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{{Search|original game player character whose name was initially Satoshi|his anime counterpart named Satoshi in Japan|Ash Ketchum}} ''For the game paired with Pokémon Green Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. For the game paired with Pokémon Blue Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]].''
{{Search|original player character whose name was initially Satoshi|his animated series counterpart named Satoshi in Japan|Ash Ketchum}}  
:''For the game paired with Pokémon Green Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]]. For the game paired with Pokémon Blue Version, see [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]].''
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|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:RedChallengeUnbrokenBonds184.jpg|Red's Challenge (Unbroken Bonds 184)]]</ref>
|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]] by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:RedChallengeUnbrokenBonds184.jpg|Red's Challenge (Unbroken Bonds 184)]]</ref>
|age=11{{sup/1|RG}}{{sup/1|B}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} <ref name="RBGY age"/><br>14{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} <ref name="GSC age"/><br>30+{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} <ref name="SMUSUM age"/>
|age=11{{sup/1|RG}}{{sup/1|B}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} <ref group="lower-alpha" name="RBGY age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''" (Emphasis added.)</ref><br>14{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} <ref group="lower-alpha" name="GSC age">{{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} take place 3 years after the [[Generation I]] core series games</ref><br>30+{{sup/7|SMUSUM}} <ref group="lower-alpha" name="SMUSUM age>[[Porygon (Pokémon)|Porygon]] Pokédex entry from Ultra Moon: "It was built '''20 years ago''' by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true." (Emphasis added.)</ref>
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Red is known throughout the [[Pokémon world]] as the {{pkmn|Champion}} from [[Pallet Town]], as well as a living legend for his defeat of [[Team Rocket]] in [[Kanto]] during his quest. He is the final opponent in the [[Generation II]] games {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, their [[Generation IV]] remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and {{g|Stadium 2}}. He is a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]'s [[Champions Tournament]] in {{B2W2}} and works as a boss of the [[Battle Tree]] alongside {{ga|Blue}} in the [[Generation VII]] games {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he appears as the highest-level Trainer in the game, capable of being challenged after defeating six [[Master Trainer]]s.
Red is known throughout the [[Pokémon world]] as the {{pkmn|Champion}} from [[Pallet Town]], as well as a living legend for his defeat of [[Team Rocket]] in [[Kanto]] during his quest. He is the final opponent in the [[Generation II]] games {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, their [[Generation IV]] remakes {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, and {{g|Stadium 2}}. He is a participant in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]'s [[Champions Tournament]] in {{B2W2}} and works as a boss of the [[Battle Tree]] alongside {{ga|Blue}} in the [[Generation VII]] games {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], he appears as the highest-level Trainer in the game, capable of being challenged after defeating six [[Master Trainer]]s.
==Terminology==
[[File:Yellow manual story.jpg|thumb|200px|Red named イエロー (''Yellow'') in the manual of Pokémon Yellow]]
[[File:Red playing card.jpg|thumb|150px|Red named グリーン (''Green'') on a [[Pokémon playing cards|playing card]] from the Pokémon Green deck released in Japan]]
[[File:GameFreak 1997 fanbook MC Satoshi.jpg|thumb|152px|Red named サトシ (''Satoshi'') by Game Freak]]
[[File:Ash Gary game.png|thumb|160px|Red and Blue called "Ash" and "Gary" in the Nintendo Power guide]]
While he had various names in [[Generation I]], from [[Generation II]] onwards he is referred to as '''Red''' (Japanese: '''{{j|レッド}}''' ''Red'') in several [[core series]] games where he appears as a [[non-player character]], in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], and he is known by {{mas|Red|the same name}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. He is also known by this name in the game data of [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen]], and [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], but this is not seen in normal gameplay. He was named after the [[Generation I]] game [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red]].
In the player's story as seen in the Japanese game manuals from [[Generation I]], the player name refers to the name of the current game: '''{{j|レッド}}'''{{sup/1|R}}, '''{{j|グリーン}}'''{{sup/1|G}}, '''{{j|ブルー}}'''{{sup/1|B}}, or '''{{j|イエロー}}'''{{sup/1|Y}} (''Red'', ''Green'', ''Blue'', or ''Yellow''). However, this was adapted as "'''you'''" instead in the English version. For instance:
* In the Japanese manuals of the Generation I games:
*:「'''レッド'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Red''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|R}}
*:「'''グリーン'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Green''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|G}}
*:「'''ブルー'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Blue''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|B}}
*:「'''イエロー'''({{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}})は11{{ruby|歳|さい}}」 ('''''Yellow''' (player character) is 11 years old.''){{sup/1|Y}}
* In the English manuals (except his age is not mentioned in Pokémon Yellow's English manual):
*: ''"'''You''' are an 11-old boy [...]"''{{sup/1|RB}}
In the Japanese {{pkmn|playing cards}}, he is named '''{{j|レッド}}''' (''Red'') in the Pokémon Red deck and '''{{j|グリーン}}''' (''Green'') in the Pokémon Green deck. The text {{ruby|主人公|しゅじんこう}} (''player character'') also appears on his card from both the Red and Green decks. However, in the Pokémon Blue and Yellow decks released later, he is unnamed and simply referred to with this Japanese text meaning "player character".
In some game screenshots from the English manuals, the male player character is named '''Blue'''{{sup/1|RB}}, '''{{Ash}}'''{{sup/1|Y}}, '''Red'''{{sup/3|FR}}, or '''Green'''{{sup/3|LG}} (while the {{ga|Leaf|female player character}} is named Fire{{sup/3|FR}} or Leaf{{sup/3|LG}}).
He was also named '''Ash''' (Japanese: '''{{j|サトシ}}''' ''Satoshi'') in some early official media, sharing the name of {{Ash|his anime counterpart}}. This is also found in the list of default names. The Japanese version is also the name of the [[Satoshi Tajiri|creator of the franchise]] and one of Red's default names.
* In the ''Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters'' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケットモンスター公式ファンブック}}''') from 1997, the player is named '''サトシ''' (''Satoshi'') according to [[Game Freak]], in which his appearance (as well as [[Professor Oak]] and [[Giovanni]]) in the then-upcoming {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} games was teased.<ref>[http://hakuda2.web.fc2.com/ir/poke4/b5.html ボツポケモン応援隊] ([https://archive.is/JR0Yn archived copy])</ref> This may indicate that this name was originally considered for this game character.
* In ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 1998), the player is named '''Ash''' (while the rival is named Gary at this point).
* In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 2000), he is usually named '''Red''' in several sections explaining the story and mechanics of the games, except he is also named '''Ash''' at some point. In ''[[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (Nintendo Power, 2001), some content was reused but the name "Ash" was edited out:
*: ''"Pokémon Gold & Silver also feature the world of Kanto, which '''Ash''' explored in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Gold and Silver guidebook, page 4)
*: ''"Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also feature the world of Kanto, which '''originally appeared''' in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Crystal guidebook, page 4)
In the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], the male version of the character known only as "{{OBP|Pokémon Trainer|Super Smash Bros.}}" is based on Red.
He is also known by some other placeholder names, which are stored in the game data but not available in normal gameplay: '''[[Nintendo|Ninten]]'''{{sup/1|RBY}} (Japanese: '''やまぐち''' ''Yamaguchi''{{sup/1|RG}}; '''ゲーフリ''' ''Gēfuri''{{sup/1|B}}; '''ゲーフリ1''' ''Gēfuri1''{{sup/1|Y}}). At least in Generation I, there are some hidden game mechanics that would display this name, therefore it should become visible if some {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}} {{wp|memory address|addresses}} were changed.<ref>[http://acmlm.kafuka.org/board/thread.php?pid=18912#18912 Intresting and funny in Pokemon Red Acmlmboard]</ref>
* The English "'''Ninten'''" is short for [[Nintendo]], while the rival's placeholder name is "Sony" in those games. This references the fact that in the years surrounding the releases of the Generation I games, Sony was Nintendo's main competition. {{wb|Ninten}} is also the default name of the main protagonist of {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}, a game developed by [[Creatures, Inc.]].
* The Japanese '''やまぐち''' (''Yamaguchi'') refers to Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games.
* The Japanese '''ゲーフリ''' (''Gēfuri'') and '''ゲーフリ1''' (''Gēfuri1'') refer to [[Game Freak]] (Japanese: ゲームフリーク ''Gēmu Furīku'').
In some screenshots of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Japanese website pokemon.co.jp, the player is named '''オサム''' (''Osamu'').<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/gba/fl/item.html ポケットモンスター ファイアレッド・リーフグリーン - Pokémon.co.jp]</ref>
In the Spanish version of FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, his placeholder name has the syllables reversed: he is known as "Joro" instead of "Rojo" (while his {{ga|Leaf|female counterpart}} is known as "Jaho" instead of "Hoja").


