Pikachu (Pokémon)

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Pikachu (Japanese: ピカチュウ Pikachu) is an introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
In Alola, Pikachu evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Pikachu has sixteen alternate forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Ordinary Pikachu can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the . Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The received at the beginning of will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.
Pikachu is popularly known as the mascot of the Pokémon franchise and one of Nintendo's major mascots. It is also the game mascot of and the player's first Pokémon in and , the player's first Pokémon in and , and has made numerous appearances on the covers of spin-off games.
==Biology==
Pikachu is a short, chubby . It is covered in yellow fur with two horizontal brown stripes on its back. It has a small mouth, long, pointed ears with black tips, and brown eyes. Each cheek is a red circle that contains a pouch for electricity storage. It has short forearms with five fingers on each paw, and its feet each have three toes. At the base of its lightning bolt-shaped tail is a patch of brown fur. A female will have a V-shaped notch at the end of its tail, which looks like the top of a heart. It is classified as a quadruped, but it has been known to stand and walk on its hind legs; therefore, Pikachu is a facultative biped.
In the Pokémon the Series episode Pikachu's Goodbye, Pikachu are shown to live in groups in . Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. In A Plethora of Pikachu!, it is shown that Alolan Pikachu are known to greet each other by sniffing one another and rubbing their tails together. Electricity can be used to receive and send messages with each other, as well as with other Pokémon. It raises its tail to check its surroundings and is occasionally struck by lightning in this position. When groups grow, they can inadvertently cause lightning storms. Pikachu forage for , which it roasts with electricity to make them tender enough to eat. A sure sign that Pikachu inhabits a location is patches of burnt grass. In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, it is depicted eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by . While startled, it looks for ways to escape from the latter.
Pikachu charges itself while sleeping overnight, though stress and a lack of sleep can affect this. It can release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the Pokémon the Series episode Sparks Fly for Magnemite, Pikachu is shown to build up energy in its glands, which it will need to discharge to avoid complications. It is also able to release energy through its tail, which acts as a grounding rod, as well as recharge fellow Pikachu with electric shocks. Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are related to . As shown in Pokémon Sleep, Pikachu is known to generate electricity through its cheeks while sleeping. Pikachu discharges while sleeping due to it dreaming of firing electric shots.Sleep Style Dex
Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move . Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move , and the only known Pokémon capable of using the Light Ball item.
===Forms===
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. Additionally, many other Pikachu variants have appeared in various media.
====Cosplay Pikachu====
Cosplay Pikachu is always female, has a black heart-shaped spot at the end of its tail, and can be dressed in any of five outfits corresponding to the five Contest conditions.
					
					
====Pikachu in a cap====
Pikachu in a cap is always male and has eight variants, each wearing one of Ash's hats from Pokémon the Series. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move . Pikachu in a Cap cannot use or Gigantamax.
====Partner Pikachu====
The Pikachu is the Pokémon the player starts with in . This Pikachu can be either gender. It has higher base stats than normal Pikachu. Unlike other Pikachu, the partner Pikachu can learn the exclusive moves , , and , as well as having access to the Partner Power .
The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in 's Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.
====Gigantamax Pikachu====
As Gigantamax Pikachu, it becomes larger and chubbier. Its tail becomes longer and becomes capable of storing all of the electricity it generates, causing it to glow a bright yellow and enabling it to become as powerful as a lightning strike. Three red clouds float around the tail. Its power is equal to that of a power plant; however, it is difficult to use it in peoples' homes since Pikachu can only remain in its Gigantamax form for a short time.Gigantamax Pikachu | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Gigantamax Pikachu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move .
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===Evolution===
Pikachu evolves from and evolves into .
In Alola, it evolves into Raichu.
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, , and Pikachu with the cannot evolve.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===As the player===
Pikachu appears as the player character in both PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond. He falls down a mysterious tunnel one day with his friends , , and and ends up in the . There he goes on a quest to save the PokéPark from certain destruction. He later travels to a new PokéPark which is being threatened by the ever-expanding Wish Park. At the new PokéPark he meets , , and , and they help to save the PokéPark from danger.
===NPC appearances===
* Pokémon Stadium: Pikachu stars in the mini-game "Thundering Dynamo" alongside . This mini-game involves charging up electric power.
* Hey You, Pikachu!: Pikachu stars alongside an unnamed child (who bears a striking resemblance to ) who was recently taught how to interact with wild Pokémon by Professor Oak. The boy and Pikachu form a bond and go on many adventures together, and one day the Pikachu decides to live with the boy.
* : Pikachu can be used in "Pichu's Power Plant" if one is detected in a Transferred Pokémon game.
* : Pikachu serves as a Ball-Saver, but it will only work if the Lightning Meter is full.
* : Pikachu has the same role as in Pokémon Pinball but is sometimes helped by . Pikachu also appears on the Catch 'Em Mode banner.
* : Much like Hey You, Pikachu!, Pokémon Channel focuses on a boy and a Pikachu bonding through social interactions, such as going outside and talking to other Pokémon, and watching TV together.
===Pokédex entries===
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====In events====
=====Pikachu=====
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In , the player gets the Light Ball by trading the received at the beginning of the game, otherwise the Pikachu will be holding a Berry. In Pokéwalker, only Pikachu found in Yellow Forest are carrying items.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Generation I-V======
======Generation VI onward======
===== Pikachu=====
====Pokéathlon stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
====By TM====
====By ====
====By a prior Evolution====
====By s====
====-only moves====
Move	Card
 	Pikachu (EX Sandstorm 72)Pikachu (Wizards Promo 26)Pikachu (Sample Set 1)
 	Pikachu (Expedition 124)
====Animated series-only moves====
Move	Type	Episode
 	 	The Double Trouble Header
 	 	Hour of the Houndour
===Side game data===
====Pikachu====
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Holiday hat 	Party hat 	Original Cap 	Halloween hat 	Summer-style
 	 	 	 	
