Hometown: Pallet Town, Kanto
First Appearence In Episode: Pokémon! I Choose You!

Biography

Ash has always dreamed of becoming a Pokémon Master and as soon as he hit the age of 10 he rushed to Professor Oak's Laboratory to get his first Pokémon. Originally wanting to choose Squirtle, Ash ended up getting the Pokémon Pikachu and left on his journey. Starting off as a completely unskilled trainer, Ash managed to go through, with the assistance of his friends Misty & Brock and capture new Pokémon and defeat the gyms in Kanto, allowing him to enter in the Pokémon League. Since then he has continued to travel, make new friends and capture new Pokémon while still following his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. Since this goal is so close to his heart, he sometimes acts a bit rash and rushes to the next battle he can as fast as possible.

Achievements

During his travels Ash has managed to achieve many things. Below is a list of all the badges and leagues he has won so far in Japan:

Badges								League Position
								Top 16
								Winner
								Top 8
								Top 8
							Offer of Becoming Frontier Brain - Declined

Pokémon on Team

Pokémon Picture	Episode Obtained
	Pikachu Pikachu was Ash's Starter Pokémon. It started off disobedient to Ash but soon changed its ways after seeing Ash defend it against a flock of Spearows. Since then Pikachu alone has assisted and been the cause of many of Ash's wins in battle and over time has adopted Ash's mannerisms. Pikachu hates being in its Pokéball so always stays out Started with in episode: Pokémon! I Choose You!
	Staravia After evolving from Starly during a battle with Team Rocket, mukkubird has started to shine more, showing its Flying Prowess more often with more brute strength. Having gained this power, Staravia has become a vital member of Ash's Team and relied upon to help search when searches are required Evolved from Starly in episode: A Staravia Is Born
	Turtwig Turtwig is a powerful Pokémon that Ash met. While out in the wild, it helped many Pokémon that had disputes and calmed them down, sometimes with force, and then helped them solve their issues. After meeting Ash and protecting Pikachu from Team Rocket, Turtwig gained a friendship with Ash and allowed Ash to battle it in order for it to join Ash's team. It has some powerful attacks including Razor Leaf and is likely to be a vital part of Ash's team Captured in episode: Gettin' Twiggy With It!
	Chimchar Chimchar is a Pokémon who was originally on Paul's team. After Paul's harsh training scheme, Chimchar failed to fit Paul's idea of its potential and so Paul released it. However, Ash, kindly offered to Chimchar to join his team which Chimchar eventually accepts. Despite not living up to Paul's idea of power, Chimchar has a lot of strength behind it and can hold its own in battle with powerful attacks such as Flamethrower and Fire Spin. While beginning to fit into Ash's team, Chimchar is shocked at how calm and peaceful the group is, and as such needs time to recover from Paul's harsh training. Obtained in episode: Smells Like Team Spirit
	Buizel Originally captured by Dawn, Buizel has always been an incredibly strong Pokémon with an aptitude for Pokémon Battles. After Zoey saw how Ash & Dawn had Pokémon that preferred the other's vocations, a trade followed. Now, Buizel is one of Ash's powerhouses with powerful moves such as Aqua Jet at is disposal, it will likely be called upon often for battles. Traded to by Dawn in episode: Aipom & Buizel! Respective Roads!
	Gligar Gligar was part of a flock of Gligar lead by a Gliscor that was causing some issues in a town. This Gligar however is fairly slow in eating and ends up last compared to the other Gligar. It's an eccentric Pokémon that is known to Wink alot. After Paul captured its leader and the flock disbanded, the Gligar decided to join Ash and Ash subsequently captured it Captured in episode: Gliscor & Gligar! Getting Through The Wind Maze!

