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Within the Pokémon anime, there are several times that certain emphasis is focused on two characters more than others and this can lead to fans imagining characters being in a relationship together. These can develop deeper over several seasons or arcs of the show or even be entirely based on individual episodes. The majority of these ships are based around {{Ash}} and [[Ash's friends|his friends]], or [[rival]] pairings within the series.
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==Main cast ships==
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[[Image:BoulderShipping.png|thumb|250px|Ash taking care of Brock]]
===Ash x Brock===
Commonly referred to as BoulderShipping (Japanese: '''サトタケ''' ''SatoTake''), referring to the {{badge|Boulder}} that Brock gives to {{pkmn|Trainers}} upon his defeat.


'''Anime Ships''' are undoubtedly the most popular kind of shipping in the Pokémon fanbase.
Serving as {{Ash}}'s longest travelling companion the {{an|Brock}} and Ash have a long history together, from the {{series|Original}} in [[Kanto]] through to [[Sinnoh]] in the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}} (with the exception of the [[S02|Orange Archipelago arc]]). Many of their interactions that BoulderShippers support revolves around the two characters caring for each other when sick or injured, such as in ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' or ''[[DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!]]''. They are shown to work well together as well in [[Multi Battle|Tag Battles]], speaking to the strength of their relationship, as seen in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'' and  ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''.
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===List of main character ships===
[[File:Pearlshipping.png|thumb|250px|left||Ash and Dawn holding hands in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'']]
A list of ships involving two main characters who have met.
===Ash x Dawn===
====AlfShipping====
Commonly known as PearlShipping (Japanese: '''サトヒカ''' ''SatoHika''), which originates from the belief that {{an|Dawn}}'s {{ga|Dawn|game persona}} would be linked to the {{ga|Barry|Pearl}} name upon {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}'s release before much was known about either the anime saga or Dawn's character.
{{shipping|color=light|{{Ash}}|[[Max]]|jap=サトマサ|rom=SatoMasa|
'''Evidence'''
:*Throughout their time together, Max has always shown great admiration for Ash.  But he has also took pleasure out of taunting him for not knowing something.


:*''[[AG003|There's No Place Like Hoenn]]''
Travelling with {{Ash}} through the Sinnoh region, it was through a lot of guidance from Ash and {{an|Brock}} that Dawn was able to develop into a capable {{pkmn|Trainer}}. PearlShippers commonly cite the many similarities between the two characters first journeys across their respective region, highlighting, in particular, the similarities in their Pokémon's behavior towards them, such as {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}}'s initial mistrust of their partner, and the [[obedience|issues]] that they had getting their {{TP|Ash|Charizard}} and {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} to obey them after evolving. In the Japanese version, it features one of the first opening theme duets in the form of [[High Touch!]], which is sung by Ash and Dawn's voice actors. This theme is frequently used as background music in moments of victory between the two, specifically highlighting the significance of a high five between them and the importance it has on their relationship.
::Max was  extremely excited to meet Ash, whom he recognized from watching the [[Silver Conference]] on television.  
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:*''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start is!]]''  
[[File:NegaiShipping1.png|thumb|250px|Iris and Ash]]
::Max is so upset by Ash leaving that he runs off by himself. When Ash finds him, he reassures him that they will always be friends and promises to battle him someday after he becomes a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. This makes Max happy leading him to accept the separation.
===Ash x Iris===
Commonly known as NegaiShipping (Japanese: '''サトアイ''' ''SatoAi''), with Negai meaning ‘wish', linking to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.


'''Name origins'''
Although their relationship started off rocky with a lot of fighting, throughout the series, {{an|Iris}} came to trust {{Ash}}. As well as this, she was the first female traveling companion to follow Ash of her own accord, and not due to her bike being destroyed or being invited along on his journey. {{an|Cilan}}, a {{pkmn|Connoisseur}} has noted on several different occasions that Ash and Iris give off an interesting flavor when they are together and have also pointed out their similarities. This usually causes them to lash out at him aggressively in disagreement.
:*''Alf'' comes from Max incorrectly referring to Ash by this name when they first met.}}
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====AnnemaeShipping====
[[File:SM005.png|250px|thumb|left|Ash and Lana hanging out in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'']]
{{shipping|color=light|{{an|Iris}}|{{an|Dawn}}|jap=アイヒカ|rom=AiHika|


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===Ash x Lana===
Commonly known as BlueAngelShipping (Japanese: '''サトスイ''' ''SatoSui''), referring to the color of {{an|Lana}}'s hair and her calm and gentle personality.


'''Similarities'''
{{Ash}} and Lana are good friends, helping teach each others Pokémon and building upon the skills together as can be seen in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]''. Multiple times over the course of the {{series|Sun and Moon}} it was questioned by others as to whether they were a couple, such as [[Harper and Sarah]] in ''Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!'' and [[Olivia]] in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.
:*Both own a male [[walking Pokémon]] that has not evolved yet and can evolve twice.
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:*Both on an {{type|Electric}}, squirrel-like Pokémon.
:*Both own an evolved dual {{type|Ground}} that used to disobey them.
:*Both have taken extra measures to cheer for Ash during a Gym battle. Dawn dressed up like a cheerleader for some of Ash's Gym battles while Iris played a drum during his battle with [[Homika]].
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====DebateShipping====
[[File:Aether Paradise House anime.png|250px|thumb|Ash and Lillie in Lillie's room at Aether Paradise]]
{{shipping|color=light|{{Tracey}}|[[Max]]|jap=ケンマサ|rom=KenMasa|
===Ash x Lillie===
Commonly known as AureliaShipping (Japanese: '''サトリー''' ''SatoRī'') where ''Aurelia'' is derived from the jellyfish species {{wp|Aurelia aurita}}, in reference to {{an|Lillie}}'s resemblance to {{p|Nihilego}}.


'''Evidence'''
Ash and Lillie both joined the [[Pokémon School]] at the same time, quickly bonding with each other and their classmates. Ash admires Lillie's knowledge on Pokémon of the [[Alola]] region, and it was thanks to him that she was able to overcome her fear of touching Pokémon. In the opening theme [[Alola!!]] the two are parallelled as well with Ash being used to symbolise the sun and Lille to symbolize the moon.
:*''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''
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:: Max is thoroughly impressed by Tracey's artistic skills and refers to him as ''sir''. Tracey thanks him and says he could just call him by his first name. Max then imagines drawing Pokémon like he does. A bit later, Max asks Tracey if he could return the {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{TP|May|Squirtle}} that {{an|Professor Oak}} is giving to starting {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to their [[Poké Ball]]s which Tracey lets him do.


'''Similarities'''
[[File:Ash May Split Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash and May with the ribbon halves]]
:*Both wear a similar attire, including a green shirt and shorts. They are also the only male protagonists to wear shorts rather than pants.
===Ash x May===
:*Both are the only main protagonists not to have an official in-game counterpart.
Commonly known as AdvanceShipping (Japanese: '''サトハル''' ''SatoHaru''), named for the anime series based in [[Hoenn]] [[S06|Pokémon Advanced]].


'''Trivia'''
{{an|May}} is {{Ash}}'s first full time female companion after {{an|Misty}} left as a main character and accompanied him across both [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]]. She is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} and the first companion of his to have a frequently visited goal in the series, aiming to win the [[Grand Festival]]. Throughout the series, characters mistakenly believed they were a couple as seen primarily in ''[[AG072|The Bicker The Better]]''. Their companionship is cemented during the ending of the [[Terracotta Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is]]'' where the final battle results in a draw and they split the winning [[ribbon]].
:*''DebateShipping'' is also used for Tracey and {{ka|Gilbert}}.}}
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====GreeneyeShipping====
[[File:Ash Misty Hold Hands.png|250px|thumb|Ash and Misty holding hands in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'']]
{{shipping|color=dark|[[James]]|{{an|Misty}}|jap=コジカス|rom=KojiKasu|
'''Evidence'''
:*''[[EP086|Pikachu Revolts]]''
::Misty is seen bandaging James's wounds after he and Jessie had lost their Pokémon to [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]].


