Pikachu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pikachu (disambiguation).

Pikachu ピカチュウ Pikachu #025 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Static Cacophony Cacophony Lightning Rod Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Fairy Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Pikachu 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 13.2 lbs. 6.0 kg Pikachu 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 82 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 105 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Pikachu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
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.

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

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

It is also the version mascot of Pokémon Yellow, where it is the only starter Pokémon in that game. It has also made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

It is also the starter Pokémon in Pokémon Rumble Blast.

Biology

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. It is covered in yellow fur, and its ears are long and pointed with black tips. It has a small mouth, brown eyes, and two red circles on its cheeks. There are pouches inside its cheeks where it stores electricity. Its forearms are short, with five fingers on each paw, and its feet have three toes. It has two brown stripes on its back, and its tail is in the shape of a lightning bolt with a patch of brown fur at the base. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs.

The anime has shown that Pikachu sometimes travel in groups. It raises its tail to check its surroundings, and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. Living in forested areas, Pikachu is found foraging for berries it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. It has been observed eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment.

Pikachu is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. Pikachu has been known to build up energy in its glands, and 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. When threatened, it looses electric charges from its sacs, and a group can build and cause lightning storms. It is found mostly in forests, where a sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass.

In the anime

Pikachu in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Pikachu

Ash Ketchum has a Pikachu that he obtained from Professor Oak in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of the Pokémon anime series. He is the signature Pokémon of the anime series who has appeared in every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie since. Ash's Pikachu does not like being in his Poké Ball.

Ash was given the opportunity to release Pikachu in Pikachu's Goodbye, as Pikachu seemed very happy with the other Pikachu. Even though he did attempt to, the bond between the two was too strong, so Pikachu chose to stay with him. This episode also featured many other wild Pikachu.

Ritchie's Pikachu

Ritchie also has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head.

Ashachu

Ash gets turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named Lily. He reverts to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.

Puka

Another Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by a man named Victor on Seafoam Island in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.

Pikachutwo

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo clones Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be told apart from Ash's due to spikes on the black marks at the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process.

Other

James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Entrance Exam in The Ultimate Test, but it was defeated by the instructor's Graveler. James, after interfering with a battle Ash was having with the instructor, later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for that Pikachu to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.

A Pikachu also had a part in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!. He was kidnapped by a Skarmory and Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.

A female Pikachu appeared in SS027 under the ownership of Ayumi.

Minor appearances

Numerous other Pikachu appeared in Pokémon Emergency! belonging to Nurse Joy to help Ash's Pikachu defeat Team Rocket's Jessie, James, and Meowth to send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.

Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.

Lt. Surge's Raichu was once a Pikachu, as was Volkner's Raichu when Volkner was younger.

A Pikachu has also been owned by Luana's son, Travis. Luana mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder.

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, 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.

A Pikachu appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as a transformation of Mew.

A Pikachu named Sugar belonging to the owners of a restaurant went missing prior to Cooking up a Sweet Story!, and Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returns, however, it has evolved into a Raichu.

A Pikachu that belonged to an unnamed Aura Guardian appeared in a flashback in The Keystone Pops!.

A Pikachu appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.

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.

In the manga

In the Ash and Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash and Pikachu, a manga adaptation of the Pokémon anime which is based on Ash's adventures in the Johto region.

Pikachu in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Main article: Ash's Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu is a main character in the manga series The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of the Pokémon anime.

In the manga, Ash discovered Pikachu under the floorboards at his home, where he was chewing on wires to eat the electricity.

Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu as well, however, it is nicknamed "Chuchino" instead.

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪ manga

Main article: Pikachu (MPJ)

Pikachu is a main character in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga series. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, appearing for the first time in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.

Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Pika

Main article: Chuchu

Pikachu debuted in its own round in the Red, Green & Blue arc, Wanted: Pikachu!. Here, a Pikachu was stealing all the crops in a town. The townsfolk kept chasing it around, but end up getting shocked by it. Red arrives and captures it, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting its owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had. It also served on Yellow's team while Red was held captive by the Elite Four during the Yellow arc before being returned to him, during which Yellow discovered that it can Surf.

