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{{CharacterBox
|name = Ash Ketchum
 
|image = Ash Ketchum BW.png
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|image = Ash anime Journeys.png
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|image2 = Ash anime Sun and Moon.png
|jname = '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi''
 
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|image3 = Ash anime XY and XYZ.png
|age = 11 <!--DO NOT CHANGE, because clearly stated in "Battle of the Badges" Ash states that it has been a full year since he has gotten Pikachu which makes him 11 not 10...... -->
 
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|image4 = Ash anime Black & White.png
|hometown = [[Pallet Town]]
 
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|image5 = Ash anime Diamond and Pearl.png
|region = Kanto
 
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|image6 = Ash anime Ruby and Sapphire.png
|family = [[Delia]]
 
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|image7 = Ash anime The Beginning.png
*Unnamed father on his own journey
 
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|caption = Ash in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'', ''Pokémon the Series: XY and XYZ'', ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'', ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'', ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'' and ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''/''Gold and Silver''.
*Unnamed grandfather <small>(Japanese only)</small>
 
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|gender = Male
|class = [[Trainer]]
 
|friends = *[[Brock (anime)|Brock]]
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|hometown = [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]]
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|family = {{Unbulleted list|[[Delia Ketchum]] (mother)|[[Ash Ketchum's father|Unnamed father]]|Unnamed grandfather|Unnamed grandmother}}
*[[Misty (anime)|Misty]]
 
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|friends = {{Unbulleted list|[[Professor Oak (anime)|Professor Oak]]|[[Gary Oak|Gary]]|[[Misty (anime)|Misty]]|[[Brock (anime)|Brock]]|[[Tracey Sketchit|Tracey]]|[[May (anime)|May]]|[[Max]]|[[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]]|[[Iris (anime)|Iris]]|[[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]|[[Clemont (anime)|Clemont]]|[[Bonnie (anime)|Bonnie]]|[[Serena (anime)|Serena]]|[[Lana (anime)|Lana]]|[[Kiawe (anime)|Kiawe]]|[[Lillie (anime)|Lillie]]|[[Sophocles (anime)|Sophocles]]|[[Mallow (anime)|Mallow]]|[[Professor Kukui (anime)|Professor Kukui]] (caretaker)|[[Professor Burnet (anime)|Professor Burnet]] (caretaker)|[[Goh]]|[[Lei (Alola)|Lei]]|[[Chloe Cerise|Chloe]]}}
*[[Tracey]]
 
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|occupation = {{Unbulleted list|[[Pokémon Trainer]]|[[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]] (formerly)|[[Pokémon Champion]] ([[Alola]])|Research Assistant at the [[Cerise Laboratory]] (formerly)|Monarch (World Champion)}}
*[[May (anime)|May]]
 
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|media = anime
*[[Max]]
 
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|series = The Beginning; Gold and Silver; Ruby and Sapphire; Diamond and Pearl; Black & White; XY and XYZ; Sun & Moon; Journeys
*[[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]]
 
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|debut = [[TB001: Pokémon - I Choose You!|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]
*[[Iris (anime)|Iris]]
 
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|ja_name = サトシ
*[[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]
 
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|ja_romaji = Satoshi
*[[Alexa (Kalos)|Alexa]]
 
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|ja_voice = {{Unbulleted list|[[Rika Matsumoto]] (age 10)|[[Hana Takeda]] (age 6; "[[PJ001: Enter Pikachu!|PJ001]]")}}
*[[Gardenia (Anime)|Gardenia]]
 
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|ko_name = 한지우
|firstappear = ''[[Episode 001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
 
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|ko_romaja = Han Ji-woo
|voiceact = [[Veronica Taylor]] <small>(Season 1-8)</small> (English)
 
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|ko_voice = {{Unbulleted list|[[Lee Seon-ho]] ([[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Advanced Generation]], "[[MS006: Pokémon: Jirachi, Wish Maker|MS006]]")|Choi Deok-hui (Original Series, "[[MS001: Pokémon: The First Movie|MS001]]" and "[[MS002: Pokémon the Movie 2000|MS005]]")|An Hyeon-seo ("[[MS003: Pokémon 3: The Movie|MS003]]"–"[[MS005: Pokémon Heroes|MS005]]")}}
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|en_voice = {{Unbulleted list|[[Veronica Taylor]] (4Kids)|[[Sarah Natochenny]] (PUSA/DuArt)|[[Kayzie Rogers]] ("[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]"; first dub only)}}
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|otherlang = 小智 ''Xiǎo Zhì'' (Han Chinese)<br />Sacha (French)
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|item_tab = Z-Ring
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|item_tab2 = Items (excl. Z-Ring)
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|item_img = Ash Ketchum Z-Ring.png
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|item_img2 = Ash Ketchum Z-Power Ring, Dynamax Band and Key Stone.png
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|item_caption = Ash's Z-Ring, Z-Power Ring, Dynamax Band and Mega Glove.
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{{Quote|(Pokémon name), I choose you!|Ash's catchphrase when calling out a Pokémon}}
   
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'''Ash Ketchum''' is the main protagonist of the first 25 seasons of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. He is a 10-year-old [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Kanto]] region who has always dreamed of becoming the world's best [[Pokémon Master]]. The first human character introduced in the series, he is the winner of the [[Orange League]] and Kanto [[Battle Frontier]] and the [[Alola]] Region's [[Pokémon Champion]], receiving the title after winning its first [[Manalo Conference|Pokémon League Conference]]. He is also one of the eight best trainers in the Pokémon World after defeating [[Raihan (anime)|Raihan ]]<nowiki/>and reached Master Class in the [[World Coronation Series]]. Ash became the Monarch (World Champion) and became the Strongest Pokémon Trainer in the [[Pokémon World]] after winning the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] defeating the Previously Monarch [[Leon (anime)|Leon]].
[[Sarah Natochenny]] <small>(Season 9-present)</small> (English)
 
   
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On his 10th birthday, Ash realized he overslept and rushed to [[Professor Oak (anime)|Professor Oak]]'s Laboratory to get his [[First partner Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. Originally wanting to choose [[Squirtle]], [[Bulbasaur]] or [[Charmander]], but he ended up receiving the Pokémon [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] instead, as he arrived late (thus leaving him with no other Starters to choose from even though this was his birthday). At first, Pikachu did not obey Ash and kept running away, so Ash had to tie him up. After getting chased by a flock of [[Spearow]] later in the day thanks to Ash's recklessness, Ash attempted to save Pikachu from them. Seeing that Ash was so determined to help him, Pikachu protected Ash from the Spearow by electrocuting the entire flock (which was thanks to being struck by lightning at that exact moment and having his Electric-type move supercharged). From then on, Pikachu and Ash became best friends. As an unskilled Trainer, Ash traveled with [[Misty (anime)|Misty]] and [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] throughout the [[Kanto]] region, capturing new Pokémon along the way.
[[Kayzie Rogers]] <small>([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]) </small>(English)
 
   
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Ash eventually managed to collect every badge from the Gym Leaders (although some of his badges were earned out of gratitude due to varying circumstances), allowing him to enter in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. Since then, Ash has continued to travel, journeying through the various regions and making new friends, from [[Misty (anime)|Misty]] and [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] to [[Chloe Cerise|Chloe]] and [[Goh]]. With each new region he traveled to, Ash continued to challenge all the Gym Leaders, entering [[Pokémon League Conference]]s and catching new Pokémon while still following his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. Since this goal is so close to his heart, he sometimes acts a bit rash and rushes to the next battle he can as fast as possible without thinking.
[[Rika Matsumoto]] (Japanese)
 
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{{Nihongo|'''Ash Ketchum'''|サトシ|Satoshi}} is the main protagonist of the [[Pokémon Anime|Pokémon anime series]] who has always dreamed of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]] and as soon as he hit the age of ten, he rushed to [[Professor Oak]]'s Laboratory to get his first [[Pokémon]]. He's the first character to be introduced in the series. Originally wanting to choose Squirtle, Ash ended up getting the Pokémon [[Pikachu]], and left on his journey. At first, Pikachu did not listen to Ash and kept running away, so Ash had to tie him up. Then after getting chased by a flock of [[Spearow]], Ash attempted to save Pikachu from them; Pikachu, after seeing Ash so determined to help him, protected Ash from the Spearow. From then on, Pikachu and Ash became best friends for life. As a completely unskilled trainer, Ash started his adventure; while meeting his friends [[Misty (anime)|Misty]] and [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] and capturing new Pokémon. Ash eventually defeated all the Gym Leaders in [[Kanto]], allowing him to enter in the [[Pokémon League]]. Since then, he has continued to travel, make new friends such as [[Tracey]], [[May (anime)|May]], [[Max]] and [[Dawn]]; challenging all Gym Leaders and capturing new Pokémon, while still following his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. Since this goal is so close to his heart, he sometimes acts a bit rash and rushes to the next battle he can as fast as possible. Ash is currently travelling in the [[Unova]] region, with his new friends: [[Iris (anime)|Iris]] and [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]. Ash's name in the Japanese version of the anime is Satoshi, which is also the name of the creator of Pokémon. It is unknown who Ash's father is; but, according to 'Pokémon Live!', it is stated that his mother dated Giovanni and was in his gang, but took a better route in life when she met Ash's father.[[File:Xyash.png|thumb|Ash as how he will look like in Season 17: Pokémon XY]]
 
   
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While Ash was traveling, he was constantly pursued by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and [[Meowth (anime)|Meowth]], who wanted his Pikachu. They chased him across all the regions so far and are still chasing them to this day. Team Rocket never manages to capture Pikachu though, due to Ash's other Pokémon and friends helping him.
==Biography==
 
   
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Ash used to work at the [[Cerise Laboratory]] as a research assistant along with his new friend [[Goh]], all while competing in the World Coronation Series and eventually became the current Monarch. After parting ways from Goh, Ash resumed traveling where he reunited with Misty and Brock as they travel together once again. However, the three went their separate ways again to return home. Eventually, Ash decided that he wants to continue having adventures and meet new Pokémon in order to become a Pokémon Master. Through this resolve, Ash left Pallet Town once again to resume his journey.
   
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==Appearance==
===[[Pokémon: Indigo League|Season 1: Indigo League]]===
 
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Ash is a skinny, slender preteen with a dark shade of cyan hair, slightly tan skin, and brown eyes with two distinctive lightning bolt-like markings for cheeks underneath each eye. Ash's pupils were not visible during the Indigo League and through the Diamond & Pearl series until the Best Wishes series made them more profound and distinguishable.
[[File:Ash season 1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ash, Season 1]] Ash starts his Pokémon journey because he has just turned ten years old. However, he overslept [[File:AshPikachu.jpeg|thumb|Though they have just met Ash and Pikachu have a close bond.]]and when he got to the Professor's Lab, there were no more starter Pokémon left; but the Professor has one Pokémon left, but he says that the Pokémon isn't very friendly and he releases [[Pikachu]]. Pikachu dislikes Ash straight away and shocks him with its [[Thundershock]] attack. This marks the starting of his journey with Pikachu. Later Pikachu starts to trust Ash; Ash, upon challenging various Gyms, started finding travelling companions, such as [[Brock (anime)|Brock]] and [[Misty (anime)|Misty]]. On his journey he regularly encounters the wacky trio [[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Meowth]] of [[Team Rocket]], who keep attempting to steal Pikachu. He finished in the Top 16 in the Indigo League Competition. During his journey he participated in a Pokémon race, was involved in a movie, got sucked into cyberspace and helped with the Moltres flame. Before heading to the Orange Islands, he picked up the GS ball from Professor Ivy and said goodbye to Brock.
 
   
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While Ash wears a few different outfits, he always wears a baseball cap, which changes depending on the region he is in. Without a cap, Ash is shown to have a cowlick and a narrow, triangular, and edgy tuft of hair in the middle of his forehead that comes to a point on the right side.
===[[Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands|Season 2: Adventures on the Orange Islands]]===
 
[[File:Lapras&Ash.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Ash with Lapras]] During this time, Ash was sent to [[Orange Islands]] by [[Professor Oak]] on an errand to retrieve the mysterious [[GS Ball]] as the transporter cannot send it to Oak's lab; Ash found out that there were gyms in the Orange Island and decided to challenge them, winning a trophy for beating the leaders of the gyms. Brock left to be with [[Professor Ivy]], then they met a new travelling companion named [[Tracey]]. Ash befriends and catches many other Pokémon as well. He also battles the Orange Crew, whose style of battling is much different than what Ash is used to. Eventually he battled Drake and became the next Orange League Champion. Upon his return to Professor Oak's lab with the GS ball, Ash found Oak could not open it as well and was asked to deliver it to his associate Kurt in [[Azalea Town]] in the [[Johto]] region, where there are also gyms for the Johto League. Brock returned and Tracey left to help Oak with caring for the Pokemon at his lab. After he returned Team Rocket tries to catch Pikachu again, and is later saved by Gary.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys|Season 3: The Johto Journeys]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: The Beginning===
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Ash wore a blue short-sleeved jacket with gold trim, white collar and sleeves, a dark teal T-shirt, blue jeans with light blue cuffs, black and white sneakers with red dots, green fingerless gloves with light green borders, and a red and white hat with a green stylized "L".
[[File:150px-EP177_Ash.jpg|thumb|Ash in Johto]]Ash heard that there was a region called [[Johto]] and went there to find and catch new Pokémon that wasn't seen in the [[Kanto]] region and he battled the Gym Leaders there. He also caught the first three starter Pokémon of the Johto region just like in the Kanto region. Brock joined again and left [[Professor Ivy]] for unknown reasons and Tracey was left at Professor Oak's Lab. During this season, Ash won two badges for the Johto League, by facing Falkner of the Violet Gym and Bugsy of the Azalea Town Gym. He also catches a shiny Noctowl, had another battle with Misty, and had to say goodbye to his Charizard as he left it at the [[Charicific Valley]] so it could become stronger.
 
   
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Ash's eye pupils were not visibly shown, his lightning bolt-like markings are tilted and slightly longer and his spiky hair is sharper.
===[[Pokémon: Johto League Champions|Season 4: Johto League Champions]]===
 
Ash won three more badges, but was delayed from having his sixth gym battle as the gym leader was preoccupied with caring for an ill electric Pokemon that fuelled the lighthouse's power. Determined to get his gym battle, Ash travelled over to Cianwood City to get the medicine needed for the Pokémon. Along the way he meets Whitney, Morty, Jasmine and Chuck. along with some new friends like Sakura, an aspiring trainer and one of the 5 Kimono sisters and reunites with Casey whose Chikorita evolves into Bayleef. At the end, Ash and co. head to the Whirl Islands.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: Master Quest|Season 5: Master Quest]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver===
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Ash's outfit remains unchanged from The Beginning.
[[File:Ash season five.png|thumb|Ash in the fifth season]]During this season he has finally collected the remaining three badges for entering the Johto League by beating Jasmine, Pryce and Clair. He also meets Lance and stopped Team Rocket's latest scheme from Lake of Rage and brought a Larvitar back to its mother. He fought his best and then fought [[Harrison]] with a [[Blaziken]] in the Hoenn region, he released his [[Charizard]] to battle. Blaziken and Charizard fought fiercely but Ash lost. Then he decided to go to the Hoenn region but sadly both of his travelling companions have to go back and will not be traveling with him to the Hoenn region. He has reached 8th place in the Johto League.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: Advanced|Season 6: Advanced]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire===
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Ash wore new clothing. He wore a black and red hat with a green Poké Ball on it, a blue sleeveless hoodie with gold trim and a white hood, a black short sleeve undershirt with a red stripe, black fingerless gloves with light green borders, light blue jeans, and blue sneakers.
[[File:Ash_Pikachu_Taillow.jpg|thumb|left|Ash in his Hoenn Clothes.]]Deciding to start another new journey, Ash was given new clothes by his mom and set out to travel to the [[Hoenn]] region, where he met two new friends that became his travelling companions - [[May (anime)|May]], a beginner trainer who just started her journey and has no clue what she's doing, and [[Max]], her little brother who has an extensive knowledge of Pokémon that far exceeds his years. Brock also returned, stating that he finished with his errands at home. Ash also left all of his Pokémon at home so that he can start a new challenge for himself, but he didn't leave his first Pokémon: [[Pikachu]]. Ash managed to win three badges by the end of the season: One from Roxanne of the Rustburo Gym, One from a rematch with Brawly from the Dewford Gym and one from Wattson of the Mauville Gym.
 
   
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Ash's spiky hair is slightly short and his lightning bolt like markings are slightly short.
===[[Pokémon: Advanced Challenge|Season 7: Advanced Challenge]]===
 
[[File:PKMEON_BATALLA_AVANZADA.jpg|thumb|Ash and his traveling companions in Hoenn]]
 
Ash finally challenged Gym Battles but is held up by May because May decided to be a Pokémon Coordinator. Now both of them are on their way to the challenges up ahead of them. It is also there that Ash encounters both [[Team Magma]] and [[Team Aqua]], two villainous crime syndicates occupying the Hoenn region. Ash also won the Heat Badge, from Flannery, the Balance Badge from Norman (who happens to be May and Max's father) and a feather badge from Winona.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle|Season 8: Advanced Battle]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl===
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Ash wore a black vest with a white collar and yellow stripe, a white short-sleeved undershirt, blue cargo jeans, and black and red sneakers. He also wore a red hat with a blue Poké Ball print. Ash wore the same fingerless gloves he wore in the Advanced series.
[[File:PokmonO_O.png|thumb|left|Ash and his friends, Brock, May and Max.]]Before winning his final badges, Ash became caught in a fight between Team Aqua and Team Magma as they unleashed the [[legendary Pokemon]] [[Groudon]] and [[Kyogre]] to reshape the world. However, thanks to Pikachu's connection with Groundon, both teams were stopped and the legendary Pokemon returned to rest. After that, he beat the terrific twosome Liza and Tate for the Mind Badge and Grand Festival winner Juan for the Rain Badge. Now entering the Hoenn League, Ash battles with all he has after he obtained all of the badges in the Hoenn region. He meets rivals, [[Morrison]] and [[Tyson (Hoenn)|Tyson]]. He fought against Tyson in the Hoenn League but lost. He has come to the 8th place in the Hoenn League. May also meets a new rival by the name of Harley who hates her guts for some reason. He returns to Kanto with Brock, May, and Max and is invited to take part in challenging the Battle Frontier leaders for their symbols, having already beaten Noland for the Knowledge Symbol.
 
   
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Ash's spiky hair is slightly shorter and slightly dull, and his lightning bolt-like markings are short and slightly big.
===[[Pokémon: Battle Frontier|Season 9: Battle Frontier]]===
 
[[File:Ash_and_his_friends.png|thumb]]
 
Ash battles all of the Frontier Brains, although he has a hard time battling the last Frontier Brain, but in the end, he won and collected all the symbols. He is even offered the chance to become a new Frontier Brain when one of them retires. However, Ash declines and soon learns of a new region filled with new Pokémon. May and Max depart and so does Brock.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl|Season 10: Diamond and Pearl]]===
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Ash wore a red and white hat with a blue Poké Ball print, a blue and white hooded jacket with a golden zipper, black baggy jeans, black fingerless gloves with red borders, and red high-top sneakers.
[[File:DP344.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ash, Pikachu, Dawn, Brock and Piplup.]]
 
Ash soon arrives in [[Sinnoh]] with Pikachu (and Aipom who snuck along).
 
Along the way, he meets yet another new travelling companion, [[Dawn]] (who was interested in entering Super Contests). He also receives new clothes from his mother in the mail and gains yet another new rival in a trainer named [[Paul]]. Ash was rather shocked to run into Brock yet again after saying he was returning home, but welcomed his old friend on their new journeys once again. Later in the season, Ash misses meeting [[Team Galactic]] due to moving on with his journey too soon. He won a Coal Badge from Roark and a Forest Badge from Gardenia. Also, Ash encountered [[Pokemon Hunter J]] who temporarily managed to kidnap Pikachu. He also caught a [[Starly]] which evolved into [[Staravia]], a [[Turtwig]], and he adopted Paul's [[Chimchar]] by the end of the season.
 
   
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Ash's eye pupils are visible shown and his lightning bolts-like markings are slightly smaller.
===[[Pokémon: DP Battle Dimension|Season 11: DP Battle Dimension]]===
 
[[File:Ash_Puzzeled.png|thumb|left|A face view]]In this season, Ash continued battling and earning badges, while Dawn continues to earn contest ribbons, they also see Team Galactic and try to stop them from committing crimes. During this time, Ash earns up to his fifth Gym Badge. Most of the season, Ash had to wait for Gym Leader Fantina to return to her Gym in order to challenge her. Ash reunited with May during the Wallace Cup and took part as a coordinator once again (per Wallace's request). He also saw the spirit of Azelf rise out of the lake the contest was being held at. He tied with Maylene but earned a Cobble Badge from her, he won against Crasher Wake and beat Fantina for the Fen and Relic Badges. He also met Barry, his newest rival. He traded his Aipom for Dawn's Buizel, his Turtwig evolved into Grotle, and he caught a Gligar which evolved into Gliscor.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: DP Galactic Battles|Season 12: DP Galactic Battles]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: XY and XYZ===
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In the XY and XYZ, Ash wore a blue collared shirt with short sleeves and white trim, a black undershirt, darker blue jeans, a red and white hat, and red high-top sneakers. Ash also wore the same fingerless gloves he wore throughout the entire Best Wishes series.
[[File:Season12 ep46 ss1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The lake trio, with their hearts connected to humans, Mespirit with Dawn, Azelf with Ash and Uxie with Brock.]]
 
Continuing his journey in Sinnoh, Ash managed to beat Byron, winning the Mine Badge and Candice winning the Icicle Badge. Along the trip to Sunyshore City, Ash and his friends encounter International Policeman [[Looker]] and were recruited to help stop the plans of Team Galactic as the three of them were chosen to share a bond with the three Lake Spirit Pokémon. During which Brock managed to find [[Uxie]]. Managing to find Team Galactic in the middle of creating a new universe with the captive Lake Trio controlling [[Palkia]] and [[Dialga]], each freed the trio and Team Galactic was arrested while their leader vanished into the collapsing new world, causing the disbanding of Team Galactic. At the end of the season, Ash caught himself a Gible which was learning [[Draco Meteor]].
 
   
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Ash's body looks the same only that he has tufts of hair on each side of his head that covers the top of his ears. Also, his Jolt - like marking underneath his eyes are smaller than usual.
===[[Pokémon: DP Sinnoh League Victors|Season 13: DP Sinnoh League Victors]]===
 
[[File:EP528 Ash, Brock y Maya.png|thumb|left|150px|Ash and Pikachu with Dawn and Brock.]]
 
After the Team Galactic incident, Ash is entering the [[Sinnoh]] League, by beating Volkner and earning the Beacon Badge. He also reunited with Jasmine from the Olivine Gym before heading to Lily-of-the-Valley. This may be the hardest and intense league he ever joined as he has many rivals to compete with and also there is a mysterious trainer who joined with a legendary Pokémon: [[Darkrai]]. He battled against most of his rivals except for [[Barry (anime)|Barry]], who battled [[Paul]] and lost, [[File:DP18.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ash, Pikachu, Brock, Dawn and Piplup in the 13th Season.]]so Ash's next match was against Paul, the battle was intense as Paul showed Pokémon that he doesn't normally use and until the fight was only [[Electivire]] and [[Infernape]] but Ash won with Infernape's ability, Blaze. Though he faced an opponent that was hard to defeat, it is none other than the trainer with a [[Darkrai]]: [[Tobias]]. He was able to defeat Tobias' Darkrai but got a draw with Tobias' Latios. However, as Ash had no Pokémon left, he was defeated. He reached the top four in the Sinnoh League, and many people are amazed because he was the only trainer who battled against Tobias and at least defeated his Darkrai because no one was able to do so. Then afterwards he heads back home. Ash bid farewell to Dawn as she wished to continue entering contests and for the last time Brock, who now wishes to become a Pokémon doctor.
 
   
===[[Pokémon: Black & White|Season 14: Black &amp; White]]===
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===Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon===
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Ash wore a loose short-sleeved shirt with white and blue stripes, brown capris pants with red outlines, baggy pockets and red folded sleeves at the edge, and blue sneakers. His cap was red, dark blue, and gray, and the Poké Ball design was white. Ash also kept a silver [[Z-Ring]] on his left wrist, which was later upgraded into a black [[Z-Power Ring]]. Unlike in previous regions, Ash did not wear fingerless gloves while he was in [[Alola]].
[[File:DP19.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Ash and Pikachu in Unova]]
 
At home in [[Pallet Town]], Ash received new clothes and was invited along with his mother by Professor Oak to take a trip to the far away Unova Region for a scientific expedition. Upon arrival, Team Rocket (now serious and less goofy) once again tried to capture Pikachu. However, the legendary Pokemon [[Zekrom]] caused a storm that scared them away and temporarily knocked Pikachu out. Arriving at Professor Juniper's [[File:Don Battle Ash.png|thumb|right|200px|Ash and Pikachu during the Don Battle Tournament]]lab, Ash encountered a new rival named [[Trip]] (who won a battle against Pikachu as Zekrom temporarily kept Pikachu from using Electric attacks) and decided to go out on a new quest to win the Unova league. After leaving for his new journey, Ash met [[Iris (anime)|Iris]] and began travelling with her. Along the way he adopted an Oshawott that belonged to Professor Juniper and a Tepig from a Trainer who didn't want it any more. After winning his first Gym battle, Ash gained yet another new travelling companion in [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]] (one of the three optional Gym Leaders). He also caught a very strong Snivy, which acts like the mother of his team. He has won the Trio Badge, Basic Badge and Insect Badge. As the season continues, he gets a mysterious egg and similar to the Kanto and Johto series, he also gets all of the starter Pokémon in there; unlike Hoenn and Sinnoh, in which he only got a Treecko in Hoenn, and a Turtwig and Chimchar in Sinnoh.
 
