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While Ash Ketchum was the main character of the primary Pokémon animation for the majority of the brand's existence, Ash makes vanishingly few appearances in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. This is especially notable when compared to the main antagonists of the [[Team Rocket trio]], which have received more cards than Ash has. The majority of cards relating to Ash have not been released outside of Japan. | While Ash Ketchum was the main character of the primary Pokémon animation for the majority of the brand's existence, Ash makes vanishingly few appearances in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. This is especially notable when compared to the main antagonists of the [[Team Rocket trio]], which have received more cards than Ash has. The majority of cards relating to Ash have not been released outside of Japan. | ||
Most of the time, it is the Pokémon that Ash uses that receive cards. Usually, these are released alongside [[Pokémon movie]]s. The first of these was a [[jumbo card|jumbo]] {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|promo card}} for his [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] teamed up with the [[Pichu Brothers]], which was [[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)|Pichu and Pikachu]]. It was a tie in to ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'', one of the [[Pikachu short]]s. The first card released at normal size was {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}, released as a promotional card. {{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}} heralded in the usual way Ash's Pokémon were released in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#EX Series|EX Series]], by being released as part of the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys}} {{TCG|deck kit}}. That kit was released to coincide with ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', and included many of the Pokémon seen in the movie as cards. Several more of Ash's Pokémon would receive cards in deck kits in this manner. As cards with "Ash's" as a prefix, they are mechanically [[Owner's Pokémon]]. | Most of the time, it is the Pokémon that Ash uses that receive cards. Usually, these are released alongside [[Pokémon movie]]s. The first of these was a [[jumbo card|jumbo]] {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|promo card}} for his [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] teamed up with the [[Pichu Brothers]], which was [[Pichu and Pikachu (CoroCoro promo)|Pichu and Pikachu]]. It was a tie in to ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'', one of the [[Pikachu short]]s. The first card released at normal size was {{TCG ID|ADV-P Promo|Ash's Treecko|36}}, released as a promotional card. Ash is present in the art of the card, although only as a mirage. {{TCG ID|Movie VS Pack|Ash's Torkoal|9}} heralded in the usual way Ash's Pokémon were released in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#EX Series|EX Series]], by being released as part of the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration VS Pack: Sky-Splitting Deoxys}} {{TCG|deck kit}}. That kit was released to coincide with ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', and included many of the Pokémon seen in the movie as cards. Several more of Ash's Pokémon would receive cards in deck kits in this manner. As cards with "Ash's" as a prefix, they are mechanically [[Owner's Pokémon]]. | ||
[[File:StaraptorMMovieRandomPack18.jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}. This card does not say it is Ash's Staraptor, and its name only indicates it is from the movie. But the icon of Ash and the artwork make it clear that this is Ash's Staraptor.]] | [[File:StaraptorMMovieRandomPack18.jpg|thumb|200px|left|[[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}}. This card does not say it is Ash's Staraptor, and its name only indicates it is from the movie. But the icon of Ash and the artwork make it clear that this is Ash's Staraptor.]] | ||
As the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Diamond & Pearl Series|Diamond & Pearl Series]] rolled around, cards featuring Pokémon that Ash possesses changed. They were instead [[Pokémon M]], a group of [[Pokémon SP]] based on the Pokémon seen in Pokémon movies which were released in the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} to promote ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Three of them are Pokémon that Ash used, namely [[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} for Ash's Pikachu, a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Level Up}} for that card named [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]], and [[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}} for [[Ash's Staraptor]]. After this, Ash Ketchum related cards made fewer appearances for a while. | As the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Diamond & Pearl Series|Diamond & Pearl Series]] rolled around, cards featuring Pokémon that Ash possesses changed. They were instead [[Pokémon M]], a group of [[Pokémon SP]] based on the Pokémon seen in Pokémon movies which were released in the {{TCG|Movie Commemoration Random Pack}} to promote ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. Three of them are Pokémon that Ash used, namely [[Pikachu M (Movie Random Pack 12)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} for Ash's Pikachu, a {{TCG|Pokémon LV.X|Level Up}} for that card named [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|Pikachu]] {{SP|M}} [[Pikachu M LV.X (DPt-P Promo 43)|LV.X]], and [[Staraptor M (Movie Random Pack 18)|Staraptor]] {{SP|M}} for [[Ash's Staraptor]]. Ash is featured in the artwork of the non-LV.X cards. After this, Ash Ketchum related cards made fewer appearances for a while. | ||
