A new series of things from me? Possibly. Well, like I said. I had a Pokemon article coming up. This one is on the neglected Pokemon that was carried by the trainers. I mean in... well, each series up to Master Quest (You'll NEVER get me to watch Battle Frontier OR any Advance series). Let's start with the main character.
Ash Ketchum-
You all know Ash. The main character of EVERY series (except Chronicles), the trainer who looks up to Red. Of course, Red's not an actual trainer in the series, but he might as well be.
Panfan: Red?! The hell are you talking about?
As in Pokemon Red? Pokemon Fire Red? Not Communist RevolutionaryClock Red?
Anyway, Ash always had six Pokemon with him, and when he caught a new one, they'd be sent to Professor Oak, where they would be treated with care. Let's not beat around the bush with this trainer.
Krabby/Kingler: Let's begin with the first Pokemon to be sent to Oak. As in Krabby. When Ash caught Krabby (in an episode involving a lighthouse or something), he had six Pokemon. Pikachu, Butterfree (which would leave him for a group of Butterfree in the first "GOODBYE!" episode), Pidgeotto (which left him in the episode before he went to the Pokemon League, but not before evolving into Pidgeot), and the three stooges, Squirtle (Left him for the
Kingler seemed like he was going to make an appearance, but then Ash got all three starting Johto Pokemon as well (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile). Then Squirtle leaves, and Ash gets a Noctowl.
Kingler isn't seen until Master Quest (the Whirl Islands arc), when he needs two water Pokemon (and only had Totodile). Totodile gets dealt with by Misty's Poliwhirl, and Kingler makes short work of Poliwhirl, showing that he's awesome for a Pokemon that's never seen EVER. However, since Ash is a dumbass, he ends up getting pwned by Psyduck, cause Ash forgot his power. Dumbass. And of course, all of Ash's Pokemon get let go (instead of the 'Chu) for Advance, and Kingler is a distant memory, as many people ask "Wait, when the hell did Ash ever have one of those?"
Haunter: As with Haunter. Many people don't remember Haunter with good reason. Haunter was only there for two episodes, used to beat the crap out of Alakazam for the Spirit Badge. At least, I THINK it was the Spirit Badge. Ash for whatever reason, couldn't keep Haunter past Lavender Town and Saffron City, so it had to go again. Now, everyone who's caught a Haunter in Pokemon Red/FireRed/Blue/Yellow/LeafGreen knows that Haunter's great. I don't know, I never saw these episodes. Dammit, why did I delete the first season off of here?!
Tauros: I mean, COME ON! I even had THIS episode! Okay, okay, okay. So Ash and co were in the Safari Zone in Fushcia City, right? Well, Tauros (along with Chansey and Kangashkhan) were the hardest Pokemon to catch in there. Yet, Ash caught AN ENTIRE HERD. Problem was, there was too much gunplay for the episode to come to the states. Damn 4Kids. Anyway, I didn't see the episode. I only saw the first... two minutes of it where Ash gets a shotgun pointed at his face. Come to think of it, I didn't even get to see Beauty and the Beach, starring James' Inflated Boobs. D:
Either way, Tauros only makes two more appearances. Once in the Pokemon League episodes, and another after the Orange Islands series, when Ash is explaining to Tracey how he has a HELL OF ALOT of Tauros. Meh. We could do that by surfing on Cinnabar Island, trading them to Gold, and bam. WE could have a herd of Tauros.
Primeape: Motherfu--... Primeape was a GREAT Pokemon. Considering that James has that Victrebel that keeps trying to eat him, Primeape was dedicated to beating up Ash and ALL of his Pokemon. FUN FACT: For those who didn't see the episode where Primeape was caught, it was also the same episode where Charmander evolved into Charmeleon. FYI. Anyway, Ash and friends are going by a bunch of rocks, and they encounter a legion of Mankey. Now, Brock, being the breeder he is, offers Mankey some rice cakes. This attracts a Primeape, who will beat the shit out of you if you look him in the eyes. Problem is, the Primeape ends up stealing Ash's coveted hat (WHICH WE FIND OUT IS AN OFFICIAL POKEMON LEAGUE HAT!!1!1!1!111one), and Ash is dedicated to getting it back. Eventually Ash does, and Charmeleon fries the shit out of it, only out of spite. Charmeleon, forgetting that oops, I mean Ash saved it as a Charmander. Ash catches it, and since Butterfree left at this point, Primeape was kept. Ash's first action as a Primeape owner? Toss the ball in a hole with Team Rocket in it, promptly making sure that Team Rocket got the crap beat out of them.
