Ash
Ash is a young teen from the small village of Pallet Town, whose ambition is to be recognized as the greatest Pokémon Trainer the world has ever seen. His adventurous spirit is remarkable for his age, and he is wise enough to respect the delicate balance between Pokémon and their trainers.
Misty
Don't let her cute pigtails fool you; Misty is a serious Pokémon trainer with a powerful collection of Water-type Pokémon. Through hard work and dedication, she has become the official Gym Leader in Cerulean City. If Ash can defeat her, he will earn the Cascade Badge as a reward.
Brock
Brock is the gutsy leader of the Pokémon Gym in Pewter City. He specializes in Rock-type Pokémon, which Ash will have to overcome to earn Brock's Boulder Badge. Brock has the power to induct new trainers into the official association of Pokémon trainers, the Pokémon League.
Gary
Gary is Professor Oak's grandson and Ash's lifelong rival. He would like nothing more than to see Ash fail, and Gary appears often throughout Ash's journey to challenge him to Pokémon battles. For Ash to become the World's Greatest Pokémon Trainer, he must defeat Gary in a final battle at Indigo Plateau.
Professor Oak
Professor Oak is a kindly Pokémon expert who lives in Pallet Town and exposes Ash to the world of Pokémon. Oak has dedicated his life to the study of Pokémon, and possesses great knowledge on all aspects of Pokémon behavior. Ash can learn a lot from Professor Oak, but ultimately he must break away from the Professor and strike out on his own to fulfill his destiny.
Team Rocket
Team Rocket is a heartless society of Pokémon trainers bent on controlling all Pokémon and, ultimately, the world. Jesse and James are two prominent members of Team Rocket who work with their mischievous Meowth to prevent Ash from reaching his goal. |