Why do none of my Pikachu have the option to evolve into Raichu?
Why do none of my Pikachu have the option to evolve into Raichu in Pokemon Go? I understand the event Pokemon aren't able to be evolved. However, I have regular Pikachu as well, and none of them have the option to evolve. My daughter has a lower trainer level than I do but she has the option for her Pikachu. I've even tried re-installing the game. Any advice would help.
Best Answer
The clone Pikachu, available through the photobomb from February 26th until 2nd of March 2020, was also not able to evolve. They have a different black marking on their ears, as shown in the following picture (clone on the right):
Probably you are trying to evolve one of these, which is not possible. You should be able to evolve non-event/non-clone Pikachus. One that you obtain today (or a non-event caught before the photobomb-clone-event), would be evolve-able to Raichu.
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Why does Pikachu not evolve into Raichu?
This clip makes it abundantly clear that Pikachu doesn't want to evolve into a Raichu because he wants to get stronger as a Pikachu. It seems that he knows that evolving would provide him a substantial power boost, but doesn't think it is necessary.Why is my Pikachu not evolving?
Ever since the very first Pokemon games with Red and Blue, Pikachu has had a different method of evolution than just leveling it up. You could level Pikachu all the way up to level 99 and it'll never evolve that way. Instead, you will have to use a special evolution stone to get Pikachu to evolve into Raichu.How do I evolve Pikachu into Raichu?
After you have got Pikachu, you must be wondering how you can evolve it into Raichu. For that, you need to get a Thunder Stone first. Unlike the other games, you can simply buy a Thunder Stone directly in the game. The Thunder Stone can be obtained in Jubilife Village for 1,000 Merit Points, from the Trading Post.pokemon go - Why do none of my Pikachus have the option to evolve into Raichu?
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Answer 2
These are Event Pokemon.
Event Pokemon (at this point in time) do not have anything special about them, other then appearance, and potentially a special move. The most recent versions of the Event Pikachus either wear a party hat, or are "Clone" Pikachus, as part of the Armored Mewtwo Event.
The main difference is that the Clone Pikachus have a zigzag black tip on each ear, and cannot be evolved. The normal Pikachus have a flat black tip on each ear, and can be evolved.
This is a part of the Pokemon Day event, that celebrates the re-release of the Mewtwo Strikes Back movie on Netflix.
Remember Clone Pokémon? Well, some are coming to Pokémon GO! In celebration of the Pokémon Day launch of Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on Netflix, special Clone Pokémon — including Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise — will appear in four-star raids. Be sure to use #GOsnapshot during the event, too — Clone Pikachu might appear in your photo, and you might be able to catch it!
These are specific to the "Character" Pokemon from the movie; the reason why this Clone Pikachu doesn't have an evolution is because it is modeled after Ash's Pikachu, that never evolves throughout the entire Pokemon series.
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