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Pikachu was Ash's First partner Pokémon, given to him by Professor Oak. Pikachu and his Trainer Ash bonding after a very rough start. At some point, he was found by Professor Oak and was taken to his lab. Pikachu looking in his reflection after his evolution.Īfter evolving, Pikachu was amazed by his evolution and bid his friends farewell while he set off on his own journey. After thinking about his friendship with Kangaskhan, Pichu began to evolve into Pikachu. One night, Pichu left the horde, while he remembers his times with them. Pichu was able to form a close bond with the Kangaskhan and her child who enjoy having him in their family. Pichu befriended Kangaskhan and joined its horde. Pichu was alone during his time in the forest until he met a Kangaskhan and her child, who were with their horde. Pichu with his adoptive family, Kangaskhan and her child. You can help the Pokémon Wiki by expanding it. This section is incomplete or unfinished. Whenever one of his teammates leaves Ash's party, Pikachu is saddened but knows that their friendship will endure the distance no matter where they go. Whenever one of his teammates fights with the other, Pikachu would stop or break up the fighting between them. Pikachu is a role model for many of his teammates and enjoys training with them for battles. Also, Pikachu would risk his safety to protect them no matter what. Pikachu will always form a strong relationship with some or all of the members of Ash's team in every region they travel to. Pikachu cares very much about his teammates and he considers them family. At times, Pikachu and Ash do butt heads but they don't stay mad at each other for long. They always have each other's back no matter what and they would do anything to protect each other from danger. Pikachu has always been on Ash's side during his journey, and enjoys sitting on his shoulder or head since Pikachu is always reluctantly to stay inside his Poké Ball. This trait is later shared by his best friend, Dawn's Piplup, who also given the chance to evolve, but also refuses and is given an Everstone to prevent it.Īsh and Pikachu are best friends and partners even though they had a rough start, they are nearly inseparable. In these battles, Ash and Pikachu usually have to use unconventional strategies to win.Įven in the face of losses to Raichu, Pikachu refuses to evolve. This also carries to Sho's Raichu who also overpowers all of Pikachu's abilities such as his Iron Tail and Volt Tackle.
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Surge's Raichu defeats and injures Pikachu in the first season of the anime.
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The prime example of this rivalry is when Lt. In the Sun and Moon series, during the pancake race, Pikachu wanted to defeat an Alolan Raichu.
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He has a strong rivalvy with most Raichu, his evolved form. Pikachu doesn't like being in his Poké Ball one bit, hates someone pulling on his tail (and being followed very closely) He likes riding on Ash's head or shoulder. Pikachu might be oblivious to the concept of love, as seen when Dawn's Buneary tried to flirt with him. Like Ash, Pikachu has a love for science and technology, even if he cannot understand most of it. He can also imitate some Pokémon by making their face shapes. Pikachu will often use his Electric-type attacks to escape danger or traps, with Thunderbolt being one of his most common moves. They try to capture him, but on the few occasions that they do, their plans are always thwarted by Ash and his friends. Pikachu is also a constant target for Team Rocket. Although stubborn at times, he obeys Ash's commands in battle and rarely leaves his side. He is responsible and often looks after younger Pokémon, particularly Misty's Togepi, who he is often forced to shepherd out of danger. Pikachu is a very determined Pokémon and unwilling to give up in tough situations. He is curious, smart, friendly, and shares Ash's fondness for battling. Whenever Ash isn't around, Pikachu takes a leadership position for the team.