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Joey

2010-10-22T22:46:54Z

Stinkoman87:

'''Joey''' (Japanese: '''ゴロウ''' ''Gorō'') is a [[Youngster]] and one of the few [[Trainer classes|regular Trainers]] who appeared in other canons than the games themselves. In [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, he is known as '''Grant'''; however, [[VIZ Media]]'s translations, consistently with the games, refer to him as Joey.

==In the games==
In the [[Generation II]] games, other than the {{ga|Silver|rival}}, Joey is the first {{pkmn|Trainer}} the {{player}} battles in the game.

He is first seen battling with another [[Youngster]], Mikey, and blocking [[Johto Route 30|the route]]. After the player delivers the {{DL|List of key items in Generation II|Mystery Egg}} to [[Professor Elm]], Joey is done with battling after his apparent loss to Mikey. He is now ready to challenge the {{player}} with his {{p|Rattata}}. After the battle, he gives out his [[Pokégear]] number and hence can be rematched.

Joey makes great emphasis of the fact that he only raises one [[Pokémon]], his {{p|Rattata}} ({{p|Raticate}} from the third rematch and onwards), claiming that it is in the "top percentage of {{p|Rattata}}".

===Pokémon===
====[[Generation II]]====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=GSC_Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}64
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold and Silver|ndex=019|pokemon=Rattata
|level=4|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=GSC_Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}120
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold and Silver|ndex=019|pokemon=Rattata
|level=15|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Hyper Fang|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=GSC_Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}336
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Gold and Silver|ndex=020|pokemon=Raticate
|level=21|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Hyper Fang|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal}}}}

=====Fourth battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=GSC_Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}480
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Crystal|ndex=020|pokemon=Raticate
|level=30|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Hyper Fang|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}}}

=====Fifth battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=GSC_Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}592
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=GSC
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=2|game=Crystal|ndex=020|pokemon=Raticate
|level=37|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Hyper Fang|move1type=Normal
|move2=Hyper Beam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}}}

====[[Generation IV]]====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=HGSS Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}64
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=HGSS
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=019 m|pokemon=Rattata
|level=4|gender=male|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical}}}}

=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=HGSS Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}544
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=HGSS
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=020 m|pokemon=Raticate
|level=34|gender=male|type1=Normal|ability=Run Away
|move1=Scary Face|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Assurance|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Super Fang|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}}}

=====Third battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=HGSS Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}654?
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=HGSS
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=020 m|pokemon=Raticate
|level=40|gender=male|type1=Normal|ability=Run Away
|move1=Super Fang|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Hyper Fang|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}}}

=====Fourth battle=====
{{Party|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}|headcolor={{normal color light}}
|sprite=HGSS Youngster.png
|prize={{pdollar}}864
|class=Youngster
|name=Joey
|game=HGSS
|location=Johto Route 30
|locationname=Route 30
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon|gen=4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=020 m|pokemon=Raticate
|level=54|gender=male|type1=Normal|ability=Run Away
|move1=Hyper Fang|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Substitute|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Endeavor|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}}}

==In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga==
[[Image:Joey.png|thumb|Joey in Pokemon Adventures manga]]
Joey is [[Professor Elm]]'s assistant and his errand boy. His partner [[Pokémon]] is {{p|Rattata}}.

He is first seen in {{adv|Gold}}'s garden, on the way to [[Professor Elm|Elm]]'s lab to deliver several [[Pokémon]] to the professor for examination. However, his backpack was stolen by a wild {{p|Murkrow}} along with Gold's radio antenna, causing Gold's radio to lose broadcast. After noticing that something is wrong with radio, Gold spots Joey in the garden and mistakes him for the thief. The Youngster explains that the real thief is Murkrow. Gold decides to retrieve stolen objects. He succeeds, catches the Murkrow and the boys become friends.

After the incident with {{p|Murkrow}}, Gold and Joey travel together for a while. After a trip in [[New Bark Town]], Gold notices [[Pokémon]] from his backpack have been stolen and they go to the laboratory to tell Professor Elm about it. Unluckily, they come to the lab just after {{adv|Silver}} stole the [[Silver's Feraligatr|Totodile]]. After that, Joey uses his computer to montage a picture of Silver for the police. Then, they meet [[Professor Oak]] who is interested by the fact that Silver had a [[Pokédex]]. It turns out that the Oak was the one who ordered him to deliver the Pokémon to Elm. Gold wants to get a Pokédex from Oak, but the professor refuses.

After that, {{adv|Gold}} decides to [[Pokémon training|train]] when a thunderstorm started to rage. Joey's {{p|Rattata}} falls into the river, and Gold goes to rescue it. After Joey tells this to [[Professor Oak]], the professor decides to give Gold the [[Pokédex]]. After that, Joey decides to return to [[New Bark Town]] to pay [[Professor Elm]] a visit, while Gold decides to search for Silver. The boys go separate ways.

Joey is later seen as a cameo helping [[Professor Elm]].

In [[Chuang Yi]]'s translations of the manga, he was known as '''Grant'''. However, [[VIZ Media]]'s translations properly identify him as Joey.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:019.png]] {{p|Rattata}}
|}

==In the [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|Golden Boys]] manga==
Joey is first seen in the very first chapter of the manga. He is battling [[Gold (Golden Boys)|Gold]]'s {{p|Totodile}} with his {{p|Rattata}}. After the battle, Gold tells Joey how he got his Totodile in a flashback scene. Then, the boys spot an injuried {{p|Pidgey}} lying amidst the grass of {{rt|28|Kanto}}. After Gold helps the Pidgey recover using a [[Berry]], Joey starts to appreciate Gold's kind heart. After that, the boys go separate ways.

Joey is seen again on the Summit in [[Ecruteak City]]. His {{p|Rattata}} has apparently evolved into a {{p|Raticate}}.

===Pokémon===
====On hand====
{|border="1" style="border: 1px solid #000; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="0"
|-
| align=center | [[Image:019.png]]→[[Image:020.png]] {{p|Rattata}} → {{p|Raticate}}
|}

== Trivia ==
* A Trainer that appears on the pathway to [[Cerulean Cape|Bill's Cottage]] has the same English name. He also has a {{p|Rattata}}, as well as a {{p|Spearow}}. However, the Japanese name is different.
* On the [[Pokégear]], even after his {{p|Rattata}} has evolved into {{p|Raticate}}, Joey brags about his Rattata, not Raticate.
** This is, however, a common trait that applies to all such Trainers (in games with Pokégear) that can be rematched and have Pokémon that evolve between rematches.
* The source code indicates that Joey's Rattata has maximum IVs, backing up his claim that it is in "the top percentage of Rattata."

{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Golden Boys characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Normal-type Trainers]]

[[ja:ゴロウ]]

User:Stinkoman87

2007-06-13T22:39:31Z

Stinkoman87: /* My team */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
http://cards.pokecharms.com/create/7f40f0365945642722f559e977e362a4.png 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the [[Rotom]] @ Focus Sash
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir @ Choice Scarf
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*[[Magical Leaf]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]

Naruto the [[Poliwrath]]@leftovers
*[[Rest]]
*[[Sleep talk]]
*[[Waterfall]]
*[[Brick Break]]
HP & DEF

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]] @ [[Chesto Berry]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]] @ Choice Band
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-06-11T18:38:47Z

Stinkoman87: /* D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
http://cards.pokecharms.com/create/7f40f0365945642722f559e977e362a4.png 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the [[Rotom]] @ Focus Sash
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir @ Choice Scarf
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*[[Magical Leaf]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]

Naruto the [[Poliwrath]]
*[[Surf]]
*[[Ice Beam]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]] @ [[Chesto Berry]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]] @ Choice Band
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-06-11T16:00:54Z

