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title: "Ash Ketchum Hat — $183K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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last_updated: "2026-08-09T14:31:00.481Z"
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  description: "Niche score 47/100 · $183K/yr market · 470K searches/yr · $20.41 avg price. Doesn't clear our bar today. Data updated Jul 2026."
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  "og:title": "Ash Ketchum Hat — $183K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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# **ash ketchum hat**

**Skip it**

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 92% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Market size 37Growth 53Conversion 24Competition 65Returns 46Price range 78Avg price 89Brand share 20Review moat 86Quality gap 23

**Avg price**

**Great****$20.41**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Review moat**

**Great****289.64**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Price range**

**Great****$9.84–$33.73**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Competition**

**Good****46%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Growth**

**Good****+25.4%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Returns**

**Okay****3.3%**

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

**Market size**

**Okay****$183K**

$183K/yr · 470K searches

**Conversion**

**Bad****1.9%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Quality gap**

**Bad****4.6★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Brand share**

**Bad****92%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, ash ketchum hat is a $183K/yr Amazon United States market (470K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 92% of demand. Demand peaks in Mar–May–Oct. Verdict: Skip it — 47/100.

Data updated Jul 11, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)

## **ash ketchum hat market data**

<dl>

<dt>**Units sold / yr**</dt><dd>**10K–13K**</dd><dd>avg 100–250/product</dd>

<dt>**Revenue / yr**</dt><dd>**$204K–$255K**</dd><dd>units × avg price</dd>

<dt>**Conversion rate**</dt><dd>**1.9%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg BSR**</dt><dd>**#19,620**</dd>

<dt>**Page quality**</dt><dd>**0%**</dd>

<dt>**Prime**</dt><dd>**83%**</dd>

<dt>**Sponsored**</dt><dd>**72%**</dd>

<dt>**Out of stock**</dt><dd>**11.8%**</dd>

<dt>**Avg brand age**</dt><dd>**43 months**</dd>

<dt>**Avg seller age**</dt><dd>**162 days**</dd>

</dl>

## **Competition & brand share**

The top 5 products take 46% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**12 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**23**

**Top-5 brand share**

**92%**

Top 20: 100%

**Top-5 click share**

**46%**

Top 20: 88%

**Open market**

**5%**

- Bioworld52% - Pokémon27% - PopCrew5% - The Goozler4% - Arnold Prints4% - e4Hats.com3% - Open — no brand owns it (6 brands, 5%)

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +25.4% search growth over the last 90 days.

18K13KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: Mar, May, Oct · busiest ÷ quietest = 7.9×

[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/ash-ketchum-hat/trend)

## **Top ash ketchum hat search terms**

- **pokemon hat**197K/yr+27.1%1.1% conv. - **ash ketchum hat**69K/yr+14.5%2.5% conv. - **pokemon hats**30K/yr+27.4%0.5% conv. - **pokemon hat kids**23K/yr+35.3%1.9% conv. - **pokemon hat adult**26K/yr+14.0%1.1% conv. - **pokemon cap**12K/yr+31.6%1.2% conv. - **pokemon trainer hat**17K/yr+10.8%1.3% conv. - **pokemon baseball cap**8K/yr+47.0%2.0% conv. - **kids pokemon hat**8K/yr+47.2%1.4% conv. - **pokmon hat**10K/yr+10.7%0.9% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/clothing-shoes-jewelry/ash-ketchum-hat/search-terms)

## **Top ash ketchum hat products on Amazon**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%3%$5K6%$11K9%$16K12%$22K1101001K10K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 24 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Embroidery Mens Baseball Navy Baseball Cap](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31boqeBy38L.jpg)**Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Embroidery Mens Baseball Navy Baseball Cap**Bioworld**$15.44**4.5★254 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P938L9G) [2![Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zt7Wio2QL.jpg)**Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)**Pokémon**$16.82**4.4★71 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG1RPJT) [3![Pokemon Pikachu Big Face Cosplay Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Yellow](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aGs0+bVML.jpg)**Pokemon Pikachu Big Face Cosplay Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Yellow**Bioworld**$21.16**4.7★149 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLNC8PRR) [4![Pokemon Bucket Hat for Kids Unisex Baseball Cap Pikachu Adjustable Strap Trucker Cap Sun Hat for Kids Snapback (Black/Yellow)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413d9Yo5ugL.jpg)**Pokemon Bucket Hat for Kids Unisex Baseball Cap Pikachu Adjustable Strap Trucker Cap Sun Hat for Kids Snapback (Black/Yellow)**Pokémon**$26.03**4.6★525 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4KGZRCS) [5![Bioworld Pokemon Gengar Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MgFD37vgL.jpg)**Bioworld Pokemon Gengar Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Purple**Bioworld**$30.05**4.9★760 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBQP23D)

