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'''Ritchie''' (also ''Richie'', Japanese: '''ヒロシ''' ''Hiroshi'') is a nominally recurring {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
{{Character Infobox/Manga
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|series=[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
|debut=''[[ET12|Welcome To The Big Leagues]]''
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'''Ritchie''' (Japanese: '''ヒロシ''' ''Hiroshi''), occasionally spelled '''Richie''', is a recurring character who appeared in the [[Pokémon anime]]. He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Frodomar City]] and a [[rival]] of {{Ash}}. He first appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''.
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Ritchie.png|left|thumb|220px|Ritchie]]
=====[[Original series]]=====
Ritchie first appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'' and quickly befriended his fellow [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] competitor, [[Ash Ketchum]], in an elevator. When the elevator went out, he plugged in a device to [[Ash's Pikachu]] and got the elevator running again. Ritchie met up with Ash again outside. While {{TRT}} had {{pkmn|Trainer}}s put in their [[Poké Ball]]s in a sack, Ritchie discovered their scheme and he and Ash went after them. The two were unable to catch up to Team Rocket and camped out until the next day. Ritchie saw tire tracks and led them to Team Rocket's van. When he went inside, he was spotted by Team Rocket and the trio trapped him and Ash in the van. They were able to escape with the Poké Balls retrieved from Team Rocket.
 
Their friendship led to problems in ''[[EP079|Friend or Foe Alike]]'', since the two were pitted against each other in the next round. Ritchie waited for Ash on the battlefield even though Ash was unable to get there right away due to Team Rocket's meddling. Their match began when Ash was able to finally arrive. Ritchie won the match, since at the very end [[Ash's Charizard]] refused to fight [[Sparky]] and took a nap on the battlefield instead. Even though he lost in the next match to [[Assunta]], Ritchie made it to the Top 8 position in the League.
 
[[File:EP220.png|thumb|220px|Ritchie and Ash diving with [[Silver (Lugia)|Silver]]]]
Sometime after the League and when Ash and {{ashfr}} went to [[Johto]], Ritchie became fascinated with a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be found [[Whirl Islands]], which turned out to be a {{an|Lugia}}.
 
Ritchie met up with Ash and friends again on [[Ogi Isle]], starting in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''. After spotting a [[Silver (Lugia)|baby Lugia]] named Silver with {{jo|Oliver}}, [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] attacked with their Pokémon and Ritchie and Ash defended Silver with their Pokémon. Their actions caused Butch and Cassidy to retreat until later when a submarine was dispatched to capture Silver.
 
In ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', Ritchie told the parent Lugia about what happened to Silver which caused it to briefly attack them. Ritchie and the group later found Silver in a cage on a base. Ritchie and Ash battled Butch and Cassidy in an attempt to stall them. They were badly beaten and the parent Lugia was captured.
 
In ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]'', Ritchie and the group was freed from a cage by Oliver. Ritchie and Ash took on Butch, Cassidy, and some {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s with their Pokémon and easily swept through them. They went to the room where Silver was being held, but were stopped by [[Dr. Namba]]. Ritchie and Ash battled him with their Pikachu. Ritchie was also able to destroy the controller of the rage machine that was powering Dr. Namba's {{p|Electabuzz}}, defeat the Team Rocket scientist and take Silver away from him. With both Lugia reunited, Ritchie remained on the island with Oliver, to continue exploring the Whirl Islands, while Ash and his friends departed to [[Olivine City]].
 
=====[[Pokémon Chronicles]]=====
[[File:EP080.png|thumb|left|220px|Ritchie and Ash]]
Ritchie visited [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''. He and {{Tracey}} found out that {{an|Professor Oak}} had disappeared from the {{an|Seafoam Island}} TV station where he was supposed to have his live TV appearance. They later found him in an abandoned warehouse with the help of Ritchie's {{p|Taillow}}, Rose. They battled Butch and Cassidy and when [[Tracey's Scyther]] was beaten by Butch's {{p|Mightyena}}, Ritchie took care of the two Team Rocket agents and won. Professor Oak was grateful and even asked Ritchie to come back to [[Pallet Town]] to help install a security system in his lab.
 
