Pokémon made a major splash when the anime first debuted ... It all eventually came down to Ash’s Charizard vs. Gary’s Blastoise, and despite the type disadvantage, Ash used clever tactics ...

From oceans and rivers to lakes and ponds, the Pokémon anime constantly reminds fans ... It's not something people usually see on turtles. Blastoise's small, triangular tail is more in line ...