Enter Ash Ketchum, a ten-year-old from Pallet Town with big ambitions to become a Pokemon Master.
Unfortunately, the islands are plagued by hungry Snorlax swimming between each one to clear them of fruit.
Treeko processed his emotions by battling Ash, who captured him and added him to his Hoenn team.
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His greatest achievement, however, wasknocking out Tobias' Darkraiduringone of Pokemon’s most infuriating battles.
8Oshawott
First Appearance: “In The Shadow of Zekrom!”
Shortly after he departed, Oshawott met Ash and became instantly smitten with the trainer.
7Lucario
First Appearance: “Caring for a Mystery!”
Lucario is one ofthe most iconic Sinnoh Pokemon, and fans have wanted Ash to get one since Sinnoh.
6Incineroar
First Appearance: “Alola to New Adventure!”
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5Infernape
First Appearance: “When Pokemon Worlds Collide!”
Ash’s Infernape isone of the show’s best examples of triumph against impossible odds.
Squirtle isone of Kanto’s most iconic Pokemon.
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Ash’s Squirtle wasa lovable goofball and troublemaker.
Bulbasaur was already pretty iconic, but the anime made him better.
2Greninja
First Appearance: “Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!”
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Unfortunately, Froakie was very selective about his trainer and always returned to Sycamore due to disobedience.
Besides Pikachu,Greninja has the closest bond with Ash, demonstrated by the Ash-Greninja form.
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