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Pre-series

Ash grew up in Pallet Town with his mother, Delia, while his father traveled frequently. He became friends with Gary Oak and often interacted with Professor Oak. As a child, Ash experienced a pivotal moment when he helped shelter wild Pokémon from the rain, sparking his dream of becoming a Pokémon Trainer. At six, he missed his first Pokémon Summer Camp but later attended another, where he helped a camper named Serena after she injured her knee. Near the start of his Pokémon journey, Ash and Gary were fishing and snagged on the same Poké Ball, which broke in half, which they both decided to keep as a memento.

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Beginning his journey at age 10, Ash started out as a determined but inexperienced Pokémon Trainer. After waking up late and being given a stubborn Pikachu, he quickly formed a strong bond with it, setting the stage for their lifelong partnership. Ash's early adventures saw him clashing with Misty, who followed him after he destroyed her bike, and Ash catching his first Pokémon, a Caterpie, among others, such as the Kanto first partner Pokémon.

A rivalry soon formed between Ash and Gary as they competed for Pokémon and Gym Badges. Ash also frequently encountered the Team Rocket trio, consisting of Jessie, James, and Meowth, members of Team Rocket who desired to steal Ash's Pikachu. He struggled through many of his early Gym battles, including losing to Brock, who decided to travel with Ash and Misty, and receiving several Badges out of gratitude rather than victory. Charmeleon, later evolving into Charizard, became particularly troublesome due to its disobedience. However, Ash eventually earned all eight Kanto Badges and advanced to the Top 16 in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

Following his Indigo League defeat, Ash traveled to the Orange Islands, where he met and travelled with Tracey while Brock stayed with Professor Ivy. During his travels, Ash faced the Orange Crew and won the Orange League, earning a spot in the Hall of Fame. Afterward, he reunited with Brock, while Tracey stayed at Professor Oak's lab. Ash then encountered Gary again and learned of his rival's continued training in Johto.

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Ash traveled to the Johto region with Misty and Brock to earn eight Gym Badges and compete in the Johto League. Along the way, they encountered new Pokémon and people while delivering the GS Ball to Kurt. Ash competed in the Grass Tournament with Bulbasaur, reaching the final but losing to Ephraim's Skiploom. He also participated in the Whirl Cup, placing in the Top 16 after being defeated by Misty in a 2-on-2 battle.

Continuing his rivalry with Gary continued, a noticeable shift in their dynamic resulted in Gary showing more respect for Ash. Ash's character grew as he became more focused on his Pokémon's well-being. After earning all eight Johto Badges, Ash competed in the Silver Conference, where he faced Gary in a Full Battle and emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone in his career as a Pokémon Trainer. The rivalry ended on good terms, with both recognizing each other as equals. Ash's journey concluded when Brock and Misty had to return home, ending their time together in Johto.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Ash traveled to the Hoenn region after hearing about it from Harrison, his opponent in the Silver Conference. He was accompanied by Pikachu and later joined by May, who aspired to become a Top Coordinator, and her younger brother Max. Shortly after, Brock rejoined the group, and together, they journeyed through Hoenn, collecting Gym Badges. Ash continued his pursuit of becoming a Pokémon Master while supporting May in her goals.

During their travels, Ash and his friends became entangled in the conflict between Team Aqua and Team Magma, with Pikachu even being possessed by Groudon. With help from Team Rocket, they managed to save the region. Ash formed a friendly rivalry with Morrison, a competitive Trainer he met near the end of his journey in Hoenn.

Ash competed in the Ever Grande Conference, but he lost to Tyson, who ultimately won. Afterward, Ash returned to Pallet Town, but on the way, he learned about the Battle Frontier in Kanto. Ash conquered the seven Frontier Brains but declined the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain, choosing instead to continue his Pokémon journey.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Ash traveled to the Sinnoh region to earn Gym Badges after encountering his old rival Gary, who had become a Pokémon researcher. Along with Pikachu and Aipom, who joined Ash on the ship, Ash reunited with Brock and met a new companion, Dawn, an aspiring Pokémon Coordinator. Ash supported Dawn in her goal to become a Top Coordinator while she supported him in his Gym battles.

