Well technically Ash was the one who initiated the battle, since Pikachu triggered Mimikyu. Team Rocket wasn't even planning to attack Ash until that moment. Plus, he has his allies to help him get his Pokemon back if he does lose his Pokemon. You also need to realize that this episode mainly...
Let's see how much times TR actually got Pikachu for a brief time (with Ash chasing them)
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a good amount. Like Pilot of DP, 89th episode of Advanced Generation, etc.
Oh yeh, and anime physics
This episode prove how much I liked SM Team Rocket compared to the XY version. Mereanie was a great addition to the team, as it already has spike cannon and sludge bomb (not that it matters, though), as well as bringing back the old gag of James' Pokemon showing over-the-board affection.
Also...
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