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There are many '''{{p|Pikachu}} {{pkmn2|variant}}s''' found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants besides {{Shiny}} forms and [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
There are many '''{{p|Pikachu}} {{pkmn2|variant}}s''' found in the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|manga}}, and {{Trading Card Game}}. The following are the main variants, excluding {{Shiny}} forms and [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].


==Surfing Pikachu==
==Surfing Pikachu==
'''Surfing Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a surfboard. With this, it can wield the move {{m|Surf}}.
{{main|Surfing Pikachu}}
 
'''Surfing Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''なみのりピカチュウ''' ''Surfing Pikachu'') is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with a surfboard, originating from the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}. These Pikachu know the move {{m|Surf}}, which, prior to [[Generation VIII]], have only been given out in special circumstances, such as {{pkmn2|event}}s.
===In the games===
[[File:SurfingPikachuWizardsPromo28.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Surfing Pikachu in its original appearance as a {{Trading Card Game}} card]]
====Core series====
[[File:Pikachu Beach.png|thumb|Pikachu surfing in Pikachu's Beach]]
* Surfing on a Pikachu in {{game|Yellow}}, {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} will result in a different overworld sprite being used.
* Surfing Pikachu was featured in a minigame exclusive to Pokémon Yellow, called [[Pikachu's Beach]]. This can only be activated in the original editions of the games by transferring a surfing Pikachu from other games. In the [[Virtual Console]] editions, only the starter Pikachu is needed. The Surfin' Dude there apparently also has a surfing Pikachu.
* In the [[Generation II]] games, {{player}}s may receive a Surf Pikachu {{pkmn|doll}} via [[Mystery Gift]]; however, this [[item]] is very rare.
* A surfing Pikachu can be obtained by evolving the surfing Pichu hatched from an Egg received by depositing 1,499 Pokemon into {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}.
* In the [[Generation IV]] games, a surfing Pikachu can be found in {{pw|Yellow Forest}} through the use of the [[Pokéwalker]].
* Surfing Pikachu have been given out through {{pkmn2|event}} distributions.
* Players can obtain a surfing Pikachu in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} by beating the high score of "Big Boss" in [[Mantine Surf]]ing, making this the first time one can be obtained without an event or transferring from a side series game.
* Surfing Pikachu may be an inspiration for {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Raichu}}, which surfs on its tail, riding electrical currents. When a Raichu uses Surf in {{g|Stadium (Japanese)}}, {{g|Stadium (English)}}, {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{g|Colosseum}}, {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, or {{g|Battle Revolution}}, it uses its tail as a surfboard just like Alolan Raichu.
* Surfing Pikachu may have inspired the [[Secret Technique]] Sea Skim and the move {{m|Splishy Splash}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* Pikachu can learn Surf via [[TR04]] in {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[TM95]] in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and [[TM123]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* When {{p|Cramorant}} uses Surf or {{m|Dive}} when its HP is at 50% or below, it turns into its Gorging Form, with a Pikachu in its mouth, possibly alluding to surfing Pikachu.
* In celebration of [[Pokémon Day]] 2023, a Pikachu that knows {{m|Surf}} and has the {{t|Water}} [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] was released in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} via the [[Poké Portal News]]. This Pikachu has the Mightiest [[Mark]] and appears in 7★ [[Tera Raid Battle]]s running from February 24 to 27, 2023 at 14:59 UTC.
 
<gallery widths=160px heights=144px>
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite Y.png|Yellow
Surfing Pikachu OW sprite GSC.png|Gold, Silver, Crystal
Surf Pikachu doll GSC.png|Surf Pikachu doll (Generation II)
</gallery>
 
====Side series====
{{Incomplete|section|Clarify info on {{eng|Pokémon Stadium|Japanese Stadium 2}}}}
* If a Pikachu uses {{m|Surf}} in {{g|Stadium (Japanese)}}, {{g|Stadium (English)}}, {{g|Stadium 2}}, {{g|Colosseum}}, {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, or {{g|Battle Revolution}}, it will wield a pink surfboard. All of these games have certain requirements to get a surfing Pikachu or at least get a player's Pikachu to learn Surf (except for Colosseum and XD)
** In the Japan-only {{jap|Pokémon Stadium}}, if the player clears the Master Ball division of the {{DL|Rule variants|Nintendo Cup '98|L1-30 tournament}} with a {{p|Pikachu}} in his or her party, and selects Pikachu as one of the three Pokémon to bring into the final battle, that Pikachu can learn Surf.
** In the non-Japanese versions of {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, if the player clears the Master Ball division of the Round 2 [[Prime Cup]] with all Pokémon selected directly from a Game Pak (any [[Generation I]] game will suffice), not saving the game during the challenge (continues are permitted), and selects Pikachu as one of the three Pokémon to bring into the final battle, that Pikachu can learn Surf. This does not occur in the Japanese version of the game, which is known as Pokémon Stadium 2 there.
** 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.
* All of [[Lt. Surge]]'s Pikachu and {{p|Raichu}} in Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 know Surf.
* In {{g|Box Ruby & Sapphire}}, after 1499 Pokémon are stored the player will receive an Egg with a {{p|Pichu}} that knows {{m|ThunderShock}}, {{m|Charm}} and Surf. This Pichu, of course, can [[Evolution|evolve]] into a Pikachu that knows Surf, but it cannot transfer forward to [[Generation IV]] without permanently deleting that move.
<gallery widths=200px>
Surf Stad.png|This Pikachu was found in the wild from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, wielding a pink surfboard, imported to Pokémon Stadium
Stadium Surf Starter Pikachu Yellow.png|This is the [[Starter Pokémon|Starter Pikachu]] from {{game|Yellow}}, wielding a blue surfboard, imported to Pokémon Stadium
Surf PBR.png|Pikachu using Surf in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]
</gallery>
 
====Spin-off games====
[[File:Surfing Pikachu Snap.png|thumb|200px|Taking [[photography|a snapshot]] of surfing Pikachu in {{pkmn|Snap}}]]
* This Pikachu variant was later seen in {{g|Snap}}, appearing at {{pkmn|Island Beach|the Beach}}.
* Surfing Pikachu was also featured in {{g|Dash}} in special courses.
* 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 {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}}.
 
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! style="background:#{{PokéPark color}}; {{roundytr|5px}} color: #000" | Code
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|North America
|02970626
|- style="background:#fff"
|PAL
|84925064
|- style="background:#fff"
|Japan
|78872252
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* Surfing Pikachu [[Poké Doll|doll]] can be bought from Shop 'N Squirtle in {{g|Channel}}.
* Pikachu knowing the move Surf were made available for Pokémon GO's first [[Community Day]] event held on January 18, 2018. Surf was later made into a legacy move for Pikachu, available using an [[Elite Charged TM]] or during the events below:
** January 2018 Community Day: January 18, 2018
** December 2018 Community Day: November 30 - December 2, 2018
** December 2019 Community Day: December 14 - 15, 2019
** Pokémon GO Tour: Kanto: February 20, 2021
** Kanto Celebration Event: February 21 - 27, 2021
 
===In the anime===
[[File:Victor and Puka.png|thumb|left|220px|[[Puka]] in the anime]]
[[File:Surfing Pikachu BW087.png|thumb|250px|Surfing {{AP|Pikachu}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[Puka]] is a Pikachu that seems to be based on this, making its only appearance in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''.
 
[[Ash's Pikachu]] later appeared riding a surfboard in ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'' and ''[[BW087|Expedition to Onix Island!]]''.
{{-}}
 
===In music===
Surfing Pikachu is mentioned in the [[Exciting Pokémon Relay]].
 
