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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon.  
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'''Pikachu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
 
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pichu}} by [[happiness]], and evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when exposed to a {{stone|Thunderstone}}.
In [[Alola]], Pikachu evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.


Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
Pikachu has sixteen alternate [[#Form data|forms]] that fall into four groups: '''[[Cosplay Pikachu]]''', '''[[Pikachu in a cap]]''', the '''{{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu''', and '''Gigantamax Pikachu'''. Ordinary Pikachu can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.


It is the [[version mascot]] of {{game|Yellow}}, where it is the only [[starter Pokémon]] in that game, and has made numerous appearences on the boxes of spin-off titles.
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is [[trade]]d and evolved on another save file.
 
Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the [[Pokémon]] franchise and one of [[Nintendo]]'s major mascots. It is also the [[game mascot]] of and the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in {{g|Rumble Blast}} and {{g|Rumble World}}, and has made numerous appearances on the covers of spin-off games.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:Pikachu gender difference anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Pikachu's gender differences in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
A Pikachu is a short, chubby, ground-dwelling rodent notable for its Electric abilities. Pikachu have short, yellow fur with brown stripes on the back, black-tipped ears, along with an unusually shaped tail, resembling a lightning bolt. Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Minun}} and {{p|Pachirisu}}, due to notable physical similarities.
Pikachu is a short, chubby {{wp|rodent}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.


Pikachu are known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to their large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are very intelligent, understanding and interpreting human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.
[[File:Cramorant Gorging Form anime.png|thumb|left|250px|In the mouth of {{p|Cramorant}}]]
In the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu are shown to live in groups in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forested areas}}. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', it is shown that [[Alola]]n Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for {{Berries}}, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by {{p|Cramorant}}. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.


In ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', when [[Ash's Pikachu]] was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.
Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]'', Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. As shown in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>


====Gender differences====
Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Catastropika}}, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Light Ball]] item.
A female Pikachu has a small "dent" at the end of its tail, causing it to resemble a heart.
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===Special abilities===
===Forms===
Exclusive to the Pikachu's subspecies is the ability to release electric {{m|discharge}}s of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks.  This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of [[Moves|techniques]] which are mostly used in {{pkmn|battle}} but which can be used to roast [[berries]] as well.
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. Additionally, many other [[Pikachu variants]] have appeared in various media.


As Pikachu build up energy in their electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical {{status|Paralysis|Paralysis}}, or in severe cases death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to safely remove unneeded energy. A sure sign to tell if a location is inhabited by Pikachu is to look for patches of burnt grass, which is the result of the discharge. Through an inability to release a buildup of electricity, a Pikachu may develop a rare condition similar to the human flu. This illness is most often caused by strong nearby electro-magnetic forces, which severely impact the electric glands. If a Pikachu is introduced to a magnet, it will be attracted towards its cheeks, and display other common attributes of magnetism.
====Cosplay Pikachu====
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five [[Contest conditions]].
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Pikachu and its evolution family, {{p|Pichu}} and {{p|Raichu}}, are the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}}. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate {{t|Water}} and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move {{m|Surf}}. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move {{m|Fly}}, removing its weakness to {{t|Ground}}.
====Pikachu in a cap====
[[Pikachu in a cap]] is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of [[Ash's hat]]s from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use {{m|Catastropika}} or Gigantamax.


===Behavior===
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In the wild, Pikachu often travel in packs, and are rarely territorial. However, when threatened, a group can generate an intense electrical offensive, and the electro-magnetic forces exerted by the resulting field can even produce a short lived, localized thunderstorm. Pikachu can be harmful pests, eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.


Despite this, it is a popular pet, and relatively easy to maintain, with little exercise necessary for its well being. However, it is important to discharge the electricity in its cheeks periodically.
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As many know, pulling on a Pikachu's tail will result in a severe shock to the offender. Another defense of Pikachu's is the use of its nasty {{m|Bite}} which has been known to leave quite a mark.
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===Habitat===
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[[File:Forest.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Forest Pokémon|Forest Pokémon]]]]
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They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to their electricity or simply because they are not afraid of people, Pikachu commonly show up in civilized areas. They may even enter houses, presumably attracted by the electrical output generated by the dwellers' appliances. Pikachu are native only to the [[Kanto]] region, although they have been introduced to many other regions.
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===Diet===
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Living in wooded areas, Pikachu often are found foraging for [[berries]]. Instead of climbing trees, they use small electrical shocks to release the berries from the tree, roasting them at the same time.
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As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food, available at many pet stores. Alternatively, like most Pokémon, Pikachu are tolerant to most "human" foods, and sometimes enjoy them more than the more nutritional food designed for their biology. An example of this is the fact that [[Ash's Pikachu]] has been known to have a fondness of ketchup.
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==In the anime==
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[[File:Pikachu_thunderbolt.png|right|thumb|[[Ash's Pikachu]] using {{m|Thunderbolt}}]]
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===Major appearances===
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A Pikachu also had a part in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''. He was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}} and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
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====[[Ash's Pikachu]]====
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[[Ash Ketchum]] has a Pikachu that he [[Starter Pokémon|obtained]] from [[Professor Oak]] in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. It has appeared in every non-special episode since. Pikachu has also appeared in every Pokémon movie.
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[[File:Pikachusinging.png||thumb|[[Ash's Pikachu]] with other {{pkmn2|wild}} Pikachu]]
====Partner Pikachu====
Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', though Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.
The {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves {{m|Zippy Zap}}, {{m|Floaty Fall}}, and {{m|Splishy Splash}}, as well as having access to the [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)#Exclusive moves|Partner Power]] {{m|Pika Papow}}.


A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', and Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, the Pikachu returns, however, it has evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.
[[File:AFriendinDeed.gif|right|thumb|{{OP|Ash|Pikachu}} and [[Sparky|Ritchie's Pikachu]]]]


====[[Sparky|Ritchie's Pikachu]]====
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[[Ritchie]] also has a Pikachu nicknamed [[Sparky]], who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.
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====[[Ashachu]]====
====Gigantamax Pikachu====
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{Jo|Lily}}. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/gigantamax-pikachu/ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.


====Other====
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Many Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' to help Ash's Pikachu defeat [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} to send them blasting off for the first time.
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Another Pikachu nicknamed '''[[Puka]]''' was owned by a man named {{Ka|Victor}} on [[Seafoam Islands|Seafoam Island]] in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu had the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.
===Evolution===
Pikachu evolves from {{p|Pichu}} and evolves into {{p|Raichu}}.


A Pikachu has also been owned by [[Luana]]'s son, [[Travis]]. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.
In [[Alola]], it evolves into {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu.


[[File:Mewtwospikachu.jpg|right|thumb|{{an|Mewtwo}}'s cloned Pikachu with different ear marks]]
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner Pikachu}}, and Pikachu with the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot evolve.
In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action]]'', [[Elijah]] used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.


In ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{an|Mewtwo}} clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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===Minor appearances===
==Game data==
Aside from Ash's Pikachu, Pokémon of this species, wild and Trainers' alike, are rarely seen in the anime. This is most likely due to the fact that Ash's Pikachu is seen in every episode.
===As the player===
{{main|Pikachu (PokéPark)}}
Pikachu appears as the [[player character]] in both [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]]. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Chikorita}}, and {{OBP|Piplup|PokéPark}} and ends up in the {{ga|PokéPark}}. There he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding [[Wish Park]]. At the new PokéPark he meets {{p|Snivy}}, {{p|Tepig}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.


[[James]] used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', but the Pikachu was defeated by the instructor's {{p|Graveler}}. James, after interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu.
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Stadium]]: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* [[Hey You, Pikachu!]]: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to {{ga|Red}}) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by [[Professor Oak]]. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* {{g|Stadium 2}}: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* {{g|Channel}}: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.


A Pikachu belonging to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''.
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=025}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=When several of these {{ScPkmn}} gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=This intelligent {{ScPkmn}} roasts hard <sc>Berries</sc> with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=This intelligent {{ScPkmn}} roasts hard <sc>Berries</sc> with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=156|reg2=Kanto|num2=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever <sc>Pikachu</sc> comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this {{ScPkmn}} mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while <sc>Pikachu</sc> sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=When several of these {{ScPkmn}} gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=104|reg2=Johto|num2=022}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow <sc>Pikachu</sc> that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=163}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=025|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=032|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=025}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Pikachu in a cap}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=194|reg2=Galar|num2=085|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=104|reg4=Hisui|num4=056}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=74|reg2=Kitakami|num2=21|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=fff|entry=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.}}
{{Dex/Form|Original Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.}}
{{Dex/Form|Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the {{tt|Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola|depending on its cap}} region.}}
{{Dex/Form|Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.}}
{{Dex/Form|World Cap Pikachu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.}}
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| Pikachu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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==In the manga==
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[[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] prominently features a Pikachu.
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A {{PiPiPi|Pikachu}} is one of the main characters in [[Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure]].
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]]<sup><span style="color:#3A546B;">Night</span> with [[Secret Side Path]]</sup>, [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|Research Camp]], [[Blushing Beach]]<sup><span style="color:#F05D31;">Day</span>, <span style="color:#3A546B;">Night</span> <span style="color:#067162;">Level 2</span></sup>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Night Festival|Night Festival: Stage 23]]<br>[[Graucus Hall|Graucus Hall: Stage 477]]<br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Eighth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Eighth release; Angry)</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Second release; Winking)</small><br>Event: ''{{DL|Daily Pokémon|Special Daily Pokémon (second release)|Special Daily Pokémon}}'' <small>(Second release; Sleeping)</small><br>Event: ''{{DL|One Chance a Day|A Great Chance a Day!}}'' <small>(Enamored, Ho-Oh Costume, Lugia Costume, Rayquaza Costume)</small><br>Event: ''[[Commemorative Event]]'' <small>(Smiling)</small><br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' <small>(3DS; Happy)</small><br>Event: ''[[Commemorative Event]]'' <small>(Mobile; Happy)</small><br>Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#Great Daily (second release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' <small>(Second release; Happy)</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#12th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(12th release; Spooky)</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#13th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(13th release; Holiday)</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release; Magikarp Costume and Gyarados Costume)</small><br>Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' <small>(Shiny Gyarados Costume; '''Hoenn/Unova/Alola Cap''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#15th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(15th release; Kimono Boy Costume and Kimono Girl Costume)</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#14th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(14th release; Shiny Rayquaza Costume)</small><br>Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Pikachu Appears]]'' <small>('''Sinnoh/Kalos Cap''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#21st release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(21st release; Charizard Costume)</small><br>Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#Great Daily (fifth release)|Great Daily Pokémon]]'' <small>(Fifth release; '''Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola Cap''')</small><br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#26th release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(26th release; Dizzy and Surprised)</small>}}
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A more mouse-like [[Isamu Akai's Pikachu|Pikachu]] that communicates through pantomime is one of [[Isamu Akai]]'s Pokémon in [[Pocket Monsters (manga)|Pocket Monsters]].
====In events====
=====Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric|expand=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|May 15 to June 12, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Nintendo 64 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 21 to October 31, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo 64 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|September 15 to October 14, 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Surfing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|CoroCoro Flying Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|October 15 to November 1997|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Flying Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|5|July 19 to August 23, 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RBY}}|Nintendo Power Pikachu|English|United States|?|October to November 1, 1999|link=List of European language event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#Nintendo Power Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RS}}|Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 30 to September 4, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|December 5 to 25, 2004|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 19 to April 3, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|GW Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 25 to May 8, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#GW Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Sapporo Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|July 1 to August 21, 2005|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Sapporo Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|January 14 to 29, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Journey Across America Pikachu|English|United States|70|February 25 to July 23, 2006|link=List of Journey Across America event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|March 21 to April 9, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|10|April 22 to May 8, 2006|link=List of Gather More Pokémon! Campaign event Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|English|United Kingdom|70|June 10, 2006;<br>October 14 to November 19, 2006|link=List of English event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Italian|Italy|70|June 23 to 25, 2006|link=List of Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|Spanish|Spain|70|June 27 to August 27, 2006|link=List of Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Party of the Decade Pikachu|English|United States|70|August 8, 2006|link=List of Party of the Decade event Pokémon distributions#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|German|Germany|70|September 24 to November 5, 2006|link=List of German event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Top 10 Distribution Pikachu|French|France|70|September 26, 2006|link=List of French event Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 10 to 12, 2007|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|McDonald's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|May 30 to June 19, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#McDonald's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|October 10 to November 3, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|English|United States|20|November 14 to 27, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|2008 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Sleeping Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|February 7 to March 15, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Sleeping Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Character Fair Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|30|July 24 to 26, 2009|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|October 3 to 4, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ario Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|November 21 to 23, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ario Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|2009 Birthday Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|40|December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2009 Birthday Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Nintendo Wi-Fi|50|July 15 to August 10, 2010|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|7-Eleven Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|20|August 20 to September 5, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#7-Eleven Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Nintendo Zone Pikachu|German|Germany|20|July 31 to August 27, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo Zone Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|English|North America|50|January 30 to February 20, 2011|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Ash's Pikachu|Korean|Nintendo Wi-Fi|50|February 1 to 28, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|All Nippon Airways Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|July 18 to September 30, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#All Nippon Airways Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Singing Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|30|July 30 to September 4, 2011|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|ExtremeSpeed Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|March 1 to May 6, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#ExtremeSpeed Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pikachu Festival Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|March 23 to April 8, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|English|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu|Japanese|Singapore|100|May 11 to 20, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|English|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|French|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|German|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Italian|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer 2012 Pikachu|Spanish|Europe|100|July 5 to September 29, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer 2012 Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Summer Carnival Pikachu|Korean|South Korea|100|July 14 to August 29, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Summer Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|English|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|French|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|German|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Italian|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Japanese|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Korean|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|2012 World Championships Pikachu|Spanish|United States|50|August 12, 2012|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#2012 World Championships Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|100|May 29 to June 4, 2013;<br/>July 3 to 7, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Strongest Class Pikachu|Japanese|Hong Kong<br>Taiwan|100|July 26 to August 20, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Class Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu|Japanese|Japan|50|August 10 to September 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Atsuto Uchida Pikachu|All|Japan|22|June 15, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Atsuto Uchida Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Landmark Tower Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Cosmo World Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Captain Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 16 to 17, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pacifico Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|December 11, 2014;<br/>December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|10|January 9 to March 15, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|50|July 18 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Yokohama Pikachu|All|Japan|10{{shinystar|VI}}|August 8 to 16, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Yokohama Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Satay King Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|August 9 to September 30, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Satay King Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu|Japanese region|Nintendo Network|50|August 24 to 30, 2015|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|American region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|PAL region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|PGL Pikachu|Taiwanese region|Online|10|September 1 to October 29, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#PGL Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Beginner Trainer Pikachu|All|South Korea|10{{shinystar|VI}}|October 9 to 11, 2015;<br/>October 17 to 18, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Beginner Trainer Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|All|Japan|99|December 20, 2015<br/>January 2 to 11, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Online Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|February 16 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Center Online Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 21, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|American region|Online|10|May 27 to August 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu|All|Japan|36{{shinystar|VI}}|June 1 to 30, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu|Korean region|Online|10|July 2 to September 30, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|10|November 18, 2016 to November 15, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pikachu 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 11 to April 20, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 9 to 15, 2017<br>August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Carnival Parade Pikachu|All|Japan|10|August 14, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Carnival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|2018 Tohoku Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|March 5 to April 26, 2018|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#2018 Tohoku Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon Cafe Pikachu|All|Japan|5|March 14 to April 22, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon Cafe Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Pokémon World Festival Pikachu|All|South Korea|10|April 27 to May 7, 2018|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Pokémon World Festival Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|E}}|Pokémon Festa 2019 Shiny Pikachu|All|Online|10{{shinystar|LGPE}}|May 1 to 31, 2019|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|E}}|Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu|All|Online|10{{shinystar|LGPE}}|May 11 to June 23, 2019|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Japan|5|November 15, 2019 to January 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu & Eevee}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu|All|Singapore|5|March 7, 2020 to January 31, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu & Eevee}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|KIBO's Pikachu|All|Online|21|December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021|link= List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#KIBO's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Game Freak's Singing Pikachu|All|Online|25|February 25 to March 25, 2021|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Game Freak's Singing Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Flying Terastal Pikachu|All|Online|5|November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Flying Terastal Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu|All|Online|25|April 22 to July 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu}}