Stinkoman87: /* My team */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
[img]http://cards.pokecharms.com/create/7f40f0365945642722f559e977e362a4.png[/img]' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the [[Rotom]] @ Focus Sash
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir @ Choice Scarf
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*[[Magical Leaf]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]

Naruto the [[Poliwrath]]
*[[Surf]]
*[[Ice Beam]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]] @ [[Chesto Berry]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]] @ Choice Band
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-06-11T15:58:27Z

Stinkoman87: /* D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
[img]http://cards.pokecharms.com/create/7f40f0365945642722f559e977e362a4.png[/img]' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom @ Focus band
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir @ Choice Scarf
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*[[Magical Leaf]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]

[[Poliwrath]]
*[[Surf]]
*[[Ice Beam]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]] @ Choice Band
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

DP003

2007-06-08T22:21:41Z

Stinkoman87: /* Trivia */

{{EpisodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=DP002: Two Degrees of Separation! |
nextlink=DP004 |
nexttitle=DP004: Dawn of a New Era!! |
series=Diamond & Pearl |
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{{EpisodeInfobox2|
epcode=DP003 |
title_en=When Pokémon Worlds Collide! |
title_ja=ライバルバトル！三対三!! |
title_ja_trans=Rival Battle! Three vs. Three!! |
screen=yes|
screenshot=RivalBattle3VS3.jpg|
broadcast_jp=September 28, 2006 |
broadcast_us=April 20, 2007 |
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ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]] |
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'''When Pokémon Worlds Collide!''' (Japanese: '''ライバルバトル！三対三!!''' ''Rival Battle! Three vs. Three!!'') is the third episode of Diamond & Pearl. It is scheduled to air Japan on September 28, 2006.

Ash searches for Pikachu, whom he has been separated from. While searching for his Pikachu, he is challenged to a Pokémon battle by Paul.
{{spoilers}}
= Synopsis =
Ash and Brock run through the forest looking for Pikachu, following Ash's Starly. Dawn is also in another part of the forest following Piplup and Pikachu. Ash and Brock stop as they hear a noise up ahead. They are shocked when a {{m|Thunderbolt}} rips through the forest. Down in that area, a young boy trainer throws a Poké Ball and captures a Starly. Ash approaches him, hoping to see Pikachu but it is the kid's Elekid. Brock is impressed by Elekid's Thunderbolt and congratulates the kid, Paul, on his new Starly. But Paul tosses some Poké Balls and releases three Starly. After scanning them in his Pokédex, he tosses their Poké Balls into the sky, releasing two of them. He reveals he only keeps the strongest Pokémon for himself. Ash is angry at this, saying Pokémon require care to grow strong. Paul turns to walk away but stops when a Thunderbolt launches behind them.

Team Rocket have an huge, multi-armed Elekid-shaped machine. They advance on Dawn, demanding Pikachu. Piplup is no match for the machine and is knocked out. The robot's hands reach down and are about to grab Piplup when Ash's Aipom bursts through the trees and attacks with Swift. Pikachu and Dawn are shocked to see Ash. Ash realizes Team Rocket are in the machine. They step out onto a platform in front of it and say [[Team Rocket motto|their motto]]. Ash climbs a tree and jumps onto the machine's arm, climbing up to Pikachu. Dawn is stunned at the lengths he will go to for Pikachu. Ash tries to force the hand open and the machine begins to malfunction. It explodes as Team Rocket go blasting off.

Emerging from the rubble, Ash, Pikachu, Aipom and Starly reconcile. Ash greets himself to Dawn and scans her Piplup with his Pokédex. Exhausted, Piplup collapses. Brock takes it in his arms, gives it some Potion and it feels better instantly. At the Pokémon Center, the gang make a call to Professor Rowan. He reveals that he has a parcel at the lab from Ash's mom. In the forest, Paul and his Elekid examine Team Rocket's broken robot. Ash is tougher than he thought...

Walking down a road together, Ash, Dawn and Brock are approached by Officer Jenny who is glad Ash found his Pikachu. At the lab, Ash opens his parcel, surprised to find new clothes, hat, trainers and backpack. After putting it on, he calls his mom, telling her he is OK. He also calls Professor Oak, who chats with Rowan. In the living room, Dawn asks Ash if she could come along with them. Ash agrees, they return their Pokémon and leave the lab. But waiting outside for them is Paul. He tells Ash that they will battle.

As the two face off, Brock referees, saying it will be a 3-on-3 Pokémon battle. Both trainers release their Starly. Paul's Starly uses Quick Attack. Ash tries to counter with a {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Paul's Starly uses {{m|Double Team}} and Aerial Ace combined and Ash's Starly is knocked out. Ash recalls Starly, as does Paul.

Ash throws a Poké Ball and his Aipom emerges. Paul throws out his Chimchar, which Ash scans with his Pokédex. Aipom launches a Swift attack, but Chimchar counter with Ember, and the two attacks explode on contact. Aipom prepares to use Focus Punch, but Chimchar uses Flame Wheel, stopping the attack, as Rowan explains. Aipom uses Double Team, but an Ember destroys all the clones, and the real Aipom is slashed by Chimchar's claws. Ash orders another Focus Punch, as Paul prepares to intercept it, but Aipom jumps into the air, dodging the Flame Wheel. Aipom smashes down into Chimchar, knocking the fire monkey out. The trainers recall their Pokémon.

The trainers send out the electric Pokémon, Pikachu and Elekid. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, but the attack is merely absorbed by Elekid. Elekid revolves its arms and launches an electric attack at Pikachu, who also shakes it off without too much damage.

= Major events =
* [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] and [[Brock]] encounter [[Paul]].
* Paul captures three {{p|Starly}}, and releases two, keeping the one that has learned {{m|Aerial Ace}} at first, but releasing it at the end of the episode.
* Ash and Brock find [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] in a middle of a [[Team Rocket]] battle.
* Team Rocket change to a new [[Team Rocket motto|motto]].
* Ash changes to his Diamond & Pearl series outfit.
* Paul challenges Ash to a 3-on-3 battle.
** Paul's Starly defeats [[Ash's Staravia|Ash's Starly]].
** [[Ash's Aipom]] defeats [[Paul's Chimchar]].
** [[Paul's Elekid]] and [[Ash's Pikachu]] knock out each other.
== Debuts ==

= Characters =
==　Humans　==
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]

== Pokémon ==
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Aipom}} ([[Ash's Aipom|Ash's]])
* {{p|Starly}} ([[Ash's Staravia|Ash's]], newly caught)
* {{p|Piplup}} ([[Dawn's Piplup|Dawn's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ([[Jessie's Wobbuffet|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[James's Mime Jr.|James's]])
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Paul's Elekid|Paul's]])
* {{p|Starly}} ([[Paul|Paul's]], 3 caught, all eventually released)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ([[Paul's Chimchar|Paul's]])



= Trivia =
*Meowth says that They have been chasing pokemon since Dawn's been alive. Since The show has been on for 10 years and Dawn is supposedly 10 years old, this is technically correct (although the flow of time in show is disputed).
* This originally aired as a two hour special on September 28, 2006, together with [[DP001]] and [[DP002]].
* Paul's [[Pokédex]] is dark blue.
* Music from [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]] and [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]] are used as background music.
* The half time shots featured Ash (in his Advanced Generation clothes), Dawn and Brock.
* The ending credits consisted of DP001, DP002 and DP003.
* There was no [[Professor Oak's lecture]] for this episode.
* Team Rocket Mecha: Super Sinnoh Slinger Mark 1A. It can withstand and deflect any attack, is solar powered and makes lunch.

