Throughout his more than 2 decades as the protagonist of thePokémonfranchise,Ash Ketchummet and caught an impressive number of creatures. While not all of them were a part of his various teams, some are remembered fondly by fans for their contributions during the protagonist’s best battles. Still, not all of Ash’s Pokémon had the same performance, as some were more useful in combat than others.
A fan recently asked who among the protagonist’s powerful partners was the best and took it upon himself to find the answer. Bycalculating the victory rate of each of Ash’s Pokémon, he found who were the most valuable members of his teams, and some of the results might shock fans.
Ash’s Most Reliable Pokémon Have Been Revealed
His Most Popular Friends Are Also His Strongest
On July 30, 2025, an X user by the name of@Reekmuseuploaded to the platforman analysis of the individual performance of each of Ash’s Pokémon. The list includes every creature who participated in official battles, looking at the number of victories and defeats each of them has, and calculating their win rate. Whilesome of the most popular, like Charizard or Pikachu, were contenders for first place, there were several surprises. Some of Ash’s least-known Pokémon partners have an impressive record that not many fans are aware of.
As expected, Pikachu isone of Ash’s strongestand most effective partners throughout his adventures. The franchise’s mascot had an outstanding record of132 victories, by far the most among all the trainer’s Pokémon. The number of times it lost was also the highest, with 59 defeats under its belt, giving ita win rate of 69.1%. Nonetheless, it is important to remember that Pikachu remained by Ash’s side for more than 2 decades, giving him plenty of time to position itself at the top of the charts.
Charizard, one of the protagonist’s titular Pokémon, claimed a spot at the top with a more than respectable 72%, based on its 18 victories and 7 losses. Accompanying Charizard are Snorlax (78.6%), Kingler (71.4), Aipom (75%), Infernape (73.9%), Krookodile(80%), Greninja (66.7%), and Lucario (72.2%). Most of these Pokémon are considered by fans as Ash’s best partners, and their win rates prove why they deserve the title. Still, while some percentages might be much higher than others, the quantity of battles each of them participated in greatly varies, with some being fortunate enough to have a relatively small number.
Infernape and Snorlax Might Have Taken the Podium
When Studied Carefully, Their Records Are Impressive
Fans of the Pokémon franchise are aware of how essential to Ash’s journey partners like Pikachu, Charizard, or even Greninja have been. When thinking about the hero’s best battles, these creatures are the ones who come to mind, which is more than understandable, as they are extremely powerful and capable fighters. Nevertheless, when studying the numbers posted by Reekmuse, other Pokémon are given a chance to shine,like his beloved Infernape. While its win rate might not be the highest among all the partners, his number of victories more than makes up for this fact.
Infernape has an awe-inspiring number of 17 victories against only 6 losses, meaning that it was one of Ash’smost used Pokémon during theDiamond & Pearlera. When compared with some of his other best fighters, like Krookodile, who only battled 5 times and lost 1 of them, the worth of the Fire-type becomes more than obvious. Another shocking revelation washow important Snorlax was for Ashduring the first few seasons of the anime. Despite its best moments being when it fell asleep during combat, the gentle giant has an impressive record of 11 victories and only 3 defeats.
Fans Will Never Guess Who Ash’s Secret Ace Is
Primeape Shocked Fans With a Perfect Record
Not many fans will remember that during his journey through the Kanto region, in one of the best seasons of the anime series, Ash caught a mischievous and irritable Mankey, who eventually evolved into a Primeape. This Pokémon had extremely little screen time, as its explosive temper made it a liability. Even then, the data proves that Primeapeshould have been used much more, as he was one of Ash’s secret aces. While it only battled three times in the entire series,the monkey-like Pokémon was never defeated.
The data shared by Reekmuse proves that the world ofPokémonstill has many secrets and fun facts to share with fans. Knowing more about Ash’s best teams and its most valuable members will help viewers enjoy the series with a completely new perspective.
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Pokémon follows Ash Ketchum on his journey to become a Pokémon Master, accompanied by his loyal Pikachu. Released in 1997, the series explores Ash’s travels through various regions, where he encounters new friends and challenges, underscoring the themes of adventure and teamwork.
