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Kira is here, and she has prepared the top Pokemon of the anime protagonist, Ash Ketchum. It's no secret that as a coach he is quite fickle - he either takes out whole packs of legendary monsters, or loses with his strongest fighters against ridiculous opponents. But we agree on one thing - over almost twenty years of travel, the hero has collected an impressive list of Pokemon. And today I want to distribute them to standings, from weakest to strongest. Please keep in mind that these are my subjective opinions and you do not necessarily agree with them. So, let's begin!

I gave the last fortieth place to all those Pokemon that our hero had for some time, but due to circumstances he was forced to let them go. This place is quite controversial, since some of the fighters were relatively powerful, but there were also those who could not even really attack. One way or another, in fortyth place we have Butterfree, Pidgeot, Lapras, Primeape, Haunter, Embipom, Larvitar and other Pokemon that Ash parted with.

If the previous place was more of a “consolation prize,” then the thirty-ninth position can already be safely considered an indicator of combat strength. Here is Totodile - so far the only GG Pokemon that is not in a regular Pokeball, but in a Lure Ball, created to make it easier to catch water monsters. Despite the fact that the crocodile has been on Ash's team for fifteen years, his fighting potential has never been well explored. Among Totodile’s victories, I remember only the battles against Kingdra in the tournament and against Sneasel in the League, but in both cases he was helped not so much by strength as by a successful combination of circumstances and a competent strategy of the coach. Therefore, only thirty-ninth place.

Thirty-eighth we have Scraggy. In fact, he is still a baby, since he just hatched from an egg a couple of seasons ago, and he is not much of a fighter. I remember the battle at the Unova Ice Stadium, but I didn’t remember the result. One way or another, I put Scraggy above Totodile only because of a more solid set of moves.

And the next fighter fought more than once, often won, but still his level cannot be called high. Another water Pokemon takes thirty-seventh place, and this is Oshawott. He is in many ways similar to Totodile and Scraggy, since they are all not so much fighters as comic characters. Oshawott's advantage is good techniques and large quantities fights

In thirty-sixth place is Torkoal. For some unknown reason, the turtle was “ballast” in the Hoenn GG team, which is strange, given the power of other fire fighters. Torkoal had some good victories, but he ended his most worthy match with a defeat – a fight with Brandon’s Registeel. Of course, even a super-effective type and advantage in maneuverability do not always help in a fight with a legend, so there is no need to blame the Pokemon for that loss. However, the result is unchanged - thirty-sixth position.

The first girl in our top – Bayleef – occupies the thirty-fifth line. Perhaps this is my subjective opinion, but as Chikorita she looked somehow more confident to me. Among the worthy victories are overcoming Machoke Chuck and Houndoom Harrison, as well as winning the Jot Poké Races. Alas, this is not enough for a higher place.

This is our thirty-fourth Mac. It is extremely difficult to assess his combat potential, since in twenty years of anime he fought only twice. Hypothetically, this should be one of Ash's strongest Pokémon, since thanks to its slimy body, it almost does not feel the attacks of its opponent. If your opponent is smaller than Mack, consider that the lump of dirt has won in advance. But due to limited screen time, cuddlers are only thirty-fourth.

Then we have Boldore. Quite a strong fighter who defeated the inconvenient Excadrill Clay (in the games Excadrill is generally among the Ubers, so that means something). But besides this win, I don’t remember anything special from him. Yes, and Ash used his stone crab infrequently, perhaps the situation will improve over time.

Thirty-second - Snivy. In theory, she can easily defeat any opponent, as long as he is male. In practice, Ash for some reason forgot about this profitable strategy, and by the end of Unova, instead of Attracting, the snake uses some kind of grass attack, which is of little use. Not the best solution, Ketchum.

Next comes Palpitod. I like him both as a Pokémon and as a fighter - the tadpole knows many attacks of various types. It’s just that his level is still rather weak, among his battles I remember the loss to Garbodor and the draw with Zebstrika, and that’s all. I hope that GG will train him again.

Another girl, Anfezant, took thirtieth place. It's a pretty good Pokemon by Unova's standards, but compared to Ash's other fighters it unfortunately pales in comparison. So far this is his weakest regional bird (I don’t count Pidgeot), but nevertheless, she also has some good fights and victories.

Twenty-ninth – Livenny. To be honest, at first I saw him lower in this top, but since this is the last stage of evolution, which at one time was great in Berg’s gym, I had to change my mind. A quite suitable Pokemon, fast, dexterous, and has a cunning technique that slows down the opponent.

Our twenty-eighth Tauros. This step is also a little controversial, since Ash has as many as thirty Tauros, he caught them in the Safari Zone. For convenience, I imagined that all those Tauros that the GG used for battles were the same bull, let’s say, their leader. A powerful Pokémon that loves to throw into the air opponents that are heavier than it, sometimes even several times larger - Venusaur, Dragonite, Metagross. The problem is still the same - Ash doesn't use his buffalo much, which is quite strange considering its strength. It is also strange that for some reason all the hero’s Tauros are not in safari balls, but in ordinary pokeballs.

Another old man, Kingler, was located a little higher. Yes, Ash had a Kingler, newcomers may not know this, since the last time we saw him in action was at the beginning of the fifth season. As a Krabi, he won his first three matches to a clean sheet and became the Indigo League's top drag queen. But in the subsequent sagas, for some reason, Ash scored a bolt on him, and it’s a pity - he didn’t have such a debut for eighteen whole seasons.

Torterra, another favorite of mine, climbed a little higher. As Tortwig, he showed impressive agility and strength, but with the evolution of the turtle, he began to look somehow faded. Okay, Grotle, he had good fights, but Torterra didn’t win a single fight! No one! Unless he sent Team R to hell, but anyone can do it, they will fly away even with a simple kick. It's a pity, it's a pity.

Twenty-fifth place was taken by another earthen heavyweight, Donphan. At first, he seemed like such a poor Pokémon to me, but then I remembered Battle Frontier and changed my mind. Perhaps such a high position is really exaggerated, but the power and speed of the bishop are really impressive, so yes, twenty-fifth place. Yeah, he also knows Hyperbeam!

Once again, a ground Pokemon is at the top, this time it's Gible. The later seasons of Sinnoh focused less on the development of Ash's confrontation with Paul and more on the dragonet's attempts to master the Draco Meteor technique, but instead of fireworks, Gible launched only one glowing sphere. By an unfortunate coincidence, the projectile always hit poor Piplop, which was good news (I love Piplops, but Dawn had a very stupid and arrogant penguin).

Twenty-third - Quilava. It seemed that at the end of the Johto League, the writers scored a bolt the size of Steelix (which, by the way, he defeated) on Ash’s Cyndaquil, but no. On the eve of the Sinnoh League, the shy Pokemon evolved, learning Eruption along the way, and in the tournament itself, he drew the battle with the powerful Armaldo. Thanks to his past achievements, Quilava climbs to twenty-third place.

Next we also have a fiery starter - Pignite. It doesn’t matter to him at all who his opponent is, what type he is or how many times he is larger than Pignite himself - the piglet will endure him. And if it doesn’t work out, he’ll push it so hard that he won’t last for a very, very long time. The list of battles and victories of this Pokemon is impressive; in the Unova League, it defeated Hydreigon and Ferrothorn, who were difficult opponents (well, Hydreigon was). In addition, Pignite showed good results in the gyms, so he rightfully deserved twenty-second place.

The wise Noctowl, the only Shiny in the GG team, flies a little higher. He doesn’t have many battles compared to other regional birds, but he is special - he hits not with pecks, but with psychic powers. In Johto he cleared out the Morty gym, in Sinnoh he defeated Likiliki, in between - uh... he probably turned his head. Twenty-first place, due to experience and uniqueness.

A huge ice head, Gleyly, crosses the equator. An unusual Pokemon for Ash, but so effective! I remember that he somehow defeated the inconvenient Charizard and Metang, drew the battle with Tyson’s powerful Sceptile, and defeated several other less significant opponents. And all this despite the fact that his attacks belong only to the ice and normal types! A strong head, you can’t say anything, although it’s half the size of its brothers, just like Noctowl (seriously, according to the dex, Gleyly should be about a meter or more in diameter, but in the anime he will be smaller than Torkoal).

Our nineteenth is Noivern. He is big and strong, he stunned Zapdos, he fought well in the League, but even at the bottom of the table there are those who have more merit. I award such a high place to Batman purely because of the huge jump in level and set of useful attacks. I hope that he will show himself more than once.