== Errors ==
== Dub edits ==

{{epstub}}

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[[ja:DP編第3話]]

Max

2007-06-08T22:17:46Z

Stinkoman87:

{{CharacterInfobox|
name=Max |
jname=マサト |
tmname=Masato |
slogan=no |
image=[[Image:Max.png|200px|Max]] |
caption=Max makes his first appearance in ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Petalburg City]] |
region=[[Hoenn]] |
relatives=[[May (anime)|May]], [[Norman]], [[Caroline]] |
trainer=no |
trainerclass=N/A |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=AG003 |
epname=There's no Place Like Hoenn |
}}
'''Max''' (Japanese: '''マサト''' ''Masato'') is a young boy from the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], and one of the travelling companions of [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. He is the only main character thus far who was not a [[Pokémon trainer]] and he did not own any [[Pokémon]] during the entire [[Advanced Generation]] series. He is the younger brother of [[May (anime)|May]], and the son of [[Norman]], the [[Gym#Petalburg Gym|Petalburg]] [[Gym Leader]], and [[Caroline]]. His Japanese voice actor is 山田ふしぎ ''[[Fushigi Yamada]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Amy Birnbaum]] ([[AG003]]-[[AG145]] ) and [[Kayzie Rogers|Jamie Peacock]] ([[AG146]]-present). His Brazilian voice actor is ''[[Thiago Keplemaier]]''.

Max is somewhat of a know-it-all, relying mostly on book smarts than actual experience. He seems to have come under [[Brock]]'s tutelage for real-world knowledge. Max also took [[Misty]]'s bit for yanking Brock by the ear whenever Brock sees a pretty woman. Max also frequently shows tension between he and his older sister May, such as telling embarassing stories about her to others or arguing with her about the way she does certain things.

Max is unique of the main characters in that he actually knew of Ash before he met up with him. Max watched the [[Silver Conference]] live and then continually watched the videos he made of it. When he stopped to find out who was making noise, he was surprised to see one of the competitors standing in the Gym. However, the two did not get off to a good start as Max continued to put Ash down, assuming that he could have defeated [[Harrison (Johto League)|Harrison]]. After seeing Ash battle Norman, however, Max became impressed with Ash and soon decided to travel with him and May. Max's admiration of Ash has been seen on numerous occasions since then, though he admires his father even more.

[[Image:AG21.jpg|left|thumb|Max is happy.]]The question of Max's starter Pokémon was raised a number of times while he was travelling in Hoenn. Between the Hoenn starters, it appears that he would have chosen {{p|Treecko}} as that is what he told May she should have chosen. However, in ''[[AG034|Having a Wailord of a Time]]'' he speculates that he could receive anything. Not knowing who it will be leads to some of the conflict and resolution with his doppelganger in ''[[AG049|Maxxed Out]]''. At the end of that episode he stated that Max is lucky as he already knows who the Pokémon he will start his [[Pokémon training|training]] with will be. Max finally did meet his future partner in ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' when he befriended a weakened {{p|Ralts}}. Wanting to show his responsibility he took care of it and brought it to a [[Pokémon Center]] with a little help from [[Ash's Glalie|Ash's Snorunt]]. When the two parted ways at the end of the episode, they promised to meet up again when Max was eligible to be a trainer.

However, while Max does not own any Pokémon he has befriended a variety of different species during his travels: {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Deoxys}}, a {{p|Shuppet}} in the episode ''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]''. He simply played with the Shuppet, after fleeing from the team when he became angered with May. Max has also occasionally borrowed [[May's Munchlax]], such as in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path!]]'' when he needed a Pokémon to take part in an [[Pokémon Orienteering|Orienteering contest]].

[[Image:AG015.jpg|left|thumb|Max is studying.]]Despite this, Max has been in a couple of [[Pokémon battle]]s. In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule the School]]'', Max spent a day at [[Roxanne]]'s Trainers School where he battled with a {{p|Poliwag}} against a {{p|Magby}}. He used strategy in increasing Poliwag's defense as much as possible with {{m|Defense Curl}} but this backfired when Magby managed to get enough hits in during this time to knock Poliwag out. In the episode ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt!]]'', Max borrowed [[Ash's Corphish]] for a battle against [[Winstrate Family|Vivi Winstrate]]. He also briefly commanded Ralts to send Team Rocket blasting off in the episode mentioned above.

Max is similar to [[Ritchie]] in his lack of popularity in the fandom. This has been stated on many occasions to be to do his lack of Pokémon, giving him little purpose compared to other main characters. However, certain episodes such as ''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'' and ''[[AG191|Home is Where the Start Is]]'' have redeemed him in some fans' eyes.

At the end of Advanced Generation, May announced that she wished to travel to Johto alone. This initially upset Max but Ash cheered him up with the promise of a battle between the two when Max becomes a trainer. He is currently staying at home in Petalburg City and has so far not been seen since Ash began his journey in Sinnoh.

=Befriended Pokémon=
* {{p|Poochyena}} → {{p|Mightyena}} (''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'')
* {{p|Ralts}} (''[[AG109|Do I Hear a Ralts?]]'')
* {{p|Shuppet}} (''[[AG081|Take This House and Shuppet]]'')
* {{p|Jirachi}} (''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'')
* {{p|Deoxys}} (''[[AG171|Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis]]'')

=Trivia=
*His appearance is based upon the [[School Kid]] trainer class.
*His Japanese name, ''Masato'' can be taken to be 正人, which literally means ''correct/elegant man'', possibly referring to the fact that he is usually always right.
*Max was the first of [[Ash's friends]] to have a lead role in a Pokémon movie, as all movies before [[Jirachi: Wish Maker]] had either Ash or a character of the day with the lead role.

=Related articles=
* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Max|Episodes focusing on Max]]

=External links=
*[http://www.stage-on.net/maximus/ Little Bastard], the fanlisting for Max at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]
*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-masato.html Masato's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)

{{Animecharacters}}

[[Category:Anime characters]]

[[de:Max]]
[[ja:マサト]]

EP008

2007-06-02T13:06:55Z

Stinkoman87: /* Trivia */

{{EpisodePrevNext|
prevlink=EP007 |
prevtitle=EP007: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City |
nextlink=EP009 |
nexttitle=EP009: The School of Hard Knocks |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP008 |
title_en=The Path to the Pokémon League |
title_ja=ポケモンリーグへのみち |
title_ja_trans=Road to the Pokémon League |
screen=yes |
screenshot= Pikachu.JPG|
broadcast_jp=May 20, 1997 |
broadcast_us=September 17, 1998 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Hundred and Fifty-One|ひゃくごじゅういち]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=鈴木敏明 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村隆行 |
footnotes= }}
'''The Path to the Pokémon League''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンリーグへのみち''' ''Road to the Pokémon League'') is the eighth episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 20, 1997 and in USA on September 17, 1998.

Ash battles a seemingly barbaric Pokémon trainer who runs an unofficial Pokémon Gym.

{{spoilers}}
= Synopsis =


= Major events =

= Characters =
== Humans ==
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* [[Misty]]
* [[Brock]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[A.J.]]
== Pokémon ==
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ash's Pikachu|Ash's]])
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Meowth (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ([[Ash's Pidgeotto|Ash's]])
* {{p|Ekans}} ([[Jessie's Ekans|Jessie's]])
* {{p|Koffing}} ([[James's Koffing|James's]])
* {{p|Sandshrew}} ([[A.J.]]'s)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[A.J.]]'s)
* {{p|Beedrill}} ([[A.J.]]'s)
* {{p|Rattata}} ([[A.J.]]'s; three)
* {{p|Rattata}} (unnamed trainer's)

= Trivia =
* he Straight jacket used on Sandshrew may be the basis for the item [[Matcho Brace]]
== Errors ==
== Dub edits ==
* The sign over the Gym is heavily edited:
** The text is translated.
** The background changes from plain white to a grey that fades into white.
** The numbers are made to look digital.
** The number of losses (0) is added.
* A sign inside the tent saying "Fight! Work Harder!" is changed to a picture of a Pokéball being hit with a whip.
* Team Rocket experiment with a different motto:
** Japanese:
*** Jessie: "We are the pretty thieves"
*** James: "Target: Pikachu!"
** Dub:
*** Jessie: "Team Rocket will do what it has to do"
*** James: "To snatch that little Pikachu"
* At the end, a five second panning of the battle field is cut by three seconds and replaced by a three second clip from earlier in the episode.