===In the manga===
[[File:Yellow Pikachu PM.png|thumb|200px|{{PPM|Yellow}}'s surfing Pikachu in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]]]
====Pokémon Adventures====
In the {{chap|Yellow}}, {{adv|Yellow}} was able to teach {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] the move {{m|Surf}} through the use of {{m|Substitute}} to create a surfboard.
 
====Pokémon Pocket Monsters====
In [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], one of {{PPM|Red}}'s rivals, {{PPM|Yellow}}, has a Pikachu with surfing skills. In ''[[PM044|The Fake Pikachu!!]]'', he uses it in a battle against Red's Pikachu.
 
===In the TCG===
The following is a list of cards mentioning or featuring a surfing Pikachu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
{{cardlist/header|Surfing Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Surfing Pikachu|28}}|type=Lightning|expanded=Yes|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=28|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpset3=Pokémon Web|jprarity3=Uncommon|jpnum3=025/048|enset4=Rising Rivals|enrarity4=Rare Holo|ennum4=114/111|jpset4=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity4=Ultra-Rare Rare|jpnum4=089/090|enset5=Evolutions|enrarity5=Rare Secret|ennum5=111/108|jpset5=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum5=264/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|SM-P Promo|Playing in the Sea Pikachu|392}}|type=Lightning|jpset=SM-P Promotional cards|jpnum=392/SM-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Surfing Pikachu V (Celebrations 8)|Surfing Pikachu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=008/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=021/028}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Surfing Pikachu VMAX (Celebrations 9)|Surfing Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=009/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=022/028}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}
 
====Merchandise====
=====20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu=====
The '''20th Anniversary Special Pack: M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''20th Anniversary スペシャルパック「メガヤドランEX＋なみのりピカチュウ」''' '''20th Anniversary Special Pack: MYadoranEX + Surfing Pikachu''') was released on the same day as the {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} subset, September 16, 2016, in the buildup to the 20th Anniversary of the Japanese TCG. The pack features the Hermit Crab Pokémon {{p|Slowbro}} in both its regular and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] forms as {{TCG|Pokémon-EX}} cards, its Spirit Link {{TCG|Item card}}, and a re-imagined version of the {{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Surfing Pikachu|28}} promotional card originally released in 1997. All cards feature a layout reminiscent of those from the Original Era. The special pack also comes with 3 {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} booster packs.
 
'''Promotional cards:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Surfing Pikachu|264}} (XY-P Promo 264)
 
'''Product image:'''
{{TCGMerchGallery
|background={{Electric color}}
|border={{Electric color dark}}
|image1=20th Anniversary Special Pack M Slowbro-EX Surfing Pikachu.jpg
|caption1=20th Anniversary Special Pack:<br>M Slowbro-EX + Surfing Pikachu
}}


==Flying Pikachu==
==Flying Pikachu==
[[File:FlyingPikachuWizardsPromo25.jpg|thumb|200px|Flying Pikachu as depicted in the TCG]]
{{main|Flying Pikachu}}
'''Flying Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with balloons. With them, it can wield the move {{m|Fly}}.
'''Flying Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''そらをとぶピカチュウ''' ''Flying Pikachu'') is another recurring Pikachu variant from the Trading Card Game, commonly depicted with balloons tied to it. These Pikachu know the move {{m|Fly}}, an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.
 
[[File:FlyingPikachuWizardsPromo25.jpg|thumb|center|200px|Flying Pikachu as depicted in the TCG]]
===In the games===
====Core series====
* Flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of {{game|Yellow}}.
* Flying Pikachu can be found in the [[Pokéwalker]]'s {{pw|Yellow Forest}}.
* Flying Pikachu was given out through {{pkmn2|event}} distributions.
** A Pikachu that knows {{m|Fly}} and has the {{t|Flying}} [[Terastal phenomenon|Tera Type]] was released in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} via [[Mystery Gift]] as an early purchase {{pkmn2|gift}}, available from November 18, 2022 to February 28, 2023. Pikachu while wearing the Flying-type Tera Jewel resembles Flying Pikachu.
* Flying Pikachu may have inspired the [[Secret Technique]] Sky Dash and the move {{m|Floaty Fall}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
 
<gallery widths=160px>
Terastal Pikachu artwork.png|Promotional art for Flying Tera type Pikachu
</gallery>
 
====Spin-off games====
* Flying Pikachu can be found in {{g|Snap}} taking the name "Balloon Pikachu".
* This Pikachu variant was featured in {{g|Dash}} in special courses.
* 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 {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Pelipper's Circle Circuit}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Salamence's Air Ace}}.
 
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! style="background:#{{PokéPark color}}; {{roundytl|5px}} color: #000" | Region
! style="background:#{{PokéPark color}}; {{roundytr|5px}} color: #000" | Code
|- style="background:#fff"
|North America
|99930457
|- style="background:#fff"
|PAL
|57429445
|- style="background:#fff"
|Japan
|80373821
|}
 
* Flying Pikachu can be seen in the opening of {{g|Puzzle Challenge}}, along with a {{p|Pichu}}.
* Flying Pikachu was added to {{g|GO}} and was available during the GO Fest 2020 Weekly Challenge: Skill event from July 3 to July 8, 2020. It returned for the Pokémon Air Adventures event from May 3, 2022 to May 8, 2022. This Pikachu cannot evolve and 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. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
** 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. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
** 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. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
** 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. This Pikachu cannot evolve and can be {{Shiny}}.
 
====Gallery====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:Flying Pikachu Yellow.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:Flying Pikachu Puzzle Challenge.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:Flying Pikachu Dash.png]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:Yellow Forest jp art.png|120px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge}}
| Sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Dash}}
| Artwork of {{color2|000|Yellow Forest (Pokéwalker)|Yellow Forest}} featuring a flying Pikachu
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}}; border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:87px"|[[File:GO025Fly.png|90px]]
| 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]]
|- style="font-size: 80%"
| Model from {{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| 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}}
|}
 
===In the manga===
[[File:Chuchu Fly.png|thumb|200px|Flying Pikachu as depicted in Pokémon Adventures]]
====Pokémon Adventures====
In ''[[PS173|The Last Battle VII]]'', [[Chuchu]] flew with [[Pika]] and their [[Gold (Adventures)#Pichu|Egg]], lifting them in the air by using balloons wrapped to her body.
 
===[[Pikachu (TCG)#Flying Pikachu|In the TCG]]===
Flying Pikachu has been featured in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. The following are cards named '''Flying Pikachu'''.
 
{{cardlist/header|Flying Pikachu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wizards Promo|Flying Pikachu|25}}|type=Lightning|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=25|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpset2=Unnumbered Promotional cards|enset3=Rising Rivals|enrarity3=Rare Holo|ennum3=113/111|jpset3=Bonds to the End of Time|jprarity3=Ultra-Rare Rare|jpnum3=090/090}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|ANA promo|Flying Pikachu|99}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Flying Pikachu|110}}|type=Lightning|expanded=Yes|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Rare Secret|ennum=110/108|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=292/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flying Pikachu V (Celebrations 6)|Flying Pikachu]]{{TCGV}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=006/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RR|jpnum=023/028}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Flying Pikachu VMAX (Celebrations 7)|Flying Pikachu]]{{VMAX}}|type=Lightning|standard=Yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare VMAX|ennum=007/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity=RRR|jpnum=024/028}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}


==Cosplay Pikachu==
==Cosplay Pikachu==
{{main|Cosplay Pikachu}}
{{main|Cosplay Pikachu}}
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player will be able to receive a unique female [[Cosplay Pikachu]], which has a black, heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail. This event occurs after the player takes part in their first [[Pokémon Contest]] Spectacular.
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the player is able to obtain a unique female Pikachu called Cosplay Pikachu, which has a black, heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail. This event occurs after the player takes part in their first [[Pokémon Contest]] Spectacular.