:*''[[EP155|Forest Grumps]]''
===Ash x Misty===
:: Misty gets separated from Ash and Brock and ends up with James and {{MTR}}. Feeling sorry for the both of them, she gives some of her lunch to them. Later when everyone escapes the raging {{p|Ursaring}}, James and Misty are seen holding each other in happiness.
{{main|PokéShipping}}
Commonly known as PokéShipping (Japanese: '''サトカス''' ''SatoKasu''), originating from it being one of the first introduced ships within the anime. It has a strong history within the show and the surrounding media and adaptations.
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'''Alternate names'''
[[File:Entertainment Kiss.png|thumb|200px|left|Valentine's Day poster with Ash and Serena]]
:*AlternaShipping - Alternate name for James and Cassidy
===Ash x Serena===
:*AlternateShipping - Alternate name for Butch and Cassidy
{{main|AmourShipping}}
:*OpressionShipping
Commonly known as AmourShipping (Japanese: '''サトセレ''' ''SatoSere''), deriving from the French word for love, the region that [[Kalos]] is based on. This ship gained a lot of attention due to the revelation of the two characters knowing each other since their childhood. This was further assisted when the characters went their separate ways and it is heavily implied a kiss occurred between them.
:*RomeoShipping
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:*TwerpyShipping
:*WhinyShipping


'''Name origins'''
[[File:ShoppingShipping.png|250px|thumb|May and Brock]]
:*''Greeneye'' refers to James and Misty's eye colors.}}
===Brock x May===
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Commonly known as ShoppingShipping (Japanese: '''タケハル''' ''TakeHaru''), originating from the fact that {{an|Brock}} and {{an|May}} both enjoy shopping together. This was seen in ''[[AG009|Taming of the Shroomish]]'' and ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]''.
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====GundamSeiyuuShipping====
[[File:Jessie James AG.png|220px|thumb|left|Jessie and James choose flight over fight in ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'']]
{{shipping|color=light|[[James]]|{{an|Cilan}}|jap=コジデン|rom=KojiDen|


'''Evidence'''
===Jessie x James===
:*''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]''
{{main|RocketShipping}}
::A group of {{p|Litwick}} and their {{p|Lampent}} leader open a mysterious vortex that nearly sucks in James, [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}}. Cilan is nearly sucked in as well after being hit by a {{m|Shadow Ball}} that knocks him off of his feet.  He would have been sucked in completely but he is saved by James who grabs his arm. Earlier, James's life force had been drained by the Litwick who were accompanying him and his friends. Despite that and his feelings towards {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, James decides to put his own safety aside and use what strength he has left to rescue Cilan. Some might argue, however, that he only rescued him as a return favor for Ash saving Jessie from the same fate. Others note that James chose to help who he may consider an enemy but did not attempt to try and save his friends before hand.
Commonly known as RocketShipping (Japanese: '''コジムサ''' ''KojiMusa''), based upon their careers as [[Team Rocket]] members. This ship has a lot of implied and creator confirmed evidence regarding it that appears in the other adaptations of the anime.
{{-}}


'''Name origins'''
[[File:GymShipping Hint.png|250px|thumb|Brock pulling Misty's ear]]
:*''GundamSeiyuu'' refers to James and Cilan's voice actors, [[Shin'ichirō Miki]] and [[Mamoru Miyano]], respectively, who both voiced characters in the {{wp|Gundam}} anime franchise.
===Misty x Brock===
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Commonly known as GymShipping (Japanese: '''タケカス''' ''TakeKasu'') as both Misty and Brock are [[Gym Leader]]s.
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{{shipping|color=dark|{{Tracey}}|{{an|May}}|jap=ケンハル|rom=KenHaru|


'''Similarities'''
{{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} have shared many adventures with {{Ash}} over the course of the Pokémon series. As a result, they've also had many close moments, such as in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' where the two of them waltzed to {{p|Dragonite}}'s music, or in ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' when they found a hot spring when they were separated from Ash. During the [[SS03|Johto]] arc of the anime, a running gag is developed where Brock, whenever confessing his feelings toward a female character, is pulled back into line by Misty.
:*Both wear a certain type of {{wp|bandana}}.
{{-}}


'''Name origins'''
[[File:OrangeShipping.png|thumb|250px|left|Misty and Tracey holding hands]]
:*''Replacement'' represents that both characters seemingly "replaced" another member of the main cast. With Tracey replacing Brock and May replacing Misty.
}}-->


====SavantShipping====
===Misty x Tracey===
{{shipping|color=dark|{{an|Cilan}}|{{an|Dawn}}|jap=デンヒカ|rom=DenHika|
Commonly known as OrangeShipping (Japanese: '''ケンカス''' ''KenKasu''), named for the [[S02|second English series]] where {{Tracey}} debuted.


<!--'''Evidence'''-->
This pairing whilst given some evidence during the [[Orange Archipelago]] arc, mostly in their admiration of each other's knowledge and abilities, had their relationship primarily showcased in the Side Story episodes. Both {{an|Casey}} and [[Sakura]] mistook them for being a couple in their [[HS05|respective]] [[HS11|episodes]]. {{Daisy}} also asked Tracey to play a prince, opposite {{an|Misty}} as a mermaid, in a production by the [[Cerulean Gym]]. Tracey, gave Misty an {{pkmn|Egg}} that contained an {{TP|Misty|Azurill}} to hatch and care for. Finally, in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' when Ash is looking for Tracey, [[Professor Oak]] tells him that he is currently visiting Misty.
{{-}}


'''Similarities'''
[[File:Clemontic Gear Pokémon Power Meter.png|thumb|250px|Clemont showing an invention off to Serena]]
:*Both have or have had fear of a certain Pokémon. Dawn was afraid of {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} while Cilan is afraid of {{p|Purrloin}}. They also had to battle these Pokémon at some point.
:*Dawn is the first of Ash's female friends to obtain an {{type|Electric}} type while Cilan is the first male.
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===List of supporting character ships===
===Serena x Clemont===
This is a list of shippings involving a supporting character.
Commonly known as GeekChicShipping (Japanese: '''シトセレ''' ''CitSere'') named after the [[wp:Geek#Geek chic|geek chic]] fashion trend, and reflects their personalities: Clemont is geeky and Serena is {{wp|chic}}.


====AgainstShipping====
{{an|Serena}} and {{an|Clemont}} share a very positive friendship, with Clemont excited to teach and show Serena new things and Serena showing a lot of kindness and generosity in return. When [[Meyer]], Clemont's father, meets Serena in ''[[XY009|Clemont's Got a Secret!]]'', he teased Clemont by calling her his “beautiful girlfriend”. Clemont also trusts Serena enough to leave Bonnie in her care when he has to leave the group temporarily during ''[[XY062|The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!]]''. In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', Serena asks Clemont to be her date to the party and invites him to dance.
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Paul]]|[[Zoey]]|jap=シンノゾ|rom=ShinNozo|
{{-}}


'''Evidence'''
==Rival ships==
:*Normally, Zoey is rather composed when faced with someone who puts down her friends, but with Paul she became more flustered than she usually would. {{an|Dawn}} is seen having to physically restrain her. Many would say that this would disprove the ship, but fans see it as Zoey becoming more emotional about what Paul thinks as compared to other people.
[[File:PalletShipping.png|250px|thumb|Ash and Gary in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'']]
===Ash x Gary===
Commonly known as PalletShipping (Japanese: '''シゲサト''' ''ShigeSato''), as both characters originate from [[Pallet Town]].


'''Similarities'''
The pair have always had a rivalry with [[Gary Oak|Gary]] frequently poking fun at {{Ash}} and bragging about his victories over Ash. Whereas Ash's drive and determination derive heavily from his rivalry with Gary. To the point where early on in the series Ash actually follows Gary to new regions, even after he decides to start being a [[Pokémon Professor|Pokémon Researcher]]. [[Delia Ketchum|Delia]] and {{an|Professor Oak}} also comment during the [[Silver Conference]] that the two share a very close friendship. This is solidified by the matching broken {{i|Poké Ball}} halves they share.
:*Both were the main rivals of the main protagonists during the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
{{-}}
:*Both own a {{p|Gastrodon}}.


'''Trivia'''
[[File:Cilan Burgundy.png|thumb|250px|left|Burgundy and Cilan]]
:*Paul and Zoey have a few Pokémon that are considered counterparts of each other:
===Cilan x Burgundy===
:**Paul owns a {{TP|Paul|Honchkrow}} while Zoey owns a [[Zoey#Mismagius|Mismagius]]. Both evolved from [[Generation II]] Pokémon with the [[Dusk Stone]] and became a [[Generation IV]] Pokémon. They are also exclusive to some games.
Commonly known as SommelierShipping (Japanese: '''デンカベ''' ''DenCabe''), named for the Japanese name of their specialization as [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s.
:**Paul owns a [[Paul#Froslass|Froslass]] and Zoey owns a [[Zoey#Gallade|Gallade]]. Both species evolve from a [[Generation III]] Pokémon with the [[Dawn Stone]] as a part of a branched evolution.
:**Paul owns an [[Paul#Gastrodon|East Sea Gastrodon]] and Zoey owns a [[Zoey's Gastrodon|West Sea Gastrodon]].


'''Name origins'''
[[Burgundy]] considers {{an|Cilan}} to be one of her biggest rivals, determined to one day better him in competition, both as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} and as a Connoisseur. Despite her abrasiveness, Cilan has been shown to be nothing but pleasant to her even when the ire is directed towards him. In ''[[BW091|Battling Authority Once Again!]]'', [[Georgia]] questions her jealousy towards him and implies that she may have deeper feelings, which causes Burgundy to get flustered.
:*''Against'' comes from Paul and Zoey's nature as rivals: both are essentially against {{Ash}} and Dawn respectively, despite the bonds (or lack thereof) they have with each other.
{{-}}
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====BadTasteShipping====
[[Image:HeatTag Dawn.png|thumb|right|300px|Dawn is impressed and Conway blushes]]
{{shipping|color=dark|{{Ash}}|[[Burgundy]]|jap=サトカベ|rom=SatoCabe|
===Dawn x Conway===
Commonly known as HeatTagShipping (Japanese: '''コウヒカ''' ''KouHika''). The name comes from its original coiner always missing the 'r' in Hearthome, coming out with the word 'Heat'. 'Tag' is short for tag team.


