

However, they were foiled when Ash got Pikachu to attack him while standing on the control box that set him and the others free. At one point Team Rocket's members, Butch and Cassidy used a Pokémon to turn Pikachu against Ash along with other Pokémon as well. They traveled through the islands with one of his team members Lapras, who was separated from her colony. Pikachu was delighted when Ash decided to take a detour to check out the Orange Islands, after finding out that the Orange Islands also have a league to compete in, with Misty and Tracey coming with them. Ivy, Pikachu found a new close friend in Tracey. Pikachu with his Trainer and friends, after winning the Orange League.Īfter the league was over, Pikachu, Ash, Misty and Brock went to the Orange Islands to get the GS Ball, from Professor Ivy. Pikachu has in five out of the eight of Ash's Kanto gym battles and participated in several Indigo League battles, where Ash finished in the top sixteen when he lost to Ritchie. Surge's and his Raichu, he was given a choice to evolve but refused so he can prove he's strong without evolving. After Pikachu's defeat in his battle against Lt. 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. Through his travels, Pikachu became best friends with Misty's Togepi as he helps Misty take care of it and also keeps it out of trouble from time to time. Pikachu found his first group of teammates in a Caterpie, who quickly evolves into Metapod then Butterfree, and a Pidgeotto, who later evolves into Pidgeot, who Ash later released to be with their own kind, Bulbasaur, Charmander, who later evolves into Charmeleon then quickly evolves into Charizard, Squirtle, Kingler, Primeape, who quickly left to train with someone else, Muk, and with a herd of Tauros. Through Ash, Pikachu became close friends with Misty and Brock.

After defeating Team Rocket, and demonstrating his power, the trio commits to capturing Pikachu and begins following Pikachu's group. Pikachu and Ash came across the Team Rocket trio of Jessie, James, and Meowth while at a Pokémon Center. Though he detested Ash at first, they quickly became friends when Ash demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice himself for Pikachu's safety. Ash showed up late to pick his first Pokémon, so he got stuck with Pikachu. Pikachu was Ash's Starter Pokémon, given to him by Professor Oak. Pikachu and his Trainer Ash bonding after a very rough start. Pokémon the Series: The Beginning File:TB001- Pokémon - I Choose You 22.png 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. Since it was so happy while living with the Kangaskhans, the happiness made it to evolve into Pikachu. Pichu sensed this and one night it thought to leave them. Pichu was able to form a close bond with the Kangaskhan and her child who enjoy having him in their family.Īfter many days, Pichu grew stronger and it's very difficult for the parent Kangaskhan to carry both baby Kangaskhan and Pichu. 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. 1.2.5 Pokémon the Series: Black & Whiteīiography As Pichu File:PJ001 20.png.1.2.4 Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.1.2.3 Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.1.2.2 Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver.1.2.1 Pokémon the Series: The Beginning.
