Continuity mistake: When Ash uses his Pokédex to find facts on Chikorita, his right thumb is not covered and his right pinkie finger is not bent, but in the next shot, his thumb is covered and his pinkie finger is bent. (00:02:54)
Continuity mistake: When Ash uses his Pokédex to find facts on Hoothoot, his left index finger is not past the right side of the Pokédex, but in the next shot, it is. (00:03:36)
Continuity mistake: When Ash turns after he wonders how the Heracross will help the Butterfree, the marks on his cheeks go from being present to being absent and then back to present. (00:03:02)
The Double Trouble Header - S3-E2
Continuity mistake: When Pikachu notices Casey and Chikorita, the part of Ash's jacket to the right of his right strap excluding the sleeve goes from blue to white and then back to blue. (00:01:26)
Continuity mistake: When Pikachu agrees after Professor Oak says, "That's the spirit!" he is on one tile, but in the next shot, he is on two. (00:11:08)
Continuity mistake: When the phone rings, it is six centimetres away from the lamp, but in the next shot, it is fourteen centimetres away. Also, the cabinet is three centimetres away from the top of the planks directly above it, but in the next shot, it is six centimetres away. (00:04:34)
The Flame Pokemon-athon! - S1-E33
Continuity mistake: When Ash says that he cannot ride Ponyta for Lara, his arms are outstretched, but in the next shot, they are at his sides. (00:08:30)
The Water Flowers of Cerulean City - S1-E7
Continuity mistake: When Brock asks, "Shouldn't you head for Cerulean City Gym?" a street lamp goes from being present to being absent. (00:06:14)
Showdown in Pewter City - S1-E5
Continuity mistake: When Ash says, "That's a great idea!" Flint's right arm is turned towards his right side, but in the next shot, it is turned forward. (00:10:12)
Continuity mistake: When Officer Jenny is surprised when she notices Ash, her grip on the intercom changes between shots. (00:02:11)
Revealing mistake: When one of the staff of the Pokémon League goes over to type on the keyboard, she clips through a device in the process. (00:02:40)
Answer: There are a lot of fan theories around this, but the most common theme is that Pikachu had another trainer before Prof. Oak, who gave him to Ash. Pikachu didn't appreciate being handed over.
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