'''Evidence'''
Dawn first met Conway in [[Hearthome City]] in ''[[DP050|Tag, We're It!]]''. Both joined the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] and were partnered where Dawn was impressed with Conway's battling ability. The two met again in ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' when both enrolled as students in [[Professor Rowan]]'s [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] where Conway promises to protect Dawn.
:*''[[BW019|A Connoisseur's Revenge!]]''
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::Despite there being a long line of people waiting, Burgundy specifically calls on Ash to visit her shop. She also puts her hands on his shoulders several different times.
:*''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]''
::Burgundy appears concerned when [[Ash's Scraggy]]'s {{m|Hi Jump Kick}} misses {{p|Simisage}} during the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, enough to declare it a "bad taste".


'''Similarities'''
[[File:Drew and May AG113.png|250px|thumb|left|May and Drew]]
:* Both own or have owned an {{p|Oshawott}}.
===May x Drew===
:* Both battled more than one of the [[Gym leader]]s at the [[Striaton Gym]]. In addition, they both used their Oshawott to battle {{an|Cilan}}.
Commonly known as ContestShipping (Japanese: '''シュウハル''' ''ShuuHaru''), as both {{an|May}} and [[Drew]] compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s.
:* Both have crossdressed in order to enter a facility that they were denied access to. Ash disguised himself as a girl named [[Ashley]] to get into the [[Celadon Gym]] in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'' while Burgundy desguised herself as an S-class Connoisseur named Taverne to get into [[Mr. Hattori]]'s mansion in [[BW080|Clash of the Connoisseurs!]].
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====BusterShipping====
The relationship between May and Drew is very similar to that of {{Ash}} and [[Gary Oak|Gary]] in the way they acted towards each other. With Drew being critical and arrogant towards May, and May being irked by his actions, constantly striving to better him. Early on, Drew made a habit of gifting May roses with the excuse they were for her Pokémon, this is even played for comedy later when May receives a rose from an unknown person and she assumes it's from Drew. Multiple characters over the course of the series tease the pair about their potential interest in each other including [[Harley]], {{an|Brock}}, [[Caroline]], [[Brianna]], [[Jessie]], [[Max]] and [[Solidad]].
{{shipping|color=light|[[Georgia]]|{{an|Iris}}|jap=ランアイ|rom=LanAi|
{{-}}


'''Evidence'''
==One-sided canon ships==
:*Both Iris and Georgia seem to enjoy teasing one another often.
[[File:Ash Angie Summit Medal.png|thumb|250px|Ash and Angie with the Summit Medal]]
:*Though Georgia is Iris's rival, she really wants Iris to succeed in becoming a Dragon Master and those become a more worthy opponent. Though it's common among the "friendly" rivals, it far exceeds what is expected for an "unfriendly" rival who usually expect little of their rival (ex: [[Trip]] and {{Ash}}) or wish for them to fail (ex: [[Burgundy]] and {{an|Cilan}}).
===Ash x Angie===
:*''[[BW071|Search for the Clubultimate!]]''
Commonly known as MorpheusShipping (Japanese: '''サトアオ''' ''SatoAo''), which originates from [[wp:Morpheus (mythology)|Morpheus]], the Greek god of dreams, to represent their mutual feelings for their lessons (by sleeping through them).
::Georgia is confident that Iris has the skill to defeat [[Burgundy]] in the first round of the [[Clubsplosion]] and also notes that she is a lot stronger than the last time she saw her. After Burgundy loses to Iris she declares that she will get her revenge on her and Georgia immediately confronts her about it saying that she is the only one that will defeat Iris. Later on when she battles {{un|Grace}}, Georgia waves her arms to get Iris's attention on the sidelines wanting her to watch her battle.
:*''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''
::Georgia is disappointed when Iris loses to [[Montgomery]] in the second round.


'''Name origin'''
It is confirmed on [[Angie]]'s side that she developed feelings for {{Ash}} over the course of the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc after Ash saves her from falling down a cliff and protects her from the [[ghost girl]]. During ''[[DP098|If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!]]'' Ash defends Angie's actions to her parents, and after the conclusion of the episode, her parents joke about the two of them getting married.
:*'''Buster''' comes from Georgia's Trainer title, Dragon Buster.
{{-}}
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[[File:Diamond Pearl 2009 14.png|thumb|250px|left|DVD cover featuring Ash, Dawn, Khoury and Lyra]]


====DiamondDragonShipping====
===Ash x Lyra===
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Stephan]]|{{an|Iris}}|jap=ケニアイ|rom=KeniAi|
Commonly known as PokéSilverShipping (Japanese: '''サトコト''' ''SatoKoto''), and is likely to be derived from the fact that {{ga|Lyra|Lyra's game counterpart}} is the female playable character of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. It was formerly a one-sided canon ship on {{an|Lyra}}'s side until she developed feelings for [[Khoury]].


'''Evidence'''
It is implied in ''[[DP144|Gone With the Windworks!]]'' that Lyra has an interest in {{Ash}} when she considers him a potential marriage candidate. She admires his bravery and wishes [[Khoury]] acted more like him. Lyra has even asked {{an|Dawn}} if she and Ash are a couple, though Dawn informed her that they are just friends. In ''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]'', Lyra attempted to pair Khoury and Dawn together as a couple, despite Dawn's refusal, before eventually realizing she had feelings for Khoury.
:*''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]''
{{-}}
::After Iris defeats Stephan in the second round, he asks her to do her best in the semi-finals for him.


'''Similarities'''
===Ash x Miette===
:*Both have won a [[Battle Club]]-related tournament; Iris won the [[Club Battle]] while Stephan won the [[Clubsplosion]]. Also, they placed top 8 in each others winning tournament.
Commonly known as PoffleShipping (Japanese: '''サトミル''' ''SatoMiru'') and is likely to be derived from the fact that in [[Miette]]'s debut episode she was featured in a [[Poké Puff Contest]]. It is a one-sided canon ship on Miette's side when she announced her feelings to {{an|Serena}} indicating they were rivals not just in competition, but also for {{Ash}}'s affection.


<!--'''Trivia'''
During ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'' Miette admires {{Ash}}'s bravery against {{TRT}}, and in the end tells {{an|Serena}} about her feelings for {{Ash}}. Later in ''[[XY079|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'', Miette reminds Serena she hasn't forgotten about their "other" competition, referring to Ash. She asks to dance with him as well during ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]''.


'''Name origins'''-->
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[[File:TeenCareShipping.png|thumb|250px|Holly admiring Brock]]
===Brock x Holly===
Commonly known as TeenCareShipping.


====HueShipping====
{{an|Brock}} first met [[Holly]] during the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]], where they were [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] partners in the tournament. Despite her initial disinterest she quickly began admiring him as the tournament progressed, and even getting jealous when Brock expressed interest in [[Nurse Joy]]. After their loss in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' Brock comforts her and afterward, she leaves so that she can become a better partner for him. Brock is saddened to find she left without saying goodbye and that he may have lost his chance at love.
{{shipping|color=light|[[Zoey]]|{{an|May}}|jap=ノゾハル|rom=NozoHaru|
{{-}}


'''Similarities'''
[[File:TraumaShipping.png|thumb|250px|left|Ivy and Brock]]
:*Both own an [[Eeveelution]] from [[Generation IV]]. Zoey has a [[Zoey#Leafeon|Leafeon]] and May has a {{TP|May|Glaceon}}.
===Brock x Ivy===
:*Both own a {{type|Normal}} cat-like Pokémon with a two-stage evolutionary line. Zoey has {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} and May has {{TP|May|Skitty}}.
Commonly known as TraumaShipping, which originated from how {{an|Brock}} develops a depressive fright just at the mention of [[Professor Ivy]]'s name.


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It was formerly a one-sided canon relationship on Brock's side, going above and beyond in helping her with her research, however, he is no longer interested in her.
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====MustardShipping====
[[File:Suzy Vulpix.png|thumb|250px|Suzie and the Vulpix that she gave to Brock]]
{{shipping|color=light|{{Ash}}|[[Stephan]]|jap=サトケニ|rom=SatoKeni|
===Brock x Suzie===
Commonly known as BreederShipping, as [[Suzie]] is a [[Pokémon Breeder]] by profession and {{an|Brock}}'s original goal was to become a Pokémon Breeder before he focused on becoming a [[Pokémon Doctor]].


