Top 10 Pokemon Characters Who Should Return

1. May

   

   May is a female companion to Ash in the Generation III Pokémon anime series. She is also the playable female character in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. May debuted in the anime in the 275th episode, "Get the Show on the Road!"... read more

   I saw something of May with Serena, so why not have May return? She might not, though, because I heard that May's actor isn't well. But she could still come back.

   I saw a picture of Serena and May together since May lives in Hoenn. So bring her back. I don't care if her actress is sick. Get a new one. They did it with Misty, so why not May?

   Bring back May and Drew. It would be great to see them come back together.

2. Misty

   

   Misty, known as Kasumi in Japan, is a character in the Pokémon franchise. She is the Gym Leader in Cerulean City and specializes in Water-type Pokémon. In the games, she is known as the Tomboyish Mermaid.

   In the anime, she is Ash's first traveling companion. She has three older sisters who often... read more

   The series has never been the same ever since Misty left. Sure, she made an appearance here and there, but I really want to see her travel with Ash again. Even though May, Dawn, Iris, and Serena all took her place, none of them have ever been able to fill the void that was left by Misty. Please bring her back.

   It's finally happening! Misty is finally returning. Not only Misty but Brock is also returning.

   I don't care what it takes. They need to bring back Misty.

3. Dawn

   

   Dawn is one of the playable characters in the Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions of the Pokémon games. If the player selects the male character, Lucas, Dawn serves as Professor Rowan's assistant.

   In the anime, Dawn co-stars with Ash throughout the Diamond and Pearl series (seasons 10 to 13... read more

   She is just the perfect friend of Ash. I love her character so much I can never stop thinking about her being with Ash. She was one of the reasons why Diamond and Pearl was the best season.

   She has a character too similar to that of Ash. Her contest moves have made Ash learn so many new moves like Counter Shield, Ice Aqua Jet, etc. She and Ash share a bond so strong that no girl can take it over. I just love Dawn's character so much. Seeing Ash and Dawn part ways in Diamond and Pearl made my heart heavy.

   She was featured in fewer episodes than Misty, May, and Serena, although she has been considered the best Pokegirl. Check out the data if you doubt it. The fact is not hidden that her cheerful and never-give-up attitude makes us yearn for more of her.

   I would personally love to experience watching Dawn and Ash's chemistry back on screen (simply because I am a Pearlshipper).

4. Brock

   

   Brock is a character in the Pokémon franchise created by Game Freak and Nintendo. He is the Gym Leader of Pewter City in the Kanto region and specializes in Rock-type Pokémon. In the anime, he becomes one of Ash's traveling companions after Ash defeats him in a gym battle.... read more

   Brock should return (again) for Pokémon Journeys, at the very least as a guest character that stays for at least a couple of episodes. Brock is the perfect source for comedy in Pokémon and gives the show back its old charm! (Though I like the new ones too.)

   Brock is funny and smart. I miss him.

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6. Gary Oak

   

   Gary Oak appeared in the anime series during Seasons 1 through 5. He was Ash's rival and childhood friend. The two once fought over a rusty Poké Ball they both wanted for good luck, which ended up breaking during the argument.... read more

7. Tracey Sketchit

   

8. AJ

   

   I can't believe they never brought him back for another episode. He would have been a great rival for Ash.

9. Greninja

   

   Of course this one's got to return. It would be nice for Ash's Lucario and Greninja to meet. I don't know if Greninja is gonna take Lucario under his wing or if they'll be enemies. Greninja would be great against Leon, and don't get started with the bond phenomenon. Goh would wet his flipping pants when he sees SATOSHI-GEKKOUGA (if that's how you spell it).

   Greninja is a must and should really return to Ash. I mean, he really could not spend his whole life cutting the vines for Kalos. I think it should be Alain's job to take care of the vines. After all, it was his fault that the Kalos Crisis happened in the first place.