   
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As a member of the [[Ultra Guardians]], Ash wears an indigo and white uniform with light periwinkle accents as the edge of the short sleeves, collar and inlines of his uniform are black. He wears matching indigo gloves.
===[[Pokémon: Black & White: Rival Destinies|Season 15: Black &amp; White: Rival Destinies]]===
 
[[File:Ash's Future Team.png|thumb|left|Ash with his Unova team.]]
 
Continuing on his Journey through Unova with Iris and Cilan, after they stopped Team Rocket from stealing Pokémon from the Nimbasa Pokémon Center, Ash and co. meet up with Bianca and meet the Gym Leader [[Elesa]] and meet Bianca's father. After he allowed both his daughter and Ash to continue their respective journeys, Ash battles Elesa and wins the Bolt Badge. Then he has the honor of meeting [[Alder]], the champion of the Unova League. He also saved Unova from being torn apart by [[Tornadus]], [[Thundurus]] by summoning [[Landorus]] and he had a Gym Battle with [[Clay]] after getting him some Revival Herbs. During the battle Ash's Roggenrola evolved into a Boldore and Ash won earning him the Quake Badge. After that, he helped Bianca with her newly evolved Escavailer and met Cedric Juniper. Next, he manages to catch the Krokorok that followed him as a part of his team. Finally, he had a Gym battle with [[Skyla]]. During which, his Tranquill evolved into Unfezant and managed to beat her, winning the Jet Badge fair and square. He participated in a race to the top of [[Celestial Tower]] and came in a close second losing to [[Stephan]]. He participated in the Donamite tournament and ranked Semi-finalist. He also confronted Tepig's original trainer, Shamus, during which Tepig evolved into Pignite. He also had to endure a harsh training session from [[Brycen]], which paid off as he won the Freeze Badge. His plans to go to Opelucid City were on hold as he found out the Gym was closed and had to go to Virbank City. There he battled [[Roxie]] and won his final badge, the Toxic Badge.
 
   
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In "[[SM081: A Young Royal Flame Ignites!|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]", while teaming up alongside Professor Kukui disguised as Masked Royal and Ash Royal, he goes shirtless but retains his capris and sneakers from his primary outfit and dons a red flame designed wrestling mask with green and light blue with blue designs at the back of his mask. The wrestling mask was given by Kukui before they teamed up together at the Battle Royal.
===[[Pokémon: BW Adventures in Unova|Season 16: Black &amp; White: Adventures in Unova]] (And Beyond)===
 
Ash finally arrives at the Unova League.
 
   
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Ash's sided spike hair has decreased a bit and are rounder, his eyebrows and his spike hair tuft are shorter than usually seen in previously. When he is not wearing his hat, his hair remains the same, only smoother, and shorter.
==Pokémon==
 
Ash currently has six Pokémon with him since his capture of [[Sewaddle]]. Any additional Pokémon he catches will be transferred and looked after by [[Professor Juniper]]. The first Pokémon sent was his [[Ash's Unfezant|Tranquill]] but later he traded it in for [[Ash's Leavanny|Swadloon]]. Later Ash rotates his Pokémon.
 
   
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Ash's two lightning bolts-like markings are slightly bigger.
===In Rotation===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = electric
 
|image = Pikachu-Ash's.png
 
|info = Main Article: [[Ash's Pikachu]]
 
   
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===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
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Ash wears a blue vest with yellow outlines, a white undershirt with short sleeves and a red stripe, indigo shorts with black outlines, and black sneakers with blue highlights. He also wears a red hat with a black Poké Ball design formed into the letter C. During his second visit to Galar, he wears a [[Dynamax Band]] on his right wrist which he obtained from Leon. Also, Ash sometimes wears his Z-Power Ring on his left wrist or his Mega Glove whenever he is battling in an important match, especially World Coordination Series battles of the Ultra Class. During a visit to Kalos, Ash wears a [[Key Stone]] embedded to one of his gloves that resembled the ones he wore during his Unova and Kalos journeys that he obtained from [[Korrina (anime)|Korrina]].
   
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Ash's sided spiky hair has increased a bit and are sharper like they were before; his eyebrows and his spiky hair tuft is larger than usually seen in previously. When he is not wearing his hat, his hair remains the same, only smoother and shorter. Ash's two lightning bolt-like markings still remain slightly bigger like they were throughout the entire of the Sun and Moon Series. However, his eyes are a bit wider than they were before.
Ash was given Pikachu by Professor Oak as the original [[Kanto]] starter Pokemon had been taken. Originally, Pikachu would not listen to Ash and constantly shocked him. However, after accidentally angering a flock of [[Spearow]], Pikachu had a change of heart when it saw Ash defend him. Since then, Pikachu has assisted and been very successful in many of Ash's wins and over time has adopted Ash's mannerisms. Pikachu does not want to be in its [[Poké Ball]] so it stays out all the time, often riding on Ash's shoulder or head. Pikachu's Moves: [[ThunderShock]], [[Thunderbolt]], [[Agility]], [[Quick Attack]], [[Thunder]], [[Double-Edge]], [[Tackle]], [[Leer]], [[Iron Tail]], [[Volt Tackle]] and [[Electro Ball]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]]
 
|gender = male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fire
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = DP222.jpg
 
|info = Main Article: [[Ash's Charizard]]
 
   
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==Personality==
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Ash is very determined to be a great Pokémon Trainer. Personality-wise, Ash is a strong person, shows confidence when battling and shows a lot of sympathy towards Pokémon, usually helping and befriending them through his long journey. As a result, Ash doesn't like Trainers who mistreat Pokémon, such as [[Damian]], [[Paul]], and [[Shamus]]. Ash also serves as a role model for many people such as [[May (anime)|May]], [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]], [[N (anime)|N]], [[Serena (anime)|Serena]], [[Sawyer (Hoenn)|Sawyer]], [[Lillie (anime)|Lillie]], and [[Goh]]. In fact, he often astounds people with his skills and abilities, and unpredictability. Ash's strategy and tactics in battle are usually problem-solving, including thinking on his feet during special matches or that relate to the special and unique abilities of Pokémon. Also, Ash even takes input from his friends and has always helped him whenever he was stuck in a jam.
   
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Ash is generally kind, brave, enthusiastic, compassionate, passionate, adventurous, selfless, fair-minded, trusting and good-natured. However, he can be stubborn, hot-headed, short-tempered, impatient, cocky, reckless, and sometimes impulsive at times. During his journey, Ash realized that some of those traits were affecting him, as they had caused him to lose some of his gym battles. By recognizing this, Ash trained himself for his rematches and keeping those parts of himself in check so they would not only affect him in battle again, but also outside of it as well. Although those traits still remain, they have been shown to be less of a problem during his Pokémon battles. Thanks to his hard work, Ash has corrected the hot-headed, cocky, and impulsive parts of his personality, though he still shows them if Pokémon were being mistreated, some of his friends teasing him, and various other reasons. Since then, Ash has demonstrated much greater maturity and level-headedness both in and out of battles. In addition, he has given everyone around him good advice to better themselves and their goals. Ash also has a fascination with science and technology, even though he cannot understand most of it.
Ash and Brock once saved a Charmander from death, and after saving it from its incompetent trainer, Brock decided that Ash should remain with it. Then, evolving from Charmeleon, Charizard didn't obey any orders that Ash gave and quite often used its flamethrower attack on Ash. However, after getting frozen in battle, Charizard started to respect Ash as Ash nursed it back to health. Since then it has been a vital powerhouse in Ash's team and has been used in several Gym, League and Frontier battles and has even held its own in battles against Entei and Articuno. It currently resides with Ash in Unova. Charizard's Moves: [[Flamethrower]], [[Leer]], [[Rage]], [[Skull Bash]], [[Ember]], [[Fire Spin]], [[Submission]], [[Seismic Toss]], [[Mega Punch]], [[Dragon Rage]], [[Take Down]], [[Tackle]], [[DragonBreath]], [[Overheat]], [[Steel Wing]], [[Wing Attack]], [[Slash]], and [[Dragon Tail]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Charizard|Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard]]
 
|gender = Male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Ash Unfezant.png
 
|info = Unfezant was captured as a Pidove in [[BW002: Enter Iris and Axew|Enter Iris and Axew]]. It was then sent out to battle [[Jessie's Woobat]], but lost easily. It's only major battle since then was against a wild [[Ash's Snivy|Snivy]], where it was confirmed to be female after Snivy's [[Attract]] failed to effect it. Eventually, Pidove weakened Snivy enough for Ash to catch it. In [[BW018]], Ash sent Pidove to Juniper's to make room for his [[Ash's Leavanny|Sewaddle]], but brought it back in [[BW021]]. In [[A Venipede Stampede]], it evolved into a Tranquill after clearing out a swarm of [[Venipede]] from [[Castelia City]]. It was currently in Ash's Party but she went back to the lab in [[BW035]]. It came back in [[BW037]]. It evolved again in [[An Amazing Aerial Battle]] and managed to beat Skyla. Unfezant's Moves: [[Gust]], [[Quick Attack]], [[Air Cutter]], [[Wing Attack]] and [[Aerial Ace]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Unfezant|Pidove → Tranquill → Unfezant]]
 
|gender = female}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Ash Oshawott.png
 
|info = Oshawott was one of the starters in Unova who [[Professor Juniper]] was giving away. However, after Ash left, Oshawott started following Ash and even defended him against [[Team Rocket]]. Professor Juniper gave Ash the Poké Ball for Oshawott which Ash used to obtain Oshawott. Oshawott is very affectionate towards Ash and even tries to knock Pikachu off of Ash's shoulder. It has many powerful attacks including [[Water Gun]] and [[Razor Shell]], allowing it to be a prominent member of Ash's team. Similar to [[Bayleef]], Oshawott is jealous of Pikachu's bond with Ash and even sometimes pops out of its Poké Ball to show its worth. In [[BW027]], Oshawott develops a crush on [[Iris' Emolga]]. Oshawott's Moves: [[Water Gun]], [[Tackle]], [[Razor Shell]], [[Aqua Jet]] and [[Hydro Pump]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Oshawott|Oshawott]]
 
|gender = male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fire
 
|type2 = fighting
 
|image = Ash's_Pignite.png
 
|info = Ash found Tepig when he was at the Battle Club in [[Accumula Town]] when he saw it escape from the Battle Club's warehouse. When he found it, he saw its mouth had been tied by its past trainer who left it at the Battle Club after it lost to a [[Deerling]], making it unable to eat and so Ash helped free it and created a bond with it. It has powerful fire attacks such as [[Ember]] and is bound to be a prime member of Ash's Unova team, but at the moment it seems to lack confidence in its strength. It later confronted its original trainer and evolved with new-found strength, confidence and resolve. Pignite's Moves: [[Ember]], [[Tackle]], [[Flame Charge]], [[Flamethrower]], [[Fire Pledge]] and [[Brick Break]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Pignite|Tepig → Pignite]]
 
|gender = male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = grass
 
|image = Ash's Snivy.png
 
|info = Ash found Snivy when he was in a forest heading towards [[Nacrene City]]. Snivy is a female Pokémon and knows the move Attract which it used to stop the opponent Pokémon in their tracks. Ash encountered it after it had taken some of [[Cilan (anime)|Cilan]]'s food. To stop it, Ash decided he needed to capture it It also has powerful grass attacks such as [[Leaf Blade]], [[Vine Whip]] and [[Leaf Storm]]. In addition to that, it has been shown to be very agile and able to evade attacks expertly. Snivy seems to be stronger, confident, and skilled compared to the other Pokémon Ash has caught in Unova. [[Trip]] even said that Snivy was a strong Pokémon, enough to defeat his [[Trip's Servine|Servine]], Snivy's evolved form. Snivy's Moves: [[Attract]], [[Vine Whip]], [[Leaf Storm]] and [[Leaf Blade]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Snivy|Snivy]]
 
|gender = female}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = dark
 
|type2 = fighting
 
|image = Ash Zuruggu.png
 
|info = After receiving an egg from the Day Care in Route 3, the egg eventually hatched into Scraggy. However, Scraggy is a bit of a violent Pokémon, attacking Ash, Iris & Cilan's other Pokémon at will. Scraggy is a very angry Pokémon, but unfortunately its attacks, such as [[Headbutt]], are not strong. However, despite this, it is continually trying to improve its Headbutt attack. It went back to the lab in [[BW037]]. It later learned to use [[Hi Jump Kick]] from a [[Scrafty]] in [[BW045]]. Scraggy's Moves: [[Leer]], [[Headbutt]], [[Hi Jump Kick]] and [[Focus Blast]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Scraggy|Egg → Scraggy]]
 
|gender = male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = bug
 
|type2 = grass
 
|image = Ash's_Leavanny.png
 
|info = [[Leavanny]] is a Pokémon [[Ash]] caught as a [[Sewaddle]] while he was travelling through [[Pinwheel Forest]] as Ash was interested in Sewaddle. [[Sewaddle]] was the sixth Pokémon Ash caught in the Unova region. Sewaddle and Tranquil are being switched from Ash's team and with Professor Juniper. It evolved into a Swadloon in [[BW025]] during a battle with Burgh's Whirlipede. [[Swadloon]] went to [[Professor Juniper]] in [[BW032]] and returned back in [[BW035]]. It returned to the lab in BW037. In [[BW076]], Swadloon evolved into a Leavanny during a battle against Iris's Emolga and as a result started to make clothes and headgears out of leaves for Pikachu and the other Pokemon, which they like. Leavanny's Moves: [[String Shot]], [[Razor Leaf]], [[Tackle]] [[Bug Bite]], [[Energy Ball]] and [[X-Scissor]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Leavanny|Sewaddle → Swadloon → Leavanny]]
 
|gender = male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|type2 = ground
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Palpitoad|Palpitoad]]
 
|info = [[Ash]] caught [[Palpitoad]] in [[BW035]]. It was the leader of a crew which was held by some [[Tympole]]. It reappeared in [[BW041]] in which it battled against [[Burgundy's Stoutland]] and won it using a massive [[Hydro Pump]]. It was used again during the Tournament, this time against a [[Trainer]]'s [[Darumaka]] which was easily defeated by a strong [[Hydro Pump]]. He made himself a real powerhouse Pokémon of ash team. Palpitoad's Moves: [[Mud Shot]], [[Hydro Pump]], [[Supersonic]] and [[Sludge Wave]].
 
|image = Ash_Palpitoad.png
 
|gender= male}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|info = [[Ash]] caught [[Roggenrola]] in [[BW037]] after he helped it to save a group of some other [[Roggenrola]] from [[Team Rocket]]. After an intense battle with [[Ash's Pignite|Ash's Tepig]], [[Ash]] captured it. Roggenrola evolved into Boldore while fighting Clay's Excadrill. Boldore is shown to be very resourceful, like using Sandstorm to put out a fire. Boldore's Moves: [[Sandstorm]], [[Stone Edge]], [[Flash Cannon]], [[Rock Blast]] and [[Rock Smash]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Boldore|Roggenrola → Boldore]]
 
|image = 800px-Ash Boldore.png}} {{AnimePokémon
 
|type2 = dark
 
|type = ground
 
|image = Ash's_Krookodile.png
 
|info = Krokorok was a Pokémon that appeared in several episodes in the anime. It was a Sandile in [[BW003: A Sandile Gusher of Change|BW003]] and [[BW012]] until it evolved into Krokorok in [[BW020]] while battling [[Ash's Pikachu]] until it blasted off into the sky after getting defeated in both [[BW012]] and [[BW020]]. It was set to reappear in [[BW023]]. It reappeared in the end of [[BW066]], and officially joined Ash's team in [[BW067|the episode after that.]] It evolved into Krookodile in BW094. Krookodile is a powerhouse Pokémon on Ash's team. Krookodile's Moves: [[Dig]], [[Bite]], [[Stone Edge]], [[Crunch]], [[Dragon Claw]] and [[Aerial Ace]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Krookodile|Sandile → Krokorok → Krookodile]]|gender = male}}
 
   
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[[File:Portrait of Ash with the Professors, Rotom and their Pokémon.png|thumb|left|Ash with Pikachu, Poipole, and Rotom Dex, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and their Pokémon in a portrait, drawn by Mina.]]
===With Professor Oak===
 
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Ash has a hard time opening up to others, as he does not like to talk about his feelings and his past. At first, he had difficult times when it came to taking advice or criticism from his peers, especially from his friends, but that changed as time went on. While Ash has grown to be more open towards talking about his feelings and taking advice or criticism, he still has trouble opening up about his past sometimes. However, Ash does open up about his past with his friends and Pokémon whenever the topic comes up, though it is only if he needs someone to talk to or if he felt like talking about it, since it either reflects a mistake of his or it makes him feels comfortable sharing to anyone who is closest to him. Despite being more open, Ash still shows his stubborn side at times, although it's mostly shown when he is depressed or upset.
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = grass
 
|type2 = poison
 
|image = Ash Bulbasaur.png
 
|info = Bulbasaur was the third Pokémon Ash caught. It had been protecting a village of Pokémon that were recovering from illnesses. Since then it became a vital part of Ash's team and won many gym and league battles for Ash. Bulbasaur has been given the choice to evolve but decided to stay at its base form. Long into his journey with Ash, Bulbasaur was called upon to stop feuds between the Pokémon in Oak's Lab and has continued to do so. It also appears to have a budding romance with [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]. Bulbasaur's Moves: [[Tackle]], [[Vine Whip]], [[Razor Leaf]], [[Leech Seed]], [[SolarBeam]], [[Sleep Powder]], [[Take Down]] and [[Dig]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]]
 
|gender = male}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = AG155.jpg
 
|info = It was Ash's seventh Pokémon in Kanto. Evolving in its first ever battle in the Indigo League, Kingler is a good strong Pokémon that Ash has fallen back on in both the Indigo and Johto leagues. However it has not seen much experience outside of those leagues. Kingler's Moves: [[Harden]], [[ViceGrip]], [[Leer]], [[Stomp]], [[Water Gun]], [[Bubble]], [[Crabhammer]] and [[Hyper Beam]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Kingler|Krabby → Kingler]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = poison
 
|image = Betobeton.png
 
|info = Captured after taking over a Power Plant, Muk was immediately sent to Professor Oak's Laboratory. While being there it grew incredibly affectionate and is known to hug Professor Oak on many occasions. However, past this affectionate yet slimy exterior, Muk has been used in several League battles and manages to hold its ground. Muk's Moves: [[Body Slam]], [[Poison Gas]] and [[Sludge Bomb]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Muk|Muk]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|image = Kentaurosu.png
 
|info = When he was in the Safari Zone, Ash managed to capture thirty Tauros, all of which reside at Oak's Laboratory. However Ash has used one of the Tauros on several occasions in Leagues and Frontier battles. Tauros's Moves: [[Fissure]], [[Take Down]], [[Horn Attack]] and [[Double Team]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Tauros|Tauros]]
 
|gender = male}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|image = Ash Snorlax.png
 
|info = Captured in the Orange Islands when stealing all the fruit from a small Island range, Snorlax has become a major powerhouse of Ash's, when it is awake that is. Due to its massive feeding requirements, Ash felt it better to stay at Professor Oak's, however it is still used for a number of Gym, League & Frontier battles. Also, Snorlax had defeated a Medicham, even at a Fighting disadvantage. Snorlax's Moves: [[Body Slam]], [[Headbutt]], [[Mega Kick]], [[Mega Punch]], [[Hyper Beam]], [[Ice Punch]], [[Tackle]], [[Harden]] and [[Rest]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Snorlax|Snorlax]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = bug
 
|type2 = fighting
 
|image = Ash's Heracross.png
 
|info = Heracross was the first Pokémon that Ash captured in Johto. It loves tree sap and has been known to suck the pollen out of Bulbasaur's Bulb on several occasions. It is a powerful Pokémon of Ash's and has been used in several Gym, League, Frontier battles and even the Sinnoh Pokémon League. Heracross's Moves: [[Tackle]], [[Horn Attack]], [[Endure]], [[Leer]], [[Take Down]], [[Fury Attack]], [[Megahorn]], [[Sleep Talk]], [[Focus Punch]] and [[Hyper Beam]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Heracross|Heracross]]
 
|gender = male}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = grass
 
|image = Beiriifu.png
 
|info = After evolving from Chikorita, Bayleef kept it's longing feelings for Ash which did end up getting it in trouble on several occasions. However after getting used to its size, it managed to become a vital part of Ash's team and helped win many Gym & League battles. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Bayleef|Chikorita → Bayleef]]
 
|gender = female
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fire
 
|image = Ash_Quilava.png
 
|info = While training for the Sinnoh League, Ash brought his Cyndaquil with many of his other Pokémon. However, Team Rocket tried to cause problems and Cyndaquil evolved in order to stop them. Quilava has numerous powerful attacks such as Flame Wheel at its disposal, showing that it has completely overcome its previous hindrances in its base form and is sure to be a powerful Pokémon within Ash's team.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Quilava|Cyndaquil → Quilava]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Waninoko.png
 
|info = Totodile was captured by Ash using his Lure Ball. Since Misty also wanted it, they decided to battle in order to determine who's it was. Ash won. Totodile has a quirky personality and really likes to dance. It has even been known to use this dancing tactic to help win battles. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Totodile|Totodile]]
 
|gender = male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Yorunozuku.png
 
|info = Noctowl is an incredibly rare Pokémon of Ash. It is a 'Shiny' Pokémon which glitters as it comes out of its Poké Ball into battle. Due to its psychic abilities, it has been used many times to find and battle Ghost Pokémon as well as the usual flying requirements that Ash utilizes. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Noctowl|Noctowl]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = ground
 
|image = Donfan.png
 
|info = After rejoining Ash's team as a Phanpy, it evolved to help free Pikachu from Team Rocket. However even after the evolution it kept its playful personality from being a Phanpy which sometimes can cause mayhem with other younger Pokémon. Ever since it evolved, it has become a powerhouse in Ash's team winning many Frontier Battles. It now resides back in Oak's Lab during Ash's journey to Sinnoh.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Donphan|Egg → Phanpy → Donphan]]
 
|gender = Male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Ash Swellow.png
 
|info = After evolving during a Pokémon Ring Contest, Swellow has partaken in many of Ash's battles in Gyms and Leagues and has got a good amount of wins under its wing. Swellow was left at Oak's Lab when Ash left for his journey to Sinnoh. But Ash used Swellow, one more time, in the Sinnoh League.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Swellow|Taillow → Swellow]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = grass
 
|image = Ash Sceptile.png
 
|info = After evolving from Grovyle to defend it's love interest, it lost all ability to use attacks. Eventually regaining the ability to use the attacks, Sceptile became a vital powerhouse in Ash's team which can hold its own against legendary Pokémon including Deoxys, Regirock, and Darkrai. Despite being one of Ash's best-trained Pokémon, Ash decided to leave Sceptile at Oak's Lab while he travelled to Sinnoh. Sceptile was used again to defeat a Darkrai in the Sinnoh Pokémon League.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Sceptile|Treecko → Grovyle → Sceptile]]
 
|gender = male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Ash Corphish.png
 
|info = Corphish was captured while terrorizing Dewford Island and its inhabitants. However once caught Corphish managed to tame it's terrorizing attitude and become a vitally used member of Ash's team. However whenever one of Ash's Pokémon evolves or gets a bit more attention, Corphish does get the tendency to get a bit jealous. After its tenure with Ash through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier, Corphish was left at Oak's Lab.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Corphish|Corphish]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fire
 
|image = Ash's Torkoal.png
 
|info = Torkoal was found under attack by a bunch of Steel Pokémon in the valley. When Ash arrived to rescue it, it ran off but eventually followed Ash's instructions and defeated the Steel Pokémon. It is an emotional Pokémon which has been known to burst into tears when happy. Torkoal hasn't been in many gym battles but is used in standard battles on many occasions and proves it's strength in those battles. After the Hoenn League, Ash decided to give it some time off at Oak's Laboratory.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Torkoal|Torkoal]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = ice
 
|image = Onigori.png
 
|info = Glalie was newly evolved when Ash entered the Hoenn League. Convinced of its power Ash used it in a number of battles where it managed to hold its own successfully. After the league was over he decided to give it a break at Oak's Laboratory.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Glalie|Snorunt → Glalie]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Ash Staraptor.png
 
|info = Ash's Staraptor evolved from Staravia during a PokéRinger contest against Paul's Honchkrow. As it has evolved, it is likely to become one of the powerhouses of Ash's team and will still likely be used for long-distance searching. With it's bigger size and strength, as soon as it evolved, it learned the move Close Combat, which will be helpful for many close flying battles.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Staraptor|Starly → Staravia → Staraptor]]
 
