Is Pikachu technically a starter Pokémon?

Yes, Pikachu is technically a starter Pokémon in specific games like Pokémon Yellow, Let's Go Pikachu, and Pokémon Masters, even though it's not one of the traditional Grass/Fire/Water choices in most main series games. It's considered a starter when it's the first Pokémon you receive to begin your journey in a particular title, making it an honorary starter due to its iconic status and role in the anime.
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Is Pikachu considered a starter Pokémon?

Yes, Pikachu is considered a starter Pokémon in specific games like Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!, and Pokémon Masters, but not in the traditional sense of being one of the standard Grass/Fire/Water choices in most games. It's often seen as a special or alternative starter, becoming the main partner due to the anime's influence and its unique role as the sole option in Yellow and Let's Go, Pikachu!.
 
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Is Pikachu an official starter?

A Pikachu is one of the sixteen starters and ten partners in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series.
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Which Pokémon has Pikachu as a starter?

Because of Pikachu's appearance in the animated series, Pokémon Yellow commemorated Ash's Pikachu by adding it as a starter for the third game in the original Kanto region trio.
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Why is Pikachu not the first Pokémon?

Well, Tajiri was the creator of Pokemon, after all, and Poliwhirl (Index No. 111) was his favorite character. As a result, Poliwag—not Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur—was Red's first Pokemon in the Pokemon Adventures manga.
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Is Pikachu a Starter Pokémon?

Who is the very first Pokémon?

There isn't one single "first" Pokémon; it depends on the definition: Rhydon was the first designed, Bulbasaur is #001 in the Pokédex, Mew is considered the genetic ancestor, and Arceus is the mythical creator of the Pokémon universe in lore, with Rhydon often cited as the first creation by artist Ken Sugimori.
 
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Why did Pikachu hate Ash at first?

Pikachu hated Ash at first because it was distrustful of humans after being abandoned by its previous trainer and didn't want to be in a Poké Ball, acting stubborn and using electric shocks on Ash until Ash proved his kindness and loyalty by risking his life to save Pikachu from a flock of Spearow, forming their iconic bond. 
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Was Eevee ever a starter?

In the video games

In Pokémon Yellow, the player was to receive an Eevee from Professor Oak at the beginning of the game as the player's starter. However, the player's rival decides to take the Eevee before the player can obtain it.
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Is cubone just Charmander?

No, Cubone is not a Charmander, but a popular fan theory suggests Cubone is an orphaned Charmander whose mother died, preventing its tail flame from igniting, forcing it to wear its mother's skull for protection and develop differently. This theory explains Cubone's Ground typing (instead of Fire), its skull helmet, and its ability to learn Fire-type moves, linking it to the Charizard line, though official lore points to Cubone wearing its deceased mother's skull (likely a Marowak). 
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Why is Pikachu Ash's starter?

Ash got Pikachu because he overslept and missed getting the traditional starter Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), leaving Pikachu as the only one left, but this "late" arrival was a deliberate choice by creators for marketing and storytelling, making a non-starter companion to show how their bond could grow and to appeal to a wider audience, as seen in the first episode where Pikachu's initial refusal and Ash's persistence forged their unique friendship.
 
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What is Pikachu's full name?

Pikachu's "full name," as revealed in the early manga The Electric Tale of Pikachu, is Jean Luc Pikachu, a nod to Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard, though this is a specific detail from the manga and not used in the anime or games, where the creature is just known as Pikachu. The name itself combines Japanese sounds: "pika" (sparkle) and "chu" (mouse squeak). 
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What is the least chosen starter Pokémon?

The least popular starter Pokémon often cited by fans include Chikorita, due to its early game difficulty and perceived blandness, Chespin, whose final evolution (Chesnaught) disappointed many, Tepig, often overshadowed by its rivals, and Popplio, sometimes disliked for its design and evolution path, though popularity shifts. Bulbasaur is also frequently mentioned for initial lack of appeal compared to Charmander/Squirtle. 
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Can you choose Pikachu as a starter?

