I love how its name in Alola is Hodad, which comes from the same slang word meaning one who pretends to be a surfer (like Raichu "surfing" on air with its psychic powers).
I think the real reason why Alolan Raichu became psychic type is because when you look up kanto Raichus dex entry’s is that it becomes aggressive and ultra suns entry states that is because of stress so when pikachu go to the relaxing alola region it calms them down easing up all the pressure and stress away and that could be the reason why Alolan Raichu is psychic type.
Very nice video! First I see of you but excited to see more from you. Very interesting topic that I never thought about but peaks my interest. Plus I love Pokémon. Great job and now I want pancakes 😂 “you know how you eat pancakes and get psychic powers?” 😂😂 And even the smell topic was a really good point. We do pay a lot for smells. Even people who smoke use gum etc very good point
The theory I've thought about this started from watching a video of a guy ranking the A/G/P forms and it has to do with the Infinity Energy within Alola and how it is used. From Z Moves to just the vibes you get from Alola in the everyday practice of Mahalo, the energy that came from Necrozma all the way to this region has affected Raichu evolved there to become a half Psychic type and gain a new ability from the mixing of typs and environment. We can also see this in Exeggutor's Alolan form being half Dragon type. It is weird until you bring in Necrozma and the fact that it's light was so powerful it was able to shine down upon Alola long ago and it still effects the region to this day and that light is filler with the Z Power that Exeggutor sucks up and gain it's new type and abilities and biology. So we really have to give thanks to the Light Dragon for these two.
The Japanese region forms are still fun. At most, the Japanese regions are both big and small at once to see where you are on a map and needed gameplay respectively.
What would've been cool since Pokemon loves Pikachu so much is give Raichu regional forms based on that region's diet/signature dish and give it a secondary type. Like maybe Moo Moo Milk gives Pikachu strong bones in Johto and becomes a part steel type when it evolves and it's helpful on farms protecting Miltank and farmers.
My theory is with Alola being one of the last regions with "strong magnetic locations" the iron content of the thunderstones is different. Basis come from the thunderstones being able to evolve pokemon that need the magnetism in other games
So two things: 1. Cannabinoid contact high has been thoroughly academically disproven entirely. 2. In Hawaiian culture there is the idea of onaona which specifically references sweet smelling air that comes from the islands’ various flora. I am greatly generalizing here, but it could be the concept behind Alolan Raichu.
Awesome video. I am just now playing thru Ultra Sun, and Raichu has always been my favorite pokemon. Alolan Raichu is slowly taking that spot. My Alolan Raichu actually ended up being a physical attacker. I am sad it cannot be taught Zen Headbutt. I will eventually get back into Scarlet and build some Alolan Raichu comps.
The pancakes idea is better than this mochi one. I still get sick when seeing that mochi dance than the SV's moving battle camera. Higana does a better zombie animation when you battle her in ORAS.
Alolan Raichu is the closest thing we got to Puka from the anime
Surge Surfer truly should've made this lil guy levitate.
I love how its name in Alola is Hodad, which comes from the same slang word meaning one who pretends to be a surfer (like Raichu "surfing" on air with its psychic powers).
Cool!
I think the real reason why Alolan Raichu became psychic type is because when you look up kanto Raichus dex entry’s is that it becomes aggressive and ultra suns entry states that is because of stress so when pikachu go to the relaxing alola region it calms them down easing up all the pressure and stress away and that could be the reason why Alolan Raichu is psychic type.
I’ve always called my alolan raichus flapjack lol
You give me a plate of pancakes and I'll evolve too
I just realized the Japanese must associate Hawaii with Pancakes because it’s where they end up eating American food
Very nice video! First I see of you but excited to see more from you. Very interesting topic that I never thought about but peaks my interest. Plus I love Pokémon. Great job and now I want pancakes 😂
“you know how you eat pancakes and get psychic powers?” 😂😂
And even the smell topic was a really good point. We do pay a lot for smells. Even people who smoke use gum etc very good point
The theory I've thought about this started from watching a video of a guy ranking the A/G/P forms and it has to do with the Infinity Energy within Alola and how it is used. From Z Moves to just the vibes you get from Alola in the everyday practice of Mahalo, the energy that came from Necrozma all the way to this region has affected Raichu evolved there to become a half Psychic type and gain a new ability from the mixing of typs and environment. We can also see this in Exeggutor's Alolan form being half Dragon type. It is weird until you bring in Necrozma and the fact that it's light was so powerful it was able to shine down upon Alola long ago and it still effects the region to this day and that light is filler with the Z Power that Exeggutor sucks up and gain it's new type and abilities and biology. So we really have to give thanks to the Light Dragon for these two.
Just got a shiny alolan raichu in let's go pikachu in just 64 trades! Might name it pancake.
Name it Flapjack
The Japanese region forms are still fun. At most, the Japanese regions are both big and small at once to see where you are on a map and needed gameplay respectively.
What would've been cool since Pokemon loves Pikachu so much is give Raichu regional forms based on that region's diet/signature dish and give it a secondary type. Like maybe Moo Moo Milk gives Pikachu strong bones in Johto and becomes a part steel type when it evolves and it's helpful on farms protecting Miltank and farmers.
Bro just wanted to catch some choice waves 🏄
My theory is with Alola being one of the last regions with "strong magnetic locations" the iron content of the thunderstones is different. Basis come from the thunderstones being able to evolve pokemon that need the magnetism in other games
So two things:
1. Cannabinoid contact high has been thoroughly academically disproven entirely.
2. In Hawaiian culture there is the idea of onaona which specifically references sweet smelling air that comes from the islands’ various flora. I am greatly generalizing here, but it could be the concept behind Alolan Raichu.
For 2, 100% but for 1, nah man. Contact high is so real
@@lumiosepost it isn’t. Scientists have tested and proven it is not. This isn’t opinion or theory; it’s fact.
My favorite traveling buddy in Go
Hodad is old surfer slang for people who are surfing posers. Which makes sense because its not actually surfing its just floating psychically
It snuck pancakes while cheating on its diet.
Been there. Relatable
I know that struggle of eating pancakes and my psychic powers get uncontrollable 😔 happens all the time…
It really is a problem.
Alola Raichu is indeed a weird one. Maybe it was always intended for it to be unique compared to other regional forms?
Awesome video. I am just now playing thru Ultra Sun, and Raichu has always been my favorite pokemon. Alolan Raichu is slowly taking that spot.
My Alolan Raichu actually ended up being a physical attacker. I am sad it cannot be taught Zen Headbutt.
I will eventually get back into Scarlet and build some Alolan Raichu comps.
It’s such a cool regional form!
I got my appendix removed 3 days before my birthday 😂
Ayyyy you got rid of your time bomb! I still have mine but my wife’s was removed when she was in high school
The pancakes idea is better than this mochi one. I still get sick when seeing that mochi dance than the SV's moving battle camera. Higana does a better zombie animation when you battle her in ORAS.
How are you not at 60k views
Literally PAY for extras on your podcast 😢
You’re too kind 💙 we will get there in time! 🔥
Pukachu or Hodadchu nuf said
Alolan Raichu must have Diabetes 😢
(Dorkly) Dragonite: aand... just like that diabetes
There are plenty of fat characters in SV. Yet, Pikachu is still slim in the said game. Hypocritical laziness.