Ashley

For the variant appearing in the games, see Green(game)

Ashley is one of the main protagonist of the Pokémon Anime. She is an eternally 10-year-old Pokémon Trainer from Pallet Town in the Kanto region that has always dreamed of becoming a Pokémon Master. She is the first human character to be introduced in the series and is currently the only character shown to have been to all of the regions. Ashley is the winner of the Orange League and is also the Alola region's champion, receiving the title after winning its first Pokémon League Conference.

As soon as she turned 10 years old, Ashley rushed to Professor Oak's Laboratory to get her first Pokémon with her childhood friend, Ash. Originally wanting to choose Squirtle, Ashley ended up receiving the Pokémon Pikachu instead, as she arrived late (thus leaving her with no other Starters to choose from). At first, Pikachu did not obey Ashley and kept running away, so Ashley had to tie her up. After getting chased by a flock of Spearow later in the day thanks to Ashley's recklessness, Ashley attempted to save Pikachu from them. Seeing that Ashley was so determined to help her, Pikachu protected Ashley from the Spearow by electrocuting the entire flock (which was thanks to being struck by lightning at that exact moment and having his Electric-type move supercharged). From then on, Pikachu and Ashley became best friends. As an unskilled trainer, Ashley traveled with Ash, Misty and Brock throughout the Kanto region, capturing new Pokémon along the way.

Ashley eventually managed to collect every badge from Kanto's Gym Leaders, allowing her to enter in the Indigo Plateau Conference. Since then, Ashley has continued to travel, journeying through the various regions and making new friends such as Tracey, Brendan, Max, Lucas, Iris, Cilan, Clemont, Bonnie, Calem, Lana, Kiawe, Lillie, Sophocles and Mallow. With each new region she traveled to, Ashley continued to challenge all the Gym Leaders, entering Pokémon League Conferences and catching new Pokémon while still following her goal of becoming a Pokémon Master. Since this goal is so close to her heart, she sometimes acts a bit rash and rushes to the next battle she can as fast as possible without thinking.

While Ashley was traveling, she was constantly pursued by Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth, who wanted her Pikachu. They chased her across all the regions so far, and are still chasing them to this day. Team Rocket never managed to capture Pikachu though, due to Ashley's other Pokémon and friends helping him.

Ashley is currently working at the Cerise Laboratory as a research assistant along with his new friends Goh and Chloe while competing in the World Coronation Series.

Appearance
Ashley wears a few outfits, as seen in the Pokémon anime, she also has yellow hair and brown eyes, and always wears a hat. Over the past regions, he had different hats.

Original series
In the original series, Ashley wears a orange short-sleeved dress, white collar and sleeves, black and white sneakers with green dots, red fingerless gloves with light red borders and a pink bow in her hair.

Advanced Generation
In the Advanced Generations series, Ashley appeared with new clothing - a white and green hat with a red Poké Ball on it and wears a red sleeveless hoodie with gold trim and a black hood, a white short sleeve undershirt with a green stripe, white fingerless gloves with light red borders, a light red skirt, and red sneakers.

Diamond & Pearl
In the Diamond & Pearl series, Ashley appeared with another new outfit, consisting of a black v-tank top with a white under-shirt, red cargo skirt, white and green sneakers, and hers hat's Poké Ball is red.

Best Wishes!
In the Best Wishes series, Ashley appeared with a new outfit, new hat and new sneakers, wears a green and black hat with a red Poké Ball, wears a red and black hooded jacket with a golden zipper, white skirt, white fingerless gloves with green borders and her green high top sneakers.

Pokémon the Series: XY
In the XY series, Ashley wears yet another new outfit, consisting of a black tank top, darker red skirt, a green and black hat, and green high top sneakers.

Sun & Moon
In the Sun & Moon series, Ashley wears a new outfit different from his previous outfits. She wears a red short sleeved loose shirt, light green shorts, red sneakers. Her hat is green, dark red and gray and the Poké Ball design is black. Ashley wears a Z-Ring on her left wrist which was later changed into a black Z-Power Ring. Unlike the other region clothes, she doesn't wear any fingerless gloves.

2019 series
In the new series of the Pokémon anime, Ashley wears a red vest with yellow outlines, a black undershirt with short sleeves and a green stripe, indigo shorts with white outlines, and white sneakers with blue highlights. She also wears a green hat with a white Poké Ball design formed into the letter C. During her second trip to Galar, Ashley obtained a Dynamax Band, which is black with red and green on the end of each side.

Personality
Ashley is very determined to be a good Pokémon Trainer. She is a very strong person and shows a lot of sympathy towards Pokémon, usually helping and befriending Pokémon she meets on her long journey. As a result, she doesn't like Trainers who mistreat Pokémon such as Damian and Shamus. She is also a role model for many people such as Brendan, Lucas, N, Calem, Lillie and Goh. Also, Ashley often astounds people with her skills and ability. Ashley's strategy in battle is problem-solving, including thinking on her feet during special matches. In many episodes, Ashley's tactics involve problem-solving battle issues and anything that relates to the special abilities of Pokémon. Also, Ashley even takes input from her friends and has always helped her whenever she was stuck in a jam.

Emotion wise, Ashley is generally kind, brave, enthusiastic, and passionate. However, Ashley can sometimes be stubborn, hot-headed, cocky, reckless, and impulsive at times. During her journey, Ashley realized that some of those traits were affecting her, as they had caused her to lose some of her Gym battles. Recognizing this, Ashley trained herself for both her rematches and to help keep those parts of herself in check so they wouldn't appear again. Although those traits still remain, they have been shown to be less of a problem in Ashley's Pokémon battles. Through her hard work, Ashley has corrected the hot-headed, cocky, and impulsive parts of her personality, although she still shows them when Pokémon are being mistreated, when some of her friends tease her, and for various other reasons. Since then, Ashley has demonstrated much greater maturity and level-headedness both in and out of battles. Ashley also has a fascination with science and technology, even though she cannot understand most of it.

