoink made amends, and Ash and his friends continued on their journey.

In [[XY065]], Ash showed Sliggoo to his rival [[Tierno]] before having a battle. They later agreed to have a [[Double Battle]], with Ash using Sliggoo and Pikachu against Tierno's {{p|Wartortle}} and {{p|Raichu}}. Before the battle could begin, Team Rocket appeared with their [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] and tried to capture Pikachu. Sliggoo was able to rescue Pikachu by using Dragon Breath on the machine, but Team Rocket managed to grab Wartortle and Raichu and Sliggoo was grabbed as well trying to rescue them. After Raichu attacked James and Wartortle attacked Jessie, Jessie used Pumpkaboo to attack the cage in retaliation with {{m|Shadow Ball}} which caused the cage that they were in to fall off of a cliff. It shattered at the bottom and Raichu and Wartortle were then found by {{an|Bonnie}} and Tierno, who had split up from Ash and Serena to look for them. Dedenne was able to trace down Pikachu's electricity and began to follow it.

When they encountered a rock in the way, Sliggoo tried to destroy it by ramming into it. Though it initially failed, together with Wartortle and Raichu it was able to destroy the rock. Just before Pikachu was about to be captured by Team Rocket's mecha, Sliggoo rammed into the mecha destroying it and rescuing Pikachu. A Shadow Ball launched by [[Jessie]]'s Pumpkaboo then accidentally hit the remains of the mecha. This started a fire, which surrounded Ash, Serena, and Pikachu. Then Sliggoo remembered how, when it was a Goomy, there were a group of Pokémon trapped in a similar situation. Bolstered by the memory, Sliggoo used Rain Dance to protect its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and put out the fire, and evolved into Goodra in the process. It then used its new move, Dragon Pulse to send Team Rocket blasting off. Later on, it and Pikachu participated in the postponed Double Battle against Tierno's Wartortle and Raichu. As Pikachu struggled against Wartortle, Goodra used Bide to counter Raichu's {{m|Charge Beam}} and {{m|Focus Blast}} and hit Wartortle and Raichu after Pikachu used Iron Tail to block a countering {{m|Hydro Pump}}. After Goodra and Pikachu blocked another attack by Wartortle and Raichu, they defeated them with a Thunderbolt and Dragon Pulse, winning Ash the battle.
[[File:Ash Goodra Hydration.png|thumb|220px|Hydration activated]]
In [[XY067]], Ash used Goodra as his second Pokémon in his [[Lumiose Gym]] battle against Clemont, first sending it out to face {{TP|Clemont|Heliolisk}}. Goodra first attacked with a Dragon Pulse, but Heliolisk proved to be too fast for Goodra, easily avoiding the attack. The Generator Pokémon then used {{m|Flash}} to blind Goodra, and used the opportunity to strike it with a super-effective {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Goodra proceeded to fire yet another Dragon Pulse, but Heliolisk effortlessly avoided it and used {{m|Thunder Wave}} on Goodra, {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} it. Seeing Goodra was no match for Heliolisk's speed, Ash recalled it, deciding to save its remaining strength for later in the match.

Ash later sent out Goodra as his last Pokémon to battle Clemont's last Pokémon, {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}. At first, Goodra was at a disadvantage, since it was still paralyzed and Luxray had {{m|Electric Terrain}} active, making all of its {{type|Electric}} moves more powerful. However, upon remembering how Goomy had regained its energy when water was poured onto it, Ash had Goodra use Rain Dance, which both nullified Electric Terrain and activated Goodra's {{a|Hydration}} [[Ability]], curing it from its paralysis. Luxray used {{m|Swift}}, which Goodra countered by using its tail to send the attack back. Luxray, however, dodged the reflected attack and went in for a {{m|Thunder Fang}}. Ash then did a risky choice and told Goodra to use Bide, forcing it to endure Luxray's attack. Clemont intended to defeat Goodra before Bide was finished charging, and told Luxray to attack with {{m|Wild Charge}} and Swift. However, these attacks were incapable of dealing enough damage to defeat Goodra, who then proceeded to release the gathered energy at Luxray, defeating the Gleam Eyes Pokémon and winning the Gym battle for Ash, thus earning him the {{badge|Voltage}}.

In [[XY069]], while eating food, Ash and his friends come across {{kal|Kenzo}} who apparently cares for multiple Water-type Pokémon at Goodra's homeland. After remembering being attacked Goodra screams, it then reunites with it's long time friends including Wooper, though this alerts the {{type|bug}} Pokémon. After sometime Ash and his friends learn about how the place has been destroyed by {{type|bug}} Pokémon which apparently there was a [[Florges]] who was their leader. Suddenly Florges and her army comes back and attacks the Water Pokémon but Goodra steps right in front of them and protects them using Bide. Florges discovered that Goodra is infact Goomy who has evolved. Florges then decided to battle Goodra. Goodra falters initially but decides to fight after encouragement by Ash. Florges gets the advantage when she uses {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} and {{m|Moonblast}}, but after Ash encourages Goodra it learns how to use [[Ice Beam]]. Suddenly Goodra is hit by a [[Shadow Ball]] and [[Psybeam]] (coming from Jessie's Pumpkaboo and James' Inkay) and faints. Goodra then sleeps over the night in order to restore it's strentgh but however, Florges saw this as a moment to take revenge, as she was being blackmailed by {{TRT}} with a {{p|Floette}} and she orders he Bug-type Army to capture Pikachu, Dedenne and Wooper.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Goomy.png|thumb|250px|As a Goomy, with Ash]]
[[File:Ash and Goodra.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Goodra]]
As a Goomy, it was a very friendly Pokémon, as it liked to show its affection to others by nibbling on their ears. Even after it had become a Goodra, it maintained its affection, hugging Ash shortly after evolving. It had also proven to be a capable fighter, but was initially scared until it decided to help Ash. Goomy was easily frightened and was afraid of {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon such as {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} since {{type|Dragon}}s are weak against Fairy-types. In ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'', after Dedenne was protecting it from Team Rocket, Goomy was pleased and it was no longer afraid of Dedenne. It's also afraid of {{type|Bug}} Pokémon such as {{p|Ariados}} as they destroyed Goomy's original home. When depressed or insulted, Goomy tended to use Rain Dance on the offender, as seen when it used the move on {{an|Serena}} for calling it icky, and in ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]'' where it used the move on [[Jessie]]. When someone made it happy, it liked to chew on their ear. It views Pikachu as a role model, and wants to become strong like him and his Trainer.