'''Similarities'''
In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' Brock initially wanted to be one of Suzie's students, but she said she was too busy to take on pupils, greatly admiring her skills and wanting to learn more himself. He takes to heart her philosophy of [[Friendship|close personal relationships]] with Pokémon was the most important thing in [[Pokémon training|raising]] them. At the culmination of the episode, she leaves her Vulpix in her care and leaves to begin her own journey. They're reunited in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' when she requests to meet up with Brock and Vulpix again. After seeing Suzie and [[Zane]] work together, Brock realizes that he and Suzie would never be anything more than good friends and he decides to leave Vulpix back with Suzie saying he was just looking after it for some time.
:*Both have used a bicycle-powered generator to charge up their Electric-type Pokémon.
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'''Name origin'''
[[File:PenguinShipping.png|thumb|220px|left|Kenny and Dawn]]
:*'''Mustard''' refers to the color yellow which represents the {{type|Electric}}, referring to the fact that the first Pokémon seen in their possession was an Electric-type. <!--It's what someone told me that the origin was. I don't know if this is the reason.-->
===Dawn x Kenny===
}}
Commonly known as PenguinShipping (Japanese: '''ケンヒカ''' ''KenHika''), originating from the fact that both of them have members of the {{p|Piplup}} [[evolution]] family. Due to being childhood friends and now contest rivals, it has been shown that he and Dawn know each other well. As a running gag in the series, Kenny calls Dawn ''Dee-Dee'' (Japanese: '''ピカリ''' ''Pikari'').
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====PersShipping====
Over the course of the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}} Kenny's frequently shown to be flustered towards Dawn, and overly concerned for her wellbeing despite their rivalry. This culminates in {{an|Brock}} recognizing Kenny's affections during ''[[DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!]]'' and trying to give him advice on talking to Dawn about his feelings. When Kenny tells Dawn that he wants to go on a journey with her, he says, "I know this is a bit sudden, but I ''had'' to tell you how I feel!" He then runs off, and Dawn seems to be conflicted about Kenny's offer to go back to Twinleaf Town with him or going to the Sinnoh League with Ash. When Dawn sees how upset Kenny is after agreeing to let her go with Ash, she becomes saddened. Later, she leaves a note—as well as a Piplup figurine—behind at the [[Vista Lighthouse]], wishing Kenny luck in the future. She then waves goodbye to Kenny while she's on the boat heading to [[Lily of the Valley Island]] as he stands at the lighthouse.
{{shipping|color=light|{{an|Cilan}}|[[Stephan]]|jap=デンケニ|rom=DenKeni|
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'''Evidence'''
[[File:QuestShipping.png|thumb|220px|right|Jimmy and Marina]]
:*''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]
===Jimmy x Marina===
::After Cilan reminiscences about {{Ash}} and [[Georgia]]'s battle, he turns to Stephan, staring wide-eyed at him, then asks if he felt the spiciness of the battle. A little bit later Stephan becomes very interested with the food that Cilan makes for [[Ash's Snivy]] and asks if he could make food for his Pokémon too. Cilan happily agrees to it.
Commonly known as QuestShipping (Japanese: '''ケンマリ''' ''KenMari'').


:*''[[BW042|Battle Club Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]''
Appearing during ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' specials, it is heavily implied that there is mutual unspoken interest between {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}}, despite other characters, such as [[Vincent]] and [[Jimmy's Typhlosion]] noticing and taunting Jimmy about it. During the third part when Marina is rescued, Jimmy and Marina share a knowing look, and when they part ways, Marina calls Vincent on her [[Pokégear]] to make sure he has her number. Also Jimmy and Marina is based on {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Kris}} from {{game|Crystal}}.
::Stephan named himself the judge of Cilan and Burgundy's {{pkmn|Connoisseur}} battle. Before there battle even began, Stephan gave Cilan the win for the pre-game battle because he gave some wise words of wisdom. Later on his is greatly impressed by Cilan's evaluation of Ash and Iris's battle, not even bothering to judge Burgundy's skills, and said that it was no wonder that he was named an A-class Connoisseur by the Connoisseur's Association.
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:*''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''
===Other one-sided canon ships===
::After Cilan tells Stephan that he has raised {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} well at the [[Pokémon Center]], Stephan blushes heavily.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{orange color}}; border:3px solid #{{gold color}}; text-align:center"
 
! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Ship Name
:*''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]''
! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}" | Characters involved
::Cilan prepared a special meal especially for Stephan and Sawk after he had made it to the final round of the [[Clubsplosion]]. He also smiles brightly at him before telling him to enjoy his meal.
! style="background-color:#{{gold color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Key Episodes
 
|- style="background:#fff"
'''Similarities'''
| AbilityShipping
:*Their eyes lack {{wp|sclera}}.}}
| {{Ash}} x [[Anabel]]
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| [[AG169]]-[[AG170]]
 
|- style="background:#fff"
====PokéSilverShipping====
| Admiration Shipping
{{shipping|color=dark|{{Ash}}|{{an|Lyra}}|jap=サトコト|rom=SatoKoto|
| [[Drew]] x [[Brianna]]
:{{Main|Shipping:PokéSilverShipping}}
| [[AG162]]
 
|- style="background:#fff"
'''Evidence'''
| AkebiShipping
:*''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]''
| [[Dawn's Buneary]] x {{p|Phione}}
::Lyra admires Ash's courage and tells [[Khoury]] that he should be more like him.
| [[DP113]]
 
|- style="background:#fff"
:*''[[DP144|Gone With the Windworks!]]''
| AmorousShipping
::While waiting to be rescued, Lyra wonders who she would most like to marry out of Ash, Khoury, and {{an|Brock}}. Lyra believes that Ash is the best candidate and then asks {{an|Dawn}} if she and Ash are a couple. This event can be interpreted two ways. Either she supports Ash and Dawn as [[PearlShipping|a couple]] or she has a romantic interest in Ash and wonders if he has a girlfriend or not.
| {{an|Brock}} x [[Temacu]]
 
| [[EP198]]
:*''[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
::Lyra attempts to pair Dawn and Khoury together as a couple. Ash decides to go with Lyra to search for the Gible instead of going with Dawn.
| ApplesFantasiaShipping
 
| {{an|Iris}}'s {{TP|Iris|Axew}} x {{an|Iris}}'s {{TP|Iris|Emolga}}
'''Similarities'''
| [[BW024]]
:* Both own or have owned a {{p|Chikorita}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
}}
| BackShipping
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| {{jo|Marina}} x [[Vincent]]
 
| ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''
====RaimonTownShipping====
|- style="background:#fff"
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Luke]]|{{an|Bianca}}|jap=ルーベル|rom=LuBel|
| DanceShipping
 
| {{an|Misty}} x [[Rudy]]
'''Evidence'''
| [[EP103]]
:* ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
:: Bianca instantly took a liking to [[Luke's Zorua]] and later admired Luke for having her. Throughout the entire [[Club Battle]] she'd often kept close proximity with Luke. Luke also comments about Bianca's energy saying that she must take a lot of vitamins.
| DedicateShipping
:* ''[[BW042|The Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!]]''
| {{an|May}} x [[Sid]]
:: Luke trusts Bianca to film his battle with {{an|Iris}} despite letting {{Ash}} handle filming his battle with {{an|Cilan}} earlier, for him and when he finds out she missed the battle, filming Zorua instead, he shrugs it off pretty quickly.
| [[M07]]
 
|- style="background:#fff"
::The next day, Luke wished to get closer to the action as his position in the stands did not capture the action. He wanted a much lower angle to make the battle appear more dramatic. Bianca then suggests that Luke go onto the battlefield and film but he says that they are not allowed to go down there. She starts taunting him afterwards saying that he wouldn't become a great film director if he wouldn't take the chance. Wanting to prove that he could take the chance, he ventures on to the battlefield with Bianca happily following from behind. She even holds the boom microphone for him while filming. At the end of the episode, Bianca leaves with Luke to help him make his documentary and spend more time with Zorua.
| FireShipping
<!--'''Similarities'''
| Ash x [[Macy]]
 
| [[EP267]]-[[EP268]]
'''Trivia'''-->
|- style="background:#fff"
 
| KitchenMaidShipping
'''Name origins'''
| Brock x {{OBP|Autumn|DP062}}
:* [[Nimbasa Town|Raimon Town]] is where Bianca and Luke originally met.
| [[DP062]]
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|- style="background:#fff"
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| LuckShipping
 
| Brock x [[Lucy]]
====ServiceShipping====
| [[AG158]]
{{shipping|color=dark|{{an|Cilan}}|{{an|Bianca}}|jap=デンベル|rom=DenBel|
|- style="background:#fff"
 
| SitrusShipping
'''Evidence'''
| Brock x [[Natalie]]
:*''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]''
| [[AG012]]
::Bianca states that Cilan's food is delicious and that she gives it "five stars" to which Cilan is grateful for.
|- style="background:#fff"
 
| SomeoneElseShipping
:*''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]''
| [[Georgio]] x Misty
::Bianca takes an interest in Cilan's catchphrases and begins to use them for herself. Later when Bianca leaves the group, Cilan promises to make her a meal the next time they meet.
| [[HS11]]
 
|}
:*''[[BW037|A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!]]''
::When the group decides they will enter a fishing competition, Cilan picks out a fishing rod for Bianca without even being asked to. A while later, Cilan briefly leaves the group to turn in his catch to the judges. When he exits the building, he sees Bianca struggling to hold on to something that she hooked. Immediately he runs to her side, even instructing Ash and Iris to move aside, and holds on to her fishing rod. While she was in charge of the reel, Cilan was the one to pull her catch, a {{p|Frillish}}, from the water.
 
