A character in Pokémon
Ash Ketchum
Pokémon · 1,435 quotes
Most-quoted character in Pokémon: in 663 of its 1,435 quotes
Most scenes with: Pikachu (197), Brock (134), Misty (84)
[at the ruins, Brandon looks at a large panel and notices it as a slide puzzle]
Of course! If I could just rearrange these symbols...
Hey, Brandon, it's me!
Oh, Ash! It's good to see you, son.
Hey, thanks. So how is all your work going?
Good. I have just solved a most important riddle. Observe. [slides the panels around] Very soon, I will have the answer I seek.
[After Ash recalls his defeated Torkoal]
You've battled very well, young man.
Yeah, but I've got a lot to learn.
[nods in agreement] A good first step: honesty makes you grow. Let me tell you one thing. A Pokémon battle isn't only about the trainer, you see. It's all about a Pokémon and its trainer truly becoming as one.
I'm trying to learn that, really.
Good, because the only one who could teach that to you is you.
I'm never going to forget that, I promise.
[places both his hands on Ash's shoulders, acknowledging Ash's growth] That, young one, is the ultimate Pokémon battle.
[understanding Brandon's advice] Right!
[Final lines of the Advanced Generation series. The ferry to the Sinnoh region is travelling across the sea and aboard it are Ash and Pikachu]
The Sinnoh region. Are you ready, buddy?
Pika, Pika.
[Then, a gust of wind blows Ash's hat off of his head]
Ugh!
Pika?
[The hat is grabbed...]
Huh?
[...by Aipom]
Aipom.
Hey, Aipom. You followed us all of this way?
[nods]
Huh, Well, what do you know? So welcome aboard.
[As Aipom runs to join Ash and Pikachu, little does she know that Team Rocket are clinging on to the side of the ferry]
That twerp's gonna be toast.
As well as one Pikachu short.
This time, we're really makin'...
[A wave soaks Team Rocket. Meanwhile, Ash holds onto a railing after putting his hat back on]
Awesome! All right, Sinnoh Island, look out! You'd better get ready for us!
Pika, Pika!
And so, true to form, our hero fearlessly sets out on a new Pokémon adventure, but as Gary promised, what kinds of Pokémon await him in the Sinnoh region, and for that matter, what kinds of battles? This new chapter of Ash's journey to become a Pokémon Master is just beginning, so stay tuned.
[As the ship sails into the distance, the text reading NEXT TIME... A NEW BEGINNING! appears]
[The title card comes up]
[voiceover] When Pokémon Worlds Collide!
[An electric-type attack frightens some Starly out of the forest. It is revealed to be coming from an Elekid who is standing next to its trainer, Paul, who will eventually become Ash's main rival in the Diamond & Pearl series]
Now go! Poké Ball! [Throws a Poké Ball which hits one of the Starly which manages to get away from being captured. The ball lands back in Paul's hand]
[Ash arrives]
Starly, over here. [Stops when he sees Paul]
Starly. [Right.] [Sits on Ash's left shoulder]
[Paul turns to him]
Huh?
I'll thank you and your Starly to stay out of my way.
I didn't know anyone was out here but us. Really.
[Brock and Aipom join Ash and Starly]
It must have been his Elekid that launched that electric attack.
Anyway, I've got a question for you. You haven't seen a girl with a Pikachu around here, have you?
No. You really think that Starly's good enough?
Huh?
Starly? [Say what?]
I watched you catch it. Don't you think you'd be a lot better off catching the best one you can?
You can tell which one's the strongest?
Of course. Look. [Throws three Poké Balls, each one containing a Starly]
Starly! [There's your proof!]
You got three of them?
[Paul's three Starly land on the ground]
You must know you can scan Pokémon you catch with your Pokédex to check out what moves they can use, and that's just what I do. [Scans his three Starly with a black Pokédex] I figure if you do that from the beginning, it saves you a whole bunch of grief in the long run. OK, let's check out Aerial Ace. And the big winner is... [Returns all of his Starly, puts one away and speaks to the other two] Take a hike. I don't need you. [Releases the two Starly that he does not need anymore, thus making them wild Pokémon once again]
Starly! [Fine by us] [They fly away]
[Aipom, Ash, Starly and Brock approach Paul]
That's sure a weird way to treat Pokémon.
Hey, the only attacks those two knew were Tackle and Sand Attack, so they wouldn't be much use anyway.
Know what I think? Any Pokémon can be strong if you train them.
Hm.
What are you laughing at?
You'll find out. So, want a battle?
Sure, let's do it.
We'll use three Pokémon.
Ah!
