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|caption=Red's Pikachu
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'''Pika''' (Japanese: '''ピカ''' ''Pika'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} shown to be obtained by {{adv|Red}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}} and seems to be one of his closest Pokémon.
'''Pika''' (Japanese: '''ピカ''' ''Pika'') is a {{p|Pikachu}} that {{adv|Red}} owns in [[Pokémon Adventures]] and his third {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} overall. As of ''[[PS271|...Now You Don't]]'', he is at [[level]] 88, and his [[Characteristic]] is that he is "strong willed."


==History==
==History==
[[File:Pika and Red.png|left|thumb|200px|Red and Pika]]
==={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}===
Red captured Pika at [[Pewter City]] near the beginning of the {{chap|Red, Green, & Blue}}. Pika had been causing havoc at the market, evading capture with his electric attacks and eating the shops' food. After his capture, Red identified him as coming from [[Viridian Forest]]. Pika was initially antagonistic towards Red, but throughout their long journey together, he soon became one of Red's closest companions and one of his most adept battlers. At one point, he was accidentally [[trade]]d to {{adv|Blue}}, who taught him a variety of non-{{type|Electric}} moves, including {{m|Substitute}} and {{m|Toxic}}.
[[File:Pika and Red.png|left|thumb|200px|Pika and Red]]
[[File:Pika MegaVolt.png|150px|right|thumb|Pika using MegaVolt on Lance]]
Red first met Pika at [[Pewter City]] in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Pika had been causing havoc at the market, evading capture with his electric attacks and eating the shops' food. Red manages to capture him with help from [[Saur]] and attempts to befriend him, but to no avail. In the [[PS005|next chapter]], Red attempts to rely on Pika to help him fight the [[Pewter Gym]], only to be [[Obedience|refused]]. During his battle against [[Brock]], Red has no choice but to send Pika in due to [[Poli]] and Saur being too tired. Brock orders his {{TP|Brock|Onix}} to use {{m|Rock Throw}} on Pika, who dodges every rock except one, infuriating him. He then attacks Red, prompting Brock to believe Red's wins before have been nothing but dumb luck. Brock angrily orders {{p|Onix}} to use his most powerful move, {{m|Skull Bash}}. The rock snake forms a twister before launching himself towards Pika. Diving, Red rescues him just in time. Pika, finally understanding Red a bit, launches a huge electric attack at Onix, which destroys him, earning Red the victory.
In the {{chap|Yellow}}, he was the only one of {{cat|Red's Pokémon}} to escape from the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], and later joined {{adv|Yellow}} to help search for Red. During this time he learned to manipulate the decoy created by {{m|Substitute}} into a surfboard, which allowed him to use the move {{m|Surf}}. Eventually, under Yellow's command, it was able to deliver a devastating MegaVolt and defeat [[Lance]], the leader of the [[Elite Four]] of [[Kanto]]. Before this, Red had reunited with his allies and defeated [[Bruno]], and took Pika back under his wing after a long period of separation.
 
In ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]'', Pika participated in Red's first battle against a member of [[Team Rocket]], facing off against a grunt's {{p|Rhyhorn}}. Rhyhorn begins with {{m|Rock Throw}} and  manages to bury Pika, only for Pika to recover and fire a blast of electricity, surrounded by electrified debris from the Rock Throw. The attack successfully knocks out Rhyhorn, but [[Koga]] appears and injects a liquid that forces Rhyhorn to evolve into {{p|Rhydon}}.  Rhydon stomps on Pika before moving in to finish Red, but Pika slides out from underneath Rhydon having charged himself tremendously. Using his tail, Pika cuts off a huge portion off the cave roof, blocking the cave and allowing Red a chance to escape.
[[File:Red Pokemon Blue Ownership.png|thumb|200px|Pika after spending time with Blue]]
In ''[[PS018|A Tale of Ninetales]]'', Pika is accidentally traded to {{adv|Blue}} alongside Poli and Saur. During the three days that Blue has them he trains them vigorously. During his time under Blue's ownership he battles against a {{p|Ninetales}}, using his new {{m|Toxic}} attack to deal massive damage. They later traded back, while keeping the serious attitude that Blue installed in them.
 
In ''[[PS020|Meanwhile…Vileplume!]]'', Pika battled in Red’s Gym battle against [[Erika]] and her {{p|Vileplume}} in his fight to save [[Vee|Eevee]]. Vileplume starts with Petal Dance, which Pika dodges. Vileplume then switches to Swords Dance and sends its petals flying straight for Pika, wrapping it up firmly and reducing its health to dangerously low levels. Through the petals binding his body Pika releases an energy clone from {{m|Substitute}}, which Vileplume easily defeats. Erika mocks Red for his futile strategy, but Red grins and points out that while Erika and Vileplume were distracted, Pikachu had already reached the machine holding Eevee. Erika is impressed with Pika's resolve and promises not to hurt Eevee anymore.


