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Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Johto]] region. | Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in [[Ash and Pikachu]], a manga adaptation of the [[Pokémon anime]] which is based on {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Johto]] region. | ||
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In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}}'s. | In [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]], [[Eusine]] was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being {{OBP|Gold|Golden Boys}}'s. | ||
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Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the | Pikachu is one of the main characters in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} captured 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. | 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. | ||
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Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunderstone.
Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and a major representative of Nintendo's collective mascots.
It is also the version mascot of Pokémon Yellow, where it is the only starter Pokémon in that game. It has also made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.
Biology
Physiology
Pikachu is a short, chubby, rodent-like Pokémon with yellow fur all over its body. Pikachu's ears are long and come to a point with black tips. It has a small mouth, which resembles a sideways 3, it has black eyes with white pupils and two red circles on its cheeks. Its forearms are short and somewhat stubby, with 5 digits on each "hand" and its feet have three digits. It has two brown stripes on its back, and its tail is in the shape of Zigzag-styled lightning bolt, with a patch of brown fur at the base of the tail. Although it is technically a quadruped, on multiple occasions it has been shown to be able to stand and walk upright on its hind legs.
Besides its evolution and pre-evolution, it may be related to Plusle, Minun, Pachirisu and/or Emolga due to their many physical similarities and due to the fact that they circulate electricity through their bodies. In addition it may be a distant relative to Marill and Cinccino due to their similar physical characteristics.
In Pika and Goliath!, when Ash's Pikachu was injured, it was shown to have a heart rate of 156.
Gender differences
A female Pikachu has a v-shaped "dent" at the end of its tail. Male Pikachu do not have this dent. In Black and White, male Pikachu have less black covering their ear, though this is only shown in frontal sprites.
Special abilities
Exclusive to Pikachu is the ability to release electric discharges of varying intensity, at will, through electric sacs in its cheeks. This electric energy can be manipulated into a variety of techniques which are mostly used in battle, but which can be used to roast Berries as well.
As Pikachu builds up energy in its electricity glands, it often needs to discharge, as to not result in a short, or worse, which can lead to physical paralysis, or in severe cases, death. Pikachu release the built-up energy through their tail, which acts as a grounding rod, to remove unneeded energy safely. A sure sign that 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 electromagnetic forces, which severely affect 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.
Pikachu and its evolution family, Pichu and Raichu, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Volt Tackle. In a few rare cases, Pikachu can learn to manipulate water and, with the help of a surfboard, perform the move Surf. Other rare cases show that Pikachu can also learn, with the use of balloons, to perform the move Fly. Pikachu also have their own signature held item - the Light Ball. This item boosts a Pikachu's Attack and Special Attack stats, and, when held by a Pikachu in the daycare center, causes the offspring to know the move Volt Tackle.
Pikachu is known to have acute senses of hearing, thanks to its large ears. Most domestic Pikachu are able to understand and interpret human speech at levels far surpassing those of any pet dog.
Behavior
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 electromagnetic 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.
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 bite, which has been known to leave quite a mark.
Habitat
They are found mostly in forests, but possibly because of their attraction to 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 (specifically, Viridian Forest and the Kanto Power Plant), although they have been introduced to the Hoenn Safari Zone and to the Trophy Garden in Sinnoh.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Living in forested 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.
As pets, they can be fed a variety of processed food. 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. Pikachu is also occasionally seen eating apples.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Pikachu
Ash Ketchum has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series who has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu does not like being in his Poké Ball.
Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in Pikachu's Goodbye, as Pikachu seemed very happy with the other Pikachu. Even though he did attempt to, the bond between the two was too strong, so Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.
Ritchie's Pikachu
Ritchie also 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.
Ashachu
Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.
Puka
Another Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by a man named 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.
Pikachutwo
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, 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.
Other
James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. James, after interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.
A Pikachu also had a part in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. He was kidnapped by a Skarmory and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
Minor appearances
Numerous other Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Emergency! belonging to Nurse Joy to help Ash's Pikachu defeat Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth to 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.
Lt. Surge's Raichu was once a Pikachu, as was Volkner's Raichu when Volkner was younger.
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 Lights, Camerupt, Action!, Elijah used a Pikachu in one of his movies. This Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.
A Pikachu appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as a transformation of Mew.
A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to 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, Sugar returns, however, it has evolved into a Raichu.
A Pikachu that belonged to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in a flashback in The Keystone Pops!.
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In the manga
In the Ash and Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Pikachu
Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash and Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime which is based on Ash's adventures in the Johto region.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Pikachu
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of the Pokémon anime.
