Pikachu and Poké-Friends

Pikachu and Poké-Friends is a 30-minute Saturday morning animated series produced by 4kids Productions based on the video game Pokémon, made by Nintendo and published by VIZ Media, which premiered on ABC and ran for 44 episodes over two seasons from 2012 to 2013. It was also the first anime based on a video game.
== Plot ==
The show follows the adventures of the title character, Pikachu, Raichu, Pichu, Bulbasaur and Snivy. The family lives in Poké-Land. Most episodes of the series center around the ongoing battle between the Pac family and their only known enemies, the Team Meanies: Hitmonchan, Rhydon, Wobbuffet, Scrafty and Liepard. They work for Darkrai, a pitch-black figure. His sole mission is to locate and control the source of "Rare Candies", which serve as the primary food and power source for the city, and also as the deus ex machina in virtually every episode. The second (and final) season later introduces Swellow and Pikachu's nephew Elekid.
==Characters==
Image	Name 	Voice actor
 	Pikachu 	Craig Blair
 	Raichu 	Veronica Taylor
 	Scrafty 	Harry Shearer
 	Wobbuffet 	Maddie Blaustein
 	Rhydon 	Keith Szarabajka
 	Glameow 	Cree Summer
 	Hitmonchan	Ted Lewis
 	Darkrai 	Abraham Benrubi
 	Pichu 	Michele Knotz
 	Bulbasaur 	Dee Bradley Baker
 	Snivy 	Charlie Adler
 	Tyrogue 	Kathryn Cressida
 	Elekid 	Matthew Mercer
 	Swellow 	Patrick Warburton
 	Crobat 	Kevin Michael Richardson
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 (2012) ===
No. 	Title 	Original air date
1 	"Presidential Kidnappers" 	September 25, 2012
Darkrai orders the Team Meanies to kidnap President Poliwhirl in order to get Pikachu to lead them to the Viridian Forest. 	Darkrai orders the Team Meanies to kidnap President Poliwhirl in order to get Pikachu to lead them to the Viridian Forest. 	Darkrai orders the Team Meanies to kidnap President Poliwhirl in order to get Pikachu to lead them to the Viridian Forest.
2 	"Picnic in Poké-Land" 	September 25, 2012
Pikachu and his family go for a picnic. The Team Meanies are also on a picnic, and plot to attack Pikachu with each plan going horribly awry. 	Pikachu and his family go for a picnic. The Team Meanies are also on a picnic, and plot to attack Pikachu with each plan going horribly awry. 	Pikachu and his family go for a picnic. The Team Meanies are also on a picnic, and plot to attack Pikachu with each plan going horribly awry.
3 	"The Great Earthquake" 	October 2, 2012
The Team Meanies get an Earthquake-making machine by the Darkrai. 	The Team Meanies get an Earthquake-making machine by the Darkrai. 	The Team Meanies get an Earthquake-making machine by the Darkrai.
4 	"Hocus-Pocus Pikachu" 	October 2, 2012
Pikachu put Pichu in a magic hat and made him disappear! 	Pikachu put Pichu in a magic hat and made him disappear! 	Pikachu put Pichu in a magic hat and made him disappear!
5 	"Southpaw Pika" 	October 9, 2012
When the Team Meanies ruin the Poké-Land world series, Pikachu challenges them to a baseball game to decide who leaves town. 	When the Team Meanies ruin the Poké-Land world series, Pikachu challenges them to a baseball game to decide who leaves town. 	When the Team Meanies ruin the Poké-Land world series, Pikachu challenges them to a baseball game to decide who leaves town.
6 	"Pichu Panic" 	October 9, 2012
The Team Meanies steal a sack of Rare Candies, and Pikachu & Raichu go searching for Pichu, not realizing he's in the sack of Rare Candies. 	The Team Meanies steal a sack of Rare Candies, and Pikachu & Raichu go searching for Pichu, not realizing he's in the sack of Rare Candies. 	The Team Meanies steal a sack of Rare Candies, and Pikachu & Raichu go searching for Pichu, not realizing he's in the sack of Rare Candies.