Three on three is the best way to see what type of Pokémon a trainer is good at working with and what kind of balance they've got.
I know, but I've only got two.
Aipom. [Sorry.]
Starly. [You'll have to wait.]
You've got to be kidding. Talk about pathetic. [to Elekid] Elekid, let's get going.
Beep-beep. [Let's.] [Walks off with Paul]
Uh. [crossly] Man, I wish Pikachu was here.
[At Professor Rowan's laboratory, Ash and Pikachu are admiring Ash's package from his mother, Delia]
Wow. [The camera cuts to him inside the lab and checking out his new clothes] Check out the new clothes.
Pika.
She even put a new backpack in there, too.
[The camera cuts to Ash's house in Pallet Town]
[from inside the house] I'm thrilled! Such a handsome young man.
[We can see that Delia is communicating with Ash, now in his red and black cap is newer, a darker bluish-gray vest with a snazzy looking point collar and a distinct golden yellow horizontal stripe across the chest, via flatscreen phone]
That's really nice of you, Mom.
I wanted to give them to you while you were here, but you flew out of the house in such a rush.
Sorry about that, Mom. But everything's going just great here in the Sinnoh region, and I can't tell you how psyched I am.
I can see that! You did call Professor Oak and tell him Pikachu's safe, right?
Aah!
[Soon, Professor Oak is communicating with Ash from his lab]
I appreciate you letting me know the good news, young man.
And this is Dawn. She saved Pikachu. [to Dawn] And this is Professor Oak.
It's a real honour to meet you, sir.
Well, it's a pleasure to to meet you, a brand new trainer.
Right. I hope you don't mind... You love Pokémon poetry, don't you?
Uh!
Huh?
Yes, I do.
Awesome! Does that mean you know all the Pokémon poets?
You don't get it. He's a real professor, just like Professor Rowan.
But how come I always see him on TV reading poems?
How come...? Well...
[walks in] Say, perhaps the good professor and I should have a little discussion
Well, well, professor! Say, Ash, may I speak with him for a moment?
Sure. [He walks away with Dawn and Brock as Professor Rowan starts conferring with Professor Oak]
Perhaps you could spend a little less time reading Pokémon poetry on TV and more time doing your Pokémon research, eh, Samuel?
Right, I'll do that.
Those two must go way back.
Guess so.
So, what are you two doing here, anyway?
Well, I came here so I could compete in the Sinnoh League and win.
[Brock takes out a guidebook from inside his orange vest]
Okay, it looks like the closest gym to Sandgem Town is in Oreburgh City. Jubilife City's right on the way.
That's awesome! Can I go too?
Huh?
I want to be the number one contest coordinator, and the first contest I want to compete in is in Jubilife City.
That's great! Come along. When it comes to travelling, the more the merrier, I say.
Pikachu.
Brock, what do you think?
Of course. It'd be a lot of fun.
[Aipom, Piplup and Starly join Ash, Dawn and Brock]
It looks like everybody agrees.
Piplup?
And I'll get to spend some more time with Pikachu.
Pika, Pika!
[At the start of the episode, Ash, Dawn and Brock are in a forest as Dawn tries to catch a Buneary]
Buneary.
This time for sure, Dawn. Go for it!
I'm so psyched. [Prepares to throw the Poké Ball that's in her right hand] Here we go!
Hold on! You got to make your Poké Ball bigger first.
Huh? [Loses control of the Poké Ball] Oh!
You'd better hurry. It'll get away.
All right. I'm ready now. Let's go, Poké Ball! [Throws the Poké Ball at Ash instead of the wild Buneary] Huh?
[when the Poké Ball hits him] Oh. [Falls onto the ground]
Oops, sorry.
Ugh! Watch where you throw that thing!
It was an accident. If you hadn't been yelling at me, my hand wouldn't have slipped.
You weren't doing it right.
[Cut to Brock and Pikachu who are sitting on a rock]
[off-camera] Look, don't you get nasty with me! [While Dawn is saying this, the camera cuts to her Piplup]
[off-camera] Just get it together and I won't have to.
[Meanwhile, Buneary runs off and Piplup points it out to Ash and Dawn]
No, Buneary!
Well, I hope you're happy now.
Don't look at me!
Why not? It's your fault.
Your yapping scared Buneary away, you know!
Any new journey has bumps in the road. The question for our heroes seems a simple one, though. Is this a small bump in the road, or a massive pothole?
[It is the dawn of a new day somewhere in the Sinnoh region and the sun is rising]
What?! No way!
Buneary.
It was to be a fateful day for Dawn, and a certain Pokémon named Buneary, as our heroes continue toward Jubilife City.
Buneary?