= In other languages =
* French: '''{{tt|Le chemin qui mène à la Ligue Pokémon|The path that leads to the Pokémon League}}'''
* Portuguese (Brazil): '''O Caminho para a Liga Pokémon'''
* Spanish: '''El camino a la Liga Pokémon'''
{{epstub}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Atsuhiro Tomioka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded and directed by Toshiaki Suzuki]]
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[[ja:無印編第8話]]

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-31T22:12:40Z

Stinkoman87: /* My team */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: 1160 6194 0749''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom @ Focus band
*[[Thunderbolt]]
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir @ Choice Scarf
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*[[Magical Leaf]]
*[[Thunderbolt]]

[[Poliwrath]]
*[[Surf]]
*[[Ice Beam]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]] @ Choice Band
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-27T12:39:51Z

Stinkoman87:

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: 1160 6194 0749''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

[[Poliwrath]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]]
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-27T12:18:36Z

Stinkoman87: /* My team */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

[[Poliwrath]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*[[Rest]]

Inferno the [[Infernape]]
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-27T12:11:08Z

Stinkoman87:

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

[[Poliwrath]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*[[Substitute]]
*[[Focus Punch]]
*[[Body Slam]]
*<move 4>

Inferno the [[Infernape]]
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-26T16:40:39Z

Stinkoman87: /* My team */

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

[[Poliwrath]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Inferno the [[Infernape]]
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-26T16:36:57Z

Stinkoman87:

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]
*[[Shinx]]
*[[Luxio]]
*[[Luxray]]
*[[Rotom]]

I own Pokémon Saphire, FireRed, and Diamond.

==To Do list==
* Raise a team of pokémon I like(D)
* Own all 493 pokémon at once (D)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

No Ubers, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, sleep clause. But that is it. If you want to battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==
Planned pokemon:

<Nickname> the <Pokemon> @ <held item>
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Pulseman the Rotom
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Jessibelle the Gardevoir
*[[Psychic]]
*[[Shadow Ball}}
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

[[Polywrath]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Sumobear the [[Snorlax]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Inferno the [[Infernape]]
*[[Blaze Kick]]
*[[Double Kick]]
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

Megaton the [[Metagross]]
*<move 1>
*<move 2>
*<move 3>
*<move 4>

User:Stinkoman87

2007-05-06T18:36:25Z

Stinkoman87:

Pokémon Storage System

2007-04-19T23:48:34Z

Stinkoman87:

A '''Pokémon storage system''' allows [[Pokémon]] to be stored and transmitted as computer data. The first such system was originally developed by [[Bill]]. There have been at least five versions of the storage system seen in various games:
*'''Bill's storage system''' (as seen in [[Generation I]]): a relatively crude, text-based interface that had twelve boxes which could store 20 Pokémon each, for a total of 240 Pokémon.
*'''Bill's storage system (upgraded)''' (as seen in [[Generation II]]): adds the ability to rename boxes, as well as two additional 20-Pokémon boxes, for a total of 280.
*'''[[Lanette|Lanette's]] storage system''' (as seen in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]]): an entirely new storage system, with a graphical user interface and the capacity to store up to 420 Pokémon.
*'''[[Bridgette|Bridgette's]] storage system''' (as seen in [[Pokémon Box]]): based on Lanette's storage system, but with greatly expanded capacity and an improved interface; it can hold up to 1500 Pokémon, and allows the user to move many Pokémon at once.
*'''Lanette's storage system (upgraded by Bill)''' (as seen in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]] and [[Pokémon Emerald]]): adds the ability to manage held items directly from the PC and can move mass amounts of Pokémon at once like Bridgette's system.
*'''Sinnou Storage System''' (seen in [[Pokemon Diamond and Pearl]]. The same as the Lanette's systemm, but the number of boxes has been increased from 14 to 18.
{{stub}}

Legendary Pokémon

2007-04-19T23:30:41Z

Stinkoman87: /* Pokémon with legendary characteristics */

[[Image:Storybook-entei.jpg|thumb|right|320px|An artist's interpretation of Entei, a legendary Pokémon]]
'''Legendary Pokémon''' are a group of extremely rare and powerful [[Pokémon]]. In the Japanese version, there are three distinct terms used to refer to those Pokémon which are collectively called ''legendary'' in English. One, '''伝説のポケモン''' (''densetsu no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of legend''), refers to those which are featured prominently in legends, such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}. The second, '''幻のポケモン''' (''maboroshi no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of illusions''), refers to those so rarely seen that some question their very existence, such as {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Lugia}}; an alternative definition restricts it only to Pokémon not available in normal gameplay. The third is '''神話のポケモン''' (''shinwa no Pokémon'', lit. ''Pokémon of myth''), which is a term applied to some of the legendary Pokémon of [[Sinnoh]].

In the [[Pokémon games|games]], the player typically has only one chance to capture a legendary Pokémon. They are genderless, with the exception of {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Latias}}, {{p|Heatran}} and {{p|Cresselia}}. With the exception of {{p|Phione}} and {{p|Manaphy}}, they cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], and, for similar reasons, they are often banned from competitions. They are [[stats|statistically]] some of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. They never [[evolve]], and many are one third of a [[legendary trio]].

In the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], legendary Pokémon are held in generally higher regard than they are in the games. They appear only to special [[Pokémon trainer|trainers]] (usually the case of [[Ash Ketchum]]), and their capture can lead to the destruction of the world. As seen with Lugia, some can breed; as seen with {{p|Celebi}}, they are neither immortal nor invincible; and they are often not unique.

Very few people have actually seen legendary Pokémon. Because of their rarity, they are sought after by trainers and collectors, especially [[Team Rocket]].

=List of legendary Pokémon=
There are 35 Pokémon considered to be legendary Pokémon, and there are several more with certain characteristics of Legendary Pokémon.
== Generation I==
The legendary Pokémon of [[Generation I]] can be broken into two groups: the Legendary Birds and the Mew-based legendary Pokémon.
===Legendary birds===
[[Image:Legend-birds-slab.jpg|thumb|right|270px|An ancient slab of the Legendary Birds and an Arcanine seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency]]''. Ash identified the blue one as {{p|Ho-Oh}}, possibly by mistake.]]
There are three [[Legendary Birds]], also referred to as winged mirages. As shown in the [[The Power of One|second movie]], should the three birds come in contact with one another, they will fight over territory, and, left unabated, their battles will ultimately cause the end of the world. They represent nature's balance and are tied to Lugia. One of each was seen in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. In [[Pokémon Snap]], it was shown that the Legendary Birds could breed, as the player could hatch them from eggs around [[Pokémon Island]] by introducing the eggs to their corresponding element.
* '''{{p|Articuno}}''' is the Legendary Bird of {{t|Ice}}. It can be found on [[Seafoam Island]] in the Generation I games and their [[Generation III]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|remakes]]. In addition to the one in the Orange Islands, a second one was seen in the [[Johto|Johto region]] in the episode ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''. A third one was seen in the [[Kanto|Kanto region]], with [[Factory Head Noland|Noland]] in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''.
* '''{{p|Zapdos}}''' is the Legendary Bird of [[Electric (type)|Thunder]]. It can be found at the [[Power Plant]] in the Generation I games and their Generation III remakes. In addition to the one in the Orange Islands, a second one was seen in the Johto region in the episode ''[[EP214|As Clear As Crystal]]''.
* '''{{p|Moltres}}''' is the Legendary Bird of {{t|Fire}}. It can be found on [[Victory Road (Kanto)|Victory Road]] in the Generation I games, and in the [[Sevii Islands]] in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The spirit of Moltres represents the [[Indigo League]] and its flame came alive in the episode ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]''. It also appeared to [[Ritchie]] at [[Sevii Islands]] in anime.

