Pokémon Journeys (Reboot)

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Pokémon Journeys is the latest season of the Pokémon anime series, coinciding with generation 8 of the games. It follows Ash's journey through the Galar region with his new friends, Goh and Chloe. What adventures will Ash and his friends encounter as he works his way up to challenge the most powerful Pokémon trainer in the world, Champion Leon?
==Story Overview==
Ash, Goh, and Chloe journey through the Galar region together, encountering new Pokémon, new friends, and new experiences! Ash hopes to climb the ranks of the Pokémon World Championships held in the Galar region in the hopes of facing Champion Leon, reuniting with some familiar faces as he climbs the ranks. Goh hopes to catch every Pokémon he can, and eventually catch the mythical Mew. Chloe isn't all that big on Pokémon, and hopes to find her passion on this journey and make some new friends.
===Galar, Home of the Pokémon World Championship===
Ash receives an invitation from Chairman Rose to take part in the Pokémon World Championships, as well as 3 tickets to go see the finals between Leon and Lance. In Vermilion City, Ash runs into Goh and Chloe. Ash and Goh butt heads initially, but team up when word spreads of Lugia making an appearance in the city. The pair meet and ride Lugia, and Goh takes Ash back to Cerise Laboratory to report it to Professor Cerise. Cerise is impressed and, recognising Ash as Alola's Champion, asks Ash that he take Goh and Chloe with him to Galar to see the finals, thus beginning our trio's adventures.
In Galar, the new group of friends watch the finals, which results in Leon taking the win, crowning him as the strongest trainer in the world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket have made their way to Galar in the hopes of catching some Dynamaxed Pokémon. They anger a Drednaw in trying to catch it, damaging the ground below it, and activating a Power Spot. They run from the Gigantamaxed Drednaw, who is then taken down by Ash and his newly Gigantamaxed Pikachu. Leon sees this and recognises the young trainer's talent. He offers him a Dynamax Band, and the 2 have a battle, which Leon ultimately wins.
From then on, Ash, Goh, and Chloe explore the Galar region, seeing everything it has to offer between Ash's Championship battles against trainers from across the world. Goh catches his partner Pokémon, Scorbunny, and begins to catch as many Pokémon as he can. Chloe takes a distinct interest in Galarian culture and history, and finds she has a talent for commentating over Pokémon battles, as well as art and Pokémon grooming.
The trio also encounter another group of travelling trainers - Hop, Bede, and Marnie - who all got extremely far in the latest Gym Challenge, and were given spots in the Pokémon World Championship. The three of them all have fierce rivalries with each other, but ultimately have a healthy friendship. Bede in particular acts as a rival to Ash, but Marnie's fans - Team Yell- will do whatever they can to ensure Marnie places as the Championship winner.
Other characters they encounter are Professor Magnolia and her granddaughter, Sonia. Sonia gives Goh a portable PC so he can access the Pokémon he sent to Cerise Laboratory. Through the 2 of them, Chloe learns of her passion for history and art.
A lot of the series is spent in the Wild Area, where the trio have taken a liking to camping in. The opponents Ash battles in his Championship battles range from the Galar gym leaders, to powerful trainers from other regions, including a lot of familiar faces.
This arc culminates with Chloe getting an apprenticeship under Rose and Oleana. She's really excited, though it means she'll have to miss Ash's final match against Leon. Chloe accidentally walks in on Oleana and Rose discussing their plan to bring about the Darkest Day, and immediately rings Sonia to tell her. Sonia and Magnolia figure out that they need to go to Hammerlocke to stop it, but know that they won't make it in time. Instead they tell Goh, who goes with Marnie, Hop, and Bede. All at the same time, in different places, Ash fights Leon in the final Championship battle, Chloe teams up with Team Rocket to fight Oleana, and Goh, Hop, Bede, and Marnie fight Eternatus.
Ash loses his battle against Leon, as do Chloe and Team Rocket against Oleana. Just as ASh and Leon are about to shake hands, Sonia's face appears on the screen in Wyndon Stadium, explaining the situation. Leon and Charizard fly to Rose Tower to help Chloe and Team Rocket, while Raihan gives Ash a ride to Hammerlocke. Once there, they find all but Goh still battling Eternatus. As Raihan helps out Hop, Bede, and Marnie, Ash takes a stand against Eternatus. He and Goh fight Eternatus, but to no avail. When things seemed bleakest, Zacian and Zamazenta appear, ready to help, despite their battle-worn forms. Luckily, Sonia finally makes her way to Hammerlocke, with the sword and shield required for Zacian and Zamazenta to transform. With the help of Zacian and Zamazenta, Ash and Gou take down Eternatus.
