Why did Ash choose Pikachu?

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. Though he detested Ash at first, they quickly became friends when Ash demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice himself for Pikachu's safety.
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Why did they choose Pikachu for Ash?

The reason Pikachu was chosen to be the mascot, was because of its popularity. It was a brilliant marketing scheme, by taking advantage of the popularity of Pikachu from the games, and incorporating it into the anime and merchandise, sales had soared.
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Why did Ash not evolve Pikachu?

The official canon reason that Ash's first Pokémon never evolved is simple: Pikachu has not wanted to evolve. This decision was first made clear in the season one episode "Electric Shock Showdown." In this episode, Pikachu was initially beaten by a Raichu belonging to Lt. Surge and had to be sent to the hospital.
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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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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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Ash and Pikachu's first meeting



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 was Ash's first Pokémon choice?

In the episode, Ash Ketchum gets his Pokémon journey off to a rough start when he receives his first Pokémon, a reluctant Pikachu.
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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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Who is Pikachu's girlfriend?

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) - Simone Ashley as Girlfriend - IMDb.
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What is the saddest Pokémon 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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What is the saddest Pokémon game?

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness are infamous for being one of the most emotional rollercoasters in the Pokémon game universe.
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What was Ash's second Pokémon?

Pidgeotto was Ash's second Pokémon and became a loyal and powerful partner to Ash as well. Eventually, Pidgeotto evolved into Pidgeot to protect its fellow Pidgeotto and Pidgey's against attacking Fearow and Spearow in Viridian Forest.
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What was 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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Why is Pikachu not a starter?

Players have the ability to choose Pikachu as their traveling companion for a region, which is the only qualification in the series to mark a Pokémon as a starter, and this makes Pikachu the odd forth starter option in Kanto.
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What is the cutest Pokémon?

Top 20 cutest Pokemon in the Pokedex
  • Sylveon. Most of the Eeveelutions that have appeared throughout Pokemon so far turn the adorable Eevee into creatures that are more 'cool' than cute, but one of them deserves a place on our list: Sylveon. ...
  • Togepi. ...
  • Helioptile. ...
  • Munchlax. ...
  • Vulpix. ...
  • Piplup. ...
  • Squirtle. ...
  • Rockruff.
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What Pokémon can only be female?

Pages in category "Female-only Pokémon"
  • Blissey (Pokémon)
  • Bounsweet (Pokémon)
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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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How old is Ash in XYZ?

So at the end of XYZ Ash is 16 years old and a half. For obvious and logical reasons the Pokémon anime has ended.
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Does Ash's Bulbasaur ever evolve?

This Pokémon has not evolved.
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Does Ash's Pokémon ever evolve?

Ash's Pokemon That Did Evolve

Two of Ash's first catches after getting Pikachu, Caterpie and Pidgeotto, eventually reached their final forms of Butterfree and Pidgeot. In his final team for Kanto, Ash's three evolved Pokemon; Pidgeot, Butterfree and Charizard eventually went their separate ways on good terms.
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Who is the angriest Pokémon?

Pangoro is extremely ill-tempered and combative. Given the chance to fight, it will rip arms from sockets. Any human choosing to train this Pokémon should be considered an error in judgment. Pangoro makes Ursaring look like a Pokémon that is taking Prozac.
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Which Pokémon has the longest cry?

As of Generation VIII, Jynx has the longest cry at 2.238 seconds, while Pidgey's is the shortest at 0.181 seconds. In Pokémon Red and Blue, when a player's Pokémon has low HP in battle, its cry will be distorted.
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