He temporarily joined Yellow's team again in the {{chap|Gold, Silver, & Crystal}} when Red went to heal himself at the hot springs of [[Mt. Silver]]. Mating with Yellow's [[Chuchu]], he produced an {{pkmn|Egg}} at the Goldenrod Daycare Center, which hatched into a {{DL|Gold (Adventures)|Pichu}}. He was, however, later brought to Mt. Silver when he and {{adv|Gold}} went there to train.
In ''[[PS028|Peace of Mime]]'', Pika teams up with [[Blue's Golduck]] in order to break into [[Saffron City]]. Pika uses his Substitute to get past the barrier and Golduck uses {{m|Confusion}} to pass the information back to their Trainers. Inside the city Pika runs into the one who created the barrier, a {{p|Mr. Mime}}. Despite Mr. Mime's evasive attempts, a coordinated {{m|Thunderbolt}} from Pika successfully faints the Barrier Pokémon, lifting the barrier. Pika later battled in Red's fight against [[Lt. Surge]], but was unable to do anything due to insulation he had in his suit.


Pika wouldn't make many notable appearances the next time he appeared, but served crucial roles in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen|FRLG arc}}, particularly against {{adv|Deoxys}}.
In ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen?!]]'', Pika was Red's last resort in his battle against {{adv|Giovanni}}. Due to Red having an insulated glove Pika was able to charge up his attack before being sent out, which allowed the two to surprise attack Giovanni and {{p|Nidoqueen}}, giving them the victory.


In the ending to the {{chap|Emerald}}, it is revealed by Gold that Pika wasn't inside his Poké Ball during the Pokédex owners' petrification, but, instead, able to escape, making this the second time Pika had a near-fatal experience (the first being when he escaped the Elite Four while Red got frozen by [[Lorelei]]'s ice cuffs). Pika is seen wearing Red's hat and using Surf to get to the Battle Frontier to see Red get recovered, while Chuchu is seen using {{m|Fly}} to get to the same destination (wearing Yellow's straw hat). Gold uses this sighting to attempt to convince {{adv|Emerald}} to wish upon Jirachi for the restoration of the Pokédex owners.
In ''[[PS040|A Charizard…and a Champion]]'', Pika and Poli helped Saur defeat [[Blue's Charizard]] in a brilliant strategy by having Poli's water vapor and Pika's electric energy create a thundercloud that struck a vine shot and wrapped around him by Saur.


Contrary to the mechanics of the games, Pika learned {{m|Volt Tackle}} along with his [[Chuchu|partner]] and {{p|Pokémon|offspring}} without breeding. All three showcase this by using Volt Tackle against the fake Kyogre.  
==={{MangaArc|Yellow}}===
In the chapter, Pika battled [[Bruno]] and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Red attempts to have Pika use {{m|Thunder Wave}} on Hitmonlee's knees to immobilize him, but misses due to the fact that Hitmonlee's knees are impossible to locate. After the battle is stopped Red is frozen and Pika was the only one to escape from the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]]. He managed to find his way back to [[Professor Oak]]'s, beaten and wounded. [[PS042|Soon]] after, a girl by the name of {{adv|Yellow}} comes in looking for Pika and tells Professor Oak that Pika is coming with her to look for Red. Yellow quickly heals Pika's wounds and the two set out to find Red. Due to experiencing emotional trauma from the battle Pika suffers minor memory loss and does not remember where to find Red.
[[File:Pika and Yellow.png|right|thumb|200px|Pika and Yellow]]
In ''[[PS045|Cloystered]]'', Pika helped Yellow in her attempt to escape from [[Lorelei]]. She first puts Pika inside his {{i|Poké Ball}} and then sends him out to spy on Lorelei and her tactics. After being reeled back in, Yellow storms out into the open and has Pika attack with {{m|Thunder Shock}}, which renders her {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}} useless. Pika later battled in Yellow's first fight against [[Lance]] in ''[[PS062|Breath of the Dragonair Part 3]]''. Pika launches himself at Lance but Lance throws Pika back to Yellow and has his {{p|Dragonair}} {{m|wrap}} around Yellow, immobilizing her. Pika tries to attack Lance, but stops when Dragonair's {{m|Hyper Beam}} narrowly misses him, although the beam changes direction and hits Pika anyways. Lance then has his Dragonair drop Yellow and wraps around Pika. Yellow tells Pika to use Substitute, and Pika creates a double that attacks Lance but misses. Enraged, Lance has his Dragonair use {{m|Dragon Rage}}, and Dragonair blasts Yellow, Pika, and its double, making them fall into the ocean. While underwater, Pika ends up learning {{m|Surf}}, allowing Pika to return to the surface and use Thunderbolt on Lance, causing a giant explosion and causing Lance to disappear.
[[File:Yellow battling Lance.png|thumb|200px|left|Pika battling Lance]]
In ''[[PS054|Pidgeotto Pick-Me-Up]]'', Yellow leaves Kitty with Pika as she goes off to run an errand. After Yellow races off Kitty spots a leaf floating past, and chases after it. The leaf floats over to the edge of the cliff, so Pika chases after Kitty to stop him from falling off the edge. Kitty then chases the leaf and almost runs into a cactus. Pika runs in front of Kitty and blows the leaf away, with then flies off in a gust of wind. Pika finds another leaf and gives it to Kitty when suddenly a herd of {{p|Pidgeotto}} fly past and pick Kitty up in the process. Pika climbs the cliff, and then jumps off and shocks the Pidgeotto. The Pidgeotto drops Kitty, and Pika catches him, with Kitty looking very distressed. They land next to a tree and some flowers, and Kitty eats all the flowers, recovering his health and cheerfulness. The two then promptly fall asleep.


