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'''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') or '''Cap Pikachu''' are collective terms referring to the seven {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{ash}} has worn throughout the anime's history. Introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, they were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon anime]]'s twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wore in the twentieth movie, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. | '''Pikachu in a cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップをかぶったピカチュウ''' ''Pikachu wearing a cap'') or '''Cap Pikachu''' are collective terms referring to the seven {{pkmn2|event}} male {{p|Pikachu}} [[Pikachu variants|variants]] based on [[Ash's Pikachu]], wearing the [[Ash's hat|hats]] {{ash}} has worn throughout the anime's history. Introduced in {{g|Sun and Moon}}, they were distributed to celebrate the [[Pokémon anime]]'s twentieth anniversary and {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''. A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wore in the twentieth movie, debuted in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}. | ||
Pikachu in a cap is not present in the coding of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. They are, however, present in the coding of {{g|Sword and Shield}} | Pikachu in a cap is not present in the coding of [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite being based on a {{cat|Generation I Pokémon}}. They are, however, present in the coding of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, and can be transferred to the game via {{g|HOME}}. | ||
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Pikachu in a cap (Japanese: キャップをかぶったピカチュウ Pikachu wearing a cap) or Cap Pikachu are collective terms referring to the seven event male Pikachu variants based on Ash's Pikachu, wearing the hats Ash has worn throughout the anime's history. Introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon, they were distributed to celebrate the Pokémon anime's twentieth anniversary and movie, I Choose You!. A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wore in the twentieth movie, debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.
Pikachu in a cap is not present in the coding of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, despite being based on a Generation I Pokémon. They are, however, present in the coding of Pokémon Sword and Shield, and can be transferred to the game via Pokémon HOME.
Original Cap Pikachu Electric |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu Electric |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu Electric |
Unova Cap Pikachu Electric |
Kalos Cap Pikachu Electric |
Alola Cap Pikachu Electric |
Partner Cap Pikachu Electric |
The term "Pikachu in a cap", not used in any other form of promotional media, is derived from the in-game description of 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
In the core series games
Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. Cap Pikachu cannot use Catastropika, even if they hold Pikanium Z and know Volt Tackle, however, they have access to the exclusive Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and its Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
Distribution
In Japan, the Pikachu were distributed via single-use serial code to those who pre-ordered tickets to the twentieth movie, with one code per ticket. The Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeemed the code. The codes only worked on Japanese region games. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.
In American, PAL, and Taiwanese region games, the Pikachu were distributed through a single-use public serial code released via the Pokémon website and in a similar vein to the Japanese event—the Pikachu received depended on the date the player redeems the code. The first time the player uses one of these serial codes, they also received a complimentary Pikashunium Z.
The Partner Cap Pikachu debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In Japan, it was distributed via QR Code on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disc. In the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who attend screenings of the twentieth movie. This Pikachu did not come bundled with a Pikashunium Z, but a female Pikachu in the upper right corner of Pikachu Valley will give the player the Z-Crystal if they show her one of the Cap Pikachu.
Original Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the original series. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the original series debuting in the first year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the original series being the first Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number in Japan is based on the original air date in that country of the first episode in the original series, April 1, 1997, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, September 8, 1998.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it. |
Hoenn Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the Advanced Generation series. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the Advanced Generation series being during the sixth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the Advanced Generation series being the sixth Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in the Advanced Generation series, November 21, 2002, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the first episode of the sixth season of the anime in the United States, September 13, 2003.
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Sinnoh Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the Diamond & Pearl series. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the Diamond & Pearl series being during the tenth year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the Diamond & Pearl series being the tenth Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the Diamond & Pearl series being during the ninth year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in the Diamond & Pearl series, September 28, 2006, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, June 4, 2007.
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Unova Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the Best Wishes series. In Japan, level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the Best Wishes series being during the 14th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the Best Wishes series being the 14th Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the Best Wishes series being during the 13th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in the Best Wishes series, September 23, 2010, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, February 12, 2011.
Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive Alola Cap Pikachu in place of this gift. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.
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This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it. |
Kalos Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the XY series. The level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the XY series being during the 17th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the XY series being the 17th Pokémon movie overall. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in the XY series, October 17, 2013, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, January 18, 2014.