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
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====Other references====
====Other references====
* Red's hat appears as an alternate outfit worn by {{SSB|Pikachu}} from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] onward, possibly in specific reference to {{game|Yellow}} (which, in turn, was inspired by the anime).
* Red's hat appears as an alternate outfit worn by {{SSB|Pikachu}} from [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] onward, possibly in specific reference to {{game|Yellow}} (which, in turn, was inspired by ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'').
* In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], Red is featured as a trophy to represent Pokémon Trainers.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]], Red is featured as a trophy to represent Pokémon Trainers.


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==Counterparts==
==Counterparts==
===In the anime===
===In animation===
====Main series====
====Main series====
{{main|Ash Ketchum}}
{{main|Ash Ketchum}}
{{main|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
{{main|Ash Ketchum (M20)}}
[[File:Ash debut.png|thumb|250px|Ash Ketchum, Red's {{pkmn|anime}} counterpart]]
[[File:Ash debut.png|thumb|250px|Ash Ketchum, Red's {{pkmn|animated series}} counterpart]]
Red's loose [[Cross-canon counterpart|anime counterpart]], introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]], is the anime's main character, Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a {{pkmn|journey}} to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash continued through every other region introduced in the [[core series]] games until [[Galar]], as well as the [[Orange Islands]] south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during [[Johto]] and Generation V during [[Unova]], and being joined by the anime counterparts of {{ga|May}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Serena}} during the Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos sagas respectively. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto first partner Pokémon, however, Ash began his journey with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, inspiring {{game|Yellow}}'s creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be exactly the same person, most especially due to Red owning {{TP|Red|one|Pikachu}} as well.
Red's loose [[Cross-canon counterpart|animated series counterpart]], introduced in the [[EP001|first episode]], is the main character of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a {{pkmn|journey}} to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash continued through every other region introduced in the [[core series]] games until [[Galar]], as well as the [[Orange Islands]] south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during [[Johto]] and Generation V during [[Unova]], and being joined by the animated series counterparts of {{ga|May}}, {{ga|Dawn}}, and {{ga|Serena}} during the Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos sagas respectively. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto first partner Pokémon, however, Ash began his journey with a {{AP|Pikachu}}, inspiring {{game|Yellow}}'s creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be exactly the same person, most especially due to Red owning {{TP|Red|one|Pikachu}} as well.