|gender = male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = grass
 
|type2 = ground
 
|image = Ash Torterra.png
 
|info = Torterra is the Grass type Pokémon of Ash's Team. After being used in a gym battle against Volkner, which got postponed, Ash's Grotle evolved during a battle with Team Rocket. With its new size and strengths, it now knows more powerful moves such as Leaf Storm in addition to the moves Energy Ball, Rock Climb & Synthesis. With these attacks at its disposal, it is sure to be a massive tank in Ash's team.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Torterra|Turtwig → Grotle → Torterra]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fire
 
|type2 = fighting
 
|image = Ash's Infernape.png
 
|info = After being knocked to the brink of fainting in a battle against Barry's Empoleon, Monferno went berserk with its Blaze Ability and unleashed its full power against Team Rocket. While protecting the Pokémon, it evolved into Infernape. Infernape has many powerful attacks at its disposal such as Flame Wheel and Flare Blitz so it's set to be the powerhouse behind Ash's team. It was later used in a battle against Flint's Infernape, but lost due to its lack of experience.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Infernape|Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Ash's Buizel.png
 
|info = Originally captured by Dawn, Buizel has always been an incredibly strong Pokémon with an aptitude for Pokémon Battles. After Zoey saw how Ash & Dawn had Pokémon that preferred the other's vocations, a trade followed. Now, Buizel is one of Ash's powerhouses with powerful moves such as Aqua Jet at its disposal. Buizel will likely be called upon often for battles.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Buizel|Buizel]]
 
|gender = male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = dragon
 
|type2 = ground
 
|image = Ash Gible.png
 
|info = Ash first encountered his Gible when he met Old Lady Tatsu, a woman who was teaching an Altaria a special move for Dragon Pokémon, Draco Meteor. Ash assisted Gible in the learning of the move and Gible decided to follow Ash. It also has the habit of biting on to heads. Later on, Ash noticed Gible followed him and eventually captured it. It has many powerful attacks such as Draco Meteor, Dig and Dragon Pulse and is sure to be a powerhouse of Ash's team.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Gible|Gible]]
 
|gender = male}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = ground
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Ash_Gliscor.png
 
|info = During its Gligar stage, Gliscor was a fairly weak Pokémon, not knowing many attacks and thus not being very strong, all due to its age. However, evolving by grabbing a Razor Fang while it was falling, it has gained a lot of strength and confidence. Even after evolving though, it still wishes to battle more and still vies for Ash's approval. With powerful attacks such as Steel Wing and X-Scissor, it is sure to become a vital member of Ash's team. During a battle with the Air Battle Master, it learned Giga Impact but decided to stay for training. But during Sinnoh League it returned back to Ash with powerful moves from its learnings. However, it was not seen after Paul's battle in the Pokémon League. Later, it appears with other Ash's Pokemon in opening scene of BW: Adventures in Unova.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Gliscor|Gligar → Gliscor]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = fighting
 
|image = DP115.jpg
 
|info = Ash first met Primeape after it, as a Mankey, stole his hat. Determined to get his hat back, Ash chased Primeape and battled with it ending with a capture. Primeape was a Pokémon that went berserk easily and originally didn't follow Ash's commands. However after Ash saved it from a fall in a fighting contest, it gained respect for Ash. After the contest, Ash decided to leave it with a trainer for more training so it could become a P1 Champion. However, it is highly unlikely Ash will return for it given he is easily distracted and forgets the obvious. Later, it appears with other Ash's captured Pokémon in Prof. Oak's lab, in the opening scene of BW: Adventures in Unova in Prof. Oak's lab. Primape's Moves: [[Thrash]], [[Scratch]], [[Mega Kick]] and [[Seismic Toss]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Primeape|Primeape]]}}  
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Zenigame.png
 
|info = When Squirtle was captured it was part of the Squirtle Squad, a terrorizing group of Squirtles that were causing havoc around Vermillion City. However after gaining respect for Ash, it joined his team and has since become an incredibly competent battler. It has won many Gym and League matches but has since returned to the Squirtle Squad to lead after the team started falling apart. Later, it appears with other Ash's captured Pokémon in Prof. Oak's lab, in the opening scene of BW: Adventures in Unova.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Squirtle|Squirtle]]
 
}}
 
   
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Ash is also honest and a Trainer that keeps his word as he usually doesn't break promises to his friends, family, and Pokémon, although he does the same thing for ones that aren't his. Sometimes, Ash makes promises to himself as well, which was shown during his first Pokémon League competition where he decided to not repeat the same mistakes, he made in future League competitions. This was shown again after the events of the Kalos crisis, as Ash blamed himself for what happened when he unknowingly revealed one of his abilities to a leader of a villainous organization, which ended up putting himself and his Pokémon, Pikachu and his Kalos Pokémon, in danger. After that event, Ash decided to keep his special abilities, Aura and Bond Phenomenon, hidden from others. However, Ash has only told a few of his friends and Pokémon about his abilities as he has faith in them. So far, Ash has not told his mother, Misty, Tracey, Iris, Cilan, Lana, Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, Mallow, Goh and the rest of his Pokémon family about his rare abilities. When questioned or comforted about the skills or powers he possesses and the mysteries he holds, Ash had shown to panic about that or somewhat denies what he can do, which was mainly shown with Gladion and Goh, as he not only sees himself as an ordinary Trainer just on his journey to reach his goals but is also trying to protect the ones he cares deeply for.
===Released===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = bug
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Batafuri.png
 
|info = After evolving from Metapod, Butterfree managed to defend Ash from a swarm of Beedrill. From this it managed to gain some power and became a vital part of Ash's team during it's tenure. It eventually left to start a family with a female Pink Butterfree.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Butterfree|Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree]]
 
|gender = male
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|image = Ash Seaking.png
 
|info = Ash caught Seaking during a Seaking Catching Contest, and then released soon afterwards because of contest rules.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Seaking|Seaking]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|type2 = flying
 
|image = Pijotto.png
 
|info = After Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot, it went into battle against a flock of Spearow and Fearow that were terrorizing Pidgey and Pidgeotto in Viridian Forest. After the battle was done, Ash decided to leave it in the forest to lead the flock, but left with the promise that he would someday return for it.
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto → Pidgeot]]
 
}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = water
 
|type2 = ice
 
|image = Rapurasu.png
 
|info = Lapras was the first Pokémon that Ash captured in the Orange Islands. Originally it was found washed up on a beach but Ash & Co. managed to help nurse it back to health until it was kidnapped by Team Rocket. Ash managed to free it and captured it until they could find Lapras' family. Lapras was primarily used as the gang's transport throughout the Orange Islands but it was also used in several of the Gym battles and the final League match. Ash eventually let it go to be with it's family, but saw it again when in Johto and helped it defend a lab and the other Lapras from Team Rocket. Lapras's Moves: [[Ice Beam]] and [[Water Gun]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Lapras|Lapras]]}}
 
   
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Despite this, Ash has trained his Pokémon that are connected to his abilities. In addition to keeping his abilities hidden, Ash decided to keep his "Alola Pokémon League Champion" reputation a secret from anyone outside the Region, excluding a couple individuals, as he wanted to resume his journey as a Trainer, not as a regional Pokémon League Champion. Although Ash's other reason for wanting to keep his "Alola Pokémon League Champion" reputation a secret was because he was worried that he wasn't going to be taken seriously. However, after finding out that Iris became the Champion of Unova region and having a homecoming in Alola, Ash came to accept that he couldn't keep his reputation a secret anymore and realized that he was taken seriously as both a Champion and Trainer, as he didn't mind being called Champion in the Masters Tournament.
===Traded away===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|image = Ash_Raticate.jpg
 
|info = In ''[[Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', Ash traded his Butterfree for a Raticate, but later traded it back. Raticate's Moves: [[Jump Kick]], [[Super Fang]] and [[Hyper Fang]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Raticate|Raticate]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = normal
 
|image = Eipamu.jpg
 
|info = Aipom originally met Ash on a mountain where it worshiped a Giant Slaking, where it stole Ash's hat. However after Ash found Aipom, they quickly befriended. Ash originally was going to give the hat to Aipom but it gave it back. For a short time Aipom followed Ash and turned up at the Grand Festival, again stealing Ash's hat. Near to the finals of the Grand Festival, Ash decided to battle Aipom and finally caught it. Apart from it's battling strengths, Aipom has shown a great aptitude for Contests and as such, was eventually traded to Dawn for her Contests and few episodes later Aipom evolved into Ambipom.
 
|nameline = [[Dawn's Ambipom|Aipom]]
 
|gender = female
 
}}
 
   
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===Given Away===
 
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Ash and his Pokémon in the Orange League Hall of Fame.png|Ash after winning the Orange League.
{{AnimePokémon
 
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Alola League Trophy.png|Ash after winning the Alola Pokémon League/Manalo Conference and becoming the 1st Pokémon Champion of Alola.
|type = bug
 
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Ash Ketchum's Pokémon Battles.png|Ash enjoying some Pokémon Battles against other Trainers.
|type2 = poison
 
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|image = Casey Beedrill.JPG
 
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On the other side, Ash has a natural, inborn love for battling. He enjoys battling Gym Leaders and anyone who challenges him, especially Trainers with a similar zeal and passion as him. However, while Ash is passionate, a good battler, and has a lot of achievements under his belt, he loses most of the Pokémon Leagues he challenges, though his skills have improved overtime. Prior to becoming the Monarch in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]], Ash had only triumphed over the [[Orange League]] in the Orange Archipelago and the [[Manalo Conference]] in the Alola region.
|info = Ash captured Beedrill while in the Bug Catching Contest just a bit shy from [[Goldenrod City]] in [[Johto]]. His capture of Beedrill made him win the contest. After the contest he decided to give the Beedrill to [[Casey]] as she loves Pokémon with yellow and black stripes, for they resemble an [[Electabuzz]]. Beedrill's Moves: [[Twineedle]].
 
|nameline = [[Casey's Beedrill|Beedrill]]}}
 
   
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Additionally, despite his confidence and zeal, Ash can be modest and humble as he sometimes gets embarrassed when complimented on his skills as a Trainer, but it does not happen very often. In addition, Ash does not usually admit that he has not changed one bit, although it shows that he stays true to who he is, even when everyone around him notices it when he doesn't. Also, Ash has shown an insecure side, as he does worry about what his friends that he travels or travel with and his Pokémon family would think of him as a person, shown when his mother would say embarrassing things about him in front of his friends or Pokémon and when he got [[SM043: When Regions Collide!|defensive by Brock and Misty]] as they reminded him about how he got their badges for [[TB005: Showdown in Pewter City|petty]] [[TB007: The Water Flowers of Cerulean City|reasons]] over getting them in battle right in front of his classmates along with his teachers, but one of the reasons for that side was because he knows he would get teased or scolded about it, which makes him either upset or defends himself. Although Ash's main reason for his insecurity side was because he wants everyone around him, especially his friends and Pokémon, to see him for the person they came to be known instead of who he used to be. However, Ash has seen that people close to him do not care about who he used to be, which not only shows that they have great faith in him but also that they are their true friends towards him. Despite the insecurities he has, Ash at times doesn't care about what anybody thinks of him, which shows how confident he is about being himself. At the beginning of his journey, Ash used to brag about his achievements, but overtime didn't say anything about his previous accomplishment that much, although he does mention them sometimes but not as much in a bragging tone.
===Temporary===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type=water
 
|type2=grass
 
|nameline =[[Brock's Ludicolo|Lombre]]
 
|image=Brock Lombre.png
 
|info=In [[AG105: Once in a Mawile|AG105]], Team Rocket took Lombre, thinking it was Pikachu. Ash used Lombre to battle them, since Brock was absent.}}
 
   
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[[File:Ash and His Journeys Pokémon Aiming To Battling Leon.png|left|thumb|Ash with Pikachu and his Journeys Pokémon Aiming to Battling Leon in the World Coronation Series.]]
{{AnimePokémon|type = electric|image = Dawn Pachirisu.png|info = After the heroes split up at the labyrinth, Ash teamed up with Pachirisu to come out of the maze.|nameline = [[Dawn's Pachirisu|Pachirisu]]|gender = male}}
 
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Despite his wins and losses, Ash knows he has a long way to go to make his dream a reality and continues traveling along with growing stronger to pursue it. Besides the Gym battles and Pokémon Leagues, Ash also enjoys competing in other special challenges and competitions such as the [[Battle Frontier]] in his home region Kanto, the [[The Rite of the Island Challenge|Trials and Grand Trials]] in the Alola region, and the [[World Coronation Series]] in the Galar Region.
   
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Ash's biggest fear is losing anyone he's really close to, especially his friends and family. However, Ash is afraid to lose his Pokémon family even more, due to Team Rocket's constant attempts to steal his Pokémon away from him. Similarly, Ash is afraid of putting everyone he cares about in danger. Ever since the time Pikachu [[RS089: A Scare to Remember|temporarily had amnesia and sided with Team Rocket]], Ash became afraid that his Pokémon might leave him the same way his partner and best friend almost did. Ash is also worried that he won't meet his Pokémon family's expectations or be strong enough for them. Because of his fears, Ash sometimes doubts his Pokémon potential, which also affects his faith and trust in them as well, especially when some of them display a unique kind of power in their strengths. In the XY series, Ash almost lost himself when he let his fears get to him, but Serena reminded him of who he is and helped him get his act together. However, Ash does put his fears aside to help his Pokémon become stronger, which in turn helps him get over his fears altogether, albeit slowly. Because of that, Ash is often able to help Pokémon with a rare ability to perfect their true power.
{{AnimePokémon|type = water|image = DawnPiplup.png|info = After the heroes split up at the labyrinth, Ash teamed up with Piplup to come out of the maze.|nameline = [[Dawn's Piplup|Piplup]]|gender = male}}
 
   
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Ash has also been shown to have a strong sense of justice. He doesn't hesitate to assist [[Officer Jenny]], the Pokémon Rangers, and the International Police in their missions. He has a hatred for evil organizations, such as [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Aqua]], [[Team Magma]], [[Team Galactic]], [[Team Plasma]], [[Team Flare]], and [[Team Skull]]. Also, Ash doesn't like Pokémon hunters, especially [[J]]. Ash regularly risks his own life to protect Pokémon and defeat criminals.
{{AnimePokémon|type = rock|image = EP660 Sudowoodo usando Brazo Martillo.jpg|info = After the heroes split up at the labyrinth, Ash teamed up with Sudowoodo to come out of the maze.|nameline = [[Brock's Sudowoodo|Sudowoodo]]|gender = male}}
 
   
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Also, he can be rambunctious, big-hearted, optimistic, sometimes naive, highly ambitious, accepting, independent, and mature.
{{AnimePokémon|type = electric|image =Ash Raichu.jpg|info = During the first two days of the Pokémon Summer Academy, Ash took care of the Raichu.|nameline = [[Raichu]]}}
 
   
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==Skills==
{{AnimePokémon|type = psychic|image = Ash Spoink.jpg|info =Ash used a Spoink for the Pokémon Triathlon to ride it.|nameline = [[Spoink]]}}
 
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Ash's climbing skills.png|Ash's climbing skills.
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Ash's Pokémon cake.png|Ash with his decorated Pokémon cake.
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</gallery>
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Ash has quite a few abilities and skills. First and foremost is his athleticism, despite his young age, as Ash is very athletic and physically able. In fact, Ash was once even called a "human Mankey" because of his skill at climbing. Aside from climbing, Ash can run, swing on vines, carry heavy loads, and swim. Ash can also survive Pokémon attacks for a long period of time without taking too much damage, although it depends on the situation. Additionally, while Ash is a talented battler, he also has some performing skills due to competing in a couple of [[Pokémon Contest]]s along with watching May and Dawn's performances. Likewise, Ash has good fishing skills. Also, Ash has some cooking skills and does have good knowledge about Pokémon, due to spending a lot of time around friends who can cook and have deep knowledge about them.
   
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{{AnimePokémon|type = water|image = Ash Mantyke.jpg|info =Ash used a Mantyke for the Pokémon Triathlon to cross the lake.|nameline = [[Mantyke]]}}
 
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Aura Ash.png|Ash's Aura ability.
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Aura with Key Stone.png|Ash's Aura abilities being enhanced through his Key Stone.
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Ash and Greninja Bond Phenomenon.png|Ash's Bond Phenomenon ability.
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Ash and Pikachu Z-Move.png|Ash and Pikachu performing the Z-Move: 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
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File:Ash Dynamax.png|Ash using the power of Dynamax.
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Ash and Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Ash and Pikachu using the power of Gigantamax.
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Ash and Lucario Mega Evolution.png|Ash and Lucario using the power of Mega Evolution.
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</gallery>
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Much like an Aura Guardian, Ash can sense and control [[Aura]]. However, after obtaining a Key Stone, Ash's Aura powers were increased. Also, Ash has shown the ability to use [[Bond Phenomenon]], as showcased in the XY series with his Greninja. Ash even demonstrated great skills in utilizing [[Z-Moves]], as shown in the Sun & Moon series. In addition, Ash even created his own Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and performed an exclusive Z-Move with Pikachu known as [[10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt]]. Also, Ash even demonstrated some skills in utilizing [[Dynamax]] and [[Gigantamax]], as shown in the Journey series. Unlike some Trainers, Ash is able to Gigantamax his Pikachu without having him return to his Poké Ball. In addition, Ash can perform [[Mega Evolution]], which he does with his [[Ash's Lucario|Lucario]].
   
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[[File:Ash Azelf.png|thumb|Ash's connection with Azelf.]]
{{AnimePokémon|type = normal|image = EP636_Buneary_de_Dawn.jpg|info =Ash used Buneary to freeze water for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.|nameline = [[Dawn's Buneary|Buneary]]}}
 
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Much like Dawn, Ash sometimes displays the ability to understand the feelings of Pokémon, due to spending a lot of time around them. His connection with Pokémon is so great that he even sometimes displays the ability to share a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon. This is because of Ash's compassion and his strong will power to protect them; instances of it were shown when [[Azelf (anime)|Azelf]] chose to connect with Ash in the Diamond & Pearl series, Battle Dimension and Galactic Battles, and when [[Victini (MS014)|Victini]] linked up with him in the movie Black/White Victini and Zekrom/Reshiram.
   
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[[File:Ash Victini.png|thumb|left|Ash's link with Victini.]]
{{AnimePokémon|type = normal|image = Brock_Happiny.png|info =Ash used Happiny to shatter the ice that was meant for Dawn's ill Pachirisu.|nameline = [[Brock's Chansey|Happiny]]}}
 
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When Ash has a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon, he can feel their pain, sense if they have been captured, and see their thoughts or memories. On the other side of the link, the Pokémon can appear to Ash in his dreams to ask him for help, show him impending danger, or as a way of asking him to do something for them, as shown with Azelf, Victini, [[Solgaleo (anime)|Solgaleo]], and [[Lunala (anime)|Lunala]]. Ash has also shown the ability to hear what Legendary Pokémon are saying, shown with Solgaleo, Lunala, and [[Lugia (Journeys)|Lugia]]. At times, Ash has shown the ability to sense the presence of Pokémon or people whenever any of them are nearby or if they're in danger.
   
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One of Ash's other abilities is that he can learn new things really fast as he picks it up right away, although there have been times that he needed to practice first before figuring it out. Also, during battle, Ash can come up with strategies easily as he would use the environment to his advantages or find a flaw in his opponent's strategies.
===Unofficial===
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = ghost
 
|type2 = poison
 
|image = Gousuto.png
 
|info = Ash met Haunter in [[IL023: The Tower of Terror]] in the [[Pokémon Tower]] in Lavender Town. It, with several other Ghost Pokémon played with Ash after he had been trapped under a chandelier. However after Ash returned to his body, Haunter agreed to join Ash's team to battle Sabrina's Psychic Pokémon. Once it got to Saffron City, it disappeared but eventually returned to battle. However it was much more interested in joking about and immobilizing Sabrina's Kadabra and thus Ash decided to leave Haunter with Sabrina. Haunter's Moves: [[Lick]].
 
|nameline = [[Sabrina's Haunter|Haunter]]}}
 
{{AnimePokémon
 
|type = rock
 
|image = Yogirasu.png
 
|info = While not Ash's per say, Larvitar was in an egg that Ash was given to take to Professor Elm, however in transit of the Egg it hatched into Larvitar. Like any Pokémon just hatched it had the personality of a child, but a tortured child through memories of what happened to its mother. It froze up whenever anyone other than Ash spoke to it or held it, which it eventually managed to get over. Not long after meeting, Ash managed to return it to its mother and stopped the Poachers from ever disturbing them again. Larvitar's Moves: [[Screech]], [[Hidden Power]], [[Harden]], [[Bite]] and [[Dig]].
 
|nameline = [[Ash's Larvitar|Egg → Larvitar]]}}
 
   
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Ash's battling tactics skill is, as like other Pokémon Trainers, using type advantages against his opponents, but sometimes, he uses Pokémon that have a type of disadvantage. Ash's methods of battling can be overwhelming his opponents by a combination of moves using physical and special kinds of moves. One of Ash's signature traits is his adaptability and creativity, often using unorthodox methods to overcome difficult adversaries, like having his Charizard melt the battlefield during his battle against Gary's Blastoise to trap it and creating the [[Counter Shield]] to counter Fantina's Ghost Pokémon.
===Other===
 
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{{AnimePokémon
 
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==Relationships==
|type2 = fire
 
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===Family===
|type = psychic
 
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====Delia Ketchum====
|image = 250px-Victini M14 Trailer-1-.png
 
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[[File:Ash and Delia.png|thumb|Ash and his mother, Delia.]]
|info = Ash befriended Victini in the first "Black and White" movie. Learning of it's past and the unfortunate events that leave it trapped within the city, Ash helps heal the wounds in Victini's heart that the centuries of lonliness had inflicted. In the climax of the movie, Ash helps free Victini from unintentional harm in trying to revitalize the land with the [[Dragon Force]], destroying the pillars that kept Victini trapped in the city, allowing the Pokemon to go wherever it's heart desired.
 
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Since Delia is Ash's mother, they have a healthy, loving relationship, although it does run into rocky spots at times. Ash loves his mother very much and cares about her, but he gets annoyed when she embarrasses him, especially in the original series, where she constantly reminded him to change his underwear every single day. When Delia was kidnapped in ''[[MS003: Pokémon 3: The Movie|The Spell of the Unown]]'', Ash went through great lengths to get her back. Ash appreciates it when his mother comments on how much he has grown as a person and as a Pokémon Trainer, and he is very grateful that his mother supports him by watching his Pokémon League battles and helping him get ready to go on another journey. Also, Ash was happy that his mother was there when he first became Champion of Alola.
|nameline = Victini}}
 
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{{AnimePokémon
 
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====Ash's father====
|type2 = fire
 
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While their relationship in the TV show is unknown, in the movie [[MS023: Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle|Pokémon The Movie: The Secrets of the Jungle,]] it's revealed that Ash has a close relationship with his father, the latter being the main reason he never gave up on his dreams by always encouraging him whenever other children made fun of Ash's dreams. He mentions this to Koko and talks about how Koko and Zarude's quarreling reminds him of his own relationship with his dad, implying that the two of them argued a lot, but also mentions how eventually, their quarreling will stop, and they will still care about each other, showing how close Ash and his father are.
|type = dragon
 
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{{Clear}}
|image = Damon Reshiram.png
 
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|info = Ash befriended Reshiram in the first "Black and White" movie. Learning of it's past and the unfortunate events that leave it trapped within the city, Ash helps heal the wounds in Victini's heart that the centuries of lonliness had inflicted. In the climax of the movie, Ash helps free Victini from unintentional harm in trying to revitalize the land with the [[Dragon Force]], destroying the pillars that kept Victini trapped in the city, allowing the Pokemon to go wherever it's heart desired.
 
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===Friends===
|nameline = Reshiram}}
 
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====Professor Oak====
{{AnimePokémon
 
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[[File:Ash and Professor Oak.png|thumb|Ash and Professor Oak.]]
|type2 = electric
 
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Ash and Professor Oak have a strong bond. This is because Oak is a family friend and has known Ash since he was little. In fact, Ash even went to Professor Oak's summer camp when he was a young boy, which was also where he met his friend Serena. Aside from the strong, almost family bond that Ash and Oak share, he also respects him as a researcher and professor. Ash sometimes goes to Professor Oak for advice and calls him whenever he needs one of the Pokémon that he has kept in storage as he trusts him to look after his Pokémon family while he travels. Much like his mother, Ash also appreciates whenever Professor Oak gives him support, whether it is for a Pokémon League tournament or for his new journeys. In addition, Ash was pleased that Professor Oak witnessed him becoming the first Champion of Alola.
|type = dragon
 
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|image = Damon Zekrom.png
 
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====Misty====
|info = Ash befriended Zekrom in the first "Black and White" movie. Learning of it's past and the unfortunate events that leave it trapped within the city, Ash helps heal the wounds in Victini's heart that the centuries of lonliness had inflicted. In the climax of the movie, Ash helps free Victini from unintentional harm in trying to revitalize the land with the [[Dragon Force]], destroying the pillars that kept Victini trapped in the city, allowing the Pokemon to go wherever it's heart desired.
 
