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An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. | An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}. | ||
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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | Sinnoh Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | Sinnoh Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}" | {{color|fff|Unova Cap<br>Pikachu}}<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}" | {{color|fff|Unova Cap<br>Pikachu}}<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
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| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | Kalos Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | Kalos Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Alola Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Alola Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | | class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small> | ||
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There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants besides Shiny forms and gender differences.
Surfing Pikachu
- Main article: Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: なみのりピカチュウ Surfing Pikachu) is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with a surfboard, originating from the Trading Card Game. These Pikachu know the move Surf, which, prior to Generation VIII, have only been given out in special circumstances, such as events.
Flying Pikachu
- Main article: Flying Pikachu
Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is another recurring Pikachu variant from the Trading Card Game, commonly depicted with balloons tied to it. These Pikachu know the move Fly, an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.
Cosplay Pikachu
- Main article: Cosplay Pikachu
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player will be able to receive a unique female Cosplay Pikachu, which has a black, heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail. This event occurs after the player takes part in their first Pokémon Contest Spectacular.
This particular Pikachu is able to be dressed up in five different costumes corresponding to each kind of Contest stat (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness) and learn exclusive moves which are linked to these stats. Cosplay Pikachu can switch costumes anytime by going to any Contest Hall in the Hoenn region and talking to the Pokémon Breeder in the rightmost back room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, meaning it cannot breed. It also cannot evolve into Raichu.
Cosplay Pikachu Electric Thunder Shock* |
Pikachu Rock Star Electric Meteor Mash |
Pikachu Belle Electric Icicle Crash |
Pikachu Pop Star Electric Draining Kiss |
Pikachu, Ph. D Electric Electric Terrain |
Pikachu Libre Electric Flying Press |
Pikachu in a cap
- Main article: Pikachu in a cap
The first six cap-wearing Pikachu are event-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, and are being distributed in celebration of the Pokémon anime's 20th movie, and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and its Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in the twentieth movie, debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and is distributed via QR Code on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disc. In America, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who pre-order tickets for the 20th movie.
An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, debuted in an update of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Original Cap Pikachu Electric |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu Electric |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Electric |
Unova Cap Pikachu Electric |
Kalos Cap Pikachu Electric |
Alola Cap Pikachu Electric |
Partner Cap Pikachu Electric |
World Cap Pikachu Electric |
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Partner Pikachu
- Main article: Partner Pokémon (game)
In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player starts their journey with a partner Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be taught special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.
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Gigantamax Pikachu
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a Gigantamax form was introduced for Pikachu. It can be obtained in one of three ways:
- If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save on their Nintendo Switch, they can receive a Gigantamax Factor Pikachu from a man inside the Wild Area Station at the Meetup Spot in the Wild Area.
- Gigantamax Pikachu was also available via a Wild Area News event between May 12 and May 18, 2020.
- As of the release of The Isle of Armor, any normal Pikachu can obtain a Gigantamax Factor if they consume a bowl of Max Soup.
Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.
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Other variants
Games
Core series
Singing Pikachu
A Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed to promote the new Japanese Pokémon anime ending theme which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well. Another Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed during Generation VIII via serial code to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.
Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu
A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon 2011 World Championships, including the promotional C-Gear skin.
Spin-off games
Pokémon Snap
- Pikachu on a stump is a special Pikachu found on the Beach. The player can encounter two Pikachu sitting on a set of stumps after forcing a wild Scyther out of tall grass.
- Pikachu on a ball is another special Pikachu found near the Tunnel. A sole Pikachu will jump on top of a rolling Electrode if startled by the player, and playfully keep it rolling until the Electrode stops in a ditch and explodes, shocking the Pikachu.
- Speed Pikachu is a special Pikachu found along the River. Taking a picture of this Pikachu will cause it to use Quick Attack to dash across a small field, making it one of the hardest Pokémon to get a picture of.
- Pikachu on Articuno is another special Pikachu found in the Cave. After rescuing a Pikachu from a Zubat and having Articuno hatch by playing the Poké Flute, near the exit, Articuno will be seen flying towards the player with Pikachu on its back.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play Empoleon's Snow Slide by using a code.
Pokémon Shuffle
Pokémon Shuffle has featured several variants of Pikachu throughout its life cycle. They are listed below.