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Alola Cap
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu during the Sun & Moon series. In Japan, the level of Pikachu corresponds to both the debut of the Sun & Moon series being during the 20th year of the Pokémon anime and the first movie in the Sun & Moon series being the 20th Pokémon movie overall, whereas in Western games, the level of Pikachu corresponds to the debut of the Sun & Moon series being during the 19th year of the Pokémon anime in the United States. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the first episode in the Sun & Moon series, November 17, 2016, whereas the Western number is based on the air date of the episode in the United States, December 5, 2016.
Due to an error, PAL region copies of Pokémon Moon set to Spanish could receive this gift early in place of the Unova Cap Pikachu. It was fixed after 11 hours on October 10, 2017, but the erroneous gift could still be received due to a caching issue until October 12, 2017.
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Partner Cap Pikachu
This special Pikachu is based on Ash's Pikachu as he appeared in the Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You. Unlike previous Cap Pikachu, this Pikachu's level corresponds to the 21st anniversary of the franchise as a whole. The Trainer ID number is based on the original air date of the movie, July 15, 2017, but unlike other Cap Pikachu, this ID was not adjusted for western releases.
This Pikachu was distributed exclusively for Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon to players who scan a QR Code. The QR code itself can be scanned once the player reaches Akala Island. Once scanned, the player can pick up the Pikachu from a deliveryman at Pikachu Valley. Due to a bug, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Instead of checking its personality value against the Trainer ID and secret ID number of Pikachu's Original Trainer to prevent its personality value from making it Shiny, the game uses the player's data instead. Shiny Partner Cap Pikachu are identical in appearance to normal ones.
- The Japanese region QR Code was on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disk, which was given away to players who attended Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.
- The American and PAL region QR Code was given away to players who attended Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. The same QR Code can be used in both American and PAL region games.
- The Taiwanese region QR Code was available on Pokémon.com.tw in conjunction with the airings of Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! in Taiwan.
- The Korean region QR Code was given away to players who attend Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!.
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QR Code
Japanese region QR Code | American and PAL region QR Code | Taiwanese region QR Code | Korean region QR Code |
In the side games
Pokémon Ga-Olé
Alola Cap Pikachu appears in Pokémon Ga-Olé as the Promotional disk Pikachu (Pokémon Z-Power Ring Special Set).
Partner Cap Pikachu appears as the Promotional disk Pikachu (Movie 2017). This disk was the method the Japanese region QR code for Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed.
Disk No. | Name | Type | Grade |
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P | Pikachu (Promotional disks) | — | |
P | Pikachu (Promotional disks) | — | |
P | Pikachu (Promotional disks) | — | |
P | Pikachu (Promotional disks) | — | |
Pokémon GO
Original Cap Pikachu, known in the game as Pikachu wearing Ash's hat, appeared for a limited time during the game's first anniversary from July 6 to 24, 2017. Unlike in the core series, these Pikachu could evolve into Raichu, would retain their caps after evolving, could be hatched as Pichu, and could be either gender. Pikachu and Raichu wearing Ash's hat cannot be transferred to Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Ash Pichu |
Ash Pikachu♂ |
Ash Pikachu♀ |
Ash Raichu♂ |
Ash Raichu♀ |
Pokémon Shuffle
In Pokémon Shuffle, Pikachu wearing Ash's hat is available as a costume. Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the Special Stage Commemorative Event during the Pikachu Appears event. The special stage lasted from February 14, 2017 to February 28, 2017. The Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the Special Stage Great Daily (Fifth release), which lasted from August 29, 2017 to September 5, 2017. Sinnoh and Kalos Cap Pikachu appeared in the Special Stage High-Speed Challenge, and were available from June 20, 2017 to June 27, 2017 (Sinnoh) and July 4, 2017 to July 11, 2017 (Kalos). Hoenn, Unova, and Alola Cap Pikachu appeared in the Special Stage Great Challenge, and were available from June 13, 2017 to June 20, 2017 (Hoenn), June 27, 2017 to July 4, 2017 (Unova), and July 11, 2017 to July 18, 2017 (Alola).