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[[File:Ash and Misty.png|thumb|left|Ash and Misty.]]
|nameline = Zekrom}}
 
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When Ash first met Misty, they did not get off on the right foot. Ash was forced to "borrow" Misty's bike to save his partner's life, and he accidentally destroyed the vehicle with Pikachu's Thundershock attack. At first, Ash initially didn't want Misty around and disliked that she kept following him, as she claims that she was going to follow him around until he paid her back for her accidentally destroyed bike, though her reasons changed as she not only forgot about her destroyed bike, but also forgave him, as she understood that he had noble intentions, and it wasn't entirely on purpose.
{{AnimePokémon
 
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|type2 = psychic
 
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Ash eventually changed his opinion about Misty, as she became a mentor to him and helped him become a great Pokémon Trainer. Despite their initial differences, Ash eventually grew to care for Misty and became best friends with her, although they do tease each other from time to time. They have each other's backs and would do anything for each other. Despite their friendship, however, aside from Misty's demanded payback for her fried bike, because she tries to keep Ash in order to make sure he doesn't flunk his training and battles, the two do argue a lot (whether if it's justifiable or not), with some of their fights leading them to almost losing their friendship and even resorting to violence, but they'll always make up from their flaws in the end. Additionally, they sometimes can be competitive with each other as they have a little bit of a friendly rivalry with one another as they try to show each other up.
|type = normal
 
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|info = Ash befriended this Meloetta, who he gained the trust of after saving it. Later, it stays with Ridley.
 
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[[File:Ash and Misty yukata.png|thumb|Ash and Misty in yukata outfits.]]
|nameline = [[Meloetta (anime)|Meloetta]]
 
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After their travels in Kanto, Ash and Misty traveled through the Orange Islands and Johto together. Once their journey through Johto had ended, Ash and Misty [[GS157: Gotta Catch Ya Later!|parted ways]] when she was forced to run the Cerulean Gym while her sisters went on an "around-the-world" cruise, which they had won as a prize in a beauty contest. After Misty got her bike back, as it was repaired by the Viridian City's Nurse Joy and returned to her, Ash was happy that his friend would get to her hometown much faster. However, Misty became upset with Ash when he believed that the repayment for her bike was the reason, she traveled with him in the first place. Ash was clueless when Misty ran out of the Pokémon Center, but Brock helped him see that she wanted to continue traveling with them. Finding that Misty was in trouble, Ash and Brock rushed to her defense. Also, Ash assured Misty that their journey together was never truly about repayment for her bike. After everything was resolved, Ash and Misty parted ways to go back to their hometowns.
|image = Meloetta.png}}
 
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[[File:Ash and Misty surfing.png|thumb|left|Ash and Misty surfing together.]]
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Despite no longer traveling together, Ash and Misty, who decided to run the Cerulean Gym full time, maintained their strong friendship for one another. Also, Ash, even though he would not admit it to her, treasures the fishing lure Misty gave him as a gift and does use it but tries not to damage it, which shows that he still cares about her. When Misty and Brock traveled to Alola, Ash was very pleased and enjoyed their time together, showing that their bond had not dwindled. Ash was happy to see Misty again while he was at a beach and that she set off on a new journey. However, like Brock, Ash gets annoyed when Misty would get overly excited about {{type|Water}}-type Pokémon. Also, Ash pretended that he didn't want Misty to travel with him again but seeing that Pikachu wants to have her around once more he let her join him. Although he won't admit, Ash secretly wanted Misty around again, which shows that he missed traveling with her, and didn't buy her reason for following him, as he realized that she missed the same thing. Unfortunately, Ash and Misty went their separate ways again, but they know that they'll see each other again one day.
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{{Clear}}
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====Brock====
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[[File:Ash and Brock.png|thumb|Ash and Brock.]]
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While Ash and Brock disagreed at first, they quickly became friends. Their bond soon became even stronger, resulting in them becoming best friends when they traveled the Kanto region together. When Brock stayed with Professor Ivy for a while, Ash understood his reasons. After Brock eventually returned, the two boys traveled together from Johto through Sinnoh. Through their travels, Ash grew to view Brock as a big brother figure and one of his mentors, as he would often give him helpful advice to better himself as a Trainer or help him see through his mistakes.
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Ash and Brock are always there for each other. They do not usually fight with one another, but whenever they have a small fallout, they make up quickly. However, Ash and Brock almost lost their friendship when one of Team Rocket's tricks got out of hand, but they mended it when the truth became clear. In addition, Ash and Brock sometimes practice battles together. Ash trusts Brock to keep his Aura powers a secret. They officially parted ways when their travels in Sinnoh ended, when Brock decided to become a Pokémon Doctor and Ash continued traveling to fulfill his ambitions. After going their separate ways, Ash and Brock maintained their lasting friendships with one another, as shown when Ash briefly traveled to the Kanto region with his schoolmates. This was also shown when Brock briefly traveled to the Alola region with Misty and Ash reunited with him in Sinnoh. However, Ash reunites with Brock in Galar as he decides to travel with him and Misty once again. Although, Ash and Brock went their separate ways once more but know that they might see each other again someday.
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====Tracey====
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[[File:Ash and Tracey.png|alt=|left|thumb|Ash and Tracey.]]
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Ash and Tracey are pretty close friends and have a great respect for each other, as they traveled together through the Orange Islands. They hardly disagree with each other, but when they do, they make up pretty quickly. The two boys eventually parted ways when Tracey became Professor Oak's assistant, though they still maintain a strong friendship. While Ash continued traveling, the boys sometimes see each other when the latter comes back home to Pallet Town.
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{{Clear}}
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====May====
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[[File:Ash and May.png|thumb|Ash and May.]]
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May is one of Ash's best friends. They met when May witnessed Ash trying to save his Pikachu from danger when he was confused from an Electric build up, after an accident caused by Team Rocket. Like with Misty, Ash, and his Pikachu accidentally fried May's bike. However, unlike Misty, May kept her cool and forgave them quickly as not only did she understand it wasn't on purpose, but she also never demanded payback after seeing how much Ash had been taking care of his Pikachu. After May guilt tripped her accidentally destroyed bike on him into traveling together, Ash let her come along with him. They traveled through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier together, helping each other along the way. When May chose to become a Pokémon Coordinator, Ash gave her his full support and helped her in any way he could. Ash became a mentor to May and guided her in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer. In fact, they trained together for Ash's battles and for May's contests.
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Sometimes, Ash and May have their fights, one of which almost caused them to lose their friendship when their [[RS072: The Bicker The Better|ideas were working against each other as a result of them not cooperating during a tag battle against a couple]], but they always make up from their mistakes in the end. Unlike Misty, however, many of Ash's fights with May (even their most severe ones) usually do not resort to actual violence. Ash has faith in May as he trusts her to keep his Aura abilities hidden from anyone that wasn't their friend. Although they went their separate ways to continue making their dreams come true, their friendship remained intact, as shown when they cross paths again in Sinnoh.
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====Max====
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[[File:Ash and Max.png|thumb|left|Ash and Max.]]
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Ash and Max are best friends. They share a common love for Pokémon and liked to do their own things while May and Brock went shopping in towns or cities throughout Hoenn and the Battle Frontier. Ash acts like a big brother figure towards Max and protects him. Also, Ash hardly had any fights with Max and trusts him to know about his Aura abilities. When Max was going to return to Hoenn while May traveled through Johto, Ash promised him that when he became a Pokémon Trainer, they would have a battle together. Although Ash knows his friendship with Max will remain till the end.
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{{Clear}}
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====Dawn====
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[[File:Ash and Dawn.png|thumb|Ash and Dawn.]]
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Ash shares an unbreakable friendship with Dawn. As a sign of their bond, they easily get along and often high-five each other whenever something good happens to them. They also stand up for each other and have each other's backs. Similarly, to what he did for May, Ash mentored Dawn in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer and helped her as a Pokémon Coordinator.
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Unlike Ash's relationships with other female companions, Ash and Dawn hardly have disagreements with each other and are never judgmental. While Ash can annoy Dawn with his actions and vice versa and they sometimes fight a little, they show great teamwork for each other. Even their most severe arguments (such as the [[DP004: Dawn of a New Era!|one they had upon starting their journey together]], and another when [[DP029: The Champ Twins!|they failed to cooperate in a tag battle against a set of twins]]) were nothing when compared to how Ash dealt with either Misty or May, as none of those arguments were severe enough for either Ash or Dawn to lose their friendship, and they'll easily make up from their mistakes rather quickly. And much like with May, almost every fight that Ash had with Dawn never escalated to actual violence. Unlike with Misty or May, Ash didn't find out that his Pikachu accidentally destroyed Dawn's bike until [[DP038: One Big Happiny Family!|much later]], though given that Ash was absent at that time and was separated from his Pikachu, combined with Team Rocket chasing them on the day they met, Dawn (much like May) kept her cool with Ash and Pikachu and quickly forgave them.
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[[File:Ash and Dawn high-fiving.png|thumb|left|Ash and Dawn high fiving.]]
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Ash also supported Dawn and cheered her on during her Contests, while she cheered him on during his Gym Battles, and she sometimes dressed up in a cheerleader outfit for him. Like with Brock, Ash and Dawn also practiced battles to help their skill levels. Through their time together, Ash sees Dawn as a very trusting friend as he tells her about his Aura powers. After they went their separate ways, Ash and Dawn remained best friends, shown when they saw each other again in Unova, Sinnoh and Galar.
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During their reunion in Galar, Ash was pleased that Dawn (along with [[Chloe Cerise|Chloe]]) was there to see him battle [[Leon (anime)|Leon]] in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. She then congratulated him after he won the battle against Leon and became the new Monarch.
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====Iris====
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[[File:Ash and Iris.png|thumb|Ash and Iris.]]
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Ash and Iris are good friends. They respect each other's skills and the love they have for Pokémon. Much like his relationship with Misty, however, Ash and Iris do tease each other from time to time, although he also gets annoyed when she calls him a kid. In contrast to his relationship with Misty though, Ash got off to a much better start with Iris. Even though it was on a sour note when Iris yells at Ash for mistaking her for a Pokémon and throwing a Pokéball at her, he's quickly forgiven after he apologizes and admits that he had no idea where the Pokémon (Axew) was. Ash is also complemented after Iris admits that even if he's still a kid, she's still impressed by his will to save Pokémon. The two trained for battles together during their journey and enjoy doing various activities together.
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On occasions, Ash and Iris do fight sometimes, with one of their fights almost costing them their friendship when they both [[BW133: The Path That Leads to Goodbye!|overreacted towards each other]], but they'll always patch things up at the end. Many of Ash's fights with Iris are usually portrayed as more frequent and severe than those with May, but not as such when compared to those with Misty. Similar to how Ash dealt with May (and by extension, with Dawn sometimes), many of his fights with Iris usually don't escalate into actual violence, with Iris having only gone as far as to harshly throw a bitter berry at him. But much like how Ash dealt with Misty, his most severe fight with Iris proved enough to make her go away.
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[[File:Pokémon Champions Ash Ketchum and Iris.png|thumb|left|Ash and Iris as champions, Alola and Unova.]]
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After arriving in Kanto, Ash and Iris went their separate ways to fulfill their dreams. However, they both knew they'd always be friends no matter where they went. After getting a letter from Iris for a battle, Ash decided to not only accept her challenge, but also see her again. Once he reunites with her, Ash was pleased to hear that Iris is the new champion of Unova, which shows how strong their friendship still is, and participating in the World Coronation Series. Ash and Iris had their battle where he emerges victorious, advancing him to the Ultra Class in the World Coronation Series. They then both agree to battle again one day. Ash was later surprised to see that Iris reached the Master Class in the World Coronation Series. However, he was happy to reunite with her once again during the Masters Eight Tournament and came to comfort her, after she lost to Cynthia. Also, Ash appreciated Iris' support when she wished him good luck for the remainder of the tournament.
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====Cilan====
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[[File:Ash and Cilan.png|thumb|Ash and Cilan.]]
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Ash and Cilan are close friends. Also, Ash greatly respects Cilan as a Pokémon Connoisseur and as a Gym Leader. Much like his relationship with Brock, Ash enjoys Cilan's cooking and doesn't usually fight with him, but when they do, they make up right away. In addition, Ash would be helped by Cilan as he helps him see through his mistakes. Before going their separate ways, Ash was told by Cilan how much he learned from him. Pleased, Ash said he felt the same way about him. Although Ash and Cilan friendship will remain no matter where their journeys take them, which was shown when he reunited with him in Galar. Also, Ash got a fishing lure from Cilan and not only uses it but also treasures it, much like he does with the one he got from Misty.
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====Clemont====
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[[File:Ash and Clemont.png|thumb|left|Ash and Clemont.]]
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Clemont is one of Ash's best friends. Like with Iris, they practiced battles with one another during their journey. While Ash respects Clemont as a Gym Leader, he also admires his inventions and cooking. Like with Brock, Tracey, Max and Cilan, Ash and Clemont rarely fought. On the other side, Ash would be looked out for by Clemont, as he would sometimes warn him about impending danger. Ash trusts Clemont to know about his Bond Phenomenon ability. After their journey concluded together, Ash went back home to resume his journey while Clemont stayed to run his gym with Bonnie right beside him. However, Ash and Clemont knew that they'll always be friends no matter where they are, which was confirmed by a brief reunion.
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====Bonnie====
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[[File:Ash and Bonnie.png|thumb|Ash and Bonnie.]]
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Ash and Bonnie are good friends. They both have a great love for Pokémon, and Ash cares for Bonnie like a little sister. Like with Max, Ash is protective of Bonnie and would do anything to keep her safe from danger. They both like to have fun with Pokémon and do related activities with them as well. Like with his male companions, Ash hardly had any arguments with Bonnie. Ash knows that Bonnie will keep his Bond Phenomenon ability a secret. When their journey together ended, Ash and Bonnie went their separate ways as he went home to find out his next move as a Trainer while she stayed in Kalos alongside Clemont. Ash also knows that he'll always be friends with Bonnie, which was confirmed by a brief reunion.
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====Serena====
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[[File:Ash and Serena.png|thumb|left|Ash and his childhood friend, Serena.]]
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Serena is Ash's childhood friend, though they had an estranged relationship due to being separated for many years. They first met many years ago at Professor Oak's summer camp, where Ash helped Serena with a knee injury that she received when she got spooked by a Poliwag, tripping and skinning her knee. Ash and Serena were separated for many years until she eventually saw the boy on TV one day. Rushing to Santalune City to meet her savior, Serena was initially disappointed to find out that Ash didn't recognize her at first. When he planned to go to his next Gym, Ash asked Serena what she was going to do next, though seeing that she was unsure he asked her if she wanted to travel with him and the group, an offer that she happily accepted. However, after being shown the handkerchief he used on her knee back at Professor Oak's camp, Ash remembered meeting Serena when he was little, calling her the "girl with the straw hat." Although their friendship was mended, Ash's relationship with Serena grew to a close friendship as they would give each other helpful advice and supported each other during their long journey through Kalos.
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[[File:Ash and Serena Young.png|thumb|Ash and Serena when they were younger.]]
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Ash was clueless to Serena's very strong crush on him during their journey, which she never denied her feelings for when asked or confronted as she would become initially embarrassed and tried to keep it a secret. Much like his relationship with Dawn, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Serena, and the two are never judgmental of each other. However, their friendship is taken to the next level (on a similar level to that of both his male companions and Bonnie) as Ash doesn't immediately annoy Serena with his antics. Serena herself even goes the extra mile in that even when scolding Ash, she is much more assertive and does not show or conceal her temper towards him, hinting that she knows some appropriate ways to be firm whilst keeping her cool. Despite all this, though, they did have a fallout with each other when Ash [[XY125:_Seeing_the_Forest_for_the_Trees!|snapped at Serena for not understanding his feelings]], after initially losing a Gym battle for [[Wulfric (anime)|his last Kalos badge]]. However, this fight wasn't entirely an argument like with most of Ash's previous female companions as Serena was only trying to help him snap out of his depression. Even when Serena angrily lashed back and threw a couple of snowballs at Ash in an attempt to knock some sense into him, her tone of voice was still more assertive than aggressive. As such, after realizing that she was just trying to help, Ash felt guilty for being so hard on Serena, who in turn, felt guilty believing that she made the scene worse by yelling back at him and that he was out in the blizzard as a result of their argument. As Serena attempted to apologize to him for lashing back, Ash stopped her to show how truly sorry he was for hurting her by thanking her for talking and knocking some sense into him.
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Ash has faith in Serena as he trusts her to keep his Bond Phenomenon power hidden from anyone that isn't their friend. Before going their separate ways, Ash was pleased when Serena said that she was glad that she came with him and that he was going to like the person she grows into the next time they see each other. However, Ash became stunned when Serena leaned forward and kissed him showing the crush she had on Ash, shocking all of their friends. Also, Ash knows his friendship with Serena will remain strong even when they are apart, which was shown when he briefly reunited with her in Hoenn.
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====Lana====
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[[File:Ash and Lana.png|thumb|left|Ash and Lana.]]
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Ash and Lana share a close friendship since they were classmates at the Pokémon School in Alola. Like his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Lana, though he can sometimes be annoyed with her jokes at times. During Ash's time in Alola, he and Lana went on adventures together, although they were sometimes joined by Mallow. Ash and Lana would also help each other in various tasks or provide assistance whenever their Pokémon were separated from them. Ash appreciates Lana support in becoming the first Champion of Alola. However, Ash and Lana went their separate ways as he decided to return home to continue his journey while she stayed in Alola to go fishing for Manaphy with her dad. Although, they remained friends until the end, shown when he briefly revisited Alola a couple of times.
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====Lillie====
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[[File:Ash and Lillie.png|thumb|Ash and Lillie.]]
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Ash and Lillie are best friends as they were classmates at the Pokémon School. During their time in Alola, they were often there to help cheer each other up whenever one of them was feeling down. Like with Max and Bonnie, Ash would go through great lengths to protect Lillie from danger. Ash never gave up on Lillie and helped her with her problems, including getting through her fear of touching Pokémon. Also, Ash helped Lillie and Gladion save their friends and Lusamine from Ultra Space, earning her appreciation even more. In addition, Ash and Lillie share a lot of things in common, including a strong love for Pokémon, excitement about going on adventures, meeting new Pokémon, and a willingness to help others.
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[[File:Ash and Lillie small in size.png|thumb|left|Ash and Lillie small in size.]]
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Like what he did for Serena, Ash gave Lillie good advice as he helped her perfect her Z-Moves, although she didn't get what meant at first, and supported her. Like his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, Lana, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Lillie, and he would always stand up for her and vice versa. Also, Ash was very happy that Lillie supported him in becoming Champion of Alola. Ash and Lillie parted ways when he decided to continue his own journey while she left to go on a journey to find her long lost father. However, they gave each other thanks for everything they did for one another. Despite being apart, Ash knows his friendship with Lillie will always be with him. Also, during a visit to Alola, Ash was happy that Lillie was doing ok on her journey to find her father and hopes to see her again as she hopes the same for him.
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Ash ends up reuniting with Lillie in Galar as he rushed to her defenses when a Shiny Nihilego was going to attack her. Also, Ash helped Lillie in getting her father to remember his family, after finding out that he lost his memory in the accident that separated her family for a very long time. Ash even accompanied Lillie and her family back to Alola.
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====Sophocles====
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[[File:Ash and Sophocles.png|thumb|Ash and Sophocles.]]
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Sophocles is one of Ash's closest friends since they were former classmates at the Pokémon School. They encourage and support each other as they provide assistance to each other whenever they need it. Although, Ash and Sophocles could disagree at times but get over it quickly. Like how he acted with Clemont, Ash is impressed with Sophocles' know-how and his inventions. One special gift that Ash gave to Sophocles was a [[Sophocles' Vikavolt|Charjabug]] initially meant to be a farewell gift.
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After becoming Champion of Alola, Ash was very happy that Sophocles supported him till the end. Ash and Sophocles parted ways when he decided to return to Kanto in order to resume his journey and the latter left for Hoenn. However, Ash and Sophocles both know that their friendship will always be there no matter where they are, shown when they briefly reunited when he visited Alola a couple of times and he met up with him in Hoenn.
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====Mallow====
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[[File:Ash and Mallow.png|thumb|left|Ash and Mallow.]]
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Ash and Mallow are close friends since they were also classmates at the Pokémon School. Like Brock and Cilan, Ash is impressed with Mallow's cooking. During their time in Alola, Ash and Mallow went on adventures together, sometimes they had Lana accompany them. They are often there to support and assist each other whenever they need it. As with his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, Lana, Lillie, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any any arguments with Mallow. Also, Ash greatly appreciates Mallow's support in becoming Champion of Alola. They went their separate ways when Ash decided to continue his journey while Mallow stayed in Alola to make her family restaurant a place for both people and Pokémon. However, they remained friends even though they were apart. During a visit from Alola, Ash was pleased that Mallow wanted to celebrate his visit and in meeting his new friend, Goh. Also, Ash got to see Mallow again during another visit to Alola.
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====Professor Kukui====
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[[File:Ash and Professor Kukui.png|thumb|Ash and Professor Kukui.]]
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While attending the Pokémon School, Ash resided at Professor Kukui's house. The two have an extremely strong, almost familial bond. In fact, their relationship is almost akin to a father and son, since they spent a lot of time together outside of the Pokémon School and enjoy each other's company. At times, Professor Kukui scolds Ash like a parent whenever he does something wrong (especially when he wonders off on his own), but he does soften a couple of times as he understands that his reasons were to help his or wild Pokémon whenever they were in trouble. They even have a student/mentor relationship with each other that works two ways, since Kukui is his teacher in the school and Ash became a mentor to him when he unexpectedly ended up going back in time to when he was five years old. But it changed after a while in a parent/son relationship. In the Poké Problem segment called ''A Timeless Encounter'', Professor Burnet commented on how Ash and Kukui were like brothers when they ate their food.
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[[File:The Double Royals.png|thumb|left|Ash, as Ash Royal, and Professor Kukui, as the Masked Royal.]]
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Also, Ash admires Kukui's alter ego, the Masked Royal, and gets fired up when watching his matches on TV with his Pokémon and Professor Burnet since they are also huge fans of his. After battling him twice and being defeated both times, Ash was told by the Masked Royal that his Incineroar and Ash's Incineroar, during his time as a Torracat, were officially rivals. When fighting as the Double Royals, their battling coordination and teamwork were so good that James said, "Those two are so in sync, you'll never know it's their first time." After the grudge match against The Revengers, Ash asked the Masked Royal to have a final battle with him someday, which he accepted. Ash was very happy that Professor Kukui watched him become Champion of Alola. After finding out his identity, Ash was shocked that the Masked Royal and Professor Kukui were the same person at first. However, Ash became excited about it since he didn't care about how long Professor Kukui kept his secret. Ash and Kukui eventually had to part ways when he decided to return to Kanto, but their bond remained intact. Also, like with Professor Oak, Ash trusts Professor Kukui to look after his Pokémon alongside his wife and will always consider him the father that he never had.
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====Professor Burnet====
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[[File:Ash and Professor Burnet.png|thumb|Ash and Professor Burnet.]]
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Ever since Professor Burnet married Kukui and moved in with Ash, she has acted as a mother figure to the boy. Although, unlike Delia sometimes, Ash doesn't get embarrassed by Professor Burnet as she usually doesn't say anything that would freak him out or make him nervous. They are both huge fans of the Masked Royal, although they were both clueless at first that it was actually Professor Kukui along with Ash's classmates. However, Ash, his classmates, and Professor Burnet eventually found out about the Masked Royal's identity, which ended up just making them admire him even more. Ash even appreciates Professor Burnet support in becoming Champion of Alola. Before going back home to resume his journey, Ash thanked Professor Burnet for everything, knowing they'd always be friends no matter the distance. Also, Ash not only knows his Pokémon are in good hands with Professor Burnet alongside her husband but will also consider her another mother.
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====Goh====
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[[File:Ash and Goh.png|thumb|left|Ash and Goh.]]
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Ash first met Goh when they jumped on Lugia at the same time. During and after their adventure with the Legendary Pokémon, the two boys found out they had a lot in common and instantly formed a very strong friendship with each other. Ash would help Goh whenever he needed it and he would do the same for him. Like he did for May, Dawn, Serena and Lillie, Ash acts like a mentor to Goh and helps him in various ways as a Pokémon Trainer. Also, similar to what Brock and Cilan did for him, Ash helps Goh see through his mistakes from time to time, even helping him understand that some of his traits need fixing since Goh shares some of the same traits that Ash once had. Despite all this, much how he was with Misty, May, Iris and Kiawe, Ash does frequently clash with Goh at times and vice versa, but they always manage to make up in the end. And much like with both Misty and Kiawe, Ash can also be competitive with Goh at times.
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Sometime later, Goh finds out that Ash is the Pokémon Champion of the Alola region, which not only surprises him but also excitingly asked him as to why he didn't tell him about his Champion status earlier and he humbly answered that he forgot to say something about it. Ash supports Goh and wants him to keep on doing his best. However, Ash almost lost his friendship with Goh but meeting Lugia again and a heart to heart talk with him was able to mend it. Ash and Goh went their separate ways in order to continue their journeys but promise to see each other again one day. They also both promise to support each other, even when they are apart.
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====Lei====
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[[File:Ash and Lei.png|thumb|Ash and Lei.]]
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Although he heard about him through the professors, Ash officially meets Lei during a visit to Alola while reuniting with Professor Burnet and Professor Kukui. Lei was very excited to meet Ash, seeing him as a big brother figure.
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===Rivals===
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====Gary====
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[[File:Ash and Gary.png|thumb|left|Ash and Gary.]]
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Ash and Gary have known each other since they were little, as they grew up together. Ash and Gary had a close friendship, but it ended when they became rivals and started their Pokémon journeys. Despite their rivalry, Ash and Gary still looked out for each other at times, showing that they were still friends.
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[[File:Young Ash and Gary.png|thumb|Ash and Gary when they were little.]]
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During their time in Johto, Ash and Gary were able to mend their friendship, as they grew close to one another again. Although Gary moved on to become a researcher like his grandfather and Ash continued his Pokémon journey, they remained friends, although they still have a bit of a friendly rivalry with each other. Ash gets annoyed when Gary teases him from time to time, but it's all good fun.{{Clear}}
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====Kiawe====
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[[File:Ash and Kiawe.png|thumb|left|Ash and Kiawe.]]
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Ash is close friends with Kiawe. They were classmates and training partners for Pokémon battles at the Pokémon School in Alola. While they're usually on good terms, Ash and Kiawe also share a friendly rivalry with each other. Unlike his previous male companions, but much like how he was with Misty, Ash is also competitive with Kiawe from time to time as they do sometimes argue, though they get over their disagreements quickly. Despite their rivalry and competitiveness, the two boys are always ready to lend a hand to each other. Also, Ash liked that Kiawe had faith in him when he became Champion of Alola. Ash and Kiawe eventually went their separate ways as he decided to go back home to resume his journey while the latter stayed in Alola to resume his Island Challenge. Despite being apart, Ash and Kiawe both knew that they would always be friends, shown when they briefly reunited when he came to visit Alola a couple of times.
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===Pokémon===
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====Pikachu====
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[[File:Ash and Pikachu.png|thumb|Ash and Pikachu.]]
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Pikachu is Ash's First partner Pokémon, partner, and best friend, even though there are times that they don't agree with each other. Despite having a rough start at first, they became inseparable. Pikachu has always been on Ash's side during his journey, no matter what the odds and whether good or bad things that had happened. In addition, Ash always allows Pikachu to ride on his head or shoulder during his journey, since he knows that his partner doesn't like to stay inside his Poké Ball. They protect each other from trouble and would stand up for each other. A lot of people see that they're perfect partners.
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[[File:Ash with Pikachu and Riolu.png|thumb|left|Ash and Pikachu laying together.]]
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Despite their friendship, Ash does butt heads with Pikachu at times but they don't stay that way for long. Whenever Pikachu fell victim to someone's control, Ash would always help him and give him enough encouragement to break free from it, although he was successful a couple of times but there have been times the control would be too strong for him to break free from but he never gives up on getting through to his best friend no matter how tough the hold was on him. Also, when the other way around occurs, Ash was given the strength to break free from someone's control when he would hear Pikachu's voice calling out to him, which shows how strong their friendship for one another is. Ash even trusts Pikachu greatly as he knows he'll keep both his Aura and Bond Phenomenon abilities a secret.
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Sometimes, Ash and Pikachu have shown to agree with each other in Pokemon battles in Gyms, Tournaments or Trials. Also, there have been times when Pikachu was ready to battle and thought that Ash will choose him in battle but he told him no and chooses a different Pokemon instead, which disappoints Pikachu but he agrees and understands of Ash's choice.
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====Rotom Dex====
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[[File:Ash and Rotom.png|thumb|Ash and Rotom.]]
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Rotom is not only a companion to Ash who gives information about Pokémon and advice during his time in Alola, but is also his good friend. Whenever it was needed, Ash would go to Rotom for help and it would go to him for the same reason. Also, Ash appreciates Rotom support in becoming Champion of Alola. Ash and Rotom went their separate ways when he decided to continue his journey while the latter stayed in Alola to work for the Aether Foundation. Despite being apart, Ash knows his friendship with Rotom will remain no matter how far they are from each other, shown when he came to visit Alola.
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==Biography==
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===Anime===
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[[File:XY121 13.png|thumb|left|Ash notching that some wild Pokémon needed shelter from the rain.]]
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When he was a little boy, Ash went looking for Pokémon in the forest. However, Ash got lost and it was frightened to the point of tears. When it started to rain, Ash was forced to take shelter under a hollow tree. While under the tree, Ash noticed a group of Pokémon who were also seeking shelter from the rain. Ash invited the Pokémon inside the tree where they kept him safe and warm. This made Ash so happy that he wondered how much he wanted to become a Trainer to travel the entire world with his Pokémon friends.<ref name="XY121">[[XY125: Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]</ref>
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Later on, Ash shows his mother a poster of Professor Oak's Pokémon summer camp that he wanted to go to and she happily signed him up. However, Ash overslept and missed the summer camp. After that, Ash went home, hoping he would go next time.<ref>[[PJ001: Enter Pikachu!]]</ref>
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[[File:XY006 17.png|thumb|Ash helping Serena.]]
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Sometime later, Ash successfully enrolled in another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp where he would learn the basics of Pokémon and being a Trainer when he gets older. While looking for a [[Poliwag]], Ash happened upon a young girl and fellow camper named [[Serena (anime)|Serena]] who got lost in the forest while looking for her group. Seeing that she injured her knee when a Poliwag startled her, Ash wrapped a clean blue handkerchief with a [[Poké Ball]] on each corner around her wounded knee to brace it. Ash lent her his hand and helped her up when she couldn't get herself up due to the pain. While doing so, Ash even hugged her then he guided her out of the forest and took her back to the campsite.<ref name="XY007">[[XY007: Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]</ref>
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  +
At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with [[Gary Oak]], Professor Oak's grandson, as they would go to the movies together when they were younger.<ref>[[RS086: Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]</ref> Then one day,
  +
Ash and Gary both fished out a [[Poké Ball]] on both of their fishing lines. After arguing about who keeps it, Ash and Gary both broke the Poké Ball into two pieces where they kept one half of it as a reminder of that day.<ref>[[GS153: The Ties That Bind]]</ref>
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====Pokémon the Series: The Beginning====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/The Beginning}}
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====Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Gold and Silver}}
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====Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Ruby and Sapphire}}
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====Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Diamond and Pearl}}
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====Pokémon the Series: Black & White====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Black & White}}
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====Pokémon the Series: XY and XYZ====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/XY and XYZ}}
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====Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Sun & Moon}}
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====Pokémon Journeys: The Series====
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Journeys}}
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===Other appearances===
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{{Variants
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Ash anime Secrets of the Jungle.png {{!}} [[Ash Ketchum (MS020)|''I Choose You'' alternative universe variant]]
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Ash Ketchum AP.png {{!}} [[Ash Ketchum (A&P)|''Ash & Pikachu'' variant]]-->
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Ash Ketchum MPJ.png {{!}} [[Ash Ketchum (MPJ)|''Magical Pokémon Journey'' variant]]
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==Pokémon==
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===On hand===
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{{Trainer's Pokémon|type = electric|image = Ash Pikachu.png|info = Pikachu was given to Ash by Professor Oak, since the other three [[Kanto]] First partner Pokémon had already been taken by other Trainers. Originally, Pikachu would not listen to Ash and constantly shocked him. However, after accidentally angering a flock of [[Spearow]], Pikachu had a change of heart when he saw Ash defend him. Since then, Pikachu has assisted and been very successful in many of Ash's battles, and over time has adopted Ash's mannerisms. Pikachu does not want to be in his [[Poké Ball]], so he stays out all the time, often riding on Ash's shoulder or head.|nameline = [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu ↔ Gigantamax Pikachu]]|gender = Male}}
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===Others===
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{{Main|Ash Ketchum/Journeys#Pokémon_2{{!}}Ash Ketchum/Journeys}}
   