H.F. Custom cap 	Flower crown 	Detective hat 	Straw hat 	Mimikyu costume
 	 	 	 	
Beanie 	Party hat 	Clone 	Safari hat 	Flower hat
 	 	 	 	
Charizard hat 	Umbreon hat 	Rayquaza hat 	Lucario hat 	World Cap
 	 	 	 	
Explorer 	Winter Carnival 	New Year's hat 	Meloetta hat 	Halloween Mischief
 	 	 	 	
Kariyushi shirt 	Gracidea flower 	Pokémon TCG hat 	Shaymin Scarf 	Cake Costume
 	 	 	 	
World Championships2022	Green T-shirt (Berry)	Purple T-shirt (Flower)	Party top hat 	Brendan's hat
 	 	 	 	
May's bow 	Cherry blossoms 	Blue T-shirt (Citrus) 	Amethyst crown 	Quartz crown
 	 	 	 	
Pyrite crown 	Malachite crown 	Aquamarine crown 	World Championships2023	Tricks & Treats
 	 	 	 	
Holiday outfit 	Lucas's Hat 	Dawn's Hat 	Rei's cap 	Akari's kerchief
 	 	 	 	
Batik shirt 	Captain Pikachu 	Sun crown 	Moon crown 	World Championships2024
 	 	 	 	
Saree 	Hilbert's Hat 	Hilda's Hat 	Nate's Visor 	Rosa's Visor
====Pikachu Libre====
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====Pikachu Pop Star====
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====Pikachu Rock Star====
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====Flying Pikachu====
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Okinawa exclusive	Green balloons	Purple balloons	Orange balloons	Red balloons
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====Shaymin scarf Pikachu====
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====Pikachu Ph. D====
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====Gigantamax Pikachu====
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===Form data===
Pikachu has sixteen additional forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the Pikachu, and Gigantamax Pikachu. All forms except the partner Pikachu are recognized by an in-game Pokédex; partner Pikachu has only been named in promotional materials.Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Experience the World of Pokémon
====Cosplay Pikachu====
Cosplay Pikachu is the base form of a group of six interchangeable forms exclusive to . It is a female Pikachu who has a black, heart-shaped mark at the end of its tail, obtained from a after the player takes part in their first . Cosplay Pikachu can change forms by dressing up in different costumes corresponding to each of the five contest conditions (, , , , and ); each form also automatically learns a move that Pikachu otherwise could not learn. Cosplay Pikachu can change or remove its costume at any Contest Hall, forgetting the move it learned with the last costume (if it still knows it) and learning the move from the new costume (if applicable). If Cosplay Pikachu removes its costume while the only move it knows is the move tied to its costume, it learns .
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu cannot evolve or breed. It also cannot be traded via the GTS or Wonder Trade. Additionally, as it is not present in any games besides Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Cosplay Pikachu cannot be deposited into , and it does not register as a separate form in Pokémon Bank's Pokédex, despite it registering separately in the Pokédex of Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
====Pikachu in a cap====
Pikachu in a cap are eight -exclusive, non-interchangeable forms of Pikachu that debuted in . Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male, and they cannot evolve or . They are also able to use the event-exclusive Z-Crystal Pikashunium Z and its corresponding Z-Move . Their cries differ from that of regular Pikachu. They are not present in , Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, or Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Six variants exist in Pokémon Sun and Moon, one for each of Ash's hats from the original series to . A seventh variant debuted in , wearing the Partner Cap, Ash's hat from Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!. An eighth variant debuted in the Version 1.2.0 update of , wearing the World Cap, Ash's hat from .
The original six Pikachu in a cap were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sun and Moon in celebration of the 20th Pokémon movie, and by extension, the 20th anniversary of Pokémon the Series. Partner Cap Pikachu was distributed in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon via a QR Code that can be scanned. All eight Pikachu in a cap (including World Cap Pikachu) were distributed via serial codes in Pokémon Sword and Shield to commemorate the TV show's timeslot change to Fridays in Japan; uniquely, the Pikachu from this distribution can learn from the Move Reminder.
							