7 	"Count Crobat" 	October 16, 2012
Darkrai transforms a Golbat into the vampiric Count Crobat in a plot to get the citizens of Poké-Land to hand over the map to the Ilex Forest. 	Darkrai transforms a Golbat into the vampiric Count Crobat in a plot to get the citizens of Poké-Land to hand over the map to the Ilex Forest. 	Darkrai transforms a Golbat into the vampiric Count Crobat in a plot to get the citizens of Poké-Land to hand over the map to the Ilex Forest.
8 	"Trick or Treat" 	October 16, 2012
The Poké-Family goes trick or treating on Halloween night until the Team Meanies come along and spice things up. 	The Poké-Family goes trick or treating on Halloween night until the Team Meanies come along and spice things up. 	The Poké-Family goes trick or treating on Halloween night until the Team Meanies come along and spice things up.
9 	"Super Team Meanies" 	October 23, 2012
The Team Meanies try to take over the world when they are given super powers. 	The Team Meanies try to take over the world when they are given super powers. 	The Team Meanies try to take over the world when they are given super powers.
10 	"Pikachu in the Moon" 	October 23, 2012
After the Team Meanies steal the space shuttle, Pikachu and Raichu must retrieve it. 	After the Team Meanies steal the space shuttle, Pikachu and Raichu must retrieve it. 	After the Team Meanies steal the space shuttle, Pikachu and Raichu must retrieve it.
11 	"Journey to the Center of Poké-Land" 	October 30, 2012
Darkrai (with help from the Hitmonchan and the Team Meanies) decides to dig underground to get the Petalburg Forest. 	Darkrai (with help from the Hitmonchan and the Team Meanies) decides to dig underground to get the Petalburg Forest. 	Darkrai (with help from the Hitmonchan and the Team Meanies) decides to dig underground to get the Petalburg Forest.
12 	"Invasion of the Poké-Cubs" 	October 30, 2012
A litter of Poké-Cubs come to the Poké-Family's house, and Pikachu is trying to get rid of them. 	A litter of Poké-Cubs come to the Poké-Family's house, and Pikachu is trying to get rid of them. 	A litter of Poké-Cubs come to the Poké-Family's house, and Pikachu is trying to get rid of them.
13 	"The Day the Treasure Disappeared" 	November 6, 2012
When the Darkrai successfully gets the Eterna Forest, it's up to Pikachu to get it back. 	When the Darkrai successfully gets the Eterna Forest, it's up to Pikachu to get it back. 	When the Darkrai successfully gets the Eterna Forest, it's up to Pikachu to get it back.
14 	"Sir Shock-A-Lot" 	November 6, 2012
The Darkrai sends the Team Meanies 50 years back into the past but Wobbuffet's goofiness causes them to meet Pikachu's ancestor, Sir Shock-A-Lot. 	The Darkrai sends the Team Meanies 50 years back into the past but Wobbuffet's goofiness causes them to meet Pikachu's ancestor, Sir Shock-A-Lot. 	The Darkrai sends the Team Meanies 50 years back into the past but Wobbuffet's goofiness causes them to meet Pikachu's ancestor, Sir Shock-A-Lot.
15 	"Neander-Pikachu" 	November 13, 2012
Pikachu reads Pichu a story about their prehistoric ancestor and his discovery of rare candies. 	Pikachu reads Pichu a story about their prehistoric ancestor and his discovery of rare candies. 	Pikachu reads Pichu a story about their prehistoric ancestor and his discovery of rare candies.
16 	"Backpacking Pika" 	November 13, 2012
Pikachu is permitted to lead the Pichu scouts after their original leader stubs his toe. 	Pikachu is permitted to lead the Pichu scouts after their original leader stubs his toe. 	Pikachu is permitted to lead the Pichu scouts after their original leader stubs his toe.