===Mew and Mewtwo===
* '''{{p|Mew}}''' is the {{t|Psychic}} feline Pokémon of ancient legend. It is not obtainable by normal means in any game; however, a [[Mew glitch|glitch]] allows the player to battle and capture Mew in [[Generation I]]. In Emerald Version, a Nintendo event gave out the Old Sea Map that would take the player to [[Faraway Island]], where Mew could be caught. It is said to be able to live forever. The DNA of all Pokémon can be traced back to Mew, and thus it represents the origin of life. The bubbly Mew was first seen in the [[Mewtwo Strikes Back|first movie]], and later in the special [[Mewtwo Returns]]. Another is seen in the [[Mew and the Wave-Guiding Hero: Lucario|eighth movie]].
* '''{{p|Mewtwo}}''' is a genetically altered clone of Mew. It can be found in the [[Cerulean Cave]] in the Generation I games and their remakes. It was statistically the most powerful Pokémon until Generation II. It is also one of the most intelligent, and can communicate freely with humans using telepathy. It is the main character of the first movie, and the ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' specials. After the events of Mewtwo Returns, it is portrayed as taking the cover of night and living amongst humans in big cities.

== Generation II ==
[[Generation II]] featured the advent of three new groups of legendary Pokémon, consisting of a total of six.
===Legendary beasts===
The [[Legendary Beasts]] have variously been referred to as Legendary Dogs or Cats, but Beasts is the accepted neutral title. These speedy, powerful creatures were created by Ho-oh after the burning of [[Brass Tower]]. Because they are unable to restrain their extreme power, they race headlong around the land. They can be found racing around the Johto region in the Generation II games. One can also be found roaming Kanto, after the player gets the National Dex, in Pokémon FireRed and in Pokémon LeafGreen, depending on the [[Starter Pokémon]] the user chooses at the beginning of the game. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]], it is possible to snag all three legendary beasts.
* '''{{p|Suicune}}''' is the embodiment of the North Wind. It is the Pokémon sought by [[Eusine]] in [[Pokémon Crystal]], and is released upon the completion of the [[Burned Tower]] storyline in the Generation II games. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Charmander}}. Ash encountered one at the beginning of the [[Johto]] story arc, in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'Dile]]'', again in ''[[EP227|For Ho-oh the Bells Toll]]'', and made a brief appearance in the [[Pokémon 4Ever|fourth movie]]. It is closely tied with Ho-oh, and also the Unown.
* '''{{p|Entei}}''' is the embodiment of volcanoes. According to legend, one is born every time a new volcano appears. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Bulbasaur}}. An Entei was seen in the Johto region, in the episode ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]''. A telepathic Entei was featured in the [[Spell of the Unown|third movie]], but it was only a manifestation of [[Molly Hale]]'s imagination, created by the {{p|Unown}}. An Entei is formed from a statue in Fiore when you reach the Jungle Relic.
* '''{{p|Raikou}}''' is the embodiment of thunder. It appears in Kanto in FireRed and LeafGreen if the player started off with {{P|Squirtle}}. Raikou was twice seen in the Johto region. It was briefly seen in the episode ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', and also in the ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' special.

===Lugia and Ho-Oh===
These two additional birds of legend are thought to be closely related, although they are also polar opposites. Ho-Oh is based on the Chinese phoenix, or [[wp:Fènghuáng|Fènghuáng]] and Lugia on the Japanese sea-kami [[wp:Ryūjin|Ryūjin]].
* '''{{p|Ho-Oh}}''' is the Guardian of the Skies. This Pokémon is represented by rainbows, the sun, and the color gold. It is said to glow in seven colors and see into the future. It resides at the top of the Tin Tower in the Generation II games. In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]], Ho-Oh is found atop [[Navel Rock]]. Ho-Oh is often seen at the beginning of a new journey, which happened to Ash twice. The spirit of Ho-Oh represents the [[Johto League]]. Ho-Oh is the guardian of the Legendary Beasts, and it is especially close to Suicune.
* '''{{p|Lugia}}''' is the Guardian of the Sea. It is represented by sleep, the moon, and the color silver. Lugia can be found in [[Whirl Islands]] in the Generation II games. In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, Lugia is found beneath Navel Rock. A [[Shadow Lugia]] resides in the [[Orre]] region in [[Pokémon XD]]. Lugia protects the balance of nature, and is the only creature that can pacify the battling Legendary Birds. One was seen in the second movie. Two more, a mother and a child, were seen near [[Silver Rock Isle]] at the beginning of the [[Master Quest|Whirl Cup]] arc of the anime. Lugia is the guardian of the Legendary Birds.

===Celebi===
Although it has no relation to Mew, Celebi was dubbed the "New Mew" because of its similar size, shape, stats, and [[National Dex]] number. Because of this, it is commonly listed with Mew (and later {{p|Jirachi}}, {{p|Phione}}, and {{p|Manaphy}}) in lists of legendary Pokémon.
* '''{{p|Celebi}}''' is a Pokémon that can travel through time. It is the star of the fourth movie and was obtainable in the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal via the now-discontinued [[Mobile System GB]] service. On the Japanese Bonus Disk for [[Pokémon Colosseum]], Celebi was a direct download to [[Generation III]] cartriges. During ''Pokémon 10th Aniversary: [[Journey Across America]]'', Celebi was downloadable on US Generation III cartridges. Celebi, when obtainable, is found at the [[Forest Shrine]] in [[Ilex Forest]] by bringing the [[GS Ball]] to the shrine.

== Generation III==
The [[Generation III]] games feature a total of 10 new Legendaries.
===Legendary Regis===
The legendary [[wp:Golem|Golem]]-like Regis were featured in the eighth movie as the protectors of the Tree of World's Beginning, but the true story of their history remains a mystery. They have a strong connection to the fourth Regi and their keeper, '''{{p|Regigigas}}'''.
* '''{{p|Regirock}}''' is found in the [[Desert Ruins]] in the [[Generation III]] games when the required puzzle is solved.
* '''{{p|Regice}}''' is found in the [[Island Cave]] in the Generation III games after solving a puzzle.
* '''{{p|Registeel}}''' is found in the [[Ancient Tomb]] in the Generation III games, and, like the other two Regis, a puzzle must be solved before it can be reached.

===Eon Pokémon===
Latios and Latias (sometimes referred to, collectively, as [[Lati@s]]) are twin {{t|Dragon}}s (one male, one female) featured in the [[Pokémon Heroes|fifth movie]]. Both can take the shape of humans. According to legend, they guard the water city of [[Alto Mare]], and are revered as gods. They have a strong connection with the {{i|Soul Dew}}.
* '''{{p|Latias}}''' is found in the wild after defeating the Elite Four in [[Pokémon Sapphire]]. It changes routes whenever the player does, and is considered as rare as the Legendary Beasts in Generation II. It can also be obtained in [[Pokémon Ruby]] by using the {{i|Eon Ticket}} obtained from [[Nintendo Power]]. In [[Pokémon Emerald]], when his/her mom asks about a TV program after the Elite Four, it appears as in Sapphire if the player chooses Red, and as in Ruby if the player chooses Blue.
* '''{{p|Latios}}''' is found in the wild after defeating the Elite Four in [[Pokémon Ruby]]. It is considered as rare as the Legendary Beasts in Generation II due to the similar route-changing activities that it shares with them and Latias. It can also be obtained in [[Pokémon Sapphire]] by using the Eon Ticket obtained from Nintendo Power. In [[Pokémon Emerald]], when his/her mom asks about a TV program after the Elite Four, it appears as in Ruby if the player chooses Blue, and as in Sapphire if the player chooses Red.