Ash formed a major rivalry with Paul, a Trainer whose harsh and distant methods of raising Pokémon clashed with Ash's more patient and caring approach. The rivalry became more intense when Paul released his Chimchar, prompting Ash to take the Pokémon in and raise it himself. While Ash's Pokémon grew stronger, Paul continued to dominate most of their battles, and Ash suffered a crushing defeat at Lake Acuity. Despite this, he resolved to take Paul more seriously.

In Sinnoh, Ash also participated in two official Pokémon Contests, the Wallace Cup, and the Hearthome Collection fashion show, where he placed third. Ash and his friends were also involved in the region's legends, with Ash being chosen by Azelf to aid in saving the Sinnoh region from Team Galactic's plans.

Ash earned all the Sinnoh Gym Badges and entered the Lily of the Valley Conference, where he advanced to the Top 4. In a rematch against Paul, Ash's Infernape dealt the final blow, affirming Ash's training methods. However, Ash ultimately lost to Tobias, though he gained confidence from his bond with his Pokémon. After the Sinnoh region, Ash, Dawn, and Brock parted ways, with Brock deciding to pursue a career as a Pokémon Doctor.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Ash traveled to the Unova region with Pikachu, where he met Iris, an aspiring Dragon Master, and Cilan, a Gym Leader aiming to be the world's greatest Pokémon Connoisseur. The trio quickly formed a team, with Ash focusing on earning Unova Gym Badges while also participating in local competitions such as the Club Battle, Clubsplosion, and Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. Though Ash battled well, he failed to win any of the tournaments, but was supportive of his friends' victories.

Ash and his friends encountered Team Rocket's latest plot, which involved a Meloetta and the forces of nature, with the boss of Team Rocket, Giovanni, supervising the operation. They successfully thwarted the team's plan with the help of Cynthia and Ridley. After collecting all eight Unova Gym Badges, Ash entered the Vertress Conference, where he advanced to the Top 8, defeating rivals like Trip and Stephan before losing to Cameron in the tournament.

Later, Ash and his friends were drawn into Team Plasma's plot to use Reshiram's power to take over the world. With help from N, Looker, the Team Rocket trio, and others, they managed to stop Plasma's scheme.

Afterward, Ash and his friends traveled through the Decolore Islands, where they met Alexa, a Pokémon journalist. When they reached Kanto, Ash parted ways with Iris and Cilan, who pursued their own dreams.

Pokémon the Series: XY

Ash traveled to the Kalos region, where he met Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie. He started his journey by attempting to challenge the Lumiose Gym, but was initially rejected due to lacking any Kalos Badges. Ash continued his travels and caught Froakie, who later evolved into Greninja. Ash learned about Mega Evolution and witnessed its power through battles, including his first Mega-Evolved Pokémon encounter with Blaziken.

Ash won his first Kalos Badge by defeating Viola at the Santalune Gym, and the group was later joined by Serena, who had memories of Ash from their childhood. They continued to travel together, with Ash taking on Gym Challenges and participating in various events. Alongside his Gym Badge pursuits, Ash supported Serena in her quest to become Kalos Queen, offered advice to his friends, and formed rivalries with trainers like Trevor, Tierno, and Sawyer.

Ash later befriended Goomy, which later evolved into Goodra before ultimately returning to its natural swamp. Ash also made significant strides in understanding Mega Evolution, training with Korrina and Professor Sycamore. After several battles and challenges, including a major conflict involving Team Flare and the mysterious Pokémon Squishy, Ash discovered the power of the Bond Phenomenon with Greninja, a transformation that greatly increased their bond.

During the Lumiose Conference, Ash fought fiercely to reach the finals but ultimately lost to his rival Alain. Despite the loss, Ash remained gracious and showed sportsmanship. Following the conference, Team Flare caused chaos in Lumiose City, but Ash, his friends, and their Pokémon helped stop the threat. In the aftermath, Ash released Greninja to help the Zygarde with the remaining crisis before returning to Pallet Town after bidding farewell to Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Ash traveled with his mom Delia to the Alola region after Mimey won a trip via lottery. Ash also gave his Kalos Pokémon to Professor Oak, who provided a Pokémon Egg for delivery to Oak's cousin, Samson Oak. Upon arriving on Melemele Island, Ash discovered the Pokémon School, where he met classmates Lana, Lillie, Mallow, Kiawe, Sophocles, and their teacher, Professor Kukui. Here, Ash learned about Z-Rings and Z-Moves. Shortly after, he met Tapu Koko, the guardian of Melemele Island, who gave Ash a Z-Ring and an Electrium Z.

