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| name = Pokémon Pikachu
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| jname = ポケットピカチュウ
  category = Virtual pet |
| boxart = Pokémon Pikachu.png
  players = Single player |
| size = 200px
  release_date_ja = ? |
| caption = European Pokémon Pikachu boxart
  release_date_au = ? |
| jbox = Pokémon Pikachu Japanese.png
  release_date_eu = ? |
| jcaption = Japanese Pokémon Pikachu boxart
  release_date_na = prior to October 16, 2000 |
| platform = Self-contained
  release_date_kr = ? |
| category = Virtual pet
  publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
| players = Single player
  developer = [[Jupiter Corporation]] |
| link_method = None
  esrb =E for Everyone |
| gen_series = [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}
  website_en = [http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/other/pokemonpikachu.jsp Official Pokémon Pikachu FAQ (Nintendo)]<br>[http://megaraichu.tripod.com/pikachu.html Unofficial Pokémon Pikachu FAQ] |
| release_date_ja = March 27, 1998<ref>[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n09/pokepika/ ''Pocket Pikachu'' - Nintendo] (retrieved April 17, 2023)</ref>
  website_ja = |
| release_date_na = November 2, 1998<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140527133853/http://www.fourhman.com/blog/images/earlypkmn-gi-big.jpg ''Prepare for the Pokemon Invasion!!!'' - Game Informer] (archived May 27, 2014; retrieved April 17, 2023)</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19990218041314/http://www.nintendo.com/corp/press/110698.html ''Take A Walk on The Pokémon Side with Pokémon Pikachu'' - Nintendo of America] (archived February 18, 1999; retrieved April 17, 2023)</ref>
| release_date_au = 1998<ref name="AUNZ">[https://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/File:Pokémon_Pikachu_AU_box_back.jpg ''Australia & New Zealand box art showing 1998 copyright date'' - Bulbagarden Archives] (retrieved April 17, 2023)</ref>
| release_date_eu = ?
| release_date_cn = ?
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
| developer = [[Jupiter Corporation]]
| website_en = [https://web.archive.org/web/20021022001458/http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/other/pokemonpikachu.jsp Nintendo] <small>(archived)</small>
| website_ja = [https://web.archive.org/web/20021201092013/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/hard/index.html Pokémon.co.jp] <small>(archived)</small> <br />[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n09/pokepika/index.html Nintendo]
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The '''Pokémon Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''ポケットピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Pikachu'') is a {{wp|step counter}} and virtual pet toy in which the player looks after a virtual pet {{p|Pikachu}}.


'''Pokémon Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''ポケットピカチュウ''' ''Pocket Pikachu'') is a series of mini Game Boy-like devices in which the user looks after a pet {{p|Pikachu}}. They have features such as virtual pets, pedometers, slot machines, and, in the later models, an alarm, presents, and a high card/low card game.
It was released on March 27, 1998 in Japan, November 2, 1998 in the United States, and 1998 in Australia and New Zealand.<ref name="AUNZ" /> It was succeeded by the [[Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS]].


In the United States, the original release was called Pokémon Pikachu. Later, an advanced version called Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS could be purchased.
==Operation==
The unit is strapped onto a belt and used as a pedometer. Every 20 steps the unit registers give the user 1 [[watt]], which is a currency that can be used to gamble or buy Pikachu presents.
 
==Friendship==
As Pikachu's [[friendship]] goes up (similar to the system in {{game|Yellow}}), more activities are available. If neglected, however, Pikachu will become angry and will not respond to anything the user does. Pikachu's friendship with the player increases faster if more watts are given at once, since its friendship value slowly decreases over time; the more watts recently given, the more time the player has to give again before Pikachu's friendship goes down.
 
Pikachu will also do activities based on time. When turning on the device soon before 8:00 pm, Pikachu may be taking a shower, brushing its teeth, or getting into bed; Pikachu will also eat occasionally. Shaking the device during eating or sleeping will make Pikachu angry, and its friendship will drop.
 
