Pikachu (Pokémon)
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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 partner Pikachu will also not evolve, and 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 of Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World.
Biology
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 and its evolutionary relatives are related to Pachirisu.
Pikachu has three alternate forms: the first one, 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, the 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 of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.[1]
Pikachu and its variants have several signature moves:
- Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle.
- Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika.
- Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.
- The partner Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the moves Zippy Zap, Floaty Fall, and Splishy Splash, as well as the partner power Pika Papow.
- Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.
Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Ash's Pikachu
Ash has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime, which also marked its debut. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series and has appeared in almost every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, he was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing. He always remains outside of his Poké Ball.
Pikachutwo
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special Mewtwo Returns and the remake movie Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.
Puka
A Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.
Sparky
Ritchie has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.
Ashachu
Ash was turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverted to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.
Cosplay Pikachu
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They reappeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where they were all summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.
Ash's Pikachu (M20)
The Ash Ketchum of the alternate continuity introduced in I Choose You! has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, almost always remaining outside of his Poké Ball.
Goh's Pikachu
Goh caught a Pikachu in Gotta Catch a What?!. She, along with a few others of her kind, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.
Captain Pikachu
In HZ002, a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu appeared under the ownership of Friede.
Other
In Pikachu's Goodbye, several wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually Ash tries to release Pikachu to live with the others, but he refused to leave Ash's side.
In The Ultimate Test, James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. After interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Pikachu was kidnapped by a Skarmory. As a result, Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
In BWS01, Ayumi's female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use Thunderbolt with the help of Cilan and Stunfisk.
A Mirror World Pikachu appeared in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Ash. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.
In Lights! Camera! Pika!, Frank has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, multiple Pikachu were summoned by Hoopa as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.
In Battling at Full Volume!, Jimmy's Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, Serena took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.
In A Plethora of Pikachu!, Pikala has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is Shiny was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!. In Battle Royal 151!, another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It defeated a Magikarp and Pyukumuku, but ended up losing to Jessie's Mimikyu.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in Gotta Catch a What?!. They later evolved into Raichu during the episode.
A Pikachu owned by Alternate World Ash appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon Emergency!, Nurse Joy has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat Team Rocket and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
In a flashback in Pokémon Double Trouble, Travis's mother Luana temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.
A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved into a Raichu.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Pikachu appeared in two of Elijah's movies. Red's Pikachu was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and his friends were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped Plusle and Minun on their mission to rescue Princess Kirlia from the evil Exploud.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Pikachu was one of Mew's transformations.
In Cooking up a Sweet Story!, Abigail's Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.
A Pikachu appeared in 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.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in JNS05.
Female Pikachu in the anime
Shiny Pikachu in the anime
Set of Cosplay Pikachu in the anime
Alola Cap Pikachu in the anime
Partner Cap Pikachu in the anime
World Cap Pikachu in the anime
Gigantamax Pikachu in the anime
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts
A female appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts as the protagonist along with an Oshawott.
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
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
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
A Pikachu appeared in Letter.
A Pikachu appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a Schoolboy.
POKÉTOON
A Pikachu appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero, where it was trapped in a cave.
A Pikachu that Blossom attempted to catch appeared in Blossom's Dream.
GOTCHA!
A Pikachu appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of a boy.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Champion, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Victor and Gloria appeared in Wyndon Stadium, cheering on the battle between Victor and Leon.
In The Eclipse, a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in Lusamine's trophy room. Additionally, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Elio and Selene appeared playing with some children.
In The Visionary, two Pikachu wearing the hats and glasses of Calem and Serena appeared near Lysandre and Diantha while they were having a conversation.
In The Plan, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Hilbert and Hilda appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town.
In The Rival, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Lucas and Dawn appeared in the reception hall of the Battle Tower.
In The Wish, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Brendan and May appeared in Pacifidlog Town, watching the battle between May's Mega Rayquaza and Zinnia's Mega Salamence.
In The Show, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Ethan and Lyra briefly appeared under the ownership of Trainers watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.
In The Discovery, a female partner Pikachu appeared under the ownership of Elaine. She used her in a battle against Green and her Clefable and won in one hit. Additionally, two Pikachu wearing the hats of Chase and Elaine appeared in Pallet Town.