In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', Ritchie was passing through [[Marion Town]] when he saw some [[Demolition crew|construction workers]] demolishing an old [[Pokémon Center]]. He sent out [[Zippo]] and [[Sparky]] to prevent them from damaging the Pokémon Center any further, and the resident [[Nurse Joy]]s were grateful. They invited Ritchie inside, revealing the Center's history, including the passing of the elder Nurse Joy's childhood friend {{OBP|Nick|HS13}}. The Center also had an association with {{p|Celebi}}, who later appeared before Ritchie and [[Time travel|took him back in time]]. Ritchie arrived in a forest where he saved a young Nurse Joy from falling off a cliff. He and Nurse Joy then arrived in the Marion Town of the past. Ritchie discovered the same Celebi from before. He also met Nick and [[Nick's father|his father]].
 
Nurse Joy went missing during a storm, and Ritchie went with Nick to find her. Ritchie soon found Nurse Joy by the Celebi shrine lying down unconscious. Just as a lightning bolt was about to strike, Celebi appeared and protected Ritchie, Nick, and Nurse Joy. The next day, Ritchie went after Nick and his father on Nurse Joy's {{p|Ponyta}} which was the day that a rock slide would have killed them. However, as Ritchie convinced the two to come back to Marion Town to be there for a party held by Nurse Joy, the rock slide that occurred passed right behind Ritchie.
 
With that done, Ritchie was sent back to the present with the timeline altered. He saw the same construction crew from before, who were now restoring the Pokémon Center instead of demolishing it. Nick was also alive and now the mayor of Marion Town.
 
Ritchie's final speaking appearance was in ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', where he was aboard the [[S.S. Anne]] when he met {{OBP|Silver|HS18}} and a pair of mysterious doctors who were actually Butch and Cassidy. During a pit stop at [[One Island]], he learned more of the trio's plan to see a {{p|Moltres}}, and climbed to the summit of [[Mt. Ember|Mt. Magma]] with them. When Moltres revealed itself the following day, the doctors revealed their true identities, and attempted to nab Moltres. Ritchie and Silver battled together and defeated the duo. After Silver battled with Moltres, Mt. Magma erupted and when he had Silver's {{p|Salamence}} fly him and Ritchie out of there, Moltres flew off. Silver was willing to wait a little longer until Moltres came back. Ritchie parted ways with Silver on a boat while Silver stayed behind on One Island.
 
[[File:Ritchie JN.png|250px|thumb|Ritchie in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
In ''[[JN116|Pride of a Champion!]]'', Ritchie appeared in a brief cameo, watching the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match between {{an|Lance}} and [[Diantha]] on TV.


He is named after [[Hiroshi Yamauchi]], former President of Nintendo. His Japanese name means "far and wide" (溥), while his English name is a diminutive for Richard, which is generally agreed to mean "brave power" in Germanic (from the elements ''ric'' "power, rule, ruler" and ''hard'' "brave, hardy").
====Character====
Ritchie is a kindhearted and sincere boy. His courageous actions helped him to develop bonds and gain respect from other characters, including {{an|Professor Oak}} and [[Marion Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. He values his friendships, even waiting for {{Ash}} despite his delayed arrival for their [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] match in ''[[EP079|Friend or Foe Alike]]''.


Ritchie is often seen as a clone of [[Ash Ketchum]] because all of his Pokémon relate to some of the Pokémon that Ash owns, or owned at one point ([[Sparky]] and {{AP|Pikachu}}, [[Zippo]] and {{AP|Charizard}}, {{p|Butterfree|Happy}} and {{AP|Butterfree}}, {{p|Taillow|Rose}} and {{AP|Swellow}}, and {{p|Pupitar|Cruise}} and {{AP|Larvitar}}).
Ritchie balanced out Ash's more reckless approach with his cautious manner in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. He thinks ahead, as seen when he packs extra supplies, and his problem-solving skills lend themselves well to his traveling lifestyle. After his Indigo League loss to [[Assunta]], Ritchie noted that defeats were invaluable and this helped Ash to overcome his own sadness after his loss.