							
====Partner Pikachu====
The Pikachu has a separate internal index from standard Pikachu. This allows it to have higher base stats than wild Pikachu.
The partner Pikachu is not differentiated from standard Pikachu in 's Pokédex, and it cannot be transferred out of the games.
====Gigantamax====
Gigantamax Pikachu can only be obtained through special methods, and the cannot be bred.
===Evolution data===
Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor cannot evolve. The received at the beginning of will refuse to evolve into Raichu unless it is traded and evolved on another save file.
===Sprites===
====Other sprites====
 	 	 	 	 	
FireRed/LeafGreen credits	Chewy in	Chuchu in	Piki in	Sparky in	Ziggy in
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Ash's Pikachu=====
 has a Pikachu that he obtained from in Pokémon - I Choose You!, the first episode of , which also marked its debut. He was the signature Pokémon of the animated series from the original series to and appeared in almost every non-special episode and every Pokémon movie released throughout that point. In The Climb to Be the Very Best!, he was revealed to be capable of Gigantamaxing. He always remains outside of his .
=====Pikachutwo=====
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, cloned Ash's Pikachu. This Pikachu can be distinguished from Ash's due to the spikes in the black marks found on the tips of its ears. It is also comparatively more aggressive than Ash's Pikachu and slurs its speech, defects possibly caused by Ash tampering with Mewtwo's cloning machine during the cloning process. It reappeared in the sequel special Mewtwo Returns and the remake movie Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution.
=====Puka=====
A Pikachu nicknamed Puka was owned by on in The Pi-Kahuna. This blue-eyed Pikachu saved Ash from drowning by having the ability to sense tidal waves approaching.
=====Sparky=====
Ritchie has a Pikachu nicknamed Sparky, who debuted in A Friend In Deed. Sparky, unlike most Pikachu, has a tuft of fur on the top of its head, and, unlike Ash's Pikachu, has no problem with living inside a Poké Ball.
=====Ashachu=====
Ash was turned into a Pikachu in Hocus Pokémon by a Pokémon magician named . He reverted to his human form at the beginning of the next episode.
=====Cosplay Pikachu=====
All of the Cosplay Pikachu appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. They reappeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, where they were all summoned by as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu.
=====Ash's Pikachu (M20)=====
The of the alternate continuity introduced in I Choose You! has a Pikachu of his own. Like the Pikachu of the main series, this Pikachu was his first Pokémon and his main partner, almost always remaining outside of his Poké Ball.
=====Goh's Pikachu=====
Goh a Pikachu in Gotta Catch a What?!. She, along with a few others of her kind, later evolved into Raichu during the episode.
=====Captain Pikachu=====
In The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two), a Pikachu nicknamed Captain Pikachu appeared under the ownership of Friede.
=====Other=====
In Pikachu's Goodbye, many wild Pikachu appear and Ash's Pikachu wants to play with them. Eventually, Ash tries to release him thinking it'd be best for Pikachu to be with his own kind, but he refused to leave Ash's side.
In The Ultimate Test, James used a Pikachu in the Pokémon League Admissions Exam, but it was defeated by the instructor's . After interfering with a battle was having with the instructor, James later tried to steal this Pikachu, only for it to zap James instead, as instructed by its instructor.
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, a Pikachu was kidnapped by a . As a result, Team Go-Getters set out to rescue him as their first mission. Pikachu provided them with some items in the battle.
In BWS01, Ayumi's female Pikachu was trained on how to properly use with the help of and .
A Mirror World Pikachu appeared in The Cave of Mirrors!, under the ownership of Mirror Ash. Unlike his regular world counterpart, Mirror Pikachu is a mischievous roughneck.
In Lights! Camera! Pika!, Frank has multiple Pikachu that would participate in his filmmaking endeavors.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, multiple Pikachu were summoned by as part of a prank on Ash and his Pikachu, though the prank failed. They were then returned to their original locations with the help of Ash's Pikachu, who coordinated them into Hoopa's portals.
In Battling at Full Volume!, 's Pikachu, nicknamed Spike, was used in a battle against Ash's Pikachu. Since Ash was ill, took his place, unbeknownst to Jimmy and Spike. However, the match was interrupted by Team Rocket, who captured Spike, but Spike was promptly saved.
