>>52676739It's not confirmed that Riko is Ash's daughter. She could be a fan of Ash's for all we know. But even if she is Ash's kid, pokeshipping's chances would be as strong if nor stronger than the other ships because:
1. Misty is the OG pokegirl, who will appear as a main character again in Ash's final season. Not Serena. Not Dawn. Not May.
2. Gen one pandering and nostalgia. Misty is the most well known female companion, by far, among normies
3. The other reasons I mentioned here
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