Other mistake: When Ash, Misty, and Brock are worried about the cyclone approaching, the edges of Meowth's ears are mistakenly colored tan instead of black. (00:20:08)
Continuity mistake: When Team Rocket begins reciting their motto, Jessie's gloves disappear. (00:06:42)
Continuity mistake: When Ash and his friends recall their Pokémon during their battle with Team Rocket, Ash's left glove disappears. (00:07:58)
Continuity mistake: When Ash and his friends escape the ship, Ash's gloves disappear. (00:12:44)
Continuity mistake: When Ash and his friends paddle away from Gyarados, the tips on Meowth's feet disappear. (00:18:52)
Continuity mistake: When Jessie tells Ekans to use Acid, the stripe on its tail disappears. (00:04:45)
Continuity mistake: When Meowth says that Jessie and James picked a bad place for their nap, the black edge of his ears turns cream. (00:04:04)
Continuity mistake: When Officer Jenny says that she and the crew had initially thought that everyone had left the ship safely, there is no crew, but in the next shot, it appears. (00:01:43)
Answer: There are a lot of fan theories around this, but the most common theme is that Pikachu had another trainer before Prof. Oak, who gave him to Ash. Pikachu didn't appreciate being handed over.
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