After catching Caterpie as his first Pokemon, Ash has come a long way to finally become a World Champion.
His starter Pokemons were the main reason behind his success. However, the real fans know how he accomplished everything throughout his journey of becoming a champion by adding new Pokemons to his inventory.
he traveled several regions and embraced many other Pokemon, when you’ll find the final number it’ll surely surprise you.
Ash’s total Pokemon
From the beginning of the franchise (April 1, 1997) Ash started his adventure through Pallet Town and traveled to various regions.
During his journey, he has managed to catch multiple Pokemons, and altogether he owns a total of 77 Pokémon with 46 different species. When we count all of his traded, released, and given away Pokemon, Ash Ketchum owns a total of 95 different Pokémon species.
Ash’s Starter Pokémon
Every Trainer is allowed to use 6 pocket monsters.
Like everyone, Ash has 6 favorite Pokemon that he uses on daily basis. His adventure would’ve already ended if there was no limitation.
Pikachu
Type: Electric
Evolution: Not in its final form
Caught In: EP001: Pokémon – I Choose You!
Since the beginning of the franchise, Pikachu was alongside the young trainer.
Pikachu was their first Pokemon of Ash, and he was the main reason behind his becoming a World Champion. It will always remain a starter Pokemon for him.
Lucario
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Fully evolved
Caught in:(Hatched From an Egg) Caring for a Mystery!
Riolu is a special Pokemon for Ash because, after many travels and daycares, he finally hatched the egg in Kanto Region.
When Ash was in the Pokemon Centre of Kanto, Riolu felt a connection and cracked the shell. The bond between these two is special, more after its evolution during the battle with Copperajah.
Dragonite
Type: Dragon, Flying
Evolution: Fully evolved
Caught in:JN010: A test in Paradise!
When Ash encountered Dragonite, it was on his first form of evolution; Dragonair.
The orange monster had problems with flying but with Ash’s help, Dragonair learned to fly on Dragonite Island.
Later, it evolved into Dragonite and because of the bond they shared, it decided to join in Ash’s journey.
Gengar
Type: Ghost, Poison
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in: JN016: A chilling curse!
The story behind Gengar is really heartwarming.
His previous trainer had left him and before Ash’s arrival, it haunted Cerise Laboratory.
Gengar and Ash felt a connection after both of them defeated Team Rocket, and the Pokemon decided to join the trainer’s journey.
Farfetch’d
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:JN027: Toughing It Out!
Farfetch’d was known for being a troublemaker until it encountered Ash and Riolu.
To stop the havoc, Riolu fought with the troublesome Pokemon and remained victorious.
Farfetch’d was then taken into Pokemon Centre and when it healed completely, it accepted Ash’s invitation.
Dracovish
Type: Water, Dragon
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In:Jn050: A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!
The moment when Dracovish reflected on Pikachu’s attacks, showed how powerful it was.
As time passed by, they created a strong bond with each other, and seeing how playful it was with Ash, Gasattsu, and Cara allowed Darcobish to be with Ash.
These are the six Pokemons that Ash uses as starters. Now, let’s take a glimpse at his laboratory.
Ash’s Laboratory Pokémons
Since Ash doesn’t carry each of his Pokemon, he restores them in his laboratories.
He has over 40 different species of Pokemons in three different laboratories; Professors Cerise, Professor Kuki, Burnet, and Professor Oak’s laboratory.
In Professor Oak’s Laboratory
Charizard
Type: Fire, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:EP011: Charamander – The Stray Pokémon!
When Charizard was in his first form, Ash saved its life.
Since then, they have been close to each other until it evolved into Charmander. After the evolution, it found Ash weak and stopped following the orders.
Fortunately, they reunited their bond and now it resides in Pallet Town.
Bulbasaur
Type: Grass Poison
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:EP010: Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village!
When Ash encountered Bulbasaur, it was acting as a protective shield to a small group of grass-type Pokemon.
Ash offered him an invitation to join but agreed to join if the young trainer managed to defeat him.
Eventually, Pikachu won the battle and Bulbasaur joined Ash’s journey. It ventured with the young trainer in various regions and was one of the first Pokemon that Ash caught
Tauros (x30)
Type: Normal
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In: EP035 —
The story behind catching 30 Tauros is actually interesting.