Pokémon at Oak's Lab

Pokémon Picture	Episode Obtained
	Sceptile After evolving from Grovyle to defend it's love interest, it lost all ability to use attacks. Eventually regaining the ability to use the attacks, Sceptile became a vital powerhouse in Ash's team which can hold its own against legendaries including Deoxys and Regirock. Despite being Ash's massive powerhouse, Ash decided to leave Sceptile at Oak's Lab while he traveled to Sinnoh Evolved from Grovyle in episode: Odd Pokémon Out
	Donphan After rejoining Ash's team as a Phanpy, it evolved to help free Pikachu from Team Rocket. However even after the evolution it kept its playful personality from being a Phanpy which sometimes can cause mayhem with other younger Pokémon. Since evolving it has become a powerhouse in Ash's team winning several Frontier Battles. It now resides back in Oak's Lab during Ash's journey to Sinnoh Evolved from Phanpy in episode: Reversing The Charges
	Swellow After evolving during a Pokémon Ring Contest, Swellow has partaken in many of Ash's battles in Gyms and Leagues and has got a good amount of wins under its wing. Swellow was left at Oak's Lab when Ash left for his journey to Sinnoh. Evolved from Taillow in episode: That's Just Swellow
	Corphish Corphish was captured while terrorising Dewford Island and its inhabitants. However once caught Corphish managed to tame it's terrorising attitude and become a vitally used member of Ash's team. However whenever one of Ash's Pokémon evolves or gets a bit more attention, Corphish does get the tendency to get a bit jealous. After its tenure with Ash through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier, Corphish was left at Oak's Lab. Captured in episode: Gone Corphishin'
	Glalie Glalie was newly evolved when Ash entered the Hoenn League. Convinced of its power Ash used it in a number of battles where it managed to hold its own successfully. After the league was over he decided to give it a break at Oak's Laboratory. Evolved from Snorunt in episode: Rhapsody In Drew
	Torkoal Torkoal was found under attack by a bunch of Steel Pokémon in the valley. When Ash arrived to rescue it, it ran off but eventually followed Ash's instructions and defeated the Steel Pokémon. It is an emotional Pokémon which has been known to burst into tears when happy. Torkoal hasn't been in many gym battles but is used in standard battles on many occassions and proves it's strength in those battles. After the Hoenn League, Ash decided to give it some time off at Oak's Laboratory. Captured in episode: All Torkoal, No Play!
	Bulbasaur Bulbasaur was the third Pokémon Ash caught. It had been protecting a village of Pokémon that were recovering from illnesses. Since then it became a vital part of Ash's team and won many gym and league battles for Ash. Bulbasaur has been given the choice to evolve but decided to stay at its base form. Long into his journey with Ash, Bulbasaur was called upon to stop fueds between the Pokémon in Oak's Lab and has continued to do so. It also appears to have a budding romance with May's Bulbasaur. Caught in episode: Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village
	Bayleef After evolving from Chikorita, Bayleef kept it's longing feelings for Ash which did end up getting it in trouble on several occassions. However after getting used to its size, it managed to become a vital part of Ash's team and helped win many Gym & League battles. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn Evolved from Chikorita in episode: Current Events
	Cyndaquil Ash was searching for a Cyndaquil for a while and ended up catching it in competition with another trainer. However at the start, Cyndaquil had trouble honeing and controlling its Fire abilities due to its shyness. Through training, Ash managed to help Cyndaquil overcome this problem and since it has been a vital Pokémon in several of Ash's gym battles. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn Caught in episode: Good 'Quil Hunting
	Totodile Totodile was captured by Ash using his Lure Ball. Since Misty also wanted it, they decided to battle in order to determine who's it was. Ash won. Totodile has a quirky personality and really likes to dance. It has even been known to use this dancing tactic to help win battles. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn Caught in episode: The Totodile Duel
	Noctowl Noctowl is an incredibly rare Pokémon of Ash. It is a 'Shiny' Pokémon which glitters as it comes out of its Pokéball into battle. Due to its psychic abilities, it has been used many times to find & battle Ghost Pokémon aswell as the usual flying requirements that Ash utilises. Ash left it at Oak's when he decided to make a fresh start when he left for Hoenn Caught in episode: Fowl Play
	Heracross Heracross was the first Pokémon that Ash captured in Johto. It loves tree sap and has been known to suck the pollen out of Bulbasaur's Bulb on several occassions. It is a powerful Pokémon of Ash's and has been used in several Gym, League & Frontier battles. Caught in episode: A Sappy Ending
	Snorlax Captured in the Orange Island swhen stealing all the fruit from a small Island range, Snorlax has become a major powerhouse of Ash's, when it is awake that is. Due to its massive feeding requirements, Ash felt it better to stay at Professor Oak's, however it is still used for a number of Gym, League & Frontier battles. Caught in episode: Snack Attack
	Kingler Evolving in its first ever battle in the Indigo League, Kingler is a good strong Pokémon that Ash has fallen back on in both the Indigo and Johto leagues. However it has not seen much experience outside of those leagues. Evolved from Krabby in episode: Round One, Begin!
	Muk Captured after taking over a Power Plant, Muk was immediately sent to Professor Oak's Laboratory. While being there it grew incredibly affectionate and is known to hug Professor Oak on many occassions. However, past this affectionate yet slimey exterior, Muk has been used in several League battles and manages to hold its ground. Caught in episode: Sparks Fly For Magnemite
	Tauros (30) When he was in the Safari Zone, Ash managed to capture 30 Tauros, all of which reside at Oak's Laboratory. However Ash has used one of the Tauros on several occassions in Leagues and Frontier battles Caught in episode: The Legend Of Dratini

Pokémon That Can Be Called Upon

Pokémon Picture	Episode Obtained
	Charizard After evolving from Charmeleon, Charizard didn't obey any orders that Ash gave and quite often used its flamethrower attack on Ash. However, after getting frozen in battle, Charizard started to respect Ash as Ash nursed it back to health. Since then it has been a vital powerhouse in Ash's team and has been used in several Gym, League & Frontier battles and has even held its own in battles against Entei and Articuno. It currently resides in the Charific Valley where it's doing some training. Evolved from Charmeleon in episode: Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
	Squirtle When Squirtle was captured, it was part of the Squirtle Squad, a terrorising group of Squirtles that were causing havoc around Vermillion City. However after gaining respect for Ash, it joined his team and has since become an incredibly compotent battler. It has won many Gym & League matches but has since returned to the Squirtle Squad to lead after the team started falling apart Caught in episode: Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

Pokémon That He Used To Have