As shown in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Goomy had a slimy body, which can help reflect attacks without it taking damage or it can put slime on others, making them slimy, as shown when it used this on {{AP|Pikachu}} to help him escape from {{TRT}}'s cage. It also used to dry out easily causing it to become weak or tired, but could stop it by absorbing water.

The invasion of Goomy's home was a clearly traumatic event in its life. In the beginning, whenever it encountered dangerous situations, it tended to flashback to the scene of Bug-types attacking its home, and would freeze from the shock. However, it is capable of overcoming its fears to help its friends, as seen in its debut episode and ''[[XY056|One for the Goomy!]]''. It also leads it to sympathize with others, as seen in ''[[XY061|An Oasis of Hope!]]'', where it became determined to help a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spoink}}, who had also been driven away from its home by a wild {{p|Grumpig}}. After evolving, some signs of trauma were still present in Sliggoo. In [[XY065]], an explosion from one of [[Team Rocket's mechas]] caused a fire that reminded it of a group of stranded, young Pokémon surrounded by the fires of the invasion. However, the memory lead Sliggoo to take action, using Rain Dance to put out the flames, and trigger its evolution.

After evolving, Goodra's power and endurance became substantially higher, as it was not only able to deal large amounts of damage, but take hits as well without being knocked out, such as Team Rocket's Pumpkaboo and Inkay's Dark Pulse and Psybeam, Tierno's Raichu's Charge Beam and Focus Blast, and Clemont's Luxray's Thunder Fang, Wild Charge, and Swift. Goodra has grown into a brave, strong, and kind Pokémon under Ash's care; in [[XY069]], Goodra completely overcame its fear of Bug-types to defend its homeland against {{p|Florges}}'s Bug-type army. Although it still faltered for a moment after seeing the Blue Flower Florges, it successfully defended itself with encouragement from Ash and {{ashfr}}.

It was also shown in [[XY067]] that when it wins a battle and Ash thanks it for the hard work, it blushes, however, it means that Ash's promise was fulfilled as in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', Ash promised to help Goodra get stronger and he succeeded.
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==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|dragon|dragon|Ash {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Goodra Rain Dance|1=Goodra Bide 2|2=Sliggoo Dragon Breath|3=Goodra Dragon Pulse}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Rain Dance|1=Bide|2=Dragon Breath as a Sliggoo|3=Dragon Pulse}}}}
{{anmov|Water|Rain Dance|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Breath|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{anmov|Dragon|Dragon Pulse|XY065|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Ice|Ice Beam|XY069|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dragon}}

==Trivia==

*Goodra is Ash's only Pokémon from Kalos that is not weak to the {{t|Electric}} type.
*Goodra is the first {{t|Dragon}} type belonging to a main character that has evolved under their ownership.
**It is also Ash's first Kalos Pokémon to fully evolve.
*Goodra is Ash's first [[pseudo-legendary Pokémon]].
**It is also the first pseudo-legendary Pokémon owned by a main character to have been caught in its basic stage.
*The episode where Ash caught Goomy first aired in the United States less than a week before the episode where Sliggoo evolved into Goodra first aired in Japan.
*Sliggoo's evolution to Goodra was the first time ''[[V (Volt)#Opening animation: Version 2 (XY029 - current)|Mega V (Mega Volt)]]'' was used as an insert song, albeit an instrumental version.
*Ash's Sliggoo evolved because of the rain from its Rain Dance, which would not ordinarily trigger Sliggoo's evolution by game mechanic.
*Goodra is Ash's only Kalos Pokémon to have its Ability confirmed.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespeciesevo2|Goomy|Sliggoo|Goodra}}

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{{Ash's Pokémon|dragon}} 
{{Serena's Pokémon|dragon}}
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{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Ash's Pokémon|Goodra]]

[[de:Ashs Viscogon]]
[[fr:Muplodocus de Sacha]]
[[it:Goodra di Ash]]
[[ja:サトシのヌメルゴン]]
[[zh:小智的黏美露龍]]

XY073

2015-04-23T22:42:15Z

StephenWalker97: /* Pokémon */ Bagon may or may not be Shota's.

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title_ja_trans=Battle at the Fashion Show! Tatsubay VS Shushupu!! |
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broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario= |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard= |
directorn=1 |
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artn=1 |
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footnotes=
* {{BMGf|174486|Preview thread on BMGf}} 


}}
(Japanese: '''ファッションショーでバトルです！タツベイVSシュシュプ！！''' ''Battle at the Fashion Show! {{tt|Tatsubay|Bagon}} VS {{tt|Shushupu|Spritzee}}!!'' is the 73rd episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 872nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 21, 2015.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

==Major events==




===Debuts===
*[[Valerie]]
====Pokémon debuts====


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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}




* [[Valerie]]
* [[Shōta]]

===Pokémon===


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


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})









* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)


* {{p|Bagon}} 

==Trivia==



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

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=XY074 ||

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:XY series episodes|073]]


[[de:Fashion Show de Battle desu! Tatsubay VS Shushupu!! (Episode)]]
[[fr:XY073]]
[[ja:XY編第73話]]
[[zh:XY073]]

XY074

2015-04-22T23:35:18Z

StephenWalker97: /* Major events */ We don't know if there will be another match/rematch since the next episode hasn't been revealed yet.