In the ninth volume during the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc, Yellow is seen to have a new addition to her team: a Pikachu of her own nicknamed "Chuchu", that she had found injured in Viridian Forest and nursed back to health. When Pika is left behind by Red on his trip to Mt. Silver, Pika joined Yellow and Chuchu on their adventure to Johto.

Pika and Chuchu share a loving relationship, one that is so strong that even Jasmine noticed, prompting her to hand Yellow a slip with the Pokémon Daycare's address on it. Later on, after Yellow and Wilton were brought to the Day Care after being shipwrecked, Yellow finds that Pika and Chuchu now have an Egg shortly after they were "put together." The Egg eventually hatches into Gold's Pichu.

Wild Pikachu also appeared in the Diamond & Pearl arc.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

A Pikachu makes a cameo in Pokémon Battle Frontier during one of the battles. Also, a photo album owned by Anabel has a Pikachu on the cover.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Main article: Shū's Pikachu

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga, Shū's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Main article: Gold's Pikachu

In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Eusine was in possession of a Pikachu, which ended up being Gold's.

Pikachu in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)

Pikachu is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga series and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that Red captured on his own, but the first he kept.

Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of Clefairy and is considered the smarter of the two.

Pikachu evolved into Raichu in Clefairy finally evolves?!, but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.

Yellow also has a Pikachu of his own.

In Pokémon Newspaper Strip

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

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has a Pikachu as one of the members of his team in Pokémon Zensho. It later evolves into a Raichu.

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!

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.

In the TCG

Pikachu in the TCG

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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 Club Master Isaac to winners of the Lightning Club.

In the TFG

Two Pikachu figures has been released.

• Next Quest: Pikachu
• Black Star Promo: Pikachu

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)

Game data

As the player

Main article: Pikachu (PokéPark)

Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends Charmander, Chikorita, and Piplup and ends up in the PokéPark. There he goes on an quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott, and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside Voltorb. This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
• Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to Red) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
• Pokémon Stadium 2: Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
• Pokémon Pinball: Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by Pichu. Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
• Pokémon Channel: Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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 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 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 Black It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It occasionally uses an electric shock to recharge a fellow Pikachu that is in a weakened state. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Viridian Forest, Power Plant Blue (Japan) Uncommon Unlimited Viridian Forest, Power Plant Rocket Game Corner Yellow One Starter Pokémon from Professor Oak in Pallet Town
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Route 2 Crystal Rare Route 2
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Safari Zone Emerald Rare Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Rare Viridian Forest, Power Plant Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Trophy Garden Platinum Common Trophy Garden HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Viridian Forest Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Resort, Yellow Forest, Rally, and Sightseeing
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer Dream World None
Generation VI X Y Rare Very Rare Santalune Forest Route 3

In side games

Pikachu in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure.

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Beach, Tunnel, River and Cave
Pokémon Channel	Collect all 101 Nice Cards
Pokémon Pinball	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 4 Secret Storage 20 Endless Level 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Starter Pokémon Lightning Field (6F-10F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Starter Pokémon Amp Plains (9F-10F) Far Amp Plains (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity	Playable Pokémon, Pika Land, Silent Tundra, Slumbering Cave, Magnagate dungeons, , Dreamy Island (Mapless Street)
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest Panula Cave Sekra Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest Crysta Cave Volcano Cave Chroma Road Chroma Highlands Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Submarine Faldera Volcano Thunder Temple
My Pokémon Ranch	Random trade with Hayley*
Pokémon Rumble	Silent Forest Normal Mode C, B & S
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Forest: Trailhead Field, World Axle - B1F
Pokémon Conquest	Violight