==In the anime==
He is passionate about {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and like Ash, he dreams of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. Ritchie and Ash are often compared to each other, and in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]'', Ritchie joked that he and Ash tend to catch many of the same Pokémon. Ritchie's battling strategy focuses on his Pokémon's stamina, and he uses attacks like [[Zippo]]'s {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{p|Pupitar|Cruise}}'s {{m|Sandstorm}} to repel his opponent's Pokémon away before attacking. His appearance near [[Ogi Isle]] in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' also revealed Ritchie's interest in Pokémon research and folklore.
Ritchie first appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'' and quickly befriended his fellow [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Pokémon League]] competitor, [[Ash Ketchum]]. This led to problems in the next episode, ''[[EP079|Friend or Foe Alike]]'', since the two were matched up to battle against each other. Ritchie won the match, since at the very end {{AP|Ash's Charizard|Charizard}} refused to fight [[Sparky]] and took a nap on the battlefield instead. Even though he lost in the next match to [[Assunta]], he made it to the Top 8 position in the league.  


Ritchie showed up again in the anime when Ash and {{ashfr|co.}} visited the [[Whirl Islands]], starting in ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''. He was searching for a mysterious {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be found there, which turned out to be a {{p|Lugia}}.
====Pokémon====
[[File:Ritchie party.png|thumb|left||220px|Ritchie and some of his Pokémon in [[Pokémon Chronicles]]]]
[[File:Ritchie Poké Balls.png|thumb|220px|Ritchie's {{i|Poké Ball}}s]]
Ritchie's Pokémon coincidentally tend to be similar to {{Ash}}'s first captures, either in [[Kanto]] or [[Hoenn]]. Despite this, Ritchie is also seen battling with a few different Pokémon, such as {{p|Pupitar}} and others shown during his [[Full Battle]] with [[Assunta]]. Also, Ritchie's Pokémon tend to be more obedient to their Trainer, largely due to Ritchie being a little more experienced than Ash at that time. [[Zippo]], for example, was shown to be more obedient to Ritchie [[Ash's Charmeleon|than]] [[Trevor's Charmeleon|other]] {{p|Charmeleon}} shown in the anime.


He also appeared in three [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episodes; ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]'', ''[[SS013|Celebi and Joy]]'' and ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.  
Ritchie puts stickers on his {{i|Poké Ball}}s to differentiate his Pokémon between others and is one of Ash's only [[rival]]s to give [[nickname]]s to his Pokémon.


===Pokémon===
After meeting Ash, Ritchie is often seen accompanied by [[Sparky]] at his side, in a way similar to the relationship between Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}}.
{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
=====On hand=====
This listing is of Ritchie's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Ritchie's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


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|main=yes
|main=yes
|nick=Sparky
|nick=Sparky
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Pikachu
|pkmn=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
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|epnum=EP078
|epnum=EP078
|epname=A Friend in Deed
|epname=A Friend in Deed
|vaen=Satomi Kōrogi
|vaen=Satomi Koorogi
|vajp=Satomi Kōrogi
|vajp=Satomi Koorogi
|desc=Sparky is Ritchie's main Pokémon, a {{p|Pikachu}}. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.}}
|desc='''Sparky''' (Japanese: '''レオン''' ''Leon'') is Ritchie's main Pokémon, a {{p|Pikachu}}. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
|nick=Zippo
|nick=Zippo
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Charmeleon
|pkmn=Charmeleon
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
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|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|vajp=Yūji Ueda
|desc=Zippo is Ritchie's {{p|Charmeleon}}. It first appeared as a {{p|Charmander}}, and evolved by the next time {{Ash}} and Ritchie met in the [[Whirl Islands]].}}
|desc='''Zippo''' (Japanese: '''ジッポ''' ''Zippo'') is Ritchie's {{p|Charmeleon}}. It first appeared as a {{p|Charmander}}, and [[Evolution|evolved]] by the time {{Ash}} and Ritchie met in the [[Whirl Islands]].}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Happy
|nick=Happy
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Butterfree
|pkmn=Butterfree
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
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|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vaen=Rikako Aikawa
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|vajp=Rikako Aikawa
|desc=Happy (Japanese: '''パピー''' ''Papi'') is Ritchie's {{p|Butterfree}}. After Ritchie and {{Ash}} had foiled [[Team Rocket]]'s plan to steal the Pokémon of everyone competing in the [[Pokémon League]], the van they were driving was about to go over a cliff. Ash and Ritchie decided to use their Pokémon to help them land safely. Ash used his {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}, while Ritchie sent out Happy. Thanks to their Pokémon, the two Trainers were able to land safely.
|desc='''Happy''' (Japanese: '''パピー''' ''Papi'') is Ritchie's {{p|Butterfree}}. After Ritchie and {{Ash}} foiled {{TRT}}'s plan to steal the Pokémon of everyone competing in the [[Pokémon League]], the van they were driving in was about to go over a cliff. Ash and Ritchie decided to use their Pokémon to help them land safely. Ash used his {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, while Ritchie sent out Happy. Thanks to their Pokémon, the two Trainers were able to land safely.


