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Understanding Pokémon Naming Conventions: Why We Say “Go, Pikachu!” Instead of Just “Pikachu”
Reader’s Question:
I’ve noticed that people often say “Go, Pikachu!” in Pokémon. But isn’t Pikachu just the name of the species? It feels a bit odd, like if I were to say “Go, dog!” to my pet dog in real life. Isn’t that strange?
A Quirky Look at Names in Pokémon
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