 
==Achievements==
 
==Achievements==
{{Main|Ash's achievements}}
 
 
===Badges===
 
===Badges===
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<gallery type="slideshow">
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TB063 20.jpg|Ash's Kanto Badges.
  +
Orange League Badges.PNG|Ash's Orange Islands Badges.
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GS139 2.jpg|Ash's Johto Badges.
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Hoenn Badges.png|Ash's Hoenn Badges.
  +
Sinnoh Badges.png|Ash's Sinnoh Badges.
  +
Unova Badges.png|Ash's Unova Badges.
  +
All of Ash's Kalos Badges.png|Ash's Kalos Badges.
  +
</gallery>
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===Kanto League===
  +
#[[Boulder Badge]]
  +
#[[Cascade Badge]]
  +
#[[Thunder Badge]]
  +
#[[Marsh Badge]]
  +
#[[Rainbow Badge]]
  +
#[[Soul Badge]]
  +
#[[Volcano Badge]]
  +
#[[Earth Badge]]
   
  +
===Orange Islands===
  +
#[[Coral-Eye Badge]]
  +
#[[Sea Ruby Badge]]
  +
#[[Spike Shell Badge]]
  +
#[[Jade Star Badge]]
   
====Kanto League====
+
===Johto League===
  +
#[[Zephyr Badge]]
[[File:Kanto Badges.png|150x150px|thumb|Ash's Kanto Badges]]
 
#[[Badge#Boulder Badge|Boulder Badge]]
+
#[[Hive Badge]]
#[[Badge#Cascade Badge|Cascade Badge]]
+
#[[Plain Badge]]
#[[Badge#Thunder Badge|Thunder Badge]]
+
#[[Fog Badge]]
#[[Badge#Marsh Badge|Marsh Badge]]
+
#[[Storm Badge]]
#[[Badge#Rainbow Badge|Rainbow Badge]]
+
#[[Mineral Badge]]
#[[Badge#Soul Badge|Soul Badge]]
+
#[[Glacier Badge]]
#[[Badge#Volcano Badge|Volcano Badge]]
+
#[[Rising Badge]]
#[[Badge#Earth Badge|Earth Badge]]
 
   
====Orange Islands====
+
===Hoenn League===
  +
#[[Stone Badge]]
[[File:Orange League Badges.PNG|150x150px|thumb|Ash's Orange Island Badges]]
 
#[[Badge#Coral-Eye Badge|Coral-Eye Badge]]
+
#[[Knuckle Badge]]
#[[Badge#Sea Ruby Badge|Sea Ruby Badge]]
+
#[[Dynamo Badge]]
#[[Badge#Spike Shell Badge|Spike Shell Badge]]
+
#[[Heat Badge]]
#[[Badge#Jade Star Badge|Jade Star Badge]]
+
#[[Balance Badge]]
  +
#[[Feather Badge]]
  +
#[[Mind Badge]]
  +
#[[Rain Badge]]
   
====Johto League====
+
===Kanto Battle Frontier===
[[File:Johto Badges.PNG|150x150px|thumb|Ash's Johto Badges]]
+
[[File:Frontier Symbols.png|thumb|Frontier Symbols]]
  +
*[[Knowledge Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Zephyr Badge|Zephyr Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Guts Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Hive Badge|Hive Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Tactics Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Plain Badge|Plain Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Luck Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Fog Badge|Fog Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Spirit Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Storm Badge|Storm Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Ability Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Mineral Badge|Mineral Badge]]
 
  +
*[[Brave Symbol]]
#[[Badge#Glacier Badge|Glacier Badge]]
 
#[[Badge#Rising Badge|Rising Badge]]
 
   
====Hoenn League====
+
===Sinnoh League===
  +
#[[Coal Badge]]
[[File:Hoenn Badges.png|150x150px|thumb|Ash's Hoenn Badges]]
 
#[[Badge#Stone Badge|Stone Badge]]
+
#[[Forest Badge]]
#[[Badge#Knuckle Badge|Knuckle Badge]]
+
#[[Cobble Badge]]
#[[Badge#Dynamo Badge|Dynamo Badge]]
+
#[[Fen Badge]]
#[[Badge#Heat Badge|Heat Badge]]
+
#[[Relic Badge]]
#[[Badge#Balance Badge|Balance Badge]]
+
#[[Mine Badge]]
#[[Badge#Feather Badge|Feather Badge]]
+
#[[Icicle Badge]]
#[[Badge#Mind Badge|Mind Badge]]
+
#[[Beacon Badge]]
#[[Badge#Rain Badge|Rain Badge]]
 
   
====Sinnoh League====
+
===Unova League===
  +
#[[Trio Badge]]
[[File:Sinnoh Badges.png|150x150px|thumb|Ash's Sinnoh Badges]]
 
#[[Badge#Coal Badge|Coal Badge]]
+
#[[Basic Badge]]
#[[Badge#Forest Badge|Forest Badge]]
+
#[[Insect Badge]]
#[[Badge#Cobble Badge|Cobble Badge]]
+
#[[Bolt Badge]]
#[[Badge#Fen Badge|Fen Badge]]
+
#[[Quake Badge]]
#[[Badge#Relic Badge|Relic Badge]]
+
#[[Jet Badge]]
#[[Badge#Mine Badge|Mine Badge]]
+
#[[Freeze Badge]]
#[[Badge#Mine Badge|Icicle Badge]]
+
#[[Toxic Badge]]
#[[#BadgeBeacon Badge|Beacon Badge]]
 
   
====Unova League====
+
===Kalos League===
  +
#[[Bug Badge]]
[[File:Ash's_Up_to_date_Unova_Gym_Badges.png|thumb|Ash's Unova Badges (The Toxic Badge replaces the Legend Badge)]]
 
#[[Badge|Trio Badge]]
+
#[[Cliff Badge]]
#[[Badge|Basic Badge]]
+
#[[Rumble Badge]]
#[[Badge|Insect Badge]]
+
#[[Plant Badge]]
#[[Badge|Bolt Badge]]
+
#[[Voltage Badge]]
#[[Badge|Quake Badge]]
+
#[[Fairy Badge]]
#[[Badge|Jet Badge]]
+
#[[Psychic Badge]]
#[[Badge|Freeze Badge]]
+
#[[Iceberg Badge]]
#[[Badge|Toxic Badge]]
 
   
===Battle Frontier===
+
===Alola Island Challenges===
  +
<gallery type="slideshow">
[[File:Frontier Symbols.png|150px|thumb|Ash's Frontier Symbols]]
 
  +
Ash Normalium Z.png|Ash's Normalium Z-Crystal.
====Symbols====
 
  +
Ash Electrium Z.png|Ash's Electrium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Knowledge Symbol|Knowledge Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Grassium Z.png|Ash's Grassium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Guts Symbol|Guts Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Rockium Z.png|Ash's Rockium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Tactics Symbol|Tactics Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Solganium Z.png|Ash's Solganium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Luck Symbol|Luck Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Pikashunium Z.png|Ash's Pikashunium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Spirit Symbol|Spirit Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Lycanium Z.png|Ash's Lycanium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Ability Symbol|Ability Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Steelium Z.png|Ash's Steelium Z-Crystal.
*[[Symbol#Brave Symbol|Brave Symbol]]
 
  +
Ash Firium Z.png|Ash's Firium Z-Crystal.
  +
</gallery>
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*[[Verdant Cavern]] Trial; from Gumshoos ([[Normalium Z]])
  +
*[[Melemele Island]] Grand Trial ([[Electrium Z]]/[[Pikashunium Z]])
  +
*[[Brooklet Hill]] Trial (assisted [[Lana (anime)|Lana]]; but he did not receive a Z-Crystal)
  +
*[[Lush Jungle]] Trial ([[Grassium Z]])
  +
*[[Akala Island]] Grand Trial ([[Rockium Z]])
  +
*[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)|Thrifty Megamart]] Trial (did not receive Z-Crystal)
  +
*[[Ula'ula Island]] Grand Trial ([[Lycanium Z]])
  +
*[[Poni Island]] Grand Trial ([[Steelium Z]])
  +
*[[Celebi (SM125)|Celebi]]'s time-traveling Trial ([[Firium Z]])
  +
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===World Coronation Series===
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<gallery type="slideshow">
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Ash Pokémon World Championships Normal Class Rank.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank: 3,763.
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Ash World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank 1,512.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank: 1,512.
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Ash World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank 1,022.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank: 1,022.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 921.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Super Class Rank: 921.
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Ash World Coronation Series Super Class Rank.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 901.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 890.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 890.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 930.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 930.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 975.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 975.
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Ash World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank 1,021.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Normal Class Rank: 1,021.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 415.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 415.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 381.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 381.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 273.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 273.
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Ash World Coronation Series Great Class Rank 184.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Great Class Rank: 184.
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Ash World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 99.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank: 99.
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Ash World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 64.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 64.
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Ash World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 36.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 36.
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Ash World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 15.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 15.
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Ash World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 9.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Ultra Class Rank 9.
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Ash rank.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Master Class Rank 8.
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Ash World Coronation Series Trophy.png|Ash's World Coronation Series Trophy.
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*Normal Class Ranks [[File:Poké Ball Sprite.png|link=]]:
  +
**3,763 ({{Episode|PJ018}})
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**1,512 ({{Episode|PJ020}})
  +
**1,022 ({{Episode|PJ025}})
  +
**1,021 ({{Episode|PJ036}})
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*Great Class Ranks [[File:Great Ball Sprite.png|link=]]:
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**921 ("A Festival Reunion!")
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**901 ({{Episode|PJ030}})
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**890 ({{Episode|PJ033}})
  +
**930 ({{Episode|PJ034}})
  +
**975 (Making Battles in the Sand!")
  +
**Unknown Rank ({{Episode|PJ039}})
  +
**415 ({{Episode|PJ051}})
  +
**381 (Trials of a Budding Master!")
  +
**273 ({{Episode|PJ060}})
  +
**184 ("Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to Be a Leek Master!")
  +
*Ultra Class Rank [[File:Ultra Ball Sprite.png|link=]]:
  +
**99 ({{Episode|PJ065}})
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**64 ({{Episode|PJ077}})
  +
**36 ({{Episode|PJ086}})
  +
**15 ({{Episode|PJ099}})
  +
**9 ({{Episode|PJ104}})
  +
*Master Class Rank [[File:Master Ball Sprite.png|link=]]:
  +
**8 ({{Episode|PJ109}})
  +
**Monarch ({{Episode|PJ132}}) [Current]
   
 
===Pokémon League Status===
 
===Pokémon League Status===
  +
[[File:Ash Awards, Badges, and Trophies.png|thumb|Ash's Pokémon League Badge, Orange League trophy, Battle Frontier plaque, Alola League and Exhibition match trophies.]]
*Kanto Conference (Indigo League) Loses to Ritchie: Top 16
 
*Silver Conference (Johto League) Loses to Harrison: Top 8
+
*[[Indigo Plateau Conference]] (Indigo League) Lost to [[Ritchie]]: Top 16 (Eighth-Finals)
*Ever Grande Conference (Hoenn League) Loses to Tyson: Top 8
+
*[[Silver Conference]] (Johto League) Lost to [[Harrison (Hoenn)|Harrison]]: Top 8 (Quarter-Finals)
*Lilly of the Valley Conference (Sinnoh League) Loses to Tobias: Top 4
+
*[[Ever Grande Conference]] (Hoenn League) Lost to [[Tyson (Hoenn)|Tyson]]: Top 8 (Quarter-Finals)
*Unova Confrence (Unova League) Loses to Cameron Top 8
+
*[[Lily of the Valley Conference]] (Sinnoh League) Lost to [[Tobias (Sinnoh)|Tobias]]: Top 4 (Semi-Finals)
  +
*[[Vertress Conference]] (Unova League) Lost to [[Cameron]]: Top 8 (Quarter-Finals)
  +
*[[Lumiose Conference]] (Kalos League) Lost to [[Alain]]: Runner-up (Finals)
  +
*[[Manalo Conference]] (Alola League) Defeated [[Gladion (anime)|Gladion]] and Kukui (Exhibition match): Champion (Finals)
  +
*[[Wyndon Stadium]] ([[World Coronation Series]]) Defeated Leon: Monarch (Finals)
   
 
===Pokémon Championship Battles===
 
===Pokémon Championship Battles===
 
*[[Orange League]]: Champion
 
*[[Orange League]]: Champion
*[[Hoenn Battle Frontier]]: Champion (Frontier Brain offer declined)
+
*Kanto Battle Frontier: Champion
  +
*World Coronation Series: Monarch
  +
  +
===Tournaments===
  +
*[[P1 Grand Prix]]: Champion
  +
*[[Big P Pokémon race]]: Champion
  +
*[[Pokémon Swap Meet]] [[Tauros]]-Battling competition: Champion
  +
*[[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]]: Round 1
  +
*[[Bug-Catching Contest]]: Champion
  +
*[[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking Catching Day:]] Unknown
  +
*[[Grass tournament]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Sumo conference]]: Champion
  +
*[[Pokémon balloon race]]: Champion with Misty and Brock
  +
*[[Whirl Cup]]: Top 16
  +
*[[Extreme Pokémon race]]: Champion
  +
*[[Tour de Alto Mare]]: Unknown
  +
*[[Trick House Contest]]: Unknown
  +
*[[Hoenn]] [[PokéRinger]] - [[Crossgate Town]]: Champion
  +
*[[Aura Guardian Festival|Cameran Palace Pokémon Competition]]: Winner
  +
*[[Rota tournament]]: Champion
  +
*[[Pokémon Contest]]s
  +
**[[Jubilife City]] Pokémon Contest: Quarter-Finals
  +
**[[Terracotta Town]] Pokémon Contest (unofficial): Winner - tied with [[May (anime)|May]]
  +
**[[Wallace Cup]]: Quarter-Finals
  +
*[[Pokémon Orienteering]]: Unknown
  +
*[[Pokémon Dress-Up contest]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]: Champion with [[Paul]]
  +
*[[Hearthome Collection Contest]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Pokémon Summer Academy]] [[Pokémon triathlon|Triathlon]]: Winner
  +
*[[Sinnoh]] PokéRinger - [[Squallville]]: Champion
  +
*[[Pokémon ping-pong tournament]]: Top 32
  +
*[[Twinleaf Festival Battle tournament]]: Champion
  +
*[[Pokéathlon|Sinnoh Pokéathlon]] Tournament: Runner-up
  +
*[[Club Battle]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Eindoak Harvest Festival|Harvest Festival Battle Competition]]: Winner
  +
*[[Wishing Bell Festival Contest]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Clubsplosion]]: Top 4
  +
*[[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Marine Cup tournament]]: Winner
  +
*[[Scalchop King competition]]: Disqualified due to Oshawott's shell being broken
  +
*[[Grand Harvest Festival]] [[Pokémon Sumo tournament]]: Winner
  +
*[[Rhyhorn Race]]: No winner due to Team Rocket
  +
*[[Team Battle Tournament|Pokémon Summer Camp]]: Winner with Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena
  +
*[[Pokémon Sky Relay]]: Runner-up
  +
*[[Pokémon Pancake Race]]: Runner-up with Nina
  +
*[[Charjabug Race]]: Winner with Sophocles and Kiawe
  +
*[[Pokémon Sled Jump Games]]: Unknown
  +
*[[Kantonian Gym]]: Winner
  +
*[[Manalo Conference]] (Exhibition Match) Defeats [[Professor Kukui (anime)|Professor Kukui]]: Winner
  +
*[[Battle Frontier flute cup tournament]]: Winner
  +
*[[Pokémon Iceberg Race]]: No winner
  +
*[[World Coronation Series Battle Festival]]: Winner
  +
*Pokémon Eating Contest: Top 16
  +
*Hall of Chivalry Challenge: Winner with Goh
  +
*Pokémon Water Obstacle Course (Kids Division): Winner (Goh crossed the finish line at the same time as Ash, but his [[Goh's Dewgong|Dewgong]] was not with him, so it is ruled as a disqualification.)
  +
*Pokémon Catch Adventure Race: Winner with Goh
  +
*Alcremie-ful Decoration Tournament: Winner
   
===Contests===
+
===Other achievements===
  +
*[[Honor of Kalos]]
*[[Bug]]-Catching Contest: Champion
 
*Extreme Pokémon: Champion
 
*Fuchsia Pokémon Race: Champion
 
*P1 Grand Prix: Champion
 
*Pokémon Balloon Race: Champion
 
*Pokémon Contests
 
:*Terracotta Contest (unofficial): (Winner - Tied with [[May (anime)|May]])
 
:*[[Wallace Cup]]: Top 8
 
*Hearthome Tag Battle: Champion-with [[Paul]]
 
*Pokémon Summer Academy Triathlon: Winner
 
*Pokémon Swap Meet [[Tauros]]-Battling competition: Champion
 
*PokéRinger - Crossgate Town: Champion
 
*PokéRinger - Squallville: Champion
 
*Rota Tournament: Champion
 
*Sumo Conference: Champion
 
*[[Twinleaf Town|Twinleaf]] Festival Battle Tournament: Champion
 
*[[Sinnoh]] Pokéthlon Tournament: Runner-Up
 
*Club Battle Tournament: Runner-Up.
 
*Clubsplosion Tournament: Semi-Finalist
 
*Junior Cup: Semi-Finalist
 
   
== Voice Actors ==
+
==Voice actors==
  +
*'''Japanese:'''
* '''German''': Caroline Combrinck (1st-3rd Season &amp; 12th- ), Veronika Neugebauer (4th-11th Season, dec.)
 
