In the cartoon, Raichu is prominently featured as Lt. Surges main Pokemon during Electric Shock Showdown, the 14th episode of the series, when Ash gets his third gym badge.

For over 20 years, the Pokemon anime has covered Ash's journey through the various regions of Pokemon. As the anime aired, the concurrent region's game would have released its content simultaneously.

Pokemon Journeys: The Series debuted in the summer of 2020. It featured a post-champion Ash and his new companion Goh. While Ash has chosen to continue his journey to become a Pokemon Master ...