Eighteenth we see Staraptor. Emo Bird was one of Ash's more used Pokémon in Sinnoh, and well deserved its high place. Staraptor is fast, strong, has defeated difficult opponents such as Weavile and Paul's Honchkrow, and his set of moves is generally almost the best among Ash's flyers.

Buizel took seventeenth place. This small Pokémon is not inferior in versatility even to the vaunted Pikachu; it can breakdance, release a fountain, deflate/inflate a collar, and much, much more. He drew the match against the strong Lucario Meylin, carried in the gyms and showed himself well in the League, for this he wins such a high place.

Another water pokemon, Corphish, overtakes him. To be honest, both he and the previous contestant seem to me to be equal in strength, but I will still give preference to the crustacean. Ash carried him on the team throughout the entire Hoenn and Battle Frontier arcs, and Corphish fully justified his trainer's trust. For the time being, he was unique, since he did not know either the Water Jet or the Hydropump, but this did not stop him from crushing opponents with his heavy claws. Golduck, Alakazam, Arcanine are just some of his opponents that the crustacean has defeated, and we hope that this list will only grow over time!

Goodra opens the top 15. This kind giant didn’t spend much time on Ash’s team, but he developed into his final stage in just ten episodes, overcoming his fear of fairies, insects, perhaps even heights... in short, of everything. The only Pokemon of the GG who has 100% victories in all gym battles with his participation, he could have been much higher in the table, but participation in the League let him down a little. However, Goodra receives fifteenth place for endurance and fortitude.

In fourteenth place is a flyer with whom few can compare in speed - Talonflame. Yes, I put him above Goodra, because he has more experience, more significant victories, and teamwork is more coordinated. The bird shone in the gyms, showed itself well in the League - a very good entry into Ash’s top Pokemon!

Lucky thirteenth place goes to one of my favorite oldies, Squirtle. He's cool, he's strong, he's pretty quick, he's a gangsta. In Kanto, he was a very mediocre Pokémon, but when the Johto League was in front of him, the turtle showed what experience and self-confidence meant. He also dragged on the islands and in the Battle Frontier, and now he is most likely putting out fires somewhere in Johto with his niggas.

On the line above I put the Pokemon, which, without a doubt, is the best friend of the previous nominee. This friend is Bulbasaur. In the gyms, his results were not very bright, but in the Kanto League, the dinosaur easily took out two inconvenient insects, on the islands he defeated the strong Exegutor, in the Johto League he fought to a draw with Meganium, and in the Battle Frontier he took out Dasklops and Brandon Solrock. A more than impressive list, and this despite the fact that Bulba is only at the first stage of her development!

Heracross was one step away from the top 10. This Pokemon is always on Ash's mind when it comes to important battles in the League. Beetle defeated Magmar Harry, Cricketune Nando and a bunch of other Pokemon that I don't remember, and also held his own against Darkrai Tobias. A very powerful Pokemon, and even with a counterattack to sleep. I think it can be safely placed in the same ranks with tanks such as Goodra and Donphan, because the Hercules deserves it.

The top ten opens with one of my favorites – Swellow. Without a doubt it is the hardiest regional bird of the Ashe. Without the typical combination of Talonflame or Staraptor's set of attacks, the swallow wins with cunning, speed and unrealistic willpower. Realistically, after evolution, the only fight in which Swellow did not take out anyone was the fight with the legendary Latios, but this is forgivable, because yes. The bird also works very well in a team, defeating Solrock and Lunaton along with Pikachu, and Swampert in tandem with Corphish (who, in turn, defeated Arcanine). Other opponents include Winona's Shiny Swellow, Juan's Whiskash, Spencer's Venusaur, Tyson's Hariyama and Donphan, Keti's Venomoth and Scizor, and many others.

The ninth place also goes to the flyer, and this one is probably the most unusual - Kholucha. He displays excellent fighting technique both in the air and on the ground, and seems to not care who he fights. As the champion of the forest, the luchador scattered Urasrings and Machamps, and after Ash joined the team, the list of defeated ones only grew. Behind the scenes, the wrestler even defeated Mega Absol, which for some reason was given very little time. Kholucha can sometimes show off, but in battle he is always focused and cool-headed. But if his opponent offended his “little brother” Noivern, then beware!

In eighth position is another unique flyer - Glaiskor. At first, he only knew how to cry and throw sand, but after evolution, the scorpion grew stronger and pleased us with many victories. He held his own against Torterra and Electivire Paul, defeated Bastiodon Byron, but Batman’s greatest achievement was winning from Drapion Paul, who had previously easily taken out half of the GG team. Yes, and Glaiskor can also do a Gigaimpulse without a rollback and perform aerobatic maneuvers. A very versatile, and most importantly, useful Pokemon.

Another ground Pokemon is located on the seventh line, and this is Krookodile. At first, he simply pursued Ash to fight his Pikachu, but soon became one of the young trainer's strongest pets. He confidently held his own in the ice gym, and also defeated Lypard and Souk Stefan and even Dragonite Iris himself, who easily scattered super-effective opponents. Krookodile definitely drags, and the glasses give him a special coolness. Although Squirtle’s accessory will still be clearer.

So, top 6! Perhaps these Pokémon will one day enter Ash's dream team for the most important battle of his life! And who will be the first to go into battle if not Ketchum’s very first pupil – Pikachu? Yellow, of course, is as fickle as his coach - sometimes he takes out entire teams solo, sometimes he loses against a fifth-level starter. One way or another, the level that Pikachu shows now (at the end of Kaloss that is) is his peak so far. Defeat two huge pseudo-legends, and after that also hit Charizard Alan a couple of times - yes please! It’s easy to punish the rather powerful Aegislash and Clovitser and beat Mega Lucario! Previously, the rodent also demonstrated “miracles on turns”, defeating Metagross, Dragonites, Gerados, Milotics, Latios... and Raichu. Perhaps, if not for ominous amnesia, the electrician would have taken first place, but so far he has only taken sixth place. But this is a more than worthy result.

Our fifth is Infernape. Everyone here watched the Sinnoh saga on Jetix, and everyone liked the primate with the burning head. After the strict Paul abandoned him, the Pokemon ended up with Ash, who raised him and made him even stronger than before. As a result, Chimchar became Monferno, and later Infernape, dragging the Sinnoh League. Half of Paul’s team is not for you to hunt Bidoofs from the first route, you know. But the monkey's biggest trump card is the Flash, which is activated at critical moments and increases the power of the fighter's fiery attacks to crazy levels. One way or another - a good Pokémon, strong, and most importantly - with a well-written story.

Sceptile finishes fourth. In general, the difference between him and Infernape is insignificant, one might even say that there is none as such. But if the primate completed its important battles on its ability, the dinosaur relied solely on endurance and reluctance to lose face. Still, he's too cool for that, isn't he? While still a Grovyle, the herbalist confidently defeated convenient and inconvenient enemies, but the greatest achievement happened, of course, after evolution. Withstand Darkrai's Ice Beam and Dream Eater, and then hit him with the Leaf Sword - not everyone, you know, can do this. Moreover, if Sceptile turned out to be the only Pokemon in the entire Sinn League who managed to defeat the legendary ghost (yes, I know that Darkrai is dark).

Ash's third most powerful Pokemon is similar to me - more than anything else, like me, he loves to eat and snort. As you may have guessed, this is Snorlax. I have no doubt that Infernape and Sceptile will be able to defeat him, but still, due to his unrealistic endurance, I make him a bronze medalist. At one time, he withstood a machine-gun fire from (attention!) super-effective (attention! x2) Focused Strikes from (attention! x3) Medichum, who could well have had the Pure Power ability. Yeah, and then Snorlax beat him. And Hariyama too. And Kingdru Claire. And Arcanine and Nidoqueen Gary. And Hypno with Harrison's Steelix. In general, it seems to me that if Ash ever prepares for the most important match in his life, then the first thing he will have to do is not take Pikachu or someone left, but Snorlax. After all, the lazy man took out at least one opponent in each of his fights. It’s also hard to take it out - either with a Hyper Beam, or a Hyper Beam ricochet, or... with a Steel Claw, yes. In short, Snorlax is awesome.

Silver goes to a Pokemon that I thought should be on the leadership podium forever. Alas, “nothing lasts forever under the sun,” but still, Charizard is one of the most powerful taschers in the GG. Once upon a time, he did not even want to fight against an opponent who did not belong to the fire type, but only after being saved by Ash from frostbite, the dragon realized the friendship and care of his trainer. Since then, the Fireman has become practically invincible (except for Dragonite, Blaziken, Dusclops... but oh well) and brought Ketchum victory after victory. In addition, of all the little loser’s wards, Charik has the most extensive range of attacks (but not the most effective, alas). And we move on, and...

