Why did Pikachu not evolve?

This clip makes it abundantly clear that Pikachu doesn't want to evolve into a Raichu because he wants to get stronger as a Pikachu. It seems that he knows that evolving would provide him a substantial power boost, but doesn't think it is necessary.
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Why didn't Pikachu evolve to Raichu?

Ash gave Pikachu a choice to evolve with the Thunder Stone after Pikachu lost to Lt. Surge's Raichu, but Pikachu chose not to evolve because he wanted to prove that he could defeat stronger Pokémon without evolving. This makes him the first of Ash's Pokémon to choose not to evolve.
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Can Pikachu be evolved?

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. In Alola, Pikachu will evolve into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. Pikachu has a Gigantamax form. Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.
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Why does Pichu not evolve into Pikachu?

Unlike other Pokemon, Pichu will only evolve once its Happiness is maxed out. Once you've accomplished this by winning battles and giving it vitamins and berries, it will evolve into Pikachu when it levels up. Giving Pichu a Soothe Bell will also help grow its Happiness.
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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 Hasn't Ash Evolved His Pikachu Into A Raichu?



Why does Ash only keep Pikachu?

He leaves his Pokemon at Professor Oak's Laboratory because he knows they'll be well taken care of. Throughout the Pokemon series, Ash only ever brings Pikachu with him to each new region, as Pikachu is his best friend and they are inseparable.
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Is Pikachu a Stage 1?

Pokémon such as Ivysaur, Raichu, and Cloyster are Stage 1 Pokémon. They evolve from Basic Pokémon such as Bulbasaur, Pikachu, and Shellder. This TCG-related article is a stub.
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Is Pichu a baby Pikachu?

Pichu (Japanese: ピチュー Pichu) is an Electric-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It evolves into Pikachu when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
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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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Why is Ash not aging?

At the beginning of Ash's journey through the Kanto region, Ash catches a glimpse of this Legendary Pokemon, and it is believed that he never ages physically, because this is what he considers to be his eternal happiness.
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Does Ash evolve Squirtle?

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. Squirtle is the first of Ash's Pokémon to have been placed in a Poké Ball off-screen, the others being Mr. Mime and Lapras.
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Why did Ash's Bulbasaur not evolve?

While all other Bulbasaur evolved into Ivysaur, Ash's Bulbasaur refused to do so, despite facing the mass of Ivysaur as well as a Venusaur, all of whom were angry at it for ruining the festival. Ash then intervened and stood up for Bulbasaur and its decision not to evolve.
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Is Ash's Pikachu stronger than Raichu?

With Ash leading the way, Pikachu has managed to defeat pretty strong opponents despite being a pre-evolution form of Raichu. Even normal Raichu pale in comparison to the power of Ash's Pikachu.
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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 under Mimikyu?

Mimikyu is a small Pokémon whose body is almost entirely hidden under an old rag. Its small size makes it one of, if not the shortest Ghost-type. Its beady black eyes are visible through holes in the body of its disguise, and the fringe of an amorphous foot or lower body is visible under the hem.
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Who is the cutest Pokémon?

Top 20 cutest Pokemon in the Pokedex
  • Chimchar. ...
  • Phanpy. ...
  • Sobble. ...
  • Togedemaru. ...
  • Mew. ...
  • Litleo. ...
  • Cubchoo. ...
  • Eevee. While Pikachu may be the most iconic Pokemon of all time, it's another Kanto region creature that's earned the top spot on our cute list…
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Did Pikachu have a black tail?

Pikachu's tail was never black. It may have been seen with shade on its tail every once in a while, but it was never actually black. It was always completely yellow save for the patch of brown at the base. The only real exception to this was when Pikachu was a Pichu.
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What is Pikachu's final evolution?

The final evolution of Pikachu, Gorochu, actually had “fangs and horns” according to Nishida, but was eventually cut from the game because of “balance,” which seems like an odd thought considering that Raichu is usually not thought of as a powerhouse in the game, and it should be easy enough to adjust values to “nerf” ...
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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 use Charizard?

It was there that he renewed his vow to become a Pokémon Master and decided to leave most of his Pokémon — including Charizard — with Professor Oak. With the long relationship Ash and Charizard have had, this may have been surprising, but it made sense for Ash's character evolution.
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Why did Ash leave all his Pokemon in alola?

Why didn't Ash bring all his Alola Pokemon to Professor Oak's laboratory in Kanto? Ash wanted his Alolan Pokemon to stay in their natural habitat rather than staying in another habitat that is not suitable for them. He wanted his Alolan Pokemon to help out his Alolan friends as ultra guardians at the Pokemon school.
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Why did Pikachu leave Kangaskhan?

This episode contains examples of the following tropes:

But Now I Must Go: Pichu quietly leaves one night because he and the baby Kangaskhan have grown too big for both to occupy the mother Kangaskhan's pouch.
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