At times, Ashley can have a hard time opening up, as she doesn't like to talk about her feelings and past. Ashley also had a hard time opening up about taking advice or criticism from others, especially from her friends, but that changed over time. While Ashley has grown to be more open towards talking about her feelings and taking advice or criticism, she still has trouble opening up about her past sometimes. However, Ashley does talk about the past with his friends and Pokémon whenever it comes up, if she needs someone to talk to, or if she feels like talking about it because it reflects a mistake of her. Ashley isn't perfect, though-despite being more open, she still shows her stubborn side at times, though it's mostly when she is depressed or upset.

Ashley is also honest and a Trainer that keeps her word, as she usually doesn't break promises to her friends, family, and Pokémon, although she does the same thing for ones that aren't her. Ashley sometimes makes promises to herself as well, which was shown during her first Pokémon League competition, where she decided to not repeat the same mistakes she made in future League competitions. This was shown again after the events of the Kalos crisis as Ashley blamed herself for what happened when she accidentally revealed one of her abilities to the leader of a villainous organization, which ended up putting herself and his Pokémon endanger. After that event, Ashley decided to keep some of her abilities hidden from others various reasons.

Additionally, despite her confidence and zeal, Ashley can be modest and humble as she sometimes gets embarrassed when complimented on her skills as a Trainer, but it doesn't happen very often. Also, Ashley has shown an insecurities side as she does worry about what her friends that she travels or traveled with and her Pokémon family would think of her, shown when her mother would say embarrassing things about her in front of her friends or Pokémon and when she got embarrassed by Ash, Brock and Misty as they reminded her about how she got their badges for petty reasons over getting them in battle right in front of her classmates, but the reason for that is because she wants everyone around her to see her for the person they came to known instead of who she use to be. However, Ashley has seen that her friends and her Pokémon don't care about who she use to be, which not only shows that they have great faith in her but also that their true friends towards her.

Ashley also fears losing anyone she's really close to, especially her friends and family. However, Ashley is afraid to lose her Pokémon family even more due to the strong bond she shares with them, although Team Rocket's constant attempts to steal her Pokémon away from her also play a part in it. Similarly, Ashley is afraid of putting everyone she cares about in danger. Ever since the time Pikachu temporarily had amnesia and sided with Team Rocket, Ashley became afraid that her Pokémon might leave her the way her partner and best friend almost did. Ashley is also worried that she won't meet her Pokémon family's expectations or be strong enough for them. Because of her fears, Ashley sometimes doubts her Pokémon potential, which also affects her faith and trust in them as well, especially when some of them display a unique kind of power in their strengths. In the XY series, Ashley almost lost herself when she let her fears get to her. If it wasn't for Mosh, who reminded Ashley of her goal to be a Pokémon Master and the good traits she possessed, she wouldn't have gotten her act together. However, Ashley does put her fears aside to help her Pokémon become stronger, which in turn helps her get over her fears altogether, albeit slowly. Because of that, Ashley is often able to help Pokémon with a rare ability perfect their true power.

Ashley has also been shown to have a strong sense of justice. She doesn't hesitate to assist Officer Jenny, the Pokémon Rangers, and the International Police in their missions. She has a hatred for evil organizations, such as Team Rocket, Team Aqua, Team Magma, Team Galactic, Team Plasma, Team Flare, and Team Skull. Due to having empathy for Pokémon, Ashley also dislikes Pokémon Poachers such as Captain Crook, the Iron-Masked Marauder, Rico, and Hunter J. Ashley regularly risks her own life to protect Pokémon and defeat criminals.

On the other side, Ashley has a natural, inborn love for battling. She enjoys battling Gym Leaders and anyone who challenges her, especially Trainers with a similar zeal and passion as her. However, while Ashley is passionate, a good battler, and has a lot of achievements under her belt, she loses most of the Pokémon Leagues she challenges-- so far, Ashley has only triumphed over are the Orange League in the Orange Archipelago and the Manalo Conference in the Alola region. Despite her wins and losses, Ashley knows he has a long way to go to make his dream a reality and continues traveling to pursue it. Beside the Gym battles and Pokémon Leagues, Ashley also enjoy competing in other special challenges and competitions such as the Battle Frontier in her home region Kanto, the Trials and Grand Trials in the Alola region, and the World Coronation Series.

Skills
Ashley has quite a few abilities and skills. First and foremost is her athleticism, despite her young age, as Ashley is very athletic and physically able. In fact, Ashley was once even called a "female human Mankey" because of her skill at climbing. Aside from climbing, Ashley can run, swing on vines, carry heavy loads, and swim. Ashley can also survive Pokémon attacks for a long period of time without taking too much damage, though it depends on the situation. Additionally, while Ashley is a very talented battler, she also has some performing skills due to competing in a couple of Pokémon Contests along with watching Brendan and Lucas performances. Likewise, Ashley also has good fishing skills. Also Ashley has some cooking skills due to spending a lot of time around friends who can cook and have deep knowledge about them.

Much like an Aura Guardian, Ashley has the ability to sense and control Aura. Also, Ashley has been shown to have the ability to use Bond Phenomenon, as showcased in the XY series with her Delphox. Ashley has also demonstrated great skills in utilizing Z-Moves, as shown in the Sun & Moon series. She even created her own Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and performed an exclusive Z-Move with Pikachu known as 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Ashley has also demonstrated some skills in utilizing Dynamax and Gigantamax, as shown in the new series of the Pokémon anime. Unlike some Trainers, Ashley is able to Gigantamax her Pikachu without having her return to her Poké Ball.

