You didn't mention how Ash tried to catch that Deerling (and Iris) with a Pokeball as if he hasn't learned over the past four regions that you have to battle and weaken them first? As if being indirectly forced by a legendary to job to a newly-starting trainer wasn't enough...
I think the only Unova resident with a line who hasn't commented on Pikachu's rarity has been Professor Juniper's assistant, a character so minor I didn't even mention her.
Wanna know something funny? That's a guy.
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You should get at least one alt in the event you get warned or put into Purgatory. - Luster
It's probably easier to just not break the rules. - SmartMuffin