Cards relating to Ash returned in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Black & White Series|Black & White Series]] An event tied to the distribution of [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Secret Eggs|Secret Eggs]] which had the possibility of hatching into a {{p|Pidove}} based on [[Ash's Pidove]] (among other main characters' Pokémon) also involved the release of a {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Black Star Promo}} {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}. This ties the card to Ash's Pidove as well. In the XY Series, an [[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}} was released. It showcased [[Ash-Greninja]], a new form that [[Ash's Greninja]] could take on in the show during ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' that resembles Ash himself. Both of these cards received English releases. | Cards relating to Ash returned in the [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Black & White Series|Black & White Series]]. An event tied to the distribution of [[List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Secret Eggs|Secret Eggs]] which had the possibility of hatching into a {{p|Pidove}} based on [[Ash's Pidove]] (among other main characters' Pokémon) also involved the release of a {{TCG|BW Black Star Promos|BW Black Star Promo}} {{TCG ID|BW Promo|Pidove|15}}. This ties the card to Ash's Pidove as well. In the XY Series, an [[Ash-Greninja-EX (XY Promo 133)|Ash-Greninja]]{{EX}} was released. It showcased [[Ash-Greninja]], a new form that [[Ash's Greninja]] could take on in the show during ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]'' that resembles Ash himself. Both of these cards received English releases. | ||
[[File:AshPikachuGXAshVSTeamRocketDeckKit5.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} has to be in play to get Ash's Friendship's full effect of drawing four cards. Otherwise, the Supporter just draws two cards.]] | [[File:AshPikachuGXAshVSTeamRocketDeckKit5.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}} has to be in play to get Ash's Friendship's full effect of drawing four cards. Otherwise, the Supporter just draws two cards.]] | ||
The [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Sun & Moon Series|Sun & Moon Series]] has Ash's most prominent appearances in the TCG to date. The {{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}} included a complete half deck themed around Ash Ketchum instead of having Ash only be included in a movie themed deck. Many of the Pokémon have artwork related to Ash's adventures in [[Alola]] during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. (Although these cards are not named after Ash, and therefore have no gameplay distinction, the context of their artwork and this product mean they very clearly represent the Pokémon that Ash meets.) Ash's Pikachu got another printing, this time as [[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}}. Most importantly, an Ash {{TCG|Supporter card}} was finally printed as {{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}. It causes the user to draw two cards, but instead draws four cards if that player also has Ash's Pikachu{{GX}} in play. | The [[Pokemon Trading Card Game#Sun & Moon Series|Sun & Moon Series]] has Ash's most prominent appearances in the TCG to date. The {{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}} included a complete half deck themed around Ash Ketchum instead of having Ash only be included in a movie themed deck. Many of the Pokémon have artwork related to Ash's adventures in [[Alola]] during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. (Although these cards are not named after Ash, and therefore have no gameplay distinction, the context of their artwork and this product mean they very clearly represent the Pokémon that Ash meets.) Ash's Pikachu got another printing, this time as [[Ash's Pikachu-GX (Ash vs Team Rocket Deck 5)|Ash's Pikachu]]{{GX}}. Most importantly, an Ash {{TCG|Supporter card}} was finally printed as {{TCG ID|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck|Ash's Friendship|25}}. It causes the user to draw two cards, but instead draws four cards if that player also has Ash's Pikachu{{GX}} in play. Naturally, Ash is present in the art of Ash's Pikachu {{GX}}, as well as in the art of three of the other Pokémon in the Ash deck. A card for [[Ash's Litten]], {{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Litten|59}}, was released as a promotional card alongside the deck kit, which also has Ash in its artwork. | ||
Ash's Pikachu would be printed seven more times in the Sun & Moon Series, this time as {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} representing the various [[Pikachu in a cap|Ash's Pikachu forms]]. These cards, as with the entire promotion surrounding the forms, were a tie in to the movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Each one wears one of [[Ash's hat]]s from across ''[[Pokemon | Ash's Pikachu would be printed seven more times in the Sun & Moon Series, this time as {{TCG|SM Black Star Promos}} representing the various [[Pikachu in a cap|Ash's Pikachu forms]]. These cards, as with the entire promotion surrounding the forms, were a tie in to the movie ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. Each one wears one of [[Ash's hat]]s from across ''[[Pokemon the Series]]''. These cards also received an English language release. | ||
Lastly, a card representing Ash's Pikachu, {{TCG ID|SM Promo|Pikachu|227}} ,was printed as SM Black Star Promo, with its basis being the movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. While this card did receive an English printing, a printing with art including Ash Ketchum was only used in Japan. | Lastly, a card representing Ash's Pikachu, {{TCG ID|SM Promo|Pikachu|227}} ,was printed as SM Black Star Promo, with its basis being the movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''. While this card did receive an English printing, a printing with art including Ash Ketchum was only used in Japan. | ||