What is Ash Ketchum's All-Star Team?

[SamuraiMaster]

Okay, I hope this is where I would put this.

We've seen Ash journey through four major regions, a series of islands, and now he's off through a fifth region, and he's caught around 50 pokemon, all which have appeared in battle at least once. I know so many friends of mine who condemn Ash because he always lets good pokemon go or goes to train with pokemon they don't like and stuff.

Now, I got this idea, which came to me from the Baseball All-Star Team of the century which included many baseball superstars from the past century. And so I decided to ask you this.

In your mind, what is Ash Ketchum's All-Star lineup?

Okay there are a few rules I want to put out.

1. He has to have legitimately owned whatever pokemon you put down for at least two episodes. By legitimately, I mean caught it, or it was traded to him. So yes, he did own a Raticate and Beedrill at one time, but I don't consider them really to be a part of his team since Raticate was like immediately traded back, and he gave Beedrill away.

2. You can only choose six. Maximum anyone can have in a party.

3. Try to support your choices. Give maybe a brief explanation as to why you chose the particular pokemon.

4. You may choose any pokemon from generation 1-5. I'd prefer if you chose from 5 ONLY if you know what the pokemon is capable of and what it has done for Ash and his friends.

5. Try to remember that this is all opinion based. Feel free to question other's decisions, but let's not create an all out brawl here.

Okay, I think that about covers it, I'll go ahead and give you my choices for Ash's all-star lineup.

1. Pikachu

I really wish I didn't have to put this on the list, if not for the ever growing list of cool stuff this guy has done for Ash and company. I will say, that I believe Nintendo gives too much praise to Pikachu as a mascot, and that in the anime, this pikachu must be on steroids or something if it's pulling off weird moves and techniques like Thunder Armor (A move I still say makes no sense and never should have been introduced), but aside from all of that, sometimes it's satisfying to see Pikachu zap the living crap out of Team Rocket and win multiple battles for Ash.

2. Charizard

It took Ash a long time, but Ash can finally control this powerhouse. Which is a really good thing for Ash, and I don't see why Ash won't pull him from that training thing now. I mean yeah he can call on it whenever he wants or Charizard will just drop from the sky randomly sometimes, but there's no more reason for Charizard to remain in training if you ask me. It's already managed to fight off an Articuno, and Gary's Blastoise. If that doesn't drill into Ash's mind, 'Hey, I'm ready to go with you again.' I don't know what will. Patience I guess.

3. Pidgeot

An episode I have yet to see is an episode in which the writers are debating which pokemon to bring back for an episode or two, and one jumps up in joy and says, 'Hey, what about his Pidgeot?!' I believe Pidgeot is/was Ash's best flying pokemon, with Staraptor following at a close second. And it really frustrated me when Ash released him. It was understandable why, but it was like Jesse and James releasing Arbok and Weezing. It just wasn't meant to be. Yet it is.

4. Bayleef
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As far as loyalty and overexcitement is concerned, Bayleef may just be that one pokemon that Ash can count on to be there no matter what (I mean if Pikachu is sleeping, captured, or taking a vacation). I loved seeing how Bayleef behaved as a Chikorita and how full of energy it was. Yet underneath that little ball of energy, was a pokemon that really cared for Ash, and evolved just to save him. Sure that's not the first time we've seen a pokemon evolve to save a life, but Chikorita's evolution satisfied me and made me happy.

5. Buizel

There is a reason Buizel is my favorite pokemon now. Ash's Buizel is one of a kind. The day it debuted in the series, I was hoping Ash would catch it, and yes, I expressed slight disappointment that Dawn caught it. But you can imagine how joyed I was when it was traded to Ash. I have never seen fighting spirit quite like Buizel, and in my opinion, it is the most disciplined pokemon Ash has ever owned. It pushes harder to toughen itself up, it never accepts defeat, and let's face it, it knows how to battle.

