Ash Ketchum quotes from Pokémon

We're going to have a battle here? [Even Pikachu is baffled]

Yep, apparently the directions Team Yell gave us lead right to this location.

Hey, that wasn't nice!

We're in the middle of a rehearsal, so no one is allowed inside.

But hold on, isn't this a gym?

It's our gym, it's our stage. Spikemuth Gym. I'm the Gym Leader here, a real genius with Dark types. Mournful Piers is what the fans call me! Now meet the band! On backing vocals, Obstagoon! [Obstagoon screams like the band members of KISS] On drums, Rillaboom! On guitar, Toxtricity (Amped form)! On bass, Toxtricity (Low-key form)!

I'm here for the World Coronation series! My name is Ash! I'm battling today!

Wait, your name is Ash? Are you in the Ultra Class? And you are from the Kanto region?

Right, so you're saying you've heard of me?

Wow Ash! You're famous!

That's weird. Marnie should be waiting for you over at Wyndon Stadium.

They're part of our crew. Sorry if they messed you up.

So, how do you know about Marnie?

She's my little sister.

[to Team Yell] SHUT YOUR BIG YAPS! [to Ash] Hey, did that lot really lie to you?

Uh-huh. They said the match was somewhere else. Thankfully, Piers drove me here, himself.

My bro did that?

We really wanted you to win, Marnie! You win and it'll help Spikemuth out, don't you see that?

Not if I win that way! [The Team Yell grunts all freak out. You know you did wrong when your idol chews you out for your actions]

Thanks for today. I loved our match. But mark my words, Ash. I won't lose again!

[nods in agreement and shakes Marnie's hand] We'll both do our best!

Pikachu

Pikachu! [Take care, Marnie!]

We got to hurry, Leon's battle has already started!

Yeah, I know!

Huh, Leon's having a battle! Wait a second! Hang on.

Huh? You beat Marnie yesterday!

We saw it all! You were really strong! [hmmm...Ash is sure becoming more famous...]

Hey Leon, what's it like to be a Champion, anyways?

[a bit glum] I'm scared all the time.

Huh?

I've never lost a Pokémon battle before. And that scares me a lot. I'm scared I reached my limit and I can't grow anymore, that I can't get any stronger than I am now. [cut to a flashback of the Darkest Day arc] But when that happened...

[flashback] The sky!

[flashback] Could that be Eternatus?

[continuing the narration] I tried, but I couldn't put a scratch on Eternatus. [goes back to the present] I was frustrated but excited at the same time. There are still many in this world that are much stronger than I am. But, I'm still chasing after them! I've got a lot of work to do to grow stronger!

Huh? It should have two sticks. [The one-stick Thwackey runs off]

Oh look, it's getting away!

[throws the Pokéball at the Thwackey. Really, Goh?! You can't be bothered to evolve your own Grookey?!] Poké-ball, go! [Thwackey swats it away] What are you- [rightfully gets hit in the face with the Poké-ball.]

It's the Pokémon World Coronation Series Ultra Class! And for tomorrow's match, we'll bring you the 12th ranked competitor, Drasna! And...[Ash's face appears on the television screen much to Ash & Pikachu's shock]

Ahhh! That's me!

A rising star from Kanto who has been climbing his way up the ranks at number 15, Ash! It's almost time, right, Drasna? [Nice that Ash is getting acknowledgement for his accomplishments, yet they still don't mention that he's Alola Champion?]

I believe Ash is extremely talented which makes me very happy to compete against him!

Well, folks, you heard it here first. We've been speaking to Drasna. Thanks again! [The report ends and cuts to a picture of Diantha and her Gardevoir.]

Clemont!

Pikachu

Pika! (Clemont!)

Ash! Pikachu! Great to see you!

Pikachu

Pikachu! (Hey, Luxray!)

Luxray. (Long time no see, Pikachu.)

Your opponent really surprised me! You're battling the Drasna of the Elite Four!

Uh-huh! And my Pokémon are so psyched!

So, for old time's sake...

Everybody, come on out! [Ash's team appears alongside Clemont's Chespin and... his newly evolved Diggersby! But, no Magnemite, Magneton and Heliolisk?]

[Dragonite excitedly hugs Clemont] Wow! It's Dragonite! [Dracovish starts nibbling on Ash's head] Who's that Pokémon?!

Its name is Dracovish. It was restored from fossils found in Galar! I think it's kinda rare.

Hi! Nice to meet you!

Diggersby?

Right! My Bunnelby finally evolved!

Diggersby! Diggersby! (What do you think? Like my new look?)

Madam Drasna has truly been looking forward to offering you her greetings.

Nice to meet you. Now Altaria, please say hello, too.

Altaria! [Hello!] [begins spinning around] Taria! Taria! Altaria! [Wee-hee-hee! It's a pleasure to meet you!]

Simply beautiful! Altaria is my number one Pokémon partner. We both wish you and yours the very best!

[nervously] Gee, thanks! Right backatcha! Let's have a great match! [extends his hand to Drasna]

[accepts the handshake] I've done quite a bit of research on your battle history. [starts to crush Ash's hand...and gets a bit sinister] However, your series of easy wins is over as of this day.

Pikachu

Pi! Pi-Pika? [Yikes, she's that threatening?!]

[reverts to her cheery self] And so I bid you a good day! [heads off to the stadium with her Altaria. We all know Ash's bad track record when battling Elite Four members up until this point.]

[opens her eyes where it is revealed they are black just like her hair] Alright, now you've done it!

Alright! Wrap it up! Use Dragon Rush!

[senses something wrong since Ash never fought a Mega Altaria before] Don't do that, Ash! NO!

Didn't do a thing!

Mega Altaria took no damage at all!

How is that possible?!

When Altaria Mega evolves, it changes from a Dragon and Flying type...

...and into a Dragon and Fairy type! Everything is going exactly as I planned in the first place!

Augh! Dragon-type attacks don't affect Fairy-type Pokémon.

Congratulations! Your Ultra Class ranking has risen to ninth.

Thank you so much! [Both Ash and Drasna shake hands]

But it won't be quite so easy to climb higher in the rankings.

Yeah, but I'll do my best! [Pikachu also agrees with the statement]

Sirfetch'd and Dracovish are simply charming. I'll know that I'll cheer for you!

Now don't neglect your training!

Right, Wikstrom!

What's wrong, Bonnie?

I have made a decision!

Pikachu

[who seemingly missed this] Pika-Pikachu!

I mean, Drasna? You're so strong and in control that I don't think there's anybody else for my brother, see?

[blushing] Oh, my stars! Whatever shall I do?

[After getting grabbed by Clemont's arm] Wait, but why?

I told you to stop this a million times!

Well, if it isn't Ash? [Both Ash and Goh stop] I knew it! So, I wonder if you remember me.

Let's see...

[baffled that Ash doesn't remember him] I refuse to greet one who sees the visage and gets no inspiration.

Right! [both Ash and Goh try to leave only for Wallace to grab Ash by the backpack]

Hold it right there! Recall that your friends May and Dawn participated in a certain Wallace Cup. [Fans sure miss May, but given that May's Japanese voice actress has throat problems meant she can't return unless it is a silent cameo...]

I remember now! You're the Contest Master, Wallace!

Oui. So you do remember after all. Good. Now as luck would have it, my niece, the top Idol, Lisia, is appearing in this very contest.