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The gymnasium battle inPokémonare some of the most exciting parts of the franchise , andPikachu ’s conflict in the anime have always been particularly exciting . The mangaPokémon Adventuresexpands on the lore of the phantasy world , add new characters and struggle for fans to enjoy . specially notable is how gymnasium leaders and iconic match - ups dissent from page to television set .
Pokémon Adventureshas the creative team of Hidenori Kusaka and Mato . It detail the adventures of trainers not seen in the anime , who are prompt by the game . These include Red , Blue , Green , and Yellow , sharing their names with some of the telecasting games that kickstarted the enfranchisement . In addition to exchange the main character lineup , the manga also change some of the gum anime ’s most iconic former moments .
Red’s Battle Against Brock Was A Lot Harder Than Ash’s
Pikachu was the only option Red had for his first gym.
In the fourth chapter ofPokémon Adventures , title " Wanted : Pikachu , " Red enters Pewter City andimmediately catches a Pikachu . Having battled it with his Bulbasaur and with his Poliwhirl low on health , the young trainer seek out the Pokémon Center . However , when he arrives , he find a notice indicating its temporary settlement due to vandalism . When train to gainsay Brock , the gym loss leader , he is lead with only one choice : fighting with his stain - new Pikachu . This is a major change from the well - known Zanzibar copal , which features Pikachu as Ash ’s starter Pokémon .
The manga thus shift this scenario from a trainer choose their strongest Pokémon to battle , in maliciousness of the type disadvantage , to one who only has that option available . It seems like a small alteration , but it completely alter the trajectory of Red and Pikachu ’s friendship , besides showing why the protagonist would make such a bizarre change and battle with a type disadvantage . In the manga , Pewter City ’s gymnasium has a specific window that allows for challenges . If the windowpane closes , Red will miss his chance to get his badge and keep up with his challenger . on the contrary , gyms in the gum anime are shown to be open whenever a gym drawing card harmonise to a fight , whether it be day or night . Ash had several option to fight Brock , including being offeredMisty ’s water Pokémon .
Red And Pikachu Are A Power Duo InPokémon Adventures
Contrary to what happens in the anime , Pikachu does not ask any weird power - up with an electric plant or the water sprinkles to go off in the gym . Red ’s Pikachu does emerge winning and the duo make out out of the battle with a much stronger alliance . This alternate version of a trainer ’s battle against Brock highlights the potential that Red and his squad have . When give no alternative , both Pikachu and Red rise to the run and pass it despite their bumpy startle together . This flight simulator ’s ability to draw together with his Pokémon rivals Ash ’s , butPikachu ’s performance inPokémonAdventuresputs the anime ’s similitude to shame when it come to conclusion and the power to enamour victory .
Pokémon Adventuresis available fromViz Media .
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