Everybody arrives back at Wyndon Stadium to see that a party has been prepared. Not just for Leon's victory, but for our heroes' valiant efforts in fending off the Darkest Day. Professor Cerise is there, and Chloe embraces her father. Piers is amazed by Marnie's show of strength, and announces that he'll be stepping down as gym leader and giving his title to Marnie. Likewise, Opal officially takes Bede on as her apprentice. Hop is ecstatic that his brother is fine, and despite all that just occurred, congratulates him on his victory. Sonia asks Hop if he'd like to apprentice under her, and asks Chloe to illustrate her book, but she declines the offer. Ash and Gou skip out on the party, and have a small battle of their own for fun.
Chloe has finally figured out what she wants to do with her life. She wants to use her Pokémon to help people, but she's not sure how to go about it. Ash and Gou promise her they'll figure it out together
As the trio and their Pokémon embrace, a man named Avery approaches them and gives Ash 3 train tickets. He promises that he and somebody named Mustard have the answers as to where Ash's Kubfu comes from, on the Isle of Armour.
===The Mysteries of The Isle of Armour===
After catching a Kubfu near the end of the previous arc, Ash and his companions head to the Isle of Armour, where they're promised answers to Kubfu's origins.
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===A Rare Sighting in The Crown Tundra===
Just when the trio are ready to head back home to Kanto, Goh discovers that Mew has been spotted in the Crown Tundra. But what was supposed to be a quick stop has unfurled into a massive adventure...
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==Characters==
Below is a list of the major characters in Pokémon Journeys and their main Pokémon. For characters like Leon, who have multiple Pokémon but really only use a handful of them, only their main Pokémon are listed. This goes for Goh especially.
 	 	
Ash 	Ash is a young Pokémon trainer from Palette Town in the Kanto region. After winning the title of Alola Champion, Ash was asked by Professor Cerise to take Goh and Chloe on an adventure to the Galar region in exchange for sponsoring him to enter the World Championships, held in said region this year. He receives a Dynamax Band after a chance encounter and subsequent battle with Leon, and has made it his goal to become an official Pokémon master.
Ash is constantly thinking about Pokémon battles, and hoping to come up with new and inventive strategies. He is a bit naive, though, and needs to have Goh and Chloe explain things to him a lot. He and his Pikachu have an inseparable bond.	Ash is a young Pokémon trainer from Palette Town in the Kanto region. After winning the title of Alola Champion, Ash was asked by Professor Cerise to take Goh and Chloe on an adventure to the Galar region in exchange for sponsoring him to enter the World Championships, held in said region this year. He receives a Dynamax Band after a chance encounter and subsequent battle with Leon, and has made it his goal to become an official Pokémon master.
Ash is constantly thinking about Pokémon battles, and hoping to come up with new and inventive strategies. He is a bit naive, though, and needs to have Goh and Chloe explain things to him a lot. He and his Pikachu have an inseparable bond.
Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon, and now his ever-faithful companion. The pair have an almost psychic bond, always knowing what the other is thinking with ever having to speak a word. Pikachu seems to get along with nearly every Pokémon he encounters, miraculously!
Pikachu can Gigantamax. 	Pikachu was Ash's first Pokémon, and now his ever-faithful companion. The pair have an almost psychic bond, always knowing what the other is thinking with ever having to speak a word. Pikachu seems to get along with nearly every Pokémon he encounters, miraculously!
