Ash Ketchum wants to be a Pokémon Master, but that's not as easy as it sounds. Nonetheless, he's determined now that he's 16 and can get his starting Pokémon, embarking on a journey to become the very best. The rookie's going for gold and all he can hope for is that the teammates & friends he makes along the way help him get there. All he has to do is not die in the process, easy right?