Flying Pikachu

Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with balloons tied to it. These Pikachu know the move , an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.
==In the core series games==
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A Flying Pikachu can be seen in the intro to .
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A Flying Pikachu can be found in , an event-only Pokéwalker course. This Pikachu, when caught, can be transferred to either Pokémon HeartGold or SoulSilver. However, this Pikachu must forget Fly in order to be transferred to Generation V.
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!===
While no Pikachu can learn Fly in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! or Let's Go, Eevee!, in the former game, the player's can use the Secret Technique Sky Dash. When using this Technique, the player and their partner ride on a seat lifted by balloons to a town they have been to before, effectively replacing the overworld function Fly used to have.
In addition to the Secret Technique, Partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive move , likely inspired by Flying Pikachu.
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The Tera Jewel is based on a cluster of helium balloons. When paired with Pikachu, this resembles the design of Flying Pikachu. A Flying Tera Type Pikachu that knows Fly was distributed in the games, complete with artwork of the Pikachu in question.
===Events===
In addition to the methods mentioned above, Flying Pikachu have often been distributed directly through events. The following is a listing of Flying Pikachu events:
====List of events featuring Flying Pikachu====
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===Gallery===
====Sprites====
Sprite from 's intro
====Artwork====
 	
A Flying Pikachu seen in artwork of from	Promotional art for Pikachu from
==In the spin-off games==
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A nod to the Flying Pikachu can be found in the game's fifth level, the , where it is referred to as Balloon Pikachu. If the Zubat carrying Pikachu is hit with a Pester Ball, it will fly off and Pikachu will fall. However it spawns a group of balloons that carry it to safe ground. Taking a picture while Pikachu is drifting down will earn lots of 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 a copy by trading 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 card is a variant originally released in Japan as a special card through All Nippon Airways in 1998
 	 	
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A Flying Pikachu was featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
===PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure===
The flying Pikachu appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. By typing in a certain code, a set of balloons are unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play Pelipper's Circle Circuit and Salamence's Air Ace.
Region 	Code
North America	99930457
PAL 	57429445
Japan 	80373821
===Pokémon Puzzle Challenge===
A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, along with a .
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Flying Pikachu were made available for Pokémon GO on July 3, 2020, as along with the introduction of Fly as a Charge Attack, as part of GO's fourth anniversary GO Fest. It returned for the Pokémon Air Adventures event from May 3, 2022 to May 8, 2022. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be . Unlike Surfing Pikachu, Flying Pikachu has a unique appearance in this game, based on its appearance in the TCG. It is possible for this Flying Pikachu to be Shiny.
Further variants of Flying Pikachu appeared in other events. None of these Pikachu can be Shiny.
* Flying Pikachu with a 5-shaped balloon was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon GO 5th Anniversary event from July 6 to July 15, 2021.
* Flying Pikachu with yellow-orange balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in from May 3 to May 8, 2022.
* Flying Pikachu with green balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in from October 14 to October 23, 2022.
* Flying Pikachu with purple balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in from November 11 to November 20, 2022.
 	 	 	
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5-shaped balloon model from	Okinawa balloons model from	Green balloons model from	Purple balloons model from
==In animation==
===Pokémon Horizons: The Series===
Friede's Captain Pikachu is referred to as a Flying Pikachu. While lacking the balloons usually associated with Flying Pikachu, he is able to use to create a vortex that allows him to rise up high into the air, where flapping his tail will enable him to float momentarily. This Pikachu originally lived in Paldea before being introduced to Friede by Lucca.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In The Last Battle VII, Chuchu flew with Pika and their Egg, lifting them in the air by using balloons wrapped to her body.
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In 'Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!', stallized her into a type, which resembles a Flying Pikachu.
==In the TCG==
Flying 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, "By learning how to fly, Pikachu overcame its weakness to Fighting Pokémon." Befitting that, these cards have a to , rather than the to Fighting that most cards have. They also do not have a Weakness at all. Since they are known for flying, they all have the . Since these cards are not named "Pikachu", they usually cannot evolve into Raichu.
 introduced and . Flying Pikachu V can evolve into Flying Pikachu VMAX. These cards keep the Fighting Resistance, but instead have a Weakness. While Flying Pikachu V still has Fly, the VMAX card instead has Max Balloon, which prevents it from taking damage from on the following turn. Both cards also benefit from having no . 
Flying Pikachu VMAX depicts a Dynamax Flying Pikachu, which is held aloft by substantially more balloons than normal. This is distinctly unlike how Dynamax is depicted in other media, where the shape of the Pokémon does not change.
The following are cards named Flying Pikachu, or variations of such.
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==In other languages==
==Related articles==
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Category:Promotion-only Pokémon
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