Bidoof's Big Stand
A Pikachu appeared in the intro to Bidoof's Big Stand.
A Ripple in Time
A Pikachu based on Ash's Pikachu has a prominent role in A Ripple in Time along with an alternate version of Ash.
Pikachu plays an important role in Journey of Shared Dreams as one of the many Pokémon featured in Da Ming's games. In the short's final battle, Pikachu is used by Da Ming in the final battle against a Mewtwo.
In the manga
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. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his starter Pokémon.
Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, first appeared in Welcome to the Big Leagues. In this manga, its nickname is translated as "Chuchino".
Pokédex entries
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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.
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
Red, Green & Blue arc
- Main article: Pika
Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!, where it was stealing food in Pewter City. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but ended up getting shocked by him. Red arrived and caught him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had.
A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when Green talked about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
In Just a Spearow Carrier, a Pikachu appeared with its Trainer at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably had a flower by its ear.
Yellow arc
Pika served on Yellow's team while Red missing during this chapter, before being returned to him. During his time with Yellow, Pika learned how to Surf.
A Pikachu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.
A Pikachu appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.
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 in a fantasy of Silver when he explained the vital points of Pokémon.
In Tyranitar War, Yellow was revealed to have obtained her own Pikachu, nicknamed "Chuchu". While staying at the Pokémon Day-Care with Pika, the two Pikachu ended up producing an Egg, which later hatched into Gold's Pichu, Pibu.
Two Pikachu owned by a pair of Poké Fans appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards Indigo Plateau.
Diamond & Pearl arc
A 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 Pangoro Poses a Problem.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc
- Main article: Cosplay Pikachu
Five Pikachu appeared in PS599, where they each wear the five costumes available for the Cosplay Pikachu: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre. Lisia revealed to Chaz that Ruby created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for Contests. Noticeably, some of these Cosplay Pikachu were male. They reappeared in a flashback in PS603.
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 Shock!! Father in the Pendant!.
Sword & Shield arc
A Pikachu appeared in Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, having been swallowed by a Cramorant.
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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
Gold owns a Pikachu, which was later revealed to have originally belonged to Eusine before he sent it back in time with Bill's Time Capsule.
Pokémon 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 Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Pikachu
Ash's Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
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.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
Pikachu is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red caught on his own, but the first he kept.
Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.
In Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!, Pikachu evolved into Raichu, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.
Yellow has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in The Fake Pikachu!!.
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
- Main article: Pikachu (TCG)
Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be 211 known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as No.1 Trainer.
The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was Pikachu in the Base Set (which was reprinted in Base Set 2 and in POP Series 2 with different artwork). It was followed in the next set by another Pikachu (which was also reprinted in the Legendary Collection). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English promo card, Pikachu. The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at E3.
In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using ThunderShock. This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.
Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG coins, with one being included with the English and European languages-only Base Set 2. This coin was also featured in the Pokémon Play It! PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game Pokémon Trading Card Game, and is one of the coins that can be obtained in Pokémon 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.
Other appearances
Pokkén Tournament
- Main article: Pikachu (Pokkén)
- Main article: Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)
Pikachu is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, like Thunderbolt, Electro Ball, and Thunder. In Burst form, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from Heihachi and Kazuya Mishima's movesets from the Tekken series.
Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.[2]
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
The Brazilian music video Lightning Force features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.