Ash visits the Safari Zone and since there’s no limitation in catching Pokemons, he ended up bagging 30 Tauros.
All of them were sent to Oak’s laboratory. And, the episode was also banned in many countries because of the use of guns. (he uses one of them)
Muk
Type: Poison
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: EP030: Sparks Fly for Magnemite!
Ace encountered Muk when the Pokemon caused a power failure.
The young trainer caught it during the moment, but the smell of the Pokemon was gross.
Muk was sent to Oak’s laboratory and its smell disappeared as well.
Snorlax
Type: Normal
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:EP094: Snack Attack!
Looking at its weight, Snorlax loves food, and that’s how both of the encountered it.
Ash met Snorlax at Orange Island when it was starting everything on the island.
Snorlax was destroying the vegetation, to save the island Ash battled with the gigantic Pokemon.
He used Pikachu to make him weak then used Jigglypuff and made him fall asleep. That’s how he caught Snorlax.
Bayleef
Type: Grass
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In: EP126: The Chikorita Rescue!
Chikorita has a special connection with Ash, more of jealousy.
When it was in its first form (Bayleef) it proved to be troublesome because it was jealous of Pikachu.
Batleef wanted all the affection, but as it started to grow, the bond between them grew stronger and they became an undefeatable pair.
Heracross
Type: Bug, Fighting
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In:EP119: A Sappy Ending!
The story of how the young trainer met Heracross is wholesome.
When he was on his journey he encountered a group of Heracross and Pinsir arguing with each other.
Ash helped to understand the Pokemons and ended their dispute. Subsequently, one Heracross started following him and joined with Ash,
The Pokemon proved his p[potent in battles but later Ash decided to give him a rest.
Totodile
Type: Water
Evolution: Not Fully evolved
Caught In:EP151: The Totodile Duel!
Mist and Ash, the Pokemon managed to impress both of these trainers.
Both of them threw the Lure Ball, but they were unsure about who caught it.
They fought with each other for rightful ownership and we know who won the duel.
Noctowl
Type: Normal, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:EP154: Fowl Play!
Noctowl was the very first shiny Pokemon that Ash managed to catch.
It was the first shiny Pokemon that was introduced in the franchise, Noctowl lived in Ilex Forest.
It was giving creating havoc for Dr. Wiseman, and that was the moment when Ash encountered the shiny Pokemon.
With Pikachu’s help, Ash managed to defeat and catch the shiny Pokemon.
Quilava
Type: Fire
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:Ep141: Good ‘Quil Hunting!
Ash encountered Quilava (when it was Cyndaquil) when Team Rocket was chasing him.
Team Rocket attacked Cyndaquil but it countered the attack and destroyed the robot.
As the robot was going to explode, Ash used the Pokeball to save Cyndaquil from the explosion.
Both of them grew a strong bond with each and as it evolved to Quilva, it was sent to Oak’s Laboratory.
Swellow
Type: Normal, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: AG004: You Never Can Tailow!
Swellow was the first Pokemon encountered in Hoenn Region.
While Swellow was leading a flock of wild Tellows, it encountered Pikachu and challenged it.
Swellow managed to injure Ahs’s partner but the trainer managed to catch the leader before it caused some serious injuries.
Corphish
Type: Water
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:AG023: Gone Corphishin’!
While Ash was trying to have a sweet vacation on the beach, he encountered Corphish.
With the assistance of Teeecko, he managed to catch the wild Pokemon.
The rivalry between them is legendary and loves to steal each other’s meal.
Donphan
Type: Ground
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: (Hatched from an Egg) EP228: Extreme Pokémon!
When Donphan (Phanpy) hatched from the egg, it cause many troubles and problems for Ash.
But as they threw together, they created a strong bond, and when it evolved into Donphan, it became a powerful partner for Ash.
Sceptile
Type: Grass
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: AG007: Tree’s a Crowd!
When Pikachu won the duel with Sceptile, Ash managed to catch it.
During the first moments with Ash, Sceptile (Grovyle) had some problems staying with other Pokemons.
Fortunately, that behavior changed and adopted a friendly behavior with other pocket monsters.