[[Satoshi (Zensho)|Satoshi]] has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in [[Pokémon Zensho]]. It later evolves into a {{p|Raichu}}.
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[[Shū]]'s first Pokémon was a [[Pikachu (Get da ze!)|Pikachu]] he found abandoned in the forest in [[Pokémon Get da ze!]].
=====Original Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|1|April 15 to May 1, 2017<br>July 19 to 31, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|September 19 to 25, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Original Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|October 19 to November 23, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Taiwanese Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region|Online|1|November 10 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Singapore Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Original Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|1|March 29 to May 31, 2018|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hong Kong Ash's Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Original Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Original Cap}}
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=====Hoenn Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|6|May 3 to 15, 2017<br>August 2 to 14, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|September 26 to October 2, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Hoenn Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|6|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Hoenn Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Hoenn Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 2 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Hoenn Cap}}
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=====Sinnoh Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|10|May 17 to 29, 2017<br>August 16 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|October 3 to 9, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|9|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sinnoh Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Sinnoh Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 9 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Sinnoh Cap}}
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=====Unova Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|14|May 31 to June 12, 2017<br>August 30 to September 11, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|October 10 to 16, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Unova Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|13|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Unova Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Unova Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 16 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Unova Cap}}
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=====Kalos Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|17|June 14 to 26, 2017<br>September 13 to 25, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|October 17 to 23, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Kalos Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|17|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Kalos Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Kalos Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 18 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Kalos Cap}}
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=====Alola Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region|Online|20|June 28 to July 17, 2017<br>September 27 to October 9, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|October 10 to 12, 2017<br>October 24 to 30, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Alola Cap Pikachu|Japanese region<br>American region<br>PAL region<br>Taiwanese region|Online|19|November 9 to 30, 2018|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Alola Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Alola Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 23 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Alola Cap}}
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=====Partner Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Partner Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|September 29 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Partner Cap}}
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=====World Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|25|October 30 to November 30, 2020|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#World Cap}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's World Cap Pikachu|All|Online|80|August 11 to September 30, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Ash's World Cap Pikachu}}
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Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
====In-game events====
=====Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|RSEFRLG}}|Colosseum Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|November 21, 2003 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation III#Colosseum Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Japanese|hide|10|December 14, 2006 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Japanese Pokémon Battle Revolution Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|English|hide|10|June 25, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|French|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|German|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Italian|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|Pokétopia Pikachu|Spanish|hide|10|July 12, 2007 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrevss|HOME}}|HOME Pikachu|Worldwide|hide|5|February 12, 2020 onwards|link=List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#HOME Pikachu}}
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A story called "Akari and Pikachu's Birthday" is featured in the final volume of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].
=====Partner Cap Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Japanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Taiwanese|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|American|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|PAL|hide|50|November 17, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|Partner Cap Pikachu|Korean|hide|50|December 21, 2017 onwards|link=List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon#Partner Cap Pikachu}}
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In [[Golden Boys]], [[Gold (Golden Boys)|Gold]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being [[Eusine]]'s.
====[[Wild Area News]]====
=====Pikachu=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60|May 12 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#May 12 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60<br>60{{shinystar|VIII}}|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60<br>60{{shinystar|VIII}}|February 27 to 28, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#February 27 to 28, 2021}}
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A Pikachu makes a cameo in [[Pokémon Battle Frontier]] during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by {{FB|Salon Maiden|Anabel}} has a Pikachu on the cover.
====[[Poké Portal News]]====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Pikachu the Unrivaled|Water|hide|100|February 24 to 27, 2023<br>July 11 to 25, 2024|link=Poké Portal News#February 24 to 27, 2023}}
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===Pokémon Special===
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
'''Pokédex entry''': When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.
{{eventAvail/h|type=Electric}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Japanese|PGL|10|September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|English|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|French|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|German|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Italian|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}|Global Link Pikachu|Spanish|PGL|10|November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Pikachu}}
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Both {{Special|Red}} and {{Special|Yellow}} have Pika and Chu Chu, respectively. Pika often used to shock Red repeatedly. However, Pika becomes one of Red's most valued Pokémon.
===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Yellow}}, the player gets the [[Light Ball]] by trading the {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of the game, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In [[Pokéwalker]], only Pikachu found in [[Yellow Forest]] are carrying items.


Pikachu debuted in its own round in the [[Red, Green & Blue chapter (Special)|Red, Green & Blue]] chapter, ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Here, Pika is stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk are chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. Red arrives and captures it, ending the chaos.
{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|Light Ball|100|image1=None.png|availNote2=[[Pikachu (Yellow)|Partner Pikachu]],&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Gold|Silver|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|2|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Crystal|Pokémon Crystal Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|rows=4}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Battle Revolution|gcolor={{pbr color}}|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Ranch|gcolor=a46931|My Pokémon Ranch}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Shuca Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|HeartGold|SoulSilver|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Oran Berry|50|Light Ball|5|Yellow Shard|100|availNote3=[[In-game trade]],&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Shuca Berry|100|Lum Berry|100|Sitrus Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items3|Leppa Berry|100|TinyMushroom|100|Oran Berry|100}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5|rows=6}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Oran Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Scarlet|Violet|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Light Ball|5}}
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In the ninth Volume, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu she had found injured in the [[Viridian Forest]] and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joins Yellow and Chuchu on their trip to Johto.
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Generation I-V=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=30
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=40
|Speed=90
|Special=50
}}


Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even [[Jasmine]] noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. In Volume 13, after Yellow and Wilton are brought to the Daycare after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an egg shortly after they were "put together". The egg eventually hatches into {{Special|Gold}}'s Pichu.
=====Generation VI onward=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=35
|Attack=55
|Defense=40
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=50
|Speed=90
}}


Wild Pikachu also appeared in the RS and DP sagas.
====={{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Partner}} Pikachu=====
{{Stats/PE
|type=Electric
|HP=45
|Attack=80
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=75
|SpDef=60
|Speed=120}}


==In the TCG==
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{main|Pikachu (TCG)}}
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4}}


In the TCG, Pikachu somehow manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be at least 30 known Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as [[No.1 Trainer (Tournament promo)|No.1 Trainer]].
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe}}


The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}


In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, contained, at times, first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}


==In the TFG==
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
One Pikachu figure has been released.
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|2}}


* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}


==Other appearances==
====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
Pikachu has the honor of being one of the mascots of the Smash Bros. series, alongside Mario, Link and Kirby.
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|{{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Flying Terastal Pikachu}}|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Pikachu|Electric|Electric|1}}


===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
Pikachu is a playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. It is in the fifth box of the second row. Its main stage is [[Saffron City]].
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg lightning color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Scratch}}
| [[Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)]]<br>[[Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)]]<br>[[Pikachu (Sample Set 1)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Pikachu (Expedition 124)]]
|}


In the hands of a skilled player, Pikachu is not to be taken lightly. Alongside electrical attacks, it has very good aerial attacks and superb recovery. Because of this, top-level SSB players have placed Pikachu at the top of their list, theoretically making it the best character in the game.
====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
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! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| ''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Leer}}
| style="background:#{{Normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}"| ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''
|}


===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
===Side game data===
Pikachu is a playable character and the only Pokémon that is playable from the start of the game. It is initially placed to the right of Mario but moves to the bottom row after Luigi is unlocked. Its main stage is [[Pokémon Stadium (stage)|Kanto: Pokémon Stadium]].
====Pikachu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=025|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=-19
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=You can depend on my electric attacks!
|P2=My HP's been halved...
|P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
|PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>!
|PP2=This is starting to hurt...
|PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
|PPL=Yes! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDGTI|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|rate1=0.0
|rate2=1.0
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|coset=5 (♂)
|conto={{p|Zigzagoon}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=Pika with a big smile!
|P2=I'm exhausted, but I can still go on...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|coset=7 (♀)
|conto={{p|Lapras}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My cheeks and tail are what others find attractive! ♡
|P2=I can't take this...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=2
|field=Recharge
|loop=2
|MinEXP=9
|MaxEXP=9
|num=023
|browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|num=002
|browser=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=3
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=005
|pastnum=154
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=2
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025 f
|walk=2.08
|hp=43
|attack=69
|defense=46
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|Pad=No entry.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Thunderbolt
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Celebrate
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Pichu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher<br>Evolves into {{p|Raichu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025|num=016
|min=50
|max=130
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Unity Power
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Angry|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Super Bolt
|skilldesc=Rarely deals a ton of damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Winking|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Sleeping|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Sleep Charm
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025FiredUp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cross Attack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Surprised|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Last-Ditch Effort
|skilldesc=Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Enamored|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mind Zap
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Smiling|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Flash Mob
|skilldesc=Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Dizzy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Bash++
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Happy|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 4+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Spooky|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Holiday|num=016
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Mega Boost+
|skilldesc=Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeCharizard|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe burned.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeMagikarp|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyGyarados|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeHo-Oh|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Pyre
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeLugia|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Eject+
|skilldesc=Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoBoy|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Sleep Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025KimonoGirl|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralysis Combo
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeRayquaza|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025CostumeShinyRayquaza|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Dragon Talon
|skilldesc=Sometimes increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Intern|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025ChildrensDay|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Prank
|skilldesc=Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025RainySeason|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Downpour
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025SummerFestival|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=T-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025BeachWalk|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Three Force
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of three.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025PastryChef|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Quirky+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Artist|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Damage Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025MushroomHarvest|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Counterattack+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025YearsEnd|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Calm Down
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025LionDancer|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Kotatsu|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Nap Time
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe asleep.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025Graduate|num=016
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Final Effort
|skilldesc=Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025O|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Stabilize+
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025H|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025S|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Shot
|skilldesc=Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025U|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Barrier Shot
|skilldesc=Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=025K|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Shot
|skilldesc=Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025A|num=016
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Shot Out
|skilldesc=Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
|swapper=Hyper Bolt
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025
|hatch=N/A{{tt|*|2 km prior to December 12, 2016}}
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evocandy=50
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Present}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Holidays 2017 and Pokémon Day 2018}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pikachu Community Day}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Electric|ranks=5
|item=Light Ball
|unlock=Beat the Friend League
|skill=Award a little JP
|recoverytime=1 hour 30 minutes
|rank1desc=+0%
|rank2desc=+10%|rank2cost=1
|rank3desc=+40%|rank3cost=2
|rank4desc=+100%|rank4cost=5
|rank5desc=+200%|rank5cost=7
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025|pdex=030
|dex=Pikachu build up electricity in their cheek sacs while they sleep. They’re also very curious—you’ll often see one playing at our [[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences|research camp]].}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
|carrylimit=17
|candyNum=80
|evolution=[[File:Sleep Thunder Stone.png|30px]]Thunder Stone ×1
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Eared Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Electrifying Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025 halloween
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Berries
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
|carrylimit=18
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep|img1=Sleep Style 0025-1 halloween.png
|sleepstyle2=Droopy-Eared Sleep|img2=Sleep Style 0025-2 halloween.png
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|pokemon=Pikachu
|type=Electric
|ndex=0025 holiday
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|friendpoints=7
|specialty=Skills
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
|carrylimit=16
|dexentry=While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
|sleepstyle1=Curled-Up Sleep|img1=Sleep Style 0025-1 holiday.png
|sleepstyle2=Gift-Giving Sleep|img2=Sleep Style 0025-2 holiday.png
}}
|}
{{-}}


While Pikachu's play style remained the same, it was powered down in the sequel. The tier lists for Melee place Pikachu in either the Middle or Low tier.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025May2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2019.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Straw hat
| Mimikyu costume
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Copy2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Safari2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025April2020.png|100px]]
|-
| Beanie
| Party hat
| Clone
| Safari hat
| Flower hat
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kanto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Johto2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Hoenn2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025W.png|100px]]
|-
| Charizard hat
| Umbreon hat
| Rayquaza hat
| Lucario hat
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Winter2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2021.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Halloween2021.png|100px]]
|-
| Explorer
| Winter Carnival
| New Year's hat
| Meloetta hat
| Halloween Mischief
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Kariyushi.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GOFest2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TCG.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Anniversary2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025WCS2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Kariyushi shirt
| Gracidea flower
| Pokémon TCG hat
| Cake costume
| World Championships<br>2022
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|100px]]
|-
| Green T-shirt (Berry)
| Purple T-shirt (Flower)
| Party top hat
| Brendan's hat
| May's bow
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBlue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Amethyst.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Quartz.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Pyrite.png|100px]]
|-
| Cherry blossoms
| Blue T-shirt (Citrus)
| Amethyst crown
| Quartz crown
| Pyrite crown
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Malachite.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Aquamarine.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Fall2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Holiday2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Rei.png|100px]]
|-
| Malachite crown
| Aquamarine crown
| Tricks & Treats
| Holiday outfit
| Rei's cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025GoTour2024Akari.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025TShirtBatik.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Sun.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025Moon.png|100px]]
|-
| Akari's kerchief
| Batik shirt
| Captain Pikachu
| Sun crown
| Moon crown
|}


[[File:Pikachu in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Pikachu using Thunder Jolt in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].]]
====Pikachu Libre====
====Trophy information====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
=====Classic Mode=====
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Li
It's safe to say that Pikachu is the most famous and popular of all Pokémon. It has electric pouches in both cheeks; when in danger, it shoots electricity at its enemies. Although Pikachu can evolve into Raichu by exposure to a Thunderstone, many Trainers like Pikachu so much that they don't let it evolve.
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}