This wasn't the only time we saw Primeape though. Later, there was a fighting Pokemon tournament. Being stupid and very reliant on the same one move two move Pikachu, he tries to teach Pikachu how to fight against a Hitmonchan (which is by far, my FAVORITE Kanto Pokemon). Failing miserably, he takes out Primeape, and Primeape is trained by... some guy, I don't remember. So in the tournament, Primeape advances to the finals. The Hitmonchan gets beaten by a Hitmonlee, commandeered by Team Rocket. Driven by the will to win, Primeape finally respects Ash as a trainer, and beats up Hitmonlee, despite the cheating. With a shiny new belt, Primeape
And finally... his friggin Bulbasaur: This will be short. Bulbasaur was like Pikachu. Pikachu only did Thunder-insert word here, and Agility. It very RARELY used Quick Attack, and it didn't learn Iron Tail until Advanced. Bulbasaur was there to do two moves. Razor Leaf and Vine Whip. The problem is this. Bulbasaur learned something between Pokemon- the First Series and Johto League Challenge. He learned SOLAR BEAM. DAMMIT, HE LEARNED SOLAR BEAM. But Ash forgot, and continued to only use it for Razor Leaf and Vine Whip. Moron. Also, Bulbasaur was like a leader to the Pokemon, second to Pikachu of course. It was kind of a smart-ass in the Giant Pokemon episode when they saw the Mechanical Venusaur. After seeing what happened when Squirtle talked to the Blastoise, said... well, something. Can't remember exactly what. Oh, it was in subtitles, so DON'T COMPLAIN TO ME. And in the First Movie, Bulbasaur cradled Togepi to sleep, AND defended the group against Snubbull's gang. VEEEEEEEEERY neglected in my opinion. Of course, Bulbasaur was also in charge of making sure that Ash would never fall down any large pits or anything. He's always been a protector, and showed that all the way when he helped unite the Bellossom and the Vileplume in one of the best episodes in Master Quest. Of course, he first got jumped by all of them, but that shows it's tenacity as well. Bulbasaur is great.
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Misty- We all know the story behind Misty. In the game, the Cerulean City Gym Leader, gets pissed in Gold/Silver when you ruin her conversation with her boyfriend (Ash's only appearance in a Pokemon (insert-color) game. :P Kay, not really)(BONUS QUESTION! What was the ONLY Pokemon game that actually featured characters from the series?) Misty... well, pretty much was Ash's girlfriend throughout the entire series, although they denied it every time (including a pretty well done take when Brock stays with Professor Ivy (OMG NOT THAT NAME) and they're tied up in a blimp with Team Rocket. TR notices there's one missing, and starts making the accusations. :P). Wow, four parenthesis already. o_o Anyway, it's not revealed until Gotta Catch You Later (the final episode in Pokemon, at least according to me. I didn't watch anything after that), where Misty says "Now I know how you feel about me, Ash", pretty much alluding to that. They cool like that. AAAANYWAY, Misty's a water trainer, and has... well, only a couple neglected Pokemon.
Togepi: This is hilarious. Togepi was there near the end of the first season (when they were starting to introduce Pokemon from Johto into Kanto), and was the baby of the group. It's the egg Pokemon guys, come on. Togepi is neglected, cause of the hilarity of it's power. Togepi can do Metronome. Metronome made it's first appearance in the Mount Moon episode (what, the sixth Episode in all?) when the Clefairy did it to get rid of Team Rocket. Togepi was like Psyduck, in which no one really knew what was going on until it happened. Although they still didn't know. Misty had a clue about it, but it was put down when they remembered that Togepi was a baby. This is messed up. A Ditto can turn into a friggin cannon, but Togepi can't do an attack. Togepi of course, left with Misty at the end of the series (to me. Like I said, I don't watch Advance). However, in one of the few times Misty appeared in the Advanced series (Maybe Advanced Challenge, I don't know, I don't care) Togepi finally evolved into Togetic, and left. Eh.
Psyduck: Now, I'm going to love this one. Okay, many people don't remember when Misty got Psyduck. Misty got Psyduck way back when Ash challenged Koga for the Soul Badge. After winning it, they were under seige from Team Rocket. Psyduck was a Pokemon that was just there, and was getting abused from both sides. Psyduck got a massive headache, and used confusion something fierce. After that, Misty STILL didn't want it, and was mad when it tripped into one of her Pokeballs. After that, in like, four episodes since then, Psyduck would get a major headache and confuse it's way into destroying Team Rocket (and Ash's Kingler, as said before), and STILL would get no respect from Misty. One of the two Pokemon to randomly appear, and be very neglected (don't worry. Wobbuffet's coming up too).
