2022 Oscars: The Pokémon Company creates acceptance speech on behalf of Ash from the Pokémon anime

March 28, 2022

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Young Ash Ketchum has been on a quest to become a Pokémon Master for some time now, and during his journey, he’s caught and trained dozens of Pokémon, faced many Trainers and competed in multiple regional Pokémon League tournaments. Now, he may not have actually won many of those League competitions so far, but he’s surely learned a bit about perseverance.

Ash would like to thank his mom for always supporting him, all the Pokémon professors who guided him along the way, and, of course, to his longtime friend, Pikachu. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/JSlJvUGqBu

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) March 27, 2022

*record scratch*

*freeze frame*

Yup, that’s me, Ash Ketchum. I’ve just won the first Alola Pokémon League Championship. You’re probably wondering how I ended up here. Well, it all began in Pallet Town… pic.twitter.com/greNs6OHpF

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 18, 2020

Remember the Lily of the Valley Conference? Tobias’ Darkrai was… brutal. It made quick work of Ash’s team before Sceptile took down the Pitch-Black Pokémon.

If you had to guess, besides Dakrai and Latios, which other four Pokémon were on Tobias’ team?#BecomingAPokemonChampion pic.twitter.com/EFsTcFHLeh

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 15, 2020

Tyson’s Meowth took on Ash’s Pikachu in the final round of their battle at the Ever Grande Conference.

The Pokémon battle fiercely, and clash using both Thunderbolt and Iron Tail attacks. Which move would you have used to take down Tyson’s Meowth? 🤔#BecomingAPokemonChampion pic.twitter.com/M0VPuDgP2y

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 15, 2020

Ash’s Johto journey culminates in his battle against Harrison in the Silver Conference. Which two Pokémon take the field in the final round?#BecomingAPokemonChampion

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 15, 2020

He wanted to be the very best. Like no one ever was.

Spin those hats backwards, Trainers – all this week, we’ll be looking back at Ash’s continued journey to become a Pokémon Champion! Got any advice for our Pallet Town hero? Let’s hear it 👇#BecomingAPokemonChampion pic.twitter.com/dqL59u2zk9

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 12, 2020

In his first League battle, Ash sent Charizard into the ring but it didn’t pay off

Ash’s Johto journey culminates in his battle against Harrison in the Silver Conference

Tyson’s Meowth took on Ash’s Pikachu in the final round of their battle at the Ever Grande Conference

Tobias’ Darkrai made quick work of Ash’s team before Sceptile took it down at the Lily of the Valley Conference

Cameron had a stroke of luck when his Riolu evolved into Lucario but that didn’t stop Ash’s team from battling their best during the Unova league

Final match of the Kalos League was intense with non-stop action and both Pokémon teams being evenly matched

Source: Pokemon.com