  +
**[[Rika Matsumoto]]
* '''Italian''': Davide Garbolino
 
  +
**[[Hana Takeda]] (young) ({{Episode|PJ001}})
* '''Greek''': Voula Kosta
 
  +
*'''English:'''
* '''Dutch''': Christa Lips (Season 1 - present)
 
  +
**[[Veronica Taylor]] (Seasons 1–8, A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Mewtwo Returns)
* '''Arabic''': Buthaina Shaya (Season 1 &amp; 2)
 
  +
**[[Sarah Natochenny]] (Seasons 9–25, ''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon'' redubbing)
* '''Filipino''':Klariz Magboo (All Seasons)
 
  +
**[[Kayzie Rogers]] (''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon'' original dubbing)
* '''Brazilian Portuguese'': '''''Fábio Lucindo <span style="font-style: normal; ">(Season 1-14, present)</span>
 
  +
*'''Korean:'''
* '''Latin America''': Gabriel Ramos (EP001-DP090) <span style="font-style: normal; ">Irwin Daayán (DP091-DP104)</span> <span style="font-style: normal; ">Gabriel Ramos</span> (DP105-DP157) Rommy Mendoza (young, DP138), Miguel Ángel Leal (DP158-present), Pablo Gandolfo (movies 6 and 7), Alan Fernando Velázquez (movie 12)
 
  +
**Choi Deok-hui (Seasons 1–5; "Mewtwo Strikes Back"-{{Movie|MS002}})
* '''Danish''': Mathias Klenske
 
  +
**An Hyeon-seo ({{Movie|MS003}}-{{Movie|MS005}})
* '''European Spanish: '''Adolfo Moreno (all seasons), Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. (Pokemon 3 and Mewtwo Returns)
 
  +
**Lee Seon-ho (Season 6–present; "Jirachi: Wish Maker"-present)
* '''French: '''Aurelien-Ringelheim and Sebastien Redin
 
  +
*'''Dutch:'''
  +
**Christa Lips (Seasons 1–25)
  +
*Unknown voice actor (MS05-MS07)
  +
*'''German:'''
  +
**Caroline Combrinck (Season 1–3; 12–19)
  +
**Veronika Neugebauer (Season 4–11, dec.)
  +
**Felix Mayer (Season 20–25)
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*'''Italian:''' Davide Garbolino
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*'''Icelandic:'''
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**Grímur Helgi Gíslason (MS03)
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**Guðjón Davíð Karlsson (MS05)
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*'''Swedish:''' Dick Eriksson
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*'''Greek:''' Voula Kosta
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*'''Arabic:'''
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**Bouthayna Shaya (Season 1–2) (Venus Corporation)
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**Mona Majzoub (Super M Productions)
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**Rana Al-Rifai (M22)
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**Klariz Magboo (Season 1–18, Season 21-present)
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**Will Ashley (Season 19–20)<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDPNKMrwyRE</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR03jVYSHfY</ref>
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**Fábio Lucindo (Seasons 1–18)
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**Gustavo Nader (MS06, original recordings)
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**Alex Minei (some scenes in BW051)
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**Charles Emmanuel (Seasons 19–22)
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**Matheus Perissé (Seasons 23–25)
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**Gabriel Ramos ("Pokémon - I Choose You!"-{{Episode|DP090}}; {{Episode|DP105}}-{{Episode|DP157}})
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**Irwin Daayán ({{Episode|DP091}}-{{Episode|DP104}})
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**Rommy Mendoza ({{Episode|DP138}}, young)
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**Miguel Ángel Leal ({{Episode|DP158}}-present)
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**Pablo Gandolfo ({{Episode|MS006}} and {{Movie|MS007}})
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**Alan Fernando Velázquez ({{Movie|MS012}})
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**Mathias Klenske
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**Lucas Lomholt Eriksen (Season 17)
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*'''European Spanish:'''
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**Adolfo Moreno
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**Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ("The Spell of the Unown" and "Mewtwo Returns")
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**Aurélien Ringelheim
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**Charles Pestel (MS004, MS007)
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**Nicolas Beaucaire (MS06)
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**Delphine Chauvier (young) ("Enter Pikachu!")
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*'''Canadian French:'''
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**Sébastien Reding (MS001-MS007 only)
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*'''Hindi:'''
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**Prasad Barve (Cartoon Network dub)
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**Nachiket Dighe (Hungama dub)
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*'''Polish:'''
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**Hanna Kinder-Kiss
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**Grzegorz Drojewski (Season 10)
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*'''Hebrew:'''
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**Yonatan Magon
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**Daniel Magon
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*'''Russian:'''
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**Anna Levchenko (TB001–TB107)
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**Larisa Nekipelova (DP105–present)
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*'''Albanian:''' Andi Begolli
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*'''Persian:''' Mina Momeni/مینا مومنی (M020 only)
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*'''Slovak:''' Peter Krajčovič
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*'''Macedonian:''' Hristina Pepovac
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==Origin==
 
==Origin==
 
===Design===
 
===Design===
Ash's design is based on the the player character from [[Generation I]], [[Red (game)|Red]].
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Ash's design is based on the player character from [[Generation I]], [[Red]].
   
 
===Etymology===
 
===Etymology===
Ash's Japanese name, ''Satoshi'', comes from '''Satoshi Tajiri, '''the creator of Pokémon. ''Ash'' may be a shortening of Satoshi and his last name, ''Ketchum'', may have come from the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all".
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Ash's Japanese name, ''Satoshi'', comes from '''[[Satoshi Tajiri]]''', the creator of Pokémon. ''Ash'' comes from the middle option of default sample names from the in-game player file configuration screens at the start of the journey (which is the option where Satoshi was listed in the original Japanese game) and his last name, ''Ketchum'', comes from the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all".
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*Ash's original Japanese name is "Satoshi" and he was named after and based on [[Satoshi Tajiri]], the creator of Pokémon.
*Ash has had thirty [[Pokémon]] throughout the series. (Not counting evolution and the thirty extra [[Tauros]] as one) 49 including different evolutionary forms.
 
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*Ash's last name, Ketchum, may be derived from "catch 'em".
*Ash has caught at least one of the [[Starter Pokémon]] in every region, and has caught one bird [[Pokémon]] that appears in that region's [[Pokédex]].
 
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**His fake name, Tom Ato, might be derived from his last name, Ketchum, and be related to Ketchup.
**He caught all of the Grass-type Starter Pokémon.
 
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*Ash's name is based on one of the three options for one's name in Red/Blue/Yellow.
**All of his Fire-type starter Pokémon, have evolved at least once.
 
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*In the 20th Pokémon movie as well as [[PJ030: Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!|Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!]], Ash's birthdate is confirmed to be the same day he began his journey.
*Voice actor [[Veronica Taylor]], who voiced Ash, also voiced [[May]] from season 6 to 8.
 
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*On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the first episode of ''Black & White'' (dub only) despite the episode "[[BW143: Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]" strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto. Also, in the "[[PK007: Pikachu & Pichu|Pikachu & Pichu]]" short, which aired at least two full series before Best Wishes, it is stated a full year has passed since Ash and Pikachu first met then, as well. Though he is still officially "10", this would make Ash chronologically around 12, or, around 12–13. Takeshi Shudo also wrote the screenplay for the movie "[[MS003: Pokémon 3: The Movie|The Spell of the Unown]]", which the Pikachu & Pichu short was originally shown with.
*Other than the [[Orange League]], Ash has never yet won a league tournament.
 
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*Besides the Orange League and Kanto Battle Frontier, the Alola League is currently the only actual league tournament that Ash ever won.
*Ash's skin has tanned in the beginning of the Master Quest episodes, most likely from being outside in the sun all the time.
 
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*In the Kanto region, Ash often turned his cap backward when preparing for a battle or to capture a Pokémon. This habit wore off as time went on. However, he was shown turning his cap backward when he was battling [[Tobias (Sinnoh)|Tobias]], presumably because Tobias was arguably the strongest Trainer he'd ever faced, being the only one who was capable of beating all six of his Pokémon using only two of his own. Although in the Best Wishes series, Ash is seen turning his cap backward more often. He recently turned his hat around in [[XY003: A Battle of Aerial Mobility!|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]] when he used [[Froakie]] to help defeat and capture [[Fletchling]].
*Ash is the only known trainer to have ever defeated [[Tobias]]' [[Darkrai]]. [[Ash's Sceptile|Sceptile]] was the Pokémon that he used to accomplish this.
 
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*In ''Tekken 6'', there is an ambiguous character named Eleonore "Leo" Kliesen, who can be customized to look like Ash Ketchum. Coincidentally, both characters were voiced by Veronica Taylor and sounded very similar. However, in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and onwards, Leo's voice grunts are used in later games where it was performed by Veronica Taylor, and Leo is now voiced by a German voice actor, Philipp Zieschang who now speaks in their native German language.
*In the Kanto region, Ash often turned his cap backwards when preparing for a battle. This habit wore off as time went on. However he was shown turning his cap backwards when he was battling Tobias, presumably because Tobias was arguably the strongest trainer he'd ever faced, being the only one who was capable of beating all six of his Pokemon using only two of his own. Although in the Best Wishes series, Ash is seen turning his cap backwards alot more often.[[File:Ash hat back wards 13th season.PNG|thumb|Ash wearing his hat backwards in the 13th season, the first time in many seasons]]
 
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*According to "[[XY025:_Climbing_the_Walls!|Climbing the Walls!]]", Ash's favorite move is Thunderbolt, mostly since this is his Pikachu's most notable move throughout the entire series.
*Ash has the ability to sense and control aura, as it was shown in ''[[MS008: Pokémon - Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and once again in an episode of DP Galactic Battles. [[Sir Aaron|Aaron]] 's [[Lucario]] has stated that Ash's aura is the same as Aaron's, and Ash was able to use his aura to find and save [[Riolu]]. Ash only used his aura abilities when it has something to do with either [[Riolu]] or [[Lucario]].
 
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*Ash was [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite role to voice in her career.
*Ash is shown to be very oblivious to practically any girl who develops feelings for him. This has been pointed out numerous times in the anime, specifically by his female companions. It is believed by fans that even his female companions have also developed feelings for Ash as well, though they never admit it or because he is too oblivious to realize this.
 
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*Ash has a total of 82 [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] under his ownership, including all 30 of his Tauros.
*Ash is also shown to not understand the idea or concept of love between Pokémon as he claims that they like each other all the time and that he does not know what the "big deal" is.
 
*Ash has seen every legendary Pokémon from Kanto to Sinnoh.
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*Ash is the first major male character to:
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**Be from [[Kanto]].
*Ash is one of the default name options for the player in ''[[Pokémon Red and Blue]]''.
 
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**Have a [[Ash's Pikachu|different Pokémon]] as his [[First partner Pokémon]] that isn't an actual First partner Pokémon from the normal {{type|Grass}}/{{type|Fire}}/{{type|Water}}-mix
*In the French version, Ash is called Sacha.
 
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**Have caught or received a Pokémon that has evolved into its second stage or was fully evolved prior to meeting their Trainer.
*In every region (besides Johto and Kanto) the first Pokémon that Ash captures is a Flying type.
 
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**Have caught at least one Pokémon of every [[Types|type]].
*In ''Tekken 6'', there is a female character named Eleonore "Leo" Kliesen, who can be customized to look like Ash Ketchum. Coincidentally, both characters were voiced by Veronica Taylor and sounded very similar.
 
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**Have caught at least one Pokémon species from all eight core series regions.
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**Have caught a regional [[First partner Pokémon|Starter]], [[Artificial Pokémon|Artificial]], a Male-only and [[Shiny Pokémon]].
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**Have a {{type|Grass}}, {{type|Fire}} and {{type|Water}} first partner Pokémon.
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**Have caught more than one regional First partner Pokémon as he caught one or more from the seven mainline Regions, except [[Galar]].
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**Have caught a Pokémon with a unique power or form.
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**Have caught an [[Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast]].
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**Have competed in 7 Regional [[Pokémon League Conference]]s.
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**Have used four battle techniques, [[Z-Move|Z-Moves]], [[Gigantamax]], [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolution,]] and [[Dynamax]].
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**Have defeated more than one [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] or [[Mythical Pokémon]].
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**Have looked after both a [[Meloetta (anime)|Mythical]] and [[Nebby (anime)|Legendary]] Pokémon.
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***Though in the most recent clips and posters, it shows that Nebby is standing alongside most of Ash's Pokémon. This indicates that Nebby is Ash's first official Legendary Pokémon, despite not having it caught.
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**Become an official regional [[Pokémon Champion]] after winning a Regional [[Manalo Conference|Pokémon League Conference]] in Alola.
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**Have used a move from all eighteen types of Pokémon.
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*So far, Ash:
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**Doesn't have a fully evolved {{Type|Electric}} and {{Type|Fairy}}-type.
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**Has not owned a pure {{Type|Dark}}, {{Type|Fairy}}, {{Type|Flying}} and {{Type|Ghost}}-type.
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**Has not official owned a pure or fully evolved {{Type|Psychic}}-type and [[Legendary Pokémon]].
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**Has not caught a Female-only Pokémon.
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*Ash has [[Team Rocket|been]] [[Team Magma|held]] captive [[Team Galactic|and]] [[Team Flare|used]] as a hostage for almost every villainous organization in each Region he has been to, except for [[Team Aqua]], [[Team Plasma]], [[Team Skull]] and [[Team Yell]].
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*Ash has obtained at least one Flying-type from each region he has traveled.
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*In the [[PJ001: Enter Pikachu!|first episode]] of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series (series)|Pokémon Journeys]]'', Ash overslept and was late to go to Professor Oak's summer camping trip just like the first day he was going to get his first partner Pokémon in the first episode of the original series "[[Pokémon - I Choose You!]]".
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*Ash has his own special day event known as "[[National Ash Ketchum Day]]", which commemorates his first Pokémon League victory in Alola. It has been celebrated every September 15 since 2020.
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*Just as Iris and May captured all their Pokémon without battling them, Ash also caught his Pokémon from the Alola Region without having a Pokémon battle.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
{{Gallery Box|<gallery widths="100" spacing="small">
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kantoash.png|Ash in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Islands]] and [[Johto]]
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Ash Young.png {{!}} Young Ash in the Diamond and Pearl series
hoennash.png|Ash in [[Hoenn]] & [[Kanto]]
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Ash XY Young.png {{!}} Young Ash in the XY Series
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Serena and Ash Young.png {{!}} Ash and Serena when they were younger
DPash.png|Ash in Diamond and Pearl or [[Sinnoh]]
 
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Ash Journeys Young.png {{!}} Young Ash in Journeys The Series
Chara img01.gif|Ash in [[Unova]].
 
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Kiss.png {{!}} [[Bianca (MS005)|Bianca]] or shapeshifted [[Latias (MS005)|Latias]]'s farewell
wallace cup ash.png|Ash in [[Wallace Cup]]
 
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Bianca Drawing.png {{!}} Ash and Pikachu's portrait by [[Bianca (MS005)|Bianca]] before departing [[Alto Mare]]
Youngash.png|Younger Ash
 
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Ash snow wear.png {{!}} Ash in snow wear
471.jpg|Ash in his winter clothing
 
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Ash Aura.png {{!}} Ash dressed as Sir Aaron in ''[[MS008: Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''
200px-Ashachu.png|Ash as [[Ashachu]]
 
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Ash as Sir Aaron.png
278px-Ashley.png|Ash as Ashley (CrossDressed-1st Time)
 
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Ash swim trunks MS012.png
263px-Ash_maid.png|Ash as a Maid (CrossDressed-3rdTime)
 
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Ash possessed.png {{!}} Ash being possessed by Hoopa Unbound's shadow
ashaura.jpg|Ash in Movie [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
 
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Ash swimwear.png {{!}} Ash in swimwear
ash_negaura.jpg|Ash under the control of the King of Pokélantis' spirit
 
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Ash Pokémon GO.png {{!}} Ash photobombing in [[Pokémon GO]] for April Fool's Day 2019
AshPikadress.jpg|Ash with Glasses
 
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Ash anime Mewtwo Strikes Back - Evolution.png {{!}} Ash and Pikachu in ''[[MS022: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution|Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution]]''
dp047-0927-143.jpg|Ash in Shorts
 
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185.jpg|Ash in Caveman Costume
 
Ketchumflu.png|Ash as a Swami.
 
tuxash.jpg|Ash, Brock and Misty in Formals
 
img_176517_20554385_1.jpg|I AM NOT FOOD!
 
ash1111.jpg|Ash when he first met Pikachu.
 
Ash.png|Ash with his hat backwards.
 
Misty0842.png|Ash in a Team Rocket uniform
 
AshCowterpie.png|Ash in a cow suit (Cowterpie)
 
download.jpg|Ash, Dawn and Brock at Snowpoint City
 
ash ketchum.JPG|Four forms of Ash Ketchum
 
Scared_Ash.jpg|"CcccCertain Death?"
 
That_doesn't_look_like_this..jpg
 
Burnt Ash.jpg|Ash stayed in the hot tub too long.
 
Ash_and_Pikachu_with_Afros.jpg
 
Now_their_mad.jpg
 
Headbutted.jpg
 
Ash_dressed_as_Alder.jpg|Ash dressed as Alder
 
JE158 2.png|Ash and Pikachu sunbathe
 
Ash, Iris, and Cilan in bathing suits.png|Ash, Iris, and Cilan's swim suits, revealed in Look Look☆Here.
 
BW100 2.png|Ash dressed as a lady with Iris and Cilan
 
smash217anime.jpg|Ash in is Kalos outfit
 
Dawn, Iris, and Ash at the Beach.png
 
</gallery>
 
|Ash in [[Hoenn]] & [[Kanto]]
 
|Ash in Diamond and Pearl or [[Sinnoh]]
 
|Ash in [[Unova]].
 
|Ash in [[Wallace Cup]]
 
|Younger Ash
 
|Ash in his winter clothing
 
|Ash as [[Ashachu]]
 
|Ash as Ashley (CrossDressed-1st Time)
 
|Ash as a Maid (CrossDressed-3rdTime)
 
|Ash in Movie [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
 
|Ash under the control of the King of Pokélantis' spirit
 
|Ash with Glasses
 
|Ash in Shorts
 
|Ash in Caveman Costume
 
|Ash as a Swami.
 
|Ash, Brock and Misty in Formals
 
|I AM NOT FOOD!
 
|Ash when he first met Pikachu.
 
|Ash with his hat backwards.
 
|Ash in a Team Rocket uniform
 
|Ash in a cow suit (Cowterpie)
 
|Ash, Dawn and Brock at Snowpoint City
 
|Four forms of Ash Ketchum
 
|"CcccCertain Death?"
 
|This may very well be his mom's worst nightmare.
 
|Ash stayed in the hot tub too long.
 
|Ash dressed as Alder
 
|Ash and Pikachu sunbathe
 
|Ash, Iris, and Cilan's swim suits, revealed in Look Look☆Here.
 
|Ash dressed as a lady with Iris and Cilan
 
|Ash in is Kalos outfit}}
 
   
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 6 March 2024

For the counterpart appearing in the games, see Red.

(Pokémon name), I choose you!

Ash's catchphrase when calling out a Pokémon

Ash Ketchum is the main protagonist of the first 25 seasons of Pokémon the Series. He is a 10-year-old Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town in the Kanto region who has always dreamed of becoming the world's best Pokémon Master. The first human character introduced in the series, he is the winner of the Orange League and Kanto Battle Frontier and the Alola Region's Pokémon Champion, receiving the title after winning its first Pokémon League Conference. He is also one of the eight best trainers in the Pokémon World after defeating Raihan and reached Master Class in the World Coronation Series. Ash became the Monarch (World Champion) and became the Strongest Pokémon Trainer in the Pokémon World after winning the Masters Eight Tournament defeating the Previously Monarch Leon.

On his 10th birthday, Ash realized he overslept and rushed to Professor Oak's Laboratory to get his first Pokémon. Originally wanting to choose Squirtle, Bulbasaur or Charmander, but he ended up receiving the Pokémon Pikachu instead, as he arrived late (thus leaving him with no other Starters to choose from even though this was his birthday). At first, Pikachu did not obey Ash and kept running away, so Ash had to tie him up. After getting chased by a flock of Spearow later in the day thanks to Ash's recklessness, Ash attempted to save Pikachu from them. Seeing that Ash was so determined to help him, Pikachu protected Ash from the Spearow by electrocuting the entire flock (which was thanks to being struck by lightning at that exact moment and having his Electric-type move supercharged). From then on, Pikachu and Ash became best friends. As an unskilled Trainer, Ash traveled with Misty and Brock throughout the Kanto region, capturing new Pokémon along the way.

Ash eventually managed to collect every badge from the Gym Leaders (although some of his badges were earned out of gratitude due to varying circumstances), allowing him to enter in the Indigo Plateau Conference. Since then, Ash has continued to travel, journeying through the various regions and making new friends, from Misty and Brock to Chloe and Goh. With each new region he traveled to, Ash continued to challenge all the Gym Leaders, entering Pokémon League Conferences and catching new Pokémon while still following his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. Since this goal is so close to his heart, he sometimes acts a bit rash and rushes to the next battle he can as fast as possible without thinking.

While Ash was traveling, he was constantly pursued by Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth, who wanted his Pikachu. They chased him across all the regions so far and are still chasing them to this day. Team Rocket never manages to capture Pikachu though, due to Ash's other Pokémon and friends helping him.

Ash used to work at the Cerise Laboratory as a research assistant along with his new friend Goh, all while competing in the World Coronation Series and eventually became the current Monarch. After parting ways from Goh, Ash resumed traveling where he reunited with Misty and Brock as they travel together once again. However, the three went their separate ways again to return home. Eventually, Ash decided that he wants to continue having adventures and meet new Pokémon in order to become a Pokémon Master. Through this resolve, Ash left Pallet Town once again to resume his journey.

Appearance

Ash is a skinny, slender preteen with a dark shade of cyan hair, slightly tan skin, and brown eyes with two distinctive lightning bolt-like markings for cheeks underneath each eye. Ash's pupils were not visible during the Indigo League and through the Diamond & Pearl series until the Best Wishes series made them more profound and distinguishable.

While Ash wears a few different outfits, he always wears a baseball cap, which changes depending on the region he is in. Without a cap, Ash is shown to have a cowlick and a narrow, triangular, and edgy tuft of hair in the middle of his forehead that comes to a point on the right side.

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Ash wore a blue short-sleeved jacket with gold trim, white collar and sleeves, a dark teal T-shirt, blue jeans with light blue cuffs, black and white sneakers with red dots, green fingerless gloves with light green borders, and a red and white hat with a green stylized "L".

Ash's eye pupils were not visibly shown, his lightning bolt-like markings are tilted and slightly longer and his spiky hair is sharper.

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Ash's outfit remains unchanged from The Beginning.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Ash wore new clothing. He wore a black and red hat with a green Poké Ball on it, a blue sleeveless hoodie with gold trim and a white hood, a black short sleeve undershirt with a red stripe, black fingerless gloves with light green borders, light blue jeans, and blue sneakers.

Ash's spiky hair is slightly short and his lightning bolt like markings are slightly short.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Ash wore a black vest with a white collar and yellow stripe, a white short-sleeved undershirt, blue cargo jeans, and black and red sneakers. He also wore a red hat with a blue Poké Ball print. Ash wore the same fingerless gloves he wore in the Advanced series.

Ash's spiky hair is slightly shorter and slightly dull, and his lightning bolt-like markings are short and slightly big.

Pokémon the Series: Black and White

Ash wore a red and white hat with a blue Poké Ball print, a blue and white hooded jacket with a golden zipper, black baggy jeans, black fingerless gloves with red borders, and red high-top sneakers.

Ash's eye pupils are visible shown and his lightning bolts-like markings are slightly smaller.

Pokémon the Series: XY and XYZ

In the XY and XYZ, Ash wore a blue collared shirt with short sleeves and white trim, a black undershirt, darker blue jeans, a red and white hat, and red high-top sneakers. Ash also wore the same fingerless gloves he wore throughout the entire Best Wishes series.

Ash's body looks the same only that he has tufts of hair on each side of his head that covers the top of his ears. Also, his Jolt - like marking underneath his eyes are smaller than usual.

Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon

Ash wore a loose short-sleeved shirt with white and blue stripes, brown capris pants with red outlines, baggy pockets and red folded sleeves at the edge, and blue sneakers. His cap was red, dark blue, and gray, and the Poké Ball design was white. Ash also kept a silver Z-Ring on his left wrist, which was later upgraded into a black Z-Power Ring. Unlike in previous regions, Ash did not wear fingerless gloves while he was in Alola.

As a member of the Ultra Guardians, Ash wears an indigo and white uniform with light periwinkle accents as the edge of the short sleeves, collar and inlines of his uniform are black. He wears matching indigo gloves.

In "A Young Royal Flame Ignites!", while teaming up alongside Professor Kukui disguised as Masked Royal and Ash Royal, he goes shirtless but retains his capris and sneakers from his primary outfit and dons a red flame designed wrestling mask with green and light blue with blue designs at the back of his mask. The wrestling mask was given by Kukui before they teamed up together at the Battle Royal.

Ash's sided spike hair has decreased a bit and are rounder, his eyebrows and his spike hair tuft are shorter than usually seen in previously. When he is not wearing his hat, his hair remains the same, only smoother, and shorter.

