Pikachu (Pokémon)

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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 #025 Pikachu Cosplay Pikachu Cosplay Pikachu Pikachu in a cap Partner Pikachu Partner 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 Pikachu Lightning Rod 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 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 0'0" 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 0 lbs. 0 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	Footprint Cosplay Pikachu
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 will evolve into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has a Gigantamax form. Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.

In Pokémon Yellow, the starter Pikachu will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file. In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player's starter Pikachu also will not evolve, but cannot be traded to become a Raichu.

Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and one of Nintendo's major mascots.

It is also the game mascot and starter Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow and Let's Go Pikachu. It has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

Pikachu is also the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World.

Biology

Pikachu's gender differences in the anime

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.

The anime has shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In the anime, 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 other Electric Pokémon species. 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. It has been observed 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 is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. Pikachu has been known 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 recharging fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu can also electrify itself to use its signature move Volt Tackle.

Pikachu has three alternate forms: one, the Cosplay Pikachu appeared exclusively in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. It 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. The second form is Pikachu in a cap, which debuted as an event-exclusive Pokémon in Generation VII. It is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from the anime. In addition to these two forms, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media. The last, Partner Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!. This Pikachu can be either gender, has higher base stats, and has access to moves that normal Pikachu do not.

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 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.

Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, while Pikachu in a cap has its own exclusive Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Partner Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, Splishy Splash, and the Partner Power, Pika Papow. Pikachu is the only Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item. Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

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  In the mouth of Cramorant

In the anime

Main series

Pikachu in the anime

Gigantamax Pikachu in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime, which also marked its debut. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in every non-special episode, with the exception of Time After Time!, and also every Pokémon movie since. In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, he was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing. Ash's Pikachu 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, remaining outside of his Poké Ball.

Other

A Shiny Pikachu in the anime

A female Pikachu in the anime

In The Ultimate Test, James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League entrance 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?!, with one of them, a female, being caught by Goh. She, along with a few others, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.

Minor appearances

A set of costumed Cosplay Pikachu in the anime

A Pikachu wearing a cap in the anime

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.

Wild Pikachu were prominent in Pikachu's Goodbye, where Ash considered releasing his own Pikachu so he could be with his own kind.

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 a flashback in The Keystone Pops!, under the ownership of an Aura Guardian.

A Pikachu appeared in a flashback in Flint Sparks the Fire!, under the ownership of Volkner. In the present day, it is a Raichu.

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.

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

Scottie's Pikachu in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Bettie's 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

In The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero, a Pikachu appears among the Pokémon saved by the Pancham of the title.

In A Budding Dream, Tsubomi tries to capture a Pikachu but it ends up escaping the Poké Ball.

GOTCHA!

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

In the manga

Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

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

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 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, appeared as well, but it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

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!

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.

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 Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

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

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

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

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 (game)

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

Pokémon Adventures

Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Female Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Main article: Pika

Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!, where it was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but end up getting shocked by him. Red arrives and captures 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.

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

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

Yellow arc

Pika served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during this chapter before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that he can Surf.

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 explains to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Main article: Chuchu

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

A Pikachu appeared in Ursaring Major, where it appeared in a fantasy of Silver when he explains the vital points of Pokémon.

In Tyranitar War, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", which 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 Pibu.

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

Diamond & Pearl arc

Wild Pikachu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.

X & Y arc

Multiple Pikachu were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in PS562.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

Five Pikachu appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 3, 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 reveals to Chaz that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably, there are several males, with the exception of Pikachu Pop Star, which has the black marking on the tip of her tail. They reappeared in a flashback in Omega Alpha Adventure 7.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

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

Hau's Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to PASM32.

Sword & Shield arc

A Pikachu appeared in thos chapter, having been swallowed by a Cramorant.

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.

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.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

A Pikachu appeared in ABM02.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Gold's Pikachu

Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

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.

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 Newspaper Strip

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

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

A Pikachu appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei, under the ownership of Hanbei.

