10 episodes that are essential to understanding Ash.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The Pokémon anime starring Ash ran for over 25 years and 1200+ episodes, featuring adventures that took place in 8 different regions of the Pokémon world. Ash and Pikachu traveled with many companions over this time, and caught dozens of Pokémon that quickly became new friends.
9 Ash is Chosen by a Legendary for His Strength of Will Episode: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, "The Battle Finale of Legend!" Close It's not uncommon for Ash to get swept up in the schemes of large criminal organizations like Team Galactic, which often involve attempts to control Legendary Pokémon. However, one of the most significant moments to come of these schemes was when Team Galactic had captured Dialga, Palkia, and the Lake Guardians, Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit.
7 Ash Just Barely Falls Short of Champion Episode: Pokémon XY, "Down to the Fiery Finish!" Close the episode is somewhat controversial due to it ending in Ash's loss Ash fought hard in every round, but particularly in the final round, where he was matched up against Gladion, another rival with some unusual Pokémon of his own. By using his own brand of reckless strategy, Ash is able to defeat Gladion in a Lycanroc vs. Lycanroc finale, at last becoming a Champion after getting close so many times. This opened the door for future opportunities for Ash as well, but becoming the first Alola Champion has cemented Ash a place in history.
4 Hints of Romance for Ash Ketchum? Episode: Pokémon XY, "Till We Compete Again!" Close As noted earlier, XY is a fan favorite, so it's only appropriate that XY's emotional final episode be mentioned, as it does contain a rather significant moment for Ash. The episode sets up saying goodbye to his traveling companions, Bonnie, Clemont, and Serena, with the latter catching a flight to the Hoenn region while Ash returns home to Kanto.
It's obviously an important episode for Pikachu, establishing its eternal desire to remain a Pikachu and not evolve. It also establishes one thing that helps justify Ash's decision not to evolve some Pokémon: Pikachu defeats Raichu by using speed-based moves that Raichu never mastered, making a point of the increased agility that lower forms offer.
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