Pikachu has four levels of friendship:
*Pikachu doesn't like the player
** Most of the time, Pikachu will face away from the player.
** Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to bounce up and down inside the screen, making it angry.
** When the player presses a button to turn on the screen, there is a high chance that Pikachu will "shock" the player.
** Getting Pikachu to stop disliking the player requires several thousand watts.
*Pikachu is neutral towards the player (default)
** Pikachu will mostly stand in place, occasionally turning slightly to look at the player.
** Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to jog.
** Occasionally, Pikachu can be seen eating, brushing its teeth (usually after eating), showering, or reading a book.
*** Shaking the device while Pikachu is eating or sleeping will cause it to bounce around the screen and get angry at the player, lowering friendship.
*Pikachu likes the player
** Pikachu will appear larger on the screen, having moved closer.
** It will turn around from left to right, with its back to the player, until the device is shaken. It will then turn around and face the player.
** Pikachu may perform any of the actions it can if it is neutral to the player, as well as playing with blocks or in a sand box.
*** Shaking the device while it plays will cause its toys to fall over, lowering its friendship with the player.
*Pikachu loves the player
**Pikachu faces the player, taking up most of the screen.
**Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to wave at the player before walking.
**Instead of walking, Pikachu may rarely ride a bicycle or motorcycle.


In Europe, the only release was the Pokémon Pikachu Color. It came out at the same time as Pocket Pikachu Color in Japan and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS in the US, in 1999.
==Features==
===Pedometer===
The device has a built in step counter. For every 20 steps the user takes, one watt is awarded. Shaking the device will add extra steps, but doing so while Pikachu is eating, bathing, or sleeping will lower its friendship stat. Doing so while the screen is off will not result in a loss of friendship.


==Operation==
Steps can be reset from the settings menu. Watts earned will not be reset, nor will Pikachu's current friendship level.
The unit is strapped onto a belt and used as a pedometer. Every 20 steps the the unit registers give the user 1 [[watt (currency)|watt]], which is a currency that can be used to gamble or buy Pikachu presents. As Pikachu's [[happiness]] goes up (similar to the system in {{game|Yellow}}), more activities are available. If neglected however, the Pikachu will become angry and not respond to anything the user does. Pikachu will also do activities based on time. When turning on the device soon before 8PM, Pikachu may be taking a shower, brushing its teeth, or getting into bed. Pikachu will also eat occasionally. Shaking the device during eating or sleeping will make Pikachu angry, and its happiness will drop. Watts can either be sent as a gift to other Pokémon Pikachu systems (later versions), or to [[Generation II]] games via [[Mystery Gift]].


==Pokémon Pikachu==
===Clock===
The original, released in 1998 for the U.S, featured a yellow case. It had various functions as a pedometer, present-giver, and a slot machine where Watts could be gambled.
Shows the current time, as well as allowing the player to set an alarm. The alarm will be silent but display on the screen if the sound is turned off.


==Other models==
===Gift===
The Pocket Pikachu Color, Pokémon Pikachu Color, and the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS were sequels to the original Pocket/Pokémon Pikachu(s).
This allows the player to give watts to Pikachu, which will raise its friendship. Pikachu will react differently depending on how many watts it is given. Small amounts (or giving no watts at all) will result in Pikachu reacting negatively, while more will unlock new ways for Pikachu to play on the screen.
They had extra features such as alarm composers, and a new high-card/low-card gambling game (the addition of this game, however, meant that the slot machine was taken out).


===Pocket Pikachu Color: With Gold & Silver!===
===Slot machine===
(Japanese:'''ポケットピカチュウカラー 金・銀といっしょ!''' ''Pocket Pikachu Color: With Gold & Silver!'')
A mini game where watts can be gambled. Like in the main series video games, the slot machine is stopped when the player presses the button, once for each reel. However, the player can only bid 5 watts and there is only one row on the display.  
The Pocket Pikachu Color only differed from the other versions in the matters of color choices and again, language, retail areas and name. It had a clear case, but there were also blue, gold, silver and clear blue color choices that were limited edition.