This particular Pikachu is able to be dressed up in five different costumes corresponding to each kind of Contest stat ({{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Clever|condition}}ness, and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness) and learn exclusive moves which are linked to these stats. Cosplay Pikachu can switch costumes anytime by going to any [[Contest Hall]] in the [[Hoenn]] region and talking to the {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the rightmost back room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.
This particular Pikachu is able to be dressed up in five different costumes corresponding to each kind of Contest stat ({{OBP|Cool|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Beautiful|condition|Beauty}}, {{OBP|Cute|condition}}ness, {{OBP|Clever|condition}}ness, and {{OBP|Tough|condition}}ness) and learns exclusive moves which are linked to these stats. Cosplay Pikachu can switch costumes anytime by going to any [[Contest Hall]] in the [[Hoenn]] region and talking to the {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} in the rightmost back room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.


Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, meaning it cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}}.
Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the {{egg3|No Eggs Discovered}}, meaning it cannot {{pkmn|breeding|breed}}. It also cannot [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Raichu}}. If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is its costume's exclusive move and the costume is removed, then it will learn {{m|Thunder Shock}}.  


{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #FFF"
<div style="margin:auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; justify-content:center; gap: 2px; text-align:center;">
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{Electric color light}}; width: 150px" | Cosplay Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|100px]]<br><br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|000}}{{tt|*|If the Pikachu would otherwise be left with no moves}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{electric color light}}">&nbsp;<br>Cosplay Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Cosplay.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Electric icon.png|20px|link=Electric (type)]]{{mcolor|Thunder Shock|000}}</div>
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cool color light}}" | Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Meteor Mash|000}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{cool color light}}">'''{{color2|{{cool color dark}}|Cool (condition)|Cool}}'''<br>Pikachu Rock Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Rock Star.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Steel icon.png|20px|link=Steel (type)]]{{mcolor|Meteor Mash|000}}</div>
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{beauty color light}}">'''{{color2|{{beauty color dark}}|Beautiful (condition)|Beautiful}}'''<br>Pikachu Belle<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Belle.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Ice icon.png|20px|link=Ice (type)]]{{mcolor|Icicle Crash|000}}</div>
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{cute color light}}" | Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{cute color light}}">'''{{color2|{{cute color dark}}|Cute (condition)|Cute}}'''<br>Pikachu Pop Star<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Pop Star.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Fairy icon.png|20px|link=Fairy (type)]]{{mcolor|Draining Kiss|000}}</div>
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{smart color light}}" | Pikachu, Ph. D<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{smart color light}}">'''{{color2|{{clever color dark}}|Clever (condition)|Clever}}'''<br>Pikachu, Ph.D.<br>[[File:025Pikachu-PhD.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Electric icon.png|20px|link=Electric (type)]]{{mcolor|Electric Terrain|000}}</div>
| class="roundy" style="background: #{{tough color light}}" | Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|150px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br>{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{tough color light}}">'''{{color2|{{tough color dark}}|Tough (condition)|Tough}}'''<br>Pikachu Libre<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Libre.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small><br/>[[File:Fighting icon.png|20px|link=Fighting (type)]]{{mcolor|Flying Press|000}}</div>
|}
</div>


==Pikachu in a cap==
==Pikachu in a cap==
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An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.  
An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', debuted in an update of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.  
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{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF" width="250px"
<div style="margin:auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; justify-content:center; text-align:center;">
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Original Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Original.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kanto}}">{{color2|000|Original series|Original Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Original Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}" | Hoenn Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Hoenn.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Hoenn}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Hoenn Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}" | Sinnoh Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Sinnoh.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Sinnoh}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Sinnoh Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}" | {{color|fff|Unova Cap<br>Pikachu}}<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Unova.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Unova}}; color:#fff">{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Unova Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Unova Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | Kalos Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Kalos.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Kalos}}; color:#fff">{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY|Kalos Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Kalos Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}" | Alola Cap<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Alola.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Alola}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Alola Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Alola Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}" | {{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-Partner.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemelight|Alola}}">{{color2|000|M20|Partner Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-Partner Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
| class="roundy" width="12.5%" style="background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:025Pikachu-World.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
<div class=roundy style="min-width:120px; background:#{{Colorschemedark|Galar}}">{{color2|000|Pokémon Journeys: The Series|World Cap}}<br>Pikachu<br>[[File:0025Pikachu-World Cap.png|100px]]<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small></div>
|}
</div>


==Partner Pikachu==
==Partner Pikachu==
{{main|Partner Pokémon (game)}}
{{main|Partner Pokémon (game)}}
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!]], the {{player}} starts their journey with a {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be [[Move Tutor|taught]] special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.
In {{LGPE|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!}}, the {{player}} starts their journey with a {{ga|Partner Pokémon|partner}} Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be [[Move Tutor|taught]] special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.


{| align="center"
<div style="margin:auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; justify-content:center; text-align:center;">
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
{{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=0025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=025Pikachu-Starter|forme={{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}|ab=Static|HP=45|Attack=80|Defense=50|SpAtk=75|SpDef=60|Speed=120}}
{{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=0025Pikachu-Partner|forme={{color2|000|Partner Pokémon (game)|Partner}}|ab=Static|HP=45|Attack=80|Defense=50|SpAtk=75|SpDef=60|Speed=120}}
|}
</div>


==Gigantamax Pikachu==
==Gigantamax Pikachu==
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, a [[Gigantamax]] form was introduced for Pikachu. It can be obtained in one of three ways:
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, a [[Gigantamax]] form was introduced for Pikachu. It can be obtained in one of three ways:
* If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save on their [[Nintendo Switch]], they can receive a Gigantamax Factor Pikachu from a man inside the Wild Area Station at the [[Meetup Spot]] in the [[Wild Area]].
* If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save file on their [[Nintendo Switch]], they can receive a Gigantamax Factor Pikachu from a man inside the Wild Area Station at the [[Meetup Spot]] in the [[Wild Area]].
* Gigantamax Pikachu was also available via a [[Wild Area News]] event between May 12 and May 18, 2020.
* Gigantamax Pikachu was also available via a [[Wild Area News]] event between May 12 and May 18, 2020.
* As of the release of [[The Isle of Armor]], any normal Pikachu can obtain a Gigantamax Factor if they consume a bowl of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.
* As of the release of [[The Isle of Armor]], any normal Pikachu can obtain a Gigantamax Factor if they consume a bowl of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}.
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Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.
Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Volt Crash}}.


