Video: Ash caught his first Unova Pokémon, Pidove, on this day in 2011

On this day in 2011, Ash caught his very first Pokémon in the Unova region: Pidove!

Of course, Pidove wasn’t going down without a fight… pic.twitter.com/5QAP2JP7rG

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 12, 2020

On this day in 2014, Ash caught his first Pokémon in the Kalos region—or should we say Froakie caught Ash? 😉 pic.twitter.com/N0g7F8WRkB

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 25, 2020

On this day in 2002, Ash faced off against Jasmine, winning the Mineral Badge! That intense fire tornado was an amazing move from both Ash and Cyndaquil. 🔥🌪️ pic.twitter.com/eBxdjMtHr4

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) December 21, 2019

On this day in 2000, Ash battled hard against Falkner, winning the Zephyr Badge! What was your favorite moment from this hard-fought battle? pic.twitter.com/xm4P9giP3i

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) December 16, 2019

On this day 16 years ago, Ash caught his very first Pokémon after entering the Hoenn region—hello, Taillow! 👋 pic.twitter.com/unPndbxOam

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) November 22, 2019

On this day in 1998, Ash said goodbye to Pikachu. 😢😢 Don't worry, they weren't apart for long!

Where were you when this happened, Trainers? pic.twitter.com/rXFB3DXoku

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) November 20, 2019