Ash's Smashing Adventure

Ash's Smashing Adventure (known in Japan as Satoshi's Great Fray (Japanese: サトシの大乱闘, Hepburn: Satoshi no Dairantō)) is a Japanese anime series that serves as both a spin-off of the Pokémon anime AND an adaptation of the Super Smash Bros. video game series.

Season 1.5: The Tournament
After losing at the Indigo Plateau Pokémon League, Ash Ketchum is given a chance at being the best fighter in the multiverse when he is invited by a mysterious fighter—simply known as "The Master"—to take part in the multiversal Super Smash Bros. fighting tournament; however, the tournament may not be what he expected, nor in a world he could even imagine...and he probably doesn't know that there is something sinister behind the scenes.

Season 4.5: Crazy Vengeance
After earning the Storm Badge at Cianwood Gym, Ash and his friends are attacked by a returning Master Hand...and his brother: Crazy Hand. Now, it's up to Ash and his friends to team up with heroes (and some villains) as they travel throughout the multiverse.

Characters
(Narration provided by Kenyu Horiuchi (Japanese) and Rodger Parsons (English))

{Earthbound Universe}



 * Ness (Makiko Ōmoto (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (1.5; 4.5): A PSI master from the town of Onett.

{F-Zero Universe}



 * Captain Falcon (Ryō Horikawa (Japanese); David Willis (English)) (1.5; 4.5): A bounty hunter and highly acclaimed F-Zero pilot. He pilots the Blue Falcon.

{Fire Emblem Multiverse}


Archanea



 * Barst (Daiki Hamano (Japanese); D. C. Douglas (English)) (4.5): A mercenary partner of Ogma, serving under Marth.
 * Bord ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A member of Ogma's mercenary group under the service of Marth.
 * Caeda (Saori Hayami (Japanese); Cherami Leigh (English)) (4.5): The princess of Talys. She would later become Marth's wife.
 * Camus (Kazuhiko Inoue (Japanese); Patrick Seitz (English)) (4.5): A knight originating from Grust.
 * Catria (Hitomi Nabatame (Japanese); Connor Kelly-Eiding (English)) (4.5): A Pegasus Knight in the service of the Whitewings squadron of Macedon and the middle sister of the Pegasus Sisters.
 * Cord ([Unknown] Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A fighter under the service of Marth.
 * Draug (Ryota Takeuchi (Japanese); Patrick Seitz (English)) (4.5): A knight of Altea in the service of Marth.
 * Elice (Sumi Shimamoto (Japanese); Jenny Yokobori (English)) (4.5): The princess of Altea and Marth's older sister.
 * Est (Rie Murakawa (Japanese); Brianna Knickerbocker (English)) (4.5): A Pegasus Knight in the service of the Whitewings squadron of Macedon and the youngest sister of the Pegasus Sisters.
 * Gharnef (Ken Narita (Japanese); D. C. Douglas (English)) (4.5): A powerful sorcerer known as the "Dark Pontifex" who played a crucial role in orchestrating the resurrection of Medeus and the two resulting wars.
 * Jagen (Shirou Gou (Japanese); Walden James (English)) (4.5): A high-ranking Altean knight who helped Marth escape when Altea is betrayed and conquered by Gra.
 * Linde (Asami Seto (Japanese); Julie Ann Taylor (English)) (4.5): A mage of Archanea.
 * Marth (Hikaru Midorikawa (Japanese); Yuri Lowenthal (English)) (4.5): The prince of Altea. Marth exiled himself for two years before returning battle Gharnef and Medeus and reclaim Altea.
 * Medeus (Chafurin (Japanese); Dennis Hull (English)) (4.5): An earth dragon king and the only known earth dragon to have willingly become a Manakete. He is known across Archanea as the "Shadow Dragon".
 * Merric (Sōichirō Hoshi (Japanese); Yuri Lowenthal (English)) (4.5): An Altean noble and a good friend of Altean royalty Marth and Elice.
 * Minerva (Ayane Sakura (Japanese); Cindy Robinson (English)) (4.5): The elder princess of Macedon and the commander of Macedon's Whitewings squadron.
 * Navarre (Takehito Koyasu (Japanese); Taliesin Jaffe (English)) (4.5): An infamous wandering mercenary known as the "Scarlet Sword".
 * Nyna (Michiko Neya (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The Princess of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea.
 * Palla (Risa Taneda (Japanese); Alexis Tipton (English)) (4.5): A Pegasus Knight in the service of the Whitewings squadron of Macedon and the eldest sister of the Pegasus Sisters.
 * Tiki (Ikue Ohtani (Japanese); Mela Lee (English)) (4.5): An Archanean manakete and the last of the divine dragon clan.
 * Wrys (Kentarou Tone (Japanese); D. C. Douglas (English)) (4.5): A humble elderly curate from Talys.

Elibe



 * Eliwood (Takahiro Sakurai (Japanese); Yuri Lowenthal (English)) (4.5): The father of Roy and a member of Pherae's ruling monarchy.
 * Lilana (Ari Ozawa (Japanese); Julie Maddalena (English)) (4.5): The daughter of Hector and Roy's best friend.
 * Roy (Jun Fukuyama (Japanese); Ray Chase (English)) (4.5): The prince of Lycia. After the death of Hector of Ostia, Roy was instructed by his ill father, Eliwood, to take up leadership of the Phirae army and prevent King Zephiel's ambitions of exterminating humans.

{Game & Watch Universe}



 * Mr. Game & Watch ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A two-dimensional being that employs many jobs.

{Ice Climber Universe}



 * Nana (Sanae Kobayashi (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A snow mountaineer and Popo's sister OR girlfriend.
 * Popo (Sanae Kobayashi (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A snow mountaineer and Nana's brother OR boyfriend.

{Kirby Universe}



 * Kirby (Makiko Ōmoto) (1.5; 4.5): A pink ball from Pop Star. He can inhale his enemies and copy their powers.