{| align="center"
<div style="margin:auto; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 2px; justify-content:center; text-align:center;">
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|how={{color2|000|Gigantamax Factor}}|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
{{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|ndex=025|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|how={{color2|000|Gigantamax Factor}}|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
| {{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=025Pikachu-Gigantamax|forme={{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
{{Compare|name=Pikachu|type=Electric|image=025Pikachu-Gigantamax|forme={{color2|000|Gigantamax}} Pikachu|ab=Static|abd=Lightning Rod|HP=35|Attack=55|Defense=40|SpAtk=50|SpDef=50|Speed=90}}
|}
</div>


==Other==
==Other variants==
===Games===
===Games===
====Core series games====
====Core series====
[[File:Singing Pikachu BW.png|thumb|left|Singing Pikachu]]
=====Singing Pikachu=====
=====Singing Pikachu=====
A Pikachu that knows {{m|Sing}} {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Singing Pikachu|was distributed}} to promote the [[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW|new Japanese Pokémon anime ending theme]] which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well. Another Pikachu that knows Sing {{OBP|List of serial code event Pokémon distributions|Generation VIII|was distributed}} during [[Generation VIII]] via serial code to commemorate the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]].
A Pikachu that knows {{m|Sing}} {{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)|Singing Pikachu|was distributed}} to promote the [[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW|new Japanese Pokémon anime ending theme]] which involved Pikachu singing. Artwork was released as well. Another Pikachu that knows Sing {{OBP|List of event Pokémon distributions|Sword and Shield|was distributed}} during [[Generation VIII]] via serial code to commemorate the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary]].
[[File:2011 Pokémon World Championships C-Gear skin.png|thumb|Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu]]
[[File:Singing Pikachu BW.png|thumb|center|Singing Pikachu]]


=====Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu=====
=====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 [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Skins#C-Gear skins|promotional]] [[C-Gear]] skin.
A special skating Pikachu wearing a hat is featured on official artwork for the Pokémon [[2011 World Championships]], including the [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Skins#C-Gear skins|promotional]] [[C-Gear]] skin.
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[[File:2011 Pokémon World Championships C-Gear skin.png|thumb|center|Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu]]


====Spin-off games====
====Spin-off games====
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{{g|Shuffle}} has featured several variants of Pikachu throughout its life cycle. They are listed below.
{{g|Shuffle}} has featured several variants of Pikachu throughout its life cycle. They are listed below.


{| class="sortable roundy" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
{| class="sortable roundtable" style="margin: auto; text-align:center; border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{cute color light}}"
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Dex#
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | NDex
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" class="unsortable" | Icon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Type
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Level 1<br>Attack Power
! colspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Attack Power
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]]
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max<br>[[File:Raise Max Level.png|20px|Raise Max Level|link=Pokémon Shuffle#Enhancements]] RML
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>[[Skill]]
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Initial<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle}}
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Alternate<br>[[Skill|Skill(s)]]
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; | [[File:Skill Swapper.png|20px|link=]] Alternate<br>{{OBP|Skill|Shuffle|Skill(s)}}
{{ShDex|016|025|Pikachu|Electric|50|20|Paralyze|Unity Power}}
! rowspan=2 style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Amelia icon.png|20px|link=]] [[Amelia]]<br>icons
{{ShDex|016|025Angry|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Super Bolt|N/A|Angry}}
|-
{{ShDex|016|025Winking|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Swap++|N/A|Winking}}
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Lv 1
{{ShDex|016|025Sleeping|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Sleep Charm|N/A|Sleeping}}
! style="background-color: #{{beauty color light}}" | Max
{{ShDex|016|025FiredUp|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Cross Attack+|N/A|Fired Up}}
{{ShDex|016|025|Pikachu|Electric|50|20|apmax=130|Paralyze|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Unity Power}}|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Surprised|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Last-Ditch Effort|N/A|Surprised}}
{{ShDex|016|025Angry|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Super Bolt|N/A|Angry|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Enamored|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Mind Zap|N/A|Enamored}}
{{ShDex|016|025Winking|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Swap++|N/A|Winking|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025Smiling|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Flash Mob|N/A|Smiling}}
{{ShDex|016|025Sleeping|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Sleep Charm|N/A|Sleeping|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Dizzy|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Barrier Bash++|N/A|Dizzy}}
{{ShDex|016|025FiredUp|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Cross Attack+|N/A|Fired Up|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Happy|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Power of 4+|N/A|Happy}}
{{ShDex|016|025Surprised|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Last-Ditch Effort|N/A|Surprised|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Spooky|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Block Smash+|N/A|{{tt|Spooky|Labeled as Costumed when it was released}}}}
{{ShDex|016|025Enamored|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Mind Zap|N/A|Enamored|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Holiday|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|Mega Boost+|N/A|Holiday}}
{{ShDex|016|025Smiling|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Flash Mob|N/A|Smiling|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeCharizard|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Burn|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025Dizzy|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Barrier Bash++|N/A|Dizzy|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeMagikarp|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Swap++|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025Happy|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Power of 4+|N/A|Happy|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Power of 5+|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025Spooky|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Block Smash+|N/A|{{tt|Spooky|Labeled as Costumed when it was released}}|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|L-Boost|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025Holiday|Pikachu|Electric|50|10|apmax=115|Mega Boost+|N/A|Holiday|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeHo-Oh|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Power of 5+|Pyre|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeCharizard|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Burn|N/A|Costume|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeLugia|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Eject+|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeMagikarp|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Swap++|N/A|Costume|amelia=3}}
{{ShDex|016|025KimonoBoy|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Sleep Combo|N/A|Kimono Boy}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Power of 5+|N/A|Costume|amelia=3}}
{{ShDex|016|025KimonoGirl|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Paralysis Combo|N/A|Kimono Girl}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyGyarados|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|L-Boost|N/A|Costume|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeRayquaza|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Dragon Talon|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeHo-Oh|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Power of 5+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Pyre}}|Costume|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyRayquaza|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Dragon Talon|N/A|Costume}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeLugia|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Eject+|N/A|Costume|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025BeachWalk|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Three Force|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025KimonoBoy|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Sleep Combo|N/A|Kimono Boy|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025PastryChef|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Quirky+|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025KimonoGirl|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Paralysis Combo|N/A|Kimono Girl|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Artist|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Damage Streak|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeRayquaza|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Dragon Talon|N/A|Costume|amelia=0}}
{{ShDex|016|025MushroomHarvest|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Counterattack+|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025CostumeShinyRayquaza|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Dragon Talon|N/A|Costume|amelia=0}}
{{ShDex|016|025YearsEnd|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Calm Down|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025Intern|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Vitality Drain|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025LionDancer|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Hitting Streak+|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025ChildrensDay|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Nap Time|N/A|Celebration|amelia=0}}
{{ShDex|016|025ChildrensDay|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Nap Time|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025RainySeason|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Downpour|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Graduate|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Final Effort|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025SummerFestival|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|T-Boost|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025Intern|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Vitality Drain|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025BeachWalk|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Three Force|N/A|Celebration|amelia=0}}
{{ShDex|016|025Kotatsu|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Prank|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025PastryChef|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Quirky+|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025RainySeason|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|Downpour|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025Artist|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Damage Streak|N/A|Celebration|amelia=0}}
{{ShDex|016|025SummerFestival|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|T-Boost|N/A|Celebration}}
{{ShDex|016|025MushroomHarvest|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Counterattack+|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Stabilize+|Hyper Bolt|Original Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025YearsEnd|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Calm Down|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Rock Shot|Hyper Bolt|Hoenn Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025LionDancer|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Hitting Streak+|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Block Shot|Hyper Bolt|Sinnoh Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025Kotatsu|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Prank|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Barrier Shot|Hyper Bolt|Unova Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025Graduate|Pikachu|Electric|50|5|apmax=100|Final Effort|N/A|Celebration|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Cloud Shot|Hyper Bolt|Kalos Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025O|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Stabilize+|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Original Cap|amelia=1}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|Shot Out|Hyper Bolt|Alola Cap}}
{{ShDex|016|025H|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Rock Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Hoenn Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025S|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Block Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Sinnoh Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025U|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Barrier Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Unova Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025K|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Cloud Shot|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Kalos Cap|amelia=2}}
{{ShDex|016|025A|Pikachu|Electric|60|5|apmax=105|Shot Out|{{DL|Skill (Shuffle)|Hyper Bolt}}|Alola Cap|amelia=2}}
|}
|}


