Ash Ketchum quotes from Pokémon

There's no need to be in such a rush. As a matter of fact, I've noticed a certain Trainer named Ash in the World Coronation series. [You can guess what's happening...]

You have? Well, thanks.

I'm not in the series, but since we've met, I must assume that it's fate. What say we battle, eh? I'm a trainer who can keep up in battle with the Champion of the Hoenn Region.

Oh! You mean Steven Stone!

[annoyed] Well, you had no trouble remembering his name. But I'll refuse to take any offense. [Guess Wallace's loss against Steven hit his sore spot]

Milotic, return. [recalls his defeated Milotic] To think that I, who am on par with Champion what's-his-name, could be defeated. I tip my cap. You were elegantly infuriating so and yet it was utterly glorious. Kudos to you, Ash! As I have come to expect from you.

Thank you. It was a great practice for me.

Right! Let's go!

Wait, right there! Now, you are able to claim your Rain Badge. [whips it out from his fingers and places it on Ash's vest.]

[baffled by this since he already earned the Rain Badge from defeating Juan] Oh...

I'm gone!

One more thing! [he takes off his scarf and places it on Ash. The scarf is too long and is covering Pikachu] Please take this as a memento of your battle with me.

Oh...

Serena

[noticing Ash is heading on the boat back to Vermillion City] Huh, is that Ash?

Huh? Serena!

Serena

It is you!

How have you been?

Serena

Me? I've been doing just fine! You're looking great, Pikachu!

Pikachu

Pikachu. [Thank you, Serena]

You know each other?

She's a good friend from some of my journeys. [Just the boat horn honks signalling it is time to leave]

A battle has been scheduled. Your entrance battle will be against Raihan, who is ranked 8th of the Masters Eight.

Raihan, huh?

What do you mean entrance battle?

If Ash wins, he will exchange ranks with his opponent and be officially confirmed as the 8th ranked member of the Masters Eight who are the strongest trainers in the World Coronation Series. [Be warned, Ash. Once all entrance battles are finished, the final Masters Eight members are decided. This means that other trainers will have to wait until the next season to try their luck in reaching the Masters Eight again.]

I was wondering who that was and it happens to be today's challenger.

Hi Raihan.

Why are you here so early?

You see, I was too excited to stay away any longer. How about you? [Well, at least Ash had arrived to his destination for his match]

The truth is, I'm already on my home turf. Of course, I'd be here early. I'd never think you'd really make this far...but this is where your journey ends because I'll win.

Well, I'm not going to lose. [Just then, there's some rustling in the bushes, where it's revealed that Leon was sleeping outside the Gym.]

[yawns] Morning Ash, Raihan.

It's Leon!

Just what are you doing sleeping there?!

Well, you know, I didn't want to be late for the battle between you two. Guess I got excited.

Huh, you too?

This was mine to lose.

Thanks, Raihan for an awesome battle.

Wait! Gotta sec? [he whips out his Rotom phone] How about a smile? [takes a selfie with Ash] I'm gonna beat both you and Leon someday. In the meantime, don't you dare lose before it happens.

I won't!

Nice! [rubs Ash's head playfully before leaving]

Are you alright, Lillie? [Pikachu is attacking the Shiny Nihilego]

It's Ash!

[rushes into the scene after hearing the commotion] What's wrong?! You're here?!

Gladion?

What's going on?

I was just following Pikachu, when I saw Nihilego about to attack Lillie.

Gengar? [Huh, you're the one who zapped me?]

[arrives along with Goh, Grookey and Pikachu] Gengar! No way! Electivire?

Is that your Gengar?

Hey, it's Paul!

"It's Paul"? Who's that?!

Pikachu

Pikachu! [Long time no see, Electivire!]

Electivire. [Hello again, Pikachu.]

Gengar, are you alright? [gets burned] Augh! Hot! [Everyone minus Paul and Electivire are confused]

How can that be? Gengar is usually that cold. [He touches one of Gengar's fingers.] Yep, it is cold.

Well, what do you know? Cold.

You're useless. At the very least, you should know your Pokémon's condition.

Course I know that!

Hey Ash? You know that guy?

Yeah. We go way back. When I travelled through Sinnoh, he was a rival I battled a bunch of times. He's a Trainer who's named Paul.

Mm. [in agreement]

Hey, we ran into Paul.

Professor Oak

Well, well. I was hoping he'd surprise you two here. You see, Paul happened to stop by yesterday, out of the blue.

Professor Oak is a preeminent figure in Pokémon research. If someone wants to know about Pokémon, he's the best to ask. Nothing strange about that.

Roar! [Let's go Gengar, you've some work to do.]

Gengar! [Right, let's go!]

Let's all train. [Charizard, Gengar and the rest of Ash's Fire-mons comply, minus Infernape?]