Red has another anime counterpart, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|an alternate Ash Ketchum}}, who appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''; these {{pkmn|movie}}s are set in a timeline separate from the main series. This Ash shares the same basic characteristics as the main Ash, but goes on a different journey compared to the main series.
Red has another animated counterpart, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|an alternate Ash Ketchum}}, who appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', and ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''; these {{pkmn|movie}}s are set in a timeline separate from the main series. This Ash shares the same basic characteristics as the main Ash, but goes on a different journey compared to the main series.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Red's title screen and profile front sprites from {{game|Red and Green|s}} correspond to his earlier [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork instead of his final [[Generation I]] artwork. His title screen sprite was updated in {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} but the profile front sprite remained unchanged.
* Red's title screen and profile front sprites from {{game|Red and Green|s}} correspond to his earlier [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork instead of his final [[Generation I]] artwork. His title screen sprite was updated in {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} but the profile front sprite remained unchanged.
** In {{game|Yellow}}, he has no title screen sprite and his front sprite is updated in part to match his official artwork and possibly in part to match [[Ash Ketchum]], his anime counterpart, as the frontal section of his hat has the same division in the middle as [[Ash's hat]] from the [[original series]].
** In {{game|Yellow}}, he has no title screen sprite and his front sprite is updated in part to match his official artwork and possibly in part to match [[Ash Ketchum]], his {{pkmn|animated series}} counterpart, as the frontal section of his hat has the same division in the middle as [[Ash's hat]] from the [[original series]].
* Red's [[party]] in [[Generation II]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{B2W2}}, and {{game4|SMUSUM}} is based heavily on in-game events from the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}:
* Red's [[party]] in [[Generation II]], {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, {{B2W2}}, and {{game4|SMUSUM}} is based heavily on in-game events from the Generation I games and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}:
** {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}} are the [[game mascot]]s of the four Generation I games: Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. They are also available in all iterations of the original [[Kanto]] plot and can all be obtained in a single save file in Pokémon Yellow;
** {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Pikachu}} are the [[game mascot]]s of the four Generation I games: Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow. They are also available in all iterations of the original [[Kanto]] plot and can all be obtained in a single save file in Pokémon Yellow;
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** {{p|Lapras}} is given away by a [[Silph Co.]] employee shortly before [[Team Rocket]] is defeated there;
** {{p|Lapras}} is given away by a [[Silph Co.]] employee shortly before [[Team Rocket]] is defeated there;
** Two {{p|Snorlax}} are required to be caught or defeated in order to travel to [[Fuchsia City]]. Furthermore, in the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, only the Snorlax that was previously blocking {{rt|12|Kanto}} (now blocking the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]]) is available to the {{player}}, suggesting that Red caught the one blocking {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
** Two {{p|Snorlax}} are required to be caught or defeated in order to travel to [[Fuchsia City]]. Furthermore, in the Generation II games and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, only the Snorlax that was previously blocking {{rt|12|Kanto}} (now blocking the entrance to [[Diglett's Cave]]) is available to the {{player}}, suggesting that Red caught the one blocking {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
*** In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, apart from his Venusaur and Blastoise being fully evolved, Red's team is identical to that of [[Ash Ketchum]] throughout most of the [[S02|Orange Islands]] anime arc.
*** In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, apart from his Venusaur and Blastoise being fully evolved, Red's team is identical to that of [[Ash Ketchum]] throughout most of the [[S02|Orange Islands]] arc.
*** Also in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the four game mascots all know their [[Generation III]] [[signature move]]s: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, respectively, while Pikachu knows {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Furthermore, his Pikachu's moveset coincides with the four moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] used during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'': Volt Tackle, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
*** Also in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the four game mascots all know their [[Generation III]] [[signature move]]s: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise know {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}} and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, respectively, while Pikachu knows {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Furthermore, his Pikachu's moveset coincides with the four moves that [[Ash's Pikachu]] used during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'': Volt Tackle, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
* All six of the Pokémon that Red uses in the core series from HeartGold and SoulSilver to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are capable of [[Gigantamax]] in Sword and Shield.
* All six of the Pokémon that Red uses in the core series from HeartGold and SoulSilver to Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are capable of [[Gigantamax]] in Sword and Shield.
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*** Also, only in the Spanish version of HeartGold and SoulSilver, the line "<Trainer> used one <item>!" for opponents using items in battle was localized as "<Trainer>: ¡Voy a usar <item>!" ("<Trainer>: I'm going to use <item>!"), thus causing Red to speak when using an item in battle.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F1hpXj3f-Q</ref>
*** Also, only in the Spanish version of HeartGold and SoulSilver, the line "<Trainer> used one <item>!" for opponents using items in battle was localized as "<Trainer>: ¡Voy a usar <item>!" ("<Trainer>: I'm going to use <item>!"), thus causing Red to speak when using an item in battle.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F1hpXj3f-Q</ref>
*** In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], while primarily silent, {{mas|Red}} has {{DL|Red (game)/Quotes|Pokémon Masters EX|several spoken lines of dialogue}}.
*** In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], while primarily silent, {{mas|Red}} has {{DL|Red (game)/Quotes|Pokémon Masters EX|several spoken lines of dialogue}}.
* Much like there is minimal information on his {{Ash|anime counterpart}}'s father, Red's father is mentioned only briefly when examining an {{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES}} at the [[Celadon Department Store]] in the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen.
* Much like there is minimal information on his {{Ash|animated series counterpart}}'s father, Red's father is mentioned only briefly when examining an {{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES}} at the [[Celadon Department Store]] in the Generation I games and FireRed and LeafGreen.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Red is the only {{pkmn|Trainer}} who uses the {{pkmn|battle}} transition effect from Generation II.
* In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Red is the only {{pkmn|Trainer}} who uses the {{pkmn|battle}} transition effect from Generation II.
* All of his anime and manga counterparts also have owned a Pikachu, with {{Zensho|Satoshi}} from Pokémon Zensho being the only one who evolved his one into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* All of his animation and manga counterparts also have owned a Pikachu, with {{Zensho|Satoshi}} from Pokémon Zensho being the only one who evolved his one into a {{p|Raichu}}.
* Along with Blue, [[Lance]], and the Generation I and III Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s (excluding [[Giovanni]] and [[Koga]]), Red has appeared in almost every [[generation]] of the [[Pokémon games]], with six out of nine so far. He is the only protagonist with this feat.
* Along with Blue, [[Lance]], and the Generation I and III Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s (excluding [[Giovanni]] and [[Koga]]), Red has appeared in almost every [[generation]] of the [[Pokémon games]], with six out of nine so far. He is the only protagonist with this feat.
* Red and Lance share the same unique {{pkmn|Champion}} battle music in [[Johto]]-based games and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2's [[Champions Tournament]].
* Red and Lance share the same unique {{pkmn|Champion}} battle music in [[Johto]]-based games and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2's [[Champions Tournament]].
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==Names==
==Names==
[[File:GameFreak 1997 fanbook MC Satoshi.jpg|thumb|200px|Scan from the ''[[Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters]]'' in which Red is called '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi'']]
'''Red''' is the primary name used for this character in [[core series]] [[Non-player character|NPC]] appearances since [[Generation II]], as well as in {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{g|Masters EX}}, and in the game data of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|Emerald}}. The name '''{{Ash}}''' (Japanese: '''サトシ''' ''Satoshi''), after the protagonist of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and {{DL|Pokémon the Series|related media}}, is also used, particularly in early media. It is one of the [[#Optional names|optional names]] for Red in [[Generation I]] and is used in ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]''.<ref group="lower-alpha">[[:File:Ash Gary game.png|Red and Blue called "Ash" and "Gary" in the Nintendo Power guide]].  (Nintendo Power, 1998).</ref> In ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'', the name Red is mainly used, though Ash is also used at some point. In ''[[Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'', some content was reused but the name "Ash" was edited out.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"Pokémon Gold & Silver also feature the world of Kanto, which '''Ash''' explored in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Gold and Silver guidebook, page 4) ''"Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also feature the world of Kanto, which '''originally appeared''' in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow."'' (Pokémon Crystal guidebook, page 4)</ref>
Other names and terms have also been used in various languages:
* The English {{game|Red and Blue|s}} manuals address the player directly as "you".
* Game screenshots in the official game manuals use the names '''Blue'''{{sup/1|RB}}, '''{{Ash}}'''{{sup/1|Y}}, '''Red'''{{sup/3|FR}}, and '''Green'''{{sup/3|LG}}.
* The Japanese game manuals include text that name the player based on the respective Japanese game version, '''レッド''' ''Red''{{sup/1|JR}}, '''グリーン''' ''Green''{{sup/1|G}}, '''ブルー''' ''Blue''{{sup/1|JB}}, and '''イエロー''' ''Yellow''{{sup/1|Y}}<ref group="lower-alpha">[[:File:Yellow manual story.jpg|Image of Red named '''イエロー''' (''Yellow'') in the manual of Pokémon Yellow]].</ref>.
* Japanese {{pkmn|playing cards}} use a couple different names and terms: '''レッド''' ''Red'' (Pokémon Red deck), '''グリーン''' ''Green''<ref group="lower-alpha">[[:File:Red playing card.jpg|Image of Red named '''グリーン''' (''Green'') on a playing card from the Pokémon Green deck released in Japan]].</ref> (Pokémon Green deck), and simply '''主人公しゅじんこう''' ''player character'' (Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow decks).
* Some placeholder names are used in the game data: '''Ninten'''{{sup/1|RBY}} (Japanese: '''やまぐち''' ''Yamaguchi''{{sup/1|RG}}; '''ゲーフリ''' ''Gēfuri''{{sup/1|JB}}; ゲーフリ1 Gēfuri1{{sup/1|Y}})
* '''オサム''' (''Osamu'') is used in screenshots of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} on the [pokemon.co.jp official Japanese Pokémon website].
* In the Spanish version of FireRed, LeafGreen, and {{game|Emerald}}, his placeholder name has the syllables reversed: he is known as "Joro" instead of "Rojo".
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{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{red color light}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{red color light}}; border:3px solid #{{red color}}"
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| From ''rojo'' (red) with the syllables reversed, from ''Pokémon Edición Roja'' (Pokémon Red)
| From ''rojo'' (red) with the syllables reversed, from ''Pokémon Edición Roja'' (Pokémon Red)
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==Notes==
{{reflist|group=lower-alpha}}