It took some period to adopt its final form, then it was sent to Oak’s laboratory.
Staraptor
Type: Normal, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: DP002: Two Degrees of Separation!
It wasn’t a coincidence, they were meant to be with each other.
When Ash was searching for Pikachu Aipom hopped into the wild bird, fought with it, and eventually, Ash caught Staraptor.
Thanks to Starley’s flying ability, they managed to locate Pikachu.
After a few episodes, it evolved into Staravia but its final evolution took 105 episodes.
Glalie
Type: Ice
Evolution: Fully evolved
Caught In:AG123: Rhapsody in Drew!
Gym Badges are very precious treasures for every trainer and Snorunt as well.
Before its evolution, Snorunt used to steal badges from Ash, so the young trainer had no idea but to catch it.
Glalie is also known as the prankster Pokemon, it used its power to freeze Ash all the time.
Torkoal
Type: Fire
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In:AG058: All Torkoal, No Play!
The backstory of Torkoal really brings tears to the audience.
Torkoal was a target to bully for other Steel-Type Pokemons in Valley of Steel.
When Ash first encountered the Pokemon, he immediately shared the same sorrow and decided to save him.
Ash fought alongside Torkoal and saved him from the bully group.
Torkoal defeated the leader of the group using Overheat and joined with Ash.
Torterra
Type: Grass, Ground
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:DP005: Gettin’ Twiggy With It!
Torterra is one of its strongest allies of Ash.
Turtwigproved his potential when he saved Pikachu from Team Rocket and Ash.
Ash was on the same team but the wild Pokemon misunderstood it and thought he was trying to catch Pikachu.
It eventually joined with Ash but took some time to evolve. For Grotler it took 95 episodes and to adopt the final form, the fans had to wait for 66 eps.
Gliscor
Type: Ground, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:DP064: Riding the Winds of Change!
When the city encountered a huge windstorm, the young trainer found Gliscor.
Ash managed to catch the wild Pokemon whenever Ash used to scold him.
Gliscor also feared getting engaged in Pokemon battles but after its evolution, it overcame the fear.
When Ash needed him the most, he was there to rescue him. Gliscor managed to become powerful but was still a crybaby.
Unfezant
Type: Normal, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In:BW002: Enter Iris and Axew!
With Pikachu’s assistance, Ash managed to capture his first Pokemon in Unova.
After its evolution (into Unfezant) it helped Ash to get his sixth badge. They became a strong pair but their journey had to end.
Gible
Type: Dragon, Ground
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:DP157: Gotta Get a Gible!
The small Pokemon was trying to learnDraco Meteor when Ash and his team encountered it.
He helped Gible to learn the move, and after that, it never started tailing Ash.
Trainers might judge him through appearance, but he was a strong-spirited Pokémon and always liked to bite his trainer’s head.
Oshawott
Type: Water
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:BW003: A Sandile Gusher of Change!
Oshawott was the starter Pokemon of Professor Juniper alongside Snivy.
Trip chose Snivy and Ash was left with Oshawott but the Pokemon seemed quite unhappy.
Ohsawott’s emotions were hurt when Trip chose Snivy but after some period, they started to embrace Ash.
Snivy
Type: Grass
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:BW007: Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!
Snivy seems a stubborn Pokemon but in reality, it was abandoned by its former trainer.
Even after Ash managed to catch Snivy, the Pokemon had problems being familiar with the party.
Fortunately, after some period, both of them started to respect each other and Snivy finally accepted the new home.
Leavanny
Type: Bug, Grass
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: BW018: Sewaddle and Burgh in Pinwheel Forest!
Many wholesome memories are created when trainers encounter wild Pomeon, but Ash had the harshest moment.
When Ash encountered Sewaddle, the latter attacked him and didn’t approve to catch.
Ash had to risk everything to catch the wild Pokemon.
Pignite
Type: Fire, Fighting
Evolution:BW004: A Sandile Gusher of Change!
Likewise, Snivy, Pignite was also abandoned by his former trainer after losing a battle.
Pignite was in a miserable and vulnerable position when Ash found him.
The young trainer decided to help the poor Pokemon and embraced it.
Scraggy
Type: Grass
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught in:(Hatched from an Egg) BW012: Here Comes the Trubbish Squad!
