One of the longest-running anime franchises, Pokémon has been a huge part of pop culture since the late 90s, with games, ...

However, the anime cleverly uses the Elite Four to present strategies Ash ... the Hoenn Elite Four member specializing in Dragon-types, meaning he has a powerful ace, Salamence, on his team.

Ash Ketchum is the strongest trainer in the Pokemon anime, but many of his Pokemon are downright terrible in battle.