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[[File:Surf PBR.png|thumb|right|Pikachu using Surf in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]]] | [[File:Surf PBR.png|thumb|right|Pikachu using Surf in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]]] | ||
* Surfing on a Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} will result in a different overworld sprite being used. | * Surfing on a Pikachu in {{v2|Yellow}}, {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} will result in a different overworld sprite being used. | ||
* If a Pikachu uses {{m|Surf}} in [[Pokémon Stadium]], [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] will wield a pink surfboard.<!--confirmation needed on Stadium and Colosseum.--> All of these games have certain requirements to get Sirfing Pikachu or at least get a player's Pikachu to learn surf (with the exception of Colosseum and XD) | * If a Pikachu uses {{m|Surf}} in [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)]], [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], [[Pokémon Colosseum]], [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] will wield a pink surfboard.<!--confirmation needed on Stadium and Colosseum.--> All of these games have certain requirements to get Sirfing Pikachu or at least get a player's Pikachu to learn surf (with the exception of Colosseum and XD) | ||
** In [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], if the player clears the Master Ball division of the L1-30 Division with a {{p|Pikachu}} in his or her party, the Pikachu can learn Surf. | |||
** In the non-Japanese versions of [[Pokémon Stadium (English)]], if the player clears the Master Ball division of the Round 2 [[Prime Cup]] with all Pokémon selected directly from a Game Pak, not saving the game during the challenge (continues are permitted), and ensures Pikachu participates in the final battle (the Pikachu can come from any [[Generation I]] game), they will be able to teach that Pikachu Surf. | |||
** In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], after defeating Pokétopia Master [[Mysterial]] the player can download a Surfing Pikachu onto a {{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} game from the shop for free. It can be downloaded by multiple games, but no two Pikachu can be downloaded by a single card. | |||
* The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}}, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. The [[non-player character]] who the player talks to apparently also has a surfing Pikachu. | * The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to {{game|Yellow}}, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. The [[non-player character]] who the player talks to apparently also has a surfing Pikachu. | ||
* In the [[Generation II]] games, players may receive a surfing Pikachu {{pkmn|doll}} via [[Mystery Gift]]; however, this item is very rare. | * In the [[Generation II]] games, players may receive a surfing Pikachu {{pkmn|doll}} via [[Mystery Gift]]; however, this item is very rare. | ||
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* The surfing Pikachu was also featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | * The surfing Pikachu was also featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | ||
* The surfing Pikachu appeared in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. By typing in a certain code, a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play [[Gyarados's Aqua Dash]]. | * The surfing Pikachu appeared in [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]. By typing in a certain code, a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play [[Gyarados's Aqua Dash]]. | ||
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*A Surfing Pikachu [[Poké Doll|doll]] can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in [[Pokémon Channel]] | *A Surfing Pikachu [[Poké Doll|doll]] can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in [[Pokémon Channel]] | ||
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====Side games==== | ====Side games==== | ||
* | * The flying Pikachu can be found in [[Pokémon Snap]] taking the name "Balloon Pikachu". | ||
* This Pikachu variant was featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | * This Pikachu variant was featured in [[Pokémon Dash]] in special courses. | ||
* 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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
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* A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], along with a {{p|Pichu}}. | * A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], along with a {{p|Pichu}}. | ||
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====Sparky==== | ====Sparky==== | ||
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb| | [[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|left|Sparky]] | ||
{{main|Sparky}} | {{main|Sparky}} | ||
[[Ritchie]] owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head. | [[Ritchie]] owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head. | ||
====Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu==== | |||
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu]] | |||
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was possessed by the [[Blue Orb]] in the anime in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]''. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to {{p|Kyogre}}'s. | |||
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===TCG=== | ===TCG=== | ||
====Shopping Pikachu==== | ====Shopping Pikachu==== | ||
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[[Category:Variant Pokémon]] | [[Category:Variant Pokémon]] | ||
[[it:Varianti di Pikachu]] | [[it:Varianti di Pikachu]] | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 14 June 2012
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There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants besides Shiny and gender variants.
Surfing Pikachu
Surfing Pikachu is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, they are able to wield the move Surf.
In the games
Main series
- Surfing on a Pikachu in Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal Versions will result in a different overworld sprite being used.
- If a Pikachu uses Surf in Pokémon Stadium (Japanese), Pokémon Stadium (English), Pokémon Stadium 2, Pokémon Colosseum, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon Battle Revolution will wield a pink surfboard. All of these games have certain requirements to get Sirfing Pikachu or at least get a player's Pikachu to learn surf (with the exception of Colosseum and XD)
- In Pokémon Stadium (Japanese), if the player clears the Master Ball division of the L1-30 Division with a Pikachu in his or her party, the Pikachu can learn Surf.
- In the non-Japanese versions of Pokémon Stadium (English), if the player clears the Master Ball division of the Round 2 Prime Cup with all Pokémon selected directly from a Game Pak, not saving the game during the challenge (continues are permitted), and ensures Pikachu participates in the final battle (the Pikachu can come from any Generation I game), they will be able to teach that Pikachu Surf.
- In Pokémon Battle Revolution, after defeating Pokétopia Master Mysterial the player can download a Surfing Pikachu onto a Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver game from the shop for free. It can be downloaded by multiple games, but no two Pikachu can be downloaded by a single card.
