Raichu's Status
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Why does /vp/ always say Gamefreak hates Raichu, it's rejected etc because of Pikachu, when literally the opposite is true?
If Pikachu wasn't made the franchise mascot, Raichu would just be a regular electric type like Electrode or Magneton.
Raichu basically benefit's from Pikachu's popularity, and is one of the more well-known Pokemon thanks to being Pikachu's evolution.
>>25746131
That's a funny way of saying that Gamefreak doesn't care enough about Raichu.
>>25746131
t. Raichu
>>25746431
Gamefreak really only puts a lot of focus on a few Pokemon (Pikachu, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario).
Raichu isn't harmed by Pikachu's status as series mascot. In fact, I think it benefits a little from it.
>>25746457
>Raichu isn't harmed by Pikachu's status
>What is a Light Ball?
Literally promoting Pikachu's dominance wherever possible while kicking Raichu's relevancy to the curb.
>>25746505
Even with Light Ball Pikachu isn't any good.
And if Pikachu wasn't the mascot Light Ball wouldn't exist in the first place, so it is not like Raichu is missing out on it.
>>25746457
>Pikachu gets several cosplay's in ORAS each with their own signature moves that Raichu could probably put to decent use
>"No you cant evolve this pikachu, and dont try to breed for those moves, they aint eggmoves."
>>25746516
>trys to defend Raichu
>ends up making it seem worse instead
>>25746576
>>ends up making it seem worse instead
How exactly? All I am saying is /vp/'s argument of Pikachu taking away from Raichu makes no sense.
Raichu isn't amazing, but it's not in this special category of being ripped off like people here say it is.
>>25746131
Magneton got a retconned type that remains unique (and good) to this day, an evolution, eviolite, good abilities, and exposure from being used by multiple rivals. Its had a way better life than Raichu.
>>25746597
Raichu has never had as much attention as half the Pikachu, for starters. The most notable Raichu in existence is Lt. Surge's Raichu, and even then, it's more of a passing phase for some people.
Most other Raichu in the anime are just backdrop 'mons who's only purpose is to fill in the emptiness. Generally speaking, it only appears once a season, usually as said background 'mon, or as some nobody's pokemon.
Meanwhile, any other Pikachu besides Ash's get more than just background settings, usually being a predominant aspect of an episode in the anime.
I could go on further, but it's a moot point trying to explain it to you any further than this.
>>25746721
>anime
Games are all that matters..
>>25746721
Pikachu gets more attention, no doubt, but the point you're missing is that Raichu isn't receiving less attention by Pikachu being the mascot than it would otherwise.
If some other mon was chosen as the main mascot, Raichu would still probably be a background mon like most ofther gen1 Pokemon.
>>25746759
I'm sorry, Anon, but all I could make out from your post was a bunch of niggerish. Could you please apply some white-on and try again?
>>25746833
Terribly sorry, my good fellow. To elaborate on my previous post, the thread's OP was speaking on behalf of Raichu's competitive viability, as were most of those partaking in this thread. I was merely trying to point this out because the post I referenced was drawling on about Raichu's and Pikachu's appearances in the anime. Quite off topic, you understand.
>>25746759
>The anime doesn't dictate what goes on in-game
I mean yeah, for some things, but if we're strictly talking about games, Raichu may as well be a stand-alone 'mon compared to Pikachu where its popularity is concerned.
Even as a standalone, Raichu would still get about as much love as every other 'mon that ISN'T Pikachu.
>tfw Raichu is my favorite Pokemon
>whenever I mention it on /vp/ people are always like ''TOP KEK POOR MAN'S PIKACHU'' ''MEGA EVOLUTION WHEN? SAVE THIS SHITMON'' ''LOL GAME FREAK'S REGRETS''
>used to collect Raichu memorabilia as a kid
>I just see it as a normal Pokemon with a cute design
>people constantly shit on it all the time
Let me have my dignity back, /vp/.
>>25747158
Grow a backbone and defend what you love.
Raichu should have been the Electric/Dragon mega. Not Ampharos. Or Raichu should get an Electric/Steel mega, but it never will because it evolves with a thunder stone.
Mouse, sheep, neither were really close.