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 finally evolves?!, 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!!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

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

Pokémon Zensho

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

In the TCG

Pikachu in the TCG

Pikachu TCG Coin

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 Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures have been released.

• Next Quest: Pikachu
• Black Star Promo: Pikachu

Other appearances

Pikachu Libre in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Pikachu (Pokkén Tournament)

Main article: Pikachu Libre (Pokkén Tournament)

Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moveset includes electrical attacks it uses in the main games, like Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. In Burst form, it can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of its 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.

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.

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 the anime, 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.

Lightning Force

Pikachu and Eliana in the Lightning Force music video

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.

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(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.

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 could 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 electrical 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 SM: #025 Alola USUM: #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 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. 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.

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Viridian Forest, Power Plant Blue (Japan) Viridian Forest, Power Plant, Rocket Game Corner Yellow Starter 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 Trade 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) Cosplay Pikachu: received at the Contest Hall in Verdanturf Town, Fallarbor Town, Slateport City, or Lilycove City after first contest

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) Let's Go Pikachu Viridian Forest (Pikachu) Starter 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)

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 Starter 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 Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (9F-10F, Far Amp Plains 1F-4F)* MD Sky Starter 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 Starter 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 Starter Pokémon Picross Area 04: Stage 02

Generation VII Quest 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 Pikachu Rowlet Sea, Rowlet SeaFinal Festive Hat Pikachu

Generation VIII MD DX Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Lightning Field (6F-10F) Café Mix Café Upgrades: Order #151, Daily Login Bonus: Day 5

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 Cap, Unova Cap, 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 Cap and Kalos Cap) Event: Pokémon Safari (21st release; Charizard Costume) Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release; Hoenn Cap, Sinnoh Cap, Unova Cap, Kalos Cap and Alola Cap) Event: Pokémon Safari (26th release; Dizzy and Surprised) Masters EX Starter Pokémon (Scottie/Bettie's) Evolve Egg Pichu