==References==
==References==
<references>
<references/>
<ref name="RBGY age">[http://www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_Game_Boy//Manual/formated/Pokemon_-_Blue_Version_-_1998_-_Nintendo.pdf Pokémon Blue Version manual], page 2: "''You are an '''11 year-old''' boy living in Pallet Town with your mother.''" (Emphasis added.)</ref>
<ref name="GSC age">{{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} take place 3 years after the [[Generation I]] core series games</ref>
<ref name="SMUSUM age">[[Porygon (Pokémon)|Porygon]] Pokédex entry from Ultra Moon: "It was built '''20 years ago''' by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true." (Emphasis added.)</ref>
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Revision as of 15:41, 13 September 2024

This article is about the original player character whose name was initially Satoshi. For his animated series counterpart named Satoshi in Japan, see Ash Ketchum.
For the game paired with Pokémon Green Version, see Pokémon Red and Green Versions. For the game paired with Pokémon Blue Version, see Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.
Red
レッド Red
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Red.png
Artwork from Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! by Megumi Mizutani[1]
Age 11RGBYFRLG [a]
14GSCHGSS [b]
30+SMUSUM [c]
Gender Male
Eye color Black*, Brown*, Gray*
Hair color Black*, Brown*
Hometown Pallet Town
Region Kanto
Relatives Mom, unnamed father
Trainer class Pokémon Trainer
player characterRGBYFRLG
Battle LegendSMUSUM
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Red (Masters)
Games Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black 2, White 2, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!
Stadium 2, Colosseum, Pokémon XD, Masters EX
English voice actor Brandon Winckler[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Shouta Aoi (Masters EX)
Member of Indigo League
Rank Champion
Animated series Pokémon the Series, Pokémon Origins, Pokémon Generations, POKÉTOON, Pokémon Evolutions
Debut Pokémon - I Choose You! (Pokémon the Series)
File 1: Red (Pokémon Origins)
The Adventure (Pokémon Generations)
The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero (POKÉTOON)
The Discovery (Pokémon Evolutions)
Counterpart(s) Ash Ketchum, Red (Origins)
English voice actor Veronica Taylor (EP001-AG145), Sarah Natochenny (AG146-JN147, MoMP re-dub), Jamie Peacock (MoMP original dub) (Pokémon the Series)
Bryce Papenbrook (Pokémon Origins)
Japanese voice actor Rica Matsumoto (Pokémon the Series)
Junko Takeuchi (Pokémon Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures, Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure, Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!, Pokémon Pocket Monsters series, Pokémon Zensho
Counterpart(s) Red (Adventures), Shu, Red (Pocket Monsters), Red (Ruby-Sapphire), Satoshi (Zensho)
Debut A Glimpse of the Glow (Adventures)
The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!! (JBA)
Shu and Pikachu's Debut! (GCEM)
Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!! (PPM)
A Formidable Rival! (PRS)
Prologue: Masara Town (Zensho)

Red (Japanese: レッド Red) is the player character in the Generation I games Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow and the male choice in their Generation III remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, where his female counterpart is Leaf.

Red is known throughout the Pokémon world as the Champion from Pallet Town, as well as a living legend for his defeat of Team Rocket in Kanto during his quest. He is the final opponent in the Generation II games Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, their Generation IV remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, and Pokémon Stadium 2. He is a participant in the Pokémon World Tournament's Champions Tournament in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 and works as a boss of the Battle Tree alongside Blue in the Generation VII games Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, he appears as the highest-level Trainer in the game, capable of being challenged after defeating six Master Trainers.

In the core series games

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Red is introduced as a curious 11-year-old boy from Pallet Town. According to the instruction manuals of Red, Green, and Blue, Red gained an interest in Pokémon after his best friend, Blue, stopped playing with him and became a bully, although in the games Professor Oak says the two have been rivals since infancy. His adventure begins one day when Professor Oak calls the two to his lab for a first partner Pokémon. Red has a choice of a Bulbasaur, Charmander, or SquirtleGRBFRLG. Depending on the Pokémon that Red chooses, Blue will choose the Pokémon that has a type advantage over itGRBFRLG. In Pokémon Yellow, Red was originally intended to get an Eevee, which was swiped by Blue. As a result, Blue keeps the Eevee and Red receives a Pikachu that Professor Oak caught earlierY. Blue challenges Red to a battle immediately to test out his new Pokémon, thinking he will easily beat Red.

After Red has made his way to Viridian City to the north and taken a package back to Oak in Pallet Town, Oak gives Red and Blue each a Pokédex with which to record data on all known Pokémon in the Kanto region to fulfill Oak's dream of creating a full guide on all Pokémon in Kanto. From here, Red and Blue journey across Kanto, collecting Pokémon to build up their teams, and defeating each of the Gym Leaders in turn, with Blue always one step ahead, showing up from time to time to impede Red's progress.

Red also comes across a gang of Pokémon thieves, Team Rocket, several times through his journey. He first encounters them trying to steal fossils within Mt. Moon. Then he encounters a member who is running the Nugget Bridge challenge to recruit for the organization on Route 24; and another lone member who has stolen a TM from a family in Cerulean City. Eventually, Red uncovers a plot by Team Rocket, infiltrating their hideout beneath the Celadon Game Corner and encountering their boss, Giovanni. Defeating him and ousting Team Rocket from Celadon, Red uses the Silph Scope that Giovanni leaves behind to battle Ghost-type Pokémon and save Mr. Fuji in the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town, who is being held hostage by Team Rocket. Red soon journeys into Saffron City in the heart of Kanto to find it overrun by Team Rocket, who is attempting to take the recently invented Master Ball from the Silph Co. President, and defeats Giovanni again, ending the group's plots for the time being.

With seven Badges in hand, Red encounters Giovanni for the final time—this time as the Leader of the Viridian Gym, his final obstacle before the Elite Four of Indigo Plateau. Red defeats him in battle, earning his eighth and final Badge—the Earth Badge. He disbands Team Rocket, promising to go into solo training to become a better Trainer.