When Ash helped Karena out, he received a Pokemon Egg as a gift.
When Scraggy hatched from the Pokemon Egg, it instantly showed its high fighting spirit.
Likewise Pikachu, Scraggy had a ‘never give up’ mindset and was very brave.
Palpitoad
Type: Water, Ground
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:BE032: Facing Fear with Eyes Wide Open!
Palpitoad’s eyes say it all. The wild Pokemon was the leader of a group of Tympole.
As Ash and his teammates were searching for an antidote, they mistakenly invaded their area and even defeated them.
Ash decided to catch Palpitoad because he had the potential, he didn’t fail the trainer.
Krookodile
Type: Ground, Dark
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: Battling the Bully!
‘Pokemon who wear glasses are always troublesome.’
Krookodile proved this statement wrong.
Sandile (before evolution) and his gang lived near a spa. The Spa Owners were having problems because of the group, but the reality was different.
The group was trying to protect his friends from the geyser which was on a verge of getting erupted.
Ash helped the gang and saved its friends. Stubborn as always, it wanted to battle with Pikachu and even evolved into Krokrok during the battle but had no luck.
Krookodile was defeated in the duel. When Ash invited the Pokemon to join the gang, it gladly accepted.
Hawlucha
Type: Fighting Flying
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In: XY035: The Forest Champion!
After defeating Machamp, Hawlucha became the new ‘Forest Champion’.
Hawlucha was an honest Pokemon but was framed by others because they despised him.
They wanted Hawlucha to rematch the former champion but when Machamp realized the truth, he took the troublesome Poemmon ou from the forest.
When Ash offered Hawlucha an invitation, it only agreed to accept on one condition, to defeat him in a battle.
The Forest Champion won the battle but decided to join with Ash anyways, returning the ‘Forest Champion’ title back to Machamp.
Talonflame
Type: Fire, flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: XY003: A Battle of Aerial Mobility!
The young trainer had to fight twice with Fletching (before evolution) before catching it.
Talonflame was an honorable Pokemon and proved to be a helping hand in the journey of Ash.
Boldore
Type: Rock
Evolution:Not Fully Evolved
Caught In:BW034: Gotta Catch A Roggenrola
Even as a Roggenrola, the Pokemon was known for its strength.
It managed to knock out two of Ash’s Pokemon, but after he saved the Pokemon’s life, it embraced the young trainer.
During a rematch with Tepig, Ash won the battle and became a part of Ash’s gang.
Noivern
Type: Flying, Dragon
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: (Hatched from an Egg) XY076: A Not-So-Flying Start!
While Ash and their gang were on their normal journey, Hawlucja suddenly came up with a wild Egg.
Noibat hatched the egg and managed to attract Ahs with its loyalty.
Both of them became close with each other and when it evolved into Noivern, it became a powerful member of Ash’s party.
With Professor Kukui and Burnet
Lycanroc
Type: Rock
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: SM015: Rocking Clawmark Hill!
Ash encountered Lycanroc in Alola Region.
Originally, the wild Pokemon lived with Professor Kukui, but it was never officially caught.
The Pokemon somehow created a strong bond with Ash and Kukui encouraged him to catch it.
He left the Pokemon with Professor Kukui and Burnet while leaving the Alola Region.
Melmetal
Type: Steel
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: SM112: Got Meltan?
Meltan was with a group of his friends in the Alola Region but got accidentally separated from the gang.
Later he was found sleeping next to Rowlet, Ash discovered the Pokemon in a miserable state and befriended him.
Ash eventually caught the Pokemon and after its evolution, it was left with Kukui and Burnet.
Rowlet
Type: Grass, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in: (Hatched from an Egg) SM004: Before first catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!
Rowlet was a kind Pokemon who helped Ash and Pikachu when they were in trouble.
Soon the Pokemon grew a strong bond with Ash and decided to come along with Ash on his journey.
The young trainer was concerned about his family and decided to leave the Pokemon with Professor Kukui and Burnet while leaving the island.
Incineroar
Type: Fire, Dark
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in: SM021: One Journey Ends, Another Begins…
Incineroar has a dreadful past.
