Every Time Ash's Pikachu Almost Evolved

[@jrsilva3065]

Pikachu after someone tries to force him a Thunderstone Pikachu: *”Absolutely NOT”*

[@maickelvanee2540]

Would be funny when pikachu smacked the thunderstone away, he accidently evolved XD

[@jellycore1316]

THAT'S WHAT I'M SCARED OF TOO IN SCENES LIKE THAT XD Like, that was so CLOSE, Pikachu, my god! Be careful! XD

[@Manofstupidity7800]

@@jellycore1316lol

[@Dat_SheepMC]

@@jellycore1316when i was a kid i was so on edge if there was a thunder stone 10 ft near ashes pikachu lmao

[@Vkomyx]

There was also a diamond and pearl episode where team rocket bought an evolution machine, they tried it on Pikachu, but they had to wait 10 days or something after building it to use it lol 😂

[@digitaltailsmon4096]

The DP anime had an interesting habit of having episodes with similar vibes to gen 1 eps like with Jessie having her own Byebye Butterfree episode with her Dustox. But the one with Sho is my favorite example as it felt like an evolution of the OG Episode. The idea of Pikachu going up against a Raichu with non of the downsides of LT. Surge but all the positives including getting Hyper Beam as a potential move, is genius. And I love the ways it plays tribute to that ep by having Ash keep the Thunder Stone from back then and wanting Pikachu to evolve if he wished it. Equally, I love the solution since it's very in line with DP Ash and Pikachu by using moves in combination or simply evasive maneuvers to try and beat Raichu. It's something that season did and made it really cool especially with how it felt so realistic for this kinda universe and showing strategies other than just hit it harder. And the way they also showed how brutal Pikachu's beatdown was, honestly still makes me cringe from how painful it was. Both the holding against the rock and hyper beam to the face combo, and then the way they spiked the drama of Pikachu's injuries. It's all really well done.

[@fayfayolajoskamianto3281]

Theory: In the Pokemon Database, it says that _wild_ Pikachu is actually slower than a wild Raichu. So that means, Pikachu is a partner version. (Partner Pikachu is faster than Raichu) This makes sense, since Pikachu is from Prof. Oak. But like in the video, Pikachu used to be a wild Pikachu. Conclusion: 1. Any Pokemon that Prof. Oak catches turn into a partner version. 2. All wild Pikachu are just basically a partner version. Opinion: I think option 1 makes more sense.

[@hannahgraceishere9952]

Idk if I'm going crazy, but I remember another episode where Pikachu DID evolve, except it was a dream at the end or something, idk.

[@Sonikkuben]

Wait which series

[@kerrygligorovic9758]

To be honest I would like to see Ash's Pikachu evolve into Raichu at last because Raichu is my favourite more than Pikachu but the Japanese writer would not allow this to happen because to them Pikachu is the favourite and popluar of all Pokemon in Japan and the World.

[@layzboi2250]

6:56 He's just standing there, menacingly! GET OUTTA THERE PIKACHU!!!!

[@DisbinguishedYT]

“If I had a nickel for every time I got sent to the hospital by a Raichu, I’d have 2 nickels. It’s not a lot, but it’s weird it happened twice…”

[@jetguy128]

I enjoyed ash battling both lt surge and sho raichu. Battle with lt surge seemed overwhelming due to raichu being stronger. But the fact that it evolved too quickly showed it weakness of being slow. Pikachu used the advantage to beat it.But sho's raichu evolved at the right time so it did not show any weakness if being slow. In fact, its power seemed to equal to ash's pikachu but its size and learning a move that it can only learn by evolving gave it the victory in first round. Ash then utilized the slin technique that he has been working since beginning of dp series to win in the rematch

[@souhaibdokkan5133]

Lt surge was actually in a war before it was mentioned in firered

[@slayer1227]

Journey's also made it to where Pikachu can't evolve because he can Gigantimax.

[@Stormlywing]

If Ash tried to earn a badge in the same way outside, he would realize he can't because he didn't earn it fairly. Breaking the rules would always remind him that Pikachu wasn’t even his to begin with. Ash knows Pikachu doesn't follow the basic rule of staying in a Pokéball, and he might feel Pikachu isn't truly his because it doesn’t obey him like other Pokémon. The fact that Pikachu struggles against moves like Hyper Beam suggests it’s weaker than it should be, maybe because it hasn’t evolved. Pikachu could have evolved into Raichu, which might handle powerful moves like Hyper Beam better. It still acts like a low-level Pokémon (maybe between level 5-12), and Pikachu knows it's weaker. Moves like Thunderbolt have more PP (uses) than Hyper Beam, but Hyper Beam does much more damage, proving Pikachu might not be as strong as it should be. Charizard, on the other hand, became strong by evolving, despite being abandoned by its previous trainer. It’s clear Pikachu never wanted to evolve because it might fear becoming too strong, which is what Team Rocket wanted. Overall, Pikachu is probably the weakest member of Ash's team. Ash respected his other Pokémon’s choice to evolve, but Pikachu stands out as an exception. The only Pokémon that truly earned Ash’s respect were the ones who evolved and grew stronger through training. Pikachu training will never hold up if he at max level as he can't even evolve without help when that point means he lost most of his moves if they not able to be learned

[@markreid1656]

Ash needs to evolve all of his pokemon ❤❤❤

[@isaiahw2865]

For people who read the description he was right he dose have beef with raichus

[@ZioLovesArt]

I love your content so much its always worth it waiting a week for each vid and its always a banger I hope he talks about Z Moves Or Terastalation Or Dynamax :)

[@ThunderZolt]

I appreciate the love a lot and will improve! I definitely want to do those lore videos as well lucky enough I got another video coming this Thursday ❤️

[@unoriginal-z8t]

11:36 I remember this episode like it was yesterday but that was not the first a year and a month ago (I think)

[@EMK606]

Everytime the mascot almost was not the mascot

[@comradebish]

Your videos are so funny, i love the drama and sound fx.