Making it through Victory Road and finally to Indigo Plateau, Red challenges the Indigo League. First, he defeats the Elite Four and discovers, to his surprise, that Blue has defeated them before him and is therefore the Champion of Kanto. Red defeats Blue in the final battle, becoming the Champion himself, but then continues his training, rather than staying at Indigo Plateau. Encountering an offshoot of Team Rocket in the southern Sevii Islands, lead by Executive Archer, Red reveals with his Earth Badge that Giovanni has disbanded the organization, and, though defeated, the group there intends to revive Team Rocket and bring Giovanni back, having already made plans to force Pokémon to evolve with radio waves.

Red continues as a wandering Trainer, eventually making his way to Mt. Silver Cave, where he trains his Pokémon alone. In the process, he becomes so distant from the people close to him that he does not even talk to his mom via phone anymore.

Eventually, Ethan, Kris, or Lyra arrives at Mt. Silver Cave and challenges Red, identified only as a Pokémon Trainer. If defeated, Red vanishes from Mt. Silver, and returns every time the Elite Four is defeated again by the player of Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, or SoulSilver.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Red is shown to finally come back into public life, as he enters the Champions Tournament of the Pokémon World Tournament in the Unova region. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, a visibly older Red is invited to work as the boss of Alola's Battle Tree along with Blue. When Elio or Selene first visits the Battle Tree, they will encounter Red and Blue and battle one of them. After RedSMUSUM or BlueUSUM is defeated at the Battle Tree proper, Red will reward the player with a full set of Kanto first partner Pokémon Mega Stones.

Red makes an appearance in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. In this continuity, he and Blue completed their journeys and defeated the Elite Four years before the player character started their journey. If the player has defeated at least six Master Trainers and has six Pokémon in their party, Red can be found in front of the Pokémon League building at Indigo Plateau, where he may be challenged to a battle. Like during all Master Trainer battles, the player isn't allowed to use items from their Bag during this battle. After being defeated, Red will grant the player the title of Battle Master before leaving, though he will reappear for a rematch each time the player defeats the Elite Four.

Pokémon

As the player character, Red can have on his team any of the 151 Pokémon available during Generation I. In Generation III, he can have any of the 386 Pokémon available at that time, though only after the player has obtained the National Pokédex.

When he is encountered as an opponent in Generation II and Generation IV, Red has a set team, based on Generation I in-game event Pokémon, and has the highest leveled trained Pokémon yet encountered in the series, with his Pikachu at level 81 in Generation II and at level 88 in Generation IV. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, when he is defeated, all Pokémon in the player's party receive the Legend Ribbon.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, he can be fought in the Pokémon World Tournament's Champions Tournament, using the same team he did in Generation IV, albeit with different movesets.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Red once again uses his team from Generation IV, just with altered movesets. When battled in the Battle Tree proper, Red will use a randomly selected team from a preset selection of Pokémon.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Red's team has notable differences to his previous core series teams, replacing Charizard and Blastoise which now appear as the highest levelled Pokémon in Blue and Green's teams respectively.

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Red uses two Full Restores.



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Red uses four Full Restores.



Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Red uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles, four in Double and Rotation Battles, and all six in Triple Battles.



Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

First possible battle
Pokémon Sun and Moon



Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon



Battle Tree

Red uses three of these Pokémon in Single Battles and two in Multi Battles.

Single Battle (on 20th consecutive battle)



Super Single Battle (on 50th consecutive battle)



Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!



In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium 2

Red appears in Pokémon Stadium 2. He can be battled in the Kanto Gym Leader Castle after the player has defeated all eight Kanto Gym Leaders, being the final opponent the player must defeat in order to clear the Gym Leader Castle challenge.

During the game's end credits, he is seen having a battle with Blue.

Pokémon

Red uses vastly different sets of Pokémon than in any of his other appearances, only sharing a couple Pokémon with the teams he uses in the core series. Notably, this is the only game where he's not seen using his Pikachu. In Round 2, each of his Pokémon knows Hidden Power.

Round 1



Round 2



Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

Red makes an appearance in both Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness. While he does not appear in the games' Story Mode, he is playable in the Battle Mode when a FireRed or LeafGreen cartridge is used, with a male player character chosen. He can take on Mt. Battle's 100-battle challenge, as well as compete in Colosseum battles.

Pokémon Battle Revolution

Red made a brief appearance in the debut trailer of Pokémon Battle Revolution, having a Double Battle against Leaf, using a Deoxys in its Attack Forme and a Wailord. Despite this, he didn't appear in the final cut of the game.

In the spin-off games

Super Smash Bros. series

Red in Super Smash Bros. Brawl with his Pokémon

Pokémon Trainer

Main article: Pokémon Trainer (Super Smash Bros.)

Red is known as the "Pokémon Trainer" in the Super Smash Bros. series. He has a team consisting of Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Charizard. Rather than fighting himself like most other characters, Red sends his three Pokémon into battle, switching between them in order.

Red debuted as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He was absent from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U, the only game in the series where his Charizard is available as an individual fighter. Red returned as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and additionally Leaf debuted as part of his palette swaps, sharing the same title of "Pokémon Trainer". Red is voiced by Michele Knotz and Billy Bob Thompson in the English versions of Brawl and Ultimate respectively, and 半場友恵 Tomoe Hanba in the Japanese versions.

Other references

Pokémon GO

Main article: Style (GO)

For Pokémon Day 2018, Red's outfit from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen was released as free style option in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Red (Masters)

Red, who is based on the player character, forms a sync pair with Charizard, Snorlax, Pikachu, Articuno, and Venusaur in Pokémon Masters EX. His Charizard is capable of Mega Evolving into Mega Charizard X, while his Snorlax and Pikachu are both capable of Gigantamaxing, and his Venusaur is capable of Dynamaxing. Red became a playable sync pair on February 28, 2020.

In this game, Red is indirectly responsible for the creation of the Pokémon Masters League, as him defeating Lear before the events of the game was what inspired Lear to create Pasio and the PML in order to get another chance at beating him. Red first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of PML Arc. He also made notable appearances later in the PML Arc, and the Villain Arc. Unlike in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, both Red and Leaf coexist in this game.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#084 VSRed Sygna Masters.png Sygna Suit
Red
#0006 MastersIcon0006MX.png Charizard
Bag Charizardite X Sprite.png Mega Charizard X
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Ticket Scout (after Victory Road)
Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Masters.png Red #0143 MastersIcon0143.png Snorlax Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax
Normal
NormalIC Masters.png
Fighting
FightingIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png Masters Sprint.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Sygna Thunderbolt Masters.png Sygna Suit (Thunderbolt)
Red
#0025 MastersIcon0025.png Pikachu Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Gigantamax
Electric
ElectricIC Masters.png
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png Masters Field.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Champion Masters.png Champion
Red
#0144 MastersIcon0144.png Articuno Master Sync Pair Mark Masters.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Ice
IceIC Masters.png
Rock
RockIC Masters.png
Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Master Fair Sync Pair Scout
#084 VSRed Masters.png Red #0003 MastersIcon0003.png Venusaur Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Fire
FireIC Masters.png
Masters Field.png Masters Special Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Mix Sync Pair Scout

Quotes

Main article: Red (game)/Quotes

Optional names

When starting a new game of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, if the player leaves the name writing screen without any written name, or with a name composed entirely of empty spaces, Professor Oak says, "Right... So your name is <optional name>", suggesting one of the 19 available names; there are 24 names in total, but there are 5 exclusive to FireRed and 5 exclusive to LeafGreen. The player may answer "Yes" to accept the suggested name, or "No" to return to the name writing screen.