===Pokémon Pikachu Color===
* Rewards
The Pokémon Pikachu Color is almost exactly the same as the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS except that it lacks compatibility with the traditional games due to their not being released yet in Europe when the Pokémon Pikachu Color was released, and it was only released in Europe.
** Magikarp: 35 watts
** Flower or Pikachu: 50 watts
** 7's: 500 watts


===Pokémon Pikachu 2===
==Device==
{{main|Pokémon Pikachu 2}}
[[File:Pocket Pikachu.png|thumb|100px|The device]]
The US version Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS has no other differences from the other versions than the differences, excepting the area of retail and that the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS unit has an infrared port that is capable of communicating with the [[Generation II]] games via the game's [[Mystery Gift]] option, which is utilized using both the infrared port on the Pokémon Pikachu and the infrared port on the [[Game Boy Color]]. This was to be able to trade the Pikachu's watts for items in the game. Though there is a limit to how much the Mystery Gift option can be used on the [[Generation II]] games, the game's only limit to transfer in the number of watts of the unit. There is also unlimited trading of Watts between Pokémon Pikachu units.
The device has a yellow case and a monochrome screen. It has the same button layout as the original Game Boy. The directional pad is used to select options from the main and settings menus and adjust the numbers on the clock and Gift options. The Select button shows Pikachu's current friendship level. The Start button opens the settings menu, which contains options for sound, the current time, and resetting the step count. The A button confirms selection, while the B button returns to Pikachu. Additionally, a reset button on the front of the device completely resets the player's progress.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Pokémon Pikachu also appears as an item in Animal Crossing, though it is only a quest item, and the player cannot interact with it.
* One of the treasures in ''{{smw|Wario Land 3}}'', the Pocket Pet, is a reference to the Pokémon Pikachu. It is found at {{smw|The Big Bridge}}; however, the {{player}} cannot interact with it.
* The Pokémon Pikachu is a treasure in {{smw|Wario Land 3}}.
* The Pokémon Pikachu's design was used as the basis for a ''Hello Kitty'' virtual pet, which was produced by Nintendo.
 
==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [http://megaraichu.tripod.com/pikachu.html Unofficial Pokémon Pikachu FAQ]
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:22, 21 July 2024

This article is about the small handheld virtual pet. For the core series game known as "Pokémon: Special Pikachu Edition", see Pokémon Yellow Version.
Pokémon Pikachu
ポケットピカチュウ
Pokémon Pikachu.png
European Pokémon Pikachu boxart
Basic info
Platform: Self-contained
Category: Virtual pet
Players: Single player
Connectivity: None
Developer: Jupiter Corporation
Publisher: Nintendo
Part of: Generations I and II
Ratings
CERO: N/A
ESRB: N/A
ACB: N/A
OFLC: N/A
PEGI: N/A
GRAC: N/A
GSRR: N/A
Release dates
Japan: March 27, 1998[1]
North America: November 2, 1998[2][3]
Australia: 1998[4]
Europe: ?
South Korea: N/A
Mainland China: ?
Hong Kong: N/A
Taiwan: N/A
Websites
Japanese: Pokémon.co.jp (archived)
Nintendo
English: Nintendo (archived)
Japanese boxart
Pokémon Pikachu Japanese.png
Japanese Pokémon Pikachu boxart

The Pokémon Pikachu (Japanese: ポケットピカチュウ Pocket Pikachu) is a step counter and virtual pet toy in which the player looks after a virtual pet Pikachu.

It was released on March 27, 1998 in Japan, November 2, 1998 in the United States, and 1998 in Australia and New Zealand.[4] It was succeeded by the Pokémon Pikachu 2 GS.

Operation

The unit is strapped onto a belt and used as a pedometer. Every 20 steps the unit registers give the user 1 watt, which is a currency that can be used to gamble or buy Pikachu presents.

Friendship

As Pikachu's friendship goes up (similar to the system in Pokémon Yellow), more activities are available. If neglected, however, Pikachu will become angry and will not respond to anything the user does. Pikachu's friendship with the player increases faster if more watts are given at once, since its friendship value slowly decreases over time; the more watts recently given, the more time the player has to give again before Pikachu's friendship goes down.

Pikachu will also do activities based on time. When turning on the device soon before 8:00 pm, Pikachu may be taking a shower, brushing its teeth, or getting into bed; Pikachu will also eat occasionally. Shaking the device during eating or sleeping will make Pikachu angry, and its friendship will drop.