Celestial
Pikachu appeared in the music video for Celestial. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
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
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Pikachu
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| 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 | Nintendo 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 | Nintendo 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
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| 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
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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
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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
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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 November 15, 2018 |
| SM | Tohoku Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 10 | March 11 to April 20, 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 |
| 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 |
| SMUSUM | Pokémon World Festival Pikachu | All | South Korea | 10 | April 27 to May 7, 2018 |
| E | Pokémon Festa 2019 Shiny Pikachu | All | Online | 10
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May 1 to 31, 2019 |
| E | Target Bullseye Pass Shiny Pikachu | All | Online | 10
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May 11 to June 23, 2019 |
| SwSh | Japan Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu | All | Japan | 5 | November 15, 2019 to January 31, 2021 |
| SwSh | Singapore Pokémon Center Birthday Pikachu | All | Singapore | 5 | March 7, 2020 to January 31, 2021 |
| SwSh | KIBO's Pikachu | All | Online | 21 | December 31, 2020 to January 15, 2021 |
| SwSh | Game Freak's Singing Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | February 25 to March 25, 2021 |
| SV | Flying Terastal Pikachu | All | Online | 5 | November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023 |
| SV | 25th Anniversary Pikatto Pika Pika Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | April 22 to July 31, 2023 |
Original Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 1 | April 15 to May 1, 2017 July 19 to 31, 2017 |
| SM | Original Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | September 19 to 25, 2017 |
| SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | October 19 to November 23, 2017 |
| SM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region |
Online | 1 | November 10 to 23, 2017 |
| USUM | Original Cap Pikachu | Japanese region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 1 | March 29 to May 31, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Original Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | September 29 to November 30, 2020 |
Hoenn Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 6 | May 3 to 15, 2017 August 2 to 14, 2017 |
| SM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 6 | September 26 to October 2, 2017 |
| USUM | Hoenn Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 6 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Hoenn Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 2 to November 30, 2020 |
Sinnoh Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 10 | May 17 to 29, 2017 August 16 to 28, 2017 |
| SM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 9 | October 3 to 9, 2017 |
| USUM | Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 9 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Sinnoh Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 9 to November 30, 2020 |
Unova Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Unova Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 14 | May 31 to June 12, 2017 August 30 to September 11, 2017 |
| SM | Unova Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 13 | October 10 to 16, 2017 |
| USUM | Unova Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 13 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Unova Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 16 to November 30, 2020 |
Kalos Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 17 | June 14 to 26, 2017 September 13 to 25, 2017 |
| SM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 17 | October 17 to 23, 2017 |
| USUM | Kalos Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 17 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Kalos Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 18 to November 30, 2020 |
Alola Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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| SM | Alola Cap Pikachu | Japanese region | Online | 20 | June 28 to July 17, 2017 September 27 to October 9, 2017 |
| SM | Alola Cap Pikachu | American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 19 | October 10 to 12, 2017 October 24 to 30, 2017 |
| USUM | Alola Cap Pikachu | Japanese region American region PAL region Taiwanese region |
Online | 19 | November 9 to 30, 2018 |
| SwSh | Ash's Alola Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 23 to November 30, 2020 |
Partner Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwSh | Ash's Partner Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | September 29 to November 30, 2020 |
World Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwSh | Ash's World Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 25 | October 30 to November 30, 2020 |
| SwSh | 25th Anniversary Film Fest Ash's World Cap Pikachu | All | Online | 80 | August 11 to September 30, 2022 |
In-game events
Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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| RSEFRLG | Colosseum Pikachu | Japanese | 10 | November 21, 2003 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Japanese | 10 | December 14, 2006 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | English | 10 | June 25, 2007 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | French | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | German | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Italian | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
| DPPtHGSS | Pokétopia Pikachu | Spanish | 10 | July 12, 2007 onwards |
| HOME | HOME Pikachu | Worldwide | 5 | February 12, 2020 onwards |
Partner Cap Pikachu
| Games | Event | Language | Level | Distribution period |
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| USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Japanese | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
| USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Taiwanese | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
| USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | American | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
| USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | PAL | 50 | November 17, 2017 onwards |
| USUM | Partner Cap Pikachu | Korean | 50 | December 21, 2017 onwards |
Wild Area News
Pikachu
| Games | Event | Gigantamax | Level | Distribution period |
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| SwSh | Wild Area News | Yes | 17, 30, 40, 50, 60 | May 12 to 18, 2020 |
Poké Portal News
| Games | Event | Tera Type | Level | Distribution period |
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| SV | Pikachu the Unrivaled | Water | 100 | February 24 to 27, 2023 |
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) | ||
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| Red* | Blue* | Berry (100%) | |
| Yellow* |  Light Ball (100%)
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Berry (100)% | |
| Gold | Silver | Berry (2%) | |
| Crystal | |||
| Ruby | Sapphire |  Oran Berry (50%)
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Light Ball (5%)
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| Diamond | Pearl | Oran Berry (50%)
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Light Ball (5%)
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| Platinum | |||
| Battle Revolution | Light Ball (100%)
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| Ranch |  Shuca Berry (100%)
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| HeartGold | SoulSilver | Oran Berry (50%)
