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Ash has been the main protagonist of the Pokémon franchise for 25 years, culminating in his final battle against Leon in the Master 8 tournament. To honor Ash's illustrious career, this overview details his historical record throughout every Pokémon League competition he has participated in.
Ash's first Pokémon League competition was in the Kanto region, where he finished in the Top 16. His most notable battle was against Ritchie in the Indigo Plateau, where he narrowly lost in the quarterfinals.
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Charmander
ButterFree
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Charizard
Squirtle
In the Johto region, Ash finished in the Top 8 of the Silver Conference. His most memorable battle was against Harrison in the quarterfinals, where he lost in a close match.
Trainers Team
Kecleon
Sneasel
Hypno
Steelix
Houndoom
Blaziken
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Totodile
Snorlax
Noctowl
Bayleef
Charizard
In the Hoenn region, Ash finished in the Top 8 of the Ever Grande Conference. His most memorable battle was against Tyson in the quarterfinals, where he lost in a close and intense match.
Trainers Team
Meowth
Sceptile
Shiftry
Hariyama
Metagross
Donphan
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Glalie
torkoal
Corphish
Swellow
Grovyle
In the Sinnoh region, Ash reached the Top 4 of the Lily of the Valley Conference. One of his most memorable battles was against Paul in the quarterfinals, where he fought in a thrilling and closely contested match,narrowly winning. His last opponent was Tobias, and the battle was heavily lopsided. Tobias only used two of his Pokémon: Darkrai and Latios.
Trainers Team
Aggron
Gastrodon
Drapion
ninjask
Froslass
electivire
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Infernape
staraptor
Buizel
Torterra
Gliscor
In the Unova region, Ash finished in the Top 8 of the Vertress Conference. His most notable battle was against Cameron in the quarterfinals, where he lost in a close match. During this intense battle, Cameron's Riolu evolved into Lucario at the last minute, giving Cameron the lead and ultimately securing his victory over Ash.
Trainers Team
Hydreigon
Ferrothorn
Samurott
Swanna
Lucario
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Boldore
Oshawott
Pignite
Unfezant
Snivy
In the Kalos region, Ash finished as the runner-up in the Lumiose Conference. His most notable battle was against Alain in the finals, where he lost in a close match. During this intense battle, both trainers utilized powerful Pokémon—Ash with his Greninja and Alain with his Mega Charizard X. Despite a valiant effort from Ash's Greninja, Alain's Mega Charizard X ultimately secured the victory, leaving Ash as the runner-up.
Trainers Team
Tyranitar
Weavile
Bisharp
Unfezant
Metagross
Charizard-X
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Noivern
Hawlucha
Talonflame
Goodra
Ash-Greninja
In the Alola region, Ash emerged as the Champion of the Manalo Conference. His most notable battle was against Gladion in the finals, where he secured a hard-fought victory. During this intense battle, both trainers utilized legendary Pokémon—Ash with his Melmetal and Gladion with his Silvally—but it was Ash's Lycanroc (Dusk Form) that ultimately defeated Gladion's Lycanroc (Midnight Form), marking Ash's first official Pokémon League Championship title.
Trainers Team
Silvally
Zoroark
Lycanroc-MN
Trainers Team
Pikachu
Melmetal
Lycanroc-dusk