Pokémon made a major splash when the anime first debuted, all the way back in 1997. Its incredible staying power helped escalate Ash Ketchum into a household name, even among people who aren't at all ...

As part of Polygon’s ongoing celebration of Pokémon’s 30th birthday, we’ve rounded up the 30 most iconic moments from the anime ...

Whether in the newer seasons or at the very start of the show, these Generation I moves remain iconic.

While Ash Ketchum has some gripping showdowns with later rivals, his first win against Gary is one of anime’s most iconic rival fights. After all, it marks a major step forward in Ash’s journey. Gary ...