They are no longer the main heroes, but they never really left the hearts of fans. Ash and Pikachu resurface in Pokémon Legends: ZAnot through an official cameo, but via a carefully placed Easter egg by Game Freak.
In the streets of Lumiose Citya player spotted a couple of trainers installed near a park next to a tennis court. By approaching them, side quest activates: “The biggest Pikachu in the world”. An already evocative name.
Visually, the characters evoke Ash and his Pikachu emblematic. It’s not officially them, but the wink is obvious for anyone who grew up with the animated series.
A symbolic quest and an Alpha Pikachu to capture
To find these two familiar figures, simply locate the “!” » on the map and target one located near a park. The ensuing fight immediately revives memories of Pokémon: Indigo League.
And if this duel makes you want to have your own Pikachu on the team, head there Wild Area 6. A Alpha Pikachu lurks there, accessible on the roofs. Once caught, you can make it evolve into Raichu using a Pierre Tonnerreor keep it as is to prolong the nostalgic illusion.
Of course, you will probably not share the same bond as that between Ash and his faithful partner, but the magic still works.
Sacha and Pikachu, still there for one last adventure
From their departure from the anime in March 2023in the final episode titled “The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!” », Ash and Pikachu passed the torch to Liko and Sprigatitohero of the new generation Pokémon: New Horizons.
But this reference in Pokémon Legends: ZA shows that Game Freak hasn’t forgotten the impact of the original duo. Their implicit presence acts as a bridge between generations, a silent reminder that the legacy of the first trainers lives on. And if they never officially return, there remain these subtle moments which are enough to rekindle the flame.