Red relies heavily on Pika, and has used him against many major opponents including {{adv|Giovanni}} and [[legendary Pokémon]] such as {{adv|Mewtwo}} and Deoxys.
In ''[[PS086|Double Dragonair]]'', Pika once again battled Lance. Pika begins by saving Yellow from a pool of lava with Surf. Pika then fires off an attack at Lance, but Lance counters with a powerful Hyper Beam. Yellow follows up by telling Pika to use Thunderbolt on [[Lance's Dragonite]], while Lance commands Dragonite to use another Hyper Beam. Eventually Yellow becomes unable to stand up against Dragonite's attacks and has Pika surf in order to create a whirlpool around Lance, attempting to trap him inside. Lance uses Dragonite to fly through the lava and rams into Yellow and Pika. After the hit Lance disappears. During the final fight in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'', Yellow orders Pika to focus his energy into the ultimate attack: MegaVolt, sending a massive blast of electricity into Lance and defeating him. After the battle Pika finally reunites with Red and regains his suppressed memories.
 
==={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}===
[[File:Pika and Chuchu Egg.png|thumb|200px|Pika with Chuchu and their Egg]]
In ''[[PS115|Forretress of Solitude]]'' Pika is seen next to Yellow's Pikachu, [[Chuchu]], with the two of them getting along well. In the [[PS116|next chapter]] Red heads off to [[Mt. Silver]] in order to treat the wounds he received from the Elite Four. Pika is left with Yellow and Chuchu because he doesn't want him to feel responsible for his injuries. Yellow explains to Pika that she, Chuchu and her [[Wilton|Uncle]] will be heading to [[Johto]], and invites Pika to join them. They head off for Johto together.
 
In ''[[PS160|Playful Porygon2]]'', Pika and Chuchu produce an {{pkmn|Egg}} together at the [[Day Care]]. During their stay the Day Care is attacked by members of Team Rocket and Pika and Chuchu are forced to flee with their egg. After escaping they are caught by the [[Masked Man]] and are held as hostages to intimidate {{adv|Gold}}. Gold manages to free them and hatches their egg into a {{p|Pichu}}, named [[Pibu]]. In ''[[PS180|The Last Battle XIV]]'', Pika participated in taking down [[Pryce]] and rescuing {{adv|Celebi}}.
 
In [[PSs1]], Pika goes with Red and Gold to Mt. Silver to help train his son. During the training Pibu is kidnapped and Red and Pika rush after the kidnapper, a {{p|Poliwrath}} and {{p|Venusaur}}. Due to their high level and being the same species as Poli and Saur, Pika has trouble facing his opponents. With encouragement from Red Pika manages to defeat the two and rescue Pibu.
 
==={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}===
Pika appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS259|Rayquaza Redemption II]]'', when {{adv|Sapphire}} explained to {{adv|Ruby}} that the accomplishments of Red and his team inspired her to train to battle.
 
