Ash Ketchum

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Ash Ketchum

General
Name:	Ash Ketchum
Japanese Name:	サトシ Satoshi
Age:	10 (since debut)
Hometown:	Pallet Town
Region:	Kanto
Family:	Delia Ketchum Unknown Father
Class:	Pokémon Trainer
Friends:	Brock Dawn May Max Misty Tracey Ritchie
First Appearance:	Pokémon - I Choose You!

Ash Ketchum (サトシ Satoshi) is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. He's the main character, famous for traveling about with his very first Pokémon, a Pikachu. There are also incarnations of him in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, the Pocket Monsters Zensho manga, and the Ash & Pikachu manga. He is mostly based on the protagonist of the Red and Blue Pokémon.

In the earliest episodes, he made his journey to become a Pokémon Master with friends Misty and Brock, each with a goal of their own. Throughout the years, everything from Ash's clothes to the people he travels with have changed. He is first dressed in a dark undershirt, blue and white short sleeve jacket, and blue jeans. He is then seen wearing a dark blue hoodie in the Hoenn episodes, and a white shirt with a dark vest in the Sinnoh region.

Ash's only known family so far is his mother, Delia Ketchum, who lives in Pallet Town with her Pokémon, Mr. Mime. She's a caring, but somewhat overprotective mom that tries to ensure Ash did everything to make his life better, such as the constant reminder for Ash to change his underwear (blue and white striped boxers) everyday. Ash's father was mentioned in one of the earliest episodes, but his identity has never been revealed.

Character Design

Ash's design is based on the main character known as Red in Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal. "Ash" is one of the optional names for him in the first three games, and is a westernization of "Satoshi", taken from famous creator of Pokémon and founder of Game Freak Satoshi Tajiri. For the Game Series, Ash's character design was overseen by Ken Sugimori and Atsuko Nishida. For the anime, Ash's character design was overseen by Sayuri Ichishi (OS~AG), Yamada Toshiya (DP).

Biography

At the beginning of the series, Ash Ketchum was 10 years old, and later, in the episode "The Battle Of The Badge", Ash said that it was a whole year since he and Pikachu had visited Viridian City, making him 11. Furthermore, in the short called "Pikachu & Pichu" which was attached to Pokémon 3: The Movie, he said the day when the events depicted in the short took place was the anniversary of the day he met Pikachu, meaning his age at that time would be at least 12. However, two seasons later, Pokeani reported that Ash was the same age as May, who was 10 years old at the time. This and the fact that the two are at the same height suggests that both of the characters are the same age.

Ash is a caring and valiant trainer but he can be confident to the point of arrogance and is known for being stubborn at times. He also has quite the reckless streak, which has led him to troublesome situations. But when in a Pokémon battle, he is highly competitive, and he shows tremendous presence of mind, taking advantage of the battlefield as well as the nature of his and the enemy Pokémon's moves to claim victory after victory, though he has been known to lose from time to time. At the beginning of his journey Ash saw a mysterious flying Pokémon, which was later identified as Ho-Oh. It was believed in ancient times that Ho-Oh would appear only to a human that truly cared for his or her Pokémon, and that they would be promised eternal happiness. Ho-Oh has appeared for Ash twice more; when Ho-Oh flew towards Hoenn which gave Ash inspiration to journey there, and appeared again after Ash lost to Brandon. He also saw it in the end of the first episode.

Ash has matured greatly over the course of the series, and has considerably improved his abilities as a trainer, but his earnestness and determination remain the same. He always has trouble beating gym leaders (even though they are relatively easy sometimes, such as the Oreburgh gym leader). During the first season of the series, Ash trained to catch more Pokémon than his childhood rival, Gary Oak, although Gary has caught more, much more. He soon begins to focus more on each of his Pokémon's abilities. He also impresses many trainers by winning battles in which his Pokémon has a type disadvantage. At the Johto League Silver Conference Ash finally won a battle against Gary.

Ash's primary nemesis is a group of comical antagonists named Team Rocket. Ever since the second episode, "Pokémon Emergency!", two Team Rocket operatives named Jessie and James, along with a talking Meowth, have tried to steal his first Pokémon, Pikachu, but have always failed. There are some occasions when they work together like in Pokémon: The Movie 2000.