...and we come out on top! Of course, you guessed who is located here - yes, it's Greninja. Despite the fact that I don't love him, I won't deny that this moment This is Ash Ketchum's strongest (and maybe even fastest) Pokemon. And this is a frog. Ninja. Water. With a tongue that she uses instead of a scarf. Not a dragon, not a dinosaur - a frog. And this frog has special form, in which even a champion will not have any difficulty in performing, the main thing is synchronization with the trainer and stable blood pressure. Yes, Grenya lost to Alan's Charizard in the League. Yes, his set of attacks is very poor. But still, for now, the blue shinobi takes the title of Ash’s strongest Pokemon and becomes practically inaccessible to the rest of his teammates. But who knows, maybe the hooded owl will overtake him (no)?

Like everything, yes. Something like this. What are your opinions?

Over the past 20 years, Ash Ketchum has become a legend in the Pokemon universe, and his adventures have been followed by millions of fans around the world. Over such a period of time, the main character of the series could not help but accumulate mistakes and errors, for which the creators should be ashamed. Let's go over the stupidest and loudest of them, because they showed that Ash does not always act like a good person.

Refused any advice on training Pokemon

One of Ash's most annoying flaws is his complete reluctance to learn. Ketchum is a terrible Pokemon trainer, despite the fact that he dreams of becoming the best of them. It's worth understanding that despite 992 episodes in the series and 24 films, the character is still 10 years old, and children his age are not the biggest fans of learning.

Couldn't explain the difference between women and Pokemon

When Ash meets his old rival Gary Oak, he is traveling with his fan club of six young girls. And Ash mistakes them for Pokemon. It's clear that Ketchum lives in a world where both a chandelier and an ice cream cone could be Pokémon. And girls with a limited vocabulary traveling with a Pokemon trainer may well pass for non-humans. However, it was still difficult to confuse...

Didn't win any badges

In the Pokémon League, you must defeat the leader of one of the gyms to get a badge. However, Ash received awards more out of pity than because of his ability to train Pokémon. Ash actually defeated only three leaders from Kanto Jim, and in other cases he received help from other trainers, exchanged badges for services and was eliminated from serious tournaments in the early stages.

Dragging Pikachu on a rope

At the very beginning of his journey, Ash made two mistakes at once: he overslept on the first day and decided to leave Pikachu free. Usually, trainers keep their pets in pokeballs, but the creators of the series did not want to leave the charismatic character off the screen, and they solved the issue this way. Ketchum first dragged Pikachu to rubber gloves, and then generally dragged him along with him on a rope.

Forced Pikachu to evolve and changed his mind

Ash's desire to win a battle often borders on madness. He lost in the Vermilion hall when he decided to release Pikachu against his older brother Raichu and caused his pet to end up in a hospital bed. Even while sitting in the hospital, Ash continued to complain and whine about fate, and when Pikachu refused to evolve, he left the Thunder Stone by his bed just in case. Well done, a true friend!

Released an unstable Charizard against an opponent

At first, Ash did the right thing - he saved Charmander from the cruel Damian. When Charmander transformed into the powerful Charizard, he refused to obey his new master. And all because Ash did not have enough experience to subdue such a strong Pokemon. In those in rare cases, when Charizard got out of the pokeball, he either fell asleep or caused mayhem.

Dropped 30 Tauros on an unsuspecting Professor Oak

Every Pokemon trainer has the goal of helping Professor Oak expand his Pokemon collection on his mind. But Ash did it his way - he caught 30 huge ferocious bulls, which destroyed the entire laboratory and almost trampled Ketchum's mother.

Piracy

There is one little-known episode in which Ash commits his first (and not only) criminal offense - stealing a boat. The second crime is manslaughter in the scene where Ash crashes a stolen yacht into Team Rocket's submarine, leaving them to die on the ocean floor. Of course they survive, this is a cartoon after all. But in life it would be different.

Sent an enraged Primeape against Team R

This happened in the series when Ash caught a very aggressive Pokemon fighter and threw it into a pit towards Team R. It not only beat up the Pokemon, but also took a toll on their owners. Jesse was thrown face first into a boulder, and Brock was sent to another city with a powerful blow. In general, Ash cannot be denied cruelty, although he usually set up all his traps for his opponents without knowing it.

Left the souls of his friends trapped by a crazy psychopath

Ash's Worst Action. He left his friends captured by a creature with enormous psychic power. When he defeated Sabrina in Saffron City, he discovered that she was communicating through a doll, which she brought to life with her strange ability. Ash didn't even get to the battle, he ran away, leaving Brock and Misty in Sabrina's captivity. True, he later returned and fought with her. But first he ran away, that’s a fact.

The legend of Pokemon is long story about a man with a dream who lives in a fantasy world inhabited by unique creatures. This is an adventure story where fate brings together many people with different goals. Some of them help each other, while others regularly fight with rivals, trying to achieve their goals by any means necessary.

Ash Ketchum is the main character of Pokemon. From the age of ten, the boy goes towards the only goal in his life - to achieve the title of Master. To win, Ash needs to overcome all sorts of difficulties, diligently train his Pokémon and meet companions. Ketchum went on an excursion to the rainy forest and got lost. Scared to tears, he hid in a hollow tree. He was joined by a group of local Pokémon. The teenager really liked the animals. After that, he had a desire to become their coach. In the article we will talk a little about Ketchum and what Pokemon Ash has.

Appearance and character

At the beginning of the animated series, the boy appears before the audience in a blue and white jacket with gold trim and short sleeves, a black T-shirt, blue jeans with light cuffs, black and white sneakers with red dots, and a cap with a symbol L and green fingerless gloves. In subsequent episodes, the outfit changed. Although the style remained the same - gloves, sneakers, jeans, T-shirt and cap.

As a person, Ash Ketchum plays a positive role. He is a kind, purposeful and determined boy. On his travels, he helps his companions and supports the Pokémon he meets. Ash strives to prevent cruelty and does not like trainers who torture their creatures. To his friends, Ketchum is a role model - kind-hearted, honest, stubborn and athletic. In battles, the boy never changes his strategy, trying not to harm his own Pokémon. His principle is this: it is better to lose than to do something bad to a student.

Ketchum travels through different regions, meets companions: Iris, Dyne, Tracy, Max, Serena, Misty and others, fights opponents, gains experience and collects new Pokemon. He does all this to make his own dreams come true.

Good coach

Having decided to start preparing Pokémon for battles, Ash received his first pet from Professor Doom - the electric Pikachu. His character was very similar to Ketchum. Pikachu did not follow his master's commands and did not listen. This made the guy work even harder on his training methods.

Ketchum is a kind mentor. During the rest between training sessions, he tried to make friends with his pet. And he succeeded. Seeing how the owner strives to ensure his safety, Pikachu reciprocated Ash's feelings. From that moment on, they became best friends and constantly looked out for each other. The animal really wanted Ketchum to receive the title of Master. Therefore, he even secretly trained to improve his skills.

Ash was not trying to collect huge collection Pokemon. The boy considered each new animal as a close comrade. He never forced his pet to serve him. It is for this reason that Ash's Pokémon are so numerous. The boy collected more than sixty different animals. Below we list the main ones.

Ash's Pokemon: List

• Pikachu;
• Froakie;
• Holucha;
• Goodra;
• Noivern.

Here are Ash's main Pokémon that he used in his travels and battles. Now we will tell you more about them.

Pikachu

An electric Pokémon who became Ketchum's best friend. He is the leader of Ash's pet team. He is friendly, smart and curious. Pikachu's most noticeable feature is his determination and desire to finish what he has started, even in the most difficult situations. Despite his stubbornness, the animal follows the boy's orders in battle and in very rare cases leaves his side.

Froaki

This animal can control water. Ash received it in Kalos after a difficult battle. Ketchum upgraded the creature to Greninja. The pet seems unfriendly and cruel. By nature, Froakie is a loner, but, like Ash's other Pokémon, he happily follows the boy's orders.

Holucha

Flying animal. The third Pokémon that Ketchum found in Kalos. The pet has strong will and a sense of honor. Always protects loved ones from danger. Many of Ash's Pokémon told Holucha about their kind master. Therefore, the animal himself came to the tournament and, of his own free will, joined Ketchum’s team.