In A Plethora of Pikachu!, Pikala has multiple Pikachu. One of them was nicknamed Curly, while another that is was nicknamed the Boss. The Boss reappeared in a flashback in Beauty is Only Crystal Deep!. In Battle Royal 151!, another one of Pikala's Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt, competed in the Battle Royal round of the Manalo Conference. It defeated a and , but ended up losing to Jessie's Mimikyu.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in Gotta Catch a What?!. Several of them evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they dug up.
A Pikachu owned by Alternate World Ash appeared in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!.
====Minor appearances====
In Pokémon Emergency!, Nurse Joy has multiple Pikachu, all of whom helped Ash's own Pikachu defeat and send them blasting off for the first time. They reappeared in a flashback in Pikachu's Goodbye.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in Battle Aboard the St. Anne.
In a flashback in Pokémon Double Trouble, Travis's mother Luana temporarily mistook Ash for Travis when she saw Pikachu on Ash's shoulder, since Travis has a Pikachu of his own.
A Pikachu appeared in Brock's demonstration in A Bite to Remember, where it evolved into a .
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Pikachu appeared in two of Elijah's movies. was featured in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger. In a different movie that Ash and were watching at the time the episode was taking place, another Pikachu helped and on their mission to rescue Princess from the evil .
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, a Pikachu was one of 's ations.
In Cooking up a Sweet Story!, Abigail's Pikachu, nicknamed Sugar, went missing prior to the events of the episode. As a result, Ash's Pikachu had to fill in for it so that its owner would have the confidence to win a cooking competition. At the end of the episode, Sugar returned, whereupon it was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu.
A Pikachu appeared in flashbacks in The Keystone Pops!, under the ownership of an Aura Guardian.
Volkner's Raichu was seen as a Pikachu during flashbacks of his childhood in Flint Sparks the Fire!.
A Pikachu appeared in Clemont's demonstration in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, where it evolved into a Raichu using a Thunder Stone.
A Pikachu appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction, under the ownership of Uschi.
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Showering the World with Love!.
In Securing the Future!, a 's Pikachu joined the rest of Alola in showering with light so it could return to its .
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pikachu competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
Multiple Pikachu appeared in Distant Blue Sky!.
Multiple Pikachu wearing hats matching Captain Pikachu's hat appeared in a bonus scene aired with HZ042. This scene was not dubbed into English.
Goh Pikachu.png|Female Pikachu
Boss.png|Shiny Pikachu
Cosplay Pikachu anime.png|Set of Cosplay Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Original Cap.png|Original Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Alola Cap.png|Alola Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Partner Cap M20.png|Partner Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu World Cap.png|World Cap Pikachu
Ash Pikachu Gigantamax.png|Gigantamax Pikachu
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts===
A female appeared in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Animated Shorts as the protagonist along with an .
===Pokémon Origins===
====Red's Pikachu====
 a Pikachu in File 4: Charizard.
====Other====
In File 1: Red, a Pikachu was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
===Pokémon Generations===
====Red's Pikachu====
 caught a Pikachu in Viridian Forest in The Adventure. He then proceeded to travel though multiple regions with it, facing many strong opponents along the way.
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
Two Pikachu appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer, with one under the ownership of Scottie and the other under the ownership of Bettie. Scottie's Pikachu participated in a battle against , a , and a ; while Bettie's Pikachu participated in a battle against , , and .
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Pikachu appeared in Letter.
A Pikachu appeared in Buddy, under the ownership of a .
===POKÉTOON===
A Pikachu appeared in The Pancham Who Wants to Be a Hero, where it was trapped in a cave.
In Blossom's Dream, attempted to catch a Pikachu, but failed.
A Pikachu appeared in PT15, as one of the many Pokémon angered by Akira's 's spicy bite.
===GOTCHA!===
A Pikachu appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of a boy.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
Throughout Pokémon Evolutions, two Pikachu wearing the hats of the player characters from the generation featured in the episode appeared.