:*''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]''
::Bianca is clearly the most excited when Cilan announces "It's Evaluating Time!" during his battle with [[Luke]].
}}
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====ShenlongShipping====
{{shipping|color=light|[[Cynthia]]|{{an|Iris}}|jap=シロアイ|rom=ShiroAi|
'''Evidence'''
:*''[[BW085]]''
::When Iris first meets Cynthia, she can be seen blushing heavily. Iris also had a hard time working up the nerve to ask Cynthia if she could have a battle with her.
 
'''Similartiies'''
:*Both have a {{type|Dragon}} as their main Pokémon.
:*Both are the only female {{pkmn|Champion}}s, excluding the female [[player character]], in the games.
 
'''Name origins'''
:*''Shenlong'' is derived from the {{wp|Shenlong|spiritual dragon}} of Chinese mythology.
}}
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====SpokeShipping====
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Stephan]]|{{an|Bianca}}|jap=ケニベル|rom=KeniBel|
 
'''Evidence'''
:*It was revealed in ''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]'' that Bianca likes muscular Pokémon. This might also apply to humans and it's a build that Stephan fits.
:*''[[BW039|Reunions Battles In Nimbasa!]]''
::Upon meeting Stephan, Bianca asks him how his name pronounced which is something no one else has done. Both of the ways she asked, however, were incorrect although Stephan did not bother to correct her.
:*''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]''
::After knocking tripping and knocking {{Ash}} into a body of water as she usually does, Bianca collapses on to Stephan and keeps her face planted against his chest for a few moments. Later on after Stephan passes to the second round of the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament, Bianca becomes enamored with his {{TP|Stephan|Sawk}} then asks if she could poke his muscles.  He agrees and after she's finished she says that Sawk is the greatest. Stephan looks extremely confident and flattered after Bianca says that.
:*''[[BW071|Search for the Clubultimate!]]''
::During the intermission of the Clubsplosion tournament, Bianca jumps on top of Stephan for a brief moment and wraps her arms around his neck. She then proceeds to squeeze his arms and his midsection in order to feel his muscles. Afterwards she grabs his arm and raises it in the air before announcing he is the winner of her "Macho Pokémon" contest.
:*''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''
::Stephan shows noticeable excitement when he learns that he will face Bianca in the semi-final round of the Clubsplosion. Bianca also winks at him later on.
 
'''Similarities'''
:*Both are [[rival]]s of Ash that he met in [[Unova]].
:*Both are part of a running gag. Bianca's is always knocking Ash into a body of water and Stephan's is no one being able to pronounce his name correctly.
:*Both own a {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon which tends to be the powerhouse of their teams.
:*Both at times display the similar personality traits of stubbornness and impatience.
}}
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====TarragonShipping====
{{shipping|color=dark|{{an|Cilan}}|[[Georgia]]|jap=デンラン|rom=DenLan|
 
'''Evidence'''
:*''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]''
::Georgia calls for Cilan's attention before she leaves and demands that he make her a delicious meal the next time they met.
:*''[[BW041|The Club Battle Hearts of Fury: Emolga Versus Sawk!]]''
::When [[Burgundy]] begins to mock Cilan after his loss to [[Luke]], Georgia is clearly annoyed by her behavior. She then remarks sarcastically to Burgundy that she's "about as nice as they come". Fans see this as Georgia's way of defending Cilan.
:*''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitement!]]''
::Again, Georgia looks annoyed when Burgundy keeps bashing on Cilan after he had lost to [[Stephan]] in the [[Clubsplosion]]. She then replies to her rantings with "What did he ever do to you?".
:*''[[BW073|Commanding the Clubsplosion Crown!]]''
::Georgia holds her own Connoisseur contest similar to the one Cilan and Burgundy had in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Heroes Outcome!]]'' and declares Cilan the winner of it during [[Montgomery]] and Stephan's battle.
}}
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===List of Pokémon shippings===
This is a list involving a Pokémon.
 
====IwazaruShipping====
{{shipping|color=light|{{an|Cilan}}|{{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}|jap=デンヤナ|rom=DenYana|
 
'''Evidence'''
:*Cilan refers to Pansage as his "premium brand" Pokémon which means that he is his most trusted partner.
 
:*''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
::Cilan begins to gloat how perfectly compatible he is with Pansage while battling Ash and his {{AP|Oshawott}}.
:*''[[BW031|Ash and Trip's Third Battle]]''
::Pansage tries to comfort Cilan after he inadvertently knocked over the pot of soup he was making for lunch caused by Ash and Iris's goofing off.
:*''[[BW032|Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!]]''
::Cilan is seen holding Pansage after he is {{status|poison}}ed by group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Foongus}}.  He does not do the same for his {{TP|Cilan|Dwebble}} who is also poisoned.
 
'''Name origins'''
:*''Iwazaru'' refers to 言わ猿 meaning ''speak-not monkey'' referring to the {{wp|three wise monkeys}} motif that the [[elemental monkeys]] are suspected to be based on. In relation, there is ''{{tt|Kikazaru|hear-not monkey}}Shipping'' for [[Chili]] and his {{p|Pansear}} and ''{{tt|Mizaru|see-not monkey}}Shipping'' for [[Cress]] and his {{p|Panpour}}.
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====ElectrocuteShipping====
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Ash's Pikachu]]|[[Dawn's Pachirisu]]|jap=ピカパチ|rom=PikaPachi|
'''Evidence'''
 
'''Similarities'''
:*Both are {{type|Electric}} rodents that can store electricity in their cheeks.
:*Both are in the [[Field (egg group)|Field egg group]] and, if Pachirisu is female, would be able to breed.
:*Both have received the same sickness that caused electricity to build up in their cheeks.
:*Both frequently electrocute there Trainers.
 
'''Trivia'''
:*Pachirisu was the first Electric-type to be obtained by a main character since Pikachu.
:*Pachirisu was shown with balloons tied to its waist in ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]'' similar to the "flying Pikachu".
 
'''Name origins'''
:*''Electrocute'' comes from the act of electrocuting.
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====KyoudaiShipping====
{{shipping|color=light|[[Iris's Axew]]|[[Ash's Scraggy]]|jap=キバズル|rom=KibaZuru|
 
'''Evidence'''
:*Due to their experience levels, the two are often sparring partners with one another. However, Axew is considerably more experienced than Scraggy is.
 
:*''[[BW017|Scraggy - Hatched To Be Wild!]]''
::Even before Scraggy's hatching, Axew took interest in his egg and liked to watch out for it. Later when Scraggy runs off in the middle of the night, Axew is the first to notice and alerts everyone.
 
:*''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]''
::Axew and Scraggy are shown to have a strong and friendly relationship in this episode. After their sparring match they are seen playing and splashing each other with water. Later when a {{p|Gothita}} takes a liking to Scraggy, Axew becomes almost jealous of it. He then becomes upset when [[Katharine|Gothita's Trainer]] says that if she defeats Ash in battle that she will take Scraggy for herself. So much so that he has a nightmare about it later in the night. Once again, he's one of the first to notice Scraggy's absent but this time goes off by himself to try and stop Gothita.
 
:*''[[BW070|The Clubsplosion Begins!]]''
::Axew was pained to see Scraggy being mercilessly kicked by [[Angus]]'s {{p|Simisage}} during the [[Clubsplosion]] tournament to the point where he had to put his hands over his eyes. However, he was very proud that Scraggy learned {{m|Focus Blast}} shortly after.
 
:*''[[BW074|Battling the Leaf Thieves!]]''
::Scraggy was the first to notice that Axew was missing after it was taken by a couple of {{p|Durant}}. Aside from Iris, he was clearly the most upset about Axew being missing. After they had found Axew, Scraggy gave him a light scolding for worrying him so much.
 
'''Similarities'''
:*Both have had a member of the {{p|Gothita}} family taken likings to them. [[Katharine]]'s Gothita liked Scraggy and [[Lewis]]'s {{p|Gothorita}} liked Axew.
:*Both are part of the [[Dragon (Egg group)|Dragon Egg group]].
:*Both learned a new move while participating in one of the [[Battle Club]]'s tournaments.
 
'''Name origins'''
:*''Kyoudai'' comes from 兄弟 ''siblings'' referring to their kin-like relationship.
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====LethalAttractionShipping====
{{shipping|color=dark|[[Ash's Oshawott]]|[[Iris's Emolga]]|jap=ミジュエモ|rom=MijuEmo|
'''Oshawott's hints'''
:*''[[BW024|Emolga the Irresistible!]]''
::Oshawott is immediately smitten with Emolga upon first seeing her. Also, Oshawott interrupts her battle with [[Bianca's Minccino]] by jumping in front of the {{m|Attract}} meant for the other Pokémon.
 