===Super-ancient Pokémon===
[[Image:GenIII_Battle.jpg|frame|left|A depiction of the cataclysmic battle between Groudon, Kyogre and Rayquaza]]
The [[Weather conditions|weather]]-related legendary Pokémon represent the balance of nature and play a major role in the storyline of the [[Hoenn]]-based Generation III games. It is said that, at the beginning of time, Groudon raised lands and expanded continents as Kyogre expanded the seas. These Pokémon took to sleep after a cataclysmic battle, soothed by Rayquaza.

They are based on the [[wp:behemoth|behemoth]], [[wp:leviathan|leviathan]], and [[wp:ziz|ziz]] of Hebrew legend.
* '''{{p|Kyogre}}''' is the beast who has the power to expand the sea by bringing forth constant rain. It is found in the [[Cave of Origin]] in [[Pokémon Sapphire]], and [[Marine Cave]] in Emerald. It is the object of [[Team Aqua]]'s reverence.
* '''{{p|Groudon}}''' is the beast who has the power to expand the land by scattering rain clouds and making water evaporate with light and heat. Is found in the Cave of Origin in [[Pokémon Ruby]], and [[Terra Cave]] in Emerald. It is the object of [[Team Magma]]'s reverence.
* '''{{p|Rayquaza}}''' is the legendary dragon found in the [[Sky Pillar]] in the Generation III games. It is the protector of the skies. It was seen in the [[Destiny Deoxys|seventh movie]].
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===Other legendary Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Jirachi}}''' is the legendary wish-granting Pokémon who was available from [[Pokémon Colosseum]]'s bonus disk in North America and available within [[Pokémon Channel]] in the UK, Europe and Australia (PAL Encoded Regions). It is likened to Mew and Celebi. Jirachi is the star of the [[Jirachi Wishmaker|sixth movie]].
* '''{{p|Deoxys}}''' is a Pokémon with strange alien and virus-like characteristics. It changes its form depending on the game version in which it is found. The {{i|Auroraticket}} used to obtain Deoxys has been given out in North America at the New York [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] and 2004's [[Pokémon Rocks America]] events. Two different Deoxys were featured in the seventh movie, while a third was featured in [[AG171]].

== Generation IV==
The [[Generation IV]] games feature a total of 14 Legendary Pokémon, the most of any generation.
===Lake trio===
[[Image:LakeTrio.gif|thumb|right|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf together]]
[[wp:Fairy|Fairy]]-like creatures that each dwell in a trio of three lakes. Each represents a different aspect of the human mind.
* '''{{p|Uxie}}''' is related to knowledge.
* '''{{p|Mesprit}}''' is related to emotion.
* '''{{p|Azelf}}''' is related to the will.

===Legendary dragons===
These two Pokémon were the mascots for Diamond and Pearl, and have the ability to warp the fabric of reality.
* '''{{p|Dialga}}''' controls time.
* '''{{p|Palkia}}''' controls space.

===Sea Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Manaphy}}''' is refered to as the "Prince of the Sea". It must be hatched from an egg and has the power to swap the hearts of people and Pokémon, putting them into different bodies.
* '''{{p|Phione}}''' is the result of breeding Manaphy with a {{p|Ditto}}. It is a relative species of Manaphy that prefers warmer waters, and lacks Manaphy's ability to perform Heart Swap.

===Other legendary Pokémon===
* '''{{p|Giratina}}''' is a Ghost/Dragon-type Pokémon that is found in the maze called the Return Cave.
* '''{{p|Heatran}}''' is a Fire/Steel-type Pokémon that can be found in Hard Mountain.
* '''{{p|Regigigas}}''' is the Normal-type Regi that can be found only when the [[Legendary golems|three other Regis]] are reunited.
* '''{{p|Cresselia}}''' is the Psychic-type Crescent Pokémon that resembles the crescent moon.
* '''{{p|Darkrai}}''' is a Pokémon that can induce sleep and control dreams, it is active during nights with no moon.
* '''{{p|Shaymin}}''' is a Gratitude Pokémon that curls up in flower-beds and often goes unnoticed.
* '''{{p|Arceus}}''' is a legendary Normal-type Pokémon that created outer space.

==Pokémon with legendary characteristics==
* '''{{p|Arcanine}}''''s [[species]] classification is ''Legendary''.
* In the world of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], '''{{p|Ninetales}}''' is considered a Legendary Pokémon due to it being illusive, incredibly long-lived, and posessing the ability to cast powerful curses against anyone that touches its tails.
* '''{{p|Unown}}''' are a mysterious species of Pokémon based on the English alphabet. [[Professor Oak]] referred to them as Legendary, probably because they were featured heavily in ancient myths and legends and because they can display large amounts of otherworldly power in swarms. Also, like legendaries, they cannot breed.
* '''{{p|Lucario}}''' and its master [[Sir Aaron]] were forever revered because of their help pacifying an ancient battle, as seen in the eighth movie. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon, a Lucario was regarded as a legendary Rescue Team Leader in the distant past, and "Lucario Rank" is the highest attainable team rank in the game.
* Ancient Pokémon, such as '''{{p|Aerodactyl}}''', '''{{p|Kabuto}}''' and '''{{p|Omanyte}}''' are extinct and therefore are among myth. Although it is not extinct, '''{{p|Relicanth}}''' is sometimes considered an ancient Pokémon.

=Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon=
* [[Alto Mare]] (Latios, Latias)
* Oldoran (Lucario and Aaron)
* Ancient Mew TCG Card

==Towers in Ecruteak==
There's a legend that has been passed down by [[Ecruteak|Ecruteak City]] [[Gym Leader]]s for many years:

: ''Two towers... Two Pokémon... But when one burned down, both Pokémon flew away, never to return.''

700 years ago, the people of Ecruteak built two nine-tier towers with the hopes of fostering friendship and hope between Pokémon and humans. They were the [[Brass Tower]] in the east, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and the [[Tin Tower]] in the west, where Pokémon were said to rest. Both towers became the roost of powerful flying Pokémon: {{p|Ho-oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}.

However, about 150 years before the games' events, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for three days. A sudden downpour finally put out the blaze, but it had already burnt to the ground. Three nameless Pokémon perished in the fire. But Ho-oh descended from the sky and resurrected them. The Pokémon are said to embody three powers: the [[Raikou (Pokémon)|lightning]] that struck the tower, the [[Entei (Pokémon)|fire]] that burned the tower, and the [[Suicune (Pokémon)|rain]] that put out the fire. When the Pokémon appeared, they struck terror in those who saw their rise. The three Pokémon, knowing their own power, fled, running like the wind off into the grassland.

Ho-oh and Lugia haven't been seen since the fire. According to legend, when the souls of Pokémon and humans commune, upon the emergence of a trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, Ho-oh will return from the heavens.

A similar legend is addressed in the [[anime]]. In ''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]'', [[Morty]] says the two towers are the original Tin Tower, which burned down, and a rebuilt one. He says that invaders came and tried to steal Ho-oh, who resisted and fled, and then they burned down the tower. When the legend is revisited in ''[[EP227|For Ho-oh the Bells Toll]]'', however, the story more closely parallels the game version, but the war aspect remains. [[Ash Ketchum]] seems to fulfill the prophesy as a trainer who has the ability to touch the souls of Pokémon, as he has often encountered both Ho-oh and Suicune.