When it was Litten, it used to live with Stoutland. They were close and Litten was there to protect the latter.
Litten was there till the end. Stoutland eventually died due to old age, then the Pokemon decided to join Ash’s gang.
With Professor Cerise
Mr. Mime
Type: Psychic, Fairy
Evolution:Fully Evolved
Ash encountered Mr. Mime while he was on his journey to Kanto Region.
The young trainer caught him but didn’t use it for long. He used him in a few battles and left him in the care of Cerise.
Ash’s other Pokémons (Training)
Primeape
Type: Fighting
Evolution: Fully evolved
Caught In:EP025: Primeape Goes Bananas!
When Primeape was Manny, it was known for creating havoc.
He stole Ash’s hat and it was almost impossible for the trainer to catch the wild Pokemon.
Eventually, he succeeded, and after its evolution into Primeape, it became a powerful ally of Ash.
After some moments, he entrusted Primape to Anthony, he wanted him to become a fighting champion.
Ash’s traded, released, and given away Pokémon
Pidgeot
Type: Normal, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in: EP: 003: Ash Catches a Pokémon!
Ash released Pidgeot when another group of Pidge and Pidgeotto needed help when they were being chased by a group of Fearow and Spearow in Pallet Town.
Lapras
Type: Water, Ice
Evolution: Cannot Evolve
Caught In: EP084: The Lost Lapras!
Lapras was sent back to its mother in Orange Archipelago.
Aipom
Type: Normal
Evolution: Not Fully Evolved
Caught In: Channeling the Battle Zone!
Ash traded Aipom with Buizel to Dawn. Buizel was more of a contestant Pokemon and Aipom was a fighter, it was a perfect match for the trainers.
Goodra
Type: Dragon
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in:XY055: A Slippery Encounter!
Goodra was released to its homeland so that it wouldn’t feel lonely.
Naganadel
Type: Poison, Dragon
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: SM067:Love at First Twirl!
Ash understood the emotions of Naganadel and released him to his homeland.
Greninja
Type: Water, Dark
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: (Hatched from an Egg) XY001: Before Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventure Begin
When the Z2 were having a problem dealing with Giant Rock, Ash released Grenininja to help them.
Beedrill
Type: Bug, Poison
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: EP163: The Bug Stops Here!
Beedrill was given away to Casey because she loved its black and yellow stripes.
Raticate
Type: Normal
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught In: EP015: Battle Aboard St. Anne!
Initially, Ash traded his Buterfree with Raticate but he decided to get his former Pokemon back.
Butterfree
Type: Bug, Flying
Evolution: Fully Evolved
Caught in:EP: 003: Ash Catches a Pokémon
He wanted Buterfree to be with its friends and released it.
What is Ash’s rarest Pokemon?
Ash’s rarest Pokemon is Melmetal, the evolution of Meltan.
If you are thinking of Melmetal as just a legendary Pokemon, you need to know your facts. Meltan is a mythical Pokemon, so it’s even rarer than a legendary Pokemon.F
FAQs
How Many Pokémon Does Ash Have? – Ohayone? ›
Ash currently owns 77 Pokémon, but 30 of those are Tauros being kept at Professor Oak's Lab.
How many Pokémon does Ash have total? ›As reported by Dot Esports, Ash has owned a total of 77 Pokémon - and that's if you count his 30 Tauros individually but don't count those that he captured and released shortly after like Buzzwole, Stakataka, and Pheromosa.
Did Ash catch any legendary pokemon? ›Ash has had multiple chances to catch a legendary Pokémon throughout the series but never did, despite forming close bonds with a few of them in the wild.
What is Ash's poison Pokémon? ›Muk is currently Ash's only pure Poison-type Pokémon. Pokémon the Series: XY is the only series with Ash as the protagonist in which Muk has not appeared. Excluding Primeape, who didn't have an evolved form at the time, Muk is the first fully evolved Pokémon caught by Ash.
Who is Ash's most powerful Pokémon? ›Time and time again, Pikachu has proven why he is Ash's strongest Pokemon. Pikachu partnered up with Ash when he first began his journey in the Kanto region, and though the two got off to a rocky start, their bond eventually grew to become inseparable.