::Later on when Emolga is surrounded by a group of wild {{p|Swoobat}}, Oshawott lets himself out of his Poké Ball in order to protect her. He was hit by a Swoobat's {{m|Charge Beam}} forcing Ash to recall him to his Poké Ball.
 
:*''[[BW025|Emolga and the New Volt Switch!]]''
::When Emolga wanders off on her own while the others are sleeping, Oshawott and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} follow after her. When they find her she lies to them in order to get some apples by telling them that she was ambushed by a group of wild {{p|Watchog}}. Angered, Oshawott fights valiantly in order to protect her and retrieves an apple for himself, Emolga, and Axew. Oshawott continues to protect Emolga even standing up to an enraged {{p|Simisear}}. However, he was easily defeated by the angry Pokémon.
 
:*''[[BW062|Crisis at Chargestone Cave!]]''
:: At the Pokémon center, Oshawott continued to flirt with Emolga, much to her dicomfort.
 
'''Emolga's hints'''
:*[[BW085]]
::When Emolga discovered Oshawott fawning over {{an|Meloetta}}, her reaction seemed uneasy. When flying down to them, she crashed into Oshawott and the two squabbled very imaturly.
 
:*[[BW086]]
::When Oshawott met [[Dawn's Buneary]] and welcomed her with wide spread arms, Emolga's mouth was wide open, seeming suprised.
 
'''Name origins'''
:*''LethalAttraction'' comes from the fact that Oshawott usually ends up getting hurt while trying to protect Emolga. It also could be from the fact that {{type|Water}}s are weak against {{t|Electric}} attacks.<!--I thought I heard this was a reason for the naming?-->
 
'''Trivia'''
:*Oshawott and Emolga are both part of the [[Field (egg group)|Field egg group]] and therefore can breed.
}}
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====LightningPearlShipping====
{{shipping|color=light|[[Ash's Pikachu]]|[[Dawn's Piplup]]|jap=ピカポッチャ|rom=PikaPocha|
 
'''Evidence'''
:*''[[DP149|Sticking with Who You Know!]]''
::Pikachu and Piplup spent nearly the whole episode hugging each other with hearts in their eyes.  Even when {{an|Dawn}} returns Piplup to his Poké Ball, he lets himself out and goes back to hugging Pikachu. Of course, this was all a result of [[Professor Kodama]]'s affinity machine which made pure {{t|Electric}} and {{type|Water}}s inseparable.
 
:*''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''
::Piplup becomes emotional knowing that the group is going to go their separate ways. He was hoping that Dawn would go with Ash and {{an|Brock}} to [[Kanto]] so that he could stay with Pikachu. When she decides she's going to stay in [[Sinnoh]], Piplup runs off into the forest alone. Fans also note that even though Pikachu is {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s object of affection, she did not appear upset at all over the news of Pikachu leaving unlike Piplup. Pikachu becomes concerned and runs off too to look for him. When he finds Piplup, he latches on to him and starts crying. This causes Pikachu to also start crying.
 
::Later on when they accept that they are going to separate, Pikachu and Piplup high five each other before hugging again.
 
'''Similarities'''
:*Both were unwilling to obey their Trainers at first, but became friends after saving them from a group of attacking Pokémon. Pikachu saved [[Ash]] from a flock of {{p|Spearow}}, while Piplup saved {{an|Dawn}} from a swarm of {{p|Ariados}}.
:*Both are actively kept [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] of their Poké Balls.
:*Both have expressed reluctance to [[evolution|evolve]] and prefer to remain in their current forms.
:**Both have battled against their evolved forms.


'''Name origins'''
==Pokémon Ships==
:*''LightningPearl'' comes from Pikachu being an {{type|Electric}} and {{s|Pearl}}, the ship involving their Trainers.
[[File:ValleyShipping.png|thumb|250px|Charla standing with Ash's Charizard affectionately]]
}}
===Ash's Charizard x Charla===
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Commonly known as ValleyShipping, named for the [[Charicific Valley]], where both {{p|Charizard}} live for a length of time.


====TaladradoraShipping====
When {{AP|Charizard}}, {{jo|Liza}} and [[Charla]] return in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire!]]'', [[Clair]] points out how close the two Charaizard are, with {{an|Misty}} even calling them lovebirds after Charla cuddles up to Charizard.
{{shipping|color=dark|{{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}|{{an|Iris}}|jap=ドリュアイ|rom=DoryuAi|
{{-}}


'''Evidence'''
[[File:PikachuBuneary.png|thumb|250px|left|Buneary and Pikachu]]
:*Excadrill's refusal to battle on Iris's command wasn't an act of disobedience but was more about shame and distrust. He refused to battle for Iris because he was afraid to lose again after the humiliating loss to [[Drayden]] years earlier. This differs from [[Ash's Charizard]] and [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] who simply wanted to do what they pleased.
===Buneary x Pikachu===
:*''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]''
Commonly known as LagomorphShipping, which originates from {{wp|Lagomorpha}}, the order that rabbits and {{wp|pika}}s belong to, connecting to {{p|Buneary}} being based on real-world rabbits, and "pika" being in {{p|Pikachu}}'s name.
::Excadrill shows some reaction to Iris's crying after his loss to [[Georgia]]'s {{p|Beartic}} earlier. As such, he left the to the forest in order to work on {{m|Focus Blast}} and become stronger. Later, he agrees to rematch Beartic and listen to Iris's commands after regaining his confidence. After the second battle with Beartic, Iris hugs Excadrill and tells him that she loves him.


'''Name origins'''
This is one-sided canon on {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s side, whose crush on {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} was a running feature in the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}}, frequently fawning over him and appearing with hearts in her eyes and blushing during their interactions. The crush was noted by {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Dawn}} in Buneary's debut in ''[[DP009|Setting the World on Its Buneary!]]'' and is also noticed by {{an|May}} in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''
:*''Taladradora'' is the Spanish word for drill.
{{-}}
}}
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====TwinApplesShipping====
===Meowth x Meowzie===
{{shipping|color=dark|{{TP|Iris|Axew}}|{{an|Iris}}|jap=キバアイ|rom=KibaAi|
Commonly known as NekoShipping, in reference to the Japanese word for a cat, neko.


'''Evidence'''
This pairing is one-sided canon on {{MTR}}'s side and is brought up multiple times throughout the series. It is explored primarily in ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]''. Meowth fell in love with [[Meowzie]] but had nothing to offer her that her owner couldn't provide, so to impress her he learned to speak and walk on two legs. Upon doing so, however, she considered him a freak regardless of his motivations.
:*Axew is never seen in a Poké Ball unlike Iris's other Pokémon an prefers to travel inside her hair showing a close bond. Axew also tends to impersonate some of her actions, such as backing her up when she refers to Ash as a kid.
{{-}}
:*''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]''
:: When Iris becomes upset that she can't help Axew perfect {{m|Dragon Rage}}, he goes off and finds an apple for her to help her feel better. Later when {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} refuses to help Iris rescue Axew from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Scolipede}}, she takes it upon herself to save him without the aid of a Pokémon.
:*''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]''
:: After Axew uses Dragon Rage perfectly for the first time, Iris begins to smother him with affection.


'''Name origins'''
[[File:KrazyShipping.png|250px|thumb|left|Meowth and Pikachu dancing, in the [[Polka O Dolka]] ending theme]]
:*''TwinApples'' refers to how Axew uses his tusks to carry apples to Iris.
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====WatcherShipping====
===Pikachu x Meowth===
{{shipping|color=dark|{{Tracey}}|{{TP|Tracey|Marill}}|jap=ケンマリ|rom=KenMari|
Commonly known as KrazyShipping (Japanese: '''ニャピカ''' ''NyaPika''), which references ''{{wp|Krazy Kat}}'', a comic strip from the early 20th century about a cat who was in love with a mouse, while the mouse hated the cat.


'''Evidence'''
Despite the differences between {{MTR}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} fans of this pairing think that there is some basis for a relationship and have been shown to work well together when they have to, such as in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' and ''[[EP104|Bound for Trouble]]''. In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember]]'', Pikachu gets amnesia and is actually caught by the Rocket trio. Although Meowth does trick Pikachu into thinking it was raised by {{TRT}}, throughout the episode, Meowth admits he feels guilty about tricking Pikachu. Finally, in the [[Polka O Dolka]] ending, Meowth and Pikachu are seen dancing together.
:*Marill is Tracey's most recurring Pokémon.
:*''[[EP088|In the Pink]]''
::Marill becomes frightened when called upon to battle the pink {{p|Nidoking}} and jumps into Tracey's arms for protection. In response, he hugs it back.
:*''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
::While Tracey recalls {{TP|Tracey|Scyther}} and {{TP|Tracey|Venonat}} to their [[Poké Balls]], he clenches Marill to his side during the storm that [[Maren]]'s boat got caught in.


'''Name origins'''
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:*''WatcherShipping'' is derived from [[Pokémon Watcher]].
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===Gallery===
[[Category:Shipping]]
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File:GundamSeiyuuSave.png|James saving Cilan
File:DP149.png|Pikachu and Piplup hugging
File:Axew Scraggy playing.png|Axew and Scraggy splashing each other with water
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Within the Pokémon anime, there are several times that certain emphasis is focused on two characters more than others and this can lead to fans imagining characters being in a relationship together. These can develop deeper over several seasons or arcs of the show or even be entirely based on individual episodes. The majority of these ships are based around Ash and his friends, or rival pairings within the series.

