Surfing Pikachu

Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: なみのりピカチュウ Surfing Pikachu) is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with a surfboard. These Pikachu know the move , which, prior to Generation VIII, have only been given out in special circumstances, such as s.
==In the core series games==
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The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to , called Pikachu's Beach. This can only be activated in the original editions of the games by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. In the Virtual Console editions, only the player's partner Pikachu is required. The Surfin' Dude there apparently also has a surfing Pikachu. In addition, using Surf on the overworld with a Surfing Pikachu will show a different overworld sprite.
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite Y.png|Surfing
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Like before in Pokémon Yellow, using Surf on the overworld with a Surfing Pikachu will show a different overworld sprite. This time, Pikachu has a red surfboard if the player is male, or a blue surfboard if the player is female.
The may receive a Surf Pikachu via Mystery Gift; however, this item is very rare.
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite GSC.png|Surfing (male player)
Surf Pikachu doll GSC.png|Surf Pikachu doll (Generation II)
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A Surfing Pikachu can be found in , an event-only Pokéwalker course. This Pikachu, when caught, can be transferred to either Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver. Like the Battle Revolution Pikachu, this Pikachu must forget Surf in order to be transferred to Generation V.
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In , after becoming No. 1 by achieving the high scores on all four Mantine Surf courses, the player can go to the Heahea Branch of the Surf Association to receive a famous Pikachu that knows the special move from the Boss of Surf Association.
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!===
While no Pikachu can learn Surf in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, in the former game, the player's can use the Secret Technique Sea Skim. When using this Technique, the player and their partner surf on a surfboard to travel across water, effectively replacing the overworld function Surf used to have.
In addition to the Secret Technique, Partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive move , likely inspired by Surfing Pikachu.
===Generations and ===
Starting with Pokémon Sword and Shield, Surf is no longer an event-exclusive move for Pikachu, and all members of the Pikachu family, including alternate forms, can learn Surf by TM.
In celebration of Pokémon Day 2023, a Pikachu that knows and has the Tera Type was released in via the Poké Portal News. This Pikachu had the Mightiest Mark and appeared in 7★ Tera Raid Battles running from February 24 to 27, 2023 at 14:59 UTC.
===Events===
In addition to the methods mentioned above, Surfing Pikachu have often been distributed directly through events. The following is a listing of Surfing Pikachu events:
====List of events featuring Surfing Pikachu====
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===Gallery===
====Sprites====
 	
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Artwork of 's using from
==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
Surf can be taught to a Pikachu in either the original Japanese or international release of Pokémon Stadium. In the Japanese Stadium, Surf will be taught to Pikachu if the player clears the Master Ball division of the L1-30 Division with a in their party. In the English version, the player is required to the clear the Master Ball division of the Round 2 Prime Cup with all Pokémon selected directly from a Game Pak, not saving the game during the challenge (continues are permitted), and must ensure Pikachu participates in the final battle (the Pikachu can come from any Generation I game). This does not occur in the Japanese version of the game (this game is known as Pokémon Stadium 2 in Japanese). In all games, Pikachu has a unique animation where it jumps on a pink surfboard while using the move. In addition, all of Lt. Surge's Pikachu and Raichu in the series use Surf.
===Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire===
In Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, after 1499 Pokémon are stored the player will receive an Egg with a that knows , and Surf. This Pichu, of course, can evolve into a Pikachu that knows Surf.
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Because the models and animations of Generation I and II Pokémon in , , and are derived from the Stadium series, Pikachu retains the pink surfboard animation from those games.
While no distribution of Surfing Pikachu was made in Colosseum or XD, in Battle Revolution, players could download a Surfing Pikachu onto a game from the shop for free after defeating Pokétopia Master Mysterial for the first time. It can be downloaded by multiple games, but no two Pikachu can be downloaded by a single card. However, the Pikachu cannot be transferred forward to Generation V or later without forgetting Surf.
==In the spin-off games==
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A nod to the Surfing Pikachu can be found in the game's first level, the . If the player lures the Pikachu at the start of the stage near a surfboard with Pokémon food, it will hop on the board and pretend to surf, allowing the player to take its picture for bonus points.
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
 is an obtainable card in both and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!. In the first game, the player can obtain two copies by trading a card and a card with Mr. Ishihara. In the latter game, the player can obtain two copies by trading a card and a card with Ishihara. The second copy of each features the Mt. Fuji Surfing Pikachu variant originally released in the TCG through the Stamp Rally in September 1997.
 	 	 	