Kholucha is very collected, calm and serious. During the battle, he never loses hope of victory. Despite his courage, the pet is shy and embarrassed in front of the audience. Holucha also does not like to lose brothers in battles. The animal participated in both single and team competitions. His abilities regularly improved and new ones appeared.

Goodra

The fourth dragon pet captured by Ketchum in Kalos. Goodra is Ash's strongest Pokemon. When the boy's friends met this pet, he was calm, friendly and a little cowardly. But timidity did not stop Goodra from performing powerful attacks like "Waiting" and "Rain Dance". The Pokemon has durability and high physical activity.

Goodra hates being criticized or insulted. Against those who speak bad words, the Pokemon uses Rain Dance. This forces foul-mouthed people to apologize. The animal was also resourceful in using its own abilities. Goodra used them very competently to repel enemy attacks.

Noivern

One of Ash's few Pokémon hatched from an egg. Became the fifth pet from the Kalos region. Before he turned into a flying dragon, Noivern was a crybaby and an inexperienced pilot. However, the animal really wanted to learn how to fly at a high level. Noivern loves Ketchum. After all, only the trainer calmed him down when the pet cried.

Conclusion

Ash's Pokemon, the list of which was presented above, loved Ketchum and followed his orders. The guy reciprocated their feelings, protected them and trained them hard. Thanks to Ash's kindness, the pets also became friends with each other. This made Ketchum's team strong in spirit. The animals fought bravely in tournaments and overcame troubles. As the seasons progressed, all of the boy's pets improved, became more familiar, and received new abilities.

In conclusion, it remains to note only one feature of the series. The fact is that anime characters hardly age. Even though 800 episodes have already been released, Ketchum is still 10 years old. The creators of the animated series explained this feature. According to them, Ash does not grow up because the main audience for Pokémon is teenagers. In the plot of the film, the scriptwriters included a childhood dream that absolutely all travelers strive for. Cute, kind and unique creatures help them achieve their goals in a fantasy world. Perhaps that is why, after so many episodes, Pokémon, Ash's friends and the boy himself remain the same. After all, if they grew up, they would strive to achieve completely different goals.

Pokemon - the popularity of these funny, touching and extraordinary creatures has not faded for 20 years. Under the whimsical name “Pokemon” hides an entire fictional universe created by insect collector and gamer Satoshi Tajiri. Pokemon are fantastic creatures endowed with unusual abilities, inhabiting an alternative reality to our modernity. There, Pokemon can live in the wild or be in the collection of a trainer - a person who collects and trains these creatures. Pokémon from different trainers compete with each other, gaining experience and skills. Over time, Pokémon evolve into a stronger form, and the trainer, famous for his victories, receives recognition and rewards.

The Pokemon universe was embodied in video games, and then in other projects. It is curious that the history of the franchise begins precisely with a passion for collecting, which would later become the slogan “Collect them all!” Pokemon (pokemon - “pocket monster”) was born from Satoshi Tajiri’s fantasies about how one could exchange and compete with one’s virtual pets. According to legend, this idea came to the developer when he saw a beetle crawling along the wire between the Game Boy consoles.

The fantastic world of Pokemon amazes with its diversity

However, Satoshi Tajiri turned out to be more than just a dreamer. He organized his own game development studio, and came to Nintendo with the idea of ​​Pokemon. By the way, The Pokemon Company is still owned by this corporation. Nintendo has managed Pokemon Co JP quite well since 1996, when the world first heard about Pokemon. During this time, a huge number of computer and board games, games for consoles and smartphones, anime cartoons about Pokemon, comics and countless other products exploiting the universe of pocket monsters were created.

There are currently 721 known species of Pokemon. However, each new generation of games expands their list. Despite periods of calm, the idea of ​​Satoshi Tajiri still lives on. In Russia, the word “pokemon” was first heard after the release of the anime “Pokemon” on television. The cartoon immediately attracted attention, so that in the early 2000s, the Pokemon boom overtook both Russian viewers and gamers. After some time they forgot about the series, but a new game Pokemon Go has brought Pokemon back to the top of the news.

Satoshi Tajiri is an insect collector, and it was from this hobby that the idea of ​​​​creating Pokemon came about

Series

“Pokemon” is an anime created based on computer games about the Pokemon universe. The first Pokemon cartoon was released in 1997. At first, audiences in Japan, and then in other 74 countries, fell in love with these extraordinary creatures. It can be said without exaggeration that after the appearance of the Pokemon series, the whole world learned about who Pokemon are - all seasons of the anime were aired on federal and numerous children's channels, and later became available on the Internet. The Pokemon cartoon includes over 900 episodes, but the production of new episodes does not stop to this day. The new "Pokemon" of 2016 delights adult and children's audiences just like the first episodes of the project.

Original series

"Pokemon" Season 1: "Indigo League"

Ash Ketchum is the first person we meet in the Pokemon anime. Season 1 begins with his coaching failure. Ash is an ordinary ten-year-old boy who dreams of becoming a Pokemon trainer. The cartoon “Pokemon” is dedicated to this dream. Season 1 tells the story of how Ash slept through the Pokémon distribution and was forced to take the last remaining pocket monster, Pikachu. However, Pikachu did not take the boy seriously and their relationship did not go well. Ash's selfless act changes Pikachu's mind and they become friends. From the Pokemon Season 1 cartoon, we also learn about Misty and Brock, whom Ash meets on his journey. These are the leaders of Pokemon stadiums in their regions. They join Ash and soon become his good friends. The anime "Pokemon" Season 1 won't be complete without villains. Standing in the way of the guys is Team R, including Jesse and James, trainers who are greedy for other people’s Pokémon. The first season of Pokémon ends with Ash receiving the badges of all the stadiums in the Kanto region. After this, he joins the Pokémon League on the Indigo Plateau and becomes one of the best there. This concludes the episodes of the Pokemon: Indigo League series.

In season 1 of Pokemon, Ash meets the pocket monster Pikachu, and they soon become true friends.

"Pokemon" Season 2: "Adventures in the Orange Islands"

The second season is a logical continuation of the journey of Ash, Misty and Brock. Professor Oak instructed the guys to go to the Orange Islands. From there they must deliver the mysterious Pokeball GS-Ball. Ash gets the idea to participate in the local league. New Pokémon for Season 2 appear, in particular Lapras, on which the company travels between islands, taking part in Pokémon trainer battles. The journey goes well, Ash wins the stadium leader fights and receives four badges. In the finale of this season's Pokémon anime, Ash becomes the champion of the Orange League and gives the GS-Ball to Professor Oak.

Pokemon Season 3: Journey to Johto

The series "Pokemon" Season 3 begins with the news that Ash's longtime rival, Pokemon trainer Harry Oak, has decided to take part in the Johto League and is heading there. Ash can't wait to go after him. Together with Brock and Misty, he heads to Johto, promising along the way to deliver a mysterious GS-ball to Professor Oak's colleague. The mystery of the pokeball has not been solved, and Professor Oak hopes for help. As with previous Pokemon seasons, the series is replete with rivals and enemies for Ash and his friends. As the omnipresent villains, as always, Team R.

In Pokémon Season 3, Ash, Brock and Misty embark on a journey to compete in the Johto League

Pokemon Season 4: Johto League Champions

Ash, Misty and Brock storm the Johto League and continue their journey that began in the previous season. New adventures await them and, of course, new Pokemon. Season 4 follows Ash's battle with local Pokémon trainers. Friends learn more about the abilities of their Pokemon, learn to use their power and calculate attack capabilities. Among the new Pokemon that will be encountered this season: Miltanks, Yanma, Sudowoodo, Machoke and others. The fourth season of the Pokemon anime focuses heavily on Team Rocket, who are trying to thwart all the plans of Ash and his team. Loser villains are constantly trying to steal Pikachu and other valuable Pokémon, but they fail. By the season finale, Ash has won several badges, including Storm. Now his path lies to the Vortex Islands.

"Pokemon" Season 5: "Path of the Master"

With the fifth episode of the Pokemon anime, all seasons of the so-called Original Series end. Ash, Misty and Brock complete their journey through the Johto region. The main character is closer than ever to his goal. His collection already includes eight Johto badges and new Pokemon. Season 5 focuses on the participation of Ash, his friends and rivals in the Silver Conference. Ash fights bravely and reaches the semi-finals. While participating in the tournament, he defeats his longtime rival Harry Oak, who always managed to be one step ahead. Now he is defeated, but Ash has other opponents stronger than him.