Game Japanese English French German Italian Spanish
Red レッド Red
サトシ Satoshi
ジャック Jack
RED
ASH
JACK
RED
SACHA
PAUL
ROT
ASH
JACK
ROSSO
ASH
GIGI
ROJO
ASH
JAIME
Green (Japan)
Blue (international)
グリーン Green
シゲル Shigeru
ジョン John
BLUE
GARY
JOHN
BLUE
REGIS
JEAN
BLAU
GARY
JOHN
BLU
GARY
PIPPO
AZUL
GARY
JUAN
Blue (Japan) ブルー Blue
ツネカズ Tsunekaz
ジャン Jean
Yellow イエロー Yellow
サトシ Satoshi
ジャック Jack
YELLOW
ASH
JACK
YELLOW
SACHA
PAUL
GELB
ASH
JACK
GIALLO
ASH
GIGI
GUALDO
ASH
JAIME
FireRed
LeafGreen
レッド RedFR
ファイア FireFR
サトシ SatoshiFR
ケン KenFR
シゲキ ShigekiFR
グリーン GreenLG
リーフ LeafLG
シゲル ShigeruLG
ツネカズ TsunekazLG
サトル SatoruLG
ジャック Jack
ジャン Jean
ジョン John
カモン Kamon
タカシ Takashi
テツオ Tetsuo
トオル Tōru
ヒロキ Hiroki
マサオ Masao
タカオ Takao
タケヒロ Takehiro
ケイ Kei
ヒトシ Hitoshi
ヒロアキ Hiroaki
REDFR
FIREFR
ASHFR
KENEFR
GEKIFR
GREENLG
LEAFLG
GARYLG
KAZLG
TORULG
JAK
JANNE
JONN
KAMON
KARL
TAYLOR
OSCAR
HIRO
MAX
JON
RALPH
KAY
TOSH
ROAK
REDFR
FIREFR
DANNYFR
GURVANFR
GONTRANFR
GREENLG
LEAFLG
YANLG
MAELLG
DAVYLG
POLO
ZACK
MARIO
LORIS
MAX
DAMIEN
TOM
GREG
KAMEL
FRANCK
RALPH
AYRTON
TOSH
VINCE
ROTFR
FEUERFR
SVENFR
GERDFR
HANSFR
GRÜNLG
BLATTLG
GARYLG
HUGOLG
MICHAELLG
JACK
JAN
JOHN
DANIEL
HELGE
ULI
TOBI
UDO
BERT
JON
RALF
UWE
CHRIS
ROLF
ROSSOFR
REDFR
ASHFR
DIMITRIFR
ATTILIOFR
VERDELG
GREENLG
GARYLG
DAMIANOLG
FABIOLG
MATTIA
SILVANO
LUCIO
KAMON
KARL
GABRY
OSCAR
DINO
DANIEL
MANUELE
RALPH
IVANO
PAOLO
ENZO
JOROFR
GUEFOFR
FURIOFR
LLAMÍNFR
CANDELFR
VERTELG
JAHOLG
BOSCOLG
FLORENLG
SILVIOLG
JUNO
JUAN
JUANMA
ÁLVARO
RAL
MARINO
TOILO
NER
MAX
MOREL
RAFA
VER
LERIO
RODI


In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Red or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Red's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Red's Pikachu Lightning       SM-P Promotional cards   270/SM-P
Pikachu Lightning Cosmic Eclipse Rare Secret 241/236 Dream League CHR 054/049
PikachuV Lightning Lost Origin TGV TG16/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 222/184
PikachuVMAX Lightning Lost Origin TGV TG17/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 223/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Red's Challenge Su Unbroken Bonds Rare Holo 184/214 Double Blaze R 088/095
Unbroken Bonds Rare Ultra 213/214 Double Blaze SR 107/095
      SM-P Promotional cards   370/SM-P
      Tag All Stars   159/173
      Tag All Stars SR 201/173
Red & Blue Su Cosmic Eclipse Uncommon 202/236 Alter Genesis U 090/095
Cosmic Eclipse Rare Ultra 234/236 Alter Genesis SR 108/095
 


In the TFG

There are three Trainer figures based on Red with his design from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, except with different names and colors.

The Red figure is part of the single released set, Next Quest. The other two sets were not released, so the Green and Yellow figures were not released either.

Counterparts

In animation

Main series

Main article: Ash Ketchum
Main article: Ash Ketchum (M20)
Ash Ketchum, Red's animated series counterpart

Red's loose animated series counterpart, introduced in the first episode, is the main character of Pokémon the Series, Ash Ketchum. Like Red, Ash is from Pallet Town, on a journey to become a Pokémon Master. Unlike Red, Ash's journey did not end with Kanto, and Ash continued through every other region introduced in the core series games until Galar, as well as the Orange Islands south of Kanto, taking the place of the player characters of Generation II during Johto and Generation V during Unova, and being joined by the animated series counterparts of May, Dawn, and Serena during the Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Kalos sagas respectively. Instead of starting with one of the standard three Kanto first partner Pokémon, however, Ash began his journey with a Pikachu, inspiring Pokémon Yellow's creation, as well as causing some to consider Red and Ash to be exactly the same person, most especially due to Red owning one as well.

Red has another animated counterpart, an alternate Ash Ketchum, who appeared in I Choose You!, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle; these movies are set in a timeline separate from the main series. This Ash shares the same basic characteristics as the main Ash, but goes on a different journey compared to the main series.

Pokémon Origins

Main article: Red (Origins)

Red also had a direct counterpart that appeared as the main character of the Pokémon Origins mini-series, which takes place in a separate continuity. This counterpart shared Red's name, in-game role, and design from FireRed and LeafGreen. The mini-series follows Red as he challenges the Indigo League and fights Team Rocket with his first partner Pokémon, Charmander.

Pokémon Generations

Another direct counterpart of Red appeared in Pokémon Generations. He first appeared in The Adventure, where he caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest. He then went on to experience various other adventures with his Pikachu across other regions, during which he encountered various wild and Legendary Pokémon.

Red briefly reappeared at the end of The Challenger, having just defeated the Elite Four at Indigo Plateau, and preparing to challenge Blue for the title of the Champion.

Like the core series games, Red is not heard speaking during his appearances.