Sprite from	Mt. Fuji sprite from	Sprite from	Mt. Fuji sprite from
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A Surfing Pikachu doll can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in Pokémon Channel.
===PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure===
The Surfing Pikachu appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. By typing in a certain code , a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by so he can play Gyarados's Aqua Dash.
Region 	Code
North America	02970626
PAL 	84925064
Japan 	78872252
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Surfing Pikachu were made available for Pokémon GO's first Community Day event. During the event, players could also potentially teach existing Pikachu Surf via Charged TM. Like all special moves, Pikachu will forget Surf it it is transferred to a core series game.
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Using the Pika Prompt while near the swimming pool on the S.S. Prime Treasure will reveal Detective Pikachu standing on a surfboard. He then jokingly tells Tim that he's using Surf before falling off.
===New Pokémon Snap===
A female Pikachu in Blushing Beach can be lured over to a sandbank, where she'll hop on a , and pretend to surf on it. Taking a picture of this is required for the LenTalk Request "Near the Water's Edge". When submitting the photo, Professor Mirror will comment saying that it looks like the Pikachu is practicing surfing. Similarly, in Maricopia Reef, throwing an Illumina Orb at the Crystabloom at the beginning of the course will cause a to appear with a Pikachu surfing on its back.
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A Pikachu that knows Surf can be obtained by purchasing the Mini Expedition Pack.Pokémon Quest overview page, Pokémon.comPokémon Quest Arrives on Mobile!, Pokémon Quest dedicated website The promotion is not available on the Nintendo Switch version.
One of the that can be purchased for use in the is a Pikachu Surfboard, which is a surfboard patterned after Pikachu.
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==In animation==
===Pokémon the Series===
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Puka is a Pikachu that seems to be based on the Surfing Pikachu, appearing in The Pi-Kahuna.
Ash's Pikachu appeared riding a surfboard in The Mystery Menace.
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A surfing Pikachu is mentioned in the full version of the Japanese ending theme Exciting Pokémon Relay.
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Ash's Pikachu appeared riding a surfboard again in Expedition to Onix Island!.
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In Battling the Beast Within!, Ash wore a T-shirt with the Surfing Pikachu from the TCG card on it.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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 was able to teach 's , Pika, the move by having him mold his into a surfboard.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters series===
In Pokémon Pocket Monsters, one of 's rivals, , has a Pikachu with surfing skills. In The Fake Pikachu!!, he used it in battle against .
==In the TCG==
Surfing Pikachu originated from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The first card it was printed on was a card. They have an original Pokédex entry which reads, "One summer, a group of Pikachu was found riding the waves at the local beach." All Surfing Pikachu have the , which notably has an cost that includes . Since these cards are not named "Pikachu", cards usually cannot evolve from them. 
 introduced and . Surfing Pikachu V can evolve into Surfing Pikachu VMAX. While Surfing Pikachu V still has Surf, the VMAX card instead has Max Surfer. Max Surfer keeps the theme of having Water Energy in its cost.
Surfing Pikachu VMAX depicts a Dynamax Surfing Pikachu. It appears that Surfing Pikachu's surfboard does not get any larger when the Surfing Pikachu itself Dynamaxes. This is distinctly unlike how Dynamax is depicted in other media, where the shape of the Pokémon does not change, and contrasts with , which has its balloons change when it Dynamaxes. This may be just for comedic effect.
The following are cards named Surfing Pikachu, or a variation of such.
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==Merchandise==
===20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu===
The 20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: 20th Anniversary スペシャルパック「メガヤドランEX＋なみのりピカチュウ」 20th Anniversary Special Pack: MYadoranEX + Surfing Pikachu) was released on the same day as the subset, September 16, 2016, in the buildup to the 20th Anniversary of the Japanese TCG. The pack features the Hermit Crab Pokémon in both its regular and Mega Evolved forms as cards, its Spirit Link , and a re-imagined version of the promotional card originally released in 1997. All cards feature a layout reminiscent of those from the Original Era. The special pack also comes with 3 booster packs.
Promotional cards:
* (XY-P Promo 264)
Product image:
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