- The surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to Pokémon Yellow, called Pikachu's Beach. This can only be activated by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. The non-player character who the player talks to apparently also has a surfing Pikachu.
- In the Generation II games, players may receive a surfing Pikachu doll via Mystery Gift; however, this item is very rare.
- All of Lt. Surge's Pikachu and Raichu in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 know Surf.
- In Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire, after 1499 Pokémon are stored the player will receive an Egg with a Pichu that knows ThunderShock, Charm and Surf. This Pichu, of course, can evolve into Pikachu that knows Surf.
- A surfing Pikachu can be found in Yellow Forest.
- Surfing Pikachu have been given out through Nintendo events.
Side games
- This Pikachu variant was later seen in Pokémon Snap, appearing at the Beach.
- The surfing Pikachu was also featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
- The surfing Pikachu appeared in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. By typing in a certain code, a green surfboard is unlocked, which can then be used by Pikachu so he can play Gyarados's Aqua Dash.
| Region | Code |
|---|---|
| NTSC | 02970626 |
| PAL | 84925064 |
| JPN | 78872252 |
- A Surfing Pikachu doll can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in Pokémon Channel
In the anime
Puka is a Pikachu that seems to be based on this, making its only appearance in The Pi-Kahuna.
Ash's Pikachu later on appeared wielding a pink surfboard.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Yellow arc, Yellow was able to teach Pika the move Surf through the use of Substitute to create a surfboard.
In the TCG
Surfing Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Surfing Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfing Pikachu |  |
13 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 28 |
Flying Pikachu
Flying Pikachu is a Pikachu with balloons. With this, they are able to wield the move Fly.
In the games
Main series
- The flying Pikachu can be found in the Pokéwalker's Yellow Forest.
- The flying Pikachu was given out through Nintendo events.
Side games
- The flying Pikachu can be found in Pokémon Snap taking the name "Balloon Pikachu".
- This Pikachu variant was featured in Pokémon Dash in special courses.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| NTSC | 99930457 |
| PAL | 57429445 |
| JPN | 80373821 |
- A flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, along with a Pichu.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Yellow has a Pikachu that can use Fly.
In the TCG
Flying Pikachu has been featured in the TCG. The following are cards named Flying Pikachu:
| Name | Type | Level | Rarity | Set | Set no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Pikachu | |
12 | - | Wizards Black Star Promos | 25 |
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Rising Rivals | 113/111 | |||
| Flying Pikachu | |
11 | - | Unnumbered Promotional cards (no English release) | - |
Other
Games
Main series games
Singing Pikachu
A Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed to promote the new Japanese Pokémon anime ending theme which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well.
Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu
A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon 2011 World Championships, including the promotional C-Gear skin.
Spin-off games
Pikachu on a stump
Pikachu on a stump is a special Pikachu found on the Beach in Pokémon Snap. The player can encounter two Pikachu playing on a set of stumps after forcing a wild Scyther out of tall grass.
Pikachu on a ball
Pikachu on a ball is another special Pikachu found in Pokémon Snap. In the Tunnel Pikachu will jump on top of a rolling Electrode if startled by the player, and playfully keep it rolling until the Electrode stops in a ditch and explodes, shocking the Pikachu.
Speed Pikachu
Speed Pikachu is a special Pikachu found along the River in Pokémon Snap. Taking a picture of this Pikachu will cause it to use Quick Attack to dash across a small field, making it one of the hardest Pokémon to get a picture of.
Pikachu on a snowboard
In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play Empoleon's Snow Slide by using a code.
Anime
Pikachutwo
- Main article: Pikachutwo
Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of Mewtwo Returns. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears are colored similar to a Pichu's.
Puka
- Main article: Puka
As mentioned above, Puka is a Surfing Pikachu that appeared in The Pi-Kahuna. Puka is at least twenty years old, having been first found on a beach on the Seafoam Islands by surfing enthusiast Victor shortly after he failed to conquer a large wave, "Humunga-Dunga". Puka is noticeably older than any other Pikachu seen in the anime, and has blue eyes rather than the regular dark brown eye color.
Sparky
- Main article: Sparky
Ritchie owns a Pikachu, nicknamed Sparky. It is distinguished from other Pikachu by a scruff of fur on the top of its head.
Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu
Ash's Pikachu was possessed by the Blue Orb in the anime in Gaining Groudon. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to Kyogre's.
TCG
Shopping Pikachu
Shopping Pikachu is a Pikachu with a shopping trolley.
Captain Pikachu
Captain Pikachu is a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat.
Shopping Pikachu
Captain Pikachu
Other
Snow Pikachu
As an April Fools' Day joke in 2008, Game Freak announced that it would move to the Arctic to help save snow Pikachu from polar bears. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a snow sculpture.
Ash's Pikachu made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack, which also appears in Pokémon Channel. In the Pokémon Dream World, a Snow Pikachu is featured as a piece of Décor in the Winter Catalogue 2011.
A picture of a snow Pikachu from Game Freak's website
Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack cover
Snow Pikachu in Pokémon Channel
Snow Pikachu Décor item
Related articles
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Pikachu.
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