The Epic Rivalry Between Pikachu And Raichu Continues!

The Epic Rivalry Between Pikachu And Raichu Continues!

Ash’s Pikachu has several rivals, including Meowth and Eevee. But the biggest rivalry of them has been with Raichu. In the newest Pokémon anime, that clash continues.

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There is a reason for this antagonism. Website Pokémon Amino explains: “Any Raichu would act as a rival towards it’s pre evolution form, Pikachu, and Raichu in the anime mostly appear to be [a] smug Pokémon, that enjoy seeing their pre evolution form struggle.” 

Thus, we have this classic GIF from an old episode:

The Epic Rivalry Between Pikachu And Raichu Continues!
(GIF via YakkiOnigiriZoro)

[GIF via YakkiOnigiriZoro]

This is also why in the latest one both still get in each other’s grill. 

The references to the earlier conflict are hardly subtle.

While the animation is goofy-looking, the Pokémon Sun Moon anime continues to get more and more interesting for longtime fans. 


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