Why did Pidgeot leave Ash?

Pidgeot left Ash to protect a flock of Pidgey in the Viridian Forest, but Ash promised he would come to visit once he finished his new business.

Did Ash come back for Pidgeot?

After evolving, Pidgeot stays behind to defend his new flock from Spearow and Fearow, with Ash pledging to return after collecting the GS Ball.

Why did Ash let his Pidgeot go?

After their victory, Ash released Pidgeot to guard the wild Pidgey so that Fearow would not return for a revenge attack. Ash promised to return for it after he was finished in the Orange Islands, a sentiment that he still held in Fighting Flyer with Fire, where it appeared in a flashback.

Why did Ash leave Primeape?

During the tournament, Ash saved Primeape from falling onto the hard floor after being thrown from the ring and in the process finally gained its respect. After winning the P1 Grand Prix, Ash left Primeape to train with Anthony to become a true P1 Champ.

Did Ash ever see Butterfree again?

Ash reunites with Butterfree in the final episodes with Ash Ketchum!

Ash's Promise to Pidgeot Debunked

Why did Ash release Squirtle?

Ash managed to convince the Squirtle Squad to free him and allow him to get a Super Potion for Pikachu, who was badly injured after an earlier encounter with a Goldeen.

Is Ash being replaced in Pokémon?

That's right, it's official. The Pokémon anime is going to be headed down a very different path, as it's now been announced that the series will be introducing two new protagonists replacing Ash.

Why did Ash release Greninja?

Plenty of the Giant Rock's roots remained underground, which would prove to be disastrous if left alone. When Z2 requested that Greninja and Z2 aid it in tracking down the remaining roots, Greninja's strong sense of duty kicked in, prompting Ash to let his companion go off on its own path.

What Pokémon did Ash never go back for?

Ash had left Pidgeot in the Viridian forest so that it could protect the flock of pidgeys and pidgeodos from the fierce flock of spearows and fearow. He couldn't call it back, otherwise they would again be put in danger.

Why did Ash release lapras?

Lapras was finally reunited with its family as its leader is mad at Ash because they are afraid of humans. After saving its mother and defeating Captain Crook and Team Rocket, Ash eventually let it go to be with its family.

Which Pokémon did Ash abandon?

Ash's Charizard

Those who've watched the Pokemon anime from the beginning remember how Ash met Charizard back when Charizard was a Charmander. Back in the Kanto region, Charmander was abandoned by its original trainer named Damian.

Why did Ash abandon Charizard?

It was there that he renewed his vow to become a Pokémon Master and decided to leave most of his Pokémon — including Charizard — with Professor Oak. With the long relationship Ash and Charizard have had, this may have been surprising, but it made sense for Ash's character evolution.

Does Charizard ever obey Ash?

When the new trainer uses a super-powerful Poliwrath on Charizard, it's more than anyone expects. Charizard finally decides to obey and respect Ash as not only his trainer but also his friend, and the two become closer than ever!

What happened to Ash's Bulbasaur?

It was revealed to be Team Rocket, who accidentally dropped Ash's Bulbasaur while escaping. The two Bulbasaur teamed up to stop Team Rocket, with Ash's Bulbasaur teaching May's along the way.

What happened to Ash's Larvitar?

However, the poachers that initially stolen Larvitar, the Pokémon Poacher Brothers, returned to capture her, but they were eventually captured through the teamwork of Ash, his friends, Ranger Mason, and Larvitar. Afterward, Larvitar was left at Mt. Silver.

Has Ash Ketchum retired?

After becoming Pokémon Master, Ash Ketchum and Pikachu retire to make way for the new generations. Take a look at the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet anime.

What was Ash's rarest Pokémon?

The one exception to this is Meltan, which despite being a Mythical was but one of many. Many would say that Meltan's evolution Melmetal is the absolute rarest Pokémon he's captured and battled with, as it's still a Mythical Pokémon, and that's a fair point.

Which Pokémon stayed with Ash the longest?

Did Ash catch any legendary Pokemon?

Ash has had multiple chances to catch a legendary Pokémon throughout the series but never did, despite forming close bonds with a few of them in the wild.

Who can defeat Ash?

Red will be the first name on the lips of Pokémon fans, in terms of a Trainer who could still beat Ash even in his current rich vein of form. Red appears at the end of the Gen II games, acting as the final boss of the Kanto region, as the Elite Four and Lance did for Johto.

Where is Ash Charizard now?

Ash leaves his Charizard to train in the Charicific Valley.

Why is Ash's Greninja so special?

Ash-Greninja

Shortly after evolving into Greninja, through its strong bond with Ash, it can call upon a transformation similar to Mega Evolution, where it takes on an appearance resembling its Trainer while being covered in a water veil.

Who is replacing Ash Ketchum?

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 gonna replace Ash?

It was recently announced that Ash Ketchum and his loyal Pikachu will soon be leaving the long-running Pokemon anime series, making way for two new protagonists known as Liko and Roy.

Why are Pokémon removing Ash?

Ash Ketchum and Pikachu leaving Pokémon, will no longer be the main characters in 2023. After finally becoming the very best like no one ever was, Ash Ketchum's 25 year journey in the animated Pokémon TV series will soon be coming to end as the series will focus on brand new characters next year.