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Nintendo 64 Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	5	September 21 to October 31, 1997
	CoroCoro Surfing Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	?	September 1997
	CoroCoro Flying Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	?	October 1997
	Summer 1998 Pokémon Battle Tour Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	?	July 19 to August 23, 1998
	Nintendo Power Pikachu	English	United States	?	October to November 1, 1999
RS	Evolution Stone Promotion Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 30 to September 1, 2003
RSEFRLG	All Nippon Airways Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	December 5 to 25, 2004
RSEFRLG	Yokohama Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	March 19 to April 3, 2005
RSEFRLG	GW Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	April 25 to May 8, 2005
RSEFRLG	Sapporo Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	July 1 to August 21, 2005
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! 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	Journey Across America Surfing 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 26, 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
	TCG World Championships 2007 Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 10 to 12, 2007
	McDonald's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	May 30 to June 19, 2008
	PC Yokohama Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	October 10 to November 3, 2008
	Nintendo Zone Pikachu	English	United States	20	November 14 to 27, 2008
	2008 Birthday Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	December 26, 2008 to December 25, 2009
	Onemuri Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	February 7 to March 15, 2009
	Character Fair Pikachu	Korean	South Korea	30	July 24 to 26, 2009
	Kyoto Cross Media Experience 2009 Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	30	October 3 to 4, 2009
	Ario Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	November 21 to 23, 2009
	2009 Birthday Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	40	December 26, 2009 to November 3, 2010
	Ash's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	July 15 to August 10, 2010
	7-Eleven Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	20	August 20 to September 5, 2010
	Nintendo Zone Pikachu	German	Germany	20	July 31 to August 27, 2010
	Ash's Pikachu	English	North America	50	January 30 to February 20, 2011
	Ash's Pikachu	Korean	South Korea Wi-Fi	50	February 1 to 28, 2011
	All Nippon Airways Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	July 18 to September 30, 2011
	Singing Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	30	July 30 to September 4, 2011
	ExtremeSpeed Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	March 1 to May 6, 2012
	Pikachu Festival Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	100	March 23 to April 8, 2012
	Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu	English	Singapore	100	May 11 to 20, 2012
	Pika Pika Carnival Pikachu	Japanese	Singapore	100	May 11 to 20, 2012
	Summer 2012 Pikachu	English	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
	Summer 2012 Pikachu	French	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
	Summer 2012 Pikachu	German	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
	Summer 2012 Pikachu	Italian	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
	Summer 2012 Pikachu	Spanish	Europe	100	July 5 to September 29, 2012
	Summer Carnival Pikachu	Korean	South Korea	100	July 14 to August 29, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	English	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	French	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	German	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	Italian	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	Japanese	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	Korean	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	World Championships 2012 Pikachu	Spanish	United States	50	August 12, 2012
	Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	100	May 29 to June 4, 2013; July 3 to 7, 2013
	Strongest Class Pikachu	Japanese	Hong Kong and Taiwan	100	July 26 to August 20, 2013
	Pokémon Center Best Wishes Ash's Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	50	August 10 to September 6, 2013
	2013 Birthday Pikachu	Japanese	Japan	10	October 12, 2013 to ???, 2014

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokétopia Pikachu	Japanese	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	December 14, 2006 onwards
	Pokétopia Pikachu	English	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	June 25, 2007 onwards
	Pokétopia Pikachu	French	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	July 12, 2007 onwards
	Pokétopia Pikachu	German	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	July 12, 2007 onwards
	Pokétopia Pikachu	Italian	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	July 12, 2007 onwards
	Pokétopia Pikachu	Spanish	Pokémon Battle Revolution	10	July 12, 2007 onwards

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Global Link Pikachu	Japanese	PGL	10	September 19, 2012 to January 31, 2013
	Global Link Pikachu	English	PGL	10	November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
	Global Link Pikachu	French	PGL	10	November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
	Global Link Pikachu	German	PGL	10	November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
	Global Link Pikachu	Italian	PGL	10	November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013
	Global Link Pikachu	Spanish	PGL	10	November 9, 2012 to May 30, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*		Light Ball (100%)	Berry (100)%
Gold	Silver	Berry (8%)
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%)
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%)

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

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.

