Does Ash Ketchum Have Every Pokémon?

The answer to whether Ash Ketchum has every Pokémon is no, as he does not possess all the Pokémon in the Pokédex, with some Pokémon like Porygon2 and Porygon-Z being banned from the anime, and others, such as certain legendary Pokémon, never being caught by him. Ash Ketchum currently owns 77 unique Pokémon, but this number does not represent a complete collection of all existing Pokémon, with 30 of these being Tauros kept at Professor Oak’s Lab.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is the total number of Pokémon that Ash owns? Ash currently owns 77 Pokémon, with 30 of those being Tauros kept at Professor Oak’s Lab.
2. How many Pokémon can Ash carry? Ash can only carry six Pokémon with him, as stated by Misty in episode 13: Mystery at the Lighthouse, with any additional Pokémon being sent back to Professor Oak.
3. Does Ash have any rare Pokémon? Yes, Ash has several rare Pokémon, including Lapras, which belongs to an endangered species, and Gible, a pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Pokémon Caught by Ash

4. Has Ash caught a Riolu? Yes, Ash has caught a Riolu, which hatched from an Egg and became a part of his Pokémon family.
5. Did Ash catch any legendary Pokémon? Technically, Ash never caught any legendary Pokémon, but he came close to several legendary Pokémon who were emotionally attached to him, including Suicune, Azel, Solgaleo, Tapu Kuku, and Reshiram.
6. What is Ash’s rarest Pokémon? Ash’s rarest Pokémon is Poipole, which evolved into Naganadel and is not native to his world, making it very rare.

Banned Episodes and Pokémon

7. Why was Pokémon episode 35 banned? Episode 35: The Legend of Miniryu was banned in almost every country outside of Japan due to the frequent use of firearms throughout the episode.
8. Why is Jynx banned? Jynx is a controversial Pokémon with a design resembling racial stereotypes, leading to several episodes featuring Jynx being banned.
9. Why is Pokémon banned in Japan? The Pokémon episode “Electric Soldier Porygon” is banned in Japan because it caused hundreds of children to experience seizures and other symptoms due to its animation techniques.

Ash’s Pokémon Team

10. What is Ash’s weakest Pokémon? Ash’s weakest Pokémon is Pidgeotto, which has never won a real battle.
11. Does Ash have a shiny Pokémon? Yes, Ash has caught a shiny Noctowl, which was the first shiny Pokémon to be caught in the animated series.
12. Has Ash met Arceus? Yes, Ash has met Arceus, which recognized him due to history’s alterations and reversed the destruction it caused.

Personal Life of Ash

13. Who is Ash’s father? Ash’s father is never formally introduced in the Pokémon anime, but it is mentioned that he exists.
14. Is Ash married? No, Ash Ketchum does not have a confirmed wife or spouse in the series.
15. Will Pokémon ever get rid of Ash? Yes, after 25 years of being the main character, Ash Ketchum is finally leaving the Pokémon TV series.