Ash Ketchum quotes from Pokémon

A Gym Battle, eh? I'm sure the Gym Leader would be more than happy to accept your challenge. Well then, see you again. [Ramos rides on his Gogoat, heading back home]

Goodbye sir!

[freaks out because he realizes something] That man is a Grass-type Gym Leader!

[stops his Gogoat before turning around] Yes, I'm the Courmarine Gym Leader. I'll be waiting for ya! [continues riding back to his gym]

[seeing Ash tear through the weeds at a rapid pace] No, no. Ash, you mustn't yank the weeds out so carelessly. Look closely. [parts some weeds aways to reveal some new sprouts] See? If you get all caught up with the things that are right in front of ya, you may lose sight of what's important.

Lose sight of what's important...

You see, the first thing you need to do is to calm your mind. If you observe closely with a calm mind, you'll be able to discern the important things, especially during Gym Battles.

Right, I get you now!

Use Double Team!

Well, that sure is an impressive Double Team. Weepinbell, Grass Knot!

I've never would have thought of that in a million years.

That explains his choice.

Double Team, one more time!

No, not again. Weepinbell, Grass Knot!

Congratulations!

You did it!

You have the distinct honor of being our one millionth customer!

Who, me?

Give this young man a round of applause. [The crowd do so congratulating Ash on his win]

Wow, congratulations!

Thank you!

[He hands Ash a small gift box.] To commemorate this occasion, please accept this gift.

Hey, thanks a lot. Really.

[giggles] I never expected I'd be the one to get a gift.

Serena

What'd they give you?! Please show me! Ash, come on!

Huh?

Serena

Wow, that's such a pretty ribbon!

Yeah... but I still have to get a present for all my Pokémon.

Serena

I forgot all about that.

[Groans]

Serena

Pikachu and the others will love anything you choose. All they care about is that the gift comes from you!

You think?

Serena

Sure! What would make you happy if you got a gift?

Make me happy? Does it matter?

Serena

Yeah, because they're your Pokémon. And they think just like you do!

I'm on my way to our main offices in Lumiose City to brief on them what had happened today.

Would it be possible if I came along with you to Lumiose City? [Ash, Serena and Bonnie are shocked by this question]

Sure, if you want.

Clemont, what are you doing?

I think it's time I headed back to Lumiose City.

Then we'll go along.

No. I'm just not satisfied with where I am right now. I want to go home and work hard and train before you come to the Lumiose City Gym. By the time you challenge the Lumiose Gym, I'll be ready to give you a battle that you'd expect from a Gym Leader.

I see. But still, I'm not gonna lose no matter what. [Both Ash and Clemont shake hands]

Serena, will you look after Bonnie?

Serena

You can count on me!

[tearing up] I'm not a little kid! I'll be fine!

[recalls Heliolisk] Great job Heliolisk! Take a good rest! You surprised me. I really thought I had you on the ropes. Tell me what that opening you saw was.

Its frills.

Huh? What about them?

You see, every time Heliolisk uses an attack, it stops moving for a second. So all I had to do was watch and wait for that to happen. [Everyone stares in shock] It happens really fast, but with Hawlucha's speed, we could pull it off and then Hawlucha's High Jump Kick did the rest.

I welcome you all to my gym. I believe your name is Ash, right? How many gym badges do you have?

I have five of them right now and after this, I'll have six gym badges!

[giggles] Such spirit. You certainly are confident, aren't you? But I won't let you win that easily.

It's just like Serena said. Valerie talks with Pokémon.

[hearing this, she looks back to Ash, but cheerfully admits...] Honestly, I've always wanted to be a Pokémon, so I managed to learn how to speak with them.

Awesome.

It's true I can't communicate with all Pokémon but I can understand what most of what my Pokémon are telling me.

She learned to talk to Pokémon because she wanted to BE a Pokémon?!

I use Fairy-type Pokémon in my Gym. I happened to be quite strong, so watch your step.

[disappointed] Dear, we're out of time...

Fletchinder, use Steel Wing! [Valerie is shocked by this attack]

Alright!

Not so fast. [Ash is confused] MOONBLAST! [Spritzee does so, knocking out Fletchinder]

Yep, it's strong.

[surprised] My, you can talk to your Pokémon too, right?

Not really talking. It's more like I can sense what they mean. I just kind of know. [Both Pikachu and Hawlucha agree with him]

[admirably] You have much promise.

He's such an interesting boy, so let's see what he's planning. [At this point, Spritzee stops zooming around] Use Gyro Ball. [Spritzee does so]

Hawlucha, catch that! [Spritzee just fell right into Ash's trap! Gyro Ball is a Steel Type move and it does not work well against Fighting types like Hawlucha. As soon as Spritzee hits Hawlucha, Hawlucha grabs Spritzee and spins as well]

Ash, you know how a trainer's heart becomes one with their Pokémon when they're backed into a corner during a battle? I'm wondering, why is that?

[a bit confused while looking at Pikachu, Fletchinder and Hawlucha] I'm not really sure...but I do know what you mean!

[smiles before handing Ash his 6th Kalos Gym Badge, the Fairy Badge] Here's proof that you won at the Laverre Gym. I present to you the Fairy Badge. Congratulations!