{The Legend of Zelda Universe}



 * Darunia (Kōsuke Takaguchi (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The chief of the Gorons in Death Mountain and the Fire Sage. He is also the third Link incarnation's sworn brother.
 * Din ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The Oracle of Seasons and the reincarnation of the Goddess of Power of the same name.
 * Farore ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): An Oracle in the Hall of Secrets and the reincarnation of the Goddess of Courage of the same name.
 * Ganondorf: (Takashi Nagasako (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): Ganondorf was born as the leader of the Gerudo tribe but desired to take control of all of Hyrule. He struck a false allegiance with the royal family to gain their trust. When the fourth Zelda incarnation caught wind of his true plan, Ganondorf launched an invasion of Hyrule Castle, chasing the princess out of the land. After Link entered the Sacred Realm and pulled the Master Sword, Ganondorf broke in and attempted to take the Triforce but could only take the Triforce of Power. He then launched an invasion of Hyrule. Seven years later, Ganondorf discovered that Zelda and the third incarnation of Link possessed the Triforces of Wisdom and Courage, respectively. Ganondorf kidnapped Zelda to lure Link into a final battle, leading to one of three outcomes:
 * In the Din Universe, Ganondorf triumphed and extracted the final two Triforces from Link and Zelda. With the Triforce complete, Ganondorf transformed into the Prince of Darkness Ganon, but the seven Sages desperately sealed him inside the Sacred Realm—now the corrupted Dark World—as a last resort. Many years later, Ganon ordered the wizard Agahnim to find and sacrifice the maiden descendants of the Sages—including the third Zelda incarnation—for his return to Hyrule, but the second Link incarnation thwarted his plan and defeated Ganon. In Labrynna, Twinrova attempted to sacrifice Zelda in the hopes of bringing Ganon back, but Link stopped the sacrifice, forcing Twinrova to sacrifice her own body instead; however, Link defeated Ganon once again. Many years later, Ganon finally returned to Hyrule and kidnapped the first Zelda incarnation to claim the Traiforce of Wisdom, but the first incarnation of Link defeated Ganon and destroyed him once and for all.
 * In the Farore Universe, the third Link incarnation (from the Nayru Universe) exposed Ganondorf's plan, resulting in his arrest.
 * In the Nayru Universe, Link triumphed and the Sages sealed Ganondorf inside the Sacred Realm, although Ganondorf vowed vengeance once he broke free and returned.
 * Impa (4.5): The name used for several incarnations of a female Skeikah clanswoman. They mostly serve as Zelda's caretaker.
 * The first incarnation was dispatched by the first Zelda incarnation to find a champion strong enough to stop Ganon upon the latter's invasion and abduction of the princess. Impa was eventually saved by the first Link incarnation and chose him to be Zelda's champion. Impa would later inform Link of the second Zelda's incarnation's eternal slumber and ask Link to help awaken her.
 * The second incarnation was born and raised in Kakariko Village and chosen to be the fourth Zelda incarnation's nursemaid in the latter's infancy. When Ganondorf attacked, Impa helped Zelda escape and trained her in the ways of the Sheikah. She is later awakened as the Shadow Sage.
 * The third incarnation was sent by the third Zelda incarnation to protect the Oracles of Seasons and Ages.
 * Link (1.5; 4.5): The name used for several incarnations of mostly mute swordsmen; each incarnation is depicted as Hylians who wear a green tunic and wield the Master Sword. They also possess the Triforce of Courage.
 * The first incarnation rescued the first Zelda incarnation from Ganon and awakened the second incarnation (the first's ancestor) from her eternal slumber.
 * The second incarnation (voiced by Mitsuki Saiga) saved the third Zelda incarnation from Agahnim, awakened the wind fish from its nightmare, saved Holodrum from General Onox, and saved Labynna from Veran.
 * The third incarnation (voiced by Fujiko Takimoto (child); Nobuyuki Hiyama (adult, Fierce Deity)) was originally a baby Hylian sent to live in Kokiri Forest. On his tenth birthday, he received his fairy companion, Navi, and learned of his true destiny; he teamed up with the fourth Zelda incarnation to obtain the three Spiritual Stones and enter the Sacred Realm to save the Triforce from Ganondorf; however, Ganondorf caught wind of their plan and chased Zelda out of Hyrule. With the royal family's Ocarina of Time, Link was forced to enter the Sacred Realm in the Temple of Time to withdraw the Master Sword and defeat Ganondorf; however, due to his age and lack of experience, Link was sealed in the Sacred Realm for seven years, inadvertently leaving the Sacred Realm door open and allowing Ganondorf to enter and claim the Triforce of Power and takeover Hyrule. After his release, Link obtained the six Sage Medallions, awakened the seven Sages, and confronted Ganondorf in battle that would lead to one of two outcomes depending on the universe.
 * In the Din Universe, Link is defeated, allowing Ganondorf to extract the Triforces of Courage and Wisdom from Link and Zelda, respectively. With the full Triforce in hand, Ganondorf became Ganon, but the seven Sages sealed him—along with the Triforce—within the Dark World. Ashamed of his defeat, Link return the Master Sword to the Temple of Time and went into hiding.
 * In the Nayru Universe, Link is victorious, allowing the seven Sages to seal Ganondorf in the Sacred Realm. Zelda then sent Link back in time (creating the Farore Universe) to relive his childhood. (His actions would deem him as the Hero of Time). Using his knowledge of the future, Link alerted the royal family of Ganondorf's planned uprising, resulting in the Gerudo king's arrest and the Sacred Realm remaining pure. Sometime later, Link went on a journey to find a lost friend (implaied to be Navi), only to end up in an afterlife-like town called Termina, where a Skull Kid (wearing the corrupted Majora's Mask) plans to drop the moon on the land in three days and destroy everything. Awakening the Four Giants, Link purged the evil within Majora's Mask, returned the moon to the sky, then returned to Hyrule.
 * Nabooru ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The second-in-command of the Gerudo tribe at Gerudo Valley.
 * Navi (Kaori Mizuhashi (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The third Link incarnation's fairy companion from Hyrule until Ganondorf's banishment to the Dark World/Sacred Realm.
 * Nayru ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The Oracle of Ages and the reincarnation of the Goddess of Power of the same name.
 * Princess Ruto (Jun Mizusawa (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The princess of the Zora in Zora's Domain. She is also the third Link's incarnation's fiancée.
 * Rauru ([Unknown] Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The Light Sage.
 * Saria (Jun Mizushima (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The third Link incarnation's childhood friend from Kokiri Forest and the Forest Sage.
 * Skull Kid (Sachi Matsumoto (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A mischievous creature that Link previously met in the Lost Woods. He later arrived in Termina, where he stole the cursed Majora's Mask, corrupting his mind. He attempted to crash the moon into Termina but was stopped and rescued by the third Link incarnation.
 * Twinrova ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): Gerudo twin witches and Ganondorf's surrogate mothers.
 * Kotake: The Sorceress of Ice.
 * Koume: The Sorceress of Fire.
 * Zelda (4.5): The name used for several incarnations that usually serve as the princess of Hyrule. They possess the Triforce of Wisdom.
 * The first incarnation broke the Triforce of Wisdom into eight fragments to hide around Hyrule before being kidnapped by Ganon. The first Link incarnation later assembled the Triforce of Wisdom, destroyed Ganon, and rescued Zelda.
 * The second incarnation (a descendant of the first)'s brother was corrupted by an evil wizard into attempting to force his younger sister into revealing the location of the Triforce. When Zelda refused, the wizard put her into an eternal slumber. Horrified by his actions, the prince sealed his sister away in the hopes that she would awken one day, then ordered all females born into Hyrule's royal family be named after his sister so the tragedy would never be forgotten, and so history wouldn't repeat itself. Many years later, Zelda was finally awakened from her eternal slumber by the first Link incarnation.
 * The third incarnation is a maiden descendant of the seven Sages and a sacrificial target that Agahnim to use to free Ganon. Zelda telepathically contacted the second Link incarnation to rescue her from Agahnim. Although Link is successful at first, Zelda is eventually captured and taken to the Dark World, along with the other seven maidens. Thankfully rescued them and defeated Ganon, then used the sealed Triforce to restore Hyrule. Sometime later, Zelda visited Labynna but was abducted by Twinrova as a sacrifice to restore Ganon, but Link rescued Zelda and defeated Ganon.
 * The fourth incarnation (voiced by Jun Mizusawa) planned to open the Sacred Realm with the third Link incarnation to retrieve the Triforce and stop Ganodorf's uprising; however, Ganondorf caught wind of their plan. Zelda escaped Hyrule with her house maiden, Impa, and entrusted the Ocarina of Time to Link. During her exile, Zelda trained in the ways of the Shiekah, adopting the male identity "Shiek" and aided Link in his quest to find the six medallions. Afterwards, Shiek revealed her secret identity as Zelda—and as the seventh Sage—to Link, but Ganondorf had already seen past her disguise and abducted her, taking her to his castle and using her as bait to lure Link. As soon as Link arrived, he and Ganondorf faced off in a final battle, resulting in one of two outcomes (depending on the universe):
 * In the Din Universe, Ganondorf wins and extracts the Triforce of Courage from him. In an act of desperation, Zelda surrendered the Triforce of Wisdom to the Gerudo king in exchange for sparing the would-be Hero of Time. With the Triforce complete, Ganondorf became Ganon; however, once he let his guard down, the seven Sages sealed Ganon (along with the Triforce) away within the Dark World. Zelda then attempted to restored Hyrule as it entered its downfall.
 * In the Nayru Universe, Link wins and the Sages seal Ganondorf away within the Sacred Realm. Blaming herself for Ganondorf's uprising, Zelda sent Link back in time to relive his childhood (creating the Farore Universe) and stayed behind to restore Hyrule back to its former glory.
 * In the Din Universe, Ganondorf wins and extracts the Triforce of Courage from him. In an act of desperation, Zelda surrendered the Triforce of Wisdom to the Gerudo king in exchange for sparing the would-be Hero of Time. With the Triforce complete, Ganondorf became Ganon; however, once he let his guard down, the seven Sages sealed Ganon (along with the Triforce) away within the Dark World. Zelda then attempted to restored Hyrule as it entered its downfall.
 * In the Nayru Universe, Link wins and the Sages seal Ganondorf away within the Sacred Realm. Blaming herself for Ganondorf's uprising, Zelda sent Link back in time to relive his childhood (creating the Farore Universe) and stayed behind to restore Hyrule back to its former glory.