10. Serena

    

    Serena has proven to be a kind and polite girl, though she can also be openly rebellious toward her mother, Grace. In "Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!", she refused to wake up when Grace ordered her to and responded sassily to her mother's call to watch the news. Their tense relationship was... read more

    Ok, let's get this straight. If she returns, then congrats Goh, you're jealous of someone who has a crush on Ash. Now if Serena does return, don't expect any comments about the kiss. That freaked me out. I was used to it being in the movies like Pokémon 2000, but that got me thinking that she's most likely gonna return in Sun and Moon. Didn't do it in Gen 7, but second time's the charm.

    Serena should return as well. Also, I want to see how her Braixen is doing and her Pokémon performances. That would be a real treat!

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11. ?

    Bulbasaur

    

    Bulbasaur, known in Japan as Fushigidane, is the first Pokémon listed in the National Pokédex. It debuted in Pokémon Red and Green in Japan and in Pokémon Red and Blue internationally. Bulbasaur is a dual-type Grass and Poison Pokémon and has long been associated with the beginning of the Pokémon journey... read more

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    Tobias

    
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13. The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

    

    They need to do a follow-up episode where Ash and friends meet the ghost of the soldier she was in love with and figure out how to reunite the two.

    The story was very romantic. I would love it if Ash and his friends (maybe Gastly) found the soldier she was in love with and returned him to her.

14. Iris

    

    Iris is a character from the Pokémon video games Black, White, Black 2, and White 2. In the original White version, she serves as the Gym Leader of Opelucid City. In the sequels, Black 2 and White 2, she becomes the Champion of the Unova region, and she specializes in Dragon-type Pokémon.... read more

    Iris is awesome, but nobody realizes it because they're either racist or can't get over the fact that she calls Ash a little kid, which he actually is. How sad.

    Iris definitely did a lot to improve her progress as a Dragon Master *cough* unlike Misty *cough* and Serena *cough*. It would be interesting to see her as an improved Dragon Master and what she's been enduring in Unova. Black and White was an excellent series, and her return would definitely add some (as Cilan would say) spice to the series.

    ~Silverfrost of RiverClan

    Please bring Iris back to meet Ash again and meet Serena, Bonnie, and Clemont for the first time!

15. Bonnie

    

    Bonnie is a character created by Game Freak and Nintendo. She appears in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y as the younger sister of Clemont, the Electric-type Gym Leader in Lumiose City. At the gym, she presents quizzes to trainers who challenge Clemont, and those who answer incorrectly must battle a trainer.... read more

    So far in the Pokémon anime, I have seen characters return like Brock and Dawn, but have not seen any of the Kalos gang. Yet! So Bonnie should really return. It would also be cool to see Max return in the same episode, so Ash, May, Clemont, Bonnie, Dedenne, and Max could return.

    She should return so she could get some development. She got some, but she seriously needs to return. I mean, her goal is to win the Kalos League (if I can't do it, what's to say she can), become a performer, and win a badge from her brother. If she does return, then Clemont has to return too.

16. Max

    

    I wanted this guy to return. Why?

    1. A redeeming character since Wish Upon the Seven Nights and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

    2. Gets his own four sequels: The Prince of the Sea, Manaphy (as Max), Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice, XYZ Championship Arc (as Alain), and I Choose You! (as Marshadow).

    3. If he got Ash's Sceptile, Ash's Greninja (that would be ridiculously amazing if the writers did that), or a Spiked-Eared Pichu, he'd be the next Gold.

    4. Remove that ridiculously useless half-sister/not-so-sister May (Max got adopted after Delia got raped by Butch in the 6th movie) and replace his partners. His faithful new friends/partners are Serena and Tracey, following his rivals, Ash, Iris, and Alain.

    5. The three main villains are Cyrus, Lysandre (also the two real villains are spared by Bonnie's faithfulness), and Arceus. SPOILERS: Arceus is evil because He sent his granddaughter Jirachi a curse. A curse that put her to sleep for a thousand years, and it's only up to Max to stop Arceus' regime and bring back the real Original Dragon (Jirachi/Rayquaza/Nekromza) to what it used to be.

