Ash Ketchum first debuted as the protagonist of the Pokémon anime, which was in turn based on the hugely successful game series. He was very loosely based on the main character from Pokémon Blue and Red, where he is normally named ‘Red’ by default. He was the main protagonist for 25 years and has become an iconic aspect of the Pokémon franchise. Fans have always appreciated his tenacity and kindness to other characters and Pokémon. This collection allows you to color not just Ash but also characters like Brock, Misty, Professor Oak and iconic Pokémon like Pikachu and Greninja. Ash fanatics can also look forward to some interesting facts about their hero that they may not have known before.
25 Ash Ketchum Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Ash Ketchum And Greninja Coloring PDF
We’re starting off with a cool pose between Ash and Greninja, one of the most popular Pokémon in recent years. In the English version of the Pokémon anime, Ash got his name because Ash was a name choice in the first games and Ketchum is a play on words from the ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em All’ catchphrase.
2. Ash Ketchum At Professor Oak’s Lab
Ash doesn’t get his Pokémon career off to a good start as he arrives late at Professor Oak’s lab, meaning he can’t choose his Pokémon. It all worked out, as he would be paired with his beloved Pikachu! Even though Ash has been having adventures for over 25 years, he remains ten years old in each series, something which some fans find to be annoying.
3. Ash Ketchum And Pikachu
Here is a dynamic duo: Ash and Pikachu! In Pokémon Blue and Red, the player can’t choose Pikachu as a starter Pokémon, but the special game Pokémon Yellow was released to capitalize on the success of the anime and that starts off the character with Pikachu.
4. Ash Running With Pikachu
Ash and Pikachu are off on an adventure in this scene! The creator of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, noted that in Japan, Pikachu was the most popular character, whereas Ash was equally as popular as his Pokémon in the United States.
5. Ash Ketchum Holding A Pokedex
6. Ash Ketchum In Alola Region Clothing
7. Ash Ketchum With Brock The Gym Leader
8. Ash Ketchum Next To Squirtle
Ash befriended many Pokémon on his journey, and here we see him hanging out with Squirtle. Squirtle is the Pokémon Ash planned on choosing as his starter, but he ended up with Pikachu due to being late. Players could choose Squirtle in the Pokémon Red and Blue games.
9. Ash Ketchum With Pikachu In A Forest
10. Ash Ketchum Releasing Butterfree
11. Ash Ketchum Riding On Lapras
12. Ash Ketchum With Misty And Brock
Misty and Brock were two gym leaders who initially opposed Ash but then joined him on his adventures. In the Japanese version of the anime, Ash is called Satoshi in honor of Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon. The Pokemon series was inspired by how much Satoshi loved hunting for insects as a child.
13. Ash Ketchum Throwing A Pokeball
14. Ash Ketchum Training With Pikachu
15. Ash Ketchum Watching A Battle Coloring Sheet
Ash dreams of being a Pokémon master, and he takes part in many tournaments on the way. However, something fans have been frustrated with is that he almost always loses the tournaments! Another interesting fact about Ash is that, despite being a male character, he is voiced by women in the anime. This is something that is common when portraying young boys in cartoons.
16. Ash With His Iconic Cap
17. Ash Ketchum With A Badge Case
18. Ash Ketchum With A Z Ring
19. Ash With A Bayleef
20. Ash Ketchum With Bulbasaur
21. Ash Ketchum With Charizard
22. Ash Ketchum Out On An Adventure
23. Ash Ketchum With His Original Pokémon Team
24. Ash Ketchum With Lucario
25. Ash Posing With Pikachu Coloring Page
It’s hard to imagine Ash paired with a Pokémon other than Pikachu, as they’re such an iconic duo! We almost got a very different pairing, as early plans for the anime had him paired with Clefairy instead. Luckily, they realized Pikachu would be a much better fit!
After You Color Your Ash Ketchum Pages
Draw Ash up against his enemies from Team Rocket: Jessie, James and Meowth. Add in some more of your favorite Pokémon like Blastoise or perhaps Mewtwo. Use muted colors to make the page match the color scheme of the older Pokémon games. Imagine what it would have been like if the creators had paired Ash with Clefairy instead by drawing him partnered with one.
It’s hard to think of an anime character as iconic as Ash Ketchum, especially when he’s paired with Pikachu. We all love to imagine what it would be like to be in the world of Pokémon, and this collection helps you do that. By using all of your creative ideas, you can create some new Pokémon moments and memories of your own, so I encourage you to go with your creativity and see what happens. Sharing some of your finished pages on social media would be a great way to show off your art to your friends!
