Top 16 Pokemons Ash Should caught in Kanto

Filling Type Coverage Gaps:

• Aerodactyl (Rock/Flying): A powerful fossil Pokémon with a great design. It would have provided a strong counter to Electric-types like Lt. Surge’s Raichu.
• Sandslash (Ground): A Ground-type would have been very useful against Electric and Rock-types, which Ash struggled with.
• Magnemite (Electric/Steel): This would have given Ash another Electric-type option with a different typing for more strategic battles.

Unique Strategies:

• Cubone (Ground): A Pokémon with a tragic backstory, Cubone could have offered a chance for Ash to develop his training skills in a more emotional way.
• Jigglypuff (Normal/Fairy): Though the running gag existed, a Jigglypuff that accidentally learns a powerful move like Hyper Voice could be a hilarious and strong addition.
• Mr. Mime (Psychic/Fairy): This Pokémon could have brought a more strategic and technical approach to Ash’s battling style.

Strong Potential:

• Scyther (Bug/Flying): It could have evolved into the powerful Scizor later, offering a great physical attacker.
• Alakazam (Psychic): A strong Psychic-type would have been a valuable asset for Ash’s team.

Missed Opportunities:

• Pinsir (Bug): Ash had a chance to catch one early on but didn’t pursue it. Pinsir could have been a great alternative to his Butterfree.
• Seadra (Water): Instead of releasing his captured Krabby, evolving it into Seadra could have given him a strong Water-type.

Interesting Choices:

• Dratini (Dragon/Water): Even though it wouldn’t have evolved fully, catching a Dratini would have been a significant achievement.
• Abra (Psychic): A Pokémon known for teleporting, Abra would have added a layer of unpredictability to Ash’s team.