[Ash is waking up in his sleeping bag]
Huh?
Pika?
It's a disaster!
[Some Starly fly past, and Ash runs over to Dawn's tent]
Dawn, what's wrong?
Don't you dare come in here! My hair's a complete mess, and nobody sees it!
Dawn, don't sweat it. C'mon, that's what hats are for.
Pika, Pika.
Well, isn't that a typical male response! Ash, unlike your who-cares-how-I-look world, I take pride in my appearance, get it?
But it's just not worth it to get nuts about hair!
That's your opinion.
Pika? [What's with Croagunk?]
[The camera pans left for Brock who is cooking some breakfast with Croagunk beside him]
See, you're witnessing a typical morning for this crazy family, but you'll get used to it!
Croag. Croag. Croag. [I suppose so.]
Ready, Pikachu?
Pika! [Oh, yes!] Pikachu! [Let's do this!]
[starts behaving oddly by blushing and covering her face with her fluff] Buneary...Buneary...Buneary! [Oh, my! Oh, please, why do you want to fight me? Why?!]
Pika? [What's wrong?]
What's going on?
That's weird.
What's going on?
Buneary's acting completely different when battling Piplup before. I wonder...
Brock, wonder what?
[stops covering her face and notices Pikachu] Buneary? [Huh?] [covers her face again with her fluff] Bunearyyyyyy! [Noooooo!]
I had a feeling before this was going on. Buneary has got a crush on Pikachu! [Bonsly and Aipom agree with Dawn]
Oh man, how do we battle with this going on?
[walks up to Pikachu still covering her face with her fluff] Buneary...Bun, Buneary. [I can do this. Come on Buneary...] [sees Pikachu and covers her face again!] Bunearyyyyy! [I can't do it!]
[at the beginning of the episode...]
[chuckles]
What's so funny?
That you want me to watch you lose.
[enraged] What?!
[Dawn and Pikachu break up the fight]
Okay, I’m out!
[at the same time] Pika, Pika!
[to Paul] You already battled Ash once. [Different Strokes for Different Blokes]. Why not stay and watch?
[glares at her blankly] Hmph.
Wha-what's wrong?
'What's wrong'? Who are you?
[the background changes to a volcano erupting with an angry Dawn]
Excuse me, your rudeness, but we've met once before! The name's Dawn!
[beat] Don't remember.
[the background changes to the sun splitting into quarters with Dawn very angry, turning bright red and having huge glowing red eyes]
YOU THINK YOU'RE FUNNY, DON'T YA?!
[runs in and restrains Dawn, preventing her from attacking Paul] Alright, come on, Dawn! Calm down!
[at the same time] Listen, mister! You nasty, insulting, spoiled brat! Apologize!
[Roark comes in, checking on Ash's training progress. And perfect timing too, cause Ash and his Pokemon are taking break as well]
You are working hard.
Hey Roark!
Rock as far as the eye can see. It is a great way of you to get ready for another battle in my gym.
And you can be sure we are working super hard!
Just don't work too hard. You simply figure out a strategy that suits you and your Pokemon as well.
[a bit confused on Roark's wisdom, but Ash does get it, thankfully] Okay, but I was just thinking about the way you fought Paul.
Hang on a sec, this has been eating at me since our last battle. Just who is it you're trying to beat anyway?
Oh, that! Uhhh...
Right. It's understandable that you'd be concerned about Paul. But it's not Paul you're going to be battling with, it's me, right? [This is the reason why Ash screwed up his first battle against Roark. Ash needs to focus on the battle, not on pleasing a rival.]
Yeah, I hear you.
Turtwig! Use Razor Leaf while you run!
Twig! [Turtwig charges in spamming Razor Leaf without hesitation]
Turtwig's too far away for that! Now Rampardos, use Flamethrower! [Rampardos does so]
Keep using Razor Leaf! Don't let up!
You think you can defeat us like that?! Alright Rampardos go! [Rampardos amps up the Flamethrower attack]
[Roark has just ordered his Rampardos to jump only to find that Turtwig is undereath Rampardos!]
Great Turtwig! Now use Razor Leaf! SUPER CHARGE!
[Turtwig complies violently injuring Rampardos with the attack]
[horrified] Augh! Rampardos! [Seconds later, Rampardos falls to the ground defeated.]
[The title card comes up]
[voiceover] Mutiny in the Bounty!
[The episode opens with Ash, Dawn and Brock walking up a hill]
Continuing their journey to Floaroma Town, and Dawn's next Pokémon contest, our heroes are about to be treated to a most amazing sight.
[The sight turns out to be a house with a cone on top and a field full of flowers]
Whoa! What a beautiful field of flowers!