Ash's two lightning bolts-like markings are slightly bigger.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Ash wears a blue vest with yellow outlines, a white undershirt with short sleeves and a red stripe, indigo shorts with black outlines, and black sneakers with blue highlights. He also wears a red hat with a black Poké Ball design formed into the letter C. During his second visit to Galar, he wears a Dynamax Band on his right wrist which he obtained from Leon. Also, Ash sometimes wears his Z-Power Ring on his left wrist or his Mega Glove whenever he is battling in an important match, especially World Coordination Series battles of the Ultra Class. During a visit to Kalos, Ash wears a Key Stone embedded to one of his gloves that resembled the ones he wore during his Unova and Kalos journeys that he obtained from Korrina.

Ash's sided spiky hair has increased a bit and are sharper like they were before; his eyebrows and his spiky hair tuft is larger than usually seen in previously. When he is not wearing his hat, his hair remains the same, only smoother and shorter. Ash's two lightning bolt-like markings still remain slightly bigger like they were throughout the entire of the Sun and Moon Series. However, his eyes are a bit wider than they were before.

Personality

Ash is very determined to be a great Pokémon Trainer. Personality-wise, Ash is a strong person, shows confidence when battling and shows a lot of sympathy towards Pokémon, usually helping and befriending them through his long journey. As a result, Ash doesn't like Trainers who mistreat Pokémon, such as Damian, Paul, and Shamus. Ash also serves as a role model for many people such as May, Dawn, N, Serena, Sawyer, Lillie, and Goh. In fact, he often astounds people with his skills and abilities, and unpredictability. Ash's strategy and tactics in battle are usually problem-solving, including thinking on his feet during special matches or that relate to the special and unique abilities of Pokémon. Also, Ash even takes input from his friends and has always helped him whenever he was stuck in a jam.

Ash is generally kind, brave, enthusiastic, compassionate, passionate, adventurous, selfless, fair-minded, trusting and good-natured. However, he can be stubborn, hot-headed, short-tempered, impatient, cocky, reckless, and sometimes impulsive at times. During his journey, Ash realized that some of those traits were affecting him, as they had caused him to lose some of his gym battles. By recognizing this, Ash trained himself for his rematches and keeping those parts of himself in check so they would not only affect him in battle again, but also outside of it as well. Although those traits still remain, they have been shown to be less of a problem during his Pokémon battles. Thanks to his hard work, Ash has corrected the hot-headed, cocky, and impulsive parts of his personality, though he still shows them if Pokémon were being mistreated, some of his friends teasing him, and various other reasons. Since then, Ash has demonstrated much greater maturity and level-headedness both in and out of battles. In addition, he has given everyone around him good advice to better themselves and their goals. Ash also has a fascination with science and technology, even though he cannot understand most of it.

Portrait of Ash with the Professors, Rotom and their Pokémon

Ash with Pikachu, Poipole, and Rotom Dex, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet and their Pokémon in a portrait, drawn by Mina.

Ash has a hard time opening up to others, as he does not like to talk about his feelings and his past. At first, he had difficult times when it came to taking advice or criticism from his peers, especially from his friends, but that changed as time went on. While Ash has grown to be more open towards talking about his feelings and taking advice or criticism, he still has trouble opening up about his past sometimes. However, Ash does open up about his past with his friends and Pokémon whenever the topic comes up, though it is only if he needs someone to talk to or if he felt like talking about it, since it either reflects a mistake of his or it makes him feels comfortable sharing to anyone who is closest to him. Despite being more open, Ash still shows his stubborn side at times, although it's mostly shown when he is depressed or upset.

Ash is also honest and a Trainer that keeps his word as he usually doesn't break promises to his friends, family, and Pokémon, although he does the same thing for ones that aren't his. Sometimes, Ash makes promises to himself as well, which was shown during his first Pokémon League competition where he decided to not repeat the same mistakes, he made in future League competitions. This was shown again after the events of the Kalos crisis, as Ash blamed himself for what happened when he unknowingly revealed one of his abilities to a leader of a villainous organization, which ended up putting himself and his Pokémon, Pikachu and his Kalos Pokémon, in danger. After that event, Ash decided to keep his special abilities, Aura and Bond Phenomenon, hidden from others. However, Ash has only told a few of his friends and Pokémon about his abilities as he has faith in them. So far, Ash has not told his mother, Misty, Tracey, Iris, Cilan, Lana, Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles, Mallow, Goh and the rest of his Pokémon family about his rare abilities. When questioned or comforted about the skills or powers he possesses and the mysteries he holds, Ash had shown to panic about that or somewhat denies what he can do, which was mainly shown with Gladion and Goh, as he not only sees himself as an ordinary Trainer just on his journey to reach his goals but is also trying to protect the ones he cares deeply for.

Despite this, Ash has trained his Pokémon that are connected to his abilities. In addition to keeping his abilities hidden, Ash decided to keep his "Alola Pokémon League Champion" reputation a secret from anyone outside the Region, excluding a couple individuals, as he wanted to resume his journey as a Trainer, not as a regional Pokémon League Champion. Although Ash's other reason for wanting to keep his "Alola Pokémon League Champion" reputation a secret was because he was worried that he wasn't going to be taken seriously. However, after finding out that Iris became the Champion of Unova region and having a homecoming in Alola, Ash came to accept that he couldn't keep his reputation a secret anymore and realized that he was taken seriously as both a Champion and Trainer, as he didn't mind being called Champion in the Masters Tournament.

On the other side, Ash has a natural, inborn love for battling. He enjoys battling Gym Leaders and anyone who challenges him, especially Trainers with a similar zeal and passion as him. However, while Ash is passionate, a good battler, and has a lot of achievements under his belt, he loses most of the Pokémon Leagues he challenges, though his skills have improved overtime. Prior to becoming the Monarch in the Masters Eight Tournament, Ash had only triumphed over the Orange League in the Orange Archipelago and the Manalo Conference in the Alola region.

Additionally, despite his confidence and zeal, Ash can be modest and humble as he sometimes gets embarrassed when complimented on his skills as a Trainer, but it does not happen very often. In addition, Ash does not usually admit that he has not changed one bit, although it shows that he stays true to who he is, even when everyone around him notices it when he doesn't. Also, Ash has shown an insecure side, as he does worry about what his friends that he travels or travel with and his Pokémon family would think of him as a person, shown when his mother would say embarrassing things about him in front of his friends or Pokémon and when he got defensive by Brock and Misty as they reminded him about how he got their badges for petty reasons over getting them in battle right in front of his classmates along with his teachers, but one of the reasons for that side was because he knows he would get teased or scolded about it, which makes him either upset or defends himself. Although Ash's main reason for his insecurity side was because he wants everyone around him, especially his friends and Pokémon, to see him for the person they came to be known instead of who he used to be. However, Ash has seen that people close to him do not care about who he used to be, which not only shows that they have great faith in him but also that they are their true friends towards him. Despite the insecurities he has, Ash at times doesn't care about what anybody thinks of him, which shows how confident he is about being himself. At the beginning of his journey, Ash used to brag about his achievements, but overtime didn't say anything about his previous accomplishment that much, although he does mention them sometimes but not as much in a bragging tone.

Ash and His Journeys Pokémon Aiming To Battling Leon

Ash with Pikachu and his Journeys Pokémon Aiming to Battling Leon in the World Coronation Series.

Despite his wins and losses, Ash knows he has a long way to go to make his dream a reality and continues traveling along with growing stronger to pursue it. Besides the Gym battles and Pokémon Leagues, Ash also enjoys competing in other special challenges and competitions such as the Battle Frontier in his home region Kanto, the Trials and Grand Trials in the Alola region, and the World Coronation Series in the Galar Region.

Ash's biggest fear is losing anyone he's really close to, especially his friends and family. However, Ash is afraid to lose his Pokémon family even more, due to Team Rocket's constant attempts to steal his Pokémon away from him. Similarly, Ash is afraid of putting everyone he cares about in danger. Ever since the time Pikachu temporarily had amnesia and sided with Team Rocket, Ash became afraid that his Pokémon might leave him the same way his partner and best friend almost did. Ash is also worried that he won't meet his Pokémon family's expectations or be strong enough for them. Because of his fears, Ash sometimes doubts his Pokémon potential, which also affects his faith and trust in them as well, especially when some of them display a unique kind of power in their strengths. In the XY series, Ash almost lost himself when he let his fears get to him, but Serena reminded him of who he is and helped him get his act together. However, Ash does put his fears aside to help his Pokémon become stronger, which in turn helps him get over his fears altogether, albeit slowly. Because of that, Ash is often able to help Pokémon with a rare ability to perfect their true power.

Ash has also been shown to have a strong sense of justice. He doesn't hesitate to assist Officer Jenny, the Pokémon Rangers, and the International Police in their missions. He has a hatred for evil organizations, such as Team Rocket, Team Aqua, Team Magma, Team Galactic, Team Plasma, Team Flare, and Team Skull. Also, Ash doesn't like Pokémon hunters, especially J. Ash regularly risks his own life to protect Pokémon and defeat criminals.

Also, he can be rambunctious, big-hearted, optimistic, sometimes naive, highly ambitious, accepting, independent, and mature.

Skills

Ash has quite a few abilities and skills. First and foremost is his athleticism, despite his young age, as Ash is very athletic and physically able. In fact, Ash was once even called a "human Mankey" because of his skill at climbing. Aside from climbing, Ash can run, swing on vines, carry heavy loads, and swim. Ash can also survive Pokémon attacks for a long period of time without taking too much damage, although it depends on the situation. Additionally, while Ash is a talented battler, he also has some performing skills due to competing in a couple of Pokémon Contests along with watching May and Dawn's performances. Likewise, Ash has good fishing skills. Also, Ash has some cooking skills and does have good knowledge about Pokémon, due to spending a lot of time around friends who can cook and have deep knowledge about them.

Much like an Aura Guardian, Ash can sense and control Aura. However, after obtaining a Key Stone, Ash's Aura powers were increased. Also, Ash has shown the ability to use Bond Phenomenon, as showcased in the XY series with his Greninja. Ash even demonstrated great skills in utilizing Z-Moves, as shown in the Sun & Moon series. In addition, Ash even created his own Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and performed an exclusive Z-Move with Pikachu known as 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Also, Ash even demonstrated some skills in utilizing Dynamax and Gigantamax, as shown in the Journey series. Unlike some Trainers, Ash is able to Gigantamax his Pikachu without having him return to his Poké Ball. In addition, Ash can perform Mega Evolution, which he does with his Lucario.

Ash Azelf

Ash's connection with Azelf.

Much like Dawn, Ash sometimes displays the ability to understand the feelings of Pokémon, due to spending a lot of time around them. His connection with Pokémon is so great that he even sometimes displays the ability to share a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon. This is because of Ash's compassion and his strong will power to protect them; instances of it were shown when Azelf chose to connect with Ash in the Diamond & Pearl series, Battle Dimension and Galactic Battles, and when Victini linked up with him in the movie Black/White Victini and Zekrom/Reshiram.

Ash Victini

Ash's link with Victini.

When Ash has a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon, he can feel their pain, sense if they have been captured, and see their thoughts or memories. On the other side of the link, the Pokémon can appear to Ash in his dreams to ask him for help, show him impending danger, or as a way of asking him to do something for them, as shown with Azelf, Victini, Solgaleo, and Lunala. Ash has also shown the ability to hear what Legendary Pokémon are saying, shown with Solgaleo, Lunala, and Lugia. At times, Ash has shown the ability to sense the presence of Pokémon or people whenever any of them are nearby or if they're in danger.

One of Ash's other abilities is that he can learn new things really fast as he picks it up right away, although there have been times that he needed to practice first before figuring it out. Also, during battle, Ash can come up with strategies easily as he would use the environment to his advantages or find a flaw in his opponent's strategies.

Ash's battling tactics skill is, as like other Pokémon Trainers, using type advantages against his opponents, but sometimes, he uses Pokémon that have a type of disadvantage. Ash's methods of battling can be overwhelming his opponents by a combination of moves using physical and special kinds of moves. One of Ash's signature traits is his adaptability and creativity, often using unorthodox methods to overcome difficult adversaries, like having his Charizard melt the battlefield during his battle against Gary's Blastoise to trap it and creating the Counter Shield to counter Fantina's Ghost Pokémon.

Relationships

Family

Delia Ketchum

Ash and Delia

Ash and his mother, Delia.

Since Delia is Ash's mother, they have a healthy, loving relationship, although it does run into rocky spots at times. Ash loves his mother very much and cares about her, but he gets annoyed when she embarrasses him, especially in the original series, where she constantly reminded him to change his underwear every single day. When Delia was kidnapped in The Spell of the Unown, Ash went through great lengths to get her back. Ash appreciates it when his mother comments on how much he has grown as a person and as a Pokémon Trainer, and he is very grateful that his mother supports him by watching his Pokémon League battles and helping him get ready to go on another journey. Also, Ash was happy that his mother was there when he first became Champion of Alola.

Ash's father

While their relationship in the TV show is unknown, in the movie Pokémon The Movie: The Secrets of the Jungle, it's revealed that Ash has a close relationship with his father, the latter being the main reason he never gave up on his dreams by always encouraging him whenever other children made fun of Ash's dreams. He mentions this to Koko and talks about how Koko and Zarude's quarreling reminds him of his own relationship with his dad, implying that the two of them argued a lot, but also mentions how eventually, their quarreling will stop, and they will still care about each other, showing how close Ash and his father are.

Friends

Professor Oak

Ash and Professor Oak

Ash and Professor Oak.

Ash and Professor Oak have a strong bond. This is because Oak is a family friend and has known Ash since he was little. In fact, Ash even went to Professor Oak's summer camp when he was a young boy, which was also where he met his friend Serena. Aside from the strong, almost family bond that Ash and Oak share, he also respects him as a researcher and professor. Ash sometimes goes to Professor Oak for advice and calls him whenever he needs one of the Pokémon that he has kept in storage as he trusts him to look after his Pokémon family while he travels. Much like his mother, Ash also appreciates whenever Professor Oak gives him support, whether it is for a Pokémon League tournament or for his new journeys. In addition, Ash was pleased that Professor Oak witnessed him becoming the first Champion of Alola.

Misty

Ash and Misty

Ash and Misty.

When Ash first met Misty, they did not get off on the right foot. Ash was forced to "borrow" Misty's bike to save his partner's life, and he accidentally destroyed the vehicle with Pikachu's Thundershock attack. At first, Ash initially didn't want Misty around and disliked that she kept following him, as she claims that she was going to follow him around until he paid her back for her accidentally destroyed bike, though her reasons changed as she not only forgot about her destroyed bike, but also forgave him, as she understood that he had noble intentions, and it wasn't entirely on purpose.

Ash eventually changed his opinion about Misty, as she became a mentor to him and helped him become a great Pokémon Trainer. Despite their initial differences, Ash eventually grew to care for Misty and became best friends with her, although they do tease each other from time to time. They have each other's backs and would do anything for each other. Despite their friendship, however, aside from Misty's demanded payback for her fried bike, because she tries to keep Ash in order to make sure he doesn't flunk his training and battles, the two do argue a lot (whether if it's justifiable or not), with some of their fights leading them to almost losing their friendship and even resorting to violence, but they'll always make up from their flaws in the end. Additionally, they sometimes can be competitive with each other as they have a little bit of a friendly rivalry with one another as they try to show each other up.

Ash and Misty yukata

Ash and Misty in yukata outfits.

After their travels in Kanto, Ash and Misty traveled through the Orange Islands and Johto together. Once their journey through Johto had ended, Ash and Misty parted ways when she was forced to run the Cerulean Gym while her sisters went on an "around-the-world" cruise, which they had won as a prize in a beauty contest. After Misty got her bike back, as it was repaired by the Viridian City's Nurse Joy and returned to her, Ash was happy that his friend would get to her hometown much faster. However, Misty became upset with Ash when he believed that the repayment for her bike was the reason, she traveled with him in the first place. Ash was clueless when Misty ran out of the Pokémon Center, but Brock helped him see that she wanted to continue traveling with them. Finding that Misty was in trouble, Ash and Brock rushed to her defense. Also, Ash assured Misty that their journey together was never truly about repayment for her bike. After everything was resolved, Ash and Misty parted ways to go back to their hometowns.

Ash and Misty surfing

Ash and Misty surfing together.

Despite no longer traveling together, Ash and Misty, who decided to run the Cerulean Gym full time, maintained their strong friendship for one another. Also, Ash, even though he would not admit it to her, treasures the fishing lure Misty gave him as a gift and does use it but tries not to damage it, which shows that he still cares about her. When Misty and Brock traveled to Alola, Ash was very pleased and enjoyed their time together, showing that their bond had not dwindled. Ash was happy to see Misty again while he was at a beach and that she set off on a new journey. However, like Brock, Ash gets annoyed when Misty would get overly excited about Water-type Pokémon. Also, Ash pretended that he didn't want Misty to travel with him again but seeing that Pikachu wants to have her around once more he let her join him. Although he won't admit, Ash secretly wanted Misty around again, which shows that he missed traveling with her, and didn't buy her reason for following him, as he realized that she missed the same thing. Unfortunately, Ash and Misty went their separate ways again, but they know that they'll see each other again one day.

Brock

Ash and Brock

Ash and Brock.

While Ash and Brock disagreed at first, they quickly became friends. Their bond soon became even stronger, resulting in them becoming best friends when they traveled the Kanto region together. When Brock stayed with Professor Ivy for a while, Ash understood his reasons. After Brock eventually returned, the two boys traveled together from Johto through Sinnoh. Through their travels, Ash grew to view Brock as a big brother figure and one of his mentors, as he would often give him helpful advice to better himself as a Trainer or help him see through his mistakes.

Ash and Brock are always there for each other. They do not usually fight with one another, but whenever they have a small fallout, they make up quickly. However, Ash and Brock almost lost their friendship when one of Team Rocket's tricks got out of hand, but they mended it when the truth became clear. In addition, Ash and Brock sometimes practice battles together. Ash trusts Brock to keep his Aura powers a secret. They officially parted ways when their travels in Sinnoh ended, when Brock decided to become a Pokémon Doctor and Ash continued traveling to fulfill his ambitions. After going their separate ways, Ash and Brock maintained their lasting friendships with one another, as shown when Ash briefly traveled to the Kanto region with his schoolmates. This was also shown when Brock briefly traveled to the Alola region with Misty and Ash reunited with him in Sinnoh. However, Ash reunites with Brock in Galar as he decides to travel with him and Misty once again. Although, Ash and Brock went their separate ways once more but know that they might see each other again someday.

Tracey

Ash and Tracey

Ash and Tracey.

Ash and Tracey are pretty close friends and have a great respect for each other, as they traveled together through the Orange Islands. They hardly disagree with each other, but when they do, they make up pretty quickly. The two boys eventually parted ways when Tracey became Professor Oak's assistant, though they still maintain a strong friendship. While Ash continued traveling, the boys sometimes see each other when the latter comes back home to Pallet Town.

May

Ash and May

Ash and May.

May is one of Ash's best friends. They met when May witnessed Ash trying to save his Pikachu from danger when he was confused from an Electric build up, after an accident caused by Team Rocket. Like with Misty, Ash, and his Pikachu accidentally fried May's bike. However, unlike Misty, May kept her cool and forgave them quickly as not only did she understand it wasn't on purpose, but she also never demanded payback after seeing how much Ash had been taking care of his Pikachu. After May guilt tripped her accidentally destroyed bike on him into traveling together, Ash let her come along with him. They traveled through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier together, helping each other along the way. When May chose to become a Pokémon Coordinator, Ash gave her his full support and helped her in any way he could. Ash became a mentor to May and guided her in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer. In fact, they trained together for Ash's battles and for May's contests.

Sometimes, Ash and May have their fights, one of which almost caused them to lose their friendship when their ideas were working against each other as a result of them not cooperating during a tag battle against a couple, but they always make up from their mistakes in the end. Unlike Misty, however, many of Ash's fights with May (even their most severe ones) usually do not resort to actual violence. Ash has faith in May as he trusts her to keep his Aura abilities hidden from anyone that wasn't their friend. Although they went their separate ways to continue making their dreams come true, their friendship remained intact, as shown when they cross paths again in Sinnoh.

Max

Ash and Max

Ash and Max.

Ash and Max are best friends. They share a common love for Pokémon and liked to do their own things while May and Brock went shopping in towns or cities throughout Hoenn and the Battle Frontier. Ash acts like a big brother figure towards Max and protects him. Also, Ash hardly had any fights with Max and trusts him to know about his Aura abilities. When Max was going to return to Hoenn while May traveled through Johto, Ash promised him that when he became a Pokémon Trainer, they would have a battle together. Although Ash knows his friendship with Max will remain till the end.

Dawn

Ash and Dawn

Ash and Dawn.

Ash shares an unbreakable friendship with Dawn. As a sign of their bond, they easily get along and often high-five each other whenever something good happens to them. They also stand up for each other and have each other's backs. Similarly, to what he did for May, Ash mentored Dawn in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer and helped her as a Pokémon Coordinator.

Unlike Ash's relationships with other female companions, Ash and Dawn hardly have disagreements with each other and are never judgmental. While Ash can annoy Dawn with his actions and vice versa and they sometimes fight a little, they show great teamwork for each other. Even their most severe arguments (such as the one they had upon starting their journey together, and another when they failed to cooperate in a tag battle against a set of twins) were nothing when compared to how Ash dealt with either Misty or May, as none of those arguments were severe enough for either Ash or Dawn to lose their friendship, and they'll easily make up from their mistakes rather quickly. And much like with May, almost every fight that Ash had with Dawn never escalated to actual violence. Unlike with Misty or May, Ash didn't find out that his Pikachu accidentally destroyed Dawn's bike until much later, though given that Ash was absent at that time and was separated from his Pikachu, combined with Team Rocket chasing them on the day they met, Dawn (much like May) kept her cool with Ash and Pikachu and quickly forgave them.

Ash and Dawn high-fiving

Ash and Dawn high fiving.

Ash also supported Dawn and cheered her on during her Contests, while she cheered him on during his Gym Battles, and she sometimes dressed up in a cheerleader outfit for him. Like with Brock, Ash and Dawn also practiced battles to help their skill levels. Through their time together, Ash sees Dawn as a very trusting friend as he tells her about his Aura powers. After they went their separate ways, Ash and Dawn remained best friends, shown when they saw each other again in Unova, Sinnoh and Galar.

During their reunion in Galar, Ash was pleased that Dawn (along with Chloe) was there to see him battle Leon in the Masters Eight Tournament finals. She then congratulated him after he won the battle against Leon and became the new Monarch.

Iris

Ash and Iris

Ash and Iris.

Ash and Iris are good friends. They respect each other's skills and the love they have for Pokémon. Much like his relationship with Misty, however, Ash and Iris do tease each other from time to time, although he also gets annoyed when she calls him a kid. In contrast to his relationship with Misty though, Ash got off to a much better start with Iris. Even though it was on a sour note when Iris yells at Ash for mistaking her for a Pokémon and throwing a Pokéball at her, he's quickly forgiven after he apologizes and admits that he had no idea where the Pokémon (Axew) was. Ash is also complemented after Iris admits that even if he's still a kid, she's still impressed by his will to save Pokémon. The two trained for battles together during their journey and enjoy doing various activities together.

On occasions, Ash and Iris do fight sometimes, with one of their fights almost costing them their friendship when they both overreacted towards each other, but they'll always patch things up at the end. Many of Ash's fights with Iris are usually portrayed as more frequent and severe than those with May, but not as such when compared to those with Misty. Similar to how Ash dealt with May (and by extension, with Dawn sometimes), many of his fights with Iris usually don't escalate into actual violence, with Iris having only gone as far as to harshly throw a bitter berry at him. But much like how Ash dealt with Misty, his most severe fight with Iris proved enough to make her go away.

Pokémon Champions Ash Ketchum and Iris

Ash and Iris as champions, Alola and Unova.

After arriving in Kanto, Ash and Iris went their separate ways to fulfill their dreams. However, they both knew they'd always be friends no matter where they went. After getting a letter from Iris for a battle, Ash decided to not only accept her challenge, but also see her again. Once he reunites with her, Ash was pleased to hear that Iris is the new champion of Unova, which shows how strong their friendship still is, and participating in the World Coronation Series. Ash and Iris had their battle where he emerges victorious, advancing him to the Ultra Class in the World Coronation Series. They then both agree to battle again one day. Ash was later surprised to see that Iris reached the Master Class in the World Coronation Series. However, he was happy to reunite with her once again during the Masters Eight Tournament and came to comfort her, after she lost to Cynthia. Also, Ash appreciated Iris' support when she wished him good luck for the remainder of the tournament.

Cilan

Ash and Cilan

Ash and Cilan.

Ash and Cilan are close friends. Also, Ash greatly respects Cilan as a Pokémon Connoisseur and as a Gym Leader. Much like his relationship with Brock, Ash enjoys Cilan's cooking and doesn't usually fight with him, but when they do, they make up right away. In addition, Ash would be helped by Cilan as he helps him see through his mistakes. Before going their separate ways, Ash was told by Cilan how much he learned from him. Pleased, Ash said he felt the same way about him. Although Ash and Cilan friendship will remain no matter where their journeys take them, which was shown when he reunited with him in Galar. Also, Ash got a fishing lure from Cilan and not only uses it but also treasures it, much like he does with the one he got from Misty.

Clemont

Ash and Clemont

Ash and Clemont.