==={{MangaArc|FireRed & LeafGreen}}===
[[File:Pika Chuchu Pibu.png|right|thumb|120px|Pika, Chuchu, and Pibu]]
In ''[[PS274|Double Dealing with Deoxys]]'', Pika battled alongside [[Aero]] as Red's last two Pokémon in his battle against Blue. Red had Aero use {{m|Take Down}} on {{TP|Blue|Scizor}}, which dealt no [[recoil]] damage due to his {{a|Rock Head}} Ability. Aero followed up with {{m|Dragon Claw}} on Scizor, so Blue switched him out for {{TP|Blue|Rhydon}}. Seeing an opening, Red has Pika attack {{TP|Blue|Machamp}} with an electric attack. To Red's surprise, the attack is suddenly redirected. Blue smirks and reveals that Rhydon has the {{a|Lightning Rod}} Ability, which causes all {{type|Electric}} moves to be redirected towards him. Since Pika's Electric attacks had no effect, Pika jumps into the air and delivers an {{m|Iron Tail}} onto Machamp's head. The battle then ends in a tie.
 
In ''[[PS279|Don't Doubt Deoxys]]'', Pika is used to battle against {{adv|Deoxys|Organism No. 2}}. Pika attacks with a Thunderbolt, but it fails to do any real damage as Organism No. 2 switched to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|Defense Forme}}. Pika later attacks with a powerful {{m|Thunder}}, landing a direct hit on the DNA Pokémon's core. While it {{m|Recover|recovers}} Red has Pika use Thunder again, but the attack fail due to Organism No. 2's {{a|Pressure}}. Pika was later nearly killed along with Red's other Pokémon while defending his Trainer from Organism No. 2's {{m|Psycho Boost}}.
 
In ''[[PS299|Distant Relation Deoxys]]'' and ''[[PS301|Storming the Forretress]]'', Pika was seen joining Red's other Pokémon, Blue's Charizard, and Chuchu to take down the ten {{p|Forretress}} that [[Carr]] had placed inside the [[Team Rocket airship]].
 
==={{MangaArc|Emerald}}===
In ''[[PS330|The Final Battle III]]'', it is revealed by Gold that Pika wasn't inside his Poké Ball during the [[Pokédex holder]]s' petrification, and was thus able to escape alongside Chuchu. Pika is seen wearing Red's hat and using Surf to get to the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} to see Red get recovered, while Chuchu is seen flying with her balloons to get to the same destination (wearing Yellow's straw hat). Pika later learned {{m|Volt Tackle}} along with his partner and offspring and used it against [[Guile Hideout]]'s fake {{p|Kyogre}}, helping to defeat it.
 
==={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=== 
Pika appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS444|One Tough Togepi]]'', where Gold mentions how Lance can control the direction of his Hyper Beams. He also appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', when [[Radio Director|Hirō]] explains that he based [[Proteam Omega]] off of Red's team after watching him [[PSs2|train]] on Mt. Silver.
{{-}}
 
==Personality and characteristics==
Pika was initially shown as hostile, stubborn, and unfriendly. It took until {{adv|Red}} risked his own safety to protect Pika from [[Brock's Onix]] that Pika began to open up to Red. After opening up Pika became one of his closest teammates and is willing to do almost anything for him. On both occasions that he was separated from Red he showed great concern and went to extremes to try and save him. Although more friendly, Pika stills retains some of his aloof personality and will greet others by shocking them. Pika also cares greatly for his mate, [[Chuchu]], and his son, [[Pibu]], and will lose his composure if either of them is in danger. With his tail, Pika can use it like a radar to sense others.