Ash's mother is Delia Ketchum (Hanako in Japan). She is a caring and thoughtful woman, though occasionally oblivious as her son, and in the English version of the anime often pesters him to change his underwear every day, a running gag throughout the early episodes of the first few series.

The identity of his father has remained unknown. One reference to him exists in the anime. During a phone conversation between Ash and his mother in the second episode, she states to her amazement that he got from Pallet Town to Viridian City in one day. "It took your father four days to get there when he started Pokémon training", she says, "He'll be so proud!". A line from the play, Pokémon Live!, suggests that Delia, at one time, had a relationship with the leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni when he was a teenager, but in the anime, this is never mentioned.

Pokémon

In Anime

On Hand

The following Pokémon are currently being used by Ash in the most current episodes of the Anime series.

Pokémon	Additional Information	Images
	He was the original Pokémon Ash, perhaps that's his most famous pokémon. At first, Pikachu did not notice him, but after it was sacrificed to save a few Spearow, Pikachu begins to feel affection for him, and since then both have become best friends. Pikachu was the only Pokémon that Ash has accompanied all his adventures and has never entered into his Poké Ball.
-	During his adventures in Sinnoh, Ash captured a Turtwig in the episode to Understanding Turwig! (ES) / New friends (HA) <№>. Later, Grotle evolves to combat Honchkrow Paul / Polo in Chapter Helping the enemy! (ES) / Helping the enemy (HA) <№> where it should adapt its speed to its new attacks peso.Conoce as Treparrocas, sharp blade, Energibola, Synthesis and bite.
→ →	While Ash was looking for Pikachu next to Brock, Aipom will fight with a Starly. Ash takes it and capture Starly, so this will help him find Pikachu. Later, Starly Staravia evolves in episode Birth of a Staravia (ES) / Birth of a Staravia! (HA) <№> refine the air strike. Evolves into Staraptor at competing against the EP587 Honchkrow Paul / Pole where he learns from close range. Also known as air strike attacks, bird bold and quick attack.
	Dawn makes a change for their Ash Aipom in Pokémon episode Exchange!, Because Buizel did not like things about Pokémon Contests and Battles but Ash's Aipom not fond of battles and exchanged according Zoey's advice. Buizel is a very strong and proud as Charizard or Sceptile of Ash.Conoce water gun, Hidropulso, Sonic Pump, Aqua Jet and Ice Fist.
→	Chimchar When Paul began to lose their battles, it decided to leave. Ash invites the episode Chimchar Sensing team spirit! to be on your team and accept where you feel very comfortable at first by how well treated. Finally Monferno Chimchar evolved into full battle Ash and Paul.Sabe use: Fire Wheel, Flamethrower, Drawing Fire, Dig and Ultrapuño.

With Prof. Oak

The following Pokémon were once used by Ash during previous travels but are now residing at Professor Oak's Lab. These Pokémon can be called on and used at any time.