* In The Champion, they wore and 's hats and appeared in Wyndon Stadium, cheering on the battle between Victor and Leon.
* In The Eclipse, they wore and 's hats and appeared playing with some children.
* In The Visionary, they wore and 's hats and appeared near Lysandre and Diantha while they were having a conversation.
* In The Plan, they wore and 's hats and appeared under the ownership of a Trainer who was listening to Ghetsis's speech in Accumula Town.
* In The Rival, they wore and 's hats and appeared in the reception hall of the .
* In The Wish, they wore and 's hats and appeared in Pacifidlog Town, watching the battle between May's Mega and Zinnia's Mega .
* In The Show, they wore and 's hats and appeared under the ownership of s watching the Kimono Girls' performance in Ecruteak City.
* In The Discovery, they wore and 's hats and appeared in Pallet Town.
In The Eclipse, a Pikachu was briefly seen in a flashback, frozen in Lusamine's trophy room.
In The Discovery, a female Pikachu wearing the Sportswear appeared under the ownership of Elaine.
===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Pikachu appeared in the intro to Bidoof's Big Stand.
===A Ripple in Time===
A Pikachu based on Ash's Pikachu has a prominent role in A Ripple in Time along with an alternate version of Ash.
===The Journey of One Dream===
Pikachu plays an important role in The Journey of One Dream as one of the many Pokémon featured in Dominic's games. In the short's final battle, Pikachu is used by Dominic in the final battle against a .
===Biri-Biri===
A Pikachu briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of .
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====Pika=====
Pikachu debuted in Wanted: Pikachu!, where it was stealing food in Pewter City. The townsfolk kept chasing him around, but ended up getting shocked by him. arrived and caught him, ending the chaos. Although extremely disobedient at first, even prone to regularly electrocuting his owner, the two eventually got over this enmity, and this Pikachu, nicknamed "Pika", became one of his most loyal and trusted fighters, being used in almost every major battle Red has had.
Pika served on 's team while Red missing during this chapter, before being returned to him. During his time with Yellow, Pika learned how to .
=====Chuchu=====
In Tyranitar War, Yellow was revealed to have obtained her own Pikachu, nicknamed "Chuchu". While staying at the Pokémon Day-Care with Pika, the two Pikachu ended up producing an Egg, which later hatched into 's , Pibu.
=====Cosplay Pikachu=====
Five Pikachu appeared in Salamence Evolves, where they each wear the five costumes available for the Cosplay Pikachu: Pikachu Rock Star, Pikachu Belle, Pikachu Pop Star, Pikachu Ph.D., and Pikachu Libre. Lisia revealed to that created the concept of Pokémon wearing costumes for s. Noticeably, some of these Cosplay Pikachu were male. They reappeared in a flashback in Slowbro Has an Idea.
=====Other=====
Hau's Pichu evolved into Pikachu prior to Shock!! Father in the Pendant!.
A Pikachu appeared in Gulp Gulp!! Pokémon, having been swallowed by a . It reappeared in PASS40 and PASS41, where it had Gigantamaxed due to the Darkest Day.
A female Pikachu appeared in under 's ownership. She was shown to be able to stallize into a type.
====Minor appearances====
A Pikachu appeared as a silhouette when talked about in The Jynx Jinx.
In Just a Spearow Carrier, a Pikachu appeared with its at Indigo Plateau. It noticeably had a flower by its ear.
A Pikachu appeared in The Kindest Tentacruel as one of the Pokémon in Yellow's fantasy about evolution via Evolution stone.
A Pikachu appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explained to Red about how Pokémon and people can't coexist with each other.
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy of Professor Elm's explanation of Pokémon Eggs in Teddiursa's Picnic.
A Pikachu appeared in Ursaring Major in a fantasy of Silver when he explained the vital points of Pokémon.
Two Pikachu owned by a pair of s appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, going towards Indigo Plateau.
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode One.
A Pikachu appeared in Suffering Psyduck.
Multiple Pikachu were among the Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout in Pangoro Poses a Problem.
A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
Chuchu.png|Female Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
Cosplay Pikachu Adventures.png|A group of Cosplay Pikachu in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Pikachu Adventures.png|Gigantamax Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
Scarlet Terastallized Pikachu.png|Terastal Pikachu in the Pokémon Adventures
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Pikachu is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and its sequels. It was the second Pokémon that on his own, but the first he kept.
Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in the manga that cannot speak human language. He is the cousin of and is considered the smarter of the two.
In Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!, Pikachu evolved into , but he has since devolved back to the Pikachu stage.
 has a Pikachu of his own, which debuted in The Fake Pikachu!!.
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Ash's Pikachu is a main character in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, an adaptation of Pokémon the Series. Ash discovered it under the floorboards at his home, where it was chewing on wires to eat the electricity. After catching it, Ash decided to make it his first Pokémon.
Sparky, Ritchie's Pikachu, first appeared in Welcome to the Big Leagues. In this manga, its nickname is translated as "Chuchino".
====Pokédex entries====
===Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪===
Pikachu is a main character in Magical Pokémon Journey. He is the first Pokémon befriended by Hazel, debuting in How Do You Do, Pikachu?. Pikachu is one of the few Pokémon in Magical Pokémon Journey that cannot speak human language, although the others seem to understand him. He is described as rather scatterbrained at times. Pikachu returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪, the sequel to the Magical Pokémon Journey series.
Ash's Pikachu also makes a cameo appearance in bonus chapters at the end of every volume of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga.
===Pokémon Zensho===
 caught a Pikachu in PZ02. It later evolved into a Raichu in PZ10.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
Shu's first Pokémon was a Pikachu that he found abandoned in the forest.
A female Pikachu appeared in GDZ40, under the ownership of a male Trainer.
A Pikachu appeared in GDZ61.
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
A story called Akari and Pikachu's Birthday is featured in the final volume of How I Became a Pokémon Card.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
 owns a Pikachu, which was later revealed to have originally belonged to Eusine before he sent it back in time with Bill's Time Capsule.
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
Ash's Pikachu was the main character in the short-lived Pokémon Newspaper Strip.
===Ash & Pikachu===
's Pikachu is a starring character in Ash & Pikachu, a manga adaptation of Pokémon the Series based on Ash's adventures in Johto, Hoenn, and .
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
A Pikachu appeared in Aim for the Top!.
A Pikachu appeared in Battle Between Student and Master!.
A Pikachu appeared in Introducing the Frontier Brains!, where it was seen in a picture taken by Anabel.
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Ash's Pikachu appeared in .
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
A Pikachu appeared in ABM02.
===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Pikachu appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
Red's Pikachu debuted as a silhouette alongside its Trainer in JBA5. It then physically debuted in JBA6.
===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Pikachu appeared in PNA3, under the ownership of Hanbei.
===Pokémon Horizon===
A Trainer's Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in Journey to a New Horizon.
A Pikachu appeared in a fantasy in The Power of Teamwork.
===Pokémon Journeys===
Ash's Pikachu appeared in .
==In the TCG==
Pikachu manages to find its way into many of the expansions, causing there to be known non-reprint Pokémon cards featuring Pikachu. There are also various Trainer cards with Pikachu in the card's artwork too, including the very sought-after tournament promos such as .
The first Pikachu that appeared in the TCG was in the (which was reprinted in and in with different artwork). It was followed in by another (which was also reprinted in the ). The third Pikachu card released was the first-ever English , . The original Base Set Pikachu was also released as a special promotional card at .
In the early days of the TCG, several notable errors were made regarding the Pikachu cards. The Base Set Pikachu was released with altered artwork at first, depicting it with red cheeks, instead of the original yellow. While this matched Ken Sugimori's artwork, the yellow color on its cheeks was intentional by the artist, who depicted Pikachu using . This error appeared in both the E3 promotional version and the normal Base Set release. A second error was made in the production of Jungle set booster packs, which, instead of the Jungle set's Pikachu, sometimes contained first edition versions of the Pikachu that was released as a promo card.
Pikachu has also been featured on a number of TCG s, with one being included with the English and European languages-only . This coin was also featured in the PC game. A Pikachu coin is also featured in the Game Boy game , and is one of the coins that can be obtained in , where it is given by to winners of the Lightning Club.
