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===In {{g|GO}}===
===In {{g|GO}}===
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 [https://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/anniversary-gofest-weeklychallenges-2020/ fourth anniversary GO Fest]. Unlike Surfing Pikachu, Flying Pikachu has a unique appearance in this game, based on its appearance in the TCG.
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 [https://www.pokemongolive.com/en/post/anniversary-gofest-weeklychallenges-2020/ 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 {{Shiny}}. 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 Pokémon (GO)|Shiny]].


It is possible for Flying Pikachu to be [[Shiny Pokémon (GO)|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 {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture}} from May 3 to May 8, 2022.
* Flying Pikachu with green balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in {{wp|Taipei}} from October 14 to October 23, 2022.
* Flying Pikachu with purple balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in {{wp|Singapore}} from November 11 to November 20, 2022.


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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| colspan=4 | Models from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
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| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"| [[File:GO025Fly5.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:GO025FlyOkinawa.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:GO025FlyGreen.png|90px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:GO025FlyPurple.png|90px]]
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| 5-shaped balloon model from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Okinawa balloons model from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Green balloons model from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Purple balloons model from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}|-
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Revision as of 03:23, 12 June 2023

Flying Pikachu in its original appearance as a TCG card

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 Fly, an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.

In the core series

In Pokémon Yellow

A Flying Pikachu can be seen in the intro to Pokémon Yellow.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

A Flying Pikachu can be found in Yellow Forest, 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 Info Trainer Memo Pokémon Skills
Poké Ball summary IV.png PIKACHU ♂ Dex No. 025 Pokéwalker Flying Fly
Lv.15 Type Met at Lv. 15. Electric Thunder
Spr 4h 025 m.png Electric Unknown - Normal Growl
Item - Normal Tail Whip
None None - Ability Static
Its Poké Ball depends on the one used to catch it.
Can be obtained in: D P Pt HG SS Activation: In-game Event
Can be obtained in: R S E FR LG Activation: In-game Event

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!

Partner Pikachu using Floaty Fall in 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 Partner Pikachu 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 Floaty Fall, likely inspired by Flying Pikachu.

In events

In addition to the methods mentioned above, Flying Pikachu have often been distrubuted directly through events. The following is a listing of Flying Pikachu events:

List of events featuring Flying Pikachu

Gallery

Sprites

Flying Pikachu Yellow.png
Sprite from Yellow's intro

Artwork

Yellow Forest jp art.png Terastal Pikachu artwork.png
A Flying Pikachu seen in artwork of
Yellow Forest from
HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Promotional art for Flying Tera Type Pikachu from
Scarlet and Violet

In the spin-off games

In Pokémon Snap

A nod to the Flying Pikachu can be found in the game's fifth level, the Cave, 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.

In Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2

Flying Pikachu is an obtainable card in both Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Card GB2. In the first game, the player can obtain a copy by trading a Ditto card with Mr. Ishihara. In the latter game, the player can obtain two copies by trading a Zapdos card and a Clefairy card with Ishihara. The second card is a variant originally released in Japan as a special card through All Nippon Airways in 1998

In Pokémon Dash

A Flying Pikachu was featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.

In 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

In Pokémon Puzzle Challenge

A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, along with a Pichu.

In Pokémon GO

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 Shiny. 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 Okinawa Prefecture from May 3 to May 8, 2022.
  • Flying Pikachu with green balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in Taipei from October 14 to October 23, 2022.
  • Flying Pikachu with purple balloons was available in Pokémon GO during the Pokémon Air Adventures event in Singapore from November 11 to November 20, 2022.

Sprites

TCG1 P06 Flying Pikachu.png TCG2 P13 Flying Pikachu.png TCG2 P14 Flying Pikachu.png Flying Pikachu Puzzle Challenge.png Flying Pikachu Dash.png
Sprite from
TCG GB 		Sprite from
TCG GB2 		ANA sprite from
TCG GB2 		Sprite from Pokémon Puzzle Challenge Sprite from Pokémon Dash

Models

GO025Fly.png GO025Fly s.png GO025Flyf.png GO025Flyf s.png
Models from Pokémon GO
GO025Fly5.png GO025FlyOkinawa.png GO025FlyGreen.png GO025FlyPurple.png
5-shaped balloon model from Pokémon GO Okinawa balloons model from Pokémon GO Green balloons model from Pokémon GO Purple balloons model from Pokémon GO|-

In the manga

Flying Pikachu as depicted in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In The Last Battle VII, Chuchu flew with Pika and their Egg, lifting them in the air by using balloons wrapped to her body.

In the TCG

Flying Pikachu originated from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The following are cards named Flying Pikachu.

Flying Pikachu
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Flying Pikachu Lightning Wizards Black Star Promos   25 Unnumbered Promotional cards    
      Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Rising Rivals Rare Holo 113/111 Bonds to the End of Time Ultra-Rare Rare 090/090
Flying Pikachu Lightning       Unnumbered Promotional cards    
Flying Pikachu Lightning Evolutions Rare Secret 110/108 XY-P Promotional cards   292/XY-P
Flying PikachuV
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Flying PikachuV Lightning Celebrations Ultra-Rare Rare 006/025 25th Anniversary Collection RR 023/127
Flying PikachuVMAX
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Flying PikachuVMAX Lightning Celebrations Rare VMAX 007/025 25th Anniversary Collection RRR 024/127
 


In other languages

Language Title
France Flag.png French Pikachu volant
Germany Flag.png German Fliegendes Pikachu
Flug-Pikachu (TCG GB)

See also

  • For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
  • Fly
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