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Pikachu or Raichu?

What do you guys think would be better? Should I evolve my Pikachu since evolution makes it stronger (I think it does at least), or leave it as a Pikachu for the Light Ball bonus?
 

Johnny Blaze

Blaze Trainer
I'd have to say evolve it..then get another pikachu lol...dunno thats a difficult question probably depends on your style of play and your pikachu's stats...but doesn't the light ball work on Raichu too or am I wrong? I don;t know because I've never used Pikachu or Raichu in a team....
 

Strawberry.

Strawberry fields.
Raichu. I've never used either one of them, but if I did, I'd probably evovle Pikachu.
 

yutss

Banned
Pikachu. (Pokemon Polls forum, maybe?)
 

yutss

Banned
Pikachu's so overrated, It's not even funny.

Raichu for me.

C'mon. Light Ball, Plus a Good Sp.attack raising stat will get it to 150+ Sp.Attk at level 63 like mine!
 

yutss

Banned
^ Fine. I'll respect your opinion. =) But Pikachu 4-ever for me! =D
 

RedJirachi

Veteran member
Train it first,then evolution
 
I'm planning on EV training it for Special Atk and Speed. I'm just not sure if I should boost those stats with evolution or with the Light Ball.
 

Rashdan

[Insert Wacky Title]
Pikachu because it's cuter and has the Light Ball. Although you could evolve it after leveling up to a decently high level.
 

Alkaide

Scary Faerie♥
Raichu, I hate Pikachu.
 
i agree, evolve pikachu... the light ball only raises pikachu's sp. attack but raichu gets a boost in everything when it evolves, i think you should definitely evolve it

FYI pikachu is not overrated because nobody truthfully expects pikachu to dominate the game play, you are just referring to the pikachu in the anime
pikachu is loved very much because it is the star of the anime, very cute, and its the official pokemon mascot... being liked alot =/= overrated
 
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all right thanks for your opinions guys. I think I'll check what its stats are when evolved and compare that to w/light ball since it seems so evenly matched.
 
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