6. Infernape

One of the most interesting pokemon Ash has had, was Chimchar. Though I will say, it bares some similar stories to Ash's first fire pokemon, Charmander. Abandoned by it's trainer for being too weak, and it gets trained and becomes an arsenal of power for Ash. Though Chimchar never lost loyalty and never put Ash to the test as far as experience in battle was concerned. I will say Infernape may not be as cool as Charizard and stuff, but it's story and it's dedication to make itself stronger payed off in the long run.

Okay there's my dream team for Ash. Anyone else want to pitch in their lineups?

 

[Meduza]

1. Ash's Swellow- It does great in battles and usually pulls through. And IMO, it's by far Ash's best flying type.

2. Ash's Sceptile- It has the best personality in battles and seems to be in a class of it's own. Not to mention it defeated Darkrai.

3. Ash's Infernape- It has the greatest passion in battling and has used the most powerful attacks of most of Ash's other Pokemon.

4. Ash's Snorlax- It may be a lazy Pokemon at times, but it's a different story when battling. Defeating Pokemon like Kingdra, Nidoqueen, Arcanine and even a Hariyama.

5. Ash's Charizard- No doubt this is one of his best Pokemon. Though he doesn't use it as much as others, it has proven itself time after time. It also defeated a legendary, Articuno.

6. Ash's Torterra- Another remarkable Pokemon. It was sued many times in Sinnoh, and most of the time it gave it 100%.

And for anyone asking why I didn't put Pikachu on, it's because Pikachu has the power to tie with a Latios, but loses to weaker Pokemon like Snivy and Elekid? Plus it's not fully evolved which isn't a real plus to me.

 

[Roughsponge]

Hmm.. Okay, here's my lineup for Ash's dream team:

1. Pikachu (obviously) - In his recent Sinnoh battles I've seen how powerful he can actually be along with his amazing speed.

2. Charizard - It was a toss up between him and Infernape, but I think Charizard has more power so he's definetely in there.

3. Buizel - Depending on the right situation I think Buizel can be really powerful, no doubt his best water type so far (in my opinion).

4. Sceptile - I love Sceptile, he's just so powerful and fast, and no doubt his best grass type pokemon, plus he's got a great attitude and that gives him an edge ;)

5. Snorlax - He's just one big brute of a pokemon and in my opinion has never let Ash down and he has a great roster of moves, just a pity Ash doesn't use him more often.

6. Staraptor - It was a toss up between him and Swellow for me, both of them always try their hardest in battle, but I think because of Staraptor's better set of moves he is the better choice.

If Ash had used this line up against that guy in the Sinnoh semi-final, I think he would of stood a better chance of winning.. stupid writers and their silly use of Torkoal!

 

[CryptKeeper]

1- Kingler
2- Charizard
3- Pikachu
4- Snorlax
5- Torterra
6- Pidgeot

Yes I am a little biased toward the first generation :P.

 

[PlatinumDude]

-Pikachu: It's been with Ash since the very beginning, and it does its hardest in battles.
-Charizard: I was going to go for Infernape for its skill in battle, but I went with Charizard because it has had more experience with Ash.
-Sceptile: I like its personality.
-Staraptor: Same reason as Roughsponge stated.
-Gible: Its personality may not be bright, but the moment it perfected Draco Meteor was a big accomplishment.
-Buizel: I like its strong-willed personality.

 

[Satoshi Ookami]

I'm fan of his evolved pokemon so...
Charizard, Infernape, Sceptile, Staraptor.
And the others would be his non-evolved powerhouses.
Snorlax and Pikachu (Ash wouldn't stop cheating on it, so it has to be in his best party)

 

[Makbets]

1. Pikachu - Ash's Starter, strongest Pikachu in the world (I think so..) and it's always doing it's hardest in battles...
2. Charizard - Well everyone knows why...
3. Sceptile - I like it's personality...
4. Oshawott - He's just the best!!!
5. Staraptor - Staraptor is best Flying Type so far!
6. Infernape - It's Ash's most strongest Ash's Pokemon in Sinnoh, and I love it's Blaze ability!