Pokémon
Bulbasaur
Red's Bulbasaur

Red was shown to own a Bulbasaur. While in Viridian Forest, he sent it out to battle a wild Pikachu, which he successfully caught.

None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.

Pikachu
Red's Pikachu
Debut The Adventure
Voice actors
Japanese Fumiko Orikasa
English Fumiko Orikasa
Main article: Red's Pikachu

Pikachu is one of Red's Pokémon and has been used by him in many of his battles.

Red encountered Pikachu while in Viridian Forest. He sent out his Bulbasaur against it, but caught it in a Poké Ball without battling. After catching it, Red immediately let it out its Poké Ball and had it battle a Caterpie.

Pikachu continued to travel with its Trainer throughout Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, and Kalos, battling against Pokémon such as Wooper, Vigoroth, Probopass, Regigigas, Volcarona, and Noivern.

  • When Red caught Pikachu, he was revealed to have already obtained at least two other Pokémon besides Bulbasaur.
Achievements
Badges obtained

This listing is of the Badges Red has obtained in the Kanto region:

POKÉTOON

Red in POKÉTOON

Red appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero. He was the Trainer of an Arcanine that became the hero of a wild Pancham ever since it stopped an Impidimp from stealing Pancham's Berry.

Pokémon
Arcanine
Red's Arcanine

Arcanine is Red's only known Pokémon. It is said that Arcanine trained near a waterfall and became so powerful to the point of being able to split the waterfall in half with a single Fire-type move.

Arcanine's only known move is Flamethrower.

Pokémon Evolutions

Red briefly appeared in The Discovery, standing on Indigo Plateau.

Pokémon
Charizard
Red's Charizard
Main article: Red's Charizard

Charizard is Red's only known Pokémon.

GOTCHA!

Red briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, using his Charizard, Blastoise, and Lapras.

In the manga

Red, like most player characters, also has several counterparts in various Pokémon manga series.

Pokémon Adventures

Red in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Red (Adventures)

Red appears in Pokémon Adventures, and also appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red (Pocket Monsters)

Red shares his game counterpart's name and appearance in Pokémon Pocket Monsters.

There is also a character in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire named Red who is a rival of Red and is much stronger than him. This character is based on Red's appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Satoshi (Zensho)

Satoshi from Pokémon Zensho is based on Red.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Main article: Shu

Shu from Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon! is based on Red.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Red was briefly mentioned in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!! by Professor Oak, who said that Gold looks similar to him. However, due to the manga ending soon after Gold reaches Cianwood City, Red was never physically seen.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Red in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Red first appeared as a silhouette in JBA5. He then physically debuted in JBA6. He was first mentioned by Blue after 's battle with the Viridian Gym Leader. Jō later encountered Red when he reached the top of Mt. Silver, ready to battle him.

Pokémon
Red Pikachu JBA.png
Pikachu


Gallery

Artwork

Early Lapras sketch.png Early Red and Rhydon sketch.jpg Mart Sketch.jpg Red Green Red.png
Artwork from
Capsule Monsters by Ken Sugimori
Artwork from
Red and Green
Pokémon Craft DX cover.png Red on bike.png Red on computer.png S2 Red artwork.png
Pokémon Craft DX1 Charizard Set
cover
Artwork from
Red and Blue
Artwork from
Stadium 2
FireRed LeafGreen Red.png Sun Moon Red.png Red Concept Art.png Red LGPE concept art.png
Artwork from FireRed and LeafGreen Artwork from Sun and Moon Concept art from Sun and Moon Concept art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
HM Cut artwork.png HM Flash artwork.png Sugimori1996.png RGB guidebook.jpg
Artwork showcasing Cut and Flash from the Pokémon Daisuki Club Early artwork with
Blue, Charizard, and Pikachu
Red and Green
guidebook cover
Bandai Jumbo1 Back.jpg Bandai Jumbo2 Back.jpg Bandai Jumbo5 Peeled.jpg Bandai Jumbo4 Peeled.jpg
Artwork from the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards
Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Pikachu.png Sugimori Red and Pikachu.png Kotobukiya ArtFX J Figure Red Charmander.png Game Freak Red.jpg
Red and Pikachu artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Hitoshi Ariga
Red and Pikachu artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Ken Sugimori
Red and Charmander artwork for
Kotobukiya ArtFx J figurines by Hitoshi Ariga
Artwork from the GAME FREAK website
Pokémon 20th Anniversary Artwork.png Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard & Red Tomohiro Kitakaze 2021-02-27.png Pokémon Day 2022 Kanto Artwork.png RedsChallenge TOKIYA.jpg
20th Anniversary artwork from
Pokémon Center Online by Emi Ando[3]
Pokémon Day 2021 Pokémon Day 2022 artwork by Megumi Mizutani[4] Uncropped art of the Red's Challenge
Full Art card from Tag All Stars by TOKIYA
Naoki Saito Red & Charizard Pokemon Trainers Merch.jpg Pokémon Trainers Red 2022.png Pokémon 2012 accessories Red Charizard Blue Venusaur.jpg Pokémon Center Badges Red Charmander.png
Pokémon Trainers merch line artwork by Naoki Saito 2022 Pokémon Center accessories Pokémon 2012 accessories: Red, Charizard, Blue and Venusaur Pokémon Characters Badges: Red and Charmander
Pokémon Center Badges Red Charizard.png Bandai first partners card.jpg Bandai evolved first partners card.jpg Red Leaf FRLG Artwork.png
Pokémon Characters Badges: Red and Mega Charizard X Artwork from the
Bandai Carddass card
Red with the Generation I starters on a Bandai Carddass card, illustrated by Ken Sugimori Red and Leaf with Bulbasaur and Charmander Artwork
Pokémon Center 2012 Venusaur Red.jpg PikachuCosmicEclipse241.jpg Sugimori Red Pikachu and Misty GF Web.jpg New Year GF Postcard 2006.png
Pokémon Center 2012 Champions Tournament Red and Venusaur Red and Pikachu in a TCG Artwork Artwork of Red and Misty holding Pikachu from the GAME FREAK website Red andPikachu on a GAME FREAK postcard from New Year's 2006

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RG Red 1.png Spr RG Red 2.png Spr RB Red 2.png Spr Y Red.png Spr GS Red.png Spr FRLG Red.png FRLG Red Intro Translation Documents.png FRLG Red Intro.png Red FRLG Credits.png
Sprite from
Red, Green,
and Blue
Title screen sprite
from Red and Green
Title screen sprite from
Red, Blue, and Blue (JP)
Sprite from
Yellow
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
FireRed, LeafGreen,
and Emerald
Early intro sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Intro sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Credits sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
RedRGBwalkdown.png RGB Red Back.png Y Red Back.png Red II OD.png FRLG Red Back.png E Red Back.png Red FRLG OD.png Red E OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I
Backsprite from Red, Green, and Blue Backsprite from
Yellow
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Backsprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Backsprite from
Emerald
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
Emerald
Spr HGSS Red.png Spr B2W2 Red.png VSRed.png Spr SM Red.png VSRed PE.png
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
VS sprite from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun,
and Ultra Moon
High-poly model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and
Let's Go, Eevee!
Red IV OD.png Red OD.png Red SM OD.png ODRed PE.png
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Overworld sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Overworld model from
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
Overworld model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In other games

