Why did Ash get rid of Squirtle?

Ash did not exactly get rid of Squirtle, but rather, Squirtle chose to stay with the Squirtle Squad, a group of Squirtle that were performing in a special show, allowing Ash to finally reunite with his old friend after all these years. This decision was not made because Ash wanted to abandon Squirtle, but rather because Squirtle had found a new sense of purpose and belonging with the Squirtle Squad.

About Ash and Squirtle

Background Information

Ash’s journey as a Pokémon Trainer has been long and eventful, with many Pokémon joining and leaving his team over the years. Squirtle was one of the original members of Ash’s team, and their bond was strong. However, as Ash continued on his journey, Squirtle began to feel a sense of responsibility towards the Squirtle Squad, and ultimately decided to stay with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Does Ash ever see his Squirtle again?: Yes, Ash reunites with Squirtle in the episode “Enter the Squirtle Fire Brigade!”, where Squirtle is performing with the Squirtle Squad.
2. Why did Ash’s Squirtle and Bulbasaur not evolve?: It is suggested that Squirtle and Bulbasaur may have chosen not to evolve due to the trauma experienced by Charmander at the hands of Damian.
3. Does Ash ever get an Ivysaur?: No, Ash’s Bulbasaur refused to evolve into Ivysaur, despite being surrounded by other Ivysaur and a Venusaur.
4. Has Ash ever used a legendary Pokémon?: No, Ash has never officially caught a Legendary Pokémon.
5. Does Ash ever see Pidgeot again?: Yes, Ash reunites with Pidgeot in a later episode, where Pidgeot agrees to join Ash again.

Pokémon-Specific Questions

6. Why did Ash give up Greninja?: Ash released Greninja because it had a new sacred duty to help Zygarde find and destroy any roots that appeared.
7. Does Charizard ever respect Ash?: Yes, Charizard eventually comes to respect Ash as its trainer and friend.
8. What Pokémon refused to evolve?: Pikachu, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur are all examples of Pokémon that refused to evolve.
9. Why doesn’t Ash’s Pikachu evolve?: Pikachu chooses not to evolve because it wants to prove itself without changing who it is.
10. Why didn’t Ash’s Totodile evolve?: The anime is primarily aimed at children, and Totodile‘s evolution was not shown in order to keep the story focused on Ash’s journey.

Ash-Specific Questions

11. Does Ash remember his old Pokémon?: Yes, Ash still remembers his old Pokémon and is happy to reunite with them when possible.
12. How many Pokémon does Ash have?: Ash has caught a total of 97 Pokémon throughout his journey, although not all of them are currently with him.
13. Who can defeat Ash?: Several trainers, including Alain, Giovanni, and Leon, have been able to defeat Ash in battle.
14. Who is Ash’s strongest Pokémon?: Pikachu is often considered Ash’s strongest Pokémon due to their strong bond and Pikachu‘s impressive battle record.
15. Will Ash be removed from Pokémon?: Ash’s victory in the Pokémon League means that he and Pikachu will not be appearing in the next Pokémon series, but it is likely that they will return in future episodes or spin-offs.