25 Most Powerful Pokemon of Ash Ketchum

The protagonist of the Pokémon anime series is a certain Ash Ketchum, an iconic figure in the lives of millions, showing his very unwavering determination and his strong bond with his Pokémon. Throughout all those years, Ash has trained and battled countless powerful Pokémon, each with its individual strengths and abilities. We take a look at the top 25 strongest Pokémon Ash has ever owned, look into battle prowess, signature moves, and the impact on Ash’s journey to becoming a Pokémon Master.   

1. Pikachu

Most important to any list of Ash’s strongest Pokémon, of course, is his faithful sidekick-Pikachu. This electric mouse Pokémon started with Ash and has consistently proved itself a battler to be taken seriously throughout. Pikachu’s special attack, Thunderbolt, is a powerful electric attack which can deal heavy force strikes to opponents. It is agile, intelligent and loyal-not a combination that one can or would want to underestimate in battle.

2. Greninja

A Water-type Pokémon from the Kalos region, Greninja became a favorite due to its sleek design and power abilities. And Ash’s Greninja received a unique transformation known as “Ash-Greninja,” which upped its speed, strength, and intelligence, and through this, the ultimate form of Greninja was thus created – one that could dominate battles thanks to its signature move, Water Shuriken, a blast of high-speed water projectiles.

3. Charizard

Charizard is one of the most recognizable and most powerful companions Ash has ever had. Charizard was the fussiest Pokémon during his earlier phases-those that were hard to teach-but Ash, being constant in his efforts and understanding of it, managed to get close to it. Charizard does great with Fire-type moves like Flamethrower and Fire Blast.

4. Snorlax

Snorlax is a huge Normal-type Pokémon. He can always seem lazy, slow, and sluggish, but he has fantastic strength and endurance. Ash’s Snorlax was always surprising opponents with powerful moves like the Body Slam and Hyper Beam. The sheer size and weight made him a great defensive wall, able to withstand some attacks that would have broken a normal creature.

5. Lucario

Lucario is one of the Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon known by its genius and capacity to feel emotions. Ash’s Lucario bonded so well with him, that most of the times he became able to predict his opponent’s actions and executed destruction-able counterattacks. Its dangerous fighting-style attacks, which include Aura Sphere and Force Palm among many others, bring it its mighty power.

6. Krookodile

Krookodile is a Dark/Ground-type Pokémon, which can feel monstrously powerful and combative at the same time while being extremely effective in both offense and defense. Ash’s Krookodile is known never to let go with its motives for victory. Its upsetting finishing blows are Earthquake and Crunch.

7. Infernape

Infernape is multi-talented and strong, being a Fire/Fighting-type of Pokémon. It can be any situation at all, and it has other such strong moves such as Flamethrower and Flare Blitz that are quite violent in their effects on opponents. Mach Punch and Close Combat add more to its arsenal as Fighting-type.

8. Dragonite

It’s Dragonite, one of the most powerful and majestic Pokémon. It has strength and speed and is an extremely reliable and powerful ally of Ash. As a powerful Dragon-type, Dragonite can take on any opponent head-on with his powerful attacks like the Dragon Claw and Dragon Rush.

9. Gengar

Gengar, as a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon, is evil but powerful and full of surprises when dealing with their unpredictable attacks. Ash’s Gengar is the profound thinker with outsmarting and outmaneuvering, outfoxing all of his opponents. Powerful ghost-type attacks also make it a fierce opponent, including the infamous Shadow Ball and Lick.

10. Sceptile

Sceptile is a Grass-type Pokémon known for strength and agility. Being able to use every offense and defence setup in terms of its attack, it can move around opponents with their height and velocity while dealing the most extreme hits through their strong Leaf Blade.

11. Lycanroc, Midnight Form

Lycanroc (Midnight Form) is a Dark-type Pokémon, which is incredibly powerful and carries very aggressive moves, while also proving itself to be strong in offense and good as a defense. Ash’s Lycanroc (Midnight Form) knows other Dark-type moves as well, such as Stone Edge and Crunch, and by its crushing power overthrows its enemies.