Ash's journey in Alola took a significant turn when Tapu Koko challenged him and Pikachu to a battle, and after Ash used the Z-Move Gigavolt Havoc, his Electrium Z broke. Undeterred, Ash decided to pursue the island challenge to earn new Z-Crystals and prove his strength.

While in Alola, Ash caught several Pokémon, including Rowlet, Rockruff, and Incineroar. After battling the Totem Gumshoos, he earned the Normalium Z. Later, he received a new Electrium Z from Tapu Koko after defeating the Melemele Island kahuna, Hala, in a grand trial battle. Ash also developed a friendly rivalry with Lillie's brother, Gladion, and continued his journey, earning the Grassium Z and Rockium Z on Akala Island.

Ash's adventures deepened as he became involved with a Cosmog nicknamed Nebby, whom Solgaleo and Lunala entrusted to him. After a series of events involving Faba and the Ultra Beast Nihilego, Nebby evolved into Cosmoem and eventually into Solgaleo. Ash upgraded his Z-Ring into a Z-Power Ring and used Solgaleo's Z-Move, Searing Sunraze Smash, to battle Nihilego. As a result, the group was able to rescue Lusamine and defeat Nihilego. Later, the Ultra Guardians formed to respond to Ultra Beast threats, and Ash participated in capturing Buzzwole and later befriended Poipole, another Ultra Beast.

Ash continued to train and take on challenges, including battling Nanu, facing off against Jessie's Mimikyu, and participating in the Ula'ula Island challenge. Eventually, he confronted Necrozma, which was causing dark clouds to spread over the region. After a series of intense battles and collaborations, Ash and his friends managed to help Necrozma regain its true form in order to release Solgaleo.

As Ash's time in Alola came to a close, he competed in the Manalo Conference, where he reached the finals against Gladion. In a dramatic match, Ash's Lycanroc defeated Gladion's Lycanroc to become the Alola League Champion. Afterward, Ash participated in an exhibition match against Kukui, who revealed himself as the Masked Royal. In this final battle, Ash's Pikachu defeated Kukui's Incineroar, and Tapu Koko intervened with its Z-Move, but Pikachu's Z-Move triumphed, securing Ash's victory.

With the conclusion of the Alola League, Ash decided to return home to Kanto to start a new adventure. He said farewell to his friends and left his Pokémon under Professor Kukui and Professor Burnet's care before boarding a plane back to Kanto.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

After returning to Kanto, Ash attended the opening of the Cerise Laboratory, where he met Goh and was invited to become a research assistant. Together, they encountered a rare Lugia, and Ash stayed at the lab. Ash's mom, Delia, left Mimey at the lab to take care of Ash.

While revisiting several previous regions during their research trips, Ash and Goh later traveled to Galar, where Ash witnessed Leon's victory in the World Coronation Series, inspiring him to challenge the undefeated Champion. Ash's journey through the series was marked by victories, setbacks, and personal growth, such as losing to Bea, a Fighting-type Gym Leader, which led to a period of self-doubt. After a motivational speech from Goh, Ash regained his confidence and progressed back into the Great Class, eventually facing Bea in a rematch, though this ended in a draw.

Ash also encountered Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon and learned about Dynamaxing, which became pivotal in his battles. His efforts took him back to Galar to battle against Eternatus, where he and Goh played key roles in stopping the Darkest Day event.

Throughout his journey, Ash defeated strong opponents, including his old friend Iris (now Champion of Unova) and Volkner, while also training with Korrina and Allister to further enhance his abilities. His battle against Drasna and Raihan led to his promotion to the Master Class, putting him among the world's strongest Trainers.

In the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash progressed through tough battles, eventually facing Leon in the finals. With his partner Pikachu's victory over Leon's Charizard, Ash became the new Monarch, fulfilling his dream of being the world's strongest Trainer.

Afterward, Ash set off on a new journey, parting ways with Goh, and later meeting a wild Latias. He reunited and continued his travels with Misty and Brock, helping Pokémon in need, before returning to Pallet Town. There, Ash reflected on his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master, realizing that true mastery involves befriending any Pokémon. He resolved to continue his journey, striving toward that goal.