In the finale of the animated series "Pokemon" season 5, Misty and Brock are forced to say goodbye to Ash, they need to return home. As hard as it is to say goodbye to his friends, Ash needs to move on.

New Generation

"Pokemon" season 6: "New generation"

So, the adventures of Ash and his friends in Johto are over. Now Ash plans to travel to the Hoenn region, as he learns that his rival Harrison is from there. Ash is interested in new badges and new Pokemon. Season 6 begins with him stopping at home, where he leaves all his Pokémon, except his best friend Pikachu, to Professor Oak. In return, the main character receives a new Pokédex. Misty went home to look after Ciruline Stadium. Brock also went to visit his mother. Now Ash has to cross the ocean to get to Hoenn. Joining his journey will be rookie trainer May and the Pokémon Torchic. Also, May’s brother Max, and later Brock, who will settle his affairs at home, will go with Ash for the Hoenn badges. The cartoon “Pokemon” is intriguing again: what awaits the new company in an unknown region?

"Pokemon" Season 7: "A New Challenge"

In the Pokémon series Season 7, Ash and his new friends begin to participate in the battles for the badges of the Hoenn region. Not much separates the heroes from their goal - May needs to win ribbons, and Ash has a few final badges left to earn. However, the guys have new enemies: Teams Aqua and Magma, who are making insidious plans. Don't forget about Team R. So friends need to be on their guard. In addition to battles, this season they will have to come to the aid of Misty, who fell into the trap of the villain Hanson. Among the new Pokemon in season 7: Beigan, Torcal, Spinda, etc.

In the new seasons of Pokemon, Ash leaves all his pets at home, except for his best friend Pikachu, and goes to the Hoenn region

"Pokemon" Season 8: "New Battle"

Ash is only two badges away from qualifying for the Hoenn Region League. Unlike the first, the last badges are given to Ash with with great difficulty. But he still earns them, since Ash is a talented trainer and has strong Pokemon. Season 8 also follows Ash's friend May's coaching journey. She only needs one ribbon to participate in the Grand Festival. Ash managed to collect all the badges and go through the qualifying battles; he gets into the Hoenn Region League, where he will have to fight with his friends Morrison and Tyson. May manages to collect all the tapes and take part in the festival. Ash wins the Hoenn League and goes home to Kanto to compete in the Battle Frontier. The main character has to say goodbye to May, Max and Brock, who also went home.

"Pokemon" Season 9: "Battle Frontier"

The Pokemon Season 9 animated series begins with Ash returning home to Kanto. Along the way, the hero comes across an agent looking for promising Pokémon trainers to participate in the Battle Frontier. Ash is inspired by this prospect, he already has fame and success, and competing at home - what could be easier? However, everything is not so easy, because the Kanto region is full of surprises. As in other series of the Pokemon cartoon, all seasons of which are dedicated to the friendship of the heroes, Ash will not be left alone. While Ash collects symbols in battles, May decides to participate in the competition. Also in the series “Pokemon: Battle Frontier” the guys are accompanied by old friends Misty and Brock. In the season finale, Ash collects all seven symbols, becomes a Battle Frontier master, and is inducted into the hall of fame. However, Ash does not want to stay in Kanto and says that he will continue to travel around the world.

Diamond and Pearl

"Pokemon", season 10: "Diamond and Pearl"

New episodes of the anime "Pokemon: Diamond and Pearl" begin with Ash's arrival in the unfamiliar region of Sinnoh. Team Rocket finally manages to steal Pikachu. The girl Dawn, who dreams of becoming a famous coordinator, helps Ash return Pikachu. Ash continues his further journey in the company of Dawn and Brock. This time, Ash decides to take part in both the region's competition and the competition, knowing what his Pokémon are capable of. Season 10 chronicles the machinations of Team Rocket, Ash's rivalry with new Pokémon trainers, Dawn's participation in the competition, and Ash and Paul's victory in the Harthome City Two-on-Two Battle competition. The season ends with Ash befriending Chimchar and ready to take him for himself.

Ash, Dawn and Brock meet new Pokemon in the Sinnoh region

"Pokemon" Season 11: "Battle Dimension"

In Pokémon Season 11, we learn how Ash bravely wins the Sinnoh Region Badges. Unfortunately, Dawn is not so lucky, and she again loses the competition for a new film. This encourages friends to take a course at Professor Rowan's summer academy. The course will allow children to gain new knowledge and become more advanced Pokemon trainers. New skills could not come at a better time, because Team Galaxy is ready to fight against Ash. By the season finale, Ash was able to collect five badges, but he failed to get the sixth badge. The stadium coaches have a problem - they cannot sleep due to nightmares. Ash will have to deal with the latest machinations of Team R and meet the incredible Pokémon Cryselia.

"Pokemon" Season 12: "Galactic Battles"

In Season 12, Ash continues his journey through the Sinnoh region. As before, Team R interferes with him in every possible way, which either kidnaps the guys, steals Pokeballs, or the unlucky villains are once again attracted by other people’s Pokemon. Season 12 also tells about Ash's rivalry with his old acquaintance Paul, who is not very decent towards his own Pokémon. This time they fight 6 vs 6 Pokemon, but Ash's Pokemon are outclassed by Paul's Electric Base. Along with Team R, Ash is opposed by Team Galaxy, which is engaged in capturing legendary Pokémon. In addition to participating in battles, Ash comes to the aid of sick Pokémon on Iron Island, helps prepare the Twinleaf Festival, and cheers for Dawn in her competitions. The season finale focuses on the Pokémon Gible, which Ash catches.

In Pokémon season 12, the heroes bravely confront Team Rocket and Team Galaxy, who are engaged in capturing legendary Pokémon

"Pokemon" Season 13: "Sinnoh League Winners"

In season 13, the main character of the Pokemon series, Ash, decides to focus entirely on the qualifying battles of the Sinnoh League. He receives the last badge and can participate in the league. Ash also finally managed to defeat his rival Paul. However, in the semifinals, Ash leaves the league, losing to Tobias' Pokémon. Dawn also managed to achieve success - she collected five regional ribbons and became a participant in the Grand Festival. Dawn reached the finals, where she lost to her friend Zoe in a tough fight. In the finale of the Pokémon anime season 13, Brock goes to his homeland to become a Pokémon doctor. Dawn decided to stay in Sinnoh for a photo shoot with Pokémon Buneary as a model. Well, Ash is now heading for Pallet.

Black and white

"Pokemon", season 14: "Black and White"

The new release of Pokemon: Black and White is based on the fifth generation of Pokemon games. Like all Pokemon seasons, it begins with Ash setting off on a journey. This time, Ash, his mother and Professor Oak depart for the distant Unova region. Professor Oak wants to meet Professor Juniper there, and Ash’s goal is to participate in the championship. During his journey, Ash makes new friends: a Pokemon connoisseur, the leader of the stadium of the city of Striaton named Cilan, as well as a trainer of dragon-type Pokemon, the girl Iris. New Pokemon are also waiting for Ash. Season 14 as a whole is rich in new names and faces. Even Team R is no longer so active, it has been replaced by new villains - Team Plasma. And it seems that these are more serious opponents. It is also worth noting that from season 14 the graphics of the series are changing, they are becoming more modern.

Starting from season 14, the graphics of the series change - they become more modern

"Pokemon" Season 15: "Rival Fates"

The journey through the unexplored Unova region continues. Ash successfully wins the badges, although he will have to face strong Pokémon trainers. He has a new rival named Alder, he is the champion of this region. The protagonist's friends Iris and Cilan will also face challenges. They will fight for the right to travel as a team and confront their past. However, in the end the guys will unite, because legendary Pokemon will compete in battle. Season 15 ends with the Unova region saved from Team Rocket's takeover plan.

Pokemon, Season 16: Adventures in Unova

Ash, Aris and Cilan managed to repel Team Rocket's attack on the Unova region: both people and Pokémon were saved. Season 16 portends even greater challenges for friends, as new dangers are just around the corner. First, however, Ash will finish collecting badges and compete in the region's league. The main character successfully makes it to the quarterfinals, where he loses. But maybe victory awaits Ash elsewhere? The guys undertake to help Detective Looker and Coach N save the world from the threat of Team Plasma. Unexpectedly, Team R helps them in this. After the adventure, it’s time to go home. The guys head together to the Kanto region, after which their paths diverge. Iris dreams of becoming a Dragon Master, and Cilan wants to heal Pokémon. Ash meets journalist Alexa on the way and together they go to the Kalos region.