Dex# | NDex | Icon | Pokémon | Type | Level 1 Attack Power |
Max |
Initial Skill |
Alternate Skill(s) |
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#016 | #0025 | Pikachu | Electric | 50 | 20 | Paralyze | Unity Power | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Angry |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Super Bolt | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Winking |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Swap++ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Sleeping |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Sleep Charm | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Fired Up |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Cross Attack+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Surprised |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Last-Ditch Effort | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Enamored |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Mind Zap | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Smiling |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Flash Mob | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Dizzy |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Barrier Bash++ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Happy |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Power of 4+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Spooky |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Block Smash+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Holiday |
Electric | 50 | 10 | Mega Boost+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Burn | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Swap++ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Power of 5+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | L-Boost | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Power of 5+ | Pyre | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Eject+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Kimono Boy |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Sleep Combo | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Kimono Girl |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Paralysis Combo | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Dragon Talon | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Costume |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Dragon Talon | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Three Force | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Quirky+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Damage Streak | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Counterattack+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Calm Down | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Hitting Streak+ | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Nap Time | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Final Effort | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Vitality Drain | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Prank | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | Downpour | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Celebration |
Electric | 50 | 5 | T-Boost | N/A | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Original Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Stabilize+ | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Rock Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Block Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Barrier Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Cloud Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Shot Out | Hyper Bolt |
Pokémon GO
- Main article: Event Pokémon (GO)
Variants of Pikachu have appeared in Pokémon GO wearing different costumes. These variants are released for limited events. During the events, all wild Pikachu appear as the variant and Pikachu appear more commonly. Several of these variants also have parallel Pichu and Raichu variants. Variant Pichu can be obtained by hatching an Egg obtained during the event, and any variant Pichu or Pikachu that is evolved will retain its costume.
- Festive Pikachu: first released for the Holiday 2016 event, from December 12, 2016, to January 3, 2017. It reappeared on subsequent Holiday events on 2017, 2018, and 2021. Since December 18, 2018, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Holiday Pikachu caught from December 21, 2017, to January 4, 2018 will know the special move Present.
- Pikachu wearing a party hat: first released for the first Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to March 6, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from February 26 to 28, 2018, with the special move Present. It returned the following year for the third Anniversary event, from June 28 to July 6, 2019, this time exclusively appearing once per day through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. It appeared once more in the wild during the Adventure Sync Hatchathon 2020 event.
- Pikachu wearing Ash's hat:
- Original Cap Pikachu was first released for the first Anniversary event, from July 6 to 27, 2017. It appeared again for the second April Fools' Day event nearly two years later, from April 1 to 2, 2019, this time exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. Original Cap Pikachu returns for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 13, 2020.
- World Cap Pikachu was first released for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 6, 2020. It returned for the Animation Week event held from November 6 to 12, 2020. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a witch's hat: first released for the second Halloween event, from October 20 to November 2, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from October 23 to November 7, 2018.
- Summer Style Pikachu: first released for the second Anniversary event, from July 5 to 31, 2018. It returned for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and was available from July 17 to July 22, 2020.
- H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
- Pikachu wearing a detective hat: first released for the Detective Pikachu tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the Kumamoto Prefecture revival project, and also as a tie-in with One Piece in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a Mimikyu costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a beanie hat: first released for the Holiday 2019 event, from December 24, 2019 to January 1, 2020.
- Pikachu wearing a red party hat: first released for the fourth Pokémon Day event, from February 25 to March 2, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a safari hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone St. Louis event on March 27, 2020, and has been recurring in every GO Safari Zone event since. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a flower hat: first released for the Spring event from April 9 to 16, 2020.
- Pikachu wearing a Charizard hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Kanto event, from May 1 to 8, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing an Umbreon hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Johto event, from May 8 to 15, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a Rayquaza hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Hoenn event, from May 15 to 22, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a Lucario hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Sinnoh event, from May 22 to 29, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Explorer Pikachu: first released to commemorate both releases of Secrets of the Jungle: from December 14 to 21, 2020 to celebrate the movie's Japanese release, and then from October 1 to 10, 2021 to celebrate its international release. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Winter Carnival Pikachu: first released on the Holiday 2020 event, from December 22 to 31, 2020. It returned for the Winter Holiday 2022 event, from December 15 to 31, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a New Year's hat: first released for the New Year's 2021 event, from December 31, 2020 to January 4, 2021. It returned for the New Year's 2022 event, from December 31, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
- Pikachu wearing a Meloetta hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest event held from July 17 to 18, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Halloween Mischief Pikachu: first released for the Halloween 2021 event, from October 15 to 31, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing an Okinawa kariyushi shirt: first released exclusively in Okinawa Prefecture for the Pokémon Air Adventures event, beginning from March 19, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing Gracidea flowers: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event, running from June 4 to 5, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a Pokémon Trading Card Game hat: first released for the Pokémon TCG crossover event, running from June 16 to 30, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a cake costume: first released for Pokémon GO's sixth anniversary event, running from July 6 to 12, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- World Championships 2022 Pikachu: first released for the Pokémon World Championships 2022 celebration event, running from August 18 to 23, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a Shaymin-inspired scarf: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event held on August 27, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a green T-shirt: first released exclusively in Taipei for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from October 14, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a purple T-shirt: first released exclusively in Singapore for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from November 11, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing a party top hat: first released for the New Year's 2023 event, from December 31, 2022 to January 4, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing Brendan's hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu wearing May's bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
- Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: will be released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.