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  {{learnlist/level6|Start|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||} 00Start Tail Whip Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   055 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cool 0   0   077 Play Nice Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cool 0   0   1010 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 0   0   1313 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   1818 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   2121 Double Team Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cool 0   0   2323 Nuzzle Electric Physical 02020 100100% 20 Cool 0   0   2626 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 Cool 0   0   2929 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100100% 15 Cool 0   0   3434 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 Cool 0   0   3737 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 0   0   4242 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 Cool 0   0   4646 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 Cool 0   0   5050 Thunder Electric Special 110110 07070% 10 Cool 0   0

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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 style="background:#{{{2}}}; border:1px solid #Template:Color dark;" align="center" | 0   0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM94 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Bestow Normal Status — 100% 15 Bide Normal Physical — —% 10 Charge Electric Status — —% 20 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 40 —% 15 Double Slap Normal Physical 15 85% 10 Encore Normal Status — 100% 5 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Fake Out Normal Physical 40 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Lucky Chant Normal Status — —% 30 Present Normal Physical — 90% 15 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Tickle Normal Status — 100% 20 Any Pokémon in the Field or Fairy Egg Groups if the mother is a Pikachu or Raichu holding a Light Ball Volt Tackle Electric Physical 120 100% 15 Wish Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pikachu in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Pikachu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Pikachu cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations:
	Charm	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
	Sweet Kiss	Fairy	Status	—	75%	10
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	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 moves from other generations

By events

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

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  2013 Birthday Pikachu Celebrate Normal Status — —% 40 Cool 0   0   A superscript level indicates that Pikachu can learn this move normally in Generation VI at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

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   Pikachu discharges energy to recharge the Styler's energy.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: None Field move: (Recharge ×3) Browser entry   It attacks by blasting electricity from its body.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  None Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: No entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Thunderbolt Attack: ★ Ability 1: Static Defense: ★ Ability 2: Celebrate Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Lightningrod 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 Thunder Stone Range: 3 Perfect Links: Akizane, Hanbei, and Sōrin

Evolution

Baby form Pichu  Electric

Breed ← Friendship →

First Evolution Pikachu  Electric

Thunder Stone →

Second Evolution Raichu  Electric

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Other sprites

Crystal back	FireRed/LeafGreen Shiny back and credits	Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver back

Trivia

$1 coin from Niue featuring Pikachu

Pikachu's appearance in Pokémon Stadium

• Niue released a one-dollar coin featuring Pikachu as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Pikachu on one side and the nation's coat of arms on the other.
• Veronica Taylor has stated that Pikachu is her favorite Pokémon, with Lapras being her second favorite.
• In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein which helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it Pikachurin. According to the researchers, the decision was based on both the Pokémon and protein possessing "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
• There have been two Pikachu balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first, known as the "Flying Pikachu" was flown from 2001 through 2005, was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in Times Square after an accident in 2005's parade, and made its farewell appearance at the Party of the Decade in August 2006 in New York City's Bryant Park. The second version features glowing cheeks and chases a Poké Ball balloon, and debuted in the 2006 parade.
• Pikachu is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Pikachu and Raichu share the same species name with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, and Sandslash. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
• The earliest sketch of Pikachu had a white muzzle, but soon became yellow like the rest of its body. This is still depicted in its front sprites from Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue as well as in the international Pokémon Red and Blue.
• Pikachu is the only main series starter Pokémon that has a pre-evolved form, although Pichu was not available in Pokémon Yellow.
• According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 amperes.
• As of Generation V, Pikachu has the most event-exclusive moves available to it.
• As of Generation VI, Pikachu is the only Pokémon to use its anime voice during a wild encounter.
• Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be used in battle in the Japanese Pokémon Stadium that is not fully evolved.

Origin

Pikachu has physical aspects resembling several species of rodents. Its species name suggests that it is based on a mouse. Despite its name, it bears little resemblance to the pika. Its ears do bear similarity to those of other lagomorphs, however.

Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a female member of the core design team at Game Freak.

Name origin

Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ピカチュウ Pikachu Combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of squeaking) French Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name German Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name Italian Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name Korean 피카츄 Pikachyu Transliteration of its 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 Arabic بيكاتشو Bīkātshū Transliteration of its English/Japanese name Indonesian Pikacu (Pocket Monsters only) Transliteration of its Japanese name. Thai ปิกะจู Pikachu Same as English/Japanese name

Related articles

Main article: Pikachu (disambiguation)

• Ash's Pikachu
• Sparky
• Ashachu
• Puka
• Pika
• Chuchu
• Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
• Shū's Pikachu
• Gold's Pikachu
• Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
• Red's Pikachu (game)
• Pikachu (MPJ)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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

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