Pikachu can Gigantamax. 	Pikachu
Ash's Sobble was abandoned by its previous owner, and has a very shy demeanour. She has a habit of turning invisible when scared. Ash knows how to use this to their advantage, though, and has taught Sobble how to turn invisible during battle. 	Ash's Sobble was abandoned by its previous owner, and has a very shy demeanour. She has a habit of turning invisible when scared. Ash knows how to use this to their advantage, though, and has taught Sobble how to turn invisible during battle. 	Sobble
Sobble evolved into Drizzile when Team Rocket had Pikachu in their grasp, but was too scared to move. Now, Drizzile is much more confident, and loves to battle. She's a bit of a troublemaker, and sometimes doesn't listen to Ash's commands. 	Sobble evolved into Drizzile when Team Rocket had Pikachu in their grasp, but was too scared to move. Now, Drizzile is much more confident, and loves to battle. She's a bit of a troublemaker, and sometimes doesn't listen to Ash's commands. 	Drizzile
Drizzile evolved into Inteleon during Ash's battle with Melony. Inteleon is a strategic battler who likes to do her own thing. However, her Snipe Shot combined with her ability to turn invisible makes her a hard opponent to beat.
After eating some Dynamax Soup during the Isle of Armour arc, Inteleon can Gigantamax. 	Drizzile evolved into Inteleon during Ash's battle with Melony. Inteleon is a strategic battler who likes to do her own thing. However, her Snipe Shot combined with her ability to turn invisible makes her a hard opponent to beat.
After eating some Dynamax Soup during the Isle of Armour arc, Inteleon can Gigantamax. 	Inteleon
Dragonite was captured by Team Rocket, and saved by Ash. Dragonite was extremely grateful, and wished to join Ash's team. He loves hugs, which is unfortunate for Ash thanks to the sheer strength and size of this Pokémon. 	Dragonite was captured by Team Rocket, and saved by Ash. Dragonite was extremely grateful, and wished to join Ash's team. He loves hugs, which is unfortunate for Ash thanks to the sheer strength and size of this Pokémon. 	Dragonite
Toxel was hatched from an egg given to Ash by Professor Magnolia. Toxel is extremely lazy, and only knows Acid. He'd much prefer to just sit on the sidelines and watch battles than actually partipate. 	Toxel was hatched from an egg given to Ash by Professor Magnolia. Toxel is extremely lazy, and only knows Acid. He'd much prefer to just sit on the sidelines and watch battles than actually partipate. 	Toxel
Toxtricity evolved from Toxel after witnessing his first Dynamax battle. Inspired by the show of power, Toxtricity now tries his best to put on an impressive show whenever he battles. This includes light shows with electricity and strumming up his own battle music.
After Ash's definitive battle with Leon, Toxtricity parts ways with his trainer to join the Maximizers. 	Toxtricity evolved from Toxel after witnessing his first Dynamax battle. Inspired by the show of power, Toxtricity now tries his best to put on an impressive show whenever he battles. This includes light shows with electricity and strumming up his own battle music.
After Ash's definitive battle with Leon, Toxtricity parts ways with his trainer to join the Maximizers. 	Toxtricity
Chandelure was caught by Ash in Stow-on-Side. Chandelure is a powerful fighter, but can't stand direct sunlight. As a result, it really only comes out indoors or at night. Chandelure is also scared of Dynamaxed Pokémon. 	Chandelure was caught by Ash in Stow-on-Side. Chandelure is a powerful fighter, but can't stand direct sunlight. As a result, it really only comes out indoors or at night. Chandelure is also scared of Dynamaxed Pokémon. 	Chandelure
While visiting Hulbury for a fishing contest, Ash finds Kubfu washed up on the beach. The two instantly bond over their shared love of Pokémon battles and enormous appetites, and Kubfu joins Ash's team officially after accompanying the group for a while. 	While visiting Hulbury for a fishing contest, Ash finds Kubfu washed up on the beach. The two instantly bond over their shared love of Pokémon battles and enormous appetites, and Kubfu joins Ash's team officially after accompanying the group for a while. 	Kubfu
Goh 	Goh is a young boy from Vermilion City who's obsessed with catching Pokémon. As a child, he had a chance encounter with the mythical Mew, and has made it his life goal to catch it. Goh has an almost encyclopedic knowledge on Pokémon, and is also extremely tech-savvy. Whereas Ash makes decisions based on instinct, Goh follows logic and reason. Other than Chloe, Goh hasn't had many friends before, so his people skills aren't great.
Goh is constantly carrying Pokéballs on hand to catch any new and interesting Pokémon he sees. These Pokémon live in Cerise Laboratory back in the Kanto region, but Goh can call upon them at any time with his remote PC.	Goh is a young boy from Vermilion City who's obsessed with catching Pokémon. As a child, he had a chance encounter with the mythical Mew, and has made it his life goal to catch it. Goh has an almost encyclopedic knowledge on Pokémon, and is also extremely tech-savvy. Whereas Ash makes decisions based on instinct, Goh follows logic and reason. Other than Chloe, Goh hasn't had many friends before, so his people skills aren't great.