Much like Lucas, Ashley sometimes displays the ability to understand the feelings of Pokémon due to spending a lot of time around them. Her connection with Pokémon is so great that he even sometimes displays the ability of sharing a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon. This is because of Ashley's compassion and her strong will to protect them; instances of it were shown when Azelf chose to connect with Ashley in the Diamond & Pearl series, Battle Dimension and Galactic Battles, and when Victini linked up with her in the movie Black/White Victini and Zekrom/Reshiram.

When Ashley has a connection with Mythical or Legendary Pokémon, she can feel their pain, sense if they have been captured, and see their thoughts or memories. On the other side of the link, the Pokémon can appear to Ashley in her dreams to ask her for help, show her impending danger, or as a way of asking her to do something for them, as shown with Azelf, Victini, Solgaleo and Lunala. Ashley has also shown the ability to hear what Legendary Pokémon are saying, shown with Solgaleo, Lunala and Lugia.

Melinda
Since Melinda is Ashley's mother, they have a healthy, loving relationship, although it does run into rocky spots at times. Ashley loves her mother very much and cares about her, but she gets annoyed when she embarrasses her, especially in the original series, where she constantly reminded her to change her underwear every single day. When Melinda got kidnapped in The Spell of the Unown, Ashley went through get lengths to get her back. Ashley appreciates when her mother comments on how much she has grown as a person and as a Pokémon Trainer, and she is very grateful that her mother supports her by watching her Pokémon League battles and helping her get ready to go on another journey.

Ash Ketchum
Ash is one of Ashley's closest friends and have a very strong bond with her, they have each other since they were little, as they grew up together. After they recieved their first Pokemon from Professor Oak, they became to travel with each other. Ash would try to give helpful advice to Ashley and support her during their long journey together. Although, Ash was given the same thing from Ashley in return.

They both have a crush on each other, which she never denied her feelings when asked or confronted as she gets initially embarrassed and tries to keep a secret. Before going their separate ways, Ash was pleased when Ashley said she was glad that he became champion of the kanto region and was also glad she came with him and that he was gonna like the person she grows into the next time they see each other. However, Ash became stunned when Ashley leaned forward and kissed him which shocked her Pikachu and Ash's Charizard.

Professor Oak
Like Ash, Ashley and Professor Oak have a very strong bond. This is because Oak is a family friend and has known Ashley since she was little. In fact, Aside from the strong, almost familial bond that Ashley and Oak share, Ashley also respects Oak as a researcher and professor. Ashley sometimes goes to Professor Oak for advice and calls her whenever she needs one of the Pokémon that she has kept in storage. Much like her mother, Ashley also appreciates whenever Professor Oak gives her support, whether it's for a Pokémon League tournament or for her new journeys.

Gary Oak
Ashley have known Gary since they were little, as they grew up together along with Ash. Ashley and Ash had a close friendship with Gary, but it ended when they became rivals and started their Pokémon journeys. Despite their rivalry, Ash Ashley still looked out for Gary at times, As Gary does the same for Ash and Ashley, showing that they were still friends. During their time in Johto, Ashley and Gary were able to mend their friendship, as they grew close to one another again. Although Gary moved on to become a research trainer and Ashley continued her Pokémon journey, they remained friends, although they still have a of bit of a friendly rivalry with each other. Ashley gets annoyed when Gary teases her and Ash from time to time, but it's all in good fun.

Misty
When Ashley first met Misty, they didn't get off on the right foot. Ashley was forced to "borrow" Misty's bike to save her partners life, and she accidentally destroyed the vehicle with Pikachu's Thunder Shock attack. While Ashley initially didn't want Misty around and disliked that she kept following her and Ash, at first, as she claims that she was going to follow her and Ash around until they paid her back for her accidentally destroyed bike, though her reasons changed. Although, Ashley eventually changed his opinion about Misty, as she became a mentor to her and Ash and helped them become a great Pokémon Trainers. Ash eventually started to think of Misty as big sister figure and became best friends with her. They have each other's backs and would do anything for each other. However, while Ashley and Misty are best friends, they sometimes can be competitive with each other as they have a little bit of a friendly rivalry with one another as they try to show each other up.

After their travels in Kanto, Ashley and Misty traveled through the Orange Islands and Johto together. After their journey through Johto, Ashley and Misty parted ways when she was forced to run the Cerulean Gym while her sisters went on an “around the world” cruise, which they had won as a prize in a beauty contest. After Misty got her bike back, as it was repaired by the Viridian City’s Nurse Joy and returned to her, Ashley was happy that her friend would get to her hometown much faster. However, Misty became upset with her when she believed that the repayment for her bike was the reason she traveled with her in the first place. Ashley was clueless when Misty ran out of the Pokémon Center, but Brock helped her see that she wanted to continue traveling with them. Finding that Misty was in trouble, Ashley and Brock rushed to her defense. Also, Ashley assured Misty that their journey together was never truly about repayment for her bike. After everything was resolved, Ashley and Misty parted ways to go back to their hometowns.

Despite no longer traveling together, Ash and Misty, who decided to run the Cerulean Gym full time, maintained their strong friendship for one another. When Misty and Brock traveled to Alola, Ash was very pleased and enjoyed their time together, showing that their bond had not dwindled.

Brock
While Ashley and Brock disagreed at first, they quickly became friends. Their bond soon became even stronger, resulting in them becoming best friends when they traveled the Kanto region together. When Brock stayed with Professor Ivy for a while, Ashley understood his reasons. After Brock eventually returned, the two traveled together from Johto through Sinnoh. Through their travels, Ashley grew to view Brock as a big brother figure and one of her mentors, as he would often give her helpful advice to better himself as a Trainer or help her see through her mistakes. Ashley and Brock are always there for each other. They don't usually fight with one another, but whenever they have a small fallout, they make up pretty quickly. However, Ashley and Brock almost lost their friendship when one of Team Rocket's tricks got out of hand but they mended it when the truth became clear. In addition, Ashley and Brock sometimes practice battles together. They officially parted ways when their travels in Sinnoh ended, when Brock decided to become a Pokémon Doctor and Ashley continued traveling to fulfill her ambitions. After going their separate ways, Ashley and Brock maintained their lasting friendships with one another, as shown when he briefly traveled to the Alola region with Misty.

