The world of #anipoke doesn't really take into account stats but even so the end result of Ash's Alola team translates to his most powerful even by in-game standards.

It's a funny thing to call Ash's Alola team "shitty" when it was his most well-written team. That's what counts.

Sun and Moon gave a more expressive personality to Pikachu not really seen since the original series which was only complimented by the new art style. Episodes 19, 20, 30, 76 and 91 are some examples that showcase how fun Pikachu was or how it developed as a character. #anipoke

How Ash developed as a trainer in SM fed into how Pikachu developed as a fighter. They made their own unique power, one far more deserving than Ash-Greninja, inspired by the intangible love and power of Alola they had learnt to feel which transformed into THAT Z Move. #anipoke