Goh is constantly carrying Pokéballs on hand to catch any new and interesting Pokémon he sees. These Pokémon live in Cerise Laboratory back in the Kanto region, but Goh can call upon them at any time with his remote PC.
Scorbunny grew attached to Goh when he stood up for him to a group of Nickit, and eventually persuaded Goh to catch him as his first Pokémon. Scorbunny's a headstrong and very energetic, being unable to stay still for very long. He's also exceptionally fast! 	Scorbunny grew attached to Goh when he stood up for him to a group of Nickit, and eventually persuaded Goh to catch him as his first Pokémon. Scorbunny's a headstrong and very energetic, being unable to stay still for very long. He's also exceptionally fast! 	Scorbunny
Raboot evolved from Scorbunny during an argument with Goh where he ran off on his own. Raboot is much less outwardly affectionate, and is more emotionally distant from Goh. He prefers to keep his emotions hidden, and can get embarrassed easily. raboot loves to breakdance, and is very good at it. 	Raboot evolved from Scorbunny during an argument with Goh where he ran off on his own. Raboot is much less outwardly affectionate, and is more emotionally distant from Goh. He prefers to keep his emotions hidden, and can get embarrassed easily. raboot loves to breakdance, and is very good at it. 	Raboot
Goh's Eevee was caught during a Max Raid Battle with Ash, Chloe, and a new friend they had made that day. Eevee loves hugs and cuddles, especially with her best friend Pikachu. She doesn't like to battle all that much, but when she does, she's very quick and her Swift packs a punch.
Eevee can Gigantamax. 	Goh's Eevee was caught during a Max Raid Battle with Ash, Chloe, and a new friend they had made that day. Eevee loves hugs and cuddles, especially with her best friend Pikachu. She doesn't like to battle all that much, but when she does, she's very quick and her Swift packs a punch.
Eevee can Gigantamax. 	Eevee
When Goh was out of Pokémon in a battle against Bede, Rotom zipped out of Goh's phone to fight for Goh. It's shown to be extremely nimble and analytical, being able to calculate the angles of its attacks to form some unique strategies. However, Rotom prefers to stay in Goh's phone. 	When Goh was out of Pokémon in a battle against Bede, Rotom zipped out of Goh's phone to fight for Goh. It's shown to be extremely nimble and analytical, being able to calculate the angles of its attacks to form some unique strategies. However, Rotom prefers to stay in Goh's phone. 	Rotom
Chloe 	Chloe is the daughter of Professor Cerise, but she's also so much more than that! ...She hopes. Chloe's a cautious girl with a realistic attitude on life. She's not huge on Pokémon battling, catching, training, researcging, or anything to do with Pokémon, really. She does have a few passions - cooking and art among them - but she doesn't really know what she wants to do with her future. She hopes that by travelling the Galar region with Ash and Goh she can figure it out.
After trying out many hobbies and carefully considering her future, she sees how Ash and Goh come together with their Pokémon to defeat Eternatus and defend the Galar region. It's then that she realises she wants to use her Pokémon to help people, but it's not until the end of the series that she decides she wants to train Pokémon to help the elderly, disabled, medical patients, and anybody else who needs a support Pokémon.	Chloe is the daughter of Professor Cerise, but she's also so much more than that! ...She hopes. Chloe's a cautious girl with a realistic attitude on life. She's not huge on Pokémon battling, catching, training, researcging, or anything to do with Pokémon, really. She does have a few passions - cooking and art among them - but she doesn't really know what she wants to do with her future. She hopes that by travelling the Galar region with Ash and Goh she can figure it out.
After trying out many hobbies and carefully considering her future, she sees how Ash and Goh come together with their Pokémon to defeat Eternatus and defend the Galar region. It's then that she realises she wants to use her Pokémon to help people, but it's not until the end of the series that she decides she wants to train Pokémon to help the elderly, disabled, medical patients, and anybody else who needs a support Pokémon.