Din Universe



 * Agahnim ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): An evil wizard sent by Ganon to kidnap the seven maidens.
 * Onox ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The "General of Darkness" who wished to ruin the land of Holodrum in accordance with the wishes of his master, Twinrova, by capturing the Oracle of Seasons.
 * Magician ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): An evil magician who casted the eternal slumber curse on the second Zelda incarnation.
 * Marin (Yuko Natsuyoshi (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A girl who lived in Mabe Village on Koholint Island. After Link awakened the Wind Fish, it was revealed that Koholint Island was its dreamworld and the inhabitants, including Marin, vanished.
 * Moblin General ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The leader of the remainder of Ganon's army bent on killing the first Link incarnation and using his blood to bring back their master.
 * Old Man ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): An unnamed old man who give the first Link incarnation clues tools in helping him rescue the first Zelda incarnation from Ganon.
 * Queen Ambi ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The queen of Labrynna.
 * Ralph ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): Nayru's childhood friend and loyal guardian.
 * Tarin (Kazuya Ichijo (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): Marin's father.
 * Veran ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A loyal servant to Twinrova, dedicated to bringing about the Dark Lord Ganon's revival by bringing sorrow to the hearts of everyone in Labrynna.

Farore Universe



 * Darmani III ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A deceased Goron hero.
 * Deku King ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The unnamed king of the Deku Scrubs in Southern Swamp.
 * Deku Princess ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The unnamed princess of the Deku Scrubs.
 * Elder's Son ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The unnamed titular son of the tribal patriarch of the Gorons.
 * Foolish Monkey ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): A nameless friend of Deku Princess.
 * Goron Elder ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The unnamed tribal patriarch of the Gorons in Snowhead.
 * Igos du Ikana ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The king of Ikana Kingdom at Ikana Canyon.
 * Lulu ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The lead singer of the ever-popular Zora soft rock band, The Indigo-Go's, from Great Bay.
 * Mikau ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The deceased guitarist of the ever-popular Zora soft rock band, The Indigo-Go's.
 * Pamela ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The daughter of an unnamed research scientist at the Music Box House in Ikana Canyon.
 * Tael ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The third Link incarnation's companion in Termina.
 * Tatl ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): Tatl's younger brother companion.

Lylat System



 * Falco Lombardi (Kōsuke Takaguchi (Japanese); Mark Lund (English)) (4.5): A hot-shot pilot from Corneria and member of Star Fox.
 * Fox McCloud (Takashi Ōhara (Japanese); Mike West (English)) (1.5; 4.5): A heroic mercenary from Corneria and leader of the mercenary team: Star Fox. Fox was originally a pilot for the Cornerian Defense Force; however, after the death of his father, James (the original founder of Star Fox), Fox left the army to reform Star Fox in the hopes of honoring (and avenging) his father's legacy.
 * General Pepper ([Unknown] (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (4.5): The general of the Cornerian Defense Force and the primary employer of Star Fox.
 * Peppy Hare (Kunpei Sakamoto (Japanese); Jaz Adans (English)) (4.5): A veteran member of Star Fox and the sole remaining member of the original team.
 * Slippy Toad (Kei Hayami (Japanese); Lyssa Browne (English)) (4.5): The mechanic and inventor for the Star Fox team. He is the most attacked out of the group, resulting in his teammates trying to save him.

{Mario Multiverse}


{Dr. Mario Universe}



 * Dr. Mario ([Unknown] (Japanese); Chris Pratt (English)) (4.5): A medical doctor and alternate version of Mario.

{Mario-Shared Universe}


{Donkey Kong Region}



 * Donkey Kong (Takashi Nagasako (Japanese); Seth Rogen (English)) (4.5): A giant ape from Kong Island.

{Mario Region}
<The main setting on the Mario video games>


 * Bowser: ([Unknown] (Japanese); Jack Black (English)) (4.5): The king of the Koopas and the arch-nemesis of the Mario Bros. His goal is to force Princess Peach into marrying him so he can take over the Mushroom Kingdom; however, the Mario Bros. always thwart his plans.
 * Luigi ([Unknown] (Japanese); Charlie Day (English)) (1.5; 4.5): A young plumber of Italian descent from the Mushroom Kingdom and Mario's more cowardly younger brother.
 * Mario ([Unknown] (Japanese); Chris Pratt (English)) (1.5; 4.5): A young plumber of Italian descent from the Mushroom Kingdom. He is in love with Princess Peach.
 * Princess Peach Toadstool ([Unknown] (Japanese); Anya Taylor-Joy (English)) (4.5): The princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. She has been a victim of many kidnappings by Bowser, prompting the Mario Bros. to save her.
 * Toad ([Unknown] (Japanese); Keegan-Michael Key (English)) (?.5): Princess Peach's attendant and a longtime protector of the Mushroom Kingdom.

{Yoshi Region}
<The main setting of the Yoshi video games>


 * Yoshi (Kazumi Totaka) (1.5; 4.5): A dinosaur from Yoshi's Island.

{Metroid Universe}
<The main setting of the Metroid video games>


 * Samus Aran (Ai Kobayashi (Japanese); Jessica Martin (English)) (1.5; 4.5): An intergalactic bounty hunter working for the Galactic Federation. She is at first believed to be a male when first seen wearing her Power Suit.

