Video: Ash won the Balance Badge from the Normal-type Gym Leader Norman on this day in 2005

On this day in 2005, Ash won the Balance Badge from the Normal-type Gym Leader Norman. Nice finishing move, Grovyle! 🍃👊 pic.twitter.com/BugXcaf711

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) March 19, 2020

On this day in 2011, Ash won the Trio Badge from the Striaton Gym.

What do you think was the most savory moment from this match, Trainers? pic.twitter.com/dWF7QkvPSa

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) March 12, 2020

On this day in 2008, our heroes encountered the mysterious Darkrai in the midst of combat!

What was your favorite moment from the movie Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai? pic.twitter.com/lGrQeMXXDd

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 24, 2020

On this day in 1999, with marker in hand, Jigglypuff first drew on our heroes’ faces!

You know what they say, Trainers—never fall asleep around Jigglypuff! 😉 pic.twitter.com/jKefIU4Tqq

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 20, 2020

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