Continuity mistake: When Ash first uses his Pokédex to learn facts on Snorlax, his right index finger is aligned with another one, but in the next shot, it is not. Also, his right ring finger is not aligned with another one, but in the next shot, it is. (00:07:40)
Revealing mistake: When Ash brings his first piece of meat into his mouth, another one disappears into thin air. (00:09:09)
Abra and the Psychic Showdown - S1-E22
Continuity mistake: When Ash notices the Saffron City Gym, the buildings in the background change. (00:06:38)
Other mistake: When Ash, Misty, and Brock are worried about the cyclone approaching, the edges of Meowth's ears are mistakenly colored tan instead of black. (00:20:08)
Island of the Giant Pokemon - S1-E17
Other mistake: In the recap, when Ash, Misty, and Brock are worried about the cyclone approaching, the edges of Meowth's ears are mistakenly colored tan instead of black. (00:01:16)
Flower Power - S3-E6
Continuity mistake: After Bailey tells Ash and his friends to come to her workout tomorrow, Ash's hat turns completely red. (00:14:05)
The School of Hard Knocks - S1-E9
Continuity mistake: After the title card, Ash and Misty have their bags on, but as the shot progresses, they will occasionally disappear. (00:02:03 - 00:02:58)
A New Land! A New Adventure!! - S6-E1
Revealing mistake: In the English dub, during the "Who's That Pokémon?" segment, part of Lanturn's tailfin is cut off. (00:11:39)
The Startling Yamirami! - S6-E29
Continuity mistake: When Ash and his friends eat the sandwiches, May's white skirt turns red like her shirt. (00:01:06)
Fierce Fighting! Jungle Battle at the Battle Palace!! - S9-E19
Continuity mistake: When Team Rocket falls into their trap, Mime Jr.'s left arm changes from pink to blue. (00:11:47)
In the Knicker of Time! - S6-E5
Continuity mistake: After Nicholai introduces himself, the bottom of Max's shirt changes from green to yellow. (00:04:43)
The Startling Yamirami! - S6-E29
Continuity mistake: When Corphish slices a root, one of its pincers turns completely red. This also happens shortly after when it slices the sandwiches. (00:00:36 - 00:00:58)
Wataru and the Red Gyarados! - S5-E26
Continuity mistake: When Ash and his friends are scared by the Red Gyarados, Misty's bag disappears. (00:01:11)
In the Knicker of Time! - S6-E5
Continuity mistake: When Nicholai notices that May and Max are wearing shorts, Max's brown shorts turn blue like Nicholai's. (00:04:13)
Other mistake: In the English dub, in the Executive Production section of the credits, TV Tokyo is misspelt as "TV Tokoyo." Additionally, from "Fear Factor Phony" to "Time Warp Heals All Wounds," The Pokémon Company is misspelt as "The Pokemon Company," lacking the accent over the "e." (00:20:46)
Evolution! That Mystery and Wonder!! - S8-E50
Other mistake: When Max asks if Zander studies with Dr. Gordon, Pikachu's right cheek pouch is missing. (00:03:50)
Evolution! That Mystery and Wonder!! - S8-E50
Other mistake: When Ash and friends are first in the laboratory, Pikachu's right cheek pouch is missing. (00:03:13)
Continuity mistake: In the English dub, during the intro, when Team Rocket's Pokémon appear, the red in Arbok's pattern turns purple. (00:01:13)
Revealing mistake: In the English dub, towards the end of the intro, May is slightly transparent and Max's left arm can be seen through her. (00:01:54)
A Corphish Out of Water - S6-E24
Continuity mistake: When Ash and May are eating breakfast, they do not have their gloves on, but after Team Rocket recites their motto, they appear on them. (00:04:26)
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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