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* H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
* Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
* Pikachu wearing a detective hat: first released for the ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}'' tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* [[Detective Pikachu (character)|Pikachu wearing a detective hat]]: first released for the ''{{DetPikMov}}'' tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture}} revival project, and also as a tie-in with ''{{wp|One Piece}}'' in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the {{wp|Kumamoto Prefecture}} revival project, and also as a tie-in with ''{{wp|One Piece}}'' in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Mimikyu}} costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the ''Misunderstood Mischief'' [[Special Research]]. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing a {{p|Mimikyu}} costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the ''Misunderstood Mischief'' [[Special Research]]. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
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* Pikachu wearing {{ga|Brendan}}'s hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in {{wp|Las Vegas}}, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing {{ga|Brendan}}'s hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in {{wp|Las Vegas}}, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing {{ga|May}}'s bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu wearing {{ga|May}}'s bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
* Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: will be released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.
* Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: was released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.
* Pikachu wearing a batik shirt: first released from March 2, 2024, as part of the {{DL|Pokémon in Indonesia|Pikachu's Indonesia Journey}} campaign.
* Pikachu wearing [[Captain Pikachu|Cap]]'s hat: first released from March 5, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024, as part of a special collaboration with ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' for [[Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024]]. This variant could be shiny but cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.


Pikachu wearing the festive hat, party hat, Original cap, witch's hat, summer-style costume, and detective hat were also available during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in {{wp|Yokohama}}, Japan, held from August 6 to 12, 2019.
Pikachu wearing the festive hat, party hat, Original cap, witch's hat, summer-style costume, and detective hat were also available during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in {{wp|Yokohama}}, Japan, held from August 6 to 12, 2019.


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{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | <br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | <br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025f.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Festive<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025F.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Festive<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Ff.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Party hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025P.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Party hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Pf.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Original Cap<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025O.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Original Cap<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Of.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Witch<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025H.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Witch<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hf.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Summer<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025S.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Summer<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sf.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
|-
| <br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | H.F.<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025C.png|110px]]
| Festive<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025F.png|110px]]
| Party<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025P.png|110px]]
| Original Cap<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025O.png|110px]]
| Witch<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025H.png|110px]]
| Summer<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025S.png|110px]]
| H.F.<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025C.png|110px]]
| Spring<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025G.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| <br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | H.F.<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Cf.png|110px]]
| Festive<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Ff.png|110px]]
|}
| Party hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Pf.png|110px]]
 
| Original Cap<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Of.png|110px]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
| Witch<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hf.png|110px]]
| Summer<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sf.png|110px]]
| H.F.<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Cf.png|110px]]
| Spring<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Gf.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Detective<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025D.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Spring<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025G.png|110px]]
| Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025L.png|110px]]
| Mimikyu<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Fall2019.png|110px]]
| Beanie<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025B.png|110px]]
| Red party hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2020.png|110px]]
| Safari<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Safari2020.png|110px]]
| Flower hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025April2020.png|110px]]
| Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kanto2020.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Detective<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Df.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Spring<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Gf.png|110px]]
| Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Lf.png|110px]]
|}
| Mimikyu<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Fall2019_f.png|110px]]
 
| Beanie<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Bf.png|110px]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
| Red party hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2020_f.png|110px]]
| Safari<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Safari2020_f.png|110px]]
| Flower hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025April2020_f.png|110px]]
| Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kanto2020_f.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Umbreon hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Johto2020.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Detective<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025D.png|110px]]
| Rayquaza hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hoenn2020.png|110px]]
| Lucario hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020.png|110px]]
| World Cap<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025W.png|110px]]
| Explorer<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020.png|110px]]
| Winter Carnival<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Winter2020.png|110px]]
| New Year's<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Costume2.png|110px]]
| Meloetta hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2021.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Umbreon hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Johto2020_f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Detective<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Df.png|110px]]
| Rayquaza hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hoenn2020_f.png|110px]]
|}
| Lucario hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020_f.png|110px]]
 
| World Cap<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Wf.png|110px]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
| Explorer<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020_f.png|110px]]
| Winter Carnival<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Winter2020_f.png|110px]]
| New Year's<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Costume2_f.png|110px]]
| Meloetta hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2021_f.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Halloween Mischief<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Halloween2021.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025L.png|110px]]
| Kariyushi shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kariyushi.png|110px]]
| Gracidea flower<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022.png|110px]]
| Pokémon TCG hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TCG.png|110px]]
| Cake costume<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Anniversary6.png|110px]]
| World Championships 2022<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025WCS2022.png|110px]]
| Shaymin scarf<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|110px]]
| Green T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Halloween Mischief<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Halloween2021 f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Straw Hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Lf.png|110px]]
| Kariyushi shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kariyushi f.png|110px]]
|}
| Gracidea flower<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022 f.png|110px]]
 
| Pokémon TCG hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TCG f.png|110px]]
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
| Cake costume<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Anniversary6 f.png|110px]]
|-
| World Championships 2022<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO025WCS2022 f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Mimikyu<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Fall2019.png|110px]]
| Shaymin scarf<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale f.png|110px]]
|-
| Green T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtGreen f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Mimikyu<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Fall2019 f.png|110px]]
|}
 
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
|-
| Purple T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Beanie<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025B.png|110px]]
| Party top hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|110px]]
| Brendan's hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|110px]]
| May's bow<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|110px]]
| Cherry blossoms<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|110px]]
|-
|-
| Purple T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtPurple f.png|110px]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Beanie<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Bf.png|110px]]
| Party top hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2023 f.png|110px]]
| Brendan's hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan f.png|110px]]
| May's bow<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023May f.png|110px]]
| Cherry blossoms<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Spring2023 f.png|110px]]
|}
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Red party hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Red party hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Safari<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Safari2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Safari<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Safari2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Flower hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025April2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Flower hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025April2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kanto2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Charizard hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kanto2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Umbreon hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Johto2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Umbreon hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Johto2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Rayquaza hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hoenn2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Rayquaza hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Hoenn2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Lucario hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Lucario hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Sinnoh2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Word Cap<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025W.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Word Cap<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Wf.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Explorer<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Explorer<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025AdventureHat2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Winter Carnival<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Winter2020.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Winter Carnival<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Winter2020 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | New Year's<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Costume2.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | New Year's<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Costume2 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Meloetta hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2021.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Meloetta hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2021 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Halloween Mischief<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Halloween2021.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Halloween Mischief<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Halloween2021 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Kariyushi shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kariyushi.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Kariyushi shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Kariyushi f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Gracidea flower<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Gracidea flower<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Pokémon TCG hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TCG.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Pokémon TCG hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TCG f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cake costume<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Anniversary2022.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cake costume<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Anniversary6 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | World Championships 2022<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025WCS2022.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | World Championships 2022<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025WCS2022 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Shaymin scarf<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Shaymin scarf<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GOFest2022Finale f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Green T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtGreen.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Green T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtGreen f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Purple T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtPurple.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Purple T-shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtPurple f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Party top hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2023.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Party top hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Jan2023 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Brendan's hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Brendan's hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023Brendan f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | May's bow<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023May.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | May's bow<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025GoTour2023May f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cherry blossoms<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Spring2023.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cherry blossoms<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Spring2023 f.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Batik shirt<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtBatik.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Batik shirt<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025TShirtBatikf.png|110px]]
|}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border-collapse:separate;"
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cap's hat<br>Pikachu{{male}}<br>[[File:GO0025Captain.png|110px]]
|-
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}" | Cap's hat<br>Pikachu{{female}}<br>[[File:GO0025Captainf.png|110px]]
|}
</div>
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Pokémon GO Straw Hat Pikachu artwork.png|Pikachu wearing a straw hat
Pokémon GO Straw Hat Pikachu artwork.png|Pikachu wearing a straw hat
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</gallery>
====={{g|Sleep}}=====
Two new versions of Pikachu were introducted for a limited time in Pokémon Sleep, these variants cannot evolve but can be shiny. The variants are as following:
* '''Halloween Hat Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a witch's hat, it was catchable during the Halloween event from October 30 to November 5 2023.
* '''Christmas Hat Pikachu''' is a Pikachu with a Santa's hat, it was catchable during the Christmas event from December 18 to December 24 2023.
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<div class="roundy c" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}">Pikachu<br>&nbsp;<br>[[File:Sleep Menu 0025.png|120px]]</div>
<div class="roundy c" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}">Pikachu<br>(Holiday)<br>[[File:Sleep Menu 0025 halloween.png|120px]]</div>
<div class="roundy c" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{electric color}}">Pikachu<br>(Holiday)<br>[[File:Sleep Menu 0025 holiday.png|120px]]</div>
</div>


