Pikachu

Pikachu is an Electric Type Pokemon Introduced in Generation 1

It evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

In Alola, Pikachu evolves into Alolan Raichu when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Pikachu has sixteen other forms that fall into four groups: Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, Gigantamax Pikachu And Super Buddy Pikachu. Ordinary Pikachu can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Pikachu if it has the Gigantamax Factor. A Super Buddy form that it can Achieve if it Knows the Move Thunderbolt

Cosplay Pikachu, Pikachu in a cap, the partner Pikachu, and Pikachu with the Gigantamax Factor Or capable of going Super Buddy cannot evolve. The starter Pikachu from Pokémon Yellow 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 and starter Pokémon of Pokémon Yellow and Let's Go, Pikachu!, is the starter Pokémon of Pokémon Rumble Blast and Pokémon Rumble World, and has made numerous appearances on the boxes of spin-off titles.

## Biology

Pikachu is a short, chubby rodent Pokémon. 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 faculative biped.

In the anime, it has been shown that wild Pikachu live in groups in forested areas. Pikachu communicate amongst themselves using squeaks and tail-shaking as friendly gestures. The anime has also 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 other Electric Pokémon species. 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 Berries, 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 manga, it has been observed eating and sometimes destroying telephone poles, wires, and other electronic equipment. By occasion, it can get unintentionally swallowed by Cramorant. 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 is able to release electric discharges of varying intensity. In the anime, Pikachu has been known 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 Pachirisu.

Pikachu and its evolutionary relatives are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Volt Tackle. Pikachu is also the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move Catastropika, 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 partner Pikachu, Gigantamax Pikachu and Super Buddy 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 the anime. Pikachu in a cap is the only known Pokémon capable of using the Z-Move 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt. Pikachu in a Cap cannot use Catastropika or Gigantamax.
#### 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 is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.
#### Super Buddy Pikachu

as Super Buddy Pikachu. it gains an Orange Superhero mask and gold cape. A Grey storm cloud crackling with Electricity appears around it's tail and it's ears turn gold and lightning bolt shaped. Pikachu gains a hardcore attitude and defensive nature. When it gets angry or protective of it's trainer. it expands its storm cloud to envelop it's foe. Super Buddy Pikachu is the Only pokemon capable of using the SB Move.Super Buddy Pika Power

## Trivia

* Pikachu and its evolved form both share their category with Rattata, Raticate, Sandshrew, Sandslash, Pawmi, and Pawmo. They are all known as the Mouse Pokémon.
* The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has included four 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 Times Square after an accident involving an M&M's balloon in the 2005 parade. It was last used in the August 2006 Party of the Decade in New York City's Bryant Park. The second balloon debuted in the 2006 parade, features glowing cheeks, and chases a Poké Ball balloon. The third, introduced in the 2014 parade, wears a green scarf and holds a small, Pikachu-shaped snowman. the Fourth, Introduced in 2021 is riding a bobsled alongside Eevee
* Pikachu is the only core series starter Pokémon with a pre-evolved form, though Pokémon Yellow predates Pichu and Pichu is unobtainable in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
* Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 are the only core series games in which Pikachu cannot be obtained without transporting or through an event.