=====Adventure Mode=====
====Pikachu Pop Star====
While its electrical attacks, such as Thunder and Thunder Jolt, are powerful, Pikachu is at its best speeding around the fray and waiting for its chance to strike. You can control the path of Pikachu's two-directional Quick Attack, allowing you to jump twice. Hold down the B Button to charge up Skull Bash.
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Po
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Draining Kiss}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}


=====All-Star Mode=====
====Pikachu Rock Star====
The angle of the Control Stick controls the direction of Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu will move blindingly fast, and it will also cause damage to any character it runs into. Move the Control Stick during Quick Attack and Pikachu will move in up to two directions. Be sure to check out the ceilings on the level when you use Thunder.
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Ro
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Charm}}
|special={{m|Meteor Mash}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Play Rough}}
}}
|}


===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
====Flying Pikachu====
[[File:Pikachu_Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Pikachu in Brawl.]]
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
Pikachu is a returning playable character to the franchise. Its Final Smash move is {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Fly
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Fly}}
}}
|}
{{-}}
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|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOkinawa.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyGreen.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyPurple.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyOrange.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0025FlyRed.png|100px]]


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Standard Special Move !! Side Special Move !! Up Special Move !! Down Special Move !! Final Smash
|-
|-
||
| Okinawa exclusive
[[Thunder Jolt]]
| Green balloons
||  
| Purple balloons
{{m|Skull Bash}}
| Orange balloons
||
| Red balloons
{{m|Quick Attack}}
|}
||
{{-}}
{{m|Thunder}}
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
||
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025Fly5
{{m|Volt Tackle}}
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}. {{m|Present}}{{tt|†|Legacy}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Fly}}
}}
|}
|}


====Subspace Emissary====
====Shaymin scarf Pikachu====
Pikachu is first seen in the "Research Facility" stage where it is being used to power a generator. Responding to its shrieks of pain, {{wp|Samus Aran|Zero Suit Samus}} saves it by destroying the generator. The two then face a group of {{wp|R.O.B}} Sentries. Pikachu then joins Samus to search for her stolen power suit. The suit is soon recovered and then are soon confronted by {{wp|Metroid (series)#Recurring characters|Ridley}}. He grabs Samus and begins dragging her across the walls. It is now that Pikachu returns the favor as it zaps Ridley with a powerful Thunder attack. After, Pikachu can be used to battle the final boss.
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=025GOFest2022Finale
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Pokémon GO Fest 2022 Finale event}}
}}
|}
 
====Pikachu Ph. D====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=0025PhD
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=111
|attack=112
|defense=96
|fast={{m|Thunder Shock}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}
|special={{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}
}}
|}


====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
===Form data===
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"Ooh! How cuute!"''
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: [[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu, and [[Gigantamax]] Pikachu. All forms except the partner Pikachu are recognized by an in-game Pokédex; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.<ref>[https://pokemonletsgo.pokemon.com/en-us/story/ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon]</ref>
*'''[[wp:Solid Snake|Solid Snake]]:''' ''"What? The [[List of Pokémon by color#Yellow|yellow thing]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's Pikachu. It's a [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|Pokémon]]. They're popular all over the {{pkmn|world}}, you know. And it may look cute, but be careful. It can store large amounts of {{t|electric}}ity in those adorable little cheeks. It'll try to pepper you with [[Thunder Jolt|electric shocks]]."''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Couldn't be much worse than [[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Revolver Ocelot (Liquid Ocelot)|Ocelot's]] old torture device..."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Oh, and, Snake?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"What?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"I was wondering, could you maybe try and [[Captured Pokémon|catch Pikachu]] [[Trade|for me]]? Pleeeeease?"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Give me a break! What do I look like, a [[Pokémon Trainer]]?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Fine... Sorry I asked."''


====Trophy information====
====Cosplay Pikachu====
''"A [[Species|Mouse Pokémon]]. Its lightning-bolt tail and round cheeks are its trademarks. When danger draws near, it uses tiny electric pouches within its cheeks to discharge electricity. When it's really fired up, it unleashes thunderbolts on its rivals. It's said to recharge when it's {{status|Sleep|sleeping}}. It evolves into {{p|Raichu}}."''
[[Cosplay Pikachu]] is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}. It is a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} after the player takes part in their first {{pkmn|Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectacular}}. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five [[contest condition]]s ({{OBP|Cool|condition|Coolness}}, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition|Cuteness}}, {{OBP|Clever|condition|Cleverness}}, and {{OBP|Tough|condition|Toughness}}); each form also automatically learns a [[move]] that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any [[Contest Hall]], forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns {{m|Thunder Shock}}.


==Game data==
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] or [[Pokémon breeding|breed]]. It also cannot be [[trade]]d via the [[Global Trade System|GTS]] or [[Wonder Trade]]. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into {{g|Bank}}, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's [[Pokédex]], despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
===NPC appearances===
{{Evobox/Formes
* {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside {{p|Voltorb}}. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
|type2-disp=Electric
* [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
|sprite1=025Pikachu-Cosplay
* [[Pokémon Pinball]]: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
|name1=Pikachu
* [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]]: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
|type1-1=Electric
|forme=6
|forme1=Cosplay Pikachu<br>&nbsp;
|loc1=<br>No costume
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Rock Star
|forme2=Pikachu Rock Star<br><span style="background: #{{cool color}}">[[Cool (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Cool&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-2=Electric
|loc2=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Meteor Mash}}
|sprite3=025Pikachu-Belle
|forme3=Pikachu Belle<br><span style="background: #{{beauty color}}">[[Beautiful (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Beautiful&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-3=Electric
|loc3=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash}}
|sprite4=025Pikachu-Pop Star
|forme4=Pikachu Pop Star<br><span style="background: #{{cute color}}">[[Cute (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Cute&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-4=Electric
|loc4=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss}}
|sprite5=025Pikachu-PhD
|forme5=Pikachu, Ph.D<br><span style="background: #{{clever color}}">[[Clever (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Clever&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-5=Electric
|loc5=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain}}
|sprite6=025Pikachu-Libre
|forme6=Pikachu Libre<br><span style="background: #{{tough color}}">[[Tough (condition)|{{color|FFF|&nbsp;Tough&nbsp;}}]]</span>
|type1-6=Electric
|loc6=Knows<br>{{mcolor|Flying Press}}
}}


===Pokédex entries===
====Pikachu in a cap====
{{Dex
[[Pikachu in a cap]] are eight {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in {{g|Sun and Moon}}. Like [[Ash's Pikachu]], these Pikachu are always [[gender|male]], and they cannot [[evolution|evolve]] or {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. They are also able to use the event-exclusive [[Z-Crystal]] [[Pikashunium Z]] and its corresponding [[Z-Move]] {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}. Their [[cry|cries]] differ from that of regular Pikachu. They are not present in {{LGPE}}, [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]], or [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].
|type=electric
|gen=1
|redbluedex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|yellowdex=It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to {{m|bite}} you.
|stadiumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|golddex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard [[berries]] with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|silverdex=It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
|crystaldex=When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
|stadium2dex=This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
|rubydex=Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
|sapphiredex=This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
|emeralddex=It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
|firereddex=It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
|leafgreendex=When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
|colosseumdex=Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
|diamonddex=It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
|pearldex=If it looses crackling power from the electrical pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
|platinumdex=It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
|}}


===Game locations===
Six variants exist in Pokémon Sun and Moon, one for each of [[Ash's hat]]s from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''. A seventh variant debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[M20|Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!]]''. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
{{Availability|
type=electric |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Rare |
rbarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Starter Pokémon]] from [[Professor Oak]] in [[Pallet Town]]  |
gsrarity=Rare |
gsarea=[[Route 2]] |
crarity=Rare |
carea=[[Route 2]] |
rsrarity=Rare |
rsarea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
erarity=Rare |
earea=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=[[Viridian Forest]], [[Power Plant]] |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=[[Trophy Garden]] |
palarea=Forest |
}}


====In side games====
The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via [[serial code]]s in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th [[Pokémon movie]], and by extension, the 20th anniversary of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a [[QR Code]] that can be [[QR Scanner|scanned]]. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's [[JN040|timeslot change]] to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn {{m|Volt Tackle}} from the [[Move Reminder]].
{{SidegameAvail
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|type=Electric
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|snap=[[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], [[Pokémon Island Tunnel|Tunnel]], [[Pokémon Island River|River]] and [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|-
|channel=Collect all 101 Nice Cards
| {{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}}
|pinball=[[Viridian Forest]] (Blue Field)
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}}
|pinballrs=[[Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] (Ruby Field)
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}
|trozei=Secret Storage 4<br>Secret Storage 20<br>Endless Level 1<br>Mr. Who's Den
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}
|md=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Lightning Field]] (6F-10F)
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}
|ranger=[[Lyra Forest]]<br>[[Panula Cave]]<br>[[Sekra Mountain Range]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}
|md2=[[Starter Pokémon]]<br>[[Amp Plains]] (9F-10F)<br>[[Far Amp Plains]] (1F-4F)
| {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}
|ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]<br>[[Crysta Cave]]<br>[[Volcano Cave]]<br>[[Chroma Road]]<br>[[Chroma Highlands]]<br>[[Chroma Ruins]]
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}
|ranch=Random trade with [[Hayley]]{{tt|*|Available for transfer to Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum}}
|-
}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]
|}
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===Held items===
====Partner Pikachu====
The {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu has a separate [[List of Pokémon by index number in Generation VII|internal index]] from standard Pikachu. This allows it to have higher [[base stats]] than wild Pikachu.


{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2" align="center"
The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in {{LGPE}}'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.
|- style="background: #{{electric color}};"  
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! Game
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
! colspan=2 | Items
|-
|-
| rowspan=2 | {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| {{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)|Partner Pikachu}}
| colspan=2 | [[Berry]] (8%)
|-
|-
| [[Berry]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from {{2v2|Red|Blue}})
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]
| [[Light Ball]] ([[Time Capsule|trade]] from {{v2|Yellow}})
|}
</div>
 
====Gigantamax====
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} cannot be [[Pokémon breeding|bred]].
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=025Pikachu
|name1=Pikachu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Pikachu
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=025Pikachu-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax<br>Pikachu
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px}}
 
===Evolution data===
[[Cosplay Pikachu]], [[Pikachu in a cap]], the {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu, and Pikachu with the [[Gigantamax Factor]] cannot evolve. The {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with<br>high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]]<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}<br>outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]]<br>{{color2|000|Thunder Stone}}<br>in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=0026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=025}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGenderORAS|ndex=025|form1=C|crop=66}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender/PE|ndex=025|crop=72|PEcrop=127}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=025|form1=Gi|crop=276|LAcrop=161}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/Gender|ndex=0025}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0025}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|025|Pikachu}}
 
====Other sprites====
{| style="background:#{{electric color}}; margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size:80%; {{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
|-
| {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png]]
| {{b|Oran}} (50%)
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Chewy.png]]
| [[Light Ball]] (5%)
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Chuchu.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Piki.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Sparky.png]]
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy|80px}}; width:140px"| [[File:Spr 4d 025Ziggy.png]]
|-
|-
| {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| FireRed/LeafGreen credits
| {{b|Oran}} (50%)
| Chewy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| [[Light Ball]] (5%)
| Chuchu in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Piki in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Sparky in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Ziggy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}
 
==In the anime==
[[File:Ash Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Pikachu]]=====
{{Ash}} has a Pikachu that he obtained from {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', which also marked its debut. He was the signature Pokémon of the animated series from the [[original series]] to ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' and appeared in almost every non-special episode and every [[Pokémon movie]] released throughout that point. In ''[[JN013|The Climb to Be the Very Best!]]'', he was revealed to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. He always [[Walking Pokémon|remains outside]] of his {{i|Poké Ball}}.
 
=====[[Pikachutwo]]=====
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' and the remake movie ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]''.
 
=====[[Puka]]=====
A Pikachu [[nickname]]d Puka was owned by {{OBP|Victor|EP067}} on {{an|Seafoam Island}} in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.
 
=====[[Sparky]]=====
[[Ritchie]] has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.
 
=====[[Ashachu]]=====
Ash was turned into a Pikachu in ''[[EP241|Hocus Pokémon]]'' by a Pokémon magician named {{OBP|Lily|EP241}}. He reverted to his human form at the beginning of [[EP242|the next episode]].
 
=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', under the ownership of [[Frank]]. They reappeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', where they were all summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.
 
=====[[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]=====
The {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20}} of the alternate continuity introduced in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, almost always remaining outside of his Poké Ball.
 
=====[[Goh's Pikachu]]=====
[[Goh]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]]. She, along with a few others of her kind, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.
 
=====[[Captain Pikachu]]=====
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu appeared under the ownership of [[Friede]].
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]'', many wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually, Ash tries to release him thinking it'd be best for Pikachu to be with his own kind, but he refused to leave Ash's side.
 
In ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]'', [[James]] used a Pikachu in the [[Pokémon League Admissions Exam]], but it was defeated by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor|instructor]]'s {{p|Graveler}}. After interfering with a battle {{Ash}} was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.
 
In ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]'', a Pikachu was kidnapped by a {{p|Skarmory}}. As a result, [[Team Go-Getters]] set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
 
In [[BWS01]], [[Ayumi]]'s female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use {{m|Thunderbolt}} with the help of {{an|Cilan}} and {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}.
 
A [[Mirror World]] Pikachu appeared in ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mirror Ash]]. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.
 
In ''[[XY078|Lights! Camera! Pika!]]'', [[Frank]] has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.
 
In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', multiple Pikachu were summoned by {{an|Hoopa}} as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.
 
In ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|XY115}}'s Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, {{an|Serena}} took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.
 
In ''[[SM091|A Plethora of Pikachu!]]'', [[Pikala]] has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is {{Shiny}} was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM114|Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!]]''. In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It defeated a {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Pyukumuku}}, but ended up losing to [[Jessie's Mimikyu]].
 
Multiple Pikachu appeared in [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]]. Several of them evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they dug up.
 
A Pikachu owned by [[Alternate World Ash]] appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.
 
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat {{TRT}} and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP039|Pikachu's Goodbye]]''.
 
Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.
 
In a flashback in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', [[Travis]]'s mother [[Luana]] temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.
 
A Pikachu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved into a {{p|Raichu}}.
 
In ''[[AG086|Lights, Camerupt, Action!]]'', a Pikachu appeared in two of [[Elijah]]'s movies. {{OBP|Red's Pikachu|Pocket Monsters}} was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and {{ashfr}} were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} on their mission to rescue Princess {{p|Kirlia}} from the evil {{p|Exploud}}.
 
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', a Pikachu was one of {{OBP|Mew|M08}}'s {{m|transform}}ations.
 
In ''[[DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!]]'', [[Abigail]]'s Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.
 