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Brock- Brock's the former Pewter City gym leader. Brock started as that, just like he was in the game, and gave it up to travel with Ash and become a breeder. Later, he stayed behind with Professor Ivy, and was promptly replaced by Tracey Sketchit (who's Pokemon are on this list as well). After the Orange Islands arc though (even after making a SLIGHT appearance in Pokemon 2000), Brock was dumped by Ivy (which was made fun of in the second to last Kanto episode) and was working alongside Delia's (I've only saw Pokemon: The First Movie and Pokemon 2000, so bear with me on that name) Mr. Mime doing housekeeping. Since Tracey wanted to help Professor Oak, Brock started traveling with Ash and the gang again. And since Advanced was MUCH lacking in masculinity (Traveling around with May and Max? Poor Ash), Brock appeared yet again. And this time, Max jumps on him and grabs his ears when he tries to work his mojo. Damn haters. Brock really doesn't have an affiliation anymore. He used to be devoted to Rock Pokemon, but... eh. Now he's all around. I'm going to pretty much do all his Pokemon up to Advance. Doesn't he have a Mudkip now?
Onix: Onix, Onix, Onix. The best Pokemon held for SO DAMN LONG, and never used. Onix could do it all, but never did. Remember the First Movie? Charizard's head was stuck in a pipe, and no less than eight Pokemon were trying to get him free. Onix was at the end of the rope. If it would've just jerked back a little, Charizard would be a giraffe, but it'd be out of the pipe. And this episode I was just watching with Ursaring. Onix did a tackle, and probably could've sent ANY Pokemon flying. Just tapped him though. Then later, he had to work with Arbok to get Ash and the Gang (including Team Rocket) to safety. Could've did it himself. Onix has only been beaten in battle twice, both from outside interference, more or less. Ash used the sprinklers in the Pewter City Gym to get Onix wet, and set him up for the ELECTRICSHOCK! And Meowth, knowing he couldn't use Fury Swipes, took some buckets of water and threw them at him. In the outdoors, unless people in the Pokemon world are as clumsy as they are around Ranma.
(We're going to pause for those who aren't familiar with Ranma 1/2. See, when Ranma Saotome or his father get splashed with cold water, they turn into a girl and panda respectively. Now, everytime Ranma needs to stay a guy, SOMEONE walking around with water trips or just tosses it away, and it always lands on Ranma. For example: Ranma's father told his wife that he would take Ranma and turn him into a MAN AMONG MEN. He later turned himself into a panda and his son into a girl. And so if she catches them, they have to commit Seppeku, or ritual suicide. And everytime Ranma's mom is around, instead of cold water, while Ranma is disguised as a girl by fear of death, they always trip and send hot water, which turns him back to a guy, on him. So there you go.)
Anyway, Onix is damn tough, and Brock should still be a Gym Leader.
Vulpix: And then there's this goddamn Vulpix. Brock got Vulpix from a Pokemon Groomer, nuff said. Now, Vulpix is like Growlithe. A fast fire Pokemon. But you'd be amazed at how little Vulpix appears. I mean I would understand if it was because there were other good Pokemon (like Onix) that Brock was using, but Brock for some reason, spent alot of time using Pineco. PINECO. You know, the Pine Cone that acts like a Voltorb? Bah. Vulpix should've been around more, especially since it had that amazing Fire Spin.
Geodude: See Onix. Seriously. Geodude is just a rock with arms, but a powerful rock with arms.
Zubat/Crobat: I didn't even see Zubat enough to see it evolve, much less into a Crobat. Now, Zubat was introduced in the Mount Moon episode (what, the sixth episode in al-- wait. I said that already), and was only used so Pidgeotto, and then Noctowl would have a companion to search with. I didn't see when Zubat evolved, nor do I care. Zubat should've bitten alot of Pokemon, or used that Sonic attack or whatever. What a waste of a Pokemon.
Charmander: You're probably saying this already. "Wait. Charmander was Ash's Pokemon!" True, but Brock was the one who cared for it the most. If only Ash wasn't so committed to being a trainer, and Brock wasn't so committed to being a breeder...
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Quick look back for a second at a different Pokemon, one that you may have missed.