==Moves used==
==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|Electric||Pika {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=ThunderShock|2=Flash|3=Thunder Wave|4=Thunder|5=Toxic|6=Substitute}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=ThunderShock|2=Flash|3=Thunder Wave|4=Thunder|5=Toxic|6=Substitute}}|image2=Pika {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Surf|2=Chuchu Pichu Volt Tackle|3=Iron Tail|4=Rage Bide|5=Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Surf|2=Volt Tackle|3=Iron Tail|4=Bide and Rage|5=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov/h|Electric||Pika {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=ThunderShock|2=Flash|3=Thunder Wave|4=Thunder|5=Toxic|6=Substitute}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0|1=Thunder Shock|2=Flash|3=Thunder Wave|4=Thunder|5=Toxic|6=Substitute}}|image2=Pika {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Surf|2=Chuchu Pibu Volt Tackle|3=Iron Tail|4=Rage Bide|5=Thunderbolt}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0|1=Surf|2=Volt Tackle|3=Iron Tail|4=Bide and Rage|5=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|ThunderShock|PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder Shock|PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!{{tt|*|Never used, just seen in the Pokédex}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Quick Attack|PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!{{tt|*|Never used, just seen in the Pokédex}}}}
{{anmov|Normal|Flash|PS007|Raging Rhydon}}
{{anmov|Normal|Flash|PS007|Raging Rhydon}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder Wave|PS009|...But Fearow Itself!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder Wave|PS009|...But Fearow Itself!{{tt|*|Revealed to know in PS004 by Red's Pokédex}}}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder|PS009|...But Fearow Itself!}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunder|PS009|...But Fearow Itself!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PS015|Wartortle Wars}}
{{anmov|Poison|Toxic|PS018|A Tale of Ninetales}}
{{anmov|Poison|Toxic|PS018|A Tale of Ninetales}}
{{anmov|Normal|Substitute|PS020|Meanvile...Vileplume!}}
{{anmov|Normal|Substitute|PS020|Meanwhile...Vileplume!}}
{{anmov|Water|Surf|PS062|Breath of Dragonair Part 3}}
{{anmov|Electric|Thunderbolt|PS028|Peace of Mime}}
{{anmov|Water|Surf|PS062|Breath of Dragonair Part 3|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|PS090|The Legend}}
{{anmov|Normal|Bide|PS090|The Legend}}
{{anmov|Normal|Rage|PS090|The Legend}}
{{anmov|Normal|Rage|PS090|The Legend}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PS274|Activate: The Ultimate Move}}
{{anmov|Steel|Iron Tail|PS274|Double Dealing with Deoxys|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PS336|The Final Battle IX|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|Electric|Volt Tackle|PS336|The Final Battle IX|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}
{{anmov/f|Electric}}
* Note: Toxic was called ''Tail Strike'' in the Vizkids localisation.
* Note: Toxic was called ''Tail Strike'' in the [[VIZ Media]] localization.


===Moves improvised===
===Moves improvised===
* '''[[Moves not in the Pokémon games#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|MegaVolt]]''' is a ten times stronger version of {{m|Thunderbolt}} used in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'' to defeat [[Lance]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! Picture
! First Used In
! Moves Involved
! Partnered With
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Pika MegaVolt.png|150px]]
| ''[[PS090|The Legend]]''
| {{m|Thunderbolt}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' '''[[Moves not in the Pokémon games#Pokémon Adventures|MegaVolt]]''' (Japanese: '''１００まんボルト''' ''1,000,000 Volts'') is a ten times stronger version of {{m|Thunderbolt}} used to defeat [[Lance]].
|}


==In the games==
==Trivia==
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
* Just like Chuchu using {{m|Fly}} as a reference to [[Flying Pikachu]], Pika references [[Surfing Pikachu]] by using a surfboard to {{m|Surf}}.
{{Pokémon
* Pika is tied with [[Platinum's Empoleon]] for having used the most moves in the Pokémon Adventures manga, with a total of 12 (13 if the unused {{m|Quick Attack}} is included).
|gen=2
* Pika is the only Pokémon Red keeps on hand that has not reached his final form.
|game=Gold
* Pika is level 88, the same as [[Red's Pikachu]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|level=81
|type1=Electric
|move1=Charm|move1type=Normal
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Thunder|move4type=Electric}}
 
{{Pokémon
|gen=4
|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|gender=male
|spritegender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|held=Light Ball
|level=88
|move1=Volt Tackle|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Thunderbolt|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Special}}
 
{{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black and White
|ndex=025
|pokemon=Pikachu
|spritegender=male
|type1=Electric
|ability=Static
|held=Light Ball
|level=50
|move1=Fake Out|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Tail|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Volt Tackle|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Brick Break|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}


{{ga|Red|The variation of Red}} that appears in [[Generation II]] has a [[level]] 81 male Pikachu, which is his highest-level Pokémon. It was the highest-leveled Pokémon owned by an [[Non-player character|NPC]] in the entire series, but has had that title taken away by three of the {{ga|Barry|rival's}} Pokémon in {{v2|Platinum}} after defeating [[Sinnoh]]'s [[Elite Four]] twenty times. It also appears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, now at level 88, effectively regaining this title. Red also uses Pikachu during the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], where it has a varying gender, and is at level 50.
==Names==
 
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background:#{{electric color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color}}"
==Trivia==
|-
*Although Pika is male, the only Pikachu in Generation IV that can legitimately know {{m|Surf}} are all female, coming from {{pw|Yellow Forest}} in the [[Pokéwalker]] or {{g|Battle Revolution}}. Conversely, the only Pikachu that can have {{m|Fly}}, like [[Chuchu]] does, are all male.
! Language
*Pika was a nickname that Ash suggested to his Pikachu in: [Pikachu, I See You] in the Electric Tale of Pikachu.
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Japanese
|ピカ ''Pika''
|From ピカチュウ ''{{p|Pikachu}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|English, French, {{tt|German|Panini Comics}}, Italian, Spanish,<br>Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese
|Pika
|From ''Pikachu''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|피카 ''Pika''
|From 피카츄 ''Pikachu''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|皮卡 ''Píkǎ''
|From 皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū'' (Pikachu)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|比卡 ''Béikā''
|From 比卡超 ''Béikāchīu'' (Pikachu)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
|ปิก๊ะ ''Pika''
|From ปิก๊ะจู ''Pikachu''
|}{{-}}