In order to get to choose Pikachu, you will need to force the starters to respawn 4 times. After that you will notice that there are 4 starters to choose from instead of three. Pikachu will be that fourth choice.
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Are "starters" also called appetizers?

Appetizers, also known as starters or hors d'oeuvres, are the culinary equivalent of an opening act.
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Why is Pikachu not number one?

Because they didn't realize who would be the most popular pokemon when they were designing/coding the game before it was released to the public. Also, Pikachu wasn't one of the three to select at the start.
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What are the 3 original starter Pokemon?

The 3 original starter Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) are Bulbasaur (Grass/Poison), Charmander (Fire), and Squirtle (Water). These are the first Pokémon offered to trainers in the games Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, representing classic elemental choices for a new journey. 
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What is the saddest Pokémon backstory?

The saddest Pokémon backstories often involve loss, abandonment, or exploitation, with Cubone (wearing its mother's skull and mourning her), Mewtwo (created from experiments, losing its only friend), Yamask (a human spirit clinging to its past), and Hisuian Zorua/Zoroark (perishing from cold and human cruelty, turning into vengeful spirits) being top contenders for their deep, tragic origins. Other contenders include Gengar, a former human spirit seeking connection, and Chandelure, which consumes souls to survive.
 
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Is Cubone actually Kangaskhan?

One of the most prevailing and dark Pokémon theories surrounds the maternal relationship between Kangaskhan and Cubone. Fans have long speculated the Pokémon Cubone is actually an orphaned baby Kangaskhan who now wears the bones of its mother for protection.
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Which Pokémon is 100% female?

Answer: Salazzle, Florges, Nidoqueen, Mandibuzz, Cresselia, and Tsareena are all female-only and RU by usage!
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Has Ash ever owned an Eevee?

No, Ash Ketchum never officially caught and kept an Eevee in the main Pokémon anime series, despite encountering many Eeveelutions and fans wanting him to have one (especially evolving into an Espeon) as a counterpart to Gary's Umbreon, though some fan-made stories and discussions revolve around this idea. Ash's closest connection to Eevee was in the episode "The Battling Eevee Brothers," where he helped an Eevee's trainer, and he expressed interest in catching one, but never did. 
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What is the #1 best starter Pokémon?

The Best Starter Pokemon From Each Generation
  • Gen 1: Bulbasaur. Games: Pokemon Red & Blue, FireRed & LeafGreen. ...
  • Gen 2: Cyndaquil. Games: Pokemon Gold & Silver, Crystal, HeartGold & SoulSilver. ...
  • Gen 3: Mudkip. ...
  • Gen 4: Chimchar. ...
  • Gen 5: Tepig. ...
  • Gen 6: Fennekin. ...
  • Gen 7: Litten. ...
  • Gen 8: Sobble.
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Why was episode 38 of Pokémon banned?

On 16th December 1997, more than 700 Japanese people have seizures and hospitalized after they watched Pokémon anime episode 38 called "Denno Senshi Porygon" which is that banned episode of pokemon in worldwide after the episode aired once in Japan and it caused seizures and photosensitive epilepsy.
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What is Ash's rarest Pokémon?

Ash's rarest Pokémon often cited are his Shiny Noctowl, his unique Dusk Form Lycanroc, the Mythical Melmetal, the Ultra Beast Naganadel, and his special Ash-Greninja, with Melmetal often considered the absolute rarest due to its origin as a mass of unique Meltan, though Pikachu's Gigantamax form also adds rarity.
 
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Why did Ash's bulbasaur not evolve?

Ash's Bulbasaur didn't evolve primarily because it chose not to, fearing it would become disobedient and change like Charmander did after evolving into Charizard, potentially losing its bond with Ash and friends; the creators also kept it unevolved to maintain its cute appeal and showcase Pokémon that don't need to evolve to be strong, though it eventually evolved in Pokémon Journeys after overcoming this fear. 
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