==Ruins of Alph==
''Main article: [[Ruins of Alph]]''

The [[Ruins of Alph]] provide a link to an ancient civilization. Although no one knows exactly who build them, research indicates that the ruins are from about 1500 years ago. Along the walls is an ancient language based on the shapes of the various {{p|Unown}}. In [[Pokémon Crystal]], an ancient message can be found and decoded if the player can correctly perform certain tasks:

: OUR WORDS SHALL REMAIN HERE FOR THE AGES
: THUS WE SHALL ERECT A POKéMON STATUE OUTSIDE
: THEY POSSESS GREAT INSIGHT AND REFUSE THE OUTSIDE WORLD
: WE HUMANS MUST LEARN TO WALK IN HARMONY WITH THEM
: WE DEPART FOR THEIR SAKES

The message appears to be from the ancients in regards to the Unown.

==Pokémopolis==
A {{p|Gengar}} and {{p|Alakazam}}, both of gigantic proportions, fought and destroyed the ancient civilization of [[Pokémopolis]], where humans built temples to honor Pokémon. In the episode ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', [[Ash]] and friends discovered the ancient city, and inadvertently awoke the dueling Pokémon. The [[giant Pokémon]], which might have gone on to destroy the world, were put to sleep by a giant {{m|sing}}ing {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

The legend reads:
:''Beware the two great Powers of Destruction. The Shadow of the Dark Device will grapple with the prisoner of the Unearthly Urn. The Sacred City will be no more as day is swallowed up by night. Darker still for you when they return to lay waste the world. But no human knows the secret to soothe the power and guide them back to the Shadow World.''

==Shamouti Island==
An ancient prophecy circulates around the [[Orange Islands]] that says:

: Disturb not the harmony of [[Moltres (Pokémon)|Fire]], [[Articuno (Pokémon)|Ice]], or [[Zapdos (Pokémon)|Lightning]]
: Lest these Titans wreak destruction
: Upon the world in which they clash

: Though [[Lugia (Pokémon)|the Water's Great Guardian]] shall arise to quell the fighting
: Alone its song will fail
: Thus the earth shall turn to Ash

: O [[Chosen One]]
: Into thine hands bring together all three
: Their treasures combined tame the Beast of The Sea
: From the trio of islands, ancient spheres shall you take
: For between life and death, all the difference you'll make
: Climb to the shrine to right what is wrong
: And the world shall be healed by the Guardian's song...

A festival is held on [[Shamouti Island]] to honor the Chosen One.

==Legend of the Regis==
In addition to the Unown, Braille has also been used to tell legends. In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]] and [[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]], the player can use the Braille to uncover Regirock, Regice, and Registeel.

The legend, found on various rocks in the [[Sealed Chamber]], reads:

: IN THIS CAVE WE HAVE LIVED.
: WE OWE ALL TO THE POKéMON.
: BUT, WE SEALED THE POKéMON AWAY.
: WE FEARED IT.
: THOSE WITH COURAGE, THOSE WITH HOPE.
: OPEN A DOOR. AN ETERNAL POKéMON WAITS.

=External links=
*[http://www.dark-stars.net/Legend/ Legends of the Mon], the fanlisting for legendary Pokémon at [[wp:The Anime Fanlistings Network|The Anime Fanlistings Network]]

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[[ja:伝説のポケモン]]

Ash Ketchum

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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'', French: Sacha, German: Ash Ketchum, Korean: Jiu) is the main character of both the [[Pokémon anime]] and the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. His Japanese voice actress is 松本梨香 ''[[Rica Matsumoto]]'', his English voice actresses are [[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]) and [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG146]]-present) and his Brazilian voice actor is [[Fabio Lucindo]].

Ash is apparently based on the main character of [[Pokémon Red and Blue]], [[Red (game)|Red]]. He shares his name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His Japanese name can be taken to mean "wisdom" or "reason" (智), and his English name has many meanings. His English last name is a pun on the original English Pokémon motto, "[[Gotta Catch 'em All]]!" As for his first name, some say that "Ash" has the same letters found in ''S'''a'''to'''sh'''i''.

=In the anime=
==Character==
[[Image:Anime Ash.png|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the original series]]
Ash's goal, as described in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon! I Choose You!]]'', is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn and unskilled [[Pokémon trainer]]. He was forced to accept the irreverent [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] from [[Professor Oak]] as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when he showed his willingness to give up his own safety to keep Pikachu safe, he formed a strong bond of friendship with his Pokémon which would set his course for the future.

However, from that point, Ash still had a lot to learn about becoming a trainer. He [[captured Pokémon|caught]] his [[Ash's Butterfree|first Pokémon]] by luck, knew nothing about [[Pokémon battle|battling]], and showed a reluctance to admit when he was wrong. Many of his first [[Gym]] [[badge]]s were given to him out of pity or gratitude rather than claiming a victory in battle over the [[Gym Leader]]s. Every time he thought he was doing well, he would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], [[Gary Oak]], who always reminded Ash that he was always a step or seven behind.

Ash's dedication to his goal paid off over time, and after earning his first eight badges, he competed in the [[Indigo League]], and advanced further in the rounds than Gary. After recovering from his defeat, he continued on to improve his skill, take on new challenges, and compete in more [[Pokémon League]] competitions.

[[Image:SatoshiAG.png|thumb|left|Ash in the Advanced Generation series]]
Ash has changed a great deal over the course of the series, particularly in regards to his skill at [[Pokémon training]], but his earnestness and determination have remained. Never straying from his goal, he has remained loyal to his friends, his family, and his supporters, but most of all his Pokémon. Ash became a great trainer by learning to find and use the inner strength of each of his Pokémon by bonding with them and learning where their hidden abilities lie. For example, he uses his Pikachu's speed to outmaneuver larger foes and attack. Additionally, during the first season of the series, while Ash trained not to further himself, but instead to catch more Pokémon than his rival, Gary, he later slowed his pace which allowed him (as well as the writers of the anime) to focus on the individual traits of each Pokémon. At the [[Silver Conference|Johto League Silver Conference]], with great humility and maturity, Ash finally won a battle against his old rival, signifying a great milestone in his history. His maturity has also increased in his dealings with Pokémon, as when [[Ash's Primeape|a Mankey]] stole [[Ash's hat|his hat]] in [[EP025]], he screamed and yelled at it, but when [[Ash's Aipom|an Aipom]] did the same in [[AG178]], he stated merely that he would feel strange without a hat.

In nearly every episode of the anime, Ash befriends someone who will influence him and cause him to strive to become a better trainer. Although he is not a dependent individual, he is still young and has learned to make his way relying on his friends. [[Ash's friends|His closest friends]] have joined him on his Pokémon journey through the years: [[Misty]], [[Brock]], [[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Max]], and [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]].

He has traversed much of the [[Pokémon world]] and has thus far participated in four [[Pokémon League#Championship competitions|Pokémon League regional competitions]], but he is still learning new things about Pokémon all the time.

Ash apparently has a close connection with [[Legendary Pokémon]], especially {{p|Ho-Oh}} and {{p|Lugia}}. In the English dub of the [[The Power of One|second movie]], he was revealed to be "The Chosen One" - the one who would bring balance back to the world.

==Family==
Ash lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father is never introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon trainer, but it is unclear whether he is still living. There is great controversy as to whom Ash's father really is, but the writers have chosen to not focus on this aspect of Ash's life. Common characters put forward by fans for the role are [[Giovanni]], [[Professor Oak]] and [[Silver (anime)|Silver]].

Ash is an only child, breaking from the tradition of several other main characters, with the exception of [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] and possibly [[Tracey]], whose siblings are often a foil or focal point in their lives.