While Chloe is mostly indifferent to Pokémon, Yamper loves her with his whole heart. In fact, he'll often put himself at risk just to protect Chloe, and in those moments will refuse to listen to anybody but her. During the Isle of Armour arc, Yamper struggles not to evolve, until Chloe discovers this, and helps him out by giving him an Everstone. 	While Chloe is mostly indifferent to Pokémon, Yamper loves her with his whole heart. In fact, he'll often put himself at risk just to protect Chloe, and in those moments will refuse to listen to anybody but her. During the Isle of Armour arc, Yamper struggles not to evolve, until Chloe discovers this, and helps him out by giving him an Everstone. 	Yamper
Gengar once haunted Cerise Laboratory, until he fell asleep while possesing one of Chloe's belongings and ended up in the Galar region. After many antagonistic encounters, Ash and Chloe learn that Gengar was abandoned by its previous trainer, and Chloe catches him, promising to give him a good home. 	Gengar once haunted Cerise Laboratory, until he fell asleep while possesing one of Chloe's belongings and ended up in the Galar region. After many antagonistic encounters, Ash and Chloe learn that Gengar was abandoned by its previous trainer, and Chloe catches him, promising to give him a good home. 	Gengar
When Goh reports back to Professor Cerise that they've found an Applin, Cerise is especially interested, and requests that they observe it. Applin is seen moving out of its apple and into anything else vaguely circular, when Chloe realises it must have outgrown its original apple. She buys a bigger apple for it, and, extremely grateful, it attempts to inhabit a nearby Pokéball, accidentally capturing itself, much to Chloe's initial dismay. She eventually grows to love Applin. Applin also becomes best friends with Yamper.	When Goh reports back to Professor Cerise that they've found an Applin, Cerise is especially interested, and requests that they observe it. Applin is seen moving out of its apple and into anything else vaguely circular, when Chloe realises it must have outgrown its original apple. She buys a bigger apple for it, and, extremely grateful, it attempts to inhabit a nearby Pokéball, accidentally capturing itself, much to Chloe's initial dismay. She eventually grows to love Applin. Applin also becomes best friends with Yamper.	Applin
Applin evolved into Appletun when it once again grew out of its apple and nestled into a Tart Apple. Appletun emits the scent of a freshly baked pie, which can soothe anybody in an instant. This has been shown to calm Chloe's panic on several occasions. It's because of Appletun that Chloe realises her ambition. 	Applin evolved into Appletun when it once again grew out of its apple and nestled into a Tart Apple. Appletun emits the scent of a freshly baked pie, which can soothe anybody in an instant. This has been shown to calm Chloe's panic on several occasions. It's because of Appletun that Chloe realises her ambition. 	Appletun
In Turffield, Chloe encounters a blind Galarian Meowth severely inured, and takes it back to a Pokémon Center. Meowth is healed, but is still very traumatised by the experience. For the next few episodes, Chloe takes Meowth along with her, until Meowth eventually asks to be caught by her. 	In Turffield, Chloe encounters a blind Galarian Meowth severely inured, and takes it back to a Pokémon Center. Meowth is healed, but is still very traumatised by the experience. For the next few episodes, Chloe takes Meowth along with her, until Meowth eventually asks to be caught by her. 	Meowth
Professor Cerise 	 	
Hop 	 	
 	 	Wooloo
 	 	Grookey
Bede 	 	
 	 	Hattrem
Marnie 	 	
 	 	Morpeko
Jessie 	 	
 	 	Mimikyu
 	 	Alcremie
 	 	Dreepy
James 	 	
 	 	Cramorant
 	 	Chewtle
Meowth 	 	
Wobuffet 	 	
Leon 	 	
==Trivia==
*While - the creator of this article - is a big fan of Pokémon Journeys, this article goes over changes he would have made.
**His main concerns lie in a lack of a clear focus, what with Ash and Goh constantly travelling between regions. This especially felt weird to him due to the lack of a National Dex at the beginning of the game's lifespan, as well as the extra additions to the already well-developed Galar region with the introduction of the DLC pass.
**Additionally, Team Rocket's Pokémon Gachapon machine felt disappointing to him as a huge fan of Team Rocket and their bonds with their Pokémon. He felt there were a lot of newly introduced Pokémon that would fit the group perfectly.
*This rebooted version of Pokémon Journeys makes only one change to previous seasons of the anime: Jessie keeps her Mimikyu.