12. Incineroar

Incineroar is a very menacing Fire/Dark-type Pokémon. It brings major capabilities to both offense and defense. The one Ash has is very fierce, with powerful Fire-type attacks such as Darkest Lariat and Flare Blitz, along with very sound defense, taking quite a few hits in the process.

13. Melmetal

Melmetal, being the Steel-type Pokémon is very powerful and forceful and thus does extremely well in the terms of offense and defense. Ash’s Melmetal is very powerful in battles as it can give powerful attacks, such as Double Iron Bash and Thunder Punch.

14. Naganandel

Naganadel is an Ultra Beast Poison/Dragon type. This being a rare and potent Pokémon, it can attack very well as well as defend very well. Ash’s Naganadel is one tremendous beast in battle-this Pokémon can throw out potent attacks like Acid Spray and Dragon Pulse.

15. Talonflame

Talonflame is a Fire/Flying-type, very powerful and agile Pokémon. Certainly, as Ash’s Talonflame moves forward it would surely be a good offendor, as well as a strong defender with its great Fire-type moves, including Brave Bird and Flame Charge.

16. Quilava

Quilava: The Pokémon is a Fire-type, very powerful and agile, outstanding both in offensive and defensive actions. Ash’s Quilava: Reliable and Very Powerful ally, which means it can take on any opponent with excellent, powerful flame-type attacks.

17. Gible

Gible, the Ground/Dragon-type Pokémon, is a powerful and agile Pokémon that excels in both offense and defense. Ash’s Gible is a reliable and powerful ally, capable of taking on any opponent with its powerful Ground-type attacks, such as Dig and Earthquake.

18. Glalie

Glalie is one of the highly, powerful Ice-type Pokémon with exceptional offense as well as defense. Ash’s Glalie is truly a great battling machine because it really knows how to deliver intense Ice-type attacks such as Ice Beam and Ice Punch.

19. Dracovish

Dracovish is a Water/Dragon-type and one of the rarest in the world. It’s also one of the strongest. Ash’s Dracovish is a force to be reckoned with in battle: capable of unleashing great water-type attacks, like Fishious Rend and Water Shuriken.

20. Bayleef

Bayleef is too powerful and with a lot of defense. Offense and defense are also very powerful with this Pokémon. It could actually be a good back for Ash because it can beat any opponent by his own super Grass-type attacks such as Razor Leaf and Solar Beam.

 21. Pignite

 Pignite, this is a fire/fighting type Pokémon, and is pretty fierce and angry, particularly when it comes to battling. Ash’s Pignite is such a good fighter in the battles that can give quite big Fire-type attacks, such as Flame Charge and Fire Punch.

 22. Squirtle 

The Water-type Pokémon, Squirtle, is one powerfully agile Pokémon for both offense and defense. Ash’s Squirtle, being such a good ally for as long a time, it certainly was built to take on anyone with powerful attacks like Water Gun or Bubble Beam. 

23. Corphish 

Corphish is a Water-type. As an attacker, this Pokémon is very aggressive and strong with huge powers in defense strength. Through Ash’s Corphish, he enjoys a significant advantage in battle against the opponents as it can deliver heavy-hitting attacks such as Crabhammer and Vice Grip. 

24. Noctowl 

Noctowl is a psychic-type flying Pokémon with great power in its attack as well as its defense. The Noctowl Ash possessed was an extremely reliable and powerful ally that could give a serious contest to any opponent due to its psychic-type attacks like Hypnosis and Psychic. 

25. Swellow 

Swellow is a fast and fierce Flying Pokémon that can be good both at offense and defense. Ash’s Swellow is a good and robust ally for any battle that can be taken up with its very powerful Flying-type attacks, such as Wing Attack and Aerial Ace. A few of the other very strong ones Ash has owned over the years: each of his Pokémon has been part of his journey to becoming a Pokémon Master, so the contributions they make toward his victories cannot fade away with time.