Yeah, and in the bright sunlight, they look like they're on fire!
Pika, Pika!
[Then, a Salamence flies above them]
Huh?
What was that?
[Dawn scans the Salamence with her Pokédex]
Salamence, the Dragon Pokémon. As a result of a powerful desire to fly, Salamence were able to trigger the cells in their body and cause them to grow wings.
Someone's riding it!
[We see someone on the Salamence's back]
[Then we see a girl named Melodi and her Gardevoir tending to some flowers]
Wow. Someday these little flowers will bloom like crazy!
[admiring] Gardevoir.
[Then the Salamence and its rider landed down in front of them]
[gasps] Huh?!
[The rider jumps off the Salamence to reveal to be a woman]
Target identified.
[gasps] Who're you?
Ariados! [takes her Pokeball] String shot! [tosses her Pokeball]
[Her Ariados pops out and fired its String Shot and Melodi screamed as she got tied to a tree]
[Screams]
[Gasps]
She needs help!
Come on!
[Ash, Dawn and Brock run to Melodi's house]
I'll take Gardevoir. [she aims her wrist gun to Gardevoir]
Gardevoir! Go!
Gardevoir.
[It uses Teleport to vanish]
Using Teleport, eh? [she activates her goggles and looks around] Sensing Teleport location. [she got nothing till she spotted her target appearing] There we go. You should be grateful Gardevoir. Your beauty will be preserved for eternity! [she aims her gun as Gardevoir appears and then she fires]
[Gardevoir got hit]
[gasps]
Gardevoir, no!
[Gardevoir turned to stone]
Mission accomplish. Transporting target now!
Roger!
[Then a truck with six wheels came out of nowhere and drove to her location as a device platform came out of it and it went under the petrified Gardevoir and sealed in in a container and it was floated inside of the truck as it drives away]
Gardevoir, Gardevoir!
[Ash, Dawn and Brock Arrived]
Are you okay?
[Hunter J got on her Salamence with her Ariados and flew away]
I'm alright, but please help me get Gardevoir back!
You can count on it!
[Hunter J's ship flies off]
They're gone...
[Growls]
[Then Officer Jenny arrives on her motorcycle along with her Arcanine]
Huh?
[looking up] She got away!
Officer Jenny!
So, you were following her, too?
Yes. When I heard she was here, I came as soon as I could, but too late. She didn't get any of YOUR Pokémon...?
She took my Pikachu!
And my Gardevoir.
Hold on. Who is she?
[presents a WANTED poster of the woman] Her name is J and she's got a fearsome reputation as a Pokémon Hunter!
Pokémon Hunter?
What's a Pokémon Hunter?
The worst you can get! [A flashback begins] They catch Pokémon just so they can turn around and sell them.
[voiceover] You mean for money?
[voiceover] Yes. They can be hired ahead of time to capture a certain Pokémon, or if they think they found a Pokémon of exceptional value, they'll catch it anyway.
[to a Teddiursa] I won't hurt you. You're much too valuable for that. [The Teddiursa she has spoken to starts banging on the jar it is standing in]
[voiceover] And she has her own special method for stealing Pokémon as well. Ruthless.
[The flashback ends as the Teddiursa turns to brown]
That's horrible.
It sure is. She's the worst.
[Growls]
What's wrong? You okay?
I can't stand it! And I'm not going to take it. She won't steal another Pokémon. [to the camera] And I'm going to get my Pikachu back - or else!
Excuse me.
Huh?
[takes out a Pokeball] Maybe this Pokemon could give us a hand.
[Her Pokemon pops out to reveal a Kirlia]
Kirlia.
Wow what's that? [she checks her Pokedex]
Kirlia. The Emotion Pokemon. Kirlia uses the horns on its head to amplify its Psychic powers, and when this occurs reality becomes warped and future events can be seen.
Of course! Kirlia's power might be just the thing we need!
You're right. Kirlia wants to protect Gardevoir, and will help us in any way!
[agreeing] Kirli.
[presents J's WANTED poster] This is the person who took Gardevoir, We need to know where she'll be going to hunt Pokémon next!
[Kirlia understood and began to use its power]
[concentrating] Kirli.
[Dawn looks with awe and amazement and then it showed a vision of a house near a waterfall]
What's that?
An image from the future Kirlia's sending telepathically.
[Then we see J coming down on Salamence]
J!
So that's go to be where J's going to strike next!
[Then the vision cancels out]
[gasps]
[Kirlia collapses till..]
Kirlia, no! [catches Kirlia] Are you okay?
[reassuring] Kirlia.
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