17 	"The Abominable Abomasnow" 	November 20, 2012
A legendary creature is lurking the snowy hills at the time when Pikachu and Raichu are racing to beat the Darkrai and the Team Meanies to an area where Rare Candies are located.	A legendary creature is lurking the snowy hills at the time when Pikachu and Raichu are racing to beat the Darkrai and the Team Meanies to an area where Rare Candies are located.	A legendary creature is lurking the snowy hills at the time when Pikachu and Raichu are racing to beat the Darkrai and the Team Meanies to an area where Rare Candies are located.
18 	"The Bionic Pika-Woman" 	November 20, 2012
The Darkrai makes a robotic clone of Raichu to fool Pikachu. 	The Darkrai makes a robotic clone of Raichu to fool Pikachu. 	The Darkrai makes a robotic clone of Raichu to fool Pikachu.
19 	"Bullet Show at the O.K. Corral" 	November 27, 2012
While taking a vacation out west, the Team Meanies along with their bratty cousin, Tyrogue, try to ruin the Poké-Family vacation. But Tyrogue just wants an ice cream cone. 	While taking a vacation out west, the Team Meanies along with their bratty cousin, Tyrogue, try to ruin the Poké-Family vacation. But Tyrogue just wants an ice cream cone. 	While taking a vacation out west, the Team Meanies along with their bratty cousin, Tyrogue, try to ruin the Poké-Family vacation. But Tyrogue just wants an ice cream cone.
20 	"Once Upon a Pound" 	November 27, 2012
The Team Meanies' Mismagius comes and gives them a magic fairytale book to trap Pikachu and Raichu. 	The Team Meanies' Mismagius comes and gives them a magic fairytale book to trap Pikachu and Raichu. 	The Team Meanies' Mismagius comes and gives them a magic fairytale book to trap Pikachu and Raichu.
21 	"The Poké-Love Boat" 	December 4, 2012
The Team Meanies try to ruin Pikachu and Raichu's anniversary while on the Love Boat. 	The Team Meanies try to ruin Pikachu and Raichu's anniversary while on the Love Boat. 	The Team Meanies try to ruin Pikachu and Raichu's anniversary while on the Love Boat.
22 	"The Great Rare-Candy Robbery" 	December 4, 2012
Darkrai gives the Team Meanies a truck in order to retrieve the Rare Candies from the Viridian Forest. 	Darkrai gives the Team Meanies a truck in order to retrieve the Rare Candies from the Viridian Forest. 	Darkrai gives the Team Meanies a truck in order to retrieve the Rare Candies from the Viridian Forest.
23 	"A Bad Case of the Shocks" 	December 11, 2012
Pikachu is rushed to the hospital after believing he has shockitis after defeating the Team Meanies. 	Pikachu is rushed to the hospital after believing he has shockitis after defeating the Team Meanies. 	Pikachu is rushed to the hospital after believing he has shockitis after defeating the Team Meanies.
24 	"Pichu at the Zoo" 	December 11, 2012
The Poké-Family goes to the zoo, but Pichu frees all the animals. 	The Poké-Family goes to the zoo, but Pichu frees all the animals. 	The Poké-Family goes to the zoo, but Pichu frees all the animals.
25 	"The Egyptian Cofagrigus" 	December 18, 2012
The Darkrai discovers a Cofagrigus, so he uses it to kidnap Raichu and Pichu. 	The Darkrai discovers a Cofagrigus, so he uses it to kidnap Raichu and Pichu. 	The Darkrai discovers a Cofagrigus, so he uses it to kidnap Raichu and Pichu.
26 	"Nighty Nightmare" 	December 18, 2012
The Team Meanies are having nightmares about Pikachu. 	The Team Meanies are having nightmares about Pikachu. 	The Team Meanies are having nightmares about Pikachu.