**~~View all top sellers →~~**

### **Newest**

by launch date

[![Pokemon Pokeball Baseball Cap Kids Pokemon Summer Peaked Sun Hat Adjustable Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318pbkTb3FL.jpg)**Pokemon Pokeball Baseball Cap Kids Pokemon Summer Peaked Sun Hat Adjustable Black**Pokémon**$18.66**8 rev4mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP2PZ9FK) [![Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Black Dad Hat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31shPI5jRHL.jpg)**Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Black Dad Hat**Bioworld**$19.03**11 rev6mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8L9QJWN) [![Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zt7Wio2QL.jpg)**Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)**Pokémon**$16.82**71 rev12mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG1RPJT) [![Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Green Bulbasaur)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418WuVI6GzL.jpg)**Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Green Bulbasaur)**Pokémon**$16.27**71 rev12mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG1TVHW) [![The Goozler Ketchum Halloween Monster Hunter Unisex Adjustable Snap Back Embroidered Flatbill Hat Mens Womens Holiday Cap (US Alpha One Size Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314t51BFi4L.jpg)**The Goozler Ketchum Halloween Monster Hunter Unisex Adjustable Snap Back Embroidered Flatbill Hat Mens Womens Holiday Cap (US Alpha One Size Red)**The Goozler**$19.22**7 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJ1JJWD2)

**~~View all new products →~~**

### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![Pokemon Pokeball Baseball Cap Kids Pokemon Summer Peaked Sun Hat Adjustable Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318pbkTb3FL.jpg)**Pokemon Pokeball Baseball Cap Kids Pokemon Summer Peaked Sun Hat Adjustable Black**Pokémon**$18.66**4.7★**▲ 82%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP2PZ9FK) [![Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Zt7Wio2QL.jpg)**Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Yellow Pikachu)**Pokémon**$16.82**4.4★**▲ 76%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG1RPJT) [![Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Green Bulbasaur)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418WuVI6GzL.jpg)**Pokemon Baseball Cap for Boys Snapback Cap with 3D Pikachu or Bulbasaur Adjustable Cotton Hat Anime Gifts for Boys (4-12 Years Green Bulbasaur)**Pokémon**$16.27**4.4★**▲ 56%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSG1TVHW) [![Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Black Dad Hat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31shPI5jRHL.jpg)**Bioworld Pokemon Pokeball Black Dad Hat**Bioworld**$19.03**5.0★**▲ 46%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8L9QJWN) [![Bioworld Pokemon Gengar Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Purple](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MgFD37vgL.jpg)**Bioworld Pokemon Gengar Embroidered Snapback Cap Hat Licensed Purple**Bioworld**$30.05**4.9★**▲ 33%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TBQP23D)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **What buyers say about ash ketchum hat**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**30%

*“the hat is high quality”*

**Size-Overall**22%

*“Great fit”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“Accurate description”*

**Gifting Purpose**7%

*“Great gift”*

**Shape/Style**5%

*“Nice trucker style hat”*

**Color**4%

*“Good quality and colors”*

**Comfort-Overall**3%

*“Very comfortable hat”*

**Adjustability/Rotatability/Reclining**3%

*“Cute/ adjustable”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**3%

*“The stitch quality was better than expected”*

**Strength**3%

*“Keeps it's form well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**35%

*“it fits really strange”*

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Garbage”*

**Stitch/Finish/Polish**9%

*“the stitches were coming undone”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“A little pricey”*

**Smell**3%

*“My hat arrived USED with a terrible smell”*

**Product Condition**3%

*“Not a new hat”*

**Durability**3%

*“it came off in 1 week”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**2%

*“the description for Kids is misleading”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Size-Overall**80%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

**Quality-Overall**3%

**Shape/Style**3%

**Value For Money**2%

**Color**2%

**Material Quality**1%

**Width**1%

**Scratch Resistance**1%

**Product Condition**1%

## **Common questions**

<dl>

<dt>**Is ash ketchum hat profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**</dt><dd>The niche generates $183K/yr across 36 tracked products. 1 of 6 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +25.4%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (47/100).</dd>

<dt>**How competitive is the ash ketchum hat niche?**</dt><dd>12 brands and 23 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 46% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 92% of demand.</dd>

<dt>**What do buyers complain about in ash ketchum hat?**</dt><dd>Top complaints mined from reviews: Size-Overall, Quality-Overall, Stitch/Finish/Polish. The return rate is 3.3%.</dd>

<dt>**When does demand for ash ketchum hat peak?**</dt><dd>Demand peaks in Mar–May–Oct; the busiest month runs 7.9× the quietest.</dd>

<dt>**What does it cost to enter the ash ketchum hat niche?**</dt><dd>Listings span $9.84–$33.73; the average listing price is $20.41 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 290 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.</dd>

</dl>

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