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Dex# | NDex | Icon | Pokémon | Type | Level 1 Attack Power |
Max |
Initial Skill |
Alternate Skill(s) |
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#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Original Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Stabilize+ | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Hoenn Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Rock Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Sinnoh Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Block Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Unova Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Barrier Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Kalos Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Cloud Shot | Hyper Bolt | |
#016 | #0025 | Pikachu Alola Cap |
Electric | 60 | 5 | Shot Out | Hyper Bolt |
Special Stages
Commemorative Event
Event | Pokémon | Type | HP | Moves/ Time |
Catchability | EXP | Cost | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu Appears | Pikachu | Electric | 3,000 | 11 | 5% | 5% | 5 | 1 Heart | November 7 to 14, 2017 | Alola Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Great Daily (Fifth release)
Pokémon | Type | HP | Moves | Catchability | EXP | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu | Electric | 2,700 | 12 | 8% | 3% | 5 | Wednesdays during event period | Hoenn Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Pikachu | Electric | 2,688 | 0:25 | 4% | 4% | 5 | Thursdays during event period | Sinnoh Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Pikachu | Electric | 5,200 | 12 | 4% | 3% | 5 | Fridays during event period | Unova Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Pikachu | Electric | 4,000 | 0:30 | 8% | 4% | 5 | Saturdays during event period | Kalos Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Pikachu | Electric | 6,000 | 11 | 5% | 3% | 5 | Sundays during event period | Alola Cap Personalized Skill Boosters may drop if caught | |
Great Challenge
Event | Pokémon | Type | HP | Moves | Catchability | EXP | Cost | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu Appears | Pikachu | Electric | 2,700 | 12 | 8% | 3% | 5 | 1 Heart | June 13 to 20, 2017 | Hoenn Cap Reappeared in Great Daily #5 | |
Pikachu Appears | Pikachu | Electric | 5,200 | 12 | 4% | 3% | 5 | 1 Heart | June 27 to July 4, 2017 | Unova Cap Reappeared in Great Daily #5 | |
Pikachu Appears | Pikachu | Electric | 6,000 | 11 | 5% | 3% | 5 | 1 Heart | July 11 to 18, 2017 | Alola Cap Reappeared in Great Daily #5 | |
Great Challenge
Pokémon | Type | HP | Time | Catchability | EXP | Cost | Availability | Notes | ||
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Pikachu | Electric | 2,688 | 0:25 | 4% | 4% | 5 | 1 Heart | June 20 to June 27, 2017 | Sinnoh Cap Reappeared in Great Daily #5 | |
Pikachu | Electric | 4,000 | 0:30 | 8% | 4% | 5 | 1 Heart | July 4 to 11, 2017 | Kalos Cap Reappeared in Great Daily #5 | |
Pokémon Tretta
Prior to the proper introduction of Pikachu in a cap, Ash's Pikachu was featured in several Pokémon Tretta pucks, based on its appearance in the XY series. When the player used these pucks, Pikachu would appear in-game wearing Ash's Kalos hat. This Pikachu variant was featured in the following:
Tretta No. | Name | Type | Class |
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05-01 | Pikachu (Invasion! Mega Rayquaza) | ||
P | Pikachu (Roaring All-Stars CD Bonus) | — | |
Z1-07 | Pikachu (Birth! Z Tretta!!) | ||
The same Pikachu also appeared as a summonable Pokémon in two pucks based on Ash's Greninja; Ash-Greninja (Z2-06) and Ash-Greninja (Ultimate Z Challenge).
In the anime
Pikachu briefly puts on Ash's hat whenever the two of them perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt, as first seen in 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight!.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In PASM37, Sun, Kiawe, and their assistants were seen delivering boxes containing various designs of Ash's hat to Pikachu Valley, likely as a reference to Pikachu in a cap.
In movie adaptations
In ICYR1, a manga based around both the Sun & Moon series and I Choose You!, Pikachu briefly puts on Ash's hat when he and his trainer perform 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
In the TCG
Pikachu in a cap is featured in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The following is a list of related cards.
Pikachu in a cap Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats. | |||||||
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Card | Type | English Expansion |
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Rarity | # |
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 071/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 072/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 073/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 074/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 075/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM-P Promotional cards | 076/SM-P | |||||
Ash's Pikachu | SM Black Star Promos | SM108 | SM-P Promotional cards | 086/SM-P | |||
In other languages
Pikachu in a cap
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Original Cap
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Sinnoh Cap
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Unova Cap
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Kalos Cap
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Alola Cap
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Partner Cap
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See also
- For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
- Ash's Pikachu
- Ash's Pikachu (M20)
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