=== Season 2 (2013) ===
No. 	Title 	Original air date
27 	"Here's Swellow" 	September 17, 1983
Swellow arrives in Poké-Land and saves Pikachu and Raichu from a Team Meany attack. Raichu then invites Swellow to lunch as the Darkrai creates a giant robotic Team Meany. 	Swellow arrives in Poké-Land and saves Pikachu and Raichu from a Team Meany attack. Raichu then invites Swellow to lunch as the Darkrai creates a giant robotic Team Meany. 	Swellow arrives in Poké-Land and saves Pikachu and Raichu from a Team Meany attack. Raichu then invites Swellow to lunch as the Darkrai creates a giant robotic Team Meany.
28 	"Hey, Hey, Hey... It's Elekid" 	September 17, 1983
Pikachu must convince cousin Elekid to stay in school. 	Pikachu must convince cousin Elekid to stay in school. 	Pikachu must convince cousin Elekid to stay in school.
29 	"Poké-Match" 	September 24, 1983
After the Team Meanies defeat the football team, Pikachu and his team must face them off with the help of Swellow. 	After the Team Meanies defeat the football team, Pikachu and his team must face them off with the help of Swellow. 	After the Team Meanies defeat the football team, Pikachu and his team must face them off with the help of Swellow.
30 	"Journey Into the Poké-Past" 	September 24, 1983
Elekid fixes Raichu's washing machine, accidentally turning it into a "time" machine which sends him and Pikachu into several different eras in Poké-Land's history. 	Elekid fixes Raichu's washing machine, accidentally turning it into a "time" machine which sends him and Pikachu into several different eras in Poké-Land's history. 	Elekid fixes Raichu's washing machine, accidentally turning it into a "time" machine which sends him and Pikachu into several different eras in Poké-Land's history.
31 	"The Wartortle and the Sea" 	October 1, 1983
The Team Meanies sink Pikachu and a large oceanic shipment of rare candies. They end up in the aquatic city of Poké-Atlantis, which is under the rule of a tyrannical Greninja who demand Pikachu & his friends fight for their honor.	The Team Meanies sink Pikachu and a large oceanic shipment of rare candies. They end up in the aquatic city of Poké-Atlantis, which is under the rule of a tyrannical Greninja who demand Pikachu & his friends fight for their honor.	The Team Meanies sink Pikachu and a large oceanic shipment of rare candies. They end up in the aquatic city of Poké-Atlantis, which is under the rule of a tyrannical Greninja who demand Pikachu & his friends fight for their honor.
32 	"Public Poké-Enemy No. 1" 	October 1, 1983
Pikachu gets sent to prison after he is mistaken for a criminal named Pretty Boy Pika. 	Pikachu gets sent to prison after he is mistaken for a criminal named Pretty Boy Pika. 	Pikachu gets sent to prison after he is mistaken for a criminal named Pretty Boy Pika.
33 	"The Greatest Show in Poké-Land" 	October 8, 1983
The Team Meanies take their cousin Tyrogue to the circus for his birthday, where they encounter the Poké-Family (Pichu also has a birthday as well). 	The Team Meanies take their cousin Tyrogue to the circus for his birthday, where they encounter the Poké-Family (Pichu also has a birthday as well). 	The Team Meanies take their cousin Tyrogue to the circus for his birthday, where they encounter the Poké-Family (Pichu also has a birthday as well).
34 	"Poké-A-Thon"
"Poké-A-Lympics" 	October 8, 1983
Legal technicalities permit the Team Meanies to participate in the olympics, and it's up to the Poké-Family to try to defeat them in various athletic events. 	Legal technicalities permit the Team Meanies to participate in the olympics, and it's up to the Poké-Family to try to defeat them in various athletic events. 	Legal technicalities permit the Team Meanies to participate in the olympics, and it's up to the Poké-Family to try to defeat them in various athletic events.
35 	"The Genie of Poké-Dad" 	October 15, 1983
Pikachu and Swellow square off against the Team Meanies for ownership of a bottle that houses a wish-granting Tornadus. 	Pikachu and Swellow square off against the Team Meanies for ownership of a bottle that houses a wish-granting Tornadus. 	Pikachu and Swellow square off against the Team Meanies for ownership of a bottle that houses a wish-granting Tornadus.