{Pokémon Universe}
<The main setting of the Pokémon anime>


 * '''Ash Ketchum (Rica Matsumoto (Japanese); Sarah Natochenny (English)) (1-7): The main protagonist; a ten-year-old Pokémon trainer from the Kanto region's Pallet Town who became licensed on his tenth birthday. Ash liked climbing big trees as a child. He also did mountain boarding in Pallet Town. Ash loved silly and scary faces from his mother. Prior to becoming licensed, Ash and Gary Oak (his future rival) both caught a Poké Ball at the same time and ended up with both ends of the ball, igniting their rivalry. The night before obtaining his first Pokémon, Ash accidentally destroyed his alarm clock while asleep, causing him to sleep in and miss out on all the starter Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle), so his mentor, Professor Oak, gave him a Pikachu as a starter. Ash's dream is to become a Pokémon master, as well as defeat Gary. Ash can be somewhat reckless, incompetent, self-centered, dimwitted, careless, irresponsible, selfish, clumsy, arrogant, immature, rude, bossy, stubborn, obnoxious, and even childish at times, but improved and matured as the main series continued. Ash usually turns his hat backwards whenever he fights in a Pokémon battle or tries to catch a Pokémon. Ash attempted the Pokémon League Admissions Exam in the hopes of joining the Pokémon League without the need to earn gym badges but ended up with the third-lowest score (only slightly above Jessie and James). After winning eight badges (Boulder, Cascade, Thunder, Marsh, Rainbow, Soul, Volcano, and Earth), Ash entered the Pokémon League at the Indigo Plateau; Ash managed to win four rounds but lost the fifth round against his newest friendly rival: Ritchie. The next day, Professor Oak asked Ash and his friends to go to Valencia Island in the Orange Archipelago and pick up a Poké Ball called the GS Ball that was acquired by Professor Ivy. While on the Orange Islands, Ash decided to enter the Orange League. After winning four badges (Coral-Eye, Sea Ruby, Spike Shell, and Jade Star), Ash entered the Orange League and defeated the champion, Drake, earning the Winner's Trophy and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Upon returning home, Ash delivered the GS Ball to Professor Oak. After losing to Gary, Ash decided to enter the Johto League Silver Conference in the Johto region; Professor Oak asked him to take the GS Ball to a Poké Ball designer named Kurt for further studying. In Azelea Town, Ash and his friends helped Kurt (disguised as a Slowpoke) rescue a Slowpoke herd from Team Rocket, as well as solve the town's drought problem (the rescued Slowpoke summon a rainfall to fill the water). Afterwards, Ash and his friends delivered the GS Ball to Kurt, only to learn that it was apparently just a regular Poké Ball. Kurt gave Ash and his friends some Fast Balls in return for helping him with the Slowpokes. Ash was later given an additional Lure Ball by Kurt. After winning eight badges (Zephyr, Hive, Plain, Fog, Storm, Mineral, Glacier, and Rising), Ash entered the Johto League Silver Conference; he defeated Gary but lost to Harrison in the quarterfinals of the championship tournament. Under Harrison's suggestion, Ash decided to enter the Pokémon League in the Hoenn region. For Hoenn, Ash received a brand-new set of clothing from his mother.'''
 * Bayleef (Mika Kanai) (3-7): Bayleef was originally found as a Chikorita on Route 29. She was stubborn, especially when fighting against Ash, but after the latter saved her from Team Rocket, she decided to join him, somewhat falling in love with him. She was jealous of Ash getting too much attention to Pikachu, but they became friends after escaping from Team Rocket. Chikorita later evolved into Bayleef while battling Team Rocket outside a wind turbine facility. As Bayleef, she got so excited that she began tackling her trainer in love and excitement, but after being scolded several for her behavior, and a battle with Team Rocket, she learned to control her excitement. For Scarlet City's Whirl Cup, Ash temporarily traded Bayleef for his Kingler; while staying at Professor Oak's laboratory, Bayleef became violent and attacked her temporary caretaker in loneliness until Ash's elimination from the Whirl Cup, to which Bayleef was immediately returned back to her trainer.


 * Bulbasaur (Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-7): Originally owned by Melanie in the Hidden Village, Bulbasaur protected sick, injured, and abandoned Pokémon. After Ash and his friends helped Bulbasaur and Melanie fight against Team Rocket, Melanie decided to give Bulbasaur to Ash. When it appeared Bulbasaur was going to evolve into Ivysaur, it was abducted by a herd of Bulbasaur and taken to the Mysterious Garden for an evolution festival; however, it ultimately rejected evolving and continued staying Bulbasaur. It seems to have a crush on Florinda's Gloom. Bulbasaur was transferred back to Professor Oak's laboratory to solve a feud in Oak's research facility garden.


 *  Charizard (Shin-ichiro Miki (Japanese); Billy Bob Thompson (English)) (1-3; 5): Charizard was originally encountered as a Charmander on a rock on Route 24 waiting for his trainer Damian, who had secretly abandoned him. After Ash and his friends save him from the rain, Charmander realized the truth and rejected Damian in favor of Ash. He later evolved into Charmeleon, and into Charizard later on, but began becoming disobedient and lazy due to his trainer's lack or experience, only rarely battling (such as against an Aerodactyl and Blaine's Magmar) and following Ash's commands; this is made more apparent as his refusal to fight at the Pokémon League resulted in his trainer losing. It wouldn't be until after losing to Tad's Poliwrath that Charizard started listening to Ash, later defeating the same Poliwrath in a rematch. After Charizard was defeated by all the Charizards of the Charicific Valley in Johto, Ash allowed him to stay there for more training; since then, Charizard had been dating Liza's female Charizard: Charla. Charizard briefly returned to Ash and his friends to help them save the Dragon's Holy Land from Team Rocket, to battle against Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair, and for the Johto League Silver Conference. 
 * Corphish (Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Bill Rogers (English)) (6-7): Corphish originally attacked Ash and his friends on Dewford Island from within the sands until Ash submerged it and caught it; unfortunately, it's behavior wasn't very pleasant at first as its method of saying hello involved violence, and it ate the other Pokémon's food. Since Grovyle's arrival, Corphish had apparently become jealous of him getting more attention from Ash.
 * Cyndaquil (Yūji Ueda (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (3-7): Ash originally encountered Cyndaquil on Route 33 and competed against another trainer, Koji, for ownership of it. Ash tried to save Cyndaquil from Team Rocket's Meowth mecha, but it chose to fight back and destroy it; Ash caught Cyndaquil just before the mecha could explode and damage Cyndaquil. Cyndaquil then defeated Koji and his Sandslash for ownership of it.
 * Grovyle (Yūji Ueda (Japanese); Bill Rogers (English)) (6-7): Grovyle originally worked as a Treecko with his clan of Treecko to protect an old tree home in Petalburg Woods. After the old tree was destroyed and a new one was born, Treecko battled Ash and was caught. Treecko had trouble making friends at first, until he saved May's Torchic from Jessie's future Seviper. It usually holds a small stick in its mouth. Treecko evolved into Govyle during his battle with Guy's Loudred (later Exploud).
 * Heracross (Katsuyuki Konishi) (3-7): Ash's first Johto Pokémon. Ash and his friends found a horde of Heracross on Route 29 drinking tree sap out of a tree when a horde of Pinsir (who were indirectly chased away from their trees by Team Rocket). After Ash and his friends took care of Team Rocket, one of the Heracross decided to travel with Ash. He spends most of its time drinking sap from trees, as well as nectar from Bulbasaur's bulb. Ash traded Heracross for one of his Tauros to take part in the Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition.
 * Kingler ([Unknown]) (1-7): Kingler was originally a Krabby that Ash caught at a beach near Bill's Lighthouse; however, due to Ash already having six Pokémon on hand, it was immediately transported to Professor Oak's laboratory. At Professor Oak's request, Ash collected Krabby for the Pokémon League. Krabby immediately evolved into Kingler following its victory over Mandi's Exeggutor. In Johto, Ash temporarily traded his Bayleef for Kingler for Scarlet City's Whirl Cup.