{{futureepisode}}


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title_ja=クノエジム戦！美しきフェアリーの罠！！|
title_ja_trans=Kunoe Gym Battle! The Beautiful Fairy Trap!! |
broadcast_jp=May 28, 2015 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
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* {{BMGf|174488|Preview thread on BMGf}} 


}}
(Japanese: '''クノエジム戦！美しきフェアリーの罠！！''' ''{{tt|Kunoe|Laverre}} Gym Battle! The Beautiful Fairy Trap!!'' is the 74th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 873rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 28, 2015.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

==Major events==




===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}





* [[Valerie]]

===Pokémon===


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


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})

* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})







* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Valerie]]'s)

==Trivia==


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

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY073 |

nextcode=None  |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:XY series episodes|074]]

[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|873]]
[[Category:Episodes with Gym battles|873]]


[[de:Kunoe Gym-sen! Utsukushiki Fairy no Wana!! (Episode)]]
[[fr:XY074]]
[[ja:XY編第74話]]
[[zh:XY074]]

XY074

2015-04-22T16:18:53Z

StephenWalker97: /* Humans */ Shota may be in it.

{{futureepisode}}


{{EpicodePrevNext|
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nextcode=None  |

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altepcode=EP873 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=yes|
title_en=|
title_ja=クノエジム戦！美しきフェアリーの罠！！|
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broadcast_jp=May 28, 2015 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario= |
storyboardn=1 |
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directorn=1 |
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* {{BMGf|174488|Preview thread on BMGf}} 


}}
(Japanese: '''クノエジム戦！美しきフェアリーの罠！！''' ''{{tt|Kunoe|Laverre}} Gym Battle! The Beautiful Fairy Trap!!'' is the 74th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 873rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is scheduled to air in Japan on May 28, 2015.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

==Major events==




===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


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

* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}





* [[Valerie]]

===Pokémon===


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


* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})

* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})







* {{p|Spritzee}} ([[Valerie]]'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Valerie]]'s)

==Trivia==


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

==In other languages==

{{-}}
{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY073 |

nextcode=None  |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

[[Category:XY series episodes|074]]

[[Category:Episodes focusing on Ash|873]]
[[Category:Episodes with Gym battles|873]]


[[de:Kunoe Gym-sen! Utsukushiki Fairy no Wana!! (Episode)]]
[[fr:XY074]]
[[ja:XY編第74話]]
[[zh:XY074]]

Valerie

2015-04-20T21:34:31Z

StephenWalker97: /* In the anime */ XY074 Pokémon

{{Incomplete|needs=Missing Pokémon moves from 1st Battle Chateau match}}
{{CharInfobox |
color={{fairy color}} |
corecolor={{fairy color light}} |
bordercolor={{fairy color dark}} |
name=Valerie |
jname=マーシュ |
tmname=Mache |
slogan=yes |
sloganline=The maiden from a land with history. |
image=XY Valerie.png |
caption=Art from X and Y |
size=300px|
gender=Female |
colors=yes|
eyes=Gray |
hair=Black |
hometown=[[Laverre City]]|
region=[[Kalos]] (originally [[Johto]])  |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]] {{tc|Marchioness}}{{tt|*|Battle Chateau}} |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|VI}} |
games={{pkmn|X and Y}} |
leader=yes |
gym=Laverre Gym|
specialist=yes |
type={{t|Fairy}} type|
badge=Badge#Fairy Badge{{!}}Fairy Badge |
anime=yes |
epnum=XY073 |
}}

'''Valerie''' (Japanese: '''マーシュ''' ''Mache'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Laverre City]]'s Gym, known officially as the [[Laverre Gym]]. She specializes in {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon. She gives the {{badge|Fairy}} to Trainers who defeat her.

==In the games==
Valerie appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a Gym Leader. She appears to possess a deep appreciation for all that is beautiful. Trainers who defeat Valerie will receive the {{badge|Fairy}}, along with {{TM|99|Dazzling Gleam}}. Valerie also seems to want to feel like a Pokémon, and she self-designed her costume in an attempt to identify herself with Pokémon. Also, according to the [[television]] show Gym Freaks, her outfit weighs 33 pounds. It also states that she used to be a model and as such can wear incredibly high heels.
===Pokémon===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6720
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Laverre Gym
|pokemon=3
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=38
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Iron Defense|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=122
|pokemon=Mr. Mime
|level=39
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Soundproof
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Dazzling Gleam|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|pokemon=Sylveon
|ndex=700
|level=42
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Dazzling Gleam|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6400{{tt|*|9600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Iron Head|move1type=Steel|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Defense|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Status
}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Draining Kiss|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Charm|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Status
}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}4800{{tt|*|7200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=30
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Vice Grip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sweet Scent|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=30
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Skill Swap|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Swift|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}7200{{tt|*|10800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=45
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Feint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baton Pass|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Iron Defense|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=45
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8000{{tt|*|12000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Spit Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Special
|move2=Sucker Punch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Swallow|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9600{{tt|*|14400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Swallow|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Spit Up|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Psych Up|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8000{{tt|*|12000 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=50
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Play Rough|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=50
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Attract|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Draining Kiss|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Charm|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Blue Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}6400{{tt|*|9600 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=40
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Vice Grip|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Baton Pass|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Feint Attack|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=40
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast|move1type=Fairy|move1cat=Special
|move2=Light Screen|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Skill Swap|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Misty Terrain|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}8800{{tt|*|13200 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=55
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Stockpile|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=55
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}9600{{tt|*|14400 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=60
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=60
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}
=====[[Battle Chateau]] [[rematch]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{fairy color}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|headcolor={{fairy color light}}
|sprite=VSValerie.png{{!}}150px
|prize={{pdollar}}11200{{tt|*|16800 when Gold Writ of Invitation is in effect}}
|class=Marchioness
|name=Valerie
|game=XY
|location=Battle Chateau
|pokemon=2
}}|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=303
|pokemon=Mawile
|level=70
|gender=female
|type1=Steel|type2=Fairy
|ability=Hyper Cutter
|move1=Swallow|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Spit Up|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Special
|move3=Iron Head|move3type=Steel|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough|move4type=Fairy|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|level=70
|gender=male
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Light Screen|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Moonblast|move2type=Fairy|move2cat=Special
|move3=Last Resort|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Psych Up|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''[[Laverre Gym]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Oh, if it isn't a young Trainer... So you've flown all the way through my Gym, fluttering down to me on a fortunate wind. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. I am Valerie, who leads this Fairy-type Gym. I hope your visit will prove entertaining to you. The elusive Fairy types may appear frail as a breeze and delicate as a bloom, but they are strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope the sun is shining tomorrow... That would be reason enough to smile."''