36 	"Elekid Goes Poké-Hollywood" 	October 15, 1983
Elekid is starring in an action movie, and when the Poké-Family visits the set, Pikachu is goaded into taking the dangerous job of stunt double. 	Elekid is starring in an action movie, and when the Poké-Family visits the set, Pikachu is goaded into taking the dangerous job of stunt double. 	Elekid is starring in an action movie, and when the Poké-Family visits the set, Pikachu is goaded into taking the dangerous job of stunt double.
37 	"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Pikachu" 	October 22, 1983
Pikachu turns into a Zoroark after the Team Meanies trick him into eating Rare Candies specially created by the Darkrai. 	Pikachu turns into a Zoroark after the Team Meanies trick him into eating Rare Candies specially created by the Darkrai. 	Pikachu turns into a Zoroark after the Team Meanies trick him into eating Rare Candies specially created by the Darkrai.
38 	"Around the World in 80 Shocks" 	October 22, 1983
The Darkrai and the Team Meanies travel around the world to find another Pinwheel forest, and Pikachu must thwart this. 	The Darkrai and the Team Meanies travel around the world to find another Pinwheel forest, and Pikachu must thwart this. 	The Darkrai and the Team Meanies travel around the world to find another Pinwheel forest, and Pikachu must thwart this.
39 	"Swellow vs. Slaking" 	October 29, 1983
An organ grinder's Vigoroth eats super-powered Rare Candies and grows to giant size. Now Pikachu and Swellow must stop the giant Slaking before it wrecks Poké-Land. 	An organ grinder's Vigoroth eats super-powered Rare Candies and grows to giant size. Now Pikachu and Swellow must stop the giant Slaking before it wrecks Poké-Land. 	An organ grinder's Vigoroth eats super-powered Rare Candies and grows to giant size. Now Pikachu and Swellow must stop the giant Slaking before it wrecks Poké-Land.
40 	"Computer Pika" 	October 29, 1983
Elekid tinkers with Pikachu's computer, causing it to zap Pichu à la Tron. Pikachu and Swellow head inside the computer to save him. 	Elekid tinkers with Pikachu's computer, causing it to zap Pichu à la Tron. Pikachu and Swellow head inside the computer to save him. 	Elekid tinkers with Pikachu's computer, causing it to zap Pichu à la Tron. Pikachu and Swellow head inside the computer to save him.
41 	"Pika Van Winkle" 	November 5, 1983
Pikachu drinks a potion that causes him to fall asleep for twenty years. When he awakes, he finds a nightmarish future in which the Petalburg Forest has been captured and the Team Meanies have infested Poké-Land. 	Pikachu drinks a potion that causes him to fall asleep for twenty years. When he awakes, he finds a nightmarish future in which the Petalburg Forest has been captured and the Team Meanies have infested Poké-Land. 	Pikachu drinks a potion that causes him to fall asleep for twenty years. When he awakes, he finds a nightmarish future in which the Petalburg Forest has been captured and the Team Meanies have infested Poké-Land.
42 	"Happy Poké-Giving" 	November 5, 1983
The Poké-Family hear a story about the first Poké-Giving. 	The Poké-Family hear a story about the first Poké-Giving. 	The Poké-Family hear a story about the first Poké-Giving.
== Specials ==
=== Pikachu and Poké-Friends Halloween Special ===
The Halloween special consisted of two segments from the show, "Count Crobat" and "Trick or Treat". The special aired in primetime on ABC on October 30, 2012. It has been replayed on channels like Jetix and Disney XD during Halloween in recent years.
=== Christmas Comes to Poké-Land ===
Christmas Comes to Poké-Land In this Christmas special, Pikachu and family help Jynx (voiced by Tress MacNeille) after crash-landing on Poké-Land. Darkrai was the only character from the cartoon that is not in the special (although his lair which is covered in snow appears). It's been speculated that he was away for the holiday, but this hasn't been confirmed by the show's writers. It is shown every December on the Disney XD Christmas Party.
== Transcript ==
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