Ritchie

Origin

• Origin - The flashback, his origin, or how the character became who he is

Creation

• Creation - Who created, illustrated him, or anyone who came up with the idea? What was the inspiration used for him. Name his voice actors/actresses for his Japanese, American, and other nationalities.

Evolution

• Evolution - This has 3 parts: personality, appearances, and relationships. If you can, name how he has change in any of these 3 categories)

Story Arcs

Ritchie and Ash became friends while at the Pokémon League. After winning their first 3 battles they had to face each other. Team Rocket interfered causing Ash to run off while Ritchie waited at the stadium. Ash was able to make it before he was disqualified. In the end Ritchie's Sparky beat Ash's disobedient Charizard who decided to take a nap rather than battle the small Pikachu.

Powers and Abilities

Pokemon	Attacks
Sparky	Sparky is Ritchie's Pikachu. It first appeared in A Friend in Deed. Its attacks are Thunderbolt, Thundershock, Agility and Thunder.
Zippo	Zippo is Ritchie's Charmeleon. It was first seen as a Charmander in A Friend in Deed and later it evolved into a Charmeleon prior to A Parent Trapped!.  Zippo's attacks are Flamethrower, Slash, Tackle and Fire Spin.
Happy	Happy is Ritchie's Butterfree. It was first seen in the episode A Friend in Deed along with Sparky and Zippo.  Its attacks are Sleep Powder and Whirlwind.
Cruise	Cruise is Ritchie's Pupitar. It was first seen in the episode The Mystery is History. Its attacks are Sandstorm and Take Down.
Rose	Rose is Ritchie's Taillow. It was first seen in the episode Oaknapped.  Its attacks are Gust and Double Team.
Eevee	Ritchie mentioned that he have an Eevee in the dub of episode Oaknapped. He doesn't have an Eevee in the Japanese version.

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