AJ's Sandshrew: Surprisingly, we have never seen AJ or his Sandshrew again. AJ appeared right after Ash won the Cascade Badge (I have the tape!), and Ash thought he was good. Ash and two out of three of his Pokemon (Butterfree and Pidgeotto. Pikachu didn't want ANYTHING to do with that Sandshrew) got their asses whupped, so it was no secret. AJ was phenomenal (excuse the pun). And so as it turned out, AJ cared about his Pokemon, but also put them through rigorous training. He got his 100th victory (without losing ONCE!) against Team Rocket (Number 99 was against Ash), and we haven't seen him since. Chances are, he's on his 1000th victory without losing once, and should be in the Pokemon Record Book by now. Sandshrew, still there. Sandshrew is fast, knows a mean dig move, and of course, is completely resistant to water (the only Sandshrew to be resistant). Even against these NEW Pokemon, Sandshrew could beat the shit out of anything. Ash and AJ could have a tremendous battle, as could Gary and AJ. But either way, Sandshrew could destroy them.
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James- James should've never had to change. The "I WANNA BE TUXEDO MASK" James was great and to the point. The Team Rocket nowadays is way too comedic to be taken seriously. But in the first series, James could've easily have been my favorite character. He had a backstory in alot of places (Flunking out of Pokemon Tech and joining a Bicycle Gang, as well as being very rich), and until a bit in the series, had a understandable voice. James for the most part, was the best person in Team Rocket, considering Jessie can't Pokemon battle to save her life, and Meowth IS a Pokemon.
Victreebel: Let's face it. If James had a Weepinbell, he'd be better. Weepinbell was probably still with Butch and Cassidy, but we all know that by now. Victreebel for the most part is like Bulbasaur. Vinewhip. That's all it's good for. And Razor Leaf. Could probably be better, but isn't right now.
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Jessie- Sucks.
Wobbuffet: See? She has a Wobbuffet, and doesn't use it that often. See, Wobbuffet is only a good defensive Pokemon. I'm sure that's not what Jessie wants. Wobbuffet, under like Misty or Brock, would be a good Pokemon. If Jessie used Wobbuffet's Mirror Coat (if it has it. I'm not sure it does) once against Pikachu, Ash wouldn't have a chance. But, like I said. Jessie sucks, so it doesn't matter.
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Tracey Sketchit- Can kiss my ass. Seriously. He's a Pokemon sketcher, who wouldn't be in if Ash and Misty didn't care if anyone knew they were a couple.
Marill: Marill probably would've been Ash's Pokemon before long. Water Pokemon, looks like a mouse (hence why people called it Pikablu), yet fell into the hands of Tracey. Good thing about Tracey though is that he actually battles too. He had a Scyther and... something else. Marill would provide good back-up for the Snorlax/Pikachu combo. Sadly, that's all it was good for.
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And finally, Gary Oak- The most evolved character in Pokemon. More than the Pokemon themselves. Gary started out an arrogant punk, started to slightly respect Ash when he saw him win the Earth Badge, was still kind of an arrogant punk in the Pokemon League arc, but matured greatly during the Orange Islands arc. See, Gary battles now caring for his Pokemon (Eevee), and before that, didn't care how he won, just as long as he did. (BONUS QUESTION NUMERO DOS! Was Gary in Pokemon: The First Movie?) Later on down the road, Gary and Ash became friends finally, and now they each share half of a Pokeball as a charm.
Eevee: Eevee is the least known, yet one of the best Pokemon in the series. And the fact that Gary didn't make it evolve makes it better. See, Gary beating Ash at the end of the first series was proof of that. Eevee uses agility, quick attack, and with the speed and companionship of Gary, it makes for a hard Pokemon to beat. Eevee gets a thumbs-up, and sadly, since we'll probably not see Gary again, he's gone now. Bah.
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And that ends this. Why? CAUSE. No one else has any Pokemon we haven't seen thousands of times before, and that's still good. If anyone wants to fill me in on Advanced or Battle Frontier Pokemon though, go ahead and add on to it.
Answers:
1. Pokemon Puzzle League for the N64. You played as Ash with his three Pokemon of doom (Pikachu, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur) against everyone. Team Rocket, Tracey, Gary, the Elite Four, and all the Gym Leaders and even Mewtwo. It was Panel de Pon on the '64, but with Pokemon. I can dig it.
2. Yes he was. I wouldn't bring it up if he wasn't would I, dumbass? He's in the montage of Mewtwo beating up on numerous Pokemon (including an Onix, but it's not BROCK'S Onix)
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