The Kanto starters are some of Ash's most iconic team members, and now all three have been reunited for the first time in hundreds of episodes.
Warning: Spoilers for Pokémon: Aim to Be a Master, episode 5The Pokémon: Aim to Be a Master miniseries has seen many of Ash's previous Pokémon make a long-awaited return, but none have been quite so long-awaited as the return of his original team members, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and Squirtle. Now, not only are the Kanto starter trio back with Ash, but they've been reunited with each other, too.
Episode 5 sees Ash, Brock, and Misty passing through a town as they learn of a stage performance going on in a park nearby. The performers turn out to be the Squirtle Squad, as led by Ash's Squirtle, all in costume as Power Ranger-inspired heroes. Ash, who has been swapping out his Pokémon between each episode, calls out the team he's carrying around at the moment, which just so happens to include Charizard and Bulbasaur.
Team Rocket accidentally starts a fire, and the Squirtle Squad, originally firefighters, jump into action. Ash and friends arrive and try to help as well, although Bulbasaur and Charizard are initially reluctant to join Squirtle. Misty uses her Water-Type Pokémon, including her new Clauncher, to help beat back the fire, too.
A Pleasing Reunion for Kanto Starters The episode's plot may be simple and sitcom-esque, but for characters whose story goes back over 20 years, it manages to carry the weight it needs to. Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander were all very close at one point, but that seemed to diminish as Charizard evolved and began to disobey.
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