A Pikachu appeared in flashbacks  in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'', under the ownership of an [[Aura|Aura Guardian]].
 
[[Volkner]]'s Raichu was seen as a Pikachu during flashbacks of his childhood in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved into a Raichu using a [[Thunder Stone]].
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', under the ownership of [[Uschi]].
 
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM079|Showering the World with Love!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Pikachu joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{form|Necrozma|normal form}}.
 
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Pikachu competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but ended up losing.
 
Multiple Pikachu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.
 
Multiple Pikachu wearing hats matching [[Captain Pikachu]]'s hat appeared in a bonus scene aired with [[HZ042]]. This scene was not dubbed into English.
 
<gallery perrow=4>
Goh Pikachu.png|Female Pikachu
Boss.png|Shiny Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|Set of Cosplay Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Original Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Alola Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Partner Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|World Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
</gallery>
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP002|Pikachu|Dawn's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW001|Pikachu|Trip's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Pichu}}. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.}}
{{Animedexbody|BW093|Pikachu|Cameron's Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM003|Pikachu|Rotom Pokédex|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN035|Pikachu|Goh's Rotom Phone|Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An {{t|Electric}} type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|differently shaped tails]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts===
A female appeared in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts]] as the protagonist along with an {{p|Oshawott}}.
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Pikachu PO.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Red's Pikachu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pikachu in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
 
====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Red Pikachu PG.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
====[[Red's Pikachu]]====
{{ga|Red}} caught a Pikachu in [[Viridian Forest]] in ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]''. He then proceeded to travel though multiple [[region]]s with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Scottie Pikachu Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]
Two Pikachu appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], with one under the ownership of [[Scottie]] and the other under the ownership of [[Bettie]]. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against {{mas|Erika}}, a {{tc|Beauty}}, and a {{tc|Lass}}; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against {{mas|Skyla}}, {{mas|Flint}}, and {{mas|Acerola}}.
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Schoolboy Schoolgirl Youngster Twilight Wings.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW01|Letter]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[TW03|Buddy]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Schoolboy}}.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PT02|The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero]]'', where it was trapped in a cave.
 
A Pikachu that {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch appeared in ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]''.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Pikachu appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of a boy.
{{-}}
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Elaine Pikachu Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in Pokémon Evolutions]]
Throughout [[Pokémon Evolutions]], two Pikachu wearing the hats of the [[player character]]s from the [[generation]] featured in the episode appeared.
* In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', they wore {{ga|Victor}} and {{ga|Gloria}}'s hats and appeared in [[Wyndon Stadium]], cheering on the battle between Victor and [[Leon]].
* In ''[[PE02|The Eclipse]]'', they wore {{ga|Elio}} and {{ga|Selene}}'s hats and appeared playing with some children.
* In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', they wore {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}}'s hats and appeared near [[Lysandre]] and [[Diantha]] while they were having a conversation.
* In ''[[PE04|The Plan]]'', they wore {{ga|Hilbert}} and {{ga|Hilda}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to [[Ghetsis]]'s speech in [[Accumula Town]].
* In ''[[PE05|The Rival]]'', they wore {{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Dawn}}'s hats and appeared in the reception hall of the {{si|Battle Tower}}.
* In ''[[PE06|The Wish]]'', they wore {{ga|Brendan}} and {{ga|May}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pacifidlog Town]], watching the battle between May's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} and [[Zinnia]]'s Mega {{p|Salamence}}.
* In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', they wore {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}}'s hats and appeared under the ownership of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' performance in [[Ecruteak City]].
* In ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', they wore {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}'s hats and appeared in [[Pallet Town]].
 
In ''The Eclipse'', a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in [[Lusamine]]'s trophy room.
 
In ''The Discovery'', a female {{OBP|Partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|partner}} Pikachu wearing the Sportswear appeared under the ownership of Elaine.
 
===Bidoof's Big Stand===
[[File:Pikachu BBS.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''Bidoof's Big Stand'']]
A Pikachu appeared in the intro to ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''.
{{-}}
 
===A Ripple in Time===
[[File:Pikachu and Ash ARIT.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in ''A Ripple in Time'']]
A Pikachu based on [[Ash's Pikachu]] has a prominent role in ''[[A Ripple in Time]]'' along with an alternate version of [[Ash Ketchum (A Ripple in Time)|Ash]].
{{-}}
 
===The Journey of One Dream===
[[File:Dominic Pikachu SM.png|thumb|250px|Pikachu in The Journey of One Dream]]
Pikachu plays an important role in [[The Journey of One Dream]] as one of the many Pokémon featured in Dominic's games. In the short's final battle, Pikachu is used by Dominic in the final battle against a {{p|Mewtwo}}.
 
===Biri-Biri===
A Pikachu briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]], under the ownership of {{ga|Juliana|Anna}}.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Pika.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Pika]]=====
Pikachu debuted in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]'', where it was stealing food in [[Pewter City]]. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but ended up getting shocked by him. {{adv|Red}} arrived and caught him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had.
 
Pika served on {{adv|Yellow}}'s team while Red missing during this chapter, before being returned to him. During his time with Yellow, Pika learned how to {{m|Surf}}.
 
=====[[Chuchu]]=====
In ''[[PS111|Tyranitar War]]'', Yellow was revealed to have obtained her own Pikachu, nicknamed "Chuchu". While staying at the [[Pokémon Day-Care]] with Pika, the two Pikachu ended up producing an Egg, which later hatched into {{adv|Gold}}'s {{p|Pichu}}, [[Pibu]].
 
=====[[Cosplay Pikachu]]=====
Five Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS599|Salamence Evolves]]'', where they each wear the five costumes available for the [[Cosplay Pikachu]]: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre. Lisia revealed to {{ga|Chaz}} that {{adv|Ruby}} created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for {{pkmn|Contest}}s. Noticeably, some of these Cosplay Pikachu were male. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[PS603|Slowbro Has an Idea]]''.
 
=====Other=====
[[Hau]]'s Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to ''[[PASM32|Shock!! Father in the Pendant!]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASS11|Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon]]'', having been swallowed by a {{p|Cramorant}}. It reappeared in [[PASS40]] and [[PASS41]], where it had [[Gigantamax]]ed due to the [[Darkest Day]].
 
A female Pikachu appeared in {{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}} under {{adv|Scarlet}}'s ownership. She was shown to be able to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Flying}} type.
 
====Minor appearances====
A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talked about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.
 
In ''[[PS039|Just a Spearow Carrier]]'', a Pikachu appeared with its {{pkmn|Trainer}} at [[Indigo Plateau]]. It noticeably had a flower by its ear.
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS058|The Kindest Tentacruel]]'' as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via [[Evolution stone]].
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS067|Can You Diglett?]]'' as a silhouette when [[Agatha]] and [[Lorelei]] explained to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.
 
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of [[Professor Elm]]'s explanation of [[Pokémon Egg]]s in ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS102|Ursaring Major]]'' in a fantasy of Silver when he explained the vital points of Pokémon.
 
Two Pikachu owned by a pair of {{tc|Poké Fan}}s appeared in ''[[PS153|Oh, It's Ho-Oh!]]'', going towards Indigo Plateau.
 
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PR1|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]''.
 
Multiple Pikachu were among the {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that charged the [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]] during a blackout in ''[[PS562|Pangoro Poses a Problem]]''.
 
A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.
 
<gallery>
Chuchu.png|Female Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Pikachu Adventures.png|Gigantamax Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
Scarlet Terastallized Pikachu.png|Terastal Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
</gallery>
 
====Pokédex entries====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center;
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{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS004]]|When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
|}
 
[[File:Red Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)}}
Pikachu is one of the main characters in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} {{pkmn2|caught}} on his own, but the first he kept.
 
Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and is considered the smarter of the two.
 
In ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]'', Pikachu evolved into {{p|Raichu}}, but he has since [[Devolution|devolved]] back to the Pikachu stage.
 
{{OBP|Yellow|Pocket Monsters}} has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in ''[[PM044|The Fake Pikachu!!]]''.
 
[[File:Ash Pikachu EToP.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu (EToP)}}
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], an adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]].
 
[[Sparky]], [[Ritchie]]'s Pikachu, first appeared in ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]''. In this manga, its [[nickname]] is translated as "Chuchino".
 
====Pokédex entries====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center;
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{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|The Electric Tale of Pikachu|[[ET01]]|An electric mouse Pokémon.<br>Habitat: Forests and woodlands<br>Diet: Mainly fruit<br>Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek.<br>Beware of electrocution!}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
|}
|}


===Base stats===
===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{main|Pikachu (MPJ)}}
HP=     35 |
Pikachu is a main character in [[Magical Pokémon Journey]]. He is the first Pokémon befriended by [[Hazel]], debuting in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.
Attack= 55 |
 
Defense=30 |
[[Ash's Pikachu]] also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.
SpAtk= 50 |
 
SpDef=  40 |
===Pokémon Zensho===
Special=50 |
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} caught a Pikachu in [[PZ02]]. It later evolved into a Raichu in [[PZ10]].
Speed= 90 |
 
type=Electric }}
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
{{main|Shu's Pikachu}}
[[Shu]]'s first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.
 
A female Pikachu appeared in [[GDZ40]], under the ownership of a male Trainer.
 
A Pikachu appeared in [[GDZ61]].
 
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
A story called ''[[PW38|Akari and Pikachu's Birthday]]'' is featured in the [[How I Became a Pokémon Card volume 6|final volume]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Gold's Pikachu}}
{{GnB|Gold}} owns a Pikachu, which was later revealed to have originally belonged to [[Eusine]] before he sent it [[Time travel|back in time]] with [[Bill]]'s [[Time Capsule]].
 
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was the main character in the short-lived [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]].
 
===Ash & Pikachu===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
{{Ash}}'s Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash & Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' based on Ash's adventures in [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF2|Aim for the Top!]]''.


===Type effectiveness===
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.
{{DP type effectiveness|
 
type1=Electric|
A Pikachu appeared in ''[[CBF4|Introducing the Frontier Brains!]]'', where it was seen in a picture taken by [[Anabel]].
Normal= 100 |
 
Fighting=100 |
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Flying=  50 |
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Poison= 100 |
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl|Sakai Takayuki}}.
Ground=  200 |
 
Rock=    100 |
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
Bug=    100 |
A Pikachu appeared in [[ABM02]].
Ghost=  100 |
 
Steel=    50 |
===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Pikachu appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red's Pikachu}}
Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in [[JBA5]]. It then physically debuted in [[JBA6]].
 
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Pikachu appeared in [[PNA3]], under the ownership of [[Hanbei]].
 
===Pokémon Horizon===
A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HOR01|Journey to a New Horizon]]''.
 
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[HOR02|The Power of Teamwork]]''.
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Ash's Pikachu}}
Ash's Pikachu appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}.
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
[[File:PikachuBaseSet58.png|200px|thumb|Pikachu in the TCG]]
[[File:GBML Bronze Pikachu Coin.png|thumb|100px|left|Pikachu TCG Coin]]
{{main|Pikachu (TCG)}}
Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as {{OBP|No.1 Trainer|Tournament promo}}.
 
The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was {{TCG ID|Base Set|Pikachu|58}} in the {{TCG|Base Set}} (which was reprinted in {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and in {{TCG|POP Series 2}} with different artwork). It was followed in {{TCG|Jungle|the next set}} by another {{TCG ID|Jungle|Pikachu|60}} (which was also reprinted in the {{TCG|Legendary Collection}}). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English {{TCG|Wizards Black Star Promos|promo card}}, {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Pikachu|1}}. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at {{wp|E3}}.
 
In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched [[Ken Sugimori]]'s artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using {{m|ThunderShock}}. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.


Fire=    100 |
Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG {{TCG|coin}}s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only {{tcg|Base Set 2}}. This coin was also featured in the {{g|Play It!}} PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the [[Game Boy]] game {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}}, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in {{g|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}}, where it is given by {{TCG GB|Isaac}} to winners of the [[Lightning Club]].
Water=  100 |
Grass=  100 |
Electric= 50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=    100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}


===Learnset===
==In the TFG==
{{learnset intro|Pikachu}}
Two Pikachu figures have been released.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Pikachu|18}}
{{movelist|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
* {{TFG|Black Star Promo}}: {{TFG ID|Black Star Promo|Pikachu|8}}
{{mlentry4|Start|ThunderShock|Electric|Special|40|100|30|Cool|3||'''}}
 
{{mlentry4|Start|Growl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|40|Cute|2}}
==Other appearances==
{{mlentry4|5|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|Cute|2}}
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pokkén Pikachu|1=Pokkén Pikachu Libre}}.png|thumb|200px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Pikachu in Pokkén Tournament|1=Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament}}]]
{{mlentry4|10|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2}}
[[File:UNITE Pikachu.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{mlentry4|13|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|18|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|21|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|26|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|29|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|34|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|37|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|45|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{movelisttm|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{main|Pikachu (Pokkén)}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1}}
{{main|Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{pokken|Pikachu}} is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, including {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Electro Ball}}, and {{m|Thunder}}. During Synergy Burst, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from {{wp|Heihachi Mishima|Heihachi}} and {{wp|Kazuya Mishima}}'s movesets from the ''{{wp|Tekken}}'' series.
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cute|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|electric}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
''Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.''<ref>[http://www.pokkentournament.com/en-ca/characters/ Pokkén Tournament's official site]</ref>
{{eggmoves|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Seedot}}, {{p|Nuzleaf}}, {{p|Shiftry}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}<br>{{p|Pachirisu}}|Bide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Flaaffy}}, {{p|Ampharos}}<br>{{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Plusle}}<br>{{p|Minun}}<br>{{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}|Charge|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}<br>{{p|Jigglypuff}}, {{p|Wigglytuff}}<br>{{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}|DoubleSlap|Normal|Physical|15|85|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Clefairy}}, {{p|Clefable}}<br>{{p|Togetic}}, {{p|Togekiss}}<br>{{p|Slakoth}}, {{p|Vigoroth}}, {{p|Slaking}}<br>{{p|Plusle}}<br>{{p|Minun}}<br>{{p|Spheal}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Walrein}}|Encore|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|5|Cute|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}<br>{{p|Skitty}}, {{p|Delcatty}}<br>{{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Vigoroth}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Ampharos}}|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Togetic}}|Wish|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|electric}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{pokken|Pikachu Libre}} was first announced alongside the [[Wii U]] port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.
{{tutor|electric|electric|4|1|Pikachu}}
{{mtentry4|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15|Tough|3|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Cute|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|Tough|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|DynamicPunch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|1|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|20|100|20|Smart|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5|Cool|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mega Punch|Normal|Physical|80|85|20|Tough|2|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mimic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|100|20|Tough|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|3|||yes|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Cute|3|||no|no|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2|||no|yes|no|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2|||yes|yes|yes|no|no}}
{{mtentry4|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2||'''|no|yes|no|no|yes}}
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==== By [[Event|events]] ====
''Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.''