Happy also appeared in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' during Ash and Ritchie's battle at the [[Indigo Plateau]]. It was up against {{tp|Ash|Squirtle}}. It easily defeated the {{type2|Water}} by using {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which caused Squirtle to become disqualified. Happy was then defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} using its {{m|ThunderShock}}.
Happy reappeared in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' during Ash and Ritchie's battle at [[Indigo Plateau]]. It was up against {{AP|Squirtle}}. It easily defeated the {{t|Water}} type by using {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which caused Squirtle to become disqualified. Happy was then defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}} using his {{m|Thunder Shock}}.


Happy was last seen in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' during Ritchie's battle with [[Assunta]]. It was seen battling with her {{p|Venomoth}}. It hasn't been seen or mentioned since that episode.
Happy was last seen in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' during Ritchie's battle with [[Assunta]].


Happy's known moves are {{m|Sleep Powder}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}
Happy's known moves are {{m|Sleep Powder}} and {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Cruise
|nick=Cruise
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Pupitar
|pkmn=Pupitar
|type1=Rock
|type1=Rock
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|epname=The Mystery is History
|epname=The Mystery is History
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Cruise (Japanese: '''クルーズ''') is Ritchie's {{p|Pupitar}}. When it first appeared, [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] were attempting to steal {{jo|Silver|a baby Lugia}}, but {{Ash}} and Ritchie refused to let that happen. To stop them, Ritchie sent out his Pupitar. It was very strong in battle, and it caused the two [[Team Rocket]] members to retreat.
|desc='''Cruise''' (Japanese: '''クルーズ''' ''Cruise'') is Ritchie's {{p|Pupitar}}. It first appeared when [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] were attempting to steal [[Silver (Lugia)|a baby Lugia]], but {{Ash}} and Ritchie refused to let that happen. It was very strong in battle, and it caused the two [[Team Rocket]] members to retreat.


Ritchie also used Cruise in ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''. Butch and Cassidy were once again trying to prevent the kids from rescuing Silver and its mother. Ritchie called upon Cruise to take care of them and the other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s in the area. After it defeated them, Cruise helped Ash and {{an|Misty}} free Silver from its cage by tackling the bars after {{AP|Ash's Cyndaquil|Quilava}}, {{AP|Totodile}} and {{tp|Misty|Poliwhirl|Politoed}} had weakened them.
Ritchie later used Cruise in ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''. Butch and Cassidy were once again trying to prevent the Trainers from rescuing Silver and its {{an|Lugia|mother}}, so Ritchie called upon it to take care of them and the other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s in the area. After it defeated them, Cruise helped Ash and {{an|Misty}} free Silver from its cage by tackling the bars after [[Ash's Cyndaquil]], {{AP|Totodile}}, and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} had weakened them.


Cruise's known moves are {{m|Take Down}} and {{m|Sandstorm}}.}}
Cruise's known moves are {{m|Headbutt}}{{tt|*|Incorrectly referred to as Take Down in the dub}} and {{m|Sandstorm}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Rose
|nick=Rose
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Taillow
|pkmn=Taillow
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=Ritchie Rose.png
|img=Ritchie Rose.png
|epnum=SS008
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped
|epname=Oaknapped!
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Rose (Japanese: '''ローズ''') is Ritchie's {{p|Taillow}}. When Ritchie, {{Tracey}} and [[Officer Jenny]] were looking for the missing {{an|Professor Oak}}, Ritchie sent out Rose for help. Tracey commented that {{Ash}} also has a {{AP|Taillow}}, and Ritchie replied that he and Ash tend to catch a lot of the same Pokémon (referring to their {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Butterfree}}).
|desc='''Rose''' (Japanese: '''ローズ''' ''Rose'') is Ritchie's {{p|Taillow}}. When Ritchie, {{Tracey}}, and [[Officer Jenny]] were looking for the missing {{an|Professor Oak}}, Ritchie sent out Rose for help. Tracey commented that {{Ash}} also has a {{AP|Taillow}}, and Ritchie replied that he and Ash tend to catch a lot of the same Pokémon (referring to their {{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Charmeleon}}, and {{p|Butterfree}}).