Pikachu has four levels of friendship:

  • Pikachu doesn't like the player
    • Most of the time, Pikachu will face away from the player.
    • Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to bounce up and down inside the screen, making it angry.
    • When the player presses a button to turn on the screen, there is a high chance that Pikachu will "shock" the player.
    • Getting Pikachu to stop disliking the player requires several thousand watts.
  • Pikachu is neutral towards the player (default)
    • Pikachu will mostly stand in place, occasionally turning slightly to look at the player.
    • Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to jog.
    • Occasionally, Pikachu can be seen eating, brushing its teeth (usually after eating), showering, or reading a book.
      • Shaking the device while Pikachu is eating or sleeping will cause it to bounce around the screen and get angry at the player, lowering friendship.
  • Pikachu likes the player
    • Pikachu will appear larger on the screen, having moved closer.
    • It will turn around from left to right, with its back to the player, until the device is shaken. It will then turn around and face the player.
    • Pikachu may perform any of the actions it can if it is neutral to the player, as well as playing with blocks or in a sand box.
      • Shaking the device while it plays will cause its toys to fall over, lowering its friendship with the player.
  • Pikachu loves the player
    • Pikachu faces the player, taking up most of the screen.
    • Shaking the device will cause Pikachu to wave at the player before walking.
    • Instead of walking, Pikachu may rarely ride a bicycle or motorcycle.

Features

Pedometer

The device has a built in step counter. For every 20 steps the user takes, one watt is awarded. Shaking the device will add extra steps, but doing so while Pikachu is eating, bathing, or sleeping will lower its friendship stat. Doing so while the screen is off will not result in a loss of friendship.

Steps can be reset from the settings menu. Watts earned will not be reset, nor will Pikachu's current friendship level.

Clock

Shows the current time, as well as allowing the player to set an alarm. The alarm will be silent but display on the screen if the sound is turned off.

Gift

This allows the player to give watts to Pikachu, which will raise its friendship. Pikachu will react differently depending on how many watts it is given. Small amounts (or giving no watts at all) will result in Pikachu reacting negatively, while more will unlock new ways for Pikachu to play on the screen.

Slot machine

A mini game where watts can be gambled. Like in the main series video games, the slot machine is stopped when the player presses the button, once for each reel. However, the player can only bid 5 watts and there is only one row on the display.

  • Rewards
    • Magikarp: 35 watts
    • Flower or Pikachu: 50 watts
    • 7's: 500 watts

Device

The device

The device has a yellow case and a monochrome screen. It has the same button layout as the original Game Boy. The directional pad is used to select options from the main and settings menus and adjust the numbers on the clock and Gift options. The Select button shows Pikachu's current friendship level. The Start button opens the settings menu, which contains options for sound, the current time, and resetting the step count. The A button confirms selection, while the B button returns to Pikachu. Additionally, a reset button on the front of the device completely resets the player's progress.

Trivia

  • One of the treasures in Wario Land 3, the Pocket Pet, is a reference to the Pokémon Pikachu. It is found at The Big Bridge; however, the player cannot interact with it.
  • The Pokémon Pikachu's design was used as the basis for a Hello Kitty virtual pet, which was produced by Nintendo.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 神奇宝贝皮卡丘 Shénqí Bǎobèi Píkǎqiū
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon Pikachu
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Pokémon Pikachu
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon Pikachu
France Flag.png French Pokémon Pikachu
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon Pikachu
Italy Flag.png Italian Pokémon Pikachu
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pokémon Pikachu
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon Pikachu

External links

References

  1. ↑ Pocket Pikachu - Nintendo (retrieved April 17, 2023)
  2. ↑ Prepare for the Pokemon Invasion!!! - Game Informer (archived May 27, 2014; retrieved April 17, 2023)
  3. ↑ Take A Walk on The Pokémon Side with Pokémon Pikachu - Nintendo of America (archived February 18, 1999; retrieved April 17, 2023)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Australia & New Zealand box art showing 1998 copyright date - Bulbagarden Archives (retrieved April 17, 2023)



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