The Best Pokémon That Ash Had in Every Region

For twenty-five years, the face of thePokemonanime was Ash Ketchum, a young boy from Pallet Town.

The sequel series,Pokemon Horizons: The Series, follows two new characters in the Paldea Region.

Pikachu has many phenomenal moments, but the journey through Kanto sees the biggest growth between him and Ash.

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Ash stayed with him all through the night and nursed him back to health, earning Charizard’s respect.

Impressed by his strength, Ash battled Corphish with Pikachu and Treecko before capturing him.

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When Ash first met Chimchar, he was owned by Paul.

Chimchar agreed and was able to evolve into Monferno and Infernape.

Froakie was highly selective and went through many trainers until he met Ash and helped to stop Team Rocket.

Greninja is the Pokemon who best matches Ash’s personalitybesides Pikachu.

Beaten up Ash holding beaten up Pikachu in Pokémon

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His presence causes the egg to hatch into a Riolu, who takes off into the wilderness to fight.

Ash is able to track him down and convince Riolu to stay with him.

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