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Mega-Charmander June 3rd, 2016 7:05 AM

Would you like to see a Mega Pikachu?
 
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GenuinelyAuthentic June 3rd, 2016 7:11 AM

Oh golly, I hope not.

L'Belle June 3rd, 2016 7:12 AM

Please not

Sheep June 3rd, 2016 7:33 AM

Edited this thread a little to be more clear since there isn't news of a Mega Pikachu being available.

To answer the question, no, I'm good I think. Raichu's more deserving of a mega imo and I think it has potential to look really awesome while providing it that needed boost in power (especially competitively). Can't even picture what a mega version of Pikachu would look like. At least Pikachu has a Light Ball it can use.. But Raichu as the evolution of the mascot deserves a little something extra. [:

Somewhere_ June 3rd, 2016 7:56 AM

please no. it would ruin pikachue. a mega raichu would be better, but I still wouldnt want it.

mokonasakura June 3rd, 2016 8:16 AM

Raichu yes, pikachu no

Sabrewulf238 June 3rd, 2016 9:18 AM

No. I think it's about time to let Raichu shine a bit.

I mean Pikachu is Pikachu, even if they give Raichu a mega, Pikachu will still be the mascot.

Mega-Charmander June 3rd, 2016 9:34 AM

The problem is if Raichu get a mega, pikachu is really nothing more than a mascot.
90 base speed, it is not that good since maybe gen 4, if u dont outspeed, pikachu die, if u dont OHKO, pikachu die.

Pyrax June 3rd, 2016 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mega-Charmander (Post 9270043)
The problem is if Raichu get a mega, pikachu is really nothing more than a mascot.
90 base speed, it is not that good since maybe gen 4, if u dont outspeed, pikachu die, if u dont OHKO, pikachu die.

Light Ball. And with better pure Electric-types out there, it's not like Pikachu's gonna miss out on anything. Raichu, on the other hand, is pretty much nonexistent if you consider its pre-evolutions' exposure in advertisements - a mega is a good way for it to gain some positive exposure for once.

Zodiac19 June 3rd, 2016 11:25 AM

Mega Raichu would be a better idea, but Pikachu... i don't think so lol. Creating a mega-evolution for pikachu sounds like some kind of strange "fan service". Anyways...i hope they don't do that.

Venitardus June 3rd, 2016 11:35 AM

No! Only Raichu should have a mega of the Pika-line.

Sylveon June 3rd, 2016 11:56 AM

No definitely not. Pika doesn't suit a mega evolution.. I mean pika can be feisty but no.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire June 3rd, 2016 12:08 PM

If Pikachu ends up ever getting a Mega then Audino should get an evolution...

I rather Raichu get a Mega. It can be Electric/Fighting for Stab Focus Blast. Plus a Fighting Electric Kangaroo rat is an awesome concept.

Bobbylicious June 3rd, 2016 12:15 PM

No. From a marketing perspective it works, but from a games canon perspective, it'd be so stupid if pikachu was the only mid-stage pokemon to get a mega.

Desert Stream~ June 3rd, 2016 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mega-Charmander (Post 9270043)
The problem is if Raichu get a mega, pikachu is really nothing more than a mascot.
90 base speed, it is not that good since maybe gen 4, if u dont outspeed, pikachu die, if u dont OHKO, pikachu die.

Pikachu is already "just the mascot" Sure it's sorta cute, but there are WAAAY better options out there IMO
so I hope not!

Rivvon June 3rd, 2016 12:25 PM

Pikachu can already put on clothes and say its name as its cry and even make use of the Light Ball. I don't think it needs a Mega on top of that.

The only NFE Pokémon that should get a Mega--and even then it's questionable--is Eevee. Not Pikachu. Mega Raichu 2016!

smocks June 3rd, 2016 1:29 PM

NOPE TOTALLY NOT
I'm sorry but Pikachu cannot get a mega or else I'll just quit Pokémon honestly, don't get me wrong I love Pikachu but sometimes it's hype gets so annoying. Plus that would just screw up mega-evolution, seriously. A mega-evolution is beyond evolution, and Pikachu is the middle volition of its line. I would love if Raichu got a mega because it deserves one, and it's fully evolved

Hikamaru June 3rd, 2016 2:26 PM

I know Pikachu is the mascot and everyone wants a Mega for it, but technically the Mega should go to Raichu so that it sticks to tradition of giving Megas to only final stages of an evolution line.

Desert Stream~ June 3rd, 2016 4:52 PM

IF it does get a mega (And I really really really X 100000000000 hope not) I hope they don't screw it up and make something like Ash-Greninja

mikey June 3rd, 2016 6:29 PM

No way.

Raichu has always been one of my favorite Pokemon. I hate that it is so overshadowed by Pikachu. We need a Mega Raichu :3

Benermerut June 3rd, 2016 10:23 PM

Giving Pikachu a Mega would be worse pandering than when Charizard got a second Mega for no reason.

But I definitely have no problem with giving Raichu a Mega.

Deníz June 3rd, 2016 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire (Post 9270293)
I rather Raichu get a Mega. It can be Electric/Fighting for Stab Focus Blast. Plus a Fighting Electric Kangaroo rat is an awesome concept.

True! Also i see Fighting fit for Pikachu because in the Anime he uses PHYSICAL attacks all the time (bodycheck...and so on i dont know the english names, i mean he hits his opponent with his BODY!)
so Electro Fight would be insane good imho

GiovanniViridian June 4th, 2016 3:00 AM

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Pinkie-Dawn June 4th, 2016 6:18 AM

Yes, because as the series mascot, you're expected to be a high-tier character. Just look at Ryu as an example.

illumine June 4th, 2016 8:32 AM

In general, it's not a final stage evolution, so it's not that likely. It would just be an alternative evolution to Raichu, and they'd probably hope to balance it out with that. At the present point, that wouldn't make it particularly strong compared to Raichu. It might also trivialise the whole evolution sub-plot around Pikachu, where it's supposed to make things slightly difficult generically and not evolve. While a possibility, it might not be a priority. In addition, if a person has a Pikachu, they'd probably hope that this player kept on using a Pikachu, rather than having to change forms continually, which could trivialise a fairly important Pokémon generally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinkie-Dawn (Post 9271310)
Yes, because as the series mascot, you're expected to be a high-tier character. Just look at Ryu as an example.

Pikachu is a mascot in part because it's a character more notable for its appearance and such than being an easy mode in battle. A Tyranitar or Scizor, for instance, are quite different, and in addition would somewhat trivialise a game like Yellow or make it less significant-seeming.

In general, they probably don't want to change Pikachu's role as a mascot too much by now, given that it's mostly based on things that have already happened earlier on, when the series was better known.


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