Tracey
Ashley and Tracey are pretty close friends and have a great respect for each other, as they traveled together through the Orange Islands. They hardly disagree with each other, but when they do, they make up pretty quickly. The two eventually parted ways when Tracey became Professor Oak's assistant, though they still maintain a strong friendship. While Ashley continued traveling, they sometimes see each other when the latter comes back home to Pallet Town.

Brendan
Brendan is one of Ashley's best friends. They traveled through Hoenn and the Battle Frontier together, helping each other along the way. When Brendan chose to become a Pokémon Coordinator, Ashley gave him her full support and helped him in any way he could. Ashley became a mentor to Brendan and guided him in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer. In fact, they trained together for Ashley's battles and for Brendan's contests. Sometimes, Ashley and Brendan have their fights, but they always make up in the end. Although they went their separate ways to continue making their dreams come true, their friendship remained intact, shown when they cross paths again in Sinnoh.

Max
Ashley and Max are best friends. They share a common love for Pokémon and liked to do their own things while Brendan and Brock went shopping in towns or cities throughout Hoenn and the Battle Frontier. Ashley acts like a big sister figure towards Max and protects him. Also, Ashley didn't hardly had any fights with Max. When Max was going to return to Hoenn while Brendan traveled through Johto, Ashley promised him that when he became a Pokémon Trainer, they would have a battle together. Although, Ashley knows her friendship with Max will remind till the end.

Lucas
Ashley shares an unbreakable friendship with Lucas. As a sign of their bond, they often high-five each other whenever something good happens for them. Ashley and Lucas hardly butt heads as they do sometimes fight a little, although they easily make up. They also stand up for each other and have each other's backs. Similarly to what she did for Brendan, Ashley mentored Lucas in the ways of a Pokémon Trainer and helped her as a Pokémon Coordinator. Ashley also supported Lucas and cheered him on during her Contest, while he cheered her on during her Gym Battles, and he sometimes dressed up in a cheerleader outfit for her. Like with Brock, Ashley and Lucas also practiced battles to help their skill levels. After they went their separate ways, Ashley and Lucas remained best friends, shown when they saw each other again in Unova.

Iris
Ashley and Iris are very good friends. They respect each others' skills and the love they have for Pokémon. Much like her relationship with Ash and Misty, however, Ashley and Iris sometimes get into fights. Their fights are also a little more severe and almost caused them to lose their friendship when they both overeacted towards each other. Additionally, despite their friendship, Ashley and Iris do tease each other from time to time, although she also gets annoyed when she calls her a kid. Much like Brock and Lucas, Ashley and Iris trained for battles together on their journey. After arriving in Kanto, Ashley and Iris went their separate ways to fulfill their dreams. However, they both knew they'd always be friends no matter where they went.

Cilan
Ashley and Cilan are close friends. Also, Ashley greatly respects Cilan as a Pokémon Connoisseur and as a Gym Leader. Much like his relationship with Brock, Ashley enjoys Cilan's cooking and doesn't usually fight with him but when they do, they make up right away. In addition, Ashley would be helped by Cilan as he helps her see through her mistakes. Before going their separate ways, Ashley was told by Cilan how much he learned from her. Pleased, Ashley said she felt the same way about him. Although, Ashley and Cilan friendship will remind no matter where their journeys take them.

Clemont
Clemont is one of Ashley's best friends. Like with Iris, they practiced battles with one another during their journey. While Ashley respects Clemont as a Gym Leader, she also admires his inventions and cooking. Unlike some of her other friends, Ashley and Clemont rarely fought. On the other side, Ashley would be looked out by Clemont, as he would sometimes warn her about impending danger. After their journey concluded together, Ashley went back home to resume her journey while Clemont stayed to run his gym with Bonnie right beside him. However, Ashley and Clemont knew that they'll always be friends no matter where they are.

Bonnie
Ashley and Bonnie are very good friends. They both have great love for Pokémon, and Ashley cares for Bonnie like a little sister. Like with Max, Ashley is protective of Bonnie and would do anything to keep her safe from danger. They both like to have fun with Pokémon and do related activities with them as well. Also, Ashley and Bonnie hardly had any arguments. When their journey together ended, Ashley and Bonnie went their separate ways as she went home to find out her next move as a Trainer while she stayed in Kalos alongside Clemont. Also, Ashley knows he'll always be friends with Bonnie.

Calem
Calem is one of Ashley's childhood friend, though they had an estranged relationship, due to being separated for many years. They first met many years ago at Professor Oak's summer camp, where Ashley helped Calem with a knee injury that he received when he got spooked by a Jigglypuff and tripped. Ashley and Calem were separated for many years until he eventually saw the girl on TV one day. Rushing to Santalune City to meet his savior, Calem was initially disappointed to find out that Ashley didn't recognize him at first. When she planned to go to his next Gym, Ashley asked Calem what he was going to do next but seeing that he was unsure she asked him if he wanted to travel with her and the group, an offer that he happily accepted. Although, after being shown of the handkerchief she used on him back at childhood, Ashley remembered meeting Calem when she was little, calling him the "boy with the red and blue hat." After mending their friendship, Ashley relationship with Calem grew to a close friendship as she would give him helpful advice and supported him during their long journey through Kalos. However, Ashley was given the same thing from Calem in return. Ashley was clueless to Calem's very strong crush on her during their journey, which he never denied his feelings when asked or confronted as he gets initially embarrassed and tries to keep a secret. Similar to his relationship with Lucas, Ashley hardly had any disagreements with Calem or butt heads with him. Although, they had one fallout with each other when Ashley snapped at Calem for not understanding her feelings and for getting in too much of her business, after losing one of her gym battles. However, after realizing that he was just trying to help, Ashley felt guilty for being so hard on Calem then showed he how truly sorry she was for hurting him by thanking him for talking and knocking, due to being thrown a couple of snowballs, some sense into her. Before going their separate ways, Ashley was pleased when Calem said he was glad that he came with her and that she was gonna be like the person he grows into the next time they see each other. However, Ashley became stunned when Calem leaned forward and kissed her(even though he doesn't know that Ashley has a crush on Ash) that shocked all the others. Also, Ashley knows his friendship with Calem will remain strong even when they are apart.