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RGB	Pokémon 2 Idea Contest Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	May 15 to June 12, 1997
RGB	Nintendo 64 Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	September 21 to October 31, 1997
RGB	CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	September 15 to October 14, 1997
RGB	CoroCoro Flying Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	October 15 to November 1997
RGB	Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	July 19 to August 23, 1998
RBY	Nintendo Power Pikachu	English	United States	?	October to November 1, 1999
RS	Pokémon Center New York Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 30 to September 4, 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! Third 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	Gather More Pokémon! Fifth Campaign Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	March 21 to April 9, 2006
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 8, 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 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Pikachu	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade 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
DP	2007 TCG World Championships Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 10 to 12, 2007
DP	McDonald's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	May 30 to June 19, 2008
DPPt	Pokémon Center Yokohama Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	October 10 to November 3, 2008
DP	Nintendo Zone Pikachu	English	United States	20	November 14 to 27, 2008
DPPt	2008 Birthday Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009
DPPt	Sleeping Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	February 7 to March 15, 2009
DPPt	Character Fair Pikachu	Korean	South Korea	30	July 24 to 26, 2009
DPPtHGSS	Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	30	October 3 to 4, 2009
DPPtHGSS	Ario Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	November 21 to 23, 2009
DPPtHGSS	2009 Birthday Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010
DPPtHGSS	Ash's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	July 15 to August 10, 2010
DPPtHGSS	7-Eleven Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	August 20 to September 5, 2010
DPPtHGSS	Nintendo Zone Pikachu	German	Germany	20	July 31 to August 27, 2010
DPPtHGSS	Ash's Pikachu	English	North America	50	January 30 to February 20, 2011
DPPtHGSS	Ash's Pikachu	Korean	South Korea Wi-Fi	50	February 1 to 28, 2011
BW	All Nippon Airways Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	July 18 to September 30, 2011
BW	Singing Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	30	July 30 to September 4, 2011
BW	ExtremeSpeed Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	March 1 to May 6, 2012
BW	Pikachu Festival Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	100	March 23 to April 8, 2012
BW	Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu	English	Singapore	100	May 11 to 20, 2012
BW	Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu	Japanese	Singapore	100	May 11 to 20, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Pikachu	English	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Pikachu	French	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Pikachu	German	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Pikachu	Italian	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
BW	Summer 2012 Pikachu	Spanish	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
BW	Summer Carnival Pikachu	Korean	South Korea	100	July 14 to August 29, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	French	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	German	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	Italian	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	Japanese	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	Korean	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BW	2012 World Championships Pikachu	Spanish	United States	50	August 12, 2012
BWB2W2	Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	100	May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013
BWB2W2	Strongest Class Pikachu	Japanese	Hong Kong Taiwan	100	July 26 to August 20, 2013
BWB2W2	Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	August 10 to September 6, 2013
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu	All	Japan	10	October 12, 2013 to December 31, 2016
XY	Atsuto Uchida Pikachu	All	Japan	22	June 15, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai Landmark Tower Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 17, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai Cosmo World Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 17, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai Red Brick Warehouse Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 17, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai Captain Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 17, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai ♥♥Pika♥♥ Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 17, 2014
XY	Minato Mirai Pacifico Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 16 to 17, 2014
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Pikachu	All	Japan	36	December 11, 2014; December 12, 2014 to January 16, 2015
ORAS	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	All	Japan	10	January 9 to March 15, 2015
XYORAS	7-Eleven Ash's Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	50	July 18 to September 30, 2015
XYORAS	Yokohama Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 8 to 16, 2015
ORAS	Satay King Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	August 9 to September 30, 2015
ORAS	Satay King Pikachu	Taiwanese region	Online	10	August 9 to September 30, 2015
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Ash's Pikachu	Japanese region	Nintendo Network	50	August 24 to 30, 2015
ORAS	PGL Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	September 1 to October 29, 2015
ORAS	PGL Pikachu	American region	Online	10	September 1 to October 29, 2015
ORAS	PGL Pikachu	PAL region	Online	10	September 1 to October 29, 2015
ORAS	PGL Pikachu	Korean region	Online	10	September 1 to October 29, 2015
ORAS	PGL Pikachu	Taiwanese region	Online	10	September 1 to October 29, 2015
ORAS	Beginner Trainer Pikachu	All	South Korea	10	October 9 to 11, 2015; October 17 to 18, 2015
XYORAS	Tohoku Pikachu	All	Japan	99	December 20, 2015 January 2 to 11, 2016
ORAS	Pokémon Center Online Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	February 16 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS	Tohoku Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	March 11 to April 21, 2016
ORAS	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	May 27 to August 31, 2016
ORAS	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	American region	Online	10	May 27 to August 31, 2016
ORAS	Pokémon Center Hiroshima Pikachu	All	Japan	36	June 1 to 30, 2016
XYORAS	Pika Pika Pokémon Spa Pikachu	Korean region	Online	10	July 2 to September 30, 2016
SM	Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu	All	Japan	10	November 18, 2016 to ???
SM	Tohoku Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	March 11 to April 20, 2017
SM	Original Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	1	April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017
SM	Hoenn Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	6	May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017
SM	Sinnoh Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017
SM	Unova Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	14	May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017
SM	Kalos Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	17	June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017
SM	Alola Cap Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	20	June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017
SM	Carnival Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 9 to 15, 2017 August 14, 2017
SM	Carnival Parade Pikachu	All	Japan	10	August 14, 2017
SM	Original Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	1	September 19 to 25, 2017
SM	Hoenn Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	6	September 26 to October 2, 2017
SM	Sinnoh Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	9	October 3 to 9, 2017
SM	Unova Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	13	October 10 to 16, 2017
SM	Kalos Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	17	October 17 to 23, 2017
SM	Alola Cap Pikachu	American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	19	October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 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
SMUSUM	2018 Tohoku Pikachu	Japanese region	Online	10	March 5 to April 26, 2018
SMUSUM	Pokémon Cafe Pikachu	All	Japan	5	March 14 to April 22, 2018
USUM	Original Cap Pikachu	Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	1	March 29 to May 31, 2018
SMUSUM	Pokémon World Festival Pikachu	All	South Korea	10	April 27 to May 7, 2018
USUM	Hoenn Cap Pikachu	Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	6	November 9 to 30, 2018
USUM	Sinnoh Cap Pikachu	Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	9	November 9 to 30, 2018
USUM	Unova Cap Pikachu	Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	13	November 9 to 30, 2018
USUM	Kalos Cap Pikachu	Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	17	November 9 to 30, 2018
USUM	Alola Cap Pikachu	Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region	Online	19	November 9 to 30, 2018
E	Pokémon Festa 2019 Shiny Pikachu	Korean region	Online	10	May 1 to 31, 2019
E	Pokémon Pass Shiny Pikachu	American region	Online	10	May 11 to June 23, 2019
SwSh	Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu	All	Japan	5	November 15, 2019 to ???
SwSh	Original Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	September 29 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Partner Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	September 29 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Hoenn Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 2 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Sinnoh Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 9 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Unova Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 16 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Kalos Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 18 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	Alola Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 23 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	World Cap Pikachu	All	Online	25	October 30 to November 30, 2020
SwSh	KIBO's Pikachu	All	Online	21	December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021
SwSh	Singing Pikachu	All	Online	25	February 25, 2021

