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'''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') was the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}. | '''Ash Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'') was the main character of the [[Pokémon anime]] from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. He is also the main character of various {{pkmn|manga}} based on the anime, including [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Ash & Pikachu]], and {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}. | ||
He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[ | He is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] from [[Pallet Town]] whose goal is to become a [[Pokémon Master]]. His [[first partner Pokémon]] was a {{AP|Pikachu}} that he received from {{an|Professor Oak}} after arriving late at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]]. On his {{pkmn|journey}}s around the [[Pokémon world]], he's been accompanied by {{ashfr|a multitude of close friends}}. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', he becomes the first {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Alola]] [[region]]'s [[Alola League|Pokémon League]]. In ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'', he becomes the new Monarch and World Champion of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]]. | ||
He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun on the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]" | He shares his Japanese name with the creator of the [[Pokémon]] franchise, [[Satoshi Tajiri]]. His English surname is a pun on the English motto, "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]" | ||
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====[[Original series]]==== | ====[[Original series]]==== | ||
[[File:Ash runs from Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]] | [[File:Ash runs from Spearow.png|thumb|220px|left|Ash trying to keep Pikachu safe]] | ||
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[ | In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash, and amateur [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept a [[Obedience|stubborn]] {{AP|Pikachu}} from Professor Oak as his [[first partner Pokémon]] because he woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his safety to keep it safe, the two of them formed an [[Friendship|extremely strong bond]] that has been noticed and remarked upon by many characters in the anime. This unbreakable friendship would set his course for the future. | ||
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike. | In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', {{an|Misty}} told off Ash after she found her bike Ash had "borrowed" to save Pikachu with was wrecked. At the end of the episode, {{TRT}} made it their primary objective to steal Pikachu after witnessing Pikachu's power. Misty continued following Ash as he headed for [[Pewter City]], telling him in ''[[EP005|Showdown in Pewter City]]'' that she would continue following him until she was paid back for the bike. | ||
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In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master. | In ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', Ash reached the [[Cerulean Gym]] and was shocked to learn that Misty was one of its Gym Leaders. Though the match was interrupted when Team Rocket tried to steal the Pokémon from the Gym, [[The Sensational Sisters|Misty's sisters]] awarded Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} when Pikachu saved the [[Gym]] with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. He continued his journey with Misty, who had dreams of becoming the world's greatest {{t|Water}} Pokémon Master. | ||
[[File:Ash Kanto first partners.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Kanto | [[File:Ash Kanto first partners.png|thumb|250px|Ash and his Kanto first partner Pokémon]] | ||
Ash would go on to obtain the remaining Kanto | Ash would go on to obtain the remaining Kanto first partner Pokémon. In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', Ash and friends found a [[Hidden Village]] protected by a {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. Although hostile at first, Bulbasaur warmed up to Ash after he saved an {{p|Oddish}} from Team Rocket. Bulbasaur agreed to join Ash if he could defeat it in battle, which he did with Pikachu, adding Bulbasaur to his team. In ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', Ash and friends discovered a {{AP|Charmander}} that had been left in the rain by his former Trainer, [[Damian]]. Brock carried Charmander to the [[Pokémon Center]], while Ash held his coat over the Charmander's tail flame to keep it lit. After Charmander saved Pikachu from being taken by Team Rocket, Ash caught him. In ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'', Ash and friends met the [[Squirtle Squad]], a rogue group of Squirtle who were deserted by their Trainers. They were tricked by Team Rocket into capturing Pikachu, after which they betrayed and bombed them. Ash went back to rescue the {{AP|Squirtle}} leader, which touched it enough to join his team. The remaining members left with [[Officer Jenny]] to become firefighters. | ||
Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven. | Every time he thought he was doing well, Ash would somehow cross paths with his childhood [[rival]], Gary. Gary and Professor Oak reminded Ash that he was always a step behind Gary. In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak told Ash that Gary had caught 45 Pokémon at a point when Ash only had seven. | ||
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Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | Ash Ketchum is based on {{ga|Red}}, his counterpart from the games. Additionally, "Ash" is one of the suggested names for Red in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Red}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], for the rival character {{ga|Blue}} in the games {{game|Red and Blue|s|Pokémon Blue}} (international) and LeafGreen, and for {{ga|Ethan}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[ | In {{game|Yellow}}, some elements are based on the anime. Red, the player character, starts with a {{TP|Red|Pikachu|Pikachu (game)}}, which is based on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Red later receives the trio of Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] in similar circumstances as Ash: {{p|Bulbasaur}} from a girl based on [[Melanie]], {{p|Charmander}} from a boy based on [[Damian]], and {{p|Squirtle}} from an [[Officer Jenny]]. | ||
In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum". | In the Spanish version of [[Pokémon X and Y]], a male {{tc|Rising Star}} in {{rt|21|Kalos}} says that his Pokémon is named "Ash Ketchum". | ||
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[[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]] | [[File:Ash Dewgong Drawing.png|thumb|200px|Ash's drawing of a Dewgong]] | ||
* Ash was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/El_Aleph87/status/1632063563744378884 Press release of "Hometown Story"]</ref> | * Ash was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/El_Aleph87/status/1632063563744378884 Press release of "Hometown Story"]</ref> | ||
* Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210219050737/https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Japanese Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Archived)</ref> | * Ash's height is around 4'7" (140 cm).<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210219050737/https://pokemonday.pokemon.co.jp/tips/065/ Japanese Pokémon Day website tip #65] (Archived)</ref> | ||
* [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design. | * [[Ash's hat]] in the [[original series]] was similar to {{ga|Red}}'s hat in his original design from {{game|Red and Green|s}} before undergoing several changes until the final design. | ||
* Ash originally wanted a {{p|Squirtle}} to be his [[ | * Ash originally wanted a {{p|Squirtle}} to be his [[first partner Pokémon]], but {{an|Professor Oak}} told him it was taken by a [[Gary Oak|Trainer who was not late]]. | ||
* In the anime, Ash is the first and, so far, only Trainer: | * In the anime, Ash is the first and, so far, only Trainer: | ||
** With a known [[hometown]] to not be native to any of the regions he is the Champion of. | ** With a known [[hometown]] to not be native to any of the regions he is the Champion of. | ||
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* Ash has never officially owned a {{cat|female-only Pokémon}}. | * Ash has never officially owned a {{cat|female-only Pokémon}}. | ||
** While he has owned a [[Legendary Pokémon]] in {{p|Solgaleo}}, he has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} one in a [[Poké Ball]]. | ** While he has owned a [[Legendary Pokémon]] in {{p|Solgaleo}}, he has never officially {{pkmn2|caught}} one in a [[Poké Ball]]. | ||
* Ash has caught at least one of the [[ | * Ash has caught at least one of the [[first partner Pokémon]] of every [[region]] he has visited, except for [[Galar]]. | ||
* Ash has caught at least one {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in every [[series]]. | * Ash has caught at least one {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in every [[series]]. | ||
** However, he has never caught a Flying-type Pokémon introduced after [[Generation VII]]. | ** However, he has never caught a Flying-type Pokémon introduced after [[Generation VII]]. | ||
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*{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}} | *{{wp|Ash Ketchum|Article on Wikipedia}} | ||
== | ==See also== | ||
* {{DL|Cross-dressing (anime)|Ashley}} | * {{DL|Cross-dressing (anime)|Ashley}} | ||
* [[Ashachu]] | * [[Ashachu]] | ||