==Pokémon==
===On hand===
* [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Aipom|Aipom]]
* {{p|Starly}} → [[Ash's Staravia|Staravia]]
* [[Ash's Turtwig|Turtwig]]

===With Professor Oak===
[[Image:Battle Frontier - Satoshi's Lineup 3.jpg|thumb|right|Ash surrounded by his Pokémon in the [[Battle Frontier (song)|Battle Frontier]] opening.]]
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]
* {{p|Chikorita}} → [[Ash's Bayleef|Bayleef]]
* [[Ash's Cyndaquil|Cyndaquil]]
* [[Ash's Heracross|Heracross]]
* {{p|Krabby}} → [[Ash's Kingler|Kingler]]
* [[Ash's Muk|Muk]]
* [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]] ([[alternate color]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]]
* [[Ash's Tauros|Tauros]] (×30)
* [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Torkoal|Torkoal]]
* {{p|Snorunt}} → [[Ash's Glalie|Glalie]]
* [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]]
* {{p|Taillow}} → [[Ash's Swellow|Swellow]]
* {{p|Treecko}} → [[Ash's Grovyle|Grovyle]] → [[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]]
* {{p|Phanpy}} → [[Ash's Donphan|Donphan]]

===In training===
*{{p|Charmander}} → {{p|Charmeleon}} → [[Ash's Charizard|Charizard]]
* [[Ash's Squirtle|Squirtle]]

===Released===
* {{p|Caterpie}} → {{p|Metapod}} → [[Ash's Butterfree|Butterfree]]
* [[Ash's Lapras|Lapras]]
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} → [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeot]]
* [[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]

===Traded or temporarily owned===
* [[Ash's Beedrill|Beedrill]]
* [[Ash's Haunter|Haunter]] (befriended but never formally caught)
* [[Ash's Raticate|Raticate]] (Traded for his Butterfree, but decided to trade back and keep his Butterfree)
* [[Ash's Seaking|Seaking]]
* [[Ash's Larvitar|Larvitar]] (again, never formally caught)

==Badges obtained==
===Indigo League===
[[Image:Asheightkanto.jpg|thumb|right|Ash inspects the eight [[badge]]s of [[Kanto]] pinned to the inside of his vest.]]
* [[Badge#Boulderbadge|Boulderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Cascadebadge|Cascadebadge]]
* [[Badge#Thunderbadge|Thunderbadge]]
* [[Badge#Marshbadge|Marshbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbowbadge|Rainbowbadge]]
* [[Badge#Soulbadge|Soulbadge]]
* [[Badge#Volcanobadge|Volcanobadge]]
* [[Badge#Earthbadge|Earthbadge]]

===Orange League===
* [[Badge#Coral Eye Badge|Coral Eye Badge]]
* [[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
* [[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
* [[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
===Johto League===
* [[Badge#Zephyrbadge|Zephyrbadge]]
* [[Badge#Hivebadge|Hivebadge]]
* [[Badge#Fogbadge|Fogbadge]]
* [[Badge#Stormbadge|Stormbadge]]
* [[Badge#Glacierbadge|Glacierbadge]]
* [[Badge#Plainbadge|Plainbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mineralbadge|Mineralbadge]]
* [[Badge#Risingbadge|Risingbadge]]
===Hoenn League===
[[Image:Ashbalance.jpg|thumb|right|Ash triumphantly holds up the [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]].]]
* [[Badge#Stonebadge|Stonebadge]]
* [[Badge#Knucklebadge|Knucklebadge]]
* [[Badge#Dynamobadge|Dynamobadge]]
* [[Badge#Heatbadge|Heatbadge]]
* [[Badge#Balancebadge|Balancebadge]]
* [[Badge#Featherbadge|Featherbadge]]
* [[Badge#Mindbadge|Mindbadge]]
* [[Badge#Rainbadge|Rainbadge]]
===Battle Frontier===
* [[Noland|Knowledge Symbol]]
* [[Greta|Guts Symbol]]
* [[Tucker|Tactics Symbol]]
* [[Pike Queen Lucy|Luck Symbol]]
* [[Palace Maven Spenser|Spirits Symbol]]
* [[Anabel|Ability Symbol]]
* [[Brandon|Brave Symbol]]
===Sinnoh League===
* [[Badge#Coalbadge|Coalbadge]]




==Pokémon League Ranking==
Ash placed in the following [[Pokémon League]] [[Pokémon League Conference|competitions]]:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Top 16)
* [[Silver Conference]] (Top 8)
* [[Ever Grande Conference]] (Top 8)

===Pokémon Championship battles===
Ash challenged the following Pokémon championships as well:
* [[Orange League]] (Champion)
* [[Battle Frontier]] (Champion)

==Pokémon Competitions==
Ash has participated in the following competitions:
* [[Bug-Catching Contest]] (Champion)
* [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]
* [[Fuchsia Free-For-All Race]] (Champion)
* [[Grass Tournament]]
* [[P1 Grand Prix]] (Champion)
* [[Pokémon Balloon Race]] (Champion)
*[[Pokémon contest]]s
**Terracotta Contest (unofficial) (Winner - Tied w/[[May (anime)|May]])
**??? Contest
*[[Pokémon Orienteering]]
*[[Pokémon Swap Meet]] Tauros-battling competiton (Winner)
* [[PokéRinger]] (Champion)
* [[Seaking Catching Day]]
* [[Sumo Conference]] (Champion)
* [[Whirl Cup]]
* [[Extreme Pokémon Race|Extreme Pokémon]] (Champion)

==Trivia==
*Ash has caught 44  different kinds of Pokémon, including evolutions and counting Larvitar, Haunter, and Raticate, even though Larvitar and Haunter were not officially his. The original tagline for the dub was "[[Gotta Catch 'Em All!]]", but Ash has only caught 8.92% of the current number of Pokémon.
*So far, every time Ash becomes the champion of something, he then battles and gets defeated by [[Gary Oak|Gary]] a few episodes later, before heading off to a new region.
*[[EP241|At one time]], Ash was transformed into a {{p|Pikachu}}. This transformed state is sometimes referred to as [[Ashachu]].
*Ash has captured each [[generation]]'s {{type2|Grass}} [[starter Pokémon]] (Bulbasaur, Chikorita, Treecko, Turtwig).
*Ash has captured a form of each {{t|Flying}}-type Pokémon that players can encounter early in different games: {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staravia}}.
*Ash always loses against one of the gym leaders.
*Ash always befriends someone shortly before the regional tournament. That person will beat Ash later on in the semifinals.

=In the manga=
The manga version of Ash Ketchum is based on the anime version, but there are many differences after both versions took different directions. For example, while anime Ash is indifferent to romance or members of the opposite (or same, some may argue) sex, manga Ash has a big crush on Gary's sister, [[May Oak]].

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

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[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Characters named after real people]]
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[[ja:サトシ]]

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{{Ash's Pokémon}}

User:Stinkoman87

2007-04-03T20:25:53Z

Stinkoman87:

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of move choice, I go with all attack because I like it. 
Favorite pokēmon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]
*[[Blaziken]]

I own Pokēmon Saphire, FireRed, and I have Diamond preordered.

==To Do list==
* Level up team to level 65(FR)
* Beat E4 and champion (FR)
* Go on a catching spree (FR)

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

You may only have one uber per team, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, but that is it. If you wantto battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.

==My team==

User talk:Stinkoman87

2007-04-03T20:21:31Z

Stinkoman87: New page: Put match requests here.

Put match requests here.

User:Stinkoman87

2007-04-03T20:20:33Z

Stinkoman87: New page: Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of movechoice, I go with all attack because I like it. Favorite pokemon: *Ralts *Kirlia *Gardevoir...

Hello, my name is Stinkoman87. Although I am aware of all of the comlexeties of movechoice, I go with all attack because I like it.
Favorite pokemon:
*[[Ralts]]
*[[Kirlia]]
*[[Gardevoir]] (See a pattern here?XD)
*[[Gallade]]

Iown Pokemon Saphire, FireRed, and I have Diamond preordered.

== D/P Friend Code and Prerequisites for Battle==
'''FC: Coming when I get game''' 

You may only have one uber per team, no hacked moves, no hacked stats, but that is it. If you wantto battle, put date, time, and FC on my talk page.