Lana
Ashley and Lana share a close friendship since they were classmates at the Pokémon School in Alola. However, although they're friends, Ashley gets annoyed with Lana's jokes at times but never hardly had any disagreements with her. During Ashley's time in Alola, she and Lana went on adventures together, although they were sometimes joined by Mallow. Ashley and Lana would also help each other in various tasks or provide assistance whenever their Pokémon were separated from them. However, Ashley and Lana went their separate ways as she decided to return home to continue her journey while she stayed in Alola to go fishing with her dad. Although, they remained friends until the end.

Kiawe
Ashley is close friends with Kiawe. They were classmates and training partners for Pokémon battles at the Pokémon School in Alola. While they're usually friendly, Ashley and Kiawe also share a friendly rivalry with each other. Much like how she was with Misty, Ashley is also competitive with Kiawe from time to time as they do sometimes argue but they get over it right away. Despite their rivalry and competitiveness, the two are always ready to lend a hand to each other. Ashley and Kiawe eventually went their separate ways as she decided to go back home to resume her journey while the latter stayed in Alola to resume his Island Challenge. Despite being apart, Ashley and Kiawe both knew that they'll always friends.

Sophocles
Sophocles is one of Ashley's closest friends since they were former classmates at the Pokémon School. They encourage and support each other as they provide assistance to each other whenever they need it. Although, Ashley and Sophocles could disagree at times but get over it quickly. Like how she acted with Clemont, Ashley is impressed with Sophocles' know how and his inventions. Ashley and Sophocles parted ways when she decided to return to Kanto in order to resume her journey and the latter left for Hoenn. However, Ashley and Sophocles both knew that their friendship will always be there no matter where they are.

Mallow
Ashley and Mallow are close friends since they were also classmates at the Pokémon School. Like Brock and Cilan, Ashley is impressed with Mallow's cooking. During their time in Alola, Ashley and Mallow went on adventures together, sometimes they had Lana accompany them. They are often there to support and assist each other whenever they need it. Ashley and Mallow hardly ever had any arguments with each other. They went their separate ways when Ashley decided to continue her journey while Mallow stayed in Alola to make her family restaurant a place for both people and Pokémon. However, they remained friends even thou their apart.

Professor Kukui
While attending the Pokémon School, Ashley resided at Professor Kukui's house. The two have an extremely strong, almost family bond. In fact, their relationship is almost like father and daughter, since they spent a lot of time together outside of the Pokémon School and enjoy each others' company. They even have a student/mentor relationship with each other that works two ways, since Kukui is her teacher in the school and Ashley became a mentor to him when she unexpectedly ended up going back in time to when he was five years old. In the Poké Problem segment called A Timeless Encounter, Professor Burnet commented on how Ashley and Kukui were like brother and sister when they ate their food. Also, Ashley admires Kukui's alter ego, the Masked Royal, and gets fired up when watching his matches on TV with his Pokémon and Professor Burnet since they are also huge fans of his. After battling him twice and being defeated both times, Ashley was told by the Masked Royal that his Incineroar and Ashley's Decidueye, during his time as a Dartrix, were officially rivals. When fighting as the Double Royals, their battling coordination and teamwork were so good that James said, "Those two are so in sync, you'll never know it's their first time." After the grudge match against The Revengers, Ashley asked the Masked Royal to have a final battle with her someday. After finding out his identity, Ashley was shocked that the Masked Royal and Professor Kukui were the same person at first. However, Ashley became excited about it since she didn't care about how long Professor Kukui kept his secret. Ashley and Kukui eventually had to part ways when she decided to return to Kanto, but their bond remained intact. Also, like with Professor Oak, Ashley trusts Professor Kukui to look after her Pokémon alongside his wife.

Professor Burnet
Ever since Professor Burnet married Kukui and moved in with Ashley, she has acted as a mother figure to the girl. They are both huge fans of the Masked Royal, although they were both clueless at first that it was actually Professor Kukui along with Ashley's classmates. However, Ashley, her classmates, and Professor Burnet eventually found out about the Masked Royal's identity, which ended up just making them admire him even more. Before going back home to resume her journey, Ashley thanked Professor Burnet for everything, knowing they'd always be friends no matter the distance. Also, Ashley knows her Pokémon are in good hands with Professor Burnet alongside her husband.

Goh
Ashley and Goh are best friends, though their friendship almost ended soon after it was formed. They first met when they jumped on Lugia at the same time. After their adventure with the Legendary Pokémon, the two found out they had a lot in common, and instantly formed a very strong friendship with each other. While their friendship soon ran into serious issues when Ashley and Goh had an argument about some Ivysaur, they eventually made up. Much like how she was with Misty and Kiawe, Ashley can be competitive with Goh at times. Ashley even helps Goh understand that some of his traits need fixing since he shares some of the same traits that she once had. Like she did for Brendan and Lucas, Ashley acts like a mentor to Goh and helps him in various ways as a Trainer. Also, similar to what Brock and Cilan did for her, Ashley helps Goh see through his mistakes from time to time.

