Red's Pikachu

As a Pichu, **Pikachu** was Red's first Pokémon and after his evolution has continued to be one of his most trusted partners.

## History

### The New Timeline (Past)

Pichu hatched from his egg under Red's watch.

Pichu was still very young when he along with Red escaped from the house fire that took Shinku Tajiri's life.

Pichu evolved into Pikachu sometime later.

### Pewter Arc

While traversing Mt. Moon, Red used Pikachu to electrocute a swarm of Zubat who were attacking a little girl, Yellow.

### Rota Arc

In a battle against Gary Oak, Pikachu first faced Gary's Rattata as an opponent. Pikachu defeated his fellow rodent before Gary brought his Squirtle out as his final choice. A Quick Attack into Thundershock combo made quick work of the Water-type.

### Battle Dome Tournament Arc

In round two Pikachu was deeply disturbed when Red's Clefairy started chanting for a metronome attack against Iris' Axew. Confirming once more to Pikachu that there was something wrong with the Fairy-type.

In the third round Pikachu was faced against Misty and her Gyarados. Pikachu's Thunderbolt was quickly shut down by Gyarados' Iron Tail, and this was followed by the rest of Pikachu's options being countered. After Red panicked a bit, he has Pikachu try Thunderbolt once more and this time it strikes true and defeats the Atrocious Pokémon.

In the finals Pikachu was gob-smacked like everyone else when Ash decided to use his Butterfree against Red.

### Poison War Arc

In Fuchsia City, Red has a battle against Lilo, and in the first round Pikachu is up against Lilo's Crabrawler. After a brief surprise that it was not a Water-type, Red and Pikachu recover and manage to defeat the crustacean.

### Indigo League Arc

Pikachu was one of Red's Pokemon used to battle Ronnie Raymond. Alongside Clefairy and Dodrio, Pikachu brought his trainer victory.

Pikachu was Red's first Pokemon used in his battle against Alex Silph, being initially sent out against Alolan Marowak. Alolan Marowak, however, with its combination of Ghost-typing and the Lightningrod ability, proved to be a perfect counter to Pikachu, who took several powerful hits before being returned for Persian.

Pikachu returned during the second half of the battle, first being used against Shedinja but failing to damage it past its Wonder Guard ability before being recalled. Pikachu was later sent back out to battle Lycanroc in place of Charizard, where the two battled before Lycanroc managed to get the initiative. However Pikachu, pushed into a corner, was eventually able to learn Surf and used the new attack to defeat Lycanroc. Pikachu then battled Accelgor, but was quickly defeated by the agile Bug-type.

## **Moves**

**Currently Known**

* Thunder Punch
* Quick Attack
* Thunderbolt
* Brick Break
* Feint
* Surf

**Previous Known**

* Thundershock

## Trivia

* The way Red's Pikachu performs Thunder Punch (by holding his wrist as he charges up the attack with the opposite hand) in the story is reminiscent of the way Sasuke Uchiha performs the Chidori in the *Naruto* manga and anime series.
* Image created by Acpeters.

## Links

1. ↑ https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Sasuke\_Uchiha
2. ↑ https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Chidori
3. ↑ https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Naruto\_(series)
4. ↑ https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Naruto\_Manga\_Pilot
5. ↑ https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/List\_of\_Animated\_Media
6. ↑ https://www.deviantart.com/acpeters/art/Reset-Bloodlines-Red-s-Pikachu-Design-904044288