Clemont is one of Ash's best friends. Like with Iris, they practiced battles with one another during their journey. While Ash respects Clemont as a Gym Leader, he also admires his inventions and cooking. Like with Brock, Tracey, Max and Cilan, Ash and Clemont rarely fought. On the other side, Ash would be looked out for by Clemont, as he would sometimes warn him about impending danger. Ash trusts Clemont to know about his Bond Phenomenon ability. After their journey concluded together, Ash went back home to resume his journey while Clemont stayed to run his gym with Bonnie right beside him. However, Ash and Clemont knew that they'll always be friends no matter where they are, which was confirmed by a brief reunion.

Bonnie

Ash and Bonnie

Ash and Bonnie.

Ash and Bonnie are good friends. They both have a great love for Pokémon, and Ash cares for Bonnie like a little sister. Like with Max, Ash is protective of Bonnie and would do anything to keep her safe from danger. They both like to have fun with Pokémon and do related activities with them as well. Like with his male companions, Ash hardly had any arguments with Bonnie. Ash knows that Bonnie will keep his Bond Phenomenon ability a secret. When their journey together ended, Ash and Bonnie went their separate ways as he went home to find out his next move as a Trainer while she stayed in Kalos alongside Clemont. Ash also knows that he'll always be friends with Bonnie, which was confirmed by a brief reunion.

Serena

Ash and Serena

Ash and his childhood friend, Serena.

Serena is Ash's childhood friend, though they had an estranged relationship due to being separated for many years. They first met many years ago at Professor Oak's summer camp, where Ash helped Serena with a knee injury that she received when she got spooked by a Poliwag, tripping and skinning her knee. Ash and Serena were separated for many years until she eventually saw the boy on TV one day. Rushing to Santalune City to meet her savior, Serena was initially disappointed to find out that Ash didn't recognize her at first. When he planned to go to his next Gym, Ash asked Serena what she was going to do next, though seeing that she was unsure he asked her if she wanted to travel with him and the group, an offer that she happily accepted. However, after being shown the handkerchief he used on her knee back at Professor Oak's camp, Ash remembered meeting Serena when he was little, calling her the "girl with the straw hat." Although their friendship was mended, Ash's relationship with Serena grew to a close friendship as they would give each other helpful advice and supported each other during their long journey through Kalos.

Ash and Serena Young

Ash and Serena when they were younger.

Ash was clueless to Serena's very strong crush on him during their journey, which she never denied her feelings for when asked or confronted as she would become initially embarrassed and tried to keep it a secret. Much like his relationship with Dawn, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Serena, and the two are never judgmental of each other. However, their friendship is taken to the next level (on a similar level to that of both his male companions and Bonnie) as Ash doesn't immediately annoy Serena with his antics. Serena herself even goes the extra mile in that even when scolding Ash, she is much more assertive and does not show or conceal her temper towards him, hinting that she knows some appropriate ways to be firm whilst keeping her cool. Despite all this, though, they did have a fallout with each other when Ash snapped at Serena for not understanding his feelings, after initially losing a Gym battle for his last Kalos badge. However, this fight wasn't entirely an argument like with most of Ash's previous female companions as Serena was only trying to help him snap out of his depression. Even when Serena angrily lashed back and threw a couple of snowballs at Ash in an attempt to knock some sense into him, her tone of voice was still more assertive than aggressive. As such, after realizing that she was just trying to help, Ash felt guilty for being so hard on Serena, who in turn, felt guilty believing that she made the scene worse by yelling back at him and that he was out in the blizzard as a result of their argument. As Serena attempted to apologize to him for lashing back, Ash stopped her to show how truly sorry he was for hurting her by thanking her for talking and knocking some sense into him.

Ash has faith in Serena as he trusts her to keep his Bond Phenomenon power hidden from anyone that isn't their friend. Before going their separate ways, Ash was pleased when Serena said that she was glad that she came with him and that he was going to like the person she grows into the next time they see each other. However, Ash became stunned when Serena leaned forward and kissed him showing the crush she had on Ash, shocking all of their friends. Also, Ash knows his friendship with Serena will remain strong even when they are apart, which was shown when he briefly reunited with her in Hoenn.

Lana

Ash and Lana

Ash and Lana.

Ash and Lana share a close friendship since they were classmates at the Pokémon School in Alola. Like his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Lana, though he can sometimes be annoyed with her jokes at times. During Ash's time in Alola, he and Lana went on adventures together, although they were sometimes joined by Mallow. Ash and Lana would also help each other in various tasks or provide assistance whenever their Pokémon were separated from them. Ash appreciates Lana support in becoming the first Champion of Alola. However, Ash and Lana went their separate ways as he decided to return home to continue his journey while she stayed in Alola to go fishing for Manaphy with her dad. Although, they remained friends until the end, shown when he briefly revisited Alola a couple of times.

Lillie

Ash and Lillie

Ash and Lillie.

Ash and Lillie are best friends as they were classmates at the Pokémon School. During their time in Alola, they were often there to help cheer each other up whenever one of them was feeling down. Like with Max and Bonnie, Ash would go through great lengths to protect Lillie from danger. Ash never gave up on Lillie and helped her with her problems, including getting through her fear of touching Pokémon. Also, Ash helped Lillie and Gladion save their friends and Lusamine from Ultra Space, earning her appreciation even more. In addition, Ash and Lillie share a lot of things in common, including a strong love for Pokémon, excitement about going on adventures, meeting new Pokémon, and a willingness to help others.

Ash and Lillie small in size

Ash and Lillie small in size.

Like what he did for Serena, Ash gave Lillie good advice as he helped her perfect her Z-Moves, although she didn't get what meant at first, and supported her. Like his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, Lana, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any disagreements with Lillie, and he would always stand up for her and vice versa. Also, Ash was very happy that Lillie supported him in becoming Champion of Alola. Ash and Lillie parted ways when he decided to continue his own journey while she left to go on a journey to find her long lost father. However, they gave each other thanks for everything they did for one another. Despite being apart, Ash knows his friendship with Lillie will always be with him. Also, during a visit to Alola, Ash was happy that Lillie was doing ok on her journey to find her father and hopes to see her again as she hopes the same for him.

Ash ends up reuniting with Lillie in Galar as he rushed to her defenses when a Shiny Nihilego was going to attack her. Also, Ash helped Lillie in getting her father to remember his family, after finding out that he lost his memory in the accident that separated her family for a very long time. Ash even accompanied Lillie and her family back to Alola.

Sophocles

Ash and Sophocles

Ash and Sophocles.

Sophocles is one of Ash's closest friends since they were former classmates at the Pokémon School. They encourage and support each other as they provide assistance to each other whenever they need it. Although, Ash and Sophocles could disagree at times but get over it quickly. Like how he acted with Clemont, Ash is impressed with Sophocles' know-how and his inventions. One special gift that Ash gave to Sophocles was a Charjabug initially meant to be a farewell gift.

After becoming Champion of Alola, Ash was very happy that Sophocles supported him till the end. Ash and Sophocles parted ways when he decided to return to Kanto in order to resume his journey and the latter left for Hoenn. However, Ash and Sophocles both know that their friendship will always be there no matter where they are, shown when they briefly reunited when he visited Alola a couple of times and he met up with him in Hoenn.

Mallow

Ash and Mallow

Ash and Mallow.

Ash and Mallow are close friends since they were also classmates at the Pokémon School. Like Brock and Cilan, Ash is impressed with Mallow's cooking. During their time in Alola, Ash and Mallow went on adventures together, sometimes they had Lana accompany them. They are often there to support and assist each other whenever they need it. As with his relationships with Dawn, Serena, Bonnie, Lana, Lillie, and all his previous male companions, Ash hardly has any any arguments with Mallow. Also, Ash greatly appreciates Mallow's support in becoming Champion of Alola. They went their separate ways when Ash decided to continue his journey while Mallow stayed in Alola to make her family restaurant a place for both people and Pokémon. However, they remained friends even though they were apart. During a visit from Alola, Ash was pleased that Mallow wanted to celebrate his visit and in meeting his new friend, Goh. Also, Ash got to see Mallow again during another visit to Alola.

Professor Kukui

Ash and Professor Kukui

Ash and Professor Kukui.

While attending the Pokémon School, Ash resided at Professor Kukui's house. The two have an extremely strong, almost familial bond. In fact, their relationship is almost akin to a father and son, since they spent a lot of time together outside of the Pokémon School and enjoy each other's company. At times, Professor Kukui scolds Ash like a parent whenever he does something wrong (especially when he wonders off on his own), but he does soften a couple of times as he understands that his reasons were to help his or wild Pokémon whenever they were in trouble. They even have a student/mentor relationship with each other that works two ways, since Kukui is his teacher in the school and Ash became a mentor to him when he unexpectedly ended up going back in time to when he was five years old. But it changed after a while in a parent/son relationship. In the Poké Problem segment called A Timeless Encounter, Professor Burnet commented on how Ash and Kukui were like brothers when they ate their food.

The Double Royals

Ash, as Ash Royal, and Professor Kukui, as the Masked Royal.

Also, Ash admires Kukui's alter ego, the Masked Royal, and gets fired up when watching his matches on TV with his Pokémon and Professor Burnet since they are also huge fans of his. After battling him twice and being defeated both times, Ash was told by the Masked Royal that his Incineroar and Ash's Incineroar, during his time as a Torracat, were officially rivals. When fighting as the Double Royals, their battling coordination and teamwork were so good that James said, "Those two are so in sync, you'll never know it's their first time." After the grudge match against The Revengers, Ash asked the Masked Royal to have a final battle with him someday, which he accepted. Ash was very happy that Professor Kukui watched him become Champion of Alola. After finding out his identity, Ash was shocked that the Masked Royal and Professor Kukui were the same person at first. However, Ash became excited about it since he didn't care about how long Professor Kukui kept his secret. Ash and Kukui eventually had to part ways when he decided to return to Kanto, but their bond remained intact. Also, like with Professor Oak, Ash trusts Professor Kukui to look after his Pokémon alongside his wife and will always consider him the father that he never had.

Professor Burnet

Ash and Professor Burnet

Ash and Professor Burnet.

Ever since Professor Burnet married Kukui and moved in with Ash, she has acted as a mother figure to the boy. Although, unlike Delia sometimes, Ash doesn't get embarrassed by Professor Burnet as she usually doesn't say anything that would freak him out or make him nervous. They are both huge fans of the Masked Royal, although they were both clueless at first that it was actually Professor Kukui along with Ash's classmates. However, Ash, his classmates, and Professor Burnet eventually found out about the Masked Royal's identity, which ended up just making them admire him even more. Ash even appreciates Professor Burnet support in becoming Champion of Alola. Before going back home to resume his journey, Ash thanked Professor Burnet for everything, knowing they'd always be friends no matter the distance. Also, Ash not only knows his Pokémon are in good hands with Professor Burnet alongside her husband but will also consider her another mother.

Goh

Ash and Goh

Ash and Goh.

Ash first met Goh when they jumped on Lugia at the same time. During and after their adventure with the Legendary Pokémon, the two boys found out they had a lot in common and instantly formed a very strong friendship with each other. Ash would help Goh whenever he needed it and he would do the same for him. Like he did for May, Dawn, Serena and Lillie, Ash acts like a mentor to Goh and helps him in various ways as a Pokémon Trainer. Also, similar to what Brock and Cilan did for him, Ash helps Goh see through his mistakes from time to time, even helping him understand that some of his traits need fixing since Goh shares some of the same traits that Ash once had. Despite all this, much how he was with Misty, May, Iris and Kiawe, Ash does frequently clash with Goh at times and vice versa, but they always manage to make up in the end. And much like with both Misty and Kiawe, Ash can also be competitive with Goh at times.

Sometime later, Goh finds out that Ash is the Pokémon Champion of the Alola region, which not only surprises him but also excitingly asked him as to why he didn't tell him about his Champion status earlier and he humbly answered that he forgot to say something about it. Ash supports Goh and wants him to keep on doing his best. However, Ash almost lost his friendship with Goh but meeting Lugia again and a heart to heart talk with him was able to mend it. Ash and Goh went their separate ways in order to continue their journeys but promise to see each other again one day. They also both promise to support each other, even when they are apart.

Lei

Ash and Lei

Ash and Lei.

Although he heard about him through the professors, Ash officially meets Lei during a visit to Alola while reuniting with Professor Burnet and Professor Kukui. Lei was very excited to meet Ash, seeing him as a big brother figure.

Rivals

Gary

Ash and Gary

Ash and Gary.

Ash and Gary have known each other since they were little, as they grew up together. Ash and Gary had a close friendship, but it ended when they became rivals and started their Pokémon journeys. Despite their rivalry, Ash and Gary still looked out for each other at times, showing that they were still friends.

Young Ash and Gary

Ash and Gary when they were little.

During their time in Johto, Ash and Gary were able to mend their friendship, as they grew close to one another again. Although Gary moved on to become a researcher like his grandfather and Ash continued his Pokémon journey, they remained friends, although they still have a bit of a friendly rivalry with each other. Ash gets annoyed when Gary teases him from time to time, but it's all good fun.

Kiawe

Ash and Kiawe

Ash and Kiawe.

Ash is close friends with Kiawe. They were classmates and training partners for Pokémon battles at the Pokémon School in Alola. While they're usually on good terms, Ash and Kiawe also share a friendly rivalry with each other. Unlike his previous male companions, but much like how he was with Misty, Ash is also competitive with Kiawe from time to time as they do sometimes argue, though they get over their disagreements quickly. Despite their rivalry and competitiveness, the two boys are always ready to lend a hand to each other. Also, Ash liked that Kiawe had faith in him when he became Champion of Alola. Ash and Kiawe eventually went their separate ways as he decided to go back home to resume his journey while the latter stayed in Alola to resume his Island Challenge. Despite being apart, Ash and Kiawe both knew that they would always be friends, shown when they briefly reunited when he came to visit Alola a couple of times.

Pokémon

Pikachu

Ash and Pikachu

Ash and Pikachu.

Pikachu is Ash's First partner Pokémon, partner, and best friend, even though there are times that they don't agree with each other. Despite having a rough start at first, they became inseparable. Pikachu has always been on Ash's side during his journey, no matter what the odds and whether good or bad things that had happened. In addition, Ash always allows Pikachu to ride on his head or shoulder during his journey, since he knows that his partner doesn't like to stay inside his Poké Ball. They protect each other from trouble and would stand up for each other. A lot of people see that they're perfect partners.

Ash with Pikachu and Riolu

Ash and Pikachu laying together.

Despite their friendship, Ash does butt heads with Pikachu at times but they don't stay that way for long. Whenever Pikachu fell victim to someone's control, Ash would always help him and give him enough encouragement to break free from it, although he was successful a couple of times but there have been times the control would be too strong for him to break free from but he never gives up on getting through to his best friend no matter how tough the hold was on him. Also, when the other way around occurs, Ash was given the strength to break free from someone's control when he would hear Pikachu's voice calling out to him, which shows how strong their friendship for one another is. Ash even trusts Pikachu greatly as he knows he'll keep both his Aura and Bond Phenomenon abilities a secret.

Sometimes, Ash and Pikachu have shown to agree with each other in Pokemon battles in Gyms, Tournaments or Trials. Also, there have been times when Pikachu was ready to battle and thought that Ash will choose him in battle but he told him no and chooses a different Pokemon instead, which disappoints Pikachu but he agrees and understands of Ash's choice.

Rotom Dex

Ash and Rotom

Ash and Rotom.

Rotom is not only a companion to Ash who gives information about Pokémon and advice during his time in Alola, but is also his good friend. Whenever it was needed, Ash would go to Rotom for help and it would go to him for the same reason. Also, Ash appreciates Rotom support in becoming Champion of Alola. Ash and Rotom went their separate ways when he decided to continue his journey while the latter stayed in Alola to work for the Aether Foundation. Despite being apart, Ash knows his friendship with Rotom will remain no matter how far they are from each other, shown when he came to visit Alola.

Biography

Anime

XY121 13

Ash notching that some wild Pokémon needed shelter from the rain.

When he was a little boy, Ash went looking for Pokémon in the forest. However, Ash got lost and it was frightened to the point of tears. When it started to rain, Ash was forced to take shelter under a hollow tree. While under the tree, Ash noticed a group of Pokémon who were also seeking shelter from the rain. Ash invited the Pokémon inside the tree where they kept him safe and warm. This made Ash so happy that he wondered how much he wanted to become a Trainer to travel the entire world with his Pokémon friends.[1]

Later on, Ash shows his mother a poster of Professor Oak's Pokémon summer camp that he wanted to go to and she happily signed him up. However, Ash overslept and missed the summer camp. After that, Ash went home, hoping he would go next time.[2]

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Ash helping Serena.

Sometime later, Ash successfully enrolled in another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp where he would learn the basics of Pokémon and being a Trainer when he gets older. While looking for a Poliwag, Ash happened upon a young girl and fellow camper named Serena who got lost in the forest while looking for her group. Seeing that she injured her knee when a Poliwag startled her, Ash wrapped a clean blue handkerchief with a Poké Ball on each corner around her wounded knee to brace it. Ash lent her his hand and helped her up when she couldn't get herself up due to the pain. While doing so, Ash even hugged her then he guided her out of the forest and took her back to the campsite.[3]

At some point before starting their journeys, Ash was friends with Gary Oak, Professor Oak's grandson, as they would go to the movies together when they were younger.[4] Then one day, Ash and Gary both fished out a Poké Ball on both of their fishing lines. After arguing about who keeps it, Ash and Gary both broke the Poké Ball into two pieces where they kept one half of it as a reminder of that day.[5]

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Pokémon the Series: XY and XYZ

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Other appearances

Pokémon

On hand

Others

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning

Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Pokémon the Series: XY and Pokémon the Series: XYZ

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Achievements

Badges

Kanto League

  1. Boulder Badge
  2. Cascade Badge
  3. Thunder Badge
  4. Marsh Badge
  5. Rainbow Badge
  6. Soul Badge
  7. Volcano Badge
  8. Earth Badge

Orange Islands

  1. Coral-Eye Badge
  2. Sea Ruby Badge
  3. Spike Shell Badge
  4. Jade Star Badge

Johto League

  1. Zephyr Badge
  2. Hive Badge
  3. Plain Badge
  4. Fog Badge
  5. Storm Badge
  6. Mineral Badge
  7. Glacier Badge
  8. Rising Badge

Hoenn League

  1. Stone Badge
  2. Knuckle Badge
  3. Dynamo Badge
  4. Heat Badge
  5. Balance Badge
  6. Feather Badge
  7. Mind Badge
  8. Rain Badge

Kanto Battle Frontier

Frontier Symbols

Frontier Symbols

Sinnoh League

  1. Coal Badge
  2. Forest Badge
  3. Cobble Badge
  4. Fen Badge
  5. Relic Badge
  6. Mine Badge
  7. Icicle Badge
  8. Beacon Badge

Unova League

  1. Trio Badge
  2. Basic Badge
  3. Insect Badge
  4. Bolt Badge
  5. Quake Badge
  6. Jet Badge
  7. Freeze Badge
  8. Toxic Badge

Kalos League

  1. Bug Badge
  2. Cliff Badge
  3. Rumble Badge
  4. Plant Badge
  5. Voltage Badge
  6. Fairy Badge
  7. Psychic Badge
  8. Iceberg Badge

Alola Island Challenges

World Coronation Series

Pokémon League Status

Ash Awards, Badges, and Trophies

Ash's Pokémon League Badge, Orange League trophy, Battle Frontier plaque, Alola League and Exhibition match trophies.

Pokémon Championship Battles

  • Orange League: Champion
  • Kanto Battle Frontier: Champion
  • World Coronation Series: Monarch

Tournaments

Other achievements

Voice actors

  • Japanese:
  • English:
  • Korean:
  • Dutch:
    • Christa Lips (Seasons 1–25)
  • Unknown voice actor (MS05-MS07)
  • German:
    • Caroline Combrinck (Season 1–3; 12–19)
    • Veronika Neugebauer (Season 4–11, dec.)
    • Felix Mayer (Season 20–25)
  • Italian: Davide Garbolino
  • Icelandic:
    • Grímur Helgi Gíslason (MS03)
    • Guðjón Davíð Karlsson (MS05)
  • Swedish: Dick Eriksson
  • Greek: Voula Kosta
  • Arabic:
    • Bouthayna Shaya (Season 1–2) (Venus Corporation)
    • Mona Majzoub (Super M Productions)
    • Rana Al-Rifai (M22)
  • Filipino:
    • Klariz Magboo (Season 1–18, Season 21-present)
    • Will Ashley (Season 19–20)[6][7]
  • Brazilian Portuguese:
    • Fábio Lucindo (Seasons 1–18)
    • Gustavo Nader (MS06, original recordings)
    • Alex Minei (some scenes in BW051)
    • Charles Emmanuel (Seasons 19–22)
    • Matheus Perissé (Seasons 23–25)
  • Latin America:
  • Danish:
    • Mathias Klenske
    • Lucas Lomholt Eriksen (Season 17)
  • European Spanish:
    • Adolfo Moreno
    • Rafael Alonso Naranjo Jr. ("The Spell of the Unown" and "Mewtwo Returns")
  • French:
    • Aurélien Ringelheim
    • Charles Pestel (MS004, MS007)
    • Nicolas Beaucaire (MS06)
    • Delphine Chauvier (young) ("Enter Pikachu!")
  • Canadian French:
    • Sébastien Reding (MS001-MS007 only)
  • Hindi:
    • Prasad Barve (Cartoon Network dub)
    • Nachiket Dighe (Hungama dub)
  • Polish:
    • Hanna Kinder-Kiss
    • Grzegorz Drojewski (Season 10)
  • Hebrew:
    • Yonatan Magon
    • Daniel Magon
  • Russian:
    • Anna Levchenko (TB001–TB107)
    • Larisa Nekipelova (DP105–present)
  • Albanian: Andi Begolli
  • Persian: Mina Momeni/مینا مومنی (M020 only)
  • Slovak: Peter Krajčovič
  • Basque: Arantxa Muñox
  • Macedonian: Hristina Pepovac
  • Catalan: Marta Covas
  • Ukranian: Lidiia Murashchenko

Origin

Design

Ash's design is based on the player character from Generation I, Red.

Etymology

Ash's Japanese name, Satoshi, comes from Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon. Ash comes from the middle option of default sample names from the in-game player file configuration screens at the start of the journey (which is the option where Satoshi was listed in the original Japanese game) and his last name, Ketchum, comes from the phrase "Gotta catch 'em all".

Trivia

  • Ash's original Japanese name is "Satoshi" and he was named after and based on Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon.
  • Ash's last name, Ketchum, may be derived from "catch 'em".
    • His fake name, Tom Ato, might be derived from his last name, Ketchum, and be related to Ketchup.
  • Ash's name is based on one of the three options for one's name in Red/Blue/Yellow.
  • In the 20th Pokémon movie as well as Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered!, Ash's birthdate is confirmed to be the same day he began his journey.
  • On a related note, Ash is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the first episode of Black & White (dub only) despite the episode "Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!" strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto. Also, in the "Pikachu & Pichu" short, which aired at least two full series before Best Wishes, it is stated a full year has passed since Ash and Pikachu first met then, as well. Though he is still officially "10", this would make Ash chronologically around 12, or, around 12–13. Takeshi Shudo also wrote the screenplay for the movie "The Spell of the Unown", which the Pikachu & Pichu short was originally shown with.
  • Besides the Orange League and Kanto Battle Frontier, the Alola League is currently the only actual league tournament that Ash ever won.
  • In the Kanto region, Ash often turned his cap backward when preparing for a battle or to capture a Pokémon. This habit wore off as time went on. However, he was shown turning his cap backward when he was battling Tobias, presumably because Tobias was arguably the strongest Trainer he'd ever faced, being the only one who was capable of beating all six of his Pokémon using only two of his own. Although in the Best Wishes series, Ash is seen turning his cap backward more often. He recently turned his hat around in A Battle of Aerial Mobility! when he used Froakie to help defeat and capture Fletchling.
  • In Tekken 6, there is an ambiguous character named Eleonore "Leo" Kliesen, who can be customized to look like Ash Ketchum. Coincidentally, both characters were voiced by Veronica Taylor and sounded very similar. However, in Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and onwards, Leo's voice grunts are used in later games where it was performed by Veronica Taylor, and Leo is now voiced by a German voice actor, Philipp Zieschang who now speaks in their native German language.
  • According to "Climbing the Walls!", Ash's favorite move is Thunderbolt, mostly since this is his Pikachu's most notable move throughout the entire series.
  • Ash was Veronica Taylor's favorite role to voice in her career.
  • Ash has a total of 82 Pokémon under his ownership, including all 30 of his Tauros.
  • Ash is the first major male character to:
  • So far, Ash:
  • Ash has been held captive and used as a hostage for almost every villainous organization in each Region he has been to, except for Team Aqua, Team Plasma, Team Skull and Team Yell.
  • Ash has obtained at least one Flying-type from each region he has traveled.
  • In the first episode of Pokémon Journeys, Ash overslept and was late to go to Professor Oak's summer camping trip just like the first day he was going to get his first partner Pokémon in the first episode of the original series "Pokémon - I Choose You!".
  • Ash has his own special day event known as "National Ash Ketchum Day", which commemorates his first Pokémon League victory in Alola. It has been celebrated every September 15 since 2020.
  • Just as Iris and May captured all their Pokémon without battling them, Ash also caught his Pokémon from the Alola Region without having a Pokémon battle.

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References