What starter did Ash originally want?

Ash originally wanted a Squirtle
Squirtle
Squirtle, known as the Tiny Turtle Pokémon, are turtle Pokémon with large eyes and chubby cheeks, capable of moving either on two feet or on all fours. Their skin is a light blue, and they possess a long, curled tail.
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to be his starter Pokémon, but Professor Oak told him it was taken by another Trainer.
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What was Ash's first starter Pokémon?

Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture!
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Who did Ash choose first?

as some people have already said, Ash was going to pick squirtle. I always thought it was interesting ash's starter of choice was squirtle; since we later learn that was the one Gary called “the best one” attributing it to eitehr favoritism by or knowledge from Prof. Oak.
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What Unova starter did Ash choose?

3 Unfezant

Ash met Unfezant as a Pidove, and she was the first Pokémon he caught in Unova.
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Which Pokémon did Ash choose first at Professor Oak's lab?

Squirtle is a Pokémon that Professor Oak gives to new Trainers. Squirtle was mentioned in the first episode of the anime, as one of the three Starter Pokémon new Trainers in Pallet Town can choose from. Ash dreamed of owning one, and it was his first choice of a starter.
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What were Ash's original 6 Pokémon?

Ash's first roster of Pokémon consisted of Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeotto, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle.
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What legendary did Ash see first?

Ho-Oh is the first Legendary Pokémon Ash encounters and the first Legendary to appear in the anime series.
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What is the rarest Pokémon Ash caught?

Instead, the rarest Pokémon Ash has ever caught is one that goes all the way back to Johto: Noctowl. In the episode "Fowl Play!" Ash encountered a very rare Pokémon, a shiny Noctowl.
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Does Ash meet his Pidgeot again?

Pidgeot is the only Pokémon Ash has released that he hasn't reunited with.
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Who did Ash love?

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.
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Who does Ash have a kid with?

Ash and husband Adrian Brine welcomed son Buddy Ray in September, 2021.
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Who is the Ash true friend?

Ash Ketchum has been the protagonist of the Pokémon anime since 1997. This eternal ten-year-old won't rest until he has become a Pokémon master by defeating as many strong trainers as he can. To that end, he travels to various regions in the Pokémon world, accompanied by his first Pokémon and best friend, Pikachu.
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How many Pokémon did Ash abandon?

Throughout his journey, Ash has caught and traveled with a variety of Pokemon that he's encountered in various regions. However, many of them he had to leave behind in some capacity. There are over 50 different Pokemon that Ash has travelled with in the Pokemon anime that are currently no longer with him.
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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.
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Why did Ash leave 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.
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Which Ash is the strongest?

The Strongest Pokemon Currently In Ash Ketchum's Roster (Excluding Pikachu) Alongside Pikachu Ash has caught many Pokemon over the years, but these would arguably make his best competitive team. We all know Ash Ketchum's strongest Pokemon is Pikachu.
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How many hats Ash have?

Ash's hat (Japanese: サトシのぼうし Satoshi's hat) is an item of clothing that Ash Ketchum is seldom seen without. Throughout the Pokémon anime, Ash has worn seven different hats so far, one for each of the seven different series.
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Why did Pikachu lose to Snivy?

2 A Newly Acquired Snivy Swept A Powerless Pikachu Aside

Pikachu was actually hit with an immense amount of electricity emanating from a dark storm cloud prior to the match, which rendered it unable to use Electric-type moves, but Pikachu had already been built up as better at physical moves.
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Why did Ash leave Infernape?

Ash left Infernape at Professor Oak's Laboratory when he decided to go to Unova.
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Is Pokémon getting rid of Ash?

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.
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How did Ash get 30 tauros?

Ash spent some time in the Safari Zone in the banned episode EP035. He was attempting to catch as many Pokémon as possible, though all he ended up with were thirty Tauros, since they always ran in front of his Safari Balls whenever he tried to make a catch.
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Did Ash complete his dream?

Ash has finally fulfilled his dream to be the best like no one ever was. Kevin has been covering video games and tech since 2010, with a particular focus on Nintendo and Pokemon.
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Is Ash's Pikachu rare?

Ash Powered Pikachu Up

Before defeating Team Rocket, Pikachu harnessed even more power through Misty's pedal-powered bike light. This may have had a permanent effect on the beloved mascot, and even Team Rocket noted that Ash's Pikachu is rare as they were defeated.
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