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Light Ball (5%)
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| X | Y | Light Ball (5%)
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| Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Light Ball (5%)
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| Sun | Moon | Light Ball (5%)
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| Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Light Ball (5%)
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| Sword | Shield | Light Ball (5%)
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| Pokéwalker | Shuca Berry (100%)
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 Lum Berry (100%)
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 Sitrus Berry (100%)
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 Leppa Berry (100%)
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 TinyMushroom (100%)
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Oran Berry (100%)
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| Events* | Light Ball (100%)
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 Lucky Egg (100%)
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 Shell Bell (100%)
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 Soothe Bell (100%)
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 Chesto Berry (100%)
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 Thunder Stone (100%)
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 Air Balloon (100%)
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 Comet Shard (100%)
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 Sea Incense (100%)
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 Silk Scarf (100%)
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 Heart Scale (100%)
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 Focus Band (100%)
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 Pretty Wing (100%)
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 Lemonade (100%)
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Stats
Base stats
Generation I-V
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HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
30
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31 - 90 | 58 - 174 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 300
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Generation VI onward
| Stat | Range | ||
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| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 35
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95 - 142 | 180 - 274 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
Total: 320
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Partner Pikachu
| Stat | Range | ||
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| At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 45 |
105 - 320 | 200 - 431 | |
80 |
76 - 321 | 148 - 437 | |
50 |
49 - 285 | 94 - 364 | |
75 |
72 - 315 | 139 - 425 | |
60 |
58 - 297 | 112 - 388 | |
120 |
112 - 370 | 220 - 533 | |
Total: 430 |
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Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, Partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve.
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Trivia
- Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida.[3][4]
- Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by James Turner.[5]
- Pikachu originally had a short, stout design during the initial release of Pokémon Red and Green, but its design was altered for the anime and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to Ken Sugimori, Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier.[4]
- Its Gigantamax form is a reference to its original rotund appearance.[6]
- 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 with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Pawmi, and Pawmo. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to Generation III.
- 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.[7] It was last used in the August 2006 Party of the Decade in New York City's Bryant Park. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a Poké Ball balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
- Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon with a pre-evolved form, though Pokémon Yellow predates Pichu and Pichu is unobtainable in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
- 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.
- When starting a new game in Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different color palette (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by Professor Oak. This is the same red/yellow palette used for Mew, Mewtwo, and Jynx (except the Virtual Console Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all Pokémon Trainers.
- Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the Game Boy Color) or pink cheeks (in the Super Game Boy). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
- In the Japanese Pokémon Stadium, Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully evolved.
- In Pokémon Yellow and from Generation VI to Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, 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.
- In Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
- Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
- Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through 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 as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: 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 the 25th Pokémon in both the National Pokédex and Alola Pokédex in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
- Pikachu originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ Gorochū), which would have had two horns and fangs.[8][9] Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green Versions, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.[4]
- Pikachu appears in Pokémon Battle Chess. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.
Origin
Pikachu's designer, Atsuko Nishida, revealed in an interview that this Pokémon was originally a daifuku-like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.[4][9]
Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a mouse, Game Freak CEO Satoshi Tajiri made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer Kōji Nishino, Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by squirrels, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow colouration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.[4][9]
Pikachu's Gigantamax form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and II.[6]
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).[4][10]
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Related articles
- Ash's Pikachu
- Ash's Pikachu (EToP)
- Ash's Pikachu (M20)
- Red's Pikachu (game)
- Pika
- Chuchu
- Sparky
- Pikachutwo
- Puka
- Shu's Pikachu
- Goh's Pikachu
- Captain Pikachu
- Hazel's Pikachu
- Gold's Pikachu
- Lt. Surge's Pikachu
- Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
- Pikachu (PokéPark)
- Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
- Detective Pikachu (character)
- Pikachu (Pokkén)
- Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)
- Ashachu
- Pikachu in a cap
- Cosplay Pikachu
- Partner Pokémon (game)
- Starter Pokémon
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
- Pikachu variants
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Gigantamax
References
- ↑ Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield
- ↑ Pokkén Tournament's official site
- ↑ Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
- ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
- ↑ Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times
- ↑ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview with Ken Sugimori, Kōji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida (Japanese)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns — SiliconEra
- ↑ TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak
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