The Ketchum Home

It's the night of March 31st, and Ash Ketchum can't sleep. He is too excited, because tomorrow he will finally take the first steps to realize his dream of becoming a Pokémon master!

As part of their official training, 10-year old students can get their license and a first partner Pokémon. Ash will get his from Professor Oak, Kanto Region's authority in all things Pokémon.

It will be a long night in the Ketchum home...

The Ketchum home, where Ash and his mom Delia live.

Season 1 - Episode 1

"I Choose You!"

Meet Ash

Ash Ketchum is a 10-year old boy who lives in Pallet Town, a coastal village in the Kanto region. His dream is to one day become a Pokémon master, and he is very close to the beginning of that incredible journey.

In just two days, he will get to choose his first Pokémon. He is still debating whether to get a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, or a Squirtle, and time is running out for him to finally decide.

Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle

Which Pokémon will Ash claim?

Pallet Town in a Kanto Region Map

"Shades of your journey await!"

Pallet is located in a peninsula Southwest of the Kanto Region. The village has two main routes: To the north is the only road, Route 1 to Viridian City. To the south is water route 21 to Cinnabar Island.