In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.
Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.
In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga
A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga
- Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)
Pikachu is a main character in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, appearing for the first time 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.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Pikachu debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue arc, Wanted: Pikachu!. Here, a Pikachu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. Red arrives and captures it, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting its 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. It also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during the Yellow arc before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that it can Surf.
In the ninth volume during the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", that she had found injured in Viridian Forest and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.
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. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into Gold's Pichu.
Wild Pikachu also appeared in the Diamond & Pearl arc.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
A Pikachu makes a cameo in Pokémon Battle Frontier during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by Anabel has a Pikachu on the cover.
In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga
- Main article: Shū's Pikachu
In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga, Shū's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.
In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga
In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
Pikachu is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red captured 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.
Pikachu evolved into Raichu in Clefairy finally evolves?!, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.
Yellow also has a Pikachu of his own.
In Pokémon Newspaper Strip
Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in Pokémon Zensho. It later evolves into a Raichu.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Pikachu (TCG)
Pikachu somehow 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 Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!, where it is given by Club Master Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.
In the TFG
Two Pikachu figures has been released.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros.
- Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
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 an 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.
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In side games
In events
| Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| Nintendo 64 Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 5 | September 21 to October 31, 1997 | |
| CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | ? | September 1997 | |
| CoroCoro Flying Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | ? | October 1997 | |
| Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | ? | July 19 to August 23, 1998 | |
| Nintendo Power Pikachu | English | United States | ? | October to November 1, 1999 | |
| RS | Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 30 to September 1, 2003 |
| RSEFRLG | All Nippon Airways Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | December 5 to 25, 2004 |
| RSEFRLG | Yokohama Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 19 to April 3, 2005 |
| RSEFRLG | GW Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | April 25 to May 8, 2005 |
| RSEFRLG | Sapporo Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | July 1 to August 21, 2005 |
| RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! 3rd Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | January 14 to 29, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Pikachu | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Journey Across America Surfing Pikachu | English | United States | 70 | February 25 to July 23, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! 5th Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | March 21 to April 9, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Gather More Pokémon! 6th Campaign Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 10 | April 22 to May 7, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | English | United Kingdom | 70 | June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | Italian | Italy | 70 | June 23 to 26, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | Spanish | Spain | 70 | June 27 to August 27, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Bryant Park Pikachu | English | United States | 70 | August 8, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | German | Germany | 70 | September 24 to November 5, 2006 |
| RSEFRLG | Top 10 Distribution Pikachu | French | France | 70 | September 26, 2006 |
| TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 10 to 12, 2007 | |
| McDonald's Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | May 30 to June 19, 2008 | |
| PC Yokohama Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | October 10 to November 3, 2008 | |
| Nintendo Zone Pikachu | English | United States | 20 | November 14 to 27, 2008 | |
| 2008 Birthday Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009 | |
| Onemuri Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | February 7 to March 15, 2009 | |
| Character Fair Pikachu | Korean | South Korea | 30 | July 24 to 26, 2009 | |
| Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 30 | October 3 to 4, 2009 | |
| Ario Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | November 21 to 23, 2009 | |
| 2009 Birthday Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 40 | December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010 | |
| Satoshi's Pikachu | Japanese | Japan Wi-Fi |
50 | July 15 to August 10, 2010 | |
| 7-Eleven Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 20 | August 20 to September 5, 2010 | |
| Nintendo Zone Pikachu | German | Germany | 20 | July 31 to August 27, 2010 | |
| Ash's Pikachu | English | North America | 50 | January 30 to February 20, 2011 | |
| Han Jiu's Pikachu | Korean | South Korea Wi-Fi |
50 | February 1 to 28, 2011 | |
| All Nippon Airways Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | July 18 to September 30, 2011 | |
| Singing Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 30 | July 30 to September 4, 2011 | |
| ExtremeSpeed Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 50 | March 1 to May 6, 2012 | |
| Pikachu Festival Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 100 | March 23 to April 8, 2012 | |
| Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu | English | Singapore | 100 | May 11 to 20, 2012 | |
| Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu | Japanese | Singapore | 100 | May 11 to 20, 2012 | |
| Summer 2012 Pikachu | English | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 | |
| Summer 2012 Pikachu | French | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 | |
| Summer 2012 Pikachu | German | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 | |
| Summer 2012 Pikachu | Italian | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 | |
| Summer 2012 Pikachu | Spanish | Europe | 100 | July 5 to September 29, 2012 | |
| Summer Carnival Pikachu | Korean | South Korea | 100 | July 14 to August 29, 2012 | |
