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Why Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball

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Most domesticated monsters are perfectly content sleeping inside a tiny pocket-sized capture device. This specific yellow mascot, however, possesses profound claustrophobia and actively physically resists the technology. His owner just accepts it and lets him ride on his shoulder forever, completely invalidating the entire premise of catching them.

Why Pikachu refuses to stay in its Poké Ball
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