Misty and Brock were essential elements of the Pokémon anime, almost from the moment they first appeared on-screen. However, they weren't just there to keep Ash company--they played a very important ...

Without a doubt, Ash's closest companion throughout his journey was Brock. Brock appears in over 500 episodes of the Pokémon anime, a feat shared by only Ash, Pikachu, and Team Rocket. While Brock ...