S2 Pokémon Trainer Red.png Colo Red.png XD Red.png
Portrait from
Stadium 2
VS sprite from
Colosseum
VS sprite from
XD: Gale of Darkness

Trivia

Names

Scan from the Official Fan Book of Pocket Monsters in which Red is called サトシ Satoshi

Red is the primary name used for this character in core series NPC appearances since Generation II, as well as in Pokémon Stadium 2, Pokémon Masters EX, and in the game data of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald. The name Ash (Japanese: サトシ Satoshi), after the protagonist of Pokémon the Series and related media, is also used, particularly in early media. It is one of the optional names for Red in Generation I and is used in Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide.[d] In Pokémon Gold and Silver: Official Nintendo Player's Guide, the name Red is mainly used, though Ash is also used at some point. In Pokémon Crystal: Official Nintendo Player's Guide, some content was reused but the name "Ash" was edited out.[e]

Other names and terms have also been used in various languages:

  • The English Pokémon Red and Blue manuals address the player directly as "you".
  • Game screenshots in the official game manuals use the names BlueRB, AshY, RedFR, and GreenLG.
  • The Japanese game manuals include text that name the player based on the respective Japanese game version, レッド RedJR, グリーン GreenG, ブルー BlueJB, and イエロー YellowY[f].
  • Japanese playing cards use a couple different names and terms: レッド Red (Pokémon Red deck), グリーン Green[g] (Pokémon Green deck), and simply 主人公しゅじんこう player character (Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow decks).
  • Some placeholder names are used in the game data: NintenRBY (Japanese: やまぐち YamaguchiRG; ゲーフリ GēfuriJB; ゲーフリ1 Gēfuri1Y)
  • オサム (Osamu) is used in screenshots of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the [pokemon.co.jp official Japanese Pokémon website].
  • In the Spanish version of FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald, his placeholder name has the syllables reversed: he is known as "Joro" instead of "Rojo".


Language Name Origin
Japanese レッド

Reddo

From Pokémon Red
English, French,
Brazilian Portuguese
Red From Pokémon Red
German Rot From Pokémon Rote Edition (Pokémon Red)
Spanish Rojo From Pokémon Edición Roja (Pokémon Red)
Italian Rosso From Pokémon Versione Rossa (Pokémon Red)
Korean 레드

Ledeu

Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 赤紅 / 赤红 Chìhóng From 赤 chì / chek (red) and 紅 / 红 hóng / hùhng (red)
Chinese (Cantonese) 赤紅 Chekhùhng
Thai เรด

Ret

Transcription of his Japanese name


Placeholder names

Pokémon Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow

Language Name Origin
Japanese やまぐち YamaguchiRG From Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games
ゲーフリ GēfuriB From Game Freak
ゲーフリ1 Gēfuri1Y From Game Freak
English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish
Ninten From Nintendo


Pokémon FireRed, LeafGeen, and Emerald

Language Name Origin
Japanese レッド

Reddo

From Pokémon Red
English, French Red From Pokémon Red
German Rot From Pokémon Rote Edition (Pokémon Red)
Italian Rosso From Pokémon Versione Rossa (Pokémon Red)
Spanish Joro From rojo (red) with the syllables reversed, from Pokémon Edición Roja (Pokémon Red)


Notes

  1. Pokémon Blue Version manual, page 2: "You are an 11 year-old boy living in Pallet Town with your mother." (Emphasis added.)
  2. Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal take place 3 years after the Generation I core series games
  3. Porygon Pokédex entry from Ultra Moon: "It was built 20 years ago by scientists who dreamed of exploring space. Their dreams have yet to come true." (Emphasis added.)
  4. Red and Blue called "Ash" and "Gary" in the Nintendo Power guide. (Nintendo Power, 1998).
  5. "Pokémon Gold & Silver also feature the world of Kanto, which Ash explored in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow." (Pokémon Gold and Silver guidebook, page 4) "Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal also feature the world of Kanto, which originally appeared in Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow." (Pokémon Crystal guidebook, page 4)
  6. Image of Red named イエロー (Yellow) in the manual of Pokémon Yellow.
  7. Image of Red named グリーン (Green) on a playing card from the Pokémon Green deck released in Japan.

References


Player characters
Core series RedLeafEthanKrisLyraBrendanMayLucasDawn
HilbertHildaNateRosaCalemSerenaElioSelene
ChaseElaineVictorGloriaReiAkariFlorianJuliana
Side series WesMichaelNateCyndy
Spin-off games MarkMintTodd SnapLucy Fleetfoot
LunickSolanaKellynKateBenSummer
HeroHeroineTim GoodmanScottieBettie
Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraTealaMinaCalSteven StoneMayleneCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessor's aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Johto Professor ElmProfessor OakMomEthanLyraSilverMr. PokémonEusineLanceRedKiyoBaobaMagnusEarlKurtCarrieDude
MaryBuenaRadio DirectorHaircut brothersWebsterMasterLiWilmaPrimoMaximoJetCaitlinCynthiaCameronMr. GameFelicityTeala
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersFrontier BrainsKimono GirlsWeek SiblingsName RaterPoké SeerDay-Care CoupleProfessor's aides
Alola Professor KukuiMomLillieNebbyHauRotomProfessor BurnetMolayneSamson OakRyukiMohn
RedBlueWallyCynthiaGrimsleyColressSinaDexioLookerAnabelNecrozmaMorimotoIwao
Team SkullAether FoundationUltra Recon SquadTeam Rainbow Rocket
Trial CaptainsIsland kahunasElite FourName RaterJudgeMr. HyperGester


Pokémon Champions
Core series BlueLanceRedStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaTraceLeonMustardPeonyNemonaGeetaKieranDraytonMost player characters
Masters EX BlueLanceRedStevenCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonScottieBettieAshNemonaGeetaCalemSerenaHopMarnieBedeLeafNateRosaSilverCherenBianca
Other
spin-offs
Ronald (TCG GB)Mark (TCG GB)Mint (TCG GB)Glenn (Pokkén)Master Rosé (Duel)
Animated series LanceCynthiaWallaceAlderDianthaStevenAsh KetchumLeonIrisNemonaGeeta
Other animation Blue (Origins)Red (Origins)Calem (Generations)Celestine (PttP)Edgar Troy (PttP)Ava (PttP)
Adventures Professor OakRedSidneyPhoebeGlaciaDrakeStevenWallaceCynthiaAlderIrisDianthaLeonMustardPeonyNemona
Other manga Shigeru (Zensho)Satoshi (Zensho)Rald (Battle Frontier)
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