| Summary | “Pokémon Get da ze!” is the famous catchphrase of Ash Ketchum (known as Satoshi in Japan), the main character of the Pokémon anime series. He shouts it whenever he successfully catches a Pokémon. The phrase means “I caught a Pokémon!” in an energetic, triumphant way. |
| Genre | Anime |
| Typical Age Group | 10-40 years old |
| Audience | Children, Anime fans, Long-time Pokémon players and nostalgic adults |
| Popularity | ★★★★★ |
| Relevance | ★★★★★ |
| Usability | ★★★☆☆ |
| When to Use | When jokingly celebrating a success or “capturing” something |
| How to Use | Say it in an excited, victorious tone: “POKÉMON GET DA ZE!” Often accompanied by a fist pump or throwing motion |
| Cultural Note | The phrase originated in the 1997 Pokémon anime and was one of the key slogans in early Pokémon marketing in Japan. While English-speaking audiences remember “Gotta catch ’em all!”, Japanese fans grew up with “Pokémon Get da ze!”. It became a meme-like line in Japan and is still remembered fondly by fans of the first-generation series. |
Original Performance
You can hear this phrase at around 00:01 in the YouTube video.