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[[File:Pikachu Eliana meet.png|thumb|left|175px|Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video]]
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[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2007#TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu|TCG World Championships 2007 Event]]<br>
[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2008#Birthday Pikachu|Birthday Event]]<br>
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====Smash Bros.-only moves====
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
'''Thunder Jolt''' (Japanese: '''でんげき''' ''Electric Attack'') is {{p|Pikachu}}'s Standard Special Move in all three ''Smash Bros.'' games. When used, Pikachu will release a small, blue bolt that slowly jumps across the platform. It can also turn around at some corners.
{{main|Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)}}


When used in midair, Pikachu will instead make a white ball that will travel in a downward diagonal line until it reaches a platform. In ''Brawl'', there is a purple sphere around the white ball.
==={{OBP|Detective Pikachu|video game}}===
Detective Pikachu stars a {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character|Pikachu}} that is [[Talking Pokemon|capable of speaking the human language]], but only the player character [[Tim Goodman]] is capable of hearing him. Much like {{MTR}} from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.


====[[TCG]]-only moves====
[[File:Celestial cover.png|thumb|left|175px|Single cover for [[Celestial]]]]
*{{m|Spark}} {{ic|Electric}}
*{{m|Scratch}} {{ic|Normal}}
*{{m|Tackle}} {{ic|Normal}}


===Side game data===
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{Side game|
{{main|Pikachu (UNITE)}}
type=electric |
Pikachu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
ndex=025 |
Pincatch=yes |
PinRScatch=yes |
HC=C |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=-19% |
area=Energetic Forest |
P1=You can depend on my electric attacks! |
P2=My HP's been halved... |
P3=I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power... |
PL=OK! My level went up! Leave it to me! |
Partner=yes |
PP1=Let's keep at it, <name>! |
PP2=This is starting to hurt... |
PP3=I can't keep going like this... <name>, help... |
PPL=Yes! I leveled up! |
Ranger=yes |
typeG=Electric |
typeA=Electric |
fieldpower=2 |
field=Recharge |
loop=2 |
MinEXP=9 |
MaxEXP=9 |
browser=Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2% |
iq=D |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Electric |
Assist2=no |
field2=Recharge |
field2power= 3 |
browser2=It attacks by blasting electricity from its body. |
}}


===Evolution===
===[[Lightning Force]]===
{{evobox/2baby|172|Pichu|1|Electric||[[Happiness]]||025|Pikachu|1|Electric||[[Thunderstone]]|026|Raichu|1|Electric|}}
The Brazilian music video [[Lightning Force]] features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.


===Sprites===
===Celestial===
{{Sprite|
Pikachu appeared in the music video for [[Celestial]]. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
type=electric|
{{-}}
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=025|
name=Pikachu|
animated=1|
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Pikachu's tail appears to be backwards in its [[Generation II]] back sprites, with the end of the tail pointing upwards instead of behind it.
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
**As well as this, the tail is spiked in [[Generation I]], but straight-edged from [[Generation II]] onwards.
* [[Veronica Taylor]] has said Pikachu is her favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. [[Sarah Natochenny]] has as well, shared with {{p|Mew}}.
***Also, in {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, Pikachu's tail looks similar to Raichu's, having round, thin, brown bottom half, and the top half is thunder bolt shaped.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the [[List of the player's first Pokémon|player's first Pokémon]] in the [[core series]] games that has a pre-evolved form. However, {{p|Pichu}} (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* The "secret" move for Pikachu's evolution line, {{m|Volt Tackle}}, is actually based off of (and in the Japanese version, named after) {{wp|Pulseman}}'s signature move, Volteccer. To get this move, a {{p|Pichu}} must be bred from a parent Pikachu or {{p|Raichu}} holding a [[Light Ball]], though this can only happen in {{game|Emerald}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
* Pikachu has the most {{pkmn2|event}}-exclusive [[move]]s available to it.
** A Pikachu knowing Surf and Volt Tackle can be obtained from [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] by defeating [[Stargazer Colosseum]] for the first time.
* Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive [[Z-Move]]s.
** A Surfing Pikachu can also be won in Pokémon Stadium. Players must beat Prime Cup Master Ball R-2 using a team containing a Pikachu from the player's game pak. The Pikachu must be used in every battle, and no continues may be used. After successfully winning, the Pikachu will optionally be allowed to learn Surf.
* When starting a [[new game]] in {{game|Yellow}}, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different [[List of color palettes by index number in Generation I|color palette]] (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by [[Professor Oak]]. This is the same red/yellow palette used for {{p|Mew}}, {{p|Mewtwo}}, and {{p|Jynx}} (except the [[Virtual Console]] Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all [[Pokémon Trainer]]s.
** All of Lt. Surge's Pikachu and Raichu in {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]] know Surf.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the [[Game Boy Color]]) or pink cheeks (in the [[Super Game Boy]]). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* Pikachu is the smallest and lightest [[version mascot]], likely owing to the fact that it is not fully evolved nor legendary, unlike the rest.
* In {{game|Yellow}} and from [[Generation VI]] to {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pikachu uses its [[cry]] from ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ([[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voiced]] by [[Ikue Otani]]). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
* In the games, Pikachu is the first Pokémon to have its [[cry]] changed -- to that of its anime counterpart. This only happened in {{game|Yellow}}. [[Junichi Masuda]] details the modification of [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s voice to a sound capable of being made by the low-tech [[Game Boy]] in his [http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/?p=144 Director's Column]. In some parts of the game, though, Pikachu's original cry was used.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
* Pikachu assumes a pose that is identical to the pose of the Pikachu on the box art of Yellow during its battle animation in Diamond and Pearl.
** The Pikachu received at the beginning of {{game|Yellow}} has unique [[Voice acting in the Pokémon games|voice clips]] in [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.
* Pikachu is in all six regional [[Pokédex]]es, though it is only known to be native to Kanto. It is imported from Kanto to Hoenn's Safari Zone and Mr. Backlot's house in Sinnoh.
** In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
* Pikachu in Pokémon Yellow was the first Pokémon to naturally learn a move taught by a Gym Leader's TM ([[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TM|24|Thunderbolt}}) in its introductory generation. It was the only Pokémon able to do this until Generation III.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* Pikachu is the first {{type2|Electric}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.  
* {{game4|BWB2W2}} are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect [[Meister|foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose [[base stats]] increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* On {{ga|Red}}'s final team in [[Mt. Silver]] at the end of the [[Generation II]] games, Pikachu was once the highest leveled Pokémon to be faced in any Pokémon game, excluding the [[Pokémon Stadium series|Stadium]]/{{pkmn|Colosseum}}/{{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} series and the [[Battle Tower]]/[[Battle Frontier]], at level 81. This places it one level higher than the wild {{p|Arceus}} that appears at the [[Hall of Origin]]. However, since the release of {{game|Platinum}}, {{ga|Pearl}}'s final party includes several members that are higher leveled than {{ga|Red's Pikachu}}.  
* In the Japanese {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]].
* Pikachu was not the original [[Pokémon]] mascot. It was supposed to be {{p|Clefairy}}, but this was changed because of the popularity of [[Ash's Pikachu]].
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: {{g|Pinball}}, {{g|Pinball mini}}, and {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in the National Dex listing to have a [[Baby Pokémon|Baby]] relative.
* According to ''[[A Sneak Peek at Pokémon]]'', Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 {{wp|ampere}}s.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon included in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|original Pokémon Stadium]] that was {{p|Raichu|capable of evolving further}} when the game was released. Strangely, Raichu was excluded from said game.
* Pikachu is currently represented in the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} by more cards than any other Pokémon, with {{#expr: {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Pikachu (TCG)}} - 1}} unique cards.
* Pikachu is the only starter Pokémon which cannot be evolved in the game that it is the starter for; it is also the only starter who has already evolved when it is received (though Pichu did not yet exist).
* On December 11, 2023, {{wp|Google}} revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.<ref>https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz</ref>
** Pikachu is also the only [[main series]] [[starter Pokémon]] that does not have a 7:1 male to female gender ratio (although gender did not yet exist either).
 
*In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|Pikachurin}}. They based themselves on Pikachu for the choice of the name because they noticed that both Pikachu and the protein have amazing speed and agility.
===Merchandise===
* In Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl, Pikachu's side B move is {{m|Skull Bash}}. Pikachu has not legally been able to have this move since [[Generation II]], and even then, only if it was traded from [[Generation I]].
[[File:Pikachu Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Pikachu in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Pikachu is the first Pokémon in [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Dex]] to evolve under a method other than leveling up.
* Pikachu appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.
* Pikachu has appeared in every non-special episode. Pikachu has also appeared in every Pokémon movie.
* Pikachu was the focus of a {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store}} [[Sleeping Pikachu Collection|collection]] in June 2014.
* Pikachu's body has grown slightly longer and leaner in each succeeding generation of the main series.
 
* While holding a [[Light Ball]], Pikachu has the highest {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type2|Electric}}s.
===Real life===
* A parody of Pikachu called Ratamon appers in {{wp|The Simpsons Game}} as a Sparklemon.
* The {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in {{wp|Times Square}} after an accident involving an {{wp|M&M's}} balloon in the 2005 parade.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/23/nyregion/23balloon.html?_r=0 Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times]</ref> It was last used in the August 2006 {{pkmn|10th Anniversary|Party of the Decade}} in New York City's {{wp|Bryant Park}}. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a {{i|Poké Ball}} balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
 
===Cultural impact===
[[File:Niue Dollar Pikachu.jpg|thumb|200px|$1 coin from {{wp|Niue}} featuring Pikachu]]
* The nation of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the [[Pokémon]] franchise.
* Pikachu has served as [[List of references to Pokémon in science|the inspiration for the naming]] of several scientific discoveries:
** In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it {{wp|pikachurin}}. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
** The {{wp|springtail}} species ''Dicranocentrus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220928170630/https://brill.com/view/journals/ise/49/1/article-p23_23.xml New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil]</ref>
** The spider species ''Epicratinus pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's {{wp|Epigyne|epigynum}} resembling its face.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20201209091240/https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4886.1.1 Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species]</ref>
** The spider species ''Alistra pikachu'' was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.<ref name="yejie lin">[https://web.archive.org/web/20230309124205/https://www.zootax.com.cn/CN/abstract/abstract296.shtml Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia]</ref>
** The beetle species ''Hiperantha pikachu'' was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220525023625/https://mapress.com/zt/article/view/zootaxa.5082.1.4 Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records]</ref>
 
===Concept and development===
Pikachu was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]], a core designer at [[Game Freak]].<ref>[http://www.natsume.com/news/news_pdffiles/pid_129_HSBigNames0806.pdf Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY]</ref><ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of {{g|Red and Green}}, but its design was altered for ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.<ref name=Pokemon.com /> Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form {{p|Raichu}} in the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]] {{file|Bandai Pikachu card.jpg|as seen here}}.
 
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>
 
Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559091292889497602 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>


===Origin===
===Origin===
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of {{wp|rodent}}s, such as mice.
Pikachu was originally a {{wp|daifuku}}-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref>
 
Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a {{wp|mouse}}, [[Game Freak]] CEO [[Satoshi Tajiri]] made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer [[Kōji Nishino]], Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by {{wp|squirrel}}s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow coloration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref name=SiliconEra />
 
Pikachu's [[Gigantamax]] form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|II}}.<ref name=Chunkachu>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1559317105798811648 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on August 15, 2022.</ref>
 
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ぴかぴか ''pikapika'' which is Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkle and ちゅうちゅう ''chūchū'' which is the sound of squeaking. It may be named after the {{wp|pika}}, a lagomorph, but this is less likely. Its name may also be based on the term ''peekaboo''. "Pika" also means "quick" in {{wp|Finnish}}.
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ ''pikapika'' (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (the sound of a mouse squeaking).<ref name=Pokemon.com /><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/ASIANOW/time/magazine/99/1122/pokemon6.fullinterview2.html TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak]</ref>


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Pikachu
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Pikachu
|ja=ピカチュウ ''Pikachu''|jameaning=From {{tt|ピカピカ ''pikapika''|onomatopoeia for sparkling}} and {{tt|チューチュー ''chūchū''|onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse}}
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 피카츄 ''Pikachyu''
|fr=Pikachu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 皮卡丘 ''Pí Ka Qiu'' - Transliteration of the original name.
|es=Pikachu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
* [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Hong Kong)]]: 比卡超 ''Bî Ka Chao'' - Transliteration of the original name.
|de=Pikachu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Pikachu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=피카츄 ''Pikachu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=皮卡丘 ''Píkǎqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=皮卡丘 ''Pèihkāyāu / Pikachu''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>比卡超 ''Béikāchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From its Mandarin name paired with the pronunciation of English/Japanese name<br>From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|超 ''chīu''|super}}
|sq=Pikaçu|sqmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ar=بيكاتشو ''Bīkātshū''|armeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|az=Pikaçu|azmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|be=Пікачу ''Pikaču''|bemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|bg=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|bgmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|eo=Pikaĉuo|eomeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|el=Πίκατσου ''Píkatsou''|elmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|he=פיקאצ'ו ''Pikachu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|पिकाचू|Pikācū}} ''Pikachu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hy=Պիկաչու ''Pikach’u''|hymeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|is=Pikatsjú{{tt|*|only used once on the back of the first movie's DVD release}}<br>Píkatsu{{tt|*|only used once on the back of the third movie's VHS release}}|ismeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|id=Pikachu<br>Pikacu ({{pkmn|Pocket Monsters}} only)|idmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name<br>Transcription of Japanese name
|ka=პიკაჩუ ''Pikachu''|kameaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lv=Pikaču|lvmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Pikačiu|ltmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|mk=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|mkmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|mn=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|mnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|ru=Пикачу ''Pikachu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|sr=Pikaču|srmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=พิคาชู ''Phikhachu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|tr=Pikaçu{{tt|*|Only being used in the title of SM091}}|trmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|uk=Пікачу ''Pikachu''|ukmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==See also==
<div style="column-count:4;">
* [[Ash's Pikachu]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (EToP)]]
* [[Ash's Pikachu (M20)]]
* [[Red's Pikachu]]
* [[Pikachu (Yellow)]]
* [[Pika]]
* [[Chuchu]]
* [[Sparky]]
* [[Pikachutwo]]
* [[Puka]]
* [[Shu's Pikachu]]
* [[Goh's Pikachu]]
* [[Captain Pikachu]]
* [[Hazel's Pikachu]]
* [[Gold's Pikachu]]
* [[Lt. Surge's Pikachu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)]]
* [[Pikachu (PokéPark)]]
* [[Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Detective Pikachu (character)]]
* [[Pikachu (Pokkén)]]
* [[Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)]]
* [[Pikachu (UNITE)]]
* [[Ashachu]]
* [[Pikachu variants]]
* [[Pikachu in a cap]]
* [[Flying Pikachu]]
* [[Surfing Pikachu]]
* [[Cosplay Pikachu]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
* [[First partner Pokémon]]
* [[Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[Gigantamax]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
</div>