Pikachu
Pikachu is Ashley's starter Pokémon, partner, and best friend; even though they had a rough start at first, they are nearly inseparable. Pikachu has always been on Ashley's side during her journey. Also, Ashley always allows Pikachu to ride on her head or shoulder during her journey, since she knows that his partner doesn't like to stay inside her Poké Ball. They protect each other from trouble and would stand up for each other. A lot of people see that they're perfect partners. Despite their friendship, Ashley does butt heads with Pikachu at times but they don't stay that way for long. Whenever Pikachu fell victim to someone's control, Ashley would always help her and give her enough encouragement to break free from it, although she was successful a couple of times but there have been times the control would be too strong for her to break free from but she never gives up on getting through to her best friend no matter how tough the hold was on her. Also, when the other way around occurs, Ashley was given the strength to break free from someone's control when she would hear Pikachu's voice calling out to her, which shows how strong their friendship for one another is.

Rotom
Rotom is not only a companion to Ashley who gives information about Pokémon and advice during her time in Alola but is also her very good friend. Whenever it was needed, Ashley would go to Rotom for help and it would go to her for the same reason. Ashley and Rotom went their separate ways when she decided to continue her journey while the latter stay in Alola to work for the Aether Foundation. Despite being apart, Ashley knows her friendship with Rotom will remain no matter how far they are from each other.

Anime
When she was a little girl, Ashley went looking for Pokémon in the forest. However, Ashley got lost and it was frightened to a point of tears. When it started to rain, Ashley was forced to take shelter under a hollow tree. While under the tree, Ashley noticed Ash and a group of Pokémon who were also seeking shelter from the rain. Ashley invited the Pokémon inside the tree where they kept her safe and warm. This made Ashley so happy that she wondered how much she wanted to become a trainer to travel the entire world with her Pokémon friends. Later on, Ashley shows her mother a poster of Professor Oak’s Pokémon summer camp that she wanted to go to and she happily signed her up. However, Ashley overslept and miss the summer camp. After that, Ashley went home and hope she would go next time. Sometime later, Ashley enrolled in another one of Professor Oak's Pokémon Summer Camp where she would learn the basics of Pokémon and being a Trainer when she gets older. While looking for a Jigglypuff, Ashley happened upon a young boy and fellow camper named Calem who got lost in the forest while looking for his group. Seeing that he injured his knee when a Jigglypuff startled him, Ashley wrapped a clean blue handkerchief with a Poké Ball on each corner around his wounded knee to brace it. Ashley lent him her hand and helped him up when he couldn't get himself up due to the pain. While doing so, Ashley even hugged him then she guided him out of the forest and took him back to the campsite. At some point before starting their journeys, Ashley and Ash were friends with Jack, John and Gary Oak, Professor Oak's grandson, as they would go to the movies together when they were younger. Then one day when Ash and Gary fought over a Poké Ball and Ashley tried to back Ash up, Jack and John annoyed her and Ash and the five went in their different ways even Ash and Ashley stayed friends no matter what and became rivals with the other three.

The Beginning
Main article: Ashley/The Beginning

Gold and Silver
Main article: Ashley/Gold and Silver

Ruby and Sapphire
Main article: Ashley/Ruby and Sapphire

Diamond and Pearl
Main article: Ashley/Diamond and Pearl

Black and White
Main article: Ashley/Black and White

XY and XYZ
Main article: Ashley/XY and XYZ

Sun and Moon
Main article: Ashley/Sun and Moon

Journeys
Main article: Ashley/Journeys

On Hand

 * Pikachu - Gigantamax Pikachu

In Rotation

 * Dragonite
 * Nidorino
 * Egg - Riolu
 * Farfetch'd

Traveling with

 * Rotom Phone

With Professor Oak

 * Clefairy
 * Bulbasaur - Ivysaur - Venusaur
 * Charmander
 * Psyduck - Golduck
 * Chansey
 * Rhydon
 * Pinsir
 * Chikorita - Bayleef
 * Cyndaquil - Quilava
 * Totodile
 * Xatu
 * Egg - Phanpy - Donphan
 * Wingull - Pelipper
 * Torchic - Combusken - Blaziken
 * Corphish
 * Breloom
 * Snorunt - Glalie
 * Murkrow - Honchkrow
 * Turtwig - Grotle - Torterra
 * Mantyke - Mantine
 * Chimchar - Monferno - Infernape
 * Gligar - Gliscor
 * Bronzor
 * Ducklett - Swanna
 * Oshawott
 * Sandile - Krokorok - Krookodile
 * Tepig
 * Snivy - Servine
 * Egg - Scraggy
 * Venipede - Whirlipede - Scolipede
 * Stunfisk
 * Roggenrola - Boldore
 * Spritzee - Aromatisse
 * Hawlucha
 * Trevenant
 * Egg - Noibat - Noivern

With Professor Kukui and Burnet

 * Rowlet - Dartrix - Decidueye
 * Rockruff - Lycanroc
 * Litten
 * Meltan - Melmetal

At the Cerise Laboratory

 * Mimey

In training

 * Squirtle

Released

 * Spearow - Fearow
 * Lapras
 * Fennekin - Braixen - Delphox - Ashley-Delphox
 * Poipole - Naganadel