*After being defeated
:''"Yes... that was a fine battle. I shall reward you for this great victory. This is the {{badge|Fairy}}. It is yours now. Its beauty is captivating, is it not? ... ... ... ... ... ... Ah... Do forgive me. I was so captivated, I forgot for a moment that it is yours."''
:''"This captivating Fairy Badge will endear any Pokémon up to Lv. 80 to you... Yes, even those Pokémon that you may receive from others will obey you. I also wish to award you this TM... Please consider it a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"Oh? My, what a curious feeling... I can't seem to recall any longer {{m|Dazzling Gleam|which move}} is contained in [[TM99|that TM]]. I hope you might forgive me."''
:''"My designs are said to be rather mystifying. Do you agree with that? I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, you see. That desire is my inspiration and what I try to achieve by designing. And yet...the only time I feel I am truly one with Pokémon is when we are embroiled in desperate battle. I wonder why that is... Hmm... Could it be-- Never mind. It is nothing, kind Trainer."''
:(post-game) ''"What do you think it is exactly that separates humans from Pokémon? Is there even need for such a thing? Why should they be separate from one another?"''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''
*Before battle (initial)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... It is lovely to get to meet you again like this. Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive {{t|Fairy}} may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''
*Before battle (rematch)
:''"Oh, if it isn't my young Trainer... We seem to keep meeting like this, don't we? Then I suppose you have earned yourself the right to a battle, as a reward for your efforts. The elusive Fairy may appear frail as the breeze and delicate as a bloom, but it is strong."''

*Being defeated
:''"I hope that you will find things worth smiling about tomorrow..."''

*After being defeated
:(if giving the player an item) ''"I hope you will accept this gift from me... Please consider it as a personal gift from me, not simply the winnings of a battle."''
:''"That was truly a captivating battle. I might just be captivated by you."''

*After defeating the player
:''"Oh goodness, what a pity..."''

===Gym Freaks===
:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Oooooh. Valerie has arrived! She's glorious! What a beauty! With a fairylike existence! She can wear such high heels because she used to be a model. If I were wearing heels that high, I wouldn't be able to get out of my house. Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

:April: ''"Hello! It's time for Gym Freaks, your source for the hottest news about hot Gym Leaders in Kalos. So... I'm now in front of the Laverre City Gym! ... Ohhh. Valerie has arrived! She's beautiful! So beautiful! Her existence is fairylike! Her clothes weigh 33 pounds! How can she managed to wear it? She might be surprisingly muscular... Oops. I shouldn't have said that... Ah... She went inside the Gym... That's all for the on-site report. Good-bye for now, everyone."''

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSValerie.png|200px]]
|-
| VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==In the anime==
Valerie is set to appear in [[XY073]] and will have a Gym Battle against {{Ash}} in [[XY074]] using her {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Spritzee}}.


==Trivia==

* Valerie's Japanese Leader title is {{tt|歷史の国から　來た　乙女|The maiden from a country of history}}.
* According to a {{tc|Tourist}} in Kalos's hotels, Valerie is from the [[Johto]] region.
* Valerie's outfit resembles an {{p|Audino}}. The dress is also similar to the Lolita style of clothing.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color}}"
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| マーシュ ''Mache''
| From ''mâche'' (French for {{wp|Valerianella locusta|corn salad}}) and possibly 魔術 ''majutsu'' (magic). Corn salad is also called {{wp|rapunzel}} in German, related to the fairy tale.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German
| Valerie
| From the genus ''{{wp|Valerianella}}'' and ''faerie''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Valériane
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Italian
| Valérie
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Valeria
| From the genus ''Valerianella''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 마슈 ''Mache''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name

|}

{{-}}
{{Gym Leaders of Kalos}} 
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Game characters]]
[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Gym Leaders]]
[[Category:Fairy-type Trainers]]

[[de:Valerie]]

[[fr:Valériane]]
[[it:Valérie]]
[[ja:マーシュ]]
[[zh:瑪綉]]

Diantha

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corecolor={{kalos color light}} |
bordercolor={{kalos color dark}} |
name=Diantha|
jname=カルネ |
tmname=Carnet |
slogan=no |
image=XY Diantha.png|
size=200px |
caption=Artwork from X and Y |
gender=Female |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue |
hair=Brown |
hometown=Unknown |
region=[[Kalos]] |
relatives=Unknown|
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Champion}} {{tc|Grand Duchess}}{{tt|*|Battle Chateau}}|
game=yes |
generation={{gen|VI}} |
games={{pkmn|X and Y}} |
champ=yes|
league=Pokémon League (Kalos) |
elite=no|
leader=no|
anime=yes |
epnum=XY028 |
epname=The Bonds of Evolution! |
enva=Vanessa Gardner|
java=[[Fumiko Orikasa]]|
}}

'''Diantha''' (Japanese: '''カルネ''' ''Carnet'') is a famous and renowned actress who is the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Kalos]] region's [[Elite Four]] in {{g|X and Y}}.

==In the games==
Diantha appears in [[Pokémon X and Y]] as a famous movie star and a notable icon across the Kalos Region. She is also a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, but shows more interest in other Trainers who have real potential. She takes a special interest in the player from their first meeting in Café Soleil in [[Lumiose City]] and later when she meets the player again in [[Coumarine City]].

Later, she reappears as the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Kalos]] [[region]].

After registering in the [[Hall of Fame]], Diantha can be found in Café Soleil, where she will ask the player to [[trade]] one of their Pokémon for her {{p|Ralts}} holding the [[Mega Stone]] for {{p|Gardevoir}}, the Gardevoirite.

She will also appear in the [[Battle Chateau]] once the player has reached the highest rank, Grand Duke/Grand Duchess.

