LogFAQs > #926188312

I get where op is coming from, it is honestly kind of strange that Pikachu is at the same time the series mascot (to say the least) but basically just a stepping stone before becoming Raichu in the actual games at least the main series.

But personally I don't think it's a big deal and disconnects like this can be fun in a way.

Besides, it's not like anyone actually plays the games, right?? I thought we are so over random battles since three decades ago.