What is Ash's rarest? ›The one exception to this is Meltan, which despite being a Mythical was but one of many. Many would say that Meltan's evolution Melmetal is the absolute rarest Pokémon he's captured and battled with, as it's still a Mythical Pokémon, and that's a fair point.
What are Ash's rarest Pokémon? ›Instead, the rarest Pokémon Ash has ever caught is one that goes all the way back to Johto: Noctowl. In the episode "Fowl Play!" Ash encountered a very rare Pokémon, a shiny Noctowl.
What legendary pokemon kissed Ash? ›At the end of Pokemon Heroes, Ash gets kissed by a Latias disguised as a girl, and that's not even the weirdest part.
Who owns Mewtwo? ›Mewtwo (ミュウツー, Mewtwo) is a powerful Psychic-type legendary pókemon. It is the fourth of its kind, and third created by Team Rocket. It is a reoccurring antagonist in Pokémon — Advance Frontier under the ownership of Giovanni.
What was the first rare Pokémon Ash saw? ›Ho-Oh is the first Legendary Pokémon Ash encounters and the first Legendary to appear in the anime series.
Who is Ash wife? ›
Serena is Ash's True Love in the Pokémon Anime, Not Misty
Serena met Ash when the two were young children, before eventually becoming traveling companions, similar to Ash and Misty.
Charizard and Ash had one of the most intense love-hate relationships. Charizard was by far one of the most rebellious Pokémon that Ash possessed. From the beginning, it was disobedient as it was more skillful than its trainer.
What Pokémon almost killed Ash? ›In the movie "Pokémon: I Choose You", Ash is hit by multiple attacks from Pokémon controlled by Marshadow, which kills him and sends his body and soul to a kind-of afterlife, but is later resurrected by Ho-Oh after Pikachu jumps through a portal to save him.
Who is Ash strongest rival? ›1 Paul Is Ash's Antithesis
In the end, Ash finally won, but not without many humiliating failures. He formed a mutual respect with his polar opposite as the two developed as battlers and people. Defeating Paul after so many losses was Ash's greatest validation of himself and his beliefs.
3 Pidgeot Loses More Than It Wins
Pidgeot was one of Ash's first-ever partners and evolved Pokémon when caught as a Pidgeotto. And yet it was not special at all. In fact, it lost more than it won, making it one of Ash's weakest Kanto Pokémon.
Pikachu not only was his first pokémon but has stuck by his side through every journey across all regions.
Does Ash ever see a shiny Pokemon? ›In Fowl Play! Ash captures a shiny Noctowl that was being hunted by a trapper. Ash eventually sent this shiny Flying/Normal-type to Professor Oak's lab. Noctowl has the supreme honor of being the first shiny Pokémon ever shown in the anime.
What is the 3 rarest Pokémon? ›Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are the Lake Guardians of the Sinnoh and, despite being the only legendary Pokémon to appear in the wild outside of events and Daily Adventure Incense, they're three of the rarest Pokémon in the game.
Who is Ash father? ›Mime is Ash's Dad. It is easy to see why this theory caught the fandom's imagination, as it is the right combination of silly and creepy. At the end of the first season, Delia befriended and adopted a Mr. Mime.
Did Ash catch Lugia? ›This Pokémon is fully evolved. Ash's Lugia was a Pokémon that Ash caught in a flashback in the beginning of the book, and his sixty-fifth overall.
Who is Ash true love? ›
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, Ash returns feelings only for Misty, to whom he is always very fond of; this is shown by his attitudes and by the way he talks about her to other friends.
Who has a crush on Ash? ›However, he did not rule out that Misty could be in love with Ash, because, as he himself explained, even at the beginning of the story she was “the age when girls fall in love“. One of the storyboarder of the animated series revealed that Misty and Ash really like each other, but they didn't realize that.
Who did Ash have kids with? ›The happy family features a 33 year old Ash, 34 year old Serena, and their two children, 7 year old Ivan and 12 year old Raara: What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
Who owns Charizard? ›In anime. In the anime, the most notable Charizard is one Ash Ketchum has had since he was a Charmander abandoned by his former owner Damian.
Who owns Charmander? ›Charmander first appeared in episode 11 of Pokémon Indigo League ("Charmander – The Stray Pokémon" (The Stray Pokémon – Hitokage)). In the episode, Charmander is left by its owner, Damian, and is rescued by Ash and Brock.