===Pokémon===
====[[Pokémon X and Y]]====
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=====[[Battle Chateau]] - No Writ of Challenge=====
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{{Party/Footer}}

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{{Party/Footer}}

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|move4=Imprison|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Red Writ of Challenge=====
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|{{Pokémon/6
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{{Party/Div|color={{kalos color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
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|level=70
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
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|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=282
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|level=70
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Trace
|held=Gardevoirite
|move1=Imprison|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Status
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Captivate|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Hypnosis|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Battle Chateau]] - Black Writ of Challenge=====
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{kalos color dark}}
|headcolor={{kalos color light}}
|sprite=VSDiantha.png
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|name=Diantha
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|{{Pokémon/6
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|level=80
|gender=female
|type1=Fighting|type2=Flying
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|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=711
|pokemon=Gourgeist
|level=80
|gender=female
|type1=Ghost|type2=Grass
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|move2=Phantom Force|move2type=Ghost|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Explosion|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{kalos color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=706
|pokemon=Goodra
|level=80
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|ability=Sap Sipper
|move1=Dragon Pulse|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Special
|move2=Aqua Tail|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
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|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/6
|ndex=282
|pokemon=Gardevoir
|level=80
|gender=female
|type1=Psychic|type2=Fairy
|ability=Trace
|held=Gardevoirite
|move1=Captivate|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Status
|move3=Dream Eater|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Stored Power|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Special}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Trade]]d to the player=====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{x color}}; border: 3px solid #{{y color}}"
|-
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! colspan="2" style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|Player's Pokémon}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|Traded Pokémon}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|English}} {{color2|{{y color dark}}|nickname}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|Japanese}} {{color2|{{y color dark}}|nickname}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Item}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Ability}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Nature}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|English}} {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color|{{y color dark}}|Japanese}} {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Original Trainer|OT}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}" | {{color2|{{y color dark}}|Trainer ID number|ID}}
! style="background:#{{y color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{tt|{{color|{{y color dark}}|IVs}}|HP/Attack/Defense/Sp. Atk/Sp. Def/Speed}}
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tt|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{MSP|000}}
| style="background:#fff" | Any Pokémon
| style="background:#fff" | {{MSP|280|Ralts}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{p|Ralts}} {{female}}
| style="background:#fff" | Ralts
| style="background:#fff" | {{tt|ラルトス|Ralts}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{bag|Gardevoirite}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{DL|Mega Stone|Gardevoirite}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{a|Synchronize}}
| style="background:#fff" | Modest
| style="background:#fff" | Diantha {{female}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{tt|カルネ|Carnet}}
| style="background:#fff" | 37110
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | 20/20/20/31/20/31
|}

===Quotes===
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}} (first visit)'''
:''"What a strange question... Why would I want to play the same old roles forever? Youth may be beautiful, but it's not all there is to life. Everything changes. I want to live and change like that, too. So I look forward to playing different roles as I get older."''
:''"And who are you two?"''
:''"<{{player}}>, right? I heard [[Lysandre]] call you that. You both have lovely names. Oh, and you're both Trainers! Don't your Pokémon look happy? I'm a Trainer myself, in my off time. I look forward to us battling someday!"''

'''[[Coumarine City]]'''
:''"A strong bond?"''
:''"Does this make you think of something like Kalos's {{p|Xerneas|Legendary}} {{p|Yveltal|Pokémon}}? Found only here in the Kalos region, right? Nowhere else? Maybe that's not a coincidence."''
:''"Bonds... They really are important to us all, aren't they? When I'm acting, I think I'm always trying to forge a bond between myself and the character I'm playing. If all I think about is how I'm nothing like a character, then I'll just hate playing it. But if I focus on what I have in common with the character and put myself in her shoes, I might be able to understand her. It's the same for people--or Pokémon."''
:''"Oh, never mind me! I'm just babbling about my own things. Let's have a battle the next we meet, shall we? I'm still looking forward to it!"''

'''{{kal|Pokémon League}}'''
* Before battle (first time)
:''"Welcome at last, dear Trainer. As you must know, I am the Champion, Diantha. Oh, but you are... You're the child I spoke to in [[Lumiose City]] and Coumarine City, aren't you?! Then that means that you are also the one that dear [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine]] said... Of course! How could I--?! Oh, I must look like such a fool not to recognize you sooner! You and your Pokémon are the ones who stopped [[Team Flare]] for us all! It seems wrong of me to say this, but thank you! You saved us all... I can't wait to see what you and your Pokémon are capable now that I know exactly what it is you've done already!"''

* Before battle ([[rematch]])
:''"Oh, welcome back! I've been hoping that you would visit again! Battling against you and your Pokémon, all of you brimming with hope for the future... Honestly, it just fills me up with energy I need to keep facing each new day! It does!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Witnessing the noble spirits of you and your Pokémon in battle has really touched my heart..."''

* After being defeated (first time)
:''"I-I'm so choked up that it's hard to know what I should say, but I...I... I'm just so glad at this moment that I was good enough to be the Champion... After all, it gave me the chance to meet and battle with you and your wonderful Pokémon! Now I understand just why dear Augustine--that's Professor Sycamore to you--said he had to get everything ready for the new Champion! He'll be waiting for us in Lumiose City, but before I take you there... My dear <player>, would you mind coming this way with me?"''

* After being defeated (rematch)
: ''"That positive hope for the future and the warm feelings that fill your heart... Those things can never be exhausted. They will never run out. Not ever. If you just find a way to share them with others, I know you'll have a happy life. Come along, my dear <player>... You know where we're going next."''

* [[Hall of Fame]] (first time)
:''"Here we are! I'm so glad to welcome you in. This grand chamber is where you enter the Kalos region's Hall of fame. This is where Pokémon Trainers will live on forever, remembered always for giving their all in battle to the Pokémon League and for the glory and light that they shared with all. Come, <player>… Your love for your Pokémon… And the way that those Pokémon gave everything they had in battle for you… We'll record them all right here for eternity."''

*[[Hall of Fame]] (rematch)
:''"We will record your experience and the glory that you've shown in facing the Pokémon League here in this grand hall! This will be your--and your Pokémon's--legacy! Come, <player>… Your love for your Pokémon… And the way that those Pokémon gave everything they had in battle for you… We'll record them all right here for eternity."''

