Ash Ketchum
Also known as: Satoshi
Eternally ten-year-old trainer from Pallet Town who finally became World Champion after twenty-five years of journeys with Pikachu. Decades of traveling companions give fic writers an endless supply of dynamics to explore.
Popular Ash Ketchum Ships
Ash Ketchum/Goh
Ash Ketchum/Gary Oak
4k works
The anime's founding rivalry runs from a torn Poké Ball keepsake to Gary retiring from battling after their full six-on-six at the Johto League. Ash and Gary grew up together in Pallet Town, spent years needling each other across regions, and parted as friends with matching halves of one memento. One of the oldest ships in the Pokémon fandom, it has thrived since the late 1990s.
Common Tropes in Ash Ketchum Fanfiction
Other Pokémon Characters
Leon
5k works
Galar's undefeated Champion with a hero's cape, a champion-sized ego about his win streak, and absolutely no sense of direction. His decade-long rivalry-friendship with Raihan is one of the games' biggest ships.
Raihan
5k works
Hammerlocke's dragon-type Gym Leader and self-styled social media star who documents every battle for his followers, especially his losses to Leon. The selfie-loving rival who measures himself against the Champion in every post.
Ingo
3k works
One of Nimbasa City's twin Subway Bosses, hurled back in time to ancient Hisui with no memory of his brother. Ingo's amnesiac exile in Legends: Arceus detonated the Submas fandom into one of Pokémon's biggest fic booms.
Emmet
3k works
The grinning half of the Subway Boss twins, left alone in Unova when his brother vanished into the past. Fandom's 'verrry sad Emmet' — searching decades for Ingo — became one of Pokémon's defining angst narratives.
N
3k works
Team Plasma's puppet king, a boy raised among abused Pokémon who hears their voices and believes liberation is love. N's idealism weaponized by his father Ghetsis makes him Pokémon's most tragic rival.
Cynthia
2k works
Sinnoh's mythology-obsessed Champion, the most feared trainer in Pokémon history thanks to one infamous Garchomp. Cynthia's effortless power and scholarly warmth make her the franchise's favorite adult character to write.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Ash Ketchum?
Ash Ketchum appears in 16k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Pokémon fandom. You can browse all Ash Ketchum fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Ash Ketchum ships?
The most popular Ash Ketchum ships include Ash Ketchum/Goh, Ash Ketchum/Gary Oak. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Ash Ketchum fanfiction?
Common tropes in Ash Ketchum fanfiction include Adventure. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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