Main cast ships

Ash taking care of Brock

Ash x Brock

Commonly referred to as BoulderShipping (Japanese: サトタケ SatoTake), referring to the Boulder Badge that Brock gives to Trainers upon his defeat.

Serving as Ash's longest travelling companion the Brock and Ash have a long history together, from the Original series in Kanto through to Sinnoh in the Diamond and Pearl series (with the exception of the Orange Archipelago arc). Many of their interactions that BoulderShippers support revolves around the two characters caring for each other when sick or injured, such as in Sick Daze or A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!. They are shown to work well together as well in Tag Battles, speaking to the strength of their relationship, as seen in Grating Spaces! and A Full Course Tag Battle!.

Ash and Dawn holding hands in The Rise of Darkrai

Ash x Dawn

Commonly known as PearlShipping (Japanese: サトヒカ SatoHika), which originates from the belief that Dawn's game persona would be linked to the Pearl name upon Diamond and Pearl's release before much was known about either the anime saga or Dawn's character.

Travelling with Ash through the Sinnoh region, it was through a lot of guidance from Ash and Brock that Dawn was able to develop into a capable Trainer. PearlShippers commonly cite the many similarities between the two characters first journeys across their respective region, highlighting, in particular, the similarities in their Pokémon's behavior towards them, such as Piplup and Pikachu's initial mistrust of their partner, and the issues that they had getting their Charizard and Mamoswine to obey them after evolving. In the Japanese version, it features one of the first opening theme duets in the form of High Touch!, which is sung by Ash and Dawn's voice actors. This theme is frequently used as background music in moments of victory between the two, specifically highlighting the significance of a high five between them and the importance it has on their relationship.

Iris and Ash

Ash x Iris

Commonly known as NegaiShipping (Japanese: サトアイ SatoAi), with Negai meaning ‘wish', linking to Pokémon the Series: Black & White.

Although their relationship started off rocky with a lot of fighting, throughout the series, Iris came to trust Ash. As well as this, she was the first female traveling companion to follow Ash of her own accord, and not due to her bike being destroyed or being invited along on his journey. Cilan, a Connoisseur has noted on several different occasions that Ash and Iris give off an interesting flavor when they are together and have also pointed out their similarities. This usually causes them to lash out at him aggressively in disagreement.

Ash and Lana hanging out in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!

Ash x Lana

Commonly known as BlueAngelShipping (Japanese: サトスイ SatoSui), referring to the color of Lana's hair and her calm and gentle personality.

Ash and Lana are good friends, helping teach each others Pokémon and building upon the skills together as can be seen in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!. Multiple times over the course of the Sun and Moon series it was questioned by others as to whether they were a couple, such as Harper and Sarah in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio! and Olivia in Big Sky, Small Fry!.

Ash and Lillie in Lillie's room at Aether Paradise

Ash x Lillie

Commonly known as AureliaShipping (Japanese: サトリー SatoRī) where Aurelia is derived from the jellyfish species Aurelia aurita, in reference to Lillie's resemblance to Nihilego.

Ash and Lillie both joined the Pokémon School at the same time, quickly bonding with each other and their classmates. Ash admires Lillie's knowledge on Pokémon of the Alola region, and it was thanks to him that she was able to overcome her fear of touching Pokémon. In the opening theme Alola!! the two are parallelled as well with Ash being used to symbolise the sun and Lille to symbolize the moon.

Ash and May with the ribbon halves

Ash x May

Commonly known as AdvanceShipping (Japanese: サトハル SatoHaru), named for the anime series based in Hoenn Pokémon Advanced.

May is Ash's first full time female companion after Misty left as a main character and accompanied him across both Hoenn and Kanto. She is a Coordinator and the first companion of his to have a frequently visited goal in the series, aiming to win the Grand Festival. Throughout the series, characters mistakenly believed they were a couple as seen primarily in The Bicker The Better. Their companionship is cemented during the ending of the Terracotta Town Contest in Home is Where the Start Is where the final battle results in a draw and they split the winning ribbon.

Ash and Misty holding hands in The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

Ash x Misty

Main article: PokéShipping

Commonly known as PokéShipping (Japanese: サトカス SatoKasu), originating from it being one of the first introduced ships within the anime. It has a strong history within the show and the surrounding media and adaptations.

Valentine's Day poster with Ash and Serena

Ash x Serena

Main article: AmourShipping

Commonly known as AmourShipping (Japanese: サトセレ SatoSere), deriving from the French word for love, the region that Kalos is based on. This ship gained a lot of attention due to the revelation of the two characters knowing each other since their childhood. This was further assisted when the characters went their separate ways and it is heavily implied a kiss occurred between them.

May and Brock

Brock x May

Commonly known as ShoppingShipping (Japanese: タケハル TakeHaru), originating from the fact that Brock and May both enjoy shopping together. This was seen in Taming of the Shroomish and The Spheal of Approval.

Jessie and James choose flight over fight in Watt's with Wattson?

Jessie x James

Main article: RocketShipping

Commonly known as RocketShipping (Japanese: コジムサ KojiMusa), based upon their careers as Team Rocket members. This ship has a lot of implied and creator confirmed evidence regarding it that appears in the other adaptations of the anime.

Brock pulling Misty's ear

Misty x Brock

Commonly known as GymShipping (Japanese: タケカス TakeKasu) as both Misty and Brock are Gym Leaders.

Misty and Brock have shared many adventures with Ash over the course of the Pokémon series. As a result, they've also had many close moments, such as in Mystery at the Lighthouse where the two of them waltzed to Dragonite's music, or in Snow Way Out! when they found a hot spring when they were separated from Ash. During the Johto arc of the anime, a running gag is developed where Brock, whenever confessing his feelings toward a female character, is pulled back into line by Misty.

Misty and Tracey holding hands

Misty x Tracey

Commonly known as OrangeShipping (Japanese: ケンカス KenKasu), named for the second English series where Tracey debuted.

This pairing whilst given some evidence during the Orange Archipelago arc, mostly in their admiration of each other's knowledge and abilities, had their relationship primarily showcased in the Side Story episodes. Both Casey and Sakura mistook them for being a couple in their respective episodes. Daisy also asked Tracey to play a prince, opposite Misty as a mermaid, in a production by the Cerulean Gym. Tracey, gave Misty an Egg that contained an Azurill to hatch and care for. Finally, in The Dream Continues! when Ash is looking for Tracey, Professor Oak tells him that he is currently visiting Misty.

Clemont showing an invention off to Serena

Serena x Clemont

Commonly known as GeekChicShipping (Japanese: シトセレ CitSere) named after the geek chic fashion trend, and reflects their personalities: Clemont is geeky and Serena is chic.

Serena and Clemont share a very positive friendship, with Clemont excited to teach and show Serena new things and Serena showing a lot of kindness and generosity in return. When Meyer, Clemont's father, meets Serena in Clemont's Got a Secret!, he teased Clemont by calling her his “beautiful girlfriend”. Clemont also trusts Serena enough to leave Bonnie in her care when he has to leave the group temporarily during The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!. In Party Dancecapades!, Serena asks Clemont to be her date to the party and invites him to dance.

Rival ships

Ash and Gary in The Battle of the Badge

Ash x Gary

Commonly known as PalletShipping (Japanese: シゲサト ShigeSato), as both characters originate from Pallet Town.

The pair have always had a rivalry with Gary frequently poking fun at Ash and bragging about his victories over Ash. Whereas Ash's drive and determination derive heavily from his rivalry with Gary. To the point where early on in the series Ash actually follows Gary to new regions, even after he decides to start being a Pokémon Researcher. Delia and Professor Oak also comment during the Silver Conference that the two share a very close friendship. This is solidified by the matching broken Poké Ball halves they share.

Burgundy and Cilan

Cilan x Burgundy

Commonly known as SommelierShipping (Japanese: デンカベ DenCabe), named for the Japanese name of their specialization as Pokémon Connoisseurs.

Burgundy considers Cilan to be one of her biggest rivals, determined to one day better him in competition, both as a Trainer and as a Connoisseur. Despite her abrasiveness, Cilan has been shown to be nothing but pleasant to her even when the ire is directed towards him. In Battling Authority Once Again!, Georgia questions her jealousy towards him and implies that she may have deeper feelings, which causes Burgundy to get flustered.

Dawn is impressed and Conway blushes

Dawn x Conway

Commonly known as HeatTagShipping (Japanese: コウヒカ KouHika). The name comes from its original coiner always missing the 'r' in Hearthome, coming out with the word 'Heat'. 'Tag' is short for tag team.

Dawn first met Conway in Hearthome City in Tag, We're It!. Both joined the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition and were partnered where Dawn was impressed with Conway's battling ability. The two met again in Camping It Up! when both enrolled as students in Professor Rowan's Pokémon Summer Academy where Conway promises to protect Dawn.