===Anime===
===Anime===
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Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears is colored similar to a Pichu's.
Pikachutwo was cloned from Ash's Pikachu, and battled against it in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. Pikachutwo was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. The fur on Pikachutwo's ears is colored similar to a Pichu's.


====Puka====
====Puka ====
[[File:Victor and Puka.png|thumb|left|220px|[[Puka]] in the anime]]
{{main|Puka}}
{{main|Puka}}
As mentioned above, Puka is a surfing Pikachu that appeared in ''[[EP067|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.
Puka is a surfing Pikachu that appeared in ''[[EP067|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====
====Sparky====
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|left|220px|Sparky]]
[[File:Ritchie Sparky.png|thumb|220px|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====
====Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu====
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|220px|Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu]]
[[File:Blue Orb possession.png|thumb|left|220px|Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu]]
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was possessed by the [[Blue Orb]] in the anime in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to {{p|Groudon}}'s.
[[Ash's Pikachu]] was possessed by the [[Blue Orb]] in the anime in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]''. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to {{p|Groudon}}'s.
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As an {{wp|April Fools' Day}} joke in [[April Fools' Day 2008|2008]], [[Game Freak]] announced that it would move to the {{wp|Arctic}} to help save snow Pikachu from {{wp|polar bear}}s. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a {{wp|snow sculpture}}.
As an {{wp|April Fools' Day}} joke in [[April Fools' Day 2008|2008]], [[Game Freak]] announced that it would move to the {{wp|Arctic}} to help save snow Pikachu from {{wp|polar bear}}s. Game Freak's website was also changed to incorporate an image of a snow Pikachu, which was a {{wp|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 {{g|Channel}}. In the [[Pokémon Dream World]], a Snow Pikachu was featured as a piece of [[Décor]] in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|Pokémon Center store}}, a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.
[[Ash's Pikachu]] made a snowman in the shape of itself on the cover of [[Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack]].
 
A snow Pikachu appears in {{g|Channel}}, this same design would then be used in the [[Pokémon Dream World]], being featured as a piece of [[Décor]] in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|Pokémon Center store}}, a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.


The Pikachu balloon in the 2015 {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} features a scarfed Pikachu holding a snow Pikachu in a {{wp|Santa hat}}.
The Pikachu balloon in the 2015 {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} features a scarfed Pikachu holding a snow Pikachu in a {{wp|Santa hat}}.
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
{{Animespecies|Pikachu}}
* [[Electric rodents]]


==See also==
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Reason: variants from Pikachu's Goodbye, images from Snap, Onemuri (Sleeping) Pikachu; SM091 variants; other TCG Pikachu, including Poncho, Pretend Boss, Mario and Luigi

There are many Pikachu variants found in the games, anime, manga, and TCG. The following are the main variants, excluding Shiny forms and gender differences.

Surfing Pikachu

Main article: Surfing Pikachu

Surfing Pikachu (Japanese: なみのりピカチュウ Surfing Pikachu) is a recurring Pikachu variant, commonly depicted with a surfboard, originating from the Trading Card Game. These Pikachu know the move Surf, which, prior to Generation VIII, have only been given out in special circumstances, such as events.

Surfing Pikachu in its original appearance as a TCG card

Flying Pikachu

Main article: Flying Pikachu

Flying Pikachu (Japanese: そらをとぶピカチュウ Flying Pikachu) is another recurring Pikachu variant from the Trading Card Game, commonly depicted with balloons tied to it. These Pikachu know the move Fly, an event-exclusive move to the Pikachu family.

Flying Pikachu as depicted in the TCG

Cosplay Pikachu

Main article: Cosplay Pikachu

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player is able to obtain a unique female Pikachu called Cosplay Pikachu, which has a black, heart-shaped mark near the end of its tail. This event occurs after the player takes part in their first Pokémon Contest Spectacular.

This particular Pikachu is able to be dressed up in five different costumes corresponding to each kind of Contest stat (Coolness, Beauty, Cuteness, Cleverness, and Toughness) and learns exclusive moves which are linked to these stats. Cosplay Pikachu can switch costumes anytime by going to any Contest Hall in the Hoenn region and talking to the Pokémon Breeder in the rightmost back room. This Pokémon Breeder can also remove the costume.

Unlike other Pikachu, Cosplay Pikachu is in the No Eggs Discovered Egg Group, meaning it cannot breed. It also cannot evolve into Raichu. If Cosplay Pikachu's only known move is its costume's exclusive move and the costume is removed, then it will learn Thunder Shock.

Pikachu in a cap

Bulbanews
Main article: Pikachu in a cap

The first six cap-wearing Pikachu are event-exclusive Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Sun and Moon, and are being distributed in celebration of the Pokémon anime's 20th movie, and by extension, the anime's 20th anniversary. Like Ash's Pikachu, these Pikachu are always male and cannot evolve. They also have access to the exclusive Z-Crystal, Pikashunium Z, and its Z-Move, 10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt.

A seventh Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in the twentieth movie, debuted in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and is distributed via QR Code on a special Pokémon Ga-Olé disc. In America, it was distributed via a QR Code that was given to those who pre-order tickets for the 20th movie.

An eighth Cap Pikachu, wearing the hat Ash wears in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, debuted in an update of Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Partner Pikachu

Main article: Partner Pokémon (game)

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, the player starts their journey with a partner Pikachu. Though it cannot evolve, it has higher stats than a regular Pikachu and can be taught special moves related to other common Pikachu variants.

Gigantamax Pikachu

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, a Gigantamax form was introduced for Pikachu. It can be obtained in one of three ways:

  • If the player has a Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! save file on their Nintendo Switch, they can receive a Gigantamax Factor Pikachu from a man inside the Wild Area Station at the Meetup Spot in the Wild Area.
  • Gigantamax Pikachu was also available via a Wild Area News event between May 12 and May 18, 2020.
  • As of the release of The Isle of Armor, any normal Pikachu can obtain a Gigantamax Factor if they consume a bowl of Max Soup.

Gigantamax Pikachu has exclusive access to the G-Max Move G-Max Volt Crash.

Other variants

Games

Core series

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. Another Pikachu that knows Sing was distributed during Generation VIII via serial code to commemorate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary.

Singing Pikachu
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.