XY

"Pokemon", season 17: "XY"

Issues Pokemon: X and Y begin with Ash's arrival in the new region of Kalos. There he will meet his next companions: the brilliant inventor and leader of the stadium of the city of Lumiose named Clemont and his little sister Bonnie. In addition, among the main characters of "Pokemon: X and Y" is Pokemon trainer Serena, whom Ash knows from the Kanto camp. Serena remembers Ash's kind deed and wants to thank him, but soon realizes that she has fallen in love with him. Thus, the 17th season of "Pokemon" was marked by the appearance love line. However, Serena cannot admit her feelings to Ash. Other themes in the Pokemon: XY anime include Ash's participation in the championship, as well as the introduction to new unique Pokemon that are so rich in the Kalos region. The plot of Pokemon: XY will not be complete without the insidious, but hardly feasible plans of Team R.

It starts with season 17 love story Ash and Serena

"Pokemon" Season 18: "Adventures in Kalos"

The Pokemon season 18 cartoon begins with Ash collecting badges again, this time from the Kalos region. He also comes across new Pokemon. Season 18 tells the story of Ash's battles with old and new rivals and, of course, enemies. On the protagonist’s path is the old enemy Sanpei, thirsty for revenge, and the cunning Malamar, who wants to stop Ash at all costs. At the same time, from Pokemon season 18, we learn about Serena's participation in the Pokemon competition and the inventions of Clemont, who wants to become famous thanks to his brilliant ideas. Pokémon X Y episodes end when the main character collects seven region badges. There are new series and Pokemon 2016 ahead.

XY&Z

"Pokemon", season 19: "XYZ"

This episode of the Pokemon anime is last season for now. It contains the 2016 and 2015 episodes of the Pokemon anime. Despite the fact that this new release, the cartoon "Pokemon" season 19 is a direct continuation of the plot previous season. In the Pokémon XYZ series, Ash travels to the next city in the Kalos region for new battles and achievements. Along the way, Bonnie finds an unknown Pokémon in her bag. This is the main intrigue of Pokemon season 19, since the guys cannot determine its type. The mysterious Pokémon is considered legendary, and Team Flash soon tries to kidnap it. In further episodes of Pokemon XY Z, Ash saves Pokemon from the hands of villains. During the battle, the Pokémon tactically retreats, splitting into three parts. Hence the name of the series: Pokemon X, Y and Z. Part Z stays with Ash and continues to travel with him and his friends through the Kalos regions. The Pokemon XY Z series is still being released.

The new "Pokemon" of 2016, of course, differs from the first ones, but nevertheless the anime continues to be popular. So, perhaps, fans of pocket monsters are waiting for the Pokemon series 20 season.

Full-length cartoons

Original series

"Pokemon" 1st movie: "Mewtwo Strikes Back"

The anime "Pokemon: Mewtwo vs. Mew" ("Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back", "Pokemon: Mewtwo Returns") was released in 1998. This is the first Pokemon movie. The film is about the creature Mewtwo, cloned from Mew. Mewtwo gets rid of his creators and wants to destroy the world. He is stopped by Ash, who has sailed to the competition with the Pokemon Master. Cloned Pokémon go against regular Pokémon trainers. Unable to see the bloodshed, Ash tries to stop them, but is petrified by Mewtwo and Mew's rays. The Pokémon begin to mourn Ash's body, which moves Mewtwo and he considers destroying the planet. Mewtwo flies away, and the Pokémon's life-giving tears bring Ash back to life.

Cover of the first full-length Pokemon series

Pokemon 2nd Movie: "The Power of the Chosen One" (Pokemon 2000)

In the anime "The Power of the Chosen One" (Pokemon 2000), we learn about collector Lawrence III, who wants to find three legendary flying Pokémon. These Pokémon control the elements of lightning, fire and ice. When a collector catches Moltres, the fire Pokémon, the balance of natural forces in the world is upset. Disasters begin to occur, and something strange is happening to the Pokémon. This Pokemon movie ends, as always, with Ash coming to the rescue and saving the world from a new scourge. To do this, he needs to get spheres of Ice, fire and lightning from three islands.

"Pokemon", 3rd film: "The Conjuring of the Unowns"

Many Pokemon feature films expand on the series' plot. In the anime "Pokémon: Anun's Spell", we learn about Ash's adventures in the Johto region. There he and his friends arrive in a strange city that has suffered a misfortune. One of the city residents was too carried away by studying ancient Pokemon. His daughter named Molly wanted to return her father, but instead the Pokemon Entei returned, whom the girl began to consider her father. Entei kidnaps Ash's mother, since Molly wanted to have a mother too. To understand this situation, Ash has to go in search of the Anowns.

"Pokemon", 4th movie: "Celebi - Voice of the Forest"

The next part of Pokemon is the film “Celebi - Voice of the Forest”. It tells the story of the Pokémon Celebi, who almost became a victim of Pokémon hunters. However, the guardian of the forest was saved by a boy named Sam. Celebi transported himself and the boy to the future, where they met Ash. Ash decides to help Celebi heal, but Team Rocket remains alert. Their plans are to capture rare Pokemon. The villains want to use Celebi's power to take over the entire world. Ash and Sam must stop them from their evil plans.

"Pokemon" 5th movie: "Latias and Latios"

In this film, Ash and Pikachu will have to travel through the picturesque and amazing country Arutomaru, where great attention is paid to the elements of nature. On the way, the heroes meet extraordinary Pokémon named Latios and Latias. These Pokémon are endowed with incredible abilities, which they use to protect the city's legendary treasures, the Soul Drops. Insidious villains want to take possession of the treasures, and Ash will have to fight them to protect the treasures, the city and his mystical Pokémon. "Latias and Latios" - the last one feature film from the Pokemon Origins series.

New Generation

"Pokemon", 6th movie: "Jirachi - the granter of wishes"

The sixth film opens the next series of Pokemon cartoons. Full-length cartoons of a new generation begin with the anime “Jirachi - the Granter of Wishes.” Ash and his friends witness a rare event - the flight of a mysterious comet. At this moment, the extraordinary Pokémon Jirachi awakens, capable of fulfilling any wish of his new friends, who become our main characters. At the same time, an evil wizard decides to capture Jirachi in order to use its power in his evil plans. Ash has the power to stop the villain, save Jirachi and his friends.

The 6th film “Jirachi - the Granter of Wishes” opens the next series of cartoons about “Pokemon”

"Pokemon" 7th movie: "The Destiny of Deoxys"

Pokemon: The Fate of Deoxys is a feature-length film that concludes the plot of the seventh season of the Pokemon series. It starts with two crystals landing on the ground, one of which becomes the Pokémon Deoxys. He is attacked by the Pokémon Rayquaza, and the struck Deoxys turns back into crystal. The second crystal is taken by scientists for research. A few years later, Deoxys regains his strength and returns to search for the second crystal. Along the way, he comes across Ash and his friends trying to figure out the situation. Sensing the enemy's return, Rayquaza attacks Deoxys again. Meanwhile, another Deoxys emerges from the second crystal, and the reunited Pokémon leave Earth.

"Pokemon" 8th movie: "Lucario and the Secret of Mew"

The anime "Pokemon: Lucario and the Secret of Mew" is about a Pokemon festival dedicated to the ancient mage Aaron. Ash and his friends are going to take part in it. From the cartoon, viewers will learn the history of the festival. In ancient times, the queen had a servant, the magician Aaron, who, together with his Pokemon Lucario, protected the kingdom from enemies. But one day the kingdom was attacked by two huge armies of warriors and Pokemon. They were already anticipating their victory, but the brave Aaron repelled the blow, dying in this fierce battle.

"Pokemon" 9th movie: "Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea"

The ninth feature film about Pokemon is dedicated to Poker Rangers and another legendary Pokemon. We are talking about Manaphy, Prince of the Sea. The Temple of the Sea, home of Manaphy, is known to contain treasure. Of course, these treasures are extremely desirable for dishonest people. So this part will again talk about the fight against villains, as well as what the power of friendship is capable of.

Diamond and Pearl

"Pokemon" 10th movie: "Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai"

This Pokemon film is the 10th in a row, it opens the Diamond and Pearl series. The anime “Pokemon: Dialga vs. Palkia, vs. Darkrai” (“Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai”) is dedicated to the reality of the legend about the legendary meeting of two certain forces capable of dominating time and space. According to legend, these forces will destroy the city. However, at the predicted time, a third force invaded the fray. Ash can't stay away and steps in to save everyone again.

