Was Ash or Red first?

While most video game adaptations follow the plot and characters of the game they're based on, Pokemon's anime is a famous exception. Instead of starring the player character from the original Red/Blue/Green games(later referred to as Red), the anime created a completely original character; Ash Ketchum.

Is Ash based off Red?

Ash is loosely based on Red, the player character from the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and Yellow as well as their remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Did Ash replace Red?

Not only do the two of them exist in entirely different continuities, but Ash is meant to be Red's substitute for the anime.

Why is Ash instead of Red?

One advantage that Ash has over Red is his much longer story. Ash has been the Pokemon anime's protagonist for its entire run, and in that time has had a lot of opportunity to grow as a character and a trainer.

Who is more powerful Ash or Red?

Red's Pikachu has a better stat distribution because he trains his Pokémon with an intense focus that has earned them a League title; Ash's Pikachu has incredibly strong Special Attack because his strength is more dependent upon the relationship he shares with Ash than any actual training.

Is Ash a BETTER Protagonist Than Red?

Is Red Ash's dad?

Red Ketchum is Ash's uncle.

Did Ash's Pikachu belong to Red?

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. This Pokémon has not evolved. Red's Pikachu (Japanese: レッドのピカチュウ Red's Pikachu) is the sole starter Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow for Red; he is based on Ash's Pikachu from the Pokémon anime, which Yellow is loosely based on.

Is Ash no longer the main character?

The beloved protagonist of the Pokémon TV series, Ash Ketchum, is finally leaving the show after 25 years of training to be the very best. The news, while nostalgic and bittersweet, isn't surprising for those who kept up with Ketchum all this time.

Is Red the most powerful trainer?

Red is the most powerful trainer in the core game series (his Pikachu being at level 88). Likewise, it's been said that he is a prodigy, being able to defeat all of the Kanto Gym Leaders and the Indigo Plateau, all without aging in the slightest.

Does Red return in Pokémon?

Silver and challenges Red, identified only as a Pokémon Trainer. If defeated, Red vanishes from Mt. Silver, and returns every time the Elite Four is defeated again by the player of Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.

Is Red canon in Pokémon?

Red is the canon name of the protagonist of the Generation I games and is a Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town, Kanto. He is the first character to be playable in the Pokémon series and his initial appearance is set in the Generation I main games.

Is Ash ever going to age?

This age has been confirmed in almost every iteration of the Pokémon anime, and no matter which series he's in, Ash is always 10 years old. Granted, there are still theories as to exactly why this is the case, such as the possibility of eternal youth or the flow of time being slower than real life.

How old is Ash at the end?

Ash Ketchum of the Pokémon anime is canonically 10 years old. That's as true back in the first episodes in Kanto as it is in Ash's final Aim to Be a Master miniseries episodes.

Who is Ash getting replaced by?

The Pokemon anime is in the process of saying goodbye to longtime protagonist Ash Ketchum, but when the show comes back on in April, fans can look forward to meeting his replacements, Liko and Roy.

Who is Ash's wife?

Serena is Ash's True Love in the Pokémon Anime, Not Misty

Serena met Ash when the two were young children, before eventually becoming traveling companions, similar to Ash and Misty.

What is Red's unnamed Pokémon?

Red's unnamed Pokémon

This unknown Pokémon was captured by Red in The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!. It was his second Pokémon, after Clefairy. It is never named and the only other thing known about this Pokémon is that it is supposedly very weak. It escaped from its Poké Ball in the same chapter.

Does Ash love Misty or Serena?

As things stand, Ash is meant to be with Serena, not Misty. Something began between the two when they first met in their childhood. It was later evident that Serena was crushing hard on Ash. Throughout the series, teases of their growing feelings for each other can be noticed.

Who is Ash son?

Sato Ketchum is Ash's son. He is seen in the pokemon anime series Pokemon Heart and Soul when Celebi sends Ash, Hari and Brock into the future. His name is based on Ash's japanese name Satoshi and his team is based mainly on Red's team in the Pokemon manga apart from having a Charizard instead of Venusaur.

Who can defeat Ash?

As things stand at the moment, Ash can't hold a candle to Leon. He's perhaps the greatest trainer in the world, and his Gigantamax Charizard will be the most formidable challenge Ash has ever faced.

Who is Red's rival Pokémon?

Blue Oak (in Japanese: オーキド・グリーン Green Okido) is the rival character in the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen. He is the grandson of Professor Oak and the rival of Red or Leaf.

Who is Ash real mom?

Delia Ketchum (Japanese: ハナコ Hanako), also known as Mrs. Ketchum or Ms. Ketchum (Japanese: ママさん Mama-san) is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokémon anime. She is the mother of Ash.

What is Ash's dad secret?

Ash's father is only mentioned a few times. It has been said that he is actually a Pokémon trainer who started his journey around the time Ash was born.

Who is Ash's half-brother?

Silver Ketchum is one of the major supporting characters of the book. He is one of the sons of Giovanni, Ash and Leaf's half-brother, Delia's adopted son, and Amber's adopted brother.

Why Ash doesn t catch legendaries?

Eventually, Ash helps the legendary Pokémon when they are pursued by members of Team Rocket. However, he doesn't catch them because of their role as guardians.