Pokémon World Championships 2011 Pikachu

Spin-off games

Pokémon Snap
  • Pikachu on a stump is a special Pikachu found on the Beach. The player can encounter two Pikachu sitting on a set of stumps after forcing a wild Scyther out of tall grass.
  • Pikachu on a ball is another special Pikachu found near the Tunnel. A sole 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 is a special Pikachu found along the River. 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 Articuno is another special Pikachu found in the Cave. After rescuing a Pikachu from a Zubat and having Articuno hatch by playing the Poké Flute, near the exit, Articuno will be seen flying towards the player with Pikachu on its back.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure

In PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure, Pikachu uses a snowboard to play Empoleon's Snow Slide by using a code.

Pokémon Shuffle

Pokémon Shuffle has featured several variants of Pikachu throughout its life cycle. They are listed below.

Dex# NDex Icon Pokémon Type Attack Power Max
Raise Max Level RML 		Initial
Skill 		Skill Swapper.png Alternate
Skill(s) 		Amelia icon.png Amelia
icons
Lv 1 Max
#016 #0025 Shuffle025.png Pikachu Electric 50 130 20 Paralyze Unity Power 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Angry.png Pikachu
Angry 		Electric 50 115 10 Super Bolt N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Winking.png Pikachu
Winking 		Electric 50 115 10 Swap++ N/A 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Sleeping.png Pikachu
Sleeping 		Electric 50 115 10 Sleep Charm N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025FiredUp.png Pikachu
Fired Up 		Electric 50 100 5 Cross Attack+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Surprised.png Pikachu
Surprised 		Electric 50 100 5 Last-Ditch Effort N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Enamored.png Pikachu
Enamored 		Electric 50 115 10 Mind Zap N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Smiling.png Pikachu
Smiling 		Electric 50 115 10 Flash Mob N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Dizzy.png Pikachu
Dizzy 		Electric 50 100 5 Barrier Bash++ N/A 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Happy.png Pikachu
Happy 		Electric 50 115 10 Power of 4+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Spooky.png Pikachu
Spooky 		Electric 50 115 10 Block Smash+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Holiday.png Pikachu
Holiday 		Electric 50 115 10 Mega Boost+ N/A 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeCharizard.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Burn N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeMagikarp.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Swap++ N/A 3
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeGyarados.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Power of 5+ N/A 3
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeShinyGyarados.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 L-Boost N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeHo-Oh.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Power of 5+ Pyre 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeLugia.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Eject+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025KimonoBoy.png Pikachu
Kimono Boy 		Electric 50 100 5 Sleep Combo N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025KimonoGirl.png Pikachu
Kimono Girl 		Electric 50 100 5 Paralysis Combo N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeRayquaza.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 50 100 5 Dragon Talon N/A 0
#016 #0025 Shuffle025CostumeShinyRayquaza.png Pikachu
Costume 		Electric 60 105 5 Dragon Talon N/A 0
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Intern.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Vitality Drain N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025ChildrensDay.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Nap Time N/A 0
#016 #0025 Shuffle025RainySeason.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Downpour N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025SummerFestival.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 T-Boost N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025BeachWalk.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Three Force N/A 0
#016 #0025 Shuffle025PastryChef.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Quirky+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Artist.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Damage Streak N/A 0
#016 #0025 Shuffle025MushroomHarvest.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Counterattack+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025YearsEnd.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Calm Down N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025LionDancer.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Hitting Streak+ N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Kotatsu.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Prank N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025Graduate.png Pikachu
Celebration 		Electric 50 100 5 Final Effort N/A 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025O.png Pikachu
Original Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Stabilize+ Hyper Bolt 1
#016 #0025 Shuffle025H.png Pikachu
Hoenn Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Rock Shot Hyper Bolt 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025S.png Pikachu
Sinnoh Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Block Shot Hyper Bolt 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025U.png Pikachu
Unova Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Barrier Shot Hyper Bolt 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025K.png Pikachu
Kalos Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Cloud Shot Hyper Bolt 2
#016 #0025 Shuffle025A.png Pikachu
Alola Cap 		Electric 60 105 5 Shot Out Hyper Bolt 2
Pokémon GO
Main article: Event Pokémon (GO)

Variants of Pikachu have appeared in Pokémon GO wearing different costumes. These variants are released for limited events. During the events, all wild Pikachu appear as the variant and Pikachu appear more commonly. Several of these variants also have parallel Pichu and Raichu variants. Variant Pichu can be obtained by hatching an Egg obtained during the event, and any variant Pichu or Pikachu that is evolved will retain its costume.

  • Festive Pikachu: first released for the Holiday 2016 event, from December 12, 2016, to January 3, 2017. It reappeared on subsequent Holiday events on 2017, 2018, and 2021. Since December 18, 2018, this Pikachu can be Shiny. Holiday Pikachu caught from December 21, 2017, to January 4, 2018 will know the special move Present.
  • Pikachu wearing a party hat: first released for the first Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to March 6, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from February 26 to 28, 2018, with the special move Present. It returned the following year for the third Anniversary event, from June 28 to July 6, 2019, this time exclusively appearing once per day through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. It appeared once more in the wild during the Adventure Sync Hatchathon 2020 event.
  • Pikachu wearing Ash's hat:
    • Original Cap Pikachu was first released for the first Anniversary event, from July 6 to 27, 2017. It appeared again for the second April Fools' Day event nearly two years later, from April 1 to 2, 2019, this time exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. Original Cap Pikachu returns for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 13, 2020.
    • World Cap Pikachu was first released for the Pokémon Spotlight Hour on October 6, 2020. It returned for the Animation Week event held from November 6 to 12, 2020. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a witch's hat: first released for the second Halloween event, from October 20 to November 2, 2017. It appeared again the next year, from October 23 to November 7, 2018.
  • Summer Style Pikachu: first released for the second Anniversary event, from July 5 to 31, 2018. It returned for Pokémon GO Fest 2020 and was available from July 17 to July 22, 2020.
  • H.F. cap Pikachu: first released for the H.F. Custom Tie-In event, from October 5 to 7, 2018. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a flower crown: first released for the third Pokémon Day event, from February 26 to 28, 2019. It returned for the Spring 2020 event from April 9 to 16, 2020, as a Pichu evolution, and in the wild during the Spring 2021 and 2022 events.
  • Pikachu wearing a detective hat: first released for the POKÉMON Detective Pikachu tie-in event, from May 7 to 17, 2019, exclusively through photobombs in the GO Snapshot feature. While this Pikachu can evolve into Raichu, no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a straw hat: first released from July 22 to 29, 2019, in support of the Kumamoto Prefecture revival project, and also as a tie-in with One Piece in celebration of its 22nd anniversary. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a Mimikyu costume: first released for the Halloween 2019 event, from October 17 to November 1, 2019. It appeared again for the Halloween 2020 event on October 23 to November 3, 2020, and as part of the rewards for the Misunderstood Mischief Special Research. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a beanie hat: first released for the Holiday 2019 event, from December 24, 2019 to January 1, 2020.
  • Pikachu wearing a red party hat: first released for the fourth Pokémon Day event, from February 25 to March 2, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a safari hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Safari Zone St. Louis event on March 27, 2020, and has been recurring in every GO Safari Zone event since. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a flower hat: first released for the Spring event from April 9 to 16, 2020.
  • Pikachu wearing a Charizard hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Kanto event, from May 1 to 8, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing an Umbreon hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Johto event, from May 8 to 15, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a Rayquaza hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Hoenn event, from May 15 to 22, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a Lucario hat: first released for the Throwback Challenge 2020 - Sinnoh event, from May 22 to 29, 2020. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Explorer Pikachu: first released to commemorate both releases of Secrets of the Jungle: from December 14 to 21, 2020 to celebrate the movie's Japanese release, and then from October 1 to 10, 2021 to celebrate its international release. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Winter Carnival Pikachu: first released on the Holiday 2020 event, from December 22 to 31, 2020. It returned for the Winter Holiday 2022 event, from December 15 to 31, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a New Year's hat: first released for the New Year's 2021 event, from December 31, 2020 to January 4, 2021. It returned for the New Year's 2022 event, from December 31, 2021 to January 4, 2022.
  • Pikachu wearing a Meloetta hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest event held from July 17 to 18, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Halloween Mischief Pikachu: first released for the Halloween 2021 event, from October 15 to 31, 2021. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing an Okinawa kariyushi shirt: first released exclusively in Okinawa Prefecture for the Pokémon Air Adventures event, beginning from March 19, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing Gracidea flowers: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event, running from June 4 to 5, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a Pokémon Trading Card Game hat: first released for the Pokémon TCG crossover event, running from June 16 to 30, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a cake costume: first released for Pokémon GO's sixth anniversary event, running from July 6 to 12, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • World Championships 2022 Pikachu: first released for the Pokémon World Championships 2022 celebration event, running from August 18 to 23, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a Shaymin-inspired scarf: first released for the Pokémon GO Fest 2022 event held on August 27, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a green T-shirt: first released exclusively in Taipei for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from October 14, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a purple T-shirt: first released exclusively in Singapore for the Pokémon Air Adventures event running from November 11, 2022. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing a party top hat: first released for the New Year's 2023 event, from December 31, 2022 to January 4, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing Brendan's hat: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu wearing May's bow: first released for the Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event in Las Vegas, from February 18 to 19, 2023. It will also be released for the global Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn event, from February 25 to 26, 2023. This variant cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.
  • Pikachu adorned with cherry blossoms: was released for the Spring 2023 event, from April 4 to 10, 2023.
  • Pikachu wearing a batik shirt: first released from March 2, 2024, as part of the Pikachu's Indonesia Journey campaign.
  • Pikachu wearing Cap's hat: first released from March 5, 2024 to Monday, March 11, 2024, as part of a special collaboration with Pokémon Horizons: The Series for Pokémon Day 2024. This variant could be shiny but cannot evolve into Raichu and no equivalent Pichu exists.

