I guess you guys do not care about implications. Having Pikachu withstand over a minute of battle with an E4 Pokemon implies it is stronger that it actually is. It gives a false impression. It does matter. It doesn't matter if Pikachu won or not, it only matters it lasted so long. This is bad writing at its worst. Read my spoiler comparison and then prove me wrong.
The close combat survival was most jarring. Infernape's most powerful move and Pikachu pulls of a thunderbolt while falling down after it. And he stands with noticeable scratches, but continues fighting. Power Creep.
The close combat survival was most jarring. Infernape's most powerful move and Pikachu pulls of a thunderbolt while falling down after it. And he stands with noticeable scratches, but continues fighting. Power Creep.