ElderShipping

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Professor Oak and Delia Ketchum traveling together.

ElderShipping is the belief that Delia Ketchum and Professor Oak belong in a romantic relationship. This comes from the fact that they often appear together in episodes, even traveling together, making many viewers believe that more is going on behind the scenes. Most prominent in this is the fan site Pokemopolis.

ElderShippers can be split into two groups. The first, which includes Pokemopolis, believe that Ash is Professor Oak's son because of this, meaning that their relationship would have gone back at least a decade. This seems to be supported by the fact that Professor Oak has said that Delia was one of his favorite students. The second group do not believe that ElderShipping makes Ash Professor Oak's son, most believing that the two grew closer after whatever happened with Ash's father.

Evidence

• Showdown at the Oak Corral

The dub of this episode seems to confirm ElderShipping, as Delia believes that the poem Professor Oak is writing is a love poem for her, as did Ash's Bulbasaur. However, the English version of Pokémon Chronicles is seen as non-canonical by most fans.

• Let's Join Hands

Professor Oak and Delia are shown holding hands.

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