Pikachu wearing the festive hat, party hat, Original cap, witch's hat, summer-style costume, and detective hat were also available during Pokémon GO Fest 2019 in Yokohama, Japan, held from August 6 to 12, 2019.


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Festive
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Party hat
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Party hat
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Original Cap
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Original Cap
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Witch
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Witch
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Summer
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Spring
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Detective
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Detective
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Straw Hat
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Straw Hat
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Mimikyu
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Mimikyu
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Beanie
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Red party hat
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Safari
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Safari
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Flower hat
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Flower hat
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Charizard hat
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Charizard hat
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Umbreon hat
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Umbreon hat
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Rayquaza hat
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Rayquaza hat
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Lucario hat
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Lucario hat
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Word Cap
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Explorer
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Winter Carnival
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Winter Carnival
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New Year's
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Meloetta hat
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Halloween Mischief
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Kariyushi shirt
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Gracidea flower
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Gracidea flower
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Pokémon TCG hat
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Cake costume
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Cake costume
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World Championships 2022
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World Championships 2022
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Shaymin scarf
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Shaymin scarf
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Green T-shirt
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Green T-shirt
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Purple T-shirt
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Purple T-shirt
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Party top hat
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Party top hat
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Brendan's hat
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Brendan's hat
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May's bow
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May's bow
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Cherry blossoms
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Cherry blossoms
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Batik shirt
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  • Holiday Pikachu

    Holiday Pikachu

  • Pikachu wearing a party hat

    Pikachu wearing a party hat

  • Pikachu wearing Ash's Original hat

    Pikachu wearing Ash's Original hat

  • Pikachu wearing a witch's hat

    Pikachu wearing a witch's hat

  • Summer Style Pikachu

    Summer Style Pikachu

  • Pikachu wearing a straw hat

    Pikachu wearing a straw hat

Pokémon Sleep

Two new versions of Pikachu were introducted for a limited time in Pokémon Sleep, these variants cannot evolve but can be shiny. The variants are as following:

  • Halloween Hat Pikachu is a Pikachu with a witch's hat, it was catchable during the Halloween event from October 30 to November 5 2023.
  • Christmas Hat Pikachu is a Pikachu with a Santa's hat, it was catchable during the Christmas event from December 18 to December 24 2023.
Pikachu
 
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Anime

Pikachutwo

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 is colored similar to a Pichu's.

Puka

Puka in the anime
Main article: Puka

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

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

Blue Orb-possessed Pikachu

Ash's Pikachu was possessed by the Blue Orb in the anime in Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends. This caused his eyes to glow red and he became covered in markings similar to Groudon's.

TCG

Captain Pikachu

Captain Pikachu

Captain Pikachu depicts a Pikachu wearing a pirate hat. The following are cards named Captain Pikachu.

Captain 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 #
Captain Pikachu Lightning       Unnumbered Promotional cards    
 


Shopping Pikachu

Shopping Pikachu

Shopping Pikachu depicts a Pikachu with a shopping basket. The following are cards named Shopping Pikachu.

Shopping 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 #
Shopping Pikachu Lightning       L-P Promotional cards   079/L-P
 


Other

Snow Pikachu

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

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.

A snow Pikachu appears in Pokémon Channel, this same design would then be used in the Pokémon Dream World, being featured as a piece of Décor in the Winter Catalogue 2011. During the Holiday 2014 promotion on the online Pokémon Center store, a Snow Pikachu was one of the special plushes.

The Pikachu balloon in the 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade features a scarfed Pikachu holding a snow Pikachu in a Santa hat.

One Trading Card features a Snow Pikachu, being built by two Snorunt.

  • A picture of a snow Pikachu from Game Freak's website

    A picture of a snow Pikachu from Game Freak's website

  • Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack cover

    Pikachu's Winter Vacation Soundtrack cover

  • Snow Pikachu in Pokémon Channel

    Snow Pikachu in Pokémon Channel

  • Snow Pikachu Décor item

    Snow Pikachu Décor item

  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon

    Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade balloon

Related articles

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

See also


Pokémon forms and variants
Permanent: Shiny Pokémon (GO) • Alternately colored Pokémon (anime)
Gender differences‎ • Form differences (GO)
Brilliant Pokémon • Alpha Pokémon
Transformations: Mega Evolution • Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst
Dynamax (Gigantamax) • Eternamax • Terastal phenomenon
Groups: Totem Pokémon • Noble Pokémon • Titan Pokémon
Regional forms: Alolan • Galarian • Hisuian • Paldean
Analogous: Paradox Pokémon • Ecologically similar Pokémon
Pikachu variants: Surfing Pikachu • Flying Pikachu • Cosplay Pikachu • Pikachu in a cap
Miscellaneous: Pokémon fusions • Giant Pokémon • Spiky-eared Pichu • Partner Pokémon
Side series original: Shadow Pokémon • Shadow Lugia
Spin-off original: Shadow Pokémon • Primal Dialga • Toy Pokémon (Rusty Pokémon)
Shadow Mewtwo • Pokéxel • Illumina phenomenon
Anime original: Pink Butterfree • Clone Pokémon • Crystal Onix
Mirage Pokémon • Meta Groudon • Green-crystal Deoxys
Manga original: Thu-Fi-Zer • Black Fog • Black Tyranitar


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