"Pokemon" 11th movie: "Giratina and the Sky Warrior"

In this film we learn about the battles of Palkia and Dialga, which became dangerous for the world. The waves generated by their battle distorted time and space. This greatly angered the Guardian of Distorted Time. Ash, Dawn, Brock and the "thankful Pokemon" Shaymin are forced to confront the extraordinary power of the Guardian. Friends are transported to a parallel world, where they are met by the unfriendly 70-kilogram Pokemon Giratina. Are the guys able to cope with all the enemies?

"Pokemon", 12th movie: "Arceus and the Pearl of Life"

The strongest Pokemon Arceus, angry at humanity, wants to destroy the planet. Nobody can handle him. Ash, Don and Brock decide to travel back in time to prevent a mistake. Arceus is presented with the lost Stone of Life, but the powerful Pokémon does not want to accept the gifts. Ash, his friends and the descendant of the offender Arceus will have to pacify the Pokemon in other ways.

Pokemon Arceus becomes the main character of the 12th film. Out of resentment for humanity, Arceus wants to destroy the planet

"Pokemon", 13th film: "Zoroark - Mistress of Illusions"

“Zoroark – Mistress of Illusions” – the thirteenth part of the series full-length cartoons"Pokemon". The 13th film contains a story about Ash and his friends' trip to the World Football Championship, in which Pokémon are participants. The championship takes place in the city of Crown, and on the way there the heroes encounter the Pokémon Zoruaia, who has lost his mother. The guys decide to help him find his parent, but suddenly strange things begin to happen: Pokemon have rebelled in the city. One problem less, one problem more – Ash is no stranger to dealing with difficulties.

Black and white

“Pokemon”, 14th film: “Black – Victini and Reshiram”, “White – Victini and Zekrom”

The two parts of the feature film focus on Victini, a unique Pokemon. The 14th cartoon tells the story of the People of the Valley, who are under the patronage of Victini, who brings happiness. A man named Damon is trying to restore the former power of this land and uses Victini and the Power of the Dragons Reshiram and Zekrom to do this. However, his calculations turn out to be wrong, and he almost kills Victini, Ash and Pikachu. Victini saves everyone, and Damon repents. Victini again spreads her power to the People of the Valley, makes the lands fertile and the people happy.

The 14th film “Black and White” tells about the People of the Valley, who are under the patronage of Victini

"Pokemon" 15th movie: "Kurem vs. Sword of Justice"

One of the main characters of this cartoon is Keldeo, a unicorn-like Pokemon. The 15th film follows his training from the Swordsmen of Justice and his loss to the formidable Pokémon Kyurem. Ash finds Keldeo, crippled after the battle. Poor Keldeo is diagnosed with a broken horn, but Kyurem doesn't want to leave his opponent alone. Keldeo will have to defeat the aggressor.

"Pokemon" 16th movie: "Genesect and the Legend Reborn"

A group of scientists artificially created ancient Pokemon and stuffed them with weapons to use for their own purposes. The Genesects did not appreciate such cooperation with people and broke free, where they met Mewtwo. Since the Genesects lived in the world, it has changed a lot, which causes them resentment. Ash, Iris, Cilan and Mewtwo must stop the destructive activities of the Genesects and find a home for them.

XY

"Pokemon" 17th movie: "Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction"

The Heart Diamond has supported life in the Diamond Land for many years, but its resources are running out. Princess Diancie tries to create a similar diamond, but her attempts were unsuccessful. She will have to go in search of the Pokémon Zirnis, only he can save the country from extinction. Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie are called to help the princess. Their path is full of enemies and dangers.

"Pokemon" 18th movie: "Huppa and the Age-Old Confrontation"

This full-length Pokemon film is the 18th and last to be released. The anime "Pokemon: Huppa and the Age-Old Confrontation" is dedicated to the Pokemon Huppa. He has unusual abilities - to copy Pokemon, things and people. Ash, Serena, Clemont and Bonnie love this funny Pokemon. The film “Huppa and the Age-old Conflict” soon brings a surprise: in fact, inside the small, good-natured Huppa there is a bloodthirsty monster, which breaks out after opening the magic bottle. With the help of a good part of Huppa, the friends will have to create a team of powerful Pokemon to fight the huge villain. Which of their old friends will they call on and will the Pokémon Huppa survive?

The 18th and last of the Pokémon films released.

At the moment, the next part of “Pokemon”, the 19th in a row, is expected to be released. You can already find the trailer for the next full-length “Pokemon” on the Internet. The 19th film will be related to the series “XYZ” and will be released in 2016.

Characters

- The main character throughout all Pokemon seasons. The characters in the series tend to depend on Ash and his movements across regions, so he is the central figure of the series. Ash is a ten-year-old boy who dreams of becoming the greatest Pokémon trainer. He is active and brave in battle, but kind and gentle towards his friends and Pokémon. Ash is hardworking, persistent and honest, and can be described as an overall positive character. Ash's best friend is the Pokemon Pikachu, with whom he never leaves his side on any journey. Also among Ash's friends in the animated series "Pokemon" are the heroes Misty, Brock, May, Don, Iris, Serena, Cilan, Clemont and Bonnie.

Misty – best friend Esha, leader of Cerulean Stadium. He specializes in water Pokemon and loves to talk about them. Can't stand ghost Pokémon or insects. Hot-tempered, but quick-witted. Likes to put Brock in his place. She has a sisterly relationship with Ash, although in some episodes viewers saw sympathy between the characters, bordering on love. It was very difficult for Ash to part with Misty when they went their separate ways.

Brock – best friend Ash, is the head of the stadium in Pewter. Brock is a romantic who pays a lot of attention to the pretty girls around him. He especially likes Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy. Brock's Pokémon are interesting not only as combat units, but also as unique individuals. He states the importance of the bond between trainer and Pokémon. Brock travels with Ash until Season 13, when he decides to become a Pokémon doctor.

Professor Oak- A respected scientist in the Pokemon world. He gave Ash his first Pokémon and mentored the main character throughout many seasons of the series.

Harry Oak- grandson of Professor Oak, one of Ash's main rivals. Harry always managed to be ahead of Ash, so the main character decided to win against Harry at all costs. He succeeded only in the Johto League.

Throughout all seasons, Ash confronts the main villains - Team R

- the main villains of the Pokemon series. Characters included in Team Rocket: Jessie, James and their Pokémon. Their goal is to catch as many rare Pokemon as possible. They usually do this dishonestly, threatening the life and health of pocket monsters and all the people around them. They are especially eager to steal Pikachu from Ash. Usually Team R gets a decent rebuff, after which it comically retreats into tartarar. Jesse and James' boss is Giovanni, a former Pokémon trainer who turned to crime.

Music and songs about Pokemon

Pokemon's music borrows heavily from the games. The series' theme music was composed by Junichi Masuda and Shinji Miyazaki. According to Masuda, he wrote the Pokemon OST's music under the influence of the themes from the films Ben-Hur and The Bridge on the River Kwai. He was also inspired by the work of Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Chopin and some electronic music performers.

The most famous is the pathetic Pokemon song Pokemon Theme Song. It is performed in many languages, including Russian. The opening theme of "Pokemon" is sung from Ash's perspective about how he wants to become the best trainer and collect all the Pokemon. And although there were different musical designs in different seasons, the song about Pokemon from the original series was remembered most by the audience. There is also a very popular Pokemon song called PokeRAP, which lists all the Pokemon names. For those who want to listen to all the Pokemon songs, we can recommend finding collections of anime soundtracks that have been released on CD. "Pokemon" lyrics:

I want to be the very best,
Like no one ever was.
To catch them is my real test,
To train them is my cause.

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokemon to understand
The power that's inside

Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon
(Oh) You"re my best friend
In a world we must defend

A heart so true


Pokemon
Gotta catch "em all, yeah
Gotta catch "em all, yeah

Every challenge along the way
With courage I will face
I will battle everyday
To claim my rightful place

Come with me the time is right
There's no better team
Arm and arm we"ll win the fight
It's always been our dream

Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon
(Oh) You"re my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I"ll teach you
Pokemon
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch "em all, yeah

Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
It's you and me
I know it's my destiny
Pokemon
(Oh) You"re my best friend
In a world we must defend
Pokemon (Gotta catch 'em all)
A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through
You teach me and I"ll teach you
Pokemon
Gotta catch 'em all
Gotta catch 'em all
Pokemon

Video games

Computer games about the Pokemon universe were published by Game Freak and then by Nintendo. Pokemon, a first-generation game, was available for the Nintendo console. Pokemon changed from issue to issue, their number increased. The first generation game Pokemon Red and Blue (Pokemon Red and Green in the original) was introduced in 1996, and features the interaction of 151 Pokemon. In the wake of the extraordinary popularity of the game, Pokemon Yellow and Pokemon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition are released. The second generation of games includes Pokemon Gold and Silver, the sequel to 1999's Pokemon Red, as well as Pokemon Crystal. The third generation of the game was marked by the release of Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokemon Colosseum, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen in the 2000s. Pokemon Fire Red and Pokemon Leaf Green are remakes of Pokemon Red.