==In the TFG==
Two Pikachu figures have been released.
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* : 
==Other appearances==
===Pokkén Tournament===
 is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. His moveset includes electrical attacks the species uses in the main games, including , , and . During Synergy Burst, he can use the Burst Attack Volt Shock Fist. Several of his attacks and victory poses are directly taken from and 's movesets from the series.
Pikachu overwhelms opponents with powerful electric shocks and quick movements.Pokkén Tournament's official site
 was first announced alongside the Wii U port of the game. She was later released as an additional fighter on the original arcade version.
Pikachu Libre, a wrestling idol, is a small masked fighter overflowing with fighting spirit.
===Super Smash Bros.===
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Detective Pikachu stars a that is capable of speaking the human language, but only the player character Tim Goodman is capable of hearing him. Much like from Pokémon the Series, he is incapable of using moves that most Pikachu are capable of using. This Pikachu also really loves to drink coffee. Early on in the game, a regular Pikachu also briefly appears.
===Pokémon UNITE===
Pikachu is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a ranged attacker.
===The Strength of the Lightning===
The Brazilian music video The Strength of the Lightning features a stop motion animated Pikachu. This Pikachu is also shown later as a live action actor with a full-body costume.
===Celestial===
Pikachu appeared in the music video for Celestial. It is also featured in the single cover for the song.
==Trivia==
* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their with , , , , , and . They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to Generation III.
* Veronica Taylor has said Pikachu is her favorite . Sarah Natochenny has as well, shared with .
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that serves as the player's first Pokémon in the core series games that has a pre-evolved form. However, (its pre-evolved form) does not exist in either game in which it fills this role.
* Pikachu has the most -exclusive moves available to it.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon with two exclusive Z-Moves.
* When starting a new game in , Pikachu's front sprite appears with a slightly different color palette (the palette index number 0x10) than usual when it is introduced by Professor Oak. This is the same red/yellow palette used for , , and (except the Virtual Console Jynx), as well as the battle sprites of all Pokémon Trainers.
** Due to the color palette used at the start of Pokémon Yellow, Pikachu has red cheeks (in the Game Boy Color) or pink cheeks (in the Super Game Boy). However, in this game's normal gameplay, Pikachu has dark orange cheeks instead.
* In and from Generation VI to , Pikachu uses its cry (voiced by Ikue Otani). Before Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it was the only Pokémon to do so in the core series games.
** Its battle cry differs from status or Pokédex screens.
** The received at the beginning of has unique voice clips in Pokémon Stadium and .
** In and , it uses an updated version of its original cry, like other Pokémon.
* Pikachu is the only core series first partner Pokémon that does not have a 7:1 gender ratio.
* are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.
* Pikachu is the only not fully evolved Pokémon whose base stats increased in Generation VI, as well as the only Pokémon to receive more than one stat increase: Defense and Special Defense.
* Pikachu is the 25th Pokémon in both the National Pokédex and Alola Pokédex in .
* In the Japanese , Pikachu is the only usable Pokémon that is not fully evolved.
* Pikachu is the only Pokémon that can be caught in all three pinball titles: , , and .
* According to A Sneak Peek at Pokémon, Pikachu can deliver a constant current of 1000 s.
* Pikachu is currently represented in the by more cards than any other Pokémon, with unique cards.
* On December 11, 2023, revealed that Pikachu was the "most searched Pokémon" in the platform's history during its 25 years of creation.https://twitter.com/Google/status/1734218344402743791https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KtWfp0UopM&pp=ygUPZ29vZ2xlIDI1IHllYXJz
===Merchandise===
* Pikachu appears in . It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess but behaves like a gold general in shogi.
* Pikachu was the focus of a collection in June 2014.
===Real life===
* The has included three Pikachu balloons. "Flying Pikachu" was the first, flown from 2001 to 2005, and was used in a morning rush hour test of wind conditions in after an accident involving an balloon in the 2005 parade.Pikachu Soars as Trial Balloon for a Safer Macy's Parade - New York Times It was last used in the August 2006 in New York City's . The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman.
