Why does Ash say goodbye to Pikachu?

In the present, Ash finally stops running. Misty and Brock both catch up to him, asking why he's leaving Pikachu. Ash stands his ground, stating that Pikachu will be much happier with its own kind in the forest rather than traveling with him and decided that his decision is final.
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Does Ash say goodbye to Pikachu?

Ash says goodbye to Pikachu

From the very first episode of Pokémon we've known one thing: Ash and Pikachu are meant for each other. But in the episode "Pikachu's Goodbye," Ash wonders whether Pikachu is really better off with him.
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Which episode is Pikachu's goodbye?

Pikachu's Goodbye (Japanese: ピカチュウのもり Forest of Pikachu) is the 39th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 16, 1998 and in the United States on November 20, 1998.
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What happens in pikachus goodbye?

Misty and Brock continue to journey with Ash as he seeks to become a Pokémon Master. Passing through a beautiful forest, the three of them stop for a rest. As they enjoy the restful mood, Pikachu notices something staring at them from the shadows of the bush around them.
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Does Ash understand Pikachu?

In the Pokemon anime, Ash Ketchum frequently talks to Pikachu and seems to understand what he says.
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Why does Ash not evolve his Pokémon?

A lot of Ash's Pokemon are acquired early on and naturally can't evolve until they've undergone considerable training, but some of the most iconic parts of his roster often remain unevolved even after overcoming considerable trials.
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Who is Pikachu's best friend?

The many adventures of Pikachu with his best friends Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle.
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Does Ash ever evolve his Pikachu?

Following his loss in his first Gym Battle, Ash helps Pikachu increase the power of his electric attacks so that they can defeat the Gym Leader, Brock. After Pikachu's defeat in his battle against Lt. Surge's and his Raichu, he was given a choice to evolve but refused so he can prove he's strong without evolving.
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Why does Pikachu hate his Pokeball?

In Pokemon movie I choose you , when ash asked him that why he didn't want to go in pokeball then Pikachu answered that he always want to be with him. Because Pikachu doesn't like to stay in a ball. I think it feels insecure or left out when it stays in the Poke ball.
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What is the saddest Pokemon movie?

When you think of the franchise, you don't conjure up sadness to start, but the anime has had its moments. Time and again, Pikachu and Ash have wrenched hearts on their journeys, but a new detail noted about Pikachu in Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back will make the anime's most depressing scene even more painful.
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Did Ash Ketchum catch them all?

Ash Ketchum finally claims Pokémon Master after two decades trying to catch 'em all. In the 139th episode of "Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon," Ash Ketchum finally "caught 'em all" and became a Pokémon Master.
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Why doesn't Netflix have all Pokémon episodes?

Banned episodes and seasons

Since Netflix uses the English dub and dubs based on the English dub, EP035 and EP038 are not included.
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What is the saddest Pokémon episode?

12 Pokemon Anime Episodes Too Sad For Kids
  1. 1 The Stray Pokémon.
  2. 2 Pikachu's Goodbye. ...
  3. 3 Seeking Shelter From The Storm. ...
  4. 4 Charizard's Burning Ambitions. ...
  5. 5 One Journey Ends, Another Begins... ...
  6. 6 Electric Shock Showdown. ...
  7. 7 Bye Bye Butterfree. ...
  8. 8 Pokemon - I Choose You. ...
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Is Pokémon getting rid of Ash?

Pokemon Journeys might be Ash's last season but there is no way Ash and Pikachu are ever leaving the franchise – it's as likely as Pikachu evolving into Raichu.
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Why does Pikachu hate Raichu?

As it turns out, the reason behind Pikachu's aversion has nothing to do with him hating Raichu. It all comes down to Pikachu's stubborn instance of becoming stronger the most natural way. "My Pikachu wants to get stronger as a Pikachu. Sorry, that's how it is.
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Does Ash ever put Pikachu In a Pokeball?

The History of the Pokéball-Defying Pikachu

Pikachu was the very first Pokémon to join Ash's team on his Pokémon journey, but Ash wasn't the one to initially catch Pikachu. Before Ash, Pikachu belonged to Professor Oak, and -- just like the other starter Pokémon -- was contained in a Pokéball.
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What is inside Pokeball?

In the Pokémon anime, there's nothing inside the ball but its mechanical insides, and creatures are rarely shown inside Pokéballs. In one episode, Misty's Psyduck captures himself inside one of her Pokéballs, though that might only be a stylistic representation of what can happen in there.
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Why does Ash's Squirtle not evolve?

Ash originally wanted a Squirtle to be his starter Pokémon, but Professor Oak told him it was taken by a Trainer who was not late. Squirtle is the only member of Ash's original team of six (Pikachu, Butterfree, Pidgeot, Bulbasaur, Charizard, and itself) that has neither evolved nor ever explicitly refused to evolve.
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Does Ash's Bulbasaur evolve?

From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia. This Pokémon has not evolved. Ash's Bulbasaur (Japanese: サトシのフシギダネ Satoshi's Fushigidane) was the third Pokémon that Ash caught in the Kanto region, and his fourth overall.
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Why is Ash's Pikachu so special?

Ash's Pikachu Has Always Been Powerful

As seen in the first episode of the series, Ash's Pikachu used a thunderbolt powerful enough to defeat an entire army of Spearow. Although Spearow is weak against electric types, these Spearow were most likely at the same level as Ash's Pikachu was at the time.
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Who is Pikachu's crush?

Pikachu is the love interest of Buneary.
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Who is Pikachu's girlfriend?

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) - Simone Ashley as Girlfriend - IMDb.
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Does Pikachu love Ash?

Ash and Pikachu are best friends and partners; even though they had a rough start, they are nearly inseparable. Pikachu has always been on Ash's side during his journey, and enjoys sitting on his shoulder or head since Pikachu is always reluctantly to stay inside his Poké Ball.
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