Ash Ketchum is the iconic main protagonist of the first 25 seasons of the Pokémon anime. Hailing from Pallet Town, his lifelong dream was to become a "Pokémon Master". He is best known for traveling the world alongside his loyal partner, Pikachu. Ash is defined by a passionate attitude. While he started his journey as an overconfident rookie, he matured into a compassionate and strategic mentor. He’s relentlessly optimistic. He has a deep connection with all Pokemon and is very passionate about them.

Expert Cook: She is a talented chef who runs her family's restaurant in Konikoni City, often tasks players with gathering rare ingredients for her famous Alolan stew. Mallow is best known for her energetic, upbeat, and deeply nurturing personality. She is highly enthusiastic, sometimes to the point of rushing into situations without thinking things through. Her partner is the grass type Pokemon Tsareena.

Lana is the Trial Captain of Brooklet Hill on Akala Island. She specializes in Water-type Pokémon She is generally quiet, sweet, and loves the sea, but she also has a mischievous side and frequently tells wild, deadpan jokes Her partner is Popplio, a water type Pokemon.

She begins her journey as a timid girl who is afraid to touch Pokémon. Over the course of the story, she gains tremendous confidence. She is extremely polite, uses formal language, and deeply cares for the well-being of others. Timid and Fragile: Early on, she is deeply sheltered, lacks self-confidence, and possesses a severe psychological phobia that prevents her from physically touching any Pokémon. Her partner is an Alolan Vulpex, an ice and fairy type.

His family runs a dairy farm on Akala Island, and he works hard delivering Moomoo Milk on his Charizard. He is proud, serious, and deeply passionate about battling. He takes traditional Alolan customs very seriously. His partner is Turtonator, a fire and dragon type.

He is a brilliant young scientist, programmer, and engineer who loves building gadgets to analyze Pokémon data. He is short and chubby, with orange hair. He is enthusiastic about technology and food, but he is notoriously afraid of the dark (often sleeping with a nightlight or his Pokémon to feel safe). His partner is Togedamaru, an electric type.

He provides a home for Ash, letting him live in his seaside loft during his stay in Alola. He is the primary homeroom teacher at the Pokémon School on Melemele Island. Kukui is deeply obsessed with Pokémon moves and takes an incredibly direct approach to his research. He’s very energetic with teaching.