Pikachu

Pikachu! [Let's go!]

Kay, buddy! [Not so fast, Ash]

You should leave it to the Pokémon. That's what this place is for.

Professor Oak

I'll keep an eye on them! I think you and Paul have things to talk about.

Right!

Infernape, why don't you go and join them?

Infernape? Infernape! [Really? Heading off, Ash!]

Infernape, you take care of Gengar, okay?

Infernape! [Right!] [runs off and carries Professor Oak over his shoulders!]

Professor Oak

Whoa! Hey, stop!

So, Infernape does what Paul does it to do too?

Yeah, cause Paul was its trainer before I was. [Those of you who do not know about Infernape and how he played a part in Ash and Paul's vicious rivalry towards each other during Diamond and Pearl series, here's a brief recap]

Ash met Paul in the Sinnoh Region. Paul put his Chimchar through some extreme training, but when it didn't meet his expectations, he abandoned it. So, Ash welcomed Chimchar into his group. A deep friendship developed which led to Chimchar evolve all the way into Infernape.

So that's what happened.

Yeah and Infernape's gotten really strong.

Grookey-key-key. [Whoa, look at Electivire's tails!] [Electivire's twin tails are swinging back and forth gently]

[Grookey jumps off Goh's shoulders] Grookey, hang on!

Pikachu

Pika! [Hey, wait!]

Vire. [What is it?]

Electivire. [Got it!] [Pikachu and Grookey applaud at Electivire's performance]

Electivire, go keep them busy.

Electivire. [Sure thing.]

Hey Paul, didn't you want to enter the World Coronation Series?

I'm not interested in noisy crowds. [Maybe that's why Paul gave up on region league quests as well? Also, no mention of Paul facing off against Pyramid King Brandon?]

So why don't we face off now? [Paul scoffs as if to say "What are you suggesting?"] Battle with me!

That's a great idea!

Three on three and no switching out. [Nice call back to Ash and Paul's first battle, but this time this battle is less hostile. Remember, Paul had to fix his attitude after his loss against Brandon, as well as be more respectful to Ash following Paul's loss in the Sinnoh League]

Okay!

One thing. You're only allowed to use Pokémon you're taking to the Masters Eight Tournament.

Fine! I'll go get them!

Garchomp, standby for battle! [summons his Garchomp. Thanks for reminding fans on how you mishandled Ash's Gible, writers! You're telling the fans that characters like Cynthia and Paul can have a Garchomp yet Ash can't evolve his Gible into a Garchomp?!]

So Garchomp is up next.

[recalls his defeated Dragonite] Dragonite, you were so cool. Take a rest. Did you see that, Paul? I call that the Dragonite Meteor!

[recalls his Garchomp] Lousy name.

Excuse me? About your three Pokémon? Aren't they the same as some of the Masters Eight? Lance has a Gyarados, Cynthia has a Garchomp and Steven Stone has a Metagross. Is that just a coincidence?

[simply smiles] Professor, thanks for all your help. I'll say goodbye for now.

Professor Oak

You're always welcome to come back here.

Thanks. If you'll excuse me. Infernape, until next time.

Infernape. [Catch you later.]

Shall we go, Electivire?

Electivire. [Right behind you.]

Paul, let's battle again! [Paul waves goodbye, knowing full well that Ash is ready for the trials ahead]

He's acting too cool.

Professor Oak

Paul said he's been officially invited to become a Gym Leader of his own Pokémon Gym.

A Gym Leader?

Professor Oak

That's why he want to learn more and more about Pokémon.

There you are! [runs and blocks their way] You're Ash from the Kanto region, aren't you?

Huh? Yeah, that's me...

Okay, then I'm challenging you to a battle! Right here and now! [Really, Hop?! You are begging for trouble!]

Woo-loo! [Get ready!]

It's battle time! [Wooloo agrees with Hop]

I wonder if he knows you're a member of the Masters Eight.

I heard that! Of course I know. That's why I'm here! I'm gonna test just how strong you are.

Now Wooloo, Double Kick! [Wooloo charges forward]

Iron Tail! [Pikachu uses Iron Tail to knock out Wooloo...in one hit!]

[horrified] Wooloo!

So, that's it?

A one hit win. Naturally. Now I totally see why my brother likes you.

Your brother, huh?

Yeah. See, my name is Hop. Leon's my bro.

That Leon?

Your brother?

That means Leon talked to you about me! Whoa, that makes me so psyched!

But I've gotta tell you...[Ash gets confused]...I'll be the one to end Lee's winning streak! So he's not gonna lose one match before that day! [That's what you think, Hop! Many fans think that Hop should have been Ash's main rival just like in the games. However, this loss was to remind fans that Hop's rivalry with Ash would not look very convincing in the anime, since Ash is a Champion and Hop is a rookie.]