Pichu

Pichu is an electric mouse Pokémon in the Pokémon series. It is the pre-evolution of Pikachu. 
==Background==
Pichu made its first appearance in the Second Generation of Pokémon (the Silver and Gold versions of the game.) It has appeared in every standard Pokémon game since Gold and Silver. However, in order to obtain it in every game but Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum, a Pikachu or Raichu must be bred to form its egg. From there, it can be evolved into a Pikachu based on its happiness level.
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness it is obtained by trading for it.
==Involvement==
Pichu is an obtainable Pokémon in the series. It is only catchable in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl as well as Pokémon Platinum. Otherwise, it is bred and hatched from an egg. 
==Game Appearances==
===Pokémon Series===
*Pokémon Gold and Silver
*Pokémon Crystal
*Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
*Pokémon Emerald
*Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
*Pokémon Platinum
*Pokémon Channel
*Pokémon Trozei!
*Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
*Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
*Pokémon Ranger
*Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
*Pokémon Colosseum
*Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
*Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire
*Pokémon Stadium 2
===Super Smash Bros. Series===
*Super Smash Bros. Melee
==See Also==
*Pikachu
*Jigglypuff
*Super Smash Bros. Melee
==External Links==
Category:Nintendo Video Game Characters
Category:Video Game Characters