>>23315353Blue's team isn't based off Yellow
None of the events or NPCs exclusive to Yellow are referenced to in other games or appear in remakes
>Why does Red have three starters?He completed his Pokédex, and chose three powerful Pokémon that easily form a balanced core in his team.
>Why does Red use a Pikachu?He had the fortune of encountering one in Viridian Forest and it proved itself a valuable member of his team with its Light Ball boosted capabilities. Maybe he has some sentimental attachment to it, being a longtime partner.
>Why didn't he evolve Pikachu?Raichu can't use a Light Ball.