17. Sceptile

    

    Sceptile, known in Japan as Jukain, is a Grass-type Pokémon. It evolves from Grovyle and is the final form of Treecko, which is one of the starter Pokémon from the third-generation games. Sceptile also has a Mega Evolution and appears in video games, anime, and trading cards.

    As with Greninja, Sceptile is extremely fast. I'd love for him to return. That would be awesome! And it would be a bonus if he decided to get a Key Stone and a Sceptilite and Mega Evolve. That would be the best bonus ever!

    If Ash were to run into Tobias, then he should bring Sceptile to kick his butt in the Hyper Class. And I don't remember seeing it when Ash and Goh went to Oak's lab, so there.

18. Cilan

    

    Cilan is one of the three Gym Leaders of the Striaton City Gym, officially known as the Striaton Gym, in the Pokémon Black and White video games. In the anime, he is classified as an A-class Pokémon Connoisseur and travels with Ash Ketchum throughout the Unova region. He first appeared in the episode... read more

    Please bring Cilan back to meet Ash again, with Iris. Let him meet Bonnie, Clemont, and his childhood friend Serena for the first time!

19. Krookodile

    

    Krookodile is a Ground and Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It evolves from Krokorok, which itself evolves from Sandile. Known as the "Bully of the Sands," Krookodile has strong Speed and HP stats, along with a high Attack stat.... read more

20. Sabrina

    

    Sabrina is a fictional character in the Pokémon universe and serves as the Gym Leader of Saffron City. She specializes in Psychic-type Pokémon and appears in the Generation I video games Pokémon Red and Blue. Sabrina also appears in the Pokémon animated series and various related media, including the... read more

    It would be very interesting to see what became of Sabrina after Ash's battle with her in Season 1.

21. Infernape

    

    Infernape, known in Japan as Goukazaru, was introduced in Generation IV and is the final evolution of Chimchar. It is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon known for its high speed and well-balanced offensive stats. Infernape evolves from Monferno starting at level 36 and is often praised for its versatility... read more

    Infernape should also return. In fact, Greninja, Sceptile, Infernape, and Charizard should all return. Infernape with Blaze is really strong. Maybe it can rival even Greninja's Ash-Greninja form. But since it's well, water vs. fire, that probably won't go well for Infernape if they actually fought.

22. Paul

    

    I saw something with Paul with a Grimmsnarl, and he's now a Frontier Brain. So, he bet is strong, and Cynthia said they would participate in the Champion League. Which sounds like they knew about the World Coronation Series but didn't bring it up till episode 12.

    Bruh, we gotta see the long-term effects of this boy's rivalry with Ash, because we all know they exist, and we all need to see his current companions react to their banter.

    I want Paul to return just to see if his personality has changed. But also, he is the coolest character as well, even if he was mean in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

23. Bianca

    

    Bianca is a character from Pokémon, developed by Game Freak and Nintendo. She is one of the rivals and a childhood friend of the protagonist in Pokémon Black and White. Bianca lives in Nuvema Town and was initially prevented from becoming a Pokémon Trainer because her overprotective father did not approve.... read more

    She should return to Alola, same as Iris and Dawn, because I want her to meet Dawn. Maybe Bianca's Minccino will have a crush on Dawn's Buneary because they're both Normal types.

24. Casey

    

    She never got to battle Ash in the Johto League even though she always wanted to beat him.

25. Psyduck

    

    Psyduck, known in Japan as Koduck, is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is frequently depicted as being dazed due to persistent headaches. These headaches can trigger bursts of strong psychic power, which it cannot fully control.

26. Butterfree

    

    Ash's Butterfree should return, even for just one episode, to help Ash in a Gym Battle.

27. Sawyer

    

    Sawyer is one of the strongest rivals Ash has, even though Ash lost to him once, and his Sceptile's Frenzy Plant may spell trouble for Ash. Other than that, it's always interesting to see him on screen. I hope he achieved his dream.