 

[TheFuturePokemon]

Well here is what I have so far.
Ash top team
1) Pikachu
2) Charizard
3) Snorlax
4) Infernape
5) Sceptile
6) TBD

 

[vaporeon7]

This is what I think:
1: Pikachu
2: Charizard
3: Snorlax
4: Sceptile
5: Infernape
6: Pidgeot

 

[coolcatkim22]

1. Pikachu
2. Butterfree
3. Bulbasaur
4. Squirtle
5. Charizard
6. Pidgeot

 

[plzdiepikachu]

1.PIKACHU-i honestly hate him always have it shouldn't lose any battle let alone 1 to an inexperienced snivy even if it couldn't use electric type moves @ the time wat is it like level 450 by now?c'mon but since ash is a total f** we and refuses 2 give any other pokemon burn he'd never even think of not usin the lil rat
2.CHARIZARD-to me its obviously his most powerful pokemon it has literally won/held its own against legendaries does it have 2 kill something b4 its taken out of training?????
3.SCEPTILE-i think this is ash's strongest grass type and probly the most disciplined of all his pokemon it also fits wit ash's whole speed and power style of battle.......tho I think snivy will replace him on my list she shows a lot of promise and is the best pokemon IMO on ash's CURRENT team besides that yellow piece of crap
4.INFERNAPE-i don't like puttin him jus cuz I already put a fire type but this is defintly 1 of ash's most strongest and loyal pokemon not 2 mention when blaze kicks in it goes super saiyan 4 and f***s s**t up
5.GLISCOR-i can't believe no1 said this yet he's 1 of my favorties from ash its so unique and not 2 mention the moves it has are so goddamn powerful
6.GIBLE-i was gonna put either squirtle/buizel but 2 think of how strong this pookemon got in such a short amount of time is amazing just think if ash had it just a bit longer and it had evovled 2 the next state how powerful it would be its also ash's only dragon type which is grounds enough to make it formidabble and its a dual type which is a plus
I couldn't bring myself 2 put any of ash's flying types cuz I think he sucks with them and pideot wasn't around long enough 2 deserve a spot on this list especially when its greatest accomplishment was beating a fearow its funny cuz pidgeot is my favorite flying type of all time I jus don't think its fair 2 all of the other pokemon in the roster

 

[Jayster23]

Screw Pikachu that thing always goes down to easy

My team would be.

1.Charizard
2.Snorlax
3.Sceptile
4.Pidgeot
5.Kingler
6.Infernape

 

[Iceshadow3317]

Charizard obviously. His Charizard has helped him through many many tough battles. If he ha dused him in the Sinnoh league he would have won. He beat Blaziken in Johto,Articuno in BF and Blastois in the Gary battle.

Sceaptile I love this pokemon. Very strong and he just looks badassed with the piece of straw in his mouth. He is very quick.

Gible,if he would fully train Gible he would be a real powerhouse.

Torrtera,has help a lot in the Sinnoh battles. Though I never seen the episode wheer he used Torrtera in a battle. I know he is fairly quick for one and very defensive.

Infernape. Very very very strong with Blaze under control. Very powerful.

Staraptor,became a strong pokemon he is actually tied with Pigeot to me.

 

[miltankRancher]

Hmm... Mine would probably go like this.

1.

I guess this is an obvious choice. Been with Ash since the first season. I think this will be considered as the real powerhouse Ash has.

2.

Nope. Not charizard. This infernape is the one. He is a real team battler for ash, securing him several easy gym battles. However, like others, they fail terribly some point or another.

3.

Who disagrees? Bulbasaur had been used several times by Ash, and almost all to success.

4.

Heracross, kay? Not shiny noctowl. He is a strong one, and a funny one too. Especially when he sips Bulbasaur's sap.

5.

Snorlax showed his true power on the frontier. And a goo one at that. :)

6. Finally,

Yup. He may not be better than Infernape, but he is still one of the best pokemon had, or ever will have.

 

[Kenshin5]

@plzdiepikachu
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