Rose's known moves are {{m|Gust}}{{tt|*|Taillow cannot legally learn Gust in the games.}} and {{m|Double Team}}.}}
In ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'', Ritchie used Rose alongside [[Zippo]] and [[Sparky]] to defeat the Pokémon of a [[demolition crew]] who threatened two [[Nurse Joy|Nurses Joy]].


Ritchie had at least 3 other Pokémon during [[Indigo League]] competition. It is uncertain which ones belonged to him. However, the beginning scene in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' narrowed the situation a bit, revealing that he owns either {{p|Spearow}} or {{p|Tentacool}}.
Rose's known moves are {{m|Gust}}{{tt|*|Taillow cannot legally learn Gust in the games}} and {{m|Double Team}}.}}


====Mentioned====
=====Status unknown=====
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Spearow or Tentacool
|type1=???
|img=Ritchie Assunta Spearow.png
|img2=Ritchie Assunta Tentacool.png
|cap=Spearow
|cap2=Tentacool
|epnum=EP080
|epname=Friends to the End
|desc=Ritchie had at least three other Pokémon during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] as he participated in a [[Full Battle]]. It is uncertain which ones belonged to him. However, the beginning scene in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'' narrowed the situation a bit, revealing that he owns either {{p|Spearow}} or {{p|Tentacool}}.
 
None of Spearow's moves are known.<br/>
Tentacool's only known move is {{m|Bubble}}{{tt|*|Tentacool could not legally learn Bubble at the time}}.}}
 
=====Borrowed=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Ritchie Ponyta.png
|epnum=HS13
|epname=Celebi and Joy!
|desc=Ritchie rode [[Nurse Joy]]'s {{p|Ponyta}} from [[Marion Town]], successfully changing the past by preventing {{OBP|Nick|HS13}}'s death.
 
None of Ponyta's moves are known.}}
 
=====Dub only=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ritchie
|trainer=Ritchie
|pkmn=Eevee
|pkmn=Eevee
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|img=
|img=133Eevee.png
|epnum=SS008
|epnum=HS08
|epname=Oaknapped
|epname=Oaknapped!
|desc=Ritchie mentions that he has an {{p|Eevee}} in the dub. He consults {{an|Professor Oak}} for advice on evolving his Eevee in the [[Pokémon Chronicles]] episode ''[[SS008|Oaknapped]]''. It was not officially seen so nothing is known about it.}}
|desc=Ritchie mentioned having an {{p|Eevee}} in the dub when he consulted {{an|Professor Oak}} for advice on evolving it in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''. It was not mentioned in the Japanese version.
 
None of Eevee's moves are known.}}
 
====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League=====
Ritchie has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - Top 8 (''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'')


