About Ritchie
Ritchie nicknames every one of his Pokémon (Sparky, Zippo, Happy, Rose, Cruise). His friendship with Ash spans the Indigo and Johto Leagues.
Signature Pokémon
Other figures from Kanto
Champion
Red
The silent trainer from Pallet Town who climbed Mt. Silver after defeating Team Rocket and the Elite Four.
Champion / Rival
Blue
Professor Oak's grandson — Red's lifelong rival and a former Pokémon League Champion.
Professor
Professor Oak
The grandfather of Pokémon research, who first compiled the Pokédex.
Gym Leader
Brock
Pewter City's Rock-type Gym Leader and Ash's first traveling companion in the anime.
Gym Leader
Misty
Cerulean City's Water-type Leader — fierce, fashionable, and fond of Psyduck.
Gym Leader
Erika
Celadon City's serene Grass-type expert.