The persistent but comical duo of Team Rocket agents who, along with Meowth, constantly fail to steal Pikachu.

Team Rocket (Jessie & James)

The third member of their trio, a talking Pokémon.

Meowth

The 'twerp' whose Pikachu they are obsessed with stealing.

Ash Ketchum

The leader of Team Rocket, whom they desperately try to impress.

Giovanni

The eternal 10-year-old Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master, known for his unyielding spirit and bond with Pikachu.

Ash Ketchum (Satoshi)

His very first Pokémon and best friend. They share an unbreakable bond.

Pikachu

A Gym Leader who traveled with Ash. They argue often but care deeply for each other.

Misty

A Gym Leader and Pokémon Breeder who acts as a mentor and older brother figure to Ash.

Brock

Ash's childhood neighbor and fierce rival, who pushes him to become stronger.

Gary Oak

A trio of villains constantly trying to steal Pikachu.

Team Rocket

The legendary silent Champion from Pallet Town who dismantled Team Rocket and defeated the Elite Four.

His childhood friend and competitive rival who he defeats to become Champion.

Blue

The professor who gave Red his Pokédex and starter Pokémon.

Professor Oak

The leader of Team Rocket whom Red defeats and forces into disbandment.

An Electric-type Pokémon and Ash's best friend, famous for its powerful Thunderbolt attacks and refusal to stay in a Poké Ball.

His best friend and trainer. They are inseparable.

The evolved form of Pikachu. Ash's Pikachu has refused to evolve into Raichu.

Raichu

Pichu

The talking Meowth from Team Rocket, his long-time nemesis.

A fighting/steel type Pokémon that can sense and manipulate aura. It understands human speech and is extremely loyal to its trainer.

Lucario

Riolu

An aura guardian from the past who Lucario served (Movie context).

Sir Aaron

Ash hatched a Riolu that evolved into Lucario, becoming one of his ace Pokémon.

The flame that burns at the tip of its tail is an indication of its emotions. The flame wavers when Charmander is enjoying itself. If the Pokémon becomes enraged, the flame burns fiercely.

Charmander

Charmeleon

Ash rescued a Charmander that was abandoned by its original trainer.

Charizard flies around the sky in search of powerful opponents. It breathes fire of such great heat that it melts anything. However, it never turns its fiery breath on any opponent weaker than itself.

Charizard

Ash's Charizard was initially disobedient but became one of his strongest partners.

Squirtle's shell is not merely used for protection. The shell's rounded shape and the grooves on its surface help minimize resistance in water, enabling this Pokémon to swim at high speeds.

Squirtle

Wartortle

A group of Squirtle that were abandoned by their trainers.

Squirtle Squad

Bulbasaur can be seen napping in bright sunlight. There is a seed on its back. By soaking up the sun's rays, the seed grows progressively larger.

Bulbasaur

Ivysaur

Ash's Bulbasaur acts as a peacemaker among his Pokémon.

Eevee has an unstable genetic makeup that suddenly mutates due to the environment in which it lives. Radiation from various stones causes this Pokémon to evolve.

Eevee

Vaporeon

Jolteon

Flareon

Snorlax's typical day consists of nothing more than eating and sleeping. It is such a docile Pokémon that there are children who use its expansive belly as a place to play.

Snorlax

Munchlax

Ash caught a Snorlax in the Orange Islands.

Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power.

Arcanine

Evolves from Growlithe using a Fire Stone.

Growlithe

It creates throwing stars out of compressed water. When it spins them and throws them at high speed, these stars can split metal in two.

Greninja

Shared a unique 'Battle Bond' phenomenon with Ash.

Frogadier

At the time of birth, it has just one tail. The tail splits from its tip as it grows older.

Vulpix

Evolves into Ninetales using a Fire Stone.

Ninetales

Brock cared for a Vulpix given to him by a breeder.

Very smart and very vengeful. Grabbing one of its many tails could result in a 1000-year curse.

Adores circular objects. Wanders the streets on a nightly patrol to look for dropped loose change.

Persian

Specifically the talking Meowth who travels with Jessie and James.

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Gyarados

Magikarp

Lance

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

James bought a Magikarp from a salesman, which later evolved.

James

It protects its skin by covering its body in delicate bubbles. Beneath its happy-go-lucky air, it keeps a watchful eye on its surroundings.

Froakie

Very friendly and faithful to people. It will try to repel enemies by barking and biting.

Often used as police dogs by Officer Jenny.

Officer Jenny

Moves silently and stealthily. Eats the eggs of birds, such as Pidgey and Spearow, whole.

Ekans

Arbok

Jessie owned an Ekans that evolved into Arbok.

Jessie

This wary Pokémon uses photosynthesis to store up energy during the day, while becoming active at night.

Rowlet

Dartrix

When storing thermal energy in its body, its temperature could soar to over 1600 degrees.

An extremely cautious Pokémon. It cloaks its body with its fluffy ear fur when it senses danger.

Lopunny

Evolves from Buneary with high friendship.

Buneary

Dawn owns a Buneary (which hasn't evolved yet in anime).

Dawn

In the fever of battle, it showers embers from the gaps between its feathers and takes to the air.

Talonflame

Fletchinder

Ash's Talonflame was a key battler in the Kalos League.

Its hooves are 10 times harder than diamonds. It can trample anything completely flat in little time.

Ponyta

Rapidash

Mightyena travel and act as a pack. They follow the orders of their leader to hunt down prey.

Mightyena

Poochyena

Commonly used by grunts of villainous teams.

Team Magma/Aqua

Small Pokémon occasionally gather on its unmoving back to begin building their nests.

Torterra

Grotle

In its territory, it leaves scratches on trees that bear delicious berries or fruits.

Ursaring

Teddiursa

Paul

They steal from people for fun, but their cute act gets them forgiven every time.

Purrloin

Liepard

It changes so it looks like its foe, tricks it, and then uses that opportunity to flee.

Zorua

Zoroark

Bonds between these Pokémon are very strong. It protects the safety of its pack by tricking its opponents.

Its milk is packed with nutrition, making it the ultimate beverage for the sick or weary.

Miltank

Whitney's Miltank is infamous for its powerful Rollout attack.

Whitney

Often considered a counterpart to Tauros.

Tauros

Red's childhood rival and the grandson of Professor Oak, known for his arrogance and skill as a former Champion.

The only trainer who could defeat him at his peak.

His famous grandfather. Blue often wants to prove himself superior to avoid being in his shadow.

The renowned authority on Pokémon who gives new trainers in Kanto their starter Pokémon and Pokédex.

His grandson, whom he sometimes forgets the name of.

He guides Ash and cares for his Pokémon at the lab.

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Pokémon is a beloved multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Game Freak, centered around fictional creatures called Pokémon that humans catch and train to battle each other. Starting as video games in 1996, Pokémon has become a global phenomenon encompassing anime, movies, trading cards, toys, and more. The franchise promotes themes of friendship, adventure, and personal growth as trainers journey to become Pokémon Masters.

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