==Related articles==
==References==
*[[Ash's Pikachu]]
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*[[Puka]]
*[[Sparky]]
*[[Pikachu (PiPiPi)]]
*[[Ashachu]]
*[[Pika]]
*[[Pikachu (TCG)]]


==External links==
==External links==
* [[wp:Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia]]
* {{wp|Pikachu|Article on Wikipedia}}
*[http://www.witch-hunter.net/pikachu/ Electric Mouse], the fanlisting for Pikachu.
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pikachu (disambiguation).
Pikachu
Mouse Pokémon 		ピカチュウ
Pikachu
#0025
Pikachu
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu 		Pikachu in a cap
Pikachu in a cap 		Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu
Partner Pikachu 		Gigantamax Pikachu
Gigantamax Pikachu
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Electric Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Cosplay Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Pikachu in a cap
Unknown Unknown
Partner Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Pikachu
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Static Cacophony
Cosplay Pikachu 		Cacophony
Pikachu in a cap 		Lightning Rod
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Cosplay Pikachu 		Cacophony
Pikachu in a cap
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Fairy or No Eggs DiscoveredCosplay/Cap
Hatch time
10 cycles
Height
1'04" 0.4 m
Pikachu
0'0" 0 m
Cosplay Pikachu
0'0" 0 m
Pikachu in a cap
68'11"+ 21.0+ m
Partner Pikachu
Weight
13.2 lbs. 6.0 kg
Pikachu
0 lbs. 0 kg
Cosplay Pikachu
0 lbs. 0 kg
Pikachu in a cap
??? lbs. ??? kg
Partner Pikachu
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
82
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		112
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		2
Speed
Cosplay Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Pikachu in a cap
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Partner Pikachu
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body08.png
Footprint
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Cosplay Pikachu
Pokédex color
  Yellow
Base friendship
70
External Links

Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

In Alola, Pikachu evolves into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has sixteen alternate forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Ordinary Pikachu can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the Gigantamax Factor. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The Pikachu received at the beginning of Pokémon Yellow will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and one of Nintendo's major mascots. It is also the game mascot of and the player's first Pokémon in Pokémon Yellow and Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player's first Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World, and has made numerous appearances on the covers of spin-off games.

Biology

Pikachu's gender differences in Pokémon the Series

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.

In the mouth of Cramorant

In the Pokémon the Series episode Pikachu's Goodbye, wild Pikachu are shown to live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In A Plethora of Pikachu!, it is shown that Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other Electric-type Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for Berries, which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by Cramorant. While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.

Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the Pokémon the Series episode Sparks Fly for Magnemite, Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to Pachirisu. As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.[1]

Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, and the only known Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item.

Forms

Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five Contest conditions.

Cosplay Pikachu Pikachu Rock Star Pikachu Belle Pikachu Pop Star Pikachu, Ph.D Pikachu Libre
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Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from Pokémon the Series. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use Catastropika or Gigantamax.

Partner Pikachu

The partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender. It has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, and Splishy Splash, as well as having access to the Partner Power Pika Papow.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.

Partner Pikachu
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Gigantamax Pikachu

As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.[2] Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

Gigantamax Pikachu
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Evolution

Pikachu evolves from Pichu and evolves into Raichu.

In Alola, it evolves into Alolan Raichu.

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, Partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Pichu
Unevolved
Pichu
 Electric 

→
Pikachu
First Evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 

↗
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
 Electric 

↘
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

Game data

As the player

Main article: Pikachu (PokéPark)

Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends Charmander, Chikorita, and Piplup and ends up in the PokéPark. There he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
  • Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
  • Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
  • Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
  • Pokémon Channel: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#025
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build and cause lightning storms.
Blue
Yellow It keeps its tail raised to monitor its surroundings. If you yank its tail, it will try to bite you.
Stadium Lives in forests away from people. It stores electricity in its cheeks for zapping an enemy if it is attacked.
Generation II Johto
#022
Gold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
Silver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Crystal When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Stadium 2 This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard Berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#156 		Kanto
#025
Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Emerald It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks. When it releases pent-up energy in a burst, the electric power is equal to a lightning bolt.
FireRed It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
LeafGreen When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#104 		Johto
#022
Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the pouches on its cheeks.
Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electric pouches on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Platinum It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
HeartGold This intelligent Pokémon roasts hard berries with electricity to make them tender enough to eat.
SoulSilver It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White
Black 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #036 		Hoenn
#163
X It raises its tail to check its surroundings. The tail is sometimes struck by lightning in this pose.
Y It has small electric sacs on both its cheeks. If threatened, it looses electric charges from the sacs.
Omega Ruby Whenever Pikachu comes across something new, it blasts it with a jolt of electricity. If you come across a blackened berry, it's evidence that this Pokémon mistook the intensity of its charge.
Alpha Sapphire This Pokémon has electricity-storing pouches on its cheeks. These appear to become electrically charged during the night while Pikachu sleeps. It occasionally discharges electricity when it is dozy after waking up.
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #025 		Alola
 US  UM : #032 		Kanto
#025
Sun A plan was recently announced to gather many Pikachu and make an electric power plant.
Moon It's in its nature to store electricity. It feels stressed now and then if it's unable to fully discharge the electricity.
Ultra Sun Its nature is to store up electricity. Forests where nests of Pikachu live are dangerous, since the trees are so often struck by lightning.
Ultra Moon While sleeping, it generates electricity in the sacs in its cheeks. If it's not getting enough sleep, it will be able to use only weak electricity.
Let's Go Pikachu This forest-dwelling Pokémon stores electricity in its cheeks, so you'll feel a tingly shock if you touch it.
Let's Go Eevee
Pikachu in a cap
Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Ultra Sun This form of Pikachu is somewhat rare. It wears the hat of its Trainer, who is also its partner.
Ultra Moon This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. Since the cap's not the right size, the fit is a bit loose.
Generation VIII Galar
#194 		Galar
Isle of Armor #085 		Sinnoh
#104 		Hisui
#056
Sword Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are extra soft and super stretchy.
Shield When Pikachu meet, they'll touch their tails together and exchange electricity through them as a form of greeting.
Brilliant Diamond It lives in forests with others. It stores electricity in the electric sacs on its cheeks.
Shining Pearl If it looses crackling power from the electric sacs on its cheeks, it is being wary.
Legends: Arceus Possesses cheek sacs in which it stores electricity. This clever forest-dweller roasts tough berries with an electric shock before consuming them.
Original Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through many different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled across many regions together.
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is proof that the two traveled throughout the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.
Partner Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of when they first met.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol of a fateful encounter.
World Cap Pikachu
Sword This Pikachu wears its partner's cap, which is brimming with memories of traveling through different regions.
Shield This Pikachu is wearing its Trainer's cap. The cap is a precious symbol that travels across different regions with Pikachu.
Gigantamax Pikachu
Sword Its Gigantamax power expanded, forming its supersized body and towering tail.
Shield When it smashes its opponents with its bolt-shaped tail, it delivers a surge of electricity equivalent to a lightning strike.
Generation IX Paldea
#74 		Kitakami
#21 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet When it is angered, it immediately discharges the energy stored in the pouches in its cheeks.
Violet When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity can build and cause lightning storms.
Original Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across lots of different regions together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across many different regions.
Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola region.
Partner Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon traveling together with its partner, whom it met in a fateful encounter.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed as the two overcame many hardships together.
World Cap Pikachu
Scarlet The cap this Pikachu wears is filled with memories of this Pokémon and its partner traveling across the world together.
Violet This Pikachu wears its partner's cap—proof of the strong bond Pikachu and its partner formed during adventures across the world.


Pokédex Image Pikachu SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu-Female SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu-Original SM.png Pokédex Image Pikachu USUM.png
Male Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Female Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Original Cap Pikachu in the Alola PokédexSM Pikachu in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Pokédex Image Pikachu SV.png Pokédex Image Pikachu SV Kitakami.png
Pikachu in the Paldea Pokédex Pikachu in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Blue (Japan)
Viridian Forest, Power Plant, Rocket Game Corner
Yellow
First Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 2
Crystal
Route 2MorningDay, Celadon Game Corner
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Viridian Forest, Power Plant
Colosseum
Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc (JP)
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Viridian Forest
Trade Pikachu in Saffron City
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer, Event
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer, Event
Generation VI
X Y
Santalune Forest, Route 3, Friend Safari (Electric)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 1, long grass)
Received at the Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, Slateport City, or Lilycove City after first Pokémon Contest (Cosplay Pikachu)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli City (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 1 (SOS Battle)
Heahea City (Surf Association, Only one)
Pikachu Valley (QR Scanner) (Partner Cap Pikachu)
Let's Go Pikachu
Viridian Forest (Pikachu)
First Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town (Partner Pikachu)
Let's Go Eevee
Viridian Forest
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 4, Stony Wilderness
Rolling Fields (Wanderer)
Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank (Max Raid Battle)
Meetup Spot (Only one)* (Gigantamax Factor)
Expansion Pass
Forest of Focus
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands (Wanderer)
Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Nature's Pantry, massive mass outbreaks
Crimson Mirelands: near Golden Lowlands
Cobalt Coastlands: Windbreak Stand
Alabaster Icelands: Space-time distortions
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Two, Area Four, Artazon
East Province: Area One
West Province: Area Three
Tera Raid Battles (2★, 3★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Oni Mountain, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Beach, Tunnel, River, and Cave
Pinball
Red and Blue Field: Viridian Forest
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Defeat a Gentleman after performing a 6-block combo in Challenge Mode
Generation III
Channel
Collect all 101 Nice Cards
Pinball: R&S
Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
Secret Storages 4 and 20, Endless Level 1, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Panula Cave, Sekra Range
Generation IV
Battle Revolution
Beat Pokétopia Master Mysterial for the first time
MD Time MD Darkness
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
MD Sky
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)*
Ranger: SoA
Vien Forest, Crysta Cave, Volcano Cave, Chroma Road, Chroma Highlands, Chroma Ruins
Ranch
Hayley's trades
Rumble
Silent Forest (Normal Mode C, B & S)
Ranger: GS
Submarine, Faldera Volcano, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain; Forest: Trailhead Field, World Axle - B1F
Conquest
Violight, Password Outbreak
MD GTI
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Silent Tundra (Uncharted Road), Dreamy Island (Uncharted Road), Pika Land (1F-14F)
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Rush Hour, Locomotive Café: Dash Race!,
Chill Battle: The Forest of Memories (Reward), NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Renegade Meadow: Stage 6
Rumble World
Leafy Expanse: Shrub Forest (All Areas), Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory (All Areas)
Super MD
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon
Picross
Area 04: Stage 02
Generation VII
Quest
Found as a first partner, Mulligan Stew à la Cube, Yellow Curry à la Cube, Watt a Risotto à la Cube
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Dragonite Sea, Snorlax Sea, Pinsir Sea, Zapdos Sea, Jirachi Sea, Gengar Sea, Celebi Sea, Castform Sea, Garchomp Sea, Entei Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Aegislash Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Lugia Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Zygarde Sea, Butterfree Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Jirachi SeaFinal, Celebi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal (Festive Hat)
Generation VIII
MD DX
Hero Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (5F-10F)
New Snap
Florio Nature ParkNight with Secret Side Path, Research Camp, Blushing BeachDay, Night Level 2
Generation IX
Sleep
First Pokémon
Greengrass Isle (from Basic 3)
Cyan Beach (from Basic 1)
Lapis Lakeside (from Basic 1)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Night Festival: Stage 23
Graucus Hall: Stage 477
Event: Pokémon Safari (Eighth release; Angry)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Second release; Winking)
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Sleeping)
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Enamored, Ho-Oh Costume, Lugia Costume, Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Commemorative Event (Smiling)
Event: Pikachu Appears (3DS; Happy)
Event: Commemorative Event (Mobile; Happy)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Second release; Happy)
Event: Pokémon Safari (12th release; Spooky)
Event: Pokémon Safari (13th release; Holiday)
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Magikarp Costume and Gyarados Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Shiny Gyarados Costume; Hoenn/Unova/Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (15th release; Kimono Boy Costume and Kimono Girl Costume)
Event: Pokémon Safari (14th release; Shiny Rayquaza Costume)
Event: Pikachu Appears (Sinnoh/Kalos Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (21st release; Charizard Costume)
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release; Hoenn/Sinnoh/Unova/Kalos/Alola Cap)
Event: Pokémon Safari (26th release; Dizzy and Surprised)
Masters EX
Starting sync pair: Scottie/Bettie & Pikachu
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & PichuEgg
Master Fair sync pair scout: Ash & Pikachu (Pikachu ↔ World Cap), Sygna Suit Red (Thunderbolt) & Pikachu (Gigantamax)
Poké Fair sync pair scout: Chase & Pikachu
Special sync pair event: Petey (Poké Kid) & Pikachu
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In events

Pikachu
Original Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Original Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 1 April 15 to May 1, 2017
July 19 to 31, 2017
SM Original Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 1 September 19 to 25, 2017
SM Original Cap Pikachu Japanese region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 1 October 19 to November 23, 2017
SM Original Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region 		Online 1 November 10 to 23, 2017
USUM Original Cap Pikachu Japanese region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 1 March 29 to May 31, 2018
SwSh Ash's Original Cap Pikachu All Online 25 September 29 to November 30, 2020
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Hoenn Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 6 May 3 to 15, 2017
August 2 to 14, 2017
SM Hoenn Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 6 September 26 to October 2, 2017
USUM Hoenn Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 6 November 9 to 30, 2018
SwSh Ash's Hoenn Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 2 to November 30, 2020
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 10 May 17 to 29, 2017
August 16 to 28, 2017
SM Sinnoh Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 9 October 3 to 9, 2017
USUM Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 9 November 9 to 30, 2018
SwSh Ash's Sinnoh Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 9 to November 30, 2020
Unova Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Unova Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 14 May 31 to June 12, 2017
August 30 to September 11, 2017
SM Unova Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 13 October 10 to 16, 2017
USUM Unova Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 13 November 9 to 30, 2018
SwSh Ash's Unova Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 16 to November 30, 2020
Kalos Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Kalos Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 17 June 14 to 26, 2017
September 13 to 25, 2017
SM Kalos Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 17 October 17 to 23, 2017
USUM Kalos Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 17 November 9 to 30, 2018
SwSh Ash's Kalos Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 18 to November 30, 2020
Alola Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SM Alola Cap Pikachu Japanese region Online 20 June 28 to July 17, 2017
September 27 to October 9, 2017
SM Alola Cap Pikachu American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 19 October 10 to 12, 2017
October 24 to 30, 2017
USUM Alola Cap Pikachu Japanese region
American region
PAL region
Taiwanese region 		Online 19 November 9 to 30, 2018
SwSh Ash's Alola Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 23 to November 30, 2020
Partner Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Ash's Partner Cap Pikachu All Online 25 September 29 to November 30, 2020
World Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Ash's World Cap Pikachu All Online 25 October 30 to November 30, 2020
SwSh 25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's World Cap Pikachu All Online 80 August 11 to September 30, 2022

