Pikachu variants
There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants besides Shiny and gender variants.
Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, they are able to wield the move Surf.
In the games
Main series
- Surfing on a Pikachu in Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions will result in a different overworld sprite being used.
- The Pikachu who use Surf in any of the 3-D games will wield a pink surfboard.
- The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to Pokémon Yellow, called Pikachu's Beach. This can only be activated by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. The non-player character who the player talks to apparently also has a surfing Pikachu.
- In the Generation II games, players may receive a surfing Pikachu doll via Mystery Gift; however, this item is very rare.
- All of Lt. Surge's Pikachu and Raichu in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 know Surf.
- A surfing Pikachu can be won in Pokémon Stadium.
- In Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, after 1499 Pokémon are stored the player will recieve an egg with a Pichu that knows Thundershock, Charm and Surf. This Pichu, of course, can evolve into Pikachu that knows Surf.
- A Pikachu knowing Surf and Volt Tackle can be obtained from Pokémon Battle Revolution by defeating Stargazer Colosseum for the first time.
- A surfing Pikachu can be found in Yellow Forest.
- Surfing Pikachu have been given out through Nintendo events.
Side games
- This Pikachu variant was later seen in Pokémon Snap, appearing at the Beach.
- The surfing Pikachu was also featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
- The surfing Pikachu appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. By typing in a certain code, a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu for certain attractions.
In the anime
Puka is a Pikachu that seems to be based on this, making its only appearance in The Pi-Kahuna.
Ash's Pikachu later on appeared wielding a pink surfboard.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Yellow arc, Yellow was able to teach Pika the move Surf through the use of Substitute to create a surfboard.
In the TCG
Surfing Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Surfing Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfing Pikachu |  |
13 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 28 |
Flying Pikachu
Flying Pikachu is a Pikachu with balloons. With this, they are able to wield the move Fly.
In the games
Main series
- The flying Pikachu can be found in the Pokéwalker's Yellow Forest.
- The flying Pikachu was given out through Nintendo events.
Side games
- A Pikachu with the title of "Flying Pikachu" can be found in Pokémon Snap, appearing at the Cave riding on the back of an Articuno.
- The traditional flying Pikachu with balloons tied around it can also be seen in the Cave, but it takes on the name "Balloon Pikachu".
- This Pikachu variant was featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
- The flying Pikachu appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. By typing in a certain code, a set of balloons are unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu for certain attractions.
- A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, along with a Pichu.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Yellow has a Pikachu that can use Fly.
In the TCG
Flying Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Flying Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pikachu | |
12 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 25 |
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Rising Rivals | 113/111 | |||
| Flying Pikachu | |
11 | - | Unnumbered Promotional cards (no English release) | - |
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Games
Main series games
Singing Pikachu
A Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed to promote the new Japanese Pokémon anime ending theme which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well.
Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu
A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon 2011 World Championships, including the promotional C-Gear skin.
Spin-off games
Pikachu on a stump
Pikachu on a stump is a special Pikachu found on the Beach in Pokémon Snap. The player can encounter two Pikachu playing on a set of stumps after forcing a wild Scyther out of tall grass.
Pikachu on a ball
Pikachu on a ball is another special Pikachu found in Pokémon Snap. In the Tunnel Pikachu will jump on top of a rolling Electrode if startled by the player, and playfully keep it rolling until the Electrode stops in a ditch and explodes, shocking the Pikachu.
Speed Pikachu
Speed Pikachu is a special Pikachu found along the River in Pokémon Snap. Taking a picture of this Pikachu will cause it to use Quick Attack to dash across a small field, making it one of the hardest Pokémon to get a picture of.
Pikachu on a snowboard
In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play Empoleon's Snow Slide.
Anime
Pikachutwo
- Main article: Pikachutwo
Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears are colored similar to a Pichu's.
Puka
- Main article: Puka
As mentioned above, Puka is a Surfing Pikachu that appeared in The Pi-Kahuna. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the Seafoam Islands by surfing enthusiast Victor shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga". Puka is noticeably older than any other Pikachu seen in the anime, and has blue eyes rather than the regular dark brown eye color.
Sparky
- Main article: Sparky
Ritchie owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.
TCG
Shopping Pikachu
Shopping Pikachu is a Pikachu with a shopping trolley.
Captain Pikachu
Captain Pikachu is a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat.
Shopping Pikachu
Captain Pikachu
Other
Snow Pikachu
As an April Fools' Day joke in 2008, Game Freak announced that it would move to the Arctic to help save snow Pikachu from polar bears. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a snow sculpture. Ash's Pikachu made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack, which also appears in Pokémon Channel.
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
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