Sometimes, though, this is actually a great thing, leading to some incredible moments over the years.
In the games at the time, all Pokemon were universally sized across their species.
During Ashs finals match with Leon, something very unusual happened, even for the anime.
6Riolu Evolves at the Perfect Moment
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Ash and his Riolu had a special connection, even before it hatched from its egg.
It uses Aura Sphere for the first time, and easily defeats Rose.
The anime uses mid-battle evolutions frequently, acting as last-minute power-ups that often turn the tide of battle.
Contests were a new addition toPokemonRubyandSapphire, offering a new way for Pokemon to compete with one another.
However, the way anime battles work can make them a lot trickier than a straightforward battle.
When Ash challenged Clair, for example, her Dragonair continually ducks underwater to avoid attacks from Ashs Charizard.
Ash is finally battling Gary, after 270 episodes, as part of the Johto League.
The battle comes down to Ashs Charizard vs. Garys Blastoise, giving Gary the pop in advantage.
With the entire arena red-hot, Blastoise cant move around freely, forcing it to take attacks head-on.
Again, messing with the field of battle was not a mechanic in the games at the time.
Even still, its not possible to direct an attack at something other than a Pokemon.
In the games, Psyduck is a rather mediocre Pokemon that doesnt really stand out all that much.
Even its evolution, Golduck, isnt particularly powerful.
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