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Pokemon's Ash Ketchum

by Dipika Mirpuri
for About.com

About Pokemon's Ash Ketchum: His Beginnings:

Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town is the main character of Pokemon. When he was 10 years old, he received his first Pokemon, Pikachu. Ash, a Pokemon trainer, then started travelling the whole world in his quest to become the greatest Pokemon Master of all. Ash battles against many Gym leaders and enters in many Pokemon League competitions to win Pokemons.

Ash's Companions And Rivals in Pokemon:

Pikachu accompanies Ash in all his adventures. Ash's friends and companions include Pikachu, Misty, Brock, May, Max amongst others. Ash cares about Pokemons a lot and treats them with love and kindness. Ash's lifelong rival is Gary Oak, Professor Oak's son. Another group of rivals, Team Rocket consisting of Jessie, James and Meowth, is also forever trying to steal Pikachu from Ash.

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