Ash's Pikachu (M20): Difference between revisions

'''Ash's Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''サトシのピカチュウ''' ''Satoshi's Pikachu'') is the [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} obtained on his journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], given to Ash by {{an|Professor Oak}}. He appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' and ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', [[Pokémon movie]]s set in a different continuity from the main series. Despite having largely the same personality as the {{AP|Pikachu}} of the main series and starting out his {{pkmn|journey}} with Ash in a similar way, the rest of Pikachu's story developed in quite a different way.

[[File:Ash Pikachu M20.png|thumb|250px|In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'']]

On his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], Ash learned from {{an|Professor Oak}} that the [[Kanto]] [[starter Pokémon]], {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}, had already been taken by other Trainers from [[Pallet Town]]. Professor Oak then revealed there was one Pokémon left to give away. This turned out to be Pikachu, who acted very stubborn and showed no particular interest in Ash. Despite this, Ash chose Pikachu to be his partner, and together, they set out on their journey.

Ash could hear Pikachu's cries in the spirit world and ran towards his voice. This caused his body to regenerate in the real world. Noticing this, Pikachu ran towards Ash and reunited with him, fully reviving him. After placing a new Rainbow Wing atop Rainbow Rock with his pure heart, Ho-Oh finally appeared. Ash and Pikachu had a fierce battle with Ho-Oh until the sun set. Some time after, Ash and Pikachu said their goodbyes to Verity and Sorrel, who continued on their own journeys. Pikachu continued to travel with Ash, aiding him in his dream to become a [[Pokémon Master]].

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Eventually, Pikachu and Ash visited [[Fula City]] in order to attend the [[Wind Festival]]. Pikachu assisted Ash during the local [[Pokémon Catch Race]], where it helped free a {{p|Tyranitar}} that was caught in some ropes and went on a rampage as a result.

Pikachu was later used by [[Risa]], a beginning Trainer who lacked Pokémon of her own, to battle a wild {{p|Eevee}}, which she was ultimately able to catch.

[[File:Pikachu imitating Ivysaur.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu's imitation skills]]

Much like the {{AP|Pikachu}} of the main series, Pikachu was initially difficult and uninterested in Ash during the start of their journey, but became extremely loyal to him after he protected him from a flock of Spearow. He also took on Ash's interest and enthusiasm in battling. In addition, the two had a very close bond, to the point where Pikachu issued a massive {{m|Thunderbolt}} in outrage at Ash's death, and then started to cry.

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==In the games==