What was Ash's first shiny? ›Noctowl is the first Shiny Pokémon seen in the anime, although it is not the first alternately colored Pokémon to appear. It is also the first Shiny Pokémon to be owned by a main character and the only Shiny Pokémon owned by Ash.
What was Ash's first rock type? ›Boldore is Ash's first officially caught Rock-type Pokémon. Boldore is the only one of Ash's Pokémon: Capable of evolving by trade.
What was Ash's wish? ›Ash's Wish
After sitting in the outdoor hot tub with snowflakes falling gently down all around him, he knew exactly what his wish would be. Ash's wish was to have his very own hot tub!
| Father: | Marty Raney |
|---|---|
| Mother: | Mollee Raney |
| Brother: | NA |
| Sister: | NA |
| Husband: | Maciah Bilodeau |
The way it's phrased sounds like Misty is literally theorizing that she and Ash will marry each other, but it can also be perceived as they'll both get married to unspecified partners one day. While this can be left up to interpretation, Misty clearly had Ash on her mind when considering future marriage.
Who is Ash real mom? ›
Delia Ketchum (Japanese: ハナコ Hanako), also known as Mrs. Ketchum or Ms. Ketchum (Japanese: ママさん Mama-san) is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime. She is the mother of Ash.
Who loves Ash the most? ›Fans of the franchise agree that Serena is Ash's most prominent love interest.
Is Ash jealous of Misty? ›Later he notices Brock but he remains at Misty's side. When Misty says she wants to win the competition, Ash assumes she wants the signed photo with the movie star Fiorello, and gets jealous.
Why did Charizard lose respect for Ash? ›Ash is berated several times for not being a good enough owner to handle his Charizard. Charizard doesn't take anyone's orders because he doesn't respect them. Despite the fact that Ash helped Charizard and risked his life for him, Charizard's level makes him view Ash as a weakling undeserving of his acknowledgment.
Will Pokémon get rid of Ash? ›Pokémon will end Ash's story with 11 episodes that will air in Japan beginning on January 13, 2023. And these episodes will mark the end of Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series. According to a releaseOpens in new tab, they will also “provide a glimpse of what the future may hold for the world's strongest Trainer.
Who killed the Ash? ›Vanchhi Iyyer, a revolutionary, killed a British officer named Ash in Madras.
How does Ash lose? ›Latios handily defeats Ash's Sceptile and Swellow, which only serves to increase Ash's vigor when he sends in Pikachu to stage an amazing comeback! And then Ash loses.
Who is the closest friend of Ash? ›To that end, he travels to various regions in the Pokémon world, accompanied by his first Pokémon and best friend, Pikachu.
Who is Ash's strongest friend? ›The obvious choice for Ash's best friend over the course of the series is quite simply Pikachu. Being his trusted companion and friend over Ash's entire Pokémon journey, through thick and thin, Pikachu is always there to either fight fiercely for him or to support him in any other aspect of everyday life.
Does Ash beat any champion? ›During the latest episode of the Pokemon Ultimate Journeys series in Japan, Ash defeated Galar champion Leon in the final round of the Masters Eight Tournament to earn the title of top trainer in the Pokemon world.
What was Ash's hardest battle? ›
- 1 Leon (Masters Eight Tournament)
- 2 Cynthia (Masters Eight Tournament) ...
- 3 Paul (Lily of the Valley Tournament) ...
- 4 Gary Oak (Silver Conference) ...
- 5 Gladion (Manalo Conference) ...
- 6 Bea, Round 3 (World Coronation Series) ...
- 7 Harrison (Silver Conference) ...
- 8 Lt. ...
Glalie. After evolving from a nervous Snorunt, Glalie never lost a one-on-one match—although it was forced into a tie on more than one occasion.
What is the rarest Pikachu? ›World's most valuable Pokémon card, Pikachu Illustrator, appears at auction for almost half a million dollars. One of just 41 copies in existence. One of the rarest Pokémon cards of all time, Pikachu Illustrator, has gone under the hammer for close to a cool half a million dollars.
