Pokémon retired Ash and Pikachu at the perfect moment - Polygon

With Ash Ketchum leaving the Pokémon anime, it’s time to find a new Poké protagonist. The timing of his retirement makes perfect sense; with Violet and Scarlet out, there’s no more need for Ash.

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