Pikachu

Pikachu is a Pokémon in the Pokémon series. It first appeared in Pokémon Red and Blue versions. It was made popular by the anime series and is considered the mascot of the Pokémon series.
==Background==
It first appears in the Gameboy games of Pokémon Red and Blue and is a rare Pokémon of the two games. However, Pikachu got its own game (Pokémon Yellow) after it became popular from the anime. Yellow is based on the anime as Pikachu is the player's starter Pokémon.
==Involvement==
In the regular Pokémon games, it is an electric Pokémon that can evolve into another electric Pokémon called Raichu. Its pre-evolution is called Pichu. It is catchable in every game but Pokémon Yellow, where it is given to the player.
==Game Appearances==
===Pokémon Series===
*Pokémon Red and Blue
*Pokémon Yellow
*Pokémon Gold and Silver
*Pokémon Crystal
*Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
*Pokémon Emerald
*Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
*Pokémon Platinum
*Pokémon Snap
*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 Stadium
*Pokémon Stadium 2
===Super Smash Bros. Series===
*Super Smash Bros.
*Super Smash Bros. Melee
*Super Smash Bros. Brawl
==See Also==
*Pichu
*Jigglypuff
*Super Smash Bros. Melee
==External Links==
Category:Video Game Characters
Category:Nintendo Video Game Characters