The Pokemon Red and Blue video games were introduced in 1996.

The fourth generation of games includes games with 3D graphics Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon Platinum - an updated version of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver - remakes of the second generation, Pokemon Battle Revolution. Last game thanks to the version of Pokemon Revolution Online, it was possible to exchange Pokemon over the Internet. The fifth generation includes Pokemon Black and White, as well as Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. The sixth: Pokemon X and Y, Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Pokemon Sun and Moon. Among famous games Non-Series: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, Pokemon World Online, Pokemon League 17, Pokemon TCG, Pokemon Tower Defense, Pokemon Showdown, Pokemon Tournament, Pokemon Planet, Pokemon Ash Gray and Pokemon Mobile Game Go.

For those who want to play Pokemon Online, you can suggest playing Pokemon: Favorite Pets - a game in the spirit of Mario, completing the Pokemon: Mahjong puzzle, looking for legendary Pokemon in Catch Pokemon in the Forest, Catch a Pokemon ", "Find a Pokemon", "Searching for Pokemon", "Pokemon Catchers". In the company of Pokémon, you can participate in battles in the games “Pokémon Battle” and “Pokémon Defense of the Fortress.” For those looking for a Pokemon game for two, Pokemon Battles is usually recommended.

Toys

An impressive number of diverse gaming products have been created based on the Pokemon universe. The most popular is Pokemon Cards, a collectible card game in which everyone can feel like a Pokemon trainer. Colorful Pokemon cards contain information about a Pokemon, its fighting abilities and defense skills. This allows you to create real battles using the Pokemon TCG. In addition, those who like Pokemon, toys and anime about them will definitely appreciate collectible figurines, Pokeballs, stadium icons and Pokemon coloring pages.

Pokemon Trading Card Game

Comics and manga

There are several comic and manga series based on the Pokemon games and anime. The manga Pokemon Pocket Monsters, released in 1997, was loved by Pokemon fans. The plot of the comics duplicates the plot of the series, but liberties and some differences are allowed. In addition, in the Pokemon manga, the names of the characters are changed, for example, Ash is called Red there. In general, Pokemon comics are made with humor, but there is a presence of cruelty compared to other projects. Interestingly, Satoshi Tajiri himself once said that he liked the Pokemon Adventures manga series more than the anime series. According to the creator of Pokemon, the comics better convey the essence of the Pokemon universe than the TV series.

Criticism and public perception

The Pokemon anime is known in more than 75 countries and has incredibly high television ratings. For example, the first full-length film about Pokemon, Mewtwo vs. Mew, is recognized as the highest-grossing medium of all anime films in the history of cinema. Anything that is overly popular always has the opposite effect, so the Pokémon series certainly has its fans and harsh critics.

During its existence, products based on the Pokemon universe have received a huge amount of critical reviews. The fanatical passion of players and spectators for Pokemon could not but cause a public response. As always, there were people who considered such enthusiasm dangerous. In particular, it is widely believed that Pokemon cartoons and games have a negative impact on the physical and mental condition person. As an argument, a case of a mass epileptic seizure that occurred after the 38th episode of season 1 of the Pokemon anime was shown on television. After watching the episode, 685 were hospitalized young viewers suffering from photosensitive epilepsy. The attack is believed to have been caused by flickering screen light.

Due to a “hazard to children's health,” the series has been officially banned in several countries. Thus, the Turkish Ministry of Health stated that “Pokemon” is propaganda of violence and false heroism. According to Turkish experts, anime about Pokemon can cause psychical deviations for small viewers. The game was also sued due to the development of addiction to gambling. For the same reason, Pokemon is banned in Arab states.

Information often appeared in the Russian press that “Pokemon” “zombifies” the brains of children. In particular, “Arguments and Facts” published statements by Elena Rusalkina, director of the Research Institute of Psychotechnologies, about the hypnosis of children in the 25th frame inserted into the animated series “Pokemon”. Representatives also speak disapprovingly of Pokémon-related products Russian authorities. The series and games received negative reviews from the deputy chairman of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Defense, Franz Klintsevich, and the Minister of Communications and Mass Media, Nikolai Nikiforov. In their opinion, Pokemon games were created by intelligence agencies to collect video information.

Mass flash mob from Pokemon fans

Church representatives said that Pokemon games develop imagination and do not have any bad influence on children. But then their rhetoric changed. They were outraged by the evolutionary concept, and in contrast to the card game about Pokemon, they even released the game Christian Power Cards, where biblical characters appeared instead of pocket monsters. After the release of the game Pokemon Go, which included churches in its locations, a wave of indignation hit Pokemon. Some religious figures called the game “satanic,” others saw in it the propaganda of Freemasonry and Zionism. Pokemon game developers deny any hints of religion in the Pokemon games and anime.

Among other things, critics note that fanatical Pokemon fans can be dangerous to other people. For example, there are known cases when Pokemon Go players committed illegal actions: they broke into other people's houses, secret objects, participated in violence in order to catch a rare Pokemon, etc.

However, there are also many stories about Pokemon games and cartoons. positive feedback. Many critics spoke in the spirit that this is a good children's series, which is also suitable for those who remain children at heart. Reviews of the anime often talk about the deep issues that Pokemon actually raises: responsibility for the one you tame, humanity towards animals and people, loyalty, friendship, honesty, careful attitude to nature. Critics say the series has good humor and strong dramatic moments. Reviewers of Ogonyok found something good and eternal in Pokemon, and the authors of Home Computer highly praise the series for its lack of violence and death. Popularizers of Japanese animation refute the accusations against the series and claim that not a single living creature died in it.

Some psychologists praise Pokémon products for encouraging people with social anxiety and agoraphobia to step out of their comfort zones and interact with the world around them. In particular, this applies to the game Pokemon Go, in favor of which behaviorists spoke.

• What does "Pokemon" mean? Of course, a “pocket monster”. However, initially these monsters were not called Pokemon, but kapumon - capsule monsters. The name "Pokemon" was proposed by Nintendo.
• There are several localizations of the Pokemon anime. The Russian-speaking viewer is familiar with American version. Interestingly, in the Japanese version of Pokemon, Ash's name is Satoshi, after the creator of the Pokemon universe.

In the first edition, the name of the monsters sounded like “kapumons”

• Since the release of the Pokemon games, they have been second only to Nintendo's Mario in popularity.
• The very first Pokemon invented for games was Rhydon. That's why it appears so often in the drawings of early game developers.
• The most popular Pokemon in the entire history of the franchise: charming Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, the dull Psyduck and Jigglypuff - a Pokemon that literally puts you to sleep with its singing.
• The main character's best friend should not be Pikachu, but Clefairy. However, Pokémon Master Ash acquired Pikachu, since both girls and boys liked this Pokémon equally.
• Games dedicated to the Pokemon universe have received the blessing of the Vatican.
• Some characteristics of Pokémon are anatomically correct for real animals. For example, the appearance of Poliwag corresponds to that of an ordinary tadpole.
• Ash and his friends do not grow up, although according to the time period of the anime, they have been traveling for more than 10 years. Satoshi Tajiri explained this feature by his reluctance to change the age audience, since Pokemon is primarily intended for children.
• In the novel “Numbers,” Victor Pelevin interpreted the nature of the Pokémon Pikachu and Meowth, connecting the main characters of the work with him.
• Have you ever wondered what the Pokemon Hitmonlee means or who it represents? The prototypes of Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, respectively.
• In the world where Pokemon live, female trainers are not uncommon. The most popular Pokemon girls: Serena, Iris, Dawn, May, Jessie from Team R, Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy, Ash's rival and Pokemon trainer Cynthia and, of course, Misty.
• The world of Pokemon has affected such cartoons as “Robot Chicken”, “The Simpsons”, “ South Park", "Multreality", where any images from the anime "Pokemon" or facts related to it are parodied.