Did Ash ever catch Pikachu?

Pokémon the Series: The Beginning
Pikachu and his Trainer Ash bonding after a very rough start. Pikachu was Ash's Starter Pokémon, given to him by Professor Oak. Ash showed up late to pick his first Pokémon, so he got stuck with Pikachu.
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Does Ash have a pokeball for Pikachu?

Not a notable appearance, Ash polishes all of his Pokemon's pokeballs at the start of the episode. As Ash only has Taillow, Treecko, Corphish and Pikachu in this episode, one of these therefore belongs to Pikachu.
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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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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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What is Ash's strongest Pokémon?

The Strongest Pokemon Currently In Ash Ketchum's Roster (Excluding Pikachu)
  1. 1 Charizard. Ash was truly blessed with an incredibly powerful Charizard as a rookie Trainer.
  2. 2 Lucario. ...
  3. 3 Sceptile. ...
  4. 4 Infernape. ...
  5. 5 Dragonite. ...
  6. 6 Dracovish. ...
  7. 7 Krookodile. ...
  8. 8 Incineroar. ...
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Who is Pikachu's girlfriend?

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

Ash says goodbye to Pikachu

This is an episode that confronts the very essence of Pokémon: Is it right to capture and keep these wild creatures? Ash doesn't seem to think so, and he regrettably and painfully makes up his mind and decides to leave Pikachu behind with its kind.
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Is Ash's Pikachu a boy or girl?

It is officially male! After reading through the entirety of the Bulbapedia Article on Ash's Pikachu, specifically the Trivia section, it is confirmed that Ash's Pikachu is in fact male: In Where No Togepi Has Gone Before! it was confirmed that Pikachu is male.
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What is Pikachu's real name?

We can assure you, though, that the name Jean Luc Pikachu is no joke. It was actually given to Pikachu by Ash in the Pokemon manga, but both the artists and the fans must have known it was ridiculous, because it was quickly dropped and never seen again.
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Why does Ash not want Pikachu to evolve?

In the episode "Gotta Catch a What?!" Ash explained to his companion Goh that Pikachu wanted to get stronger as a Pikachu. While evolving into a Raichu would have increased Pikachu's power significantly, it also wouldn't have been true to who he is. Ash's Pikachu, in all iterations, has wanted to prove himself.
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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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Is Ash's Pikachu shiny?

Noctowl is also the first Shiny Pokémon to be owned by a major character. Despite Pokédex entries in the games stating how Noctowl can fly without making a sound, Pikachu was able to beat Noctowl by listening for the sound of its wings.
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Who is Ash's biggest rival?

Given that Gary Oak is known as Ash's first and main rival, it is often assumed that he is also Ash's best rival in terms of the rivalry they have shared.
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Who is Ash Favourite Pokémon?

Pikachu is not only Ash's best friend and closest companion, but also one of his most powerful Pokémon. Pikachu's journey is uneven, and he goes through numerous changes throughout the anime. Starting in Black & White, he somewhat regresses into a weaker state without explanation.
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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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Is there only 1 Pikachu?

The one thing that many beginner Pokémon fans don't understand right away is that Pikachu isn't just the name of one singular Pikachu, it's also the plural for an entire Pokémon species. And within that species are – of course – female and male Pikachu, each roaming around with their own distinctive personality.
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Who is the top 10 strongest Pokémon?

Arceus, Mewtwo, & More: 10 Most Powerful Legendary Pokemon
  1. Arceus. Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon.
  2. Mewtwo. The Psychic type Pokémon Mewtwo is a man-made, genetically enhanced version of the Mythical Pokémon Mew. ...
  3. Giratina. ...
  4. Dialga. ...
  5. Palkia. ...
  6. Rayquaza. ...
  7. Groudon. ...
  8. Kyogre. ...
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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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What is inside Pokeball?

In the games, Pokémon visibly shrink into the balls. Either way, they are sucked inside of the ball. All of this indicates that the ball is able to convert creatures to fit inside itself. In the Pokémon anime, there's nothing inside the ball but its mechanical insides, and creatures are rarely shown inside Pokéballs.
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Who created Pokeball?

According to official sources, though, Poké Balls as we know them were actually invented in 1925 by Professor Westwood. We meet him in the Season 1 episode “The Evolution Solution,” where he teaches our heroes about the unique way Slowpoke merges with Shellder to evolve into Slowbro.
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