Will Ash's Pikachu ever become a Raichu?

That means, of course, Pikachu can't evolve into Raichu even if it wanted to. Long time fans of the Pokemon franchise and specifically the anime, will remember Pikachu refusing to evolve following a defeat to Lt. Surge's Raichu.
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Will Ash's Pikachu become Raichu?

Ash Ketchum's famously stubborn Pikachu may finally evolve into a Raichu in an upcoming episode of the anime TV show Pokémon Journeys. After 23 seasons of television, Ash's Pikachu may finally evolve into Raichu in Pokémon Journeys.
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Does Ash try to evolve 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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Does Ash own a Raichu?

Ash's Raichu was the second Pokémon that Ash caught after Team Rocket's defeat.
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Will Pikachu ever want to evolve?

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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 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 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?

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. It was also the first of the original starter Pokémon that Ash acquired.
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Who evolves after Raichu?

After Raichu, trainers would have been able to get their hands on Gorochu, who is described as having “bared fangs” and would have even had horns. “Goro” itself is a Japanese onomatopoeic word for a rumbling sound, fitting for a lightning-based Pokémon line.
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Can Ash Pikachu evolve ultra sun?

In the core series games. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve.
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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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Does Goh have a Raichu?

Goh's Raichu (Japanese: ゴウライチュウ Go's Raichu) is the thirtieth Pokémon that Goh obtained in the Kanto region, and his fifty-ninth overall.
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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 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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Can Pokémon devolve?

Unlike any other media, Pokémon are capable of devolving just as easily as they evolve in Pokémon Pocket Monsters.
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Can Raichu mega evolve?

As for Raichu's Mega Evolution, Mega Raichu should gat a minor change. It should grow a gray puff that greatly resembles a storm cloud around it's neck. A second identical tail grows out and each tail are constantly generating electricity. The lightning bolt on the tails are longer, and larger.
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Can Pikachu mega evolve?

Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu & Let's Go, Eevee - Mega Evolution. Details: Introduced in Pokémon X & Y, Mega Evolution is a form of form change that can only happen once in battle. If you have the Key Stone, and the Pokémon's associated Mega Stone, then your Pokémon will change form.
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What is Pikachu's third evolve?

Well, you'll also remember the lovable yellow companion Pikachu, who eventually evolves into the powerful Raichu. In a recent interview revealed via Twitter, one of Pikachu's designers (Atsuko Nishida) unveiled some huge news. Their was a third evolution known as Gorochu - who was 'removed to maintain game balance'.
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Did Ash's totodile evolve?

This Pokémon has not evolved.
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Does Ash see Squirtle again?

Ash's Squirtle rejoined the Squirtle Squad when he realized that his old team still needed his leadership. However, he has happily returned to Ash's side whenever Ash calls upon him and is still considered to be one of Ash's Pokemon.
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Does Ash meet his Pidgeot again?

Since the first episode of the series, Ash is shown throwing a Poké Ball containing Pidgeot and battling a Fearow in the opening Aim to Be a Pokémon Master. Pidgeot has since appeared in the tenth opening for the anime, Spurt!. However, it did not return in any episodes aired with the opening.
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Does Ash ever get a Venusaur?

Ash's Venusaur (Japanese:サトシのフシギバナ Satoshi's Fushigibana) was the third Pokémon that Ash caught in the Kanto region and his fourth overall. It was also the first of the original starter Pokémon that Ash acquired.
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Does Ash ever get a Blastoise?

Ash's Blastoise was the fifth Pokémon that Ash caught in the Kanto region, and his sixth overall.
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Does Ash's Charmander evolve?

Charmander is used by Ash throughout his adventures and is seen in special episodes in the future. Charmander evolves into Charmeleon at level 16, who then evolves into Charizard at level 36, which was originally its last form.
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