'''Café Soleil (post-game)'''
* Before the trade
:''"Oh, why hello there! That's right... This is where I first met you, isn't it? <player>? You know, I'd really like to learn more about how a strong Trainer like you raises {{tt|his|If the player is a boy}}/{{tt|her|If the player is a girl}} Pokémon. This probably feels a bit sudden, but how would you feel about trading one your Pokémon for my Ralts here?"''
::'''No''': ''"No, of course I understand... I'm sure all of your Pokémon are like precious friends to you, right? You can't just give away a friend to someone else that easily!"''
::'''Yes''': (after selecting the Pokémon to trade) ''"Heheh. We Trainers all feel a bit nervous when trading Pokémon... but I'm sure it's nothing compared to how the Pokémon must feel!"''

* After the trade
:''"Hello, <Pokémon>. I'm glad to meet you. Was it a bit shocking to be traded? I hope you'll come to trust and like me. I promise that I'll take good care of you."''

'''[[Battle Chateau]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Oh my! I never thought I would meet you here! Honestly, I didn't! Oh, but--silly me--I should at least do these things right… As Champion and as Grand Duchess of the Battle Chateau, I, Diantha, challenge you."''

* Being defeated
:''"Witnessing the noble spirits of you and your Pokémon in battle has really touched my heart..."''

* After being defeated
:(if giving the player an item) ''"Hehe, here you go! I hope you like it!"''
:''"I just...I just don't know what to say... I can hardly express this feeling... But I'm so glad I got to be Champion and Grand Duchess... Battling you and your Pokémon makes everything seem worth it!"''

* After defeating the player
:''"Oh, fantastic! What did you think? My team was pretty cool, right? It's a bit embarrassing to show off, but I love to show their best sides!"''

===Sprites===
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSDiantha.png|200px]]
|-
| VS portrait from {{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
|}

==In the anime==
[[File:Diantha anime.png|thumb|250px|Diantha in the anime]]
Diantha debuted in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', where she was shown having an exhibition {{pkmn|battle}} against {{an|Magnus}}. With her {{p|Gardevoir}}, Diantha had very little trouble in defeating her opponent's {{p|Absol}} where it was shown she could direct her Gardevoir through mere eye contact. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} later encountered Diantha in disguise, trying to get a piece of chocolate cake from a shop. She agreed to have a battle with Ash, but the battle between {{AP|Pikachu}} and Gardevoir was soon interrupted by {{TRT}}, who caught Gardevoir and took it away. With the guidance of Diantha's Key Stone, Ash and his friends were able to find Team Rocket. Diantha then Mega Evolved her Gardevoir into Mega Gardevoir, easily breaking out of its confinement and sending the Rocket trio blasting off again.
She was seen in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', and she also was seen in a fantasy in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''.

Just like in the games, Diantha is a famous movie star. She starred in a movie titled "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|My Sweet, Sweet Lady}}". She is also a fan of desserts, going out of her way to sample the local delicacies whenever she arrives in a new town. Her manager is [[Kathi Lee]].

Diantha made an appearance in the movie ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' battling [[Wikstrom]].

Diantha will reappeared in a flashback in [[XY068]].

===Pokémon===
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|desc={{p|Gardevoir}} is Diantha's only known Pokémon. It is able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gardevoir. Gardevoir was first seen fighting against {{an|Magnus}}'s {{p|Absol}}, where it used its speed to completely avoid taking any damage before defeating it, doing so without needing to Mega Evolve. Later Gardevoir battled against {{AP|Pikachu}}, and was able to complete outmatch its opponent again in terms of speed and power. Before it could win, Gardevoir was captured by {{TRT}} who attempted to flee with it. However Diantha followed and Mega Evolved Gardevoir who easily escaped its captors and sent them blasting off. It was seen in a flashback in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', and it also was seen in a fantasy in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]''.

It was revealed to have evolved from a {{p|Ralts}} in ''[[XY042|Battling Into the Hall of Fame!]]'' and to have been with Diantha since she was young, as it appeared with her on a photo in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]] Hall of Fame.

Gardevoir's known moves are {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Moonblast}}.}}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=折笠富美子 ''[[Fumiko Orikasa]]''
|en=Vanessa Gardner
|es_la=Analiz Sánchez
|es_eu=Emma Jiménez}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Diantha Adventures.png|160px|thumb|Diantha in Pokémon Adventures]]
Diantha debuts in the {{chap|X & Y}}. She is one of the 17 people that have received a Key Stone from [[Gurkinn]]. She first appears at [[Lysandre Café]], where she shields {{adv|Y}} and her friends from [[Lysandre]]'s Pokémon with her Mega {{p|Gardevoir}}. The two converse on what they think beauty represents, which ends when Lysandre leaves to do other business. After realizing that Diantha is a famous movie star, Y excitedly introduces herself to Diantha. Before they can talk, Y's excitement brings the attention of many of Diantha's fans, who immediately rush in to see her. Diantha later bids farewell to Y and her friends.

Diantha later decides to take a break from acting after her latest movie had come out, much to the shock of her fans and the media. She meets up with [[Korrina]], who had gone into hiding after a brush with [[Team Flare]] cost her and [[Gurkinn]] the [[Tower of Mastery]]. They find Gurkinn being attacked by Team Flare Admin Chalmers and his army of {{p|Skrelp}} and {{p|Dragalge}}. With her Mega Gardevoir, Diantha drives Chalmers away and rescues Gurkinn. The three decide to travel together and find {{p|Yveltal}}'s cocoon form before Team Flare, who have already uncovered {{p|Xerneas}}'s tree form, does. Further on in their journey, Diantha and the others find a wild {{p|Diancie}} being attacked by a thief. They manage to defeat the thief with their Mega-Evolved Pokémon, but Diancie is forced to find a new home. As it thanks them and leaves, Gurkinn reveals that Diancie is capable of Mega Evolution.

Later, the group travels to the location of where Team Flare is preparing to take Xerneas's tree using a group of mind-controlled citizens from [[Vaniville Town]]. They find X and his friends there having been defeated by [[Celosia]] in an attempt to rescue the townspeople. Before Celosia can finish X off, he is saved by Korrina, Gurkinn, and Diantha, who use their Mega-Evolved team to battle Celosia and [[Emma|Essentia]].

===Pokémon===
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|desc={{p|Gardevoir}} is Diantha's only known Pokémon. It is able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gardevoir. It was first seen in [[Lysandre Café]] with its Trainer, where Diantha had Gardevoir Mega Evolve to make Lysandre back off from attacking [[Trevor]], [[Shauna]], and [[Tierno]].