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Pika
ピカ Pika
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Pika.png
Red's Pikachu
Debuts in Wanted: Pikachu!
Caught at Pewter City
Gender Male
Ability Static
Nature Sassy
Traded in A Tale of Ninetales*
Original Trainer Red
Traded for Blue's Charmeleon, Scyther, Golduck, Machoke, Pidgeot, and Porygon*
Current location With Red
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This Pokémon has not evolved.

Pika (Japanese: ピカ Pika) is a Pikachu that Red owns in Pokémon Adventures and his third Pokémon overall. As of ...Now You Don't, he is at level 88, and his Characteristic is that he is "strong willed."

History

Red, Green & Blue arc

Pika and Red

Red first met Pika at Pewter City in Wanted: Pikachu!. Pika had been causing havoc at the market, evading capture with his electric attacks and eating the shops' food. Red manages to capture him with help from Saur and attempts to befriend him, but to no avail. In the next chapter, Red attempts to rely on Pika to help him fight the Pewter Gym, only to be refused. During his battle against Brock, Red has no choice but to send Pika in due to Poli and Saur being too tired. Brock orders his Onix to use Rock Throw on Pika, who dodges every rock except one, infuriating him. He then attacks Red, prompting Brock to believe Red's wins before have been nothing but dumb luck. Brock angrily orders Onix to use his most powerful move, Skull Bash. The rock snake forms a twister before launching himself towards Pika. Diving, Red rescues him just in time. Pika, finally understanding Red a bit, launches a huge electric attack at Onix, which destroys him, earning Red the victory.

In Raging Rhydon, Pika participated in Red's first battle against a member of Team Rocket, facing off against a grunt's Rhyhorn. Rhyhorn begins with Rock Throw and manages to bury Pika, only for Pika to recover and fire a blast of electricity, surrounded by electrified debris from the Rock Throw. The attack successfully knocks out Rhyhorn, but Koga appears and injects a liquid that forces Rhyhorn to evolve into Rhydon. Rhydon stomps on Pika before moving in to finish Red, but Pika slides out from underneath Rhydon having charged himself tremendously. Using his tail, Pika cuts off a huge portion off the cave roof, blocking the cave and allowing Red a chance to escape.

Pika after spending time with Blue

In A Tale of Ninetales, Pika is accidentally traded to Blue alongside Poli and Saur. During the three days that Blue has them he trains them vigorously. During his time under Blue's ownership he battles against a Ninetales, using his new Toxic attack to deal massive damage. They later traded back, while keeping the serious attitude that Blue installed in them.

In Meanwhile…Vileplume!, Pika battled in Red’s Gym battle against Erika and her Vileplume in his fight to save Eevee. Vileplume starts with Petal Dance, which Pika dodges. Vileplume then switches to Swords Dance and sends its petals flying straight for Pika, wrapping it up firmly and reducing its health to dangerously low levels. Through the petals binding his body Pika releases an energy clone from Substitute, which Vileplume easily defeats. Erika mocks Red for his futile strategy, but Red grins and points out that while Erika and Vileplume were distracted, Pikachu had already reached the machine holding Eevee. Erika is impressed with Pika's resolve and promises not to hurt Eevee anymore.

In Peace of Mime, Pika teams up with Blue's Golduck in order to break into Saffron City. Pika uses his Substitute to get past the barrier and Golduck uses Confusion to pass the information back to their Trainers. Inside the city Pika runs into the one who created the barrier, a Mr. Mime. Despite Mr. Mime's evasive attempts, a coordinated Thunderbolt from Pika successfully faints the Barrier Pokémon, lifting the barrier. Pika later battled in Red's fight against Lt. Surge, but was unable to do anything due to insulation he had in his suit.

In Long Live the Nidoqueen?!, Pika was Red's last resort in his battle against Giovanni. Due to Red having an insulated glove Pika was able to charge up his attack before being sent out, which allowed the two to surprise attack Giovanni and Nidoqueen, giving them the victory.

In A Charizard…and a Champion, Pika and Poli helped Saur defeat Blue's Charizard in a brilliant strategy by having Poli's water vapor and Pika's electric energy create a thundercloud that struck a vine shot and wrapped around him by Saur.