[@KindaWinter]

Only 14 views in 1 second this guy is a W

[@lucaslongolucasksenha7827]

*11:06* What would Ash say to a random trainer if Pikachu evolved right there on the BW anime

[@gdwarriormc6069]

The show wouldn't keep its age rating for much longer

[@Animeedaddy]

Pikachu without the poke ball Let me off my leash .........no pokemon But im a ultra beast

[@unoriginal-z8t]

8:58 you telling me that season was that deep

[@unoriginal-z8t]

2:16 - 2:23 I never thought the 1st season was that bad

[@tkdcaleb1234]

you forgot the time when the 3 eevee brother offers ash a thunder stone

[@Northstaredits]

Pickachu got hurt really badly and ash said I can see got me on the floor

[@michaelkowal3230]

Well now we know that Ash's Pikachu can't evolve as soon as it was able to Gigantamax, if you want proof you can try to use a thunder stone on a Pikachu with the Gigantamax potential, it won't work

[@MrBassturbater]

The problem with this narrative is that pikachu had already evolved from a Pichu. At the time when this was established, Pichu didn't exist

[@leezinke4351]

7:42 if You get up you die pikachu!😏👹

[@thesurp72520]

The reason he doesn't evolve is because if he did, then his raw power would destroy the world.

[@jermainespeid4934]

It make sense why they want ash pikachu say ask pikachu but don’t want to evolve it because of it is the mascot of main series plus is got his own z move and gigantamax

[@dogegodshiby]

i remember seeing this eps and think he was gonna turn into a raichu

[@luisBlog675]

How come whenever Pikachu is in a "wanna evolve?" ahh situation Team Rocket is just here on Ash's side

[@noobulbasaur]

Pokemon with an unevolved pikachu: 📈📈📈 Pokemon if pikachu evolved: 📉📉📉

[@jetguy128]

I kinda wanted Ash to capture a wild raichu alongside his trusted partner

[@jellycore1316]

​@@jetguy128Ooh, that's a cool idea! ^^ That way he could have both, and I feel like the dynamic between Pikachu and Raichu could be really interesting!

[@Kea984]

Hi Thunderzolt i love your videos. When u upload it makes my day

[@ThunderZolt]

Kea your comments are always very nice I truly appreciate them hope you have a great day!

[@Kea984]

@@ThunderZolt Your welcome and I hope have a good day aswell

[@Kea984]

I will admit I clicked on a stream that u were doing u got in a battle and your poochyeyana got unalived😭

[@VariVar-t1p]

Hell, no I didn’t know what that meant. Was that psycho? I beat him in the game. I swear through all the dialogue. I didn’t even hear that boy saying that I skip that episode too.

[@Slime-l3h]

I cant tell if pikachu would of got stronger if it evolved cuz the friend ship would of been reset and even though the power level increases pikachu woudnt have as much willpower

[@izgamez3290]

0:59 The funny part is that pikachu is the son of areceus

[@sangeetaghosh6934]

No bro 😑

[@izgamez3290]

@@sangeetaghosh6934 its a joke

[@Sonikkuben]

​​@@sangeetaghosh6934Can't take a joke 😅

[@jermainespeid4934]

Pikachu always have a rival with raichu

[@SillyBoy14]

Um this video is cool also 30 seconds :)

[@mannygomez5213]

why didnt gohs pikachu evolve when she touched the thunderstone?

[@Stevenyoung100]

love your vids!

[@tanushibaid]

1:18 can someone tell me name of this music

[@Epikconegamer]

yayyy you made a vid of me

[@Forn3uzz]

The end is cut off lol

[@RamTerminusStormBreakerT-xg4dg]

I like Pikachu

[@TimTimsZ]

poor poor pikachu

[@Rj.rikmil]

Hi

[@WartortleFanBoi]

1:59 whos gonna tell him abt the war thing?

[@YeetYeet-uc5lk]

yoo

[@MamothSabrr]

Like if it 2024

[@Itszenninthetrack]

only real thunderzolt fans can like this comment

[@Slime-l3h]

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[@AxoThe2nd]

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[@DisbinguishedYT]

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[@Itszenninthetrack]

@@Slime-l3h no im real

[@Itszenninthetrack]

@@AxoThe2nd im real i swear to god

[@Lord_is_our_savior]

Second

[@maliquesobers8976]

Ash was on some woke shit even in the 90s no wonder it took him over 25yrs to become champion what a loser

[@abiatsarim5202]

First

[@SillyBoy14]

Nuh uh

[@adamk-paxlogan7330Sucks]

@abiatsarim5202 anime hater

[@abiatsarim5202]

@@SillyBoy14 yuh uh I was first

[@abiatsarim5202]

@@adamk-paxlogan7330Sucks I am not a anime hater

[@SillyBoy14]

@@abiatsarim5202 ok i guess

[@marionbenson6094]

Then that green cat evolved which is better than Pikachu