Move Addition for Ash's Pikachu?

[Starter_Pack]

So, this is just a stray thought, but, can Pikachu get his Thunder Armor move without having Swellow around? I mean, in the episode Solid as a Solrock, it shows both Pikachu and Swellow being covered in the "armor" after Pikachu uses his Thunder on the both of them, so logically, I believe that Pikachu may be able to do it solo as well as with a partner. Is this correct, or am I going a bit off-base here?


Proof that this is what happens.

 

[Starter_Pack]

Bumping this, as it's kinda important to know.

 

[The_real_cal_howard]

I mean, it makes sense.

 

[Starter_Pack]

So, should it be added to Ash's Pikachu's list of fake moves?

 

[Starter_Pack]

Bumping due to unanswered questions.

 

[Dragonmasterxyz]

If this Plot '''Armor''' was so bad it made Erza's look well written.

 

[The_real_cal_howard]

Pikachu uses Thunder on the electricity weak Swellow to make it strong enough to one shot something. Seems legit ovo.

 

[Starter_Pack]

The question though is whether this counts as a legitimate ability, or if this is just simply PIS. I personally think that if it was added, it would give Pikachu some defensive capabilities on top of his Counter-Shield.