Gardevoir's known moves are {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Psyshock}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and its Ability is {{a|Trace}} in its regular form and {{a|Pixilate}} as Mega Gardevoir.}}

==Trivia==
* Diantha is the only Champion to not use more than one Pokémon of the same [[List of Pokémon by color|color]]. Furthermore, each of her six party members represents one [[stat]], giving at least 2 [[EV]]s to that stat (her Gardevoir gives 3 EVs). Her team is as follows: Hawlucha (Green, Speed), Tyrantrum (Red, Attack), Aurorus (Blue, HP), Gourgeist (Brown, Defense), Goodra (Purple, Special Defense), Gardevoir (White, Special Attack).

==Names==
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|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| カルネ ''Carnet''
| From カーネーション ''{{wp|Dianthus caryophyllus|carnation}}''. One possible etymology for "carnation" is the word ''{{wp|coronation}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German, Italian
| Diantha
| From the genus ''{{wp|Dianthus}}'', which is derived from the Greek words for ''god'' and ''flower''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Dianthéa
| From the genus ''Dianthus''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Spanish
| Dianta
| From the genus ''Dianthus''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 카르네 ''Carnet''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
| 卡露乃 ''Kǎlùnǎi''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name. Possibly from 康乃馨 ''kāngnǎixīn'' (carnation)
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 卡露妮 ''Kālouhnèih''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name
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Gary's Electivire

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Electric|
trainername=Gary|
pokemonname=Electivire|
jtrainername=シゲル|
jpokemonname=エレキブル|
tmtrainername=Shigeru|
tmpokemonname=Elekible|
image=[[File:Gary Electivire.png|245px]] |
caption=Gary's Electivire |
location=[[Sinnoh]]|
epnum=AG192|
epname=Home Is Where the Start Is!|
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noevo=incap |
current=[[Party|With Gary]]|
enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]|
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}}
'''Gary's Electivire''' (Japanese '''シゲルのエレキブル''' ''Shigeru's Elekible'') is the only known Pokémon [[Gary Oak]] obtained after retiring from being a Pokémon Trainer, which he captured in the [[Sinnoh]] region.

==History==
===Advanced Generation series===
[[File:Gary and Electivire.png|thumb|220px|left|Gary and Electivire]]
Electivire was {{pkmn2|caught}} during Gary's journey through [[Sinnoh]] sometime during his research in this region. Its first appearance was in ''[[AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!]]''. It looked as if it was a wild {{p|Electivire}} at first because it was shooting apples by itself from a tree with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}. {{TRT}} attempted to take it by capturing it in an electricity-proof net. It looked as if they were about to succeed until Gary showed up and told it to use {{m|Iron Tail}} to cut free of the net. Once out, it zapped Team Rocket with {{m|Thunder Punch}} and they were sent flying.

{{Ash}} was impressed by Electivire, but as he looked it up on his [[Pokédex]] there was no data on it. Ash then wanted to battle it, but Gary said to come back to the [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] first.

Once there, Ash sent out his {{AP|Pikachu}} to fight Electivire. Unfortunately for him, Electivire proved too much for Pikachu to handle and he ended up losing. When Gary left for [[Sinnoh]], he took Electivire with him.

===Diamond & Pearl series===
Electivire appeared again in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'' as it fought by Gary's side against {{pkmn|poacher|Pokémon Hunter}} [[J]] and [[J's henchmen|her henchmen]] in order to protect the {{p|Shieldon}} from being captured. It was called on again to sabotage J's ship, using Thunderbolt to cause explosions and then tackling J's henchmen with Umbreon to allow Ash to retrieve Shieldon.

Gary used Electivire and {{TP|Gary|Umbreon}} to battle against [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', when trying to stop Pokémon Hunter J from giving the three {{an|lake guardians}} to the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}. However, {{p|Toxicroak}} had both of them under control all the time. When Electivire attempted to use {{m|Thunder}} to stop Hunter J, it was badly hurt by Toxicroak's {{m|Poison Jab}} before it could attack.

==Personality and characteristics==

In contrast to [[Paul's Electivire]], Gary's Electivire seems to be more jolly and sportful, as seen in its debut and battle with [[Ash's Pikachu]].

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!}}
{{anmov|normal|Protect|AG192|Home Is Where the Start Is!}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder|DP151|The Needs of the Three!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Electivire}}
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[[ja:シゲルのエレキブル]]
[[pl:Electivire Garego]]

S18

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|image=Season 18 logo.png
|size=240
|number=18
|opening=Be a Hero
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|epspan=[[XY050]] - [[XY051]], [[XY024]], [[XY052]] - present
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|epspanhv=[[XY050]] - [[XY051]], [[XY024]], [[XY052]] - present
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|series=XY
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{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|1|XY050|Pathways to Performance Partnering!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|2|XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|3|XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|4|XY052|A Stealthy Challenge!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|5|XY053|A Race for Home!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|6|XY054|Facing the Grand Design!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|7|XY055|A Slippery Encounter!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|8|XY056|One for the Goomy!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|9|XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|10|XY058|The Green, Green Grass Types of Home!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|11|XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|12|XY060|Showcase, Debut!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|13|XY061|An Oasis of Hope!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|14|XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiEntry|15|XY063|A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!}}
{{Season Infobox/EpiFooter|color=F16A81}}
'''Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest''', sometimes referred to as '''Pokémon the Series XY: Season 2''', is the eighteenth [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It is the second dubbed season of the {{series|XY}}. It is preceded by ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''. The season follows {{Ash}} as he continues his journey, venturing in the [[Kalos]] region with {{ashfr|his friends}} — {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Bonnie}} and {{an|Clemont}}. The subtitle "Kalos Quest" is not used within the episodes, but was later added by the iTunes release to distinguish it from the previous season.

It premiered on February 7, 2015 with the dub premiere of ''[[XY050|Pathways to Performance Partnering!]]''