Pikachu wearing the festive hat, party hat, Original cap, witch's hat, summer-style costume, and detective hat were also available during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama, Japan, held from August 6 to 12, 2019.
Pikachu♂ |
Festive Pikachu♂ |
Party Pikachu♂ |
Original Cap Pikachu♂ |
Witch Pikachu♂ |
Summer Pikachu♂ |
H.F. Pikachu♂ |
Spring Pikachu♂ |
Pikachu♀ |
Festive Pikachu♀ |
Party hat Pikachu♀ |
Original Cap Pikachu♀ |
Witch Pikachu♀ |
Summer Pikachu♀ |
H.F. Pikachu♀ |
Spring Pikachu♀ |
Detective Pikachu♂ |
Straw Hat Pikachu♂ |
Mimikyu Pikachu♂ |
Beanie Pikachu♂ |
Red party hat Pikachu♂ |
Safari Pikachu♂ |
Flower hat Pikachu♂ |
Charizard hat Pikachu♂ |
Detective Pikachu♀ |
Straw Hat Pikachu♀ |
Mimikyu Pikachu♀ |
Beanie Pikachu♀ |
Red party hat Pikachu♀ |
Safari Pikachu♀ |
Flower hat Pikachu♀ |
Charizard hat Pikachu♀ |
Umbreon hat Pikachu♂ |
Rayquaza hat Pikachu♂ |
Lucario hat Pikachu♂ |
World Cap Pikachu♂ |
Explorer Pikachu♂ |
Winter Carnival Pikachu♂ |
New Year's Pikachu♂ |
Meloetta hat Pikachu♂ |
Umbreon hat Pikachu♀ |
Rayquaza hat Pikachu♀ |
Lucario hat Pikachu♀ |
World Cap Pikachu♀ |
Explorer Pikachu♀ |
Winter Carnival Pikachu♀ |
New Year's Pikachu♀ |
Meloetta hat Pikachu♀ |
Halloween Mischief Pikachu♂ |
Kariyushi shirt Pikachu♂ |
Gracidea flower Pikachu♂ |
Pokémon TCG hat Pikachu♂ |
Cake costume Pikachu♂ File:GO0025Anniversary6.png |
World Championships 2022 Pikachu♂ |
Shaymin scarf Pikachu♂ |
Green T-shirt Pikachu♂ |
Halloween Mischief Pikachu♀ |
Kariyushi shirt Pikachu♀ |
Gracidea flower Pikachu♀ |
Pokémon TCG hat Pikachu♀ |
Cake costume Pikachu♀ |
World Championships 2022 Pikachu♀ |
Shaymin scarf Pikachu♀ |
Green T-shirt Pikachu♀ |
Purple T-shirt Pikachu♂ |
Party top hat Pikachu♂ |
Brendan's hat Pikachu♂ |
May's bow Pikachu♂ |
Cherry blossoms Pikachu♂ | |||
Purple T-shirt Pikachu♀ |
Party top hat Pikachu♀ |
Brendan's hat Pikachu♀ |
May's bow Pikachu♀ |
Cherry blossoms Pikachu♀ |
Anime
Pikachutwo
- Main article: Pikachutwo
Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears is colored similar to a Pichu's.
Puka
- Main article: Puka
Puka is a surfing Pikachu that appeared in The Pi-Kahuna. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the Seafoam Islands by surfing enthusiast Victor shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga". Puka is noticeably older than any other Pikachu seen in the anime and has blue eyes rather than the regular dark brown eye color.
Sparky
- Main article: Sparky
Ritchie owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.
Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu
Ash's Pikachu was possessed by the Blue Orb in the anime in Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to Groudon's.
TCG
Captain Pikachu
Captain Pikachu depicts a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat. The following are cards named Captain Pikachu.
Captain Pikachu Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Captain Pikachu | Unnumbered Promotional cards | ||||||
Shopping Pikachu
Shopping Pikachu depicts a Pikachu with a shopping basket. The following are cards named Shopping Pikachu.
Shopping Pikachu Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
Rarity | # | Japanese Expansion |
Rarity | # |
Shopping Pikachu | L-P Promotional cards | 079/L-P | |||||
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Snow Pikachu
As an April Fools' Day joke in 2008, Game Freak announced that it would move to the Arctic to help save snow Pikachu from polar bears. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a snow sculpture.
Ash's Pikachu made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack, which also appears in Pokémon Channel. In the Pokémon Dream World, a Snow Pikachu was featured as a piece of Décor in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online Pokémon Center store, a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.
The Pikachu balloon in the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features a scarfed Pikachu holding a snow Pikachu in a Santa hat.
One Trading Card features a Snow Pikachu, being built by two Snorunt.
A picture of a snow Pikachu from Game Freak's website
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For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
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