The first region fans were introduced to was Kanto,home to the original 151 Pokemon.

The Kanto region is also the home to the original protagonist of thePokemonanime, Ash Ketchum.

The young trainer caught many powerful Pokemon during this quest to be a Pokemon Master.

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Ash defeated Muk in battle and caught him but sent him to Professor Oak because of his powerful stench.

Though Tauros' battles were limited, the Wild Bull Pokemonalways made an impact thanks to their raw power.

Sadly, Ash stopped using Kingler after Johto, making him one ofthe best Pokemon Ash neglected.

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Bulbasaur proved thatnot all Pokemon need to evolveto be powerfulwhen he resisted evolution and learned Solar Beam.

4Dragonite

First Appearance: “A Test in Paradise!”

Dragonite might be a shy lady who loves hugs, but asa pseudo-legendary Pokemon,she possesses tremendous power.

Muk swallowing a Bellsprout in the Pokémon Anime

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3Gengar

First Appearance: “Best Friend…Worst Nightmare!”

Throughout their journeys together,Charizard has grown into a near-unstoppable fighter.

1Pikachu

First Appearance: “Pokemon, I Choose You!”

Ash commanding his Tauros in an areana

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NEXT:The Best Pokemon That Ash Had in Every Region

Ash’s Kingler braces itself for an attack

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Ash cheers on his Bulbasaur in the Pokémon anime

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Ash Ketchum’s Snorlax from the Pokemon anime series with an annoyed look on his face while standing in a snowy forest.

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The dragon pokemon Dragonite floating in the sky while in a high-tech arena in the Pokémon anime.

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A Gengar floating in a stadium smiling wickedly in the Pokémon anime.

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A Charizard holding both of his hands up in a gloating, victory stance in the Pokémon anime series.

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