In-game events

Pikachu
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
RSEFRLG Colosseum Pikachu Japanese hide 10 November 21, 2003 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Japanese hide 10 December 14, 2006 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu English hide 10 June 25, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu French hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu German hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Italian hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
DPPtHGSS Pokétopia Pikachu Spanish hide 10 July 12, 2007 onwards
HOME HOME Pikachu Worldwide hide 5 February 12, 2020 onwards
Partner Cap Pikachu
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Japanese hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Taiwanese hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu American hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu PAL hide 50 November 17, 2017 onwards
USUM Partner Cap Pikachu Korean hide 50 December 21, 2017 onwards

Wild Area News

Pikachu
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 May 12 to 18, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17, 30, 40, 50, 60
60Shiny 		August 6 to 9, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 60
60Shiny 		February 27 to 28, 2021

Poké Portal News

Games Event Tera Type Location Level Distribution period
SV Pikachu the Unrivaled Water hide 100 February 24 to 27, 2023
July 11 to 25, 2024

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Japanese PGL 10 September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu English PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu French PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu German PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Italian PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
B2W2 Global Link Pikachu Spanish PGL 10 November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Yellow, the player gets the Light Ball by trading the Pikachu received at the beginning of the game, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In Pokéwalker, only Pikachu found in Yellow Forest are carrying items.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow
Gold Silver
Berry Berry (2%)
Crystal
Ruby Sapphire
Oran Berry Oran Berry (50%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Battle Revolution
Light Ball Light Ball (100%)
Ranch
Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Pokéwalker
Shuca Berry Shuca Berry (100%)
Lum Berry Lum Berry (100%)
Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry (100%)
Pokéwalker
Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (100%)
TinyMushroom TinyMushroom (100%)
Oran Berry Oran Berry (100%)
X Y
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Oran Berry Oran Berry (35%)
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M (100%)
Grit items by level
Scarlet Violet

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
300
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
35
95 - 142 180 - 274
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
320
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Partner Pikachu
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 320 200 - 431
76 - 321 148 - 437
49 - 285 94 - 364
72 - 315 139 - 425
58 - 297 112 - 388
120
112 - 370 220 - 533
Total:
430
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 AVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) minimum friendship and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 200 AVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) maximum friendship and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
3/4 ★★★☆
Skill
3/4 ★★★☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★☆
Total
15/20 ★★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying ½×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric ½×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 0000— 07575% 10
011 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
044 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20
088 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
1212 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10
1616 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
2424 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
2828 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 07575% 15
3232 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15
4040 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30
4444 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM002Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM003Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM004Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM019Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM023Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM037Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM048Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM055Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM072Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM081Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM096Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM127Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM136Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM147Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM173Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM211Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM227Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM229Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM229 Upper Hand Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MareepFlaaffyAmpharosPlusleMinunShinxLuxioLuxrayBlitzleZebstrikaDedennePawmiPawmoPawmot
 Charge Electric Status — —% 20
ClefairyClefableJigglypuffWigglytuffEspurrMeowsticSylveonPopplioBrionnePrimarinaIndeedeeLechonkOinkologne
 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15
MeowthMeowthMeowthPersianPersianPerrserkerNuzleafShiftryMienfooMienshaoEspurrMeowsticImpidimpMorgremGrimmsnarl
 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10
DunsparceDudunsparceSwinubPiloswineMamoswinePhanpySlakothSlakingZangooseCubchooBearticKomalaCetoddleCetitan
 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15
Delibird
 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15
AipomAmbipomMinccinoCinccino
 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20
Light Ball*
 Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15
VaporeonLeafeon*
 Wish Normal Status — —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Flying Terastal Pikachu Fly Flying Physical 90 95% 15
  • A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pikachu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pikachu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Scratch Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)
Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)
Pikachu (Sample Set 1)
Tackle Pikachu (Expedition 124)

Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Tackle  Normal  The Double Trouble Header
Leer  Normal  Hour of the Houndour

Side game data

Pikachu

Pokémon Pinball
Pin025.png Pinani025.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS025.png PinRSani025.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani025.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Energetic Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP You can depend on my electric attacks!
26%-50% HP My HP's been halved...
1%-25% HP I'm beat... My electric shocks are out of power...
Level up OK! My level went up! Leave it to me!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Let's keep at it, <name>!
26%-50% HP This is starting to hurt...
1%-25% HP I can't keep going like this... <name>, help...
Level up Yes! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 025.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: D
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Gates to Infinity
MDP 3DS 025.png Recruit rate (First Time): 0.0%
Recruit rate (Second Time/Postgame): 1.0%
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 025.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Zigzagoon
Connection Orb Set: 5 (♂)

Phrases
Normal Pika with a big smile!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm exhausted, but I can still go on...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 025.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Baram Town
Connected to: Lapras
Connection Orb Set: 7 (♀)

Phrases
Normal My cheeks and tail are what others find attractive! ♡
Low HP (< 50%) I can't take this...
Phrases if the hero
Normal (All right! I'll give it my all!)
Low HP (< 50%) (This is hard…but I need to hang in there!)
Phrases if the partner
Normal Let's give it our all!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm OK… I can take it a little more…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Electric PA.png
Electric
Field move: Recharge fm.pngRecharge fm.png
(Recharge ×2)
Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 9 Max. exp.: 9
Browser entry R-023
Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist: Recharge PA.png
Recharge
Field move: Recharge 3 field move.png
(Recharge ×3)
Browser entry R-002
It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Electric
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Recharge Assist.png
Recharge
Field move:
(present) 		Recharge 3 field move.png
(Recharge ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past) 		Electric Assist.png
Electric
Field move:
(past) 		Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry R-005/N-154
It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush025 fBody.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 43
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW025.png PokéPark Pad entry:
No entry.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP025.png HP: ★ Move: Thunderbolt
Attack: ★ Ability 1: Static
Ability 2: Celebrate
Ability 3: Lightningrod
Defense: ★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Pichu when it has a link of 50% or higher
Evolves into Raichu when its link is improved while its Warrior is equipped with a Thunderstone
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Electric
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT025.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 20

#016
Shuffle025.png

Paralyze
Leaves the foe paralyzed.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Unity Power


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Angry.png

Super Bolt
Rarely deals a ton of damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Winking.png

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Sleeping.png

Sleep Charm
Leaves the foe asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025FiredUp.png

Cross Attack+
Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025Surprised.png

Last-Ditch Effort
Increases damage when things are looking desperate.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Enamored.png

Mind Zap
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Smiling.png

Flash Mob
Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025Dizzy.png

Barrier Bash++
Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Happy.png

Power of 4+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Spooky.png

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 115 Raise Max Level.png 10

#016
Shuffle025Holiday.png

Mega Boost+
Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeCharizard.png

Burn
Leaves the foe burned.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeMagikarp.png

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeGyarados.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeShinyGyarados.png

L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeHo-Oh.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Pyre


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeLugia.png

Eject+
Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025KimonoBoy.png

Sleep Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025KimonoGirl.png

Paralysis Combo
Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeRayquaza.png

Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025CostumeShinyRayquaza.png

Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025Intern.png

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025ChildrensDay.png

Prank
Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025RainySeason.png

Downpour
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025SummerFestival.png

T-Boost
Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025BeachWalk.png

Three Force
Increases damage when you make a match of three.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025PastryChef.png

Quirky+
Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
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Damage Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
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Counterattack+
Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
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Calm Down
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025LionDancer.png

Hitting Streak+
Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025Kotatsu.png

Nap Time
Leaves the foe asleep.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025Graduate.png

Final Effort
Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025O.png

Stabilize+
Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025H.png

Rock Shot
Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025S.png

Block Shot
Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
Shuffle025U.png

Barrier Shot
Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
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Cloud Shot
Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#016
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Shot Out
Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt


Pokémon GO
GO025.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Pikachu Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack, Present†
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge*, Surf†, Thunder†
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Magikarp Jump Light Ball.png Friendship Item: Light Ball (Beat the Friend League) ★✰✰✰✰: +0%
★★✰✰✰: +10% (1Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★✰✰: +40% (2Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★★✰: +100% (5Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
★★★★★: +200% (7Magikarp Jump Support Candy.png)
Skill: Award a little JP
Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes
New Pokémon Snap
NPS025.png
Photodex entry #030
Pikachu build up electricity in their cheek sacs while they sleep. They’re also very curious—you’ll often see one playing at our research camp.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0025.png Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 7
Specialty: Berries Berry:
Sleep Grepa Berry.pngGrepa Berry ×2 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple Sleep Fancy Egg.pngFancy Egg Sleep Warming Ginger.pngWarming Ginger
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 17
Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
Evolution requirements:
Sleep Pikachu Candy.pngPikachu Candy ×80, Sleep Thunder Stone.pngThunder Stone ×1
While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
Sleep Style 0025-1.png Sleep Style 0025-2.png Sleep Style 0025-3.png Sleep Style 0025-4.png
Curled-Up Sleep Droopy-Eared Sleep Electrifying Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0025 halloween.png Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 7
Specialty: Berries Berry:
Sleep Grepa Berry.pngGrepa Berry ×2 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple Sleep Fancy Egg.pngFancy Egg Sleep Warming Ginger.pngWarming Ginger
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 18
Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
Sleep Style 0025-1 halloween.png Sleep Style 0025-2 halloween.png
Curled-Up Sleep Droopy-Eared Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0025 holiday.png Sleep type: Snoozing Pokémon type: Electric Points to befriend: 7
Specialty: Skills Berry:
Sleep Grepa Berry.pngGrepa Berry ×1 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fancy Apple.pngFancy Apple Sleep Fancy Egg.pngFancy Egg Sleep Warming Ginger.pngWarming Ginger
Main skill: Dream Shard Magnet S Base carry limit: 16
Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
While sleeping, it generates electricity in its cheek sacs. Apparently, it may also discharge electricity while it dozes, as if firing off electric shocks in its dreams.
Sleep Style 0025-1 holiday.png Sleep Style 0025-2 holiday.png
Curled-Up Sleep Gift-Giving Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0025Holiday2016.png GO0025Anniversary.png GO0025O.png GO0025Halloween2017.png GO0025Summer2018.png
Holiday hat Party hat Original hat Halloween hat Summer-style
GO0025Fall2018.png GO0025November2018.png GO0025Feb2019.png GO0025May2019.png GO0025Fall2019.png
H.F. Custom cap Flower crown Detective hat Straw hat Mimikyu costume
GO0025Winter2018.png GO0025Jan2020.png GO0025Copy2019.png GO0025Safari2020.png GO0025April2020.png
Beanie Party hat Clone Safari hat Flower hat
GO0025Kanto2020.png GO0025Johto2020.png GO0025Hoenn2020.png GO0025Sinnoh2020.png GO0025W.png
Charizard hat Umbreon hat Rayquaza hat Lucario hat World cap
GO0025AdventureHat2020.png GO0025Winter2020.png GO0025Costume2.png GO0025GOFest2021.png GO0025Halloween2021.png
Explorer Winter Carnival New Year's hat Meloetta hat Halloween Mischief
GO0025Kariyushi.png GO0025GOFest2022.png GO0025TCG.png GO0025Anniversary2022.png GO0025WCS2022.png
Kariyushi shirt Gracidea flower Pokémon TCG hat Cake costume World Championships
2022
GO0025TShirtGreen.png GO0025TShirtPurple.png GO0025Jan2023.png GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png GO0025GoTour2023May.png
Green T-shirt (Berry) Purple T-shirt (Flower) Party top hat Brendan's hat May's bow
GO0025Spring2023.png GO0025TShirtBlue.png GO0025Amethyst.png GO0025Quartz.png GO0025Pyrite.png
Cherry blossoms Blue T-shirt (Citrus) Amethyst crown Quartz crown Pyrite crown
GO0025Malachite.png GO0025Aquamarine.png GO0025Fall2023.png GO0025Holiday2023.png GO0025GoTour2024Rei.png
Malachite crown Aquamarine crown Tricks & Treats Holiday outfit Rei's cap
GO0025GoTour2024Akari.png GO0025TShirtBatik.png GO0025Captain.png GO0025Sun.png GO0025Moon.png
Akari's kerchief Batik shirt Captain Pikachu Sun crown Moon crown

Pikachu Libre

Pokémon GO
GO025Li.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Charm
Charged Attacks: Flying Press, Thunder Punch, Play Rough

Pikachu Pop Star

Pokémon GO
GO025Po.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Charm
Charged Attacks: Draining Kiss, Thunder Punch, Play Rough

Pikachu Rock Star

Pokémon GO
GO025Ro.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Charm
Charged Attacks: Meteor Mash, Thunder Punch, Play Rough

Flying Pikachu

Pokémon GO
GO025Fly.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Fly


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO0025FlyOkinawa.png GO0025FlyGreen.png GO0025FlyPurple.png GO0025FlyOrange.png GO0025FlyRed.png
Okinawa exclusive Green balloons Purple balloons Orange balloons Red balloons


Pokémon GO
GO025Fly5.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack. Present†
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Fly

Shaymin scarf Pikachu

Pokémon GO
GO025GOFest2022Finale.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Grass Knot†

Pikachu Ph. D

Pokémon GO
GO0025PhD.png Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack
Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Thunder Punch

Form data

Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. All forms except the partner Pikachu are recognized by an in-game Pokédex; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.[3]

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It is a female Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a Pokémon Breeder after the player takes part in their first Pokémon Contest Spectacular. Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five contest conditions (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness); each form also automatically learns a move that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any Contest Hall, forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns Thunder Shock.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot evolve or breed. It also cannot be traded via the GTS or Wonder Trade. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into Pokémon Bank, and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's Pokédex, despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.


No costume
Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu
 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Meteor Mash
Pikachu
Pikachu Rock Star
 Cool 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Icicle Crash
Pikachu
Pikachu Belle
 Beautiful 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Draining Kiss
Pikachu
Pikachu Pop Star
 Cute 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Electric Terrain
Pikachu
Pikachu, Ph.D
 Clever 
Pikachu
 Electric 


↔

Knows
Flying Press
Pikachu
Pikachu Libre
 Tough 
Pikachu
 Electric 

Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap are eight event-exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male, and they cannot evolve or breed. They are also able to use the event-exclusive Z-Crystal Pikashunium Z and its corresponding Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Their cries differ from that of regular Pikachu. They are not present in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, or Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

Six variants exist in Pokémon Sun and Moon, one for each of Ash's hats from the original series to Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. A seventh variant debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of Pokémon Sword and Shield, wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th Pokémon movie, and by extension, the 20th anniversary of Pokémon the Series. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a QR Code that can be scanned. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's timeslot change to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn Volt Tackle from the Move Reminder.