Given away

 * Weedle - Kakuna - Beedrill

Traveled with

 * Egg - Larvitar
 * Rotom Pokedex
 * Nebby

Temporary

 * Haunter
 * Hoothoot
 * Staryu
 * Psyduck
 * Seaking
 * Arcky
 * Pidgeot
 * Flygon
 * Lombre
 * Treecko
 * Hitmonchan
 * Pachirisu
 * Piplup
 * Sudowoodo
 * Riolu
 * Raichu
 * Spoink
 * Tentacruel
 * Bidoof
 * Happiny
 * Luxio
 * Cottonee
 * Cobalion
 * Rhyhorn
 * Scatterbug - Spewpa - Vivillon
 * Skiddo
 * Pancham
 * Luxray
 * Latias - Mega Latias
 * Latios - Mega Latios
 * Rayquaza - Mega Rayquaza
 * Mamoswine
 * Litleo
 * Charjabug
 * Snowy
 * Buzzwole
 * Stakataka
 * Pheromosa

Befriended

 * Mewtwo
 * Lugia
 * Houndour
 * Celebi
 * Latios
 * Lucario
 * Mew
 * Shaymin
 * Giratina
 * Arceus
 * Azelf
 * Zorua
 * Zoroark
 * Victini
 * Reshiram
 * Zekrom
 * Meloetta
 * Keldeo
 * Sableye
 * Genesect (Douse Drive)
 * Skrelp
 * Diancie
 * Hoopa
 * Volcanion
 * Magearna
 * Tiny
 * Meltan
 * Lugia
 * Bulbasaur
 * Ivysaur
 * Venusaur

Kanto League

 * 1) Boulder Badge
 * 2) Cascade Badge
 * 3) Thunder Badge
 * 4) Marsh Badge
 * 5) Rainbow Badge
 * 6) Soul Badge
 * 7) Volcano Badge
 * 8) Earth Badge(won with Ash)

Orange Islands

 * 1) Coral-Eye Badge
 * 2) Sea Ruby Badge
 * 3) Spike Shell Badge
 * 4) Jade Star Badge

Johto League

 * 1) Zephyr Badge
 * 2) Hive Badge
 * 3) Plain Badge
 * 4) Fog Badge
 * 5) Storm Badge
 * 6) Mineral Badge
 * 7) Glacier Badge
 * 8) Rising Badge

Hoenn League

 * 1) Stone Badge
 * 2) Knuckle Badge
 * 3) Dynamo Badge
 * 4) Heat Badge
 * 5) Balance Badge
 * 6) Feather Badge
 * 7) Mind Badge
 * 8) Rain Badge

Sinnoh League

 * 1) Coal Badge
 * 2) Forest Badge
 * 3) Cobble Badge
 * 4) Fen Badge
 * 5) Relic Badge
 * 6) Mine Badge
 * 7) Icicle Badge
 * 8) Beacon Badge

Unova League

 * 1) Trio Badge
 * 2) Basic Badge
 * 3) Insect Badge
 * 4) Bolt Badge
 * 5) Quake Badge
 * 6) Jet Badge
 * 7) Freeze Badge
 * 8) Legend Badge

Kalos League

 * 1) Bug Badge
 * 2) Cliff Badge
 * 3) Rumble Badge
 * 4) Plant Badge
 * 5) Voltage Badge
 * 6) Fairy Badge
 * 7) Psychic Badge
 * 8) Iceberg Badge

Kanto Battle Frontier

 * Knowledge Symbol
 * Guts Symbol
 * Tactics Symbol
 * Luck Symbol
 * Spirit Symbol
 * Ability Symbol
 * Brave Symbol

Alola Island Challenges

 * Verdant Cavern Trial (Normalium Z)
 * Melemele Island Grand Trial (Electrium Z)
 * Brooklet Hill Trial (assisted Lana; did not receive Z-Crystal)
 * Lush Jungle Trial (Grassium Z)
 * Akala Island Grand Trial (Rockium Z)
 * Thrifty Megamart Trial (did not receive Z-Crystal)
 * Ula'ula Island Grand Trial (Lycanium Z)
 * Poni Island Grand Trial (Steelium Z)
 * Celebi's Time-Traveling Trial (Firium Z)

Pokémon League Status

 * Indigo Plateau Conference (Indigo League) Loses to Ash: Top 2
 * Silver Conference (Johto League) Loses to Harrison: Top 8
 * Ever Grande Conference (Hoenn League) Loses to Tyson: Top 8
 * Lily of the Valley Conference (Sinnoh League) Loses to Tobias: Top 4
 * Vertress Conference (Unova League) Loses to Cameron: Top 8
 * Lumiose Conference (Kalos League) Loses to Astrid: Runner-Up

Pokémon Championship Battles

 * Orange League: Champion
 * Kanto Battle Frontier: Champion

Tournaments

 * Bug-Catching Contest: Champion
 * Extreme Pokemon Race: Champion
 * Pokemon Balloon Race: Champion with Misty and Brock
 * Pokemon Contests
 * Jubilife City Pokemon Contest: Quarter-Finals
 * Terracotta Town Pokemon Contest (unofficial): Winner - tied with Brendan
 * Wallace Cup: Quarter-Finals
 * Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition: Champion with Paul
 * Pokémon Summer Academy Triathlon: Winner
 * Fire and Rescue Grand Prix: Unknown
 * Grass tournament: Runner-up
 * Pokémon Orienteering: Unknown
 * Pokémon Dress-Up contest: Runner-up
 * Tour de Alto Mare: Unknown
 * Whirl Cup: Top 16
 * Seaking Catching Day: Unknown
 * Hoenn PokéRinger - Crossgate Town: Champion
 * Sinnoh PokéRinger - Squallville: Champion
 * Twinleaf Festival Battle tournament: Champion
 * Club Battle: Runner-up
 * Wishing Bell Festival Contest: Runner-up
 * Clubsplosion: Top 4
 * Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup: Runner-up
 * Marine Cup tournament: Winner
 * Scalchop King competition: Disqualified due to Oshawott's shell being broken
 * Rhyhorn Race: No Winner
 * Pokémon Summer Camp: Winner with Clemont, Bonnie, and Calem
 * Pokémon Pancake Race: Runner-up
 * Charjabug Race: Winner with Sophocles and Kiawe
 * Pokémon Sled Jump Games: Unknown
 * Kantonian Gym - Winner
 * Manalo Conference (Exhibition Match) Defeats Professor Kukui: Winner
 * Battle Frontier Flute Cup Tournament: Winner
 * Ice Floe Race: No winner
 * World Coronation Series Battle Festival: Winner

