Also question is, does Ash get all the Z crystals?
In the anime. Z-Crystals first appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, where a Firium Z appeared on Kiawe's Z-Ring. He obtained it by completing Olivia's grand trial. Later in the same episode, Ash received an Electrium Z with his Z-Ring, from Tapu Koko.
Beside above, what is Z ring? Bacterial cell division occurs through the formation of an FtsZ ring (Z ring) at the site of division. The Z ring is thought to function in vivo as a cytoskeletal element that is analogous to the contractile ring in many eukaryotic cells.
Beside this, why is Ash's Z ring black?
Main. Ash Ketchum received his Black Z-Power Ring when the Island Guardians changed it from his Z-Ring as he would use it to perform various Z-Moves. Team Rocket received their Purple Z-Power Ring from Nanu to perform Dark-Type Z-Moves or a Signature Z-Move.
Does Ash keep his Z ring?
You can see the z- ring of Ash is lying under the alola league trophy. Ash left it at his house in pallet (shown in the beginning of episode 2 of journeys).