 * Mimey (Yuji Ueda (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-7): Ash's Mr. Mime; it was originally seen near Pallet Town escaping Ringmaster Stella. Mr. Mime eventually arrived at the Ketchum residence and eventually became the housekeeper; Ash's mother, Delia, gave it the nickname "Mimey".
 * Muk ([Unknown] (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (1-7): Muk originally led a swarm of Grimer on an attack at Gringey City's power plant. After the Grimer were driven away, Ash defeated and caught Muk, but it was still able to emit a disgusting odor through its Poké Ball, presumably causing Ash to immediately transfer it to Professor Oak's laboratory.
 * Noctowl (Yūji Ueda) (3-7): Ash and his friends originally encountered Noctowl being attacked by Dr. Wiseman at its bird house; it primarily used hypnosis on its enemies to escape. After a tense competition (and saving Noctowl from Team Rocket), Dr. Wiseman relented and allowed Ash to catch it. Ash temporarily traded Noctowl for his Snorlax so he could join the Pokémon Sumo Conference in Rikishii Town.
 * Phanpy (Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese); Lindsey Warner (English)) (5-7): As originally won Phanpy as an egg given to him by Mr. Shelby as a reward for winning an Extreme Pokémon race. A few days later, the egg hatched into a Phanpy, but it refused to go into its Poké Ball because it didn't have the training yet. After accidentally being attacked by Ash's Pikachu (who tried to save it from Team Rocket), it became scared of its trainer and ran away to join Team Rocket. Team Rocket tricked Phanpy into helping them steal Pikachu, then kidnapped it as well. Pikachu and Phanpy escaped, and the latter nearly ended up going over a waterfall, but it was rescued by Ash and overcame its fears of him defeating Team Rocket shortly afterwards.
 *  Pidgeot (Megumi Hayashibara) (1-2): Pidgeot was originally caught in Viridian Forest and a Pidgeotto. During a battle with a Fearrow (who turned to be the exact same one that Ash attacked as a Spearrow at the beginning of the series), Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot and Ash decided to release it so it could protect the Pidgey/Pidgeotto flock that Fearrow attacked, promising to return to it after finishing the Orange Islands. 
 * Pikachu (Ikue Ohtani) (1-7): The main Pokémon protagonist; Ash's starter Pokémon. Pikachu was chosen by Ash after all the starter Pokémon were taken. Pikachu hated Ash at first, but they became best friends after saving each other from a violent Spearow flock. He hates being confined in his Poké Ball, so he spends his journey traveling by Ash's side and/or on his shoulder. After being brutally defeated by Lt. Surge's Raichu, Nurse Joy offered Pikachu a Thunder Stone to evolve into Raichu, but he rejected it, later defeating the same Raichu in a rematch. When Ash and his friends stumble across a Pikachu heard, Pikachu contemplates staying with the heard, but when Ash decides to release him, Pikachu changes his mind and continues traveling with Ash. Pikachu's favorite food is ketchup. For the Hoenn region, Ash took Pikachu as his only Pokémon (leaving the rest back at Professor Oak's laboratory), just like how he began his Pokémon career. When attached to magnetic fields (such as Team Rocket's magnet), he becomes gravely ill with unneeded electricity and explodes if the electricity isn't extracted in time.


 * Snorlax (Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (2-7): Snorlax originally swam to various Grapefruit Islands to steal the grapefruit. With the help of Jigglypuff's singing, Ash defeated and caught it. Snorlax gets extremely hungry at times and usually falls asleep once its full. Upon Ash and his friends' arrival at Pummelo Island for the Orange League, Snorlax became too sleepy to participate, so Ash traded it with one of his Tauros. In Johto, Ash temporarily traded his Noctowl for Snorlax so he could join the Pokémon Sumo Conference in Rikishii Town. Ash switched out one of his Pokémon for Snorlax for his rematch against Blackthorn Gym Leader Clair.
 *  Squirtle (Rikako Aikawa (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-3; 5): Squirtle originally started off as the leader of a gang of abandoned Squirtles called the Squirtle Squad; their main goal was playing pranks on Route 25. Team Rocket's Meowth tricked the Squirtle Squad into kidnapping Ash and his friends, claiming that their Pikachu belonged to Team Rocket. Then Team Rocket attacked their hideout, setting a huge fire to Route 25, but the Squirtle Squad helped put out the fire after being saved by their hostages; the lead Squirtle decided to travel with Ash, while the rest of the squad became firefighters. In Johto, Squirtle reunited with its Squirtle Squad teammates at the Pokémon Fire and Rescue Grand Prix and rejoined his old team to help train them for more firefighting. Squirtle briefly returned to assist Ash with the Johto League Silver Conference, filling in for an injured Kingler. 
 * Taillow (Natusuki Yoshihara (Japanese); [Unknown] (English)) (6-7): Ash's first Hoenn Pokémon. Taillow originally led a flock in Petal Woods that attacked humans and stole their food (including Max's chocolate and Brock's sandwiches). Unlike many flying Pokemon, it's able to withstand electric attacks (such as Pikachu's thunderbolt and thunder) and keep flying. Team Rocket offered Taillow some rice balls in exchange for catching Ash's Pikachu, but during its battle, Ash caught it.
 * Tauros (Katsuyuki Konishi) (1-7): A heard of thirty Tauros that Ash caught (all but one by accident) at the Safari Zone. Upon Ash and his friends' arrival at Pummelo Island for the Orange League, his Snorlax became too sleepy to participate, so Ash traded it with one of his Tauros. In Johto, Ash traded his Heracross for one of his Tauros to take part in the Rock and Tumble One-on-One Tauros Competition; Ash sent Tauros back to Professor Oak's laboratory at the next Pokémon Center.
 * Torkoal (Shin-ichiro (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (7): Torkoal was originally found in the Valley of Steel being attacked by a group of steel-type Pokémon led by Steelix. After some help from Ash, it decided to join him as gratitude. Whenever it gets excited, it emits smoke from its nostrils.
 * Totodile (Chinami Nishimura (Japanese); Lisa Ortiz (English)) (3-7): Totodile was originally encountered by Ash and his friends around Route 34. Ash and Misty competed for ownership by using their Lure Ball to catch him, but they couldn't tell which Lure Ball caught him, so they decided to settle things with a Pokémon battle; Ash won and ultimately claimed ownership of Totodile. He had a crush on Trixie's Azumarill (until the latter revealed she has feelings for Trixie's Golduck).