Other achievements

 * Honor of Kalos medal

Trivia

 * On a related note, Ashley is still considered 10 years old in promotional materials as well as the first episode of Black & White despite the episode "Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!" strongly implying that at least a full year had passed since his time in Johto. Also, in the "Pikachu & Pichu" short, which aired at least two full series before Best Wishes, it is stated a full year has passed since Ashley and Pikachu first met then, as well. Though he is still officially "10", this would make Ashley chronologically around 12, or, around 12-13. Takeshi Shudo also wrote the screenplay for the movie "The Spell of the Unown", which the Pikachu & Pichu short was originally shown with.
 * Ashley is the only human character to appear in every episode and season.
 * Ashley has a total of ? Pokémon including different evolutionary forms.
 * Ashley has caught at least one of every type of Pokémon.
 * Ashley has caught or has at least one/two or all of the Starter Pokémon in every region. So far, Ashley currently didn't catch a Starter Pokémon in Galar
 * Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle - Kanto
 * Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile - Johto
 * Torchic - Hoenn
 * Turtwig and Chimchar - Sinnoh
 * Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott - Unova
 * Fennekin - Kalos
 * Rowlet and Litten - Alola
 * Besides the Orange League and Kanto Battle Frontier, the Alola League is currently the only actual league tournament that Ashley ever won.
 * Ashley is the only known trainer to have ever defeated Tobias' Darkrai.
 * Ashley has seen every legendary Pokémon from Kanto to Alola.
 * According to Climbing the Walls!, Ashley's favorite move is Thunderbolt, mostly since this is her Pikachu's most notable move throughout the entire series.
 * Aside from the Orange Islands, Johto, the second tour through Kanto and Sinnoh, in the beginning, Ashley sends all her Pokémon to Professor Oak when she goes to a new region, although she left her Alola Pokémon with Professor Kukui.
 * This is because according to Gotta Catch Ya Later!, Ash wanted to start off a new journey with only his Pikachu because he wanted to have the feeling of leaving Pallet Town for the first time, as he did in Pokémon - I Choose You!
 * So far in addition, Ashley has, as of yet, not Mega Evolved any of her Pokémon that are capable of doing so.
 * Ashley's Starter Pokémon is the first of her Pokémon to:
 * Be an Electric-Type.
 * Be only one Type.
 * Have been obtained from a Pokémon Professor.
 * Have already evolved before being obtained or caught.
 * Know Electric-Type, Psychic-Type and Steel-Type moves.
 * Disobey her Trainer.
 * Be a Walking Pokémon.
 * Been use for a villainous organization's plans.
 * Only evolve through an Evolution item.
 * Be uninterested or refused evolution.
 * Travel more than one Region with her Trainer.
 * Have participated in more than one Pokémon Regional League.
 * Have gotten her Trainer in the Eighth-finals, Quarter-finals, Semi-Finals and Finals in some Regional Leagues alongside her teammates.
 * Have gotten her Trainer a Pokémon League Competition title alongside her teammates.
 * Be a member that one of their Trainer's main or Pokémon League rivals had or owns.
 * Have participated in a different tournament or competition.
 * Have not participated in a different tournament or competition.
 * Have her Pre-Evolved form be part of the Baby Pokémon group.
 * Have a different appearance based on gender.
 * Been control by individuals.
 * Have participated in all the Gym Battles in one region.
 * Been in the most Gym Battles.
 * Defeat more than one Legendary or Mythical Pokémon.
 * Have or had a Signature Move.
 * Have known or knew a Signature Move.
 * Have participated in Battle Frontier battles.
 * Have its ability revealed.
 * Have participated in a Pokémon Contest.
 * Been used as a hostage by villainous organizations for various reasons.
 * Battle a Mega Evolve Pokémon.
 * Defeat more than one Mega Evolve Pokémon.
 * Have an exclusive Z-Move.
 * Use Z-Moves and an exclusive one.
 * Use Electric-Type, Normal-Type and Steel-Type Z-Moves.
 * Have participated in both the Island Challenges Trial and Grand Trial battles.
 * Have participated in more than one full battle.
 * Have gotten her Trainer the title of League Champion in a Regional League alongside her teammates.
 * To have Gigantamax.
 * Use Max Moves and an exclusive G-Max Move.
 * Have participated in the World Coronation Series.
 * Ashley has been held captive and use as a hostage for almost every villainous organizations in each Region she's been to.
 * Team Rocket have taken Ashley captive in almost every Region she's been to so she wouldn't get in their way. Sometimes, Ashley was captured with her own Pokémon or others that weren't her so she wouldn't get in their way. So far, Ashley was only used once by Team Rocket as a hostage for a Pokémon.
 * Team Magma had Ashley held captive because Pikachu had something they wanted and so she wouldn't get in their way.
 * Team Galactic have held Ashley captive so she wouldn't get in their way and as a hostage for a Pokémon.
 * Team Flare did take Ashley captive as they wanted to use one of the abilities she poses for their plans, Bond Phenomenon. Also, they are the first villainous organization to do so.
 * Team Aqua, Team Plasma, and Team Skull are the only villainous organizations by far not to have held Ashley captive or as a hostage for any reason.
 * In the first episode of Pokémon Journeys, Ashley overslept and was late to go to Professor Oak’s summer camping trip just like the first day she was going to get her first starter Pokémon in the first episode of the original series “ Pokémon - I Choose You! “.