In-game events

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
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
HOME	HOME Pikachu	Worldwide	hide	5	February 12, 2020 onwards

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	Yes	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 60	May 12 to 18, 2020

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

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*		Light Ball (100%)	Berry (100)%
Gold	Silver	Berry (2%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
Platinum
Battle Revolution		Light Ball (100%)
Ranch		Shuca Berry (100%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Oran Berry (50%)	Light Ball (5%)
X	Y	Light Ball (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Light Ball (5%)
Sun	Moon	Light Ball (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Light Ball (5%)
Sword	Shield	Light Ball (5%)
Pokéwalker		Shuca Berry (100%)	Lum Berry (100%)
		Sitrus Berry (100%)	Leppa Berry (100%)
		TinyMushroom (100%)	Oran Berry (100%)
Events*		Light Ball (100%)	Lucky Egg (100%)
		Shell Bell (100%)	Soothe Bell (100%)
		Chesto Berry (100%)	Thunder Stone (100%)
		Air Balloon (100%)	Comet Shard (100%)
		Sea Incense (100%)	Silk Scarf (100%)
		Heart Scale (100%)	Focus Band (100%)
		Pretty Wing (100%)	Lemonade (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 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
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 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
HP: 45		105 - 320	200 - 431
Attack: 80		76 - 321	148 - 437
Defense: 50		49 - 285	94 - 364
Sp. Atk: 75		72 - 315	139 - 425
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 297	112 - 388
Speed: 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: If this Pokémon has Lightning Rod, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

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 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 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/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20 TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5 TM02 TM02 Pay Day Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM29 TM29 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM87 TM87 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM90 TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR12 TR12 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TR90 TR90 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Charge Electric Status — —% 20 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 * Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15 Wish Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pikachu in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20

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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

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 transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bestow × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Double Kick Fighting Physical 03030 100}}100% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Slap × Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100100 050}}50% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Follow Me Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Heart Stamp × Psychic Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hold Hands Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100}}100% 5 I II III IV V VI VII Lucky Chant × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Rollout Rock Physical 03030 090}}90% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sing Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Submission Fighting Physical 08080 080}}80% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Sweet Scent Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Teeter Dance Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Yawn Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move 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 × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

By events

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu KIBO's Pikachu Singing Pikachu Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40 Wild Area News (May 12 to 18, 2020) Gigantamax Pikachu All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap (Move Reminder) Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15 All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 All Generation VIII Pikachu in a cap Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 KIBO's Pikachu Wish Normal Status — —% 10 Singing Pikachu Sing Normal Status — 55% 15

A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation VIII 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)