May and Drew

May x Drew

Commonly known as ContestShipping (Japanese: シュウハル ShuuHaru), as both May and Drew compete in Pokémon Contests.

The relationship between May and Drew is very similar to that of Ash and Gary in the way they acted towards each other. With Drew being critical and arrogant towards May, and May being irked by his actions, constantly striving to better him. Early on, Drew made a habit of gifting May roses with the excuse they were for her Pokémon, this is even played for comedy later when May receives a rose from an unknown person and she assumes it's from Drew. Multiple characters over the course of the series tease the pair about their potential interest in each other including Harley, Brock, Caroline, Brianna, Jessie, Max and Solidad.

One-sided canon ships

Ash and Angie with the Summit Medal

Ash x Angie

Commonly known as MorpheusShipping (Japanese: サトアオ SatoAo), which originates from Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, to represent their mutual feelings for their lessons (by sleeping through them).

It is confirmed on Angie's side that she developed feelings for Ash over the course of the Pokémon Summer Academy arc after Ash saves her from falling down a cliff and protects her from the ghost girl. During If the Scarf Fits, Wear It! Ash defends Angie's actions to her parents, and after the conclusion of the episode, her parents joke about the two of them getting married.

DVD cover featuring Ash, Dawn, Khoury and Lyra

Ash x Lyra

Commonly known as PokéSilverShipping (Japanese: サトコト SatoKoto), and is likely to be derived from the fact that Lyra's game counterpart is the female playable character of HeartGold and SoulSilver. It was formerly a one-sided canon ship on Lyra's side until she developed feelings for Khoury.

It is implied in Gone With the Windworks! that Lyra has an interest in Ash when she considers him a potential marriage candidate. She admires his bravery and wishes Khoury acted more like him. Lyra has even asked Dawn if she and Ash are a couple, though Dawn informed her that they are just friends. In A Rivalry to Gible On!, Lyra attempted to pair Khoury and Dawn together as a couple, despite Dawn's refusal, before eventually realizing she had feelings for Khoury.

Ash x Miette

Commonly known as PoffleShipping (Japanese: サトミル SatoMiru) and is likely to be derived from the fact that in Miette's debut episode she was featured in a Poké Puff Contest. It is a one-sided canon ship on Miette's side when she announced her feelings to Serena indicating they were rivals not just in competition, but also for Ash's affection.

During A Battle by Any Other Name! Miette admires Ash's bravery against Team Rocket, and in the end tells Serena about her feelings for Ash. Later in Performing with Fiery Charm!, Miette reminds Serena she hasn't forgotten about their "other" competition, referring to Ash. She asks to dance with him as well during Party Dancecapades!.


Holly admiring Brock

Brock x Holly

Commonly known as TeenCareShipping.

Brock first met Holly during the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition, where they were Tag Battle partners in the tournament. Despite her initial disinterest she quickly began admiring him as the tournament progressed, and even getting jealous when Brock expressed interest in Nurse Joy. After their loss in Smells Like Team Spirit! Brock comforts her and afterward, she leaves so that she can become a better partner for him. Brock is saddened to find she left without saying goodbye and that he may have lost his chance at love.

Ivy and Brock

Brock x Ivy

Commonly known as TraumaShipping, which originated from how Brock develops a depressive fright just at the mention of Professor Ivy's name.

It was formerly a one-sided canon relationship on Brock's side, going above and beyond in helping her with her research, however, he is no longer interested in her.

Suzie and the Vulpix that she gave to Brock

Brock x Suzie

Commonly known as BreederShipping, as Suzie is a Pokémon Breeder by profession and Brock's original goal was to become a Pokémon Breeder before he focused on becoming a Pokémon Doctor.

In Pokémon Fashion Flash Brock initially wanted to be one of Suzie's students, but she said she was too busy to take on pupils, greatly admiring her skills and wanting to learn more himself. He takes to heart her philosophy of close personal relationships with Pokémon was the most important thing in raising them. At the culmination of the episode, she leaves her Vulpix in her care and leaves to begin her own journey. They're reunited in Beauty and the Breeder when she requests to meet up with Brock and Vulpix again. After seeing Suzie and Zane work together, Brock realizes that he and Suzie would never be anything more than good friends and he decides to leave Vulpix back with Suzie saying he was just looking after it for some time.

Kenny and Dawn

Dawn x Kenny

Commonly known as PenguinShipping (Japanese: ケンヒカ KenHika), originating from the fact that both of them have members of the Piplup evolution family. Due to being childhood friends and now contest rivals, it has been shown that he and Dawn know each other well. As a running gag in the series, Kenny calls Dawn Dee-Dee (Japanese: ピカリ Pikari).

Over the course of the Diamond and Pearl series Kenny's frequently shown to be flustered towards Dawn, and overly concerned for her wellbeing despite their rivalry. This culminates in Brock recognizing Kenny's affections during Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port! and trying to give him advice on talking to Dawn about his feelings. When Kenny tells Dawn that he wants to go on a journey with her, he says, "I know this is a bit sudden, but I had to tell you how I feel!" He then runs off, and Dawn seems to be conflicted about Kenny's offer to go back to Twinleaf Town with him or going to the Sinnoh League with Ash. When Dawn sees how upset Kenny is after agreeing to let her go with Ash, she becomes saddened. Later, she leaves a note—as well as a Piplup figurine—behind at the Vista Lighthouse, wishing Kenny luck in the future. She then waves goodbye to Kenny while she's on the boat heading to Lily of the Valley Island as he stands at the lighthouse.

Jimmy and Marina

Jimmy x Marina

Commonly known as QuestShipping (Japanese: ケンマリ KenMari).

Appearing during The Legend of Thunder! specials, it is heavily implied that there is mutual unspoken interest between Jimmy and Marina, despite other characters, such as Vincent and Jimmy's Typhlosion noticing and taunting Jimmy about it. During the third part when Marina is rescued, Jimmy and Marina share a knowing look, and when they part ways, Marina calls Vincent on her Pokégear to make sure he has her number. Also Jimmy and Marina is based on Ethan and Kris from Pokémon Crystal.

Other one-sided canon ships

Ship Name Characters involved Key Episodes
AbilityShipping Ash x Anabel AG169-AG170
Admiration Shipping Drew x Brianna AG162
AkebiShipping Dawn's Buneary x Phione DP113
AmorousShipping Brock x Temacu EP198
ApplesFantasiaShipping Iris's Axew x Iris's Emolga BW024
BackShipping Marina x Vincent The Legend of Thunder!
DanceShipping Misty x Rudy EP103
DedicateShipping May x Sid M07
FireShipping Ash x Macy EP267-EP268
KitchenMaidShipping Brock x Autumn DP062
LuckShipping Brock x Lucy AG158
SitrusShipping Brock x Natalie AG012
SomeoneElseShipping Georgio x Misty HS11

Pokémon Ships

Charla standing with Ash's Charizard affectionately

Ash's Charizard x Charla

Commonly known as ValleyShipping, named for the Charicific Valley, where both Charizard live for a length of time.

When Charizard, Liza and Charla return in Great Bowls of Fire!, Clair points out how close the two Charaizard are, with Misty even calling them lovebirds after Charla cuddles up to Charizard.

Buneary and Pikachu

Buneary x Pikachu

Commonly known as LagomorphShipping, which originates from Lagomorpha, the order that rabbits and pikas belong to, connecting to Buneary being based on real-world rabbits, and "pika" being in Pikachu's name.

This is one-sided canon on Buneary's side, whose crush on Pikachu was a running feature in the Diamond and Pearl series, frequently fawning over him and appearing with hearts in her eyes and blushing during their interactions. The crush was noted by Ash, Brock and Dawn in Buneary's debut in Setting the World on Its Buneary! and is also noticed by May in A Full Course Tag Battle!

Meowth x Meowzie

Commonly known as NekoShipping, in reference to the Japanese word for a cat, neko.

This pairing is one-sided canon on Meowth's side and is brought up multiple times throughout the series. It is explored primarily in Go West Young Meowth. Meowth fell in love with Meowzie but had nothing to offer her that her owner couldn't provide, so to impress her he learned to speak and walk on two legs. Upon doing so, however, she considered him a freak regardless of his motivations.

Meowth and Pikachu dancing, in the Polka O Dolka ending theme

Pikachu x Meowth

Commonly known as KrazyShipping (Japanese: ニャピカ NyaPika), which references Krazy Kat, a comic strip from the early 20th century about a cat who was in love with a mouse, while the mouse hated the cat.

Despite the differences between Meowth and Pikachu fans of this pairing think that there is some basis for a relationship and have been shown to work well together when they have to, such as in Island of the Giant Pokémon and Bound for Trouble. In A Scare to Remember, Pikachu gets amnesia and is actually caught by the Rocket trio. Although Meowth does trick Pikachu into thinking it was raised by Team Rocket, throughout the episode, Meowth admits he feels guilty about tricking Pikachu. Finally, in the Polka O Dolka ending, Meowth and Pikachu are seen dancing together.


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