Pikachu Shinka...! - Video

[pikapikajankenpo]

[It's selfie stick time, with Yayoi's juryrigged selfie stick. She's made it back to Goldenrod and she's holding up a Thunderstone.]

Hey all, just as a heads up, Pikachu made her decision. She's evolving today and everyone is welcome to send her well wishes. My whole team is super excited for this too.

And we're here on the sunny Sevii Islands and it's soooo nice, I might want to spend a week here for my Pokemon to relax. And speaking of Pokemon...

[She turns the device around to show off a cool looking Alola Geodude who was basking in the sun with sunglasses.]

He literally rolled up to me this morning when I arrived, and tagged along since. I think he's now mine.

Now then, presenting Pikachu in her finest!

[Pikachu is standing on a bench, and another Pokemon of hers, Rapidash, takes the stick to show off the pair. Yayoi literally kneels down in front of her and offers the stone like a retainer to a queen in all of its fanfare, as Pikachu takes it, and in a poof of light and evolution music, Pikachu has evolved to Alola Raichu!]

Rai Rai!

She thought long and hard about evolving, and I think everyone here is happy with the decision. Even Mimikyu.

[Said Mimikyu seems to be grinning, as he rubs cheeks with Raichu.]

Although she still wants to be called Pikachu. I guess it's her nickname now.

Comments

[video]

[paladinlost]

[Pikachu earns herself some thunderous applause! ...Well, as thunderous as a single man can manage.]

Congratulations, for both the evolution and the new companion! How long did the decision-making process last?

Re: [video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

Several months actually! Pikachu was worried that becoming Raichu would change everything, our friendship and dynamic, but she decided eventually she wanted to protect me.

She's such a cutie. And Geodude just rolled up once we put into port, I'm kind of surprised about it!

[video]

[paladinlost]

It's good that she put so much thought into it. I've yet to meet a Pokémon who regretted evolving, but there was no reason for her to become the first. Have you already chosen a name for your new companion?

Re: [video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

Yeah, she still wants to be known as Pikachu though. It's her name and she's sticking with it.

My new Geodude? I'm thinking Gentarou.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Others may find it confusing, but their feelings hardly matter compared to hers. It'd be cruel to force her to change her name simply because she grew bigger. Does 'Gentarou' have a specific meaning? The name of a friend, perhaps?

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[pikapikajankenpo]

That's true. Pikachu is Pikachu, no matter how she changes or old she gets.

Gentarou is a name for the man who will befriend the known universe. It's the name of a miracle worker, who has been able to befriend a weapon that would destroy an entire country.

[video]

[paladinlost]

A strong name, worthy of a great Pokémon. But also a name that comes with great hopes and expectations. Hopefully they'll not be too heavy on such small shoulders.

Re: [video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[The Geodude grins and flexes as best as it can.]

I think he's up to the challenge!

[video]

[paladinlost]

I'm glad to hear it. That surely proves you'll be a well-matched pair.

Re: [video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

Yeah, and amazingly I never realized Rock and Electric would be a thing. it's pretty great.

[video]

[paladinlost]

I've never seen that particular type combination before either. It must be unique to their line. I think it removes a few of Geodude's usual weaknesses, too.

Re: [video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

Neither did I until I ran across it. I was probably pretty lucky that it was looking for a trainer, let alone a electric type one.

[video]

[paladinlost]

Perhaps it was simply a coincidence. Perhaps it was fate being generous, for once.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

Congratulations on the evolution and your new companion!

[Cissnei has a warm smile on her face, her and Korra currently taking a bit of a break from their walking. Her own Pikachu, Flux, is hanging on her shoulder and gives a happy 'Pika!' to congratulate his brethren.]

Pikachu looks very lovely.

Re: [Video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[Pikachu raises a paw in greeting to Cissnei's Pikachu with a chirping "rai!"]

She's very happy with this, and I'm so happy she's great with the choice! And Gentarou is doing well too.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Flux's ears flick happily and he presses his paws to his cheeks to smush his face a bit. He's a goof. Ignore him.]

It's always nice to hear that Pokemon are pleased with their decision. I have two that have yet to make that call themselves but I'm sure they'll decide when they're ready.

[She lifts a hand to rub at one of Flux's ears and he chirps happily.]

Enjoying the islands in general, I hope?

Re: [Video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[Pikachu's domating the camera as well so it's not surprising they're communicating well.]

Yeah, she decided she would be great as a half pyschic Pokemon after all.

Oh am I ever. It's so wonderfully beach weather here! I might stay for a while.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Oh see now Flux just has to try and be a charmer~ This is the first time he's gotten to speak to another of his kind and she is super cute. He squeaks and chirps at her, scrambling up onto Cissnei's shoulder more so he can sit instead of just hang, fluffing himself up a bit as he Pikachu-grins.]

Alola variations are so fascinating to me. I ended up with an Alola Exeggutor when I visited.

[Which is just hilarious and wonderful, to be honest.]

You should. I highly recommend visiting as many of the islands as you can. I didn't get to visit near enough of them but my current traveling companion and I are heading there slowly but surely.

Re: [Video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[Pikachu is grinning too as she rests on her tail, floating in mid air as she chirps happily back at Flux with rapid fire talking.]

Oh that's amazing, I heard about those! I'll have to explore the area.

Sounds like a plan. I have really nothing to do, and I need to train Gentarou to work well with my new team.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Flux let's out a happy giggle of softs, clapping his paws together before squeezing his face again. You are so cute, friend!]

They are extremely adorable, I can't lie. Rocket has become a really great member of our team. Nothing seems to really upset him.

[Very happy go lucky at times.]

The islands are a good place for that. Nice weather, lots of different Pokemon variations to encounter and just a great place to train. I hope he settles in well.

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[pikapikajankenpo]

[replying in kind, it's like Pokeflirting really. And no, that's not deathkyu glaring daggers behind the camera really.]

They're really great, and I love em. I'm gonna have to train my team fairly well before returning for a round of TM purchases.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Flux is used to glares like that; he's got a Mimikyu on his end, too. That's not going to stop him from grinning and winking at the Raichu, chirping at her in a sing-songy sort of manner.]

Heading back to Goldenrod once you're done there or are you staying in Kanto for a bit.

Re: [Video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[Pikachu replies in kind, and Mimikyu scowls a little more.]

I think I will. I'd like to tackle Johto's gyms before I do anything else.

[Video]

[notmyrealname]

[Flux is about to chirp out something else when he's suddenly grabbed by two black appendages and pulled off Cissnei's shoulder with a squeal. A moment later another Pokemon takes his spot--her own Mimikyu.

Cissnei sighs, shifting to check on Flux before she focuses on the video again.]

Understandable. I'm trying to get all the gyms here done before I check out Johto myself.

Re: [Video]

[pikapikajankenpo]

[Pikachu chirps a hello, in her own auntie sort of way as Mimikyu wipes his forehead.]

Yeah, I have a lot of gyms I'm not going to be able to one-shot after all.