Did Ash beat Gary? ›In the final round, Ash ended up winning the battle when his Charizard defeated Gary's Blastoise, eliminating him from the tournament.
What is Ash's Pikachu's name? ›During the conversation, Ash says that he's called his Pikachu "Jean Luc Pikachu", a clear reference to Jean Luc Picard. Pikachu, oh sorry Jean Luc Pikachu, is even shown with a Star Trek badge on his chest as his name is revealed.
Why does Ash have 30 Tauros? ›He was attempting to catch as many Pokémon as possible, though all he ended up with were thirty Tauros, since they always ran in front of his Safari Balls whenever he tried to make a catch. At the end of Ash's adventures in the Safari Zone, all thirty Tauros were sent to Professor Oak's Laboratory.
Why is Ash only 10? ›Why does Ash not age? In the first episode of the Anime, after Ash and Pikachu both almost get killed by the swarm of Spearows, Ho-Oh flies over their head. It is prophecized that anyone who sees Ho-Oh gets a wish granted and Ash's wish at that time was to stay a kid forever.
How is Ash only 10? ›Pokemon Journeys: Ash Ketchum might be 10 years old but he has certainly matured over the years. There are a number of theories that point to Ash still being 10 years old, such as time slowing down or perhaps eternal youth. Aging is not often discussed in most arcs, just merely mentioned at a few junctures.
Why can Ash only have 6 Pokémon? ›Pokémon Adventures
In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, Professor Oak explained that the Pokémon Association determined six to be the ideal maximum at which a Trainer could give all Pokémon on hand sufficient care and attention.
"The Legend of Miniryu" (Episode 35)
This episode was banned in almost every single country outside of Japan, largely due to the frequent use of firearms throughout it. One particular scene involves the safari warden, Kaiser, pointing a revolver at Ash and asking if he wants to get shot.
Does Ash ever have a lucario? ›
Ash's Lucario (Japanese: サトシのルカリオ Satoshi's Lucario) was the third Pokémon that Ash caught in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and his fifty-fifth overall.
Has Ash become a Pokemon master yet? ›As you can see, the future of Pokémon anime comes loaded with news. After 25 years, Ash Ketchum finally passes the baton to the new generations after achieving his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. Thanks for everything Ash!
Is Ash 13 years old? ›Ash Ketchum of the Pokémon anime is canonically 10 years old. That's as true back in the first episodes in Kanto as it is in Ash's final Aim to Be a Master miniseries episodes.
Who is Ash's wife in Pokémon? ›| Serena セレナ Serena | |
|---|---|
| Artwork from Pokémon the Series: XY | |
| Anime debut | Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! |
| English voice actor | Haven Paschall |
| Japanese voice actor | Mayuki Makiguchi |
After 25 years, perpetual 10-year-old Ash Ketchum has finally become the world's greatest Pokémon trainer.
How old is Ash 1? ›Ash is Only 10 Years Old (in Pokemon's Official Timeline)
The anime does occasionally give markers of the passage of time, however.
| Ash Ketchum | |
|---|---|
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | Honored Trainer Pokémon Champion Monarch |
| Occupation | Pokémon Trainer Ultra Guardians of the Aether Foundation (formerly) Research fellow at Professor Cerise's Laboratory (formerly) |
Pidgeot was one of Ash's first-ever partners and evolved Pokémon when caught as a Pidgeotto. And yet it was not special at all. In fact, it lost more than it won, making it one of Ash's weakest Kanto Pokémon.
Did Ash ever evolve? ›Ash's Pikachu and Evolution
Ash has never evolved Pikachu into its more powerful evolution Raichu, and the reasons for keeping his favorite companion in its iconic unevolved state are specifically addressed as a big plot point in the anime.
Ash has owned ten Fighting types in all, with two of those being the Ultra Beasts Buzzwole and Pheromosa that he had to immediately release. Apart from the Primeape that he released after a few episodes, the rest of the Fighting types that he has caught over the years have been integral parts of his teams.
Has Ash caught every type? ›
Ash has in fact caught every starter Pokémon in Kanto, Johto, and Unova, as well as catching every regional bird except for Toucannon in Alola. But there have been several of Ash's team members that no one expected he would ever catch, even in the episodes in which he catches said Pokémon.