 * Brock (Yūji Ueda (Japanese); Bill Rogers (English)) (1-1.5; 3-7): The Pewter City gym leader. The oldest of eleven siblings, Brock became their caretaker after his father Flint abandoned them to become an unsuccessful Pokémon trainer and his mother died from overworking. After being defeated by Ash, Flint returned to take care of his family, allowing Brock to follow his dream in becoming a Pokémon breeder; Brock decided to join Ash on his journey. Brock is an accomplished cook and cooks many meals for his friends. He also tends to fall in love with almost every girl and woman he meets (especially all the Officer Jennys and Nurse Joys), only for Misty (later Max) to attack him and/or pull him away (mostly by the ear) in disgust and irritation. When Ash and his friends arrived at the Orange Archipelago, Brock decided to become Professor Ivy's housekeeper; however, after some incident with Professor Ivy (presumably being rejected by her for love), he returned to Kanto in depression and became a co-housekeeper for the Ketchum residence. He then rejoined Ash's group for Johto. Brock received a Heavy Ball from Kurt in Azalea Town. Brock occasionally referees mock Pokémon battles. After the Johto League Silver Conference, Brock was forced to leave Ash and return home to take care of some family errands (leaving behind a picnic lunchbox with some cutlery); however, after discovering that his family was doing just fine, he decides to rejoin Ash in Hoenn, arriving just in time to save him and his friends from a flock of attacking Taillow.
 * Crobat (Shin-ichiro Miki) (1-7): Crobat was originally caught in Mt. Moon when it was a Zubat attacking a scientist named Seymour. He seemed to fall in love with Dr. Anna's Zubat, Mimi, and later evolved into Golbat after helping himself, Brock, Dr. Anna, and Mimi out of a cave. Golbat later evolved once again into Crobat while fighting against Team Rocket at an archaeological dig site.
 * Forretress ([Unknown] (Japanese); Eric Stuart (English)) (3-7): Brock originally used a Fast Ball to catch and rescue a Pineco at Azalea Town that was being attacked by Team Rocket. When outside its Poké Ball, Pineco has a habit of self-destructing in excitement. It later evolved into Forretress.
 * Geodude (Shin-ichiro Miki (Japanese); Marc Thompson (English)) (1-7): Geodude was first seen defeating Ash's Pidgeotto, but then lost to Ash's Pikachu.
 * Lombre (Miyako Itō (Japanese); Dan Green (English)) (6-7): Lombre was originally a Lotad owned by a group of sisters (Natalie, Nicole, and Rico) and lived near the Pretty Pedal flower shop on Route 104. It was the weakest of his herd as it was unable to watering the flower shop's plants, but after some encouragement from Brock (and saving its herd from Team Rocket), it was able to gain the strength to water and plants and decided to go with his encourager. After falling into a well, it evolved into Lombre.
 * Mudkip (Natsuki Yoshihara (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): Mudkip originally lived with a herd of Mudkip owned by Old Man Swamp on Dewford Island, where it was very defensive of protecting its herd and would any trainers that meant harm; however, it eventually befriended Ash and his friends, and after Brock helped it saved its herd, Old Man Swamp suggested it go with him.
 * Onix ([Unknown]) (1-7): Brock's starter Pokémon. Brock originally received Onix as a gift by his father on his tenth birthday.
 *  Vulpix (Rikako Aikawa (Japanese); Suzy Myers (English)) (1-4): Vulpix was originally owned by a famed Pokémon breeder named Suzie. After Suzie departed to continue her breeding career, she gave her Vulpix to her idolizer: Brock. In Johto, Brock gave permanent ownership of Vulpix back to Suzie for the Pokémon Breeding Contest in Bonitaville. 
 *  Jigglypuff (Mika Kanai (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-6): Ash and his friends originally met Jigglypuff near Neon Town; unfortunately, it was unable to sing. With help from and his friends, Jigglypuff was eventually able to find its voice and sing; however, its song was so powerful that it would cause anyone who heard it to fall asleep; this would prompt Jigglypuff to steal a pen from Ash's backpack, which it would later disguise as a microphone, and draw on its sleepy victim's faces. After curing Neon Town of its sleeplessness, Jigglypuff began traveling around the world and singing its song, hoping to find somebody who can stay awake and hear its song through its entirety. Jigglypuff has a habit of mistaking pointy things like stands for microphones. It eventually managed to find that Alanna's Whismur in Hoenn managed to not fall asleep during Jigglypuff's song (although the only reason being that Whismur was using his soundproof ability and couldn't hear). 
 * Max (Fushigi Yamada (Japanese); Amy Birnbaum (English)) (6-7): May's bratty younger brother and an aspiring Pokémon trainer. He passed himself off as the gym leader of the Petalburg Gym until the real leader, his father, arrived. He constantly got Ash's name wrong early on. After noticing Ash's lack of "knowledge" of Pokémon, Max decided to join him and May. Unlike the rest of Ash's group, Max does not any Pokémon on hand (due to him not being old enough). He believed his father, Petalburg City gym leader Norman, is unbeatable and became displeased with defeating him at first but eventually overcame it.
 * May (KAORI (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): A clumsy ten-year-old Pokémon trainer from Hoenn and the daughter of the Petalburg City gym leader: Norman. She disliked Pokémon at first but loves traveling. As a child, she had a crush on a boy and tried to get with him (the specific details are not explicitly detailed). May began traveling with Ash after his Pikachu accidentally destroyed her bike. Due to her lack of experience with Pokémon, she spent most of her time complaining and being unable to command her Pokémon correctly. After witnessing a Pokémon contest, she decided to become a Pokémon coordinator; her primary coordinator rival is Drew, and her idol is Dr. Abby. May won her first contest in Fallarbor Town.
 * Beautifly (Ryoko Shiraishi (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): May originally encountered Wurmple on Route 104 and caught it with the help of Forrest Franklin. It later evolved into Silcoon and into Beautifly later on while battling with Jessie's Cascoon.
 * Skitty (Megumi Hayashibara) (7): Skitty was originally found fatigued by Ash and his friends on Route 111. They quickly took it to a greenhouse owned by Eliza for aromatherapy. After Team Rocket attacks the greenhouse to steal the perfume, but accidentally end up kidnapping Skitty as well. Jessie comes adored by it and tried to keep it, but Meowth, charmed by its cuteness and not wanting it to get hurt, helped it escape. May tried to catch it, but Skitty knocked the Poké Ball out of her hand and willingly went inside. Skitty is extremely energetic as it lets itself out of its Poké Ball and likes chasing tails (such as Pikachu's and its own).
 * Torchic (Chinami Nishimura (Japanese); Rachael Lillis (English)) (6-7): May's starter Pokémon. May chose Torchic because of its cuteness (Treecko looked too scary, while Mudkip attacked her in the woods). It easily gets angry and attacks anyone who insults it. Torchic started completely clueless and inexperienced as during its first battle with Team Rocket, it kept attack Max.
 *  Misty (Mayumi Iizuka (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-5): One of the four Cerulean City gym leaders and the younger sister of the Sensational Sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet). As a child, Misty was only given hand-me-downs while her sisters constantly received Princess Dolls. She also loved playing the tambourine. Misty dreamed of being a Pokémon magician at a young age, watching every Pokémon show that came out. Misty originally met Ash after fishing him and his Pikachu out of the water. They borrowed her bike to escape a violent Spearow flock and accidentally destroyed it along the way, prompting Misty to travel with Ash until the latter paid her back. She hates bug Pokémon (including Ash's Caterpie and a wild Weedle). When Ash arrived at the Cerulean Gym, Misty fought him and lost. Misty seems to be an expert on riddles. In the Johto region, Misty received a Lure Ball from Kurt in Azalea Town. She is short-tempered and can easily get angry at times (according to a Cassidy/Butch-falsified fortune-telling book, she is like a Gyrados). After the Johto League Silver Conference, Misty was forced to leave Ash and return home to helm the Cerulean Gym after her sisters for a trip around the world (leaving behind a handkerchief for Ash); she also gets back her newly fixed bike from Nurse Joy at Viridian City. Misty later came to Hoenn to visit Ash and Brock (as well as their two new traveling companions: Max and May), as well as attend the Togepi Festival. but it turns out to be a trap by Team Rocket. After releasing Togetic to the Mirage Kingdom, Misty returned to Cerulean Gym. 
 *  Misty (Mayumi Iizuka (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-5): One of the four Cerulean City gym leaders and the younger sister of the Sensational Sisters (Daisy, Lily, and Violet). As a child, Misty was only given hand-me-downs while her sisters constantly received Princess Dolls. She also loved playing the tambourine. Misty dreamed of being a Pokémon magician at a young age, watching every Pokémon show that came out. Misty originally met Ash after fishing him and his Pikachu out of the water. They borrowed her bike to escape a violent Spearow flock and accidentally destroyed it along the way, prompting Misty to travel with Ash until the latter paid her back. She hates bug Pokémon (including Ash's Caterpie and a wild Weedle). When Ash arrived at the Cerulean Gym, Misty fought him and lost. Misty seems to be an expert on riddles. In the Johto region, Misty received a Lure Ball from Kurt in Azalea Town. She is short-tempered and can easily get angry at times (according to a Cassidy/Butch-falsified fortune-telling book, she is like a Gyrados). After the Johto League Silver Conference, Misty was forced to leave Ash and return home to helm the Cerulean Gym after her sisters for a trip around the world (leaving behind a handkerchief for Ash); she also gets back her newly fixed bike from Nurse Joy at Viridian City. Misty later came to Hoenn to visit Ash and Brock (as well as their two new traveling companions: Max and May), as well as attend the Togepi Festival. but it turns out to be a trap by Team Rocket. After releasing Togetic to the Mirage Kingdom, Misty returned to Cerulean Gym. 