Yellow arc

In the chapter, Pika battled Bruno and his Hitmonlee. Red attempts to have Pika use Thunder Wave on Hitmonlee's knees to immobilize him, but misses due to the fact that Hitmonlee's knees are impossible to locate. After the battle is stopped Red is frozen and Pika was the only one to escape from the Kanto Elite Four. He managed to find his way back to Professor Oak's, beaten and wounded. Soon after, a girl by the name of Yellow comes in looking for Pika and tells Professor Oak that Pika is coming with her to look for Red. Yellow quickly heals Pika's wounds and the two set out to find Red. Due to experiencing emotional trauma from the battle Pika suffers minor memory loss and does not remember where to find Red.

Pika and Yellow

In Cloystered, Pika helped Yellow in her attempt to escape from Lorelei. She first puts Pika inside his Poké Ball and then sends him out to spy on Lorelei and her tactics. After being reeled back in, Yellow storms out into the open and has Pika attack with Thunder Shock, which renders her Cloyster useless. Pika later battled in Yellow's first fight against Lance in Breath of the Dragonair Part 3. Pika launches himself at Lance but Lance throws Pika back to Yellow and has his Dragonair wrap around Yellow, immobilizing her. Pika tries to attack Lance, but stops when Dragonair's Hyper Beam narrowly misses him, although the beam changes direction and hits Pika anyways. Lance then has his Dragonair drop Yellow and wraps around Pika. Yellow tells Pika to use Substitute, and Pika creates a double that attacks Lance but misses. Enraged, Lance has his Dragonair use Dragon Rage, and Dragonair blasts Yellow, Pika, and its double, making them fall into the ocean. While underwater, Pika ends up learning Surf, allowing Pika to return to the surface and use Thunderbolt on Lance, causing a giant explosion and causing Lance to disappear.

Pika battling Lance

In Pidgeotto Pick-Me-Up, Yellow leaves Kitty with Pika as she goes off to run an errand. After Yellow races off Kitty spots a leaf floating past, and chases after it. The leaf floats over to the edge of the cliff, so Pika chases after Kitty to stop him from falling off the edge. Kitty then chases the leaf and almost runs into a cactus. Pika runs in front of Kitty and blows the leaf away, with then flies off in a gust of wind. Pika finds another leaf and gives it to Kitty when suddenly a herd of Pidgeotto fly past and pick Kitty up in the process. Pika climbs the cliff, and then jumps off and shocks the Pidgeotto. The Pidgeotto drops Kitty, and Pika catches him, with Kitty looking very distressed. They land next to a tree and some flowers, and Kitty eats all the flowers, recovering his health and cheerfulness. The two then promptly fall asleep.

In Double Dragonair, Pika once again battled Lance. Pika begins by saving Yellow from a pool of lava with Surf. Pika then fires off an attack at Lance, but Lance counters with a powerful Hyper Beam. Yellow follows up by telling Pika to use Thunderbolt on Lance's Dragonite, while Lance commands Dragonite to use another Hyper Beam. Eventually Yellow becomes unable to stand up against Dragonite's attacks and has Pika surf in order to create a whirlpool around Lance, attempting to trap him inside. Lance uses Dragonite to fly through the lava and rams into Yellow and Pika. After the hit Lance disappears. During the final fight in The Legend, Yellow orders Pika to focus his energy into the ultimate attack: MegaVolt, sending a massive blast of electricity into Lance and defeating him. After the battle Pika finally reunites with Red and regains his suppressed memories.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Pika with Chuchu and their Egg

In Forretress of Solitude Pika is seen next to Yellow's Pikachu, Chuchu, with the two of them getting along well. In the next chapter Red heads off to Mt. Silver in order to treat the wounds he received from the Elite Four. Pika is left with Yellow and Chuchu because he doesn't want him to feel responsible for his injuries. Yellow explains to Pika that she, Chuchu and her Uncle will be heading to Johto, and invites Pika to join them. They head off for Johto together.

In Playful Porygon2, Pika and Chuchu produce an Egg together at the Day Care. During their stay the Day Care is attacked by members of Team Rocket and Pika and Chuchu are forced to flee with their egg. After escaping they are caught by the Masked Man and are held as hostages to intimidate Gold. Gold manages to free them and hatches their egg into a Pichu, named Pibu. In The Last Battle XIV, Pika participated in taking down Pryce and rescuing Celebi.