Anime-only moves

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

Side game data

Pikachu

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (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 Field move: (Recharge ×3) Browser entry R-002 It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×3) Poké Assist: (past) Electric Field move: (past) (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 Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 43 Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 46 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: No entry.
Pokémon Conquest 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: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 130 20 #016 Paralyze Leaves the foe paralyzed. Swappable Skill(s): Unity Power			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Super Bolt Rarely deals a ton of damage.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Swap++ Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Sleep Charm Leaves the foe asleep.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Cross Attack+ Deals even more damage when making a + shaped match.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Last-Ditch Effort Increases damage when things are looking desperate.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Mind Zap Delays your opponent's disruptions.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Flash Mob Increases damage when there are more Pokémon with the same type in the puzzle area.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Barrier Bash++ Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Power of 4+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Block Smash+ Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 115 10 #016 Mega Boost+ Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Burn Leaves the foe burned.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Swap++ Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 L-Boost Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Power of 5+ Deals even more damage when you make a match of five. Swappable Skill(s): Pyre			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Eject+ Sometimes removes three non-Support Pokémon icons.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Sleep Combo Increases damage done by combos if the foe is asleep.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Paralysis Combo Increases damage done by combos if the foe is paralyzed.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Dragon Talon Sometimes increases damage.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Dragon Talon Sometimes increases damage.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Vitality Drain Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Prank Sometimes changes when a foe will next disrupt your play.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Downpour Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 T-Boost Increases damage when making a T-shaped match.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Three Force Increases damage when you make a match of three.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Quirky+ Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Damage Streak Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Counterattack+ Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Calm Down Delays your opponent's disruptions.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Hitting Streak+ Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Nap Time Leaves the foe asleep.			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #016 Final Effort Deals a ton of damage when there are no more moves left.
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Stabilize+ Sometimes erases two of the foe's disruptions on the board. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Rock Shot Erases two breakable-rock disruptions and increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Block Shot Erases two unbreakable-block disruptions and increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Barrier Shot Removes two barrier-type disruptions and increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt
Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Cloud Shot Clears away two black-cloud disruptions and increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #016 Shot Out Erases two non-Support Pokémon and increases damage. Swappable Skill(s): Hyper Bolt
Pokémon GO Base HP: 111 Base Attack: 112 Base Defense: 96 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Thunder Shock, Quick Attack, Present† Charged Attacks: Discharge, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge*, Surf†, Thunder†
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump Friendship Item: Light Ball (Beat the Friend League) ★✰✰✰✰: +0% ★★✰✰✰: +10% (1) ★★★✰✰: +40% (2) ★★★★✰: +100% (5) ★★★★★: +200% (7) Skill: Award a little JP Recovery time: 1 hour 30 minutes
New Pokémon Snap 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.

Pikachu Libre

Pokémon GO 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

Flying Pikachu

Pokémon GO 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

Event forms in Pokémon GO

Festive hat	Party hat	Original Cap	Witch hat	Summer Style
H.F. Custom Cap	Flower crown	Detective Pikachu	Straw Hat	Mimikyu costume
Beanie	Party hat (2020)	Clone	Safari hat	Flower hat
Charizard hat	Umbreon hat	Rayquaza hat	Lucario hat	World Cap
Explorer	Winter Carnival Costume	New Year's Hat

Evolution

Baby form Pichu  Electric	Friendship → ← Breed	First Evolution Pikachu  Electric	Thunder Stone →	Second Evolution Raichu  Electric
			Thunder Stone →	Alolan Form Second Evolution Raichu  Electric  Psychic

Cosplay Pikachu

Cosplay Pikachu Pikachu Does not evolve Pikachu  Electric

Pikachu in a cap

Pikachu in a cap Does not evolve Pikachu  Electric

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu Does not evolve Pikachu  Electric

Forms

Cosplay Pikachu

Normal Pikachu Cosplay Pikachu Pikachu  Electric

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Knowing Meteor Mash Pikachu Rock Star Pikachu  Electric

