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==In the anime==

[[File:Ash anime.png|200px|thumb|Ash Ketchum in the [[original series]]]]

Ash's main goal in life, as described in [[EP001|the first episode]], is to be the world's greatest [[Pokémon Master]]. Ash began his journey at the age of 10 as a warm-hearted and well-intentioned but stubborn, rash and amatuer [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He was forced to accept the cheeky {{AP|Pikachu}} from {{an|Professor Oak}} as his [[starter Pokémon]] because he carelessly broke his alarm clock in his sleep and woke up late on the day he was set to get his first Pokémon. He was determined to achieve his goal, however, and when Pikachu saw that he was willing to compromise his own safety to keep it safe he formed a strong bond of friendship with Pikachu. This would set his course for the future.

Ash competed in the [[Club Battle]] in ''[[BW039|Reunion Battles In Nimbasa!]] ''-'' [[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]''. He battled against [[Burgundy]] and her {{p|Stoutland}} in the first round and won using his {{AP|Palpitoad}}. He then battled [[Georgia]] and her {{p|Pawniard}} in ''[[BW040|Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus Georgia!]]''. Ash used his {{AP|Snivy}}. Although she struggled at first, Snivy managed to defeat Pawniard and advance Ash to the next round. Next, in ''[[BW042|Club Battle Finale: A Hero's Outcome!]]'', Ash battled [[Dino]] and his {{p|Darumaka}} with his Palpitoad again and won easily. In the final round, Ash went up against {{an|Iris}} and her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}}. Ash used {{AP|Pikachu}}, but lost the match and became runner-up in the tournament. He didn't feel bad, though, and was happy to see Iris win the tournament.

[[File:Younger Ash DP138.png|thumb|left|250px|A young Ash]]

Ash is an only child that lived with his mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], until he left for his Pokémon journey at the age of ten.

His father has not been introduced. The anime suggests that his father was once a Pokémon Trainer who began his journey in Pallet Town, and that he is still living. In the original, he is also confirmed to have a grandfather, and his son (Ash's father) followed his footsteps. An interview with the series' storyboarder confirmed Ash's father is a Trainer on his own journey. According to the same storyboarder, Ash's father may or may not be introduced in the series, depending on its necessity to Ash's further maturity and development as a Trainer.

As a Trainer, Ash has captured and befriended a sizable number of Pokémon over the course of the anime. His philosophy on {{pkmn|training}} is that Pokémon are individuals and that a combination of trust, friendship and hard work are needed to overcome adversity. He seems to battle best with Pokémon that are similar to Pikachu: ones that are [[Appendix:Metagame terminology#Sweeper|speedy and maneuverable, yet able to perform high-powered attacks]]; however, he is willing to work with any Pokémon that comes into his care. Ash's battle style is generally spontaneous and fairly unorthodox, and his Pokémon often reflect these traits.

|desc=Ash borrowed {{p|Rapidash}} from Lara Laramie when it was a {{p|Ponyta}} after she was injured and could not ride it in the race. It evolved into Rapidash when it was racing against [[Dario]]'s {{p|Dodrio}}. Ash was able to win the race.

Rapidash's only known move is {{m|Stomp}}.}}

Cottonee's known moves are {{m|Cotton Spore}}, {{m|Cotton Guard}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.}}

====Indigo League====

[[File:Ash Kanto Badges.png|180px|thumb|right|Ash's eight [[badge]]s from [[Kanto]]]]

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|ja=松本梨香 [[Rica Matsumoto]]