 *  Goldeen (Ikue Ohtani (Japanese); Rachael Lillis (English)) (1-5; 7): Misty first used Goldeen against Team Rocket, but due to its uselessness on land, it was quickly recalled. 


 *  Horsea (Machiko Toyoshima (Japanese); Rachael Lillis (English)) (1-5; 7): Horsea was originally found by Ash and his friends in Porta Vista, where it pleaded with them to stop a Tentacool and Tentacruel retaliation attack against Nastina for destroying their coral. After the attack was quelled and Nastina was defeated, Horsea joined Misty. Upon returning to Cerulean Gym for a short visit, Misty left it under the care of her sisters. 
 *  Politoed (Shin-ichiro Miki (Japanese); Eric Stuart (English)) (2-5; 7): Misty originally met Politoed as a Poliwag on an island while searching for salveyo weed to cure Ash and Tracey of Vileplume's sun spore. After it was saved by her from Team Rocket, Poliwag helped Misty find the weed and even gave some to Meowth and James to cure Jessie from the same attack. Poliwag liked Misty so much that the latter took ownership of it so they could be together. Poliwag later evolved into Poliwhirl during a friendly battle with Ash in Johto and evolved into Politoed with a King's Rock that Ash won at a Pokémon Sumo Conference in Rikishii Town. 
 *  Psyduck (Rikako Aikawa (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-5; 7): Psyduck was originally encountered at the Pokémon Center in HopHopHop Town after Ash and his friends cured all the hypnotized humans and Pokémon, Psyduck began following them and ended up inside Misty's Poké Ball. Psyduck is notable for causing lots of misfortune to its trainer, most notably jumping out of its Poké Ball despite Misty not choosing it for battle. It constantly has a headache but is able to fight back and use its powers when its headache is under a severe amount of stress and/or danger. Prior to the Pokémon League, Psyduck was cast as the lead star of Clevon Schpeilbunk's latest Pokémon movie, Pokémon in Love, which Ash and his friends later watched in Hollywood. Misty initially became excited when she believed Psyduck evolved into a competent Golduck, only to discover that the Golduck she had was completely different from her Psyduck. Despite her constant irritations, Misty refuses to trade Psyduck away. 
 *  Starmie (Ikue Ohtani) (1-5; 7): Starmie was first seen losing against Ash's Pidgeotto in the Cerulean Gym battle. Upon returning to Cerulean Gym for a short visit, Misty left it at the under the care of her sisters. 
 *  Staryu (Shin-ichiro Miki) (1-5; 7): Misty's lead Pokémon. 
 *  Togetic (Satomi Koorogi) (1-5; 7): Togetic was originally found by Ash as an egg at a Pokémon fossil dig site in Grampa Canyon. Upon hatching into Togepi, it imprinted Misty as its mother with Ash's Pikachu acting as its surrogate brother. While Togepi was visiting Hoenn with Misty, they were kidnapped by Team Rocket and taken to the Mirage Kingdom under the order of Colonel Hanson, who specifically wanted Togepi to usurp the royal family and take over the kingdom. While abducted by Colonel Hanson, Togepi evolved into Togetic and escaped back to its family. After Colonel Hanson's arrest, Togetic decided to stay in the Mirage Kingdom and protect both the Togepi and royal family. 
 * Team Rocket (1-7): The primary antagonists; a trio of bumbling criminals working for the organization of the same name. Before joining Team Rocket, Jessie and James attempted to study at the Pokémon Technical Institute, but both failed the entrance exam. They also used to be members of a Sunnytown biker gang; they were respectively known as "Big Jess"/"Chainer Jessie" (known for swinging her chain above her head while riding her bike) and "Little Jim"/"Trainer James" (who always used training wheels on his bike). After being defeated by Ash's Pikachu at Viridian City's Pokémon Center, they saw him as a powerful Pokémon and made him their primary capture target ever since, but every scheme they pull off (successful or not) usually ends with Pikachu (or their capture victims) either being rescued or escaping on their own and Team Rocket "blasting off". On certain occasions, Team Rocket would reluctantly work with Ash and his friends (such as escaping the sinking St. Anne). Despite being evil, Jessie and James are still somewhat good-natured and kind-hearted to an extent (mostly due to their unpleasant childhoods) as they truly care about their Pokémon. Team Rocket's primary mode of transportation is a Meowth-style hot air balloon. They primarily address Ash and his friends and "twerps". Usually, when wearing disguises, Jessie and James (the latter more prominently) would cross-dress. Jessie and James attempted to take the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, but both ended up with the lowest scores. In Johto, Team Rocket attempted to steal Ash's Phanpy egg, but their plan was thwarted by a Kangaskhan. The trio was kicked out of Team Rocket for failing to pay their endless load of unpaid dues and loans, forcing them to defeat a band of Pokémon trainers (Ash and his friends) before being reinstated; they fail but are reinstated nevertheless in exchanged for their monthly paychecks (collected by a Team Rocket scout's Delibird). Every time they first appear in an episode, they usually open with a motto.
 * James (Shin-ichiro Miki (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (1-7): The primary male antagonist; prior to joining Team Rocket, James was originally born to overbearing millionaires and owned a Growlithe named Growlie. James' childhood mansion was marble of marble (though James never understood why). On Kids Day, James would be free to take a day off from school, allowing him to swim all day and eat ice cream sandwiches. All of his childhood clothing was made out of Mareep wool but was constantly beaten by the envious classmates. James was a cheerleader as well. His parents arranged him to marry Jeesebelle, but her domineering behavior ultimately caused James to run away and abandon his upper-class family. After his parents apparently died, James was forced into returning by his teammates so they could claim his inheritance money; however, it is revealed that his parents faked their death so they could force him into marrying Jessebelle. Thankfully, Growlie was freed by Team Rocket (as well as Ash and his friends), allowing it to rescue James and help him escape back to his teammates; before fleeing, James asked Growlie to watch after his parents. His primary Team Rocket rival is Butch. James has been a victim of many cons by a Magikarp salesman.
 * Cacnea (Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): James' current lead Pokémon. While Team Rocket was battling a Pokémon poacher named Rico in Petalburg Woods, they were saved from a Beedrill horde by Cacnea; James gave it a bag of cookies as graditude. Later that evening, Cacnea caught up to Team Rocket and James decided to take ownership of it, causing Cacnea to become so excited that it hugged him (and accidentally poked him with its spikes. Whenever summoned from its Poké Ball, Cacnea would immediately hug James in excitement.
 * Cacnea (Katsuyuki Konishi (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): James' current lead Pokémon. While Team Rocket was battling a Pokémon poacher named Rico in Petalburg Woods, they were saved from a Beedrill horde by Cacnea; James gave it a bag of cookies as graditude. Later that evening, Cacnea caught up to Team Rocket and James decided to take ownership of it, causing Cacnea to become so excited that it hugged him (and accidentally poked him with its spikes. Whenever summoned from its Poké Ball, Cacnea would immediately hug James in excitement.


 *  Victreebel (#1) (Rikako Aikawa) (1-5): James first left his Weepinbell at a breeding center (which was actually a front for Team Rocket members Cassidy and Butch). When he and Team Rocket (as well as Ash and his friends) were caught breaking into the breeding center (unaware of Team Rocket's ownership at the time), James found his Weepinbell—now evolved into Victreebel—and released it. Victreebel loves its trainer so much that it would constantly partially eat him in delight and excitement. James was forced by his teammates to trade Victreebel for a Magikarp salesman's Weepinbell (which would later evolve to a Victreebel); the two Victreebel would later escape from their respective owners, fall in love, and run off to live together. 