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Knowing Icicle Crash Pikachu Belle Pikachu  Electric

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Knowing Draining Kiss Pikachu Pop Star Pikachu  Electric

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Knowing Electric Terrain Pikachu, Ph.D Pikachu  Electric

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Knowing Flying Press Pikachu Libre Pikachu  Electric

Pikachu in a cap

Original Cap	Hoenn Cap	Sinnoh Cap	Unova Cap	Kalos Cap	Alola Cap	Partner Cap	World Cap
Does not evolve

Partner Pikachu

Partner Pikachu

Does not evolve

Gigantamax Pikachu

Gigantamax Factor Pikachu Pikachu  Electric

Dynamax Band ↔

Lasts for three turns Gigantamax Pikachu Pikachu  Electric

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

FireRed/LeafGreen credits

Trivia

$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu

Pikachu in Pokémon Stadium

• Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a core designer at Game Freak.
• 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 and its evolved form both share their category name with Sandshrew, Sandslash, Rattata, and Raticate. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate have also been called the Rat Pokémon.
  • They all have at least one family member with a regional form in Alola.
• Veronica Taylor has said Pikachu is her favorite Pokémon. Sarah Natochenny has as well, shared with Mew.
• 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".
• 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. 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.
• Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon with a pre-evolved form, though Pokémon Yellow predates Pichu.
• According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 amperes.
• Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.
  • Additionally, Pikachu is the only Pokemon with two exclusive Z-moves.
• In the Japanese Pokémon Stadium, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully evolved.
• In Pokémon Yellow and from Generation VI onward, Pikachu uses its cry from the anime (voiced by Ikue Ohtani). Before Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in core series games.
  • Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
  • The starter Pikachu in Yellow has unique voice clips in Pokémon Stadium and Stadium 2.
• Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
• Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or an event.
• Pikachu was the focus of a Pokémon Center collection in June 2014.
• Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose base stats increased in Generation VI, and also the only to receive more than one: Defense and Special Defense.
• Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: Pokémon Pinball, Pokémon Pinball mini, and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire.
• Pikachu is number 025 in both the National Pokédex and Alola Pokédex in Sun and Moon.
• Pikachu originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu", which would have had two horns and fangs. Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it.
• Pikachu's Gigantamax form is most likely a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and II.

Origin

Pikachu is based on a mouse after its name. Its cheek pouches were also inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. The stripes on its back and its lightning bolt-shaped tail were given for aesthetic reasons.

Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida, revealed in an interview that it was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears. Its black ear tips are remnants from this original concept.

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). It may also be derived from "peekaboo", or the animal pika, a relative of the rabbit with similar proportions.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu Combination of ピカピカ pikapika and チューチュー chūchū French Pikachu Same as Japanese name Spanish Pikachu Same as Japanese name German Pikachu Same as Japanese name Italian Pikachu Same as Japanese name Korean 피카츄 Pikachu Same as Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 皮卡丘 Píkǎqiū Transliteration of its Japanese name. Cantonese Chinese 比卡超 Béikāchīu Transliteration of its Japanese name. The last character means super.

More languages Albanian Pikaçu From Japanese name Arabic بيكاتشو Bīkātshū Transliteration of its Japanese name Azerbaijani Pikaçu From Japanese name Bulgarian Пикачу Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Greek Πίκατσου Píkatsou Transcription of Japanese name Hebrew פיקאצ'ו Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Hindi पिकाचू * पीकाछू Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Icelandic Pikatsjú* Píkatsu* From Japanese name Indonesian Pikacu (Pocket Monsters only) From Japanese name Lithuanian Pikačiu From Japanese name Macedonian Пикачу Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Mongolian Пикачу Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Russian Пикачу Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name Serbian Pikaču From Japanese name Thai พิคาชู Phikhachu Transcription of Japanese name Turkish Pikaçu* Transcription of Japanese name Ukrainian Пікачу Pikachu Transcription of Japanese name

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First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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