Ash-Ash Ketchum  the main character of the show is an energetic and determined 10-year-old on his Pokémon journey who lives in Pallet Town.   Anxious to become the best, Ash wants more than anything to become the world's greatest Pokémon Master. With the help of his friends, Ash is constantly trying to catch up to Gary, his snotty rival from his hometown, Pallet Town. Ash's Pokémon come in all different varieties, unlike his themed companions.

Pikachu-Pikachu is one of the main characters of the Pokémon TV series and is also Ash's best friend and Pokémon.   An adorable electric-type Pokémon, Pikachu loyally defends his friends Ash, Misty, and Brock and stands up for all Pokémon-kind. Like all other Pokémon, Pikachu can only communicate by repeating his name over and over with his cute, baby-like voice. Pikachu is constantly pursued by the evil, Team Rocket.
 

Misty-Pretty conceited and whiny, Misty is one of the former Cerulean City gym leader and specializes in water Pokémon. Originally, she joined Ash just because she wanted something back for the her bike that he had destroyed.  Misty's taken a liking to the journey itself. Constantly quarreling with Ash over anything.

Brock-Brock, the eldest and wisest of the traveling trio, is 12 and lives in Pewter City.  He's love crazed emotions usually get the group in trouble.  Formerly the leader of the Pewter City gym, Brock specializes on rock Pokémon. Although he's great in Pokémon battles, Brock aspires to be the world's best Pokémon breeder.

Team Rocket-Jesse, James, and Meowth want to capture Ash's Pikachu, and collect other rare Pokémon as well.   - Prepare for trouble, make it double.... Jesse, James, and Meowth are the three bumbling field agents for Team Rocket, a mysterious and evil gang looking to steal rare Pokémon. Jesse and James are stuck up, fashion conscious, and prone to cross-dressing. Their introductory chant, while said once almost every episode, always receives a humorous spin to prevent it from getting old. Meowth is a Pokémon that, oddly enough, can actually talk like a human being (he's actually one of the few Pokémon which can talk). Together, they try their hardest to capture Ash's Pikachu, but they ultimately fail.