In PSs1, Pika goes with Red and Gold to Mt. Silver to help train his son. During the training Pibu is kidnapped and Red and Pika rush after the kidnapper, a Poliwrath and Venusaur. Due to their high level and being the same species as Poli and Saur, Pika has trouble facing his opponents. With encouragement from Red Pika manages to defeat the two and rescue Pibu.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Pika appeared in a fantasy in Rayquaza Redemption II, when Sapphire explained to Ruby that the accomplishments of Red and his team inspired her to train to battle.

FireRed & LeafGreen arc

Pika, Chuchu, and Pibu

In Double Dealing with Deoxys, Pika battled alongside Aero as Red's last two Pokémon in his battle against Blue. Red had Aero use Take Down on Scizor, which dealt no recoil damage due to his Rock Head Ability. Aero followed up with Dragon Claw on Scizor, so Blue switched him out for Rhydon. Seeing an opening, Red has Pika attack Machamp with an electric attack. To Red's surprise, the attack is suddenly redirected. Blue smirks and reveals that Rhydon has the Lightning Rod Ability, which causes all Electric-type moves to be redirected towards him. Since Pika's Electric attacks had no effect, Pika jumps into the air and delivers an Iron Tail onto Machamp's head. The battle then ends in a tie.

In Don't Doubt Deoxys, Pika is used to battle against Organism No. 2. Pika attacks with a Thunderbolt, but it fails to do any real damage as Organism No. 2 switched to its Defense Forme. Pika later attacks with a powerful Thunder, landing a direct hit on the DNA Pokémon's core. While it recovers Red has Pika use Thunder again, but the attack fail due to Organism No. 2's Pressure. Pika was later nearly killed along with Red's other Pokémon while defending his Trainer from Organism No. 2's Psycho Boost.

In Distant Relation Deoxys and Storming the Forretress, Pika was seen joining Red's other Pokémon, Blue's Charizard, and Chuchu to take down the ten Forretress that Carr had placed inside the Team Rocket airship.

Emerald arc

In The Final Battle III, it is revealed by Gold that Pika wasn't inside his Poké Ball during the Pokédex holders' petrification, and was thus able to escape alongside Chuchu. Pika is seen wearing Red's hat and using Surf to get to the Battle Frontier to see Red get recovered, while Chuchu is seen flying with her balloons to get to the same destination (wearing Yellow's straw hat). Pika later learned Volt Tackle along with his partner and offspring and used it against Guile Hideout's fake Kyogre, helping to defeat it.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

Pika appeared in a flashback in One Tough Togepi, where Gold mentions how Lance can control the direction of his Hyper Beams. He also appeared in a flashback in All About Arceus IX, when Hirō explains that he based Proteam Omega off of Red's team after watching him train on Mt. Silver.

Personality and characteristics

Pika was initially shown as hostile, stubborn, and unfriendly. It took until Red risked his own safety to protect Pika from Brock's Onix that Pika began to open up to Red. After opening up Pika became one of his closest teammates and is willing to do almost anything for him. On both occasions that he was separated from Red he showed great concern and went to extremes to try and save him. Although more friendly, Pika stills retains some of his aloof personality and will greet others by shocking them. Pika also cares greatly for his mate, Chuchu, and his son, Pibu, and will lose his composure if either of them is in danger. With his tail, Pika can use it like a radar to sense others.

Moves used

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Using Thunder Shock
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Using Iron Tail
Move First Used In
Thunder Shock Wanted: Pikachu!
Quick Attack Wanted: Pikachu!*
Flash Raging Rhydon
Thunder Wave ...But Fearow Itself!*
Thunder † ...But Fearow Itself!
Toxic A Tale of Ninetales
Substitute Meanwhile...Vileplume!
Thunderbolt Peace of Mime
Surf † Breath of Dragonair Part 3
Bide The Legend
Rage The Legend
Iron Tail † Double Dealing with Deoxys
Volt Tackle † The Final Battle IX
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.
  • Note: Toxic was called Tail Strike in the VIZ Media localization.

Moves improvised

Picture First Used In Moves Involved Partnered With
Pika MegaVolt.png The Legend Thunderbolt None
Description: MegaVolt (Japanese: １００まんボルト 1,000,000 Volts) is a ten times stronger version of Thunderbolt used to defeat Lance.

Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ピカ Pika From ピカチュウ Pikachu
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Brazilian Portuguese, Vietnamese 		Pika From Pikachu
Korean 피카 Pika From 피카츄 Pikachu
Chinese (Mandarin) 皮卡 Píkǎ From 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū (Pikachu)
Chinese (Cantonese) 比卡 Béikā From 比卡超 Béikāchīu (Pikachu)
Thai ปิก๊ะ Pika From ปิก๊ะจู Pikachu


Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.




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