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* Ash's {{AP|Frogadier}} learns {{m|Aerial Ace}}. ([[XY052]])
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} meet {{an|Serena}}'s mother, {{kal|Grace}}, for the first time in person. ([[XY053]])
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} encounter the evil {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Malamar|Malamar}} from [[XY019|before]]. ([[XY054]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Coumarine City]] and meet [[Ramos]], the {{FB|Gym|Leader}} of the [[Coumarine Gym]]. ([[XY057]])
* {{an|Serena}} and [[Jessie]] participate in their first [[Pokémon Showcase]]. ([[XY060]])
* Serena cuts her hair short and starts wearing new clothes. ([[XY060]])
* Ash and his friends head back to [[Lumiose City]] for Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} with {{an|Clemont}}. ([[XY060]])
* [[Ash's Sliggoo]] learns {{m|Dragon Breath}}. ([[XY061]])
* Clemont's Luxray learns {{m|Electric Terrain}}. ([[XY062]])
* Clemont leaves {{ashfr|the group}} and heads to [[Lumiose City]] with a [[Kalos Power Plant]] worker to train before his [[Gym]] battle with Ash. ([[XY062]])
* {{an|Clemont}} begins his training to battle {{Ash}}, adding his [[Gym]] Pokémon back to his active party. ([[XY063]])
* [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] learns a new move. ([[XY063]])
* [[Jessie]] attempts to {{pkmn2|released|release}} {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, but Wobbuffet decides to stay with her. ([[XY063]])
* {{an|Serena}} meets {{an|Aria}} in person. ([[XY064]])
* Serena has a [[Double Battle]] against Aria, but the battle gets interrupted when Aria gets called. ([[XY064]])
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} meet up with [[Tierno]] again. ([[XY065]])
* [[Ash's Goodra]] learns {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. ([[XY065]])
* Ash has a [[Double Battle]] with Tierno and wins. ([[XY065]])
* Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Lumiose City]]. ([[XY065]])
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} reunite with {{an|Clemont}}. ([[XY066]])
* Ash and {{ashfr}} encounter [[Meyer]] and [[Alexa]] again. ([[XY066]])
* [[Clemont's Bunnelby]] is revealed to have [[XY063|learned]] {{m|Wild Charge}}. ([[XY067]])
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] is revealed to know {{m|Flash}} and {{m|Thunder Wave}}. ([[XY067]])
* [[Ash's Goodra]] is revealed to have {{a|Hydration}} as its [[Ability]]. ([[XY067]])
* Ash learns that [[Laverre Gym|the next Gym]] is located in [[Laverre City]]. ([[XY067]])
* * {{an|Clemont}} rejoins the group, and returns control of [[Lumiose Gym]] and his Gym Pokémon to the [[Clembot]]. ([[XY067]])
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Professor Sycamore]] again. ([[XY068]])
* Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} achieves [[Mega Evolution]] for the first time. ([[XY068]])
* Ash and his friends head for [[Laverre City]] for Ash's next [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. ([[XY068]])

[[File:S18 poster.png|thumb|Poster for the season]]
===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Ash's Goomy]] ([[XY055]])
====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Froakie}} [[XY052|→]] {{AP|Frogadier}}
* Ash's {{p|Goomy}} [[XY061|→]] {{AP|Sliggoo}}
* Clemont's {{p|Luxio}} [[XY062|→]] {{TP|Clemont|Luxray}}
* Serena's {{p|Fennekin}} [[XY064|→]] {{TP|Serena|Braixen}}
* Ash's {{p|Sliggoo}} [[XY065|→]] {{AP|Goodra}}


====Other====
The following Pokémon are left at [[Lumiose Gym]]:
* [[Clemont's Magneton]] ([[XY067]])
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] ([[XY067]])

=====Returns=====
The following Pokémon return to their Trainer:
* [[Clemont's Magneton]] ([[XY063]])
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] ([[XY063]])

===Gym battles===
Ash defeats the following [[Gym Leader]]s:
* [[Ramos]] ([[XY058]])
* {{an|Clemont}} ([[XY067]])



==External links==
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-tv-seasons/season-18/ Pokémon the Series: XY page at Pokémon.com]

==See also==
{{US Seasons}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Anime seasons|18]]
[[Category:XY series episodes|*18]]

[[de:Staffel 18]]
[[fr:Saison 18]]

XY068

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{{undubbed|867}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY067 |

nextcode=XY069 |

series=XY series |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY068 |
altepcode=EP867 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=|
title_ja=狙われたメガシンカ！ガブリアスの絆！！|
title_ja_trans=The Coveted Mega Evolution! Gaburias's Bonds!! |
broadcast_jp=April 16, 2015 |
broadcast_us= |
en_series= |
en_op= |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=西田健一 |
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* {{BMGf|173260|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|174805|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''狙われたメガシンカ！ガブリアスの絆！！''' ''The Coveted Mega Evolution! {{tt|Gaburias|Garchomp}}'s Bonds!!'') is the 68th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 867th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 16, 2015.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Professor Sycamore]] again.
* Professor Sycamore is revealed to have obtained a [[Key Stone]] and a {{DL|Mega Stone|Garchompite}}.
* Professor Sycamore's {{p|Garchomp}} achieves [[Mega Evolution]] for the first time.
* Ash and his friends head for [[Laverre City]] for Ash's next [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
* Professor Sycamore discovers the identity of [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Alain]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Garchomp}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY068.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Professor Sycamore]]
* [[Diantha]] (flashback)
* [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]]
* [[Alain]] (flashback)
* [[Sophie]]


===Pokémon===


[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Garchomp}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})

* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})

* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Professor Sycamore]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]])
* {{p|Gible}} ([[Professor Sycamore]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Gabite}} ([[Professor Sycamore]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ([[Diantha]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]]; flashback)
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]])
* {{p|Poochyena}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} (flashback)
* {{p|Azurill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Marill}} (flashback)
* {{p|Helioptile}} (flashback)
* {{p|Linoone}} (flashback)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (flashback)
* {{p|Combee}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Weedle}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]

* This episode marks [[Alain]]'s first appearance outside of side story episodes, albeit only in a flashback.
* ''[[DreamDream]]'' is replaced by ''[[GaoGao All Stars]]'' as the Japanese ending.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a female {{p|Gible}} in the anime.
* This episode reveals that a person can borrow a [[Key Stone]] from another trainer.
===Errors===
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==In other languages==

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