Original Cap Hoenn Cap Sinnoh Cap Unova Cap Kalos Cap Alola Cap Partner Cap World Cap
0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png 0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png 0025Pikachu-World Cap.png

Partner Pikachu

The partner Pikachu has a separate internal index from standard Pikachu. This allows it to have higher base stats than wild Pikachu.

The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!'s Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.

Partner Pikachu
0025Pikachu-Partner.png

Gigantamax

Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the Gigantamax Factor cannot be bred.

Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax Factor
Pikachu
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


↔

Lasts for three turns
Pikachu
Gigantamax
Pikachu
Pikachu
 Electric 

Evolution data

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The Pikachu received at the beginning of Pokémon Yellow will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.

Pichu
Baby form
Pichu
 Electric 
Menu HOME Egg.png
Breed
←
Rare Candy + Soothe Bell
Level up with
high friendship
→
Pikachu
First Evolution
Pikachu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
outside of Alola
↗
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
 Electric 
Thunder Stone + Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png
Thunder Stone
in Alola
↘
Raichu
Second Evolution
Raichu
Alolan Form
 Electric  Psychic 

Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 025.png Spr b g1 025.png Spr 1b 025.png Spr b g1 025.png Spr 1y 025.png Spr b g1 025.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 025.png Spr b 2g 025.png Spr 2s 025.png Spr b 2s 025.png Spr 2c 025.png Spr b 2c 025.png
Spr 2g 025 s.png Spr b 2g 025 s.png Spr 2s 025 s.png Spr b 2s 025 s.png Spr 2c 025 s.png Spr b 2c 025 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 025.png Spr b 3r 025.png Spr 3e 025.png Spr b 3e 025.png Spr 3f 025.png Spr b 3f 025.png
Spr 3r 025 s.png Spr b 3r 025 s.png Spr 3e 025 s.png Spr b 3e 025 s.png Spr 3f 025 s.png Spr b 3f 025 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 025 m.png
Spr 7p 025 m s.png
Spr 7p 025 f.png
Spr 7p 025 f s.png
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Spr 8s 025Gi.png
Spr 8s 025Gi s.png
Legends Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
025MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Other sprites

Spr 3f Pikachu credits.png Spr 4d 025Chewy.png Spr 4d 025Chuchu.png Spr 4d 025Piki.png Spr 4d 025Sparky.png Spr 4d 025Ziggy.png
FireRed/LeafGreen credits Chewy in Pokémon Super Contests Chuchu in Pokémon Super Contests Piki in Pokémon Super Contests Sparky in Pokémon Super Contests Ziggy in Pokémon Super Contests

In the anime

Pikachu in Pokémon the Series
Captain Pikachu in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Main series

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of Pokémon the Series, which also marked its debut. He was the signature Pokémon of the animated series from the original series to Pokémon Journeys: The Series and appeared in almost every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie released throughout that point. In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, he was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing. He always remains outside of his Poké Ball.

Pikachutwo

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special Mewtwo Returns and the remake movie Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.

Puka

A Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

Sparky

Ritchie has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.

Ashachu

Ash was turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverted to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.

Cosplay Pikachu

All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They reappeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where they were all summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.

Ash's Pikachu (M20)

The Ash Ketchum of the alternate continuity introduced in I Choose You! has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, almost always remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

Goh's Pikachu

Goh caught a Pikachu in Gotta Catch a What?!. She, along with a few others of her kind, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.

Captain Pikachu

In The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu appeared under the ownership of Friede.

Other

In Pikachu's Goodbye, many wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually, Ash tries to release him thinking it'd be best for Pikachu to be with his own kind, but he refused to leave Ash's side.

In The Ultimate Test, James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. After interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Pikachu was kidnapped by a Skarmory. As a result, Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

In BWS01, Ayumi's female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use Thunderbolt with the help of Cilan and Stunfisk.

A Mirror World Pikachu appeared in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Ash. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.

In Lights! Camera! Pika!, Frank has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, multiple Pikachu were summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.

In Battling at Full Volume!, Jimmy's Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, Serena took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.

In A Plethora of Pikachu!, Pikala has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is Shiny was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!. In Battle Royal 151!, another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It defeated a Magikarp and Pyukumuku, but ended up losing to Jessie's Mimikyu.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Gotta Catch a What?!. Several of them evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they dug up.

A Pikachu owned by Alternate World Ash appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Emergency!, Nurse Joy has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat Team Rocket and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

In a flashback in Pokémon Double Trouble, Travis's mother Luana temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.

A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved into a Raichu.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Pikachu appeared in two of Elijah's movies. Red's Pikachu was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and his friends were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Pikachu was one of Mew's transformations.

In Cooking up a Sweet Story!, Abigail's Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu appeared in flashbacks in The Keystone Pops!, under the ownership of an Aura Guardian.

Volkner's Raichu was seen as a Pikachu during flashbacks of his childhood in Flint Sparks the Fire!.

A Pikachu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved into a Raichu using a Thunder Stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Uschi.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Pikachu joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pikachu competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.

Multiple Pikachu wearing hats matching Captain Pikachu's hat appeared in a bonus scene aired with HZ042. This scene was not dubbed into English.

  • Female Pikachu

    Female Pikachu

  • Shiny Pikachu

    Shiny Pikachu

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    Set of Cosplay Pikachu

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    Original Cap Pikachu

  • Alola Cap Pikachu

    Alola Cap Pikachu

  • Partner Cap Pikachu

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  • World Cap Pikachu

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  • Gigantamax Pikachu

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Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP002 Pikachu Dawn's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. It can generate electric attacks from the electric pouches located in both of its cheeks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW001 Pikachu Trip's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu's tail is sometimes struck by lightning as it raises it to check its surroundings.
BW093 Pikachu Cameron's Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon, and the evolved form of Pichu. Pikachu can help other Pikachu who are feeling weak by sharing its electric current.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM003 Pikachu Rotom Pokédex Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. It raises its tail to sense its surroundings. If you pull on its tail, it will bite.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN035 Pikachu Goh's Rotom Phone Pikachu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type. Pikachu have pouches on their cheeks that can store electricity, which they release if threatened. Male and female Pikachu have differently shaped tails.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts

A female appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts as the protagonist along with an Oshawott.

Pokémon Origins

Pikachu in Pokémon Origins

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in File 4: Charizard.

Other

In File 1: Red, a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.

Pokémon Generations

Pikachu in Pokémon Generations

Red's Pikachu

Red caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest in The Adventure. He then proceeded to travel though multiple regions with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Two Pikachu appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, with one under the ownership of Scottie and the other under the ownership of Bettie. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Erika, a Beauty, and a Lass; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against Skyla, Flint, and Acerola.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pikachu in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Pikachu appeared in Letter.

A Pikachu appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a Schoolboy.

POKÉTOON

A Pikachu appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero, where it was trapped in a cave.

A Pikachu that Blossom attempted to catch appeared in Blossom's Dream.

GOTCHA!

A Pikachu appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of a boy.

Pokémon Evolutions

Pikachu in Pokémon Evolutions

Throughout Pokémon Evolutions, two Pikachu wearing the hats of the player characters from the generation featured in the episode appeared.

In The Eclipse, a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in Lusamine's trophy room.

In The Discovery, a female partner Pikachu wearing the Sportswear appeared under the ownership of Elaine.

Bidoof's Big Stand

Pikachu in Bidoof's Big Stand

A Pikachu appeared in the intro to Bidoof's Big Stand.

A Ripple in Time

Pikachu in A Ripple in Time

A Pikachu based on Ash's Pikachu has a prominent role in A Ripple in Time along with an alternate version of Ash.

The Journey of One Dream

Pikachu in The Journey of One Dream

Pikachu plays an important role in The Journey of One Dream as one of the many Pokémon featured in Dominic's games. In the short's final battle, Pikachu is used by Dominic in the final battle against a Mewtwo.

Biri-Biri

A Pikachu briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Anna.

In the manga

Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Major appearances

Pika

Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!, where it was stealing food in Pewter City. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but ended up getting shocked by him. Red arrived and caught him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had.

Pika served on Yellow's team while Red missing during this chapter, before being returned to him. During his time with Yellow, Pika learned how to Surf.

Chuchu

In Tyranitar War, Yellow was revealed to have obtained her own Pikachu, nicknamed "Chuchu". While staying at the Pokémon Day-Care with Pika, the two Pikachu ended up producing an Egg, which later hatched into Gold's Pichu, Pibu.

Cosplay Pikachu

Five Pikachu appeared in Salamence Evolves, where they each wear the five costumes available for the Cosplay Pikachu: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre. Lisia revealed to Chaz that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably, some of these Cosplay Pikachu were male. They reappeared in a flashback in Slowbro Has an Idea.

Other

Hau's Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to Shock!! Father in the Pendant!.

A Pikachu appeared in Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, having been swallowed by a Cramorant. It reappeared in PASS40 and PASS41, where it had Gigantamaxed due to the Darkest Day.

A female Pikachu appeared in Scarlet & Violet arc under Scarlet's ownership. She was shown to be able to Terastallize into a Flying type.

Minor appearances

A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

In Just a Spearow Carrier, a Pikachu appeared with its Trainer at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably had a flower by its ear.

A Pikachu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.

A Pikachu appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation of Pokémon Eggs in Teddiursa's Picnic.

A Pikachu appeared in Ursaring Major in a fantasy of Silver when he explained the vital points of Pokémon.

Two Pikachu owned by a pair of Poké Fans appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards Indigo Plateau.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.

A Pikachu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.

Multiple Pikachu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in Pangoro Poses a Problem.

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.

  • Female Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

    Female Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

  • A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

    A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

  • Gigantamax Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

    Gigantamax Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

  • Terastal Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

    Terastal Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS004 When several of these Pokémon gather, their electricity could build up and cause lightning storms. Forest dwellers, they are few in number and exceptionally rare. The pouches in their cheeks discharge electricity at their opponents. The Pikachu are believed to be highly intelligent.
Pikachu in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)

Pikachu is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red caught on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.

In Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!, Pikachu evolved into Raichu, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

Yellow has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in The Fake Pikachu!!.

Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Pikachu (EToP)

Ash's Pikachu is a main character in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of Pokémon the Series. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his first Pokémon.

Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, first appeared in Welcome to the Big Leagues. In this manga, its nickname is translated as "Chuchino".

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
The Electric Tale of Pikachu ET01 An electric mouse Pokémon.
Habitat: Forests and woodlands
Diet: Mainly fruit
Distinguishing features: Has an electric generator on each cheek.
Beware of electrocution!

Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)

Pikachu is a main character in Magical Pokémon Journey. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, debuting in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi caught a Pikachu in PZ02. It later evolved into a Raichu in PZ10.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Main article: Shu's Pikachu

Shu's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

A female Pikachu appeared in GDZ40, under the ownership of a male Trainer.

A Pikachu appeared in GDZ61.

How I Became a Pokémon Card

A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Gold's Pikachu

Gold owns a Pikachu, which was later revealed to have originally belonged to Eusine before he sent it back in time with Bill's Time Capsule.

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash & Pikachu, a manga adaptation of Pokémon the Series based on Ash's adventures in Johto, Hoenn, and Battle Frontier.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

A Pikachu appeared in Aim for the Top!.

A Pikachu appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.

A Pikachu appeared in Introducing the Frontier Brains!, where it was seen in a picture taken by Anabel.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Pikachu appeared in ABM02.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Red's Pikachu

Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in JBA5. It then physically debuted in JBA6.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Pikachu appeared in PNA3, under the ownership of Hanbei.

Pokémon Horizon

A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.

A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in The Power of Teamwork.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

In the TCG

Pikachu in the TCG
Pikachu TCG Coin
Main article: Pikachu (TCG)

Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 211 known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as No.1 Trainer.

The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at E3.

In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using ThunderShock. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.

Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG coins, with one being included with the English and European languages-only Base Set 2. This coin was also featured in the Pokémon Play It! PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game Pokémon Trading Card Game, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, where it is given by Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures have been released.

Other appearances

Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament
Pikachu in Pokémon UNITE

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Pikachu (Pokkén)
Main article: Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)

Pikachu is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, including Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. During Synergy Burst, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima's movesets from the Tekken series.

Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.[4]

Pikachu Libre was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.

Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.

Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Detective Pikachu

Detective Pikachu stars a Pikachu that is capable of speaking the human language, but only the player character Tim Goodman is capable of hearing him. Much like Meowth from Pokémon the Series, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.

Single cover for Celestial

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Pikachu (UNITE)

Pikachu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.

Lightning Force

The Brazilian music video Lightning Force features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.

Celestial

Pikachu appeared in the music video for Celestial. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.

Trivia

Merchandise

Pikachu in Pokémon Battle Chess

Real life

  • The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident involving an M&M's balloon in the 2005 parade.[7] It was last used in the August 2006 Party of the Decade in New York City's Bryant Park. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a Poké Ball balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.

Cultural impact

$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu
  • The nation of Niue released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.
  • Pikachu has served as the inspiration for the naming of several scientific discoveries:
    • In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it pikachurin. According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
    • The springtail species Dicranocentrus pikachu was named after Pikachu.[8]
    • The spider species Epicratinus pikachu was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's epigynum resembling its face.[9]
    • The spider species Alistra pikachu was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.[10]
    • The beetle species Hiperantha pikachu was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.[11]

Concept and development

Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a core designer at Game Freak.[12][13] Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of Pokémon Red and Green, but its design was altered for Pokémon the Series and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to Ken Sugimori, Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.[13] Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form Raichu in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards as seen here.

Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ Gorochū), which would have had two horns and fangs.[14][15] Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.[13]

Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by James Turner.[16]

Origin

Pikachu was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.[13][15]

Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a mouse, Game Freak CEO Satoshi Tajiri made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer Kōji Nishino, Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow coloration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.[13][15]

Pikachu's Gigantamax form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and II.[17]

Name origin

Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of a mouse squeaking).[13][18]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu From ピカピカ pikapika and チューチュー chūchū
France Flag.png French Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 피카츄 Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 皮卡丘 Pèihkāyāu / Pikachu*
比卡超 Béikāchīu* 		From its Mandarin name paired with the pronunciation of English/Japanese name
From the transcription of Japanese name and 超 chīu


See also

References

  1. ↑ Sleep Style Dex
  2. ↑ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
  3. ↑ Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon
  4. ↑ Pokkén Tournament's official site
  5. ↑ https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz
  7. ↑ Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times
  8. ↑ New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil
  9. ↑ Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species
  10. ↑ Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia
  11. ↑ Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records
  12. ↑ Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
  14. ↑ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview with Ken Sugimori, Kōji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida (Japanese)
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns — SiliconEra
  16. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
  17. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
  18. ↑ TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak

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