During Ash’s travelsthrough the Unova region, he is gifted an egg that hatches into a Scraggy.

Ash won and used Totodile to replace his Squirtle, who had returned to lead the Squirtle Squad.

Totodile’s love for dancing isthe biggest reason for fan outcry that he never evolved.

Blended image showing Oshawott, Ash with Pikachu, and Totodile in the Pokémon anime.

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8Buizel

First Appearance: “Buizel Your Way Out Of This!”

Thus, she traded Buizel to Ash in exchange for his Aipom.

7Gible

First Appearance: “A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!”

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After Ash saved the tiny Pokemon from Team Rocket, Gible agreed to join the boy’s team.

6Rowlet

First Appearance: “First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!”

It would have been amazing to see Rowlet evolve into a Dartrix and Decidueye.

Ash’s Scraggy holding its baggy skin

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5Snivy

First Appearance: “Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!”

4Oshawott

First Appearance: “In The Shadow of Zekrom!”

The reason Oshawott never evolved islikely because of how adorable he is.

Totodile dances in a fountain

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However, Ash won Bulbasaur’s trust when he risked his life to protect the village from Team Rocket.

1Pikachu

First Appearance: “Pokemon - I Choose You!”

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Ash’s Buizel with his arms crossed

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Ash’s Gible stands in a forest with his mouth open

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Ash’s Rowlet flying in a forest

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Ash’s Snivy standing on grass, looking confident

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Ash’s Oshawott smiling with an arm pointed up

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Ash cheers on his Bulbasaur in the Pokémon anime

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Pikachu on Ash’s shoulder in ‘Pokemon’

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