 *  Weezing ([Unknown] (Japanese); Michael Haigney (English)) (1-6): James' Kanto and Johto lead Pokémon. Prior to its evolution from Koffing, James received it as a Christmas present one year prior to the main series. In Hoenn, James tearfully released Weezing to allow it to help a herd of poached Ekans and Koffing escape from a Pokémon poacher named Rico. 
 * Jessie (Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (1-7): The primary female antagonist; the self-proclaimed leader of the trio. Jessie didn't make many friends as a child for unknown reasons. She seemed to hate Princess Festivals as she wasn't able to receive any Princess Dolls as a child. She also caught one of Santa Claus' many Jynx "stealing" a toy of hers as a child (although in reality, the Jynx took Jessie's "stolen toy" to Santa Claus' workshop for repairment and later returned it to her as an adult). Jessie loves snow so much that her mother would make snow-flavored food for her as a child. She was also able to find love because of her evil personality and behavior. Jessie tried fortune telling with many methods but could never be given a true fortune, Jessie's childhood dreams were to be a doctor, an actress, and a trainer. In her school years, Jessie wanted a balloon pencil case but never got one and was mocked by her classmates because of it. In her teenage years, she enrolled in a Pokémon Nurse School in the hopes of becoming a nurse where she befriended a clumsy Chansey; she ultimately failed to become a nurse (primarily since the school was meant for Chanseys), but her clumsy Chansey friend (who would later evolve into a Blissey and work at Happy Town's Pokémon Center) gave her half of her graduation necklace to remember her by. Jessie had a very brief modeling career—making a literally small appearance in a mountain magazine. She tried being a weather girl but was fired for being too inaccurate. While training to join Team Rocket, Jessie would force Wendy to pay for their snacks. Her primary Team Rocket rival is Cassidy. Beautiful artworks seem to remind Jessie of her lonely childhood (in one word: chrysanthemum). She is very passionate about her hair and hates anyone who ruins it. In Hoenn, she began participating in Pokémon contests (usually under disguise) like May but resorted to cheating on several occasions (such is the case as her first contest in Fallarbor Town).
 *  Arbok (Kōichi Sakaguchi) (1-6): Jessie's Kanto and Johto lead Pokémon. Prior to its evolution from Ekans, Jessie originally received it as a birthday gift a year prior to the main series. In Hoenn, Jessie tearfully released Arbok to allow it to help a herd of poached Ekans and Koffing escape from a Pokémon poacher named Rico. 
 * Dustox (Chinami Nishimura (Japanese); Michele Knotz (English)) (6-7): After failing to catch (and later steal) May's Wurmple, Jessie managed to catch her own on Route 104. She later evolved into Cascoon (which Jessie mistook for Silcoon) and into Dustox later on while battling with May's Beautifly.
 *  Lickitung (Chinami Nishimura (Japanese); Michael Haigney (English)) (1-3): Jessie originally caught Lickitung in O-Hina Town after it ate all of Team Rocket's food during the Princess Festival. In Palmpona, Jessie accidentally traded Lickitung for Benny's Wobbuffet. 
 * Seviper (Chie Satō (Japanese); Bil Rogers (English)) (6-7): Jessie's current lead Pokemon. Seviper originally lived in Petalburg Woods, where it stole food from travelers (like Brock and Jessie) and attacked their Pokémon. After ripping off and eating Jessie's hair, the latter attacked and caught it.
 * Seviper (Chie Satō (Japanese); Bil Rogers (English)) (6-7): Jessie's current lead Pokemon. Seviper originally lived in Petalburg Woods, where it stole food from travelers (like Brock and Jessie) and attacked their Pokémon. After ripping off and eating Jessie's hair, the latter attacked and caught it.


 * Wobbuffet (Yūji Ueda (Japanese); Erica Schroeder (English)) (3-7): Wobbuffet was originally owned by a boy named Benny who was planning on trading him away in Palmpona; he ended up trading with Jessie's Lickitung by accident. Wobuffet has a habit of breaking out of his Poké Ball at random (especially at the end of Team Rocket's motto).
 * Meowth (Inuko Inuyama (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (1-7): The primary Pokémon antagonist; a talking Meowth that travels with Team Rocket. Prior to joining Team Rocket, Meowth was born alone without any friends or family and constantly trying to find food. One night, Meowth watched a movie called That Darn Meowth! Inspired by the movie, Meowth moved to Hollywood where he was found and adopted by a gang of Meowth led by a Persian. With their help, he was able to find and steal actual food. During his time in the gang, he fell in love with a rich female Meowth named Meowzie, but he was rejected by her for being a street Meowth. Striving to earn Meowzie's love, Meowth tried becoming human, such as learning to walk and speak like a human. Unfortunately, Meowzie still rejected him for still being a street Meowth, prompting him to join Team Rocket to earn more money. Sometime later, while Team Rocket chased Ash and his friends to Hollywood, the street Meowth gang attempted to force Meowth back into their gang, but Meowth refused; however, he discovered that Meowzie joined the gang after being abandoned by her now-broke owner. Meowth defeated the gang in the hopes of saving Meowzie, but she still rejected him for the Persian leader, prompting a heartbroken Meowth to return to Team Rocket alone. On Golden Island in the Orange Islands, Meowth got worshipped as the "Great Meowth of Bounty" but ultimately rejected the position to reunite with his team (and after being forced into unsuccessfully performing payday). In Johto, Meowth's tail became a victim of various bitings by Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull.
 * Meowth (Inuko Inuyama (Japanese); Carter Cathcart (English)) (1-7): The primary Pokémon antagonist; a talking Meowth that travels with Team Rocket. Prior to joining Team Rocket, Meowth was born alone without any friends or family and constantly trying to find food. One night, Meowth watched a movie called That Darn Meowth! Inspired by the movie, Meowth moved to Hollywood where he was found and adopted by a gang of Meowth led by a Persian. With their help, he was able to find and steal actual food. During his time in the gang, he fell in love with a rich female Meowth named Meowzie, but he was rejected by her for being a street Meowth. Striving to earn Meowzie's love, Meowth tried becoming human, such as learning to walk and speak like a human. Unfortunately, Meowzie still rejected him for still being a street Meowth, prompting him to join Team Rocket to earn more money. Sometime later, while Team Rocket chased Ash and his friends to Hollywood, the street Meowth gang attempted to force Meowth back into their gang, but Meowth refused; however, he discovered that Meowzie joined the gang after being abandoned by her now-broke owner. Meowth defeated the gang in the hopes of saving Meowzie, but she still rejected him for the Persian leader, prompting a heartbroken Meowth to return to Team Rocket alone. On Golden Island in the Orange Islands, Meowth got worshipped as the "Great Meowth of Bounty" but ultimately rejected the position to reunite with his team (and after being forced into unsuccessfully performing payday). In Johto, Meowth's tail became a victim of various bitings by Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull.



The World of Trophies
<The main setting of the Super Smash Bros. video games; the hub universe that links all the other universes together>


 * Crazy Hand ([Unknown] (Japanese); Xander Mobus (English)) (4.5): Master Hand's psychotic brother and co-creator/co-ruler of the universes. He represents chaos.
 * Master Hand ([Unknown] (Japanese); Xander Mobus (English)) (1.5; 4.5): The mysterious ruler and creator of the World of Trophies, as well as the other universes. He represents order.