===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
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{{vatable|color={{hoenn color}}|bordercolor={{hoenn color dark}}
|ja=高山みなみ ''[[Minami Takayama]]''
|ja=高山みなみ ''[[Minami Takayama]]''
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|en=[[Tara Jayne]]
|ar=فدوى سليمان ''Fadwa Souleimane''
|fi=Elise Langenoja
|fr_eu=Véronique Fyon
|hu=Csongor Szalay
|it=Patrizia Mottola ([[EP078]]-[[EP222]])<br>Felice Invernici ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|nl=Niki Romijn
|nl=Niki Romijn
|pt_br=Alex Wendel (Indigo League)<br>Francisco Freitas (Whirl Islands)<br>Thiago Longo (Pokémon Chronicles)
|de=Stephanie Kellner ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]])<br>Ditte Schupp ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])
|es_la=Ana Lobo ([[EP078]]-[[EP222]])<br>Manuel Díaz ([[SS008]]-[[SS018]])
|pt_br=Rafael Barioni ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]])<br>Francisco Freitas ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])<br>Thiago Longo ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|es_la=Ana Lobo ([[EP078]]-[[EP222]])<br>Manuel Díaz ([[HS08]]-[[HS18]])
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares
|es_eu=Chelo Vivares
|ru=Татьяна Зиновенко Tatiana Zinovenko ([[EP001]]-[[EP105]])
|ru=Татьяна Зиновенко ''Tatiana Zinovenko''
|pl=Artur Krajewski ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]])<br>Unknown voice actress ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])
|pl=Artur Krajewski ([[EP078]]-[[EP080]])<br>Unknown voice actress ([[EP220]]-[[EP222]])
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
|da=Mikkel Følsgaard
}}
}}
===A Ripple in Time===
A counterpart of Ritchie based on his version of the main anime appears in a cameo in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'' watching [[Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)|Ash]] battle [[Arsham]].


==In the games==
==In the games==
The only games Ritchie appears in are [[Pokémon Puzzle League]] and [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] for the [[Pokémon mini]], in which his name is misspelt "Ricky". Some have speculated that, like Ash, he was based on the {{ga|Red|hero}} from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. In fact, besides differences in color, his outfit closely parallels that of Red's original design.
[[File:Ritchie Puzzle League.png|thumb|200px|Ritchie's VS. screen in Pokémon Puzzle League]]
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Ritchie and Sparky.png|thumb|200px|Ritchie in the Puzzle University]]
===In the {{spin-off games}}===
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Ritchie appears as a character in [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], where he is the first member of the [[Elite Four]]. He also appears in [[Puzzle University]].
 
=====Pokémon=====
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|-
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Pikachu|025Pikachu.png|Electric|size=100px|link=Sparky}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Charmander|004Charmander.png|Fire|size=100px|link=Zippo}}
| {{ActivePoké|Ritchie|Butterfree|012Butterfree.png|Bug|Flying|size=100px|link=no}}
|}
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====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
Ritchie appears in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]] for the [[Pokémon mini]], in which his name is misspelt "Ricky".
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Ritchie Electric Tale.png|right|thumb|Ritchie in The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Ritchie EToP.png|thumb|190px|Ritchie in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Ritchie is a character in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. His personality is very similar to that of his anime counterpart, however, he expresses more personal insecurities and is shown to be more ruthless in battle. He also has blond hair instead of auburn.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Ritchie is a character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} met Ritchie in a diner while noticing that his {{AP|Pikachu}} was with Ritchie's Pikachu. Ritchie was also a competitor in the Pokémon League and even though he saw Ash win his match with {{AP|Kingler}}, Ash missed out on his. The next day, Ritchie has moved on from the third round. During the fourth round, he was paired with Ash's rival, {{Gary}}. After Ash defeated [[Jeanette Fisher]], he ran to see if Ritchie won or not and to his surprise, Ritchie was able to defeat Gary.


===Pokémon===
Ritchie was then paired with Ash in the fifth round. They battled with {{p|Butterfree}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} first, which resulted in a tie. The two sent out their Pikachu and tied again. When Ritchie sent out [[Zippo|Charley]] against [[Ash's Charizard]], but his Pokémon was badly hurt by Ash's. Despite Ash winning, he resigned from the battle and made Ritchie the winner automatically. Ritchie apologized to Ash for challenging him. Even though Ash felt bad for allowing his {{p|Charizard}} to be uncontrollable, he supported Ritchie on his further matches.
 
He briefly reappeared with [[Sparky|Chuchino]] after Ash won his match with {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}.
 
====Character====
Ritchie's personality is very similar to that of his {{pkmn|anime}} counterpart. However, he expresses more personal insecurities and is shown to be more ruthless in battle. He also has blond hair instead of auburn.
 