| World Championships 2012 Pikachu | English | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 | |
| World Championships 2012 Pikachu | French | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 | |
| World Championships 2012 Pikachu | German | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 | |
| World Championships 2012 Pikachu | Italian | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 | |
| World Championships 2012 Pikachu | Spanish | United States | 50 | August 12, 2012 | |
| Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu | Japanese | Japan | 100 | May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013 |
In-game events
| Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| Pokétopia Pikachu | Japanese | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | December 14, 2006 onwards | |
| Pokétopia Pikachu | English | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | June 25, 2007 onwards | |
| Pokétopia Pikachu | French | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards | |
| Pokétopia Pikachu | German | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards | |
| Pokétopia Pikachu | Italian | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards | |
| Pokétopia Pikachu | Spanish | Pokémon Battle Revolution | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
| Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| Global Link Pikachu | Japanese | PGL | 10 | September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013 | |
| Global Link Pikachu | English | PGL | 10 | November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013 | |
| Global Link Pikachu | French | PGL | 10 | November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013 | |
| Global Link Pikachu | German | PGL | 10 | November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013 | |
| Global Link Pikachu | Italian | PGL | 10 | November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013 | |
| Global Link Pikachu | Spanish | PGL | 10 | November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013 |
Held items
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| Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
| Gold | Silver | Berry (8%) | |
| Crystal | |||
| Ruby | Sapphire |  Oran Berry (50%)
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 Light Ball (5%)
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| Diamond | Pearl | Oran Berry (50%)
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Light Ball (5%)
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| Battle Revolution | Light Ball (100%)
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| Ranch |  Shuca Berry (100%)
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| HeartGold | SoulSilver | Oran Berry (50%)
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Light Ball (5%)
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| X | Y | Light Ball (100%)
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Berry Berry (100%) |
| Pokéwalker | Shuca Berry (100%)
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 Lum Berry (100%)
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 Sitrus Berry (100%)
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 Leppa Berry (100%)
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 TinyMushroom (100%)
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Oran Berry (100%)
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| Events* | Light Ball (100%)
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 Lucky Egg (100%)
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 Shell Bell (100%)
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 Soothe Bell (100%)
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 Chesto Berry (100%)
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Thunderstone Thunderstone (100%) | ||
Stats
Base stats
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| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 300
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By breeding
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| B | W | B2 | W2 | Covet | Normal | Physical | 60 | 100% | 40 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100% | 20 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
| B | W | B2 | W2 | ThunderPunch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Fly | Flying | Physical | 90 | 95% | 15 | ||||
| All Nippon AirwaysBW | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | ||||
| Singing Pikachu | Encore | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 | ||||
| Singing Pikachu | Teeter Dance | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
| Singing Pikachu | Sing | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 15 | ||||
| ExtremeSpeed Pikachu | ExtremeSpeed | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100% | 5 | ||||
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Volt Tackle | Electric | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | ||||
| Global Link | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 | ||||
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Anime-only moves
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| Leer | Normal | Hour of the Houndour |
TCG-only moves
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| Spark | Pikachu (Jungle 60) Pikachu (POP Series 4 13) Pikachu (POP Series 6 9) |
| Scratch | Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26) Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72) |
| Tackle | Pikachu (Expedition 124) |
Smash Bros.-only moves
Thunder Jolt (Japanese: でんげき Electric Attack) is 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.
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 blue sphere around the white ball.
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Trivia
- Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Pikachu as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
- Veronica Taylor has stated that Pikachu is her favorite Pokémon, with Lapras being her second favorite.
- In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it Pikachurin. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
- There have been two Pikachu balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its farewell appearance at the Party of the Decade in August 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a Poké Ball balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
- Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- Pikachu and Raichu share the same species name with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, and Sandslash. They are all known as Mouse Pokémon.
- The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue as well as in the international Pokémon Red and Blue.
- Pikachu is the only starter that is an evolved form.
- According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 amperes.
- As of Generation V, Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.
Origin
Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of rodents. Its species name suggests that it is based on a mouse. Despite its name, it bears little resemblance to the pika. Its ears do bear similarity to those of other lagomorphs, however.
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 squeaking).
In other languages
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Related articles
- Main article: Pikachu (disambiguation)
- Ash's Pikachu
- Sparky
- Ashachu
- Pika
- Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
- Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
- Red's Pikachu (game)
Notes
External links
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