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 not evolve into Raichu?

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 don't want to evolve?

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 do people dislike Raichu?

People always said Raichu is ugly, stupid and weak and should be banned and then always say Pikachu is way better - well my Raichu is strong competitively and has saved my team many times.
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Are Pikachu and Raichu rivals?

Ash's Pikachu has a rivalry with its evolved form, Raichu, because of its first fight against Lt. Surge's Raichu.
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Who is Ash's rival in galar?

Gary was Ash's main rival in the original series. They were close when they were younger, but their friendship ended when they argued over an old Poké Ball and broke it. Eventually, Gary gained some respect for Ash, and after losing to him in the Silver Conference, they became friends again altogether.
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Who is Pikachu's girlfriend?

Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019) - Simone Ashley as Girlfriend - IMDb.
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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 is Meowth the only talking Pokémon?

So Meowth decided to make himself as human as he could. He learned to walk on two legs by watching people practice at a local dance academy, which also just so happened to offer pronunciation lessons. Over time, and with a little help from a picture book, he learned to sound out words.
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Why does Pikachu refuse to go in a Pokeball?

Because pikachu love to stay with freedom. So....stays outside not in pokeball. Basically any answer similar to Pikachu like to stay out of pokeball to be with Ash can be ruled out. Pikachu insisted to stay out of its pokeball when it hated Ash.
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Why does Ash not evolve his Pokémon?

Oshawott was with Ash for most of his journey in Unova, yet it just never evolved. It was a vital member of Ash's team during the Black and White seasons, though he admittedly acted like a coward sometimes when he thought he couldn't win a fight. It's possible it was his own cowardness that prevented him from evolving.
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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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Who gave Ash Pikachu?

Seeing Ash's disappointment, Professor Oak gave him Pikachu, who, at first, did not care at all for his new Trainer, constantly zapping him and anyone else nearby. He refused to go into his Poké Ball, and when Ash failed to catch a Pidgey, he laughed at him.
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Why does Team Rocket want Pikachu?

So to sum up, the reasons that Jessie, James, and Meowth want Ash's Pikachu so badly are: 1: It beat them badly with a seemingly impossible level of power. 2: They want to give that "special" Pikachu to their boss.
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Why does Pikachu love ketchup?

Pikachu first displayed its love for ketchup in the Pokémon anime episode “Showdown at Dark City” on October 29, 1998. Pikachu has an adorable obsession with ketchup, which is apparently considered a source of happiness and even life to the Pokémon icon.
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Did Ash ever catch 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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Does Team Rocket's Meowth evolve?

Meowth has yet to evolve. He often expresses contempt for his evolved form, Persian. He is in fact jealous of Giovanni's Persian and has a desire to fill in for it as the boss's "top cat".
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Why is Meowth evil?

Why Team Rocket's Meowth Is Evil In Pokémon. In the Pokémon universe, Team Rocket's Meowth is considered to be evil because he willingly helps Team Rocket scheme to capture, and mistreat other Pokémon.
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How did Meowth meet Rocket?

In the anime

He originally lived in the Kantonian city of Hollywood (based on Hollywood, California), and tried to impress a female Meowth named Meowzie by learning to walk on two legs and speak human language. Instead of being impressed, she regarded him as a freak, so Meowth joined Team Rocket.
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What is the weakest Pokémon?

The 20 Weakest Pokemon Of All Time
  • 8 Slakoth.
  • 7 Igglybuff.
  • 6 Metapod.
  • 5 Magikarp.
  • 4 Delibird.
  • 3 Wimpod.
  • 2 Smeargle.
  • 1 Geodude.
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What is the strongest Pokémon Ash caught?

Pokémon: Ash's Strongest Pokémon, Ranked
  1. 1 Greninja. Greninja has quickly become one of the most popular Pokémon of all time, and its reputation doesn't seem to be about to change any time soon.
  2. 2 Charizard. ...
  3. 3 Pikachu. ...
  4. 4 Sceptile. ...
  5. 5 Snorlax. ...
  6. 6 Infernape. ...
  7. 7 Dragonite. ...
  8. 8 Dracovish. ...
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Why did zekrom zap Pikachu?

Team Rocket attempted to steal Pikachu from Ash until Zekrom sends its bolt of electricity on them. During which, it zapped Pikachu and literally made it unable to use its electric attacks.
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Who is Pikachu's crush?

Pikachu is the love interest of Buneary.
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Which is the cutest Pokemon?

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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Does Goh's raichu have a Pikachu crush?

Raichu has a special affection for Ash's Pikachu, either interacting with him while eating, or giving items specifically to him.
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