Pokémon	Additional Information	Images
	Captured on their way to City Carmine, was guardian of a village. Despite being small, have shown great power in each of his battles, becoming one of their favorites. It is caring for Ground type Pokémon but sometimes you can meet with Ash. Meet sharp attacks like Blade, Sunbeam, tackles, and Latigo Pokémon strain.
→	Captured on a beach near the lighthouse at Bill, as it evolves into a Pokémon League battle. It is one of the Pokémon that Ash used in the crown swirl. Evolved into the Indigo Plateau and 3 Pokémon beat himself. Lightning strikes known as bubble, water gun, Hammer and Hiperbeam.
	In an invasion of Azulon City Grimer evolves leader and Ash captures it, used in the victory of the fourth round of the Kanto Pokemon League and against Gary Oak Johto League. Almost always crushes Professor Oak. Known attacks such as waste, poisonous gas and hit the body.
	A herd of 30 Tauros in the Safari Zone caught by accident. Apparently there is one specific than that used in combat. The episode captured in a censored by the excessive use of weapons by both Team Rocket as the manager of the Safari Zone. For this reason, it caused great confusion as people who did not see the chapter and not know how they came to know tenerlos.Uno fissure movement which ash used in the final battle of the league orange, other attacks are : Demolition, Butt, Fissure and tackles.
	Captured in Orange Islands because they ate grapefruit valuable islands. He liked swimming while traveling between 7 Grapefruit Islands to keep them that kept him in good shape. Some of their attacks are closing, Fist ice and blow Hiperrayo body.
	Ash decides to follow the principle of Johto journey. Ash is used in the ninth season. It feeds on honey and sometimes sucks nectar from flowers. Also ever tried to feed the bulb sipping Bulbasaur, something that did not like this. You know attacks like: Mega horn, fury attack, Butt and tackles.
→	Ash falls for an incident of a mountain, then evolves into a power plant to withstand not see how Ash was attacked by Team Rocket. You know attacks like: Whip strain, body blow, sharp blade and Demolition.
	Ash captures it to protect from an explosion after trying to steal cheat trainer after losing in battle. You know attacks like: flamethrower, speed, agility, quick attack and fire wheel.
	In an Ash and Misty River Bait throw the ball as Ash did not know who had the two were caught in a battle to decide which Ash wins. It is the only pokemon that Ash has been trapped by a different pokeball. His attacks are: water gun, Headbutt, Crush, Face shock and scratches.
	Ash fight and capture in a forest to see it was a very intelligent Noctowl. It's a shiny Pokemon. You know attacks like: Demolition, Confusion, Hypnosis, Prophecy and Peck.
	Ash grew fond of in a valley of steel in Hoenn, is characterized by emotional and mourn when he does. You know attacks like Flushing, Defense ferrea, body blow, and fiery Wave, Flamethrower.
→	Ash chases him for stealing their medals, in the end you capture and evolve when improving your Lightning ice with the help of Robert during the great festival Hoenn.Sabe use: Icebeam, Icewind , Snow Powder, Double Team and bite.
→	Ash catches him in the Forest Petali and evolves into a hoop air. Some of their attacks are: Air Strike, Quick Attack.
→ →	Ash catches him because he liked his attitude because he tried to save a tree, then evolves into a battle with a Loudred Exploud also evolves and finally evolves into Sceptile to prove his love to a Meganium. Be able to use: Solarbeam, recurrent acute Slam Sheet.
	Trapped on an island because it was destroying people Azuliza store where they were camping (in episode 23 of maximum strength) 1. Training for the rematch in the gym. His attacks are bubblebeam, Hammer, strength and grip.
→	Born from an egg in Johto to win a skateboard race in competing with its rival's Bayleef and Gary who raced his Arcanine, then evolves into a battle with Team Rocket in Kanto. You know: Earthquake, unroll, Hiperbeam, Demolition, and furyattack.

In Training

Pokémon	Additional Information	Images
→ →	Charmander was abandoned by Damian in Chapter EP011. It was with Ash when he discovered the selfishness of his coach. Once converted into Charizard, you crazy towards Ash, causing it to be removed from the Pokemon League, then that was that Ash cared for him when he was frozen in the Orange Islands, have begun to obey and esteem for him, left him Charirrífico training in the Valley and Ash use in the fifth and ninth season. Also in the third film is helping Ash to not fall from the castle. He knows attacks such as Flamethrower, earthquakes, Blushing and Dragonbreath.
	Captured by Ash after incendio.Se extinguish a stay in the Squirtle Squad and helped Ash in the fifth and ninth season. Be able to use: water gun, Headbutt, Hydro Pump and Roll fast.
	Having won a boxing contest, Ash gave Primeape the father of Rebecca, which would return it when he was champion, but never came for it or get it back.
→	Ash captures a Gligar invasion in episiodio Flying between skyscrapers!, Like Bayleef and Torkoal. Gliscor evolved to take the sharp fang that Gary gave. Despite having evolved, retains the custom of giving a hug to Ash. It also has the characteristic of always keeping his tongue hanging out, giving you funny looks and steel Ala tranquila.Conoce Fang igneous X Scissors, Guillotine, sand and Giga Thunder impacto.En the DP154 episode leaves him in training with the master of aerial battles that has a Scizor with Gliscor lost it.