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Ritchie's known Pokémon in the manga:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Sparky
|main=Sparky
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|pkmn=Pikachu
|pkmn=Pikachu
|nick=Chuchino
|nick=Chuchino
|type1=electric
|type1=Electric
|img=Sparky EToP.png
|img=Ritchie Sparky EToP.png
|img_size=150px
|img_size=150px
|epnum=ET12
|epnum=ET12
|epname=Welcome To The Big Leagues
|epname=Welcome To The Big Leagues
|desc=Sparky was the first revealed Pokémon of Ritchie's where it went up against Gary's Pokémon and defeated them. It is unknown which opponent that Sparky competed. It was also used against Ash's Pikachu.}}
|desc=Chuchino was the first revealed Pokémon of Ritchie's where it was mistaken for [[Ash's Pikachu]] at first. Later, it was used against that same Pikachu.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=ET13
|epnum=ET13
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|desc=Charley was used against Ash's Charizard in the Indigo League. It lost to Ash's Charizard after it was badly beaten. As a result, Ash resigned from the challenge.}}
|desc=Charley was used against [[Ash's Charizard]] in the Indigo League. It lost to Ash's Charizard after it was badly beaten. As a result, Ash resigned from the challenge.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=ET13
|epnum=ET13
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|epname=The Indigo Finals
|desc=Happy was used against Ash's Squirtle in the Indigo League where it was able to tie with Squirtle after a long fight.
|desc=Happy was used against [[Ash's Squirtle]] in the Indigo League where it was able to tie with Squirtle after a long fight.


Happy's only known move is {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
Happy's only known move is {{m|Sleep Powder}}.}}
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====Achievements====
=====Pokémon League ranking=====
Ritchie has competed in the following [[Pokémon League Conference]]s:
* [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] - N/A (''[[ET13|The Indigo Finals]]'')


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Ritchie Poké Balls.png|230px|thumb|right|Ritchie's [[Poké Ball]]s]]
* Despite changes in the [[Pokédex]]'s design, Ritchie continues to use the oldest model as of ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]''.
* Ritchie puts stickers on his [[Poké Ball]]s to differentiate his Pokémon between others.
* Two versions of his name can be seen in the fandom, '''Richie''' and '''Ritchie'''. However, [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], as well as [[Pokémon Chronicles]] subtitles, spell his name with a "t". Because of this, he is more commonly identified as Ritchie.
**In [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], he is referred to as '''Ricky'''.
* Despite changes in the [[Pokédex]]'s design, Ritchie continues to use the oldest model as of the last episode it was seen in.
* He is the only rival to nickname his Pokémon.
* Ritchie's outfit features the colors [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|green]] and [[Pokémon Yellow Version|yellow]], while Ash's clothes are predominantly [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|red]] and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|blue]].
* Ritchie's outfit features the colors [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|green]] and [[Pokémon Yellow Version|yellow]], while Ash's clothes are predominantly [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|red]] and [[Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|blue]].
* The only known Pokémon Ritchie is confirmed to own that {{Ash}} has never officially owned in the past is {{p|Pupitar}}. However, Ash has owned a {{AP|Larvitar}} temporarily.
* All of Ritchie’s confirmed Pokémon he owns were either owned by or share the same evolutionary stages of Pokémon Ash has traveled with.


==Names==
==Names==
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Two versions of his name can be seen in official materials, '''Richie''' and '''Ritchie'''. [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], as well as [[Pokémon Chronicles]] subtitles, spell his name '''Ritchie''', while [[Pokémon.com]] episode descriptions, ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', ''[[Extreme Pokémon: The Guide for the Ultimate Fan]]'', and ''[[Charizard, Go!]]'' spell his name '''Richie'''. Additionally, in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], he is referred to as '''Ricky'''.
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{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! Name
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|Japanese
|Japanese
|ヒロシ ''Hiroshi''
|ヒロシ ''Hiroshi''
|
|Means "far and wide" (広).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
|English
|Ritchie
|Ritchie
|
|A diminutive for Richard, which is generally agreed to mean "brave power" in Germanic (from the elements ''ric'' "power, rule, ruler" and ''hard'' "brave, hardy").
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French, German, Italian
|Richie
|Similar to English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|Korean
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|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|阿弘 ''Ā Hóng''
|阿弘 ''Ā Hóng''
|From the name 弘 ''Hiroshi''.
|From the name 弘 ''Hiroshi''. Means "great" or "broad".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Russian
|Ричи ''Richi''
|Transliteration of his English name
|}
|}
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