===Cultural impact===
* The nation of released a one-dollar coin with its coat of arms on one side and Pikachu on the other to promote the Pokémon franchise.
* Pikachu has served as the inspiration for the naming of several scientific discoveries:
** In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein that helps carry electrical impulses from the eyes to the brain and named it . According to them, it was so named for sharing Pikachu's "lightning-fast moves and shocking electric effects".
** The species Dicranocentrus pikachu was named after Pikachu.New species and new records of Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 (Collembola: Entomobryidae) from Southeastern Brazil
** The spider species Epicratinus pikachu was named after Pikachu due to the female spider's resembling its face.Taxonomic review and cladistic analysis of Neotropical spider genus Epicratinus Jocqué & Baert, 2005 (Araneae: Zodariidae) with description of eleven new species
** The spider species Alistra pikachu was named after Pikachu due to its yellow coloration.Twenty-three new spider species (Arachnida: Araneae) from Asia
** The beetle species Hiperantha pikachu was named after Pikachu because of its yellow elytra with a black apical band that resembles Pikachu's ears.Notes on Stigmoderini (Coleoptera, Buprestidae) from Brazil, with the description of a new species of Hiperantha Gistel, 1834, and new distributional records
===Concept and development===
Pikachu was designed by Atsuko Nishida, a core designer at Game Freak.Natsume: THE TALENT BEHIND HOMETOWN STORY Pikachu had a short, stout design during the initial release of , but its design was altered for Pokémon the Series and subsequent entries of the games, becoming slightly taller and skinnier. According to Ken Sugimori, Pikachu's design was altered to make animating its actions easier. Pikachu is depicted with a white belly similar to its evolved form in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards .
Pikachu also originally had a second-stage evolution named "Gorochu" (Japanese: ゴロチュウ Gorochū), which would have had two horns and fangs.Page 3 of Yomiuri interview with Ken Sugimori, Kōji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida (Japanese)Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns — SiliconEra Sugimori stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from Pokémon Red and Green, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com (archived)
Gigantamax Pikachu was designed by James Turner.Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
===Origin===
Pikachu was originally a -like creature with ears sticking out. Its black ear tips are remnants of this original concept.Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns — SiliconEra
Nishida named the Pokémon Pikachu "without giving it much thought", and while it wasn't originally intended to be based on a , Game Freak CEO Satoshi Tajiri made the decision to base it on such. During the process of making Pikachu "cuter", as per the instructions of game designer Kōji Nishino, Nishida added cheek pouches for it to store electricity in. These were inspired by s, which store food in their cheeks. Pikachu's yellow coloration and lightning bolt-shaped tail were given to express Pikachu's electrical attributes and make its type easier to recognise and understand. According to Nishida, Pikachu's stripes aren't based on anything in particular, and were added to fill the empty space on Pikachu's back, as it is always visible during battle.
Pikachu's Gigantamax form is a reference to its earlier, more rotund design from Generations I and .Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on August 15, 2022.
====Name origin====
Pikachu is a combination of ピカピカ pikapika (onomatopoeia for sparkle) and チューチュー chūchū (the sound of a mouse squeaking).TIME - The Ultimate Game Freak
==In other languages==
==See also==
* Ash's Pikachu
* Ash's Pikachu (EToP)
* Ash's Pikachu (M20)
* Red's Pikachu
* Pikachu (Yellow)
* Pika
* Chuchu
* Sparky
* Pikachutwo
* Puka
* Shu's Pikachu
* Goh's Pikachu
* Captain Pikachu
* Hazel's Pikachu
* Gold's Pikachu
* Lt. Surge's Pikachu
* Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)
* Pikachu (PokéPark)
* Pikachu (Super Smash Bros.)
* Detective Pikachu (character)
* Pikachu (Pokkén)
* Pikachu Libre (Pokkén)
* Pikachu (UNITE)
* Ashachu
* Pikachu variants
* Pikachu in a cap
* Flying Pikachu
* Surfing Pikachu
* Cosplay Pikachu
* Partner Pokémon (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)
* First partner Pokémon
* Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Gigantamax
* Electric rodents
==References==
==External links==
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