[Dragonmage]

Originally Posted by Aerilyn

Besides, Pikachu has never really had much of a big importance other than in Pokémon Yellow and the anime. Other than that, it's always been treated as your average Pokémon.

Well I feel that just the fact that Pikachu got Pokemon Yellow automatically makes it something a bit more than an average Pokemon. 'Average' is something Pikachu probably won't ever be.
I, personally really hope it does make a comeback and become more prominent in X and Y. Pikachu really is a great Pokemon.