Squirtle: Currently with the Squirtle Squad but can be called upon and used at any time.
Primeape: Left with Anthony for training. Neither Anthony or Primeape have been seen since.
Charizard: Currently with Liza in Charicific Valley but can be called upon and used at any time.

Released

Pokémon	Additional Information	Images
→ →	Caterpie was captured in the third chapter Ash catches a Pokemon and Metapod evolves in the same chapter. In the next chapter The challenge of the samurai Butterfree evolves. Then released to go with a bright pink Butterfree.
→	Ash captures a Pidgeotto in Chapter EP003 Ash catches a Pokemon, and evolves to Pidgeot in combat against a Fearow that was terrorizing a bunch of Pidgey and Pidgeotto. After Fearow to flight and to prevent returns, leaving Pidgeot to protect the Pidgey and Pidgeotto.
	Ash finds a baby abandoned Lapras, which is fond of when he rescues her from being caught by Team Rocket. Lapras serves as transportation across the sea Ash and helps in the Orange League and the final battle against Drake. Later Ash's family found Lapras and leaves the care of this. In the season 5 to watch it again, but Lapras as an adult and remains in charge of their group.

Butterfree: Released for mating season.
Pidgeot: Released to protect Pidgey and Pidgeotto.
Lapras: Released to be with its family.

Catch in Battle Frontier

Meditite Misdreavus Tyrogue Girafarig Cubone

Temporary


Weezing	Arbok	Meowth	Groudon	Raichu	Spoink	Mantyke

Weezing/Arbok/Meowth: Used in a test during the episode The Ultimate Test!.
Groudon: Temporarily gained control of.
Raichu/Spoink/Mantyke: Trained during the Pokémon Summer Academy.

Given Away


Beedrill		Egg

Beedrill: Caught during a Bug-Catching contest and given to Casey.
Togepi Egg: Originally found by Ash. The Togepi that hatched from it was kept by Misty.

Befriended

	→
Haunter	Egg → Larvitar

Hippopotas	Lucario

Haunter: Ash convinced this Haunter to come with him from Lavender Town to Saffron City so that it could help him defeat Sabrina in a Gym Battle. He later on left the Haunter with Sabrina.
Larvitar: Ash cared for the Larvitar egg until it hatched so that he could return it to its mother.
Hippopotas: Appeared in several episodes following Ash.
Lucario: Originally belonged to Sir Aaron. Ash befriended him while he was helping him find Pikachu in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Traded


Raticate	Aipom

Raticate: Ash traded his Butterfree for this Raticate but decided to trade back moments later.
Aipom: Ash traded his Aipom to Dawn for her Buizel as Aipom enjoyed contests and Buizel enjoyed battles.

Hope what's new jorney on Gen V and new friend Gen V Girl

Bublear Roselia Charmeny Koccanip Ilime Female

Later catch Gen V Mimitty Glashate Raccoori Stantis

Gen V Girl Squibeel (Maybe can be female and have a crush on Ash's Pikachu) Lulleep Sirgit Lumphyri Wintice

In Manga

Statistics

Rivals

Owned Pokédex's

Dexter
Dextette

Titles

Aura Seeker
Prince of the Sea
Chosen One

Badges

Kanto

Orange Islands

Johto

Hoenn

Ash's Hoen Badges

Sinnoh

Battle Frontier

Symbols

Pokémon League Status

Indigo League: Top 16
Silver Conference (Johto League): Top 8
Ever Grande Conference (Hoenn League): Top 8

Pokémon Championship Battles

Orange League: Champion
Battle Frontier: Champion

Contests

Bug-Catching Contest: Champion
Extreme Pokémon: Champion
Fuchsia Pokémon Race: Champion

Voice Actresses

English: Veronica Taylor(4Kids)
English: Sarah Natochenny (Pokémon USA/DuArt Film & Video)
Japanese: Rika Matsumoto

Trivia

In the 9th episode, Ash claimed he had been a trainer for 2 months. This phrase was used for over 550 episodes.

Ash is not the main character of the generation I games. Ash is based off of the main character of the generation 1 games.

Ash has had 27 Pokémon throughout the series. (Not counting evolution and the thirty extra Tauros as one) 44 including different evoutionary forms, 73 including individual Tauros.

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